Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20
Bethel.

Mrs. Bessie Hausman and son, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Finck from Now
York City arrived ct their summer homo
in Nayville last Saturday, May 10.
Roy Bean, grandson Of Hiram Bean OF
this place, accompanied by his sister,
Mrs. Cecil Arnold Of South Framing
ham, Mass, spent short time Ut the
home of Hiram Bean last week.
Roy Bean is discharged soldier, and
has been over here from France only
about two weeks. He saw ten months
OF service "over there" which was all
he wished to do. He neither Was wound
cd, nor did he have ''cootie." His
home IL ct Bellows Falls, Vt.
In the death of Miss Mary 81. True,
not alone the community where she has
dwelt for 30 many years but other
places as well, join in feeling degree OF
sadness when we realize that we shall
see Miss True no more on this earth for
ever. Born April 10, l845, daughter
Of the we'll known DR.. N. T. True, who
was one OF Gould Academy's successful
teachers for many years, she early
evinced marked traits of the genius
which later showed In all her efforts.
She was the well known teacher Of deaf
mutes, and was the first In the state to
use her method of teaching, which after
ward became recognized as the best
method. She taught in Massachusetts,
for many years, going abroad to act as
private teacher to an English nobleman's
daughter, and remained there several
years. Finally she came back to Bethel
to spend her last years among the
mountains and hills which she loved 30
we'll. She has lived here for over twenty
years. Never prone to give advice
always giving something new IN every
circle where she was. Each little circle
will miss her. She leaves two sisters
and one brother to mourn her loss.
The funeral of Miss Mary True was
held Thursday, May 10, from the home
of DR.. GehriDg, whose wife Is sister of
Miss True. The funeral was very quiet
one. Mr.. Curtis spoke words of comfort.
The Ladies' Club of the Congrega-
tional church, In which, though not q
member of the church she was an active
helper In the club, went nearly all of
them. The remains were taken to the
graveyard out toward Songo Pond. She
will be greatly missed by all. Miss
True died May IL, in the morning, after
an illness Of many weeks.
Among those who were at Bethel on
Wednesday, May IA, for the welcome to
our soldier boys, was Erminie Rabodeau
of Milan, who visited at the home of
Alanson Tyler of Spring Street. George
Blower of Gorham, N. a., was In town
on that day as one of "our soldier boys"
Another Of "our boys" came from Port
land to be with US, Adelmar Brown, the
son of first selectman, and who has q
good position In Portland.
DR.. and Mrs. Gehring, who have been
wintering in California, returned to their
home Tuesday, May IL.
Bethel did herself proud In the matter
OF showing welcome to her homecoming
boys, Wednesday, May IA. The fates
decreed that for once the sun should
shine, and all be warm and pleasant. 1t
was all that day should be.
Owing to the delay In the band from
Lewiston getting here, the parade, which
was scheduled to start promptly at 10
O'Clock A. NJ, from the depot, and
parade through the principal streets,
started promptly at II O'Clock. Our
soldier boys, forty. five in number, q few
couldn't get here), the civil war veterans
(sleven in number), Sons of Veterans, W.
r. c. in q body, Odd Fellows. But the
prettiest of all was the Red Cross in
white. All gave pleasing effect in
marching. A number of handsome floats,
none prettier than the West Bethel one,
added to the scene.
After marching they rested awhile on
or near the common, as the call to lunch
came promptly at one O'Clock. The
lunch was served by the caterer of the
Falmouth Hotel In Portland.
After the lunch was served, Professor
Hanscom was called on to welcome the
boys, which he did 'right handsomely"
he was followed by Sergt. Edwin Wilson,
who responded on behalf of the boys to
the address of welcome, in fine man.
uer.
Rev. Mr.. Truemsn, who acted as toast
master on this occasion, next called for
a speech from Governor Carl E. Milliken,
WuO Eesponoou III worry hDio manuers
then Mayor Frederick W. Hinokley of
South Portland closed the speaking.
By that time the boys had gathered at
the athletic field below the depot for q
game between Gould Academy and
Rumford, in which Rumford won to /.
At eight O'Clock good movie play was
put on at Odeon Hall, free for our soldier
boys. After that reception, ending
with dance. So ended our one glori.
Gus day for the boys.