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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
SOUTH RuMFORD.

Mrs. Flora Berry and daughter Myrtle
from East Dixfleld have been visiting
friends At South Rumford and West
Peru.
Edith Curtis, lIitey Carey and Mamie
Fuller SIRE attending school At the Falls
and board at home. Minnie Jones also
boards At home.
Mrs Nettie Freeman Is on the sick list.
school In this district has only kept
two DAYS, as the reseher, Miss Esther
Moore, is sick.
W. +. Clark Is helping NJ. l. x W. A.
Wymsn chop wood.
Mr.. G H. Jacobs sud the Misses Clapp
have returned 10 their homes in Rp1-
bury, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
snIIrA WOODSTOCK.

The funeral services Of Levi l.. Proctor
were held to-day, Wednesday, at the
Advent church, under the direction OF
A. VI. Whitman Post, q. A. Il. Another
worthy comrsde has been mustered with
the grand army above. Comrsde Proc
tor was member of Co. 7, OH Maine
Infantry, and served faithfully almost
four wears. He was In all the engage
ments on Morris Island Ia the summer
OF 1853, aud in ls,4 he was In the battles
OF Bermuda Hundred, Cold Hsrbor, and
nearly all the engagements before Peters
burg. and also at Deep Bottom. He Was
hit with missiles Of death seven times,
but still not seriously wounded. Sever
al bullets passed through his clothes.
some people in this world have sn idea
that A hero must wear shoulder straps,
but we are proud 20 know that we have
lots Of heroes in this broad land who
never wore epsulets, or sought the APP
plsuse of the world, but simply pursue
the walks Of life, conscious OF having
done their whole duty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
sRowNfieLD.

Mr.. E. B. Bean Is having his store
singled.
Mr.. Farnham Is making quite extern
sive repairs on the Hartford buildings
which he has recently purchased.
Quite number from this village have
gone to the Bridgton fair.
Mrs. Ellen Seavey Morrison OF Con-
necticut, who has been visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. David Sesvey, has
returned to her home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
CANTON po,NT


Fred Berry's baby died Saturday
morning.
Our school has commenced with Miss
Bertha Cushman Of Bryant's Pond as
teacher.
B. G. Walt Is slowly recovering from
his wounds, caused by an accident while
driving his fast horse Meteor.
Geo. Childs Is seen driving nice
gated Baby Dean 3-year-old colt.
+. w. Brock has purchased the Charlie
Holt place, so-called.
The Good Templar Lodge lie pro-
crossing fine with j. II. Daley as c. T.
Albion Bradbury was badly hurt
Thursday while at work with hay fork
by getting caught In the rope.
F. l.. DIiley has moved back on TO his
farm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
NORWAY lAke

Mrs. j. c. Billiard returned to her
home In Cambridge, Mass, the 10th.
Mrs. L. A. Hill and daughter Ida
visited at David Floods, Friday.
Mira. Sarsh Marston Is visiting relatives
and friends In Waterford.
Mr.. and Mrs. George French are visit
Ing at C. A. Stephens
The Norway Lake w0man's Club will
meet with Miss Fannie Tucker, Sept.
18th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
WEST SUMNER.


Adolphus Harlow Is painting and Inn
proving his store and rent previous to Il
being occupied.
Allie Durell of North Sumner Is very
sick with appendicitis. His recovery 4
extremely doubtful.
Prof. G. b. Stetson and family OF
Watervlllc have returned after visiting
his brother, Il. N. Stets0n.
Chas. Hsdley's oldest boy is quite low
Henry Young and wife were ut Liver.
more Falls last Sunday. The evening
before they had whist party and hulled
corn supper followed. The BOBBY prize
was awarded to Wallsce Chandler and
Mira. Young.
Charlie Ryerson has gone to Paris
Hill to school. His brother Wilson Is al
work Mt South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
EAST PERU.

