Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-08-30
Bryant's Pond.

There was a game of ball Friday
afternoon, Sept. 10, between Norway
and West Paris at this place. Both
teams were wide awake and played we'll,
and the game was very interesting
one. At the end of the game the score
stood to 4 in favor of West Paris.
Mrs. Groin and two daughters of
Birmingham, Mass, returned home
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Coles.
Mrs. Dana Whitman of birmingham
has been guest of Mrs. Georgia Stone,
and is now visiting other friends in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Colby Allen of Mime
apolis are visiting friends and relatives
in the village this week.
On Wednesday afternoon the grammar
school nine of Bethel played match
game of ball on the common with Bry-
ants Pond Juveniles. The little fellows
all did we'll, and the game was an ex-
citing one, and resulted in the defeat of
the Bethel nine by two scores.
Bryant's Pond 1st nine also played
with West Bethel nine on Bethel Hill
Tuesday afternoon, Bryant's Pond win
ming the game.
Richard Freeman of Boston has been
boarding for a few weeks at Arthur
Ricker's. Mrs. Freeman, who usually
accompanies him, is making a tour
through Europe this summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. MILFORD Bowker return
ed home to Maiden Friday.
The boat carnival Wednesday night
passed off in most satisfactory manner.
The weather was perfect. The only
drawback was too much moonlight, The
fireworks not showing up as we'll as
As it was Lake Christopher presented a
magnificent appearance to the many
people living on the shore. Every cot
tage around the lake and the Margers
on the big island were beautifully
decorated and illuminated with Japanese
lanterns. The number of boats in the
procession was much less than last year,
but those which were in it presented a
fine appearance and showed that the
owners had put in good deal of time
and labor. The judges which were
Mrs. DR.. Clark and Mrs. j. l.. Bowker
of this place, and Mrs. Hopper of Pater-
son, N. j., found it hard to decide which
cottage and boat deserved the prizes,
but finally gave the Wiske cottage
first prize, and F. Halls boat first prize,
Edwin Mann I'd, Arthur Kicker Sd. The
displays of fireworks from Halls Point
and Marger's island were very beautiful
and called forth many expressions of
admiration from the crowd. The band,
which was stationed on the big island,
was enjoyed and appreciated. Many
thanks are due our summer people for
the time, labor and money expended by
them to make the carnival success.
Edwin Hopson of Paterson, N. j.,
Joined his family here Sunday.
Fred Allen came from Portland Sum
day, bringing friend with him for a
few days. visit to his mother, Mrs. Ed
win Andrews. Mr.. Allen went to Mil
ton on Monday on fishing trip, and
succeeded in pulling in about 40 nice
trout.
Hon. B. NJ. Fernald and Mr.. Storer of
West Poland are in town in the interests
of the corn factory.
Mann's clothespin mill is expected to
shut down Saturday night until next
winter.
Franklin Grange held an all day meet
ing on the Goth, and the married ladies
gave contest dinner in the afternoon.
REGULATIONS and music were enjoyed,
and an address by the State Lecturer.
There was match game of crOquet
played on Arthur Ricker's ground,
Tuesday afternoon, by Richard Freeman
and John Titus, for five dollar bill.
The game was to be the best three in
five. Titus won the first three games
and the money.
Postmaster Billings and wife of
Bethel were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gerry Wing Wednesday afternoon, re-
naming to the carnival in the evening.
All schools in town, including the
Gore school, will commence Monday,
Sept. 8, with the exception of the village
high, which commences Sept. 10th.
The remains of Mrs. Abbie Farnum
Hobbs were brought here Saturday,
Aug. 81, and inferred at Lakeside Gene
terry.