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The sun., 1896-12-12
NO ROOM FOR the JURORS.

So the Judge Went Into the Corridor and
Gave the Jury tho Court Room.
All the jury rooms at the disposal OF the Civil
Court were occupied yesterday afternoon when
Justice Mccarthy finished charging another
jury. He hit on the exped lent OF ordering law
ycrs ana spectators from his court room and
abandoning tho room himself TO the second
jury. lie went out into the corridor with the
lawyers and spectators Fortunately the wait
was not long. The Judge said afterward from
the bench:
1t is n shame that a municipality with the
means of this city should have no other accom-
modations for juries for n court so old and with
As much business as this one"
The sun., 1896-12-12
Little Bu.lne.. for This New Court.

That there was great need of new Civil
District Court on the upper west side Of the city
was the argument which was effective In Sc
curing legislation which Brought about that
result The Twelfth District Civil Court was
created, housed. and oncer-d, IL has been in
existence for many months. and the biggest
amount In fees 1t turned into the city treasury
for any one month was $50, Rs against $500 and
$500 month turned IN by other Civil District
fNf,npt
The sun., 1896-12-12
Twenty rerson~ Blown to Atoms.

PARIS, Dec. ll.-Advices have reached here
from Lahu. W est Africa. to the effect that early
in November dcsertcr who had been captured
wilfully exploded n cargo OF gunpowdcr on n
French launch. Twenty persons were blown to
atoms, but four others escaped. Tho launch
The sun., 1896-12-12
MAYOR TO LAWYER.
Strong Sends the italian Sweepers' Conn sci
Out of His Once.

When Giuseppe Gcntileseo and Vito Corbo,
the Italian swcepers who recently made charges
OF wholesale corruption in the Street Cleaning
Department. and their counsel. John Solon, ap-
pearcd before Mayor Strong yesterday TO press
the charges the Mayor looked keenly at the
lawyer. .,,.--
sober" he said. IL am too busy TO waste time
on "a man IN your condition"
Sulon walked out. followed by his clients.
The sun., 1896-12-12

A school Of porposes Interested the pAssen-
gers on tho ferryboat Sag liarbor of the Long
Island Railroad shortly after < O'Clock yesterday
mornihg. a, she neared her slip foot of Thirty
fourth ,lrrrL. The school WAS making in the
direction 90 the bay.
The sun., 1896-12-12
Had 81 500 worth of Fur. In n bag.

A watchman named Kennedy caught three
men skukiug in Shin Bone alley, in the rear of
the new building Mt 40 Bleecker street, last
night They ran away on seeing him. leaving n
big bag behind. Kennedy turned the bag over
to Policeman Moifatt Of tho Mercer street sta
tiOn. II contained about 81 800 worth Of furs,
come of them cut TO be made into garments.
The sun., 1896-12-12
pnrnlnr and Emsrola.rlas for Truaat Roys.

There are over sixty boys now undergoing
discipline IN Brookhn's new truant school.
Some Of them arc being instructed in darning
and cmbroiderinG. some Of the boys don't like
darnlng," Superintendent French said, others
don't like drill and Others don't like embrolo-
erlng. but all haNe TO do ther ALLOTTED tasks"
The sun., 1896-12-12

Nellie Leon. whose husband, Theodore was
fatally stricken with apopexy in YorkvilIs
Court on Sunday, on seeing her arraigned for
drunkenness for the fourth time in week. was
found drunk ia second avenue last night, and
The sun., 1896-12-12
To Increase the salarle. OF Congrs.sm.n

WASHINGTON. Dec. l1.-Mr, BoRtncr dem.
La offered In the House to-day bill increasing
10 $4,000 per year the salary OF the speaker or
the House of Representatives aud - 5000 Der
year the salaries Of Senators and Representa-
tyes, TO 90 into effect March L. 1884
The sun., 1896-12-12
MON uA1s IN the CHUsoHEs.
The Health Protective Association OF
DrookIyn WIN Tackle Them.

