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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
WEST ERyEBURG.

The farmers have planted their pota-
toe. and are just putting in the sweet
corn. So much wet, cold weather makes
them feel quite blue.
Mr.. Byron Hutchins returned to his
old home yesterday. His wife came q
few DAYS before. Last evening they
were serenaded. The serensders were
invited in, and served with cigars and
candy.
Kistie Andrews lost from her neck a
valuable string Of gold beads that were
her grandmother's. or course any one
finding them would return them. They
were Mrs. Andrews mothers, and she
priced them highly. They were strung
on red ribbon.
Mr.. Asa Charles Is building large
carriage and tool house quite near his
other buildings. Mr.. 0bed Jefferson is
doing the work.
Mrs. James Hardy has niece, the
sister Of little Mildred, that has been
here all winter visiting her.
The buildings occupied by Nathan
Nickerson burned TO the ground Satur-
day night, 10Th ult. They saved all
their furniture. A defective chimney
Was the cause.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
BETHEL.

Monday was observed - Memorial
Day. In the forenoon detachment OF
soldiers Waited the several cemeteries
and decorated the graves Of fallen COM
rades. with appropriate exercises. In
the afternoon memorial exercises were
held at Evergreen Cemetery, consisting
Of speeches from comrades, prayer,
music, and decoration Of graves. In the
evening large audience met 10 Odeon
Hall, which had been attractively dec
Grated for the occasion. The Bethel
festival chorus furnished appropriate
music. Rev. l. Jordan offered prayer.
Speeches were made by +. c. Park, ESQ.,,
and Z. N. Simpson, Esq. An original
poem by Mrs. A. f. Herrick was read
6y her In charming manner. The ex-
ercises were all Of high order, and show
US that as the years roll on and the work
is taken up by our young men and
women, Il loses none Of It's depth Of pa
triotism.
Friday evening, Notwithstanding the
rain, large and pleasant company
gathered at the residence Of Mr.. j. L.
burlington, the occasion being the recep-
ton to the graduating class given by Miss
Purington, who has taught successfully
In the academy the past year. The house
was brilliantly lighted, and flowers and
evergreen were seen in profusion.
Miss Purington received, assisted by
Mr.. Flood and Mr.. Small, also teachers,
aud the two young lady graduates.
The dining room, where light refresh
ments were served, was decorated In
green aud yellow, the class colors. Miss
Joan Stearns and Miss Bertha Wiley,
Gould 90, served chocolate and Russian
tea.
The many young, happy faces, and
the d-inty costumes Of the young ladies.
mingled with the more sombre colors
worn by the matrons, was a pleasant
contrast to the clouds outside. Former
graduates and friends spent the hours
plea sanity recalling happy schooldays,
and as the good-nigits were said, one
and all felt II had been very happy
event.
The many friends Of Judge Frye will
learn Of his illness with regret.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
WEST SUMNER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Field and Mrs,
George Packard have gone 10 Farming
ton 10 attend commencement.
Cory Bonney Is building a stable. o.
e.. Chandler and William Abbott are
doing the work.
John Murch is at home from Rumford
Falls where he has been doing carpenter
work.
Cecil Davenport, youngest daughter OF
Joseph A. Noyes, passed away May 10Th
She has been sick for long time with
that fatal disease. consumption. Funera!
services were held In the Baptist church
Tuesday.
Geo. f. Pulsifer went TO Boston on
Monday last TO be gone while. He
took two horses with him.
kilborn Bowker has bid of the mail
route from here TO Buckfeld and will
carry after July lst.
Memorial exercises were held in the
Baptist church on Monday. The Grafton
was given by c. +. Whitman Of Norway
aud was very good.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
DENMARK,

