Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06
Mason.
Mason.
Everything is dull here. J

the winter tbs snow was piled in huge
drifts so thst now we have a good guam
tity Of bare ground TO pass over and the
warm weather sOitens the drifts so that
they are very rough. Hay is plenty and
stock OF all kinds is looking 6nely.-
Water has been scarce and some farmers
have had hard time to water their stock.
So long a time without rain was hardly
ever known bsfore.
A. A Grover is getting about his uSua,
quantity Of lumber at his mill. He is
getting some very nice spruce. There
has been a small quantity OF birch and
poplar hauled to Yves, Bsthel. but it has
been slow work on account Of the bad
TOSds.
HorSce Hutchinson has been laid up
for some two months with the rheuma-
tism; he has had hard time. The
neighbors turned out and hauled up his
wood, for which kindness be wishes 10
tender them his sincere thanks.
Oar winter school has closed. f was
taught by J. Hastings Beau Of his t)wu.
lie proved himself to he master Of his
business. and al the examination at the
close Of the school the committee ex-
pressed themse YES as fully satisfied with
the progress tbs, had been made.
The Ladies' Aid of West Bethel gave
an entertainment las: Thursday evening.
It wss really an enjoyable sflair. l,con-
sisted Of tablesux. recita;ious. dramas
and songs, all rendered in a manner that
showed good talent and nice training
where sll was so good We DO not feel dis
posed TO mar any ones pleasure by be-
slowing the need Of praise upon some
who may from superior merit, be entitled
tot. Mrs. President Morrow presided
with ease and grace. showing executive
ability OF high order. A.;er the young
FOLKS had performed their different parts
50 admirably, we hal the pleasure OF lis
tening to a stirring address by Samuel F.
Gibson, Esq, OF Bethel Hill. 1t was a
gem in It's way. Just suited to the time
aud the occasion, mAde up Of good ad
vice and sweeteued with good cheer
Brother Gibson is a live man in the tenn
peranCe cause. A. the close OF the eN-
erciseS OF the evening in the Hall, notice
a. - k.r
tons in the Diuiug-.oOm below. and
your correspondent having a moas,rous
bump OF curiosity unSs,ished, fol owed
the crowd 10 that charmed spot, Aud there
beheid a supper, prepared by the ladies
OF West Bethel. ii: 20 De Sc, before sn
honest msn or al editor. There were
tables SET 20 accommodate sixty guests at
one sitting. Tuey were twice dl.ed. lbe
quality Of the yiandS wss good enough
and varied enough 70 sui. the taste OF the
most lasudious After the inner man
hst been satisfied he company retired 10
The hsi where al hour was spent in
p,easan, chat, when all retired to their
homes. expressing themselves as highly
pleased with the evenings entertainment.
A Bsau Of West Bethel is now DO pg
good business 81, his steam mil. Daring
the fue weather lumber has coma quite
freely. Mr.. Bean has a grist mill which
IS 8 great accom- mediation. He griudS
every Saturday ST.. that may be brought
in. Besides az keeps corn OF hand all OF
the time 50 be can supply his customers
a; call. lie has bought ont bis partner,
Mr.. Mellen Nilsson. who has been tor two
years past The foreman OF the mills Mr..
Mason retires 10 his farm IN Gi.esd. AMI
Mr.. Bean will coudac; he business him
sell 10 TIE future. lie has lAtclc remOt-
eled that part Of bi. store cou,siuing the
Pos,-othce. ard now the people who
centre 4, Yves: Bethel can boast Post
Office Is good IS The beS.. NJ. Bean DOES
nol tend The office much himself. but that
duty devolyes OF Miss Cora j Nilsson his
Assistant, who is The right person in the
right place ever gentle. patient, careful
sad attentive. II any mail matter pass
ing through her hands does not reach lis
destination, i, is from no fault OF hers.
Milton Holt Of West Bethel has 2
splendid stock OF goods, and is doing
noe business. Mr.. Holt knows how 10
run a store.
The Grange is 10 q good condition and
appears 10 be working tremendously.
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