The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-09
We Ne. CLOSE SATURDAYS AT Y O'CLOCK.
FUNERAL OF VIM. M MARKS.

The funeral of the late William NJ.
Marks occurred Saturday afternoon at 50
West street. It was largely attended, rep
resentatives being present from the vari-
GUS business and social organizations of
which the deceased was q member as well
as a great many who have been friends
and neighbors for years. 1t was the
wish of the family that no flowers be sent
but nevertheless a great many beautiful
floral tributes were received. The body
rested on a beautiful couch caslxet which
was surrounded by veritable bower of
palms and rested on a mound of roses.
Rev.Dr. Fem Of the High street church
OBLIGATED. IN brief but touching adj
dress he dwelt upon Mr.. Marks death as
a loss to the city. to the business world,
to the church and to the family. He spoke
of his large hospitality and the delight he
took in making other people comforts
able. lie told Of how his heart went on
to a larger circle on whom he bestowed
his gifts. DR.. Fem dwelt with much
feeling upon Mr.. Marls's love for his
church and his God. He spoke with
emotion OF his sudden taking away and
of the shock the sudden death was to his
friends.
The pail bearers were Samuel H.
Brown, Seth L. Larrabee, J. Frank Lang
and George 81. Simonton. The burial was
at Evergreen cemetery.
MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS.
At meeting of the Board of Trustees
Of the Maine Eye and Ear Intirmary held
July z, 1900, the following memorial
was unanimously adopted:
This board desires to express It's appre-
citation of the life and character of its late
associate, William M. Marks. and directs
the clerk to spread the following upon
the records:
The late William M. Marks was strong
in his convictions of duty, and firm in his
adherence to what he believed to be right
yet he was courteous in all his inter
course with others and considera tie of the
vi ews of those with whom he was oh liged
to differ, thus adding to the influence for
good naturally appurtenant to a man of
his high character and useful life.
Through his integrity, his industry. his
native ability, his good Judgment, his
conservatism, and his sound common
sense, he achieved a rare success. In his
death this community loses an exemplary
citizen, and this board a valued member.
FUNERAL OF MIR. REUBEN M.
WIGGINS.
The funeral service of the late r. M.
Virgins, took place from his late resi-
dence, Ellsworth street on Thursday af-
ternoon and was largely attended by the
relatives and many friends of the de-
ceased. Rev. O. Everett Bean of Wells
was the officiating clergyman and spoke
very feelingly of the great loss sustained
by the death of so good and true
man who, by his kind, sympathetic and
noble character, endeared himself to all
who knew him. The knights of Pythias,
of which Mr.. Virgins was a member,
were in attendance and performed their
last solemn rites Many beautiful
floral tributes testified to the esteem in
which he was held and included two
pillows inscribed Husband and
Father" large wreath of jack roses
from Mrs J B. Brown, on whose estate
he had faithfully labored many year S;
a crescent from Mr.. McCrumb, also others
from j. $. Douglass and several men,
bers Of the family. Mr.. Virgins leave
wife and daughter who have the sympa-
thy OF hosts Of friends in their sad be-
reavenent. He also has q brother, Mr.
Fred Virgins of this city and sister,
Mrs. Charles Morrill, Of California. The
interment was at Evergreen cemetery.
REGIMENTAL REUNIONS