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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-17
The Paris Cabby.

Should an accident befall the vehicle
Of a Paris cabman during your occu-
pancy. he will abandon himself 10 a
paroxysm of grief, compute the loss and
tell in moving accents Of his wife and
children, whose bread will be- taken from
their mouths by this mishap.
But if your fingers thereupon make
instinctively for Your pocket, restrain
them. He is insured. He pays a small
monthly premium TO IA cab Insurance
company, and IN the case Of a smash up
only the company suffers. A playful
intimation that you are aware Of this
circumstance will do wonders to console
him. There was in days gone by cab
man who made such good thing ont
Of accidents that be ended by adopting
them as a specially.
he confined his labors to those quar-
tiers Of the town chiefly affected by the
Eng lish, and his system was TO pick up
a benevolent English tourist. by prefer
ence lazy, and break shaft. He
knew a method Of turning "A corner
which no shaft could resist.
Then he would beat his breast and
shake his fist at heaven, call the uni
verse to witness that he was poor
man, who would be ruined by the sum
il must cost 10 get his cab repaired,
bring in his wife and children-,hough
the unprincipled creature was bache-
Ior-and what could benevolent look
ing English tourist do but help him ont!
Paris Letter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-17
Why spitx Quit.

Germany has been on the verge Of {
cabinet crisis for several weeks. Tn,
first warming Of the trouble among tho
highest officials of the empire was giver
by the fall Of General Won Spitz No
body has explained just why. Spitz fell
but in an Al ,icle that attempts to do SC
the Cologne Gazette suggests reason,
that probably will seem more than suf
ficicnt to persons outside Germany. The
Gazette says that it was incumbent upon
him in his department to attend To III,
Stra Observation-Disclosures,
the Militacrgefasngnisswesen and the
whole Militaerjustizwesen. Besides, hi.
Office required that he take charge If al
the bills regarding the Militaerproces
sordnung and consult with the chancellor
as to the supreme Richsmilitaergerichts.
instant and the supreme Reichsmilita.f
gerichtshof. Is it any wonder. then, that
when he foresaw the failure Of tho Mill.
neutrality-suspicious. he felt moved
by OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES to quit?-
New York Sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-17
LUXURIOUS EUGENE.
Under Her Rule Paris became Bcsns .
x,,trav,rant FARMLAND.

Under Her Rule Paris Became . scsse =
Extravagant fairyiand
There was "A sort Of intoxication IN
the very atmosphere Of Paris, n fever OF
enjoyment-a passion for constant
amusement, for constant excitement'
and among women for extravaganza In
dress This was encouraged by the
court. with the intention of giving an
impetus 90 trade and Of gaining popu'
larity by favoring constant festivities,
and consequently constant expense. In
the days Of Louis Philippe there had
been great moderation in all matters OF
luxury: the king and queen were aged,
sensible and economical; the young
princesses were kept within rigid bounds
by example above them. But when the
emperor came to the throne, after
period II revolution and consequent
commercial stagnation, he wished to
revive trade, and also TO give the pres
tige Of splendor to court which 50
many did not seem to take In earnest
His beautiful, wife, suddenly raised TO
n supreme position for which nothing
in her previous life had prepared her,
finding what seemed unlimited means
within her reach, keenly enjoyed the
possibility Of procuring everything that
pleased her. and enhanced her remark
able personal attractions by all the al
yantages Of exquisite toilet without con-
sideration of cost.
Everything that she wore suited her
admirably. Others tried to initiate her.
| and the general tone became raised. she
had the art Of constantly choosing some
thing new and unusual, which attracted
attention. so that, instead Of being sat
isfied with conventional types OF silks
and satins, which formerly had been
considered sufficient for all occasions,
every one tried To- invent something ~
ferent from others and TO improve upon
what had been seen before. Consequent
", not only in dress, but in all matters
u taste and luxury. there was an eager
struggle 10 outvie others, 20 reach a
higher degree Of splendor, and extrava'
gance became universal Paris was
sort Of fairyland, where every one
seemed rich and happy. What lay I'M
derrieath all this would not bear close
examination-the dishonorable acts 81
all kinds which too often were needed
TO produce the glamour deceiving super
fetal Observers. life In the Tuile'
ries," by Anna l.. Bicknell-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-17
CANTON. 6uCkFiEL
went To Boston the 12th Saturday evening, No
CANTON


