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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18
kezAR FALLS.

Mrs. Alcena Garland and Mrs. VII
liam Ridlon, who have been visiting
friends and relatives OF this place ant
the nelghboring towns, started Tor theil
home In Boston, Mas, sept l0th
They drove from this place 10 tnei
home with team and We all hope the!
enjoyed their drive.
Mfs. Garland Vas one OF i've genera
lions and that IL something not yer!
common nowadays. The picture OF tn
i've generations consisted OF Mrs. Gar
land, her mother and grand mother, be
daughter and grand daughter. w
think this Il very rare for . child to se
lie great, great grandmother.
Sept. 9th three persous were baptite'
by immersiou and IL were received II
| full membership 10 the n. 4. church
Rev. u. X. King ofllciating:
Mr.. BENJAMIN Ridlou and his brothe
Daniel are at homo for . few days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18
WElChvIllg.

Mrs. T.. u. Holmes, widow OF the la,'
T.. u. Holmes IL very low.
Little Cinderella, youngest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. W. IL. Hall. died sud
denly Wednesday noon Of cholera NOR
bus; she was an uncommonly smar
child.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. T.. lIussey, who
have been spending their vacation Will
Mrs. IIu..ey's parents, Mr.. and Mr..
Horace bennett, have returned 10 their
home In Pittsheld, Me.
The High school commences Monday
Miss Nellie T.. stone principal.
Ieuuie Rowe, while running the corr
cutting machine, cut the end OF his
| finger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18
OXFORD.

The village schools are In session un'
der the tuition Of Mr.. lIanscom high
school, Miss fobes intermediate, and
Mi.. Jones primary.
Thoma. Carr died suddenly OF heart
disease Tuesday, sept. llth.
The case 81 the town 90 OtisfieId Va.
Robinson Mfg 60. has been deferred on
account Of the death Of Mr.. Carr.
n. :. Rich was elected representative
At the town meeting Monday.
While YOU are Al the fair We Will care
for your bundles, wraps, or anything
that YOU DO not wish Ia carry. Remem-
Der our store and make II your head
quarters. smiley shoe store opposite
Film House, Norway. T.. y. SWEET
manager.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18
WILSON'S MILLS

Rev. Mr.. Hillmsn, connected with tn
New Hampshire Missionary society
gave "a q very Interesting sermon az th'
middle school house sept. :.
Dr. Edward spaulding 90 Nashu'
passed through here on his way % Far
mscheenee the sth. X. 4. storey, guide
also Mr.. Van Wagner aud vile, II
Crafts a. guide.
Mr.. Duncklee and wife % Boston ar,
stopping AZ the Berlin Mills house, and
making daily excursions, Peter Bennett
guide.
Mrs. r.. Pingree has gone 10 Cole
brook 10 Walt her sister, Mrs. y. \.
FLINT, and will 20 from there 10 Visi, her
sisters In Bethel
John Shainey has sold the mail route
Ia Charles Leach, Who took possession
sept 9TH.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18
Ana1A auckElElD.

Mrs. sarah Record from Windsor, u.
o.. Il visiting In our place.
julie Mayhem has gone to Auburn on
visit.
Mrs. e. II. Durham u At Sullivan
waierhouse'. In sumner for while.
Mrs. Martha Record has returned
from Salem, Mass, and her sister, Mrs.
Mary Clspp, came home with her for
while.
James Blcknell and hi. uncle, Joseph
Blcknell. went to Dlxheld sunday. the
9Th.
Mrs. Aryilla Buck Of Mechanic Falls
and Mrs. Mary A. Mason Of Paris were
10 our place visiting the lsth aud 18th.
y. A. Warren Of the lower village wa'
all. A. warren's the same days. -.
H.. Head and wife, j. y. Bicknell
aud wife, \. ID. swallow and wife, "A.
q. Pearson and wife, A. y. Mason and
wife, Maggie Head and Josie Monk, also
I,ollin stetson and wife Of sumner went
on q pleasure trip 10 Jefferson Andrews
place, near Farrar's Mills, the 9TH, where
they we're very kindly received, and
treated 10 all the apples and plums they
could eat. Mr.. Andrews has one OF The
finest fruit orchards In that section, com
posed Of apples, pears, plums and grapes
of which he has an abundance this year
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18
MEs1 ERHtsuRG.

