Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-12-28
West Paris.

Mrs. Mary Perham died Dec. 81, at the
age Of "a years. Mrs. Perham was twice
married. Her first husband, Calvin
Washburn, died many years ago. They
had one son, Lawrence, who died,
leaving q son, Calvin, whom she kindly
cared for until be reached manhood.
Her second husband was Columbus
Perham of Woodstock. Since his death
Mrs. Perham has lived in the family of
her only surviving child, Alfred G. Per-
ham, where she has been kindly cared for.
Mrs. Perham has been in failing health
for several years, but the end came
suddenly. She was woman of integ-
rity, kind mother and worthy member
of the Methodist church. Her stepdaugh.
ter, Mrs. Nellie Story, Of Mechanic Falls,
came to attend the funeral which was
held at the Methodist church Thursday
afternoon.
Monday, Dec. 20, was the s0th birth
day of II. G.. Brown and Mrs. s. w.
Durham. Mr.. and Mrs. Il. G.. Brown
were entertained with Mr.. and Mrs.
Durham, Mrs. Durham entirely pre-
pairing delicious dinner. 1t was also
the S0th birthday of Mrs. Ezra Ridlon,
but illness confined her to the house.
Mrs. Laura Reed is another of our smart
old people whose S4th birthday occurred
week previous. She still does the
work of her household, her son Henry
living with her.
Do not forget the entertainment at
Good Will Hall Wednesday evening,
Dec. 20. The comedy, "An Engaging
Position" is bright play and there
will be good music. After the comedy
charades will be played until the hour
for closing. Homemade candy will be
on sale. Admission 10 cts; doors open
at 1880,
Eva Tucker went last Tuesday to
visit her sister, Miss Ruth Tucker, at
the Hayes Home, Lewiston, Me-, through
the Christmas season.
There will be a New Years ball at
Dunham's Hall, Friday evening, Dec. 81.
Music BY Swastika orchestra.
Cook & Harris moving picture show
at Grange Hall Tuesday evening was
one of the very best that ever came to
our village. They are coming again
late. in the season.
The members of the Y. P. G. U. wish
to thank all those who in any way as
sisted them in filling the Christmas
baskets. Thirty-six baskets, trimmed
with blue and white, the Union colors,
and filled with delicacies were sent to in
valids, aged people and shut-ins, each
basket bearing Christmas message from
pastor and Union.
Miss Agnes Gray is spending few
days in Portland with her aunt, Mrs.
Charles Pratt.
Edwin J. Hadley's moving picture
show under the auspices of the Village
Improvement Society will be Jan. o.
The proceeds 60 to the Village Fire
Company, so it is earnestly hoped that
everybody will made an effort to attend.
Mrs. Alonzo K. Dimock of Melrose,
Mass, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
W. Durham. Mr.. Dimock was former
resident of this place, but he has been
away is years.
Miss Bertha Emmons, Earle Adams
and Irwin Lowe, who are working in
Portland, are at their homes for the
Christmas season.
Samuel B. Locke is at home for few
days.
Your correspondent was misinformed
in regard to the public installation of
l. o. o. F., on last Saturday evening. 1t
was election of officers. The installa-
ton is next Saturday evening, Jan.
1st, 1910.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Durham, who
were married at South Paris last Friday
evening, are staying few days here with
relatives before going to their home at
West Lynn, Mass. Mrs. Durham has
always lived in this village and will be
much missed as she was always helpful
in the social life of the village. She was
the local reporter for several papers for
a number of years. They have the best
wishes of the community.
Luther Irish and family, Herman
Wardwell and family and Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert McIntire were at Buekfield few
DAYS last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. |. l.. Bowker Of Port
land are at Roscoe Tuelrs.
Among those who had family gather
ings at Christmas were E. w. Penley, j,
H. Durham, and C. II. Lane.