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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
OXFORD CONFERENCE.

The Oxford Conference OF COngrega'
tioral Churches met for its annual ses
sion with the First Church ST Norway
Centre. Tuesday and Wednesday, June
and Q. The several churches wer,
represented as follows:
Andover-J. H. Bailey. Mrs. Jane Bailey.
Berin-Rev. J. Il. Carruthers-
Bethel-Rev. Israel Jordan. Dea- T. II. Chap
man, Dea T.. z. Grover.
Gilead-Rey. q. n. Wilbur II. z. Hicks.
GOrham-Rev :. Nichols, Dea. Elihu Libby.
NORWAY, tirst-Rev. Il. ;. Rdeoui, Mrs
ThOs. WITT;
Norway. SecOnd-Rey 5 Rideout. pes. o
Perry. Dea Bean.
ONfori-Rey. Arthur Marley, Mrs Marley.
Randop h-Rcv :. Nichols
RUmfori-Rev. {. y. Davis. Dea. J. X. Elliott
Shelburne-Not represented.
south Paris-Rev. x =. Haughton. Capt. II. y
Bolster. Dea. Henry Fobes.
Eas; Sumner-Hey. p. z. Miller. W. H. East
man.
Upton-Not represented.
Rev. :. :. York. county missionary.
Nisltors-D. Z. Hatch. Bangor. Secretary
Maine Missionary society. W. 4. Robinson,
Secretary :. Committee, Maine Con gregati0nal
Conference Rev. {. n. Daniels, u. ID. Boston
The following officers were chosen for
the ensuing year:
MOderator-H. Y. Bolster
Scribe-W. n. Eastman.
Treasurer, II. y Bolster.
There was very good attendance, and
successful conference throughout.
The following programme was carried
out:
TUESDAY MORNING.
IS Prayer Service.
II 90 Organization.
II IS Sermon, Rev. J. b. Carruthers.
zoo Devotional Service. Rev. Israel jordan
ssl5 How To Have Live Church.
Rev Z. +. Miller
Discussion.
800 The sabbath-Its Observance and Desc
Grafton, Rev X. j. Hanghton
Discussion.
sS Reyiyals-Need and Obstacles,
Mr.. W. ii. Eastman.
80 Ladies Missionary Meeting.
EVENING.
AS Praise Service.
: 80 How TO Promote Greater Spirit of
Beneyolence In the Churches,
Discussion.
go Address.
Rev. c. IL. Daniels. ID. D., Boston.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
80 Devotional Services,
Hon. Enoch Woodbury.,
900 Report from Churches.
80 Report, oxford County Mission Work.
1000 What Shall We DO With the Back
Districts How Get the Gospel
10 Them Rev. J. c. Young.
lO45 summer sunday schools, Rev. l. Jordan.
AFTERNOON.
80 Sermon. Rev. 8. Nichols.
Sacrament of the Lords supper
Adjournment.
In addition to the prepared pro-
grsmme, Secretary ID. z. Hatch Of the
Maine Missionary Society presented the
needs of the society and gave a review
Of its work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
CANTON.

Mrs. Florence b. Rounds, Of Water.
ford, d. d. G. n. Of the o. E. g., made
her official visit to Evergreen Chapter
the sth. Work was exemplifled In the
I've degrees after which banquet was
served In the dining hall, Of strawberries
aud cake. She was entertained by Mrs.
c. o. Holt, A. NJ.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.. Smith, OF Dorches-
ter, Mass, are visiting their son, l.. w
Smith.
C. r. Houghton has purchased him a
horse, the first one he ever owned.
Farmers are backward In their farm
ing, especially planting, most OF the
ground being too wet.
The water In the lake IL some six or
eight inches higher than 1t was at the
time Of the freshet in 90.
F. E. Bicknell Is building him wood
shed.
c. o. Holt has built a chimney and
fireplace at his cottage at Lakeside
COLONY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
RuMEORp.

