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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
ne IRON

Mrs. David Cummings has been quite
sick all the fall, and does not improve.
Wednesday there WIS an all day meet
ing with dinner at Grange Hall. Next
Wednesday evening a sewing bee will
be held there TO aid Misses Bertha and
Jennie Packard in their preparations for
housekes ping in their new home.
Mrs. c. II. George will go 10 Bangor
next week 10 attend State Grange.
Mrs. Lucy Turner has just returned
from Auburn. While there she visited
the Old Ladies' Home. and was much
pleased with the institution.
Miss Grace Bumpus ill begin another
term of school at Poland next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest w. Sturtevant
have gone TO Shelburne, y. H., where he
has JOB for the winter. His brother
Fred went with them for few days.
Mrs. W. X. Moody went home to Bos-
ton Wednesday.
Miss Majdie Moody IL in Auburn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
BRYANT POND.

There will be vacation Of our village
schools until after the holidays. The
coming term will be In charge of the
same teachers, Mr.. Elliott and Miss
Bacon, whom we are assured have given
good satisfaction.
The schools In town seem to be all
under good management, with ex-
perienced teachers, such as G. l.. Cush-
man, Carrie j. Stevens, X. G. Davis,
Stella N. Bowker, Minot S. Davis and
III. c. Bacon.
The Bryant Pond Cornet Band are ar
ranging an entertainment to be given
here New Years night. 1t will consist
of drill and concert and conclude with
q ball.
The proposed railroad Is yet out Of
sight.
Jerry B. Fsrrar has opened ash
market here.
Prof. A. F. Chase was In town this
week on Q visit to his mother who has
been quite feeble.
A. L. Bessey has recently purchased
the house and lot owned BY Mrs. Dell
phina whitman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
A CENTENNIAL THANKSGIVING.

HIRAM, MAINE, Dec. 4, 1870.
On Nov. 18th, Llewellyn A. Wads-
worth. Col. J. r. Twitchell, Eli Clemons,
Arthur Nadsworth, Edward Brsckett,
with their families, also Mr.. Edwin
WEIGH OF BOwdoin College, and Mrs.
Elizabeth \. Clemens of Denver, Col,
assembled at Mr.. Eugene wadsworth' 5
residence, and enjoyed an old-fashioned
Thanksgiving day.
The day was one Of natures best, and
the dinner Of turkey and tOuntiful
luxuries was one OF Mrs. Wadsworth's
best. and quite upheld the record of
the hospitality of the old Wadsworth
mansion for generations past. The day
was pleasantly passed In amusements
without, and good cheer within, and will
be golden memory in the lives Of all
present. The venerable Mrs. Bartlett
Clemens, the mother of Mrs. Eugene
WadswOrth, was confined TO her room
by illness and the infirmities of 10 years,
but gave her cheerful and mother greet
ings 10 her five children, and various
grandchildren, who, in the language OF
inspiration, rise up and call her
blessed
The farm, which has long ranked as
the secoad estate in value in Hiram, was
the first one settled on the "Wsdsworth
Grant" conveyed in January, 1870, TO
Gen. Peleg wadsworth, consisting Of
800 acres extending from Saco River to
Ossipee River) Here his eldest son,
Capt. Charles l.. Wsdsworth, settled in
1875, hence this was a centennial thanks
giyiog. He was succeeded by his son,
Capt. Samuel Wadsworth. In early
DAYS the wadsworths married Clemons-
es; more recently the Clemonses marry
wadsworths; but all cherish the associa-
tions aud memories Of the ancestral
home.
The company, on separating, gave
unanimous vote of thanks for the dinner
and pleasures enjoyed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
NEST ERYERiIRG

