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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25
WEST SUMNER.

Mrs. l.. Il. Andrews has returned To
her home at Norway.
C.E. Handy was at Canton on business
Thursday.
Warren Lothrop is slowly improving
from his recent sickness.
John Hesld is boarding with hey
Stetson AZ East Sumner.
School will finish June 18th.
Annie Barrows is rather improving.
C. NJ. Packard was in Portland Satur-
day, June 18th.
Mrs. VI. J. Pulsifer and w. Ryerson
were first in having.
l.. l.. Gardiner has bought the grass on
the Sarah Bates place.
c. A. Bonney has hired out In haydn <
with Mr.. Ryerson.
+. 4. McAllister is 10 cut the hay on
the Arthur Briggs farm on Sumner Hill.
Mrs. c. l.. Morrill, is slowly gaining,
We are in hopes to see her out soon, as
she has been sick for some six months.
C. NJ. Packard will finish buying wool
June 18th.
Geo. Packard is to work in haying for
James VI. Buck.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25
WILSON'S MILLS.

H.P. Wells, president Of the Parma
cheenee Club, went out Wednesday, also
Mr.. and Mrs. Blair.
Ira Pennock, with nephew, has beer
up on short visit to his father, +. T.
Pennock.
d. b. York, Esq, Of Milan, was In
town the past week.
d. Stanton Of Pittsburgh has been lay
ing logs for the aqueduct at N. X. Ben
nett's.
Joseph Carter had barn raised Sat-
urday.
Perley Flint has gone to Parmachee-
nee to guide.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25
RuMEORQ,

Mr.. S. Merrill, Of Washington, ID. C.,
is in town.
Mrs. NJ. +. Virgin was at Auburn and
Lewiston last week.
C. X. Barker, Of Auburn, is visiting at
J. II. Bankers.
HI. Elliott was in town Monday.
There was meeting at Abbott's Mills
school house last Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25
PERIL.

Born, Gu the 10Th, to the wife OF E.
NJ. Gamm3n, son, Z l-2 pounds.
Seth Bdbb lost nice COW the other
day by he'll running In the pasture and
bursting alblood vessel and bleeding to
death internally.
We are having some very hot and dry
weather 8 nd the grass is needing rain
very much
The neikhbors turned out and hOed
Charles Ihpham's corn one day this
week. Charlie Demeritt Of West Peru
Is at work FOR him and one Of his sons Is
here doing, chores for him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DoiNGS OF THE WEEK m ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
NORWAY LAKE.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIII stevens Of Portland
called to see his mother, Mrs. Shedd,
Monday.
Mrs. Arthur Tucker with her three
children were at Benz. fuckers Thurs
day.
Nav Thibodeau is visiting friends and
relatives here at the Lake this week.
DIR. o. n. Bradbury and wife visited
at Mrs. Shedd's Thursday.
Mrs. J. c. Saunders Of Harrison called
on some Of her old neighbors wednes-
dav,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25
SOllIA RlIMEORQ.

c. X. Cary commenced picking his
strawberries this week.
&. NJ. Elliott had raising Monday.
Misses Susie and Lena Putnam at
tended the graduation exercises at
Hebron this week.
Miss Alice Putnam returned home this
week after long visit in Boston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25
PORTE

l.. l.. &C ok is building farm wagon
for SAMUEL Stanley.
David iedlon is building a piazza to
his store.
NJ. NJ. libby is very sick.
Freeman Fox Of Freedom, \. H., cut
his foot qtlte badly last Thursday.
Crops a Fe looking fine.
Grass is suffering for rain.
Willis Noung was buried last Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25
6ROWNEIElO,

One of the smartest old ladies in Ok.
ford County Is Mrs. Scammon Hill OF
Hiram, 81 years old, who cooked In one
hour and forty minutes three lOaves OF
cake, one pie, doughnuts, biscuit and
cookies. She is acknowledged to be one
Of the best cooks in Hiram.
We areI having very hot weather
ThursdayP4 In the shade.
Willis Warren who works in Boston
was home for a short visit this week.
Married. by J. l.. Frink, Esq, Mr.
Frank Robbins Of Hiram and Mis-:
Margaret Trainer Of Brownfield.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

change Of time on the Grand Trunk
Monday morning. Stage leaves Paris
BIZ under the present arrangement at
$40 and 900 A. VI. and , - L. NJ. The
forenoon train down reaches South Paris
row al -, the up train not until l0:l5.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

