Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-02-26
PARrs.-The funeral services OF Walter

PARIs.-The funeral services OF Walter
d., youngest son OF IL. G. Estes. ID. d.
we're attended at the parsonage last Sab
bah, by large portion OF our citizens
representing all classes and societies.
The deceased was about twenty-tbsee
years OF age, and bad taken up bis resi-
dence at Richford, Vermont, to engage
in the profes sion OF law. Some tour
weeks since he was attacked, at that
place, by typhoid fever, to which disease
he fell victim last Thursday at midnight.
The remains we're brought 10 Paris on
Saturday, aud we're inferred in lot in
our besutitul cemetery. During his resi-
deuce in this place. the deceased was
closely identified with the Baptist chu ch,
aud took q deep interest in the welfare OF
the society. He was also valuable
acquisition to our social life, being always
ready to organize or assist in carr ing
forward all those movements which
aid in enllvening the monotony OF lie in
country villages. He took his letter
from the church in this place 10 the one
Mt his new home, and there became
deeply interested in religious life. being
member OF The Young Mems Band Of
Christian Workers, and most active
member OF the church. He was pro-
crossing exceedingly we'll in bis profess
sion and was left in entire charge OF a
large business at the lime OF his sickness.
He was remarkably faithful to trusts Of
this kind. as the managers of our Manu-
featuring Company will testify. Gle
acted as assistant book-keeper IN This in-
stiluton tor some two years.) During
the delirium of sickness, business cares
seemed alone to catch the attention
Of his wandering mind, showing how
faithful he was to the claims OF his trust.
The sorrowing family receive the deepest
sympathy from all our citizens. During
his residence in this place Dr.. Estes has
impressed the people with bis Christian
character and godly life. lie has made
no enemies. and consequently receives
the most universal sympathy in this hour
OF trial. The decease OF Mr.. Estes seems
the more sad as il was occasioned solely
by somebody's carelessness. drain,
placed too near the town well. overlooked
and filled the we'll with poisoned water.
Some thirteen families who drew from
The well. have suffered more or less
severely from this poison. There have
been over thirty cases OF this character,
and Mr.. Estes's was the third death re-
sulting thorelrom. Dr.. Robbins, Presi.
dent OF Colby University. attended the
funeral services, and administered COZ
ISOLATION TO the stricken family and be-
reaved friends. in well chosen words and
selections This is the first time such
services have been required in the family
OF pr. Estes, daring a married lite OF
thirty years.
Dr. Robbins OF Colby University
preached an eloquent sermon 10 the Bap-
lis, church. Sabbath morning, from
Heb. XII Is: My son. despise not thou
The Christening Of the Lord" DR.. Roc
bins has deep rich voice which show:
the highcst culture. He is scholarly
sermonizer, and one whose discourse
shows the mind OF al instructor IN il
minutest detail.
The Unity Club gave a public coffee
party on Friday evening last. The nigh
VAS severely stormy, but these entertain
ments have become so popular, that al
audience OF over fifty was present L
drink health and wskeiulness from The
cup. aud TO iind entertainment in the eX
ercises. The farce My Uncle's viii
was we'll presented upon the stage. while
music and readings, OF usual excellence
filed the remaining time. a neat sun
was placed in the treasury as proceeds
from the entertainment.
Our road surveyor has placed two rev
tanks before the town pumps, which ar
fully appreciated in this winter weather
When The ground is open he proposes Il
reset the sigu-posts, most OF which have
a leaning toward Norway. We think tn
roads in this district have been kept il
better condition than those ia any othe
part of the lown during the past year.
Regular business meeting Of the Unit'
Club, Wednesday evening al o'clock
WEST PARIs.-We have been requested
to give notice that West Paris Dramati
Club will play "EaIsted for the War" 8
Centennial Hall, Oh Wednesday eve.