Mr.. and Mrs. S. o. Wiley have return
ed from three weeks visit In Massa-
chusetts. We are very glad TO see them
back again.
Elmer Walker, Willis Harrington and
Bailey Hu,chins are attending school n,
Fryeburg Academy. They go from
home with their own teams.
Nellie Hardy and Bessie Colby board
themselves and go 10 school.
Frank l.. Eastman has been laid up
with rheumatism.
The 5. l.. c. met with Mrs. j. w
Towle December Sd. IL being the an
nual meeting the following officers were
chosen:
Mrs. Emily Hutchins, President.
Mrs. Harriet Jones, Vice President.
Mrs. Mary Colby. Secretary and Treasurer.
The ex-president provided dinner for
the club ladies'. The next meeting will
be held with Mrs. +. Z. Hutchins
December Eth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
WEST BETHEL

We are having winter weather now il
good earnest, yet the short days are cleal
and sunshiny, as well as quite cold. But
little snow, and therefore excellent time
to cut firewoOd or to cut birch, or Other
timber for the mills, thus securing two
crops year, even In this high northern
latitude.
Some Of our young men who have
been absent at work 10 Massachusetts,,
earning money to lay the foundation OF
future home and fortune, are at home
on vacation. Among them are Otis
Mason, Willard Mason and Harry Mills.
l understand that our local butcher
thinks Of closing business on account OF
the scarcity Of beef cattle. / think it Is
certain that neat cattle, other than cows,
never were so scarce, in this vicinity as
at the present time. N. G. Mills has
fattened and sold over 100 calves during
the past year.
Grace Merrill made a short visit to
Portland last week.
Mason circle holds q fair and sociable
ut Dana Morrill's this Friday evening,
closing with an oyster supper. Pro-
ceeds to help pay the minister and other
religious purposes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hermon Sklllings are
visiting In town and gave your CORE
sp0ndent = call few days ago, In COM
pany with Mrs. Skillings' father, A. w.
Grover, and his daughter Edith.
Miss Julie Gilcrease, 10 the absence Of
her grandmother, Il teaching school and
keeping house for her uncle, E. B.
An -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
ERYEauR0 CENIRE.

sNt &SSth9 SSssssses
As yet, no one knows what the winter
Is to be.
"Deck. Walker has recently pur-
chased the farm formerly owned BY him
at the Harbor.
Your correspondent Is enjoying the
mountain air Of the White Mountain
country.
The box party, given by the ladies OF
the Harbor NJ. +. church, last Friday
night, was very enjoyable affair.
Mr.. Mckeen, who was known TO every
body in and around Fryeburg, died last
Friday night. We will notice the death
Of this good citizen In another issue oil
the Democrat.
The district schools In town opened
for the winter session last Monday.
Ed Pray Is the champion wing shot OF
the town. He captured twelve chickens
In ten shots Thanksgiving Day. How
il was done only the gentleman referred
to knows.
Mrs. Fosdick, who was recently sent
to Augusta for treatment, died In that
city last Saturday.
Hon. Walter Bradley Of Nashua, n. H.,
David Bradley Of Pennsylvania, and
Fred Usher OF Portland are the guests OF
Mrs. Georgia Bradley. They intend tc
spend the winter in this locality.
Mrs. Chas. waterhouse has recently
recovered from severe Illness.
The grange held an interesting busi
ness meeting last Saturday afternoon
This grange. ne well as the Turner
Grange, can boast Of many prosperous
farmers" as being among Its members.
Mrs. DeCoster's article In "A recent
issue of the Democrat will no doubt in
fluence western immigration to thu
state.
Prof. C. II. Wiswell has three dancing
schools, which keeps him busily en-.
gagged.
II is earnestly requested BY the vel
wishers Of the grange that l.. o. Gile'
may be retained In his present position
DIR. Msbry Is one OF our citizens WHIT
IL In demand ut all hours OF the day ant
night. He frequently has calls for
thirty mile drive that brings out man.
endurance this cold weather.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
WEST PARIS.

