Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-30

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The community was shocked Sunday
morning to learn Of the sudden death,
early In the morning, Of Mr.. Almon 7:
Rowe, at his summer homo on Broad
Street. Mr.. Rowe was native OF Bethel
but entered business In Boston when
young man. About twelve years ago he
retired from business and came to
Bethel and bought Q summer homo "The
Elmhurst" and came to Bethel each
summer to enjoy old scenes and old
friends. The family consisting OF his
wife, one daughter, Mrs. Clouston, went
to Boston Monday morning with the
body. Mr.. Rowe retired in usual health,
although trouble with his heart had
given warning by serious attacks OF ILL
ness at times. Mr.. Rowe was born in
Bethel, April 8, 1886, son of Caleb and
Abigail Plummer Rowe, and is survived
by one brother. Ceylon Rowe of Bethel,
and two sisters.
s. C. Ordway and family of South
Paris spent Sunday with friends In
Bethel.
Tuesday the W. G. T. U. and their
friends were the guests of the Misses
Shirley, at the home of their sister, Mrs.
f. T. Russell, at Riverside Cottage.
The view from Sunset Ledge and various
points was a real inspiration, and when
the summons to supper came all were
ready to enjoy the delicious picnic lunch
upon the lawn, where one not only
Toasted upon the good things to satisfy
hunger of body but the eye Toasted upon
the view of the "eternal hills" with the
river flowing through the valley. Miss
Isabel Shirley gave each one a souvenir
card of the home of Neal Dow with a
picture of the grand old man. At Set Of
sun all Joined in singing America and
"Blest be the Tie', and another field
day, with it's inspiration and pleasant
memories, passed into history.
Robert Bisbee spent part of the week
in Boston, making the trip by auto.
Mrs. Webster Woodbury. and friend,
Miss Dudley, of Massachusetts, have
been guests at j. U. Purington's the past
week.
Mrs. A. T. Rowe and daughter, Mrs.
Clouston, returned to Bethel Friday for
a short time.
Miss Elberta Burnham has returned
from her vacation spent with friends
in Portland and Boston and is again
busy with her duties at the bank.
Friday evening Republican rally was
held in Odeon Hall. William 7. Haines
and Congressman Swasey were intro
duced by E. C. Bowler. Mr.. Haines
gave a very clear statement of the
methods of taxation in our state and the
output of the sum thus gained in ways
that have made US proud of the State OF
Maine. Congressman Swasey spoke
especially upon the acts of Congress and
the protective tariff. Both men were
listened to with great interest and theil
statements were convincing to all think
ing people who have the welfare of our
state and country at heart. The Bethel
band played several selections.
Town schools will begin September 5
| MIDDLE INTERvALE.
A letter from our sister, Mrs. R. j
Coffin nee Packard sends US clipping
reading: "COtfin makes Shooting Rec
ord-Frank P. Coffin of Denver, {
corporal of Troop G, Colorado National
Guard, established new national RECORD
for rapid shooting this week at the Camp
Perry, O., pistol tournament. He reg
istered 1870 out of a possible $50 points il
the 50-yard firing, and carried off twt
other prizes in separate events. Mr.
Coffin is employed in the auditors offic'
of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
He has been one of the best msrksmel
in the Colorado National Guard To-
several years, and has been climbin,
steadily toward the first place. Tit
new record he has established place
him at the front of the Ohio meet as &
formidable contestant in the nationa
shoot" He is Mrs Collins son.
Miss Emily Dudley of Somerville
Mass, is at the VIM. Chase home for
vacation.
There was pleasant gathering at tn
Carter mansion Wednesday evening
Aug. Gath. A good time reported.
Willie Coolidge of Locke's Mills ha
been with his uncle, Orlando Buck, Of
lSwau Hill.
Nettie Balentiue has been stayinI
with her sister, Mrs. Carl Brown, at tn
village.
Grace and Marjory Farwell are gettins
ready to attend school at Keene, N. II.
to board with tLeir sister, Mrs. Ralp
sherwood, whose husband is preache
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wm. Farwell went t
Bemis recently With their daughter Eva
who teaches school there.
Daniel NJ. Kimball has gone out o
town to visit relatives.
John Kimball of Dover, N. H., came
here recently to attend the funeral of hi
sister Minnie.
Mrs. Earl buttons mother, Mrs. Ellie
Jackson of Paris, has been here on
visit.
Miss Maud Russell and her cousin
Blanche Russell, of Hanover, have beef
to Upton for a vacation.
A letter from friend in Newto
Center, Mass, says: "Food and rent /
high, and we will have to pack our good
and 90 West or somewhere else to live.
Why don't the people who find 1t bar
to get living in a city come back to th'
farms where they can plant enough t.
keep from starving, and enjoy the healt