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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
CANTON.

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About twenty Of the grammar school
scholars are sick with the grippe.
J. n. johnson has bought out Il. A.
Waite In the meat business.
Ferd woodward d clerking for VIII
Gilbert.
johnson Is filling W. o. Hayford's Ice
house.
A. n. Briggs has been laid up with =
carbuncle on his eye.
C. o. Holt snapped horses with Artie
Russell Of East Sumner.
The remains Of Mrs. Corthell were In
TERED In Pine Grove cemetery the 3Oth.
Quite Q number Of r. A. Masons at
tenped King Hiram Chapter at Lewiston,
the 18th, by special invitation.
G. r. Oldham will build two cottages
on his land near the fair grounds.
Sleighing ID getting thin In some
places.
Mrs. L. W. Smith went to Portland
the 18th.
The streets are full Of wood teams.
William Bailey Is hauling lacking
boards from Monmouth for l.. w. Smith.
Mrs. Gideon Ellis returned home from
visiting her daughter In Beverly, Mass,
the 18th.
8. B. Ellis, of Bridgton, wife and boy,
visited their parents last week. Came
with team but on account OF the thaw
had to return by rail.
The sick are all on the gain to-day,
Wednesday.
Our cribbage club has lost one of Its
members; he has to stay at home with
his wife who Is afraid to stay alone.
w. X. DeCoster has put window Of
colored glass into his hall way.
Mrs. Fogg, mother Of Mrs. Chas.
Houghton, died at Hartford the 18th.
The Changers gave q drama at their
hall Tuesday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
BuCkeleLO.


Clarence Atwood Of Auburn and Mrs.
c. G. Loring Of Lewiston were In town
the l4th.
Geo. II. Hersey Of the Casco Heater
Works visited New York this week.
Mrs. Geo. ID. Bisbee and daughter and
Mrs. Waldo Pettengill OF Rumford Falls
were In town Thursday.
William Gregg and mother Of Andover
were In town Friday.
Mrs. Thomas Lincoln OF East Buck
field had shock this week, and on ac-
count OF her age will not survive 1t long.
Mr.. Ransom wyman and wife Of Can
ton were In town Friday.
The death Of Mrs. Hepsibeth Atwood
Cole Wednesday, Feb. IL, widow OF the
late ARENAS r. Cole, removes another
OF our citizens whose years connect the
present with the earlier generations Of
Buckfeld. Mrs. Cole was born In Liver
more In 1906, and WAS the daughter OF
Capt. Samuel Atwood, and sister Of the
late Ephrslm and Lorenzo Atwood and
Mrs. Sidney Spaulding-and the last OF a
family Of IL children, at the ripe age Of
81 years. The most Of her life after her
marriage with Mr.. Cole was spent In
Buckheld. In April, 1898, she had the
misfortune to fall and break her hip,
from which injury she has been q help
less sufferer for almost four years. She
was one Of the original nineteen men,
bers who, nearly forty-three years ago,
constituted the Buckfeld village Bsp-
list church, being baptized by Rev. A.
Small II n ThrouUh fha In nm
ity Of advancing years, and the conse-
quent suffering from her injury, her faith
was an element Of power, sustaining her
TO the end. She had the constant and
devoted care Of her youngest daughter,
Mrs. X. E. Themes, who has resided
with her since the decesse Of Mr.. Cole.
Two daughters survive, Mrs. Geo. Gregg
Of Andover and Mrs. r. G. Themes. The
funeral took place Friday afternoon,
Rev. G.. b. Hannaford OF Rumford Falls
"a connection Of the family-ofilcistlng
assisted by Rev. X. A. Rich.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
RUMFORD.