A very large audience gathered 10 Ode
Fellows Hall Monday evening, May 3lst
To welcome and listen to an address BY
DIR. Lyman Abbott, pastor Of Plymouth
Church, Brooklyn, n. Y, who for ar
hour or more held the audience spell
bound with his free, easy, and beautiful
way in explaining the duty and way tC
be Christians. An opportunity to shake
the doctor by the hand was given after
the address.
The old saying, q stern chase Is long
one, did not prove true when L. 5. Mar
shall Emery gave chase to Arthur Rich.
ardson last Saturday and took him to
Portland to answer to the charge Of
selling liquor.
10 Is reported that John Roberts Is
serving sentence of sixty days 10 Al
fred Jail for illegal sale Of liquor.
A memorial service was held in the
church Sunday, May 30th, address by
Rev. Chas. F. Sargent.
Mrs. Florence B. Rounds, Deputy
Worthy Matron of Keoka Lodge, No.
IL, Eastern Star, North Waterford, with
fifteen others, paid an official visit to
Mt. Moiiah Lodge, No. 6, OF this place,
Thursday evening, June Sd. Supper
was provided In the town hall, and at a
late hour all returned home pleased with
the evenings entertainment.
Mrs. Henry Harnden Is reported as
being very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Bennett of Wor-
cester, Mass, have been visiting friends
in Denmark for few days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
EAST BROWNFiGlO.


Rev. +. 7. Eastman Of Dsnbury, y.
H.. who gave the memorial address al
Rrowufleld Monday. Is STAYING in town
Cor few days calling on friends.
About twenty-five people went from
his village TO Denmark Monday evening
20 hear Rev. DR.. Abbott preach.
Hon. l.. X. Giles has sold the house
occupied BY Ed Peudexter 10 MIR.
yadsworth, who expects TO move here
this week.
Little Percivsl Rounds has been quite
III of bronchitis, but Ia now somewhat
letter.
Mrs. Albert Hill, who has been quite
i,l with lung fever and erysipelas, Ia gain.
ing very slowly.
There are number Of cases Of German
measles in this vicinity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
MEXICO.

Last Saturday evening the church ut
this place was filed with people to en-
10y the memorial observance exercises
by the scholars of the three departments
Of our village school. The order OF eX-
ercises Was we'll conceived, and every
thing was executed with regularity aud
without delay or break, unusual on such
occasions, showing that the participants,
many OF them ''little kids" had been
trained well. Seventy scholars were
present, and nclrly every one Of them,
singly or In groups, took part In the
recitations or singing. The exercises
were eminently such rs TO increase de-
sire In those present 10 learn more OF
those memorable days from April, 1861
to the surrender OF the rebel armies; to
learn more OF the causes which led up to
secession, and Of grand, noble and brave
men who In civic or military life took
prominent and active part In affairs dur
ing those eventful aud momentous days.
From the marching In procession into
the church, the salute TO the flag, and
singing Of "Guard the Flag" everything
WAS done so well that much praise was
given 10 Professor Robinson, Miss En-
ma J. Allen and Miss Helena q. Park,
who are the teachers In our schools, and
were the trainers OF the scholars. The
songs sung were those familiar to all
now living, who had reached mature
years In the stirring days Of war. The
interior OF the church YVES hastily and
elsborately decorated with flowers, ever
green and flags. Those taking part were
classified In age and size. All were neat
" dressed. most OF them in white. After
opening prayer Rev. &. +. keene deliver
ed shor, but appropriate address, set
ting forth what the services were intend
ed to commemorate, and why they were
wise and valuable.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
EAST BETHEL.