Mr.. W. c. Mooney. who, for more
than thirty years has been our baggage
man at the depot, was relieved from
duty on Nov. 81, aud Mr.. 4. {. Perhsm
put In his place. The reason for the re-
moval was old age.
We spent very pleasant half hour
few DAYS since with Professor \. +.
Chase, principal of the East Maine Con-
ference Seminary at Bucksport, who
Was on his way 10 visit his parents al
Bryant's Pond. Mr.. Chase has grown
somewhat gray in the past i've wears,
but his eve has the fire, and hi- body the
vigor OF former years, and his hearty
grip makes IL pleasure 10 take his hand.
We earnestly sympathize with him In
what he fears is 10 be great sorrow In
their family.
The factory OF Mr.. Mann Is running
ONLY part Of the time, IL being very
hard 10 get the requisite amount OF lum-
Der drawn on wheels.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
euckflELp.

Mrk. Wyer Greene Of Portland made q
abort visit to her mother, Mrs. David
Farrsjr. 1t Dea. 8. +. Mnrdock's.
viii. J.. Wheeler OF South Paris was
In town Tuesday. 10Th.
Smpoth wheeling and good founda-
ton ior sleighing.
Luther Turner moved from the Larkin
Farr,lr tenement TO chambers 10 the
residence OF G. Gardner this week.
w. T.. Pike and wife visited Rumford
Falls Friday.
Oui genial barber, Wilson Conant
took 20 himself helpmate Sunday, stf
inst, In the person Of Miss Eta A. Rowe
West Minot.
T. B. Brigham, Esq, has moved hi
law rtiice to the G. d. Bisbee office, ovei
the bIidge.
Mrl. Francis Bicknell Of the uppel
VILLAGE visited her sister, Mrs. II. ID
waldton, this week.
Mr1. william Monk of whom mention
was made last week, died Thursday
AFTERNOON. Aged II years.
Maly have been well nigh disgustet
with the Hardness OF coal delivery
ordertd two months ago.
Schbols at the high school buildln,
comufnce Monday, 10th. Ernest /.
Palm4r Of Bates College, principal. Mis-
Alice M. Crockett, intermediate, and Mis-
A. II. Prince, primary.
Thd Christmas fair and bizar OF tn
Iadift' Circle occurs Wednesday even
ing, 18th, at Nezinscot Hall. Music
tableAhx, a laughable farce, fancy artt
cles, tie cream and other refreshmcnt
on sale. Come.
Revl Mr.. feathers OF Turner preached
at the Baptist church Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
ROxBURv,

The little snow did not help business
much excepting the business Of deer
hunting.
Dick Days crew killed three deer In
one day.
Lon Philbrick got good deer.
Ernest Knapp came down into our
town and killed small buck.
Fay Weeks and w. W. Worcester got
a good one, and finally X. 4. Swair
shouldered his rifle and 10 two hours
landed large buck.
Harry Buker fired at big buck OF
the run and did not hit him, and many
more came in empty handed.
Mr. Locke hutchered yearliug heifel
that dressed is2 pounds. meat, hide ant
tallow.
More snow Is much needed by thu
birch mills.
Mr.. Chapman shut down his mill q
day or two for the want OF birch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE oolNes OF THE WEEK IN ALI
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
PARIS HILL.

