Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-21
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOlNdS OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris Hill.

Il f0L - AAthls
On account of the illness of their
mother, Mrs. j. Murray Qulnby, Masters
Thayer and George Quinby, of Newton,
Mass, are at "Eimhurst" for time.
Paris Hill people are glad to learn that
the Misses Stokes are so much pleased
with Paris Hill and the attractions of a
Maine winter that they have decided to
remain here for an indefinite time.
George NJ. Atwood has leased the
"Elmhurst Annex" and the Atwood
family moved into it last Wednesday.
Paris Hill put on the appearance OF
"Fairyland" for several days last week.
The trees were coated with ice and load
ed with snow until many of them re-
sembled gigantic ostrich plumes be-
spangled with diamonds which sparkled
brilliantly in the bright sunlight. For
tunately number of the so called "sum-
mer residents" were here to enjoy the
spectacular transformation, for the Hill
is fast becoming a winter as we'll as
summer resort. Among the New York
people spending the present winter here
are the Misses Phelps-Stokes, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis NJ. Brown and Miss Gertrude
M. Brown, Mrs. Edward l.. Paris, Mr..
Edward L. Paris, Jr., and Mr.. Daniel
Winslow, and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. L..
| Case are expected to occupy the Forbes
house for a week or two a little later.
The Democrat has received a copy OF a
San Antonio, Texas, newspaper contain
| ing an extended account of brilliant
military wedding which occurred at
Saint Paurs Episcopal church in that
city on December 2lst. The bridegroom
| is Lieut.. Thomas Watson Brown, twenty
seventh infantry, United States Army,
only son of Colonel Edward T. Brown,
| u. S. A, and grandson of the late DR..
Thomas ii. Brown of Paris Hill. The
bride, Miss Marilla Stanton Berry, is the
daughter of Major and Mrs. Lucian G..
Berry of San Antonio. The altar was
banked with dainty flowers, while back
of ii the field artillery and infantry
colors were featured, the drapery of flags
giving a striking military note to the
decorations. The ushers and best man
were army officers wearing full dress
uniforms. A brilliant reception was
given at the home of the brides parents,
after which Lieut.. and Mrs. Brown left
for bridal trip to San Francisco, and
on their return will 60 to Cuba, where
Lieut.. Browns regiment is now station
ed. Since the above was written Lieut..
Brown has received orders transferring
him from Cuba to the Preside, San
Francisco.
James Twitchell, formerly Of Paris,
died at Mechanic Falls Wednesday of
last week, at the age of 62 years. He
e d., nf
his life here, but a few years since went
to Buckfeld, and thence to Mechanic
Falls. During the past season he was
for while in the employ of the Mason
Manufacturing Co. at South Paris. He
was the son of Moses Twitchell, and is
survived by one brother, George Fl.
Twitchell Of Mechanic Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gibbs have re-
turned from Sumner and moved their
household goods from the Union House
rent to Geo. A. Gibbs house, and Mr..
and Mrs. Bert Gibbs have moved TO
Charles Andrews rent.
o. A. Thayer returned Saturday from
Florida
Hezekiah NJ. Lapham, an old resident
of Paris, died Saturday noon at the age
OF "A years. Death was very sudden, al
though he had not been in good health
for a long time, and for some time had
been seriously afflicted with dropsy.
Mr.. Lapham leaves two daughters, Mrs.
Albert NJ. Ryerson, with whom he h d
made his home for some time, and Mrs.
Maud G. Gowell. The funeral at Mr..
Ryerson's at O'Clock Monday is attend
eddy Rev. J. II. Little.