Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-23
RUMFORD FALLS.

Rev. Geo. B. Hannaford was called TO
Bryant Pond recently 10 attend the
funeral OF Mrs. Mckenney. She was a
lady over 90 years old, much respected
by all who were acquainted with her.
She was greatly interested In all Christian
work, being one Of the founders Of the
Methodist church at Locke's Mills where
her labors will be greatly missed.
w. w. Small has moved into bis new
house on Knox Street. Mrs. Voter Is TO
live in the tenement up stairs.
Henry Edgerley has gone to Boston
to work. He Is 10 have charge OF one OF
the Industrial Institutions. His daughter
accompanied him as far as Portland.
Geo. Mckinney, night superintendent
OF the paper mill, Is on the sick list.
NJ. +. Corson Is TO be the superintend-
ent Of schools for the town Of Rumford
during the coming year.
On account Of the absence OF Mr..
HannafOrd Mr.. Richard Bolt led the
weekly Thursday night meeting ut the
Methodist church. II was an interest
ing occasion.
Mr.. James McGregor has moved into
Mr.. Morse's house, recently occupied by
DIR. c. NJ. Bisbee.
The evangelist, Mr.. Hatch, Is soon to
hold series Of revival meetings at the
Baptist chapel. Probably they will be
union services.
The past warm days have brought
hosts OF people from the surrounding
towns to our village with wood and
produce to sell. Wood sells for 81 per
cord, eggs Is cents per dozen, apples
| 81 per barrel, butter 20 cents per pound,
and ready market. Farmers this way
can't complain when the above Is true,
and all our mills running on full tune
and the workmen receiving good pay
sl.50 per day being the smallest pay any
OF the help receives. Hard times don't
trouble Rumford Falls, still you will
find some "kickers."
During the past three days hearing
has taken place In this village between
S. w. Foster OF Dry Mills and A. u.
Gates Of Rumford Falls. II ended FRI
day noon. IL WAS before Judge Foster
and the decision will be rendered at the
May term of court. Last fall Mr.. Fos-
ter built Gates Block which Is four
story brick building. The plaintiff did
not receive the full sum stipulated In the
contract. MIR. Gates claiming the build.
ing was not completed and work unsatis.
factory, hence the suit. The hearing
Was very interesting as expert testimony
WAS given on both sides. The plaintiff
was represented by NJ. z. Frank OF
Portland, the Democratic candidate fol
Governor last fall, the defendant BY
A. f. Stearns and George ID. Bisbee OF
Rumford Falls.
We are getting In condition to apply
the fad "up to date" up this way. Last
Thursday night the lovers Of the manly
art were treated to sparring exhibition
and II was called very ''clever affair
with ''honors easy" The event OF the
evening was the set-to of Patrick OAR
rlngton and James Furry. This was
called an exceptionally ''clever bout
both receiving and taking some hard
punches. We understand that part OF
the program was not carried out as one
Of the principals imbibed too freely OF
the "oh-be-joyful," and considered him
self in an unfit condition to appear, and
therefore repaired to his corner-and-
requiescat In pace.
During the past week ex-policeman
Cobb has been visiting relatives and
friends at Paris and Oxford.
Last Thursday evening several Of our
people attended the grange ball at Rum
ford Centre. They reported very en-
joyable occasion. Music by Chase's
orchestra, Dixfeld.
Now Is the time to subscribe for the
Oxford Democrat. 1t should have a
large list of subscribers at Rumford
Falls, since every edition Of the paper
contains large amount of Rumford
news.
Mrs. John Babcock IL very sick.
| j. X. Howe of North Rumford was 10
town last Monday.
Prof. George w. Stearns was In town
Monday and Tuesday.
The Methodist Church Aid Society
met with Mrs. A. Virgin Of Virginia last
Friday evening. Quite large company
was present, and pleasant evening was
passed.