At the meeting of the Health Protective As
soclation in Brooklya yesterday 1t was reported
that the crusade OF the association against tho
high hat theatre nuisance had borne good fruit.
and that the high hat was rapidly disappearing
from plaoes OF amusement The committee
having the matter In charge was urged to direct
Mr. Hall said that frequently the minister was
eom pletely obscured by the intervention OF tho
y Nse hats worn by women.
The sun., 1896-12-12

Tho Baltimore and Ohio SuWhwrsirrn railway eE.
tending from PArkersburg, Most Virginia, through
southern Ohio Indiana, AMI Illinois tn ST. Louis with
direct connection to all principal points IN the United
States is making particular CnivnNor 10 Induce the
location OF factories the line OF Its road and has
located on II
Correspondence with manufacturers desIrIng loca.
ton ID solicited. AddreAs george L, RAndolph Cen
eEaI gEatno Manager, Cincinnati. o.-Aau
The sun., 1896-12-12
InsWlr, rIxed mis PuuIsLmenJ

John Wyatt OF l05 Cherry street, was sent TO
the Island for three months by Magistrate
Flammcr in the Centre street Court, yesterday.
punishment.
The sun., 1896-12-12
sEyEyrEEy LOST nv sHIPWREcK.
Fouudering OF tho German Ship Rajnh In
tho Bristol Channel.

LONDON. Dec. 1l.-Tho German ship RajAh.
Capt Bellmer, from Barry Wales. for Hong
Kong. has foundered in the Bristol Channel.
Two OF her crow have been picked mp. Seven
teen others. comprising the rest of tho crew.
were drowned.
The Rajah was an iron vessel Of 1880 tons.
She was built at Liverpool in 1854, and was
owned by d. SchillinR of Bremen.
The sun., 1896-12-12

Ess e as:: .ss % 4. sssss &:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-10-20

W. Z. Kenney was at home over sun
day.
Porter's cider mill Is busy place
these days.
A. h. Jackson has an sd this weel
that will interest farmers.
Miss Persis Childs OF North Paris Is
visiting at Walter Dennison's.
Capt. A. W. Pratt saw three fine dee,
on the Stony Brook road Friday, getting
quite near 10 them.
Miss Miriam Herriek Of Bethel attend
Ell court here last Friday with her father,
Hon. Addison +. Herrick.
MIR. and Mrs. J. j. Morton visited rela-
tiyes In Portland and Auburn last week,
returning home to-day, Monday.
Arthur Hammond and wife, OF Ber-
lin, y. H., visited his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Albert Hammond, over sunday.
4. h. jackson desires the Democrat TO
say that il the parties who stole his beans
will return the poles there'll De no Ques-
tions asked.
4 large audience heard Rev. Mr..
BEANS worlds fair lecture Friday even
ing. and the evening WAS a success
throughout.
Paris Manufacturing Co. received a
5000 order Saturday. Their orders for
the past thirty days have averaged over
sl000 day.
The Paris Mfg Co. are building a
large covered wagon with which To haul
goods 20 aud from their storehouses in
stormy weather.
Work on the grading Of the court
house grounds has begun, with two
teams aud several men q work. \ W.
Walker Is In charge.
The street crossing GU Market square
between Plummer's store aud the Record
store has been raised several inches to
get il out OF the mud.
n T. Milett desires 70 extend lii
thanks through the Democrat 70 the
MANY friends who rendered aid and COM
fort in his recent bereavement.
sunday evening AZ the VI. +. church,
in plsce Of the regulsr prayer meeting,
Mrs. Ordway gave very Interesting Sc-
count Of the state sunday school con-
vention al Stco.
Instead Of the Paris Mfg Co. being
obliged 20 run short time a. was feared
some time ago. II looks now as though
thew Wouli have 70 run evenings IN order
To nil orders promptly.
The semi-aunusl meeting OF the Ok
ford Conference will be held with the
Congregational church ia South Paris on
Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct 21th aud
18th. Among other attractions i'll DE
su address hy Rev. J. l.. Jenkins, d. h,
of Portland, Tuesday evening. Or.
Jenkins Is a very able speaker.
Mr.. ;. Prentice Parker, with Messrs.
kiider, Peabody & Co, and Miss Mabel
Going. correspondent Of the Saturday
Evening Gsz~ttc, aud a gifted musician,
are visiting Mr.. Howhnd Of Mountsin
View Farm, who i entertaining a house
party. \ golf field has been laid out,
ynd the game J. very much enjoyed, Mr..
\. W Pope % Boston showing great
kill IN PLAYING the game.
Capt Arthur ". Pratt of East Orange,
y J arrived "a town last Thursday,
riding from Portland on his bicycle.
Cspt r-s'f i road master Of one ot the
brgr Nv Jersey electric railway sys-
'rp>. couurCrilg suburban towns with
New York CITY and hts under ais charge
move than one hundred miles of tracks
irclaling buildings, etc. Mr., Pratt
spr..ks Ia praise Of our electric railway
snl - equipment,
l'sris Grange celebrates it, 22i ami
yer,arv saturday, Oct. 2tth, with sn ali
ds, meeting, open in the afternoon to
visitors.
rEtr.uAM
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-10-20
IAcKSnN-NORRIS.

