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James Davis, the brick manufacturer, his wife and his daughter, Miss Emma, leave in a day or two for Aiken, $. C., where Mrs Davis will remain until spring for the improvement of her health. Her daughter will remain with her. MT. Davis returning in a week ll, two
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The Lato John II. Connor.

The funeral of the late John II. Con- nor will be held from St, Francis church. of which he was a member, at 9:8O a. m. tomorrow. The interment will be in St. Bernard's cemetery.
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PERSONAL.

The enterprising proprietors Of the
wateryille Mail, OF whom II. &. Prince,
formerly of Buckield, is one, have de-
cided 10 launch daily paper soon. IL
has often been said that IL was impossi-
BILE to start paying daily paper until the
population Of the city had increased from
5000 10 1900. Yet In the face and eyes
OF these predictions the firm of Prince &
Wymsn will commence the publication
of IN evening daily early in Janu-
ary. There are few outside the firm that
have the least idea Of this plan, but the
fact is nevertheless true. Success TO the
waterville Evening Mail
One Of the most punctual attendants
on the meetings OF the State Grange at
Bangor was Mrs. Abigail A. Prentiss Of
Elmbank, Bangor, better known as
Madam Prentiss. Mrs. Prentiss, whose
maiden name was Rawson. was born in
Paris on February 9Th, 1911, and Is
nearly S. years of age; yet she was
present at nearly all, II not all, the
sessions Of the State Grange, going early
and staying late, which means III O'Clock
in the evening. She was one OF a class
of sixty 10 take the sixth degree, and IL
did not seem 10 tire her in the least.
During the last evening she was intro
dueed To the grange In a complimentary
manner By the overseer, whereupon, TO
the surprise of every one, Mrs. Preniiss
took the floor and made ten-minute
speech that was full Of fire and en-
thusiasm, and that could be heard all
over the large hall. She Is strong sd-
vocate Of temperance, aud is well known
for her many charities. Her speech was
full of wit and contained number OF
very pertinent stories.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-31
HeRolsm OF A WIDOW.
Grneral schofcid's Recognition q the
bravery Of . Southern Woman.

General schoflcid's Recognition % the
bravery Of Southern Woman.
II was OH tho first and second days Of
September, 1864, General Hardee Of
tho southern forces, was sent to Jones'
bro from Atlanta with 2a. men to
head off formidable flank movement
Of the enemy which had for its purpose
10 cut of southern communication and
thereby compel the evacuation Of the
city of Atlanta The flank movement
consisted Of 10000 or $4,000 men aud
was commanded chiefly by Major Gen.
eral John M. Schofeld. together with
General Sedgwick, who was also corps
commander, and consisted 81 the best
fighters Of the Federal army.
As the two armies confronted each
other two miles to the north and north
west Of Jonesboro, it so happened that
the little house and farm Of poor old
widow was just between the two lines
Of battle when the conflict opened, and
having nowhere to go she was neces-
sarily caught between the fire Of the two
commanding lines Of battle. which were
at comparatively close range and doing
fierce and deadly work. The house and
home of this old lady was soon convert
ed into federal hospital, and with the
varying fortunes she was alternately
within the lines Of each contending
army. when not between them on dis
puted ground. So the battle ragged all
day, and the wounded and dying of both
armies were carried to the humble shell
ter Of this old lady until her yard and
premises were literally strewn with the
dead and dying Of both armies.
During the whole Of this eventful day
this good and brave woman, exposed rs
she was to the incessant showers Of shot
and she'll from both sides, moved fear
lessly about among the wounded and
dying Of both sides alike, and without
making the slightest distinction. Final
~ night closed the scene with General
Schofeld's army corps in possession Of
the ground, aud when tho morning
dawncd il found this grand old lady still
at her post Of duty, knowing, too. as
she did. the fortunes. or rather misfor-
tunes, of war had stripped her Of the
last vestige Of property she had except
her little tract Of land which had been
laid waste. Now il was that General
John NJ. Schofeld, having known OF her
suffering and destitute c1lairiGn, sent
her under escort and arms large wagon
load Of provisions and supplies. aid
caused his adjutant general 60 write hes
a long and touching letter Of thanks,
and wound up tho ict;cr with special
request that she keep IL Til TO wcr was
over and present il G.. tho Lgitcl states
government and they N"ulG repay all
her losses
She kept the letter aud soon n,ter tho
southern claims commission was esta6-
lished she brought il To the writer, who
presented her claim IN due form. and
she was awarded about SG00-all she
claimed, but not being all She lost. That
letter is now on file with other proofs Of
the exact truth Of this statement with
the files Of the southern claims commits
sion at Washington.
Her name was Allie McPeek and she
died several years go.-Atlanta Con-
stitution.
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STATE ITEMS OF INTEREST

