Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-08-17


W. X. woodbury., Esq, OF Pottsviiie,
Pa, arrived Aug. Z, accompanied by his
family. He b spending his vacation
with his father, Judge Woodbury..
Tuesday Miss Matte Jersey Of PhIla-
delphia went TO South Paris TO visit her
aunt, Mrs. 8. Stowe.
Thursday morning the night operator
met with Q serious accident ct the Grand
Trunk station. He climbed on step
ladder 70 put out the light and the lad
der collapsed. He fell with such force
that he was badly cut about the face and
head. He WAS taken up unconscious
and carried to his boarding place and re-
NAMED In that condition several hours.
He has so far recovered IS to resume his
duties.
The ladies of the Congregational
Society were favored with the most COM
Portable and pleasant weather to hold
their annual fair, which took place In
Garland chapel Thursday afternoon.
Tables were arranged 10 the psrlor, one
Of which was well filled with aprons,
and the other with the very dsintiest
handiwork of the ladies. Tables were
placed In different parts Of the chapel,
one OF which was presided over by the
little misses, who showed so much enter
prise In disposing Of their knick-knacks
that they did their part In adding to the
treasury. On one side was the Ice cream
and cake, also table of home made
candles, and judging from the patronage
both received, they must have tasted as
good as they looked. At o o'clock the
tables were ready for supper, tastefully
spread, and large number partook OF
the most appetizing vlands, which prov.
ed that our ladies are not only skillful
with the needle, but are skillful cooks
"a well. A most pleasing entertain
ment was given In the evening, consist
Ing of readings by Mrs. VIM. II. Chap
man; solos by Mrs. Barney OF Rocklsnd
and Bennett Carltz Snyder, and Miss
Lillian True and Prof. Chapman accom-
panists. The names OF the artists, who
so generously assisted the ladies 10 this
part Of the program, are enough to war
rant the statement that 1t was one Of the
pleasantest evenings the Bethel people
have enjoyed. Mrs. Chapman's grace
and ease In the rendering OF her selec-
tons held the audience with perfect fss-
cination. The soloists were at their best,
and Miss True and Prof. Chapman play.
ed In exquisite taste. About $40 was
taken TO add to the trea sury. The ladies
have reason to be well pleased with their
efforts.
The funeral Of Mrs. Ella Lyon occurred
at her late residence Thursday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. Israel Jordan. The
orphan children have the sympathy
Of their many friends.
The announcement Of the death Of Mrs
Edith Chase Cummings was sad sur
prise 10 her many friends, and much
sympathy is expressed for the bereaved
family.
The projectoscope entertainment re-
ceived the same praise here that IL Ia:
won wherever II has been given.
That the Bethel boys" always hold
their former home in pleasant remem
brance IL shown by twelve having re-
turned this summer, accompanied BY
their wives. Among the latest arrivals
are Mr.. VIII Valentine and wife OF Phil
sdelphia, and Mr.. Roscoe Clark ant
wife.
The Bethel chorus. assisted bv the
Norway and South Paris chorus, will hole
their grand concert In the Congregations
nj church Aug. 10. The success Of TIT
concert Ia fully assured from the success
Of the past.