Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-07-09
Celebration at South Paris.
OscoaAIlAA Of SOLDIERS GRAVES.

the railroad, and hidden in the woods near
by. Some rowdyism was noticed the
night before, and an occasional disturb
sncc occurred during the day and evening,
Just enough to mar the festivities OF the
day. b H
The dedication OF tho Soldiers Mona
ment was the principal feature ofthe day,
and the decoration OF Soldiers Graves had
been postponed as suitable adjunct to
the occasion,
| The day opened auspieioasly, giving
promise OF bright, clear atmosphere and
a hot sun, but there VAS breeze enoughto
make it comfortable, during most OF the
time. The village was filled. at an early
hour, With Strangers. The Publishes.
ushered in the amusemeats by jubinnt
parade, which pat al in good humor. 1t
was novel display tomany in the country
and those who were not early enough to
witness il, lost rich treat. Our country
cousins can successfully vie with the city
chaps in such shows. s.a
The Monument which had been taste
fully decorated with wreaths and flowers
under the supervision of Capt. Ii, n.
Bolster and Mr.. Hewett, made an impos-
inc appearance. and is great credit to
the people OF the village who erected 1t.
We have described il heretofore, and
given the names OF the forty soldiers
borne upon its tablets. The Inscription
on the cap, in block letters, is, ITO THE
MEMORY OF OUR LOYAL DEAD,H
The Monument was designed by F. H..
Skillings, of South Paris, and G. l.. Fose,
Esq, OF our village, and weighs about
twenty tons. Oxford County granite from
Woodstock--ss good rs the bcst-furnish-
ell the material, and The work was all
done by townsmen, Mr.. j. c. Perry, of
West Paris. having skillfuIly worked the
griai,o-it being til largest job of the
kind he ever undertook. while the marble
Nobh atiN ltttSAiNH "a '"f'4N ih bi-'''t
creditablc manner. by Messrs Haskell and
Keith. Marble workers al South Paris.
The ladies OF the village are entitled TO
much credit for the substantial aid render
ed by them in procuring means, by fairs.
entertainments. d..
At ten o'clock the proce Ssion MAS form
ed under the direction OF Gen. W. h. Kim
ball, Chief Marshall, and Capt, Ii. n.
Bolster andaids, in the following order -
Marshall
Smells Corue; Band, Is pieces.
Post Abraham Lincoln No. IS. G.. 4. Il south
Paris, - men.
Pos, Culver Grover, No. 81, e. \. Il, Bethel, 70
men
Post Ne. : q 4 X Norway. 4! men
soldiers sBd sailors no, members az the g. \.
Orator, Chaplan-, and Speakers
Drum Corps.
PaciGc Engine &c. No J, Paris ~ men.
OCEAN Engine c. Ne { oxford 80 men.
sunday School children.
Citizens
Amer marching through the principal
streets thc procession moved to the Gem
e,ery at South Paris village, where the
ceremonies of the
DECORATION OF TIE SOLDIERS GRAVES
were participated in On arriving NJ the
Cemetary the procession marched through
the principal avenues and halted, when
prsver was offered by Rev. j. b. Wheel
wright. Pastor of the Congregational
church at South Paris
The graves of the fallen brave were
then strewn withilowers by the members
of the Paris Post. Many of the wreaths
and other decorations were very beauti-
full. and exhibited much taste in their ar
rangement At the conclusion Of the
ceremonies the procession reformed and
marched To the square where the monu-
lnent is located. when the following ded-
icatory service was observed:
PRAYER bv Rev Mr. Cobb OF south Paris.
Music by thr Band
Defeating ad,ircs, ~ Rev Thompson ofParis
Music OS The Band.
The following verses, written by IAN
Oxford Farmer VINO had son in the
the Union Army, were read by Rev. Mr..
Wheelwright.
This Monument. 30 neatly wrought,
Reminds ofthc-e who bed and fought,
our Country G. ave
They len theft homes snd f,isnts 20 dca-.
rhe.r country and hos'cur - ave.
They fought like Iacn and hrroes too,
To rescue the millions cn.hyed.
They f,urhi. aad blsd asd died,
Their gamcai, rDi!ed 10 blood,
l.; friends De reconcleA
Aud leave the events with Cod
Their bodies moulder In re dust
Where auarchy did MIN,
Their asmes. engraved upon this rock,
Tier memory 70 retain.
Friends, eheeTfally and calmly waii.
Til the Lac, glad trump shall sound,
You1l sec the dead, both small and great,
with sl your friends around
Old Farmer
salute Of one hundred guns, during
which the bells Were rung.
Mr. Thompson's address was patriotic
aud eloquent, and listened 10 with much
interest by the large audience.
At the conclusion of these ceremonies,
tbe Posts of the Grand Army were escor-
ted by Post Abraham Lincoln of South
Paris, and the Fire Company from Ok
ford by the South Paris company, to a
hall where an excellent collation. furnish
ed 10y the ladies, was served.
At four o'clock, the trial of the two fire