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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
HEBRON.

This week is fully occupied with the
closing exercises OF the school, exam!na-
tons, etc.
Miss Daisy Cushman Is At home from
her visit 10 Auburn.
Mrs. W. \ Bartlett returned Monday
from few days visit to friends In East
sumner.
Mrs. A. VI. Richardson and Miss Jen-
ME Packard went TO Norway Thursday
The heavy snow fall Monday night
was the cause OF road breaking again
Tuesday. The storm Was followed by
warmer weather, and some have begun
to tap trees.
Crows are quite plenty.
Our usual company OF chickadees and
woodpeckers still come each day TO
pick the bones which are kept In n tree
for them. II Is no unusual thing to see
a dozen Of them At one time, and all hap
py SIS birds can be.
During the late rain storm we saw 4
gray squirrel sitting on his launches in
spectiug Rev = ID richardson's garden.
and a dragged looking fox crossed the
road few rods below.
The Wednesday meeting OF Hebron
Grange WAS devoted 10 Ceres. {.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
MEXICO.

Gerry, son of S. A. Reed, whom | re
ported last week as on the way TO re
covery from diphtheria, was up and
around his room Thursday, March 18th
In the evening he lay down. Shortl!
thereafter he suddenly made spring
turned OIL the bed, gasped and died. Hi
death was unexpected, occurring abou
$ o'clock p. NJ.
A large number Of runners visited vi
last week.
Mrs. George II. Gleason is improving
Herbert U. Gleason from Avon made
visit here last week, spending three days
at his sisters, Mrs. II. w. Parks.
You may say to -. y. l." that the
esquire" saw his 62d year on earth
close Thursday, the 18th inst.
We had very quiet and harmoniou:
town meeting, the 9th inst. Now pre-
pairing for state and presidential cleo
tons. Caucus already called for choice
OF delegates TO the state convention To
be held the 10Th of April.
We saw no comet Saturday.
We have quite large number present
at Elder keene's Sunday afternoon
services.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
DENMARK.
prjn0 has arrived with q good

Gentle spring has arrived with good
big snow storm.
There was quite large gathering OF
teams at the high school house at r. NJ.
Thursday In the heavy snow storm. Al
one time there were eight sleighs waiting
At the door for the scholars.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. y. Bartlett, after an
absence of four weeks, have returned
home. They have been visiting friends
In the vicinity Of Portland.
On account Of the severe sickness oil
Mr.. Joseph Bennett, the principal OF the
high school, Mr.. X. ii. Mailman, Is
boarding ut the Maplewood.
Miss Clara Davis Is spending few
weeks with Mrs. Jonathan ingalls, o
Bridgton.
Mr.. Bert Libby and wife are visiting
friends In GRAY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
tOvelt

w. o. Brown and wife have returned
from Boston.
Fox & sons have their mill In running
order sgain. the wheel having been TAX
en- to Bridgton for repairs and returned
Mrs. b. F.. Brown and baby have Wis
tied week at her fathers.
Mr.. Silas Heald Is very low. Ills
daughter, Mrs. l.. ii. Andrews OF North
Fryeburg, Is there.
Ernest S. Hatch and John b. Martin
are visiting friends in New Hampshire.
The Centre Congregational circle was
entertained at the Town Hall "Wednesday
evening, and will meet there agsin In
two weeks.
The Christian circle will meet at the
Town Hall Tuesday evening, the 2ith
inst, and an oyster supper Will DE serv-
ed.
The present overseer OF the town farm,
Mr.. y. II. Palmer, has been engaged
for another year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
NORTH PARIS.

