Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1886-05-11
RuCKRIELD.

WIN. Gregg and Mrs. George Gregg frou
Apdoysr were In town last week.
Ezra Staples OF Carthage IL Ia town Will
Q fne looking pair Of blsck colts. =.
The burning Of the Good Tsinplsrs iisl
al East Buckneld IL wrsppsd Ia mystery
Mrs. II G. Themes has returned from
Washington, ID. g., amer Ten days 40
sspee.
Episcopal services were held At III
Methodist church "a last, Rev. Mr.. Osds'
ofleistiog. -.
one OF The editors OF the DKaecRAr will
his young bride were among Tue audience
at the Baptist church last Sundsy.
An Effort IL TO be made Ia rr-establlsi
Methodist meetings At this place by th'
rev appolntment--asv. Nj Roberts.
Major Loring. who IL nov In bis ssh
rear, was on the street sgsin last week
having been In winter quarters for about
Elk months.
George n brigham has ben appointed
road commissioner for the ensuing yosi
by the Ssleetmen, ani IL getting the ro'j
machine In order for the campaign.
Esstsr services were observed at th'
Bsp,ls, church. Several novel features In
the church decorations were observed
plants, flowers, eyefgreens, singing birds
etc, In prolusion. Rev. N. fOllet'
preached an appropriate discourse. Ia
the evening the Sabbath school gave a.
Easter concert 90 an oyefn bwlng house.
which was pronounced one OF the bes'
ever given by this school, which has be-
famous for good oonceris.
jason FnrAr and family IN for The
wes, April 30. Mr.. fsrrsr has engaged
10 canvass the State OF Illinois Tor J. {.
Ayer 4 Co. for the next three years Mis-
Fsrrsr and family will reside With her "a
thsr. Edwin v. stephens, OF Etflvllle, Ill,
formerly OF East Sumner. Before leaving,
Mrs. fsrrar Was rendered very f,t,srine
reception ~ the Baptist church The oc'
ession furnished the opportunity Tor The
presentation OF numerous articles OF silver
ware, brie.a brio. etc. Hon. George ID.
Bl.bse made the presentation speech on
behalf OF the donors, aud vas rpllei 70
BY Mr.. fsrrsr on behalf OF hi. wife. The
choir was present, OF which Mrs. farrsr
bad long been the leading soprano, and
rendered several pieces especially pre-
pared for the occasion Ia q msnnsr credit
able 10 all concerned Mrs. Horace A.
Irish presided a. the organ. Mis-, Mary
Pr,neis BRIGHAM, our popular Joung elo-
cutionlsi, gave one o. her unique and
pleasing reci,stions. which furnished an
sidei chsrm 10 the afair. Not the leas,
plsasiog feature OF the entsrtsrmeni Was
The decorations OF plants and fowers,
which were profusely supplied, hlling the
church with their exhsling perfumes.
Mrs farrsr has for twenty years oiled q
position ia Baekneli society. especially In
musical circles. that seemed 10 her frients
b demand more than . passi1g recognl.
ton, and TOOK this occ lslon %, In q more
formal and substantial manner, give et'
preston % their appreciation 0f her ei.
forts 10 cultivate In this Community aud
develop q taste Tor music. She had been
quite q Successful teacher Of The piano and
organ, aud WAS always ready 10 lend as
slsi.nce ON OCCASIONS that required her
services In vocal ma,le. Shs carries with
her Ia her new home Ia the Wet the best
wishes OF the Numerous friends she has len
behind. ami feeling that her misieh tai.
enis will enable her 10 win her gay 70 an
influential position 10 any community.
The Bueknsli Reform Club will celebrate
n. eleventh anniversary on Sunday, May
iCih. Afternoon aud evening. All are In
yiisd.
P,.enieu Post. No. q, q. 4 H.. will
observe Decoration Day With memorial
services ~ the old church. Music Tor the
occasion will be furnished by the Paris
i'm Brass Hand. Speaking by Hon. Chss
II Prince, q. II. Jersey. Thomr y. Driig'
ham ~ m Atuoot and othsfs Miss
To, brigham will give eloeuvonary rem
derings The procession will form To The
village square a. ten o'clock 10 the fore
noon and march 10 the church Everyone
IL Invited 10 Join in the proc esslon.