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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
ITEMS or MAINE NEWS

The money being paid out for the con-
struction OF the Washington County
Railroad is getting into circulation down
that way aud the croaker Is looked upon
with suspicion.
la the Androseoggin valley about 40
tons Of white newspaper are now being
produced dsily-or one quarter OF the
entire production Of the United States.
One day last week paper train hauled
out Of Otis Falls on the RUmford road,
with twenty carloads OF paper consigned
TO Chicago newspaper.
Samuel p. Merrill, aged 20 years, was
struck By shifting engine az the Maine
Central yard ST Portland, and was in
stantly killed at noon Wednesday. He
was walking on the track when he heard
the engine and stepped directly In front
of il, evidently thinking IL Was on the
other track. He leaves a widow.
Harry Merrill Of POwnsl, brakeman on
the Grand Trunk, was walking 90 a
moving freight train near Yarmouth sta
ton early Wednesday morning and fell
between two cars, receiving injuries
which caused his death In short time.
Mr.. Merrill was about - years old and
had been on the road only about two
weeks.
Jacob stevens. aged - years, Vas
killed on the railroad AZ Ellsworth,
Thursday. He Was In the freixhf yard
picking Up waste corn when a freight
car Was shunted 20 the switch on which
he stood. He was crushed between the
car and platform. He Was az old resi-
dent Of Ellsworth and has a family Of
grown children.
The many friends Of Colby University
viii be glad 20 know that the effort g.
secure added endowment has been prscti-
czlly brought 10 . successful issue. Less
than a thousand dollars remains "a b.
raised. The total increase will De ESQ.,
co, Of which part goes 20 The perms-
nenf fund. and part can be expended
for buildings. One, and possibly tso
buildings may be expected during the
coming year. The credit for this great
success Il chiefly due 20 President But
Ter and 90 Rev. n. r.. Datron, formerly
of Fairfield. who Assumed the position Of
financial secsseary - To University,
when he len his pasfosase thsre.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
Valuable Pottery.

An interesting story is told Of Lady
Helen dc Hangcst- Genlis. who started q
small pottery On her estate, CHATEAU Of
Orion, about 1924. In this factory was
made the famous Faience d'Oiron. She
WAS a widow. cultured and very artistic.
A collection of her ersyon portraits L.
said TO have been preserved, but II was
in the manufacture Of china that she
made name for herself. Not more than
30 pieces Of Faience d'oiron are now
known 10 be in existence. All Of them
are small, but Of SURPRISING beauty.
They are supposed to have been made
as gifts for friends. They have al inlaid
ornament OF interlacing bands or scrolls,
srabesques and geometrical forms OF
tinted clays. yellow and brown, relieved
with soft colors ON cream white
ground, forming smooth surface and
covered with q soft glaze.-Art ANA
tpur
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
SWEDEN

The lumbeimen are having good
deal Of trouble with water coming into
their road across Reyes Pond. The Ice
is not "a thick as usual; In one place
they cut through and found II only nine
inches thick.
Charley Evans Is at home from Boston
and Is helping his brother Walter get In
ice.
Seth Bracket and Walter Gordon have
snapped horses and now Mr.. Bracket
drives q span OF greys.
Lottie Mahoney, who has been board
ing at y. o. Mclntire's, has gone 70
Franklin, Mass. The girls from the
Lancaster School who have been at A.
II. Warehouses; are now at n. D
Mclntire's
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15

II was anoiently custom to carry
box from door To door for the collection
Of little presents at Christmas. In an
old work entitled The Athenian Ora.
Gle" il is stated that formerly it was d
custom TO offer mass for the safety OF
all ships that went ON long voyages, tc
each Of which little box was affixed.
under the custody Of the priest, into
which the sailors put money or Other
valuables in order to secure the prayer,
of the church. At christmas these boxes
were opened and were thence called
Christmas boxes" In order that nc
person should omit these. presents the
poor were encouraged to beg ''box mon
ey" of their richer neighbors to enable
them to add to the priests perquisites.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
OXFORD.

