Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-05-04


condition which seemed to result from
failing health caused by an injury to bis
hand about two years ago. He was the
son Of the late Henry N. Tuell and Mrs.
Melinda (Crawford) Tuell and was born
in Paris Feb. II, 1858. The largest part
of his life was spent In Paris and for
more than 20 years he was Q resident OF
West Paris. About five years ago be OBJ.
tanned work at Walpole, Mass, and
moved his family there. he married
Matte D. Bowker of Sumner and four
children were born to them: Lura
Blanche, who died in infancy, Madge s.,
wife of Writ S. McKeuneS, Ivan h., and
Maud B. who survive and all OF whom
reside at Greenwood, Mass. He was q
man of honest, upright character, full OF
cheer and good will and had host OF
friends who mourn his death and sympa'
thize with the bsreaved family. Es'
pecially hard is it for the aged mother
whose two children have passed away in
less than six weeks, the daughter, Mrs.
Lena Chase, dying at the Central Maine
General Hospital, Lewiston. Mr.. Tuell
was a member of w. Paris Universalist
parish, West Paris Lodge /. o. o. f.,
and Onward Rebekah Lodge. The body
was brought to West Paris Wednesday
evening accompanied BY Mrs. Tuell and
Ivan and Maud and taken to the home OF
bis mother. Thursday prayer was offer
ed at the home and the body taken to
the Universalist church whore the funer-
al service was held, Rev. D. A. Ball OIL
ciatiug. West Paris l. o. O. r. Lodge
performed the burial service and On
ward Rebekah Lodge also attended.
There were pretty flowers. The inter-
ment was in West Paris cemetery.
Mrs. John F. Wood is training the
grammar school students for the gradu-
alton exercises.
Among those from out Of town who
attended the funeral of E. Z. Tuell were:
Mrs. Jennie Brown Durham of Lynn,
Mass, Mrs. Lottie Fl. Willis OF Portland,
Mrs. Irwin L. Bowker Of Portland, Mrs.
Lottie Abbott OF South Paris, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Heath, Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Heath, George and Odell Heath Of Sum-
uer.
Miss Alice Barden sang at the ami
versary of Mt. Mica Lodge at South
Paris Monday evening.
Mrs. Harry Hamilton Of Greenfield,
Mass, has been spending a few days
with relatives here. Her father, s. W.
Durham, returned home with her and
her brother, q. W. Durham, went to
Boston with them.
Mrs. G. A. Smith went to private
hospital in Portland Friday morning.
Mrs. Will r. Durham is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. n. G. Brown
MIR. Brown has been i'll but is gaining.
Theopane Beaulieu went to Quebec
last week to attend the funeral of his
brother.
Mrs. Fannie Emmons and grandson,
Karl Hayes, of Portland, are visiting at
David Emnous' and other friends.
The exhibit of treasures at Good viii
Hall Wednesday and Thursday after.
Moons and evenings proved very inter
esting and pleasant affair. There were
many things of beauty and interest
Mrs. John F. Wood contributed one en-
tire table OF articles consisting Of alabas
ter vases and urns, foreign pottery and
many other things of interest. One Of
the most interesting things in the exhib
1t was a library table composed OF abou
IA 900 pieces, which was we'll worth tb'
price OF admission. The table is not ye
completed. E. D. Stilwell also had {
handsome table in the exhibit. Home
made candy aud ice cream was on sale.
The Ellis Comedy Concert Co. played
here Friday evening. They were higt
class company but on account OF th'
heavy rain there was a small attendance
The death of Ella Swan occurred a
her home on the Greenwood road Fri
day at As o'clock. Mrs. Swan under
went an operation for the removal OF {
tumor Wednesday previous. DR.. Web
Der OF Lewiston, assisted by DR.. Wheele
performed the operation but gave littl
or no encouragement that she would re
cover from the operation. She was To
daughter of George w. and Elizabeth
| (DwineD Doughty, now OF Norway. Mrs
Swan was born in Greenwood and spen
nearly all of her life there. She married
Moses A. Swan aud they lived about tw,
miles from West Paris on farm blu
failing health made it seem best to sci
and he purchased the Hill place near thi
village, where Mr.. Swan died about tire
years ago. Since then Mrs. Swan ha
lived there with Mr.. and Mrs. Geral'
Swift and family. Mrs. Swan was 4
years of age. Her parents and tw'
brothers, Thaxter Doughty Of Norwa.
aud Hollis B. Doughty Of West Paris
survive, also step. daughter, Lois, wifi
of Gerald Swift with whom she lived
She was q member Of Onward Rebekal
Lodge and Franklin Grange of Bryan
Pond. The funeral was held Sunday a
the Uuiversalist church, Rev. Dwight A
Ball officiating. She was highly respect
ed and left many friends to mourn he
loss.
May ball at Grange Hall Wednesda!
evening. Music by Shaw's Orchestra
Floor manager, C. A. Bacon; aids, A. G
Perham, q. S. Mann, E. j. Mann. One
step and hesitation waltzes allowed
Supper of mashed potatoes, cold meat
salads, hot rolls, assorted cake, dough
nuts and coffee. Dancing SOC. Supper
SOC. Gallery tickets 100.
The Ellis Comedy & Concert Co., pre-
sentiDg high class vaudeville and faro
comedy played in the Grange Hall, Fri
day evening before very small audi
ence. Special mention should be mad,
of Joe Ellis, that jolly Dutch comedian
whose funny songs and monologue
kept the audience in good spirits. Harr!
Harper deserves praise for his work OF
the banjo. As a juggler, Rube Haskell
cannot be beat. His stunt, with th'
straw hats, keeping two in the air and ont
on his head, held the attention Of thos'
present. Grace Lowell, as pianist, wa.
very good and Italia, the dancing com
ediepne won hearty applause. We hop,
to have this company with us again il