Oxford Democrat., 1910-03-29
West Paris.

Charles Roland, the ten months old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Kimball, died
Wednesday afternoon. The child had
been i'll for several weeks, but the end
came unexpectedly. Funeral services
were held at the house Friday at 80 p.
NJ, Rev. Seth Benson officiating.
s. n. Shedd of Haverhill, Mass, is
visiting bis uncle, Levi Shedd. Mr.
Shedd Is jealous evangelist. He spoke
at the Methodist church Thursday even
ing and at the Baptist church Sunday
evening.
The annual business meeting OF the
Universalist parish will be held In Good
Will Hall Tuesday evening, March 20, o.
| 7:30. The ladies serve supper to all
members of the parish from 9 o'clock to
TIN.
Mrs. q. R. Tuell, who Is recovering
from a severe illness, wishes to thank
the friends who by words and letters OF
sympathy, beautiful flowers and their
many kindnesses have helped to bright
en- the weary hours of suffering. She
would especially thank DR.. and Mrs.
Wheeler for their kind ministrations,
which have been so helpful and 80 freely
bestowed.
A fair sized audience was present to
see the two-act comedy, "Our Church
Fair" at Good Will Hall Wednesday
evening. The play was full of incidents
said to be characteristic Of church work,
but certainly not the churches Of West
Paris. There were many local hits anus
| ing to those who enjoy them. There
was a piano duet by Miss Young and
Miss Tuell and singing by Leona Mars
ron and Maud Tuell, which received
/ large encore. The apron sale in the
afternoon and the excellent supper serv,
ed from o'clock to 7:S0 received good
patronage. The proceeds were over $40
Mrs. S. W. Durham, who had been i'll
with the grippe, suffered very serious
collapse last Tuesday, but at this writing
her condition is considered more favor
able. Her daughter, Mrs. Harry Hamil-
ton, of Greenfield, Mass, and two OF her
sons, Geo. L. Dunham of Brattleboro,
VT, and Lyndon Durham of Bellows
Falls, Vt, are with her.
Mrs. E. E. Tuell is at West Sumner
caring for her mother, Mrs. Kilborn
Bowker, who is very i'll.
Mrs. Carroll Bacon was called to Port
land Wednesday on account of the illness
of her sister, Mrs Annie Roderick.
Miss Gertrude Curtis has been visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Robert Crockett, of Bry-
ants Pond.
Mrs. A. j. Kicker has been quite i'll
| for the past week, but is improving.
Miss Annie Stoehr is at her home in
Sabattus for the school vacation.
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NJ. Maun's.
vinton Bridge of South Paris was a
guest at c. a. Lanes over Sunday.
The ladies of West Paris Grange held
their annual sale Friday afternoon and
evening. The travelling was unfav
but the warm, beautiful day made it
desirable for people to 90 out so there
was fair attendance. The fancy work,
apron, cooked food, candy and canned
fruit tables all represented the skill and
energy of the Grange ladies. Mrs. Maud
| Day presided at the mystery tree which
received good patronage. On account of
recent fairs and sales held by other
organizations in town the sales were not
as brisk as was hoped so there was an
auction to close out the remaining
goods. After which Tuell and Martin
played for social dance which closed
the evening.
Mrs. Mary Bradbury and daughter
Jennie went to Lewiston to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Bradbury's brother-in-
law, Mr.. Edgecombe.
Social dance at Grange Hall, Friday
evening, April 1st, 1910 Good music.
Remember the annual business meet
ing OF the w. c. T. U. next Thursday
afternoon.
The Easter services at the Universal
ist church Sunday morning were very
impressive and beautiful. The church
was decorated with potted palms and
ferns and bouquets of Easter lilies and
pinks. The opening prelude was from
bone solo by Mr.. Irish with Miss Lane at
the organ. Singing by choir, and solo
by Miss Campbell of South Paris. An
impressive sermon by the pastor follow
ed by baptism Of one adult and two chill
dren. A large congregation partook Of
the communion.
The district meeting of the l. o. o. F.
met with West Paris Lodge Saturday
night. Grand Master Sears of Portland
was present. About twenty Odd Fell
lows came from Bethel Lodge. A BAN
quet was served.
Mr.. Sears was entertained at j. R.
fuckers.