Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-11-25
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WEST PARIS.
Mr.. Elias Thomas of Portland was In
town last Monday, and went with Mr..
Frank L. Willis to Greenwood where he
purchased another wood lot. Mr..
Thomas now owns quite large acreage
in that section. Mr.. Willis has been
making Improvements and repairs on
his portable saw mill and will soon be
saving lumber for Mr.. Thomas.
While hunting in Greenwood early
Tuesday morning Mr.. Frank Mckinney
shot deer. 1t was young buck weigh
ing about 1875 pounds.
Mrs. Mckinney, who has been in poor
health for some time, is slowly gaining,
and is able to be out on pleasant days.
The farmers are so far satisfied with
the increased price for sweet corn that
they have promised as much acreage as
can be utilized here at the corn shop
next year.
Miss Vesta Curtis, who has been for
some time at the Maine General Hospital
for treatment for lameness, has returned
somewhat improved, but still needs the
support of clutches.
Mrs. Will Hall and family of Rumford
Falls will spend the winter with her
mother, Mrs. Holland Cnrtis. Mr.. Hall
will be away packing apples. -.
Mr.. Will Adams will occupy the small
shop near the house of D. P. Curtis for
barber shop. Mrs. Adams is a dress
maker, and intends to open dressmak-
ing rooms here soon.
Miss Jennie Pierce, who has been
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Monday to her home in New York.
Mr.. Joshua Ford, of Melrose, Mass,
spent two or three days last week with
D. c. Churchill and family.
Mrs. Mary G. Bradbury has again
taken possession of her millinery store
and has recently added large new
glass show case to her room, which is
now most conveniently fitted up for her
business. She has a good stock of fancy
goods and millinery, and has with her
Miss Katherine O'Donald, who is a
graduate of millinery school and who
has given good satisfaction to customers.
Mrs. Frank S. Farnum, who has
formerly occupied Mrs. Bradbury's
rooms, has rooms upstairs in the build
ing occupied by Frank Small. She still
keeps a stock of hats and trimmings,
and has sufficient trade to occupy her
time.
Last Thursday Carroll and Ralph
Bacon shot three gray squirrels in the
Willis pasture which tipped the scales
at four and three-quarters pounds, the
largest weighing ! S-4 pounds. Who
can beat this?
Mr.. Calvin Washburn has returned
home.
Following are the names of our young
people who are attending South Paris
High School, class of '03: Lola A. Lane,
Margie NJ. Mckinney, Jennie L. Brad
bury, Clarence L. Ridlon, Horatio B..
Hammond, S. Barry Locke. They all
are at home for two weeks vacation,
with the exception of Mr.. Locke who at
present is in New Hampshire.
The entertainment held at Dunham's
Hall on Friday evening was very enjoy
able and successful. Quite sum will
be realized toward the purchase of flag
for the school house. Credit is due the
teachers who have worked hard for this
object. The entertainment consisted of
vocal and instrumental selections. Ex-
cellent readings by n. 1. Swan of Bry-
ant Pond, and by some of the school
children. And last the farce entitled
"Sister Masons." The audience were
interested to observe the methods of
Sisters" in the mysteries of Masonic
work, and greeted with enthusiasm the
goat brought on for the candidate of the
Sd degree, which animal proved to be a
pet sheep belonging to Ellie Curtis.
People were also particularly pleased
with a solo sung by Master Ivan Tuell.
Supper was served at intermission and a
sociable and dancing followed.
There will be Thanksgiving ball at
Dunham's Hall on Thursday of this
week. Music by Bacon's Orchestra,
four pieces.
Miss Mabel Stearns has been visiting
her cousin, Mrs. Arthur L. Mann, the
past week.
Mr.. H. X. Moore has moved his house
hold goods to his house. We under
stand Mr.. and Mrs. Moore intend to
spend the winter here.
Mr. and Mrs. c. F. Howard of Bryant
vile, Mass, are visiting relatives in this
vicinity.
Worlds Temperance Sunday was well
observed in this community by sermons
in the morning by the pastors of the two
churches. At the Methodist chapel Rev.
r. A. Rich gave fearless, forceful
sermon from the text, Prov. 20-!; sub
ject, 1.-THE Monster of Deceit" At the
Baptist church an excellent sermon was
preached by Rev. Z. NJ. Holman, and the
business of liquor selling was denounced
rs unworthy an honorable man. In the
evening at the chapel was held union
gospel temperance service under the
auspices of the w. C. T. U. A large
and attentive audience was present. The
programme consisted of songs, respon-
sive readings, recitations by several of
the children, and readings by Mrs. Elva
E. Locke, Mrs. Fannie j. Emmons, and
Mrs. L. C. Bates. Laura Barden spoke
IN appropriate verse and showed long
string of red, white, and blue pledge
cards tied with bows of white ribbon,
which had been signed by. the children
of the three Sunday Schools.
The w. c. T. U. intend to have pub
lie entertainment in the near future,
either the first week in December, or
Immediately after Christmas.
The first of the week Rev. R. A. Rich
goes to Falmouth for two weeks to as
sist Rev. A. K. BEEN in revival services.
At the end of that time Rev. Mr.. BEEN
will assist in two weeks of special meet
ings to be held here. Mr.. BEEN will
preach at the Methodist chapel for the
next three Sundays.
The following pupils were not absent
one-half day during the fall term of
primary school just closed:
Lila Young, Earle Adams,
Clarence Hammond, Marion Curtis,
Madge Tuell, Robert Churchill,
Roy Young, Ivan Tuell.
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