First Baptist Church: Preaching every Sun
day at II A. -. Sunday School Al u NJ. sabbath
evening Service at Torn. Prayer Meeting
Univcrsslist Church: Sunday School every
Sunday az II An.
l.. h. Stone, +. b. Scribner, Albert
ID. Park and w. L. Stearns spent the
day Wednesday hunting on the Soon
mon,r in Woodstock. They acknowl-
edge that they didn't see even fresh
track, though they found plenty OF old
tracks, and saw where deer had been
dragged out. They were told by re-
liable man that between Friday night
and Monday night ten deer were taken
out of the Common-some Of them shot
on Sunday.
A number OF natives Of Maine, now re-
siding In Washington, have organized
Society of Sons and Daughters OF Maine.
Ex-Governor Perham Of this place Is
president, aud Mrs. DIR. +. NJ. 5. Marble,
formerly of Paris, is member OF the
executive committee.
About dozen tramps have put up at
Hotel Garland during the past week.
Cold weather for gentlemen OF that pro-
fessiOn.
James Mcclure was brought 70 Jail
last week from Rumford Falls, to be
warmed and fed for thirty days, because
he l. a vagabond. McGlade, who drove
of with John Cummings team from
Norway, and was apprehended as relat-
ed elsewhere, has also been committed.
Frank Bennett and Herbert Scribner
went 70 Gilesd last week after deer.
There Is no venison In the market here,
however.
Rev. W. ". Hooper will preach at the
Universslist church next Sunday at III
A. NJ, and there will also be a service at
: p. NJ, with special Christmas exer-
else.
The Oxford Baptist quarterly meeting
will De held with the church in this
place Jan. lst, and the ordination OF
Mr.. Roberts as pastor will follow, the
council assembling Immediately upon
the close of the quarterly meeting.
The last Probate and Insolvency
Courts here this week. Preparations
will soon begin for removal to the new
buildings.
The sick ones at Col. Austin's are i'm
proving.
Henry ID. Hammond and wife left
Monday TO attend the State Grange In
Bangor this week.
The people of Paris Hin and patrons
OF Paris Hin Academy in general learn
with deep regret the decision OF Professor
and Mrs. Edgecomb TO 90 10 smother
place. Prof. Eagecomb has accepted
the position OF principal of the Camden
high school and Mrs. Edgecomo on &C
count Of in health, will give up teaching
for the present. During their stay here
they have done much 10 build up tho
school and made many friends IN this
community. Under their instruction
Paris Hill Academy has been very much
of success. The good wishes and
grateful remembrance Of very many
friends at Paris will 20 with them u
their new home. Successors Will be em
ployed 20 take their places In the scad
envy as soon as possible and Miss Msut
Mayo will undoubtedly be retained II
I the school
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
NEWRY.


IL Is well into December and no sleigh
ing yet.
The loggers are crying for snow, and
| guess il would not be very displeasing
to the travelling public generally to be
able TO lay aside wheels for runners,
though it might curtail the blacksmiths'
harvest somewhat.
The end Of the year approaches aud
the Christmas holidays will soon be
with US. Whether there will be any
festivities heresbouts to celebrate the
event is not yet known to the writer.
At the town meeting on the 10Th, the
building committee were not prepared
to make their report, therefore the
meeting was adjourned until the 2lst OF
this month when 1t is hoped they will
be ready 10 do so.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
lOCKE,S MILLS.

Mrs. Archie Green Of Gilbertville Wis
tied her parents here the past week.
Mrs. Timothy Bean IL at Orlando
Bucks In Bethel for short time.
Susan Libby Is stopping with Helen
Bryant for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sturtevsnt OF Hebron
stopped with Mrs. Carr Monday night
They were on their way TO Shelburne'
v. H., where they are to stop this win
ter.
The ladies' circle will be entertained
By Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Carr next We'd
nesday evening, Dec. 18th. at Mt. Abram
Hall. Entertainment will be farce
NV Turn Next. Refreshments will bs
served, consisting Of cake and coffee,
Admission 10 cents. Refreshments ex'
ira. All are invited.
George Warehouse and wife have
moved to Gorhsm, y. H., for the winter
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
CANTON POINT.

Card parties are In order.
Our bridge across the AndrOsc0ggin i
a good one; we have been looking for i
for some time. We expect the spriui
freshet will carry it of. b. G. Waite
was first TO cross.
w. G. Wagner and Mr.. Eaton ar,
chopping wood for b. G. Waite.
We want some snow.
/. A. Ellis has contracted to cut ant
haul five hundred cords Of wood for thu
paper mill company at Gilbertyille tn,
coming winter.
b. C. Waite sold recently l22 sheep t(
Mr.. Lowe Of Auburn.
Sheep are selling we'll under fret
wool.
DR.. X. S. Townsend made US cal
Thursday. The doctor seemed to be NJ
happy as a clam in high water telling
his funny stories, etc.
j. II. Daley is to drive team for b. G.
Waite this winter.
Notwithstanding the cold, rough
weather, our trader, c. NJ. Packard, !;
selling grain and other goods. You
should call on him. He can sell you the
best 80 cent tea in Oxford County. Try
It.
We are having some very cold wealth.
er. The mercury AS low as zero and 4
below.
T. II. johnson exchanged horses with
c. K. Ludden.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
NORTH BuCkFiElD.

