Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-07-29
Bethel.

Tuesday, many from all parts OF this
town and its surroundings attended the
circus. Although much smaller than
the majority of circuses 1t was much en-
joyed.
Wednesday was an ideal day for pic
mic, and the three hundred who attend
ed the picnic at Prof. Chapman's certain
ly had a day Of rare enjoyment and
pleasure.
Elmer Young was In Boston and arriv.
ed home Wednesday evening Ill, aud Ia
still in critical condition.
Mrs. Hamlin of Berlin, N. a., died
Friday at the home of her sisters, Mrs.
G. P. Bean and Miss Cross. Mrs. Ham
lin has been in failing health for some
time, but came to Bethel hoping to find
the change beneficial. She has left one
daughter and two sons, who have the
sympathy of their many friends.
Hon. Wellington Fl. Eastman OF East
Sumner was In Bethel Friday and called
upon relatives.
Mrs. Metcalf and daughter have re-
turned to their home in Pennington.
Professor Hanscom, who is spending
his summer with his family at the farm
in Mechanic Falls, was in Bethel Friday.
| Edward Capeu was taken suddenly i'll
Wednesday, and submitted to surgical
operation.
Miss Edith Marsden was taken to the
Central Maine General Hospital at Lew
iston Sunday and was operated upon for
appendicitis, which proved to be very
severe case, but her friends are pleased
to hear encouraging reports at the
present time.
John V. Holt and family returned to
their home in Andover, Mass, Saturday.
| Thursday evening concert will be
given under the auspices of the Ladies'
Club. Mrs. York of Augusta, assisted
by her daughter Helen, will be heard in
solo and duets. Mrs. Marble of Cor
ham, N. a., will read, Mr.. Bingham will
give violin solo, and Mrs. Paul Thurs
ton will be pianist. A great treat Is in
store for those who attend.
| The Ladies' Universalist Circle will
hold their annual fair July 30th.
| MIDDLE INTERvALE.
People from all parts of the town at
tended Downie & Wheeler's show June
22d, which was as advertised, an amuse-
ment enterprise.
Mrs. Rena Foster and daughter Mar.
garet are at their summer home for a
vacation.
Haying has commenced here, but lot
of grass standing yet, and the late rains
improve it.
Crops look we'll.
A letter from our brother, j. B. Pack
II Of MP 10
won the first prize at the junior exhibi.
ton, which was S75 He Is head editor
and president of the Y. NJ. c. A. at
Colby, was one of the three chosen,
who went to New York ard defeat ed
Colga'" College in debate. His daugh.
ter Florence is teacher in Massachu.
sets. j. B. Packard was student at
Gould Academy and teacher in town.
He is himself fine public speaker. He
says he is "busy almost all the time
when | am not asleep" His son Win
field has been principal of the grammar
school in Princeton for six years. His
children are educated aud of good
stock Our great-grandfather, DAME
Packard, was a Revolutionary soldier
and his wife nurse in the army.
Mrs. Hepsibah Mason of New Hamp
shire is visiting relatives here and in the
vicinity.
John Carter and wife are at the Carter
Mansion on vacation.
The Oxford Democrat comes as An ole
friend, as it was in our childhood home
at South Paris long ago.
| Barber:-"Your hair is getting very
thin on top, SIR"
Customer:-What's that to do will
!, you? didn't make any remarks abou
your beastly red nose, did ~"
Mrs. Mary Jordan of Locke's Mills il
!, visiting relatives here.