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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
nIxEtEtll

Ex-Gov. Marble was in town last
week.
George l.. Merrill and p. 9. Barrett
were at Lewiston Wednesday and Thurs
day attending the annual session of the
Grand Lodge of Good Templars.
BE sure and attend the parish meeting
May 9th, at the church, and hear the re-
ports OF the committees appointed April
22d. IL will interest one and all who re-
side in this vicinity.
Frank S. Harlow of Cambridge, Mass,
was in town visiting few days ago.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
EAST BETHEL.

Miss Bertha Twombly Of West Gray
opened her fourth term of school at thi:
place April -, with 81 pupils in attend.
auCe.
Miss Lillian kimbsll opened her
school at West Bethel, April 10th.
Miss Elsie Bartlett has gone TO Lowell,
Mass, to spend the summer with her
aaut.
F. B. Howe has gone to Boston with
a car load of potatoes.
Rev. K. \. Rich preached very in
teresting and appropriate Easter sermon
at this place the 2lst.
+. ). Bartlett is at work for G. NJ.
kimball.
+. ID. Bartlett and daughter Nellie, OF
Berlin, y. H., spent last Sabbath with his
mother aud brothers and sisters in this
place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
SOlITA HIRAM.

School commences Monday under the
instruction Of Eta Treadwell Of Hiram.
Geo. Milliken is replacing his dam that
was carried out in last weeks freshet.
Miss Myrtle Stanley is attending
school at keZsr Falls.
The South Hiram Cemetery Assocla-
ton meets Saturday to see about build
ing an iron fence around the cemetery,
Bill Boothby is in the place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
TOWN BUSINESS

The ,e.cC'meu have practically com
l.r,ed The work Of taking the valuation
~ the town. 20 that Ne can tell some
thing bout u hat IL will cost Va 70 live
To- Town this wear. There has been an
Increase Ia the valuation Of real estate
TO- .h- wear. hat the amount OF personal
property has decreased; this i particu-
LAWS -te case with oxen and horses.
The total valuation this year i
Sii->.-t', al Increase Of just sl,30O
oy-- ,-' year.
The lumber of polls Is Sl2. an increase
20 .y-- la,, wear. The poll tax will be
the ,au,- 500.
Tt- .e,4l amount committed for col
.tca- viii De Sl9,136.3l. This l.
49, more than was committed last
yra-. .,lyiug out Of account the equaliza-
t.O1 ., ,>hOO. property. Ii Will De re-
Ueu.,~,3 that $1,000 for one OF the new
s,h... houses goes into this years as
seS>u-lr.
The RATE ~ the tax will be Is mills on
The dollar Las, year il was -, the re-
bate OBJ school property being about 10
mill, .. -he average.
The state lax this wear, though the
-a,r is reduced a quarter Of mill, i
o- = i've dollars less than last year, as
,hs ..lsuoa Of the town was increased
Pig -he state board Of assessors.
TIE Town j. growing poor on dogs, IS
he assessor, found only liz, while
about 0 paid a tax last year.
To, assessors have found about 80
t.cyc-, and have decided 70 put them
r.o Dbl, valuation With other property.
Ties SFFra.se them all the way from $40
90 -.
To. e'ectmen advertise for bids for
'le lea school houses, and will be 10
session their Office next Friday and
saturday, where the plans and specin-
ca-Ior- NAV De- seen. When the select
men -r Toy ia session, the plans and
Specification, will be az the Democrat
Office where they NAV be examined.
The ,e.ec,men have appointed DR..
hoatio Woodbury. member OF the
board OF, health. 20 take the place OF
har.es e.. Andrews, whose term expires
NAY st.
E,han Willis has been appointed in
'pec,o- u buildings under the law pass
"a las, winter. His business il 10 see
mat buildings are properly constructed
and maintained. a. regards safety from
IRE. Paw will be 81 90 per day for time
actually employed.
The seiectmen have appointed road
agents il The several highway districts
IOT he ensuing wear as follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
PORTER.

Tyler's Black Swan Company, trav-
cling troupe of comedians, played at
kezar Falls two nights last week. IL
was as fine play as you generally
patrouize for quarter of dollar.
The seven district schools commenced
Monday last.
We are anxiously waiting for the new
railroad which is TO he an electric run
ming from Cornish station on the Maine
Central TO the state line between Maine
and New Hampshire.
Susie SAWYER has rented the John
Milliken stand for the summer.
The boys chief delight now Is spear
ing, as some of them go every night.
l.. L. Cook is teaching the village
school.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
East aROWNElELD.