Early peas and potatoes large enough
to hoe, while later potatoes are not plant
ed.
Those who planted sweet corn before
the rains anticipate replanting.
j. ii. Swan visited his father at Paris
last week. His daughter Jennie return
ed home with him.
Mr.. e. D. Bean and con Of Dorchester,
Mass, visited his father, Mr.. f. C. Bean,
at his old home In this place last week.
Sumner Brown Of Milan. N. H., Is In
the place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
a,,cxe,e,n

Willis Z. Pike and Mrs. Pike Of Rum
ford Falls were In town over Sunday,
May 30th.
Rev. Sumner Bangs preached the me-
mortal sermon before the G. A. X. vet
Grams Of Fessenden Post Sunday, May
30th. Subject: Patriotism. Text, Ps.
1877 $50. "If forget thee, o Jerusa-
lem," etc. There was large congrega-
ton. Special music by the choir. The
church Was prettily decorated. The
post to the number Of twenty filed 10
IRON their hall, and all seemed to enjoy
the eloquent tribute Of Pastor Bangs In
memory Of the occasion. Rev. X. A..
Rich Of the Methodist church assisted In
the services.
William Irish and wife visited their
daughter, Mrs. Marston, In Auburn, this
week.
Mrs. B. w. Allen Of South Boston Is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Asa
Atwood.
Letters Of invitation have been issued
by the Baptist church at Turner, con-
vening council with view to the or
dination Of Mr.. F. II. Pratt to the Cos
pei ministry, at 2 z. N. June 18th, In
connection with the quarterly meeting.
Hon. q. II. Hersey was at home from
Washington, ID. c., over Sunday, but
returned Monday, May 31st.
L. S. Brigham, Esq made a business
trip to Boston the past week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
GREENWOOD.

Wednesday morning, June :, 1 A NJ.
The weather Is so cold AZ this writing
that the glass stands within few de-
grees of the freezing point.
Circumstances fsvoriug. sweet cora
goes in this week; and when we call 10
mind the fact that the days begin to
shorten this month, the thought sug-
gests itself that il i shout time.
Edgar Morgan, wife and three Young
est children, visited at the Benn, u place
last Sunday. In the afternoon he and
his son-in-lsw went 10 the Pond to hear
the memorial sermon.
Sunday evening our school teacher,
Lula Penley, called AT the same place.
Monday Walter Arkett called here on
his way TO the fishing grounds, or rather
the fishing waters, TO see IL he could In
duce any OF the speckled beauties TO
leave their native element and go home
with him. Have not learned how well
he succeeded.
A guideboSrd has been put up at the
crossing, so called, continuing these
words Greenwood Centre miles, Il,
Is stated on good authority that the dis
lance Is one mile too much, so travellers
v Ill please conduct themselves accord
ingly.
Speaking OF guidebosrds. some one
has put up several OF another kind late
", and some mischievous boy has erased
some Of the letters so as 10 change the
reading and also the sense very much.
Something ought 10 be done about il at
once.
Dea. K. l.. Cole is having another fear
ful time with his diseased legs. He gets
about the premises some with cane,
but does not 90 into the field.
The Boston Globe sent reporter TO
inquire more particularly regarding
Mrs. Coles comatose state, and found
the statements all true. He was the
same man that came here year ago last
fall 10 inquire about Mr.. Tubs little
boy damming up the Little Androscoggin
River. Perhaps he will find out some
time thst the Democrat reporters state
nothing out facts.
The following persons are on the sick
list, or were last week: George Coles
infant son. David Morgan and his little
grandson, Mrs. A. X. Hicks, and Daniel
Coles infant daughter. Mrs. Hicks WAS
so i'll last Sunday night that il was
thought she could not survive till morn
ing.
Leon Potter, brother-in-lsw to Mrs.
Hicks, and his little girl, are down from
Milan, y. H.. on short visit.
The first bear of the season was seen
one evening recently by Will Swan.
Daniel Bryant has built another string
of barbed wire fence beside his pasture.
No matter how much some people an
sthematize that kind Of fence, il still goes
goes up.
IL seems like old times TO listen to the
gospel from Rev. Seth Benson, and
shake hands with him once more, as we
had the privilege Of doing at the Pond
last Sabbath.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
LOWELL.

