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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
SOUTH HIRAM.

Percy Stanley and wife of Ssco called
on relatives in this place Monday.
Gene Fitzpatrick is building Nm add'-
zion to his hen house. He will winter
about seventy-ive hens.
Rev. Francis Groyenor delivered
lecture on temperance sunday at the
NJ T.. church.
OILS Fitzpatrick and wife of Limerick
have been stopping AZ |. =. Gould's the
past few days.
Charles Gould, who cut his foot some
four weeks ago, i able 70 be out once
more.
Alden Fitzpatrick of Bay View, Mass
i visiting his father, Mr.. SeHsll Gil-
patrick, OF this place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
DENMARK.

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. W. Gray will spend
the winter In Portland.
The winter term Of high school will
begin Monday, Dec ~, with Mr.. Stone
as teacher.
Saturday evening, Dec. II, Silver
Lodge, No. 10, d. OF r., visited Julian
Lodge, No. IL, Of fryeburg Centre.
After partaking of hot oyster supper
the regular meeting was held, and fine
entertainment and speech-making fol-
lowed. At late hour another supper
was had; then all got ready TO go home.
The night was fine, the sleighing excel
lent. and everybody enjoyed themselves,
and many were the good wishes for the
welfare OF Julian Lodge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
NEWRY,

Blanchard, Of this town, last Sunday
took an old bear out of his den near
lightning ledge In Grafton. The animal
was large one and Its skin very valua-
BILE.
Several days ago, Mrs. Jacob Paine Of
the Branch neighborhood slipped and
broke her arm, rs she was getting into q
carriage, at VIII wsrren's.
T. 5. Hutchins, Jr., the popular
teacher of the winter school at the
Branch, left his school last Tuesday TO
accept a position In Massachusetts,. His
father, | understand, has taken his
place to finish the term.
Miss Maine y. Baker started for
Methuen, Mass, Tuesday Of this week,
To visit her brother, c. A. Baker, Of that
place. She Is going TO be bridesmaid at
the wedding Of her brother, j. II. Baker,
which Ia shortly to take place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
EAST HEBRON.

A Christmas festival Is the prospect
but not certain.
|. W. Marshall and family intend TO
pass the winter In Portland with his son,
DR.. n. l.. Marshall.
Charles Hodsdon and wife have gone
10 Turner for few weeks TO save him
the drive to and from his work.
Mumps are visiting our friends and
neighbors ia mild form.
Daniel and Grant keene are anxiously
awaiting more snow, so that they can go
to Peru to haul the wood they have en-
gagged to haul. Grant has bought fine
span for that work.
Mrs. Howard \. Merrill is able to ride
out and is somewhat encouraged in re-
gard to regaining her health.
Mrs. Geo. Brown died very suddenly,
the llth, from pneumonia and paralytic
stroke.
r. G. Beals is now able TO be out again
but has been very sick.
Percy Monk now walks with the aid
of crutches, to his near neighbOrs. He
has done far better than his friends an
ticipated.
Merry Christmas to the editors and all
the readers Of the Democrat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
WILSON'S MILLS.

J. G. and K. =. Bean have been thresh-
ing their grain, assisted by y h. and
d. c. Bennett. They had about 300
bushels.
Ten inches Of very damp snow fell
Tuesday night, giving u good sleighiug.
]. ". Clark and daughter Rule were
At X. \. StOrey'S, Tuesday.
F. Peaslee, Esq Was in town on
business the past week.
Minnie Olson has gone 10 Enrol for
the winter.
Joseph Gilbert is cooking for Fred
TAYLOR.
j ". Clark butcherei four good hogs
Friday.
Mrs. Harry Pennock is AZ her fathers
Hugh HoNt's.
J. c. Bean and Victor Gilbert are on
the sick list
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
ANNOXER.