The Sunday School has elected new
officers. F. W. Stickney superintendent.
Miss Flora Sanborn Of Denmark Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. G. NJ. Sanborn.
School commenced in District No.
Monday, April 22d, Mr.. George Haley,
teacher.
Miss Eva Fitch of East Baldwin Is
visiting Miss Isabel Stickney.
We are glad to hear that Mrs. Lois
Howard is improving.
Easter concert at the Congregations
church Sunday evening, April q.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOlNGS OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF The COUNTY.
NORTHWEST BETHEL.

Addison Ellingwood of Stark, y. H.,
was at this place recently.
Eben Scrlbner is at his sisters for a
while.
Sam Luxton and wife have been cali
ed home 10 Nova Scotia on account of
the illness of Mr.. Iuxton's parents.
Their departure from here was deeply
regretted by their many friends.
A number of people have been losing
pigs here of late; some kind OF disease
from which they die quite suddenly.
All, West Bethel, that was well said,
aud for one wish the Church Aid all
success, and truly hope il will not Illus
trate the old proyerb in regard to two
stools, for church at the Corner would
be good thing; yet some one has said,
'No one viii ask In that bhssful spot
Nhether We belong % fhe church or not"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
QlCkXAlE.

Spruce Is scattered all along the banks
OF Spears Stream In Franklin.
The dam at the birch mill went out
and left the drive in bad shape.
The poplar has not been thrown 10 at
this writing.
The sick ones are all on the gain.
Several from this place attended court
at Auburn on the d. L. Chenery case.
C. N. Child has exchanged horses
with Benjamin Lovejoy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
WILSON'S MILLS.

Foot passengers crossed on the ice in
the river here the 18th Of April. The Ice
went out the 18th and the streams at
high water mark the 10th.
j. w. Parker Of the Berlin Mills Com
panv is up as usual at driving time.
Clifton Roland, youngest son OF the
late Peter and Betsy j. Bennett, died at
Andover, where he went for medical adj
vice last December, April l7th, aged 30
years. He has had the tenderest care
from his three brothers, Daniel, Horace
and Edgar, since he began to fail some
three years ago. He had the love and
respect OF all and was a universal favor
tie. After many months Of intense suf-
fering he has entered into eternal rest.
Funeral services April 2lst at Magallo-
way Plantation Ia the school house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
RUMFORO.

Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Stearns had
their spring opening of millinery satur-
day, April 10Th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Elliott are at Ed
Elliott's.
School commenced in District No.
April 22d. Blanche Ripley teacher.
Mrs. futile is visiting at South Paris.
Perley and Grin Martin have gone to
Boston.
Irving Eastman is working for Susan
Walker.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
aROWNEIEtD.

NJ. L. Staples is doing large busi-
ness in the clothing line.
f. Warren is selling out his entire
stock of goods at cost.
Perley Brown has closed out his stock
of goods and will try farming.
Minstrel show at town hall Saturday
evening.
The glass blowers are coming soon.
There is good deal Of sickness In
town.
Miss Gertie Blake is quite sick.
The village schools commence Mon
day, teachers, Mr.. Morton and Miss
Stone.
Mrs. Moses Howard recently had a
slight shock.
Mrs. Merrill of Gray Is visiting hel
sisters, the Misses Wentworth, OF thii
village.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
NOoWAv LAKE.

Mrs. J. l.. Partridge who has so very
sick is gaining little. =
Mr.. aud Mrs. Henry Kilgore have
gone TO Webster Kilgore's to board. -.
Mrs. Eugene Flood is visiting at David
Floods.
Mrs. j. +. Bradbury returned home
from Colebrook, Tuesday.
The ice went out Of the pond the first
of the week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
The NAY COURT.

The May term Of Supreme Judicial
Iourt opens At Paris next Tuesday, May
Judge Foster will preside. The
grand jury will not be in attendance,
ana only one traverse jury. \ long
term i not aDticiDataC
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
NONRESIDENT TAXES,

In the town of BuckHeld, In the County OF
Oxford, and State OF Maine, for the year ls:H
The following list Of taxes real estate OF non
resident owners In the town of Buckhed for the
wear 1894, In bills committed to c. 3. Chiids
Collector OF taxes OF said town, on the .th
day of May, A. ID. ls94, has been returned by MIN
10 me a. remaining unpaid on the 9TH day OF feb
A. ID. Is5, by his certificate of that date and now
remain unpaid and notice IL hereby given that
II the said taxes interest and charges ART
not paid In to the treasury Of said town
within eighteen months from the date o.
the commitment Of the said bills, SO much OF
the real estate taxed as will be sufficient TO pay
the amount due thereon, including interest and
charges, will without further. notice be sold q,
public auction at the Office Of the Selectmen o.
sai,i town. on the sixteenth day OF November
Isg5 nj O'clock In the afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
kEZAR FALLS.

