Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-06-21
West Paris.

Rev. A. j. Parker from London, Eng,
has preached at the Free Baptist church
for the last two Sundays. he is a re-
turned missionary, and will probably
stay In this vicinity for time. He has
sent for his wife who is with relatives in
California.
We timidly venture to inquire of Buck
field the reasons for surmises on the part
of the general public. Perhaps 1t is
wicked to say so little that feminine
curiosity might induce sleepless nights
and impaired appetite. We have heard
of such things.
Buckfield also speaks of his friendly
robin. We have the care of something
over 100 little chicks. A pair of ground
sparrows have discovered that they can
| feed themselves and little family from
the stray crumbs found about the
chicken coops and have become quite
fearless in obtaining them. At times
the female will sit on the fence and the
male will daintily feed her with some
choice morsel. At morning and evening
the male bird after getting good meal
is in the habit of flying up on the near
by fence and singing very sweet little
song, doubtless token of gratitude.
Does Buckfield think that it may be
sometimes these "dumb" creatures are
more grateful and appreciative than the
human species?
L. S. Eyster of Boston was in town a
few days ago. He is agent for all the
high grade pianos.
| Mrs. FL. r. Tuell attended the Oxford
Universalist Association at Bethel last
week.
Mrs. Harry Cole and children of
Bryant's Pond and Miss Alice HOughtOn
of Canton visited at Mrs. Nellie Bryant's
last Tuesday.
Misses Della and Minnie Lane went
last Wednesday to Rumford Falls for a
visit of two weeks or more.
Mr.. Nelson Stevens of Trap Corner is
critically i'll with paralysis of the brain
with but little hopes of recovery.
The Methodist Sunday School elected
officers Sunday, June -, as follows:
Superintendent Geo. d. Robertson.
| Observation-Disclosures Sarah Z W. Curtis
Secretary and Treasurer-Mrs. p. NJ. WymaD
The pastor, Rev. D. F. Nelson, is to have
a class of young people.
Mrs. Harry Johnson has gone to Paris
Hill as cook at the Hubbard House.
Mrs. Johnson has been to the lakes fol
many years previous to this during the
summer season and has an enviable repu
tation for her culinary skill.
The Universalist Society begin theil
summer preaching with sermon or
Sunday, June 26, at p. NJ, by Rev. f
E. Barton. They will not have any ser
vice the first Sunday in July.
West Paris Grange had a memorial
service and sermon Sunday afternoon a
the Baptist church by Rev. D. F. Nelson
Fl. r. Tuell begins this week to builC
an addition of two rooms on the back o
his house, and make some changes il
the interior which will greatly add tt
its convenience.
C. c. Dearborn is again on the road TO
the Atkins Saw Co. Last Thursda.
Mrs. Dearborn accompanied him on ;
short trip to South Paris and Mechanic
Falls.
There was an Indian show compan.
here last Thursday evening.
Will Farr and family moved into Mrs
A. r. Bucknam's rent over Whites dru,
store last Tuesday. James BOyce is II
move into ID. p. Curtis shop as soon a
; some repairs are made.
Mrs. Martha Rowe of South Paris ha
been visiting her stepdaughter, Mrs
IIezekiah Farrar.
There will be grand 4th of Jul
celebration here with parade of horri
bles, several races, and in the afternoon
,, ball game between West Paris team ant
Volunteers of lewiston Bryant'S Pom,
band will be in attendance all day
There will be ball at Dunham's Hall il
the evening. 1t is planned to have goo'
, celebration, and the full programme will
be given next week.
Arthur l.. Mann died Saturday morn
ing, June Is, at 6 o'clock, after an Hines
of only week. He had very higl
fever called malarial typhoid.
Mrs. Sarah E. w. Curtis is seriousl
| ill with pneumonia.