The Portland daily press., 1901-02-14
SOUTH PORTLAND.
Monthly Meeting City
Government.
Resolutions Complimentary to
Mayor Reynolds.
Retiring Mayor Gives
Officials a Banquet.
A PleasantdaIe House Burned to
the Ground.

hU6 Olty Ahnh CNchAdS W9o
fully attended and marked with ex-
Change OF couItesies between the retiring
mayor ana the council.
Alderman willard introduced the fol-
lowing; Whereas, the municipal year 10
drawing to close, and as we review
the transactions OF the past year, we can
not fail TO remember the unanimity
with which we have decided the various
questions which have come before us,
and the harmony which has existed be-
tween the members Of this board--a hsr-
mony which has been practically free
from any disturbing element worthy Of
consideration, and which we fee Is due
in uustinted measure to the tact, Inn
psrtiality and sound judgment OF our
mayor, the Hon. Edward U. Reynolds
Therefore,
Resolved, That the thanks OF this Board
of Aldermen are due, and are hereby ten
dared to the Hon. Edward u. Reynolds,
for the able and impartial manner in
which he has presided over our meet
ings; for the kind and courteous assis-
tance with which he has ever met our
TO promote the welfare of every member
OF this board regardless OF personal or
political considerations; and for the
strong hand and timely suggestions
with which he has prevented any legis-
lation detrimental to tho best interests of
the who le city; and further. we tender to
him the assurance OF our high person
81 aoRa al ah
for his future welfare and the success
OF his every undertaking.
The resolutions were unanimously ac-
cepted and placed on tine records by o ris-
Ing vote.
Mayor Reynolds thanked the council
for their courteous expressions and said
the kindly feeling manifested afforded
him considerable satisfaction. he had
given his time freely 90 the city and
without stint. He had really wondered
II he would 20 away leaving any feeling
of animosity on the part OF any men,
beI, but the action taken tanished every
such assumption.
OTHER MATTERS.
Alderman Scamman reported that
tie statement OF the oity's finances was
in the hands OF the Mayor ready FOR the
second annual report and the Mayor
said the contract for printing the re-
port had been awarded Smith Il sales
1t was ordered that on payment CT
Sc So property OF Anna q. Elliott. held
by tax deeds for '9l and 's2. be omit {.
claimed to her. Alderman Tilton's order
In relation TO sthe tax bill of Mrs.
Luoretia A. Manter, was laid on the
table and the petition for hydrants on
the Saoo rca1 was reEerred to the next
board. Election warrants were ordered
Issued, after which the hoard adjourned.
j. ). FICKETr'S HOUSE AND BARN
DESTROYED.
Fire broke out yesterday afternoon In
the dwelling of MIR. Joseph s. FicKett
on Middle street, on what is known as
the old Barren hill road, and it together
with the adjoining barn, was burned to
the ground. Mr.. Fiokstt and his sister
were in the houss at the time and the
origin of the fire seemed to be In the
main house near the large air-tight
stove. The flames spread rapidly, though
with the assistance OF a few neighbors
Mr.. Pickett was able to get out q good
share OF his furniture and the horse and
COW which were in the barn. Every
thing else was destroyed. The neigh
borhood Is sparsely settled and no water
was available, save that In a we'll near
by. 1t is not known whether the loss is
covered by any insurance.
S. X. Smart, the sealer of weights and
has posted notices that he will
be at South Portland and Willard,
Wednesday; knightvile and Town House
corner, Thursday, and at Cash's Corner
and Ligonia, Saturday.
A promising westland colt, owned by Mr..
York. the tailor, in Portland, is one of
the recent additions to the South Port.
land stable in charge of MIR. Stanwood.
The public schools OF the city will close
Friday next for a weeks vacation.
Several Of the Republioan ward COM
mittees met last evening and organized.
A vigorous campaign all along the line
publican strength Is all that 10 needed to
give Mr. Trefsthsn a Handsome majority
and, what is equally important, to in
sure working majority Tor the Rspubn-
oans in the city council.
MIR. Joseph Spencer, the popular drug
clerk with A. d. Wilson, has purchased
a drug store in Newport. Maine, which
he Will shortly assume charge of.
The Ladies' Circle OF the PEOPLES NJ.
L. church will NEST Thursday artsrnoon
with Mrs. Vincent, Shawmut street.
The jolly Six will give their next
dance at Union Opera house, this even
Ing.
The Ladies' Aid OF Bethany church
viii meet with Mrs John Willard, No.