\ very pleasant wedding occurred AZ
,hs home of the brides mother, Mrs. r..
Frank OF Gorham. y. H., Oct. IL, al
O'Clock. Rev. B. X. Russ officiating.
The contracting parties were Mr'
Frank r. Norris. the wellsnown safes
man ~ Auburn, aud Mrs. Hattie Jackson
~ Sonth Paris. Mrs. Jackson, the pop
nIsr landladv of the Paris House for SO
mauy years, leaves many friends IN eha'
village. aud all unite In wishing theul
many years Of happiness ana success ~
their welded life. Mr.. ana MIS- NorIi'
departed on the afternoon express LOT
trip TO Boston amid a shower OF rice ano
good wishes. They will reside ID Au-
huru
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-10-20
NOTICE.
STATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD, So
Unpaid taxes on lands Of resident and non resi-
| dent owners situated IN the town of Paris, IL
the County ~ or ford. for the year ls:s3.
The following list OF taxes on real estate OF
resident AMI nou resident owners In the town o.
Paris. for the year ls.5. committed 10 me Tor COT
lertion for aid town. on the sth day OF May, m
main unpaid. AMI notice Il hereby given inst "
said taxes. Interest and charges are not pre-
vtou-ly paid. so much OF the real estate taxed ~
Il sufficient 10 pay the amount que tnersior, w
Guiding interest and charges will he sold at pub
he auction AT the Town House. In said town, OF
the frs, Monday OF December, ls', at nine
O'clock A NJ
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-10-20
STATE OF MAINE.
COLLECTORS NOTICE AND ADVERTISEMENT or
SALE or LANDS or RESIDENT AND NON
RESIDENT OWNERS.

Unpaid taxes on lands OF resident and non
resident owners, situated In the Town OF sum
ner. In the County OF oxford, for the year ls.o.
The following list OF taxes on real estate of
resident and nonresident owners. situated In
the Town OF sumner. aforesaid, for the year
lSg6. committed 10 me for collection for said
Town on the twenty fourth day OF August, ls.o,
remain unpaid and notice is hereby given that
II said taxes with interest and charges are not
previously paid 30 much OF the real estate taxed
as Is sufficient and necessary 10 pay the amount
due therefor, including interest and charges.
will be sold without further notice, At public
auction al the Town house. In said town, on the
first Monday OF December, ls.s, at nine o'clock
4. VI.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-10-20
WHAT UNCLE EBsN WOULD SAY

Editor DcHtocfdt ..1l .,
In a former communication ! tod Q,
renIving 10 $50 prize offer paid IN goio
Inv Truth elf you were Mckinney,
What would you ssy?''). My reply was
,h;s ~ should say. il l am 20 be Presf
Ssnt Of the United States, and we non.
80 Pennblicans believe sol L will pu'
nv trust in God, and be influenced py
his Holy Spirit in such way that tnt
whole world viii pattern by US, anu !, u
the future do our fighting without 81
much quarreling about 1t.
rs. forgot to mention didn't ge'
my gold.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-10-20
AFTERNOON.

