Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-05-08
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The anniversary sermon OF Pequawket
Lodge, /. O. O. F., was preached Sun
day, April 10th, In the Universslist
church by Rev. j. G.. Herold OF Hiram
from lst Samuel, 18th chapter, upon the
covenant OF David and Jonathan. The
church was filled with an spprecistive
audience, who thoroughly enjoyed the
very eloquent discourse.
Miss Jennie S. Belts OF Houlton hiss
been appointed teacher In District No.
IL. aud Frank Msrston st Dist. No. /.
Deacon Asa w. Mansfield passed away
At his residence upon the Fryeburg road
LAST Friday, after = lingering illness.
Deacon Mansfield was born upon the
farm where he died, having lived there
for over so years.
The Brownfield Cemetery Association
have bought OF Eli b. Bean tract OF
land of about six acres, which they will
clear and add TO the present cemetery.
The price paid was $50.
Mr.. George Haley starts May 18th for
Duluth, MIMI, and Saginaw, Mich,
upon a trip, botanizing along the
shores OF the great lakes. He will make
his headquarters at Saginaw.
Boston are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. jacob
Colby.
Neil Mcdonald has moved his family
TO Hirsm, where he Is employed by A. <
z. b. Young.
VIM. Gsstrich, In the employ Of WIN.
Stickney, met with a serious accident
the past week. While chopping wood q
wedge flew, striking him In the forehead,
aud knocking him senseless. DR.. Allen
Of Fryeburg was called, and dressed the
wound.
Miss Znpha Mcdonald, who has been
visiting her sisters at Sseo, has returned
home.
Mrs. Eugene Blake, who has been very
Ill, Is slowly improving.
News was received here on Tuesday
Of the sudden death In Eaton, n. a., Of
Benz. Wakefield, formerly Of this place
He dropped dead at the home Of Mr..
Frank Hatch. Mr.. Wakefield was one Of
the Oldest members of Pequswket Lodge,
l. o. o. F., but Of late years has been =
member Of the Eaton lodge.
Mr.. Loring Cole OF Pennington, n. e.,
spent few days here the past week Wis
ting friends. Mr.. Cole last season WAS
manager Of liberty Hotel.
A May dance was given at Brsdbury's
Hall last Monday night by Mr.. r. X.
Bradbury. About thirty couples danced
to the strains Of Ingalls, orchestra. Dur
ing intermission an oyster supper was
served.
About twenty-five members Of Pearl
Rebekah Lodge paid visit to their els
ter lodge at Bridgton, and speak In very
high terms OF their entertainment. All
thoroughly enjoyed their trip. They re-
turned home about 2 O'Clock.
Mr.. Charles Denrett, who was drawn
Juror to the United States court In ses-
sion at Portland, was appointed foreman
Of the jury to try the celebrated Max
we'll case.
Mr.. Frank Msrston, who was In Paris
the past week TO serve as juror, was ex-
cused.
Mr.. James bennett and sons will plant
the coming season ten acres 10 seed
sweet corn for Burnhsm & Morrill, Of
Portland.
Alvin Cram, as agent for the <. D.
Pettengill Co. of Portland, Is around
getting signers to plant cucumbers for
that company the coming season.
Mr.. A. F. johnson IL improving his
place OF business by coat Of paint, In
side and out.
Mrs. l.. r. Bradbury Is slowly recover
from her attack OF the grippe.
Suckers are running, but "divil" a
smelt has been seen rs yet.
Owing to high water some OF the mills
have been shut down, but now they are
all back again. L. A. Bradbury has been
running night and day to catch mp.
Webster Chute Is expected this week
to load about 100000 hoops made here
the past winter.
Mr.. VIM. Stickney is making number
Of improvements to the grounds around
his cottage here at the depot.