Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-11-20

were installed as follows: +. 4. Bicknell,
c. p; J. s. Mendsll, Ii. p. NJ. X Davis,
$. W.; Robert SWEET, s.; Nathan R-y-
nolds, T.; H. A. Ellis, J. W.; Gibson
Mrndall, G. o. A. Hayford, lst W; W.
+ Adkins, 2ud w; T. ii. Johnson, Sd
W. II. c. Adkins, l. s.; X c. Knowles,
U. s.
FRYEBURG severe wind, Monday
and Tuesday, did some damage here,
though not so much As in the surrounding
towns. Hon. +. Y. Bradley's barn lost
part OF the roof. A window was blown 10
a. Mr.. W. b. Bradley's, besides several
panes OF glass In the windows. The Con-
gregational church lost several psnes or
glass, and one chimney was blown down
but did not damage the roof. Fences were
blown down in various places. The house
on Kearssrge was very distinctly seen
from the main street, ana the mountain
does not look natural now that the house
has disappeared.
Sunday evening there WAS Sabbath
school concert at the Congregational ves-
try. The subject for the evening was
4" Harvest" aud the exercises consisted OF
scripture readings, music and recitations
on that topic. This meeting was at six
O'Clock, In order not 20 interfere with lee
,ure by Rev Mr.. Grenhslgh at the NJ. +.
church on the subject; The race between
Orthodoxy and Liberalism" The house
was well tilled and gave close attention.
Mrs Rsudalrs house Is completed and
will soon he occupied. The rooms are al
really partly eugsged-for school board
ers; it Is a very convenient location, and
Mrs. Raudalrs reputation a. boarding
mistress Is well established.
There Was Harvest Supper At the Swe-
church. Thursday evening, and
a general good time was the verdict OF all
except lady who fell down stairs, but for
tunately was not much injured.
Thomas c Shirley has returned from
three weeks absence in Boston. 1t is
said that he has been on the stump for
Butler, but It is hardly probable.
The skating rink At oxford Hall has been
a failure. Mr.. Gee very properly closed 1t
up last Wednesday night, on account OF the
disorderly management.
Mrs. Susan, wife OF Col. James Walker,
died At their home at the island, Thursday
night. She had not been In good health
for many years, but has failed rapidly or
late. The fitieth anniversary of their mar
rage would have occurred on the latter
part OF this month. had she lived.
Mr.. G.. II. Walker treated q number OF
his friends 10 an oyster supper at the Frye
burg House, on the evening Of the l2ih.
Tue ENJOYABLE occasion was the result OF
the too ssnguine expectations friend Wal
ker had that Massachusetts, would again
honor herself by re-electing Gov. Butler.
We think, on the whole, Mr.. Walker was
more than pleased at the result, and also
for the privilege OF acting as host. The
proprietor, Mr.. Barrett, in his ever genial
pie justice was done the supper, and the
fact duly demoustrated-that the fall Of
Butler In no wise injured the appetite of
say present, the company retired TO the
parlor and listened with much pleasure and
attention to music and singing rendered
by those possessing that talent. The party
dispersed at an early hour, well pleased
and satisfied. lSo.
Nov. l5th.-The laboratory OF Fryeburg
Academy has recently been furnished with
8 fine and extensive Astronomical, Philo-
sophical and Chemical Apparatus, which
will add much pleasure and instruction TO
the study OF these branches. STUDENT.
GILEAD, Nov. l5.-0ne OF the heaviest
gales ever witnessed here passed over this
place Monday night, doing considerable
damage 70 buildings, forests and fences.
The smoke stack was blown of OF John
w. Benefits mill; the railing was blown
from the wire bridge, and the house of Ca
leb Wight was partially unroofed, while
the fences were strewed in every direction.
But the greatest damage was done to the
timber: About one hundred and ffty
thousand feet OF pine were up
rooted for George Burnham; about the
same for Eben Chapman, and handsome
clump OF pine belonging TO Eli Peabody
was almost completely Slown down. The
road was blockaded in many places, and to
some extent the forest had the appearance
as though 1t had been visited by a tor
nado.
John W. Bennett has purchased. the
land and buildings near the Wild River
bridge, belonging TO Jonas Larry, and has
the erection OF large steam
MILL He will put circular board saw,