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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
DENMARK.


DR.. SC. Dunn and wife OF Haverhill
Mass, are guests at the Bartlett House
Mr.. j. o. Swan Of Providence, X.
Is visiting with Gilmore Swan. He has
been connected with the detective force
OF that city for forty-three years.
Mrs. DR.. Clements and daughter OF
Roxaury, Mass, are guests at the Maple
wool.
The pond Is being drawn down by the
Saco Water Power Company. This Ia y
great dissatisfaction and damage 1" th'
mills here as this j. u busy time for both
the mills Of Messrs. Ingalls, and Sanborn
Tie lectures in the church by Mr
Woodland are largely attended snd tho
manner in which he handles the old
Bible convinccs the people that he IL
well versed on that ,ui jet. Lecture
are free. Sunday evening ut 80.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
EAST aROWNEIsIn

Several have gone to Fryeburg to at
tend the Chautagua meetings.
Miss Cora Giles, delegate to the con-
vention in Boston has returned home.
Mr.. David Lowell of Hiram was
drowned in the Ten Mile mill pond
on saturday. July -.
Miss stevens and Miss Stickuey are at
lntervale, y. IL. for few DAYS.
Miss Neitie Warren has been quite
OK for the past few days but Is now
gaining.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
ROxBURY.

We have had good season for secur-
ing the hay crop which Is good In this
section, other crops are promising except
the apple crop.
1t is getting very dry, those who drive
on the roads are obliged TO ride In a
cloud of dust. The potato crop will be
injured il we do not have rain very soon.
Miss Miriam Knight Of Peru Is at
work for Mrs. Locke.
The engines have got off the track
several times, caused by the fir ties not
holding the spikes and letting the rails
spread apart. IL was mistake to put
in such soft ties. 1t Is sight to see the
army of workmen, with their dinner
pals, riding TO and from their work
every night and morning. They cover
two Hat ears and are pushed up ahead OF
the locomotive.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
WEST PERU.

Maurice Burgess Of Auburn Is at
work for w. A. Burgess during haying
The village school closed Friday after
successful term OF ten weeks.
C. E. Knox has moved into his new
store.
81. Rowe has his house ready TO
plaster.
We believe the bridge between Dix
field and West Peru to be completed:
Sylvester Frost is at work for william
Burgess In haying.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
ACCIDENT At RUMFoRo FALLS.

Wednesday morning as wOrkmen were
tearing the paper from the dryer in one
Of the machines in the paper mill Geo.
Twitchell was caught In some way and
one leg carried between the calenders,
where the skin and some flesh was torn
off, leaving all the muscles and the main
artery exposed, from the thigh to the
knee. The skin was torn nearly OIL
around the leg and rolled up underneath.
DR.. Bisbee was called who bandaged 1t so
he could be taken to his home at East
RumfOrd, where the doctor dressed the
wound. He took over seventy stitches.
The sight unnamed several who have
seen men mutilated till they supposed
they were case hardened. There was a
bunch Of paper two or three inches thick
between the calendars which prevented
his leg from being crushed to a pulp.
We understand that he had let an acci-
dent policy lapse short time ago.
Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
kezAR FALLS.

Mrs. Nettie Holmes is doing dress
making.
York.
Miss Mabel King has gone away visit
ing.
The l. o. G. T. Lodge gave free sup
per and entertainment Saturday evening
July 10.
Mr.. Allen Garner has sold the grocery
department of his store to Mr.. Fogg'
and Mr.. Sidney Stanley Is clerking FOL
him.
Mrs. Angie Stanley has returned
home.
Mrs. Nellie Rice and her sister-In-lav
are visiting friends and relatives In till
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
NoRrn PARIS.

George Washburn Is quite sick. He
Is having erysipelas 10 his right arm, &C
companied with high fever.
Farmers are getting well along with
their haying. There Is more than an
average crop.
Rain Is badly needed. Grass on ridges
Is drying up fast.
Charles Benson, Esq, with crew OF
men, Is cutting the hay on the Butter
field farm.
A. D. Littlehale Is cutting the grass
on the Noyes place In Sumner.
Miss May Chandler Of Saco Is visiting
at G. G.. Fuller's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
eRoWNFiELD.

