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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06
TneATelcAL eea1INlscENce

THEATRICAL AeA1lhlec
TIE old property.man seated himself
on moss-covered "practical" stump
while waiting for the play TO begin, snd
Ii response 70 my question, said:
ssNistskes will occur, and things will
ct mixed up In the theatrical business
% veil % 10 any other. / remember
one season when was with The Coun-
try Farm. Everything real, you know
real cows, horses, chickens, and oil that
sort Of stun. One aCe Was In the city,
and there were real nre-engines, cable
cars, ferry-boats, policemen, and such
like. Good play, and took In money by
the barrelful, but hard work for me.
Had to buy fresh vegetables for the
cows 20 eat In full view Of the audience,
and look after Z raft of other things.
"One night outjat GAINESVILLE, Ohio,
Just a. the curtain went up, the bay
mule, who appeared In the 6rst tableau,
kicked the brass cannon used In the
Fourth-of-July scene. He was power
full kicker, having been practising on
me for about three months, and the heat
generated by the striking OF his shoe
against the cannon set OF the charge,
and It blazed away right among the real
cows and other animals. The whole CO.
Doodle Of 'em stampeded straight on to
the stage. The real chickens also few
on, and the fire-engine horses likewise
naturally charged In, the racket being
right Ia their line. The stage hands
and most OF the actors rushed on to try
to straighten out the tangle. About
this time water-pipe burst, and some
thing set of the thunder machine, and II
began to thunder worse than had ever
heard It before In long and eventful
life. This Jared the snow department
and the paper flakes began to fiutteI
down pretty lively, while box of red
fire In the wings caught from the
smouldering cannon wadding, and cas-,
lurid and fitful glare DER the genera
cataclysm, as / may call 1t. The res
Durham bull tossed the heavy villain or
his horns, and the real old SouthdowI
ram butted the comic man across thu
| foot lights and back into the neighbor
hood Of the fifth row, landing him II
the lap of his honor the Mayor. IL was
scene long to be remembered, will
the chickens nying up into the prosce
mum boxes and cackling like mad, ans
the orchestra trying to play the whole
thing down with red-hot selection from
Wagner. But We got 1t all Strengthened
out ut last"
"But what about the audienceg" In
quired an innocent listener. "wasn'
there pahicy"
"Not q bit Of 1t. That's the funn,
part Of the whole thing. They were
very intelligent audience, right up 4
date on the realistic drama, and the,
thought 1t Was the first act. Neve,
heard such applause In my life. Th'
manager wanted to repeat the thin
every night In place Of the opening
scene; but the author wouldn't listen Z
IL. He said 1t wasn't Art."-"Editor'
Drawer" Harper's Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

After using 10 cent trial size of Ely's
Cream Balm you will be sure to buy the
80 cent size. Cream Balm has no equal
In curing catarrh and cold In the head.
Ask your druggist for 1t or send 10 cents
TO US.
ELY Bros, So Warren St., N. Y. City.
l suffered from catarrh three years; 1t
got so bad could not work; / used two
bottles OF Ely's Cream Balm and am en-
tirely well; / would not be without It,
A. C. Clarke, 34l Shawmut Ave., Boston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

Whereas, Caroline p. Hammond has notified M
In writing that her hook Of deposit No. 3234, 10
sued BY the South Paris SsvinQ Bank. has beei
lost, and that she desires 10 have duplicatl
book Of deposit issued TO hef; notice Il hereb,
given that such book viii be issued unless III
original book 10 presented 70 me within the 81,
months allowed by statute.
So. Paris, June II, 1887.
GEO. 4. WILSON, Treas.
South Paris Savings Bank.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06
Us SSltItHS,