Burglars made an unsuccessful at
tempt TO enter three residences at Pleas
ant Street, Saco, Tuesday morning. They
were frightened away, and at one house
they left large bunch Of keys.
The perils OF the Maine woods at this
season would seem 10 be many. A Brad
ford man while hunting few days ago
saw big lump OF spruce gum on a tree.
He reached up with his rifle 10 knock 1t
down. The gum fell into the muzzle
and in endesvoring 10 extricate 1t with
his teeth his lips were glued so fiImiy 10
the frosty barrel that his companion had
TO assist in freeing him.
Mrs. c. c. Atkins, aged 20, wife OF
well-to-do carriage maker, committeu
suicide Friday at her home In Rockland,
where she was found In bedroom with
a cloth saturated with chloroform over
her face and a cash cut in her throat.
She is supposed TO have been temporary
ly insane. She had been partial inva-
lid for several years and had become DIS
couraged. The coroner decided an in
quest unnecessary.
Fred Hurd, the Biddeford pstricide,
now at the county Jail awaiting the
grand iury's action, and pending exam
ination as 10 his mental condition, has
abandoned his display Of indifference
and calmness, and is now given to ire
ouent weeping. He wears an overcoat
and cap continuously, as II expecting 10
leave the Jail, and repeatedly asks the
attendants why he is detained there, and
why he is not allowed to go home.
Rockland has woman justice OF the
peace. one who Is commissioned court
stenographer, a young lady VINO Is
studying law, three popular young
ladies who have agreed TO wear bioomers
another season, and young woman VINO
opposed woman suffrage In public de-
bate the other evening, her argument
being that II woman isn't smart
enough TO control mans vote as things
now are she isn't smart enough to vote
herself. They also have man In that
town who has made all arrangements 10
have brass band at his funeral.
william Roderick, IL years old, son OF
Mrs. Levi Roderick of Bath, nearly end
ed his life Sunday by hanging. Young
Roderick is the owner Of a smelt camp,
and il was in the little structure that ne
was discovered, hanging by the meek
and nearly dead. He had used piece OF
picture cord which he hitched TO the
rafter Of the camp. The rescuer, young
man named Malta, promptly cut Roder-
lex down. Ii Is thought the wouid-oe
suicide is mentally deranged, brought
about by excessive cigarette smoking.
A great ice pavilion will be erected
upou the river at Bangor as soon as the
ice there reaches q safe thickness. Inc
PAVILION will consist Of single great
structure. 365 feet in width. 1t Is to De
one story, but the roof will be high and
arc lamps will be used to light the In
terror. The maiI floor space, 81 ieeI
wide and 33s feet long, viii be used for a
skating rink; there will be narrow
walk around the edges, and at one END
there will be a band stand. AT the
opposite end Of the rink there Will
be a very broad platform for spec
tators and over that q gallery ior the
same purpose. In the rear OF this, on
either side of the building, there viii be
retiring rooms for ladies and gentlemen.
II
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-31
A FATAL MISTAKE.
II was Made by u Profu.c Frenchmau II
HI. Leave Tukine.

