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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05
STATE OF MAINE.

COUNTY OF OAFORD, 50.
Board OF County Commissioners, May Session.
ls:s: held by adjournment July I. lsss.
UPON the foregoing petition, satisfactory evil
dence having been received that the petitioners
are responsible. and that inquiry into the mer.
it, OF their application Is expedient, IT Is OR.
pEREp, that the County Commissioners meet nj
the American House In Lowell village In said
county. on the 81 day Of August, A. ID. ls.~.
at nine OF the clock A. ~, and thence
proceed to view the route mentioned
In sald petition, Immediately after which view, q
hearing OF the parties and their witnesses will
be had mt some convenient place In the vicinity.
and such other measures taken In the premises
n the commissioners shall Judge proper. And
10 IL further ORDERED, that notice OF the time,
place and purpose Of the commissioners meet
Ing aforesaid be given 20 all persons and corpo-
rations interested, by causing attested copies OF
said petition and OF this order thereon 10 be
ell upon the Clerk Of the Town OF
rryeburg In said oxford County, and also post
ell up In public places In said town
and published weeks successfully In the
oxford Democrat, q newspaper printed at Paris,
In said County Of Oxford the drst Of said publica
tons, and each Of the other notices, ~ be made,
served and posted at least thirty days before said
time Of meeting. 10 the end that all persons and
corporations may then and there appear and shew
cause. II any they have. why the prayer Of said
petitioners should not be granted.
ATTEST CHARLES 2. WHITMAN. Clerk.
A true copy Of said petition and order Of court
thereon.
Attest y. WHITMAN, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05

To the Honorable County Commissioners Of the
County Of oxford and State Of Maine:
The undersigned citizens OF the towns OF
frycburg and Lowell. respectfully represent
that a certain place known rs the Seymour
Harrington hill located In the town OF fryeburg
village to Fryebury railroad station should bt
graded down 10 the extent Of four feet more OF
less "a you may think best after examining the
same. Your petitioners further represent that
all the business both public and private, between
the towns OF said Frycburg and Lowell, IL done
over said highway and that II the said Seymour
Harrington hin should be graded down o. the
extent asked for In this petition Il would be a
great public benefit. wherefore your petitioners
Respectfully request your honorable body after
due notice. hearing thereon and an examination
OF said highway 70 cause the grading down of
said hill.
Lowell, Maine, June 18th. lse.
EBEN A. FOX, and - others.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05
The state assessors are ascertAiniug the

The state assessors are sscertaining the
number and value of the poultry OF the
state. The tabulstion Is proving q sur
prise, and shows that the poultry indus
try is worth thousands Of dollars annu-
ally to the state. Even those who
thought they knew something Of the
industry are surprised at the great num-
Der of hens. The number OF turkeys,
geese and ducks IL small, some counties
showing practically none. To show the
value Of the hen In Maine, the assessors'
returns show that In "a towns 10 Penob-
scot County there are 1915 hens. and
their total estimated value 10 e92 ,645. rs,
On average Of 81 81 per hen. In Han
cock County the number Of hens report
ed Is 1917, and the estimated value OF
the poultry product Il e66 500 70, and
the estimsted value Of the egg product
is Oh 1896. IL, . total of eS3, 906.1a
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05

A Lewiston man worth $4,000 was
astonished one day recently by q sum-
mons to appear before q disclosure com
missioner, and take the poor debtors
oath. The bill was sl6 ii and be bad
repeatedly neglected to pay 1t. The re-
suit was instantaneous. and he came
down with the change.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05
DIED..

At Chickamauga Park. Georgia, July 8, Frank
T. Bartlett Of Norway, captain Co. ID, Ffrst
Maine Volunteers, aged - year,.
In South Hiram. June p. Miss Georgia Smith,
aged 81 years.
In East Hebron. June e, Mrs. Myrtle. wife %
Rev. Luther X. Tibbits.
In Norway Lake, June ~, Mrs. Sarah s.. wid.
Is days.
In East Hiram, June Is. stephen u. Fessen.
den. aged about 90 years.
In Rumfurd Falls, juno q. Mrs.. Ella Ludden-
In Rumford Point, Joseph Bartlett, aged ss
years.
In North Waterford, June II, Mary Ann, wife
OF Joshua Saunders. aged IS years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05
BASE BALL TOURNAMENT.
NORWAY NINE WINS FIRST MONEY,
BRIpGroN SECOND.