To ali persons interested In either OF the estates
hereinafter named:
| Alta Probate Court held NJ Paris In and FOR
the County Of oxford. on the third Tuesday OF
June, IN the year OF our Lori one thousand
eight hundred and ninety seven. The following
matter having been presented for the action
thereupon hereinafter Indicated, IL Is hereby
ORDERED.
That notice thereof be given TO sIi persons In
| terested by causing copy Of this order 10 be
published three weeks successively IN the OK.
fort Democrat. a newspaper published At South
Paris, In said County, that they may appear at 4
| Probate Court 70 be held At said Paris. on the
third Tuesday OF July, A. ID. lsS. at nine Of the
clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they see cause;
JONATHAN ANDREWS. late Of Paris, de
| ceased win and petition for probate thereof
presented by Albert II. Andrews. the executor
therein named.
5. ALICE RRazIER. late Of Hiram. deceased
Will and petition for probate thereof presented
| by Jay l.. Frink. the executor therein named.
WILLIAM X SEWALL. late of Sumner. de-
! ceased Petition for an allowance out OF per.
sonsl property presented by Mary j. sewail.
widow.
HELEN HAMMOND, minor child and heir OF
Jairus Hammond. late OF Paris. deceased. Sec
ond account presented for allowance by Lydia
;. Hammond. guardian.
CHARLES A. KIMBALL. late OF Rumford.
| deceased. First account presented for allowance
By Mark A. Elliott ct ais. executors.
WILLIAM A. FRoTHINGHAN. late Of
Paris, deceased. First account presented for
allowance by James ;. Wright, administrator.
MELviNIA 6. and ADDIE W. GREEN.
minor heirs of Cyrus 5. Green, late OF Water
ford. deceased. Petition for license to sell and
convey real estate presented by Ellen II. Green,
guardian.
LEMUEL CRoOKER. late OF oxford, de
ceased. Petition for license TO sell and convey
real estate presented by George Hazen. exec
utor.
JESSIE 5. ANDREWS ct al. minor heirs of
Albert A. Andrews, late of Paris. deceased.
Petition for license TO sell and convey real estate
presented by Georgia s. Andrews, guardian.
HANNIBAL III. McALLISTER. late Of Sum.
ner, deceased. Petition for license to sell and
convey real estate presented by Isabel C.. Nc
Allister. admfnistratrix.
EDGAR =. SWAN, late Of Paris, deceased.
VIII and petition for probate thereof presented
by Horace L. Swan. the executor therein named.
SEWARD S. sTEARNs, Judge Of said Court
A true copy-Attest -
ALBERT ID. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06
A RECQll.

'It's real meant" the young woman
exclaimed.
What's the matter?' her mother In
quired.
Before married Herbert made him
promise TO pass every evening at home
with me, and now he says he's sorry,
but he can't take me TO the theatre with
out breaking his word. Washington
Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

No. l30.-Reversals: Laid, dial Pets,
Step.
No. l31.-lllustrated Primal Acrostic
I. Gun. 2. Revolver. 8. Armor. 4. Moose.
T. Tomah hawk. Primais-Grant.
No. 132.-Anagram: illuminate.
No. l33.-Charade: Carmipe.
No. photographed Names: l. In
Ala. 3. Peru. 8. Ryde. 4. York. 8. Here
ford. 8. Savoy. Z. Thanet. s. Rome. o.
Bath. 10. Elton. IL. Natal l2. Kent
Is. Trent. IA. Athens.
No. l35.--word Puzzles: I. Sea. zee.
.. Crate, great. 5. Sum, some. 4. Fare,
Air. 8. Here, hear. 6. Won, one. 2.
Dear, deer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
ISAAC Z. RICHARDSON, late Of Rumford,
In the County Of oxford, deceased, and given
bonds a. the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased are
desired 20 present the same for settlement. and
mens Immediately.
CHARLES 8. RICHARDSON.
June 18th, lsgs. GEO. A. WILSON, Ag't.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

The subscriber hereby gives notice that be has
been duly appointed adminissraior With VII
annexed OF the estate Of
ELIZA 8. MITCHELL, late Of Buckdeld.
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired 70 present the aame for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested 70 make pay
meqt Immediately.
June 18th, 1sg7. JOSIAH HUTCHINSON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

FIJI each blank with the name Of poet
"Nc." said The =. the meats not done.
It's only - in the pan.
Oh. now 10 -, and must runi
No - AT present." OF she ran.
It's only talk, and that Is cheap.
What are - when people scoldi
a-day! No - 20 keep
Her head from freezing in this coldi
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06
No. lAA.-Char>x3es.

