Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-12-26
THE OXFORD BEARS
THe OosNcs or the WEEk ~ AL
SECTIONS or THE COUNTY.
PARIS NIL.

Firss Bspnss Church. IN. p. 4. nsesusaI
Pastor. Presiding every Sunday - II 4. u
sunday School e II n. Sabhakh Evening eer
vice e I:oc r. \. Prayer Needing Wednesday
Uniss..si,ss chsscA: Sunday seheo, svsry
sunday - II 4. =.
The winter term at Paris HIN Academy
will open on Tuesday, Jan. "a, under the
instruction Of Miss Mertse B Maxim,
A. B., principal, Miss Jennie x. Tirrell,
assistant. The school IL fortunate In
securing the services Of Miss Maxim, ~
she Ia q teacher Of weil-known, success
full experience, and resigns similar
position In Massachusetts,, where she has
been for several terms, 10 order to be
nearer her home. Miss Maxim IL the
daughter Of Ex-Postmsster Franklin
Maxim OF South Paris. She graduated
st Bates College and has had several
years successful experience in teaching,
including the schools at Georgetown,
Maine, EdgSrtown, Mass, and has for
the past few terms been principal OF the
Jefferson. Mass, High School.
A family rtunion to the number OF
tweuty-four gathered at Mrs. L. H.
Cummings Christmas afternoon and
evening and partook Of an excellent
supper, after which part OF the gather
ing attended the union Christmas exer-
eises (aud tree) at the Baptist church,
returning TO the house later and spent
social hour, aierspersed with refresh
meuts consisting Of fruits and fancy
home made candies.
j. Hooper Jackson or SHOWS Falls re-
Gently killed q nine months old ps2
which dressed Ss+ pounds. Quite good
pig.
The ladies interested In the Baptist
Circle are requested 10 meet with Mrs.
lydia Hammond on Friday, Dec. -, at
SOP Business Of importance viii
come before the meeting.
Miss Lillian Perkins is at home from
Boston for the holidays.
Miss Rose NJ. Giles OF Portland IL visit
ing Miss Mary l. Mellen-
There Was q quiet wedding ut Mrs.
Lydis ). Hsmmond's at high noon OF
Monday, when Miss Helen Hammond
WAS united In marriage with .. Everdell
Curtis. The ceremony was performed
oy Rev. ii. A. Roberts. Ouly q few
relatives were present. Bride and groom
are graduates Of Paris Hin Academy In
the class of '9s, and have great many
friends whose best wishes go with them.
They left on the afternoon train for =
short bridal tour, after which they will
reside at Kennebunk, where Mr.. Curtis
has good position.
The union Christmas tree, which was
held at the Baptist church Monday even
ing. was productive OF the usual amount
OF happiness 10 the children nj least.
There were no exercises by the children,
only short general program opening the
evening. Santa Claus then entered,
with reins over his shoulders which
were held BY four small but very much
alive brownies. After distributing quite
lot OF candy and = number Of more OF
less mirth-provoking gifts, Santa and
his brownies went on, and two we'll
loaded trees were unlosded, 10 the gen.
ersl satisfaction OF those present.
There WAS q family Christmas tree Si
W. Z. Perkins home Monday evening.
Roy and Harry Kane OF Brookline,
Maine, Grsce Hillyer OF Washington,
d. c., and Lillian Perkins were the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Perkins, during
Christmas.
Lieut.. W. W. Kimball, United States
Navy. son Of the late Gen. wm. X. Kim
ball Of Paris Hill, has been promoted TO
full commander with the rank OF captain.
Commander Kimbalrs many friends
here extend congratulations.