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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
GREENWOOD,

The frost Of the 9Th was so heavy In
some places as to kill farm crops, and
they have cut and shocked their corn for
fodder. And the rain that followed was
the heaviest of the season, about 20
hours in duration, and ended In thun-
der shower.
|. W. Swan and wife started on visit
TO Albany last Friday and returned
Monday night. They report j, ". Cum
miugs as slowly gaining in health, so
that he is now able 10 do some light
work. His two sons are at home, while
his four daughters are all away at work
or on visit.
The swallows are gone, and the forest
trees begin TO crimson, telling Us plain
" what is only few weeks ahead. The
present administration isn't doing this,
although that is enough to make the
whole country blush, and ill the soul OF
Uncle sam with righteous Indignation.
Charles Durham has squash grown
last summer, one year ago, that Is per
fcctly sound, and those who attend the
fair NJ Bethel this week may see Il there.
And IL they want 10 know how thev have
preserved IL so long he will inform them.
A. X. Hicks is improving the looks OF
his premises by painting his new house
Rosie Martin Ia doing the work. Not
being paintologist we will not try 70
describe the color.
Mr.. Hicks Is also building piece OF
harbed wire fence on the line between
himself and Frank Bennett.
Speaking OF wire fence, they hsve
erected some on the e.. +. r., which We
rather like. IL consists OF eleven single
strands running lengthwise, several OF
the bottom ones so near together as 10
be fowl proof, and the whole woven to-
gether hv cross wires about one foot
apart. No twisted or barbed wire l.
used. IL comes in rolls all ready 10 be
put up, and looks like an Improvement
on anything Of the kind before invented
The Dutch have again taken Holland,
said the Democrats on hearing OF the
Vermont election. That Is even so; and
by the middle OF next week they will
| find out that the Yankees have also TAX
en- the northeast corner OF iankeedom.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
WILSON'S MILLS.

George Taylor, Of Boston, made his
brother, Fred Taylor, short visit. lie
came for his little son who has been
spending his vacation with his uncle.
Mrs. Gladys Haywood has returned
from her visit 10 her parents.
Master Winthrop Estabrooke started
for his home in Nashua Friday, his guide,
X. \. Storey, going as far as Lancaster
with him.
John Olson, while coming down the
Msgalioway recently with party Of
sportsmen, saw twenty-three deer and
three moose IA COW and two calves
They have been seen by number the
past summer. 5. w. Bennett saw the
calves lying asleep on the bank when
about fortnight old he judged. Benson
Crafts saw one some two weeks later
close 20 the waters edge, and took il
into his boat, but let il 20 again when il
began To cry.
Rain is still the order Of the day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
LOWELL

Prof. II. c. Emery of Brunswick spoke
for the Republicans At Lowell Thursday
evening, and gentleman from Massa-
chusetts speaks here Friday evening in
the interests OF free silver.
A good amount Of work Is being done
at the corn shop, but considerable injury
was done the crop by the recent frost.
Mrs. Stella Daniels and children of
Anoka, MIMI, are visiting here. She Is
the daughter of the late Phiness Russell,
who moved West from here many years
since.
Miss Susie Walker of Boston is quite
sick AT the home Of her father. William
II. Walker.
The schools Of the town began Mon
day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
POLITICAL NOTES

