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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
BYRON.

Mr.. A. W. Thomas, Of the Andover
House, brought number Of sportsmen
and guides to Houghton station 10 this
town the 9th inst, where they boarded
the train for Bemis. They are to build
a rustic log camp there. When complet-
ed 1t is to be taken down and shipped to
New York by train and rebuilt at the
sportsmen's exhibit, which Is to come
off 10 March. We understand that "Fly
Rod" is the leading spirit in the move
ment.
Mrs. lothian Shaw visited her daugh-
ter Nellie, Mrs. r. E. Taylor, at Bemis,
Friday, remaining over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Taylor went to his
home In Island Pond, VT, Tuesday of
last week. Mrs. Taylor was Mrs. A. S.
Young's daughter.
DR.. S. Taylor had three more Ar
menians come from Portland on Wednes-
day of last week. He has obtained work
for two of them In Swain & Reeds mill.
The other works for l.. A. Dunn at
blacksmithing.
Rev. Mr.. Houle is holding meetings at
the logging camps, and the new school
houses at Gum Corner and Hop City,
with very good results. The people
generally come to hear and give good
attention.
We understand that man was killed
by falling tree, two or three days since,
In Blanchard & Twitchell's crew, but We
did not learn his name.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
SOUTH HIRAM

The Kezar Falls High School CON-
menced Monday, Feb. sth, S. A. Nc
Daniel principal, o. l.. Stanley assistant
Edwin Hoyt and Miss Gertie Keith OF
East Madison, n. H., were in town
Thursday.
Quite a number attended the dance al
Freedom on Friday evening.
Thomas Ridlon Of Fryeburg called on
friends in this place the past week.
c. B. Fitzpatrick of East Freedom
n. H., WAS in the place Thursday last.
Monroe French went to Hiram on
business last week.
Mr.. David Stearns, who has been
away on visit, has returned home.
+. A. Fox, Esq, went to South Paris
Monday to attend the February term OF
court.
Harold Gerrish and Irving Mortified
are attending the high school at Kezar
Falls.
George Fitzpatrick of Marlborough,
y. H., is visiting his father, Sewell Gil
patrick, of this place.
Mark Colbroth was in town last week
looking after the interests Of the Saco
Water Power Company.
VIM. Stanley is about to open black.
smith shop In o. L. Mason's building on
Main Street.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
enven,lpc

Mr.. J. 8. Burrows spent Sunday In
Fryeburg.
Mr.. +. L. Eastman IL Ia New York or
business.
Mr.. 8. w. Fife and wife have been
visiting friends In Norway, Mr.. Fife at
tending court.
The lecture, "what Men Marry" by
Sarah Spy, In the Masonic course, given
Feb. IL, was very well liked.
The Woman's Club topic for Feb. II,
was "Music and Drama" In the hands OF
the committee, Mrs. A. Abbott and Mrs
z. o. Wentworth. Miss Hattie Abbot,
gave very fine paper on "A Singer OF
To-day" The female quartette were
much enjoyed.
The academy students gave an athletic
exhibition Mt Brownfeld Saturday,
Feb. s, to good house and realized q
good sum.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
WEST BETHEL.

Most OF the aqueducts on this road
have failed, in whole or in part, to fur
nish the required amount Of water. Ex-
cuse, ice in the pipes.
Claiming and Dana Grover are haul
ing pulp wood for +. G. Wheeler, and
are doing a good business so far. They
are young but energetic men, and will
no doubt make good job.
Miss Hammond, the popular teacher
Of our village school, though failing to
obtain the prize as the most popular
teacher In Oxford County, made very
creditable campaign In that direction.
Z. B. Shaw made US a call Saturday.
The freshet Is over, and everything
has assumed It's normal condition.
Leon Tyler Is selling cord wood loaded
on the cars for o per cord.
Nelson Wilbur is moving from our
village to Bethel Hill.
Last Wednesday evening the n. E.
circle of Mason held s0ciable and en-
tertainment at Dana Morrill's. Those
present report 1t very enjoyable time.
On Saturday evening the c. A. Of
West Bethel held a similar meeting at
A. 8. Beams Hall. Entertainment,
drama and recitations.
Peter Wheeler IL hauling hay, which
he had cut and sored at this place, TO hls
home on the east side Of Grover Hill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
NORIA PARIS