Mr.. Isaat Baharal of Old Concord
Mass, is visiting friends In town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Hadley OF lows
are yisitinii friends 10 this village.
MIR. David Lowell, aged 20 years, o.
Hiram, wax accidentally drowned July
70 In the TIN Mile mill pond In Brown
field.
Friday and Saturday evenings Prof
d. N. Bribtol gave . fine show OF ~!
educated horses. 1t was really wortl
the price & admission.
Jay L. brink has been quite sick, bu
Is slowly approving.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

The farmers are improving this nice
hav weather.
Mr.. Il. l.. wcscott's family are settled
in their cottage by Long Pond for the
summer.
George kimball is down from Stark &c
do his having. lie is stopping at hi:
brothers, J. L. kimball's.
DR.. Morton has bought the grass on
the Hsyford place and will begin cut
ting IL this week.
AT. Peaslee has bought the old school
house here and torn il down, so that /,
looks odd with that old land mark down,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
OXFORD.

Mrs. Sarah Weber, widow of Mark
Weber, for many years resident OF
this town, died July -, at the home OF
her sou, Feriden Weber. She had an
attack of pneumonia in the spring aud
has been falling since that time, but her
final sickness WAS sudden and short.
She leaves two sous and one daughter.
The freseo painters are working on
the Congregstionslist church. 1t has
been found needful to make more repairs
than at first intended.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
RUMFORD.

Mrs. Hannah Parker of Brooklyn n.
has been visiting her sisters the
Misses CYNTHIA and Susan Walker.
Nom made me say last week In your
paper that Mrs. Aaron stevens hau SUI s,,
= dozen Of eggs in five and ohe-haii
months. IL should have been so worm
of eggs. .;,;,;,o her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs ,. H. HUTCH
Iottie Elliott has returned home iro"
Portland.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
WEST ERyE6URG.

Mrs. Willard Mansfield Is quite sick.
Mrs. Marion Chandler Is visiting
friends In Bridgton.
The summer school was grand sue
cess. Those who did not attend GER
taiuly missed treat. The instructors
were Of the best, and their talks both
interesting aud Instructive.
The :. l.. c. held with Mrs. Samuel
Gordon, July 9th, Is worthy OF being
spoken Of A number Of village people
were invited and delicious supper was
served after which they were entertained
by Mrs. Jacobs OF Maiden with music.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
NEwRv.

Mrs. John Coolidge is critically Ill.
Mrs. j. 5. Allen has been on the sick
list for n lew days.
Leonard Leavitt caught bear the
other day so am told.
Quite a humber OF sheep have oeen
killed by bears on Sunday River.
SATURDAYS entertainment ut Poplar
Hotel wasIlargely attended by the citi-
Gems of ltewry and adjoining towns.
The day Mas fine, but hot, and the pro-
grsmme OF exercises was interestingly
and SUCCESSFULLY carried out.
Leslie Ikttlehale and wife are visiting
at the oldlhOme in this town.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
NORWAY LAKE.