Charles Chase has bought out his son,
Everett Chase.
d. I.ittlehale and Fred Durham
came home Nsrch 9Th and returned
March >th.
Miss sarah Bradford i quite sick.
A temporary bridge has been built al
North Paris.
Everett Chase and family are stopping
at Henry ruells.
\ u. Andrews went % South Paris
March u 70 attend meeting OF the
school board.
There Was q mock trial at the Grange
March Il. which made lots OF fun.
There WAS quite a company present.
March - Nill be Whittier Day.
Birney Field has moved 70 South Paris.
Tie has sold his stand 10 a Mr.. HaZel,on-
jim Bradford has been quite sick with
lung fever.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
NORWAY LAKE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wood and children
went 10 Bolster's Mills Saturday 10 visi,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Saunders. They
came back Sunday.
T.J. Everett OF Otisfield has been here
looking over the l.. ID. Hobbs stand
Mr. Everett wishes TO buy place her,
AZ the Lake.
Mrs. Asa Frost Is better but Is not able
to go home yet.
Mr.. Herbert Flood OF Oxford WAS a
David Floods Tuesday.
Phil Bradbury and wife were at j. +
Rradbury's SUNDAY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
NORTH ALBANY.

Brice kimball and Roscoe Emery ar,
hauling logs to Bethel for Fred Edwards
Ed Good Is now at work for Mr.. Hodg
don as his mill is sgain running.
Mr.. John Severy has been down here 8
few days from Stratford, y. II. but ha'
returned He expects 10 occupy one OF
his farms this summer.
Our town meeting was a success, as s
new board of selectmen was chosen and
two new ones on the school committee
There is plenty Of snow left yet IL
spite Of the big rain and all are wishing
for spring 20 come.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
NORTHWEST BETHEL.

Miss Louise Dow, of whitefield, N. H.,
Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Yer.
rill, at this place.
Samuel S. Bennett from GOrham,
N. H., is spending some days with his
mother here, as he has been unable to at
tend TO his business on account OF Ill
ness.
Elmer Stowel Is hauling birch for
VIM. c. Chapman.
Hannibal Chapman Is home from Colby.
Mr.. Baldwin and Ii tie son are visiting
his sister, Mrs. Martha B. Chapman, at
the Homestead.
Rob Stearns Is at home from Hastings
where he has been working for some
time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
WEST PERU.

The Good Templars initiated two per-
sons last Wednesday night.
There was dance AT Grange Hall
Saturday night.
We hear that :. +. Robinson has leased
G. T.. knOX's store, and will take the
store about April LIST.
W. A. Burgess has been quite sick this
week, but is recovering.
Busy times these with the snow com
ing down and wind blowing, and il
looks as IL we should have good sleigh
ing until April lSt.
People are taking advantage OF the
weather. and are hauling timber and
wood as fast as possible.
W. ). Arnold is at home for a vaca-
ton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
BRYANT POND.

Notice is given that Miss Gertrude
Earle will preach at the Universalist
church Sunday morning, March 18th.
J. Is. Farrar has sold out his fish bust
ness TO W. W. Jackson.
The village schools closed March 10th.
The Ladies' Circle will meet at the
town hall Tuesday evening, March 2ith.
The selectmen have engaged Frank
Knight, of North Woodstock, as over
seer OF the poor farm for 1896.
W. G. Morton Is reported quite sick at
the home Of his mother in Everett, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
OXFORD.

Mr.. Bennmin +. Holden Of Portland
died March Is Of peritonitis, aged II
years. He was brought 10 Oxford for
burial. snd his funeral WAS held at the
home OF his son. Arson Holden, on
Thursday, Rev. Mr.. Howard officiating
Mr.. Holden was born IN O;isheld IN 1872
and VAS the grandson of a Revolutionary
soldier. He was highly esteemed by all
who knew him.
The village schools closed on Friday.
Examinations were held on Tuesday in
termediate, Wednesday primary, and
Thursday high school. \ large number
Of visitors were present, and speak high
lv of the work accomplished during the
term. The high school paper. the Clar-
ion. does much credit to its editors and
contributors.
Dr. Haskell has lost an expensive
buffalo robe. Ii was stolen from his
sleigh on Tuesday evening.
Chester McAllister had two robes stol-
en- from his sleigh 10 the shed near his
store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
HARTFORD.

Died. March Eth, Alden Darrell, aged
about co wears. Mr.. Barrell was kind
aud indulgent husband and parent and q
good neighbor. He leaves wife and
three daughters 10 mourn his loss.
Arthur Purkis lost a valuable hors,
the other day. He found the horse with
broken leg In the stable and had &c
have him killed.
Sanford Conant has gone to Ohio OF
visit.
Mrs. Amos Purkis has been quite sicl
bat is better at this writing.
That last nun l. cold.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
EAST BETHEL.

