Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-05-17

his new store.
| A. X. Martin Of Rumf lis visltin
his father, John Martin.
Herman III. Stuart was home fro,
Bates College over SUNDAY.
| VIM. j. Wheeler IL soon to raise an
remodel his residence and pat In steal
heat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abbott, Of Brocktor
Mass. are visiting At Mr.. Benjami
SWEETS.
Mr.. A. NJ. Rice Of Boston visited hi
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Avian Rice, tn
tirst Of the week.
Chss. Stuart and Howard wheele
made trip 10 Thompson Pond Saturda,
and returned with four nice togue.
Ed Rich sports a gay new fish cart
just out out from the artistic brush o
Charles A. Young. It's a beauty.
t. w. Willis has done quite an exten
sive job Of grading on his lot, between
his house on Park Street and the river.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ham and hel
father, George Jones, are living In tn,
back rent over the rockingham stor,
for the present.
VIM. h. Kimball relief corps meeting
Thursday evening. Nay 10th. All Of the
members requested to be present. An
nusl election Of officers. Meeting com
merces at half past seven sharp.
All who are interested in having q
good block built where the buildings
were burned last week, are requested tC
meet for consultation st the assessors
office Wednesday evening Of this week
League of the NJ. T.. church celebrated
its 9th anniversary by a sermon In the
morning by the pastor. The evening
service WAS the anniversary topic pre-
pared especially for the occasion.
W. l.. Fsrrsr will soon occupy the
store which he has rented In Masonic
Building. The Democrat Is not prepar-
ed TO state definitely In just what line OF
business he will engage, bat here's guess
ing that II will be a cash grocery store.
The Grand Trunk ran special train
Sunday 10 connect with the Maine Gen.
trail train for Augusta. Thirty or forty
from South Paris and Norway, many OF
whom had relatives among the soldiers,
took advantage Of the opportunity TO
visit Camp Powers.
Mrs. DIR. Hobart and son Of Dorchester,
Mass, were guests Of Mrs. Hobsrt's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Gardner,
on Alpine Street, last week. Mrs.
Hobart Was formerly the popular clerk
a; wheeler's insurance Office; that WAS
when she WAS Miss Mamie Gsrdner.
Merritt Parsons Of Buckield, who at
tended court here last week, calls the
Democrats attention TO the large cater
pillar crop that he saw along the road
between his home and the county seat,
and asks Us TO invite the farmers to
harvest the crop At once. Good idea.
The memorial sermon before VIM, h.
kimball Post will be delivered this year
II the Baptist church by Rev. L. j..
Rsmsdell. The Memorial Day services
will he at South Paris in the afternoon
OF MAY 30th, Ia about the usual order,
with address by Rev. b. 5. Rideout OF
Norway.
Hon. Geo. A. Wilson was summoned
before the collector Of internal revenue
n Portsmouth, y. H., last week, where
he was rendered sn appointment rs
deputy collector Of internal revenue.
Judge Wilson has the matter under con-
siderstion, but will probably decline the
appointment.
There have been built at South Paris
during the present season, or are now In
process OF erection, one store and resi-
dence, two double tenement houses, and
three single houses, besides other build
ings and remodelings planned, but not
vet begun. That's not bad record for
the middle of May.
Charles II. Howard Of this place grad
uated from the Massachusetts, College OF
Pharmacy in Boston last Thursday, and
was given the honor OF delivering the
yaledic,ory In q graduating class OF
twenty-four members. He will return
to south Paris the first Of this week, and
will begin permanent engagement with
+. A. Shurtleff June 18Th.
Hamlin Lodge, n. OF p, observed Its
tirst memorial dsy Sunday The lodge
formed At the hall and marched 10 River
side Cemetery, where the grave OF the
only deceased member, Herbert w.
Powers, was decorated, with memorial
service and remarks by Rev. X. j..
Haughtor. The lodge then marched 70
the Methodist church, where the annual
sermon WAS delivered by Rev. |. A.
Bean.
Now let's have nice block on the
south side of Market Square. There's
plenty OF enthusiasm for the project, but
il will take something more than that TO
bpild block. Who will put up money
70 build il: Don't all speak st once, but
don't hesitate 20 speak. There's plenty
OF idle money 20 form stock company
and erect the block, and plenty OF de-
msnd for first-clsss stores, SO that II will
be a good investment.
The famous Canadian Jubilee Singers
will give one of their entertainments al
the VI. T.. church, South Paris, Friday
evening, MAY 10Th. These singers were
born in Canada although their ancestors
were slaves. They have sung In many
of our large cities and also IN Great
Britain, singing before the royal family
by special command. They cannot fail
10 give a tine concert. Reserved seats
can be secured at +. l.. Jeweirs- Ad-
mission - cents; reserved seats 80 cents.
Advertised letters in South Paris post
office. Nav Is, ls9S:
Mr. 4. G. Allen.
Mr. Atwood Ames.
Mrs y. A. Adams.
Mr.. ChAs- Aldrtch.
n N. Cummings.
Morrison jots Houle-
Mrs. Evelyn j. Libby.
Carrie 4. Jacobs
Mr. c. : Patterson.
Mrs. l.. Jackson
Mrs. Phebe A. Robinson.
W. K Robinson, ~.
Mr.. VIM. Richard.
Mr. Nancy Whitman.
5. +. DAVIS, p. NJ.
The members Of the Erskin Club were
entertained at dinner at the Andrews
House Wednesday by Mrs. W. b. Ed
wards. They had dinner TO delight an
epicure. after which they did the town
or a portion of il. and later engaged In a
little archery practice, in view OF the
spanish war. Finding their practice
ground considerably too limited for theiI
degree OF proficiency in msrksmanship
they adjourned TO a large open neio
above the village, but before they cou'c
ret ready for practice Ii began TO rain
Too bad they lost their practice, ou
even now il wouldn't be safe Tor span
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