The Portland daily press., 1900-05-22
GORHAM.
THEoDoRE BROWN EDwA RDs.

In the death of Theodore b. Edwards,
at the age Of s. years, at his home on
School street, Saturday evening, after
short Illness, Gorham loses one Of Its old
est and most respected citizens. Mr.. Ed
wards was from one Of our best families,
son Of the late Samuel and Martha Nc
Lellan Edwards of Gorham. He was the
last of a family Of nine children, six
daughters and three sons, one OF which
was the late Brice M. Edwards Of West
brook. Mr.. Edwards was educated In the
common schools and the old Gorham
academy. For more than sixty years he
was active in mercantile life, having
served Messrs. Ridlon & Card, Lord g.
Mann, and r. q. Harding of Gorham
and Lewis and William Warren of West
brook as clerk, and for many years was
In company with Russell Linnell of Cor
ham, Mr.. Woodbury. and the late Lean
der Valentine OF Westbrook. He was
blessed with excellent health, throughout
his life and was always industrious, sell
dom losing day until within few
months. He was twice married, his first
wife being Miss Martha Cannon who
was from a much respected family of
Gorham. Three children were born to
them, one now living, Mrs. Henry Whit
ney of Cambridge, Mass. His second wife
was Miss Lavina, daughter OF Nathan
and Staltra Bangs, well known people
of Gorham. BY this union three chill
dren were born TO them, two now living,
Ralph of Fitchburg, Mass, and Dana,
who lives at home. In early life he took
great interest in politics and belonged
to the Wing party and after the party
ceased to exist he joined the Democratic
party and became one of its strongest
supporters. He held several town offices
and during President Cleveland's last
administration he served four years as
postmaster in our village. Mr. Edwards
has always taken deep interest in the
prosperity of his native town, and has
been found in the front rank when any
movement was made for its Advancement.
He was through life q constant attendant
of the Congregational church although
not member. He was always earnest In
Christianity and good morals. and for
the best interest Of the church. He had a
large number Of personal friends who
will mourn the loss of so good a man.
His widow and family have the sympathy
of all our citizens. On Tuesday afternoon
at two o'clock the funeral services will
be held In the Congregational chapel.
Rev. Thomas F. Millett Of Gorham
occupied the Congregational pulpit Sun
day morning in the absence of the pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Reynolds.
Mrs. William Il. Libby of the Congre-
gational quartette was not able to sing
on account of illness. Miss
Nellie SWEET kindly filed the place. Mrs.
Jones of Portland presided acceptably at
the organ.
Union services will be held next Sun
day morning at the Congregational
church. Rev. Mr.. Reynolds will deliver
the sermon. John r. Adams Post, G.
A. r., and the Il. f. Wentworth camp,
Sons of Veterans, win attend.
Mr.. Walter Cobb of Boston of the Bos-
ton g. Maine auditing Office spent Sunday
with his parents on Elm street.
Notice was given yesterday that t he
of sittings in the Methodist
church would be made by the senior
usher, MIC. N. Hayes, ALSO Prof. Russell
and Mr.. Hanniford for the coming year.
The pews are free TO all as usual.
Our farmers are very backward in SOW
ing and planting on account of the cold
weather and late heavy rains. The pros
pect now is that the hay crop of Gorham
will ha large this SEASON
The Democrats of Gorham are requested
to meet at town hall, Gorham village,
May Goth, at two O'Clock in
the afternoon, for the purpose of choosing
delegates to attend the state, district and
county conventions.
f. p. johnson, Gray street, purchased
a pair of very large fine horses at Auburn
for his farm and teaming bust
ness.
Mr. John Simmons, South street, who
has been i'll the past five weeks with
prostration, is slowly improving.
DIR. G. II. Redlon is in attendance.