Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-14
West Paris.


Mrs. Abbie E. Washburn died at the
home Of Edwin B. Thurlow In Wood
stock Sunday evening, March g.. Mrs.
Washburn had not been strong for
several years, suffering much from .
severe cough and general debility, yet
with much greater energy than strength.
She had been among the people Of the
vicinity q an experienced nurse, and at
the time of her illness was caring for an
invalid sister living in the home of Mr..
Thurlow. She was sixty-seven years
old. The. cause of her death was ex-
haustion and slight attack Of pneu-
monia, following severe attack OF the
grippe. Mrs. Washburn was the daugh-
tor OF Zelotus and Angeline Harris, and
was born in New Gloucester. She mar
ried George Washburn and they lived
many years upon a farm in Tuelltown,
later purchasing the Warner farm near
North Paris, where Mr.. Washburn died.
Since bis death she has made her home
with Mrs. Elvesa Dennen 10 this village.
No children were born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Washburn, but they kindly gave love
and care to others, and for several years
Rosa Berry, now the wife OF Edwin
Thurlow, with whom Mrs. Washburn
died, received the kindness of daugh-
ter in their home. Mrs. Washburn IL
survived by two sisters, Mrs. Augusta
Allen of Woodstock, formerly of Minot,
and Mrs. Louisa Soper of Wakefield,
Mass, and three nephews, DR.. Curtis
Soper of Wakefield. Mass, and Messrs.
Edwin and Fred Thurlow of Woodstock.
The passing of Mrs. Washburn will bring
sorrow to large circle of friends to
whom by her kindness and faitbfuluess
she has endeared herself in hours oil
sickness and affliction. She was 9
woman whose life exemplified the high.
est type of nobility and Christianity
Her funeral was held from the Advent
church, South Woodstock, Wednesday
at M. Onward Rebekah Lodge, OF
which the deceased was member, at
tended. The iuterment was in West
Paris Cemetery.
DR.. Webber of Lewiston assisted by
DR.. Wheeler performed an operation
upon Harlan Andrews of South Wood
stock Wednesday. Much to the sur
prise of his family Harlan came down
with the measles Friday, making very
serious complication. He was in Port
land two weeks ago and probably caugh
the measles while there.
The Happy. Go Lucky Club was enter
tanned by Miss Elinor II. Tuell at hel
home Friday evening. BENZ. R. Billing
and Perley Ford of Bryant's Pond, and
Miss Wood, Miss Stoehr and Alton Bick
nell of West Paris we're guests of thu
club. First prizes we're won by Mr.
Billings aud Miss Stoehr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Estes and Mrs
Albert j. Kicker are quite i'll.
West Paris Grange will hold their an
nual sale of fancy and useful articles
next Wednesday afternoon and evening
There will be an old fashioned supper o
baked beans, brown bread, Indian pud
ding and good things too numerous L
mention. The old folks will give con
cert in the evening, followed by dance
Come, everybody.
One of the largest meetings OF the OK
ford County Pomona Grange ever he'll
in this village was held here last Tues
day. The pleasant day, good sleighing
and excellent program all conspired t
make the day one of pleasure and O
profit.
The Jolly Twelve Whist Club enjoye
moonlight sleigh ride Wednesday even
ing.
| The Good Will Society will meet wit
Mrs. Lewis Mann Wednesday afternoon
March %.
4 Mrs. C. F. Barden Is recovering fror
an attack of the grippe.
Rev. Hervey H. Hoyt will preach a
the Universalist church Sunday, Fet
10, at 1880 A. NJ. Mr.. Hoyt is an interes,
ing speaker and everybody is cordial.
invited to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Bates have return
ed from a delightful trip to the Der
muda Islands.
Wallace Mitchell died at the home Q
Mr.. Henry Brock last Thursday age
about seventy four years. He is surviv
ed by two daughters, Mrs. Florenc
Aldrich and Mrs. Della Brock, witt
whom he died, both of Trap Corner, an,
one son, Alice, who resides in Ney
Hampshire. The funeral was from th
Brock home Saturday forenoon. Rev
L. W. Souther attended and the inter
nent was in West Paris cemetery.
An all day session of the Grange wa
held Saturday. There was an able ad
dress by j. B. Packard of Monmouth
Me-, on the subject of Corn is King
Dinner was served at noon.
Mrs. Sadie Mersereau OF Bryant
Pond was the guest OF Mrs. Phila Davi
Wednesday and Thursday of last week