Married, Sept. -, Geo. A. Hutchirs
and Miss Grace l.. johnson, both Of East
Peru. They bad reception at her
fathers on the l1th.
Gran, Luut has bought o. c. Hopkins
farm, aud IL going to move on to II next
month.
James Irish's little boy fell into a
well the other day while his father was
aw,y from home. Mrs. Irish discovered
him Just In time 10 save him. She got
down into the well, which was ten feet
TO the water, and got him out. He Was
not hurt any.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
DWELL

W. o. Brown and Benj. Russell, Jr.,
have gone TO Newry At work on job for
W. =. Small.
Rev. J. W. Webster OF Newport
preached AZ the Christian church Sun
day.
The Christian circle met at the house
OF Freeman Andrews on Tuesday and
the Congregational Circle at the town
house on Wednesday evening.
NJ. IL. Andrews and Porter heniston
are making shook for II. W. Cousins at
Frveburg.
Fred W. Brown has bought 4 pair OF
calves OF l. C. Cushman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
OlCkvAlE.

Hemingway 4 Thompson have begun
logging on the Lovejoy lots In Franklin.
The lumber will be landed on the banks
Of Spear Stream and driven out In the
spring.
E. F. Child has traded his COW with j.
II. Lovejoy for two-year-old heifef.
N. Farnum of Woodstock has queer
freak in nature growing on . pumpkin
vine. In shape and size IL resembles
pumpkin, In color and stem It resembles
Q marrowfat sQnash.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
EAST WATERFORD.

Mrs. s. 5. ellison Of Brockton, Mass,
Mrs. Clara Hodgman and daughter
Hszel are ut j. W. Atherton's.
Mr.. Atherton's nephew, Wallace Pratt,
Of Chelses, Mass, made him a short visit
last week. Mrs. Hattie Perkins and
daughter Addie Of Gloucester, are there
and at r. NJ. Atherton's At the Flat.
Adna Hobbs Ia quite sick with neural
gia at =. y. Hsskell's.
The band met at James Frost's Sstur-
day evening, where large party was
gathered. A treat WAS served.
Joseph Patterson Is at home on visit.
Pm. Haskell Is repairing his mill.
Mrs. Sarah Marston Is visiting at D..
@. Pridc's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
NORTH BUCkFIElO.

The annual picnic on the lawn OF b. +
Head occurred Sept. lst. The ladies OF
the Universslist circle served one OF
their noted cent dinners. The tables
were beautifully decorated with flowers,
cut glass and silver. Friends were
present from Salem, Hsverhill, Boston,
Wellesley, Mass, Nashus, y. H., Los
Angeles, Cal, Rumford Falls, West
Paris, Poland. West Sumner and Buck
field yillsge 70 the number Of 10. IL
afforded them great pleasure TO see Rev
T. +. Wheeler and wife from West Paris,
also Rev. II. B. Smith aud wife OF Trov,
Ny. After psrtskipg OF bountiful
repsst they adjourned 10 the lawn, snt
the time was spent very pleasantly in
music and social converse.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
GRAFTON.

The nights Of the 10Th and l2th were
quite frosty in this locality.
The bears have sgain been making
raids In Grafton, coming into the Or
chard Of Mrs. Farrar, and robbing a
tree Of nice mellow fruit, breaking and
running the tree. Ii Is supposed they
killed three sheep there. as they are
missing, and they killed one Of Arthur
Farrar's.
School commenced here Sept. IL under
the direction Of Miss Florence G. Farrar.
Miss Carrie Brooks has returned from
Newry, where she has been working the
past summer.
Julian ii. Farrar has returned from
Peaks Island.
Several from this place attended
Bethel fair.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
NEW ApvERrisEMENTs.

We Propose "a Make u Hot For You.
We Want You ~ Come a. the Pair.
Ia Pays 10 Bay ut Posters.
The Attention Of the People.
our Cent Picture Books
Public Notice.
sent tree.
State Of Maine.
a Car Load OF Lime.
Notice
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
MASON.

