Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-31
West Sumner.

A merry party was entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel D. Small on Christ
lmas Day. It being the 10th anniversary
of their marriage Thanksgiving day was
set for the family gathering. On that
day 80 many of those invited were unable
to be present that the event was post
poned until Christmas. Those present
were Mrs. Rachel Parlin, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester A. West and little daughters,
Margaret and Frances, South Paris; Mr..
and Mrs. Dennis Parlin and son Harold
and daughter, Laura E., Sumner; Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Parlin, Auburn; Mrs.
Ann West, Mrs. Eleanor Small and Mrs.
II. 8. Robertson of this place. Regrets
were received from Mr.. and Mrs. b. NJ.
Small of Pennington, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fletcher Parlin of South Paris, and Mr..
and Mrs. E. B. Robertson OF Cambridge,
Mass, all of whom sent gifts. After
dinner Christmas tree loaded to over
flo wing with presents was stripped OF it's
fruit and social hour was spent over
the bags of nuts and candy. At an early
hour the guests took their leave, wish
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Small many happy re-
turns of the day. Mr.. and Mrs. Small on
| this the 10th anniversary of their we'd
ding find themselves the happy possess
ors of three promising children, son
Gilbert and two little daughters, Mildred
and Rachel. All voted it a very Merry
Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Tuell of Boston
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A.
Chandler on Christmas.
Eula Newell of Brunswick is spending
week here visiting with friends.
Mrs. Thursa Crockett returned from
Brunswick last Tuesday, where she has
been spending the summer with her
daughter, Mrs. Minnie Jewett. Mrs.
Crockett will board with Mrs. r. II.
Ryerson.
Miss Hattie SWEET of Canton arrived
Thursday from Portland and will stay
with Mrs. Freeman Farrar few weeks
and do dressmaking.
E. G. Doble has improved quite rapid
| ly under the care of DR.. Head. One
foot is still badly swollen, and one knee
is very stiff and sore.
Mrs. K. p. Bowker, who has been very
much out of health, is somewhat better.
We miss Mrs. Bowker at our social gath
erings. She has been very regular at.
tendant of the Relief Corps.
Charley Barrows came near losing a
valuable colt last week. 1t was sick
four or five days.
Last Saturday the ladies of VIM. A.
Barrows Relief Corps invited the gentle
men of the Grand Army to meet with
them at the vestry and make arrange
ments for joint installation. Refresh
ments were served and very pleasant
social hour was spent.
A public installation of the officers oil
VIM. A. Barrows Post and Corps will be
held in the vestry Jan. 4th at 80 p. n
All are welcome.
The school taught by Miss Helen Rowe
of Minot, in this village, closed Friday
the Goth. On that day the pupils of the
school presented very good entertain
ment consisting of dialogues, recitations
and readings. A number of the parents
and friends were present. Many ex
pressed themselves as sorry to part will
Miss Rowe who has proved herself ar
efficient teacher.
Naaman Burgess and wife of Hartford
began work for R. N. Stetson last Mon
day.
The Ladies' Aid of the Universals
church will serve dinner in the vestry
Jan. 9Th.
i A concert was held in the Baptist
church Christmas eve with the follow