Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-04-24


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Born, Aprii u, 10 the wife OF Chas.
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Tia Columbian Club met With Mrs..
| q. n. Mason on Vernon Street last Mon
day evening. ''iIumcrous Authors''
VAS the subject under consideration
several members made thc time pass
pleasantly By producing Tho witty say
lngs and writlnes Of the authors Annie
Iismlin read very good paper on
"Drrss Reform, followed by Z dlscus-
slou Of the topic. 1hs last meeting for
this year will b held at Mrs. Il. Z.
lsowe's Monday, April %.
Athletic Interest has not yet abated.
The gymnasium 10 opened Afternoons
and evenings 20 accommodate those who
deslrc exercise. Many new names have
appeared on the constitution, thus
swelling the number Of daily perform
ere. Nr. Merriman still has regular
classes 10 club and bell work for the
young ladies'; bars, chest weights and
boxing for the gentlemen.
Two entertainments Will soon be CIV
en- under the auspices OF the IAdIes' Club
In the Congregational chapel. The nr.t
consists ola reading aud social with
refreshments next Tuesday evening,
April ~. The second, May \, IL expect
ed 10 be something mysterious---pro-
gram withheld. All are cordially invit'
ed 10 attend these sociables.
IL. X. l.. Farwell 10 soon To remove
hIs stock Of confectionery, fruit, ETC., To
the store recently vacated by Chas.
Benson.
Mary Cummings, the l'-year-old
daughter of Randall Cummings, was TAX
en- from Rochester, ". H., to the Maine
General Hospital. Friday, April u, for
the treatment Of "dead bone" just above
the ankle. During the operation the
physician found the supposed dead bone
was large cancer. Amputatlon nj the
knee was found necessary. ~ the pres
ent time the patient IL doing ~ we'll ~
could be expected under the circum.
stances.
Gilbert Tuell has been drawn a. trav-
er.e Juryman for the May term OF court
at Paris.
Monday afternoon Eugene McKeen Of
Albany and Edwin spears OF Stoneham
were arrested In Mason on the charge OF
beIng intoxicated. The carriage In
which they rode was searched from one
end 10 the other. When the constable
took account Of stock he had on hand
twelve quarts Of alcohol. The prisoners
were brought 20 the lookup In this
place shout o o'clock In the evening, aud
put under the charge Of Keeper Barker.
Tuesday they were arralgned before
Trial Justice Rich on two warrants.
The fret, for being Intoxicated, To which
charge the fellows pleaded guilty and
paid fine Of o? aud costs; the second
Tor illegal transportation of liquor. 1he
evidence here was not sufficient Tn hold
the prisoners 90 they were promptly
The Methodist supper and circle
was held "wednesday evening In the
corps rooms. After the nice ilfteen
cent supper served, an entertainment
aud Ice-cream kept the company busy
the remainder Of the evening.
John Tyler, q former student OF Dr.
Mortons and q ~ graduate of the
Burlington Medical school, has return
ed from trip Ia the south where he
went on account of III health. lie nov
Intends To settle In some large place and
begin to prscticssmedicine.
Appropriate religious services were
held Thursday evening In the Congrcga.
tional chapel. I.ev. Israel Jordan had
charge Of the meetings and was assisted
by Rev. 2. n. BEEN. a large number
from all societies were present, many
making remarks well suited To the even
Ing.
Judge Woodbury. arrived home FRI
day evening from l'ottsville, Penn, and
Mass, where he has been all
winter visiting his sons, Wesley and
Webster.
The Early and Often Club and their
friends were recently given piano
recital by Mr.. Albert Gehripg of Cleve-
land, Ohio, who IL spending his Harvard
with DIR. and Mrs. Gehring.
The recital was Of such rare merit ss To
deserve special notice. Ills selections
were nocturnes, etudes and waltkes IRON
Chopin, Mendelssohn's "llunting Song,
q Tsrantelle and Novelette,, closing with
I.islts famous "i,hapsodie Ilongrolse".
Playing entirely from memory, his bril-
liant aud sympathetic touch charmed
his audience and elected hearty sp-
plause. After the recital An Informal
reception Was given and the grateful
listeners had the opportunity Of express
Ing their pleasure for the most delight
full musical evening Of the season. Mr.
received his thorough musical
training In Europe; though not Intend
Ing 10 make music his profession, has
A.. .t.,A, u, b.. x.i.at from, ths. ranks Of
The amateur and placed upon the artists
level.
Extensive preparations are being made
by the members Of the Grand Army and
ladies Relief Corp. for the Observance
NJ Memorial Day. The singers from all
societies are requested To meet In the
Chapel Monday evening,
the I'D, for the purpose OF forming
chorus, and choosing suitable music Tor
the occasion.