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


Mrs. Laura Durham Reed died at her
homo Tuesday morning, after An illness
of about four weeks, her death being
caused BY old age. She was the daugh.
ter Of Sylvanus and Esther Benson
Durham, and was born In Woodstock
Dec. IS. 1926. She was united in mar
riage with John Reed, Jan. 20, 1s45, who
died about thirty eight years ago. Eight
children were born to them, four Of
whom survive-Harriet, wife of A. j..
Rowe of Lewiston, j. Frank, who with
his wife has lived with her for about two
years and kindly cared for her, Henry
Reed of Lakeland, Fla, and Henrietta,
wife Of r. L. Kittredge Of South Port
land. Mrs. Reed is also survived by
three brothers, Samuel W. Durham,
Joseph Il. Durham, wellington W. Dun
ham, and two sisters, Mrs. Emily Chan
dler and Mrs. Ann Rowell. all Of West
Paris except Mrs. Chandler, who re-
sides at Sumner. Mrs. Reed was a
member of the North Paris Baptist
church. She was y kind and devoted
mother, an obliging friend and neighbor,
always ready to assist those in need
The funeral was private, and was held at
her late homo on Maple Street, attended
by Rev. L. w. Raymond, pastor of the
Free Baptist church, assisted by Rev. D.
A. Ball, pastor of the Universalist
church. The interment will be at North
Paris.
Rev. and Mrs. d. A. Ball attended the
Y. P. c. U. rally and banquet at Norway
Wednesday evening.
DR.. r. e. Wheeler attended meeting
OF the Oxford County Association at
South Paris Wednesday. He also spent
short time at the Y. P. c. U. rally at
Norway.
Remember the four-act drama, "Home
Ties" at Grange Hall Wednesday even,
ing. Admission % and IS cents; chill
dren under II, 10 cents.
John f. Wood of Shows Falls is re-
ported very III at this writing.
Mrs. S. T. White is receiving a visit
from her father, Charles Tucker, of Cole.
brook, N. 81.
Harold Durham is at home from Colby
College for short period, during exam
ination days.
Rev. Seth Benson has been visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Ida Perkins, at Water
Vile.
Au observance of Lincoln's birthday
will be held at the West Paris school on
Wednesday, Feb. IL, from to $50 p. NJ
The exercises will consist of q varied
program by grades to 6 from to
P. NJ, during which time the grammar
and high schools will hold their daily
Rotations. From Q to $3.50 they will
unite In presenting an interesting
program. All parents and friends OF
the school are cordially invited to be
present.
The Fruit Growers Association a
Grange Hall Friday was we'll attended
and An interesting program presented
West Paris Grange furnished dinner.
The Ministries have begun rehearsal>
for an entertainment to be given under
the auspices OF the Good Will Society
some time the last of February. The
home talent will be assisted by some
outside talent.
Mrs. F. S. Farnum has been the recent
guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. L. Ryder, at Freeport.
Mrs. Addie Lapham has returned from
the Central Maine General Hospital and
| 10 improving.
Clarence l.. Ridlon has purchased an
interest in the mill business of V. E.
Ellingwood and the firm has been in
corporated under the firm name of the
Ellingwood Turning Co.
Rev. L. w. Raymond has recently been
visited by his brother, Fred Raymond,
and wife. Miss Foss of Ocean Park,
who has been stopping during the win
ter at the Raymond home, has returned
to her home.
Miss Lila NJ. Cole entertained thirteen
young girls Thursday evening, the occa-
sion being her birthday. Light refresh
ments we're served.
A. j. Keaney was at South Paris Fri
day evening to witness the play Higbee
of Harvard.
Mrs. Emma W. Mann has been visiting
the families of o. A. Bird and c. Z
Stesrns at Stearns Hill.
Miss Alice G. Berry entertained a
party of young friends on Saturday q!
last week, on the occasion of her 18th
birthday. Refreshments Of ice cream
and cake were served.
The Good Will Society met with Mrs
Frank II. Hill last Wednesday.