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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
DENMARK

Mr.. Abel Ingalls, is reported as very
sick.
Mr.. Chas. Mckenns has been in town
looking after his lumber interests.
Mr.. George Colby has added another
addition 10 his house.
Mrs. Henry Harnden is slowly i'm
proving from her recent sickness.
IL. y. Bartlett and wife are in Port
land for few days.
Miss Minnie Pingree is reported quite
sick.
Mrs. Jonathan Ingalls, Of Bridgton i;
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Ingalls, for q
few days.
Ii is reported that VIM. Richardson
better known as Buffalo Bill, attempted
suicide at Bridgton April 30th.
The ladies' circle met at Odd Fellow
Hall Wednesday afternoon aud evening
About forty TO supper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
BlJCkFIElO.


Ex-bank Examiner Written OF Au-
gusta made short visit to his mother,
Mrs. W. Written, Saturday, the 18th
ult.
II. e.. Prince, of the wateryille Mall,
was at the old homestead Sunday, April
10Th.
Mrs II. 4. Irish visited Boston the
past v eek with her youngest son.
The village schools commenced the
spring term Monday, April 27th, under
the in|truction OF Mr.. +. V. Landman OF
Bates College. Miss Crockett inter
media |e. Miss Prince primary.
Revl b. +. Lawrence aud wife are TAX.
ing n Two weeks vacation with friends
In Con cord. y. ii.
Misi| Sadie +. Spaulding left for Sher'
man. where she will teach this spring
April 18th.
As n Enquirer from Bryant's Pond
for Information on the free high schoo
law d not designate which OF your two
CORES bondents at Buckfeld, both OF
whom had word 10 say In respect &c
loca matter he referred to, it would b,
presurb ptuous in me TO volunteer any ex
rositilIn Of the law, but confess that IL
some POINTS the law Is little misty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
GREENWOOD.

So radical has been the reaction OF the
temperature during the past week, that
we cannot sing mid the pastures
green" without exsggerating the facts
or referring 10 pastures in more south
cru latitude than ours. IL has been SO
cold that there Is snow left yet, and sap
started up so that more syrup has been
made.
Rev. Mr.. Buffam preached very in
teresting sermon at the City last Sab
bath, aud this week he Is holding a series
of meetings there. Mr.. Buffsm is al
evangelist, has travelled extensively, anc
Is an interesting speaker.
Last Saturday your scribe had thu
privilege Of grasping the warm hand OF
Rev. Seth Benson once more. He hae
visited the Democrat office and pro
nounced il the finest establishment of the
kind he ever saw In town or city-pleas
sntly situated, plenty of room and light
Nav Father Time touch the elder 81
gently that he can preach the gospe
many years yet, before being invited Il
come up higher.
4 year or two ago Wesley RIM
built house on his fathers farm with
view TO living there; but has now chang
ed his mind, taken down his house, an'
will erect IL at the City on piece of lan'
he has bought for that purpose. MIR
Rings family is Of the modern pattern
consisting OF wife, son snd daughter
The ice went out Of Indian Pond th'
18th. and again the ripples sparkle in tn
sunlight as though they had always oee'
! free.
Calling on John Titus yesterday "
found him planting his garden, Will
one hired man was narrowing and an
other cutting cordwooi.
Glad SIocum can see that the worl'
l. improving. We are so inclined q
contemplate the dark side Of things n
often 10 be reminded Of the young lad.
who was found weeping as she looked r
the full moon one evening; and whel
asked the cause Of her trouble sh
replied ''Oh, dear. They say there !
man living up there; and il he Is OF
the other side in the dark, how sad ant
lonely he must feel, Poor thing, how
wish | could be there with him." NJ
doubt there was true sympathy in all II
4 lny,linpss
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
NORTHWEST BETHEL.