Mrs. Eugene Barker and Miss AIMS
futile entertained the circle at the V. l.
). Hall Wednesday evening.
Towards Novelty Comedy Company
were at the V. l. 5. Hall Monday night
Harry Elliott visited his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. K. +. Elliott, Sunday.
School in Dist. No. l closed Friday,
Feb. II, after term Of eleven weeks,
taught By Miss Katherine Elliott.
Mrs. Hannah Colby from Rumford
Falls is visiting her daughter, Mrs. II.
III. Hutchins.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
MEM ny

Mrs. L. w. Kilgore died Monday OF
this week; funeral services were held at
the house Wednesday.
Mrs. II. n. Kendall and child Of this
town, with her sister, Mrs. Bertha Month,
and brother, 10 Spinney, who lately cut
his foot, started for Enrol, n. H., on the
stage Wednesday. They are intending
to stop for several weeks with Mr.. and
Mrs. MONTE, who will now resume house
keeping.
We have had several light snow falls
lately. The weather Is mild and busi-
meas is driving.
1t Is an old saying, "Let well enough
sloue,r and | think would do well to APP
ply to our school laws. Roral Maine
has had enough Of change In the last ten
years In that direction. As long as the
people have to pay the fiddler, why not
let them say what music they want to
dance to,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
EAST SUMNER.

Apples are moving . little better.
Three carloads were shipped from the
station last week.
Good oxen are in quite good demand
for beef. Frank Morrow Of Auburn has
bought several pairs In town Of late.
Cord wood and dowel stock Is coming
quite freely now.
Plenty Of snow for business.
Allie Barrows ID assisting Eastman In
his seed business.
Meetings at the Congregational church
last week under the labors Of Rev. Mr..
Boynton, assisted by our local pastors.
Times and methods Of special religious
work have greatly changed within half
century. Services now are not 20 dole
full and are run with less birthstone. A
grin on the face and lively spirited music
Isn't 20 wicked a. Il used 70 be. Bless
the Lord.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
GREENWOOD.

The most Of last week, together with
the first Of the present, was so favorable
for visiting that several looked at II in
that light, and acted accordingly.
Dsnnie Bryant went on visit TO Nor
way, where he stopped among relatives
several DAYS.
John Howe and family of Bethel visit
ed at his wife's fathers, Chas. b.
Brooks, stopping with him over night.
The following persons visited st the
Bennett place: Mrs. 5. B. Cummings
and her niece, Lois Swan, /. w. Swan
and Mrs. Edgar Morgan, together with
three little children.
Fred Cole has commenced preaching,
and everybody hopes he viii make q
good minister. Ii was reported that he
was to preach at the City Sunday after
noon, and some went from this neighbOr-
hood 10 hear him, but IL proved TO be
mistake.
5. A. Fsrr, formerly Of Alfred, bought
the Sylvester Cole farm at the Centre
several years ago, but being now without
any help he has sold out to Daniel Cole
and will soon 90 back to his old job, that
Of working on the railroad. Mr.. Fsrr
has six children BY his first marriage,
but none Of them are living at home.
Daniel Cole went TO Bryant's Pond
last Friday to get furniture, preparatory
TO keeping house. He has formerly been
living in his fathers family.
Stock was so low last fall that some
are wintering more than they intended,
and now find themselves under the
necessity Of buying hay. And II the
spring should be cold and backward as
it was one year ago, hay will be scarce
and high.
The two snow storms Of Tuesday and
Wednesday came pretty near together.
but were not at all severe. just ore
year ago this morning, Feb. II, the tenn
perature was Is below zero. This morn.
ing the same glass stood at Il, q differ
ence Of 80 degrees. Both observations
were taken at daylight, with clear sky.
Old Boreas has not worked his bellows
as yet, and il Is hoped he will omit that
part OF the program; since IL Il much
more convenient using the snow spread
out as il falls, than IL IL after being piled
up into drifts.
The bleating of young lambs and
calves tells as spring is. coming, just as
surely a. those sticks and other objects
floating on the water told Columbus that
hs WAS approaching The land.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
WEST FRYEsuRG.