Largest assortment Of mems under
wear in the county at Noyes & Andrews
Blue Store, Norway. Their wool fleeced
shirts and drawers at ESQ.,, 4 pieces $3.50.
are great bargain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-10-20
r, : oxford pemoerat'
SOUTH PARIS.
-.--u MN. rosr oFFIcE.

| -..rHru PARIS ENNA WINE
,ss Hour 90 ~ A. NJ ~" A. ~ p"
.6r.N- y,r Portland. sc. -. 9 Is An,
Nt, f,- ,sarbam. &c, s-ia A. NJ. 81" r
l g. ,-.,, a, pcs, oniee FrS@ Portland ,.s,
Nt-- 5.,s. s. - 2. NJ, NON 1oFham,
80 l'"AN
.rt>p Trunk RAILWAY.
..- S.rt a ls.. trains leave south
0n A ''- Town IS rs. q a. A. N, Is 2, N,
pr 3. 4, ~. Ri, 'o T. n.
~ t-,-n- o''n- N"""' -
r 50 .....,.n train until oct. n. goes up
..Nu - O. ".
CHURCHES.
4 -,.st,,ual Church. r. J. Haughton,
tl~t ,- m .fe preaching services lt -
FA,.1i- b. NJ sabbath school Il N,
! "a r.r- rue-iay evening, Chris
s1t Meeting sunday evening
1 .ur,h. Rev i. a Bean, Iss
... morning prayer meeting. - A.
o. ' ..... DOB "a u. sabbath school
',.-.. eaEue Meeting, 2. n. even
D. 's.- meeting FRIDAY evening
rf-A. Efy T = Ram-siell. Pastor
........u< -srylce 10 - A n, Sab
So PRAYER meeting "a 2. ~
T.c-iat evening
,-,rtp MEETINGS.
..,v ..-ss,r meeting Tuesday evening
...a.n.
.I- N.et Mica Lodge, regular ineet
evening ~ each wcek-AUrOTA
20 -- srl tbi0i Mcniay evening"
Pleasant Bcbekah Loiyc ".
t.f fourth triiays OF each
.R. Hall
,.-sr-r. second saturday o.
.,aaH.s e.rrp is ofscn toT trnie
-.s.rlAr s'terDuon--
-a, AMI fourth Mondays %
Paris Io.lsc. No. Nl. nects
-ts evenings o: each month
k,mbsu Post. No. lss. meets
....-v fsu mcon, IN q. y X
a Relief Corps meets art and
..ra.ns- % each month. IN =.
-..rv Brook LoiSc, No. IL.
r. . I.a dr-t aod hiri wednesday
I.I-r. 70. 80. meets every
Na-ouie Han
, "a vAs %, home last week.
Amos . h,s been painting +.
r.- H.-.-
r- v-.la 20 The grand jury Is
.-t.- Martin Of this place.
w. rs . Clark aud two children
.-.... .1 relatives Ia Bath and
$500,
,..4.l....~;,. ii..b,s
NH o.. - r,n-jcsi
'-
P. gam,5,ll attended the
-..-.. ..... 1t -he oxford Baptist
E.--y', Nii,, Carthage.
d. .ire. Of Wateryille
.-.t.y Nj UsineS il a
Ha'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-10-20

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, 1896-10-20
aeAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.


