Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-05-04

ANpovER. April 29.-The cold, dry wealth
er has greatly damaged the numbering COM
panies who have logs to drive; some crews
being obliged to stop work for want OF
water.
David Hammous, esq, OF Bethel. has
been engaged building dam on Black
Brook. Mr. IL. superintends the work In
person.
Rev. =. u. Brown has returned from
Conference, aud is packing his goods pre-
paratory TO removing TO Rumiord. His
presence will be greatly missed in Andover.
where he has enjoyed the warmeSt esteem,
irrespective OF religious belief. We regret
To learn that Mrs. Brown Is In declining
health, and her friends fear that she i soon
10 pass over the river.
Rev l. c. Sprague is TO remove to SO.
Paris next week. We should I've glad 10
retain him In our midst, but fate di-
reefs otherwise; and we trust that our
loss will be his financial gain.
Mr. ]. \. French is closing out his stock
of goods, and will conilne his business in
the future TO his hotel.
The prospect for summer company Is
very encouraging.
Mr. j. l.. Ripley is doing thriving bus
mess repairing and building carriages. lie
has put in new machinery, and is prepared
TO do work OF all kinds In the best manner.
Mr.. II. T.. Hutchins has repaired his
shop In very substantial manner, and
will accommodate all who need any black
smithing done in good shape. Mr. Hutch
ing has invented drillin. machine, which
is both novel and useful.
Mrs. c. II. Ottignon has returned from
Boston, with nice stock OF spring goods.
The saw mills are all in operation with
good lot of lumber on hand
Farmers are beginning 10 prepare the
ground for the spring sowing. \ large
amount of wheat will be Sown this season,
and less potatoes will be planted.
our summer schools will be in charge OF
the following teachers Dist. No |, Miss
Emma +. Newton and Miss Martha Talbot I;
No. >, Miss Emma Sellew; No. 3, -;
No. /. Miss Laurctta Roberts; No. >, Miss
Rebccca Bailey. All Andoyer ladies. We
are heartily glad that our school agents
have employed teachers in town, instead
Of following the scnseleSS practise which
has been in fashion for several wears.
LONE STAR.
The snow still exists IN the woods, and
! In many places Is quite deep.
IL has been hard spring for driving logs
so far. The crews have been at work du-
ring the past two weeks but have not made
much progress.
The house of Mr.. j. H. Mitchell, Of An
dover, came near being destroyed by fire,
| Thursday. The fire caught on the dry roof
aud was dicoycrcd by gentleman Who
CHANGED 10 be passing he at once gave the
alarm, and by vigorous efforts the flames
were subdued before much damage was
done.
The store recently occupied by French
! & Sellew. has been sold To Capt. j. +.
/ Gould, who has leased IL TO Frank Dresser
! & Co.
{ Mr. +. NJ. Thomas is building some very
| fine boats for fishing parties 10 use on the
| lakes.
The many friends OF Rev. S. ID. Brown
greatly regret To have him remove from
town. He carries with him the best wish
1 e. Of all our citizens.
! Rev. /. q. Sprague preached an admira-
bic discourse last Sabbath in the Congrega-
tional church.
Mr.. o. \. Gordon was elected Superin-
I tendent of the VI. f.. s. s., Sunday.