Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-25
Vast Paris.

Samuel K. Estes died Wednesday
morning, May 10. ct the home of his
daughter, Mrs. G.. L. Briggs, after q
short illness from bronchitis and general
breaking down. Mr.. Estes was the son
of AlvaN and Charlotte (Andrews) Estes,
and was born In Bethel October, 1884.
His first wife was Ellen Morey, and two
children were born to them, both OF
whom died In childhood. After the
death of bis wife he married Anna Whit
man, who died few years ago. Four
children of this union survive: Mrs. Jen-
ME Brooks of Auburn, Alva Estes Of
South Paris, Samuel Z. Estes Of Norway,
and Ellen, wife of G. L. Briggs, with
whom he lived. Twelve grandchildren
and two sisters, Mrs. Phoebe Doe OF
Waltham, Mass, and Mrs. Mary Curtis
of West Paris. he was Q mason by trade,
and followed that vocation as long as
health permitted. A devoted member of
the Methodist church, and member of
the Masonic lodge. The funeral was held
from the home of his daughter. Rev. a..
n. Hathaway oficisted. West Paris
lodge of Masons attended the funeral
There were pretty flowers. Interment in
West Paris cemetery.
Look for posters of Bates Glee Club.
which will give concert at West Paris
Grange Hall Saturday, June 9Th, under
vance tickets are now on sale at so cents
each. Only seating room will be sold in
advance, 80 buy your tickets early.
The program for Commencement Week
is as follows:
Glee Club-Saturday, June5.
Baccalsureate Sermon-Sunday, June6.
Musical-Tuesday, June 8.
Graduation-Wednesday June 8.
Grammar School Graduation-Thursday fore
noon, June 10.
BAN Gams-Thursday afternoon. June 10.
evening, June 10.
Rev. Isabella Macduff of Lsominstsr,
Mass, has been guest of Miss Ruth
Tucker.
Mrs. Esther Tuell, who has been spend
ing the winter with her daughter. Mrs. l.
L. Bowker of Portland, has returned
home. Mrs. Bowker came with her for
short stay.
Mrs. o. D. Ellingwood has cen visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Richardson, and
other relatives at Bethel.
"Brother Josiah" a drama, will be pre-.
sented May 2Sth at Grange Hall, for ben
eft of Grange. Cast of characters:
Josiah Armstrong, a wealthy farmer,
Wellington Armstrong, wealthy broker,
Benajmin Butler Armstrong, Joslah's son,
Rupert Berry
william Leblanc, wealthy broker,
John Brock
Harry Newcombe. rising young author,
Hiram Penstroke. welling ton Armstrong;
confidential man. .Abner Mann |
Mrs Wellington ii: @ ! kfT@stiors T s SEess
Gladys Armstrong, daughter Of Wellington,
Edith LIE Blanc, daughter of leblanc.
Elinor Mann
There will be a dance directly after
the drama, with good music. Ice cream
will be on sale.
The Good Will Society will hold sale
and entertainment at the Universalist
church Wednesday, June I'd. the date of
the sale being changed from Wednesday,
May 28, on account of other events to
occur at that time.
was in town Wednesday on her way to
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George Hayes. Mr.. and Mrs. Cookson
spent the winter at Seffner, Florida.
Mrs. Clara Ryder of Hsverhill, N. H.,
s visiting her niece, Mrs. Phila May hew.
Miss Leona Marston has gone to Upper
Dam, where she will do table work Her
mother and family went there early in
the season.
Marie Willis of Norway spent two
days last week with her mother, Mrs.
Ellen Willis.
Mrs. Nina Sleeves and daughter of
are guests Of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. FELTON,.
Edward Burham, son of Mrs. Abner
q. Mann, was obliged to have one finger
amputated Monday, the result of having
bis hand badly jammed few days pre-
vious.
Rev. and Mrs. d. A. Markley were at
'Home Acres," Turner, Thursday and
Friday.
Mrs. Evaleua Mason of Gorham, N. a.,
was a guest last week of Mrs. Sara E. /
Curtis. Mrs. Mason has spent the win.
ter In Boston, and was returning home.