Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-02-11
Greenwood.

Yes, we are having something more
like winter weather, although the tenn
persture has not touched the cipher
by several degrees a. yet, but there Ia
plenty OF time between now and April.
Mrs. E. Il. Morgan has been sick of the
grippe the past two weeks, and one of
our Oldest grand-girls has been there to
help her out. Her health is now i'm
proving and she is up again.
Mrs. A. S. Brooks is about the same
as on the sick list, and all caused by
overwork and care of grandchildren.
They are trying to find girl to assist a
while, but that is next to impossible.
Our kids have been exposed to the
measles, which are in the neighborhood,
and we are liable 10 hear from them, or
rather to see them in the near future.
heavy shower passed over Friday
night, accompanied by thunder and
lightning. says one who saw and heard
it. Jan. 81, 1918.
And now our town fathers, otherwise
called the selectmen, are trying to
cipher out how much the town has
grown rich or poor during the past year.
Several weeks ago we gave passing
notice of the three brothers composing
the Kilbrith family but failed to mention
an only sister, Mrs. Nancy Kilbrith
Lucas, who belonged to the same family,
having forgotten at the time that she
belonged there. She was one of the
best women We ever knew in our boy
hood, always ready to assist anyone
when needed, and best Of all was q de-
voted Christian, being always ready to
speak good word for the Master.
Nancy Kilbrith married Dea. Amasa
Lucas, and six children were born to
them, three sons, Avary, Amssa and
Samuel K, and three daughters, Sylvia,
Betsey aud Nancy Jane. Avary married
and settled in Massachusetts,; Amasa
married ard settled on the home farm,
and took care OF bis aged parents
through life. Samuel X. married and
lived in Canton until the civil war, when
he enlisted, served bis time out and died
at the soldiers home in Togus a few
years ago.
The daughters all married and had
families, but only one, Betsey, will be
mentioned here. She married Frank
Stevens OF Canton, who in company with
Thomas Quincy ran a blacksmith shop
for thirty-tiye years and became wealthy.
there being no competition.
Frank was always full of good humor,
and on going into the shop one day he
said to me, Durham, did you ever see a
little piece of paper worth q thousand
dollars in gold or silver?" Answering in
the negative he drew his pocket, book,
and there spread out was new bank
bill, in one upper corner of which was a
big NJ which showed plainly he was tell
ing the truth.
Here are the presents given at Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Hayes second reception:
Table mats, Mrs. Abbie s. Hayes.
Crash. Mr.. and Mrs. Lendall Yates.
Pair embroidered pillow cases, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Bailey.
Pair bureau scarfs, Mr. and Mrs A. W. Pack.
ard.
Towel. Nettie Swan.
Tray cloth, Mrs. Ann Ring.
Tray cloth, Mr.. and Mrs. U. T. Ring.
Pair towels. Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Cole.
Bedspread, Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Morgan. Roy
and Willie.
Apron, Ruth Cole
Spoon tray, Mrs. 7. Cole.
Cake plate, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Yates.
Bonbon dish, Marion Elwell.
Fruit bowl, Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester Cole.
Fruit bowl, Mr.. and Mrs. L. Il. Emmons.
Salad bowl, Mr.. and Mrs. Lorlng Roberts.
Salad bowl, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Estes.
Berry set. Elias T. Roberts.
Cheese dish. Estes Yates.
Night lamp. Mr.. and Mrs. +. Z. Cole.
Vase. Herman and Luvie Cole.
Toothplck holder, half dozen plates. cups
and saucers, Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Hayes.
Two bowls. Mrs. W. L. Ring.
Salt and pepper shaker. Hazel. Bertha and
Della Cole.
Nickel lamp, Robert Morgan and Perley
Doughty.
Gravy ladle, Mr.. and Mrs. Chss. Swan.
| Money, Orphia Ring, Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Fart
George ID. Yerril, George Bonney, Ross Her