The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-09-15
ur. BragdOn Declines To Be a
Deputy Sheriff.

Charles. the younger son of Mr.. Simeon
gmball had a narrow escape from death
At tbe Warren paper mills Tuesday eve
nine. He was at work in the calendar
oom when his clothing caught on a set
mew in a swiftly revolving shaft and
when be finally fell onto the floor he was
Without clothing except for his shoes
md hose. His jacket, overaIIs and shirt
we're torn Off.
The text of the sermon at the morning
srvice at Warren church tomorrow morn.
Inc win be MAN life consistent not in
the abundance of the things that he
possesseth" The choir music win be
resumed. Mr.. Foster OF Georgia VIII
spsak in the evening for the American
Missionary Association.
Mr.. Fred A. Cole received an Egyptian
vosal card yesterday from some friend
Who neglected to sign his name. The
ard was handsomely colored and pic
mred souvenir of the Suez canal. It had
Ho Egyptian stamps and was thought
10 be dated Pert Said August'27. 1900.
Minnehaha council, No. 6, d. of p. =,
dopted the following resolutions on the
isath OF Mrs. Georgia Libby:
Whereas, it has pleased the Great Spirit
70 remove from our midst our beloved
sister, Mrs. Georgia Libby, therefore, be
Resolved, That the relation held by our
deceased sistIr with mem bers or the coun-
ell was such as to win the esteem of all
and we deem 1t our duty to place on our
records our appreciation of her service in
the cause of freedom, friendship and
charity. Therefore, be it
Resolved, That the heartiest sympathy
Of the council be extended to her family
10 their affection and we commend then
to Him who comforts the sOrrOWing anC
heals all wounds.
Resolved, That the charter be draped II
Mourning for a period of thirty suns,
mpyIof these resolutions be spread on GU
records, that a copy thereof be sent to th
hmily OF our deceased sister. and to tn
daily papers for publication.
IS. ii. III. Raymond, Mrs. J. A
Hawkes., Mrs. Belle Dinsmore, Com
1nittee on Resolutions.
Mr.. Enoch Nash, who has been crit
ally III for several weeks, is able to /
out again.
WILL NOT BE DEPUTY SHERIFF.
Mr.. Ernest j. Bragdon of this city, wh
has always been a devoted worker for tn
Prohibition party and Iabored hard 10
The election Of Rev. S +. Pearson a
sheriff Of Cumberland county, has nat
urally been expected to receive an ap
polntment as one of Mr.. Pearson's depu
ties. Mr. Bragdon authorized PRESS
reporter yesterday to state that he woulC
not accept such a position as he does no
issire notoriety nor the Objectionable
haturas that are a part of that office
aE- BragdOn has written a letter to Mr.
Pearson to this effect.
Quite number of the Westbrook people
Will attend the matched race of South
Portland horses for $500 at Gorham fair
Tounds today at 1.SO p. m.
The monthly meeting of the Board Of
Engineers Of the Fire Department was
held last evening.
Mr.. Robsrt +. Davis, who has been
pending his vacation in the city, has
aturned to Washington where he has a
psitlon In the census department. His
lister, Miss Thirsa Davis, will spend the
Fnter in Washington with him.
Mr.. B. J. Woodman finished his duties
IS conductor on the Westbrook division
q the Portland railroad, last Saturday
light.
Sunday morning at the Universalist
church the pastor, Rev. E. B. Barber.
viii preach upon the theme, 1.-The Wit
ness Of History Sunday school at II. 10,
nhect Of lesson. 1.-THE Rich Fool.
Young Peoples meeting at z p. M, sub
@t Choosing a Master"