Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-07-08
wHITTEMORE DISTRICT.
WEST PARIS

The remains of A. E. Perry were in
tered Thursday afternoon, Rev. j. w.
Smith of Poland officiating. West Paris
Lodge, No. Is, l. o. o. F., conducted the
services, escorted by Onward Rebekah
Lodge, No. 30. Mr.. Perry was also a
member of Granite Lodge, No. 1872, F..
and A. NJ, quite number of whom were
present. The funeral was held in the
+. B. church and the floral offerings were
very beautiful.
Mrs. Julia B. Kimball of Portland has
been visiting her friend, Mrs. II. r..
Tuell, recently.
Mrs. Fl. B. Mooney has crew of men
getting her house ready to move to an
adjoining lot, and will build fine new
residence on the old one.
Mr.. Horace Knight of South Paris
visited relatives in this place and vicinity
recently.
Miss Lizzie Parker of Bethel is taking
vacation with friends here and at
North Paris.
The schools closed Friday week and
in the evening held grand social enter
tainment at Dunham's hall, the proceeds
of which are for a gong, etc.
Miss Jennie Pierce of New York is
spending her vacation with her friend,
Mrs. Elva Locke.
+. L. Willis has been at Auburn NOV
ing portable engine for parties near
that city.
Mr.. Z. j. Swan of South Paris came
to West Paris on his wheel last Sunday
morning, attended church and took din
ner with G. w. Bryant and family.
Mrs. c. II. Willis of Portland was
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Emery on Sun
day, June 10Th.
On Sunday, June Goth, Rev. Mr.. Toll
man preached to West Paris Grange at
the F. b. church.
l.. NJ. Mann & Son have closed their
mill at this place, having worked all
their lumber on hand.
Miss Marion p. Dana of Westbrook is
visiting her uncle and aunt, L. w. and
Miss Mary l.. Dana.
Burnham d Morrill, Co. are enlarging
their husking sheds, which will be a
great blessing to the employed, as well
as a convenience to the owners.
Miss Della Lane has gone to Clinton to
keep house for her nephew, DR.. Sullivan
Andrews.
F. j. Bird, wife and son, of Worcester
Mass, are visiting Mrs. Birds parents,
Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Briggs.
G. w. Ridlon, wife and daughter, of
Portland. are with Mrs. Ridlon's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Fuller.
Mr.. Frank Briggs and wife of Portland
were with relatives over the 4th.
l., 81 n II,
gave fine dinner at Centennial Hall on
the 4th, of which about 225 partook, the
proceeds of which are to be used to assist
in painting the chapel and parsonage.
In the afternoon, under the direction
Miss Ada Briggs, one of the teachers,
the school children gave fine entertain
ment consisting of patriotic declama.
tons, songs, flag drill, etc., and the
glorious 4th of 1902 passed by pleasant
ly, and we trust protitably, to the large
number gathered.
Mr.. Harry Hamilton of Bellows Falls,
VT, joined his wife here for short
vacation.
Mr.. j. w. Dana of Westbrook was
with his brother and sister over the 4th.
Mrs. Gertie Stuart of Boston is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. b.
Swan.
The following pupils were not absent
one-half day during the spring term Of
school just closed:
Laura Barden, Lila Young.
Madge Tuell, Hazel Bacon,
E,rle Adams, Herbert Pratt,
Clarence Hammond, Ivan Tnell,
Roy Young.
Ahsent one-h half day.
Alice Barien. Maynard Chase.
Absent one day:
Lula EmmOns. Grace Brock.
DELLA c. ribbon, Teacher.