Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-09-02
Vacations over,

Mrs. Fred Scott is visiting relatives in
Lewiston and Gardiner.
A meeting of the Good Cheer Wednes-
day afternoon of this week.
Miss Ruth Abbott of waterville is a
guest at Mrs. Alice p. Thayer's. q
L. S. Billings has a gasoline street
lamp ready for use in front of his
premises.
Miss Rilla Wheeler of Milan, n. H., a
pupil in the high school, returned to
South Paris Saturday.
Mrs. Mary Newell of Sumner is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. j. d. Haynes,
and other relatives in town.
II. 2. Dennison and wife of West
Bethel, formerly of this place, have been
in town for two or three days.
Mrs. James Curtis has been quite i'll
Selden, of Portland, is here to care for,
her.
Mrs. A. W. Royal and child of Wor-
cester, Mass, are visiting at o. W.
Royals. Mr.. Royal will join his family
a little later.
Rev. \. W. Pottle and wife by invita-
ton of Mr.. George F. Hammond and
wife, dined at The BeecheS" last Sat
urday evening.
Howard Wheeler, who has a position
with the New England Telephone Co. at
Burlington, VT, is at home for a few
days vacation.
Ray Chapman, who has been spending
his summer vacation with his father in
Washington County, returned TO South
Paris Saturday.
John p. Penley and wife have returned
from Auburn, Mr.. Penley having given
up his situation there on account of an
injury to his back.
Miss Ethel Stoddard, who has been
the guest of Mrs. Fred Scott for the past
few weeks, returned TO her home in
Lewiston last Friday.
Frank E. Buck got kicked by horse
Saturday night, and has been laid up
since in consequence, but is not thought
10 be seriously injured.
Rev. II. L. Nichols of Monmouth, and
formerly pastor of the Methodist church
in this place, will occupy the Methodist
pulpit next Sabbath on exchange.
Frank c. Doble, who spent the sum-
mer vacation with his father in North
Audover. Mass. has returned for the
opening of the fall term of school.
Mrs. W. T. Merriam and two sons,
who have been spending the summer
with her sister. Mrs T. y Mason, have
returned to their home in Massachusetts,.
George O. Chase has bought W. W.
Payne's stand on Myrtle Street. Mr..
Payne and family will move into Mrs.
Nancy Whitman's rent on Main Street. |
On the last Monday in September,
the 10Th, Rev. Mr. Phelan, Of Lewiston,
will lecture here under the auspices of
the Baptist society; subject, The Picture
of Great Woman.
Miss Leila G.. Forbes of Canton, y. Y,
and Miss Georgiella Forbes of POtsdam, |
V. Y. who have been spending several |
weeks with relatives here and at Water |
vile, left Wednesday night for their
homes.
Half dozen young men spent few
DAYS camping at GiDSon's Grove last
week. The party comprised Archie
Parlin. Howard Shaw, George Bennett,
Ralph Penfold. Don Briggs, and Charles
Hayes of Norway.
A Prohibition rally in New Hall next
Thursday evening, Sept. /, will be ad-
dressed by Volney b. Gushing of Bangor,
the well-kuown speaker. Rev. W. Z.
Purintou of Rumford, the Prohibition
candidate for sheriff, will also be pres
ent.
p. B. Darr, who has been here for
some more than than two years, being
employed for while in the Democrat
office. and afterwards in the Advertiser
office at Norway, has closed his engage
ment there. and left Saturday to return
TO his home in Virginia.
Capt. A. W. Pratt and son Harlan of
East Orange, Y. j., arrived Saturday
night and Joined Mrs. Pratt and son
Henry, who have been here for some
time at Walter II. SWEETS. Capt. Pratt
is roadmaSter on the electric railroad
for the New Jersey Traction Co.
Master +. W. Burbank and mother
visited his cousins, PerSis W. and Frank
w. Potter at Gorham, y. II. The few
days were spent in trout fishing, hunting,
mountain climbing, and an eight mile
drive TO the Glen House, where they |
stopped TO dinner. Master Burbank
took few snap shots at the Tally Ho
coach and the different views of interest.
Mr.. Carl Jean Tolman, the well-knOwn
organiSt of Lewiston, will give concert
az the Methodist church in South Paris |
on Friday evening of this week. Mr.. |
Tolman will be asSiS!e by the Alpha |
Ladies' Quartette of Lewiston and Mr.. |
Harry Weber of Auburn, reader. The
talent for this concert is all of high |
order, the Alpha Quartette ranking as
the best in the state.
George W. rockingham on Friday |
sold his handsome pair of mares to
Crosby Moves of Washington, d. c.,
editor of the Washington Star, who is
stopping at Poland Spring. These |
mares are six and seven years old, fuli
sisters by Westland, a bright bay in
color and perfectly matched. They have
been a familiar sight on the streets for
some time. and are one of the hand
soonest pairs of horses that ever went
out of South Paris.
The state examinations of teachers for
state certificates were given at the high
school building, Friday, by the superin-
tendent of Paris schools for the state
superintendent. The following teachers
took the examinations.
Miss Mertie Il. Max m, South Paris.
Miss Florence Richardson, South Paris.
! Miss Ruth Stearns, South Paris.
Miss Grace Dudley, Paris Hill.
| Miss Nina Bradford, West Paris.
| Miss Agnes NJ. Bearce, Hebron, Ge.
| Miss Lizzie NJ. Bearce, Hebron, Ae.
4 Miss Maud T.. Dresser, North Waterford.
| Teachers who successfully pass this
examination are granted certificates
which excuse them from further ex-
animation in towns where they may
teach; and at the same time testify to
their ability and qualifications as
teachers.
Last Sabbath was observed As ITEM
perance Day" at the Methodist church.
A full house greeted the pastor in the
morning who took for his text, Acts "a 20:
"He reasoned of righteousness and
Temperance. In the evening union
Pearson memorial service was held and
every seat was taken and chairs used.
The singing was excellent, Prof. Wight
of Bethel assisting. Addresses were