J. NJ. Bartlett was at home from his
work at the lakes last week.
Miss Matte Tracy, of class 81, has re-
turned TO Colby University.
Percie Bartlett ia attending the spring
term of school at Gould Academy.
Mr.. Osman Twitchell Is at his home
in this place for few days.
Mrs. Osman Twitchell is stopping
with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Need
ham, at Portland.
The snow storm has turned TO rain,
and another freshet is predicted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
WEST PARIS.
currRcItEs.

uNhSnbr.
Methodist Sunday service at 10 % A; n. FOL
lowed by Sabbath school; Young Peoples meet.
Ing followed by prayer and social meeting every
alternate Sunday evening mt O'Clock.
Free Baptist-sabbath School at 80 ?. NJ,
followed at $50 by preaching with Young
Peoples and other services ~ above
Untversalst-Sunday School nc 10 "a A. NJ.
The Y. l.. l.. A. meets every Monday evening.
Lodgcs.-M asonic.--W cdnesday evening on or
before full moon each month. Odd Feliows:-
Every Saturday evening. Rebekahs-The lst
aud Srd Tuesday evenings each month. u. %.
Golden Cross.-Thc End and 4th Friday In each
month.
West Paris Grange-Thc 2nd and 9Th satur.
day.
Our schools closed the afternoon OF
the 10th. and In the evening the high
school held lyceum, which, notwith-
standing the bad travelling was well at
tended and very interesting.
PROGRAM. -.
Organ Selo, Ethel Young
PRAYER, Rev, II. J. Wheeler
Greeting Song, School ouarte,,e
Recitation. Grace Hayes
song. Addie Bacon
Recitation, Georsie Marshal
Selection Prof Morse OF south Paris
Question Resolved. That the death penalty can
not be justified. Disputants Affirmative,
John Marshall and Mabel Kicker; negative
Willie Pratt and Lizzie Ryerson.
Paper. Editors, Mabel Kicker and Charlie.
Briggs.
Decision OF question by select committee.
Song, school puartette
Leap year sociabc.
Prof. Morse showed great skill In carl
cature, and was several times recalled to
the stage by an appreciative audience
The Rotations and songs were finely
rendered, and the question was discussed
with marked ability by the disputants
The paper showed editorial ability, and
was we'll read, while the funny squib:
shot Mt some luckless schoolmate caused
ripples Of laughter. As whole 1t wa:
an enjoyable time, and was a credit TO
teacher and scholars. The teacher, Mr.
Whitman, informs US that he Is not 70
continue longer In this school, and as he
goes, carries the good wishes of thu
community.
Mrs. West, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
A. +. Ellingwood, was taken on Friday
to Augusta and placed In the asylum
The family have the sympathy OF thu
community.
Evangelists Folger aud Gibson closed
tneiF IiDOrs mere Sunuay eNcu'hk Aa'S'
-. They went from here TO Sumner
where they are now At work.
Rev. Francis Groyenor of Norwa!
preached In the NJ. +. chapel on Wed
| uesdsy afternoon and evening.
!. r. Reed has been quite sick durini
the past week.
Collector Garland was In the villag
| last week.
Mrs. /. r. Emmons has recovered he
health, and Is occasionally seen In he
old place nj the counter.
| Cyrus II. Howe, formerly Of Wes
Paris, died in Medford, Mass, the 18Th
Funeral at West Paris Monday, Marc'
y, at i. VI. Mr.. Howe was the last RI
naming one OF the nine children OF Jess
Howe. lie was about - years OF age.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24

