Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-06-04

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in the civil conflict and his regard for
hour of need. Mr.. Wyman also express
ed some excellent sentiments, among
other things saying that nothing gives
the old veterans more pleasure than to
feel that the rising generation have some
appreciation of the sacrifices and hard.
ships endured by them, and to note that
the school children are being taught
lessons Of patriotism and loyalty.
The sixteen soldiers graves were then
suitably decorated by two veterans, a.
tended by the drum corps, the evergreen
wreaths and flags being carried by six
teen young girls. The procession then
returned to Dnuham's Hall, where a
large audience assembled, the exercises
being continued as follows:
l. Singing. The Boys who Wear the Blue,
Male Quartette.
2. Recitation. For Grandpa's Sake,
Tena Kimball.
R Sssa S1 The Blue and the cray ten girls
s. Recitation, Decoration Day.. Laura Emery
g. Singing One M Sg o oS.r,e,,e. Nelson
Z. Song, The Bugler. Pinsuti
| Alice +. Barden.
g. Short remarks and Introduction Of the
speaker, .----------::HG q; Brown.
10. Singing, oh, Let Me Sleep Beneath the
/ Flag, Moore
Male Quartette.
This excellent programme was an
nounced by Mrs. C. K. Chase, who was a
member of the committee of arrange
ments. All the children took their
parts with much credit, the wreath drill
being especially pretty.
The address by Rev. Mr.. Davis of
Norway was forceful and eloquent and
was much appreciated by his listeners.
The music was good. Miss Barden was
in excellent voice and sang in her usual
sympathetic expression and interpreta-
ton.
The male quartette consisted of R. N.
Stetson, first Tenor; Clayton Churchill,
second tenor; F. A. Durham, first bass
H. R. Tuell, second bass, and their selec-
tons were enjoyed.
At the close of the programme ice
cream was served free to the children
and was for sale to any others who
might desire it.
Mr.. Levi Shedd, formerly resident
here, who has been living at Norway fol
nearly four years, has sold his residence
there and purchased the Scott house.
owned by E. E. Field, aud situated
opposte the residence of Mr.. j. r.
Tucker. This house is now rented by
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Durham, who will
be obliged to move when arrangements
can be made. Mr.. and Mrs. Shedd are
we'll known In this locality and will be
welcomed back by their relatives and
friends.
Frank Small has bought few acres
of land below Trap Corner and is doing
planting on it.
| Edgar L. Wood and family have NOV
ed to a farm in Greenwood owned BY
Will Yates, and situated next beyond
Fred Edgerley's. Mr.. Wood Is still en-
ployed by the Paris Manufacturing Co.
and goes back and forth on his wheel.
The report comes from Norway that
A. L. Holmes has hired stalls in the
Cummings livery stable and will lei
teams there.
| Fl. G.. Brown is going to have Rhode
Island Reds exclusively on his poultry
plant this year. Miss Jennie NJ. Brown
who has entire charge of Matching the
chickens, has had exceptionally good
success this season and has nearly 40C
robust chicks. A recent hatch in a l5C
egg Prairie State incubator produced liz
lchicks, and from twenty hens which
were set an average of eleven and twelve
chicks per hen was obtained. The stock
on this plant is continually being i'm
proved, some high priced breeding stock
from the Wiseman r. 1. farm at Lewis
ton having been purchased this year.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Durham returned
home on Wednesday of last week. Mrs.
Dunbar, who has been Ill during her
absence, is improving in health.
At $50 p. NJ. on Memorial Day our
first ball team played close, exciting
and interesting game with Radcliffe OF
Norway, the score resulting to in
favor of West Paris. The game was
won by batting rally in the West Paris
team in the ninth inning. L. II. Emery
is captain of this team and G. L. Ridlon
manager. There Is also second ball
team organized with Verne Ellingwood
as manager and captain. Both teams
are run under the auspices of the W. P.
Athletic Club. There also ia a ball
team among the boys in the grammar
school and the outlook promises quite a
season for ball games this summer.
Accompanied by Rev. Miss Macduff
the Junior Y. P. c. U. of the Universalist
church took walk to Berry's Ledge on
Saturday afternoon and enjoyed picnic
luncheon on top of the hill.
Mrs. Jennie Lurvey and son Harold of
Danville are making short visit at G.
r. Barden's.
In the early morning of June I'd ten
pound son arrived in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. II. H. Wardwell. A few hours
later son weighing nine and Q half
pounds was born to Mr.. and Mrs. a. c..
Perham. Pretty near twins!
Rev. C. r. Parsons of Portland preach
ed an able sermon at the Methodist
church Friday evening, May 81.
Last Sunday the usual preaching
service at the Methodist church was by
Rev. Mr.. Joslin. Special music which
was much enjoyed was furnished by q
mixed quartette from Norway, also q
cornet solo by Mr.. Morgan.
Next Sunday will be observed as chill
drsn's dav at the Universalist church
with a special collection for missions.
There will be baptism for the children,
and all who desire to bring their chill
dren or have them unite in this service are
earnestly invited by the pastor to do so.
There was a good ball game on Whit
mans field last Saturday afternoon; West
Paris End VS.. Greenwood. Score to o
in favor of West Paris.