Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-11-25
Bethel Items.


tho wind began its frolies and seemingly
winters vanguard is upon us.
Last Thursday noon, while the men
were gone to dinner, q fire broke . u
the Sash and Blind Factory Oh NJ h,tnc
Street, owned by Messis. Sawyer &
Parker. formerly of Berlin Falls. The
fire caught in the roof near the smoke
pipe aud had gotta good Roadway when
discovered; alarm being given, in few
minutes the streets were alive with men
and women rushing to the burning build
inc with ladders and buckets eager to give
a helping hand. For about one halt an
hour the fire seemed to gain possession,
but the men worked like heroes, and
through their energetic efforts were able
TO extinguish the flames. Loss about
four hundred dollars. No insurance,
The Company purchased the building
some three months ago, and have put in
machinery for The mandatory of Salt
boxes and SpooIs; were doing good
business in that line at the time of the
fire. Sawyer & Parker wish to express
their thanks through The press 10 the citi.
zens of Rclhcl, for their unyielding efforts
in extinguishng the flames.
Tina Methodist Society Of this town,
have recently purchased a new furnace
foi their church, in place of the old one
removed; costing one hundred dollars.
The society never was in more flourish
ing condition than now. Rev J. c.
Perry, the pastor, is unceasing in his
efforts for the spiritual welfare o: his
people.
That elegant suit OF clothes which ut.
tractcd so much attention at our late Fair,
manuiacturedat the establishment OFFS. r.
Shehan, was purchased by Rev. Mr.. Tol'
man, supplying the pulpit OF Rev. Mr..
Titus. Mr.. S knows how to do it.
Mr. George A. Martin who has one of
the finest and best filled jcwclry shops in
the County, is about to enlarge his store
Oh Main Street, and add in connection, 4
new line OF fashionable ladies and chill
drcns boots and shoes. We notice Mr..
NJ has in his shop Transit instrument
and Chronomctcr Tor obtaining cXac,
time from the sun.
Mr.. Jason son OF Rev j. G. Perry. has
fitted up shop near Thomas KindelI's
house on Mechanic Street. where he is
ready To DO all kinds of painting and
vanishing, SO that entire satisfaction may
bc safely promised in all cases.
John 5 Swan, 2nd, and l.. d. Swan,
are about to erect a Mill on Fish stream.
near the residence and ON the land owned
by Abel Chandler, Jr The party pro-
pose 10 put in Single and clapboard
machine also, machinery (or manufacture,
ipg salt boxes and spoolg. We hope TO
hear the buzzing saws rs soon rs spring
opens
TIIE nor CEor
The New York shipping list OF last
week, Says an increased demand Tor tho
Jc>, OF the new crop HIS sprungup during
the past week, and some of the Country
dealers have been very active in packing
zap all prime lois that could lie had at
l. = l. conts-paying the latter price
in only exceptional eases Ii will be
more and moro difficult for dealers to find
orders Tor good hops, bat few Of them
will be sent East for sale on commission
at less price than Is a % cents. and the
mutual tendency will be TO advance the
price. There arc many lots of compare
tive fine hops in this country, that will
remain in the hands Of the growers until
abou, the last of January, unless called
out by offers OF lG % cents; even II
cents Will not buy them sooner. At the
same time. there are others not so well
prepared to hold them, or less confdcn,
OF an advance later in the season, who
will continue TO sell nj Is Is cents SO
long rs those are the ruling figures.
The following officers of Locke's Mills
Lodge, l. o. of G.. T., were installed
Saturday evening.