Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-07-18
Bryant's Pond.

The severe illness of Henry Cole de-
veloped into acute Bright's disease and
proved fatal Tuesday, little after noon.
lie lived just week from the day he
was taken i'll and was great sufferer.
Frank NJ. Cole of this place and Richard
Cole of Greenwood, were brothers of
the deceased, so that three brothers
have been called home within a few
months. They were the sons of Cyphrian
and Pattie (TuelD Cole, who died many
years ago. There is one son now living,
Galveston Cole of Mechanic Falls, and
four sisters, Mrs. Caroline MountfOrt of
West Poland, Mrs. Lucy Berry of South
Paris, Mrs. Loanza Mountfort and Mrs.
Angela Berry of this place. Mr.. Cole
leaves wife, Flora Berry Cole, and
one son besides many relatives to mourn
his loss. He was veteran of the civil
war and served in the 10th and Goth
Maine Regiments, and gave three years
of gallant service for his country. He
was also a member of Jefferson Lodge,
+. & A. NJ, and an interested worker in
Jefferson Chapter, o. f. S., and will be
greatly missed by the members of both
lodges. The funeral services were held
ut the Universalist church, Rev. +. 4.
Barton of Bethel, officiating. There
were many friends and relatives present.
Jefferson Lodge and jefferson Chapter
attended in body. Jefferson Lodge
held services in the yard. There was
music by Bryant's Pond male quartette.
There were many beautiful floral
tributes, one from each lodge and many
from relatives and friends. The inter
ment was at Lakeside Cemetery.
Mrs. Augusta Cole went home with
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Andrews in their
new automobile 4th of July, and was a
guest at her sisters, Mrs. Isaac Andrews,
until last Saturday.
Postmaster Billings was in town
Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Rogers arrived
from the West recently and are stop
ping at her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gerry
Wings.
Elijah Day, an old resident of this
town, passed away Wednesday. Mr..
Day has been sick for long time and
has been great care. His home was
with his son, Mr. and Mrs. James Day,
and they have given him the best of
care He also leaves two daughters,
Mrs. Gaveston Cole of Mechanic Falls,
and Mrs. James Farnum of this place.
The funeral will be held Friday at the
house.
Mrs. Henrietta Tilton of birmingham,
Mass, arrived home Tuesday night, to
attend the funeral of hor relative, Mr..
Henry Cole.
Gaveston Cole of Mechanic Falls was
in town Saturday. MR. Cole married
Linda Day, the daughter of Elijah Day,
and we understand she>is in very poor
health.
Mrs. Loanza Mountfort returned from
her visits at West Poland and Mechanic
Falls Tuesday.
Mrs. Cyrus Berry of South Paris has
been in town for few days on account
of her brother Henry's sickness. Cyrus
Berry was here at the funeral.
Command Il Ford's Dramatic Co. are
giving fine entertainment but are having
small houses, which seems pity, as the
entertainments are first class and worth
the admission.
We made a mistake of two years in
uncle Stephen Rowe's age, he being 90
years old on the 4th of July instead of
92 as stated by us recently.
Allie Day has improved in health so
as to be able to work on The quarry.
Bert Young of Auburn is in town this
week.