Dr.. aud Mrs. \. =. ThSyer of Port
land. and Mr.. and Mrs. J. Murray
uuiubv Of Boston were at q. A. Thaver' :
during the first Of last week. They
came 10 attend the academy commence
me1, exercises.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

Rev. Mr.. Ingram OF aoulton preached
4, he Baptist church sunday, and will
p7each again next sunday at the usual
hour. on Trial.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

We appreciate good neighbors and
good straw berries. We have both.
Loren e. Merrill brings Us a basket of
The largest and handsomest berries We
have seen this season. Mr.. Merrill has a
Arge bed and i supplying customers In
hi, village.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

Hon and Mrs. John L. Swasey and
Mss Belle SwSSey Of Canton were in at
tendance upon the graduating exercises
u The academy last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

Nj, Mary Hayford Of Carton was at
Paris last week, in company with her
fsthcr. Hon. Otis Hsyiord, who was
here as one Of the board Of state assess
-.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

Miss ANY Head and Miss Matte
Bradeen OF East sumner, who were
Students at the academy during the
,arger part OF the term Just closed. were
here last week 10 attend the graduation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

Gustav aud HOnOre, who are with Mr..
Brown, TOOK twenty-three pounds Of
,-oui from the small brooks east of this
HllAge Last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

Constable Rolfe OF Rumford Falls
.me over the first OF the week with
Nix Foley, who will board at Hotel de
Garland sixty days, for intoxication and
resisting the officer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

Miss Bartlett, daughter Of Hon.
Franklin Bartlett, member OF congress
from New York city, Is visiting at Mr.,
Lewis VI. Browns.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

Ice cream will DE for sale on the lawn
a,O. 4. Thayer's every Tuesday and
Fridsv evening when the weather Is
suitable until further notice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

All interested in the matter Of repairs
on he UniyerSslist church are requested
Co meet al the church Wednesday even
iDg at O'Clock, when estimates Of the
expense of repairs will De ready.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

NJ. Lewis VI. Brown and family went
20 New Noik last week. returning Fri
CAV. where they attended the Wedding of
M Browns niece, Miss Cavity,
daughter Of Harrison Cavity, ESD,
PRESIDENT % the Consolidated Gas Com
pauy ~ New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

Miss Ina Twitehell has been here from
.shlard. Mass, on visit. Her sister
gsr,hA returned with her for few
uaekS' STAY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

Harold Brown, nephew OF Mr.. Lewis
NJ Brown, has returned to Paris HUI for
The summer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

The Baptist Sewing Circle will meet
nth Miss Fannie Hammond Wednesday
,rernoou from 70 ). All are invited.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

Mr.. Elmer Parsons OF Springfield. VT,
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John
Pierce for a few days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

Ex-Governor Perham was in Boston
k,l week. 70 attend meeting OF the
trustees Of the Uniyersslist General
Conyeu,iou. He has been one Of the
t-u.te,, II this body for twenty-five
YEAR. and in the discharge of his duties
has travelled between six and seven thou
sand miles. and has put in about two
solid wears of time, usually attending
iour o- IKE meetings in the course OF
every wear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

Nr. j. e. Marble had green peas from
Ma garden sunday, the I'D. lie picked
six Quarts Of nice plump ones.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

Tte ,icycie has it, uses and abuses
], also has is place, but that place Is
20; upon narrow plank sidewalk when
he road E, much wider and in excellent
condition for riding. IL is not only al
inconvenience but positive danger to
he walking public 10 have bicycle
come -o',jug up behind and compel the
pedestrian 20 either bolt for the gutter
Or %, ,r.it. The abuse should be
stopped a, once.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