tn all n.Irson- interested in either of the estate
Ala IIrobate Court, held at Paris, In and TO
the County OF Oxford, on ths tn,fu tu .hy "
March, Ih the year OF our LOT" vno s"Vu.a i
eight hundred and ninety SIN. me io"ow .in.
matters having been presence ~. tne av,
thereup,In hereinafter indicated, IL Is hereby
ORDERED:
That nbtlce thereof be given 10 all persons In
10 resfed by causing copy Of this order 10 bt
,nhlIshaH three weeks successfully In the Ok
{or De,hocrat. newspa ,er published at Soutf
paris in| said County that they may appear at Z
Probate Eourt 10 be held ut said Paris, on the
third Tuesday of April A. ID. 1855, at nine Of the
clock I'm Ihe forenoon, and be heard thereon Il
they see cause:
The actounts of Theodore Prince, administrat
mr. Of tbeestate OF ISAAC PRINCE, late of Ok
fori: GIhpyille N. Felt, administrator Of the es
tate Of GOHN q. FELT, late of Woodstock
Reni. Dkyis. administrator with the will an
mayed ofthe estate Of ISAAC 8. CURTIS, late OF
t;reenwcbd: JOSEPH +. PENLEY, late OF
Roxbury and Geo. E. Davis. administrator OF
m estakP OF is AAC L. FRENCH, late Of Porter
The petition for distribution 10 the estate OF
Holm al FELT. late of Woodstock, presented
by (,rnn,tiIle n Felt the administrator.
The Wills OF ELLEN A. CHASE, late OF faI VIZ,
Albro L. lChase named As executor, ana the WI
OF CAROLINE II. EVANS, late OF sweden Sonn
Walter Flint named as executor.
GEO. A. WILSON. Judge.
u'' F'H ALBERT D. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
6ROWNFIELD.

1t has showed the greater part Of the
day and now il Is raining In torrents.
Some are planning another freshet.
Perley Linscott has nearly completed
the repairs on the red mill dam, which
was partly carried away in the IT 'shet.
The grammar school closed last week.
A. Z. Herrick, Esq, of Bethel, is In
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Mcdonald are
soon to move to Hiram.
The new doctor boards at the Pequaw-
ket house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
BETHEL.

TueIdsy afternoon the w. c. T. U.
met with Mrs. Ames. Mrs. Israel Jor-
dan ipkites the ladies of the union to .
o'clock tea next Tuesday afternoon.
The complimentary ball given by the
gentleh men In Odeon Hall last Tuesday
evenink -Gilbert's Observation-Disclosures
larg| number Of spectators, who en-
loved lhe fine concert from TO Q. Fifty
seven couples formed on the door for the
grand march, which WAS led by j. G
BillipAs. A most excellent supper was
served by the Lovejoy House. All who
participated in the dance have only
words of praise. Under such efficient
manaeemept, and directed by such
Justly popular orchestra, success was In
evitable.
Mr.. Gilbert Tuell and wife are In Bos-
ton for short time.
Thu sday esening Robert Foster en-
tertairled the teachers Of Gould Acad-
emy, Il being his 10th birthday.
Friday evening the students OF Gould
Academy held q sociable. The young
ladies sold candy OF their own making.
aud with an admission Of 10 cents, quite
littld sum was realized, and a very
social evening.
The following officers Of the athletic
assoc ltion OF Gould Academy were
elected last Monday evening:
President, Robert Foster.
Vice President, z. T.. Bartlett.
Secretary. a. Chapman.
Treashrcr, Geo. Morrow. =,
Executive Committee, W. &. Bryant, Harold
| Stanley frc'l Merrill.
Mex Friday evening, March 18th, the
citizer|s OF Bethel will be privileged TO
attend an entertainment Of unusually
high d rider. The Misses Webbing, Rosa
lind, Ifeegy and Lucy, Of London, Eng
land, will appear In Odeon Hall. They
will give scenes and acts from Shake
speriab plays in costume; selections from
| English comedies; quaint scenes from
old. tiihe drama; dramatic and humorous
recitalE. Gould Academy will receive a
propo ttionate part OF the proceeds, as II
Il given under the auspices OF the
students. IL will furnish an opportunity
for thk public 10 attend q flrst-class en-
tertaii| ment, and at the same time add tc
/ the Aifademy fund.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
EAST BHOWNelelp.