Mrs. Hersey has returned from Chi
cago. Her sister, Mrs. Spring, accom-
panied her rs far MS Boston.
Harry Eaton. OF Boston, was here last
week to see his father, who Is very sick.
DIR. Bradbury Of Norway was 10 town
Sunday.
The infant daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Kay died Of pneumonia Feb. sth
aged months.
Mr.. Sanborn Of the Norway Advertiser
was In town Monday.
Mr.. Chase Of Bryant Pond was in towr
last week.
Mr.. Colby OF Rumford and Mrs. FL
lott aud Miss Boynton Of Norway cam,
here Thursday and organized reliei
corps with the following officers:
Pres-Mrs. Holmes.
S.v. Mrs. Croker.
P.-Mrs. Bracket.
Treas.-Miss Peterson.
Chaplain-Mrs. Jones.
Sec Mrs. Fuller,
Con.-Mrs. Chaplin.
A Con--Mrs. Holden.
G.-Mrs. stone.
A. G.-Mrs Rich.
Born, Feb. ., to the wife OF Winfield
Cannon. son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
RIINEORn

Mrs. +. q Elliott, Of Norway, was In
town over sunday.
Miss Blanche Bartlett Is working for
Mrs. John Estes.
The schools in the town have been ex-
tended by vote OF the tovnspeople three
or four weeks.
Mr.. Harry Small has been engaged TO
teach the high school st Rumford Point
Mr.. Ed Stevens i gaining.
Dance AZ the V |. ;. Hall the 18th inst
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15

The Christian Circle VAS entertained
at the town house Tuesday evening and
an oyster supper served.
81. Hatch and wife, Benz. Russell
and wife, c. X. Chapman and wife and
L. T. Stesrns aud Miss Blanche L.
Russell were ct Norway aud Paris the
present week.
w. o. Brown and wife have returned
from q visit TO Boston.
Oven c. Eastman Of Bridgton Was Ia
town this week.
Isaac Hobbs Ia at work for w. X
Kneeland while he is serving on ths
traverse jury at Paris.
81. w. Eastman has oeeu ct WORK foI
G. X. Chapman for lew days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
SOIIIIlONS

read and passed at Fessenden Post, G.
A. L., Buckfield, on the death Of c. {.
Spsulding
Whereas, A Divine Providence has
seen tit 20 remove from our midst oy
death, our fellow-citiZen and cOmrsde,
Cyrus Cole Spsulding, and while we
humbly bow 20 the wisdom OF Him who
dOeth all things well,
Resolved. That We, his comrades OF
Fessenden Post, G.. \. r, while sincere
" mourning his death and our loss, will
remember his many virtues, his quaint
and humorous speech, snd his genial
compsnionship. And we extend 20 his
family our deepest sympathy in the loss
Of n kind husband and loving father.
THOS. =. BRIDGHAM,
CHARLES II. PRINCE, Committee.
II. ID. IRISH,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
NEWRT.

Chsrles Wight, Of North Newry, an
aged person who has long been In failing
health. had fall last week and AT last
accounts was very low.
Miss Nav Foster, of Chicago, has come
home TO spend few months with her
parents.
The Sewing Society st Newry Corner
held fair at the vestry Wednesday even
ing OF this week. There WAS supper
with the usual Accomplishments OF such
entertainments. About $40 were really
ed which will be applied towards the
ministers salary.
At the present writing we are having
a spell OF soft weather.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
EAST eROWNFIelO.

Mr.. +. J. AllArd passed a few days
with friends in this place last week.
Goldie Cole IL spending her vacation
with her grandmother, Mrs. Bradford
Cole.
Mr.. George Haley, who 10 teaching =
private school OF 30 scholars In STOW
Was al home over sunday.
Marion Giles vent 20 Gorham last
week 70 attend school In that place.
The Y. r. :. {. Y. will hold their
meetings Tor the present In the ''6rsndma
Gle. house every sunday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
SOtIIH hIRAM.