Just lovely shedding, about eight
inches having fallen last Wednesday
night. People are Improving It too.
Last fall the snow held of until the
ground froye very deep, causing an i'm
mense deal OF trouble and damage 10
aqueducts.
G. W. BurdItt has gone TO Bemis to
work for Capt. Barker.
Died. In Andover, OF paralysis, Mrs.
BENZ. Poor. aged 80 years.
Several deer have been taken on the
last snow.
whitney Roberts got fine buck and
George Thomas got two recently.
Mr., Sargent has had quite an ex-
perience fox hunting with his hound.
Lots OF fun but little fur.
The loggrrs regort good work thus
far, although the swamps are not frozen
snv yet.
Can't. Barker made trip TO town re-
Gently on business.
The Congregational people talk Of
further improving the Interior Of their
church BY substituting settees In place
Of the backachiug settees that are now In
use.
John wyman Ia hauling birch 10 the
Mason mill.
A Christmas tree will be put up In the
hall this year, II the people 40 saw. IA
this holiday Il one Of the most interest
ing TO the children II should be observed
In every community, not forgetting the
poor children that are usually overlook
ed on account OF their poverty.
John Newton and Pearl Small have
contracted 10 cut the ice for the viii
layers. About 5000 cakes have been
contracted.
The Kings Daughters will farce
New Years Eve for the benefit OF the
church.
Aunt Eliza Poor, ss she Ia Familiarity
called. Is very low. Her recovery Ia
doubtful, as she Is well advanced In
years.
But little sickness In town save sore
throsts, and those cases are not serious.
A Merry Christmas TO your many
readers with this issue.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
SWEDEN.

Our circles are booming as far as
numbers go certainly, for at the last, one
hundred and ninety-six were counted
and several more were there who they
said wouldn't stand still TO be counted y
Fifty-one came from Waterford, four
teen in one team and n jolly party they
were too. After nice supper good
programme Of music, readings and a
short farce was given. The young peo-
pie furnished all the entertainment.
This was followed by marches and games
which were kept up until late hour.
Mr.. Dean Andrews, our former towns
man, is at the hospital, Portland, having
had surgical operation performed
there. At last accounts was improving.
Born in Sweden, Dec. 10, 10 the wife
Of Daniel Adams, daughter.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
SOUTH RUMFORO.

Herbert Hall of Zircon Hill skated In
TO a hole in the ice and George Thurston
helped him out.
Fremont Abbott has built black
smith shop the past summer, near the
saw mill, and Is shoeing horses and do
ing other work.
). III. Thurston has been clearing a
portion of his field of boulders this fall
and has hauled them TO the river bank
for its protection.
willard and NJ. l.. Wymsn have been
busy cutting 80 cords Of wood for the
steam laundry at the Falls.
J. p. Clark set up the engine and boil
er Cor the Zircon Spring Co, at their
bottling house last week. Mr.. Daggett,
one Of the proprietors, is stopping there
at present. Mr.. Jason Hall Of Zircon
Hill has charge of the bottling house
and lives there with his family.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
SINNER HllI.

Lincoln Davenport is visiting at his
mothers for a while.
Mrs. VI. L. Hathaway, Mrs. =. l.
Barrett, and sou Ralph, visited al North
Paris last Tuesday.
Lena Sewall and Amelia Bisbee re-
turned to their school 81 Pennington
last week.
Mrs. +. NJ. Barrett has gone 70 spend
the winter with her daughter, Mrs. a.
VI. Andrews. AT Woodstock.
John Morrill,, wife and daughter, went
TO south Paris saturday, TO visit her
mother, Mrs. !. =. Record.
Mr.. aud Mrs. II. =. Bisbee are visiting
AZ his fathers this week.
viii Cushman went TO Bethel Satur-
day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
PERU.
Merry Christmas 10 4

Merry Christmas to all Democrat
readers.
Lorenzo DeLano died on the 18th, OF
lung trouble, aged 65 years. He was
buried on the 18th. Elder Keene OF Rum.
ford Falls attending the funeral. He
leaves widow and five children 10
mourn his loss, two sons and three
daughters.
Mrs. Emily Turner has been 10 Buck
field 10 see DR.. Caldwell.
A. b. Walker, master OF Rockemeka
Grange, went To- Augusta this week to
visit the State Grange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
& Asst 2EIAEl

Preparations are being made for a
Christmas tree and entertainment, 10 be
held at the church here Friday evening,
Dec. %.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. 5. Wight spent few
DAYS here last week.
T.. W. Bartlett visited Portland one
dsy last week.
Mrs. Mary Darling is spending the
winter at +. j. Russell's.
Mrs. Gslen Blake is very lame and
unable TO do her work. The effects OF
tip-over while out sleigh riding.
Some OF the farmers are selling pota-
toes for Is cents per bushel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
SUMNER.