Mr.. and Mrs. +. Q. Elliott of Norway
have been visiting Mr.. Elliott's aged
mother, Mrs. Philens Elliott.
Bert Barker Of Brooklyn, y. Y, Is
spending his vacation at the old home
stead with his father and mother.
Miss Lottie Elliott has gone 10 Port
land for few DAYS.
VIM. Elliott Is at home from Dart
mouth.
The cold and cloudy weather still con-
tinues; more rain than sunshine. Farm
ers are anxious about their sweet corn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
GREENWOOD.

II seems hardly the thug for West
Bethel 10 furnish all the poetry for the
oxford bear columns, so here goes for
this week anyhow:
June Is the month for flowers and leaves,
Vile tramps, deianlter, sneakins thieves,
Black flies, mosquitoes, and. In brief,
Few drops OF JOY, but showers OF grief.
Sweet corn goes in this week, and
now il remains 10 be seen whether the
old proverb, Better late than never, y
proves true in this case. That will de-
pend wholly on what kind OF weather
we get for the next three months.
There are said 10 be no potato bugs In
the Bermuda Islands. They are already
here again, and they can have few for
the sake OF accommodation, il wanted.
Last fall Charles Durham Of West
Bethel showed Us n 2-yesr-old squash,
perfectly sound and fresh. We could
now show him potato nearly as old,
but somewhat wiihered, having been in
the cellar ever since the fall OF 1885.
Attached 10 il are three others. about the
size Of acorns. which grew last summer.
OF bright red color, and so perfect We
can almost imagine they grew yesterday.
J. O. Swan and wife visited at the
Bennett place last Monday. They were
Al West Bethel y few DAYS previous, and
reg rt Charles Dunham still so lame as
10 he obliged 10 travel With two canes.
he is still growing eorpulent, his pres
ent weight being nearly 200 pounds.
Rev. Seth Benson preached Us good
sermon last sabbath. the subject being
the two WAYS, one leading up and the
other down, and the Importance OF
choosing the right Que.
In letter dated May 30 Mr.. Davis Of
Osskis, MINI, SAYS they had sixteen
frosty nights and one snow storm during
the month, and on the 18th water froze
TO the thickness OF window glass. Wheat
was looking well, while sll other crops
had been killed BY the frost. In addi-
ton To that the land is swarming with
which are threatening 10
eat up every green thing. In post
script dated June Mr.. Davis says the
cold still continues; nearly everything
destroyed by frost; no corn this year,
nor much Of ANYTHING else. Shade Of
Horace Just think of the advice thou
didst give while thou vast yet here in the
flesh, saving, "Go West, young man"
John Gill found sheep aud lamb in
his pasture the other day with their noses
so full Of hedgehog quilts that to eat was
impossible.
The buildings on Patch Mountain,
consisting Of house, barn, shed and
henhouse, and owned By Newton c.
Herrick, burned last Tuesday afternoon.
The fire caught In the upper part Of the
house, from defective chimney. The
furniture WAS mostly saved, and also the
contents OF the barn. except four tons Of
hav and straw which were burned. The
buildings were insured for $500.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
EAST WATERFORD.

Miss Jennie Moody Of Stoneham Is
working for Mrs. Holt, who Is not so
well lately.
We learn that Aldras A. Adams, who
with his wife went to Mansfield, Mass,
to live with their adopted daughter,
Mrs. Nellie Appleby, has died there.
Harry and Fred Kilgore started out
Monday with a fine new meat cart.
They are to make three trips week.
Mrs. SINNERS brother, Mr.. Williams
of Sehago, is at her place making over
the Woodahed.
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THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE OOlNGS OF THE WEEK ~ ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
PARIS hIll.

