Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-12-22

NG-Bertha A. Cole.
v.6.-Mattie e. Tuell.
Rec. Sec Emma A. Swan.
r. Sec.-Juliaette r. Curtis.
Treas.-Emily L. Emmons.
The officers will be installed at the first
regular meeting in January by the dis
trict officers, and lunch or treat will be
served. 1t was voted not to nave a pub
lie installation.
Mr.. Geo. A. Brooks of Norway spent
the day at G. w. Bryant's lass Tuesday.
Miriam and Mildred Durham, the two
daughters of II. r. Durham. of Water
vile, have been spending week with
their grandparents, Mr.. nd'Mrs. S. w.
Durham.
The drama, "Under the Laprels," was
played at Bryant's Pond last Friday even
ing for the benefit of the actors, the en-
tertainment in no way being connected
with the Universalist Sunday School.
Will Willis is getting better from the
grippe.
The Christmas entertainment will be
on Christmas eve, December "a, at the
Baptist church. Every one cordially in
vited to come.
The Baptist sale at Grange Hall last
Wednesday afternoon and evening was
pleasant and successful affair. The hall
was prettily decorated with evergreen
and red crepe paper. Four tables were
arranged across the four corners of the
hall, the two fancy tables beiIsg in charge
of Miss Mary A. Dana, Miss Ella Berry,
Mrs. C. E. Loveland and Miss Lulie E.
Tuell; Mrs. Anna White, Miss Emma A.
Swan and Mrs. Elmer Hammond served
the ice cream and cake, and Hrs. Walter
Cole presided at the apron table. Miss
Eva Marshall also had table. at one side
of the hall. In the evening Lee Marshall
gave several nice selections Orhis graphic
phone.
George Henry Briggs of Trap Corner,
who was reported sick last week, rapidly
grew worse until pneumonia developed.
His case was complicated with heart
trouble of long standing and in spite of
all which could be done he PASSED on to
the higher life last Thursday morning,
Dec. II. Mr.. Briggs is member of the
Methodist church and is one of our well
known and respected citizens, having
served as selectman for the town, and in
his social life winning many friends. He
was born in Hartford IS years ago aud
was the son of Rev. George and Martha
(Kilbretb) Briggs. AS young man he
lived in this vicinity, and married In
1866 Mary Ellen Marshall. He leaves the
following children: George LineaS and
Charles r., who are both married and
live near the old homestead; Frank s.,
married and living at Portland; Carrie
E., who married Mr.. Fred Bird and lives
in Worcester, Mass; Inez NJ, living at
home, and Ada NJ, successful school
teacher in this vicinity.
The funeral of Mr.. Briggs was held at
the home at IL o'clock last Sunday
morning. The morning services at both
the church and chapel were omitted and
many relatives and friends went to pay
last tribute of respect to the one who
has passed beyond. The services were
conducted by Rev. D. F. Nelson, paste,
of the Methodist church. Granite
Lodge of Masons, of which The deceased
was a member, also assisted in the
service.
Mr.. Albert E. Kicker had a relapse
and the physicians fear his case has de-
veloped into acute Brlght's disease. He
is considered in serious condition.
Hiram Keen and family have moved
into Will Halls house for the winter.
Rev. d. f. Nelson made trip o.
three or four days to Cornish last week
Ellie Curtis lost valuable steer las
Thursday, the animal getting hooked
by the other cattle so he had to be kill
ed.
Frank L. Willis intends to start hi.
saw mill at Greenwood the Monday aftel
Christmas. This week he S at Green
wood part of the time working for tn,
Paris Manufacturing Co., fixing theil
mill ready to run.
The Paris Manufacturing Co. have
torn out the timberS inside the section
of their plant called the oM mill, anC
will take off the upper story and build ;
monitor roof similar to the, roof which
was put on the new additioa. They in
tend to do the work at once.
Mrs. NJ. S. Davis aud daughter Mil
dred were in Portland over Sunday.
By invitation, Mr.. II. G. Brown anC
family spent the day last Friday, Dec. Is
and partook of a nice dinner at tn,
home of Mr.. S. w. Durham, the oc
casion being the 74th birthday of Mr.
Brown and Mrs. Durham. BY coinci
dence they both were born on the same
date, Mr.. Brown in Plymouth, Maine
and Mrs. Durham in Woodstock, Maine
Mrs. Dunnam was Rachel Andrews
the daughter of Rev. Ziba and Thankful
| (Wasburn) Andrews, and was married il
lS49 to Mr.. S. w. Durham, and the,
lived over 40 years of their married lif,
at North Paris. Mr.. Durham was fo
many years a merchant at that place
and for 16 years postmaster, Fighter
years ago he retired from business ant
they moved to this place. Mrs. Dunbar
has been faithful homemaker and hal
had a family of ten children, of whom
any mother might we'll be proud, six O
whom are living. The five sons are al
successful merchants, three in Brattle
boro, VT, one in Waterville and one al
North Paris. The daughter Fannie i.
the wife of III. Z. Hamilton, and has /,
pleasant, happy home in Greenfield
Mass.
Mr.. Brown was the son OF John anG
Huldah (Gardner) Brown. lie came to
this town from Grafton wien young
man of 20, and married in 1858, Mary
Parlin of this town. They have two
children, one daughter who lives al
home, and son, Edwin H., who il
located with his family at Rumford
Falls. Although Mr.. Brown is now re-
tired from active life he has always beer
identified with the business interests OF
the place, and was active in town affairs
and a Jealous temperance worker.
The day was very pleasantly spent in
stories of Renaissance, and contempla
ton of the many changes which time has
brought.
After all is said, can we be sure that
people are any happier in the rush and
hurry of these modern days than when
candle furnished the evening light,
and the wholesome, homely food and
the healthy outdoor life of the farmer
brought comfort, and the thrift and
economy of the household made happy
hearts. Truly is it said that, whatever
our station in life, true happiness can
only come by striving to live for the
good and comfort of other hearts.
Hebron.