Vermont spoke loud To the repudia-
tiOuiSts. Now listen 70 Maine.
..The Republican party stands for
honest money and a chance 70 earn II. -
Vim. Mckinley.
The element of the Democratic party
represented ~ Indianapolis Is the
nucleus Of the Democracy OF the future.
Members Of the Democratic party who
do not believe 10 Populi,t theories will
not support Bryan, and they are nUmer-
Gus.
Bow orator BRYAN appears 70 have
some 81 the qualifications manifested by
our former apostle Of greenbaekism-
Frank VI. Fogg.
Don't forget 20 give the sound money
Democrats credit for part ofthe Vermont
. victory nor for part of the Maine victory
either, for they will deserve il.
The candid and diguided speeches
made BY Major Mckinley in this cam
paigu are in marked contrast 70 the I'M
passioned declsmaiions delivered by the
boy orator.
The Bangor Commercial saws that
The opposition OF gold and silver, 80
far back a. lSs4 had not taken lOdg-
ment in the National consciousness. y"
No, il hadn't. No such thought Oc-
Cured TO anybody until the price Of sill
yer hogan 20 fall, and some began 20
imagiue that the crime Of %" WAS the
cause OF Il.
Ex-GOv. Flower Of New Y FORK, one Of
the ablest members Of the Democratic
party, in his speech AZ indianapolis said :
This gathering Is notice 70 the world
that the Democratic party has not Vet
surrended 20 Populism and anarchy;
and OF Bryan he saws: "a iii representa-
tive Of the revolutionary forces behind
him-ambitiOus, unsteady and unsafe. "
Referring To the bowling and screech-
ing over the woes OF the Western mort
gsged farmer" the Chattanooga Times
Ind saws If the account between
East and West along this line could be
balanced. we would have a complete re-
versal OF the alleged robbery Of the West
by the East. There has been hundreds
Of millions Of Eastern money sunk by
OF the losses through this channel has
ever been returned 70 the East, In the
form OF interest or in any shape. We
cannot too often or TOO forcibly impress
on the peoples mind the plain truth of
these matters. The CRY, The East has
despOiled the West and South is the
falsest and most mischievoUs form that
the Bryan sectionalism has taken"
The Mccormick Reaper Company, the
largest concern Of the kind IN the c0un-
try is making a canvass Of the country
through its numerous agents, 10 learn
the probable result OF the coming presi-
dental election. IL they were sure gold
would win they would plan for full
seasons work. IL there i anv consider
able danger that free silver will triumph
they viii not care 10 run above half
time, and not on their full capacity even
then. Now the business of the Ne
COrmick Reaper Company must depend
70 a considerable extent upon the
western farmers, and the western farm
ers, we are told. AS a body look upon
free silver a. their salvation. But the
business managers of the Mccormick
comany don't seem 10 look ~ IL IN that
light
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
lROMNEIEln

We are al the present writing having
one OF the heaviest rain storms OF the
season.
Miss Linnie Frink returned to Portland
to-day.
Mrs. T. l.. Frink is visiting friends at
BoOthbay, Maine.
The new bridge is nearly completed.
Political speech here Friday evening.
Prof. Harrington will give an enter
tainment at Town Hall Tuesday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
FAST WATERFORD.

Mrs. Z. y. Haskell ia spending few
weeks with her daughter In Rumford.
Miss Ethel Merrill Of Lowell. Mass, is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. c. ii. Pride.
We hear the North Waterford people
will hold their fair Oct. =.
Fred Knightly is at the Bethel fair
with his work horses which were TO be
in the drawing match.
The school house arrived on the 10,
Tuesday.
4. j. Haskell has begun the making OF
cider in his mill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
STOW.

The farmers are gathering their sweet
corn for the factory us fast as they can.
The frost did some damage.
Mr.. Whitman Of Norway spoke TO the
people in the Methodist church. He l.
a very eloquent speaker.
NJ. A. Dresser, a former resident OF
this town, is back among his old relatives
and neighbors. They are all glad 10 see
him.
The Ladies' Social meets with Mrs. +.
+. Guptill Sept. Is.
The Rebeksh Circle meets with Mrs.
\. Walker Sept. %.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
STATE OF MAINE.

COUNTY OF OXFORD, SIS.
Board of County Commissioners, September
session, 1856.
UPON the foregoing petition, satisfactory evi
dence having been received that the petitioners
are responsible, and that inquiry into the mer
its OF their application Is expedient, 1T Is OR
DERED, that the County Commissioners meet at
the ouTt House in Paris, In said County, on
the 21th day OF Oct. next mt ten Of the clock A. ~
and thence proceed ~ view the route mentioned
In said petition, Immediately after which view, a
hearing of the parties and their witnesses viii
be hal at some convenient place In the vicinity,
and such other measures taken In the premises
as the commissioners shall judge proper. And
10 Is further ORDERED. that notice Of the time,
place and purpose Of the COMMISSIONER meet
Ing aforesaid be given to all persons and corpo-
rations interested. by causing attested copies of
said petition AMI Of this oier thereon 10 he served
upon the respective Clerks Of the towns Of Paris
and Norway, In said County, and also posted mp In
three public places In each Of said towns, and
published three weeks successfully In the Oxford
Democrat, newspaper printed at Paris, In said
County of Oxford, the first Of said publications,
and each of the other notices, to be made, served
ami postcdat least thirty days before said time Of
meeting, to the end that al persons and corpor-
ations may then and there appear and shew
cause. II any they have, why the prayer Of said
petitioners should not be granted.
ATTEST CHARLES r. WHITMAN, Clerk.
A true copy Of said petition and order Of court
AfTEsr ,-CHARLEs y. WHITMAN, cisrk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
NEWRy.