Alouzo Thompson Is quite sick.
william Stanley went 10 Boston Mon
day on visit.
Geo. Milliken was At Hiram Bridge on
BUSINESS Tuesday.
Jacob Stanley and l.. w. Burbank
went 70 Conway, y. H., this week.
Elias |. Towle and stephen kenerson
~ Freedom were IN town Monday.
Dance AZ the X. of L. Hall Saturday
evening. Feb. l2th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15

Resolutions read and passed st Fessen-
den Post, G.. A. r., on the death OF Hiram
A. Conant;
Whereas, Death has entered our ranks
and taken from our midst our CON-
msnder, Hiram A. Conant, and while We
humbly bow 20 the will Of our Heavenly
Father whom We acknowledge as our
divine ruler,
Be il Resolved, That Fessenden Post
has lost good Snd faithful officer and
comrsde, and that we shall miss his
cheerful manner and ready interest In
promoting the welfare OF this post
that the community has lost good citi-
zen, and that We extend 20 his family our
heartfelt sympathy for their irreparaole
loss.
III. ID. IRISH.
CHARLES II. PRINCE,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
NORTH ALBANY.

Roscoe Emery is hauling staye timber
for Isaac Morrill, Of Bethel.
Thomas kimball has traded sleighs
with Jean Lebrooke.
Brice Kimball has sold his birch to
Isaac Morrill, OF Bethel, and will haul 1t
as soon as the roads are passable.
Miss Abbie Philbrook is visiting at
Roscoe Emery's.
Edwin Philbrook has gone to Auburn
10 work In the shoe factory.
John kimball is at work for Payson
Philbrook for few days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
GREENWOOD.

Our Standard Encyclopedia gives ar
illustrated description Of the celebrated
X-ray machine, and il is really wonder
full instrument, and destined TO be one OF
the most useful machines ever invented
That grsndboy of ours is little mors
than three months old, and those who
ought 10 know say he is getting 10 be
quite chap. OF course he has not ha6
time TO work up much Of biography as
yet, but perhaps he may in the course OF
half century. In person hubert Clyde
looks quite similar TO any other light
complexioned, blue-eyed boy Of that
age.
Widow Almira Swan, who became
helpless BY falling two months ago, Is
slowly wearing out, and will soon pas:
away. She can live only by being kept
continually under the influence OF NOR
phine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
NORTH eucxFiElo.

Benz. Z. Gerrish bought q hog Of v.
u. Bicknell fcw days ago that weighed
sU pounds dressed weight. Who car
beet thAts
Circle 1T Mrs. Celia Dunham's to-day
Mrs. Chas. n. Harris died very sud
denly Monday morning. the tn. Sup
posed % be heart trouble.
Dan Jack has cold horse TO Je6ersor
Russell Of Sumner.
Tie creamery men are about done
harvesting Ice.
white birch and mill logs are coming
In 70 Heald Brothers' mill quite fssi
these days.
Mr.. ]. A. Warren % not able 70 d.
her work. Florence 6turtevant Of
Turner u at work for her.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15

The letter q furnishes US curious Bit
Of orientalism. Its Hebrew name II
Rimel, camel. from the resemblance OF
the Hebrew character to the head and
neck Of that animal. The character wal
thus almost certainly derived from q
picture Of that animal, which, reduced
to hieroglyphic and then simplifed,
still distantly indicates the shape OF the
head and neck Of the beast Of burden
familiar to every dwslles In sAstsEr
lnnda
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
Japanese Methods.

An English dealer, interviewing Okla.
the great modern japanese carver Of
worries, said to him: why do you
waste your time on carving the under
part, which is never seen? You could
work much quicker and make money
far more rapidly II you were to leave
that part plain" And the carver an.
swered: "God, who gave me skill and
taste, can see the under part. ! dare not
leave it uncarved." That is the spirit
in which the work 10 done In far japan.
Small wonder that Il excels In beauty
and individuality. Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE pOiNcS OF THE WEEK m ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
PARIS HI.

