Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-28
SOUTH PARIS UP-TO-DATE.
Leading Firms and Business Men.
POSSESSED The TOWN AS BUSINESS
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES A
pEIIGurrUL CLIMATE,


south l'ar1s - WttnOut OOuOt one Oh
the most attractive places In Oxford
County. Situated In the richest and one
Of the most beautiful portions Of the
county, possessed OF all conditions cal
culated to enhance It's development, the
natural elements point to future ex-
pansion that shall fully justify all rea-
souable anticipation. South Paris Is
beautifully and intelligently laid out, the
streets being broad, well-graded and In.
viting. The business structures are sub
stantial, while the residences and temples
vie In taste and finish with any In the
county. Thus prepared the town enters
on the fulfllment OF Its missions with all
Its activities Ia their prime and vigor
and numberless advantages, both natural
aud acquired, giving powerful aid In
working out its destinv. South Paris Is
situated &c miles N. n. w. from Port
land, on the line Of the Grand Trunk
Railway, and maintains an individuality
that manifests itself, not only through
its population, its railroad facilities, both
steam and electric, Its churches, its
schools, and other institutions, but
especially through It's pushing and enter
prising business houses. The town Is
conveniently and pleasantly laid out
with good, wide, well-graded and shady
streets. II Is lighted by electricity. has
first-class express, telegraph and tele-
phone accommodations, sound hduciary
institution, the South Paris Savings
Bank, and q newspaper which chronicles
the local news, the Oxford Democrat.
rarpcurS
South Paris has some Of the best built
church edifices to be found In this sec
ton. These are three 10 number, and
the leading Christian denominations are
represented, namely: First Congrega-
tional, Rev. X. J. Haughton, pastor;
Methodist. Rev. |. A. Bean, pastor;
Baptist, Rev. +. j. Rsmsdell, pastor;
and st. Catherine's, Catholic, cared for
by Rev. Tr. Summa Of Lewiston.
SCHOOLS.
The facilities Of South Paris In this de-
partment Of economy are unsurpassed
by those Of any other place OF Its size In
the state, and II Is happy commentary
on the character of the inhabitants that
the schools, primary, grammar and high.
are largely attended, and degree OF
efficiency attained, that tells better than
words, how faithful, persistent and able
are the efforts Of the teachers.
ASSOCIATIONS.
Frsternal organizations are well sup
ported here, the orders represented be
ing the +. and A. NJ, Mount Mica Lodge
and Aurora Encsmpment, l. o. o. F.,
Mount Pleasant Lodge, No. 30, ID. OF r.,
Paris Grange. =. Of H, L. o. G.. c.,
South Paris Lodge, No. 81, l. o. G. T.,
VIM. X. Kimball Post. No. l+s, G. A. r.,
Stony Brook Lodge, No. Isl, \. +. ..
p, Hamlin Lodge, No. 81, h. OF p,
Norway and South Paris Council, No.
10, o. L. A. NJ.
South Paris has appropriately been
termed "A Town Of Homes" Rents are
fair and buildings comparatively cheap.
Being only n short distance from Names
principal city, away from the noise and
hustle of metropolitan life, South Paris
is indeed favored spot, and It's inhab-
itants are prepared to welcome any who
propose 20 make this their seat OF opera
tions, and TO lend them every assistance
in their power. In brief some Of the ad-
vantages are:
First-It II located in one Of the most
fertile and productive regions OF the
state, and one of the most thriving
sections Of the country.
Second-lt possesses admirable rail-
road facilities, connecting it directly
with the entire country.
Third-It has q splendid water system
which furnishes an ample supply OF the
purest water.
Fourth-The local government Is based
upon strict ideas Of economy, consistent
with safe and secure progress, and the
spirit Of the people Is decidedly In favor
Of every measure TO make taxation low,
while at the same time all real public
improvements are well supported.
Fifth-The social advantages here are
numerous, the tone of society healthy,
and the morals Of the community will
compare favorsbly with any village
north or south.
Sixth-The surroundings are delight
full, the climate cannot be excelled.
There are no epidemics and the sanitary
precautions are enlightened and vigilant.
Seventh-Available sites for business
are plenty and low In price; residential
property is obtained upon equally ad-
vantageous terms.
REAL ESTATE.
Real estate in and around South Paris
has assumed an active and healthy de-
mand. With the marked increase In
population, naturally there arises cor
responding demand for residential sites.
The real estate dealers are men OF stand
ing and character. They have labored
well and their efforts have borne good
fruit. Much In the way Of improvements
has been accomplished, and there are
now many desirable sites available which
will prove Of advantage as the place con-
tinues to grow and expand, which are
suitable for the erection OF mills, fac
tories, business blocks or residences.
The price Of real estate Is low consider
ing It's value and the prospects Of future
appreciation. Capitalists and investors
would do well to look In this direction
for a profitable field. The future of
South Paris Is bright with the bow OF
promise. The capitalists and business
men will be found neither stubb0rnly
conservative nor rashly aggressive, but
pursue policy resulting In the estab-
fishing of solid foundation. Following
will be found q series Of sketches OF our
leading and representative business men,
in their daily occupations, enterprises