\ good crowd WAS on the fair grounds
Monday to see 8 series OF games be-
tween the Norwsys, Bridgtons, Mechanic
Falls and Lewiston Athletics, for purses
of $50 and 81 10 the winners.
In the forenoon. as decided BY lot,
Norway and Mechanic Falls played.
Score . TO In Norwsy's favor. the soli-
tsry score Of Mechanic Falls being made
In the first inning.
Immediately after dinner the game
began between the other two clubs,
Bridgton and Lewiston Athletics. The
crowd expected the Athletics TO win,
and during the first Of the game the re
mark WAS frequently hesrd that IL
would b. hard on the Athletics 10 play two
games right of; but they didn't have 10,
for the score stood 10 8 sgsinst them.
lu the middle Of the game the Bridg-
tons changed pitchers, putting In their
left-hsnded one. and for one or two in-
nings the Lewiston couldn't seem TO get
any idea what that left arm WAS doing.
Errors AZ critical times cost both sides
several scores. The score by innings:
q q
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05

The Maine Central railroad shops at
wsterville began running on full time
July lst. This means an increase OF
wages of one-fifth over those previously
received, the shops having been run out
eight hours daily. Some $50 hands are
affs cted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05
Chino ., Shot Of III. World.

Misc Annie Oakley writes: Myself and nssy
OF the Buffalo Bill Wild West Co. have given Al.
shoes most thorough trial. and Il does al II not
more than you claim." Il insanity tekes the
esipe out Of Corns and Bunions Aliens Foot
kase 10 . certain cure for hoe, acaiAgs nsrvoa.
ohoe StOfeS, &c. oample seat Y8EH. AddSes1
Alisn 3. Olmsesd, Il Hoy. n. Z.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05

Miss Masd Doug loss spent Sanda,
and the 9Th At Canton.
Mr.. and Mrs. wirt Stai Law spent Sur
day with relatives at the Auburn al
hatchery.
Vernon B. SWEET and his bride sr,
here from Boston, visiting his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin SWEET.
II. z. Wheeler Of Gilead attended IN,
Republican convention last Tnursday
stopping with his niece, Mrs. w. II
Hebbard, Wednesday night.
Mrs. w. H. Hebbard and son Clyde
sho have been visiting the past weef
With friends and relatives at Bethel,
Gilead and Albany, returned Wednesday
sfternoon.
The lecture by Rev. 4. o. Taylor las,
Monday evening. "A glass Of Beer An.
slyzed," WAS an interesting and con-
vincing temperance address, illustrated
by numerous chemical experiments. A
good audience was present.
The Democrat Is chewing gum with
compliments Of "Gum" Reed Of Byron,
Oxford County, Maine, the spruce gum
king. 1t goes without saying that it Is
the pure and unsdultersted article. The
gum Is all right, and 80 IL Reed.
Herbert 4. Bonney Of Bath visited
his brother, Fred, here last week. Mr..
Bonney Is an expert employee Of the Bath
Iron Works. He tells the Democrat
that his company Is rushing night and
day In the construction OF torpedo boats
for the United States Navy.
A very interesting address was given
At the Bsptis. church on Sunday even
ing by Miss o. w. Gould, who was for
some time medical missionary among
the Telugus at Nellore, India. A good
company was present In spite of the
heat, and thoroughly enjoyed Miss
Gould's account OF her work.
l.. h. Andrews Is wearing stiff neck
as the result OF q mbipation Of circum-
stances which included a spirited horse,
a short turn through a gate, q fash Of
white dresses which startled the horse,
a smashed buggy top and a narrow es-
cape from more serious injury. He WAS
lucky 10 get off with stiff neck.
Kiln HILL.
school closed Friday. Beginning with
fifteen pupils the school increased until
there were nineteen In attendance. The
average has been L. lie with no less
than fifteen any dsy during the term.
OF these the following have not been
absent one-hslf day:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05
ArTEsr.-CHARLEs =. WHITMAN. Clerk.
To the Honorable board of County Commissioner