Ed Rolfe is plsstering for Daniel
Mills.
Ernest Morrill, has been to South
Albany hauling sweet corn for John
Lord for the past week.
Elmer Stiles has got through work
ing at Mechanic Falls and Is staying at
Charles Browns.
Sabr Mills Is at home from Gus Nc
Allister's where she has been working
this summer.
Quite number from this place at
tended Bethel fair Wednesday.
John Pattee and wife from Oxford
made a short visit at his niece's, Mrs. ID.
w. Cushing's, Monday.
+. Sawyer and wife are keeping house
for +. |. Bean for the present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
EAST BETHEL

Miss Rose klmbsll has returned to
Deering where she l. attending school.
Mrs. o. 4. Twitchell Is spending a
few weeks 10 Portland with her daughter,
Mrs. F. Needhsm.
T.. W. Bartlett entertained his neigh
bors and friends with an old time husk-
ing the 18th.
Mrs Emma Howard Putnsm, Of Dix
field, accompanied by her sisters, Mrs.
Alma Hubbard OF Orange, New jersey,
Mrs. Susie Perkins Of Auburn and Mrs.
Louisa Downs Of Boston, called on
friends 10 this place last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
COMING EVENTS.

Sept. s-aA-Ma,ne Congregational Conference,
Saco.
sept s-a-sta,e Convention, ". {. T. U,
Bangor.
sept se-s-oxforl County Fair.
sept. q, ss-Oxford North Fair. Andover.
sept 2--S.-A udroscoggin Valley Fair, Canton.
sept s7-s.-we-t oxford Fair, Fryeburg.
sept s>-sO-Naine Federation Of Woman :
Cluhs. Brunswick.
Oct I0-l2-Maine Music Festival. Portland.
Oct ls-lS-Semi- annual Session. Grand Lodge,
Good Templsr-. at south West Haroor.
Oct II ID Annual convention State sunday
School Association, >kOwhezsu-
Oct. Oxford Pomona Grange, with Bear
Mountain Grange, south Waterford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
SUMNER.

Mabel Tuttle Is on the sick list.
Henry Poland IL picking his cram
berries.
Frank Morrow OF Auburn IL In town
looking after fat oxen.
The Morrill, school began Monday
under the instruction OF Mrs. J. Chand-
lpr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
allckLE EMS ARNICA SAlVe.

The Best Salv 10 the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
ChilblaIns, Corns, and oil Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. IL Is guaranteed to give per-
feet Subtraction or money refunded.
Price - cents per box. For sale By r.
A. 6huTtle6. a
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20

The Republican candidates for the
several county officers are elected by
about the same plurality.
Oxford County's six representatives IN
the legislature are all Republicans.
The officers elected in oxford County
are as follows:
senators-A. C. T. King OF Paris
AlmOn Young % Hiram.
Clerk OF CoUrts-C hArle- y Whitman OF Norway.
County Attorucv-JOhn :. Harlow OF Dixnclt.
Sherir-James X. Tucker % Paris.
County Commissioner - Jonathan Bartlett OF
>toneham.
County Tre2surer-tseorge NJ. Atwood of Paris.
Register OF Dee,is-J Hastings Bean OF Paris
Register OF Deeds. Western District l-EekIey
Ballard Of FryebuFg.
Representative
Edgar y Gentleman OF Porter
Isaac II. Berry OF Denmark.
Eben :. kibOrn ~ Bethel
John Reed OF RoNbury.
Josiah L. DOnham OF Hebron.
Virgil Y, DeCostsr OF BGckheld.
Elsewhere in this paper is table Civ
ing the vote in detail for county officers,
and below is given the vote for repre-
sentstives.
Our thanks are due 10 the town clerks
who filed out snd promptly mailed the
blanks sent them for returns, enabling
Us 10 publish the complete vote.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20

