Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-11-07
SOUTH PARIS.

That was q merry lot Of "boys" that
met at Judge Deering's last Thursday.
Republicans, too, every one OF 'em!
No wonder Judge Deering's party WAS
happy one.
Didn't the fun fly though when those
youths Of eighty and upwards got to
spinning "yarns."
IN Judge Deering survives that picture
In the Journal there's no reason why he
won't live to be hlndred or more.
Judge Deering himself was about the
youngest boy at the party. lie "caper-
ed" round pretty spry fora youth OF
nlnety-flve.
m there had been more men Of the
type Of Cap'u Woodbury. In those old
days the rum-selling business would
have become unpopular at an earlier
date.
When Il came to using the weapon OF
wit they do say that Judge Deering aud
Uncle stephen Richardson were ABOUT
evenly matched, but In dispatching the
dinner the "dark horse" beat 'em both.
At the ladies' Circle OF the Congrega..
tionalist church on Tuesday evening Oh
this week the gentlemen are to enter
tain. They will give an oyster supper,
magic lantern exhibition, consisting OF
views Of India and other foreign coun-
tries, music and other features. Admis-
sion ten cents. Supper fifteen cents.
This being the first circle OF the season
no effort will be spared by the gentle
men to set standard Of entertainment
with which future generations and
ladies I'm particular, will find II hard TO
compete. "Pearl oysters" Will De
used aud a physician will be on hand
to prescribe for any case OF indigestion
which may occur. You may live longer
II YOU don't come, but you'll miss an
good time.
As was stated In last weeks Advertiser
Principals Barnes, Fletcher and Hans
com, propose an association OF the
teachers OF Norway, Paris and Oxford,
for the purpose of discussing subjects
relating TO school teaching. The first
meeting will be held In the high school
at South Paris, Saturday, Nov.
18th, at , o'clock In the afternoon. An
effort will be made To make the meetings
and profitable. An urgent
invitation l. extended to all the teachers
and school officers. aud to Others Interest,"
ed TO be present next Saturday and assist
In organizing and developing plans Tor
work.
q. w. Bowker Il Co. have large adj
In this paper which IL will
pay you to read.
we hear that a sad and fatal accident
occurred near simon Ellis's on Satur-
day. Two boys from Norway were out
cunning when one Of them was accident
ally shot so that he died In a few hours.
We have not learned their names.
Capt. II. v. Bolster will have a sale
of goods which he had In his store at
New Hall on Tuesday, continuing until
they are all sold.
Mabel q. Hathaway returned from
Gorhsm Norma, School Friday.
The visitors To the worlds fair have
all returned but W. NJ. Shaw OF the
Andrews House, who went from here
one week ago Friday aud arrived there
In time To see the closing ceremonies.
Advertised letters Nov. LIST:
Mr.. Daniel Brown.
Bufte Eaigele.
Master George III. kecy.
Rev. q. =. Dickerman.
Through the kindness Of DIR. Creegan
of the American Board, Mr.. Haughton
has secured large number OF lantern
slides, which he proposes to use during
this winter In his illustrated lectures on
Sunday evenings. lie has sets on Asia,
China, India, Japan, Turkey, etc. These
lectures promise to be deeply Interesting
and Instructive, and all who can should
attend. The first illustrated lecture on
China will be given by Mr.. Hsughton
next Sunday evening at the Congrega-
tional church at Z o'clock. Admission
free. A collection will be taken to de-
fray expenses.
Geo. Cobb and family returned from
the worlds fair Thursday. They report
good time.
The Epworth League will entertain
the leagues Of West Paris, Norway aud
Oxford Wednesday evening. a free
entertainment from : 30 To s:l5. IL IL
expected To be the best Of the season.
No collection at the end.
DIR. Davis Il reported to be improving
slowly.
Mrs. Jewell has returned for the win
ter. Her daughter, Miss Alice kimball,
came with her.
There will be a special meeting Of the
Sons Of Veterans Friday evening. All
members are requested to be present.
Special business.
Arcadia Commandery. Y. %. @. C.,
will 90 To West Psri. Friday evening.
4 good time il promised. Each mem
Der should make special effort tn go.
A large audience listened on Friday
evening to the reading given by Miss
Mayo under the auspices Of the \. w.
G. T.. L. AL pronounce themselves
well pleased with the entertainment and
We predict success for Miss Mayo In Sc
curing large number Of pupils. =.
Parlin, the harness maker, has a word