Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-06-05

Sunday Rev. F. B. Schoonover preaoh<
cd . very able sermon to the veterans
from tho text .s'For God 20 loved the
world" The rain prevented . large Of
tendance. A chorus choir from the
several churches rendered several Sc
lections which added to the impressive
ness Of the exercises.
Tuesday evening, Rev. and Mrs. A. D.
Colson gave the annual reception to the
students and teachers Of Gould Academy
which was fully appreciated.
A temporary organization Of the
automobiles was formed Monday even
ing With E. g. Bowler chairman, H. G.
Rowe secretary; committee on bylaws,
Paul Thurston, e. C. Bowler, and b. G.
Rove. A permanent organization is to
be formed.
Mrs. Sarah Putnam was in Bethel to
attend memorial exercises.
Mt. W. A. Bunting came to Bethel
Sunday morning, returning to Richmond,
Quebec, Monday with his family, where
they are to reside. Mr.. Bunting has .
fine position - agent Of the G. T. R.
there.
Memorial Day dawned fair and bright
and detachment from Brown Post and
Relief Corps visited the several ceme-
teries where rest the soldier dead. At
East Bethel, e. G. Milliken of Portland,
Past Department Commander, gave an
address and the school children partici-
pated in tho exercises. Middle Inter
vale, West Bethel, South Bethel and
In the afternoon exercises were held at
Woodlawn cemetery. In the evening an
address was given in 0deon Hall by Past
Department Commander Milliken, which
was listened to with the closest atten-
ton. Music was furnished by the Gilead
band, q mixed chorus and the school
children. The stage was most hastily
decorated with bunting and flags. Prof.
Hanscom made Introductory remarks
which were most inspiring to higher
ideals of patriotism.
Another Bethel boy has been promot-
cd. Mr.. Arthur E. Barker, son of the
late John Barker, and brother of
Clarence Barker, who have been promi-
to be chief clerk in the Office of the Su-
ton, D. c. Mr.. Barker has been employ
ed In the government printing Office for
fifteen years and we'll merits this promo
ton by his faithful service.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Hastings, formerly
of Bethel but recently retired lumber
merchant In Bangor, have just arrived
at their new homo in Bethel.
The baccalaureate sermon before the
students of Gould Academy will be
preached by Rev. Charles Gleason Sun
day afternoon. Thursday, the COM
mencement exercises will be held in
Odeon Hall, with a concert in the even
ing. The senior class will give the peo-
pie Of Bethel an opportunity to hear the
Cecilian Quartette of Portland, composed
of Miss Harriette Pike soprano, Miss
Alice Morrison contralto, Joseph Whit
ney tenor, Ray Purington bass, Miss
O'Niel reader. The reception will be
given Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Young are re-
ceiving congratulations upon the birth
| Of son.
Prof. W. S. Wight had charge of the
music Memorial evening. He has been
training choruses for the Maine Festival
for six months In Aroostook and Penob-
scot counties. Six new choruses have
been formed and he has had 500 voices
under his training. He has chorus at
Upton where he goes every week, also
has singing class In South Paris which
opened with thirty or forty pupils with
more to come in. The professor teaches
the pupils to read music and bis work is
most heartily commended.
Mrs. F. B. Tuell went to DR.. Kings
hospital In Portland Monday, where she
submitted to a critical surgical opera
ton. Encouraging reports are received
and her host Of friends hope for her re-
recovery to health.