First Baptist Church, Rev. II. A. Roberts.
sunday School az u NJ. sabbath Evening Ser.
vice At 20 r. -. Prayer Meeting Wednesday
evening At 90 Pm.
Uniyerssi,st Church: Rev. Il. W. Pierce, Pas
tor. Preaching every Sunday At IL A. y. sun
day school at Il n. Meeting Of Young Peoples
Christian Union, Sunday evening at 30 O'Clock
The Paris Hill Water Company will
hold q meeting at the usual place on
Tuesday evening Of this week, at seven
O'Clock. All citizens who are interested
are invited TO attend.
Mrs. Ida VI. Lang Of Lynn, Mass, and
little daughter, are visiting her parents,
Rev. aud Mrs. III. A. Roberts.
Ed Ryerson picked up something Sat
urdav that he thought would make a
good ferrule, and while he WAS working
on IL he found out what II was. Ii was
a cap such As Is used to explode dyna-
mite cartridges. He didn't lose any part
OF his hand. but there are some holes In
IL, and he carries ii bandsged.
IN this weather would only drown out
the caterpiilars, We wouldn't say q word.
The wild cherry trees along the roads,
and good many of the apple trees, are
e ten as bare as IL they were dead, and
what another year will bring forth can
only be surmised.
Mrs. Fred j. Marble and son arrived
from Washington Saturday, and are ut
O. A. Thsyer's for the summer.
Graduation exercises will begin At 3
O'Clock z. VI. on Wednesday next In the
BAPTIST church. Miss Stinchfeld, who
will sing next Wednesday night, comes
from Boston, where she has been study
ing for three years in the conservatory
of music under the instruction OF Profes-
sor Whitney, the foremost voice builder
In the country.
The Ladies' UuiversSlist Circle have
recently recovered the cushions Of the
church with brown damask, at an ex-
peuse Of STA. This puts the church
Ind furnishings 10 thorough repair. Rev
+. W. Pierce has been engaged for the
ensuing year and the society Is in very
prosperous condition. Mr.. Pierce give:
most excellent sermons. The theme fol
next Sunday morning is womsn's Work
Il is hoped there will be good congre
CATION.
Miss Sparrow and Miss Hunt OF Port
land. who have been visiting at Mr.
Lewis NJ. Browns, returned home Mon
dsy morning.
The baecalsureate sermon TO the grad
uating class Of the academy WAS giver
sunday forenoon at the Baptist church
Rev. Mr.. Roberts gave an excellent ser
mon from the text, The glory OF youns
men is their strength" There was specia
music for the occasion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
WHAT CAN BE DONE TO IMPROVE
OUR ROADS!
SUGGESTIONS FROM CORRESPONDENTS,
IN RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION.
GoRHAM. MAINE. June 4, 1887.

G0RHAM, MAINE, June 4, 1877.
Editor Democrat:
Having lived In one Of the larger towns In
Maine, connecting with Portland both with rail-
roads and poor quality Of dirt roads construct
ed of clay and loan, and having served as select
man and road commissioner for many years, !
am considerably interested In the question OF
road Improvement.
The fact Is that the one fatal defect In our sys.
tenn Ia uheeis, axles ofthe same length, the
wheels tracking, grinding the earth 10 powder.
No system that does not take this fact Into con
sideration will find the remedy. In France,
where the roads arc good that they have q
world wide reputation, the wheels do not track
On clay drain the roads. But a we have a
mile Of roads to every ten persons, what can We
do?
Scraping the mud into the centre. leaving rocks
and turf TO Jolt the life out Of the driver and the
carriage. makes the poorest apology for road.
have made miles of good roads by dragging
new material into the centre, cutting Il fine with
wheel harrows, then rolling hard the centre
This will last for months until the water gets In
TO the ruts, spelling both the centre and sides:
L. NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
a,lckElElD.

The remains Of David L. Farrar, who
died at the residence of his daughter,
Mrs. King Buck, in Massachusetts,, were
brought here for burial Monday, the Eth.
G. w. Haskell, OF Newburyport, Mass,
IL Ia town this week.
The ladies of the Baptist Circle met
with Mrs. w. II. Atwood Wednesday
afternoon.
Wilson Conant, tonsorial artist, has
moved his Office to rooms over the har-
ness shop next to the post Office.
A local amateur dramatic club gave
the drama, Joslah's Courtship, with
music, Ice cream and dance at Nezin-
scot Hall, Friday evening, to full
house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
eaYeauRa ACADEMY.


