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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-10-10

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worse, very weak,
and completely dis
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lived, propped half
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-10-10

Many of the citizens of Rainsvtlle. Indi-
ana. are never without bottle of Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy in the house, SAYS
Jacob Brown. the leading merchant of the
place. This Remedy has proven of SO much
value for colds and Group in children that
few mothers who know its worth are willing
to be without it. For sale by NJ. Dorsey,
Druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-10-10

THE BEST is what the People
I buy the most Of. That's Whv
Hoods Sarsaparilla has the largest
sale OF ALL MEDICINES.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-10-10

We desire live agent and correspondent
at every postoffce in Vance and adjoining
counties.
Correspondence on all subjects of local
and general interest and opinions upon
ma tiers of public concern, are invited.
The editor will rot be responsible for
the views or statements OF correspondents
and reserves the right at all times to
revise or reject any article lie may think
proper.
One side, only, Of the pc per must be
written on-and the real name Of the
writer accompany the contribution. No
attention will be paid to anonymous let
terS
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-10-10
Notice..

II AvING QUALIFIED AS ADMIN,
u istratrix OF the estate OF W. Haywood
Harris, deceased, before the Clerk of The
Superior Court of Vance County, this is to
notify all persons holding claims against
said estate to present them to me or to
my attorney. Mr.. A. G. Zollicoffer at
Henderson, n. c.. duly authenticated on
or before the 2nd day of September, 1896.
their recovery. Persons indebted to said
estate must make Immediate payment.
This End September, 1895,
MARY 4. HARRIS,
Administrative of W. Haywood Harris,
AC ZoLL,CoFFER, Attorney.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1895-10-10

,He010eke and Neuralgia cured by DR..
MILE@ PAIN PILLS. "Onc cent a dose
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Afternoon and Evening =.

Three Hundred Startling Three Rings and Elevated Stages An
All Bareback Riders
Racers Acrobs. Leape Aeals, Bcycst
Great Johnny Iowlow Cham
Gtering, Dazzling Picture
Novel
the Tents
The World Presenting for the
First Time in this Country the only
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-02
lOCkE,S MILLS,

George c. woodsum has recently put
a soda fountain in his shop, and Is now
dispensing that cooling beverage to the
public.
Mrs. Nellie b. Dudley has already
commenced the season with four board
ers and more are expected very soon.
The Bryant Pond Grange was invited
bv W. II. Pearson To spend last Sstur-
day at Camp Comfort but owing to the
rain none Of them availed themselves OF
the invitation.
Jacob Chase. an honored and respect
ed citizen In this community, passed to
higher life, June Goth. at his home on
Bird Hill. Mr.. Chase has been 10 very
poor health for several months. but his
friends did not suspect the end was so
near. He has for many wears made his
home near this place and by the integri-
" Of his character has commanded the
respect OF old and young. Ever since
the building Of this church he has been
an active worker and at one time was
class leader and superintendent Of the
Sunday school. Not only the family Of
the deceased but the community have
met with great loss. Funeral services
were conducted At the church Sunday
forenoon, Rev. X. A. Rich speaking To
the beresved family and their many
friends. The wife and granddaughter
have the heartfelt sympathy Of the
whole community.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-02
ANnoxER.

Ny communication failed to reach the
Office last week, consequently got left.
The semi-annual meeting OF the Local
Union met with the Y. Z. S. G. 4. OF
this place the Goth. A good attendance
and profitable meeting was the result.
Dinner was furnished in the hall by the
ladies Of the town.
The school in No. 3 closed the 21st.
The schools at South Andover and at the
village closed the 18th. Good progress
was made.
The several travelling shows that have
visited here have been well patronized by
the people.
The late rains have put haying off a
week or more. Grass looks finely for
June; the prospect for crop is little
above the average.
A town meeting Is called the 10th to
accept or reject the road recently located
by the selectmen, running west and in
tersecting the new road located on Back
Street, near Tom French's machine shop.
IL was Mrs. Herbert Morton who died
the 18th instead Of Norton as reported
last week.
There will be light celebration Of the
ith at Andover. The horribles will
parade the streets at 10. a picnic at the
park at IL, base ball at and n bicycle
race. IL enough will enter purse will
be offered. Free lemonade on the ground
and good time NAV be expected, so
come and bring the children.
The lake travel Is on the increase.
Tim Hastings is getting along as well
as could be expected.
Owen Lovejoy has gone to CAM
Whitney 10 work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-02
HARTFORD.