Mr.. Joseph Bicknell is rather better at
this writing.
Preston Hesld got quite bad flesh
wound in his arm while running cut
ting of saw in Head Bros mill, few
days ago. Had TO have six stitches TAX
en- In il.
Mrs. L. A. Keene was at her fathers,
Elijah Turner's, Dec. 10th.
5. ID. Swallow lost COW few days
ago.
Ed Hamon's horse is dead.
Washington Farrsr Of Paris Hill is
visiting in our vicinity.
James Bicknell and Alton Damon have
snapped horses.
Chas. A. Warren has moved to Fsrrar's
Mills. North Sumner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
OXFORD.

Rev. Geo. A. Tewksbury Of Concord
Mass, . former resident, was In towr
Tuesday.
Il. F. Richmond and wife have return
ed from California.
j. II. Chapman has sold his place e
Emerson Richmond. Mr.. Chapman vii
20 to Dexter with his daughter, Mrs
Hamilton, who has been visiting him.
Nathan McAllister died on Dec. 10th
after long and severe Illness, aged q
years. lie leaves widow, four daugh'
tiers and son. His funeral was held al
his residence Thursday, Rev. MI
Howard officiating.
The Sons Of Temperance held q fair a
Robinson Hall Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings. About twenty from Norway
attended Wednesday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
HARTFORD.

The Line school commenced the I'd
with Mr.. Ryerson from Sumner teacher.
Mr.. Burton Hutchinson has been quite
sick but Il better at this writing.
Leroy Philbrick Is at work for A. r.
Skilling's.
Eugene Waite Is collecting cream for
Joseph DeCoster.
We have some thoroughbred shepherd
pups for sale. Any one who wants to
bother with pup Ia the winter will dc
well TO call and examine the goods.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
WElCHvlllE.

John Rowe has moved into his new
house on Depot Street.
Mr.. Walter Holmes lost nice pig one
night last week.
The NJ. L. church circle has been re
organized, aud will meet once In two
weeks.
The welchville high school eommenc
ed Dec. 9. Miss Nellie +. Stone principa
aud Miss Mabel Gilbert assistant. Th'
primary school is taught by Mrs. Lizzie
Chaplin.
Mr.. Frank kimbsll has moved into the
Boynton rent, vacated by John Rowe.
There is 10 be a Christmas tree At the
NJ. L. church.
) +. King has Il good selection OF
Christmas goods. Those ia search OF
Christmas presents will do well 10 give
him call.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
GRAFTON.

Monday morning was cold one here,
; below at sunrise.
We have just little snow here now,
so hunters can track deer. Nine have
been captured, and only two females in
the lot.
Pike, Bearce and Cushman are having
a splendid time hunting. Mr.. Cushmsn
got splendid deer Monday.
j. W. Brown starts for the woods on
Dead Diamond 10 work this winter.
Berlin Mills Co. are putting 1000 cords
Of white birch on TO the cars, TO be
Carried TO Berlin over the Twitchell and
Blanchard Railroad in Success and
Grafton. The birch Is To be cut on their
land in the west part Of Grafton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
OICKvAlE.

Mrs. Rosa Mathews remains in poor
health, though she is comfortable for hel
at this writing and is able to be about the
house the most Of the time.
Elders Abbott and Putnam are attend
ing conference at Gum Corner.
X. 5. Tracy recently killed hog one
year old that dressed $50 pounds. That
Is not very large but he yielded forty
pounds of lard; next.
Mrs. j. c. wymar is in poor health.
II. o. Rowe has 100 cords Of birch
yarded.
Glidden and Stevens have theirs about
half yarded. They will begin hauling it
TO the mill as soon as We get snow
enough.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
PtIMEORD

Mrs. John Estes has returned from
Portland
). X. Hutchius recently lost one OF his
fast horses. IL VAS sick but a few hours.
At this writing there Is not snow
enough for sleighing but they cross the
river on the ice with single teams.
Twenty cents pound Is all the butter
factory patrons got for their butter in
November.
Miss Edith Elliott has returned TO
Pennington TO school.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Cbristmas Presents N ShgrtleG's-
"Just Happened So
Holiday Presents.
Holiday offerings.
Pierce Again at the Front.
Christmas slippers
Beautiful floihiay Gifts
Dry Goods for Christmas.
Christmas Candy.
s Probate Notices.
statement Rumfor,i Fails Trust Co
COpATtncT ship.
oxford Bon Hook.
MAS Gifts.
Teacher Wanted.
cone a. the >turtsvant Drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
SOUTH HIRAM.