First Baptist Church. Rev. II. A. Roberta.
Pastor. Preaching every Sunday at III a: =.
sunday School at Il NJ. sabbath Evening Ser
vice At 700 ?. n. Prayer Meeting "Wednesday
Uniserssi,ss Church Rev. II. W. Pierce. Pas
tor. Preaching every Sunday az ii A. 4. sun
| day school at IL n. Meeting OF Young Peopes
Christian Union, Sunday evening ~ W o'ciock-
Remember the illustrated lecture by
Albert w. Dyer, at the Baptist churcn
next Thursday evening. Subject, "from
Sunrise TO Sunset Seas The pictures
are all North American views, and prac-
ticslly take one on journey across the
continent. Proceeds, as stated last week,
for the benefit Of Mrs. Murray. Admis-
sion Is and 10 cents.
One OF the best things put on the
stage here for good while, Ia the gen
eral verdict regarding the drama, "Ihe
Flower Of the Family" played by the
academy students Friday evening. IL
WAS a performance that would have done
much credit 20 older and more expert
enced actors. While sll without excep-
ton were good in their respective parts,
VIII Pratt as the insurance agent and
Horace Roberts as the dude, had the
broadcast comedy characters and furnish
I'd the most fun, both making decided
hits. The cast was as follows:
NJ Ahn.r Rowland. Charlie Ryerson.
| r., Uoyl.nd Richard Eastman.
O-car LOriBg. .-ferieS nyS,sou'
Policy Newcoue, w ~ rsss
spicer Spofford,. horsce nveeI.s-
Mrs.. Rowland, --.---.--- bertns Solouis
Alice Rowland. -------..--- Secrgts oantAhu
Lena Rowland, ---------ha's nos a.
Mark Z. Shaw has bought w. A. Bar
rows place on fremont Street, and VIII
move Ia there about the first OF March.
The Paris Hin primary school closed
Friday. The following pupils were not
| absent for the term: Eugene Hammond,
Benz. Doe, Freelie Doe, Percy Turner
will Atwood, John Cole, Edward East
msu, Maud Newell.
GRACE HARLOW, Teacher.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
HARTFORD.

When the glass runs down TO - below
zero IL Is poor time for calf TO MAKE
It's appearance in this world. We hst
such q case az our barn last Thursda,
morning, Feb. 3rd, but we managed Il
save the most Of him by using ho
soapstone and warm brsn-sscks. Wher
the weather moderated he WAS minus
one inch from each ear and had just 2 l.:
inches OF tail left.
The Line school finished the Eth. Mr.
Bryant, the teacher, Il Is reported, has
given very good satisfaction.
Emery Parsons and wife were botf
very sick at last accounts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
WILSON'S MILLS.

The past week has been one OF the
coolest we have experienced for years
the mercury ranging from ~ to 80 de-
grees below zero In the morning for the
entire week.
The snow and blow OF February Isl
left the snow in compact drifts so hard
mSn could walk on them.
Addie Flint has gone 10 Boston TO visit
the rest OF the winter with friends.
Z :. Bennett went TO Enrol Sunday
TO have broken finger put In shape
IL was crushed by being caught between
the logs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
EAST BETHEL.

Miss Grace Swan has returned home
from Rumford.
Simon Stahl of Berlin, n. H., was IL
this place the 10Th.
Mr.. c. c. Bean entertained the Middle
Intervale circle last week.
Miss Matte Tracy has returned 70 hel
school work in Lawrence, Mass.
Johnnie Howe IL our new cream col
lector, In place Of Mr.. Orlando Buck.
Mr.. john Swan and family are visiting
relatives in this place.
Mr.. Swan is TO work for Mr.. Stephel
Foster
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

We Have NJ Agents
One Weeks sale.
special low Prices Tor 10 pSys .,,,,.
Mother Gray's sweet Powder Tor Nhii'ieu'
\, Keeps the Feet Warn and Dry.
Give the Children a Drink
Tonight and To- Morrow Night.
Nursery statesmen.
FlowcrS.
Buy Of the Leaders ,-.. 4
statement OF German American iasaiS"Ne =
For sale.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
Give the Children a Drink

c,llesi Graiu.o IL l. u delicious, sppctiking
nourshlng fool drink 10 take the place OF coffee
sold by all grooers aud hkcd By all who have
u.c,i ~ hecanse when properly prepared u tastes
Ike the fine 4 coffee but Is FREQ from all ls IN
furious properties. Grain.O aids digestion am
strengthens the nerves 10 IL not stimulAnt bu
a hesl,h builder. and children. n well ~ adults
can drink Il with great benefit. Costs about IL
a. much n coIYcc. Is and &c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
WGlChville.