Mr.. and Mrs. William Blood and little
daughter acre at h. Churchill's Feb. 4
to Q. also visiting other friends.
Ed Thayer of South Paris Is getting
lumber of the Hammond lot. His crew
boards AZ Mel Bubier's.
Carl and Cliff Durham went to Bethel
Feb. ;, returning the 9th.
The NJ + circle met with Mrs. w. II.
Childs this week. About thirty-five were
present.
A. ID. Andrews had one Of his heavy
work horses step on his foot Feb. 10 at
the butter factory, cutting bad cash.
We hope our South Paris friends won't
take notion 10 have our churches and
school houses moved 10 South Paris.
They are not very valuable, but, such as
they are, We want them left here.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
MASON.

T.. b. shaw, OF Auburn, formerly OF
West Bethel, visited at Chss. Browns
the past week.
r. l. Bean and wife went TO Portland
last Saturday.
Lotion Hutchinson, conductor on the
electrics at Boston, Is visiting at his "a.
theirs, Horace Hutchiuson's.
Rosie Wheeler came up from Bethel
last Saturday to spend the sabbath at
her old home at s. o. Growers.
Mrs. Daniel Mills Is having sick
time. She has been sick several week:
but IL some better.
Business Is booming since the snow
fell. Every team Is busy drawing spruce
aud poplar pulp wood, and white birch
There are over twenty two-horse team.
between this place and West Bethel.
Archie Hutchinson went TO Waterford
last week and brought Cyrus Mills and
wife to his home where they will spend
the winter.
j. c. Bean went TO Berlin, y. H., last
Saturday, to see his daughter, Mrs
Roscoe Mason.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
aETHel

Preaching services were resumed ~ the
Congregational church Sunday, Feb. Z.
Sunday afternoon the funeral service
of Mrs. Susan Locke, widow OF the late
Russell Locke, was held at her late
home, conducted by Rev. A. Hamilton,
pastor Of the NJ. f. church. Mrs. Locke
was loved by large circle OF friends.
$50 he giveth his beloved Sleep"
Rev. r. f. Barton, pastor OF the UNI
versalist church, conducted the funeral
services Of Mr.. Hiram York at his late
home Sunday afternoon.
Tuesday afternoon the w. c. L. U.
met at the home Of Mrs. Ira Jordan.
There was full attendance and much
interest manifested In the subjects pre-
sented. Arrangements are being made
for the proper observance OF Neal BOWS
birthday, March 20.
Miss Bertha Wiley proved herself q
most pleasing hostess. the occasion De-
ing popcorn party" given to the
members Of the Tennis Club. The deco
rations and programs were all suggest.
i've Of the name Of the party, and proved
very entertaining. Mrs. Gehring and
Durward Mason won the prizes for
writing eight words beginning with
corn The party babe their hostess
goodnight at 10 O'Clock, carrying to
their homes pleasant memories ard kind
wishes for Miss Wiley.
Thursday Rev. Israel Jordan went to
Gilead to attend the funeral OF Mr..
George Burnham.
Thursday afternoon the Ladies' Club
met with Mrs. DR.. Twsddle.
Arrangements are being perfected TO
form a federation Of the several clubs
here. The purpose to meet once In three
months and have the work OF each club
represented. They invitation was given
by the Columbian Club, and every club
invited has sent unanimous acceptance.
Our several churches were well repre-
sented At the Sunday School convention
at Norway Thursday.
The following officers Of the |. o. g..
+. were installed Friday evening by
Lodge Deputy {. o. Foster:
Chief Templar, T.. A. Barker.
Vice Templar. Mrs. Helen Briggs.
y. See, Miss Jennie Merrill.
Treas, 4. A. Briggs.
Sec, Miss Florence Abbott.
Chap, Miss Minnie Capen.
Marshal. Frank Leach.
Guard. Mabel Bryant.
Sentinel, Ernest Dcmerritt.
:. !. T., Miss Nira Parker.
After the installation the members
and invited guests partook OF refresh
ments and enjoyed socisl hour.
Our lawyers are all busy at South
Paris this week. Miss Joan Stesrns,
stenographer and typewriter In the
Office of Herrick 4 Park, attended court
Thursday.
The Academy Herald, issued by the
students of Gould Academy, and pub
lished by the News Publishing Co, Is
very attractive In appearance, and the
contents reflect great credit upon the
managers. The ready sale indicates the
degree Of appreciation of its merits.
The students showed a good deal Of en-
,erprise 10 getting out paper so full OF
really valuable articles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
SWEDEN.