l.. w. Smith went to Boston the 18th
on business.
Hon. Otis Hayford, wife and daughter
went to Augusta the 9th to spend the
winter.
Holt has put In q stock Of crockery
and glassware.
The tannery Is doing rushing bust
ness, running at Its full capacity.
Work IL being pushed on the branch
railroad as fast as possible, two trains
hauling gravel.
Part of the bridge to be built acros:
the river at Gilbertuille has arrived.
Since il was In the papers that your
correspondent had the rheumatism, ht
has had letters and circulars from al
parts Of the country, wanting to cure
him. See what little advertising vii
do.
Applicants for the post office are thick
Business is booming now Mckinley !;
elected.
Buy your -four before the rise.
Water is still low in the lake.
Ground froze quite hard the 10th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-17
SWEDEN.

Our little town wanted TO shout with
the rest OF Uncle Sans victorious chill
dren over the election OF Mckinley, on
the evening Of the eth, so they loaned
the Nevers cannon, and with good sup
ply of powder they went up on Powder
House Hill and had fine illumination
sud made lots Of noise.
\ delegation of our young people at
tend dancing school at Waterford, which
Il taught by Mrs. Scribner Of Bridgton.
The next circle will be- at Town Hall
Nov. lSth. Quite an extended program
is in preparation, and a good time Is
expected. 1t l. 10 be entertained by ak
Young people, reinforced by Mrs,
Nevers and Mrs. Msxfield OF Waterford
All are invited.
Miss Lottie Bennett has taken her turn
al having vacation, and has gone 70
Boston for few weeks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-17
FRYE BURG.

The Post family left for New York
last week.
Mr.. G.. l.. Sturdivant Is in Boston.
The football game Saturday, Nov. -
with the North Bridgtons, resulted In
victory for the Fryeburgs, 10 TO 1.
The reception at the vestry Friday
evening, Nov. 6, for Mrs. Lyman Abbott,
was a very pleasant occasion. About
80 OF the village people were present,
The vestry was very prettily decorated
with house plants, ferns, etc. All were
cordially received and entertained.
The drama at the New Church hall
Monday evening, michael Earle. or the
Maniac Lover" was enjoyed by all
Fryeburg's best talent was displayed
Music by Fryeburg Orchestra.
Mrs. NJ. b. Barker is recovering from
her severe Illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Osgood have re-
turned from Bartlett. We are glad 70
welcome them home.
Mr.. Lemuel Bean and Miss Grace
Haley were united in marriage by Rev
b. y. Stone, Sunday, Nov. ;.
The W. c. l.. met at the club room
Nov. Ii, Friday afternoon. The subject
Of the afternoon, Music and Drama,
was In charge OF the committee
Mrs. Alberta Abbott and Mrs. l.. o.
Wentworth. Papers were given on Nor.
dlca and Paderewski, with music and
readings by members OF the club.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-17
EAST HERON

Rev. d. A. Cannon, formerly our
local minister, is in the parish preparing
TO leave for southern California, hoping
his health will improve in that sunny
climate. He has many warm-hearted
friends here who deeply regret the
necessity Of his leaving his home and
friends. Mrs. G.. will soon follow him il
all proves favorable to his health. She
Is still canvassing and has already sold
Is, 900 copies of the atlas she has worked
so energetically for.
F. Z. Whiting has moved from hi;
home on French Hill to the home of his
late parents.
Charles Record and Mrs. Henry Record
have sold their cows, hay, etc, and will
soon go to Biddeford, taking her children
with her. She will work for Mr.. Rec
ord's daughter in her boarding house.
Mrs. Howard Merrill Is very feeble
and confined in bed. Her health has
been very poor the past year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-17
LOWELL.