II Wa Made by n Pro.u.c Frenchman In
Hi. Leave Taking.
A citizen Of France who has an invet
crate habit Of confounding everything
which is said to him and has been en-
deavoring 10 acquire knowledge OF our
vernacular was about leaving his board
ing house for moro comfortable quar-
ter. All the little mysteries of his ward
robe, including his last neither garment
and umbrella. had been packed MP,
when he bethought 10 himself the I'M
pleasant duty now devolving upon him
that Of bidding "ze folks" gOodhy.
After shaking his fellow boarders
cordially by the hand and wishing them,
with incessant bowling. "ze verree best
success in re virl" and re benediction
du chief" he retired in search of his
"dear landlcdy." to give her also his
blessing. he met her at the staircase,
and advancing. hat in hand. with a
thousand scrapes, commenced his speech;
"Ah, madame, I'm going to leave you.
Yon have been verree amiable to Inc,
madame. will nevare forget you for
Eat II in my countree, / would ask ger
government 10 give you pension, ma
dame The good lady put down her
head and blushed modcs'ly, while our
Frunchman proceeded: "Nell, l must
90 You know III reese life it is full Of
pain and tronble. II Got adopted ~ virl
yich Lamartine made in his poeSie, zen
zure should be no more pain. Alden,
madame-adieu! Perhaps forever.
Thereupon the Frenchman was max
ing his exit, when he was suddenly
called back by his landlady, who inter
estedly inquired. why. Mr.. C,
you have forgotten your latchkey." Mr..
c. appeared amazed, apparently not
understanding his interrogation. "Yes, "
continued Mrs NJ, "you know it is
the rule for all boardeIs togiye me their
latchkcys. "Oh. madame, interrupted
the Frenckman, with enthusiasm, Twill
give you not one-Dot one, bu. zou-
zands." and, applying the action to the
word. he sprang toward Mrs. M.
and. embracing her tightly in his arms,
kissed her most heroically. The alright
ed Mrs. NJ, recovering herself at
length, cried ont. THE key, Mr. c.,
the kcyl" Frenchy. looking confused,
confoundcd, ojacrlates with heavy signs:
"Ob, madame, | got you ak ne fo- ore
kees, aal give it 10 you. Vat u fata!e
mistake !"--Scottsh American.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-31

Mr.. T. H. Mead Of Bridgton was in
town Monday.
There's an advertised letter In the
South Paris post Office for Mr.. Vital
I.achence.
j. H. Turner of Thomaston Il visiting
friends In town for few days. Mr..
Turner was formerly the popular clerk
at the Sturtcvant drug store.
Advertised letters In the South Paris
post office Dec. 30, 1895:
III. w. Wheeler.
Z. A. Piummer.
NJ. Magoun.
Col G. H. French.
The county commissioners court will
hold Its regular December session at the
new court house commencing Tuesday.
Routine matters will be attended TO, and
also the work OF making up the financial
statement for the past year by the
county treasurer and county commits
sioners.
The Sunday School Of the Congrega-
tionsl church remembered its superin-
tendent, Mr.. J. F. Plummer, on Christ
tut> tNS auu HtC>SutSu nun with " NCty
handsome picture which Is now on ex-
hibition Ia his store window. The pas
tor received gifts from the Y. p. $. c.
f., and the Junior Y. p. s. c. +. 1t Ia
ever cheering TO be remembered by our
friends, and IL doesn't hurt either pas
tor or Sunday School superintendent
TO receive gifts, now and then.
The installation Of officers of Hamlin
Lodge, No. 81, h. Of p, will be held on
Friday evening next In Masonic Hall.
The officers elect for the ensuing year
are as follows:
&C, Harlan 4. Dennison.
VIC. Herbert q. Fletcher
T., Thos. ). Barnes.
VI. OF W. Emery ". Mason.
h. of r. \ $. Rev. r. J. Haughton.
NJ. Of p, Frank r. kimhsu.
NJ. of T., HoTatio Woodbury., NJ. ID.
VI. AT A, Frank r.. Barrows.
I. c.. John T. Parsons.
-. c., Alfred H. Jackson.
The lectures on Pilgrims Progress
which have been given during the month
by Rev. X. J. Haughton, were brought
TO close last Sunday evening. A con-
gregation assembled that taxed the
seating capacity Of the church, and
many stood during the entire service.
Mrs. Barnes sang well very pretty
solo, Ashamed OF Jesus, and Miss Plum
mer's singing near the close, Of 1.-The
Better Land" and "Home Sweet Home"
was very pathetic. The lectures have
been appreciated and very impressive.
The Christmas tree exercises at the
Congregational church were attended
by large audience, and everybody was
pleased with the entertainment. The
recitations and singing by the small
children were excellent. The csntata,
'Santa in a Plight" was one OF the best
ever given, and gave universal salts
faction. Much credit Is due 10 all who
planned and provided this beautiful en-
tertainment, and especially 10 Mrs. Will
son who worked so hard and faithfully
with the children for so many weeks
teaching them their songs and different
parts. IL must mean considerable work
10 train children for such an entertain
ment as was given on Christmas eve.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-31
IN MEMORiAM,

