Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
West sunnnsr.

Another Memorial Day has become
tender memory. Tho day WAS perfect,
full OF bright sunshine and clear air. It
was observed this year ct West Sumner
with large attendance. After . boun.
tiful dinner served In the vestry OF the
Universalist church by the ladies OF the
Relief Corps, tho line Of school children,
the Relief Corps, old soldiers, Sons Of
Veterans and any one that wished to fall
into line marched to the Universalist
church where the public services were
held. The church was tastefully deco.
rated with flags, flowers, and potted
plants. The usual opening service by
Barrows Post, G. A. R., was listened to
with interest as was also fine recita-
ton entitled ION the ShoreSof Tennes-
see" by Annie May Barrows. The music
was now and finely rendered. Ernest
Stetson sang . solo entitled "Sleep,
Soldier" which called forth o good deal
of praise. The grafton delivered by Rev.
E. A. Davis Of South Paris was spirit
ed patriotic address and held the close
attention of the audience. At the close
Of the service In the church the line Of
march was taken to the cemetery where
the graves were decorated by the mem.
bers of the G.. A. R. assisted by the
children. They then proceeded to the
little sand beach on the shores of Pleas
ant Pond where service for the sailor
soldier dead was held by the Relief
Corps and Grand Army. As the strains
OF Nearer Ny God to Thee foated out
over the water every one became i'm.
pressed With the solemnity Of the occa-
sion. The grand old hymn accompanied
by the murmuring ripples of the waters
of the lake seemed never to have sound.
ed half so sweet before. After brief
exercises by the Relief Corps and Grand
Army the flowers were cast upon the
water, the children performing their
part we'll. Prayer was offered by Rev.
e. A. Davis aud the service closed by
the singing of America. Y
Herbert Chandler Of Brockton, Mass,
has been spending few days with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Horatio Chandler.
DR.. c. NJ. Bisbee of Rumford was in
town Memorial Day.
Clinton Bisbee of Auburn was here
over the holiday recess.
Mrs. Ann West, who recently had q
paralytic stroke, is reported as being
very comfortable.
Miss Edith Bradford has gone to
Massachusetts, to visit her sister who Il
teaching there. Miss Inez Dean take'
her place in the central telephone Office.
Percy Andrews and wife and Mr.. and
Mrs. Snow of Portland were in towr
Saturday and Sunday. They came hert
in touring car.
Among those from out of town hert
Memorial Day were j. A. Noyes anC
wife, South Paris; F. L. Wymsn anG
wife, Woodstock; America Andrews snd
wife, North Paris.
Rev. G. W. F. Hill preached the ser
mon memorial Sunday in the Baptis
church. The church was prettily deco
rated, especially noticeable were two
magnificent bouquets Of snowballs. Tb'
sermon was all that could be desired
and was listened to attentively.
Mrs. Effie Robinson, who has been al
the sanatOrium at Hebron for the las
six months, arrived here Saturday night
She has gone to Redding to stay will
her sister, Mrs. c. G. Andrews.
There was family party at d. D
Smalrs Monday. There were pressn
Mrs. Rachel Parlin, Mr.. and Mrs. Leste
West and two children of South Pari
and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Parlin of Au
burn.
Mrs. Susan Poland of North Liver
more was recently the guest of her sis
ter, Mrs. Harry Jacobs.