A large company gathered at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Russell on
the evening of the 10th instant, to cele-
brate the fiftieth anniversary Of their
marriage. Also at the same time Oc-
Cured the marriage Of Benjamin Rus
sell, Jr., and Miss Blanche Pearl Quint,
thus forming a double wedding. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. MIR.
Baker and the wedding march played by
Miss Louise Hamblen of Conway. An
elegant collation. was served. The
presents were many and beautiful, con-
sisting of the following: Oak side
board and dining chairs, banquet lamp,
silver service and tray, silver berry dish,
silver spoon tray, 2 pickle jars, salters,
glass water set, glass table set, cake
stand, silver orange spoon, tray cloths
and napkins, silver soup ladle, dozen
solid silver spoons, dozen solid silver
spoons, IL dozen spoons, l dozen fruit
knives, silver berry spoon. solid sill
yer berry spoon, silver call bell, !
cheese scoop, silver, ] set, sugar shell
and butter knife, strawberry fork, |
orange spoon, gold bowl, l solid silver
Il coitu
solid silver orange spoon, olive fork, l
dozen towels, pillow cases, IL dozen
doilies, vase, pincushiOn, handholder,
fascinator, photograph Of Rev. and Mrs.
j. w. Card, bamboo bric-a-brac stand,
sofa pillow, pictures, % dollars cash,
and some other articles. 1t is needless
to speak Of the beautiful dress and
modest beauty of the young bride, or to
say that the arrangements for the COM
fort and pleasure of the guests were
smoothly carried out. Mr.. A. c. Rus
sell of South Manchester, II. l., MIR. and
Mrs. F. NJ. Russell of Boston, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. T. Price of Haverhill, and Mrs.
Elizabeth Hamblen, and Miss Louise
Hamblen of Conway were present, be-
sides friends from neighboring towns.
Mr.. Earle Boynton Wood Of Bangor
has accepted call TO the passionate Of
the Congregational church of Lowell and
will begin his work Sunday, the 22d inst.
Mr.. Otis Andrews Is visiting in town.
Town schools close this week.
o. i. Andrews has bought what inter-
est Mr.. Hadley Remission owned In the
s'trout pond lot" and will draw the
timber 10 connection with Henry W. and
Porter keniston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-17
WEST SUMNER.

Luther Maxim recently lost in one
night 80 chickens, supposed by foxes.
Hacker Davis has moved into the Col,
rent AT Sumner.
F. W. Ford is closing out his stock al
cost.
Miss Annie keene has gone to work
for Austin L. Stearns. at Paris Hill.
Mellen Bates Is Ia poor health.
IL IL understood that John Ford anC
son Frank have leased the hotel at West
Paris Of Rutellus Tucker.
Geo. +. Pulsifer is at home from Mas
sachnsetts.
Arthur Pulsifer is teaching school Al
North Sumner; James Chandler at thi:
village.
Charles Crockett is sick.
Tom Hollis and wife had wooder
wedding Thursday night. Quite an at
tendance and good time.
Henry Proctor is at West Paris paint
ing, has been there most Of the fall.
Lennie Merrill is buying apples for II
l.. Cummings.
William Thorne is quite sick.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-17
MEXICO.


