Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-01-25

Souru PaRls.-Dr o. X. Han, having
completed moving, Is now ready 20 attend
those desiring his services. lie has taken
rent In the Judge Deering house, and has
leased an Office over o. VI. Bents store.
See card In another column.
The SO. Paris Dramatic Climb are pre-
pairing an entertainment which will be put
on the stage soon. The name OF the play
is "Our Folks" This play Is very highly
spoken OF by those who have seen II.
Mrs. Geo Phelps, died suddenly at her
residence, Saturday A. NJ, OF liberated
sore throat. Mrs. Phelps has been troubled
for several years with her throat. She at
tended To her usual household duties Mon
day and Tuesday, and her sudden death
has sent a shock through the whole comun-
ity. Mrs. p, has been All honored member
OF the Congrcgationalist Church for sew
eral years. She has three children living
Her death will be regretted by a large
circle OF friends.
The Congregational Society have Sc
cured the services Of Rev. Mr.. ingalls,, OF
New York, for the ensuing year. At the
parish meeting, Jan. nth, $500 was raised
toward paying of the society debt OF 5000.
This gives good start for the new year,
and we trust there will be no drawbacks
TO its prosperity.
Mr. A. T.. Shurtleif has sold his stock OF
groceries TO Messrs Jerry Winslow and
Frank Burbank. Mr.. Burbank will ofllcl-
ate behind the counter.
The scientific and highly interesting
game OF checkers" Is receiving the at
tentlon or many OF our business men, and
the talk OF organizing a checker club, is
entertained
Good hay is scarce, and brings sixteen
dollars n ton.
Agents OF the highway should ill up the
thank you marms" II they ever expect re-
election.
Mr.. Ed. Thayer has been confined TO his
house few days, owing to a severe clip
over the eye, received by the breaking OF u
chain. the hook OF which struck him on
the cheek bone and glanced upward. The
cheek bone was broken.
The Methodist sociable was held at the
residence OF Mrs. Stevens, Thursday eve
last. 1t was we'll attended, and was very
enjoyable occasion. The new amusement,
Magic Music" was successfully intro
duced.
Miss Sarah Bradford, boss OF the stitch
Ing room In C. NJ. Daicy's shoe shop, is
confined to her house by illness. Miss
Augusta Bumpus has charge Of this de-
partment during her absence.
Mr.. Addison Lovejoy, formerly OF this
place, but now OF Brockton, Mass, has
never fully recovered from injuries received
by being thrown from sleigh. His health
however, Is fast improving.
The Scenery OF Erin" and "Life on the
Mississippi" Combination, Is billed for
New Hall on the 25th.
Mrs. +. s. Hoyt, dress-maker, has re-
turned to Boston.
The following officers have been installed
for Mt. Mica Lodge, No. III. o. o. F., by
ID. d. G. NJ, d. S. Knapp: S. NJ. King, n.
G.; l. +. Keen, V. G.; F. A. Thayer, X.
S.; Herbert Morse, p. s.. Chas. II. Clifford,
T. This Lodge is believed to be one Of the
most prosperous in the state. The new
work will be given Wednesday eve, the
Goth, inst.
Wednesday night the Grand Trunk rail
house, was burned to the ground. The
fire is supposed to have caught around the
engine. The engine and all the tools were
destroyed. The shop was not valuable.
Loss, about 1900: fully insured. Mr.. Ed.
Gallager lost chest Of fine tools, valued
at $3.50. No insurance. 1t Is very doubt
full II the shop will be rebuilt at this place.
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