Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-10-21
West Paris,

Duubam. and was born in Woodstock,
March 9Th, 1880. Mr.. Durham was
twice married. His first wife was Sarah
Durham, and four children came from
this union, two of whom survive, Will
r. Durham Of Lynn, Mass, and Fred A:
Durham Of North Paris. His second
survives him. They were married IN
August, 1885, and consequently were
nearing their fiftieth anniversary. The
deceased also leaves seven grandchildren
and seven Observation-Disclosures, and two
brothers, Samuel w. and Wellington w.
Of West Paris, and two sisters, Mrs. Ann
Rowell of West Paris and Mrs. Emily
Chandler of West Sumner. Mr.. Durham
began his married life on the large farm
now owned by his son, F. A. Durham OF
North Paris, and occupied the place
until his increasing years made 1t de-
sirable that his cares were diminished and
he built the new buildings now owned
by Dana Grover on the North Paris road.
About four years ago he retired from
active labor and moved to West Paris,
later purchasing home near the Free
Baptist church He was kind husband
and father, and q we'll known and re-
spected citizen. For nearly half q
century he had been q member Of the
Baptist church at North Paris. He was
a soldier and enlisted in the Seventh
Maine Battery. A member of W. K.
Kimbsll Post of South Paris, Granite
Lodge, No. 81, F. and A. NJ, West Paris
Lodge, No. 129, l. o. o. F., and West
Paris Grange. The funeral was held at
the Free Baptist church, Rev. Z. A.
Davis of South Paris officiating, assist ed
by Rev. L. w. Raymond. West Paris
lodge Of Odd Fellows performed their
burial service, and several Grand Army
men came from South Paris to pay their
last tribute of respect to Comrade.
Pretty flowers from relatives and friends
gave their silent expression and one
especially pretty floral offering of yellow
and white chry santhemums from w. K.
Kimball Post bore the word c0mrade.
The remains were taken to North Paris
for Intern in North Paris cemetery.
Mrs. Julietts Curtis, P. C. Pickett,
Mrs L. III. Penley, E. w. Penley and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Swift attended the
Rebekah assembly at Portland last week.
NJ. S. Bubier is supplying on 4. D.
Curtis mail route during Mr.. Curtis
vac alton.
Miss Laura Deane and Mrs. Gertrude
Hum phrey OF Old Orchard, who have
been recent guests of Mrs. Emma w.
Mann, have returned home.
DR.. and Mrs. Yates we're guests Sun
day of their nephew, Lawyer Libby, AID
family, at Gorham, N. Fl.
James Lapham has moved his family
from the upper tenement in Mrs. Fl. b.
Lyons house on High Street.
Will F. Durham of Lynn, Mass, is in
town, called here by the death of his
father. j. Fl. Durham.
Fred X. Penley is attending court, as
Ijurymsn, at South Paris.
Mrs. S. T. White recently enjoyed a
trip to Pomona Grange with Mr.. and
Mrs. C. S. Dudley in their automobile.
Mrs. Elvesa Dennen has been spend
ing few days with her niece, Mrs. Z
B. Davis, and family, at Woodstock.
Mrs. Emily Chandler of Sumner and
Mrs. Emily Felt of Bryant Pond came TO
attend the funeral of Mr.. Durham.
| DR.. F. E. Wheeler accompanied Wal
lace Hazeltine of West Sumner TO the
Central Maine General Hospital Sunday,
where be underwent critical operation
for appendicitis. They went in Cum
mipgs' public automobile.
Mrs. II. S. Mann celebrated her birth
day Thursday by entertaining the
Veranda Club of Norway, of which she
is member, and q few friends. About
twenty guests arrived on the forenoon
train and returned in the afternoon. A
chicken dinner with ice cream, assorted
cakes and various other good things was
served by the hostess. Mrs. Mann re-
ceived chocolate set from the club.
| Notwithstanding the heavy rain and
wind of Tuesday the Ladies' Aid of the
NJ. E. church persevered and held their
sale and entertainment as previously ad-
vertised. A fair number were able to
get out, and the results were satisfactory.
Mrs. George 1. Burnhsm and Mr.. and
Mrs. McKeen of South Paris, who were
came up 10 an automobile. Prof. Wight
was the soloist Of the evening, and al
usual delighted his audience. Miss God
dard read very sweetly the story of the
Idrunkard's reform and Editha's Burglar
Mrs. Boiey and Mr.. Churchill sang two
duets very pleasingly. Ice cream was or
sale after the entertainments, and many
remained to enjoy social hour.
Mrs. Alice Ford has returned from
Peaks Island where she has been fol
nearly six months.
Mrs. Emma Pierce of Bath is q guest
In the family Of DR.. Wheeler.
union praise service was held at the
Universalist church Sunday evening led
by Prof. Wight. Rev. j. NJ. Frost, super
intendent of the NJ. e. churches OF
Maine, spoke of the value Of music, and
, the local pastors took part In the service,
The annual business meeting of the
Good Will Society was held at Good
Will Hall, Wednesday evening, and the
, following officers were elected:
President-Mrs. L. c. Bates.
. Vice Presideut-Mrs. Z. z. Davis.
Secretary-Mrs. c. Z. Chase.
: Treasurer-Mrs. r. E. Wheeler.
The reports showed that large amount
Of money had been earned and expended
for the church expenses during the pas,
year. The committee were appointed
for entertainment and meals during the
Oxford Universalist Association to be
held Oct. go and 80.
, The name of Arthur Flavin should
| uoNo oppoAfOu III iooS U0CA iooue
among those who attended the music
festival at Portland.
! New pianos have recently been pur.
chased and placed in the homes Of Rev
d. A. Ball, r. r. Penley and Charles
Martin.
Rev. and Mrs. D. A. Ball will attend
the State Sunday School convention al
Augusta this week.
, Miss Grace Kendall and Mrs. Roy
Brown of Bethel were recent visitors q,
Walter Rings.
West Paris Grange gave the first one
half hour contest entertainment OF the
series Saturday afternoon, Oct. Is. The
! program was in charge of Mrs. D. A.
Ball, and was as follows: Solo by Mary
Stearns; short stories by each member
on her side; original story by F. l.. Wy.
man; piano solo, Mrs. Dana Grover; and
reading on poultry by Mrs. Ball. There
are to be four entertainments, two or
each side, and the defeated aide are to
provide the program for each meeting
during the year.
Mrs. Clarence L. Ridlon entertained
the jolly Twelve whist club Thursday
evening. A very delightful evening was
passed. Refreshments of welsh rarebit
sandwiches and tarts were served.
Prof. Wight will close his singing
class here with grand concert on Mon
day evening, Nov. 1st. 1t Is unnecessary
to say that 1t will doubtless be one Of
the most entertaining events Of the sea-
s0n