Last Sunday morning large audience
at the Congregational charch greeted
their former pastor, Rev. Israel Jordan,
Who supplied In the absence Of the pres
ent pastor, Rev. Arthur Marley. In the
evening Mr.. and Mrs. Coxad Of Cleve-
land, o spoke upon life In japan.
Monday Mr.. e. Merrill was working
In Mr.. Bartlett's house In Hanover and
accidentally fell down cellar. He was
brought to his home In an unconscious
condition, but while he 10 still suffering
q great deal It is hoped he will soon re-
cover.
Monday the election went OF with
very little excitement. :.
The chief interest In town this week
has been the Bethel fair at Riverside
Park. The display In the hall was pro-
nounced the best ever seen there. The
Bethel Grange took the prize Of S25.
Mr.. Fred Chandler and family are
spending = two weeks vacation In
Bethel.
The corn shop has finished canning.
Owing to the hot weather work has been
on the rush from the first. 400 600 cans
Of corn and 10000 cans OF beans and
suecotash is the result.
Walter Chandler and family from Nor
way spent two days In Bethel. Mr..
Chandler Was advertising for Thomas
smiley of Norway, where he Is clerking.
The Bethel Dairying Co. have reason
to be congratulated upon their success
full exhibits at the various fairs.
Mrs. Martha Chapman, president OF
the Oxford County w. q. I. L., will go
to Bangor next week to attend the state
convention. Miss Gross, county vice
pre- sident, and Miss Isabel Shirley will
also ats nd.
Miss Shirley has written the following
Oxford County w. c. I. L. song:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
THE STATE ELECTION.
A VERY LIGHT VOTE THROUGHOUT
TSE STATE.

POWERS PLURALITY ABOUT $4,000
SENATE 81 REPUBLICANS, HOUSE
l3l REPUBLICANS, 20 DEMOCRATS.
OXFORD COUNTS PLURALITY
ABOUT 1900.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20

Capt. and Mrs. G.. NJ. Small and Mrs.
Helen Robertson visited at Z. +. Fields
Sept. ..
Mr. Whitney has teen quite sick, but
is getting better, we understand.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. l.. Curtis and child
and II. VI. Marvin OF New Haven, Conn.,.
visited at W. +. Curtis Sept. IL.
There was corn rosst at A. j. Alb
bolts the evening Of Sept. 10. A good
time was reported.
Mr.. and Mrs. kingman Churchill visit
ed their daughter In Bethel two or three
DAYS last week.
Will Andrews and wife made a visit at
Mrs. Fuller's Sept. l3.
Mr.. Morrow of Auburn was here look
ing for oxen Sept. Is.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20

The state election OF Sept. Il, after
campaign without speaking and with
practically little effort made 10 get on,
the voters, resulted in the lightest vote
thrown for many years. The total vote
Of the state. when il is all reported, will
not exceed 5000. A sort OF general IN
difference seemed TO prevail, and both
parties fell of In their vote, though the
Republicans lost larger percentage
than the Democrats. The results are
briefly summed up thus;
Returns from 50i towns give, FOR
gOxerDOr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20

TERMS ,-el-se year n paid strictly In advance
Otherwise eco . year. single copies cents.
ApvRRrisEMKNrss An legal advertisements are
given three consecutive Insertions for tlo per
inch n length Of column. Special contracts
made With local, transient and yearly a1verus
ere.
Jon PRINTING New type. fAss presscs. steam
power, experienced workmen and log prices
combine ~ make this department Of our ousi
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
aINGLE COPIES.

Single Copies Of the Democrat are four cent?
each They viii be mailed on rcceiptof price by
the pubhsher~ or for the convenience Of patrons
single copies OF OF each issue have been placed on
sale a. the following places In the County:
south Paris, Sfurtevants Drug Store.
Shurtlefrs Drug Store.
Norway, Moves Drug Store.
stones Drug store.
Euckdeld, Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
rryeburs AZ. Lewis. Insurance Once.
paris HIN. Mrs. HNlow, Post Once
6rSant's Pond, IA. J. Libby.
Wet Paris. samuel T. White
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
NORTH PARIS.