Walter Foster and wife have gone back
10 their work in New York.
Mr.. Nv, rett Hammous and daughter
have gone back TO their home 10 Mime
sofa.
J. ;. Allen has sold out his meat bust
ness 10 Loren Trssk of this town.
On account OF his wife's death Mr.
Allen will break up housekeeping for an
indefinite period.
Coming down the Bear River rosd
Saturday, Lon Holt Of Hanover dis
covered bear in a black cherry tree,
near the old school house, in y. ;.
Bakers field. Whipping up his team, he
rode down aud got +. b. Knapp, the
veteran bear hunter, who, armed with
his rifle and the assistance of Orrin
Fosters dog soon dispatched Bruin. II
proved 20 be a cub, and the question now
is, where was the mother:
The annual fair in progress this week
at Bethel is drawing the people there
from these parts. Tuesday snd We'd
nesdsy were fiue days. but Thursday
promises 10 he wet. IL Is too bad, "a the
bicycle parade was on the program AT
ten O'Clock TO-DAY.
Mrs. King OF Denver, Col who has
been visiting at J. F. Cooledge's for
some time, intends starting for home
to-day.
SUNDAY RIVER.
A hard frost spoiled the looks OF
things this way. Beans aud corn suf-
fered the most.
The potato crop will be light.
Margaret Williamson has been very
sick. Her daughter Annie Is At home
taking care of her.
Loren Trask is driving meat cart.
He bought out Mr.. Allen.
Andrew Jackson got the premium for
the best span of horses pulling at the
Bethel fair; Mr.. Emery for the best
spring calves.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis and son left here
last week for their home in Boston. Mr..
Foster ond f.pii, for Evpretr Mass
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
SUNDAY RIVER.
OXFORD.

Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers and child OF
Portland are visiting friends here.
Mr.. Perkins aud family have returned
70 Massachusetts,.
There were no services al the Congre-
gstionalist or Methodist church on sun
day, as Mr.. Howard aud Mr.. Marley are
both absent on a vacation.
Electric lights have been put into a
number Of the houses here, but the
streets are not vet lighted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
NORTH bUCKElELD.

VIM. C. Clspp and wife returned tc
Salem, Mass, the Sth.
VIM. A. Clapp Of Salem is with US
again.
Mary Davis OF Auburn Is with B. f
Heald for 8 while.
Mrs. Annie Bonney and daughter, OF
Bridgewater, Mass. are visiting her aunt,
Mrs. +. d. Head.
Gertrude Carey Of Salem, Mass, Is on
visit to j. c. Heald.
Mrs. C. Dumas Of Boston has returned
home.
Frank Bennett and wife Of Paris were
at j. F. Bicknelrs the 9th.
L. ID. Heald, Carl Heald and Ed
Damon were at the Bethel fair.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
NORWAY LAKE.

J. o. Smith, Of Presque Isle, visited
friends and relatives here last week.
Ralph Flood and Walter Pride are at
work in the corn shop at South Paris.
Mrs. Gopher Mansur of Island Pond,
VT, and Mrs. Carl Storrs and two chill
dren of Hastings, Maine, are visiting at
Miss ). Z. Newhslls.
Mrs. William Marston OF Norway has
been visiting Mrs. Ada Adams for few
DAYS.
Maud Partridge has gone TO the viii
lage TO work in the shoe shop.
The y. l.. Woman's Club will meet
with Mrs. William Perry Sept. 23d.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
IyNCHvlllE.

school in this district commenced last
Monday under the instruction of il
former teacher, Evelyn Wilbur. We art
very glad 10 have Miss Wilbur her,
again.
Mrs. II. Il. Mckeen and two daughter:
visited At her parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. VIM
Ganmon's Of West Stoneham, last week
Fannie Buck has been quite sick.
Ananias McAllister has his new house
up aud boarded on his lot near thu
bridge al -Four Corners.
Addie Holt has returned home frou
Newry where she has been AZ work tol
her uncle, John Allen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
SO,ITH HtREN

Charley Bean of Saco has been in the
place visiting friends the past week.
School in this district commenced
Monday under the instruction of Miss
Jennie wadsworth of Hiram.
Monroe French went 10 Bridgton
Monday 10 attend the fair.
The cornshop is running full blast this
week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
GREATLY lAMENTED.