I'll. Eastman has finished canning
corn, ~ill begin labelling Friday.
People seem TO have cranberry craze
Just now.
Mrs.. y. 4. IiuiChlEs has returned from
iAconla, y. II.
Cold weather I. coming; the thermo-
meter registered , : very near q frost.
Farmers are predicting light potato
crop. other vegetables are quite good.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18
COUNTY FAR


irs -lr,, f,r county Fair Ne have
2.t.u.
rHu. mass utr. russ g.
~ I..r .u.tth. An.ioyvr.
= arF OF. az ~tartfri. -. iArts.
- a..fa.I. .r z. ~ Ne-s-nd. hArr'a'
s-'t... s ws.l.sL. Talr vis~ fArn.
re.f r,rs otu. rUk.s 60
= Ts... Eov. Hal. -. rAri.-
- ers-t-.. a. g.. By Ne-tland. hArrsa'
So.
caro-, uussrs. rvssE ti,a
81 Nt-. go Eanfori Point
49,. .r... Iy Wc.tiAn,i. Frvthiusham' -
w.. .- o.. Hg Ns.-sb.yr wl1s-, IIo-iand'
~. F. 4. .. Iistrua. Brett. Oti.ast Cow.
- .. Maize purs. liuschins' Kun
-. u. .r Chapman. Hsthsl
- ur 60. wAlksr. Lovrl
- e. IH.s sftt. -. fafts.
pc. "r kimtal. - Paris
~ AkanuNra. Nhssasf bA"
..s rtAss. 81 as tiio
~ ...r J Ar,smas jr,. fr'thinshAn'' :"
-..f,.a.....t..t, Jin wu1s.. nrs'i. o'i.
pa. .a TO-, ~ S.is. Prince. r'~lr
:, L.s.. t.u. BY Abrino. s'An.os.i' Can
fs.. Dbl Tirs sesr, IIut.hins. Ashura.
lt 4. ... ID Ihs ~ssT. ilutrhin-. Aubufn.
tt.i.-s : lorian. NJ. fali--
49,. .r . l.sgar,i, 0ash's 0orusr
-. D. r. HF pt. 10Y. Walksf, level
~ r.. 10 a. fux. LoNslL
- - POI a... ~ Al.o. wheshsr a bumpas
ag o.. ..C.R Heal. "a, sumbsr.
as Class. rJKss slao.
!, &. BY Ar,smas IT.. fro'hinsh."
Il. :. is.l.s.,G...b - Jin wras-. Br''. ou'
~. I :. By Ns,-oa. smith hro.. IIsssss,
- kfsh, b. ~, ~ Albrino, >tsnwos-l' Ia
4 L. Ia. &. Crosker. Auharn.
- :. 10y ths ~eeF. Hstrhins, Aabarn.
- Ntks-. =. m hutshins. Auhuru.
,sss. b. m. y III 49,. llu,s hiS-. Auburu
~, "a : i. Rsoori. CA.hs CoFusr
- Nither-, en- m. ~ Daniy wnhsr-. DO,
~ Ess-sli. 10. 4. Fox. Lowell
=, =. bi. h., ~ ALL. Whcsisr a Bs@Pui
49,. b. :. BY AIcAnas. wAselsra nsu
- So Paris.
~ b.. %. {. n. HsAli. EA.t sumner.
81 Class. FUKsE ss..
= N.ks.. a. ~. BY Alccta-. MsEhsr
WI. An.ioyer.
-, ;. =. 6y Nsl.oa, smith BrOs-. IIAnOss
lAllls Grrxx. Ansioyer.
- h.oae Grexx. And0fer.
- q. truoser. Auburn.
~. mi ~ The >esr. Hut has, Aabar
so BY Tie Sesr, Iiutrhla-. Aaharn-
,ss-i.sni. ~ we-tAnd. fair WV fAr'
Nnasr.
~, 81 Escori. CASA. Corner.
Nilers. en-. m. ~ Dandy Withers' 70
or. Fox, Lowell.
he.ilr b. NJ. b. Paris, NOanx, -. Par
-, D. m, ~ MAlss Jsfersoa. foans,
-. Ns....u. by Melissa, Yai.-. wAier,ille.
".f o. !. t~oinby. Berlin. y. ~.
H. !4 Class. FvEsE sss.
naF.a. Di1asli.
ID So. pr ~, ~ Anecta.. Msshsr
- u E8siason n, Russell. BsckGshi.
s,...-i, ~ Nestland. fsir Nis~ fau
$50 8, ksoos,i. CA.A'. Corner.
Toy. Lowell
10 49, -. h. H.. ~ Paris. Y0aEs BrOshs'
- Ns.sla. b. Nsl-on. Ya,.-. wAsr,ills.
49, n I. fsOsnby, usrlin. ~. o..
~ ffsoahly not allsi.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18