In Gilead, Me-. Nov. ath, the life of
Mr.. Jonas g. Larry peacefully came to
its close. He was the son of Mr.. Joseph
and Mrs. Mehitable G. Larry, was born
In Shelburne. n. H., June 9th, 1892, and
was - years, months and "a days OF
age.
When he was ten years old he remov-
ed with his parents to Gilead. -Four
years later, after his fathers death, he
went to live with Mr.. Robert Fletcher
ingalls, in Shelburne, who was among
the early residents and foremost citizens
of the town. There he remained till he
could legally act for himself. He then
returned to Gilead, and several years
later, Dec. Is, 1852, established for him
self home. The companion Of his
choice was Miss Rowena Ingalls, Bur
bank, daughter of Gen. James Burbank
of Gilead. His two children, Alice j.
and Arthur II. Larry, survive him.
At the time of the civil war he enlist
ed in the service of his country, but
owing to iii health, was able to be only
a portion of the time engaged in those
scenes Of conflict.
For at least quarter Of a century his
abode was at the quiet and pleasant
home of Mrs. ID. c. Larry in this CON-
munity, and for the past dozen years he
was quite an invalid, receiving from the
hands of his daughter constant attention
and loving care.
At the funeral services on the 9TH inst.
remarks were made by Rev. MIR. Farrar,
from Gen. 8 :l3. ~ do set my bow In the
clouds" Rev. l.. b. Withee, our pastor,
spoke fitting words to the Odd Fellows
aud Masous In attendance, reading also
appropriate selections Of Scripture. The
musical selections were most acceptably
rendered by the choir, and then, under
the escort Of Mt. Abrsm Lodge, |. 0. o.
F., of Bethel, the body was conveyed to
the little cemetery by the Androscoggin,
and by them, according to the rites Of
their order, committed TO the earth
s.Ashes to ashesl dust to dust" b,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-31
BUSINESS NOTES.

TOYS and fancy croekery at Movers.
Large line of holiday goods at Nevers'
Large stock Of dolls at Nevers'.
Cali at Nevers' and look over the STOCK
Of goods.
n. Il. Movers, Norway, live bait, large
and small.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-31

The town Of Kennebunk has released
the Mason-Co Shoe Company from Its
lease of the shoe factory In that town.
The Mason Cobb Company will move to
Auburn, and the Kennebunk factory
will be Immediately occupied by Rice q
Hutchins Of Boston.
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MARRIED..


of Mr. and Mrs. o. X. Clifford, aged 8 years, 3
months.
In Denmark, Dec. q. Chas. ii. Day.
In Denmark, Dec. q, Mrs. Susan w. Berry,
aged Is years and 10 days.
In Buckneld, Mrs. Adeline Harlow, aged 50
years.
In Stow, Dec. Is, Mrs. BENJAMIN Barber.
In Hanover, Dec. 10, Of paralysis, Mrs. Matil-
da Howe, aged 20 years, month.
In Denmark, Dec "a, Mrs. Susan W. Berry,
widow of the late Leonard A. Berry, aged -
years, days.
In West Paris. Dec. IS, Charlie B., son Of Mr..
and Mrs. =. P. Lurvey. ageds years.
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SONG o. QUA
DEPARTMENT

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DEPARTMENTS:
Five.Acre Farm
Fertilizers
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for saving Labor
The Orchard
Small Fruits
Vegetables
The Vineyard
Implements
Kitchen Garden
Current Work
Rural
Improvement
Tree Planting
Landscape Art
Home Grounds
To have Handsome
Flowers
Window Garden
Exhibitions
Greenhouses
Ornamental
Gardening
Bulb Garden
Grape Culture
Spraying
and Spraying Material
Hardy Shrubs
and Plants
Entomology
Plant Diseases
Apiary
Poultry Yard
Question Box
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-12-31

Old people often have troublesome and per
sistent coughs. Sometimes you can cure them
and sometimes you can't. But Adamson's
Botanic Cough Balsam always soothes and re
lieves the patient old folks.
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BORN.