Miss Susie Jewell, who moved away
from here twelve years ago, made a few
calls in the neighborhood Sunday morn
ing. She is to stay at the Centre few
weeks, and boards at Alfred White
houses. Miss Jewell and her mother
reside Ia West Boylston, Mass, and she
is principal OF the grammar school there
Plenty Of city boarders at Mr.. Shat
tuck's.
Mrs. B. C. Barrows visited at w. 5.
Partridge's Thursday.
Rev. Mr.. Stiles was at Benjamin Tuck
er's few days last week.
Miss Louise Bradbury went to Frye
burg last week to visit her sister, Mrs.
III. II. Burnham.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
MEssENGER,s NOTICE.
OrYIck OF THE SHERIFF OF OXFORD COUNTY.
STATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD, IS July II, A. ID. ls95.
This Is TO give Notice, that on the 18th day
Of july, A. ID. 1885, Warrant In Insolvency
was II cd ont OF the Court Of Insolvency for said
Count Of Oxford, against the estate of LORlN q
MCKI EN- Of Albany. adjudged to be an Insol
vent Debtor. on petition OF said debtor which
petition was hle'l on the sth day OF July, A. ID
is96 tv which last named date interest on claims i
TO be computed that the payment ofany debts and
the delivery AMI transfer OF any property belong
ing to -aid debtor, to him or for his ure. and the
Are f..rbi,plen by law; that q meeting of the
Creditorr OF said Debtor, TO prove their debts an
choose one or more Assignecs Of his estate, VIII
be hell nc Court Of Insolvency, To be holden al
of AM, A. ID. is.5, at nine O'Clock In the fore
Given under my hand the date first above writ
THADDEUs CROSS. Deputy Sheriff,
e Messenger of the Court 81 Insolvency. fol
~ Coun1y o. Uxfogd.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
MEssENGER,s NOTICE.
OFFICE or THE SHERIFF OF OxFoKD COUNTY
STATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD, July 18th, A. ID. Isaj.
This Is to give notice, that on the 18th day 81
July, A. ID. 1895, n warrant I'm Insolvency was
issued out OF the Court of Insolvency for
said County Of oxford, against the estate of
Albert NJ. JOHNSON OF Peru,
adjuiged to be an i lnsovent ncbtor' on pea,
was ilcd on the eleventh day of July,
A. ID. ls.n "a which last named date In
terest claims T. TO lie computed; that the pay
ment OF any debts and the delivery anil transfer
OF any property belonging 10 said debtor, To him
or for his use, anil the delivery and transfer OF
any property by him are forbidden by law; that
meeting uf the Creditors of SAIL Debtor, to prove
their debts and choose one or more Assignees OF
his estate, win lie held at Court OF Insolvency,
| 10 be holden at Paris In -aid county, on the
thru Wednesday Of Aug, A. ID. ls95, n nine
1 O'Clock In the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written.
as Messenger ~ the Court Of Insolvency, for
/ said County Of Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
CHURCH NEWS.

Eight persons were baptized and re.
ceiyed into the Methodist church at
Bryant's Pond recently by Rev. X. A
Rich.
The meetings Of the Methodist church
Mt Norway are reported fruitful to thu
saving of souls. Quite number have
expressed desire to lead new life.
Rev. H. C. Gibson, ID. D., OF Phila'
phia, will preach at Waterford during
his vacation, which he 10 spending II
| that town.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
EAST BETHEL.

Many TOPS OF frst-ciass nay nave oeei
harvested the past week.
VIM. C. Howe of Waltham, Mass, l.
visiting at y. D. Hastings.
Miss Helen Bartlett has returned Iron
Sabattus, where she has been spending
the past winter.
Miss Nellie Ellingwood Is visiting al
&. NJ. kimPalrs.
Mrs. A. N. Bean Of Washington, D.
c., Is visiting at hsr lathere, Ne Ii
Beans.
&C Estes of Waltham, Mass, visite,
his farm irl this place last week.
Mrs. Charles Barker Is caring for TIT
sick at Eu,tene Beans.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
DlxFIElO.

The new iron bridge at this place Is
completely and roads leading to It are
about the kame as ready for use.
Members Of the Wheeler family are t.
have a reunion at the National House
the coming week.
No chure h services Sunday morning
through the month Of August. The
pastor will take months vacation.
Mr.. q. Nichols IL away on his usual
vacation. lille will visit old friends while
Mt his old home In Searsport.
Mrs. Allie Lynch is very sick at the
prasent tiIhp
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

Key Nr Bangs has supplied the
Baptist church very aeceptably Tor the
Is.r three sundays. Next SUNDAY Rev.
Herbert l.. Mauley of Newton. Mass,
mil, preach 40 the usual hour, also vii!
p-csth "a, North Paris Al half past two
ir The afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

E,y. !. G.. snow. -. D., Of Hayerhili,
Mas. viii c,yupy he pulpit at the
Tniyersa.i,, church week from next
sunday. Aug. 81. pr. snow was the
fr.t ps,,ur ofth., parish, being settled
az Norway and holding one service AZ
The MN esch sunday. IL was during his
r4.,o-ste that the church WAS built.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
SOUTH RUMFORD.

