The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1901-02-12
MANY Candidates For Aldermen in
Different Wards.
Knights of Pythias to
Visit Lynn Lodge.
Funeral of Mrs. Carrie L. Syl-
vester.

The Republican situation so far as
nominations for the several ward offioss
IL concerned this year, stands about as
follows: The terms or Isaac A. Bailey
ana Joseph A.warrsn, sldermsn-at-large,
expire, and at the present time the name
OF Alderman j. U. Estes of Ward Is
mentioned for one of the vacant posi-
lions. 1t is also understood that Alder
man-at-large Bailey would like to be re-
nominated. while Alderman Warren has
not as ret made q decision with regard
TO the matter. In Ward ], the
term Of alderman Luther a. Frank,
Democrat, expires, and the Republicans
will have an opportunity to I'LL the
place II good nomination is made. In
Ward to I'LL the vacancy caused by the
expired term OF MIR. Estes, there is like
iy to bs several candidates. MIR. Anssl ii.
Porter, who was defeated for the nomi-
nation, Is talke1 of. but there Is some
doubt about the legality OF his csndi-
dacy Mr.. Ashley Small is also an as
pirant for the nomin nation. In Ward the
term OF Mr.. George III. Waterhouse ex-
pires. In Ward the term OF Democra-
tic Alderman Briard expires and there
10 to be a strong effort Oh the part of the
Republicans to secure the berth.
Some talk has been made OF nominal
ing Alderman-st Large Haggett for the
position as ward alder man, believing he
can be elected.
In Ward 8 MIR. benjamin +. Wood
man, the present incumbent, will I'M
doubtedIy decline n denomination, owing
TO the condition OF his health. No names
have been heard as prospective nomi-
nees from this ward. Aldermen Quinby.
Speirs, Young, Forth and Clark as they
have served but one year, are entitled
60 q denomination according to party
usage.
Presumprcot Valley lodge, No. 4,
Knights of Pythias of Cumberland Mills,
will visit Peter Woodland lodge of
Lynn, Mass on February %. The
lodge members will leave here on the
afternoon Of the 3lst and will remain in
Lynn until the noon of the Esd. While
in Massachusetts, the Lynn lodge which
has a national reputation for excellent
degree work will work the ranks In the
long form for the benefit of the Cunber-
land Mills brothers. A fine entertainment
10 in course of preparation. The Lynn
lodge WAS the guest of Presumpscot Valley
lodge, February 22r 1900. some 100 msm-
bsrs meeting here. About 100 members
are;expeoted to go.
Mrs. Patrick Craigin and Mrs. James
WeIoh of Lawrence, Mass. have been in |
this city In attendance upon the funeral
OF their mother, Mrs. Elizabeth |
Craigin.
Alderman john CLARK, the Pride's
Corner grocer. and family, are recovering
from an attack of the grin.
MIR. Merton Smith, Bridgton street, |
Pride's Corner. has recovered from his |
recent illness with the grip.
Supreme Organizer q. W. Cowan is
preparing to institute oommandery |
of knights Of Malta in this city.
The Excelsior club will observe gentle
mems night Thursday evening. February
"a at the home of Mrs. Estslla Hooper. |
The next meeting OF the club will be held |
at the home OF Mrs. Annie Brown, Cum
berland street. The programme Ia to be
In charge OF Mrs. Annie Watson.
The funeral services Of the late Mrs.
Carrie Il. Sylvester, wife Of MIR. Charles
Sylvester, were held yesterday afternoon
from the residence, Lamb street, and
were conducted by Rev. w. g. Mann,
pastor of the Warren Congregational
church. The services were largely attend
ed, among.the number being delegation
or ths members OF Oalanthe assembly,
PythiAn Sisterhood. The floral tributes
were in profusion and very beautiful. |
The burial was at Woodlawn cemetery.
Westbrook CommAndery. Order of the
Golden Cross, entertained delegation |
Of members from Ocean View Com
mandery OF South Portland, at their
meeting held Saturday evening.
MIR. Lsmuel S. Lane Of the well-known
Haskell SILK mill company, left yester-
day on q business trip Of several weeks'
duration. %
Mrs. Emeline ID. Brooks, mother OF MIR.
Edward 5. Brooks, left the latter part OF
the last week for Haverhill, Mass, where
she will make brief visit at the home
OF her son, business man OF that city.
Mrs. Brown is % years OF age and stood
the journey well.
Miss Maud Meserve, teacher OF the
Gorham schools, was the guest on Satur- |
day and Sunday at the home OF MIR. and
Mrs Adelbert L. Witham. 10 Main street
: The adjourned monthly nesting OF the
Westbrook city government WAS held last
evening at the council chamber. Mayor
Horr addressed the council relative to the |
sickness BY diphtheria In the family of
Mr.. John Adams. The mayor announced
that secretary Griggs OF the board OF
health had ordered ths destruction OF GER
tain household goods and In complying /