The fight for the post office Is on. At
Ridlonyille the fight wakes warm. Wal
lace stevens, trader, and T.. L. Hayes,
toll gatherer, are In Il. Stevens struck
out some time before election day.
Hayes was in Massachusetts, few days,
on his return he found that Stevens had
secured the names on petition Of many,
he Hayes had confidently counted "a his
special friends. Since the first mail
was brought 10 Mexico, IL has been dis
tributed from an office at the Corner.
When George Stevens, appointed in '93
by President Cleveland, moved from
here 10 Gilbertyille. no Democrat could
be found al the Corner who would take
the office. John Howard was appointed
and removed the office 10 his store near
ly down 10 the toll bridge. A majority
OF the patrons OF the office when IL was
at the Corner. now desire TO have the
office brought back, and are working and
will continue making efforts 10 obtain II
compliances with their desires. Henry
W. Park. who has always heretofore re-
fused TO tske,the Office, has consented 10
accept the appointment IL II can be OBJ
tanned for him. Failing 10 get the Office
at the Corner We shall try TO get Gu Office
there 70 be Mexico office, and have an
other at Ridlonville.
Calvin ). Bucknsm and Scott o. Dorr
have each bought house lot Of Mrs.
Eta Z. Richards on Mclean Street and
are at work putting in foundations for
cottages already.
Ed Fuller and Bert +. Small have
opened a meat shop in the Reed store.
Bird hunt here Wednesday with ball
in the town hall in the evening. Mrs.
Mile provided the supper.
Monday evening Hotel Ridlon was
illuminated and the election result was
noticed with bonflres, booming OF can
non and smaller firearms.
School closed Friday.
No doubt but Rev. c. c. keene will
remain with Us another year. There
has already been quite large part OF
the funds required TO keep him subscrib-
ed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-17
allckEiEID

Saturday evening, Nov. 7th, there was
a grand illumination with fireworks In
the evening. High Street was particu-
arly prominent with Bank Examiner
Hatcfi's residence easily In the lead In
point OF variety and design. Red fire
and rockets, the small boy and tin horns
all contributed to swell the joy OF the
occasion-the victory Of the ides Of Nov.
3. F. p. wilmington, the Buckfield.talk-
ing machine and gold Democrat, joined
In the general display Of illumination.
Geo. M. Atwood and wife were In town
Tuesday. the 10th.
Hon. q. II. Hersey visited New York
on business the past week.
Charles Gautier has moved to his house
on Station Street.
The Buckfield village Baptist church
at special meeting Thursday evening,
In concurrence with the recommendation
Of the executive committee Of the society,
voted to give Mr.. Sumner Bangs of Nor
way, recent graduate Of Newton
Theological Institution, a call to become
It's pastor.
Herbert Hall has moved to the stand
recently vacated by J. +. Packard.
peo. III. hcTsty, ptopiietoi VI .he
Casco steam and water heater works,
will start up his furnace the coming
week.
The fall term OF the village schools
closed Friday.
Friday evening prize defamation by
the first class in the high school depart
ment, took place at Nezinscot Hall with a
full house. The program Is omitted for
lack Of space. The awarding committee,
Miss Carrie NJ. Douglass, elocutionist OF
Hebron Academy, Rev. A. G. Murray,
Sumner, A. A. knowlton, Bates College,
awarded the prizes AS follows:
GIRLS.
lst prize, Helen $. Childs, as.
2i prize, Lizzie II. Wilmington, o..
| 81 prize. Lila :. spaulding, 81.
BOYS.
lst prize, Warren :. Shaw, %.
2i prize. Chester &. futile. e..
81 prize, Howard L. shaw, 81.
All OF the declarations were good, ex-
ceptionslly so. Principal Landmsn Is
proud OF his school and has been en-
gagged for the winter term.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-17
EASI WATERFORD.