Brownfield jill itself proud Monday.
The vote was; Republican Ia, Demo.
cratE. We infer from this that good
number cf Democrats have been con-
verted.
Hoo. W. II. Slickney and famlly hare
gone 20 Andover, Mas, where his
children viii attend school.
The Congregational Circle that was
discontinued through the heat OF the
summer, met with Mrs.. Granville Name
field, Wednesday Of thls week.
Miss Ethel bradbury has . new up
right plano.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18
WATERFORD.

Election passed on very quietly, and q
light vote Was polled but IL was . cold
day for the Democrats In Waterford and
the Republicans carried the town by
eight majority. the vote being Cleayes,
Isl, johnson, l'e, IIateman J.
The county ticket was cut Ia some en-.
tent. 1t Ia the hrst time the Republican.
ever carried the town, and when Water
ford zoe. Republican, there can't be-
much left IL the Democratic party.
Farmers are busy hauling sweet corn
the crop Il above the average.
Mrs. Alpha Dodge adams aud hus-
band of Georgetown, Mass, have been
visiting friends In town.
The school. In town commenced Mon
day, sept. 10, same teachers as were em-
ployed during III. summer.
While you ATE o. the fair We Will care
for your bundles, wraps or anything that
you not wish to carry. Remember our
store and make II your head quarters.
smiley Shoe Store, opposite Elm House,
Norway. y. y. SWEET manager.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18
snIIrA RIINEoRn.

Mr.. Dana Elliott l. stopping a. hei
fathers VI. l.. wymsn's.
Burton Fernald and wife % Bosiot
spent few days az Crescent Beach
Camp, Weld Pond. with Willard wymAr
and wife. Mrs. wyman and Mrs. iar'
ricit Abbott will remain during th'
week.
Mrs. Belle Jones and thrc. children
returned 10 their home In Worcester,
Mass, last week. They have been
Visiting her father, ". Clark.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18
DENMARK.

Mr.. ". q. Randall who has been
preaching here the past three months
Ia. returned To lndOyer, Mass, where
he will resume hl. studies.
business l. rushing AZ the corn shop,
but will stop In day or two; about
81 go cans a day l. the average. MI
George ". Gray has put gang TO Ia
beling.
Mis- Alice Evans, who has been stop
ping at the Maplewood the past n''
s,sks, has returned Ia Boston, Mass.
Mr.. Nellie Adam. from atlanta, Ca
l. AZ home at Miss Clara Dayisfor lev
DAYS. - 49, .oa,
a. Canada.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18
PERU.

