Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-03-12

Buokfeld can boast not only Of its
Zadoc Long Public Library whose shelve:
are stocked with many OF the best and
latest books in the market, but Il sus-
tains two literary clubs, each having .
membership of about twenty-five elect
ladies of the village and vicinity. These
clubs hold their meetings In different
places at the same time, on Tuesday
afternoon, bi-monthly.
The Nezinscot Club held its regular
meeting Tuesday, last, with Miss Ardelia
Prince. A goodly number were present
and an interesting programme was car
ried out. Miss Prince proved herself a.
usual, a royal entertainer, and at the
close of the more formal part Of their
meeting furnished . very tasty treat,
consisting of nine kinds Of homemade
candy, and fruit punch. All returned to
their homes in . very social frame OF
mind. At the same hour the Buckfield
Literary Club met with Mrs. Emma
Jewett and completed their course in
English History.
The epidemic of colds and grippe has
at last struck this village. Among those
who have been confined to their house
have been Miss Lizzie Allen, Mrs. Helen
Emery, Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Morrill,,
Mrs. Samuel Themes aud A. w. Pottle.
Most of them are convalescent and some
are again out.
Mr.. A. e. Stevens of Auburn Joined
his family over Sunday who are spend
ing some weeks with their uncle, Hamp-
den Allen, on account of the impaired
health of their daughter, Hazel, who ID
suffering from q chronic attack of
bronchial trouble.
Master Evan Sherman of Portland is
spending part of the winter with his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. 81. Prince.
Master Evan is all right any way-a chip
of the old block.
Miss Hattie Damon, who has been
spending the winter with her aged aunt,
Mrs. Hattie Damon, was called Tuesday
to her home in Sumner on account OF
the illness of her mother.
Mr.. V. P. DeCoster and wife of the
East attended the Grange meeting al
Minot Corner on Wednesday. They
spoke in very flattering terms of the ad.
dress given by their brother Granger,
Rev. Il. A. Clifford, on "Wit and
Wisdom"
C. C. Wilmington and family went to
Lewiston Saturday, returning Sunday
afternoon.
"Aunt Hannah" Damon, who is very
aged, and for many years has lived alone,
is very noticeably failing especially in
her mind, not being able at times t.
recognize her nearest friends. She was
the daughter of Elder Witham, well
known in all this region a generation
ago as a popular Free Will Baptist
preacher of the old stamp. Her nephew,
Stanley Damon, is kindly caring for her
this winter and recently the services OF Q
nurse, Mrs. Hardy, have been secured.
A very narrow escape from a serious
run away and smash up occurred in the
village Thursday as Linwood Damon,
one Of Buckfield's popular young men
came riding into the village at o dashing
speed. In turning the corner he failed
to correctly estimate the momentum be
had gained. So he not only turned the
corner, but turned sleigh, driver, robes,
blankets and other belongings into the
corner. Fortunately at this point the
foaming steed was brought to stand.
still by the dextrous movement Of the
young man, the driver and articles re-
stored to the vehicle and the journey re.
sumed. A warning to young men who
drive fast horses.
The village high school closed itt
winter term Thursday for its spring vaca
ton, Mr.. Lewis G.. Lord, teacher.
Mr.. William Gregg of Andover was the
guest of his mother at r. c. Themes or
Wednesday.
Mr.. William Record, past so years Of
age. was taken very suddenly and serious
ly i'll Friday morning.
Rev. C. F. Parsons, Presiding Elder,
was in town Friday and held meeting Of
the quarterly conference. Pastors claim
and current expenses were reported all
paid in full, and the return of the pastor
Rev. A. W. Pottle, for another year re-
quested.
Miss Ethel Waterman spent Friday al
the Methodist parsonage.
Mrs. Julia Harlow returned from
Auburn Thursday.