Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-10-05

In. Fletcher, Hartford, "a. bouquet
Nfs. C. D. Fletcher Let; Mrs.. L. W
Smith, Canton, I'd. Gladioli: Mn. h
W. Poland let, dahlias Same. Asters
Mrs. L. w. Smith Let; Mrs. J. r. Doe
Livcrmore, I'd; Mrs. H. W. Poland Sd
Pansies: MIRA. John Tyler, Hartford, Let
Mrs. II. w. Poland ID. Fuchsia: Mrs
L. w. Smith Let.
Mlscellaneous. Josie Cannon, Liver
more, bronze casting, 10c., toilet cushion
rs, knit lace kerchief 10. knit clippers 10
oil painted paper rack 10, fancy apron
10. Kate G. Bradford, Canton, t0ile,
cushion 10, toilet bag 10. Jennie Chan
merry, North Livermore, toilet cushion 10
fancy apron Is. darned lace tidy 10
Mrs. J. +. Doe, Livermore, stamp plate
Ito.
THE ADVERTISERS.
Bucknam's department store adver.
tised with prettIly drsped and furnish
ed little waiting room In the upper hall.
The enterprisiug Rumford Falls firms
Of Israelson & Marx, n. Marx, and G.
Fl. Mckenzie & Co., were on hand with
lines Of garments. The Novelty Cloak
Store Of Lewiston also made large dis
play Of ladies' garments and furs.
The White sewing machine and the
Standard, In charge OF skillful operators,
were doing specimens Of plain and fancy
sewing for the edincation Of the multi
tude.
An extensive line Of lamps were shown
from the variety store OF c. l.. Hutchin.
son.
Misc A. C. Bickuell exhibited q show
case Of fine millinery.
F. E. fainter OF Lewiston had on ey-
hibition q McPhsil piano, Packard
organ, and q quantity OF music on sale
e. Hardy Of East Wilton exhibited
the Champion evaporator and arch for
sugar makers.
NOTES FROM THE BALL.
A fine collection OF photographs was
shown by J. Msrden DeShon.
The vegetables and fruit were Of first
quality, but the quantity was small.
A striking feature Of the grange ex-
hibit was the stand Of cut flowers 10
bouquets.
Mrs. w. X. DeCoster exhibited an I'm
mense fungus on which Was painted q
beautiful landscape. 1t was much ad-
mired.
A chair and mat made Of cut flowers
mostly asters-by Mrs. ID. A. Fletcher,
attracted the most attention Of anything
In that department, though Il Was not
| the most extensive exhibit.
In the department Of paintings, two
fine marines were shown by Kate +.
Bradford, q marine, two landscapes and
two flower pieces In oil by Josie Gam
mon, and some chemical oil portraits by
Henry Howe Of Paris.
One end Of the upper hall was occupi-
ed with an exhibit made by Canton
Grange. II included products OF all de-
partments Of farm work except stock,
but household handiwork comprised the
larger part Of It, and quilts were q pre-
dominating feature. Ii was tastefully
arranged and attractive exhibit.
The antiquarian exhibit made by W.
w. Rodbird Of Jay included many arti-
cles Of historic interest and many which
look strange to modern eyes. The bel
lows, candlesticks, shutters, even the
warming pan, are not 80 rare a. relics
10 modern houses; but parts Of teaset
brought from England In 1872, powder
horn which did service In the Continental
army, and various other articles In this
collection, Il does not fall TO the lot OF
every family to possess; and the as
sortment OF ancient spectacles In this
collection was sight for weak eyes.
STRAY NOTES.
C. T. Neveus of Auburn exhibited
fine line Of carriages.
G. w. Moore Of Canton showed some
good carriages, and good single har-
ness on dummy.
The Livermore Falls Band furnished
music Wednesday, and the North Turner
Cadet Band on Thursday. Both furnish
ed good entertainment.
The whitman Agricultural Works ex-
hibited line Of their goods, including
the King Of the Cornfield corn planter,
cider mills, feed cutters, etc.
"what was the trouble over on the
other side Of the grounds this morning ~
asked one spectator Of another. swell, F"
was the reply, zone Teller thought he
was a better man than another Teller,
but they didn't have time to settle 1t for
sure"
Mr.. G. N. Hatch Of Aliens Mills was
the starter Of the races, and did the
work 10 his usual thorough manner.
The rules were enforced, and the au-
dleuce were given the benefit Of the an.
nouucement Of all that they wished to
know, Ia a clear, distinct voice.
A noisy game Of ball was played
Thursday afternoon, between the Cam
tons and Lewiston Athletics. In the
fourth inning, with the score standing
10 l, the Cantons began to pound the
ball, and at the end Of the inning the
score Was Z to In favor OF Canton; but
loose fielding lost them the advantage
they had gained, and the Athletics won,
10 to 8. Fred Dyer umpired.
Prompt work prevented bad fire
Wednesday morning. A horse 10 one OF
the stalls near the hall tipped over an
oil stove which was In use to warm up
some liniment, and In a moment there
WAS q blaze over the stall. Some
blankets we're burned beyond redemr-
ton, and the horse got uncomfortably
warm, but the confsgration which might
have resulted was avertcd by quick
work.
The Portland and Rumford Falls
Railway ran special late trains to Rum
ford Falls and Chisholm's Mills. and on
Thursday only late train TO Lewiston
and way stations. This arrangement
gave excellent accommodations to
| everybody except those at Buckfeld and
other places down the line who wished
to attend the fair Wednesday, but did
not as the regular train left the park SC
early.
The annual meeting OF the society was
held Thursday forenoon. The following
Is the new board Of officers:
President-J. w. Thompson. Canton.
| Vice. Prcsident-W. w. Rose. Canton.
| secretary-H. 7. Tirrell. Canton:
Teasurer-D. W. Cooling, East Peru.
w 8. Marble. Dixfeid.
T. d w. Stets0n. Hartford.
| ID. W. Cooling. East Peru.
| G. Y. Oldham. Canton.
| A. y. Russell, Liverm0re.
r.. Stetson, Sumner.
| w. II. Thompson. Livermorc.
| C.. s. Chiids, Buck6eld.
| IA. knight. Rumford.
II. Il. whitman, Mexico.
|
OCTOBER COURT.
Judge Emery will preside ct the Octo'
Der term Of Supreme Judicial Court
which opens Tuesday OF next week
The following Is the list Of jurors re
turned
GRAND JURORS.
| AIbanv Walker l. Becker.