Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-28


for the past 10 years, and to-day his e.
tablishment ranks 90 the leader In its
line, end enjoys that which no pharmacy
can be . success without, namely: the
confidence Of the leading medical practi-
TONERS.
South Paris Savings Bank,
The South Paris Savings Bank Il one
Of the most progressive and reliable saw.
ings institutions In this section Of Oxford
County and IL recognized BY the people
Of Paris and vicinity ~ an exceptionally
valuable Institution. It WAS organized
and commenced business In 1873, and its
rapid growth has been sn indication Of
the thrift and prosperity Of the people
In this part Of the country. This insti-
tuition ID an excellent representative OF
the good work accomplished by the saw
ings bank system. Its total resources
amount 70 $500, 1865. The deposits
amount to $3.50, 1886, the reserve fund
Gil 800, and undivided profits 90, 7s3 10,
q showing that speaks strongly for the
materisl resources Of the people, as well
IS for the good management OF the trust
ees and officers. The South Paris Saw
ings Bank affords liberal rate OF inter-
est, and, considering its management
and security, q more desirable form OF
investment cannot be found. The off,
GERS are:
President--Alva shurslen.
yice-President-H. y. Hammond.
Treasurer-Geo. A. Wilson.
Trustees-Alva shurslef. WIN. y. Thomas.
Vim. J. Wheeler, j. y. Plummer, II. Il. Ham.
mond. y. Dayton Bolster. Geo. NJ. Atwood,
A. Kcnney and A. W. Walker.
These gentlemen are recognized and
honored citizens and merchants, and by
virtue Of their long experience and high
reputation rs business men add both
honor and influence to the prominent
position occupied by the South Paris
Savings Bank. Mr.. Alvs Shurtleff has
been president and Mr.. Geo. A. Wilson
treasurer OF this bank ever since II was
organized % years ago.
L. 8. Billings.
Figuring conspicuously among the
Industries Of South Paris, IL the estab.
li,hment Of Mr.. l.. 8. Billings. Thi:
gentleman has been In business here for
the past Is years, beginning on q small
SCALE. the business increasing year BY
year until to-day, II is ut once large and
prosperous and over three acres OF land
are utilized. Mr.. Billings Is q manu-
facturer Of and dealer In all kinds oil
lumber, and the facilities at his com
mand enable him TO successfully com
pete with the trade and to deliver al
orders 10 prompt and satisfactory
manner. The premises occupied arr
well adapted for the purpose Of the bust
ness. The planning mill Is equipped with
all necessary machinery, and all kinds Of
saving, planning, etc, Is done at shor,
notice. Experienced mechanics are en-
ployed under the personal supervision o.
the proprietor, and We would advise nj
who contemplate the erection Of build
ings TO place themselves In connection
with this house. Personally Mr.. l.. s
Billings Is native Of Waterford, Maine
As a business man he Is a hustler. II,
Is a public spirited citizen and his sue
cess Is the merited reward OF enterprise
and perseverance, coupled with goot
business ability.
Paris Manufacturing Company
The limits OF review OF this characte
will not allow Of anything more than
brief reference to the largest industrial
establishment In the place, the Pari
Manufacturing Company, full descrip
ton OF whose plant and business woult
necessarily require an extended article
This company Is differed as follows
George A. wiison-President
Geo. Il. Crockett-Sccrrtary.
Geo. X. Morton-Treasurer.
II. r. Acknowledgement Superintendent.
The fine plant owned and operated b,
this company occupies several acres be
side the Grand Trunk Railway track II
the northwestern portion OF the village
with spur track running into the com
pany's yard. Their manufactures maj
be divided into four general classes
wheel goods, folding goods, desks, sled
and sleiRhs. Their catalogue contains
nearly 100 kinds Of wheel vehicles, from
the smallest child's cart TO pony carts
IS different kinds OF folding goods, In
GLIDING chairs, tables, step ladders, etc.
100 different styles of sleds and sleighs
and large line OF desks, from q small
child's desk TO the finest roll top Office
desk. The company employs the yea
around from $50 TO 200 men, and ship:
several carloads Of goods day. In It
special lines Of goods the company i
the leader Ia this country, It's goods hav
ing an established reputation. Most o.
the employees are men with families, anG
quite portion Of them own their homes
In the place. The company has beer
established at South Paris since 1884
and has been prominent factor in thu
growth and development Of the place.