Mrs. VIM. Chapman has made briel
visit 10 relatives ut Stratford recently.
Mrs. Newton Stesrns is very III. Hel
dau ghter, Brownie, was summoned from
Albany, where she was taking music
lessons.
Eben Scribner is at this place. He
worked the past winter in Massachusetts
III. b. Chapman Is soon to move his
family TO Bethel Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan Tyler have
moved back 10 their old home on the
bank Of the river.
Some person or persons with more
muscle than brains, removed gates and
strewed wood promiscuously one night
recently.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
MESI SUMNER.

Trout are beginning TO bite.
Geo. +. Pulsifer, Geo. Morrill, and
Geo. Newell have gone 10 Massachusetts,
canvassing fruit trees for Homer \.
Chase of Auburn.
Miss Dot Heald is at home from Me-
ehanic Falls, where she has been visit
ing.
The village school opened this week
under the instruction of Miss Clara
Bates
Ike Doten is al home from Lewiston,
Young 4 Packard have put IN new
single machine, and are now saving
shingles.
Arthur Chandler and l.. l.. Gardiner
have had their houses painted.
Cushing Ford, aged 90 years, passed
away MAY lst. He was quite smart and
babe fair 70 live some time vet, but was
taken with the grippe, 20 which he sue
cumbed in few days. He was born and
ALWAYS lived in sumner.
Moves * Andrews exhibited and sold
goods here last Friday and Saturday.
Good sales.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
ROxBURy.

Our notch road Is In good condition
IL stood the spring washouts far better
than our river roads.
Mr.. Murphy owns the A. w. Taylor
farm at the head Of the Notch. He Is 4
great worker. IL should tell you how
many loads of stone he has drawn of
you would not believe il. He Is now
planting the farm 10 choice fruit trees
apple, pear and plum. He buys hi
trees of the nurserymen and saves the
agents big profits.
Chas. Philbrick owns a fancy pair OF
oxen, the best in town. They are pow
erful workers as well as being fancy.
James Irish Is used up with lame
wrist.
Mr.. Chapman has put an addition or
10 his mill so that men can be turning
bowels while the saving is going on.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
ERXEaIIRG CENTRE

J. V. Emerson is making some repairs
on his house.
c. W. Harrington has charge OF build
ing a large house at Conway, n. ii.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs united
in celebrating the 18th anniversary Of
odd Fellowship at their hall Monday
night, April 21th. Poems were read by
+. c. Buzzell, stories by Miss and Mrs
Adams; speeches, etc, interspersed with
music BY c. ii. Wiswell and Hattie
Adams.
Stanley Croker Is at work for +. \
FRYE the coming season.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
EAST WATERFORD.

Mrs. Nellie Appleby returned to he'
home Ia Mansfield, Mass, Tuesday,
April 2lst, taking Aldras A. Adams and
wife with her to live. They sold all but
a few OF their belongings which they
took with them. =. y. Haskell bought
their place.
Helen NJ. Sanderson Is spending .
few weeks at her uncle's, John Shaw's
Mt. Tirem Whist Club held It's las'
meeting for the winter at the LAKE
House, April %. Loren ID. Pride OF TIL
place took first prize among the gentle
men, five volumes of Cooper.
5. $. ellison came the 2lst to spend tn
summer.
Chas. Moore has moved from the rem
over the post Office into the Adam
house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05

Try n can OF Hopkins steamed Hominl
(IIulled Corn. IL Is delicious. Full ct, loo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
NORTH BUcKFlElO.

II. Ilersey's son George of Clifton
n. j.. and his daughter Fannie Of Au
burn. we're at home over Sunday, The
26th.
OIL. yhrney of Sumner is at work or
Washie Heald's house which he bought
Of C. A. Warren.
The full board of selectmen OF Sumner
were in ohr place on business the 18th
John Robinson of Sumner has been
building d new chimney for Celia Dun
ham this week.
-Our school commenced Monday, the
9th. under the instruction OF Elva Heald.
Eyerettl Bicknell OF Norway was at
his fatherIs. ]. r. Bicknell's, the Goth.
John Flkgg and family are stopping
at his fathers for q while.
Born, April %, to the wife OF stephen
Spauldin9 boy.
Elmer dustin has bought him new
sulky plof.
Fred Hbald has bought horse Of
Howard Curtis.
Earl Ha nmond got home from Lynn,
Mass, April 30th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
SUMNER.

