Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22
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r.xvu-pa. Feb. Is.-Tbis town, winch
hs. haen 40 celebrated for its na'u's
scenery, It's excellent society and the ''o"
lore of its Indian traditions and ora'e
n,o,,s Of it's Red Men, (who found TINS
favored spot for his hunting and nsa'.s
oxcurs,ons). and the interesting history
of the town since its settlement !" i'o''
never fails to impress the stranger OF "
ofteu call back the thoughts aud wanue''
inc or tie sons and daughters wherever
they may roam on life's pilgrimage III
N. advent of the Railroad in II, our quiet
town was often called "Sleepy Hollow
.sRur,I Paradise" THE Arcadia OF the
Poets Dream" At present all Is changer
we now see busy street, well filed stores
popular hotels answering the needs o'
goodly number OF summer tourists VINO
are ever delighted with the town. our
churches and schools, AMI our famous
Academy, once under the charge OF Danie'
Webster, (uow presided over by fro''
Kicker and daughter), our mills aud iacto-
ries sending forth the puff Of laboring en-
,;,es and the proan oftortGrcd machinery,
the telegraph aud telephones. and the iron
horse. waking with It's thunder the echoes
OF our mountains.
The three churches here are now well
and ably managed, doing good ana eAcei-
lent work in the world OF mind aud morals
Mr. Collins and our ladies' society are
working enthusiastically in the temperance
cause. and we wish them most abundant
success.
The medical profession is represented
by skilled physicians, Drs. Towle and Lam
som having practiced here about twenty
five years. Dr. Hill from Brldgton, has
recently Joined the above named In the
work OF "healing the sick and mitigating
the suffering OF the afflicted.
Mai. Hastings & Son, sud S. W. Fife,
represent the law firms OF our town. Burn
ham Eaton having recently deceased), set
Ting the disputes between contending
parties aud factions. The Majors son
tried his first suit, being an assault and
! battery case, before Justice Pike a few
days ago, and won a signal victory I'd
will take courage from this.
s. a. Page represents the hardware and
stove business In Fryeburg. lie Is assisted
by Mike, one OF the bright sons OF the
Emerald Isle" who works on tin. but
would rather any time, put knowledge and
bright ideas In his head than "tiu" In his
pocket II "the dilligent hand maketh
riches" Seth ought TO accumulate for
tune
Norman Charles has opened new furn'-
ture store on Smith street. aud Is selling A
large quantity OF goods in his line; also
collins, caskets, aud other articles for
burial service.
The Fryeburs Cheese Factory which
has been running for several years, has
been purchased by \ b. Walker. Mr..
Walker aud wife have run the factory
several years and their cheese has won an
excellent reputation. lie has lifted up
some commodious rooms for his own use
below, and also some very attractive rooms
on the 1rst right, which have been rented
and finely fitted up by Maj Hastings for
the use OF himself aud family.
The "DEMoCRAr" Is welcomed here by a
good list OF subscribers, and It's course on
temperance aud other important questions
meets our heartlest approval.