Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-05-25

George w. Ripley is visiting relatives
in this village.
Mrs. Charlotte Howe Il visiting her
son In Waltham, Mass.
Arthur z. Holman IL now one Of the
conductors on the electrics.
Charles E. Dwiuals Is building a story
and-a-half house, with ell, on the lot on
the Pine Street extension, or Briggs
Avenue.
George w. Cook has completed the
foundation and begun the erection of his
new residence on Western Avenue near
the head of Gothic Street.
School Superintendent NJ. F. Corson
of Rumford Falls was in town last week
and visited the South Paris and Norway
schools, besides making the Democrat a
very pleasant call.
Mt. Pleasant Rebekah Lodge will have
a box lunch at the close of their meeting
on Friday evening, May 18th. Each lady
viii furnish lunch enough for two. All
the members are requested to be present.
Advertised letters In the South Paris
post Office May al:
Dora VI. Brady.
Mr.. Fannie Record.
Mr.. Edward l.. stevens.
Mr.. George Kelley.
Mr.. II. Z. Dennison has bought a
house AZ West Paris, and will probably
remove to that place some time next
month. Tie has recently become inter
ested In the State Of Maine Wood Rim
Co. NJ that place.
All the ladies who are interested In the
proper observance Of Memorial Day are
requested IN meet at q. A. X. Hall, on
Saturday, May 18th, at 80 z. NJ, 10 as
sist In making trimming, wresths, etc,
for decorating on Memorial Day.
The ladies of the Relief Corps are to
have a social gathering at Grand Army
Hall on Memorial evening, Monday,
Nav Slst. 10 which the members of the
post are cordially invited. IL is hoped
that all members Of both orders will be
present.
Treasurer George L. Morton OF the
Paris Manufacturing Co. has purchased
OF Albion Taylor a house lot containing
about an acre of land, on the easterly
slope Of the ridge, directly west from
the factory, and a short distance south
OF W. c. McArdle's.
There Is hardly any limit TO Oxford
County talent. The Democrat received
a pleasant call recently from an Oxford
County man who had commenced teach
ing his 18th term OF school. IL is hardly
necessary 10 say that IL was that veteran
pedagog, VIM. NJ. Brooks Of Norway.
The match race at the fair grounds
Saturday afternoon was between James
Pledges black mare and Thede Thsyer's
little hsy horse. The Thayer horse was
an easy winner and surprised everybody
By doing q half mile in | 10 IL, pretty
good clip for green colt that was raised
BY minister.
As Memorial Day will be observed
next Monday, the Democrat will be
issued one dsy later than usual next
week. Correspondents are requested
not TO DELAY their Communications after
the usual time, but In case Of anything
OF special Importance they may send In
an additional card on Monday.
Fred W. Bonuey and wife have return
ed from their fishing trip at the lakes
and report a very pleasant and success
ful trip. They brought home eleven
trout that averaged l l., pounds each.
That t-pouud fish that 'repaid him for
going" was caught only by the reporter
OF one OF the local papers, and then only
on paper.
Henry Fletcher, Superintendent of
schools, has called meeting OF the
Paris teachers for Saturday, May 18th, st
, 4. NJ, in the high school room, South
Paris. Subject for discussion, A Uni
form Course of Study for all the Schools
in Town" Question Box. Members OF
the school committee and others interest
ed In the welfare OF our schools are
cordially invited.
Thursday evening the second OF the
series OF recitals Of the piano pupils of
Mr.. r. W. Hanscom OF Auburn was given
az Mr.. HanscOm's sfddio. Mrs. Cora ;
Briggs Of this place Was the pianist and
was assisted hy her husband, Mr.. George
4. Briggs, baritone. The Journal critic
gives quite lengthy review OF the pro-
gramme. speaking In the highest terms
OF Mrs. Briggs playing and Mr.. Briggs
singing.
The Arabian Khan has come 10 town
Ii was organized last Friday in connec.
ton With Hamhn Lodge, h. OF p, aud
the following are the officers:
Imperial High Potentats-Rsv. X J. Hangh-
ton.
Grand wizari--A. c. 7. King
Grant MaSi-Erank TAYLOR.
Prophet OF the Kant. :. Barnes.
Oriental Guide-C. " Tltcomb.
FIRST Rcguiat0f-t,. NJ Cutting.
second Regulator I. Parsons.
Grand Ink-hugvr-f. l.. pOble.
Grand BOOdler--A. n. Jackson.
Inside Lict0r-Herberi Fletcher.
Outside Lictor-Wm. sunchheid.
We hardly think these Moslems will
cause u any trouble, and therefore We
will say. "WeleOme, sons Of the desert
members OF any secret society
in good standing are eligible 10 the Man,
We will add for all who intend 10 join
this interesting Khan, The sands OF the
desert are hot"
BIsCoE DISTRICT.
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