c. Il. futile Is doing the grating fo'
this section and North Hartford.
The school at the Morrill, school house
commenced Monday; April 27tn. MISS
Jennie Stetson teacher. Mrs. Eiie Da'
yenport carries the children from this par
OF the district.
Miss l.. Jennie varney, who has beer
In Pittsford, N. Y, Is ut home.
Mrs. H.. C. varney with her chi'drei
are at Mrs. Lydia varney's, where they
will spend the summer.
r. l.. Foster commenced MS wor'
Monday for the season with Nose
Young Of Hartford.
Some farmers who have dry grount
are trying to do little Ia the farming
| line.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
NORTH LOWELL.

Mrs. Flora McKeen, wife Of Salmore r.
McKeen of West Stonehsm, died very
suddenly at her home in West Casco FRI
day morning, April 24th. 1t was q
severe blow to Mr.. McKeen, rs they had
been married only about year.
Mrs. Nancy Andrews OF North Water
ford, Is introducing the Newspaper and
Merchants Union In this vicinity. Mrs.
Andrews Is q lady Of fine attainments, a
conscientious worker, and one whose
qualities are above reproach.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
SWEDEN

The ground is quite we'll settled ant
farming has begun in good earnest.
The three summer schools are II
session now, b. w. Movers, supervisor
The school in the united district Is a
the centre school house, and Is taught
by Alice Perry. Black Mountain Berry
Wilson: Ridlon District by Bertha Hol
den. All home talent.
Morrel Jewell Is soon TO move 10 th,
Eleazer Hamlin farm In Waterford, anC
will work for win Haines this season.
John Evans and John Jewell are al
work for Frank Morse Of Waterford this
year. Mr.. Morse Is one OF our larg,
farmers and works on quite an extern
siye scale.
Henry Evans has returned home, hav
ing spent a portion Of the winter II
Stow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
WI SONS MILLS.

The water reached its highest point
April 22d.
II. A. Storey and Peter Littlehsle have
been at work on Fred Taylor's house.
+. |. Brown is up looking after the
drives of the K. +. Z. Co.
NJ. ID. Sturtevsnt had the logs out of
Abbott Brook the 10th, and has put a
crew on the main river for few days.
Calvin Fox has returned from his trip
down east with span Of horses for his
daily mail.
+. 5. Bennett makes one OF John
Thomas boat crew.
A French family by the name OF Gil
bert have bought the Elias Bennett place
of NJ. ID. Sturtevant.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
HARTFORD.

Abo,| IL fifty able bodied men, womcr
and Oh ildren gathered at the house OF
your cd rrespondent Fast Day, and then
and th,|re made themselves comfortable
or unJ comfortable. You can put II
either hay. Healthy games were played
until dinner time, then all hands waded
In. Tile Custard Pie Association is In a
flourish ing condition. Several new
membets joined the crowd.
4. f. Skillin has hired Charles Reed
for the season.
DeXtbr and Charles Quincy are at
work al Gum Corner for I'D Irish.
Mr. Harrington is rafting logs at Bear
Pond
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
NEMRY.
1t is getting to be rather dry

Ii is getting TO be rather dry.
Mrs. Fred hilgore is better. She has
suffered for two weeks past with sores
In the ear.
Ed Lewis il working for J. ;. Allen.
Neatly Thompson, who was injured or
the drive. now has a bout Of his old CON-
plsint. the rheumatism.
J.. =. Allen intends 10 start his meat
cart next Monday.
j. \. Thurston Ia running his mill al
the Corner nis hit and day for the pres
ent.
J. =. Brown sold his lambs TO II. >
Hastings for - 30 apiece.
Philbrook and Hastings are paying
good prices for veal calves.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
NORWAY LAKE.

