Oxford Democrat., 1919-04-08
WaSt Paris.

Rev. e. s. Ufford spoke Ut the uni
versalist church Sunday evening, March
80, in the interest Of the jubilee drive OF
the w. @. T. u. Mr.. Ufford 10 IN able
speaker but the heavy storm prevented
many from attending. Monday evening
Mr.. Uford again spoke at the n. 4.
chapel and Q good number were present.
He sang the hymn, "Throw Out the Life
Life" which be composed.
Wednesday evening there was good
number out to the Universalist parish
supper In Good Will Hall and the occs-
sion was very pleasant and social. At
8 O'Clock the company assembled for the
annual meeting. Rev. Dwight A. Ball
of Augusta gave an inspiring and help
full talk, and Mrs. Ball also responded
with loyal greeting to her old friends.
Rev. q. A. Msrkley in few we'll chosen
words voiced the sentiment of all loyal
Christian workers to do all possible In
the great world drive for consecrated
workers, young men to study for the
ministry and the many undertakings In
to which the churches are entering.
That the church Ia optimistic was proven
by the fact that no one looked discour-
aged when IL was reported that West
Paris church was asked to raise $500 In
the next three years for the great drive.
Reports OF parish, Good Will Society,
Sunday School and Mission circle, all
showed that much good work had been
done, and that all bills were paid and a
su ubstantial balance in the treasures.
The officers for the ensuing year are as
follows:
Moderator-Dr F. E. Wheeler.
Clerk-A. H. Mann.
Treasurer-Lewis G. Bates.
Trustees-L. C. Bates, e. J. Mann, e. d. Still
well.
Delegates to State Convention at Augusta In
Sept.-Dr. and Mrs. F. 4. Wheeler, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin j. Mann; alternates, Mr.. and Mrs. e. ID.
stilwell, Miss Ruth Tucker, Mrs. Lewis NJ.
Mann.
Rev. 81. A. Markley will finish his first
year as settled pastor of the church next
September, and the trustees asked for
an expression Of the meeting relative to
engaging him, IL possible, for the fol-
lowing year, which was unanimous in
favor Of retaining him, and all expressed
satisfaction of bis active work. Mr..
Markley expressed his desire to remain
to help carry ont the work which was 30
much needed to be done.
1t is reported that Oscar Swift of West
Sumner has sold bis farm and will pur-
chase house at West Paris.
Mrs. Roscoe Tuell, who Is at Wood
fords with her daughter, Mrs. I. l.. Bow
ker, was given large post card shower
Tuesday by her old friends, the occasion
being her S0th birthday.
Rev. and Mrs. Dwight A. Ball spent
most of last week with friends here.
They arrived Tuesday and were guests
of Rev. and Mrs. Msrkley until Wednes-
day, when they went to visit DR.. and
Mrs. Wheeler and remained until Satur-
day. Mr.. Ball had severe cold and
remained day or two for medical treat
ment.
Mrs. Betsy G.. Curtis of Curtis Hill,
one of the oldest residents Of Woodstock,
10 very i'll.
DR.. and Mrs. Wheeler were in Oakland
for several days last week on account of
the illness and death of the doctors
father. Mr.. Wheeler's funeral was held
Tuesday and was attended by Rev. G. A.
Knickerbocker of Waterville, for many
years the summer pastor at Paris Hill.
Rev. aud Mrs. Markley were In Au-
burn Monday. Mr.. Msrkley attended 3
meeting of Maine Universalist ministers.
There was an auction at the store of
E. q. Pike Wednesday, when the house
hold goods of Mrs. Elvs Dexter, former
ly of the Maple House, we're sold.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church entertained the Ladies' Social
Circle of the Baptist church at Mrs. <.
D. Curtis. Refreshments were served.