Perley Hodgdon was at home few
DAYS recently. He Is working on farm
in Buxton.
We visited Miss Helen Browns school
AZ the close and were much pleased with
the way IL was conducted. There were
twenty-six scholars present, most OF
them small. This Is one Of the largest
schools In town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Field have return
ed 70 their farm. They have been In
Lewiston the past two years keeping 3
boarding house.
Abraham Norwood has moved the
furniture saved from the fire, 10 West,
brook, where they have taken a rent.
Harry l.. Hutchins of North Fryeburg
spent SUNDAY al C. II. Pride's, where his
wife and child are now visiting.
An electric railroad through Water
ford is being talked of again. \. +
Gerald OF Fairfield and +. W. Eastman
Of Auburn examined the proposed route
recently.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-17

Married, at the residence OF Mr.. John
Houghton in Byron, Nov. l0.h, by Rev.
C. b. Hanuaford, Mr.. Robert Il. STRAIT
ton of Rumford Falls and Miss Emma ).
Abbott of Byron. Mr.. Stratton Is the
Youngest son Of. Judge Stratton OF
Fredericton, \. b. He Is chief engineer
Of the Portland and Rumford Falls and
the Rumford Falls and Rangeley Lakes
railroads; he IL also partner in the
firm OF c. II. Mckenzie Il Co. He has
resided at Rumford Falls five years, and
is one OF our nice young men. Mrs.
Stratton is the youngest daughter OF
the late Dexter and Mrs. Katherine Ab-
bolt now Mrs. Houghton.) She was
born In Rumford and lived In town until
few years ago she moved with her
mother 10 Byron. She is a very active
and enterprising young lady. They re-
ceived from their many friends several
valuable presents. After the wedding
ceremony was performed they started on
their wedding tour. They will spend 8
week in Montreal, then return TO Rum
ford Falls, where they will make their
home. We are very glad TO welcome
them here.
Evangelists Marston and Haskell are
holding revival meetings in the VI. +
church at Rumford Falls. 4 good inter
est is manifested.
John Wheeler is building nice hous,
on the corner OF Franklin Street ant
Maine Avenue.
DR.. j. F. DeCosta IL afflicted with
rheumatism. We are sorry for him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-17
NORTH PARIS.

Mrs. George Adams has young son.
NJ. +. Curtis and wife visited at David
Bemis' Nov. 9Th.
J. G. Crawford has gone away TO can
vsss for nursery stock.
Ora Field found two full blown dan
delions last week.
John Butterfield has been at work for
w. W. Durham.
Mrs. Lizzie Gowell wishes TO sell her
stand at North Paris.
Fine evenings but muddy roads.
Oscar kimball Is at work on Elder
Wheeler's house AT West Paris.
Mrs. Losina Fuller, who has had her
eyes operated on, can now see quite well.
She arrived home Nov. II.
Aren't Republicans happy? and with
good reason.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-17
GAME NOTES.

Where shall we be at, II this thing
continues? A circular sent out by the
Bangor and Aroosto0k Railroad shows
that the road shipped from its several
stations, during the month OF October,
1929 deer, 70 moose, and 81 caribou.
This Is more than twice the amount
shipped during the month Of October
last year, and does not include the game
killed by native hunters, or the large
quantity consumed in camps. The deer
are increasing in this state, but can we
stand that drain?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-17
a WomAN'S COURAGE.
She Killed "a Cobra, Saved Her Husband
aud Then Tainted.

aud Then Painted.
Women, " remarked rather patron
izing young man, possess certain
courage II endurance, but when II
comes 10 the facing Of an alarming
danger they weaken and succumb to
nerves.
~ hate 10 be personal, said WON
an. "but once faced what you Will
admit was an alarming danger. My
husband. who was stationed in India,
was stricken down by fever. On the day
tho crisis was expected the doctor said
that his life hung On thread, but there
was still chance Of recovery II lac
should fall into natural sleep which
remained unbroken for certain length
Of time.
After hours Of tossing and moaning
I had the joy Of seeing him pass into
slumbcr, which grew more natural M
sat, almost holding my breath, across
the room. When hope was becoming
joyful assurance, through the long win
dow large hooded cobra glided into
the room and made straight for the bed,
raising its head and softly kissing.
For one horrible instant Twas para
lyzed, while the snake reared and
swervcd about 10 insinuate itself among
the pillows. But 1t dropped and coil d
itself ON the floor beside the bed. The
power OF motion returned % me, aud
crept across the room, raised my foot
and ground my heel into the fiattened
head with it's coldly glittcring eyes.
The creature writhcd furiously. coiled
itself around my ankle like vice, but
l held my ground till the folds relaxed
and knew the snake was dead. The
doctor found me ON the floor In dead
faint when h. called. Ny husband re-
covered rapidly, and treasured as his
dearest possession worn kid slipper.
-philadelnhia Press
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-17
CELEBRATION AT KEZAR FALLS