The members of Parker Post, No. l55
G. A. r.. attended the Congregational
church at Lowell Centre Sunday after
noon, where very fine sermon was
preached by the pastor, Rev. Earl B.
Wood. Memorial services were held at
the same place Monday afternoon, the
speaker being Hon. David Walker OF
Lynn, Mass, who give very sound and
inspiring address. The church for both
occasions was finely drsped with flags
and bunting. and decorated with an
abundance of flowers.
Rev. E. Il. Wood Is at Bangor for a
week, and Rev c. 5. Young will supply
for him June 9th.
Miss Ellen w. Andrews has returned
from South Paris.
win Vance and family are living In
the Martin house.
5. X. Andrews and wife are visiting in
Bridgton.
The humps still prevail, and probably
will until the weather changes.
The proudest man Is Clifford n. East
mau, and it Is fine boy Of nine pounds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
EAST SUMNER.

Refrigerators and fans have had a
vacation. Ice Is keeping well.
Considerable sweet corn remains un.
planted, owing to the cold, wet weather,
The pastors Of our churches did their
duty on Sunday, the 30th ult., By deliv-
ering excellent Memorial Day discourses
Judge Whitman gave the memorial
address at West Sumner on Monday, and
il was pronounced very good by those
present.
Mrs. 5. C. Head visited her sister
At South Paris last week.
The Elysian Minstrel Troubadours Wis
tied this place on Wednesday evening
and gave one OF their pleasing entertain
ments. They are skillful performer;
and give one his moneys worth. They
deserve good house. 1t Is a genuine
colored troupe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
BRILLIANT WEDDING At OXFORD.


a brilliant wedding occurred In this
place on Wednesday, the 10th Of May,
the contracting parties being Miss May
Belle, the beautiful and accomplished
daughter of Mrs. Isabelle NJ. Keith, the
proprietor of the Oxford Spring House,
and Henry Oscar, son Of o. c. Hatch,
president of the Littleton National
Bank OF Littleton, n. II.
The ceremony WAS performed accord
ing to the service of the Church Of Eng
land, by the Rev. Edgar F. Davis Of Lit
Teton, n. II. The master OF ceremonies
was john p. Wells cousin of the bride)
of Sherbrooke, p. Q. Miss Sadie Pratt
Of Boston was maid OF honor, and Miss
Jessie Hazen Of Oxford and Miss Eliza
Mcdonald Of Lowell, Mass, were brides
maids. The best man was Leslie Hatch,
brother Of the groom, and the ushers
were william Dow, Perley G. French,
Frank w. Farris and John d. s. Farris,
all of Oxford. The bride was given
away by her uncle, George B. Wells Of
ActOnvale, p. e.
A large number of invitations had been
issued, and among those who were pres
ent were o. G. Hatch and wife, Leslie,
Marguerite and o. C. Hatch, Jr., father,
mother. brothers and sister of the groom,
OF Littleton, and ii. w. Adams and wife,
grandparents Of the groom, from Wells
River, VT. Miss Christina Taylor Of Lit
tleton and Mr.. ID. S. WhittemOre of BOs-
ton were also present.
The Spring House hall was beautifully
decorated with plants and flowers.
About one hundred and seventy-fve In
yited guests witnessed the ceremony,
after which q reception was held, and
congratulations and best wishes were
freely expressed. The dining hall was
profusely decorated with cut flowers and
ferns, and the entire party sat down to a
wedding supper served In the usual ele-
CANT style Of the generous mistress OF
the house.
The wedding presents were beautiful
and costly. Among them the most con-
spicuous were check for 81 900, dia-
mond ring and diamond pin and bicycle
to the bride, from Mrs. Keith; check for
500 from o. C. Hatch and diamond
ring from Mrs. Keith to the groom; sill
yer water service from friends In Oxford
silver preserve dish and spoon from
John B. Robinson; cut glass lemonade
pitcher from A. E. Robinson Of Oxford;
silver jewel case from John P. Wells Of
fine opera glasses from Mr.. |
and Mrs. II. w. Adams Of Wells River,
VT; silver berry spoons from DR.. and
Mrs. A. L. Hersey Of Oxford; silver
berry spoon from Miss Heloise Jersey
Of Boston; French clock from Leslie
Hatch, brother of the groom; silver mus
lard pot and spoon from w. 8. French
and wife Of Oxford; cut glass bowl
from D. 8. Whittemore Of Boston; and
many other articles, both useful and
too numerous to mention.
The festivities were kept up until a
ate hour, Jones' Orchestra furnishing
most excellent music. The guests de-
parted, taking with them wedding cake
ind many pleasant memories Of the oc-
,asion.
The bridal party left on the 27th for
heir homes, the bride and groom going
outh on Z wedding tour, after which
hey will make their home In Littleton,
7. 81.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
MASON.