The sunday school picnic Tuesday AT
the grove was failure. Wednesday IL
was success. About 800 persons were
present, mostly from Lewiston and
way stations. There were a number OF
ministers present. Rev. Mr.. Muuson
made short address on temperance be-
fore dinner; we listened 10 excellent
singing, Rev. Columbus Keen was there.
and where he Is there Is always good
music. Two ministers from Lewiston
made some very interesting remarks.
The first one that spoke was very much
pleased with the grove aud the scenery
thereunto belonging. He said it made
him think OF the Garden Of Eden. He
said as 10 the location, there was quite
a difference OF opinion; some writer's
claimed il was on mount Ararat, Others
thought il was at the north pole where
Adam gave his great show; but he was
inclined 20 think il might have been sit
uated somewhere in North Hartford.
He gave the audience some very good
points how 10 keep up a lively interest
in Sunday School. He told one or
two funny anecdotes 10 illustrate his
discourse, which very much pleased the
children. The next man made very
good address. but he said he had TO talk
under some disadvantages, for the first
man had stolen part OF his thunder, rs
Uncle Scion" would put 1t. The train
came at about three O'Clock and we all
had to leave we'll pleased with what we
heard and saw.
school finishes next week.
Rev. Mr.. Munson is going to help III.
A. Bickpell get his hay.
Neighborhood celebration the 18th at
l.. &. MaSon's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-02
OxEORD.

Rev. Mr.. Haughton will preach al
Temperance Hall while the repairs are
being made.
The village schools closed last week
No classes are graduated this year.
o. C. Holden of Norway will be al
Edwards 4 Lords store on Thursday
Friday and Saturday Of each week TO re-
pair clocks. watches and jewelrv.
Rev. +. j. Prescott OF Otlsfield preach
ed baccalaureate sermon nj welchyille
on Sunday, June I'D.
The graduating exercises OF the elias:
OF % from the high school, seven in
number, were held In the church Thurs.
dav evening.
The village schools closed on Friday
Examinations were held on Wednesday
Thursday and Friday. A class OF sever
from the primary were promoted to the
intermediate.
Mrs. Robinson's little girl Floretta l;
very sick with pneumonia.
Elmer Millett's child is improving.
Miss Ida Hawkes. Is at home from Bos-
ton where she has been taking music
lessons.
Miss Minot, Hebron graduate, class
of 81, visited friends here last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-02
ROxBURY.

Mr.. Locke has two-year-old Jersey
heifer that made trifie over one pound
of butter day, with no feed but grass
and the weather so hot that the cows
had to stay in the shade most of the
day, and when they did 60 out to feed
they had to fight armies Of flies. Mr..
Locke thinks that when she becomes a
COW and with high feed she will take the
blue ribbon.
The weather is so hot that crops have
been forced along wonderfully.
The engineer on the construction train
is very kind to take on children and give
them a ride; to make 1t dead sure thing
the children should take at least one
young miss with them.
McInnes & Prescott are grading a
long siding near Swain & Reeds mill so
that trains can pass there.
The track layers now board at Hop
CITY which is much better than going to
the Falls every night.
Lots Of Italians are going up to work
on the extension to the lakes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-02
sucKeleLD.