J. II. Durham was thrown under his
farm wagon as he was coming from the
corn shop, aud wss quite badly bruised.
Mrs. Hardy is stopping ~ Des. Dun
hams for a short time.
Geo. Chase has finished work for Mrs.
Bradbury, and Is at home now.
The sweet corn has all gone In with a
rush and fair crop.
Daniel Ross has been 81 work for a.
J. Abbott.
Charley Ross is at work for Andrews
4 Thayer At the klondike mill.
A. Thurlow has moved on 10 his farm
II South Woodstock, known as the Bart
lett farm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20

1t takes q long time to unwind the
red tape preparatory to mastering out
the lat Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20

STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY OF OXFORD.
COUNTY TREAsuRER's OFfIcE,
South Paris. Maine, Sept. 10, lsse.
The following list containing the aggregate
amount OF costs allowed In each criminal case n
audited and allowed nj the September term isa~
Of the Court Of County Commissioners for said
County Of oxford and specifying the court or
magistrate that allowed the same and before
whom the case originated IL published In ac-
coriance with the provisions of Sec. IL OF Chap,
ll6 aud Of Sec. ls OF Chap. l35 of the Revised
Statutes Of the State Of Maine:
BESoRE q. WILLARD JOHNSON. TRIAL JUSTICE.
RrxFoRp FALLS.
state W. George Brooks ......-...--.-&s ~
stolen Goods, ----.-----.---------- -
lntox. Liquor, -.-.---.------------ 30
lntox. Liquor, ... SIS
Intox. Liquor, so,
Intox. Liquor, 912
HEYoKE u A.swAsKf. TRIAL JUSTICE. RUAfoRD
FALLS.
otate vs. 1or,lena ~ Ter, ~ W
William Hopkins, %
Danl. e. Braieen, -
GEORGE NJ. ATWOOD,
Treasurer Of Oxford County.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
lOCkE'S MILLS.

lOSNG y MtIIos
Arthur Moves and wife were at viii
Coolidge's Sunday Of last week.
Charles Brooks has returned from
Massachusetts,, where he has been
through the summer. He Intends to go
10 Bermuda again next winter.
Rev. Mr.. Wheeler Of West Paris Is to
preach in Union church here Sunday,
Sept. 18th, st = 80 2. NJ.
Rev. Mr.. Barton Of Bethel is to be
here sgain Oct. 9th, at 2 BOP. NJ.
Ina Bonney Is stopping with Mrs.
George Hussey and attending school
here.
Chris. Bryant visited his sister, Mrs.
Howard Chapman, one day last week.
Albert Felt and wife have returned TO
their home in Portland.
Many from this place attended the
fair at Bethel last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bartlett recently
received visit from their daughter-in-
law Of Berlin, n. II. Mrs. Bartlett has
a dressmaker's shop there at Berlin and
does first class work.
School began here last Monday under
the instruction of MIR. Hutcbins OF
Walkers Mills. Mr.. Hutchins has
taught here before and Is much liked as
q teacher.
Ell. Tebbets has leased Mr.. Virgins
mill at walkers Mills for one year with
the intention of buying.
This village came near having quite q
blaze last Tuesday night. Fire caught
in the engine room Of the spool mill, and
had II not been fer the tank OF water on
top Of the building arranged with auto
matte sprinklers the mill, and doubtless
other buildings, must have burned. The
Gre was not discovered until the eugin-
eer went to the mill on Wednesday
morning. When he opened the door the
Ore burst into fame, but was speedily
extinguiehed. But little damage was
done. Cause Of fire Is not really known,
but Is supposed to have started from
spark from the furnace.
Mrs. E. p. Slye Of Boston with her
friend, Miss Minnie Besse, OF Chelses,
Mass, spent last week with Mrs. Slye's
cousin, Mrs. Annie Emery.
A. 8. Cole Of Albany Was at w. d.
Farnham's few days last week.
John Gould gave another dance at bis
new springboard Tuesday evening, the
18th. IL was well attended and good
time reported.
VIII Cross Is working for Ransom
Cole.
A. L. Emery, Edith Emery, Mr..
Doughty and Percy Farnham started
Monday morning for Lake Umbagog.
They returned Friday night, having had
q good time and nice weather, and bring
in9 home plenty Of 6sh and game.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
STATE OF MAINE.
PUBLIC NOTICE..