STATE ASSESSORS CONVENTION.
The state assessors, Hon. otis Hay
ford % anton. Hon. George POttle oil
Levis'al. aud Hon. Vim. &. Marshall OF
Be.t4,,. came from RumfOrd Falls 10
Paris H. by way Of Buckfield, Wednes-
tay They held session here Thurs
cSy, auI pu Friday went 10 Fryeburg,
where thew held session on saturday.
The board held an all-dAy session here
thursday. and had before them repre-
sel,z,iyg- ~ the boards OF assessors OF
some eight or teO towns. The represent
4tiyes ~ each town were asked certain
series q .urs,ions regarding their man-
ler u ya.uiug property, and the details
0, their work Considerable general
DISCUSSION WAS also engaged in, and ad-
vice and information given wherever
Practicable
The peculiar facts brought out were
That while the Paris assessors thought
he quality of their live stock was about
lar, the representatives OF every othef
town thought the quality of their live
stock va, ''sot quite up 10 the average
a compared with the other towns IN the
county
That most Of them taxed bank stock
Al par.
That none Of them taxed household
furniture, and only two Of them taxed
ocyc,es.
That all Of them made diligent inquiry
Tor money al interest, securities, etc.
and found a very small amount OF sueh
property
The difficulty Of explaining what Is
meaut by fair cash value (ss prop
erty Is assessed was demonstrated as
Clearly as il frequently is In the trial OF
cases al court. The assessors may have
very clear idea Of what piece oil
property : WORTH" but when II comes
10 explaining how they arrive AT thS'
conclusion, it is of course pretty
oirleult thing for them 10 do.
1t would seem from the general tenor
Of The proceedings that about every towr
70 TIE county Is likely 10 have It's Vaiua
uon increased by the board upon certain
classes Of property. For instance;
Bank stock, given by the local assess
Ofs IN most cases AT par, will be reckon
90 oy the state assessors at marke
value, which is rarely below par, ane
sometimes as high as leo.
Towns not including carriages In thei
valuation may expect 10 have quite
percentage added TO their valuation, a
penalty for the omission.
The value Of Mild lands is carefully IN
CURED into by the board, and suel
property is not likely to be cut down u
valuation by them.
sumner and Hartford seem 10 have al
saNAole reputation for good stocs
Yearly every local assessor, when aske'
ABOUT the comparative quality Of stoc
70 MS town, would answer, "weil,
should say it isn't quite up to the aver
age It certainly isn't up to the oes
eoek towns, like Sumner and Hartford
ior instance"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

Mr. and Mrs. J. ID. Billings of New
,onyille. Mass, are visiting at %. "A.
NSxim'S.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

The Misses Perham, accompanied by
r,,ls wilma. arrived az Paris saturday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

Mr.. ;. ;. Houghton Of Auburn Is in
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25
WEST PARIS.

Th4ee very hot days this week, with
murchry at 9So on Thursday.
HilI's fruit and tobacco store was en-
tered Tuesday night, but the party or
parties carried away but little.
There was social dance at Dunham's
Hall thursday night, and the contents Of
Dem john could be plainly smelled by
passeis by.
Par lies In this place and vicinity are
getting from their gardens and fields an
abundance of the finest Of strawberries,
both - quality and size.
Mr.. Shedd Is making many improve
mentslon his recent purchase, and when
finished IL will be most pleasant resi-
dencej
TheImill owned and operated by IL.
G.. BROWN & Son took fire In the wood
room Friday morning about o'clock,
and In about eight minutes the fire was
showing through the roof, but good
steam bump and some grand fire fighters
saved Il. There we're but seven men
about The premises at the first discovery
of fire. but In very brief space Of time
Mr.. CJrtis and crew from the corn shop,
and the men from the village, including
the mtIn from Mann's mill, were on the
spot, s,nd one can safely say that more
deteruli lined effort Is seldom made to save
properly. The actual damage by fire
aud wlter cannot fall much short OF
$500.
Geo.. |. Burnham, Esq, and wife, Of
Gileadi called at the door Of your scribe
this wick. They were on their way to
Paris sind Hebron.
At tilis writing Mrs. II. 4. Tuell is a
tribe bitter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

tto-se NJ Atwood. President
Hrarv u. Hammond. Vice President
joan Pierre. Treasurer.
DauGler Garland, Clerk.
Gtorge N Atwood. Orlando A. Thayer am
HEAVY b Hammond Executive Committee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25
NEWRY.