r. i. Bradford Of Portland, treasurer
Of tho p. & X. F. Railroad, was In towl
over sunday, 23d inst.
E.t. Atwood and family have gone
to Little Diamond Island for the season
Rev. b. +. Lawrence baptized six per
sons ST Hathaway Brook, near the GENE
terry, Sunday morning, June sd. Al
the clbse Of the morning service nin'
received the hand OF fellowship.
Elisha Pratt, treasurer OF Rumfort
Falls trust Co., and Mrs. Pratt were IN
town Saturday and Sunday, Dad and 23d
guestsl Of G. c. Wilmington.
"Ck1ldren's Sunday" was feature al
the Methodist church Sunday evening
The lkwer decorations and the audience
we're III that could be desired.
Geol X. Coyle, Jr., Of Someryille,
Mass was in town Saturday and Sun
day.
ID. A. Meaher, Esq, and wife, OF Port.
land, Mere the guests Of Bank Examiner
Hatch last week.
+. N. Drummond Of waterville visited
his farlily at Capt. G. II. Princes the
past wick.
MISC Abbie +. Minot OF Phippsburg'
OF the tlass OF '9i Hebron Academy, Is
the guist Of Miss Mary Z. Spaulding.
Charles Gle has returned from Avon,
Mass, where he has been ut work for
the seaEon.
Barrftt Spaulding is assisting at the
post office during the vacation OF Miss
Lizzie Allen.
The I'D Annual Premium List of the
New Highland Fair at Rigby Park In
August Is souvenir number and a
thing IL beauty, issued by the Lakeside
Press, Portland. and well exhibits the
rapid Progress In fine illustrated press
work.
Havel you read Edward w. Bok's edi-
torial ! the July number Of the Ladies'
Home Journal? 1.-The blot on our Amer
lean liff." II not, why nots
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-02
SWEDEN.

The entire farm buildings OF j. A.
Young, excepting shop, were destroy
ed by fire the 2lst. Fire caught on the
roof Of the ell of the house and when
discovered was beyond control. Most OF
the contents Of the main part OF the
house were saved but nothing OF any
amount could be taken from the ell,
shed or barn. All the farming tools,
harnesses, aud nice farm wagon were
burned. Insured for $500.
Died, in Sweden. June 20, William
Mann. aged about 81 years.
Mr.. Young's family, who were burned
out last week, have gone 10 housekeep-
ing for the present in the o. V. Edwards
house.
Mrs. James Osgood and little grand
son, of Fryeburg, visited her brothers,
Samuel, John and George Plummer, re-
Gently.
Mr.. John Plummer Is very feeble.
His daughter, Mrs. A. L. Palmer, OF
Brookline, is with him and will remain
there through the summer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-02
WEST PARIS.

Regular dog day weather.
Mr.. Will Shedd, Of G0rham, N. H., Il
making a two weeks stop In the place
Mr.. L. +. Willis has returned from
Florida where he went last fall to loOl
after some property he has there. Mr.
Willis says It is very dull there, and thai
there is no buying or selling real estate
or personal property. Having owned q
fairly good horse he was unable to gel
an offer and left the same In the street
to be picked up by any one that wanted
him.
Mrs. ]. wayland Kimball Is stopping
for a short time at her home here.
Miss Mamie Fleetwood has returned
home from the lake country where she
has been visiting relatives and friends,
B. F. Jackson, who has resided for
years near this village, passed away very
suddenly Sunday, the 23d ult. He
had Just come from his barn and taking
his chair from the piazza, he entered
the house, seated himself and was gone
in moment.
Mr.. Fred Farwell Of Bethel was In
town Thursday.
Mrs. DIR. o. X. Yates Is in very poor
health and is thinking of going away
for treatment.
124 pairs of ladies' boots regular price
50 for 81. 80 at Smiley shoe store, Nor
way, Maine. The boots are dark Russia
calf and the best trade ever offered In
this county. Come At once.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-02
cos ENwOQD

