Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
West Sumner.

Mr.. Roscoe Marston and wife, who
have been boarding with Mrs. Everett
Robbins, have returned to their home on
Paris Hill
The S. B. R. Club met with Mrs.
Amanda Bisbee Thursday afternoon, the
18th. The exercises were relative to the
life and death of the Great Emancipator.
A recitation was given by Mrs. Geo. A.
Chandler. Refreshments were served.
The, next meeting will be the oath.
Mr. Freeman B. Damon died Friday,
Feb. Y, of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Mr.. Damon has been out of health for
several years. He is survived by wife
and two sons, Joseph W. and Arthur E.,
who have always lived with their par
ents. Funeral services were held Mon
day at the late home of the deceased.
John Butterfield is at work for r. n.
Stetson.
Miss NJ. A. Heald went to Auburn
Thursday to visit friends.
Timothy Lunt aud wife of Buckfield
spent Sunday with Mrs. Lunt's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Heath.
w. B. Young, wife and little son Ro-
land of South Paris, were the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Young Saturday
and Sunday.
E. e. Field and wife of North Paris
spent Sunday with Mrs. E. G. Small.
Clarence Buchanan has lost his old
faithful white horse. A paper is being
circulated to raise money by subscrip-
ton to purchase another horse for Mr..
Buchanan.
Guy Heath has finished working in c..
l.. Dunham's livery stable at West Paris
and is at home with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. G. Heath.
The snow storm of Monday and Tues
day completely blocked the roads.
Joseph Ellingwood was out with an
eight horse team Wednesday morning,
breaking roads.
The ladies of the Baptist Circle served
a dinner in the vestry Wednesday. The
attendance was small on account of bad
travelling. The company made up in
lively spirits what it lacked in numbers.
The dinner was in charge of Mrs. Hattie
Swift. After the wants of the inner
man had been satisfied music and games
were enjoyed. The games were of the
real old fashioned kind and every body
had good hearty laugh.
The Lincoln centennial was observed
here by appropriate exercises in the ves-
try of the Universalist church, under the
auspices of the Relief Corps. The hall
was draped with flags. Music, readings
and recitations were rendered, after
which homemade candies which were
brought in especially for the children
were served to the childrenof larger
growth as we'll, and social hour was
enjoyed Two little tots, Celia Barrett
and Norwood Ford, aged years respect
lively, went through with an exercise
with small flags. Little Norwood upon
reaching his seat turned to the audience
and said, THAT was pretty good, wasn't
it?" The following is the full program ::
Singing, America.
Lewis Hazelton.
Reading. Lincolns Boyhood, Mona Barrett
Reading, Lincoln and His Generals,
Gladys Young.
Singing, Battle Hymn Of the Republic
Reading, Lincoln and His Soldiers,
Miss NJ. A. Heald
Celia Barrett, Norwood Ford
Singing, Star Spangled Banner.
Reading, Letter Written by Mrs: Lincoln,
Reading Quotations from Lincoln,
Mrs. Helen Chandler
Singing, Tramp, Tramp Tramp. the
Boys Come Marching
Paper, Life OF Lincoln, closing with Captain,
Oh. My Captain, Mrs. III. 8. Robertson
Singing, Tenting Tonight
Reading, Lincoln's Last Hours.
Mrs Nellie Starbird.
Reading. The Death Of Lincoln.
Mrs. Hattie Howe.
Singing, Nearer, My God, to Thee
Mrs. Phila Bosworth and Mrs. Myrtle
Palmer of East Sumner were present,
and Mrs. Palmer sang in the choir.