J.HAsrrNas BEAN, REGISTER.
BETHEL.
W. &. Emery to ]. A. Thurston, wv
I. w. Mason ct ais 10 A. 8. Bean,
BUcKrIELD.
II. Fuller TO Chas. Gauthier. 20
I. W. Shaw to julia !. Foss, q"
BYRON.
John T.. shaw to Mrs. o. w. Merrill, ~
CANTON.
A. L. Ludden to L. G. Ludden. II"
FRANKLIN PLANTATION.
Eta NJ. Holman 10 Chas. Bisbee, ~
oILEAD.
Rose {. Austin 10 Emma Watson,
GREENWOOD.
Thos. W. Leighton to L. p. Bryant,
HEBRON.
Herrick NJ. Bcarce TO A. G. Bowman. %
HARTFORD.
Manfr. Natl Bank, Lewiston, to I'M. ,.0o
A. p. Fuller 10 l.. NJ. Robinson, 800
f.. r. Cushman 10 N. a. Marston' "'
MEXICO.
John z. swasey ct nj 10 w. c. Stevens, >"
NORWAY.
5. /. Millett to =. NJ. Noble. IL
Norway Savings Bank TO II. l.. Horne ct al, 80
H. l.. Horne ct al 10 c. q. Knight, 80, 20
Alvin Brown to II. y. Grcepleaf. "1
Sumner Bangs 10 Judson Bangs. -
Eta NJ. Cox to Z. Is. Cummings ct ais, led
OXFORD.
J. H. Farr TO Lillian NJ. Small, 30
PARIS.
Lydia T.. Swift Ct al to g. {. Rowe, ~
Austin Chase 90 II. NJ Tucker,
Flora T.. Garland Ct ais 81 Justina IL. Drake,
VIM. l.. Greene ct al to ii. ii. Head,
RUNfoRD.
susannah Dollofr 10 Renda 4. Small. 10
SUMNER.
A. ;. Robinson TO Adeline fIeali ct al,
WATERFORD.
Mary Hall ct ais to Geo. u. Lovejoy, @
WOODSTOCK.
Thos. II. Day TO c. j. Ill., j"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-10-20
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, 1896-10-20

The Maine Federation OF Women's
Clubs had very successful session at
Portland last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-10-20

I Capt. n. y. Bolster has al last found
7 hi> two oxford Bears which he took 10
I BOSTON 20 exhibit Al the g.. \. X. Ma
tional Encampmeut some six years ago.
I II wAs supposed that they escaped 10 the
Rocky Mountains. but not finding the
climate agreeable, wandered back this
1 Vsv and were captured on the shores OF
I Thompson Poud. BY that veteran hunter
and trapper. " Wardwell, and were on
exhibition at the campfire held by Rob
erts Post, on Friday last, and were rec
ognized by the captains keen eve al
once - his property. Julius Fuller Is
I 20 make a stone cage for them OF Oxford
granite and return them 20 the captain
I I'm season for them 20 90 into winter
quarters. The Bears are IN excellent
condition. and well they might be, for
the good people OF oxford know how 20
I feed we'll a. We can testify
I COUNTY TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION.
I The adjourned meeting Of temperance
workers Was called 20 order az the court
house Thursday afternoon, and Judge
Whitman, from the committee on BY
( laws. reported the following, which
we're adopted:
I Relieving that il 8, essential FOR the good OF
I tb. cans. OF temperance and pfuMhltiun
la IA. county 81 Oxfor,l that a strong public sen
I timrnt should De sustained AMI promoted. there
\ f.re We thc undersigned. hereby form ourselves
\ irt0 an association O. he known a. the oNtord
I County Temperance Association
4 The officers 81 the Association shall he pre-'
lent three vice presidents, secretary anu
I t~.asurvr and 40 executive committee OF three
/ members. with such other committees - may
i from time O. time BE appointed -,
I ~, meeting % the association shall us i'eii
,r,. In THREE months AZ The court house In faris.
Z -rrere shall d. a public temperance meeting Al
I 49,. ,ct.rt house once during the session OF each
I tarp, of tlic supreme Judicial Court
I Pub1- meeting, NAV be held under the Nu'
spices % the association Al any p1.ce IA s sne
rnuutv 81 the executive conmittec may JN-eN
I rroper. Tor the sood 90 the cause
AN nna can become a member OF thlr A-so-
riafion by signing hi, name 10 the foregoing uee
i IAratiun=.
The organization was then completed
by the choice of the following othcers;
Pre.tieut-Hon. T. ". Woodbury. Of Bethel
/ Vire Prr-I,lents-C. Whitman, Norway, D.
\ A Iambe south Paris, j. ?. Fuller, oNiorl;
Se-rrtary AMI Recommendations 4. FORBES,
executive COMMUNICATIONS Rounds south
Z Paris Rev. I. !. RaIn-deil, south fari7' nv 4"
+ = RlleOut, Norway.
II was voted that the president and
secretary appoint committee consisting
I Of one or more from each representative
district in this county, 10 solicit men-
ber.. and the association adjourned Z"
the call OF the executive committee,
THURSDAY evening well-attended ana
lively public temperance meeting wa
held az the court house. Judge HerrleS
/ &. Davis Of Norway presided, and re-
marks we're made BY DIR. Rounds OF
south Paris. Court Crier ii. +. Ham
mond. Clerk of Courts Whitman, Rev l.
\. Bean Of South Paris, Hon. j. =
Wright of South Paris, Ethan Willis oil
south Paris. Hon. John \. Roberts oil
Norway, and Hon. WIN. L. Haines oil
T Ny.rarn-ille
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-10-20

