Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-09-02
West Paris.


Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Welcome of Wal
than, Mass, are ut w. W. Dunham's.
Their son Arthur came there early In
the season.
Miss Julia Brook 10 visiting her cou-
sin, Mrs. Levi Shsdd.
The annual meeting Of the North Paris
Cemetery Association was held ct the
cemetery August %. Arthur Abbott
was chosen csretaker. Il was also voted
10 extend vote of thanks to s. G. Pack
Ard and others for their generous contri-
buttons for the support of tho yard.
DR.. and Mrs. Wheeler are entertaining
the doctors mother, Mrs. Wheeler, OF
Oakland, who returned homo with them
from their recent motor trip to Free
port, Bath and Oakland.
Mrs. Roscoe Tuell, who has been the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. l. L. Bow
ker, of Portland, returned home Mon
day.
Mrs. Elizabeth Buck of South Paris
was here Wednesday to attend the
funeral of her cousin, Mrs. Fred Kenney.
Miss Sue Thompson Of Rumford has
been recent guest at j. R. fuckers.
Rev. and Mrs. Dwight A. Ball returned
from Ferry Beach Wednesday.
The funeral OF Hannah, wife Of Fred
Kenuey, of Stratford Hollow, Vermont,
was held at the Free Baptist Church
Wednesday morning at 1890 O'Clock.
Rev. Seth Benson was the officiating
clergyman and Onward Rebekah Lodge.
of which the deceased was a member,
performed their burial service. Mrs.
Kenney was thirty-five years OF age and
was the daughter of Thomas and Esther
(Guerney) Durham of Paris. Her first
marriage was to Peleg Hammond Of
Paris, and to them was born one son,
Charles Hammond, who, with his wife,
have, on account of his i'll health. resided
in the Kenney family. Mrs. Keuney
was resident of West Paris for some
time, but after her marriage to Mr.. Ken
ney they have lived in New Hampshire
and Vermont. She was kind and de-
voted wife and mother and was highly
respected by all who knew her. A large
quantity of beautiful flowers added their
silent tribute of respect for the departed
and sympathy for the beresved. The
burial was at West Paris cemetery.
The Good Will Society lawn party at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin j.
Mann Wednesday evening was very sue.
cessful. A good sized company listened
to the program, which consisted of mu-
sic on the graphsphone by Mrs. Moody.
piano dustt by Misses Madeline Peabody
and Mary S,esrns and Misses Laura
Willis and Lila Young, readings by
Mrs. G. Everett Chase and Mrs. A. D.
Swift and music on the victrola by Mrs.
Wheeler.
A very enjoyable occasion was the va
riety shower given Miss Laura Willis, at
her home on Main Street Thursday af-
ternoon, in honor of her approaching
marriage to Howard McKeene of Paris.
About forty were present. Miss Willis
was very generously remembered with
linen. china, silver, glass and kitchen
utensils, and q pleasant afternoon was
spent with music and singing. Refresh.
ments of strawberry ice cream, assorted
cakes, crackers and CONNECTIONS were
served.
Ed. Stilwell is at the C. NJ. G. Hos
pital for treatment. He is accompanied
by Mrs. Stilwell, and Edward Ia staying
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Patch.
Harry Patch visited his sister at Der.
| lin day or two last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred r. Penley attended
the alumni meeting and ball of Norway
High school Wednesday.
Mrs. Harry Patch entertained hel
brother and niece from Norwsy part oil
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maxwell and children Oi
Canada have been recent guests of Mrs
Maxwell's sister, Mrs. Percy Mayhem.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Ridlon we're a,
Buckf]eld Wednesday.
Frank Hills family have returned
from Camp Evergreen, Locke's Mills.