To the Honorable board OF County Commissioners
for the county Of Oxford
We, the selectmen OF the town Of Roxbury,
duly authorized by the vote Of said town that
common convenience and necessity together
with proper regard for expense require an
alteration In the location of the county road
leading from the Roxbury Notch road so called.
by the house Of Maurice y. Hussey 10 Andover
town line near Orlando Hannafor,l, In the town
OF Roxbury. We therefore urgently request
that notice OF the same shall be given, q hearing
had and such further determination as your
honor able board shall deem just.
Dated at Rox bury on this ID day Of June. ls:'s.
h hEsSks sTf ! MITCHELL, se''s q
A. W. ROBBINS, Roxbury.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05

The Gardiner tax assessors reported
only 1877 dogs, but there was hole
some y here In the skimmer, Tor licenses
have already been paid on 30, wni!e u
have been killed, and thsre are q least
IS unlicensed CANNES q AfGe 70 ~ ctfy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05

Conventions 10 the Third and Fourth
Congressional Districts during the week
made unanimous denominations OF
Messrs. Burleigh and Boutelle, thus as
surfing the return of all Of Names pres
ent able and distinguished delegation In
congress.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05
PENSION MATTERS.

Omit II. Robbins Of Norway has been
granted widows pension OF sll per
month.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05
First ballot for sheriff :
The committee on resolutions reported
a. follows through It's chairman, Hon.
Henry W. Park OF Mexico:

The Republicans OF Oxford County In con-
venti0n assembled, again renew their sllegiance
to the party Of lincoln. Hamlin, fessenden and
Blaine again declare their belief In The principles
Of the party - enunciated iron time 70 time In
It's madonna conventions. and pledge our con.
Ing rule In shaping the legislation Of our coun-
try.
We point with pride 70 The fact that during the
forty years the ReIubncans have managed the
affafrs Of our statc, they have been wisely, pru.
IDENTIFY end honestly m6AAgod.
We aGrm thAt In no county In our seate has
there been . closer approximation 70 perfect
St cc ~ n s,e - ~ eci ~.
almoGt cu1finual eouorul fOg fbety yoaIo.
n eta1ommt nAdh - oovo11o1. Powers n
~ ceovont5oa q AuG01ta ~ NJ inee, ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05
LOST.
BERT BLACK.

A leather pocket book with the name Of u.
Black on it between West Paris and South Paris.
lt contained sum OF money In bills and check.
VIII the finder please leave at the Democrat
ofiicc.
BERT BLACK.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05
olNGLeY RENOMINATEO.
THE SECOND DISTRICT REPUBLICAN,
CONVENTION.

The Second Congressional District
Convention assembled In Auburn Hall.
Monday afternoon. the Nth uk. Hon.
j. II. Kimbsll Of Bath officiated ~ chair
man, A. S. Hathaway Of Canton and X.
NJ. Dunbar Of DamariscOtta a. secreta-
ries. 2ss delegates were reported pres
ent.
As candidate for represen tative to
congress, Hon. Nelson Dingley. Jr., was
nominated bv &. $. Crowell Of Lewiston.
The nomination Was seconded ny sev-
eral delegates, and was carried by q
unanimous rising vote.
The district committee was chose q rs
follows:
Androscoggin-C. s. Crowell Lewiston
franklin-Jame~ w, Bracket, Phillips
knOx-william $. White, RockAnd.
Lincoln-w. II. Parsons, Dam arisoosta-
Oxford-John X. Trask. Mexico.
Sagadahoc-Charles J. Dam. Bath.
The committee on resolutions report
ed the following, which WAS adopted:
Resolved. That again presenting Hon. Ne,soa
D,nRley n the Republican candidate for Con
gress, we take pleasure In recognizing the ability.
fidelity aud suocess with which he has 30 long
Congressional District and the STATE Of Maine.
but also the interests of the nation In the Nation
al House of Representatives; and We confidently
ask that he may receive ut the polls that Kener.
Gus support NOS only Of Republicans, but of all
other citizens 70 which his emilens services 30
justly entitle him.
Resolved. That we take pleasure In comment"
Ing the able. just. patriotic and wise sdministra
ton OF public Affairs which has been given the
nation by President Mckinley; and we especial
lv urge that IN the discharge of the grave and
difficult dut3es imposed upon him In the war
with Spain. he may receive tho united suppor OF
all good citizens.
Mr.. Dinghy was Immediately notified
and came TO the hall and accepted the
nomination In speech which Is model,
In that clear, direct and able style which
always eharacterizes his remarks, and
which gives his words so much power
and authority, whether they are spoken
on the stump or on the floor Of congress.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05
COUNTY CONVENTION.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC GATHERING OF
REPRESENTATIVE REPUBLICANS.