Claiming Grover OF Bethel was In
town the past week with his corn plant.
er. He planted an acre for S. o. Grover
James Prince OF Boston visited at A.
G.. Lovejoy's the past week.
Ernest Hutchinson Is at home from
Haverhill, Mass, where he has been AT
work In shoe shop.
Dana Morrill, Of West Bethel was In
town one day last week.
We learn that Archie Hutchinson has
secured a job as motorman on the electric
cars In Boston.
Nellie and Merton Bean went to
Bethel Sunday, May S0th, to attend
union services at the Congregational
church. Sermon by Rev. Israel Jordan.
Presiding Elder j. A. Corey Of Auburn
preached at the church Monday evening
to good congregation. The house was
beautifully decorated with flags, bunting
and flowers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
sROWNFlElp.

The ladies that have interested them
selves in a public way are meeting the
success they so richly deserve. They
gave strawberry supper and entertain
ment last evening at the town hall,
which. Notwithstanding the unpleasant
weather, was well pstronized. The re
eeipts were very gratifying. BrOwnAeld
cornet band furnished music that could
not be excelled by many older bands.
The band has been organized but few
months, but under the leadership of F..
G. Ham, an accomplished musician, il Is
fast taking high rank for country band.
hear that Geo. G. Shirley, who has
been q successful deputy sheriff for
some ten years, Is favOrably spoken of
as the next popular candidate for high
sheriff.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
EAST WATERFORD.

George W. Millett, who lived until
reaching manhood at the foot Of Temple
Hill. me, his death last week In Boston.
His back was broken by striking an arch,
under which he was passing on loaded
team. His sister, Mrs. Nellie Roberts.
accompanied the remains To South
Waterford, where the funeral occurred
May 30 st the residence OF W. w. Wat
son. His age WAS about i6 years.
Mrs. Harry l.. Hu,chins and little
daughter Of North Fryehurg have been
visiting their relatives In the place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
lvNChvlllE.

IeForest McAllister has gone To Lowell
Centre To attend series OF meetings.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. ii. Burnhsm went TO
Norway Tuesday to do some shopping
l.. II. Burnham's mill was shut down
Tuesday and Wednesday so that the men
could work on the road Charles Beck
Ter worked on the road machine.
II. Il. McKeen has sold his team 20
Charles McKeen Of Stoneham.
II. b. Mckeen has gone into the meat
business.
Mrs. Annie Meader's sister, Mrs. Gran-
ner, and four children, from Boston, are
boarding at Mrs. headers through the
summer months.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
VII SONS MILLS

Minnie Olson IL at home from Enrol
for brief visit.
II. W. Poor, president Of the Parma
checnee Club. went up to Camp Caribou
Nav -. will Hart guide.
The Sherman party came the 18th ult.
ID. G. Bennett, II. G.. Bennett, George
Flint and T.. $. Bennett guides. Another
arrival Saturday. A. X. Pennock guide.
T.. l.. Johnson, wife and little daugh-
ter. are visiting at + A. flint's.
Messrs. Beattie, Dutton and Smith OF
Berlin csme up Friday on fishing trip.
The stone cutters are at work prepar-
ing the stone for the abutments TO the
bridge.
The past week has been very rainy
not a pleasant day the entire week
Many farmers have their planting to do
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
OlCkvAlE.


