Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-26
West Sumner.

Mrs. Joan L. Berry, widow of the late
VIM. Berry, died very suddenly Nov.
18th, aged 70 years. At the time of her
death Mrs. Berry was visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Geo. West, who lives on
farm about two miles and half from
the old Berry homestead where Mrs.
Berry resided with her daughter, Mrs.
Herbert Thomas. Funeral services were
held Wednesday at the late home of the
deceased. Rev. Mr. Athearn of Buck
field was the officiating clergyman, and
the choir of the Baptist church rendered
several selections. Interment was at
Pleasant Pond cemetery. A good woman
is gone and one whose influence will be
sadly missed.
Rev. John Berry of North Troy, VT,
was here to attend his mothers funeral,
as were also Mrs. Addie Remick of Good
wins Mills and Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. Ken
dali and little son of Bellows Falls, Vt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thurlow Hazelton, who
have been at work for R. n. Stetson,
have gone to Bryant's Pond. Mr.. Stet-
sons sister, Mrs. Neil Moody, of Hebron,
is keeping house for him.
There has been a remarkable exodus
from this village this fall, there being
now about nine or ten vacant houses,
some of which are for sale. We hope
the tide will turn soon. and that there
will be an influx sufficient to fill all
vacancies.
Loads of apples and barrels are still
moving briskly, and the threshers keep
up lively accompaniment.
Pleasant Pond school, taught by Miss
NJ. A. Heald, closed Nov. 22d for va
cation of one week.
The winter term of school In this viii
lage began Nov. 18th, taught by Miss
Helen Rowe of Minot, who taught the
fall term. 1t was not thought best to
have vacation until the last of next
month.
Jessie Bonney of Buckfield is visiting
her cousin, Mrs. Everett Robbins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Curtis welcomed a
large company in the vestry Wednesday
evening. Dancing was enjoyed by
young and old who cared to indulge in
that pastime. Music was furnished by
w. r. Glover and Mrs. II. B. Maxim.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis received some
presents that evening, and their friends
are planning to give them something
more. Mrs. Curtis is member of the
Relief Corps and the ladies of tho organi-
cation are anxious to show their appre-
citation of her good qualities. We are
glad 60 welcome Mr.. Curtis to this town
as a man of uprightness and integrity,
and in every sense law abiding citizen.
Mrs. Abbie Bates left Saturday for
Welchville to visit relatives. Mrs. Bates
is on her way to Brunswick where she
expects to spend the winter with Mrs. S.
+. Marston.
Mrs. James Tuell is on the sick list.
Lizzie Bonney of Buckfield is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Victoria Bonney.
Mrs. Charles Starbird has gone to New
Hampshire to visit friends.
Mr.. James Buck left for Rumford
Falls Saturday, where he expects to re-
main for few weeks.
Mrs. Ann West is somewhat improved
10 health and is slowly recovering the
use of her hands.
Mrs. Lizzie Rose Of Livermore visited
her niece, Mrs. H. B. Maxim, this week.
Mrs. Rose came alone driving her own
team the entire distance.
Born, in West Sumner, Nov. 10, to the
wife Of Albert Hadley, daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. p. Merrill and daugh-
ter, Hattie, of Rumford Falls, were the
guests of Mrs. Merrill's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hiram Howe, Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Hattie Young, who Is staying in
Buckfield, spent Sunday with her mother,
Mrs. Nancy futile.