The funeral services of Mrs. VIM.
Eames were held at the old homestead
in Bethel last Sunday. The attendance
was very large. Mrs. Eames was very
estimable lady and her untimely death
will be regretted by wide circle OF ac-
quaintances, and sincerely mourned by
the immediate circle Of her friends
whose loss cannot be repaired.
Mrs. Charles Wight, an aged lady
who has long been an invalid, died Tues
day of this week at the residence OF her
son, w. B. Wight, Esq, of this town.
last Saturday the steam mill at Newry
shut down and all the hands went on the
excursion.
j. S. Aliens mother and sister were IN
town two days this week.
Where Is the rain maker! We should
like to have him come this way.
SUNDAY RIVER.
Plenty of hot weather.
Crops looking well.
Rev. Mr.. Pickett and wife visited the
River, and stopped as the house OF Mr.
Kendall, and married q couple, Mr.
Fritz Martz and Miss Bertha Spinney.
Died, June II, Mrs. William Eames
A sad loss to family and neighbors.
Chester Littleha1e was after crows
nest and fell out of tree and has bad
ly sprained wrist.
Frank Williamson and wife have beer
! to Enrol visiting friends.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

RECEIVE DIPLOMAS PROM PARIS Hill.
ACADEMY. AN INTERESTING WEEK
AT PARIS HILL.-ExcELLENT GRApU-
ATING EXERCISES, SUCCESSFUL con-
CERT AND AN ELEGANT RECEPTION.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

AZ The annual meeting OF the trustees
q Parj. Hin Academy last saturday the
old board % officers were reelected As
tOl0Ws
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks ito the neighbors and friends for
the eiiijient and kindly help rendered on
the motning OF June -. II was only
through prompt assistance that the
n. q. RRowN 81 SoN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25
THE RECEPTION.

The exercises Of The week closed with
the reception BY the graduating class al
ac.demy Hall Wednesday evening The
anests were received by President and
Nrs. Atwood, the teachers, and the mem
hers of the graduating class. After a
brief social time. the audience was eau
"a 70 order by President Atwood, and a
abort programme Of entertainment WIS
s;ven consisting of songs by MIS-.
Barry. selections on the mandolin oy
Miss HAYDEN, and remarks by Mr.. Az
wood Mr.. Edgecomb, and Hon. George
= Emery of Portland. All the speakers
united in expressing their pride In .h he
;n",;,ntion. and especially in the
Graduating class, declaring that the eh-
srcises would challenge comparison,
wirh those of larger and more advanced
4 nleasan, feature Of the evening was
the presentation to the academy oy the
Class Of '95. through its president, MISS
TSitchell. Of handsome OAK princiPai
hair. The interest taken In the weiiaie
~ the academy by the class Is fully ap-
lee cream and cake were served LOT Io.
treatments, and pleasant evening came
TO q close.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-06-25

Mrs. Barry's appearance called out a
hurst of applause from the audience,
Who were glad 10 do honor to one who
has done honor TO her native town OF
Paris. and whose presence on this oc-
casion was in part due TO her love Tor
the old town. Her voice has lost none
OF lis power or sweetness since she was
here several years since, and she was en-
Enthusiastically recalled.
The .Eolian Quartette aud It's soioists'
Mr.. Horne aud Mr.. Tiel, made their first
appearanee before Paris audience, out
they furnished what Was TO many the
most attractive feature of the concert )
and Mr.. Hatch, with the xyiophone'
scored an instant and great success
The work of Miss Maud Mayo, reader
and Miss Hattie Andrews, accompinist'
VAS tirst-class, rs usual, and fully APP
preciated BY the audience.
II ia pleasant to state that the concert
Was a success, not only from an artistic
point OF view, but financially as wei,
and that the net receipts will help ou'
the graduates little on their expenses
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-12
NOTICE OF THE INTENTION. OF THE
COUNCIL TO RE-ESTABLISH THE
GRADE OF nth STREET.