The birch Is all sawed at the birch
mill.
Farmers are very late about their
planting.
I. A. wyman has his stable up and
boarded and nearly singled.
c. y. Child Is clspboarding his ell and
shed.
Many are afflicted with bad colds.
As 1t Is about time to start early pea
stories will begin. My early peas were
budded to blossom May 30th. They are
Of the Early Hancock variety.
Edwin F. Child has traded his mount
ain farm for a colt with John A. Put
nam.
+. G.. Child has gone away looking
after the numbering interests Of Clark,
Skillings Il Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
ANpovER.


The ground 10 90 vet that farmers
whose land is on low ground are about
discouraged.
Grass only Is looking well.
The prospect for good crop OF APP
pies Is very fsttering Ia some localities.
Mrs. Augustus Harding Is critically
IN with rheumatic fever.
The Taylor children have taken up
their abode In the town farm house.
The interest Ia the proposed railroad
to Andover Is undated. IL charter
can be obtained / think the prospect
very good for railroad to Andover In
the near future. II such move can be
contaminated It would enhance the value
Of property so per cent.
Our Postmaster Kimball has got well
and comfortably established.
Our public buildings are the pride of
the village. Hall, church and post office
will vie with any In the county.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
OXFORD.

Rev. Mr.. Stanley preached the memo
rial sermon at the NJ. Z. church on Sun.
day forenoon.
On Monday afternoon the graves Of
soldiers were decorated. The Norway
band was In attendance. Exercises were
held In the evening at Robinson Hall.
An address was delivered by Gen. Hor-
ace Burbank Of Saco, followed by an
account Of prison experiences. There
were Rotations by Florence Farris,
Mabel French and Leon Walker, with
music by male quartette.
Miss Josie Andrews Of Portland has
been visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Roscoe Brown was here for Q
few DAYS last week.
Mr.. Dawes Il having stable built.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
RuMFORD.

General Manning from Lewiston visit
ed his sister-in-lSw, Miss Cynthia
Walker, last Sunday.
Mrs. Doad, from Athol, Mass, has
been visiting her daughters, Mrs. Grace
Delano and Mrs. Rose Delano, for few
DAYS. Grace Delano went 10 Athol
Tuesday with her mother.
The farmers have just planted their
sweet corn.
Freeland Bolster, theological student
from Portland, preached at the Congre-
gational church at the Point last Sunday
Mr.. Davie will preach At the Congre-
gationsl church during the summer
commencing next Sunday, June 9Th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
SNOM,S FALLS

Fred C. Hammond Of Brunswick paid
visit last week to his uncle, George w.
Hammond, returning Friday morning.
He saw more relatives while here than
be ever dreamed Of before.
Henry Suckles Is working at South
Paris for @. w. Bowker.
8. 8. Weber lost his COW week before
last, and for several days was searching
for her. He finally found her wandering
In the woods. and at last accounts ex-
pected no harm from her absence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
NORTHWEST BETHEL.

Irving Bean was up from Oxford re-
Gently visiting his sister, Miss Amy
Bean.
The Misses Louise and Ida Dow OF
whitefield, y H., are visiting their sis
ter, Mrs. Charles Verrill, nee Flora Dow.
Farmers are nearly discouraged about
planting. Those who got corn, etc.,
planted before the long, rainy week,
wear long faces for fear they will have
to plant over.
Herman Bennett spent Memorial Day
with his brother Sam at Gorham, n. II.
We notice fine looking filly foal at
Seth Mason's; dam, Lady Eaton (by
Flying Eaton, sire, Rosdmaster. Lady
Eaton is 81 years old, tat and spry, and
In spite of her age, can mock trotter,
and do IL in quick time too.