Mrs. Alvin Pike IL very feeble. Dr.
Bennett WAS called In consultation with
DR.. Noyes Wednesday OF last week.
Mrs. Roswell Nevers has been sick the
past week.
The circle of the 10th was entertained
by four of our young men, John Evans,
Willie Mann, Eugene Woodbury. and Ed
Grouse. They invited some OF the girls
to assist In serving the supper, after
which good program Of music, tab
leaux and Rotations was given. Miss
Mertie Kneeland Of Waterford gave two
recitations, which were much enjoyed by
all.
Some OF the neighbors Of ". o. McIn'
tire gave him lift Ia the way Of cutting
and hauling up his wood the other day
Mr.. McIntire IL still very poorly.
Our former townsman, Dean Andrews
has sold his house at BridgtOn 10 DR.
Haskell. He and Miss Weber will
board at o. Z. Saunders the coming sum
mer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
SOUTH RuMEORO.

Mrs. Drusilla Jackson and Mrs. ImO-
gen Bishop have gone to Boston on q
visit TO relatives.
Mrs. John Longley and daughter.
Miss Dorothy, have been to Portland
visiting Mr.. Longley's mother.
Sammy Thurston has gone to Rsngley
10 work.
Harvey Neal did not work in the mill
last week, and improved his vacation By
working up his wood and packing it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Record and family
from Jay, visited her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. p. Putnam, recently.
A large party Of friends and relatives
from East Rumford and Rumford Falls.
gathered at the pleasant home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Francis p. Putnam on Satur-
day evening. Feb. 6. A very nice supper
was served to all, and the people left at
a late hour, voting il one Of the jolliest
affairs of the season.
This neighborhood Is having a light
run Of rug fever. as well as the whoop-
ing cough.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
DEN MARK.

We are glad to learn that Mr.. Geo. W.
Gray was not badly hurt when he was
thrown from his sleigh while riding In
Portland.
Mr.. Augustine Ingalls, and Mr.. Fred
Sanborn will begin saving spool strips
Monday, Feb. 18th.
Ii IL reported that Arthur Richardson
has bought the house now occupied by
c. |. Smith, and c. |. will be obliged
10 move.
Mr.. Walker OF Fryeburg has moved
into the Judge Tarbox house.
A grand ball, under the direction of
Luther Trumbull, will be held In Odd
Fellows Hall Feb. %. Music, Coles
Orchestra.
Mr.. Jones Of Plymouth, y. H., fat
cattle dealer and shipper, has been de-
tanned at the Maplewood the past week
with very bad lame horse, which was
hurt during the last thaw aud rain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
EAST SUMNER.

The selectmen, collector and treasurer,
were at Eastman's Office on wednesday
getting out town reports.
Judge 5. 5. Stearns OF Norway and w.
j. Wheeler OF South Paris were In the
place on business. wheeler's team left
piano at 5. c. Hesld's, which we think
Is the only one In the place. Organs are
plenty, however.
Amy Head and Miss Alma Pinkham
returned from South Paris on Wednes-
day.
Meetings were held at the Baptist
church every evening last week under
the lead OF Rev. MIR. Boynton.
Next Saturday afternoon, the 20th,
the members Of the G.. A. X. Post are 10
meet at the yestry. A good attendance
Ia desired.
DIR. Z. II. Andrews, OF West Sumner,
was 10 the place on Wednesday. We
learn that the doctor has quite an extern
sive and increasing practice and Is grow
ing steadily In popular esteem.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