T. l.. Foster, who has been working
for Moses Young Of Hartford the past
season, has finished and returned home.
w. H. Farnham Of Locke's Mills was
in the place last week in the interest Of
the Grange Life Insurance Co.
Moses Young recently sold six pair of
cattle to Lewis Leavitt Of Livermore at
one time.
Albert Ames visited in Lewiston last
Saturday and Sunday.
Lincoln Davenport and wife Of Lewis
ton are visiting in town.
Alvin Doten Of North Turner was in
town last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
41OwNEIElO

DR.. and Mrs. Fitch entertained the
whist club Wednesday evening.
Miss Priccie Harmon entertained her
young friends at her home Wednesday
evening.
There Ia TO be Christmas tree at
Town Hall Friday evening.
Mrs. DR.. Carroll has returned from
quite protracted visit TO her friends AT
Bryant Pond.
Mrs. Perlie Linscott has returned from
Boston much improved in health.
Mrs. Eli Bean is reported quite sick.
Mrs. Ernest Frink is on the sick list.
Fred Thayer has bought the mill and
house formerly owned by Mr.. Storer
Thorn.
Mr.. J. W. Hubbard ia soon TO open a
grocery store in the building formerly
occupied by Irving Libby.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
OXFORD.

The schools are In session with the
following teachers: Mr.. Hauscom, High
School, Miss Rich, assistant: Miss Page
intermediate: Miss Perkins primary.
The chapel is completed and the first
service was held on Sunday evening. A
union meeting of the senior and junior
societies OF Christian Endeavor led by
Mrs. Marley was followed by remarks by
Rev. Messrs. Marley and Howard. The
electric lights were presented by the
junior society.
Geo. Houghton has been quite sick.
Mrs. Amos Wardwell Is very feeble.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
HIRAM

The Congregational Circle is meeting
this Thursday evening at the X. Of p.
Hall In full force.
Mr.. Living Cotton, aged 80, is quite Ill
with the prevailing cold.
The young folks will have Christmas
festival at Spring school house In con-
nection with Miss Annie M0ulton's
school.
Edgar L. Flint, East Hiram post
office, has been reappointed deputy
sheriff In Oxford County.
j. w. Hubbard has gone to Brown
field to trade In the Fogg store.
Mrs. Lydia B. Mansfield IL still at
Fryeburg with her daughter, Mrs. DR..
Harris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
lYNChVlllE,

Weeman McAllister, from Lowell vii
lage, is doing chores for II. b. McKeen.
l.. Ii. Burnham has started his saw
mill. We hope it will continue to run
all winter.
Ina Cannon Of West Stoneham has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. III. b.
Mckeen.
Pearl Plummer has gone to Lyndon
vile with her aunt.
Leslie McAllister and wife visited his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Austin McAllister,
last week.
The people Of this vicinity are in hopes
we shall succeed in getting railroad.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
cAS1 aaOWNcIEIn

The Ladies' Circle met with Mrs.
James X. Hill Wednesday afternoon and
was well attended.
4 horse owned bv Daniel Ward slipped
on the Ice and injured itself 40 badly
that Mr.. Ward was Obliged TO have it
killed.
Mrs. Wesley Perkins went 10 Portland
Saturday 70 purchase stock OF Christ
mas goods.
The people OF this place are preparing
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
HANOvE n.

Elmer X. Baker met with very pain
ful accident while working on Chap
man Brook in Bethel. IL was early In
the morning and he had just hauled a
large load Of hard wood lumber 10 the
yard, and IL being hard place for the
yard master TO roll of the logs he stopped
to help him. The logs were frosty and
his lever slipped out and let the log on
TO his leg, jamming IL terribly, but did
not break any bones. Mr.. Barker Is
now at home and is as comforta BILE as
can be expected.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
ROxBURY.

