Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-07-24
West Paris.

West Paris.
Mr.. Hannibal Curtis, . well-known
and respected citizen, died very sud-
denly at his home last Tuesday evening,
July II. Mr.. Curtis, who for some time
has been in failing health, was Affected
with q kidney. trouble. Recently he had
been feeling more comfortable and was
able to walk to the stores only the day
before his decease. Mrs. Curtis left
him to attend lodge meeting Of the
Rebekahs, and on returning found him
fully dressed and lying across the bed as
IL death had come instantly and without
pain, the indications being that life had
been extinct about two hours. Mr.. Cur
tbs was born in Woodstock In 1916, and
was the son Of Rancel and Elizabeth
(Dacy) Curtis. When small child the
family removed to Greenwood, where
he remained until young manhood. On
June ~, 1870, he was united in marriage
to Miss Juliaette r. Pickett, and not
long after they came to this town to
make their home, where they have since
remained. His business was that Of
blacksmith and carriage maker, and his
reputation was that of an excellent
workman, and an honorable and honest
citizen. On account of his health he dis
continued his blacksmith work some ten
years ago, and since that time had been
engaged in the numbering business to
some extent. The funeral service was
conducted by Rev. A. Z. Baldwin OF
South Paris and was largely attended,
all the stores being closed during the
time. Granite Lodge, F. and A. NJ,
West Paris Lodge, No. Is, l. o. o. F.,
and Onward Rebekah Lodge, of which
orders the deceased was member, at
tended in a body and acted as escort to
the funeral procession. The church was
appropriately decorated with flowers, an
anchor Of hot house flowers from the
relatives was placed on the casket, and
several set pieces we're arranged by the
Rebekah Lodge. Music was furnished
by the Universalist choir. Mrs. Curtis
and family have the sympathy of our
community in their unexpected bereave-
ment and by these means united to ex.
press their interest and kindly spirit.
Mrs. Curtis desires to express to all her
sincere thanks for tho helpfulness OF
neighbors and friends, and for the
flowers and music at the funeral service.
Thursday afternoon of last week the
local w. c. T. U. gave lawn party al
the grounds of Mrs. David Emmons fol
the children of the three Sunday Schools
who had signed the temperance pledge
and the occasion was much enjoyed
about 80 being present. A short talk
was given the children by Rev. Isabella
S. Macduff, after which various games
were played much to the delight of thu
small folk. Refreshments of ice cream
cake, fancy crackers and candy were
served.
A union temperance meeting under the
auspices of the w. G. T. U. will be hello
on Sunday evening, July 20, at the
Universalist church. The programme
will include short addresses by the pas
tor, Rev. Miss Macduff, and by Rev. E
R. Verrill of the Baptist church. Their,
will also be recitations and singing BY
the children, and duet by Mrs. Farnun
and Mrs. Locke. A cordial invitation Il
attend Is extended to all.
Onward Rebekah Lodge, No. 20, is II
prosperous condition with increasing
membership. At their regular meeting
Tuesday evening of last week candi
date was initiated, the degree work beinl
we'll exemplified before the President O
the Rebekah Assembly, Mrs. Annie K
Adams, of Belfast, who was present
Refreshments were served after the clos
of the lodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. II. Hill and famil!
are spending two or three weeks at thei
camp at Greenwood.
| Mrs. Elvesa j. Dennen is housekeepel
for A. C. Perham during the absence o
Mrs. Perham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester q. Lane wen
last Friday to Old Orchard for vacation
of about ten days.
Mrs. Emma w. Mann is visiting il
Canton and vicinity for a couple o
weeks.
The men are busy haying, and on tn
whole the crop is good.
The garden fruit was badly winte
killed in this locality aud there will be
light crop of raspberries. The black
berries promise fairly good yield
There were but few home grown gardel
Strawberries to be obtained as the plant
were killed by ice and late frosts. q. G
Brown was fortunate in having small
bed from which was gathered Is quart
of strawberries of good quality. Mr.
Brown also has nearly $50 chickens OF
his place, besides having wintered 16'
head of fowls.
Two or three of our farmers have re
Gently exhibited as curiosities an apple
tree branch on which were fresh bios
SONS as we'll as growing fruit.
Mrs. II. F. Robertson, of Springfield
and daughters, Misses Marguerite ant
Lillian, are visiting Mrs. Roberson's sis
ter, Mrs. E. D. Stilwell, and expect t.
remain until the first of September.
Miss Nellie N. Marshall started abou
a week since for Crow Greek, Sou.l
Dakota, where she is to be employed il
a U. S. Government Indian school a
nurse. Miss Marshall is graduate
from the Central Maine General Hospita
at Lewiston, and during the past yea
has been assistant superintendent o
nurses at the hospital. Previous to as
Stunning the duties of her new position
she spent few weeks vacation at home
with her father, Mr.. G.. F. Marshall, a
Trap Corner. Miss Marshall is one O
our most estimable young ladies and haI
many good wishes for her success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles R. Briggs are re
ceiving congratulations upon the arriva
of a 1-2 pound sOn, born July IL.
Much interest is being recently mani
tested in our village public library. The
following new books have just been pur
chased and added to the library list:
The Bow Craftsman-Hsll.
Frank Among the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Old Fashioned Girl-Alcott.
Fight It Out on This Line-Headly.
The Reign of Terror-Henty.
Search for the Silver City-Otis.
With Wolfe In Canada-Henty.
Friends Though Divided-Henty.
Age Of Chivafry Revised-Scott.
The Green Mountain Boys-Thompson.
Wild Woods Life-Fsrrar.
Cudjo's Caye-Trowbridge
Live Oak R0ys-KellOgg.
Csmpmates-Munroe
For the Honor Of the School-Barbour.
The Story of the Keg-Murrsy.
Tent Life In Sibera-Kennan.
Rev. Miss Macduff has also donated tC
the library set of nine descriptive vol
umes entitled, 1.-THE World: Its Cite,
and Peoples"
Mrs. Henry Durham of Chelsea, Mass,
is spending few weeks vacation with
her children and relatives In this vicinity
Mrs. A. C. Perham went Wednesday Of
last week to the Central Maine General
Hospital for surgical treatment.
Mr.. J. II. Cole has gone to work al
Norway where he has job of several