Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-11-27

little district; hope he will have good sue
cess, and think 1t depends as much with
the parents as with him whether he does
or not,
Mrs. Otis Brooks is In poor health. She
has a bad cough.
Mr.. l.. W. Bennett, assisted by j. G
Wilson, has erected a building lately, to
be used as a blacksmith shop
julian Farrar has been making repairs
on his fathers house.
| Mr.. and Mrs Fred Hall, from Oxford,
recently made a abort visit among friends
| in this place DoLLIE DART.
HIRAM -Messrs Frank W. kimball aud
Rufus " Lowell, who went to California
some months ago, have returned TO Hiram
! am pleased to note such changes. Not
only do re welcome them on their return
a. promising and excellent yoans men,
but we welcome the fact OF their return.
! la 1870 some l57, 900 natives OF Maine
were touai In other States, and In 1850
about lS0, 900, and It should DC the reading
! political idea Of statesmen, next TO the
preservation OF Liberty aud Union, to de-
wise ~sya and means TO develop the re-
sources and possibilities OF ouT no6ie state,
so that the young men aud msidens,-the
rower and bloom and chivalry OF Maine,
the pride aud glory Of the present and the
hope OF coming gesrs,-wno maze peen
educated 10 Maine, may remain here 10
make homes and fortunes, and aid In al
that develops, ennobles and enriohes
commonwealth. To this end should every
thoughtful person, every editor aud leach
er, and every parent bend their zeal and
most determined enei gy. And there Is
probably no Society or Association In the
State that would not be benefl ted by add
ing their efforts In primary or secondary
manner Commencing with CHILDHOOD
making home the dearest. most pleasant
place ON earth, then making the school
house and church attractive, widening the
circle 70 village Improvement societies,
public libraries, lectures, open-air con-
certs, long lines or beautiful treas, . cplti-
walton OF that spirit OF unity and harmony,
essential 10 the success OF every enter
p,-sse. aDd the welfare Of every community.
Imnrov.men, would follow everywhere.
In a few wears the intrinsic -,Nue of prop
-
erty would be enhanced many thousands
dollars, besids the value added by reason
OF embellishments and attractive surround
ings. These things would follow the emf
grant, amid the hurried turmoil OF the
crowded city, and in the lonely, wild unrest
OF the miners camp beyond the cloud
piercing peaks OF the Sierras would call
up a lingering love for the old home, and
attractions stronger than the thirst for
gold would call back the wanderer TO his
native State. My sentences may be dis
iointed, but broken bones are not prodnc-
tive OF fiaency or elaboration.
The street lamp placed by contribution
at the west end of the covered bridge, Is q
great convenience TO the travelling public.
Mr. Sidney Butterheld has removed TO
his new house on Hampshire st.
Mr.. George f. Davis, OF Kezar Falls, Is
is teaching his third term in the Spring
Dist with good success.
The Mt. Cutler Grange, No. l52, is pros
pering, as usual, and have stock OF goods
in their store. 1t is nearly nine years
since it was organized, and 1t contains
some OF the most wealthy aud worthy cit
liens OF Hiram. They have commenced
collecting a library.
Mr. Thompson X. Cotton has removed
TO the red mill tenement.
The numerous friends OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Spring, in Hiram and Baldwin,
assembled at their residence on October |
25th, the tenth anniversary Of their we'd
ding. Alter passing the evening very |
pleasantly, they departed, leaving large
number of useful presents.
The great gale of Nov. 18th overturned
the car house of the narrow gauge railroad |
at Hiram. LLEwKLLYN.
A CARD.
Mr.. Editor: Having broken my LEFT arm |
on Nov. 3rd, was visited on the 9Th by |
citizens of Hiram and vicini- |
ty, some OF them with teams, who per-
formed at least months work, some OF
which unavoidable events had crowded |
far out OF season. / extend my sincere |
thanks to them, and TO all others who |
rendered assistance. II" it is more blessed
TO give than to receive" then will those |
neichbors be richly blessed. Doubtless
the noblest emotions of the heart would |
sometimes become cold, and the brightest
gems in the Christian diadem grow dim,
were it not for tie sorrowful pathos that
fingers around the beds Of the sick and
diving, the homes Of the bereaved; and for
the sympathy that springs forth as our
fellows suddenly fall stricken in the On
ward march of life. Those generous
friends are assured that their names will
ever be deeply engraved in the faithful
memories and grateful hearts Of myself
aud family.
LLEwEILYN A. WADswoRTH.
Hiram, Noe. 10, 1888.
NEwRY, Nov. 23.-The friends OF Newry
L. 1aA t.,