Samuel Partridge, who has been I'm.
able 70 get|outdoors through the winter
walks TO tile store and back every pleas
ant day.
Mrs. Dishtha Powers OF Newry Is VS.
iting friends here at the Lake.
Alton Ticker Is at home for q vaca-
ton.
J. L. and w. s. Partridge are having
their buildings painted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Notice OF Appointment
Notice OF Road Hearing.
Nasal CatArrh-
Need ANY Shirt-s
Hires RcOtbeer.
Gernan- American Investment CO.
For sale.
Work for l0o Girls, sc.
Freedom Notice
For sale.
Wanted.
Wanted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
LOWELL.
LOWELL.
The town schools began Monday with
the following teachers:


The town schools began Monday viii
the following teachers:
VILLAGE LconA Wiley.
CcntrI. Georgia b. Putnam.
No. 4, blanche T. Quipt
North Lowell Mrs. VIII Fox.
West Lowell Lucy 4. Elliott.
No. g. LILLIAN Lord.
Slab City school did not begin owing
to the illness Of the teacher engaged,
Mrs. win Farrington.
w. q. Brown with crew OF men IL at
work ION summer residence at the
Centre for Mr.. w. l.. Stark Of Cam.
bridge Mass.
HenIy G.. Walker sold a fine pair OF
i-year- bid oxen Thursday.
Edwin Meserve, who has been very
sick W th erysipelas, IL improving.
Rev. William q. Wade Of Monmouth
Is expe Eted to preach at the Congrega'
tioual churches here on Sunday, May
10Th, n candidate to MI the existing
vacancE.
Charles Barker has moved on 10 his
place al Alder Brook.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
PERSONAL.

Among the few private pension bills
that have passed the House this session,
is bill 70 grant a pension OF 81 9
mouth TO Mrs. Cynthia A. Lspham.
widow Of the late DIR. W. B. Lapham of
Augusta. who was an officer in the Esd
Maine and afterwards in the Seventh
Maine Battery. The bill will probably
pass the Senate and become law.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, "a they cannot reach ths
diseased portion of the ear. There IL only 0ns
way To cure Deafness, and that T. by c0nstitu
tlonal remedies. Deafness Il caused by an In
famei condition OF the mucous lining OF th'
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets lnhame'
You have \ rumbling sound or imperfect hear
Ing and when II l. entirely closed Deafness Il
the result, and unless the Inflammation can III
taken out and this tube restored 10 IT. mona
condition, hearing will he destroyed forever
nine ca.cs out OF ten are caused by catsrrh
which Il nothing but an infamed condition o
tn. mucous surfaces.
We will give one Hundred Dollars for an.
case of Deafness caused by cAtarrh) that can
not he cured by Halle Catarrh Cure. send 10
circulars, free.
FL. CHENEY 4 Co, Tolcio. O
ss'sold by Druggists. sc.
Try can OF Hopkins steamed Hominl
tIIuled Corn. IL Is delicious. Full qt., loo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
S0liTH HIRAM.

5. +. Stanley was at home over Sun
dav.
Percy Gould has gone to Limerick Il
work.
The Good Templars elected the follow
ing officers Saturday evening:
CT, Amanda Mcdonald.
VT, Eva Garner.
Sec, II. J. Fox.
y. s., Florence X. Garner.
Treas Goldie Gould.
Chap. Norris T.. Stanley.
NJ, q. l.. Stanley.
c., Edwin Perkins.
s., Lizzie Ridlon.
S.J. T., Mrs. Mary ID. Garner.
Lodge Deputy, Allen Garner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
WEST PERU.