Mr.. Smith Gray is at home for a
short vacation.
Mr.. Jacob Colby Is confined to the
house by illness.
Mrs. l.. X. Giles, who has been Ill
for some time, is slowly improving.
Mr.. Wesley Cole has accepted posi-
ton as station agent at Newhall.
Miss Mamie Griggs has gone to West
brook 10 care for her aunt, who Is quite
III.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Frank Stickney, who
have been visiting friends and relatives
In this place, have gone TO Boston to re-
main two or three weeks. and will then
return TO their home in California.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
COMING EVENTS.

April Oxford Pomona Grange, south faris
April S-l3-Maine VI. r. Conference, Auburn.
April l5-SecOnd Congressional District hePho
Hcan convention. Auburn.
April l6.-Repgblcan state Delegate CoByca
ton. Portland,
June ls-Democratlc state convention. Portland
June . Republican County Convention, SOUTH
Paris
Aux ls-2i.-Ncw England fair Rigby Park.
Aux Es->cpt. Maine state fair, Lewiston
sept. IS, IL. l7.-ONforl County fair, on the
SOcicty's grounds, between south Paris and
Norway
sept .. sl-Oxfori North fair. Anjover.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
INDUSTRIAL NOTES.

There Is not another railroad station
In the world like that at Bemis in thi:
State. Ii Is built entirely Of logs from
the WOODS In that vicinity. The main
building IL 20x40 feet, fronting on the
railway tracks. This will be finished 10
the roE gh log style on the inside, all In
one ROBIN, with ticket Office IN the oay
in front. The rafters Will show up 10
the robf in true log style. Al eaeh END
OF the main room will be org open nre-
place hor burning wood.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
RUMFORO,

Mrs. John Estes is in Portland.
Mrs. Henry Barker is Ill.
Charlie Virgin and Blanche Ripley are
attending school at Rumford Point.
Mr.. W. W. Stevens and ). X. Hutchins
ESQ, were at Paris this week.
There Is a man doing missionary worl
In town. Tie wears a blue drilling suit
goes bare handed the coolest days, deliv
ers tracts, and reads the Bible to all who
will let him into their houses. He ha:
been stopping at s. l.. Moody's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
EAST HERRON-

We are enjoying our fine sleighing
now.
Prof. II. True closed his singing school
with rousing concert the 18th inst.
The class was assisted by members of
the Turner Grange choir and the affair
was success.
Mrs. Baker Phillips is improving in
health.
Mrs. Bradeen's two sisters, the Misses
Moss, are visiting her.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
NORTH suCKFiElD.

Married, March Is. AT the home OF tn,
bride Mr.. Etsel Smith and Miss Rose {
farraf both OF Buckfield.
job b Flagg's wife got scalded in th'
face ute badly, while doing the wash
ing Il Il week.
Mis- Ella Ames Of Rumf0rd Falls Il
at her grandfather, '. ID. Bicknelfs, OF
visiI.
willard Mason has been very poorly
all winter. Mae Bisbee Is with M
moth,| r again.
Cal lin keene's daughter Aggie Is al
home for while.
|. Fuller has moved on 10 the Tyler
farm.
HeaLd Bros. are thinking Of moving
their athes TO the lower village, and get
ting bwer there till they can repair
their hill and dam.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
WILSON'S MILLS.

In Is still true March weather-cold
and clustering. Mercury has been II
aud IL below zero for several mornings
A brilliant display OF aurora boreali'
Saturday night gives Us hope that there
NAV be change in the weather.
James Parker OF the Berlin Mills Co
went up the Magalloway the past week
+. A. Flint has flushed his job on tbs
College Grant; has timber cot on the
tosnship 10 haul TO the river yet.
John Shatney has moved his family t6
Pittsburg, and Calvin Fox has full pos
session OF his own.
John Olson has finished logging.
c. NJ. Kelly Is In town.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
RO1RuRY

Winter was back number al first
but = making IL up now.
Birch j. being taken out of the wood:
al a great rate, tNelye and fifteen fee'
aud down 20 eight feet az load viii
one pair. End more for four horses.
Mr.. Chapman has all his teams draw
ing on the Notch birch. so as 10 get u
across the river on the ice.
Bad colds are very prevalent, and som,
have the grippe.
County politics begin 10 stir the air
Candidates ned not worry. They car
get living without the offices. We
don't want any who cannot make
living "A ithOut county office.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
wEiCkNlllE.