1. A long beam on u ship" and "a
line give small bird.
g. A bovine animal" and - feature Of
the face" give variety OF the daisy.
8. A mistake" and "a knot or curl OF
hair" give" "A woman who exercises au.
thority."
L. "A contest" and "a gift" yield IAN
Agreeable perfume.
8. "rhyseif' and enthusiastically small
pebbles" give "a large number"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

The Age Of Philanthropy. "rhe re-
form club is going to advise having peo-
pie bring up one another's children"
'swhat's that for?" "As a general rule,
they have more patience with other peo-
Piles than they have with their own"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06
FOR SALE /

| IoFer for aale my Stand on fremont stfeet
Paris HiII. combating Of house, ell aud geble
Tlfseen or eighteen good ffuit tresei rod wi
Of water with pump II the house. buiidinee y
- Nh. 4. BA11ows.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06
PILLS DO NOT CURE

Pills do not cure Constipation. They
only aggravate. Karl's Clover Root
Tea gives perfect regularity OF the
bowels.-Sold BY r. A. Shurtleh. South
Paris.
CONSUMPTION CAN BIZ CURED
by the use Of Shiloh's Cure. This great
cough cure Is the only known remedy
tcr that terrible disease. Sold By y. A.
6hurtleG, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06
No. iai. Word Squares.

No. iSt.-word squarcA
I. A ssringcd musical instrument. 9. A
plant which blooms bat rarely 8. A
strong cord I. An equal; n noblennn.
I. A space between hills. 2. Cripple
3. A woman's name L. Not fnr.
l. A measure Of length. g A falsc
ject ot worship q. A kind Of earth. &
Forest tres.
/. A schoolboy's delight 2. Sour. 8
A royal person. 1. A border.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

No. 1Ss.-Doublc Acrostic.
I. A favorite medicine for children.
g. An English seaside resort.
g. A small kind Of fish.
4. A peculiar Australian animal
g. An Australian bird.
8. An Old Testament prophet
:. A famous musician.
s. An animal Of the deer species.
o. A measure Of land.
10. A mountain In Switzerland.
IL The largest living quadrupcd.
NJ initials will read downward the
name Of an English dramatist and my
finals the title Of one Of his principal
works
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

One Of the new and palatial steamers,
BAY State" or ''PortIandn
WIN leave Franklin Wharf, Portland, and India
Wharf: Boston. At P. \. daily. Sundays
INCLUDED.
Through tickets can be obtained st all princi.
pal railroad stations In the State of Maine.
Street cars from Union Passenger Station run
10 Steamer dock.
]. B. COYLE, J.f. LlSCOMB,
Manager. General Agent
PORTLAND, NAME.
Oct. lst, 1885.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

A new application. s. 8. Teacher
II read In the papers Of some naughty
boys who cut Oh cats tail. Can any
Of you tell me why It's wrong to do
such . thingr' willy Cause the
Bible says, what God has joined to
Sether let no man put asunder.'"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

Protect yourself against sickness and
suffering by keeping your blood rich and
pure with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Weak,
thin, impure blood is sure to result In
disease.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06
NOTICE.

The Subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator with the viii
annexed Of the estate Of
SOPHIA J. CURTIS, late Of Paris,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. and given
bonds a. the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired TO present the same for settlement, and
al indebted thereto arc requested 70 make pay
mens immeltiAsely.
June ljth, 1897. GEO. A. WILSON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

He-"Tell me, Carrie, we're you ever
| In love befores'' She-"T0 be frank with
you, Harry, my heart never went ont
| from me but once, and that was to my
bicycle; but, Harry. like you a. well
% it 10 possible for me to like man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

"will you please tell me-" said little
Miss Gilman TO the farmer, (which are
the cows that give the beef-teaT
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06
GEO. A. WILSON


tn annual meeting Of TIE Market Square
Building Association for the election Of ofAcers
for TIE ensuing year yin be held e the once Of
TuesslaV. july en-, Is ons O'Clock p. u.
GEOR0k II. ATWOOD. Treasurer.
opu1h Part. Me-, Juns -, 18o7.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

The Bright Youngster-"Mamma, II
am good will 20 to heaven?" Mamma
Eyes, dear" The Bright Youngster-
"How'll get back!"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

Notice Of 9eonA Meeting OF Creditors In
insolvency.
To the creditors Of GEORGE II. ROBERTSON,
Of Gilead. in the County Of Oxford and State Of
Maine. insolvent Debtor:
You are hereby notified. That with the ap-
prevail Of the Judge of the Court Of Insolvency
for said County Of Oxford. the Second Meeting
Of the Creditors Of said Insolvent 10 appointed 20
be held at the Probate Court Room In PARA In
said County Of Oxford on Wednesday tie 9lsk
day Of July. A. d. 1887, az 0 O'Clock In the
ingiy.
Given under my hand and the order Of Court
thia l6sh day Of June, A. d. ts97.
AL8ERT ID. PARK, Regfsoer Of The Court of
Insolvency Tor aid County Of Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06
ARE YOU MADE

miserable by Indigsstion, Constipation,
FDixzlncss, Loss OF Appetite Yellow
Skinf 6hiloh's vitaliser ID . positive
cure. Sold By r. A. Shartlef. South
pati1s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06
FARM FOR SALE.