Born to the wife OF W. o. Merritield,
April 18th, daughter.
Born TO the wife of Thomas Page,
April 18th, a son.
Infant daughter of Estella and Joe
Crcuthers, died April 20.
The ladies' circle and Epworth League
united and gave an ice cream sociable
last Wednesday evening.
The schools of this town commenced
last Monday. Miss Angie Colony OF
Parsousfield teaches the grammar de
partment in this district and Miss
George Libby of this place teaches
the primary department.
Mr.. A. II. Mason has gone To Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
SMEpEN.

Mrs. +. z. Woodbury. has been quite
sick with the grippe.
Mrs. .. K. Maxwell i also on the sick
list.
Howard Charles aud Albert kimbal!
drove away eight cattle from this neigh
horhood last saturday morning. They
also bought pair Of the Evans boys Il
short time sgO.
Wilbur u. Moulton lost valuable
Young horse the other night. He found
il dead In the stall IN the morning.
We have had fine spring weather of
late. and some pieces of ground were nj
20 be worked the 10Th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
SCENES AT HIRAM
II RING THE LATE FLOOD.

The following persons names should
be placch upon the roll OF honor, for the
brave aid gallant part they took In saw
ing Frer!dom Wadsworth's family, stock
and PROPERTY, In Hiram when the flood
was at IL height, April 10th: John b.
Pike, Eth, 4. V. Dow, Chas. Cotton,
Weston Douglass, Vim. fl. Clemens,
Milton q Day, William C. Bean, Elwyn
Clemonsi John Il. Osgood, Col. j. +.
Twitchell, Chas. Thurlow, Benz. Nc
Lucas. lat great deal OF personal
danger, they took the stock from the
leanto. when the water was running
waist dejp, with great velocity, and took
the stock out aud secured them on the
main flojr Of the barn, on scaiiolding.
The loEing of cattle, squealing OF
hogs, sn4rting OF horses and bleatlng OF
calves. Was heard above the roaring OF
the rushing waters, on that memorable
night thJt gallant band Of men remained
at Mr.. Wadsworth's premises. Mrs.
Wadswotth, with two girls and a babe,
we're coukeyed TO Mrs. John i. Hub
bsrd's. 1.-The Oldest inhabitants do not
remembt such flood on the Saco, as
the one We have passed through.
Henry /. Pixies, Elder \. Z. Sanborn's
and Minlt 5. Barter's houses and stables
we're iloCIied. and their stock was waded
and swuTh TO high land. Elder Sanborn
and family were taken from their house
in boats.
There were washouts all along
the Incl OF the Maine Central Rail-
road. thd worst one being at Ingalls,
| H. 4 Ill. shA srnt Ina fAn
DAYS. Two hens we're seen floating
past Hirim bridge on bunch Of hay.
Two Hunters, Fred Wakefield and
Calvin RI Clemens, were on the big bog
above Hiiam, shooting musk rats. They
went intd camp, and awoke in the night
TO find the water running over their cook
stove. They made their escape in
boat.
IL wal good fishing on the Bald
| win road below Hiram. John Osgood
scooped up pickerel with his hands.
One Of the laughable incidents during
the floodI was young man swimming
for high land with pig and bag OF
feathers
A greatIdeal of damage las been done to
the highways in Hiram, but fortunately
no lives Tere lost. The rising genera
ton will have exciting stories to tell to
their old Age, about the great flood on the
Saco In 1895
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
WEST PERU.

Wallace Hammond is gaining. lie
hopes TO be out soon.
Miss f. |. Tucker is visiting friends AT
Rumford Falls.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. j.
Austin is very sick.
There will be dance at S. \. Knox;
MAY lst.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
SOUTH RUMFORD.

Mrs. Gusta Putnam, wife OF b. 4.
Putnam. died April 10th after a long i'll
ness of consumption. Funeral services
were held Sunday forenoon. Rev. Mr..
Keith spoke comforting words to The
deeply afflicted mother Mrs. Silvia Bis
beef. husband and son and large circle
of relatives and friends. Deceased was
about 30 years of age.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
EAST WATERFORD.

