Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-31

"sH>~sa& "Nh.
Mr.. James whiteside OF North Con-
way spent Sunday here.
Chas. ii. Howard intends to return to
Boston next Saturday.
Walkers ice house near the covered
bridge is undergoing repairs.
Miss Maud Mayo, the popular Auburn
elocutionist, was In town saturday.
The corporation meeting Thursday
evening resulted in large vote not to
employ a night Waterman.
A young man about town carries his
arm In a sling ss the result Of a tumble
IN the rink Christmas Day.
Plummer Lowering sold his team
horse, wagon, sleigh, harness, robe, &C.
to Thede rhayer last week.
+. Durgin l. Ia charge Of the wood
working department AZ the j. &. Bennett
shop, now owned BY A. W. Walker.
The eautats Rebeeca Is In course of
preparation, and will be presented soon
under the auspices OF the Epworth
League.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hargrsve of
Portland spent Christmas with Mrs.
Hsrgrave's parents, MIR, and Mrs. J. j.
Morton.
The funeral OF the little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. O. h. Clifford, who died
saturday, will be held at IL O'Clock
Tuesday.
H. W. Dennisou shows the Democrat
some full-blown pansies picked from his
garden Dec. Goth. Talk about the ell
mate of Name
Mr.. aud Mrs. John Emeley, who have
been stopping In Portland for some
weeks, returned 70 their home Ia this
place last week.
Hon. James ;. Wright has put out a
handsome new sign between the win
dows Of the main room OF his law office
in Billings Block.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Richardson spent
Christmas with relatives of Mrs. Rich
srdsOn 81 Groveton, y. H., where there
was family reunion.
Thos ;. Bridgham, Esq, OF Bucktield,
was In town short time Friday and
took n hssty look AZ the Interior of the
new county buildings.
A granite crossing has been put In
across Church Street by the Methodist
church. \ crossing has also been put in
across Pleasant street NJ the same place.
There was drawing of jurors for the
February term Of court Saturday after
noon, and Joseph 3. Cole and Addison
J. Abbott were drawn as traverse jurors.
This issue Of the Democrat, 1t viii be
observed, i No, 81. There Is no extra
charge for the fitty-third paper Ia a
year. Subscribers get all the benefit OF
IL.
W. 4. rockingham 4 sons are hav-
ing mark-down sale In ladies' kid
boots for the next thirty days, a. per
announcement in our advertising col
umns.
Walter :. Pulsifer Of Boston has been
visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram
Pulsifer, in this village. the past week.
Mr.. Pulsifer is travelling salesman for
u large Boston brush concern.
The annual meeting of the Congregs-
gatiOnal Church will be held this Tues
day evening, Dec. Slst, at 10. Every
member OF the church Is expected TO
make a special effort TO be present.
The contents OF the Probate Office
were moved 20 the new court house Fri
dav. The county officers are all located
NJ South Paris now. Persons having
business with them will do well 10 bear
this in mind.
Alden Chase. Esq, of Bryant's Pond,
made the Democrat brief call Saiur-
dav. Mr. Chase SAYS he doesn't believe
ne shall live 20 see a war with England,
but he believes in the Monroe doctrine
Just the same.
Jonathan Bartlett, Esq, Of East Stone
ham. was In town saturday. Mr.. Bart
lett operates large mill at Ntonehsm
depending upon lumber for its sup
plv. and it's needless 20 say that he
wants TO see snow.
The sled factory j. shut down few
DAYS 10 take account Of stock. Now
that the holiday rush is over, the force
OF wOrkmen has been somewhat reduced.
When they start up again, about lou
men will be employed.
Prof. and Mrs. VIM. T.. Sargent OF
Hebron Academy were in town Friday.
pder the instruction Of Prof. Sargent
Hebron Academy has made great adj
vsneement among the preparatory
schools Of the country.
Chandler Swift viii sell at auction
next Friday. Jan. 3, at his farm on High
street, all his farming tools, wagons,
sleighs. horse, COW. heifeTs, shoat, nay.
straw, &c. Albert u. Park Is suetioneer'
sale viii begin st 10 o'clock.
Thos. Powers Of North Newry visited
his son, II. W. Powers, AZ south faris
last week. Mr.. Powers says this lack OF
snow Is getting 20 be serious problem
In the numbering regions where the
contractors are prepared 70 go 20 WORK,
and are boarding their crews while walt
ing for snow.
Christmas was great dsy for skating,
that being the principal form OF Diver
sion. The cove was well covered Win
ice skaters, and the roller rink was open
in the afternoon, with music by small
brass band. The skating was enjoyed so
much in the afternoon that the rink was
opened again in the evening.
The following officers of Mt Mica
Lodge. 1. O. O. r., were elected AT their
last regular meeting
Geo. u. Robertson, y. g.
Cha- \. Young. Y. q.
A.. l. More. hee. Sec
y \ Shurtle1. Per. Sec
Franklin Maxim, Treas ~ ~,
y u. Bolster ". l.. Farrar and T. u Dur
hank, Trustees
The officers will be installed next
Thursday night by the retiring Past
Grand, 4. T.. Morse.
Mr.. Arthur seldom Hall of Buckheld,
formerly Of Paris. aud Miss Alice May
King. daughter OF A. c. L. hing, Esq,
az south Paris, were united in marriage
~ Rev. Caroline L. Angel on Thursday,
Dec. 10Th. The bride and groom are two
OF our most popular young people, ana
many beautiful presents were received
from relatives and friends. The newly
married couple will be AZ home In Buck
t,sld after January nd. No cards.
The Democrat Joins In congratulations
John C. McArdle Camp, ;. OF ",
chose the following officers last FRIDAY
evening:
H. W Powers Capt
3 r. McArSiie, FIRST Lieut.
NJ l.. Whittle. Second Lieut.. ,,,,-..
n ]. swan. VI L. White, 2. l.. hiiieu'
Camp Council.
After the meeting a supper was served