Oxford Democrat., 1913-08-05
Bethel.

Bethel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Chandler and
daughter Marjorie Of Auburn spent Sun
day with Mrs. Chambers parents.
Tuesday the W. G. T. u. was invited
to meet with Miss Isabel Shirley at the
home Of her sister, Mrs. E. T. Russell.
After business session the programme
was given into the hands Of Miss Shirley
who introd duced Miss Taft Of Now York,
who is on the editorial staff Of the New
York Times, and she gave IN address
upon Equal Suffrage. Having marched
In the parade In New York she spoke on
the principles involved in this movement
and used very clear, convincing srgu-
ments In Its favor. Refreshments were
served upon the lawn, and the river,
meadows and mountain lent charm and
inspiration. This annual picnic is ono
OF the pleasantsst memories of the sum
mer, for again and again have these loyal
friends proved themselves royal enter
tainers.
One of our old reliable stores has
changed hands 10 the selling out OF the
store and stock by r. e. L. Farwell to
James Hutchins. Mr.. Farwell has served
the public long and we'll, but poor health
necessitated change. Mr.. Hutchins is
we'll known to Bethel people, who wish
him success In bis new enterprise.
Miss Martha Hersey of Litchheld,
Conn.,, ia guest of Mrs. F. 8. Chandler.
DR.. and Mrs. J. G. Gehring have re-
turned from an extended visit in Clevs.
land, Ohio. DR.. Gehring's alma mater
at Cleveland conferred the degree OF
Doctor of Science upon DR.. Gehring at
it's last commencement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis Lovejoy spent
part of the week in Litchfield with Mr..
and Mrs. Bertram Packard.
Mr.. and Mrs. George King, Jr., have
been visiting Mr.. Kings home 10 Bethel.
Mrs. King was greeted by old friends,
having taught In Gould Academy.
NJ. and Mrs. Wesley Woodbury. OF
Pottsville, Pa, are guests OF Mr.. Wood
hury's sisters for few days.
A concert was given in Odeon Hall
Thursday evening under the auspices OF
the Ladies' Club.
The following programme was given:
Nymphs and Fauns; Bernburs
Once in While Violin n1 9SligsitO gsiOS6: L0nshian
A Few Bars In the Key OF G.,
Mrs. Marble.
(N 81 j'etais Rayon----.-- Httai
fc} "SweetSeart Sigh No More" Lynes
n 50 York.
Violin Solo. Selected
Mr.. Bingham.
{ {S5 ao0 oh. co%e Within the Summer Night,
Wander Stuken
Mrs. York.
The Mustard Plaster,
Mrs. Marble.
HlHd00 Love Song fii''''b Miss York: b'rn0oFs
My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice. .saint.saens
The Hearts Ease,
ta) Elegle.------.------- Massehes
20, Sons Summer %ansez ;:Mi.onfLesie Maropise Lemsire
Miss York.
'A'n' do ''' fEs.iMiYiE; Mrs. anu Miss York. 80
The audience was delighted and con-
graduated Miss Helen York upon the
promising future Of her musical career.
Mrs. C. S. York formerly lived In Bethel,
and it was with great pleasure her friends
welcomed her. Mrs. Marble always
proves delightful entertainer with her
readings.
Mr.. Bingham's violin solo won much
applause. i
Mrs. Thurstou as pianist was heard
again by her home people with much
pleasure.
Mrs. York and her daughter, Miss
Helen, sang in the Congregational church
Sunday morning.
MIDDLE INTERvALE.
Frank NJ. Cousins died July 26, aged
40 years.
Mrs. T. j. Sargent from Enrol, N. a.,
and Mrs. V. P. Adsmson and daughter
Gertrude of East Bethel were guests re.
Gently at the Oliver farm among rela-
tives.
Harold Powers has been haying for
Phon Bean.
Fred J. Tibbetts was here recently to
attend to the body of Frank Cousins.
Mrs. Dorcas Watkins and sister Ruth
Evans of Lewiston are at the old home
Of their childhood, the Oliver place.
Kenneth Simpson of East Bethel spent
the 3lst day of July at the Maple and
Pine farm house.
Hay is yet standing here and in other
places.
Harold Stanley recently bought some
lambs to butcher.
Mrs. Susie Bean and nephew Kenneth
Simpson of East Bethel called here re-
Gently.