Miss Helen Coulburtson Of n. H., has
been visiting Miss Maggie Castle at VIII
son stillman's.
School commenced In Dist. No on
the river road. on the 10th under the In
structIon OF Miss Ada Gerrish.
We had q very heavy shower Monday
night which washed the roads quite
badly.
II. T.. stiilman has bought him COW
Of Mr., Wing of West Peru.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18

Picking cranberries began TUESDAY
morning on the Charles meadow, And
~ill probably finish this week. Ih'
crop l. about 500 bushels,
NJ. Y. Charlie. Of Reading. Mass has
visited az his old home here.
The fan terms Of school are Ia session
Nth the follo~ing teachers;
North Lowell. ,.eeryts y. Putnam.
So CIV. John n. Maftin.
Center. >ettis ~. Andrvs.
- Touf lNsila McAllster
Me-t Lssen. kmuA McAh.tsf.
Fo,tyrs. Lucy tl.i0tt
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18
ACCIDENT AT EAST SUMNER.

A shocking accident occurred at the
corn shop here this Thursday after
noon. by the opening OF one OF the hot
water retorts while under full head OF
steam, Wallace Field Of Mechanic Falls
Was seriously, perhaps fatally scalded.
VIII Jordan OF Hartford was also scald.
ed severely, and Alpheus A: Abbott and
Alon,o Pomroy received bad burns. MT.
Fields condition IL critical.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18
AnRIA ALBANY.

Ms. Cora Bean and Mrs. George fo.-
ter OF Lowell. Mass, are visiting At their
home. :. Il. Beans. The children are
now all a, home, making q family OF ten,
Mrs. Mcpherson Of hath IL visiting al
her daughters, Mrs.. Elmer Cross.
pr. Walker ~ Norway has been Ia
town Tor a day or two doing some much
needed work on horses.
Quite a number from here attended
IN. fair At Bethel Wednesday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18
GIlGAD.

Rev. l.. II. withec left town last Sat
urday for q weeks stay with his fAmil,
at va..alboro. I,ev. Henry farrar sup
plies for him during his absence.
There Il To be q peoples service At th'
church sunday evening, sept. I'D. COZ
sistlng Of responsive readings, hymns
and anthems by congregation aud choir
and an address by the pastor, Mr,
wIthee. Subject, "IIomeland". Al
are invited TO be present aud help make
Il Interesting.
Mrs. circuit Of Boston ]. the guest OF
her sister, Mrs. Vim. Chapman.
Hon. e. II. Gilbert, wife and sou,
Herbert, arrived In town Wednesday,
and are the guests Of Mrs. Gilbert's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Burnham.
WIN W. Peabody Of Newton, Mass,
and Miss brown Of Bridgion, are the
guests of VIM. Peabody and family.
Only GU of the ~, voter. In town were
out 10 the town meeting Monday. The
Democrats were the minus quantity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18
TiIE HALL.