$. B. Jones of Worcester, Mass, Is
spending his vacation with his wife and
children on his farm.
Misses Lizzie and Nellie Clapp and
Master Albert Thomas of Boston are
visiting at NJ. l.. wyman's.
Lee Putnam of Dickvale Is working
for +. L. Putnam.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

>,y, n r. Hammond II think |
have rjgh, 20 boast a little. I've got
ry having all done and have got more
hsy oa nv farm than ever before IN the
f,--y wears that I've lived there.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

4 party consisting u NJ. Arthur +.
F1-hc, ~ The Democrat aud his mother,
Mr.. A T. Forbes. Mis-, Maud Douglass,
NJ. and Mr.. Albert ID. Park aud Mr..
aud Mr.. Chas. ". Bowker left Tuesday
morning with tents and paraPhernsia tor
4 camping trip al Speckled Mountain.
They occupied the site Of old camp
skinner. and returned saturday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
EAST WATERFORD.

JOSEPH Patterson ia at home for few
weeks.
DIR. Ctrr of Brockton. Mass, Is stop
ping with her friend, Miss Mary Chad
bourne.
Mrs. Henry W. Freeman OF Manches
ter, n. H., Is visiting her father, Whit
ney BUD
Geo. Miller is quite sick. Some o
his neigh bors put his hay in the barn.
Mrs. Jewell +. Millett Of Sabattus i
visiting bier father, 7. n. Haskell.
4. J. Haskell has put In stock o
rand n aid fruit
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
rRaNrs ElElD DAY.

Q, o., become a pleasant custom IN
Nearly .'i subordinate oranges 20 Oh
,,-yes dav called hy them Field Day
with some one Of is members.
Par, Grange will meet for * annual
F-,5 pay 40 the home ot the Worthy
Waste Henry u. Hammond, on Satur-
csy. August 10Th. IL the dsy i stormy
o.c week later. August 18th. West
Pa-., and Norway oranges sre cordially
..,-t -o br present and bring their
l-.rI. Ea.krt ricuic dinner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

Deputy sheriff g.. VI. Wormellof Beth
e.. va, .a town Thursday and brought
NJ, Nllie \. Ottiguon ~ Andcver 70
.lr lH. Nrs. Ottignou Wa charged
With threatening to burn buildings, and
VAS placed under bonds % keep the
rsace. FaiIiug 70 obtain bonds she was
committed o. Paris Jail. The following
iay ,b, obtained houdSmen for her ap-
p,s-src, 80 October court and was re-
leased. ltjs said that the proceedings
grtr- which she Was committed were
Ueg,' and that further Developments
M r..--,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

IN, many friends Of Miss Eliza Long
lsr,-c pained "a know that her illness
hs. he,one so serious that she i CON
frgi 90 her bed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

40, and Mrs. William r. Eustis sud
children II Dixield and Mr.. and Mrs
William &. Edwards II South Paris
were 80 The Hin sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

The Baptist Sewing Circle will meet
uirh Nr,. Forbes Wednesday afternoon
~ thi, week from 60 :. All are cor
dnuv invited.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

Miss Mary Rawson and Miss Marion
DOW Of Bangor have been at Mrs.
Co'umtia Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

u. Whittemore and wife of Bos-
,or Mss. have been visiting At Chan
Abr t,arland's in this place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

T.. VI. Mckeen il confined 10 the
horse and James L. Twitchell has
organized party 10 do his having.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
SOUTH HIRAM.

The entertainment and supper given
by the Good Templars at Meonian Hall
last Saturday evening was a success.
Following is the programme which was
well carried out:
Music.
Address OF welcome, EFF. Stanley.
Recitation, Eva Gaines.
solo. Myrtle Stanley.
Recitation, Goldie Gould.
Recitation. Oracle Stanley.
solo. W. 7. Norton,
Music.
Recitation, Flora Loru'
Recitation' Frank 3. Weeks.
solo. Mamie Palmer.
After the entertainment supper was
served. consisting Of ice cream and cake,
followed by a sociable.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