There was spirited hearing on the bill
chsrteriug the Westbrook snd Harrison
electric railroad, Wednesday and Thurs
day. attended by large number OF the
citizens along the proposed route. The
interests which opposed II were the
Bridgton and SscO River Railroad mar
row gauge which has voted 70 extend
its line to Harrison, and the Presumpscol
River Railroad Co, which holds a char
ter but has not built a road.
A bill has been introduced 10 change
the notice Of a defect in the highway
from "twenty-fOur hours actual notice
10 reasonable notice"
A bill providing for the registration
of veterinary surgeons has been intro
duced.
Numerous petitions have been pre-
sented asking that the age of protection
for girls be raised from II TO l. years.
Ii Is suggested that il may be COM
promised on l6 wears.
Services in memory of Ex-Governor
Daniel +. Davis occupied quite q por-
ton Of the time at the Wednesday SEES
sion.
A bill introduced Thursday prohibits
hunting cartridges with dogs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
LOWELL

Mr.. Nicholas Hatch of this town died
the eth inst, aged about so years. The
funeral was attended Tuesday by Rev.
c. s. Young.
Miss Alice NJ. Allen of East Hiram Is
visiting the family Of c. X. Chapman.
Mrs. Minnie Manson has returned
from the hospital.
Mrs. John Harrington, Jr., who Is at
the Maine General Hospital, Is improv-
ing, having had a cancer OF the breast
removed.
Many Of the farmers are now selling
their apples. 80 cents Is the price.
Mr.. +. c. Hsmblen Is on the sick list.
Miss Blanche L. Russell Is visiting In
Hsverhill, N. H., and will also go to
Cambridge, Mass,
Miss Fannie l.. Hubbard has finished
her school st West Fryeburg and Is at
home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOlNcs OF THE WEEK ~ ALL
SECTIONS or THE COUNTY.
PARIS hllI.

Fret Baptist Church, Rev. II. A. Roberts.
Pastor. Preaching every sunday Mt N a. -.
Sunday School at Il NJ. Sabbath Evening Ser
vice at ,;oo p. n. Prayer Meeting Wednesday
Univsrsalist Church Rev. Z. W. Pierce. Pas
tor. Preaching every Sunday at II A. u. sun
day school at II n. Meeting OF Young Peoples
Christian Union, sunday evening at . O'Clock.
The Baptist circle will meet at Acad-
emy Hall on Friday evening. Old times
and new to be represented on the stage
and at the supper tables. Mr.. A. T..
Morse Is expected to assist in the enter
tainmen;. should the weather prove
very unfavorable the circle will be post
poned until Tuesday OF the next week.
Supper at 6 O'Clock. Admission 10
cents.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Maxim gave a
pleasant whist party Saturday evening,
with five tables.
A program of music and recitations.
closing with pantomime, was given AZ
the Universalist Circle Friday evening.
Features particularly worthy OF mention
were songs BY Ed Ryerson and Flossie
Hammond. Ed has a good tenor voice,
and ought TO cultivate IL. Flossie Ham,
mond sang In pure, sweet, child voice,
with absolute correctness and "A surpris-
ing degree OF expression, for one so
young.
wHIrTEMoRE DISTRICT.
An exciting runaway. Friday morn
ing, while Orange Small was bringing
his wife down to Mrs. James White
more's, the sleigh Was overturned, throw
ing them both out. The horse started
AT full run down the road. Mr.. Small
holding on 10 the reins, was dragged
about 10 rods over snow and ice; seeing
he had no purchase on him. let go OF the
reins and the horse kept straight course,
running fast about three-fourths OF a
mile where he was met and caught by
Oliver Lawrence. Mr.. Small received
bruises on his arm and knees, and his
oyercost was badly torn. Mrs. Small
received a lame shoulder, and both were
thoroughly shaken up, but fortunately
no bones were broken.
Mr.. W. W. Maxim who raised quite
an amount Of oats on the Record farm
and was unable 10 get machine In, u
failing them out.
Oliver Lawrence and wife were made
happy last week BY the birth OF son.
Lila Lawrence has bought her an
organ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
RljMFORD CENTRE.