The ladies' circle Of this place met
with the Rev. Mr.. Stanley ut the parson-
age ut Oxford. Friday evening, Feb. III.
Mr.. Henry Everett ls staying with bis
daughter, Mrs. X. =. Staples, for a
time.
Charlie Warren has gone to Pennsyl.
vanis.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
Tn. Night and To.Morrow Night,

And each day and night during this week you
can get At any drugglst's kcmp's Baisam for tho
Throat AMI Lungs acknowledged 10 he the mo.i
successtul remedy ever soi for Coughs. Group.
bronchitis, Asthma and Consumption. Get a
bottle % day and keep 10 always In the house, 80
Won can check your cold ut once. Price &c. AMI
&c. Sample bottle free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
COMING EVENTS.

yeb L. l--Annual meeting Maine state
Pomoloxical society. North jaw 60
Eeh p Little AndrOsooggin Valley SUNDAY
school Association, Methodist Ihureh' NV'
Aprsl 80 s4.-NAine Methodist Conference. Nor
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15

A. T. Sloan, wife, and little daughter,
are spending few days In Boston ana
vicinity.
Mrs. Ida EnEarl Of Bryant Pond was
In town Wednesday and visited at U. A.
Hanford's.
Several Of our people went to Bryant
Pond Friday evening for the purpose OF
presenting the drama, "Josiah's Court
ship" to the public.
Superintendent Of Schools, Henry
Fletcher. was in town Thursday visiting
the schools. The grammar school closed
Friday. Mr.. Wheeler has met with good
success. The primary school, which has
been under the instruction OF one OF our
well-known teachers, Miss Blanche
Chase, closed Saturday.
sullivan Andrews, who has been away
teaching for several months, has closed
his school and returned home.
Mrs. Ada NJ. Andrews has returned
from several weeks visit In Massschu-
sets.
Frank Reed and wife are spending a
few days with relatives at Locke's Mills.
Rev. /. A. Bean gave an illustrated
lecture on the worlds fair at the church
Thursday evening. This was the third
10 course Of lectures under the manage
ment OF the Methodist society.
Miss Agnes Bicknell spent Thursday
aud Friday with friends Mt South Paris
Mrs. Hattie Selden Of Portland Is visit
ing her brothers. VIII and Carroll Curtis.
Harry Shannon and Miss Hodgdon, OF
Hebron Academy, spent Sunday with
Miss Nellie Marshall.
Memorial services In honor OF Mrs.
Everett Andrews were held at the M. +.
church Sunday, Feb. 9Th. Music was
furnished BY Messrs. Burnhsm, Eyster,
Sessions and Mrs. Burnhsm. Mrs. An
drexs was the daughter OF Adonirsm
Curtis, and resident OF this place for
many years
II. X. Durham and wife OF wsterville
are visiting at 5. W. Dunham's for few
DAYS.
Martha Denuison was at home from
Bates College over Sunday last week.
Charles L. Dennison returned with her
Monday.
Unclaimed letters In West Paris post
office:
| Mr. Eugene Ercnton.
George y. FELTON,.
| Miss Sadie l.. Goss.
| A. J. Harper.
j ID. Herrick.
| Lisbon Peg MIL Co.
| Miss q. n
Mrs. Ida scsrtell.
| 4. Parlin-
| " II. Bickford.
James y. Bryant
4 Mr. Mary H. Cummings.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15

Mr.. Z. +. Swan has been very sick the
past two weeks with grippe.
Mr.. MCDOWELL Of Bridgton gave q
lecture in the church Thursday evening.
Benefit Of ladies' circle. Subject, Fred
Douglass, The Black Man.
Mr.. A. ID. Fessenden has been obliged
70 stop logging, by reason Of bad road
on pond-water and sir holes.
Mr.. Fred Sanborn has been cutting his
ice the past week.
The seleetmen are quite busy getting
their reports ready for the past year.
Mr.. Seth Grover, one Of the towns
poor, died al the town farm Tuesday.
He has been an inmate for 4 long time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
BRYANT POND.