Tine. % -. iais.iS
TiIE HALL.
The exhibit In this department was
not AZ large a. IL might have been.
Fruit and vegetables were most abun.
dant. However the ladies did very well
with the fancy articles, a. one Ions
table was well supplied with the deli
cate work. The following IL q con
densed list of articles and premiums. Al
Of the exhibits could not be mentioned
In this small space.
Crazy silk quilts-Mary Davis, Mrs
George Lawrence, Alice Billings, Mrs
Alton fernald.
Quilts.-Mrs. Mary Williams. souti
Paris, winona Scribner (l3 years old
Outilne-Lllrie Wight, q years ODD,
Bethel, Minnie Eagle, North Newr,
% years old.
Rugs-lst. and ID. Mrs. Alphons,
Bean, 3rd Mrs. Howard Chapman.
Fancy article.-Mrs. Ella Bean, Elsie
Hall IS years old. Mrs. Scott Wight
Mildred True 40 years old, Mrs. ~
stearns, Ethel scribner. Mrs. A. VI
Cotton, Marguriett Finney q years old
Mrs. isola Scfibner, Mrs. 4. w. small
Mrs. j. e. billings, Anna Frye, Mrs
Fred Edwards, Mrs. John Philbrook
Hand painted china-Allce Billings
Edith Phllbrook.
oil Paintings-lst. and ID. premium
Alice Billings, 3rd. Ethel Hastings, Mrs
SWEET Wight.
e. y. York had q fine display Of pho
tographs 10 case, also one enlarge'
portrait. The unique style aud d.
glace finl.h were points favorably com
mentcd upon.
y. w. Hunt, representative OF tn
White Company, had three OF their ex
ceiIent sewing machines here. The
"whlte drop head" In an ak finish Cas-
was q beauty and got gold medal q
the worlds fair. :.
observation-disclosures, lst. III. u
Grover, ID. II. \. small, ID. ii. y. Hast
ings; sauashes, ist. and ID. ii. l.
Grover, 3,d. ". W. Farwell; pumpkins
lst, II. 4. IIastings,ad. q. y. Cotton, "a
T.. Bryant; potatoes, lst, 4. y. Cotton
"a. A. II. Tuell, 3rd. j. G. lean: car
rots, lst. Addison Bean, ID. II. \. Hast
ings, ID. Mrs. John Chase; watermelon
Addison Bean, turnips, Let. II. \. Hast
ings, ID. y. II. smith, ID. II. u. Chase
beets, lst. T.. II. smith, ID. Robert San
born, Id. II. y. Hastings beans, peas
and onions, Addison Bean; trace corr
lst. w. Farwell, I'd. II. y. hastings, id
T.. II. smith.
Apples-Large number Of varieties
Let. Orrin Foster ca var.), "a. ID. a
Cummings, Albany, us war;, ID. Ere,
Edwards, as war; single variety, ls'
II. \. Hastings, ID. william Eames.
Pears, Addison bean.
Canned goOds-sweet crab apple, Mr.
Walton wight; Jelly, Mrs. Lizzie Pen
ley.
IA years.) :,
The officers Of the Association durin
the fair were:
President, q. n. Wermsli.
SECRETARY and Treasurer. krsest waller.
Division supsnnsssdents 0rounds, ID.
ssoei, ,. n. PAlIbroek asd u. q. IIsstsss.
liorsss, d. Y. rautngtoa. fnak 3. nsul
Hall, DR.. Tssn. Mara heesrssos. Pan
com.l.ss... KS. xnbsm. A. ". Grow
soiibsst Tell
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18
RIIMEORQ

Three young people were baptized al
the congregational church Sunday
sept. .. Five new members we're added
Ia the church that day.
Mrs. Mary Merrill has returned "a
Portland. =,
Mr.. IIibbard breaches hi. farewell
sermon sept. 10th. :.
The church sociable meets at Mrs. T.
smith. at Hanover Friday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18

F.E. Gowell aud wife have had the
misfortune 10 lo.e their infant daughter
which died very suddenly sept IL.
n. Churchill has been 10 lIe,hel for q
day or two.
Mr.. Nellie Hood aud baby are visit
Ing her parents X. Churchill aud wife.
Norah whitney, u. Hammond and
wife, VI. Iittlehsle, J, y. I.ittishale and
WIZ Richmond are working In the corr
.hop NJ West Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18
EASY aSBRON.

Farmer. are improving the fne weather
doing their harvesting.
4 large delegation from East Hebron
Grange attended, the Andrcscoggin fo-
mona At lcung's Corner.
East Hebron Grange fair At Grange
Hall sept. p. A good time u expec,ed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18
NDRIH PARIS

Ida Abbott and clifton nunham are
attending school on Paris ilill.
A. J. Abbott Il making some repair.
on hi. house. l.. Pratt has charge Of
the work.
Mr. Lawrence came HON. last week.
Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. y. II. Dunham aud
other. attended the association at Paris,
last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18
800, saprIsr ASSOCIATION,