The trustees of Fryeburg Academy
held their annual meeting at the law
Office Of f. Il. Hastings on Tuesday
afternoon. The following trustees were
present: DR.. s. c. Gordon OF Portland;
Judge A. II. Walker Of Bridgton; A. X.
Jenness, E. +. Hastings, G. II. Walker,
G. b. Barrows, A. +. Lewis and John
Weston Of Fryeburg; Joel E. Morrill, Of
Centre Conway, N. II Judge II. g.
Peabody, and DR.. s. II. Weeks of Port
land.
The old board Of officers were re-e'tct-
ed. A committee Of three, Judge A. ii.
Walker, c. II. Walker and r. +. Hast
ings were chosen to consider the feasi-
bility of building dormitory.
The school will continue under the
care Of w. Ernest Woodbury. for another
year.
The graduating exercises of the class
of '97 were held on Tuesday evening,
June 8, at s o'clock, In the Cougrega-
tional church. The floral decoration
consisted OF hedge ranged along the
front of the stage, which was composed
Of ferns and green foliage plants, with
tall, white Towering plants on either
side of the entrance. The music was
furnished by Glven's Orchestra Of Port
land, Fred A. Given, leader. The audi
ence was well pleased with their musical
selections, especially with the solos OF
Mr.. Hall Of Waterville. The class Of
81 consisted OF nine members and were
all represented In the exercises. The
programme was as follows:
Music, Orchestra.
Prayer, Rev. Il. n. Stone.
Music, Orchestra.
salutatory LATIN,
Thomas Hale Ward. Fryeburg.
The Trimming OF the Youth In Greece
winifrcd Claire Smith, Denmark.
Music, Orchestra.
History, James Walker Tarbox. Frycburg.
The Duty ofthc Young Man asa
Citizen. Augustus Colby. Denmark
The Influence of the Body on the Mind.
edward kavanaugh Leighton, Thomaston.
Prophecy, Ada Adell Hatch, Fryeburg.
Gracc Frances Merrill. Cumberland.
Music, Orchestra.
vsledictory. Ene Edna Allard, Brownheld.
Music Orchestra.
Comforting OF Diplomas, DIR. s. c. Gordon.
singing OF the Glass Ode written by
Arthur Willis Batchelier. Brownaeld.
Benediction, Rev. +. II. Abbott.
'fNCuttu
All the parts were well taken aud
! showed that the class possessed excep-
tional mental ability. Before presenting
the diplomas DR.. Gordon made an In
structive address to the class. Later he
addressed the citizens In regard 10 the
school In the future.
After the exercises at the church were
over the class OF '9S received the gradu-
ating class and their friends In the par
lors Of the Oxford. After the reception
the company repaired to the spacious
dining room, which had been artistically
decorated with evergreen and wild llow-
ers under the direction OF Mrs. +. L..
Mark. Here the merry company danced
the hours away TO the music Of Given's
Orchestra. Many pleasant memories
will cluster around the closing exercises
Of this school year.
Three members Of the class OF 81 in
tend TO enter college. +. X. Leighto n
will go to Bowdoin College. I. II. Ward
and A. w. Bachelor will go to the
University OF Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
SOUTH RUMEORD.

Mrs. Maydell Neal has returned from
visiting her friend, Josie True, in Tur-
ner.
w. Clark is spending few days at
Camp Comfort in Mexico.
Prof. and Mrs. Hayes OF Bates Col
lege, Lewiston, visited Mrs. Hayes
brother, Chss. Cary, recently.
Mrs. Margarine Record Of Jay Is stop
ping with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Putnam.
At this writing, June llth, the river Is
nearly as high as any time this spring.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
EAST SUMNER.

Hungarian grass seed aud barley Is
called for, also, some fair, warm weather.
The outlook for sweet corn Is not very
promising just now, still 1t may yet
come forward and do well.
"Be still, sad heart, and cease repining,
Behind the dark clouds the sun still Is shining
Poetry, not original, however, but ap'
plicsble TO the weather.
Rev. =. f. Miller and w. II. Eastman
attended the Congregational conference
at Norway last week.
Mrs. j. Madison Russell has purchased
the Hubbard stand in this place and will
probably occupy the same later on.
A little boy in Sunday School was
asked how many brothers and sisters hs
had. "Don't know. amt been home
since morning." Artel Russell Is In
the same doubtful condition as to The
number of horses he has owned and may
vet own this spring.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
PERSONAL.

