Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-07-05
West Paris.

On Saturday, June 25, at o'clock
A. NJ, Mrs. Sarah E.,W. Curtis passed
from the earthly to the heavenly life. 1t
was noticeable coincidence that only a
little more than five years ago her hus-
band died In the same room, the same
day of the week and at the same hour.
Mrs. Curtis came here but few weeks
ago from Rumford where she has made
her home with her sister, Mrs. S. A.
Pickett. 1t was her long cherished de-
sire to again occupy her own home here,
and she had but just got her household
arranged when she was taken with her
fatal illness of pneumonia. She was
most cordially welcomed back by the
people of our community and all who
knew her, deeply and sincerely regret
that her helpful life and influence could
not have longer been spared to us. She
needs no higher praise than to say she
was worthy Christian woman.
Mrs. Curtis was the daughter of Enoch
and Sarah (Cole) Whittemore, and was
born at North Paris, July go, 1916. Her
girlhood was spent in that town, and
after that she worked faithfully for many
years in the shoe manufacturing estab-
lishments in several towns in this state
and in Lynn, Mass. During this time
she made it her home when she had OPP
portunity for leisure with her sister,
Nellie, the wife of Simon A. Pickett.
Sept. ~, 1892, she married Mr.. ADO
hiram Curtis and they lived here until
the death of Mr.. Curtis in 1899.
For fifteen years, Mr.. and Mrs. Pickett
lived in this town, but they are now
residents of Rumford Falls. Since the
death of her husband Mrs. Curtis has
made it her home at Rumford. Mrs.
Curtis leaves two other sisters to mourn
her loss. Mrs. Mary Childs of Hartford
and Mrs. Lucinda W. Wing of California,
also one brother, Mr.. EnOch Whittemore,
of Andover.
The funeral service was largely at
tended by relatives and friends. The
w. C.. Il. u. attended in body, and de-
plore the loss of faithful and interested
member. She was at one time their
efficient president. The service was by
Rev. d. F. Nelson, and selections of
music were sung by a mixed quartette.
There were many lovely flowers given
by relatives, friends and members of the
W. C. 7. U.
Rev. II. A. Abbott has been in the
place visiting his sister, Mrs. Elmer +.
Tuell. .
Mr.. Geo. l. Burnham of South Paris
was in town last Tuesday in the interest
of his picture frame business, having
some orders tn fill in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. C.. Dearborn went to
Bethel last week.
Misses Nellie, Linnie, and Georgia
Marshall, with invited friends, are spend
ing two weeks at their camp.
Onward Rebekah Lodge is prospecting
and is having quite an addition to its
membership. The lodge have purchased
the books of the drama "Milly, the Octa-
room" and intend to begin work on it in
the near future. 1t is a fine play and
will merit liberal patronage.
d. II. Fifield has bought out his
partner, G.. F. Cummings, of Boston,
and from now on his grain and feed mill
will be run entirely by himself. Mr..
| Fifeld is well liked, has established a
good business, and no doubt will con-
| tiuue to have generous patronage.
Advertised letters in West Paris post
office July /:
Il Mrs. lneZ Decker.
Mrs. Frances Harlow.
C. ID. Hammond.
H. |. LOyeriug.
1 Mrs Sarah +. Moore
W. q. Martin.
1 Henry Nelson.
| J. J. Slattery.
| Prof. and Mrs. j. NJ. Pike of Liver
| more Falls were in town last week visit
ing Mrs. Emogene A. Cushman.
Born, June 90, to Mr.. and Mrs. James
Robinson, daughter. Mr.. Robinson is
in poor health and has been for some
time.
Mrs. Bert Willis of Portland is visiting
relatives here.
Mrs. Alden Day is visiting at Norway.