Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-03-07
BRYANT POND.

There was "A general Invitation given
by Mr.. and Mrs. James Day 10 their
many friends 10 meet az Grange Hall In
the evening OF Wednesday, Mar. lst, for
a social time 10 be followed BY dance
for the purpose Of celebrating the TWEEN,
tv-fifth anniversary OF their wedding
There was large company assembled
and enjoyed very pleasant time. Mr.
and Mrs. Day have always been residents
OF this town, and have many friend.
here. James Day. who Is kind and &C
commodating man, Is the son OF Elijah
Day, and lives on the home farm. He
married Julietta Cole, daughter Of Henry
and Albins Cole. Mrs. Day Is gifted
with more than ordinary musical sbili.
ties. and has always given freely to the
public both time and music when called
upon. She and also her sister, Mrs.
Lalis d. Estes deserve the thanks Of the
public In general for their kindness and
readiness in always responding 20 the
many calls made upon them for music
upon every occasion. Mr.. and Mrs. Day
were agreeably surprised at receiving
two nice chairs and beautiful parlor
lamp from their friends, rs slight
token Of their esteem, presented by J. l..
Bowker. with appropriate remarks.
There was short time spent In social
intercourse, then the grand march was
formed. Music was furnished by
Bscon's Orchestra. Ice cream was pro-
vided for all st intermission. Dancing
Was kept up until l O'Clock, when the
company dispersed. All voted II right
down good time, and heartily wished
that Mr.. and Mrs. Day might be spared
10 celebrate their golden wedding.
Byron Bryant, who Is very sick with
pneumonia, Is In very critical condi-
ton. but his friends have some hopes OF
him at this writing Friday, Mar. 3.
Mrs. Thomas Kicker Is very sick, and
Is expected 10 live but a short time.
DIR. j. Gallison of Franklin. Mass, was
in town last week to see his sister, Mrs.
Elvirs Preble, who has been i'll for some
time, and has been failing rapidly for the
past few weeks.
Miss Mabel Perkins Is convalesciug
very slowly. Her mother, Mrs. Perkins
arrived In town Wednesday to take care
Of her. As Miss Perkins will not be able
10 teach for some time, the grammar
school is closed for this term.
The primary school closes Friday,
Mar. Sd.
Miss Ella May Curtis Is stopping at
w. F. Bowker's for few days.
Ansel Dudley Is selling goods this
month at cost, for cash only.
Irwin l.. Bowker was at home at his
fathers Saturday, Feb. %.
Sixteen from Jefferson Lodge, F. and
A. M, went to Norway to attend the
meeting held Friday evening, returning
Saturday forenoon.
Mrs. Martha Kimball has been stop
ping at Miss Sylvania Perham's.
Percy En- Earle and Clarence Cole are
both sick with the grippe.
Harry Day Is at home this week, suf-
fering slightly from vaccination.
Miss Myrtle Bacon is at home. and IL
somewhat indisposed from the effects Of
vaccination.
There were two men from the tele-
phone Office at Lewiston, fixing the tele-
phone at the post Office here Wednesday,
Mar. LIST.
We understand that Granville Felt has
been very sick, and ID still in bad con-
dition.
There Il to be an apron and necktie en-
tertainment at Grange Hall, Friday even
Ing, Mar. 10. The ladies are to wear
aprons and have . gentleman's nccktie
TO match the same and box with sup
per for two. The gentlemen pay small
price for boxes and receive q necktie and
partner for supper. All are invited.
Mrs. Thomas Kicker passed away SAT-
urday night. Funeral services VIII b
hsld Tuesday Afternoon, March Z.