rrfoaQ hAFIIol NHNSNiNa wv
=. O,s.-l BAPTIST Association met
"a, yy-.f baptist church In Paris,
s--.l,r 9Th The largest atiendanc,
g-.,- H., 4. J. Ramsdell 81 south
-. ttU.su moderator, and Rev
~ W.l,, 20 Paris, clerk. The serN'
49, b, aa interesting social serN'
lbyE ,, D. A. Cranston Of Tur-
csy NJ colby % llvermore
- ths annual sermon from tbs
-. -Ali tod aid let there be light
or sas light.
T. n. ,r.ru15u Rev. 4. A. Towne Of
- ..,eau address 10 Young people
- a. u0ri. What For" after
/, 49,, au Interesting social service
n. -
I ~ evening Young rcoples rally
49, I'D ty ,hrl Ilerrick ~ Grccne,
- uhfh = Missionary serNice was
II ~. smith q Skowheean and Dr.
Ia, Mac district SECRETARY 81 the
T..,t-v Jrnr Addressed the meet
!, = ,.ta.i ~ foreign missions. n
- ~ r.rc,utAgc % the audlence
n, utis lr - Young people and the
~. -l.la,sd that they do not lack
ra-,s... active. working members.
I-ar norrIug a social service wAs
s,v Esy p. .. Lawrence ~ Buck
b .,E1uoi hy reports % committees
= rsal.1g q lettsrs. The doctrinai
- "a. delivered BY Rev. L. ~
h-sisI q >1ufh Paris. Topic; The
i--l,.ys d. 10 q Baptists.
r.hs afternoon session q report oi
3 safk .1 ne state WAS given BY Rev.
.LT Dam ~. L.. state SECRETARY
l.rg .a,.aI service led BY Rev. u. VI.
t-tg1- ~ canton.
~ as.o, a,.Uo adjourned 10 meet next
EEN North Paris az the call of The
"a
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18

~ Shnrcy and daughter OF
a.. Y. a., zane down Va ", -,
-. la.t wrek, and were loinesi
hN, >hsrry. They are attend
=. = .Ss,fy fair this wesk-an anni-
~ thsv never fail 90 observe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18

,,.,,sgarr Al The fair we VII care
-, handles. waps, or anything
. - A. ,1t Nish % carry. lsemem-
;. .,o-, .ui make Il your bead
- smiley shoe store, opposite
80. Norway. y. y. SWEET.
..-sssr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18

V,ui Douglass % the Demccrai
- "a ga Town. Her position Ia
$3.50 ~ Office l. supplied by Miss
p,Ilo,E q the Lewiston Jour
! a..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18

80 Il. ~esall, Esp., 81 summer
,p.-.. T-IdAy. lie u rccsiying
= ,.-,.s-,fg.a,ious % friends upon haV.
= rsated q pension; and vet
-. I'D entirely hsppy-for he
,.H,ss smith has cheated him Out oil
=. th-yy years' pay.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18

Mr.. htlbon lcrhAm al Bry-
~ e,.l werc al Es-Goy. ferham's
:, ,asdAy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18

.,,1 ,sf, vel % laugh Al the tsrm-
80. D. clsy % The "grcAt NAlne
~. complain that the deer are
-, thsm and eating their crops
=, n.us,ai lAst week sa~ Held
-. ,r.sf a mile and half from
sgIl 9Th ths tops AL eaten on by
-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18

-, ~. election Il over and we
20 ~ 10 attend To another Tor
81 years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18

Lb,W. willis 81 West Paris and
Will. ~ Crr-cent CIV, fia.,
~. ~ -,l,tlyc. Al the Hill last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-09-18
sGTnIps FOURTH ANNUAL FAIR.
A most succEssvuL EXHIBITION At
BETHEL. FAST rRorrIxG. GOOD
WEATHER AND A mo CROWD.

