Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-03

A whist party of five tables was giver
by Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID. Haynes Friday
evening.
Mrs. E. o. Jewell is visited by her
daughter, Mrs. Rice, and daughter OF
Providence, r. l.
Candlemas Day, and the sun is buried
deep enough in clouds to satisfy the
most superstitious.
The subject at the Universalist church
next Sunday will be 1.-THE Story of Jonah
and the Whale"
George W. Cook started Sunday night
to visit his brother in Canada, who has
suffered paralytic shock.
A full rehearsal of Mizpah Assembly
will be held Thursday afternoon at
O'Clock. Every one be present.
The ladies of the Relief Corps invite
the Post to meet with them at G.. A. X.
Hall on Wednesday evening at seven
O'Clock.
Lyman S. Merrill wishes to thank his
kind friends of South Paris for their
sympathy and financial aid in the re-
cent loss of his cow.
Rev. A. W. Pottle and Rev. A. A.
Callaghan will exchange pulpits next
Sabbath. Mr.. Pottle was pastor in Ok
ford in the years 1864.
Advertised letters in South Paris post
Office Feb. 2:
Mrs. John Walker.
Miss Edith Berry.
Mr. Clifton Smith.
A. c. Perham.
Mr.. +. Gilman.
The treasurer of the Methodist Society,
Mr.. W. W. Payne, reports all bills and
expenses of the church paid to date,
with a small balance in the treasury.
The morning offering is sufficient to pay
all current expenses.
There will be meeting of the general
committee for the Universalist fair at
p. NJ. Thursday at Engine House Hall.
At 8 p. NJ. a meeting of the general COM
mittee and the chairmen of the several
subcommittee at the same place.
The Methodist Sunday School has now
a well organized Home Department,
under the superintendent of Mrs. b.
SWEET, also a Cradle Roll well under
way, and has recently organized normal
class, Mrs. James Cummings, teacher.
A young peoples orchestra has been
organized and is practicing regularly
1t is made up of Carl Briggs, Louis
Clark, Miss Sara SWEET, and Miss Grace
Dean violins. Ralph Penfold cornet, and
Miss Ruby Clark piano. Mrs. Cora 5.
Briggs is director. Rehearsals are held
every Wednesday evening. Good prog
ress is being made.
Alton C.. Wheeler wishes to explain
that he shall not appear on the pro-
pramme of next Friday evening at the
vestry as advertised,
but that he is not TO be regarded on that
account rs "squawker, or as lacking
courage to face the audience. He had
engaged to attend the Stanton
banquet at Bates ON that evening, and
his being advertised here was due to a
Misunderstanding.
The men who will serve the chicken
pie supper at the Congregational vestry
next Friday evening are engaging poul-
try bv the dozen, and advertise to serve
il A. Y. Wall you want. After sup
per will occur the graduating exercises
Of the infant class from Pooduck
Heights, with some of our best known
citizens, of various ages, in the role OF
infants. Some advertising matter has
been issued which contains pungent and
pointed personal paragraphs pertaining
TO the prospective performers, and is
sure to be read.
In the multiplicity of entertainments
lust now. YOU must not forget the comic
opera and laughable farce booked for
New Hall, Thursday evening, Feb. II.
This notable event promises enjoyment
N a two-fuld senSe-tirst, the delight OF
he occasion. And on this point 1T Is
TO say that the charge OF the
of the opera is in the hands
If Mrs. Cora 5. Briggs, and Mr.. Geo. A.
Briggs. while A. d. Park looks after the
arce, On this occasion also Carl Briggs |
will trot out his kids" for their first
public appearance as orchestra. Sec |
md the pleasure of assisting in neigh |
Dorly kindness, for the entire proceeds
ire to be used in procuring an improved
artificial leg for our worthy citizen, Her
bert f. Perkins. There has been for
some time in the hearts of our good clti- |
,ens a desire to assist Mr.. Perkins in
his matter and the opportunity is now
riyen them. 1t will be necessary to sell
It least $50 tickets to accomplish the OBJ
ect aimed 1T, and canvasSers will be
around in hopes that some will purchase
tickets who may not be able to attend.
Tickets will be on sale at the store OF r.
A. Shurtleff & Co. on Feb. 9th,at 10 A. NJ.
The price of the tickets will be 20 cents
put there is no law that prevents any
me from paying so cents or one dollar
.or ticket, if he or she desires so to do,
Or forbids him from buying an extra
ticket or two to give to those who can Ill
afford to purchase one. Try this once,
md see if it does not turn out to be the
best investment you ever made. lt VIII
make your enjoyment three fold in-
stead of two fold.