Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-06-07
Bethel.

Sunday union service Was held In the
Congregational church and Brown Post,
G.. A. R., and W. 3. G. were escorted
to the church by the Sons Of Veterans.
Rev. j. q. Little, pastor OF the uni
versalist church, delivered the Memorial
sermon, and recalled the days OF the war
when he too marched with Sherman
and served also In the army OF the Po-
tomac. Special music was rendered by
q mixed choir from all of tho churches.
Miss Elsie Hall presided at the organ.
Miss Jane Gibson sang, "pm Pilgrim
and I'm q Stranger" as solo. The
exercises were deeply impressive as the
thinning ranks of veterans were re-
minder of the constant passing on OF
our soldiers.
Monday was generally observed as
Memorial Day. All of the stores were
closed for the day and all up and down
the streets the flags spoke of the patriot
ism of the citizens and their respect for
the observance of the day, which brings
annually q deeper sense Of our gratitude
to those who bought our freedom at an
awful price. A detail from Col. G. 5.
Edwards Camp, Sons of Veterans, were
taken in F. L. Edwards auto to several
of the cemeteries, and also in Mr.. Z. E.
Whitney's auto to the several ceme-
teries where appropriate exercises were
held. twenty-five cemeteries were visit
ed and one hundred and fifty graves
decorated. At / 80 P. N. Brown Post
the w. r. G. and the school children
marched to the soldiers monument
where interesting exercises were held.
Prayer by Rev. W. C. Curtis, singing by
the school children, Sylvanus Brown re.
cited from Lincoln's Gettysburg speech
in most creditable manner, Prof. Hans
com delivered an address In his ever
clear, earnest manner. Among the hne
things be said none was truer than this,
"Faithfulness in the performance OF oui
daily duties, the foundation of correct
habits and the development of sound
character, is at present the highest ser
vice we can render to this nation" The
address in the evening was ably given by
Hon. w. W. Mccain OF Portland
Special music was rendered by chorus
DR.. Wight sang as solo, "The Brave
Sentinel" The exercises all through
the day were inspiring and helpful.
Prof. VIM. R. Chapman has purchased
the "Dea. Holt" farm at Middle Inter
vale.
The Yale Stock Company played two
mig hts at Odeon Hall. The Princess OF
Patches and The Travelling Man were
presented.
| Gould Academy commencement exer
cses began Sunday with baccalaureat'
sermon by Rev. w. C. Curtis. The com
mencement concert will be Thursday
evening, graduation exercises In Odeor
Hall Thursday afternoon and reception
Friday evening.
| Marie Newton and Doris gilbert o.
South Paris are guests at Rev. j. q
Little's.
MIDDLE INTERvALE.
We were panied to learn of the deatl
of Mrs. Nettie Maxim nee Cummings
When a girl she was pupil on Birt
Hill, loved by her teacher and school
mates. Later she was q student a
Gould's Academy, where we think sh'
found the man she married. A Christian
wife, daughter and mother and friend II
at rest, and let US consider that 1.-THE!
who 60 are happier than those who ART
left behind"
Memorial Day has come and gon'
again, and well may We pay LOVING
tribute to our departed brave ones, als'
to our brave loved ones, who after tb
battles of life are sweetly sleeping ant
their influence reaching out to us to lif
US to higher life.
While reading of Capt. Swan and bis
brother, the writer was carried back to
childhood's days, when her oldest broth
or enlisted about the same time, and thu
company went out to brave the hard
ships of battle life, some never to re
turn.
L. D. Brown supplied on Route l TO
Mr.. Hutchins June LIST.
Grace and Marjorie Farwell hav
drawn pictures suitable to adorn thei
school room.
Much rain makes the grass here lool
we'll.
Cary Stevens has been using corn
planter for the farmers here.