WhItewood Mantel Shelves, Hood
Brackets, Framing Pins, etc.
Window Screens made to order.
Piazza Posts, (whitewood and
Pine), Turned and sawed Balustrade,
Newell Posts, Stair Rail and Bal
listers.
Yellow Birch, Rock Maple.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-10-20
OXFORD POMONA.

ONfOHU FOMOINV.
Oxford Pomona Grange holds its next
session with West Paris Grange, Nov.
10. Following is the program:
FORENOON.
Opening Grange in 9Th degree.
Routine work.
Comforting 5th degree.
Woman's half hour. Topic: What are the best
methods of canning fruit, and what fruits are
best to can? Opened by Sister NJ. A. Wyman
Dinner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-10-20
NV 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, 1896-10-20

u,a-. 80 % ~ A. M S~ A. NJ 70
.s6F.N r,r Portland. &C, 6 -. 9 Is A. N,
Nt, ~ t.arbam. &c, s;ia A. NJ -" r
N most olfce Prom Portland,
MAJ. ,s. = li 2. N, trom 6orham,
80. l5ohN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-10-20

t.a.- ~..nt a. ls,., trains leave souti
"a ,.su- town 5 g. 9 - A. ~ f-lS r n
pr 3. +, ~. .s' : '9 z. n.
-.a. 2. .,-. t,u.ug down, ~ A. n, soins
u -,..n train until OCT n, goes az
..0o 2F.N
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-10-20

Maxim. silas r., 7. q. Low
ering land, etc, ~ % a" :" 80
steal farm, lao ..co
Marshall, Geo. f., Dudley
Marshall. Geo. p, Berry go ~ ~.
land, ~ =" - "
McKeen, Riley NJ, home -, ~ 90.
stead farm, 80 ~ >" ."
Penley. Frank NJ. home 60,
stead farm, "a 'p IL !" IL :"
Penley, Mr.. Frank NJ, -
Maxim farm, /" =" -U
Penley. Gilman H., home en-
stead, 10 "" "" ""
Porter. Ezekiel. homestead
Porter, Ezekiel. meadow
Porter. Ezekiel. Bird land. IS so % ca % %
shaw Chas. H.. homestead "a,
farm, ." wv !"
'I farm o ' 10 500
Shaw, $. Clinton. Thurlow , n0
land, ~ :" 10" l. J."
sawtelle, Mrs. Fannie, ..
homestead farm, ~ 400 = W J.. ~
SWEET. VIM. H., homestead $500
SWEET, VIM. H.. meadow
SWEET, VIM. H., stowell ,,0
land, " "a"
SWEET, VIM. H., Whitney :, 49,, .sn .u
'~ ,s,m 'e'"' 20 200 I20 $50
.tesd Var farm. 20 1000
Swift otis, (heirs 90 pasture
land, ~
sw .ep, , S,,5' '"e''' o'' '" 80 60 81 60
Thayer Edwin NJ. home 800 80 40
stead farm, 40 l,3b ~ ~ ~ ~
washburn, Almon T., home -n
stead farm, ~ I"
West Paris Grange, build oo
ing and lot, ~ eW ."
NONRESIDENT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-10-20