There is some talk OF starting q sing
ing school al kezr Falls this ~e,k.
r. A. Fox was in Portland on business
last week.
The VI. Z. Sunday School AZ k'zsr
Falls is TO have n Christmas tree and
cantata in Meonian Hall Wednesday
evening, Dec. 25.
There Is also 70 be Christmas tree al
O. l.. Mason's the same evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
GREENWOOD.

The storm last Thursday week CAV,
Us about six inches OF light, frosty snow
but would have made passable sleighinl
had il not been for old B0reas who haC
another vacuum TO fill somew here just a:
il cleared away. In so doing he swept
the roads so bare that wagons only ar,
used.
One man is utilizing what snow there
Is by hauling up his years wood, but
finds il so rough that he calls il one OF
the coarse arts.
Grind YOUR own bones and fill your
own teeth. SAYS the Advertiser man, but
why not-so one better and be your own
cobbler?' So thought one that stormy
day, and repaired two pairs Of moccasin
boots, thereby saving dollar, more OF
less, besides the trouble Of going miles
away to get IL done. Economy Is wealth,
SAYS the economist.
A few weeks since copy Of the Dem
ocrat was given Us, bearing the date OF
June IA, 1867. Ii was Published by VIM.
A. Pidgin Il Co., and edited by john j.
Perry. The paper contains no small
amount Of interesting matter, including
the proclamation Of Macmillan, after
his fall in Mexico, and the funeral OF
Charles +. Browne Of Waterford. No
births are reported, but there are three
marriages. among which We notice the
following: At Brysnt's Pond, 9Th inst,
by VIM. b. Lspham, ESQ, Mr.. James
w. Powers, and Miss lydia c. Day. 1t
also contained two deaths. The only
poetry found 10 il IL q medley Of nine
verses, and that is simply batch Of
nonsense. Neither are there any locals
or witticisms worthy of the name. On
the whole the Oxford Democrat Of 1861
makes q poor show compared with that
Of 1895. both in size and contents. How
time flies, Mr.. Powers and wife, who
were married at that time, have raised
family Of six children, and have been
grandparents for number OF years.
And the man who married them-where
is he2 The question needs no answer.
We are getting little zero weather
this week, although not very rough for
this time Of the year. Monday morning
the temperature stood one below the
CIPHER, and Thursday morning it lacked
only two Of getting there.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
eROWNFIElD.

Tuesday the coolest day Of the season,
ten degrees below.
The travelling is in very good condi-
ton for either runners or wheels.
Quite q number are suffering with
colds, sort Of grippe. Among the vic
Tins are DIR. Fitch, j. l.. Frink and s. n.
Adams.
The grammar school commenced
Monday Of this week, Mr.. Morton
teacher.
Our shops are filled with Christmas
goods; nice place to spend money.
Mrs. Wesley johnson has q young
son.
Frank johnson Is home on vacation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-17
NORWAY LAKE.

Last Tuesday afternoon ss Mrs. David
Flood was stirring the fire In stove
that had just been set up, and the fire
kindled, cartridge exploded in the
stove, striking her In the left eye, and
threw her several feet. DIR. Bradbury
WAS called and thinks she will lose the
eye.
Mrs. Benz. Marston started for Msssa-
chusetts Wednesday to stop with Mrs
Warren Whittier through the winter.
Mrs. c. W. Partridge Is better so that
she gets out among the neighbors again
Victor Partridge Is in Portland visit
ing his sister, Mrs. +. f.. Pottle.