Fine weather.
Roads improving.
Mrs. Frank Demerritt is on the sick
list.
Rumford Falls brick yard has changed
hands, x. c. Pingree Lumber Co. being
the purchaser.
Died, April 70, John Knight, aged IS
years.
Married, April ~, at the residence Of
the brides father, by Rev. c, L. Aeene,
Miss Edith Atkins aud Mr.. Frand Dick
aman Of Wheeling, Vt. They started at
once for Mr.. Dickaman's home, where
they intend 70 settle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05

Massachusetts has abolished Fast Day
and substituted Patriots Day, April
18th. While spring holiday is uu-
doubtedly a good thing in general
way, Fast Day has largely lost its Origi-
nal significance and almost entirely its
original manner OF observance. Some
day we shall have governor in Maine
who will have the disposition and the
moral courage 20 omit the Fast Day
proclamation, and where Shali we be
then:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05

John knight, one Of our old and
respected citizens, died on the 18th from
neuralgia aud shock, aged about 50
years. He leaves widow and three
sons.
Tom Stillman Is working for A. B.
Walker this season.
Dennis Hartman has moved into
Wilson Stillman's.
III. ". Babb and son have bought them
a new Eclipse corn planter.
A. A. Babb sold colt TO Will Jack
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05

single Copies OF the Democrat are four cents
each They will be mailed on receipt OF price oy
the publishers or for the convenience OF patrons
single copies OF OF each Issue have been pscea on
ale Al the following places IN the County
South Paris. Sturtevant's Drug store.
Shur1lef.s Drug store.
Norway. Moves Drug store.
Ruekasld. Alfred Cole. Postmaster.
grvebrrs' IF. Lewis. Insurance once
paris VtI NJ l. Mellen. Post Oece.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
A Republican State Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL. BANGOR,
TUESDAY, JUNE End, 1896,
Al , o'clock P. NJ,

tor the purpose Of nominating a candidate Cor
(,overnor u l,e supported AZ the september
election and transacttng any other business
that NAV properly come before II. The hasi- oi
representation vii be a. follows
Zach city. town and plantation viii u enctiei
10 one delegate, and Tor each seventy five vote-
cast for the Republican candidate for Governor
IN -. an additional delegate, AMI FOR traction
OF forty votes IN excess OF seventy i've VOte-
an additional delegate.
Vacancies in The delegation % any city, to~r
or plantation can only IL llled by residents al
the county "a which the VACANCY exists
The state Committee viii be IN session In IN,
reception room OF the hall at one O'Clock. y.
on the day OF the Convention for the purpose 0l
receiving the credentials OF dClcgatc-- Delegates
IN orlcr % participate IN the Convention. mu-i
De elected Subsequent a. the date ot The call TOT
this convention
We invite al Republicans and al electors OF
Maine. without regard % past political direr
ence-, who are in favor OF restoring And main
tanning protective tariff who are oppo-t'i a. ths
frcc and unlimited coinage Of silver, except o. In
ternational agreement. and until such agreement
can Re obtained. believe that the present gOlt
standard should De maintained who believe II
free popular education IN the promotion Of ~
cause Of Temperance. IN lust AMI eqUSi taxation
IN the restriction OF immigration, In Just AZ
ministration Of al pension legislation. In whai
ever legislation viii restore American shipping =
it, former rank IN the world. IN the prcsery Stiot
OF National honor ~ home and aoruau, IN AZ
economical and efficient administration OF >tAt'
Affair." % unite with The Republicans ia th'
selection OF delegates 90 this Convention.
Per cr,ier, Republican State Committee
J. n. MNNLEl, Chairman.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
f.N.- ~ f-fa
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
ARsOR DAY.
PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR

PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR.
IL has been the custom OF our people for some
years, 10 observe a special day IN the springrme,
10 adoruing the homes. the school grounds, the
parks and highways OF the state, by the planting
OF trees, shrubs and vines
I therefore designate Friday, the eighth day OF
MAY, az Ar5Or Day IN Maine.
a general observance Of this day viii add q
the Attrartiyenes> Of our landscape-alre2dy
famed for it. beauty-and render even more
charming the commonwealth OF our affection.
Given AT the Executive Chamber. In Augusta.
this twenty first day Of April. IN the year "
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ninety six and Of the Independence OF the
United states Of America the one hundred
and twentieth HENRY Il. CLEAYES.
By the Governor.
NICHOLAS FEssENDEN.
SECRETARY % state.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
BYRON BOYD, SECRETARY.
Augusta. Maine. April slst, l-s.i.
asenal Can COUNTY CONvENTlON