Master Colby Turner of Minot is visit
ing his aunt, Mrs. 5. NJ. Patterson.
Mr.. Jillson of Otisfield and Mr.. Rus
sell OF West Poland have bought steam
saw mill and birch machine and have
moved il TO Oxford depot.
Mr.. II. ". Stuart has been confined to
the house for few days with severe
cold.
Arthur Davis is confined to the house
with the grippe and Mr.. Seth Ames and
son, Clifton, are driving his teams.
Mrs. Almira Poland OF Bridgton is
visiting Mr.. Philo Poland.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
SWEDEN.

Died. in Sweden, March IL, Ralph
Laurence, infant son Of Roswell anC
Cora Nevers, aged 3 months and 8 days
The sympathy of the entire community
goes out TO Mr.. and Mrs. Movers In this
their deep affection. Tue little boy wa:
one of promise and very dear to them
and being apparently well, the shock wa:
dreadful to wake 10 the morning and find
him dead. Aphysician was called, and
gave his opinion that h Was a heart
trouble. Funeral services were held the
l4rh, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Roberts OF
Bridgton, and he was tenderly laid to rest
In the Stevens cemetery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
RuCkElEID.

Eide lar d. Hall has taken a position ir
the of fee OF the Rumford Falls Times
Mrs Sidney Spaulding is quite III, and
consid ering her age-s5-there Is little
prospect OF her recovery.
The iron bridge men are swarming
AGENTS for several companies have al
ready viewed the prospect Ger.
The lamb-like part OF March Is fast APP
proaching-slush and mud have the RICH
Of waE from now out.
Thursday night threatened anothe
frcshdt. The conditions were fhvoraoi
! with 4 little more rain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
CANTON.

Hob. G. II. Gilbert went 10 Portland
the lsth on business.
Her bert Gilbert came home irou
HEIR, IN the 18th sick.
The odd Fellows are talking OF build
ing Il EN- hall.
We|hope to have the streets passabl'
In : hort time. A big crew OF men am
horseE are employed.
Gilbert Bros. have crew At work re
placir|g the foundation OF their store.
4. Wv. Ellis has moved into Mrs
DeShbn's rent on Pleasant Street.
l.. ~. Smith Is at Boston for shorl
time tEn business.
Mis- Emma Abbott OF Byron Is visit
ing n r sister, Mrs. l. W. Smith.
q. N. Richardson Il Co. have pur
chaseIi the Reynolds farm.
EraIstus Holt il on the sick list.
Mis- Myrtle Holt Ia working for \. {
Bickr fll, the miNner.
wu Bailey Is putting 10 NJ. &
Strouts ice. Is.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
SIMMER.

y. NJ. Varney was crossing labrador
Pond with load Of wood near the easl
side, when the Ice gave way, and one
horse went into the mud and water. They
took his mate TO get him out. He proved
10 be all right.
Marcus Sampson and his wife OF Tur-
ner have been on visit to his sisters
Miss Julia Parlin's. Mrs. Sampson !:
stopping with Addie Parlin for few
DAYS. Her health is poor.
o. l.. Varney and his mother are Wis
ting 10 New Hampshire.
Clark Burke is moving his goods from
f.. L. Sturtevant's 10 farm iD Hartford
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-03-24
HIRAM.

Mrs. Thomas o. Spring is quite sick.
Mr.. Augustus A. Hartford aud his ex-
celleut wife are engaged for third term
10 superintend the town farm.
Mrs. Geo. Mason of Baldwin is very
sick with her mother, Mrs. Sylvester
Boynton.
Mr.. Levi l.. Cook Of Porter was 10
town Thursday.
Eugene +. Stanley was at Hiram Mon
day TO receive from the train the remains
Of the widow Of Hon. Geo. G. Stacy for
burial at kezar Falls.
Mrs. Nancy p. Greene Of Madison is
in town attending the funeral Of her
friend. Mrs. Augustus p. Ssnborn.
Obituary later.