Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-10-06
South Paris Items.

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The Methodist Society have completed
their veslry. having raised the meeting
house aud made very neat place OF wor-
ship below. II will be dedicated during
the session Of the Ministerial Associa
ton. about the 18th inst.
Many hearts have been ,addened with
in lew weeks by great Affections. On
the 30th OF August, George w. Beman.
aged nearly 70. was taken away. He
had been in decline for some months. but
was able to dress himself and eat his
meals the day he died. lie was scholar
of the Congregational Sabbath School,
and died in peace.
Soon after, n cousin. daughter Of w.
w. Brown, who had recently moved to
Susquehanna Depot. Penn. was brought
TO South Paris, TO be buried. She was
II years and 10 months old. and died OF
typhoid fever on the 18th of Sept She
was an only daughter and her loss was
severely felt by her afflicted parents and
friends Mr. Brown and wife also came
on and remained several days. He is
succeeding in business well there.
Mr.. Henry Pierce. formerly in the tcls'
graph Office. who went out with Mr..
Brown. returned with them and has been
visiting his many friends here. His
health is not very good. but he intends
to 60 back.
The death of Mrs. w. II. Wheeler, on
Monday morning, Sept. 18th, was ve!y
sad. She had been sick but few days
and her many friends hoped she would
recover. Rev. Mr.. Wheelwright admin
islered the ordinance OF baptism to her
in her last hours and before he left Tor
the New Haven council at noon. Rev.
w II Bolster, OF Wiscasset. who has been
spending n few days at his old home.
ofliciniod Mt the funeral. Mrs w was
lovely woman and is sincerely mOurned
by all Much sympathy is expressed for
Mr w, in this. his second affection OF
similar nature.
And yet again. on Saturday morning
last. one of the Oldest and most respected
townsmen. Col. Henry r. Parsons. was
taken suddenly away. lie arose as usual
and dressed himself. and soon expired. oil
heart disease. A short obituary will be
found in another column. We can add
our testimony TO the general estimate in
which he WAS held in town. and the loss
which his death brings to the village and
town.
Rev. w. II. Bolster has supplied Mr..
Wheelwright's pulpit in his absence. Mr.
w. has been in attendance on the National
Council at Now Haven. and will be at the
American Board at Rutland. this week.
Mr Frank Thayer. who was with d n
True. for years. has ''set up for himself, -
and started a business in the Phelps
store. between Alva Shurtlefrs and the
Andrews House. lie has fitted it up
neatly. aud pat in bran new stock OF all
kind of goods. Being posted in business,
and having light expenses. no is bound to
build up good trade. Look in and see
him.
Capt II y Bolster has also fitted up his
large and commodious store, so that it
looks as neat as pin. His new goods
are worth examining. and will be sold as
low as can be bought in the cities or any
where else.
The other traders have also stocked
up" and brisk fall trade is being enjoyed
by all.
The Ministerial meeting and dedication
at the Methodist House will be attractive
next week.
The Oxford Normal School is prosper.
ing finely.
w II Porter is carrying on the Dining
Rooms at the Depot very acceptablY 10
all. and is having good run of custom.
Success to him.
\ new tailor has started business at
South Paris, in the store recently occu-
pied by T.. +. Some. Give him a call.