G. NJ. Hartman has been appointed
postmaster at North Lowell, vice Mar
shall Evans.
Fred G.. kneeland Of Lowell Centre has
one Of the six commencement parts as
signed in the class Of 80 at Bowdoin
College.
Governor Powers has appointed
Thomas s. BRIGHAM Of Buckfeld and
Seth W. Fife of Fryeburg disclosure
commissioners.
Rev. A. +. Chase, now principal Of the
East Maine Conference Seminary at
Bucksport, was last week chosen by the
trustees principal Of the Maine Wesleyan
Seminary at kent's Hill. Rev. Mr..
Chase is son Of Alden Chase, Esq, Of
Bryant's Pond.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
BROwNEIElp

A company from Stow, \. H., gave an
entertainment at town hall Wednesday
evening. Notwithstanding the rain
there was quite a good house.
On account OF so much rain farmers
are getting discouraged. The ground
being so wet planting seems to be out
OF the question.
Frank Chapman Is building house TO
be occupied BY himself aud family.
+. l.. Frink Is making some repairs
on his buildings.
Mr.. y. ;. Adams has bought and NOV
ed into the Fogg house, also moved his
goods and the post Office.
A great many are suffering with bad
colds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
the OXFORD COUNTY RAILROAD.


A hearing was recently given by the
railroad commissioners on the approval
Of the articles Of association of the Ok
ford County Railroad Company, which
proposes 70 build from Bryant's Pond 10
Rumford Falls, with branch 20 Ando-
yer. Objection was made 10 the articles,
on the ground that they did not sufii-
GENTLY define the location, snd the COM
missioners after due consideration de-
clined TO approve the articles. The In
eorporators thereupon submitted uew
articles which were last week approved
without opposition.
This approval extends only 20 the
organization OF the corporation. IL Is
not an approval OF the location. lt gives
the proposed corporation a right 20
make survey and present permanent
location for the approval Of the COM
missioners. Then the commissioners
order hearing 20 determine whether
public convenience and necessity require
the building and operating Of the road.
IL they do so find and also approve the
location then the company IL authorized
10 proceed with the construction OF its
road after the settlement Of land dam
ages. The company will bow make its
location and spply for its approval. On
this question the hearing will be held at
Rumford Falls. and then the counsel for
the existing roads will present In detail
their reasons for opposing the new line.
Hon. Charles +. Littlefiel6 Is counsel for
the oxford County Company. Hon.
Henry Il. Cleaves represents the Rum
ford Falls and Rangeley Lakes and Hon.
George ID. Bisbee, the Portland and
Rumford Falls.
The promoters Of this enterprise say
that IL will be of great value BY opening
short route between Rumford Falls
aud the timber lands on the Grand Trunk,
from which the big Rumford pulp mills
will receive large quantities of lumber.
Now the lumber from this region mus,
be hauled down the Grand Trunk 10
Mechanic Falls and then back over the
Portland and Rumford Falls Railway.
The new line would effect a saving Of 20
miles in the length OF the haul. Beside
that il is claimed that il would open up
country now without railroad facilities
and capable OF giving its line good busi-
ness.
On the other hand the Portland and
Rumford Falls road and the Rumford
Falls aud Rangeley object 10 the new
road as not required BY public necessity
and convenience
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
WILSON'S MILLS.

E III. Brooks has gone to Camp Carl
bou where he Is employed by the Parms-
cheenee Club.
II. Z. Wells, treasurer Of the Parma
cheenee Club, and Robert Sturgis secre-
tary, went TO the lake Monday, John
Olson and X. A. Storey guides.
A daily mail since June lst.
The clubs steamboat now makes daily
trips from the head Of Aziscoos Falls to
"Camp in the Meadows" Martin Niles
captain. The engineer is also Niles,
and Frank Niles and wife have charge at
Camp in the Meadows, all from the
Rangeley region.
John Carleton and wife of Bethel are
st work at Flint's hotel, later on will
take charge Of the He'll Gate camp.
Mrs. Archie Bennett is staying with
her sister, Mrs. c. L. Fox, since the daily
mail began.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
DENMARK.

