Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-01-29

Tho funeral service OF the late Hiram
Merrill who died Friday, Jan. 18th, was
held Sabbath morning ct 10 O'Clock at
was conducted BY Rev. A. w. Pottle:
Mr.. Merrill was Is years old and had
been married about 30 years, forty OF
which had been spent a. resident OF
Hebron. A few months ago he and his
wife came to spend the winter with their
niece, Mrs. Warren E. Bumpus, where
after short illness he passed away. he
leaves q widow, two sisters and one
brother. The large attendance at the
funeral indicated the high respect in
which the deceased was held.
At two O'Clock Sabbath afternoon &C.
CURED the funeral of little Leols Briggs,
the seven years old daughter and young
est child Of Mr.. Scott E. and Mrs. Clara
L. Briggs. She had been Ill for some
time, but there was no thought but that
she would recover until q few hours be-
fore her death. But the best medical
skill and the tenderest care could not
hold the little one longer in this life.
Leola was beautiful child, amiable In
her disposition, quick to learn and a
great joy and comfort to her parents.
Three children now remain in tho home,
Roy Weston, Daisy May, and Gerald
Irving. A very large company of kim
dred and friends were present. Rev. A.
w. Pottle conducted the service. Among
those who were present from out of
town were Mrs. Nellie Hardy, Mrs.
Estelle Briggs, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Bon
ney, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brett from
South Paris. The floral tributes were
beautiful and in good taste.
c.. C. Wilmington and wife recently re-
turned from ten days. tour, visiting
Boston, New York and Portland.
Last Saturday, C. 81. Prince and wife
and A. j. Warren and wife visited Turner
Centre Grange. They report grand
meeting.
The Buckfield Historical Club met
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Daniel
Murch. They are still pursuing the
study of English History.
Mrs. Emma Davee was suddenly called
to Livermore this week by the unexpect-
ed death of her husbands sister, Mrs.
Page.
Rev. j. E. Lang and wife of KingHsher,
Oklahoma, are the guests of j. A..
Rawson. Mrs. Lang is niece of Mrs.
Rawson.
Good Faith Rebskah Lodge, No. 40,
I. o. o. F., installed their officers for the
ensuing term Tuesday evening. About
40 members were present and following
the installation a banquet was served.
Mrs. A. A. Garcelon of Liberty Lodge of
Auburn, District Deputy, was the in
stalling officer, and Mrs. w. j. Russell of
Auburn was marshal. A good time is
reported. The following officers were
installed:
n. G.-Miss Josie Shaw.
V. G.-Mlss Nellie Dorman.
Scc.-Miss Sadie Spaulding.
Treasurer-Mrs. o. K. Waite.
Chaplain-Mrs. A. j. Warm.
The enterprising Portland and Rum
ford Falls Railway Company illustrated
the deep interest it feels in the con-
venience and welfare of the public, and
the manner in which they cater to secure
their patronage by the way they con-
Quoted the special theatre train last
Tuesday. With their peanut engine
and an overloaded train they drew into
Lewiston two hours late, and returning
the theatre goers did not reach home
until Wednesday morning. No doubt
the patrons of the road on that occasion
concluded they got their moneys worth
for once at least. But they saw, part al
least, of 1.-THE Lion and the Mouse"
The average apple shipment from this
station for the last four weeks has
averaged about 500 barrels a week.
Large amounts of fire and pulp wood are
being yarded at the station for future
shipment. The new baggage master at
the station is Mr.. A. V. Deckworth, tax
ing the place of Mr.. C. S. Reed resigned.
Mrs. D. Blake Keen is much improved
in health and is about the house. She is
still with her daughter, Mrs. Gautier.
Mrs. Dennison of Harrison is the guest
of Mrs. V. p. DoCOster.