Z. c. Aldrich has bought a pair OF
work horses and will draw birch to
Chapman's mill.
The teamsters are waiting for more
snow: there is not enough to cover the
rocks in the roads in the woods.
Mr.. Dresser has let the drawing of
500 cords of his birch to q Mr.. Jones of
Waterford.
The birch cutters are getting well
along with their jobs, and some are al
ready done.
Swain & Reed have started up their
mill again to turn more bowels. Orders
were slack but are coming In better
now.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
NORWAY LAKE.

The school commenced last Monday.
Charles Bartlett Of Norway Is the teach
er.
II. II. Burnham has opened jewelers.
store In Norway village.
Walter Pride and wife visited his
brother. Mark Pride, nc the village dur
ing the |. o. o. +. fair.
The Norway Lake woman's Club will
have their annual meeting Dec. 30th
at Mrs. W. $. Psrtridge's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
OICkYAIE.

Messrs. Hammond and Cram are log
ging on Black Mountain for Hall and
Wyman. They intend 10 land about
POD. 900 AT Wvmsn's mill.
Chas. l.. Mathews has his birch yard
ed and sawed.
X. 5. Tracy has his yarded.
The infant son Of X. ;. Tracy is quite
i'll AT this writing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
aliMroRD CENTRE.

Stillman Blodgett's family are all sick
with typhoid fever.
B. X. Fsrnum Is at home from Boston.
I. +. Richardson's pig weighed 277
pounds.
w. j. Kimball Is buying sheep for c.
Davis Of Haverhill.
Harry Hall shot deer near Nal
Hoyt's last week.
G. II. Abbott's dog ran a fox into his
kitchen Tuesday, where he caught 1t 10
his hands. He didn't dare to kill 1t so
he carried II down to Ed Abbott TO slay.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
SOME Rambling THOUGHTS
by MEMO.
(Copyrighted.)

These Thoughts" by a layman. are real IN
a Quarter Of A million homes, scattered IN every
STATE OF the Union. In this county they VIII DC
found week BY week In the columns OF this pSlSt
only. A. We have male arrangements WIKI the
author for their exclusive paohcANon.l
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
DlxFIElO CENTRE.

Geo. Chase ia on the sick list.
The Mormons will have Christmas
tree at the school house the 18th. and
the Free Bsptlsts the 26th st the new
chapel.
J. NJ. Smith. the Mormon elder, has
returned home To Canton, Ohio.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
NORJA PARIS

The Methodist Circle met Thursday,
the 18th Inst. with Mrs. Geo. o. Chase.
4 little company Of twenty-eight pres
ent had very pleasant day. IL meets In
two weeks with Mrs. America Andrews.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22

After the drama there will be a Christ
mas tree. Come and bring your pres
ents.
There was lively runaway on the
street Wednesday afternoon. Charles
Leavitt's horse became frightened at a
dog team and ran. Mr. and Mrs. Leavitt
were thrown out near G.. ;. Holman's
residence and severely bruised though
not seriously injured. In his mad rush
the horse passed too close to the corner
of Chas. Stanley's store, smashing the
sleigh against light pole. The horse
continued down across lots and plunged
into the river. After cooling bath he
was helped out.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
My Stock Consists Of

Windows, Window Frames, Stool
Cap, Band Castings, Surbase,
Weights and Cord.
Cellar Sash and Frames.
Blinds and Blind Trimmings
Screen Doors.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
EAST PE Pill

Charles Chase Is sick with swelling
rheumatism. DR.. Coolidge OF Canton
is attending him.
NJ. Hall Ia upholstering In Dixileld.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22

Spruce Dimensions, Laths, Clap
boards, Shingles. Spruce, White
wood, No. Carolina, Norway, Bass,
Western Pine, Sap Pine Sheathings.
Doors and Door Frames.
Outside and Inside Thresholds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
WEST PARIS.

