Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-04-10
Bethel.

Sunday morning holy communion was
observed at the Congregat ionalist church
and one member admitted.
Mrs. Fred Chandler and daughters
spent Sunday in Bethel with Mrs.
Chandler's parents.
Tuesday Mrs. W. A. Bunting and
family returned to Groveton.
Wednesday the funeral Of Alton
Gardiner, son of Ernest and Carrie Pen
lev, was held at the home Of Mrs. Pen
ley's parents. Since the death of little
Ruth, the little boy had seemed far
from we'll, often saying he wanted to 60
with sister, and after few days of
bronchial pneumonia the wish was grant
ed. Alton was very bright and low
able child and the neighbors and friends
express the deepest sympathy for the
mother who has been called to part with
her two little ones within FIVE weeks.
The funeral was attended by Rev. Mr..
Schoon0ver, pastor of the N. Z. church.
Wednesday at high noon at the home
of the brides mother, Mrs. A. NJ. Clark,
Miss Ruby Clark and Mr.. William e.
bridge of Rockport, Mass, were united
in marriage by Rev. c. N. Gleason, pas.
tor of the Congregationalist church, OF
which the bride was an active member.
Relatives and near family friends were
present. After the ceremony refresh
ments were served and the couple left
on the afternoon express for their homo
in Rockport, where Mr.. Eldridge ia
superintendent of schools. The happy
couple carry the best wishes of host OF
| friends.
Tuesday afternoon at the home of her
mother, Mrs. Horatio Goodwin, Miss
Minnie Goodwin and Mr.. Adelmar
Stearns were united in marriage by Rev.
Mr.. Schoonover. They took the after
noon express for short bridal trip and
will return to reside with the brides
mother. Their many friends extend
hearty congratulations.
Thursday evening at the home of the
BRIDES parents at East Bethel, Miss
Rose Kimball and Mr.. Frank Frost were
united in marriage, Rev. C. N. Gleason
officiating. Mrs. Frost has been in our
village for several years, employed in
the News Office and later as clerk fol
Edward King. Mr.. Frost is book-keepel
for Mrs. Tebbets of Locke's Mills
The Eastern Star, of which Mrs. Frost is
a member, gave the couple very pleas.
ant reception at the Howard. They are
to visit Washington and other cities be-
fore their return, and friends are wish
ing them long and happy life journey
Mrs. Betsey Swift had the misfortune
to fall and break her hip recently, and
suffers very much.
Friday evening the public enjoyed q
rare treat in the Nine. Ravi-Brooks con
cert given in Odeon Hall. Nine. Brooks
has just returned from Italy, and while
visiting her sister, Mrs. Schoonover
kindly consented to be heard in THU
concert, which was given with the fol
lowing programme:
PROGRAMME.
l. Boat Song. Cover
| Quartette.
.. The witch's Curse.
8. Divine Redeemer. Gounod
| Nine. Raw. Brooks.
4. The Princess at the Spinning Wheel.
s. Voices OF the Wood, Rublnstein-Watsol
| Quartette.
The Fall of the Curse. r,.,
Nine. Raw. Brooks.
s. The Breaking Of the Spell.
9. Swallows Cover
/ NINE. hdvl- brOOK6.
10. The Betrothal
The quartette was composed of Rev
A. D. Colson, DR.. and Mrs. Wight anc
Miss Bessie Andrews. Miss Alice Russell
as substitute in one selection. The stor,
of the Witch's Curse was read by Rev
Mr.. Schoonover and illustrated by tab
leaux under direction of Mrs. Schoon
lover which were very fine. Nine. Brooks
is teacher of vocal music of high repu
tation and teaches the Italian method
She has the easy, natural song of tn
bird and with her culture she sings will
a spirit that inspires the true lover Of
music. Much praise is due Rev. ant
Mrs. Schoonover for their untirinl
efforts which were crowned with success
in every way.
| The Howard has been sold as a pri
vate residence if report is correct.