On the evening of Saturday, Nov I,
keZar Falls had the most elaborate
demonstration ever witnessed in the
vicinity, TO celebrate the election OF Nc
Kinley and Hobart. There were bon
fires on the hills around the village,
great displays of flags, Examinations
with 5000 or more candles and lanterns,
the burning Of red lights, firing of can
non, etc. The long procession OF torch
lights was led by the Cornish band,
seconded by the local fife and drum
corps. Rev. G.. 7. Ridlon, veteran OF
the civil war, acted as marshal, and at
the close of the celebration delivered an
excellent address in Meonian Hall, which
we are unable TO publish for lack of
space. Coffee and crackers were served
on the green In front of the house OF K.
+. Gentleman, Esq. All felt that il was
memorable occasion, and went to their
homes much gratified.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-17
ANDOVER.

The Kings Daughters give an enter.
tainment In the hall tonight.
The boys engaged In shooting match
for chickens yesterday; considerable
sport was the result.
Mr.. Chas. A. Proctor met with pain
full accident recently, by a circular saw
cutting his hand badly. have no,
learned the full extent of the injury.
Mr.. Chas. L. kimhall has petition In
circulation for the appointment "a post.
master. II Is strong petition Endorsed
By about every Republican aud lots OF
Democrats in town.
Mr.. Bartlett has finished the stone
work for III. V. Poor.
+. NJ. Thomas has engaged TO fix TN,
dangerous place on the east branch OF
the railroad above Houghton's.
The largest drove OF sheep ever seen
on our road passed through .here las
week, 400 In all, which reached fully
1900 when they got 10 Hanover.
l.. W. Marston has contracted 10 pu
10 million of spruce In Sawyer's Motel
for pulp.
Horace Cutting, formerly OF Andover
died suddenly at his work in Plainfield
Conn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-17
ROxBlIRy

Mr. Locke closed the bear hunting fol
this season by capturing fat bear tbs
9th inst. IL is very seldom that bear:
are caught SO late in the fall. After TN,
leaves fall they retreat TO the spruc,
mountains 10 be under cover.
f Z. Caldwell of Andover has moved
20 Mr.. Chapman's TO run his boarding
house for year.
Mr. Aldrich, who has run the boarding
house the past summer, has moved into
the Porter school house and will make II
into dwelling house, as the town Ia:
no use for il for school purposes.
Swain & Reed have new cook al
their boarding house, Il stranger.
The men are done with the job Of send
ing off the wood from l.. II. Reeds mill
Mr.. Reed is repairing the sluice at hi:
mill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-11-17
WILSON'S MILLS.

The winter bridge by John Olson;
was put in Monday under the direction
Of III. G.. Bennett.
J. c. aud K. ). Bean have been threSh,
ing for v h. Bennett and X \. Storey
There was a rehearsal at the schoo
house Friday evening Of an entertain
ment to be given by Mt. Dustin Grdng,
next Friday evening. The proceeds viii
be devoted 70 the Improvement Of the
grange hall.
y. h. Bennett has gone 10 Bethel q
meet Mrs. Bennett, who is returning
from Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Taylor and Mrs
John Olson went TO Colebrook Friday.
Mrs W. l.. Pickett started for kenne,
bago Lake Friday morning, accompanied
by John Olson.
We have had heavy rain.