The grammar school commenced last
Monday under the instruction of Alton
e. Wheeler Of South Paris. This school
is progressing finely, and has many
bright scholars. All seem interested.
Number Of scholars In attendance 3S,
This school has been classified to con-
form to the high school course.
Officers OF Granite Lodge, +. and A
NJ, were installed by Past Master +. ii
Packard Dec. 10 as follows:
willard K. Bryant, w. NJ.
Renton l.. Swift. s. W.
William c. Stearns, j. w.
William c. Mooney. Treas,
Peter G. Pickett, Sec.
Cbauncy N. Chiids, 3. ID.
Willard Emmons, j. ID.
Charles NJ. Swift. :. s.
Charles y. Barden, J. 3.
Frank III. Hin, Marshal.
Jesse q. Howe. Chaplain.
Augustus l.. Bacon, Tyler.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
CANTON

There was drama given In Grange
Hall last Thursday evening, by the young
people of the |. o. q. I. The drama
was followed by farce, entitled, "The
New Woman" The young folks took
their parts very well indeed. Each part
showed careful study and preparation.
They had full house and an sppre-
ciative audience. Cake and coffee were
served after which sOciable followed.
The proceeds amounted to s32.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Forhan delight
fully entertained friends on Wednesday
evening at their home, the party includ-
ing thirty In all. Several tables OF whist
were made up and later on dancing was
enjoyed, and all In all, as hospitable,
dainty and joyous an informal evening
passed, Ms was ever the privilege OF the
guests to enjoy.
MIR. and Mrs. Ed Hollis are to be con-
graduated on the arrival Of nice little
GIRL who makes pleasant addition 10
their family.
One span Of the bridge at Gilbertville
IL suspended, and the trestles Will be up
for the other span at once. Ii looks
high. They expect TO have as good q
structure as there Is on the river.
Geo. Wadlin Is n hustler. He has just
fitted up jewelry shop, In connection
with his hardware business. The win
dow OF the shop IL filed with all kinds
OF silverware for Christmas. 10 the
window he has large doll beautifully
dressed, and a white dove mounted.
From the beak Of the dove Is narrow
white ribbon. the ends OF which the
doll is holding In its hands.
Mr.. 4 +. Gilbert has just recovered
from very bad cold, which confined
him TO the house for several days. Ii
came very near terminating in pneu-
monia.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
DIxElEIO

Hon. Henry O. Stanley made a bust
meas trip TO New York recently.
The grange dramatic club, assisted by
local talent, will present the drama,
Down by the Sea-" ut Grange Hall, on
Thursday evening, Dec. 81, with the fol-
lowing cast OF characters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22

BE patient at this season Of rest and dl-
version 20 ponder the words OF humble
soul gazing upward TO interpret to him
self the lightning-fiAsh OF unanimous
thought that leaps from country to coun-
try az Christmas-tide.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22

To YOU whose hearts are crushed with
dumb sorrows that you cannot tell 70
YOU whose burdens are heavy and char
ing; TO YOU whose way Is mario" ana
dark; TO you who are puzzled as TO the
meaning Of life and your own existence :
to YOU | write.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22

The great and the hesdwise are often
wrong; while the humble and obscure
serve 10 make and transmit the pubic
opinion that gradually overthro~s error.
Note that the ,rise men were turned ASIDE
20 Jerusalem while the simple sheperdS'
patiently doing their wearisome duties
bv night. uutroubled by the pulling
questions Of the Magi, learned more than
these about peace and goodwill
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22

Your Holiday Buying.
Boston Bags. &c
Christmas slippers
Merry Christmas.
Christmas AZ ShUrtlef's-
Patents.
Harper's Bazaar.
Eastern Argus.
Notice Of Foreclosure.
4 Man Found Dead.
Christmas Candy.
Boys and Girls.
Paris Hill Academy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22
:. IN FACT -
Building Material
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.

Slashed and Rift So. Pine and
Spruce Flooring.
Western Pine, Cypress, Sycamore,
CHARTERED Oak, Whitewood, Gum.
Mahogany, Black Walnut, Cherry.
Oregon Cedar, California Redwood
In stock.
Telephone Connections.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-12-22

The different churches will unite in a
Christmas gathering, Christmas evening.
New families are moving into this
place. and several new buildings are In
contemplation in the early spring.
II. Curtis has sold In West Paris 100
cords of green hard wood, cut stove
lcng h, for SO a cord delivered.
In radius OF six miles there are liy-
ing fourteen persons over 80 years OF
age. The ages are l0i, ~, %, 90 aud
two 30. These persons are all well and
smart. Benjamin Bacon, % years old,
has travelled out IL miles with his AK
on his shoulder and returned home At
night, and has cut several cords OF four
foot wood and piled IL up for the teams.