The large and productive farm, known as the
r. r. Holmes farm at East Oxford, about two
miles from Oxford Station. Cuts IS or more
tons Of hay. Estimated 70 be over 5000 cords Of
wood and considerable pine and other valuable
timber thereon. Good orchard, and large and
convenient house. stable and two largo barns.
Wen located, and has valuable extenslve past
Inquire Of JAMES 8. WRIGHT,
and w. 8. STARBIRD,
80. Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06
NERVES ON EDGE.

NERVES ON EDGE.
I was nervous, tired, irritable and
cross. Karl's Clover Root Tea made me
well and happy.-MRs. e. B. WORDEN.
Sold by F. A. Shurtleff, South Paris.
CAPTAIN SwEENY, U. 8. A.,
San Diego, CAL, says: "Shfloh's Catarrh
Remedy IL the first medicine have ever
found that would do me any good. :"
Price Soc. Sold by F. A. Shurtleff,
South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06
1'!|6|6ElIER


An outlaw. under LEA
He gathercd meath the greenwood tres
uis loyal. brave 1884
Good Robin Hood. In days q yurc.
Through ancient ballad or romance
We see his cloth yard arrows glance
23+s from cur legends can
Much better spare better man."
What better mani Not Friar Tuck,
The priest to whom all heads must duck;
Not Little John. lieutenant true.
Nor any one OF that bold crow
Who capture Us without resistance
We quito adore them-at distance.
2-S& SO long viii be.
We hope, ere one like him we see,
With such bcwitching, knavish tricks-
Sherwocd's l-2-5-4-56
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator Of the estate
Of GEORGE W. ABBOTT. late Of Fryebury.
In the County Of Oxfori, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired 20 present the same for settlement. and
all indebted thereto are requested 10 make pay
ment Immediately.
June 18th. lsg-. JOHN H. MASON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06
MEssENGER's NOTICE.
orFICE OF THE sHERIfF oP OXFORD COUNTY.
STATE or MAINE

STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD. IS ,-Rumford. June 18th. A. ID. lsg7.
This II 20 give notice, that on the 10th day OF
June A. ID. 1sg1, warrant In Insolvency was
issued out Of the Court OF Insolvency for said
County Of oxford, against the estate OF
THOMAS A. CoNR0Y OF Rumfori.
adjudged TO be m Insolvent Debtor. on petition
OF said Debtor. which petition was fled on the
sth day Of June, A. ID. ls3. 10 which last named
date interest on claims Il 10 be computed; That
the payment Of any debts and the delivery and
transfer Of any property belonging 70 said debtor
70 him or for his use, and the delivery and
transfer OF any property by him are forbidden
by law; That meeting Of the Creditors OF said
Debtor, u prove their debts and choose one or
more Assignecs OF his estate, win be held at q
Court OF Insolvency. to be holden nj Paris. In said
County. on the ?lst day Of July, A. ID. 1877, at
O'Clock In the forenoon.
Given under my hand the date FIRST above
written.
FRED A. PORTER, Sheriff.
as Messenger Of the Court Of Insolvency, for
said County OF Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate OF
OLIVER ROBBINS, late Of Woodstock,
In the County Of oxford. deceased, and given
bonds as the Law directs An persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
,.esfred 10 present the same for settlement, and
III indebted thereto are requested 10 make pay
nens Immediately.
june 18th. lssT. LEWIS III. BISBEE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed Administrator Of the estate
Of AMOS A. GROVER. late OF Norway,
IN the County of oxford. deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs. An persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased are
desired 10 present the same for settlement. and
all indie bted thereto are requested 70 make pay
rsent Immediately.
June 18th, lssT. FRED o. GROVER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

Friend-"But II there's no hope of
saving him, what are you going to per-
form the operation forg' Doctor-''One
hundred dollars"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

No. l3s.--A Diamond.
l. In Canada. 9. Turf, or sward. 8
from. Antiq. The benevolent spirits OF
the dead l. High spirited. 3. Censoriout
Q. Opposed. :. Freed. s. Separates. o
Natives Of country In Europe. 10. Con
Quoted. IL. In Colorado.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