Mr.. A. b. Ordway Is In Harrison at
work for Frank 7. Bennett, who Is build
ing dwelling house.
A little son OF Mr.. Sydney Smith, who
lately moved to the Moulton place, Is
very sick with spinal disease.
A little stranger arrived In town last
sunday, II being boy baby To the Rev.
Chas. +. Sargent and wife.
Mr.. L. b. Swan OF Boston has been
spending few days at the Maplewood.
Mr.. +. III. Wilson, who was lately so
very sick with typhoid fever In Portland,
is at home here with his mother, Mrs.
Frank Wilson, and is slowly regaining
his health.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
NORTH PARIS.

A. ID. Andrews, with a crew Of men,
has been cutting down the WashbuIn
and Starbird hills.
Phinny Curtis has got new bicycle.
West Paris Grange has an invitation
10 a picnic TO be held at Lake Mariana
cook June 10. Excursion rates will be
given by the railroads, and good time
IL expected. Friends Of the order are
also invited. All intending to go should
notify the master at the next regular
meeting Of the grange.
Mrs. Loretta Churchill has been at
South Paris few days visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Nellie Blood.
Miss Miriam Durham Of Lewiston Is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. G. II. Churchill,
Mrs Martha Andrews is sick.
Mrs. Nancy Noyes Is sick. DR.. An
drews attends her.
Frank Dunn has got through work for
C. Fl. Churchill.
Edison Whitman has q hen that laid
two eggs Ia inches in circumfer-
ence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
WEST PE Rll

Miss Cynthis Atkins went TO Lewiston
last Wednesday 10 visit friends.
W. 5. Arnold returned from Auburn
last Tuesday.
There will be a public temperance
meeting Of the Good Templars next
Saturday.
whooping cough is quite prevalent
here.
Cyrus Dow and Cusey have got back
from their cumming excursion, and We
hear there Is lots Of gum at the station
Daniel Cannon sold a COW to Mr..
Harrison Burgess, and is going to use
the money TO pay tax on dogs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
COMING EVENTS.

June lS-East Oxtori Local Union, Y. Z. =. c.
T., RGmfori Point.
june LIBERALIZATION, Paris Hin Academy.
June Graduation, South Paris High School.
June ls.-Commencement Concert, South Paris
High School.
June l9.-Grsnd Grange excursion u Lake
Maranacook.
June IA s.-Commencement al Maine State
College.
June aO-3S.-Hebron Academy graduation.
July :, 9.-Silver anniversary. Grand Lodge, h.
OF y, Portland.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
NORTH BUCKFlElD.

David l.. Farrar. former resident OF
this village, died at his son-in-law's,
King L. Bucks, az Wellesley Hills,
Mass. June 5th. His remains were
brought here and inferred In Buck6eld
cemetery June Ith.
Carl Hesld's barn is done.
Hsmmond's crew is at work on j. C.
ileald's buildings now.
Fred Bennett, Jim Bicknell and Gin,
Mason have been al work on Mrs
Rozetta Bicknell's buildings.
Elijah Turner has gone 10 Rumford
Falls 20 visit his daughter, Mrs. Fred
Atwood
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
SOUTH HIRAM.

Simon +. Stanley came home Satur-
day.
Seth Spring is building a stable.
Monroe French has received his ap-
pointment as postmaster.
Alonzo Thompson has taken the Por-
terfield mail to carry for the next four
years.
David Stearns and wife went to Chat
ham this week on visit.
The farmers have not finished plant
ing yet, owing to so much rainy
weather.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-15
WEST PARIS.

S. w. Durham and wife are visiting
their son at Waterville.
The men In the wood rim company's
employ are having short lay-off on ac-
count of repairs on the steam boiler.
5. W. Durham is preparing rent In
one of his buildings, formerly occupied
nv the Pioneer Chair Co.
j. F. Reed is putting an addition Of l6
feet TO his house.