Mrs. Fannie, wife of william Merri-
field or Kezar Falls, died In the hospital
at Portland on the evening Of Aug. Sth,
son and daughter, one brother Or. +.
Norwood, formerly editor OF the Ok
ford County Record, and one sister.
Mrs. Merrifeld was lady possessed
Of many virtues and accomplishments.
Her amiable disposition and uniform
kindness, her cordial sympathy and
helpfulness, endeared her to wide
circle Of acquaintances. The words OF
scripture, "She openeth her mouth with
wisdom, and in her tongue IL the law Of
kindness" are especially appropriate as
expressive of her character. Malice,
enmity, and envy found no place In her
heart. She was prudent Of speech, wise
In silence. To the neighbors her life APP
peared quiet and almost uneventful, yet
she exerted patient and far-reaching
influence over all who came In touch
with her beautiful character, and the
great concourse Of sorrowing people
who assembled from near and far to
show their appreciation OF departed
worth evinccd the esteem In which she
was held by all classes.
None had ever heard her speak an un-
kind word. Friends she had many
enemies none. The entire community
most deeply feel this loss Of remarkable
and lovable woman whose place can
not be filed. She was a model wife
and mother and vacancy has been left
In the home circle that Is sadly impress
i've.
Funeral conducted by the writer, who
composed the following lines recited al
| the service:
The home will miss a trusted light.
Whose clear. undlmmed and steady ray
sbone forth mid sorrows darkest night,
| Aud waned not In lifc's cloudy day.
| Her presence there. her kindly deed,
| Has left fragrant Aftermath
Her gentle worl 10 those In nced
| VIII mark her daily humble path,
And yield priceless influence.
| a matchless, blessed rccompcnsc,
To those she loved so well.
No chisclcd stone, no sculpturcd shaft,
Deep craven with her epltaph
May mark her place OF rest.
| To be remembered kindly Il the best
Reward for faithful service done
When life's swim race Is run.
| e.. L. ribbon, SR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
ROxBuRY.

As Fred Merrill and VIM. o. Mitchell
were working 10 the field thew saw q
small bear moving across the field; he
went TO an apple tree and went TO feast
ing on the apples on the ground. One
of the men went for rifle while the
other watched the bear. The rifle came
and Fred Merrill shot Bruin as he was
eating apples under the tree. They have
S. bounty and will get two or three dol
lars for the skin, making it very good
day for them TO be out farming. The
wonder Is that the bear was so careless
of himself.
Mr.. Merrill reports many signs Of
bears In his vicinity at Roxbury Pond.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
EAST SROWNFielD.

Mrs. W. III. Stickney entertained the
Ladies' Circle Wednesday afternoon and
evening in most delightful manner.
Mr. John Hodsdon Is confined 10 the
house by illness.
Mrs. johnson OF Providence, K. l.,
who has been passing the summer with
her sister, Mrs. G. G. Mansfield, has re-
turned 10 her home.
Miss Addie Allsrd will commence her
fall term of school at Conway Corner
next week.
DR.. GAtchell has sold his farm 10
Edward Sands.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
RUMFORp.

All the schools In town commenced
Sept. Sth. A few changes made in
teachers.
Very few pieces Of sweet corn are
ready for the factory. Corn gains slow.
Sept. 9Th Will Elliott lost his pocket
book coming from Bryant Pond. ItcOn-
tanned few dollars OF money, and several
papers of no value to any one but the
owner who would be glad Of them.
One rainy dav not long ago s. v. Alb
bolt, "Uncle vint," past 80 years old,
was seen on the river with boat fishing
for pickerel. He was two miles from
home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
BRAKEMAN KILLED.
CHARLES LEAvITT LOSES HIS LIFE AT
EAST SUMNER.
EAST SINNER. Sent. 10.

EAST SUMNER, sept. 10.
A brakeman on the gravel train on the
Z. K. F., by the name of Charles
Leavitt, was instantly killed at just above
East Sumner station on Wednesday
afternoon. by being run over by the
engine. His head was completely sew
cred from the body. A coroner's inquest
was held on Thursday, in which Geo. ID.
Bisbee. Esq, and others from Rumford
Falls, participated. No blame was at
tached 20 the train men or railroad com
pany. The victim alone was responsible
as he doubtless made misstep and fell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
EAST SUMNER.