Town meeting the 21th 10 see about
replacing the bridges that were washed
away.
Charles W. Cannon is working for
Gorham knight.
Mrs. Angelina Sanderson is visiting at
her sons.
Myron Keen is learning the carpenters
trade OF Ieander G.. Stone.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30

Hiram Tyler is pushing his spring.
work right ahead. He has his plowing
done now.
Ernest Morrill, has some nice pigs two
weeks old the 18th of this month. Price
81 pair.
Mrs. Flora Morrill, was at ;. U.
Growers visiting Fast Day.
Claiming Grover was in town Fast
Day after drag plank. c. F. Brown has
them for sale.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30

Lost. Between the covered bridge
sud Paris Hin, pocket book containing
abou, four dollars in money aud a stick
pin. The finder will please return it 70
The Democrat office.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
PENSIONS.

A pensibn has been granted to George
C. Cole Of Greenwood.
An additional pension has been grant
ed TO Arthur NJ. Brown OF Hanover.
Henry Hunt of Fryeburg has had his
pension Increased.
Samuel! +. Stearns of Norway has
been granted a pension.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
ANDOVER.

Farming has barely begun in town.
Most hround Is cold and wet.
The river drivers make slow progress
owing,to the low water.
Thutston's drive will be over the Rip
lev dah to-day.
+. NJ Perkins, our carriage painter,
has he can do. Nearly score Of
wagonl waiting TO be touched up.
The people connected with the debat-
ing club had q mock trial last week, oc-
cupylnE three evenings. The case was
State v. Henry Mills for keeping and
training lighting cocks for exhibition
purposjs. Many witnesses were exam
ined otI both sides, which resulted In n
decisioi for the plaintiff. Jordan Il
Barnes for state. Jones Il Me!cher for
defend Int. The court officers were !:
Judge, NJ. X. Mabry; clerk, Lloyd
Barnes crier, W. II. Varney; sheriff,
GEORGE Andrews; deputy, c. ii.
Steyen,t Some of the citizens are lit
tie diss itisfed with the proceedings, and
proposJ having another with case Of a
nature.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30

Rev. Mr.. Barton Of the Univer salist
Society here was most pleasantly sur
prised upon his return from two
weeks trip last Friday night. Last fall
Mr.. Barton purchased a pretty place on
Church Street and during his recent alb
sence his parishiouers treated his house
to new coat OF paint. Mr.. Barton had
remarked upon the way 10 which he pro-
posed to paint his buildings so that there
was no uncertainty. Mrs. Barton did
not arrive until Saturday night so that
the surprise came TO her little later.
Neither had any intimation OF what was
going on. Mr.. Barton remarked that "a
he stepped from the train he noticed
every one seemed To be looking at him
and smiling and then looking Mt each
other in u most significant way. This
he did not understand until he reached
home. When MIS-. Barton came she
found everything cheerful and a bounte-
Gus supply OF food In the larder The
ladies OF the society had a nice supper
In readiness. To say that Mr.. and Mrs.
Barton were surprised is to state it mild
". Words could not express their feel
ings. And his people were rs happy IN
the doing ms was he in being the
recipient.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30

The ladies Of the Baptist sewing circle
vi, meet with Mrs. Forbes Wednesday.
AL Interested in work for the Maine
General Hospital are invited. Hours
from = 60 > z. NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
MASON.

Services were held at the church last
sunday, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Wheeler.
There was good congregation out.
Rosie Wheeler is quite sick.
Mrs. Ernest Morrill, Is having bad
time with her eyes.
The boys had a game of ball on Fast
Day.
The roads are getting nice and dry in
this section.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
SUICIDE Al SInNEhAM.

CharleS ID. Spears Of StoDehsm COM
mitted suicide by shooting Wednesday.
, sls null was carried away by the recent
,reshet, and the suicide Is supposed to
nave been the outcome of that disaster.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
PERSONAL.