FULL PROCEEDINGS OF THURSDAYS
CoNvENTroS.-ONLY TWO CONTESTS,
BUT THEY WERE RxCITNG.-sIx
BALLOTS TO NOMINATE A SHERIFF.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05
ECKLEY BALLARD.

Eckley Ballard Of Fryeburg, renom.
mated by reclamation for register Of
deeds for the Western District, Is a
native of Fryeburg, and 81 years Of age.
In religious preference q Congregation
slist. He was formerly farmer, but
has held his present Office for the past
six years, being elected 10 1892 to I'LL a
vacancy, and In 1896 for the full term
of four years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05

These are only a few Of the items
which most directly concern the general
public. As so much business Is now
done by bank checks, the revenue stamp
on those should be generally under
stood. The schedules given above all
60 into effect July lst. After that date
every bank check must have attached to
it 2-cent revenue stamp. Doubtless
arrangements will be made soon so that
the government will print the stamp
directly on the face OF the check II
desired, but for the present It will be
necessary to use an adhesive stamp.
This stamp must be Cancelled by the user,
according to thi, section OF the law;
SECTION Q. In all cases where an adhesive
stamp shall be used for denoting any tar zee the
person using the same shall write or stamp
ihereupon the initials Of his name and the date
upon which the came shall be attached. Penalty
for not cancelling stamp. As aforesaid, not less
than fifty dollars.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05
BridgtOn, Os005oO lx-s
Lewiston Athletics, 0OSO3oe . Cd

BridgtOn. 0s005o0 ks
Lewiston Athletics, 0OS0So %
After few minutes to breathe, the
winners OF the first two games came up
for the final game and the hrst money.
IL was fairly clean game, without any
specially exciting features, and strange
TO relate, without a kick. The Norwsvs
outplsyed their opponents all around,
aud won, IL 70 4. The score by innings !:
l33&5s.ss
Norway, 2IOsesl oN-a
Brtdxtor, 02ol / eo0e-
Robert Shaw and Gerrish were battery
for the Norwsys for both games until
the seventh inning OF the last game,
when Shaw, who had been hurt In the
hand by hot liner which he caught,
hsd to get out Of the game.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05
OUR NOMINEES.

BRIEF BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF
THE CANDIDATES SELECTED BY THE
REPUBLICAN, COUNTY CONVENTION.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05

IL Was . representative gathering OF
Republicans that assembled ct the court
house for the county convention last
Thursday. The old war horses Of the
party were all present, and 30 were the
young men who are attaining promi-
hence.
Ii WAS bright but warm morning.
The heat. however, was tempered by a
light breeze which drew through the
well-ventilated court room; and tub Of
lemonade, with big cube Of refreshing
Ice standing In Il, stood on table at
the side Of the room, and was free TO all
who came. Ii was furnished by the
Clerk Of Courts, the Register Of Deeds
and the Register Of Probate.
Though there were only two contests
before the convention, Il was q consider
ably longer session than the average.
and had none Of that cut-and-dried APP
pearance which Is sometimes alleged by
our opponents to characterize Republi-
can conventions. There was an unusual
amount Of eloquent speaking, on both
national and local issues, and by speak
ers new to Oxford County audiences, as
well as by those whose voices are familiar
and whose reputation "a orators Is well
known.
The convention was called to order at
10 30 by Ellery c. Park, Esq, chairman
Of the Republican county committee.
Prayer was offered by Rev. +. +. Bar
ton Of Bethel.
Hon. A. 4. Herrick OF Bethel Was
called to the chair as temporary presid-
ing officer.
Chas. C. Warren Of Fryeburg and II.
c. Dunton If Rumford were called to |
act as temporary secretaries. Mr.. Dun
don declining, Geo. w. Stearns Of Rum |
ford Falls was called to take his place.
Hon. A. +. Herrick In taking the chair |
made an eloquent speech reviewing the
great and glorious record Of the Re- |
publican party, its burden Of the pres |
ent and Its hope OF the future. Mr.. Her |
rick's speech Was able and convincing.
On motion OF Joseph A. Noyes Of
Sumner, seconded by Hon. Waldo Pet
teugill, the county committee was made
committee on credentials.
Chairman f. c. Park Of the commit
tee reported the full number, 100 dele
gates, present.
On motion OF Hon. Chss. II Gilbert Of
Canton the temporary organization was
made permsnens.
On motion Of II. W. Park the follow
ing committee on resolutions was APP
pointed:
u.ur, p.xA Aa,toa
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05