PUBLIC NOTICE..
In conformity with the provisions of Chapter
one hundred and four OF the Public Laws OF
eighteen hundred and ninety 1--we, and upon the
petition Of Ave more citizens Of the State, and
deemng it for the best interest Of the State. the
Commissioners of Inland Fisheries and Game,
after due notice TO all persons Interested In the
subject matter OF said petition, and public hear
Ing thereon In the locality to be affected, and
deeming Il necessary and proper for the protec.
ton and preservation Of the Inland fish OF the
State, hereby adopt the following nccdful Rules
and Regulations relating % the Tires and places
in which and the circumstances under which nah
may be taken In the waters OF Grecly Brook and
its tributaries In the towns OF Oxford, Norway
and Otisheld, In the Counties Of Oxford and
Cumberland.
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Section I. No person shall catch, kill Och for OF
destroy any Hsh In Greedy Brook and its tribu
taries, In the towns Of oxford, Norway and
Otisncld. Counties Of oxford and Cumberland
above the bridge across the stream on road
leading from Oxford ~ Otirheli and near the
house Of Y. l.. Burns In the town OF oxford, for
period Of four years from the nrst day OF Sep
Dated this thirteenth day Of August. 4. d. lsss
II x Il SS6 q sETTSSSSiry c0% as IDsSS
CHAs. X. OAK. Fisheries and Game
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20

Tune Coward. Christian Soldier"
Dear old Oxford County.
With thy mountain. grand,
And thy sparkling rivers
Faircst In the land:
Many sons and daughters
Who have won rcpown,
Born within thy borders,
share with thee their crown.
CHORUS.
MAY the dag OF Purity,
standard OF the right.
Wave aloft from East TO West,
Held by ribbons white.
Rare the gems snd minerals,
Thou hast brought 20 light,
May the jewel virtue
Shine with radiance bright
God and Home and Country
Have thy loving thought.
Then shall peace and plenty
Ever lie thy lot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20

Returns from the few remaining towns
will increase the total slightly, but will
not change the plurslitv materially
The plurality, while smaller than that
given in ls94 and 1896, il larger than
anv previous 20 those years.
The four Republican congressman are
reelected by about these pluralities
Reed, 300; Dinglev, $500; Burleigh,
600; Boutelle, 5000.
The state senate will consist OF 81 Re
publicsns. The house will consist OF
either 1870 or l3l Republicans, and 20 or
81 Democrats The last house contain
ed only five Democrats.
Oxford County gives, on the governor
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
Notice of Sale of Real Estate.

Pursuant TO license from the Hon. Judge OF
Probate, for the County OF oxford, shall sell nc
public auction, on the fifteenth day OF October,
a. u. ls9s. at ten O'Clock In the forenoon, on the
premises, all the right, title AMI interest which
stephen II. Fessenden, late OF Hiram, In said
County, deceased, had In and 10 the following
described real estate situate In said Hiram, and
bounded on the north by land Of James Hart
ford and the road leading by James Hartford's
residence TO Bull Ring road, 80 called On the
east by land Of said Hartford and land OF T..
l.. Allen; on the south by the road leading from
Tear'lrop road, SO called. TO NJ. q. Hayes; and
on the west by land Of said Hayes, containing
sixty five acres, more or less.
Dated this nth day Of September. 1888.
EDWARD l.. ALLEN, Administrator.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-09-20
THE COUNTY FAIR.
THE GREAT FARMERS FESTIVAL CONES
OFF THIS WEEK.

Board for the fair grounds.
Ever thing looks bright for the great
Oxford County fair, which will be held
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday OF
this week. The farmers crops have
been good, the sweet corr Is all In, and
the farmers have little leisure time
that they can occupy 10 going to the
fair.
The work Of preparation for the fair
has been going on briskly for several
days. Officers and employees OF the so
ciety, victualers, and committees OF the
oranges and other exhibitors have been
at work overhaulipg, repairing, clean
ing up and generally getting ready.
More has been expended In permanent
improvements In the past year than Tor
some years past. The track has been
graded and entirely new surfaced, at an
expense OF several hundred dollars, and
IL now regarded as good as any OF the
half-milc tracks. A new building has
been erected, with toilet rooms for men
and women, with running water, sewer
age, and up-to-dste plumbing, making
an enormous Improvement over former
conditions. Several new cattle stalls
have been built, and large amount OF
Smuggling and general repairing has been
done.
The entries for the races are rs fol-
lows: