Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-07
Wat Paris.


Eight years ago there were perhaps
not more than three or four Finn fami-
lies in town, but being well pleased with
the locality and prosperous In their IL
bors, they have emigrated and steadily
increased especially during the past sum-
mer until now there are sixty or more
located in this vicinity, and new arrivals
constantly increase. As rule they ap-
pear honest, we'll disposed and indus
trious and are we'll educated In their own
country. They seem to appreciate the
freedom and privilege of our country and
we trust they will learn to develop good
citizenship.
1t is quite common for q young man
to come here and by steady labor and
prudence save a few hundred dollars,
which is considered sufficient wealth in
his native country that he may send the
passage money, and the girl Of his choice
will bravely come over, perhaps alone,
and they will be united in marriage and
begin a home of their own in this new
strange land. So does oppression make
it possible for citizens to leave the ties
of association in their native land and
even with happy hearts and smiling faces
take up their abode on alien soil.
Your correspondent was a witness at
one of these marriages, and the bride
looked and seemed as pretty and happy
as if an American born. She had but
just arrived from the steamer and could
not speak one word of English, her hus-
band even having to interpret the cere-
mony and explain to her what to say.
Truly, she had brave heart.
Their religion is Lutheran, and of late
they have manifested special desire to
have a religious service of their own. By
courtesy Of the Baptist people they were
given the use of the Baptist church last
Wednesday evening, when there was a
very interesting service to the quite large
audience present, nearly half of which
were our townspeople. The Firms sang
their Lutheran hymns and listened with
deep attention to a sermon by Rev.
Aappo Salminen, pastor of the Finnish
Lutheran church of Worcester, Mass.
He has been in this country three years
and has a pleasing voice and quiet man.
ner which made very favorable i'm
preston upon his audience. At the
close he spoke a few words in English.
It is likely he may be here again before
winter is over. Thursday morning be-
fore leaving he had christening service
for the babies, and the evening before
united a couple in marriage at the
Maple House.
Onward Rebekah Lodge will have
variety entertainment in Odd Fellows
Hall Tuesday evening of next week,
Nov. IA. The programme will consist OF
music, readings, a drill, tableaux, etc.,
and the comedy farce, "Pete Beetroot,"
with The following cast of characters:
Pete Beetroot Carroll A. Bacon
Hamlet Footights, Clarence L. RidlOn
January March, .-.--..--. Jennie L. Bradbury
| sebruary March, Mrs. Eva NJ. Swift
Admission 10 cents. It is the intention
to have a sociable after the entertain.
ment and sell ice cream and cake.
The Good Will Society met last with
Mrs. L. NJ. Irish with good attendance
Thursday of this week the society will
meet with Mrs. w. 81. Pratt. They have
in prospect the playing of the drama,
"Valley Farm" The cast of characters
| is arranged and rehearsals are in
progress.
DR.. and Mrs. F. E. Wheeler went tc
Portland last Tuesday, Mrs. Wheeler re
naming at the Maine General Hospita
for treatment. The doctor makes trips
to the city while she remains.
Granite Chapter, No. 115, o. E. S.
held special meeting Monday evening
of last week, for the purpose of con
ferring degrees, and the visitation o.
Mrs. Helen N. Sleeper of Sabattus
District Deputy Grand Matron of TIT
order. Mrs. Sleeper was entertained by
Mrs. C. q. Bates.
A family of Firms have moved into
Will Berry's house on Pioneer Street.
| Mrs. A. E. Marshall has been very
sick, but is now gaining.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Laforest Judkins from
Carthage have been spending week Of
more here on their wedding trip. Mrs
.Judkips is sister to Mr.. A. D. Coburn
Nearly 100 visitors were in town las
Thursday evening, the occasion being s
special meeting of West Paris Lodge
No. Is, l. o. o. F., at which the Norway
Lodge of Odd Fellows were invited t.
attend and work some of the degrees
The Norway guests had the service of 8
special train. West Paris lodge furnish
ed a supper in their hall.
Ethel Holden, the young daughter O.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Holden, is quite sicl
at this writing.
Mrs. Geo. D. Robertson of South Parii
visited old friends and acquaintance II
town Tuesday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Emerton of Auburn
are again boarding at J. F. Reeds. Mr.
Emerton is on his annual fox hunting
trip.
DR.. Charles L. Buck of South Paris
will be at the Maple House for the prac
tice of dentistry next Wednesday
Nov. Sth.
Denmark.