In Newry, to the wife OF Allen Mcdonald, q
son.
In'Norway. Dec. 81, to the wife OF Walter ;
Chandler. a soa. Harold Walter.)
In Norway. Dec. Is. to the wife OF Edward f.
Watson, a daughter.
In Norway. bee. "A. to the wife Of John w
York. a daughter.
In Paris. Dec. 8. to the wife of Geo. S. Morse
daughter. Gillian Maude.)
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FULL LINE OF THE
Celebrated W. |. Douglass Shoes
All Styles and Prices.
W. A. rockingham 4 Sons,
u MARKET SQUARE.


hereby give my twin sons, Morris Robbins
AMI Orris Robbins, their time to act and traed
for themselves. I shall not ray any Of their
debts. nor claim any Of their earnings after
this date.
Hiram, Dec. II, 1898.
Witness: LEVI r. ROBBINS.
LLRwRLLYN A. WADewoRTH.
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Harper's Weekly

~
IN 1896.
UARPER's WEEKLY Is n Journal for the
whole country 10 deals with the events Of the
world that are important Ia Americans.
In carrying out this policy. In ls.o. JULIAN
RALPH visited China and Japan and Journeyed
through the West; RICHARD HARDING DAVIS
took trip through the Caribbean Sea the eyolu
lions of the new navy were described and Illus
traiei by RUFUS Z. IoGBAuM; FREDERIC
REMINGTON presented studies Of Army and
Frontier life; POrLrSKY BIGELow attended the
opening of the kiel Canal.
In lsfs IKE attention viii be given 20 every
notable happening. The chief events In art, liter
ally presented. W. u. HowKLLs. in the new
department, Life md Letters, viii discuss In
his interesting way books and the social Iues-
lions OF the time. y. $. MARTINS sprightly
gossip OF the Busy World will he continued.
The progress OF the Transportation Commission
around the World will be followed. and CAsPAR
". WHITNEY will conduct the department OF
Amateur sport.
In lcsG will occur Presidential election. In
IT. editorials and through Its political cartoons
the WEEKLY will continue To be an independ.
ent advocate OF good government and sound
money
strong. IL will publish the only novel OF
the wear by W. ~ HowELLs, and n stirring
serial OF a Scotch feui, by :. u. CROCKETT, The
short stories selected are Of unusual excellence
aul Interest IN tftty hhhi y
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
ir. u 4 Pratt OF West faris ha- o'aa, ,Ia
mn II Young the agency for the Dart Fire
nale,Ifor oxford County aud will call upon
idcn!s Of Eastern oxford county WITHIN tly
II fe,l weeks. Mr.. Pratt has very use'u'
icle h very low price.
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P.O. Box $50, N. Y. City.
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GEO. A. WILSON, Judge.
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After occupying the new store In
Billings Block during the Christmas
trade 2 4. Thayer has taken perma-
ut1- le5s Of the store, and will keep a
t->,-cl4Ss furniture store here. Mr-
Ihavtr has been in the furniture busi-
nt>, u south Paris for several years,
-lt although he has carried large
sioys sud good variety, he has not pre-
VoU'.y had a good place 10 show ms
goods. ~ now situated he has one OF
ihe finest stores in Oxford County, and
carries AZ his store and warehouse one OF
The Argest stocks OF furniture 70 be
iou1d outside the cities.
south Paris came very near furnishing
ne nrst drowning story Of the season
Eugene Ripley. son OF Kendall Ripley,
went down Thursday afternoon 70 skate
on The river alone. While sitting on a
log 20 put on his skates be went through
INTO water that was over his head. HIS
cries were heard BY people at that end OF
The viliSge, who hurried 10 his assist
ssnce, but before they reached him he
tal got 10 place Of safety. The Ice
broke away about as fast as he got hold
Of IL, bar he plaekily perseyered, and
haaliy got to the shore. IL would De
fortunate il no such accident ever had
worse results.
south Paris seems pretty sure OF 4
scare at least one night in every Week:
Tines are tame when q good number OF
our people don't have occasion TO ',turn
yut IN the small hours of the night.
tAst week the excitement came the night
SeioFe Christmas when youth. who hsd
zen reared IN the West, and accustomed
uhelr ways rather than ours, rang the
eHareh bell at midnight. Tie was limo
Ssu'iy ushering in Christmas. The ire
company and citizens did not interpret IL
~ that way, and thew responded with =
promptness born of former fright. IL
these things continue We shall sleep
Nth our boots on.