Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-04
Well, February is kind to rs, and sends


The Delta Alphas meet with Miss
Sara SWEET Saturday evening, Feb. sth.
The through trains from the west are
getting into chronic condition of late
ness.
The Zilphers met with Miss Jessie
Tolman Friday evening. A very social
time was enjoyed and refreshments were
served.
The Congregational Circle was enter
tanned by Mrs. James S. Wright Thurs
day afternoon at her home. The time
was spent sewing for needy family.
Mrs. Carrie NJ. Austin, after an absence
of seven weeks, returned home last
Thursday. She was been visiting with
her daughter at East Poland, and son at
Norway.
Regular meeting of the Good Cheer
Wednesday afternoon of this week and
it is asked that all members be present
as business Of importance is to come
before the meeting.
Mrs. Z. F. Clason visited her parents
in Lisbon few days last week, return
ing Friday. Mr.. and Mrs. Clason have
gone to housekeeping in their rent in
Mrs. Lovejoy's house.
Mrs. Blossom, one of the oldest resi-
dents, has been very i'll for some time at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. w. Ii.
Jenne, with whom she lives, and is re-
ported in serious condition, having a Sc
we're attack of commissions on Sunday.
Jailer Wilbur L. Farrsr continues to
improve, and both he and his many
friends feel that he is well on the road
to complete recovery. The nurse who
has been caring for him has returned
home, her services being no longer
needed.
A meeting will be held at the ladies'
parlor of the Universalist church We'd
nesday evening of this week, to organize
a laymen's league in connection with
the church. All the men and young men
of the church and congregation are in
vited to be present.
The remains of Charles II. Shaw were
brought here from Lewiston for inter-
ment Saturday. Mr.. Shaw was the son
Of Solomon Shaw, and until within a
few years had lived on the old place
near the Tubbs school house in Paris.
He was rs years of age.
An extra good programme has been
arranged for the musicale to be given at
The residence of Mr.. Geo. Burnham on
Tuesday evening, Feb. llth. Program
will be given in next weeks Democrat.
Tickets for sale by Addie Giles, Grace
Dudley and other members of the Ep-
worth League.
At the meeting of Mount Mica Lodge
If Odd Fellows Thursday evening, the
irst degree was conferred on three can |
lidates for Norway Lodge, in accordance
With the exchange arrangement made by |
hese two lodges for this winter. Re-
reshments were served, and there was a
,ood attendance.
Saturdays storm blocked most of the
'isitors who were expected from Oxford |
ind Buckfield to attend the campfire of |
Vim. K Kimball Post, G.. A. r. The |
ocal people nevertheless turned out
we'll, and there was a good attendance, a
irst-class dinner (which is perhaps !
upertiuous statement), and good time.
A. w. Walker Il Son were to begin |
.utting ice for the farmers Monday morn
ng, but on going to the river they found |
I impossible under the conditions. The |
water had been drawn off, and when the |
,ond filled the water had come over the |
ce and filled the snow full, so that 1t
will be necessary to wait while before
anything can be done.
Saturdays snow was the first real old
fashioned all day storm we have had
his winter. OF course it rained on the |
md of it, but that served to hold it
lown, and as there was quite a heavy |
'all of snow before the rain began, it was |
good thing. 1t looks as il we might |
nave at least a few days of shedding, and |
;ou may rest assured it will be utilized.
The tax sale on the tax of 1907 was
held at 10 O'Clock Monday morning,
when collector Alfred II. Jackson sold |
1t auction nine lots of land, belonging to
hree resident and four nonresident |
,wners. The total delinquent tax on
he several lots is SIS %. Considering |
hat this is on tax committed last May, |
md that the time before the sale is ten
months shorter than under the old law,
his must be regarded as a very good
howing.
TIE Juveniles were entertained at
he home of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Park,
IN Thursday evening of last week. This
S an occasional" club and consists of
light members: Mr.. and Mrs. A. W.
Walker, Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Bean, Mr..
md Mrs. Albert Park and Mr.. and Mrs.
George Briggs. The evening was passed
'ery pleasantly in whist and finch, and
-ery nice refreshments were served, fol-
owed by music and conversation till a
ate hour.
Preparations FOR tho Oriental HAIKU
which occurs Feb. 26 s, at New
Hall, under the auspices of the Univers-
list Good Cheer Society, are going
apidly forward. Beside the usual
,ooths doll and quilt are to be given to
hose receiving the most money. The
lrama, the Country Minister, given
and Friday evenings, has been
asst and rehearsals are going on. Ii is
he intention of the committees to
make the fair as great success as ever.
While at work in the woods for |. T.
Andrews on a lot in Oxford Monday
w. III. Jenne got bad cut on
he head. Some other men were Telling
he first tree of the week, and Mr.. Jenne
moved from where he had been to clear
{. The tree did not fall exactly as ex-
oected, and though Mr.. Jenue cleared 1t
n the fall, apparently the end OF
broken limb struck him in the head. 1t
made U-shsped cut in the scalp on the
light side of the head, turning back
big flap, the total length of the cut being
lot less than three inches. He was at
,nce brought home, and an extensive
ob of sewing was necessary to close the
wound.
The ladies of the NJ. E. church will
hold sale in the church vestry in
March. Date of sale announced later.
The following committees have been
appointed:
EXECUTIVE.
Mrs. T. NJ Davis, Mrs. Geo. Giles. Mrs. s. G.
Ordway, Mrs. Leroy Abbott, Mrs. Mark Rich-
srdson, Mrs. Geo. Farnum
ADVERTISING.
DIR. C. l.. Buck, Misses Addie Giles, Grace
Dudley, Florence Richardson.
RECEPTION.
Mrs. Curtis, Mrs. Bean, Mrs. Newton. Mrs
Wise, Mrs Kewley, Mrs. b SWEET, Mrs Dun
ham, Mrs. Monk, Miss Skilltngs, Mrs. Z. l.
Buck, Mrs E. Johnson Mrs. Bryant, Mrs. ii
Starbird, Mrs. Whitman, Mrs. Powers, Mrs.
Mary SWEET.
ENTERTAINMENT.
Geo. Burnham, Mrs Burnham, Mrs. Smiley,
Jessie Tolman, sara SWEET, Carrie Gray, Geo.
Farnum, 7. NJ. Davis.
DECORATION.