Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-25
sucKFIELD.

Mrs. Alvin Flagg of Auburn is visiting
the Tiltons.
Mrs. Burton Shaw is with her mother,
Mrs. Leonard Thompson, of Hartford,
who is very Ill.
F.A. Robinson and wife are soon to
take charge of Hotel Long. Mrs. Robin
sons hotel experience will doubtless
serve her we'll in her capacity of land
lady.
Last week referee case came off at
Fred Dyer's Office, Robinson VS.. Robin
son, before A. s. Kimball, Esq, of Nor
way. Fred Dyer, Esq, for plaintiff, j.
s. Wright for defendant Asa Robinson
I'd sues his brother Alvin's wife for the
wages of a minor son, Mrs. Robinson
and her sister, Addie Head, holding the
title to the farm.
The foundation of the library, base
ment and outside of the building are
nearly completed, while lathing and
grading is going on.
On Thursday, Thaddeus Allen and wife
and Carlton Gardner and wife, now of
Mechanic Falls, but formerly of this
place, came up by team to view their
familiar haunts and greet their earlier
friends.
The birds are with us more plenty than
for years. They greet us early and late
Yin Chose proximity to the house. Orioles
build in the same trees with the robin
and sparrow all joyous and free. This
is all on account of getting rid of starv-
ed cats.
The air seems to have become i'm
pregnated with pugilistic microbes OF
late.
A drama "Brass Buttons" next We'd
nesday evening.
l. W. Shaw's buildings have been
greatly beautified of late by being paint
ed in colors.
II. A. Irish and portion of his ia uily
went to the Leavitt Institute doings
Thursday.
With thirteen different organizations
in this town another was added Monday.
Arthur Briggs of Hartford and A. NJ,
Fogg of East Hebron organized grange
with twenty-five members. Indications
are that there will be many additions
The event of the week has been a
meeting of the Oxford County organiza
ton of the w. G.. T. U. Rumford Falls
Bethel, West and South Paris and Nor
way, were represented by delegates
The women came by rail and team un
attended by the male fraternity, Rev. NJ
X. Mabry of Turner being the only mar
from away. Appearances indicated that
it was an enjoyable session. Tuesdays
afternoon session was devoted to g
parliamentary drill presided over by
Mrs. Nellie Burger of Missouri.
Several papers were read, business
transacted, etc. Tuesday evening, Mrs
Burger gave an address which was con
ceeded by all far beyond anything they
ever listened to. Wednesday was busy
day, being devoted to interesting exer
cises, papers, and reading by Mrs
Burger. She is one of those easy takers
who never seem to tire or weary an au
dience.
| The closing prayer and benediction b!
Rev. NJ. K. Mabry, after which thu
women all at once seemed to vanish lik'
a cloud, nearly all taking westward
course.
| Yes, we enjoyed it, and so did thu
women folks. Although the womel
were somewhat Gagged OUT they are al
right and ready for another.
The officers elected during the session
were as follows:
President, Mrs. Martha B. Chapman, Bethel
Viee-President, Western, Mrs. E. A. g. Stick
ney, BrOwn6eld.
Vice President, Eastern, Mrs. Elizabeth W
, | Morton, South Paris.
Cor. Sec, Mrs. Annie Barnes Norway.
Rec. Sec. Mrs. Emma Woodbury. Chandler
, Bethel.
Treas, Mrs. Fannie NJ. G. Clifford, Hiram.
An oat race is reported for Saturday
7 June 20, at o. Jordan's track.
Calling on Cap. Lewis Bisbee few
days since, he told me to tell the Demo
crat folks that he could read an hOu
without glasses. Pretty good for ma
nearly % years of age.