Business at the corn factory has been
brisk, as the frost hurried in the corn,
which, however, was scarcely injured.
The company will put up lot of fine
goods this season. Mr.. Gerry, OF the
Minot Packing Company, gives his
personal attention to the work.
The railroad company are making
quite an extension TO the siding above
the station.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15

To the Honorable Commissioners OF the
County Of oxford:
The Undersigned citizens of said County re
specially represent that common convenience
and necessity require the laying out Of n way
from Western Avenue In the town Of Paris In
said County OF Oxford, near the house Of Win
field ii. Cook, To point on Cottage street In the
town OF Norway, In said County Of oxford at or
near the bridge over the tannery brook so called
on Cottage Street aforesaid. They therefore ask
your Honorable Board TO lay out a highway be-
tween said points.
Aug. 2,tb, lss6.
W. FROTHINGHAM, and l23 others.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15

The small grand stand at Cherryfield
collapsed Wednesday afternoon when q
thousand people were on 1t witnessing
the races. One hundred persons were
participated In the mass, dozen receiv-
ing broken bones and internal injuries.
Capt. John Leighton of Milbridge, aged
so, died from fright. The fair ground
was q scene Of intense excitement over
the report that many had been killed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
COMING EVENTS.

sept. Is. Is. l7.-ONf0rt County Pair, on me
Society's grounds, between south Paris AMI
Norway.
sept ls-Rcunsou First Maine Cavalry A
ISOLATION. Waterviuc.
sept. si-.si oxford County Association OF nj
versalists, Mechanic Pals
sept .. s4-ONfuri North fair, Andover.
sent. ss-Oct l.-Andrc-coggin Valley Fair, Can
ton.
S..pt. 2s-tlCt West oNf0ri tair, tryeburg.
O,t North Waterford fair.
Oct Woodstock town fair. Bryant- Pond.
oct s.-meeung OF oxford County Medical A.
-ociation. south Paris.
Nov. National election.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
SOUTH RUMFORO.

Chan Abbott, with crew Of men. Is
working on :. Il. Jones barn. IL is l2x
20 feet and will have grain room, sill"
aud carrisge room in 1t.
Miss Edith Elliott has gone To Farm
ington 20 attend the fall term Of school.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15

The big Democratic majority in
Arkansas is followed by the Republicans
with wholesale charges Of fraud against
their opponents. While the fraud cry
by defeated party Is sometimes as silly
as il is false. this is not the first time il
has been made - and proved, too - in
Arkansas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
HERE AND THERE.

Mr.. Bryan ia his letter Of acceptance
guardedly announces himself in favor Of
the doctrine OF taking the boys in and
warming their toes" when he says that
"A fixed term in appOintiye offices, ex-
cept where the federal constitution now
provides otherwise, would open the pub
Tic service TO larger number Of citizens
without impairing its efficiency"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15

A Caribou man went out after the
boys who were Ia his apple trees the
other night, and when he heard the
rustic OF skirts he was ''too sstounded
TO give chase" Without intimsting
anything derogstory TO the girls in this
section, perhaps il that Caribou man
lived in Oxford County he wouldn't be
so unsophistieated.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15

Mr.. Bryan uses the expression 1.-The
| nited States guarantees" After that
it isn't necessary for him 10 reiterate his
declaration that he Is not Democrat.
4 Democrat who was true 20 the tradi-
tions of his party would say 1.-The United
States guarantee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15
EAST BETHEL

Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram II. Bean have
moved To their new home at Bethel viii
lage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Osman Twitchell Of
Gorham, y. H., visited this place last
week.
Mr.. Harry Crane and Mr.. Butler OF
Avon, Mass, have been spending their
vacation in novel way. They travel
with their own team, tenting. hunting,
fishing, etc. They visited this place
last week and have started on their re-
turn trip home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-09-15

CHANGEABLE WEATHER..
Chapgeable weather brings to mind
s'77', DIR. Humphreys Specific for colds
and grippe. For sale By druggists. Is
cents.
The Anaconda standard., 1896-05-29
John Green's Spree.

Tom Miles. the Silver Bow ranch
man, came in yesterday after an Off
Ger to take away John Green, who was
making a nuisance of himself out at
the ranch. Mr.. Miles said he would
pay for Green's nights lodging and his
supper and breakfast. Deputy Sheriff
Hauswirth drove out and got Green
and took him to the Southern hotel
where me was given a room. Green
was pretty full and left his room for
some purpose, only to tumble down the
stairs. He fell hard, his head was
badly cut and he was unconscious for
several minutes. He was then taken
up to the county iail