Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-08-11
West Paris.

West Paris.
While we have nothing but friendl,
sentiments, we have somewhat to say Il
John. We have never seen him 'in tn,
flesh or anywhere else" but supposed
he would have the courage of his invita-
ton. A few implied compliments neve
sidetrack us. and / will leave 1t to thu
Democrat II 1t was not more or less ap
parent that he lodged the point at issue
l will leave Ii to our constituency to sa,
what they would think of man who in
vited a lady to take drive with him ant
after she had accepted, politely informed
her he did not know how to manage
horse. John thanks US, but now see.
perils and difficulties not heretofore con
sidered. He seems afraid the bees might
line us. 1t is astonishing how obstacles
will pile up to mountain heights wher
we find an enterprise on our hands which
we do not just know how to manage
John has our sympathy. But never, In
our somewhat more than thirty years
I've do not fear to tell our age for we
too begin to grow young in heart) did
one of the opposite sex decline an invi'
tation given by US, and we are especially
certain none would have had the temerity
to "change their mind" had they-well,
sort of fished for it. This time John
does not ask for an answer, and it is
evident he makes excuses. We note that
he does not expect to finish haying be-
fore snow flies, and by that time the
roads will be impossible. Doubtless he
is aware how it was with certain man
who made excuse that he must 60 t.
prove oxen, etc. Later, when he desired
to go to the feast he found another was
hidden before him. As in the days of
the Nazarene there still are beggars in
the byways and hedges. We do not dis
like dishwashing only about the average,
so it would not matter about that extra
plate, but after all is said, we admit it
may be better he does not visit Paris, as
in his ignorance he attributes such
charms to an unknown member of the
opposite sex. Sometimes anticipation is
so much more satisfactory than realiza-
ton. AS to the substitute for honey,
"The proof of the pudding is in the
eating"
Mrs. David Emmons has taken her
company on weeks outing to Peaks
Island and vicinity.
The W. C.. T. U. has been postponed
one week from the usual time and will
be held Thursday afternoon of this week
with Mrs. o. X. Yates. Special subject:
"Non-alcholic Medication"
Miss Nina Bryant spent Tuesday and
Wednesday of last week at Bryant's
Pond, where the younger members of
the Bryant family had reunion.
Miss Minnie Lane is spending last
week and this week with relatives in
Falls.
Mrs. Julia Bragg of Rumford Point,
an elderly lady, 81 years of age, is visit
ing at c. II. Lanes, also Mrs. w. A. Gil
bert and two children of Chicago have
returned there for few days.
Miss Z. l.. Paine of Cambridge, Mass,
and Mrs. Fl. K. Smith of Cambridgeport,
came last Wednesday for two weeks
visit with Mrs. II. r. Tuell, and Mrs.
Tuell's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Cur
tbs.
The children are getting interested in
the life-size dolls in the big window of
Lanes store. Mr.. Lane has new line
of clocks and jewelry to advertise which
he gives votes to purchasers. The three
little girls obtaining the largest number
of these votes are each presented with
one of these handsome dolls. Any baby
under one year of age brought to this
store will be given absolutely free a
genuine gold ring.
Mrs. Rebecca Bryant has been visiting
her son, G. W. Bryant. Mr.. Bryant is
not much improved in health.
c. c. Dearborn has been on trip to
Portland.
Onward Rebekah Lodge are intending
to have benefit entertainment in the
near future.
Mr.. Charles L. Brown of Rumford
Falls is spending few days of his vaca-
ton in town, and Mr.. and Mrs. E. H.
Brown also came and stayed over Sun
day.
1t is expected that Rev. B. NJ. Edwards
will supply the pulpit for the Baptist
society for the remainder of this month.
Last Thursday morning, Warren, the
l1-year-old son of Engineer William
Cookson, was badly bitten by dog
while in the Office of the Maple House.
He reached down to caress the animal on
the head when the dog snapped at him
and took him by the throat, also biting
him in the back. One wound was an
inch in depth in the side of the throat.
DR.. F. E. Wheeler was hastily summon
cd and carefully dressed the wounds. 1t
is hoped there will be no serious result.
Mr.. Cookson followed up the dog and
shot him near the depot. The animal
was fox hound belonging to Mr.. Walter
Cole and for which he had been offered
s25.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank p. McKenney,
daughter Margie and son Writ, started
Friday for a two weeks carriage trip to
Mimi, and her daughter, Mrs. Benedict,
are visiting at Mrs. o. X. Yates.
Mr.. Geo. Tirrell and family have NOV
ed away. Mr.. Tirrell was engineer for
the Paris Manufacturing Co., and at
present his place is supplied by a man
from South Paris.
Mrs. A. r. Bucknam and Miss Ella
May Curtis have gone to Boston for a
visit Of several weeks.
Mrs. Julia b. Kimball has arrived and
opened her house for a while.
Prof. Thomas Whittemore, professor
Of English Literature at Tufts College,
comes this Monday to be a guest of Mrs.
for a week. Prof. Bolles will
come later.
Miss Maria NJ. Irish Of Portland has
been making Miss Mary Dana little
visit.
Good music was furnished at the
UniversaliSt services Sunday afternoon
by the Woodstock mixed quartette, Mr..
md Mrs. Perham, Mrs. Davis and Mr..
Andrews.