Charles Johnson has returned home,
after working In the woods one week,
with sprained ankle and frozen hands.
Mabel Curtis and Henry Hall are at
tending high school at Rumford Point.
Asbury Hoyt and Wilder kimbsll are
putting In their ice.
Rev. Mr.. Cougdon's wife is on the sick
list.
Much happiness 10 you, nm and Rosa.
George Curtis Is cutting wood for
sale.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16

John Morley is fond Of dogs espe.
cially Of diminutive fox terrier which
ia frequently seen at his heels on the
Thames embankment or In Battersea
park. This recalls the fact that when In
the heat Of a political canvass an oppo-
nent denounced Mr.. Morley as dog the
orator and statesman replied, az have
known dogs who for fidelity, friendship,
Affection and devotion would contrast
most favorably with some human b.
lnRa"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
SOUTH WOODSTOCK.

Wood business is very lively now.
Nearly all got their supply OF Ice be-
fore the rain.
Adns Thayer Is gaining slowly. He
has been sick since he had the measles
the first OF the Water.
Mabel Curtis Is at work for q. T..
Lurvey.
Annie Clark has obtained job in the
match factory AZ South Paris.
X. l.. Cummings has been buying and
packing apples in Hebron.
Apples In this vicinity are nearly all
sold and shipped away. We do not pro-
pose to cut down our apple trees yet,
but would rather graft TO Baldwins and
strive 10 produce the best In quality.
There Is room enough st the top In this
matter as well as in every other produc-
ton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
OXFORD.

Mr. Lemuel Croker died on Saturday,
Feb. 9Th, aged % years. His funeral
was held on Tuesday, Elder j. A. Libby
Of Portland officiating. Mrs. Croker,
who has been very feeble for long time,
ia falling, and it Ia thought that she
cannot long survive him.
Nina wardwell Is very sick. There Is
to be consultation Of physicians on her
case.
Charles Smiths baby Is very sick with
whooping cough. Drs. Bradbury and
Barker were called here last week.
The knights Of Pythias of Norway
gave n drill at Robinson Hall Tuesday
evening. followed by dance.
Mrs. varley's brother, Mr.. Brown OF
Wilton, was here last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
LYNChvIllE,

L. II. Burnham went to Portland on
business Saturday and returned Monday.
Bonnie Wilson and wife have moved
back to North Lowell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Buck are visit
Ing relatives in Woodstock.
Grant McAllister and family, and Jock
McAllister and wife visited at their "a
theirs, Amos McAllister's, at Stoneham,
Saturday and Sunday, and owing to the
rain Sunday could not get home until
Monday.
Ida Holt Is attending school at Stone
ham.
Eugene McKeen has sick horse. 1t
is feared he has pink eye.
In Albany, Feb. 4, 70 the wife OF
Cephas Cobb, q son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
SINGLE COPIES.

Single Copies of the Democrat are four cents
each. They viii be mailed on receipt OF price by
the publishers or for the convenience OF patrons
single copies OF OF each issue have been placed on
sale AZ the following places In the County
south Paris, Sturteyant's Drug store
Shurtlefrs Drug Store
NORWAY, Moves Drug Store.
Buckfeld, Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
rryebnrx Al Lewis. Insurance ONCE
Paris I'M, NJ 1. Mellen, Post Ofice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
WEIChvlllE

Miss Hattie Cannon Is sick with 8
fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. F. Staples visited Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Everett on Tiger Hill
one day last week.
Mrs. r. F. Staples entertained the N.
Z. circle last Friday evening.
Stella Bowker IL sick.
Mr.. Charles Z. Jones, former resi-
dent OF this place, died from the effects
Of cancer in the stomach, at Gray Jan.
81.
Rag fever" has struck this place.
Mrs. Charles Holmes and Mrs. Seth
Ames have each made rag carpet, and
Mrs. Ames has commenced her second
one.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
PERIL.