Notice is hereby given that the Com
mon council Of the City Of Astoria, have
determined and intend to re-establish the
grade on 18th street in that part of the
City of Astoria, as laid out and recorded
by j. M. Shively from the south line OF
Grand avenue to the north line OF irving
avenue, so that the grade of said portion
of said street when re-established will be
at heights above the base of grades for
said city as established by Ordinance
No. II, entitled IAN Ordinance, No Il, to
establish a base of grades for the streets
Of Astoria, to-wit:
At the crossing of said 18th street with
the south line of Grand avenue, s.5 feet.
At the crossing of said 18th street with
the north line of Irving avenue, 1l2 feet
Said portion of said street to be on
straight and even slope between said
designated points.
At any time within ten days from the final
publication of this notice, to-wit: within
ten days from the Goth day of December,
1895, remonstrance can be made against
said proposed alteration of grade and If
within said time written remonstrance
against the same shall be made and filed
with the Audit Or and Police Judge by
the owners of three-fourths of the prop
erty adjacent to said portion of said
street, such proposed alteration of grade
shall not be made in any event.
BY order of the Common Council.
Attest K OSBURN,
Auditor and Police Judge.
Astoria, Oregon, December 5th, 1895.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-12
DO WE NEED 4 LARGER ARMY


The report Of the secretary OF war
recommends an addition to the regular
army Of 1000 enlisted men and 14O officers,
all captains, the object being to increase
the number of companies in each regi-
ment to twelve, thus permitting the for
nation of three battalions of four com
panies each, a method in practice else
where, and which has the sanction Of our
own prominent army officers. This pro-
posed addition would make the maximum
force Of the regular army consist of $4,000
enlisted men with the requisite list of
officers, and would keep the effective force
The secretary of war points out that the
additional cost would only be about sl,4CO,-
900 annually. an increase which he thinks
the country can well afford.
Demagogues and the apostles of dis
order will oppose any increase of the
army, ostensibly on the plea of economy,
but really because they want no possible
military interference with any riotous
outbreak that may be fomented by selfish
agitators, But congress should legislate
for the welfare and safety Of the entire
population, and to secure this, the pro-
posed addition to the readily available
military force Of the country, seems quite
small enough. We have long coast line
practically unprotected, many of the old
and outdated fortihcatlons being without
even skeleton garrlsons. We are begin
ming to fortify and equip with modern
ordnance some of our most important
harbors, but forts and guns, to be useful,
must have men to guard them.
II $4,000 soldiers were required when the
present army limit was fixed more than
twenty years ago, $1,000 is not greater
army, in proportion to population, now.
Elements of internal disorder and compli-
cations with foreign powers exist now
that were not even anticipated then. 1t
would seem, therefore, but the exercise
Of common prudence, to increase the
drilled military force Of the country in
some ratio commensurate with its in
crease In population and wealth In con-
siderIng this subject congress will find 1t
advantageous to err, II at all, on the side
Of safety A military force Of even q, 900
enlisted men is small enough for coun-
try Of seventy millions OF people, with a
sea coast thousands Of miles In extent
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-12-12
THE NAVY AND IT'S NEEDS.


However Jealous the American people
have ever been concerning a regular
army, always maintaining a policy that
1t should be small, no such feeling has
existed in respect to the navy. In that
arm of the service we have always had a
pride, with the ambition that the stars
and stripes might be carried into every
sea and respected and honored through
out the world.
Whether this feeling grew out of the
war OF 1872, when our navy gained all the
honors, or whether it had its foundation
in that sentiment of the founders of the
government that standing army was a
menace to popular liberty, there is no
question as to its existence, and while
congress has at times been lavish in its
naval expenditures, It never fails to scan
with critical eye the expenditures re-
quested by the department of war.
With our vast extent of sea coast and
a large and powerful navy, one that will
at least be adequate for defense in case
of need That we should do more than
this admits of doubt. In fact, It is
questionable whether we can do more.
The report of Secretary Herbert tells
what we have done in the way Of naval
construction during the past year and
what the present condition of our navy
is Compared with the navles of the
world, 1t does not rank high either in
number of vessels or in armament. Not
to speak Of Great Britain and France,
which outnumber us in war vessels of all
sorts, almost beyond computation, we are
outranked by Russia, Germany, Italy
and probably Spain. Any one of these
powers could send against us a stronger
fleet than we could send against them, If
such case should happen.
The condition of our naval militia is
dwelt upon by the secretary and consld-
cred to be an important feature, and he
recommends such appropriations as will
put 1t on permanent footing. This, In
case of war, would be a reserve to draw
from Of immense value.
The secretary further recommends the
construction of two new battleships and
at least twelve torpedo boats, and he asks
the power to increase the number of en-
listed men. He shows that we have not
force enough now adequately to man the
vessels we have.
From every point of view, whether that
of the lingo or the non-jingo, we need
more pow in our navy