Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-15
Dancing at Odd Fellows Hall Satur.
day night. Shsw's Jazz Orchestra.
Bethel.

Bethel.
Mortier L. Thurston, we'll know
business man of Bethel, died at his hom
on the 4th inst. He bad been in falling
health for long time, but the final Ill
ness was of short duration. Mr.. Thurs
ton was born in Enrol, N. H., the son o
the late David Thurston, and one OF
family of nine children. His bushes
has been numbering in some form. Fo
many years be was in Newry, but ha
been in Bethel for the past twelve years
He served several years on the board o
selectmen, and was always an active ant
useful citizen. In politics he was Dem
ocrat. He is survived by bis wife, two
daughters, three sons, and four brothers
Robert Hanscom spent the weekend
July 6 with his parents at Mechanic
Falls, Mr.. Hanscom coming for him II
bis auto.
Mr.snd Mrs. Frank burlington did no
60 to Gorham, N. H., July 8, as expect
ed, as the new man had not come then
but went last Tuesday instead.
Mrs. j. 81. Howe with two children
spent Friday at the home of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. B. w. Kimball.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis Lovejoy motored tt
Litchfield Monday to get their daughter
Mrs. Betram Packard, and child, who
are to remain at Mrs. Lovejoy's while
Mr.. Packard is away on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Philbrook ant
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Philbrook are dowr
to their farm for the month for hayiDg
DR.. and Mrs. Frank Brown with their
son Dwight came to the farm for their
outing last Tuesday. Mrs. Brown is 8
daughter of the Philbrooks.
Mrs. O. r. Stanley went to Portland
Monday to visit her daughter, Mrs. Mer
ton Soule, for a while. Mr.. and Mrs
Soule took Mrs. Stanley in their car.
Mrs. Hal Stanley, with her son Fred
erick, is spending week with her rela'
tives In North StratfOrd, N. b. Miss
Mary Anterior is caring for the children
in her absence. Miss Atherton is spend
ing her vacation from Miss Stearns
store at Hal Stanley's.
Miss Catherine Howe, who has been
spending the winter at Mrs. Il. d
Beams, left last Wednesday for heI
home in Andover. Miss Julia Stock
bridge, who has been visiting the
Beans for over a week, accompanied
Miss Howe to her home for the summer.
Miss Howe delayed her going for two
weeks in order to see her nephew, Ches-
ter Bean, but, as the nephew did not
come, she felt as II she must 60.
Chester Bean has come from abroad
and is at Camp Merritt, N. j., but will
be home later.
The Ladies' Club met July with Mrs
Gehring. She wished them to meet
with her to thank them for their kind
ness to Miss True, her sister, who has
recently passed into the great beyond.
The Club felt as II they bad only done
what they wanted to do, as they had al
ways enjoyed Miss True. Twenty.one
guests were there. Ice cream and cake
were served.
The Ladies' Club Of the Congregation
al church served ice cream and cake on
Mrs. j. NJ. Philbrook's lawn last Friday.
A goodly number were present.
Mrs. Harry Brooks and daughter, Miss
Jane, from Dorchester, Mass, are spend.
ing their vacation with Mrs. Brooks
brother, Robert Sanborn, on the home
place, three miles from the village.
Mrs. Ellen Russell has sold her hay to
Charlie Capen and Ned Carter 10 helping
him cut It.