Il WkAIubu AMI bto t"pW"
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday,
Sept. n, IL and ~, were exciting days
for the people In bethel. The fair comes
only once rear, % In these quiet times
our townsmen awoke from their slum-
bers and Joined the procession that NOV.
ed from al directions towards Riverside
Park.
riRsr DAT.
The gates were opened early 10 accom-
modate the crowd Of horsemen and ex-
hlbltors that fiocked about the entrance.
The forenoon WAS rather dull to the
sightseers, but all hustle and hurry t0
the managers. Pulling matches between
yokes of oxen were carried on during the
forenoon.
AZ I o'clock q falr-sIsed crowd as
sembled on the grand stand. The track
WAS rather soft In places, aud little
slow on that account, but constant
brushing helped great deal 10 put the
course In proper condition.
The first race callel was the gents'
driving class. Purse SIS divided In
four prizes. sIx entered and four start
ed, Fritz I'atchen lat Bertha Knox ID !;
DIR. II. ID; Sir Roger, 9TH. Tine,
2:5l IL.
$50 cLAss. rnor AND rAcK. ruRsE tio.
l.slle Dean, -. w. jordan,
Harry X. 4. W, knixbt. M. win.iham. ifi
Fancy H0y, T., u. ttesht. D.. -umnef, ga
laila fiookh. A. l.. stsn~evl, Canton. sIt
sk:s.y u ~ = t sIsr Ss,. n,,a rs. .ss
,aloniai HOY, DR.. hsrbls. dorhsm. y. H.. as
Mile =, smith Bro.. Hanover. Ssi
Time, 81 81. f1it, fSA
A little trouble came up In the third
heat Of this last race between the Judge.
aud the driver Of Harry n. IL was
thought the offending driver was pulling
his horse. VIM. Gregg took the drivers
place, but finally Chas. .Thayer drove the
heat and gained q second for the horse.
During the afternoon VIM. Gregg
drove Gipsy W.. q quarter In y Sta
starter. ~. John Hastings aud u. :.
kilborn a. judges, \. y. Buck
clerk and Chas. Crosby and l.. A. Hall
AZ timers for the races.
sECoSD DAY.
Wallace Mason Was In the ticket Office
and II. q. barker stood near the gate at
an early hour Wednesday morning. Car
rage. carrying from one % ak persons
rolled along the dusty roads ~ rOsi, for
the fair grounds. The "lIlcycle" barge
aud smaller vehicles were heavily loaded
each trip, In fact everything indicated
big crowd for the day. At noon fully 300
red tickets had been taken az the gate,
aud II was estimated two hours later
that 100 more had entered the grounds.
An unusual number Of takers had
their tents or stands scattered about the
track. The usual ball throwing aud rine
were we'll az work. The
cigar spindle aud circus lemonade man
al.o did q thriving business. Even the
"plcturc gallery" individual made q
good thing during the day.
Nearly 30 people paironlyed the Uni
,ersallst dining hall AZ noon, All found
plenty to eat.
II was nearly I 20 when the hrst race
was called. Almost every seat on the |
grand stand was occupied, aud crowds
hung over the fence around the course.
The Bryant's Pond band was In attend.
ance and furnished excellent music for
the occasion.
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~. Tsnnle rerhAm went to wash
n. l., Ast week.
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w,,r,n white % North Cam
" NJ. /. visiting al Mrs. FORBES.
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=. ,Or county iAir'
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THIRD DAY.

There was q slight falling OF la the
number Of people In attendance, but the
prospect. for trottlng were good at al
early hour. :, ,
The afternoon races were called
promptly aud witnessed by blk crowd.
The track Was In perfect condition, 80
that fast time was made. The sum
mary.
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Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday,
Sept. II, Ii and ~, were exciting days
for the people In bethel. The fair comes
only once q year, % In these quiet times
our townsmen awoke from their slum-
bcrs and Joined the procession that NOV.
ed from al directions towards Riverside
Park.
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IL will be noticed that the 9Th heat In
above race was declared q dead heat -
lOCLlss. rRor AID rAcr. ruRsE tlsa
Nichols, farrinston, III
sfifin, Vim. Gvss, "a!
Hector Boone. sregx. at1
Thompson, J. \. Thompson, so
OsVls.a. fernak, sdr
Owing 10 an accident that happened
To Owol.sa In the forenoon, the owner,
Geo. Fernald, Vas compelled TO with
draw him from the race. The crowd
seemed 10 feel very much disappointed
by the accident.
The starter In the judges stand was
Chas. Cro.ley. Norway; judges L.. e.
l,yerson, Auburn, q. y. 1hayer, south
Paris; clerk, \. n. Buck; timers, II. &.
Kills aud l.. a. Hall.