Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-02-12

The Ladies' Circle at the East, which
was to gather ut the Methodist pareon-
ago Wednesday for dinner and an al day
meeting, resulted, on account OF tho
drifted ways, In the presence Of four
adults and two children for late lunch
and . pleasant afternoon. "lf at first
You don't succeed, try, try again"
The Buckfleld Historical Club, which
was to meet Tuesday with Mrs. Pottle,
did not materialixe on that occasion on
account Of the storm.
The Baptist annual sale and supper at
Nezinscott Hall last Friday evening was
we'll patronized and the financial result
was about forty dollars.
The Ladies' Circle at the East plan to
meet next Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs. Lyman Waterman and have five
cent tea. The gentlemen are expected
to be present.
Mr.. Lyman Waterman has recently
purchased the George W. Shaw farm at
East Buokfield. Mr.. Shaw and daughter
will remain in the old homestead for .
while at least.
The district school at the East closes
its winter term this week, Miss Virgie
Knox of Wilton. teacher. A school en-
tertainment was planned for Tuesday
evening, but on account Of the storm 1t
was postponed to Thursday evening.
The Atwood & Atwood Co. have en-
larged the number Of their workmen
hoping to catch up with their pressing
orders on hand. The new gasoline en-
CINE. thirty horse power, gives great
satisfaction.
Apples and pulp wood continue to be
moved to the station In large quantities.
Evidently this 10 good year for our en-
terprising farmers.
Mr.. Hampden Allen, IS years young,
has started in to cut and haul his years
wood. Having lost his valuable horse q
year ago he has secured temporary
lease of the parsons horse.
Mr.. Stanley Damon Is spending the
winter with his aged aunt. Mrs. Hannah
Damon, now past IS years Of age. he
is kindly caring for her.
1t is reported, that the homestead oil
the late Mrs. R. C. Themes is soon to be
offered for sale at Q very reasonable
price. This place is in good repair and
will make very neat and convenient
home for some one.
The afternoon train on the Rumford
Falls road, usually on time, was three
hours late Tuesday, getting to Buck6eld
at 9 O'Clock.
A new and excellent graphophone has
been pl' ced 10 the l. W. Shaw store fol
,he entertainment of its patrons. The
working force in this store consists Of
Howard r Shaw, W. c. Allen, and G. F.
Giles. They carry large and varied
stock Of goods.
Mr.. C. b. Atwood, now past his four
score years, Is still running his grocery
store, conducts a good business, often
delivering goods az occasion requires
He bids fair to be found at the old stand
for years to come. E.
Mr.. Fred Warren and family and Mrs
Addie Shaw spent Wednesday afternoon
at the Methodist parsonage.
Mr.. W. C. Spaulding of Caribou has
been the guest Of his brother, Mr.. Ben
jamin Spaulding, the past week. Mr.
Spaulding has been in Aroostook County
for many years engaged in the hardware
business, and has been very successful
in financial way.
Mr.. Chester C. futile, son of Mr.. ant
Mrs. c. II. Tuttle, and graduate o.
Bowdoin College, class of 1905, has Sc
cured a fine situation with the New
England Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany, Office 176 Federal Street, Boston
Having spent his holiday vacation q
home, he returned to Boston Monday.
Mr.. F. d. Atwood of Rumford Fall,
was again in town Wednesday on bust
ness.
Miss Gertrude Warren, who has beer
for some time employed at Hotel Long
returned to her home at North Buckfielt
this week on account of an attack of tn
grippe.
Miss Esther J. Lowe of West Buck
field was found dead In her bed Thurs
day morning. The occasion Of her dealt
was heart failure. Her funeral was helt
Saturday at one o'clock, conducted b!
Rev. A. w. Pottle.
MIR. Lester H. DeCosta of Bridgeport
Conn.,, is spending q week at his earl!
home in Buckfield.
Mr.. w. L. Morrill, and Mr.. Lyman
Waterman dined at the Methodist par
sonsge Thursday.
T. s. Bridgham, Esq, was circulating
a petition Thursday for the removal o
the state capitol to Portland. This viii
doubtless settle the question.