Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-12-25
DIR. ]. W. Davis returned from Boston

DR.. also purchased, while away, q sup.
ply of pure liquid nitrous oxide gas to-
gether with the proper machinery and APP
pliances for It's administration. This gas
is fsst becoming the most popular an@s.
thesia yet discovered for dental uses. 1t
gives as complete immunity from pain as
ether or chloroform with this immense adj
vantage that persons recover from Its use
almost instantly after an operation Is per-
formed and can go about their business at
once, feeling no Ill effects whatever from
its use. writer of authority in such
matters says OF it: mo instance OF fatal
results following the administration OF
pure liquid nitrous oxide gas Is known"
The Doctor. contemplates some important
changes and improvements in the appoint
ments Of his Office, all OF which would
seem to indicate that he Is meeting with
abundant success.
| The holiday season is nearing It's zenith
and nearly all our stores have donned their
holiday dress, and their windows are
brilliantly replete with everything to de-
light the eye and excite the wonder and
admiration OF the passer by.
For presents combining the beautiful
and ornamental with the useful and prac-
tlcal, visit the jewelry store of John Pierce
| in Odd Fellow Block All his late pur-
chases are now unpacked and arranged
aud make the largest and most beautiful
display OF goods In his line that we have
yet seen. glance at his advertisement
in another column will give an idea of
some of the many attractions TO be seen
there.
For present certain TO be appreciated
by every one, take a look at the elegant
line OF slippers displayed in the boot and
shoe store OF W. A. rockingham. pair
OF nice warm arctics, a pair Of Burton's
celebrated school shoes, or 4 pair Of fine
kid boots makes a handsome present with
the added merit of doing the receiver more
good than a thousand French bon.bous.
n. ID. Bolster, Ia addition 10 us usually
large stock OF fine goods, has added sew
eral speclalties particularly adapted for
keepsakes and souvenirs OF the holidays OF
| 1854, which are at once as beautiful a.
they are emlnently useful aud practical.
More particularly noticeable Is his brilliant
window display OF silk handkerchiefs OF
the most unique patterns and variegated
tints imaginable and varying In price from
% cents 20 Sl.25. Then there are library
lamps, majolica wares, decorated China
tea sets, bread and milk sets, mustache
cups, &C., &C, too numerous 10 mention.
g. II. Porter, "bound not 10 get left In
the grand holiday race, has Just purchased
in Portland and Boston choice assort-
meut OF everything desirable In his line,
which fact he duly announces in the
advertising columns OF this paper
No details are necessary. II Is enough
10 say that In addition TO the usu-
al variety OF confectionery and Christmas
sweetmeats aud bou-bons, he has the larg-
est and choicest stock Of tobaccos, cigars,
pipes, canned goods and preserves to be
found outside the cities
SoUTm PARIS. Dec. 2l Fred c. Briggs,
who cut his foot so severely while chop
ping IN the woods last week as TO require
the taking OF ten stitches in dressing the
wound, is now reported As getting along
nicely
We learn that tw2 sons Of Simon r.
Ellis, aged sixteen and eighteen years, LEFT
home clandestinely Dec. 10Th and have not
since been heard from and that although
dlligent enquiry has been made no trace Of
them has yet been found.
s. Richardson & Co, hardware dealers,
are making radical changes and improve
ments In the interior arrangements OF their
store, which will make II one or the best
and most commodlous IN the State. When
they are completed we will endeavor 70
give the readers OF the DEMocRAr de-
scription OF the store and the extensive
stock carried by the Messrs. Richardson.
bSO " W.
doing the carpenter work.
l.. S. Billings was confined 10 the house
by sickness last week. p. G. Lowering
took charge of the saw mill during his en-
forced abse nee.
The members OF the Congre gational
church and Sabbath School will hold
Christmas festival in New Hall on Christ
mas Eve. They are rehearsing cantata
and various other exercises.
A Grand Ball and Oyster Suppe7 are an
nounced for New Years eve at the An
drews House, with music by South Paris
Orchestra A thoroughly good time is
expected by all who know the cha :acter of
Mr.. Poole's entertainments.
The little Johnson boy, OF who's iujur-
les we gave an account a few weeks ago.
has so far recovered as to be able to run
out doors on pleasant days.
VIM. J. Wheeler made three days trip
through the northern part of tn, county
the past week looking after his insurance
interests and musical instrument trade.
While at Bethel he sold one OF his horses.
Mr. Wheeler has received letter from
his brother, Edward H., living at New
London, Conn.,, announcing the death of
his youngest daughter, five years of age,
OF scarlet fever, on Dec. 18th.
The Methodist Church and Sabbath
school have q Christmas tree and festival
st the Church on the evening of the 25th.
Rev. Mr.. Spragues numerous friends
will doubtless be glad to know that his