--..-,ti,ral church. r J. Haughton
Fr,i 49, ..e. prcachtnx services. 10 6
rA-t.f- b. n sabbath school L. NJ,
d rtr- TUESDAY evening, Nhri-
s1s5 meeting sunday evening
81 ha., ..r-,h. Rev. I. \. Bean, Pas
.s.. morning PRAYER meeting, - A
.se. Do ,t = a ~ sa I, > S5.,,
a. ' .- o. NJ. PRAYER meeting
b a.. meeting, trtslay evening
rr- Rev T J Ramssiell. Pastor
'At ......1< service 20 - A N, sab
PRAYER meeting "a 2. ~,
Ian T.e4.isy evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-10-20
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
OCTOBER TERN, 1896.
COURT OFFICERS.

COURT OFFICERS.
Charles W. Walton, Justice Presiding
Chas. r. Whitman, Clerk.
Charles w. Small, Stenographer.
Fred A. Porter, Sheriff.
II. +. Hammond, Crier.
l.. +. Smith, County Attorney.
w. A. Bsrrows, Messenger.
III. G. Davis, Librarian.
With the usual formal proelamations
and ceremonies court opened at the Ok
ford County court house Tuesday MORN
ing at 10 o'clock. Prayer was offered by
Rev. III. A. Roberts Of Paris Hill, and
the grand jury was then empaneled as
follows:
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X. r Martin, Rumford, Foreman.
A. l.. Dunn, Buekheld.
&. +. Lufkin, stow.
Ihas. W. Walker, Canton.
Charles G.. Mason. Norway.
Charles ". Bennett. sweden.
=, =. Whitney, Bethel
kben y. Chapman. 6ilesd.
EphrRim Wentworth. Hiram.
Ernest ingalls,, Denmark.
George NJ. Knight. Waterford.
George X. Paine. oxford.
George W. Abbott. Andover.
Henry &. Howard, Hebron.
Horace :. Palmer, sumner.
Jason W. Towle. fryeburg.
Leslie y. Newell. Parts.
r. q. ". stetson, Hartford.
Judge Walton gave the grand jury a
very practical charge, telling them WHIST
they should and should not do in the
discharge Of their duties.
The traverse juries were then empanel-
ed as follows:
TIRsT JURY.
Charles 2. Brown, Mason. Foreman.
Charles n. Abbott. Rumfori.
Fred Bcnn' q, Ruckhch.
pelorainc A. Cole. W Woodstock.
II J. pcShon. Canton.
ChAs- Evans. Fryeburg
Henry = Favor, Norway.
II. q. Frost. Mexico.
\. O Goodwin. Upton.
Charles " Gcdwin. Bethel.
John =. Han. oxford
willard =. Herrick. Albany.
SECOND JURY.
John Reed. Rox bury Foreman.
Charles ". kiddcr. Dixteid.
Warren ' kneclAnd. Waterford.
Prank Z. Libby. Paris.
Austin NJ. Martin, Hiram.
John q. Mason. Lowell.
y. " Peulcy. Greenwood.
Joseph \. Reed. Byron,
Hcnry Robinson. Peru
John :. Rounds, Porter
l.. l.. Searle. >ewry.
William &. >tcarns, Paris
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