The S. l.. c. met with Mrs. J. W.
Towle, In spite Of the storm, On Tues
day, Feb. l6, the members all being
present. Mrs. Mary Hill had charge OF
the program, which consisted OF cele-
brated rides and quotations, and was
well carried out. Mrs. Susan Ballard,
an honorary member Of the club, gave n
brief talk on 1.-The sacred history OF
womau," which was very interesting.
Mrs. Ballard Is \ very old lady, and Is
but seldom able to meet with US. The
husbands Joined their wives for supper.
and a verv social evening was spent.
Mrs. Eunice Hutchins has returned
from her sisters.
Mrs. Olive Hutchins entertained the
whist club on Wednesday evening.
Roger Wiley is visiting his uncle, 5.
o. Wiley.
Lloyd Stevens got hurt quite badly BY
a limb falling on top Of his head.
Mae Andrews and Nellie Hardy are
visiting their former teacher, Fannie
Hubbard Of Lowell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
STOW.

SIOW.
Lizzie Charles has been spending few
weeks with her sister.
Quite q number OF the people from
this way attended the valentine supper
ut Fryeburg.
Mr.. snd Mrs. F. Z. Guptill celebrated
the Goth anniversary Of their marriage
Feb. Sd. They received many useful
and valuable presents. About 100 took
supper, and all seemed to enjoy them
selves.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. A. Walker visited
their daughter, Mrs. Sadie Osgood, q
few days last week.
Miss Lena Luikin and George Walker
are taking painting lessons OF Miss Mel
lie Walker.
Mrs. Martha Barrows returned to her
home at Mr.. o. B. Barrows'. She has
spent most Of the winter at North Frye
burg.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
HEBRON.


Prof. w. Z. Sargent, F. X. Glover and
Mr.. and Mrs. ii. X. Stearns went to Bos-
ton to attend the meeting Of the Boston
Hebron Academy alumni Tuesday even
ing. A most enjoyable time Is reported.
Mr.. Porter Stearns Of Paris Is SPEND
ing the week at his sons TO look after
affairs during their absence.
Mr.. c. II. George attended the meeting
of the Pathological Society at winthrop
this week.
Miss Grace Bumpus closed her school
at Harris Hill last week, and Is now at
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. A. Bumpus and others
are quite sick with the prevailing cold.
Miss Edith Cushman Is In very poor
health this winter, and her sister, Mrs.
Hannah Robinson, Of Otisfield, IL now
with her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pike are still In
Portland and news from there Is not en-
coursging.
Ernest w. Sturtevant went to Shell
burne, n. H., this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
A ONEi A

William Chapman Of kezsr Falls and
Thomas Mason Of Rockport, Mass, have
been visiting friends In town and enjoy
ing fishing through the Ice. They took
home a fine 10, Of pickerel.
James Lombard and wife have been at
c. h. Chapmsn's.
Congregational circle Of the Centre
WAS held at the town house Wednesday
evening.
The villsge circle will be entertained
Friday evening at the hall by Mrs. G. W.
Walker and Mrs. Frank T.. Emery. AZ.
ter the supper the drama OF 1.-The
wrecker's Daughter" will be given.
NJ. A. Charles has recently sold two
good pairs Of steers, and now wants to
buy again.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
EAST BETHEL

The weather seems quite spring-like.
The snow has settled down TO good
Shedding, which is being improved.
There are many horse teams on the road,
drawing spruce, birch, etc., also one OK
team, which Is a rare sight, and one
little boy asked what they were.
Mrs. Cox Of Norway visited In this
place last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Z. Twitchell OF Cor
ham, n. H., recently spent a week at
their farm here.
Eugene Twitchell has bought him a
farm in Hanover.
Carl Swan cut his foot quite badly,
while at work in the woods with his
father.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
WEST PERU.
Fine weather.
Business booming.