The rain Friday night and three days
Of moist weather put new phase on
vegetation. Grass was not much winter
killed, but the cold, dry weather when II
started. and the heavy frosts later on
together with the hot, dry weather re-
Gently, all tended TO impair the hay
crop.
Horace Judkins aud wife went on a
bridal tour last week, visiting Water
borough, his wife's former residence,
and other places. Mr.. Judkins owns =
farm near his fathers, and will go to
keeping house at once.
The Greenwood Baptist church have
no meeting house, or appropriate place
OF worship, and so have concluded TO
build one az the Center. LAST week the
ground was leveled of for the building,
aud part of the timber hauled on the
spot for the frame. Rev. Mr.. Hunt, aud
also some of the ladies, assisted in the
work.
The Centre and City sunday Schools
are 10 have picnic at the ice cayerns on
the It'll.
And now another premium baby has
introduced himself into society. he be-
longs To Wesley Ring ana wire, Is 1htee
weeks old, and tips the scale At thirteen
pounds. A more noble looking boy al
that age il would be hard TO find.
Cat stories seem to 90 pretty well and
here's another. Our family cat Is nVe
wears old. and during the first two years
she produced as many litters of kittens
three in each litter. Noticing. as she
must have done, that her family soon
diminished 10 one, she concluded that
must be the proper number to have at
time: so, during the last three years hei
litter Of kittens has consisted of just one
each time and no more. That is what
might be called conforming to circum'
stances.
We are reminded right here that the
next number of the Democrat VIII o.
printed on the last half OF the year
/ Who Is the seer that can point out th'
events for the next six months:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-02
EAST SUMNER.

Over fifty persons went from East
Sumner station to the Sunday School
picnic at Lake Anasagunticook on We'd
nesday and had fine time. The speak
ing aud singing was good, and every
thing passed of finely. Quite a gather
ing from up the line were there on Tues
day. The next session Is 10 be held at
East Sumner on Oct. %.
Owing to threatening weather, very
few have vet got 10 having. Probably
fair crop will be harvested except on
drv sandy soils where Il will be light.
The GLORIOUS Fourth''probably will be
ushersd In with a few firecrsckers, and
then the crowd will head for Lewiston
where there Il 10 be more noise.
4 successful term of school under the
care. of Miss Gertrude Palmer closed
last week.
Mrs. A. ID. Park Of Paris Hill visited
at East Sumner last week.
Mr.. L. T.. Miller was ordained TO the
Gospel ministry on Friday evening, the
2lst ult. Mr.. Miller is making very
favorable impressions as an honest,
faithful servant of his Master, and IL is
hoped will be the means of great good
TO the vicinity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-02
HIRAM.

Mr. Solomon b. Babb, OF Barre, VI.
Is visiting his brother, George W. Babb
Mr.. Darius X. Lewis Is very sick with
heart disease.
Mr.. Wyman Cotton. OF kezar Falls, l:
moving a barn for Eli c. Wadsworth.
Mr.. Edwin WEIGH, OF Temple, Is visit
ing at Eli Clemons'.
Iemuel Cotton Is remodeling his store
Miss Anna b. Thompson has returned
to her duties at Thayer Academy, Brain
tree, Mass.
The boys turned out one morning ior
a bear hunt and found only our old dog
Beppo. who had strayed into the forest
and disturbed the public peace by his
lonely lamentations. He was speedily
taken home, made happy by n supper oil
bread and milk, and killed.
Miss Hannah f.. Bucknell has been
visiting in New Hampshire.
We recently met our venerable citizen
Mr.. Living Cotton, who. after long
and well-spent life, Is enjoying healthy
and serene old age. He will be ~ IN
August, being the Oldest man In town.
Mr.. Charles +. How ard Is making ex-
tensive changes in his buildings.
Mr.G. w. Burial OF Auburn Is can
wasting here for a valuable book LOT
prsctical business men.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-02
EAST WATERFORD

Mrs. Eta Gerhard and daughter are
visiting at w. Z. knightly's.
Mary Chadbourne came home from
Brockton, Mass, Monday, to spend her
vacation.
Mrs. Grace Ames, who has been in
poor health for some time, died the 2lst
at the home of her son, G.. F. Ames,
aged IS years, / month and ~ days
Interment was made at Greenwood.
Mrs. George A. Hall and three children
Of Deering are visiting in town.
We notice j. +. McIntire's house Is
much improved by double piazza.
Benjamin Tucker has begun haying on
the Baker farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Haskell are visit
ing in Berlin Falls.
Mrs. V. III. Johnson and three children
spent last week in North Bridgton.
Elsie A. Favor of Norway visited Liz-
zie +. Hall the past week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-02
weLchyllLe.