The lake at Bryant's Pond is supplied
with some twenty-five row and sail boats
this Summer.
F. A. Smith OF Philadelphia wei
fishing on Lake Pennesseewassee re
Gently, catching thirty bass that average
two pounds each.
Charlie Russell of Buckfeld, wh'
drove Black Nathan to close second II
the fast time of III - ut Rigby las
week SAYS: .'ThOse fellows down ther'
that thought Black Nathan was going Il
get the distance flag, have found on
that he likes good floor to dance on a
well as the rest OF en-"
OsgoOd Goodwin of Upton saw bea
chasing his sheep last week. He hat
driven the flock of the mountain ant
had got pretty near few weak ones ant
was not far from the house. Mr.. God
win hollered at him and he stopped and
rose on his hind feet. Mr.. Goodwin raj
into the house for his gun, but when IN
came out the bear had left.
The Norway Advertiser says: Will
merry-go-round in town; q repertoire
company, variety troup, fine concer
and Uncle Toms Cabin all booked To-
the near future; the bicyclists planning
on big time at the fair grounds; MI
merous parties up the Lake and thu
band giving open air concerts, the aver
age Norway citizen can have his choice
OF pleasures, and those who can't mus
be hard to satisfy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

When YOU have guests, send their
names 70 the Democrat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. William IL. Atwood Of
Buckheld visited relatives at Paris Hill
Thursday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

Harold Bates Of West Sumner was at
the Hill last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. +. Stearns OF
Cambridge. Mass, are visiting relatives
AZ Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

William +. Perkins has added very
pr,ttv saddle pony 20 his livery stock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
SPORTiN

The lake at Bryant's Pond is supplied
with some twenty-five row and sail boats
this Summer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

Master Johnnie Carter of Bethel is at
cullen l.. Carriers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

Miss Hattie Z. Bailey Of Hebron called
~, friends AT Paris Hin Saturday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

The repairs on the Uuiyersalist church
80 expected 10 begin week after next.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30

Rake the loose stones out of the roads.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-30
rhe Oxford Dem uerat.
ION THE HILL. y
DIRECTORY.

49,, Haptfst church. Preaching every sun
,.a,il IN. sunday school at Il NJ. sabbath
y s'ss1S,s, service At 10 a. N. Prayer Meeting
TTsvrslay Evening al 81 2. n.
iTniyer-anst ChUrch; sunday school every
sunday st II A NJ.
New-York tribune., 1895-02-27
1 COUNTRY HONE FOX C0NN'NFHtES.

rAcoE H. sCUIFF A%D l.. q. BLooMiN'pALh
START \ FUND FOR IT'S ESTABLISHMENT.
cif,s ~ $500 each were made 10 the Montehore
uome for Chronic inyalds at the Bouie-
rard and One-hundred- a nd -thirty-eishth-s on
sunday last by Jacob H. Schin its
nrs.ident and Lyman O. BiDmingdaIe.
one OF its directors These gifts are designed 10
form, a nucleus for fund to establish country
homo for persons IN tho early stages Of consurp-
tion Like the present home it viii be ron-seca-
ran. and maintained solely for giving gratu'tous
treatment TO the poor. The Institution will be
called the Montcfiorc Country Home for consnmp-
AdIronda ks or at Niaenni. =. j. change OF air
being regarded prime necessity Tor persons
afflicted with consumption who live in and around
the city Heretofore PATIENTS Of this class nave
been seat TO both these places. their expenses De-
ing paid by annual contributions OF $50 each from
the directors OF the home. Messrs. Schf and
straus each occasionally contributing $1,000 extra.
About thr,e years ago Mr.. Schin gave So.W.
and other directors 10000. forming a fund OF 800
Mo the income of which ia used for the relief OF
families whose bread-winners undergoing
treatment In the home. l.ucien l.. Bonhcur. pres-
dent OF tho Montehore League. announces that
the net rec ep,s OF tho recent ball for the Denen
OF the home Sl2WD. which Is said 10 be the
largest sum ever realized by charity ball In this
issued shows that the number OF patients ~ IN"
Institution ~ the close Of the year was 2fb OF
whom 80 were men and ~ women during the
year i51 patients treated at their homes
free OF charge and $50 prescriptions were fur-
nlsh.d grItuitously. The cost or maintaining the
rome during the year was Ns.Vw