Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-05-03
West Paris.

Wednesday morning the community
was appalled, on learning OF daring act
of depravity which had occurred in West
Paris Cemetery since Tuesday noon.
Seveuty.six stones had been pulled from
their places, breaking small pieces from
many Of them and badly breaking
others. People went directly to the
cemetery to investigate the affair and
found tracks around the stones measur-
ing 8 IL and 8 inches, which aroused
suspicion that they were those OF boys
under II years Of age that attend school
near the cemetery. Detective Bassett OF
Norway was summoned and arrived
Wednesday afternoon. On interviewing
three of them confessed having done the
mischief. but later, one boy, young
Ellingwood,' proved that he was inno-
cent. The officers OF the cemetery asso.
citation and owners Of the lots desecrated
met at Centennial Hall Friday afternoon
to see what measures were to be taken.
It was arranged that a hearing be held
in Centennial Hall this evening Mon
day) at 1870 o'clock. 1t Is an exceeding
ly sad affair. Young Ellingwood's fright
at the accusation has caused him to be
In a very critical condition and much
anxiety Is felt for his recovery.
The funeral of George W. Hammond
of Shows Falls, who died at the e. n.
G. Hospital Tuesday, was held from the
First Universalist church Friday after
noon, Rev. l. S. Macduff officiating.
Granite Lodge, F. and A. NJ, Of which
the deceased was member, performed
the burial services.
At Duuham's Hall Wednesday evening
the drama, "Higbee of Harvard" prov
ed one of the most enjoyable plays given
here by local talent for many years. I'm
like most dramas there are no minor
parts in the play, but each character has
marked individuality. The entire
cast was adapted to the parts taken, and
the stage management under the direc'
ton of Nelson 1. Mixer, was above criti-
cism. Much of the success Of the play
is due to Mr.. Mixers experience in dra-
matte art. The specialties consisted OF
piano duet by Mrs.. Wardwell and Miss
Tuell, vocal duet, Messrs. Wheeler and
Tuell, solo by Alice Barden and duet by
Earle and Margaret Bacon. Every selec-
ton was enjoyed and received an encore.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Ridlon gave do
lightful whist party at their home
Thursday evening. There were seven
tables. Lady's prize for highest score
was won by Miss Linnie Marshall; gen.
tleman's prize, Mr.. Harold Gerrish; con.
ISOLATION prizes were awarded Mrs. Fred
Penley and Mr.. Alvin Swift. Refresh.
ments of harlequin ice cream, cake,
saltines and candy were served.
Curtis Hill Telephone Company will
open their central Office in Durham
Block about May LIST. For the presen,
Miss Elinor H. Tuell will be the day
operator and Clarence E. Stearns night
operator. The resignation of Mrs. w
II. Lurvey is much regretted by the pub.
lie as she has always given faithful and
efficient service.
Mrs. F. E. Wheeler was the guest OF
the Misses Tibbet,s in Portland last week
and DR.. Wheeler joined her Saturday
They returned home Sunday afternoon
Miss Annie Schenk of Norway recently
visited friends here.
DR.. and Mrs. A. S. Thayer of Portland
Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Thayer of Paris and
Silas Maxim of South Paris we're in towr
Friday to attend the funeral Of G. w
Hammond.
Mr.. A. S. Curtis OF Rumford is visit
ing relatives and friends in this vicinity
Rev. c. H. Young and wife have NOV
ed to Gorbam, N. q. Mr.. Young was
appointed pastor of the Gorham N. E
church.