Fine weather.
Business booming.
Wood on the move.
John Harlow has got lot OF teams
hauling pine and loading Il on the cara.
IL goes TO the Portland Star Match Com
pany.
William woodsum bought q full
blooded Jersey COW Of parties in Lewis
ton, paying s75 for COW and calf.
Glendale Lodge, l. o. G. T., received
visit from Mount Zircon Lodge. They
numbered twenty-eight. All enjoyed q
good time. Glendale Lodge Is going to
give public entertainment Feb. %. All
are invited.
Leforest Delsno Is still on the gain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23

r. A. Grover WAS obliged 70 kin his
valuable stallion that had been sick Tor
several months with . complication Of
diseases.
The sportmen's ball given ts-alght was
Q success IN every way. The hall Was
beautifully decorated and music nue. A
more extended report viii b given later.
The late snow helped the sleddpg con-
siderably. Some OF the lumbermen are
nearly through with their contracts.
The Uuiversalist sociable met last
Tuesday evening with Mrs. George W.
Abbott.
The high school closes to-day at the
village.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
WEST BETHEL

Rather an unusual spectacle was wit.
messed In our village last Saturday. |,
was none other than citizen OF an ad.
joining town driving at full speed with
one Of our Bethel deputy sheriffs In close
pursuit, but the sheriff got the worst OF
IL and soon returned. The man pursued
returned Sunday about p. NJ. He was
wanted as a witness, that was all.
Almon Tyler came near having seri.
Gus accident one day last week. When
driving down hill with a heavy load Il
got the better Of his steers and drove
them against tree, breaking yoke and
scratching their heads somewhat.
A sled-ride by moonlight by the young
folks was much enjoyed Of late.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
WEST PARIS

The social visit and Donation party
which WAS arranged for Tuesday even
ing, Feb. Is, at Rev. T.. J. wheeler's,
was postponed on account Of the storm
and will occur on Wednesday, Feb. "a.
All sre cordially invited. Singing and
select reading will occupy portion Of
the evening. Let Us dill their new house
to overlooking; their hearts with cheer,
and also carry good supply Of material
good.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
NoRIH PARIS.


Landlord Tucker, Of Rumford Falls,
and his wife, visited her sister, Mrs..
Lowe. last week.
A. j. Abbott made . visit TO South
Waterford last week.
Cliff Durham goes TO Vermont to
work for his brother.
Frank Gowell and Charles Stevens are
drawing lumber from the Cole lot for
J. r. Littlehale.
Mrs. Caroline Marshall ID 1t work for
George Ridlon while bis baby u sick.
Albert Littlehale has been doing
chores for Gustave Ryerson.
Miss Luella Cole visited ct e. E. Fields
two or three days last week.
Percy Mayhem came home from Graf
ton and staid two or three days last
week. He returns Sunday.
West Paris Grange b 70 exchange
visits with franklin Grunge In March.
franklin Grunge comes 70 West Paris
March 18th and furnishes the program
and our grange the dinner, and When W
visit Bryant Pond March 30th Tie order
b tevsessd. Membefs en- Invite friends.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
WEST SUMMER.

Miss Bessie P. Burgess has returned
FROM Portland to her sisters, Mrs. An
ME B. Andrews.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Carey had little
girl born 10 them last week.
Dennie Parlin was at Augusta recently
on business.
Geo. L. Pulsifer has sold promising
5-year-old horse to DR.. Geo. Emerson OF
South Berwick.
George Bisbee passed away on the
18th inst. He had heart failure. Funer-
al services were held at the Universalist
church on Friday. He leaves . widow,
who has the sympathy Of the community.
c. NJ. Packard Of Canton was In this
place last Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
EAST BROWNFiElD.

The sad news Of the death OF Alice p,
Youngest daughter Of Chesley and Sarah
Tibbetts. was received here a few DAYS
since, with much sorrow. For months
she was victim OF that dread disease,
consumption, but through her lingering
illness was patient and cheerful, always
trying 20 comfort those about her as the
end drew near, frequently expressing
not only = willingness but a desire 10 go.
She was about - years OF age. A father
and mother, one brother and three sis
tiers survive her. The sympathy OF the
community is extended TO the beresved
family.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
SWEDEN.

Frank Stone had the misfortune to get
kicked In the side by his horse few
days ago. As the horse Was ut play and
didn't mean to hit him, he forgave him.
s l.. Plummer has sent his big horses
up on the Glen road to work this winter,
driven by Frank Stesrns. Mr.. Plummer
still keeps four-horse team ut work on
his birch, as he has pair Of 3-year-old
colts he Is educating.
Seven teams went to Bridgton from
Sweden for fertilizer Thursday OF last
week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
Will SONS MILLS

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Taylor have been
TO Colebrook to consult physician for
Mrs. Taylor.
+. ;. Bennett is laid up with cut
foot.
Percy Ripley, who has been building
piers at Parker Hill Pond, boarded his
crew st Flint's Hotel.
K A. Storey returned from Augusta
Saturday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
GRAFTON.

Mr.. Gilbert Tyler's family moved into
their new house last Monday, the 18th,
a month from the time their house was
burned. They seem very happy to get
back to their old place.
Florence Farrar has returned from her
visit at Deering.
The man who was badly hurt at Fred
Lanes camp has been carried home TO
Nova Scotia.
Monday night eight heavy horses aud
crew Of men passed through this town.
They came from Success and were going
to Swift River to work for Twitchell &
Blanchard.
Otis Brooks has got some very nice
lambs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
SOUTH RuMFoRo.

Miss Georgia Hemingway from
Pennington Is visiting her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman Hemingway.
C. n. Elliott has furnished wood for
four school houses In town, the ones ct
South Rumford, Eat Rumford, vir-
ginia and the Flat.
". F. Clark with his niece, Miss Hor-
tense Jones, went to the specimens ball
at And0ver.
Several horses Ia tbs vicinity are used
up With bad colds, % - 70 b unable TO
work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
DENMARK.

Mr.. Geo. w. Gray has been In town
for few days.
The selectmen ere quite busy making
their annual report.
The Walker-Sharron case was not
brought to trial at Paris, but was set
tied.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Fl. Jones are visiting
friends In North Ffyeburg.
Mr.. Moses Wentworth has q number
Of friends from Portland stopping with
him on q fishing excursion.
DR.. Bond Of Portland is In town on
professional business.
Mr.. l. II. Berry is surveying oak for
the Archibel Wheel Co. at their mill near
Berry station.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
ANGLE COPIES.

Single Copses OF the Democrat are ieal co. -.
the publishers or for the convenience OF pstrens
sinslc copies Of OF each issue have been Cd
sale Al the following places IN the County
Soash Para. Sturteyarts Drug store.
Shurtlecrs Drug store.
Norvxv. Moves Drug Store
Bucl 0eld. Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
Rvvehurv AZ Levfs, Insurance Omce-
Paris Vil NJ l. Melen. Post once
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Union Mutual Ahead in Maine.
Reputation.
IL You Want III.
For sale.
George Y. Jones x Sou.
The Excelsior Frame Co.
Dissolution of Partnership
Legislative Notice.
Petition for Ferry near West Bethel
Probate Notices
Wanted.
knpo,ntment Of Administrator.
Duh. Mysterious Headaches
Insolvency Notice
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
aRoYNElElp.

A great many Of our townspeople are
suffering nom mild form Of the grippe.
Edith Swan b visiting relatives In
town.
J. L. Frink has gone to Paris.
Grand masquerade ball ct town hall
Thursday evening, Feb. 95th. BENEFITS
Orchestra.
Alvin Perkins has assumed charge Of
the town fhrm.
Perley Linscott has moved from DR..
Iiteh's rent Int The fssAins house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
NORTH bUCKFiELo.

Frank Turner Of Marlboro, Mass, was
In our place the 10th to attend the fu-
neral Of his brother-in-law, Chss- A. War
reu, who was killed In the woods at
North Sumner, the 18th. The funeral
Was at his fathers, j. A. warren's, OF
our place. Mr.. Rich Of the lower village,
with the assistance Of the Odd Fellows,
conducted the services.
f. F. Bicknell and wife Of Norway
were In our place Sunday, the l4th.
Mord Rowe Is at Rumford driving
stage this week.
Parsons & Morrill, are drawing birch
for Heald Bros. this week.
Horatio Flsgg Is at work for Carl
Heald hauling pine lumber.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
SOUTH HIRAM.

Mrs. Clinton Wood returned to Con-
way, N. H., Friday.
Alonzo Thompson Is to drive the Por-
terfield mail.
Guy Ridlon and wife moved to Linn
ington last week.
l. s. Gould went to Portland one day
last week.
Francis Fitzpatrick and family moved
to North Parsonsaeld SATURDAY..
Joe Perkins Of Snowville, N. H., was
Ia town Saturday.
Mrs. Rosa Leavitt Of Chatham is visit
ing at David Stearns'.
Monroe French Is at Hiram on busi-
ness this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
O1EOan

Rev. Mr.. Baker Of Mechanic Falls ex-
changed with Rev. Mr.. Howard Sunday.
The prize contest will be on the even
ing of Feb. % az Robinson Hall. Mr..
c. II. French offers $50 In prizes on con-
dltion that an admission be taken for the
benefit Of the high school.
Mrs. Brown has sold her place to Mr..
Smart
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
sEIhEl..


Mr.. walter Chandler wls up from
Norway Monday and made HE parents .
short visit.
Tuesday evening the UniversalIst so
ciety held very pleading social u their
chapel.
Judge woodbury.. went to South Paris
Tuesday morning and delivered . tenn
perance address 10 the evening. he left
Paris Thursday morning for Pennsyi-
vanla where be will visit his son for
some weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. C. Park are receiving
congratulations from friends, the occa-
sion being the arrival Of little daughter
In their home Thursday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Young entertained
their friends at whist Wednesday even
ing.
Wednesday evening Mr.. ]. g. Rich
passed away after very severe illness.
Mr.. Rich was well known 70 travellers In
the lake region, - q hunter, trspper and
guide. He has been the correspondent
for several papers, and although 10 feeble
health he attended to his pension busi-
ness until very recently. Mr.. Rich had
large circle Of friends who will sympa-
thixe with the widow and children In
their bereavement. The funeral took
place from his late home on Spring
Street, Saturday afternoon, conducted
by Rev. Israel Jordan, pastor Of the Con-
gregational church. The Free Mason
servic, was used at the burial.
The Ladies' Club held an interesting
meeting with Miss Annie Cross, last
Thursday afternoon. A paper written
by Miss Boyd Of Worcester, upon the
cart of Living" was read by the secre-
tary, and discussed. The club intend to
give q "Hayseed Social at an early date.
Thursday evening La Barre's minstrels
gave very good entertainment In Odeon
Hill.
Mrs. j. G. Gehring, accompanied by
her son, George Farnsworth, went to
Boston Friday.
Friday evening, Miss Marion Chandler,
president OF the Christian Endeavor, en-
tertained the members at her home. A
very pleasant evening for guests and
hostess was the result.
The Bethel Library Association will
serve dinner at the hall town meeting
day.
The Christian Endeavor society will
hold a Washington social ut Garland
Chapel Monday evening.
The Federation OF Clubs will hold its
| first meeting Friday afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
0RYANT POND.

The Grand Trunk quarry has been
opened again for active business.
Miss Jennie N. Perham has gone to
Bondsville, Mass, where she has . posi-
ton In a factory.
Fl. C. Bacon closed hts school In the
Chase District the 18th inst. This was
the fifty-fourth term taught by Mr..
Bacon.
Mr.. g. l.. Cushman contemplates q
trip to Washington to witness the In.
au9uration OF Pres. Mckinley.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-23
Washington, Jan. -, 1897.

Every farmer who has q little leisure
should Get apart ten minutes Of il to
counting up on his fingers the number
Of good bargains he ever made with
elib-tcngued agents IL might be irk-
some for him to count up the times be
has been swindled BY them.