On motion Of Hon. Waldo Pettengill
OF Rumford committee was appointed
TO nominate 4 county committee, one
from each representative district. APP
pointed:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05

Several Of the scholars are small, there
being seven In TIT. primer class, and all
but one lives too far away from the
school house 10 60 home TO dinner.
School has been taught by Miss Jennie
Tirrell and the good attendance speaks
for itself.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05
yhe Oxford Democrat,
GRAND Trunk RAILWAY.

I'm and after June ~, lSss. trains leave south
Paris Going down SOC A. NJ, Sundays In.
,lute,l), 9; So A. N, t:l6 p. NJ; Going up: 5S
, NJ 8,teP.M, 10 IL p. NJ Sundays includedl
s,,-'lav pscer train arrives 10 l9 An.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05

is backed by the American People. He is sup
ported by solid, united Nation. We have
right and the World on our side. But in the
great warfare for clothing trade the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-07-05

-t....> WORM noting. ine ougbear II al
'' e DUAL 20 those "long, low, rakish
.-'- ShiCh have struck such terror 10
ne hearts OF our coast jewellers, since
..- ieujug Of the war with Spain.
TIE returns are coming in on early
sEst peas, and as far a. they can be
unmarried st the present time they are
-..l, Is follows Rev. L. j. Ramsdell
Ltl green peas and new potatoes from
h.' -del Monday, June %; Frank l..
>.art.rd had green peas Tuesday, the
= D. nd has been picking the IN by the
.1Shsl ever since; and among the
aa'.doscopie scenes Of convention day,
-hf democrat can distinctly recall some
one saying. Say, had green peas for
ulnner Yesterday, but don't put IL in the
paper u somebody was a week ahead OF
NE sind then the scene shifted and he
' green peas had disappeared. All
IN lrtS . call up the scene once more and
ipoN upon his features in the minds eye
haVe been futile; but somebody-nsme-
less here fOrevermore-feastei on green
peas Wednesday.
The boys vented their patriotism in the
small hours Of the morn Of the Glorious
rour'h, In the Improvement Of our beau
ttal weed-grown plot in Market Square;
though il must be admitted that decors-
s'onS which were in better taste might
nave been selected. Any old thing
Went, and every old thing that was
wing around loose was pulled in. The
assortment included the road machine.
me ark springbosrds, boat wagons,
barrels, berry crates, and calamity
generally. Then to put on the finishing
touch, they set some cedar stakes, got
reel OF wire and built a two-strsnd
renee around it. The fence shows
evidence OF being hastily built, and from
an esthetic point Of view Is open to
criticism. The assortment OF calamity
mas not yet been broken except by the
removal Of the prairie schooner known
as the ark"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1898-02-11
Sales of the Bible.

The circulation of the Bible in this
country is enormous, steady, and con
stantly increases. OF Bibles and Tes-
taments the American Bible Society
annually sells or gives away about a
million and half, the International
Bible Agency sells about half a million,
and other large concerns, of which
there are four or five in New York
alone, circulate a great many more.
With such a distribution as that in
constant operation, one would think
that the demand would presently be
supplied, but that is not the experience
of dealers. They say the demand in
creases all the time. That must be be
cause two or three million new citizens
are born every year in the United
States, and a large proportion of them
presently get new Bibles. The idea Of
starting a new citizen in life with a
secondhand Bible is not popular
New boy Tor new girD, new book" is
the rule, and tolerably fortunate chill
dren have fair collection before they
arc grown up. A moderate allowance
of the sacred writings for one Ameri
can citizen includes one family Bible
that belonged to parents; one family
Bible for ones own family; one Tesla
ment in large print used in childhood
one convenient Bible, presented by
mother; one Bible in flexible covers
subsequently obtained; at least one
obsolete Bible, containing the Apocry
pba; one Testament, revised version
the Book of Psalms, separate; a few
Bibles to be kept in church; an Office
Bible, and perhaps others.