The Republican voters OF oxford County arr
requested - meet IN convention At the Cour
House, south Paris on Tuesday. June =. lsssi, a
10 O'Clock 4. NJ. for the purpose % nominating
eandlAte- for the following county officers, VIZ.
Two senator. Judge % Probate. County Treas
urcr. County Attorney, Register % Probate
one County Commissioner, and >herir- Also =
choose a Republican County Committee
The basis 81 representation viii De a. follows
Each town and plantation organlxeG for election
purposes will be entitled % one delegate, AM
an additional delegate for every 5 votes cast tol
the Republican candidate for Governor Ia th'
election Of iSs,s. majority fraction Of o. vote
will also entitle the town anil plantation T. al
additional delegate.
The Republican County Committee viii be II
session al the Grand Jury nom az the Cour
House at south Paris AT : O'Clock on the morntn.
% the convention. u receive the credentials %
the delegates.
Per order % the Republican County Com
mittee
EUGENE 2 SMITH. Chairman.
The seyeral towns and plantations win be en-
tifled o. delegates according % the foliowin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
BROWNFlElD.

Mr.. Jacob Swan, aged nearly so years
died very suddenly this forenoon.
Mr.. Herrick of Bethel WAS In towr
this week. lie stopped at the Pequawke
House.
Miss Mcdonald has moved into thu
Blake building.
+. L. Jewett has moved into the Nc
Donald house.
The mill bridge is being built again OF
Shepherd River.
The Boynton bridge will very soon b
repaired.
Mrs. Ed Wentworth Is quite sick.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
ATWOOD &c FOR B Z =,
Editors and Proprtstors.
Gxosex N. ATWOOD. A =. foRBEs.

TERNss-al-so year n paid strictly In advance
Otherwise $500 year. Single copies cents
ADVERTISEMENTS An legal advertisements rs
given three consecutive Insertions for tl-o PEI
inch IN length Of column. speciai eontrs.s
ers-
JoB PRINTING New type, last presses, sssAn
mower. expertenced wOrkmen and low prices
combine 70 make this department OF our ousi
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05

There are good many people in this
country who have faith In the success Of
the struggling Cubans. An issue OF
5000, 900 Of Cuban bonds, payable after
the independence of the island Is es-
tablished, was subscribed for 10 the
amount of $, 100000. The offers rang
ed from % per eeut to par, the average
being SO ~. OF course the par bids
were largely from Cuban patriots resi-
deat in this country, but the larger part
OF the bidding WAS from Americans.
The money thus raised viii furnish con-
sidersble of the sinews of war 90 the
insurgents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
NORTH PARIS.

Rev. Seth Benson has visited his
daughter, Mrs. a. ID. Andrews, and
other Relatives here recently. He ha:
let his ihrm to Edgar Townsend OF Nor
way fol year. MIR. Benson remain:
another year at Addison Point.
Mrs. Olive Whitney Is sick with
neuralgia. DR.. Packard attends her.
Their, Is TO be flag raising at the
school house In the Tuell District
May :, ht p. NJ, with literary exercises
and mukic. a good time Is intended tt
which aIl are invited by the teacher.
Oscar kimball i 10 move into the
Washbt IN house, near the bridge, al
North Paris.
Farmtrs are all busy with theil
SPRING. work.
A gold rain is much needed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-05-05
CUSTOM TAILORING !!
HARRY LANE.
1902 MAIN STREET,
NORWAY, MAINE.

carry fine line of Fancy English
and Scotch Suitings for Business Suits
that can make from IL to 20 dollars.
Also a higher grade Of goods In black
and fancy worsteds, with prices that
will please you.
l also carry nice line Of Paintings that
] am making, from 2 l-2 to dollars.
l carry the same goods the best tailors
are using in all the large cities. The
difference in my prices from other
Houses Is not so much in the goods and
the making up, as where you buy them.