81 guess there's something the matter
with our rubber-tree," observed the
small boy. ''I've been watching it for
year or two now, and 1t hasn't sprouted
any overshoes yet"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

No. lS1.-Blank Rhymsa.
|, .fhe third line rhymes with the IRA u
fourth with the second
ny little girl is nested
Within her tiny Bad,
With amber ringlcts
Around her dainty -
A weary little mortal
Has gone to slumberland
The pixies nc the -
Have caught her by the -
She dreams her broken dolly
Will soon be mcnded there
That looks 80 -
Upon the rocking -.
kiss your maynard trese2
Ny drowsy little queeni
know you have
From floating forms ="
o angels. let me keep her.
To kiss away my cares,
This darling little -
Who has my love and -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06
A GREAT GERMANS PREsCRIP-
TION.

Diseased blood, constipation, and kid
ney, liver and bowel troubles are cured
by Karl's Clover Root Tea. Sold by r.
A. Shurtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

Four cards lettered as above are to b
aid horizontally until the letters, whom
read downward, form good English word
In each perpendicular row. the words read
In order forming complete sentence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy to
operate. Cure indigestion, biliousness.
IS cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06
JOSEPHINE THOMES.
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed q lmlnistrztor with the
viii annexed Of the estate OF
MARY A. BROWN. late Of Hebron,
In the County Of oxford. deceased. aud given
bonds as the law directs AL persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
ell indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately.
June 18th. 1-s7. ACRAMUS NJ. FOGG.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

OS THE FOREGOING PETITION. ORDERED
That the petitioner eau e To be published a true
copy OF said petition. and this order OF notice
thereon. In two Issues In the oxford Democrat, a
weekly newspaper published NJ Paris In the
county OF oxford, the first publication In said
paper 10 be at least ten days beforc Wednesday
The 7th day OF July, A. ID. 1897. on which day
the Boari of RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS will be
In session At the ONCE In Augusta, at ten O'Clock
In the forenoon FOR the purposes indicated In
OF the foregoing petition and order npon the
Grand Trunk Railway Corporation ten days ri
least before the day Of hearing.
For the Board OF
CHAIRMAN. Of Maine.
Dated this second day Of June, A. ID. 1857.
A true copy, attest -
&c. HARRINGTON, Clerk,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

THE BEST COUGH CURE
is Shiloh's Cure. A neglected cough II
dangerous. Stop Il ct once with Shiloh's
Cure. Sold BY r. A. Shurtleh, South
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06
FRED o. GROVER
NOTICE,

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she has
been duly appointed enthusiastically with the v iii
annexed Of the estate Of
JESSE H. RUSSELL, late of Oxfori,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons hayine
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately.
June 18th, 1887. ELLEN RUSSELL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06
No. ias-sea.on.hle n.

wobl tlengy. OWNS 70 Jeun! Teh dub al reeh
Hais cons hlw 60 rarstmorsed tino eth orse.
Hte twee.sss larnicc atht ea;urn SHOWN.
4 thrcab thigm ram het ,eanby 20 eth rsay.
No. lAo.-A sliding PuIHle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-07-06

To the Honorable Railroad Commissioners OF the
State OF Maine:
The undersigned, municipal officers OF the
town Of Paris. In the County OF Oxford. respect
fully represent that town way has been legally
laid out In -aid town ~ follows beginning nj
the highway In Market Square, between the
store OF W. A. rockingham and the Dwelling
House Of Mrs. Geo. Ham In South Paris village,
thence South twenty four degrees West, one
hundred and nineteen rods; thence North seven
~ elk aud one half degrees West thirty one rods
and eleven links, thence In the same course six
rods across the land, location and right OF way
OF the Grand Trunk Railway Company. thence
In the same course six rods and twelve links 70
the highway near A. NJ Yates house. the
location l. over land OF :. y. Briggs and the line
described In the center of the way.
They therefore request you TO give notice and
hearing and determine whether the way afore
SAIL shall be permitted to cross said track Of the
Grand Trunk Railway Company nj grade there
with or not. and the manner and condition OF eros
sing the same. and howthe expense OF building 80
much Of said way n ID within the limits OF said
railway shall be borne.
Dated at Paris this 9Th day Of May, lsg1.
HID. HAMMOND. Municipal 6assl.
VS.. sTARBIRD. OF Paris.