Born, Feb. 1st, to the wife Of A. s.
Hazelton, daughter.
Miss Gertie Conant, of Rumford Falls,
has been visiting at j. f. Conant's, the
past week.
Mrs. Nellie Hartman Is on the sick
list. DIR. Pease Of Dixfield Is attending
her.
There was dance at the town hall on
the 10th.
Miss AIDA Hodsdon Is at home at her
fathers, Green Hodsdon's, on visit.
Neal McFadden got his hand cut quite
badly on blind saw 10 Howard Turner'S
mill.
We had quite smart rain storm on
Sunday, which came very near spelling
our shedding, so the teams that are haul
ing wood had to lay of for few days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
HARTFORD.

Born, Feb. eth, TO the wife Of George
Record, daughter.
Mrs. A. 5. Purkis seems TO be failing.
The anniversary supper at the Crystal
Wave Lodge, |. o. Of G. T., we did not
attend, but from all reports II was a sue
cessful operation.
Mrs. Stillman Quincy Is at home from
Rumford Falls on short vacation.
Ii pays when eggs are down TO II
cents to eat custard pie, so help me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
DICkXAlE.

There l. considerable sickness In this
section.
Elmer Farrsr Ia reported better.
Maurice Tracy has nearly recovered.
j. c. wyman's timber from Black
Mountain Is coming right along.
There was quite blaze started at
Clark, Skillipgs Il Co.'s mill one night
recently, when the east end of the engine
room took fire on the roof after the mill
shut down at night. Thomas A. Wymsn
came into the yard late with load OF
birch, discovered the fire and blew the
whistle. The water pail and barn shovel
fire company quickly responded and
soon had control of the fire.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
kEZAR FALLS.

The members Of Pine Tree State Lodge,
No. SO, |. o. Of G. T., have installed the
following officers for the ensuing quar-
ter:
P.C.T-W. NJ. Chellis.
C.T.-Roy Lord.
v.T.-Mrs. Lottie Chapman.
Sec.-Sidney Il. Stanley.
A. Sec.-Blanche Page.
F.S.-Flossie Garner.
T.-Lizzie Ridion.
Chap.-H. j. Fox.
Mar.-Eva Garner.
A. Mar.-Myrtie Stanley.
&. M--Nellie French.
Sen.-W. T. Norton.
Sd. T.-Mrs. Allen Garner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
EAST REIAEl

Mr.. Augustus Carter visited this place
last week, surveying the many cords Of
spruce that line the banks Of the An
droscoggin river.
Miss Helen Bartlett has gone to
Sabattis TO do dressmaking.
Mrs. Porter Fsrwell entertained the
Middle Intervale circle the 1lth. A nice
time was enjoyed by all present.
II. D. Blake and z. w. Bartlett visited
Bridgton last week in pursuit Of Mr..
Blake's dog, which they found had been
killed By the man whom he followed Oh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
COMING EVENTS.

Feb. lS-Grsphobhone entertainment. New Hall
South Paris.
Feb. l6-Pubhc temperance meeting, court
house, South Paris.
Feb. III Eddie la Barre's Ministries. New Hail
south Paris.
Feb ls.-POwcrs' Popular Concert, New HAL
south Paris.
Feb. s2-Oxford County Medical Association
Mechanic Falls.
Feb. - and S-"The Merry Noblemen,' comiS
opera. opera House. Norway.
March 2.-ONford Pomona Grange. Bethel
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16

Moses Chandler is sick with a cold.
The farmers are holding their potstoe:
AT - cents.
The grange will have valentine par.
" Monday, Feb. 10. They will also
present a DIR ma in the near future.
Mrs. ID. A. Irish has gone TO Boston
for a surgical operation. Her daughter
Mrs. c. II, Day, went with her.
The recent heavy rain has made travel.
ing very bad.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16
6ROWNEiEll

Charles Linsco,t is taking advantage
Of the rise OF water by running his
single mill night and day.
Quite number Of the young people
have gone TO Hiram TO attend the mas
quersde ball this Thursday evening.
DR.. Carroll is becoming quite popular
as physician.
Miss Linnie Frink. who has been 50
dangerously sick in Portland, is slowly
recovering, and it is hoped that she will
soon be able TO return home.