The graduating exercises Of the class
Of '95, Welchville High School, occurred
Thursday evening, June ~, In the Meth
odist church. The house was hand
somely decorated with bunting and
flowers; the music was by Jones
Orchestra; the church was crowded
with people. The class marched In to
their seats and the following program
was rendered in a manner which reflects
great credit on the teachers and scholars
PROGRAMME.
Salutatory, Little Things, Fred Staples
Essay,-Luck and Labor. Annie Louise Estes
Music.
Poem, Floral symbols, 'Clcora Maudc Stuart
Music.
Glass History, Mabel Josephine Holmes
Class Prophecy, Mabelle Laurccne Monk
Music.
Presentation OF Gifts, Annie Louise Estes
valedictory, Mabel Gilbert
Class Ode.
Presentation of Diplomas.
Bcnediction.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-02
WILSON'S MILLS.

A number Of sporting parties have
been up the past week.
Charles Demaurez has been In towr
repairing clocks, watches, etc.
Mrs. A. 4. Ottignon from Andovel
has been in town with millinery.
The people were very much shocked
though hardly surprised, owing to his
advanced sge. at the death Of DR.
Edward Spaulding Of Nashus. N. H., al
Camp In the Meadows. at half-past four
Saturday morning. He remarked on re-
firing that he was feeling unusually
well. He called the proprietor OF the
camp about four, and quietly fell asleep.
DIR. Spaulding had been in this vicinity
usually twice year for his vacations
for the last thirty-seven years. His
guide. X. A. Storey. and friend, Mr..
Van Writ, went TO Nashua, taking him
to home and family.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-02
NEAR FALLS

Born 10 the wife of Frank Pendexter
June 10, a daughter.
Schools ia this district closed June Is
Miss Ethel Forrest, who has been visit
ing friends in this place, has returned tC
her home in New Jersey.
Miss Blanche Page is going TO dc
table work at the Pilsbury boarding
house this summer.
Mr.. Z. j. Stanley has had a piazzs
put on his house aud he is now having
his buildings painted.
Mr.. Silas Mcdaniel and his wife o.
Freedom are visiting her mother Mrs
Ruth Gould.
Mrs. Tobias Stanley and her children
have returned from Detroit, Me-, where
they have been visiting.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-02
PORTER.

Silas Stevens Of North Parsonsfeld,
who has carried on the grocery and dry
goods business in that place for number
of wears, died June 9th, leaving q wife,
two children and large circle Of friends
TO mourn his loss.
The rain Of the 9th was hailed with
Joy by farmers.
The Bridgton and Kezar Falls boys
engaged In a game Of ball last SATURDAY.
AFTERNOON, resulting In score Of IL to ii
In favor Of the Kezar Falls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-02
tIpTON

Claude Abbott is at home from Hebron
Academy during his vacation.
Schools are all closed In this town.
1t Is reported that James Bernier had
a boat stolen from his store house one
night last week.
Mrs. Sarah Abbott is visiting at Enrol,
n. H.
H. S. Raymond is building a new
blacksmith shop pear the old one.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. H. b.
Fuller gave them a surprise last Wednes-
day, the fifteenth anniversary of their
wedding day. Some useful presents
were presented and all report having
pleasant time.
Grass is growing fast and farmers are
expecting good crop earlier than usual
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1895-07-02
HEBRON.


The church was beautifully decorated
Sunday with wild lady's slippers. Ii wa:
estimated there were over thousand OF
them. We understand thanks were due
To Scott Bearce and his nephew Vivian
for the pleasure given.
Miss Thompson Of Auburn Is visiting
her sister, Mrs. DR.. DOnham.
Mrs. Robert Glover Is home from Au.
burn where she has been visiting bel
daughter.
o. II. Trip Of Rockland spent Sun
day at C. +. Trips. His mother
widow Of Rev. L. S. Trip, is now visit
ing there.
Mrs. Hannah Robinson Of Otisfeld !:
at Mrs. Howe's.
Rev. S. d. Richardson still has the
best garden in this vicinity. He had
corn spindled June Goth, and peas large
enough to use for several days. He has
the most beautiful bed Of Canterbury
Bells we have ever seen.