Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-27
No rehearsal Of the festival ohoru.

Hon. Enoch Foster Of Portland was a
South Paris Saturday.
Harry P. King of Portland uas her,
over Sunday with relatives.
Miss Helen Barnes has been visitin,
relatives in Portland for the past week
Subject at the Universalist church
next Sunday morning, "What is CONVEX
stomp
Mrs. c. w. Bowker entertained mum
Der of lady friends at tea Saturday
evening.
Miss Eunice w. Fobes is at home from
her teaching in Wakefield, Mass, for the
vacation.
VIM. h. Kimball Circle, Ladies' of the
G. A. R., will serve dinner as usual town
meeting day.
A. 4. Morse reads this week at Han
cock, and Tuesday evening of next week
for the Knights Templar at Bridgton.
The Ladies of the G. A. r. invite the
Post TO join them in a short pro-
gramme after business meeting, March
Sd.
Lucius Doble, former resident of
Oxford County, and brother of A. Fl.
Doble and j. F. Doble of this place. died
in Catlin, Wash, Feb. 10th, at the age Of
81 years.
At the NJ. Z. church the supper of the
season will be given Wednesday evening,
March Z. The men have this in charge
which insures it great success. Don't
fail to be there.
The Home Missionary Society met
with Mrs. Gray last Friday. After an
interesting programme on "Our Indian
Neighbors" social hour with refresh
ments was enjoyed.
By special authority the members of
Mizpah Assembly, Pythian Sisterhood,
are requested to be round promptly at
Z 80 for the regular meeting Thursday
evening of this week.
Mrs. George Giles was called home
from Boston Saturday on account of the
serious illness Of her sister, Miss Cora
Keen. Miss Keen lies in a very critical
condition this Monday morning.
The Odd Fellows will have a special
train for Auburn Thursday afternoon,
when Mount Mica Lodge by invitation
visits Abou Ben Adhem. The train will
leave South Paris about 5:45 o'clock.
Rev. A. X. Baldwin was unable to
preach on Sunday, on account of the
serious illness of Mrs. Baldwin, and the
pulpit was supplied by
r. Redden, a student at Bates.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. rockingham
came up from Portland Saturday night.
Mr.. rockingham has returned, but
Mrs. rockingham will remain here
through the Universalist fair of this
week.
Rev. A. w. Pottle and wife of Buck
ield were calling on South Paris friends
Wednesday. Mr.. Pottle was formerly
he popular pastor of the NJ. E. church
here and made many friends during his
oastorate.
DIR. and Mrs. J. W. Davis were called
illness of their daughter, Mrs. G. l..
Buck. She is now somewhat better, and
DR.. and Mrs. Davis have returned home. |
Mrs. Cushing of Lewiston, trained
nurse, is caring for Mrs. Buck.
Sale of seats for the Pink Carnation
Niustrels opened at Shurtleff's Saturday
and was one of the briskest
,ver seen. More than half Of the house |
or Thursday evening, and about hun |
ired seats for the second evening, were
sold on the first rush. There are sure to |
be two good houses.
Master Francis, son of E. E. Chapman,
IS congratulating himself on his success
As hunter. Saturday forenoon he
brought in a woodchuck which he had
shot. Evidently the ground hog waited
TIL after Candlemas Day before he came
out to view his shadow, but he seems to
have made pretty early start after all.
Rev. C. F. Parsons preached in the
church Sunday evening and
will hold the quarterly conference
promptly at 7P. NJ, Tuesday. Written
reports are desired from heads of de-
oartments. The illustrated lectures on
Monday and Tuesday evenings by Mr.. |
Fogg promise to be of interest to old
md young.
The annual meeting of South Paris |
Village Corporation comes on Tuesday
evening of next week, March @. The
warrant contains the usual articles re- |
,arding the hearing of reports, choice Of
officers, and appropriations, the last
named including street lights and library.
In addition to regular routine business,
he following articles will be acted on:
H. To see II the corporation will vote to locate |
lew hydrants on High and Alpine Streets.
Is. To see II the corporation will take any |
.ct!on regarding the contract with the Norway |
Water Co.. which expires Dec. l. 1906.
49, To see what instruction the corporation |
will give the assessors regarding the employment
II police, and raise money for the same.
IA. To see what action the corporation will
axe regarding the unexpended appropriation
or new hose and hose carriage of last year.
Please keep it fresh in your memory
hat "At the Sign of the Pink Carnation"
will come off at New Hall Wednesday
md Thursday of this week, Feb. 2S and
March lSt. The sale will begin at 2
,'clock Wednesday afternoon and con-
inue through Wednesday afternoon and
evening and Thursday afternoon. The
,all and the various booths will be
trimmed and decorated with |
inset and white, and pink carnations,
md will be worth coming long distance
o look upon. At the various booths
an be found anything and everything |
hat you think of. The country store"
,ou must no. fail to visit. Wednesday,
It $50, supper will be served in Good
cheer Hall at the usual price. Thursday |
md Friday evenings, March l and 2,
The Carnation Minstrels appear in New
Hall. The MINISTRIES compose some of
he best talent in town and must be good.
Admission Is cents, all seats reserved.
sale opened at Shurtleff's Saturday
bu. there are few seats left
ret. Come and see the Pink Carnation
md you won't feel sorry.
Beautiful Scenery of Boyhood Home.
vtrtr INCIpENTAI. SUGGESTION OF