"A. darver, Of Rumford, has been
appointed trial justice. :,
Russell II. Dearborn, Of Rumford,
has been appointed justice Of the peace.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30

chandler Garland, William +. Perkins
aud Walter ". Farrsr have rented tele-
phones on the Paris Electric Company's
local circuit and will talk with South
Paris and Paris Hill neighbors from
their residences.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30

The second division of students OF
Pari, Hin Academy will compete for
places ia the prize speaking al Academy
Hal Tuesday evenir &, April 30th. Al
srt invited. Admission ten cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30

The Uuiversalist Circle Friday even
irg Was in charge of the men, aud both
supper and entertainment were literally
Complimeuted by those Of those Of the
gtgrler sex. Probably no more circles
vii De held this season.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30

Col. 4. :. Austin has r,turned home
from Fryeburg where he has been eN-
aiming the records in the Western
Registry Of Deeds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30

8. d. Hutchinson q 8. +. Newell.
Freeman Allen Farm, 100 tFO0 eio "
Ana ssssd q far man, = 0'a munro s. 600 IS %
G. q. PRINCE, Treasurer
Of the town Of Buckfolds
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
BETHEL.

| Rev. Mr.. Pickett and wife leave for
Saco Monday to attend the annual con-
ference.
Miss Marshall goes to Boston early
this week to purchase new goods. Mrs.
Mary G. Bean Is clerking for Miss
Marshall.
The village schools will begin April
90. As this Is the first term of the year
the corps OF teachers will be somewhat
changed owing to the resignation of
Miss Philbrook and Miss Hamlin's en-
gagement to teach In New Hampshire.
A union service was held In Memorial
chapel Thursday evening, led by Rev.
Mr.. Pickett, pastor OF the Methodist
church. Rev. Mr.. Barton had not re-
turned from his vacation and Rev. Mr..
Jordan was III with the grippe. a very
good attendance and very earnest plea
for return to the spirit OF our forefa-
theirs In the observance Of the day, were
noticeable, and, we trust, indicate
growing spirit Of reverence and ODE
dience to law.
Friday evening the Christian En-
deavorers gave very pleasing entertain
ment and sociable at Garland Memorial
Chapel. The program consisted OF
piano and violin solos, vocal solos, pan
tomime, tableaux, reading and rccita-
tions. The parts were all finely render
ed and gave much credit 10 our young
people. An admission Of ten cents was
charged, the proceeds to purchase new
singing books. sl2 was added to their
fund.
There viii be May Day concert aud
dance at Odeon Hall Wednesday evening
for the benefit OF the Ellison Club. This
quartette will be assisted by a male quar-
tette. A fine program is expected as II
Is under the direction Of Mrs. George
King, teacher Of vocal music here.
Rev. Mr.. Barton has returned from
his vacation.
The annual meeting of the Bethel
Library Association will be held ut the
library room Monday evening. May q, at
Z 30 o'clock, for the purpose OF choosing
officers and trustees for the ensuing year.
II Is earnestly desired that all members
shall be present.
The W. c. L. L. met with Mrs. l.. I.
Barker Tuesday afternoon, and 1t was
decided to re-organize the Loyal Tenn
perance Legion, Sunday afternoon, May
5. The Union will meet with Mrs. o.
NJ. Mason, Tuesday afternoon, May I.
Mrs. Judge Foster has returned after
a long visit in New York and Massachu-
sets.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30

The indeNing Of the records by Ex-
Register Stanley was completed last
week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30

Rev. Fred G.. Leonard of East Edding-
ton occupied the pulpit at the Universal
li,, church last sunday, and will preach
again next sunday az IL O'Clock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30

Rev. \. Z. Wedge will spend a few
davs here during this week and next,
ana viii preach at the Baptist church
next sunday at the usual hour.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30

Frank b. Hammond returned Satur-
say night from visit Of several days 70
BOSTON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30

The Paris Electric Company has COM
yleted arrangements with the American
Bell Telephone Company and the New
England Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany, whereby It's Bucktield and Paris
Hill telephone line Is to have direct con-
nection with the entire New England
telephone system. The Paris Electric
company has been putting another wire
on rs poles the past week aud making
ready for the change which viii 20 into
eject early ia May. BY this arrange
ment Paris Hill aud Buckfield will have
direct speaking communication with all
The principal cities and towns Of New
England.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30

The academy took recess during
Fast Day and the following days Of the
week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30

Prof. Edgecomb and Mrs. Edgecomb
visjted Lewiston last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30
EAST SUMNER.

Fast bay was not particularly observ-
ed here! but was as any other day, or a
little n}re so.
Busirsss around the mills Is still live
ly.
A fen farmers have begun spring
work.
The Ciood Templars have an entertain
ment atItheir hall on Thursday evening,
May 2d.j Hulled corn, ice cream and
pastry till be served.
l.. II. Harlow OF Mexico is canyassing
this section for books.
WorkIon the railroad bridge Il adj
yancingI IL will be quite heavy job.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-04-30

Mavaowers are plenty, and COMPARE
lively early.