Rev. r. +. Barton and daughter o!
Bethel were In town this week.
Miss Florence Day has gone to Cor
ham. Ne, To attend the Normal School
Pesrle Wing has returned home from
Cansds where he has been working TOT
the past few weeks.
Iemuel Durham Of Greenwood made
a pleasant call at the postofiice this
week. Also $. h. Curtis Of South Wood
stock, and Emerson Billings OF North
Woodstock.
Miss Ola Swan has gone on = visit to
her mothers st West Paris.
Leon Cushmsu Il attending court, a.
grand jurymsn, NJ South Paris.
Miss Fannie Whitman Is At Rumfort
Falls.
NJ. NJ. Hathaway has got through
clerking for Frank Small.
Irwin l.. Bowker is TO board at hi:
fathers while running the engine be-
this place and West Paris.
The Grange Dramatic Club are TO play
the drama. entitled. Josish's Courtship
In this place Feb. 18th, followed by
social dance.
Mr.. Ezra stephens Is quite bird
fancier. He has parrots, cansries, snC
knocking birds, and has lately purchased
several young parrots, jus, shipped frou
Africs. Mr.. Stephens also has large
assortment OF spectscles.
Mr.. Eugene Martin OF Auburn is visit
ing at Gilman whi,msn's.
On account Of sickness and bsc
weather the installation Of the officers OF
Christopher Lake Com, L. o. q. Z.
was postponed until Feb. 9Th, when they
were installed BY d. G. Com, Ellen +
Bowker. assisted by Charles Hill a
G.. W. H.. and Velms Durham as ID. L
G. c. A very pleasant evening wa'
eujoyed BY the members OF the com
mandery. The officers Installed were NJ
follows:
W. q. G.. Edwin Cole
". I. 6. Laiis Estes.
| w.F.. Augustus Rowe.
TX OF r. Borstio Houghton.
| y X OF X. George stephens.
W II, Charles Hi.
| w p Mattel Cu-hman-
| VIC, Fannie Houxhton.
NC, Gibbs Wyman.
| P.N.C.. Ellen Bowker.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15

The village grammar school. under the
instruction Of Thomas Roberts OF Bates
College, closed 4 very satisfactory term
Friday, Jan. II. There was an exhioi-
ton In the evening by the pupils. The
school room Was well filled by the
parents and friends of the students. who
showed their appreciation by frequent
and loud applause. Mr.. Roberts, al
though a stranger at the commencement
of this term. has commanded the respect
Of all. both citizens and students, as n
successful teacher.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
QEOWNCIctn

There was s'mssk ball 81 Town Hall
Thursday evening, Supper was served
at the banquet room in the Odd Fellows
building.
Quite a number from this town went
TO Hiram Wednesday evening TO attend
= drama and dance.
Louis Giles OF Boston IL visiting
friends Ia this vicinity.
Mr. John Dsnforth has purchased the
sam Warren farm. He will move into
the house "a soon as the travelling viii
admit of IL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-15
WEST sEr~el

A very agreeable change In the wealth
er since last week.
Business !. quite good for transfers
nov and they are improving their time.
Charlie Merrill Ia hzalinx hzy from his
old place.
Charles Pingree is hAaiing birch 10
IVES; Bethel.
Leon Tyler has been hauling nae wee
bat IL done now I think. He hauled
with two horses himself and his son With
a pair Of yesrlins steers, such ~ VIII
probably plague the county to best q
their next annual fair.
Lewey Grover has bought horse.
We received 9 very pleasant call IRON
w. A. Farweil and family last Sunday:
Alone a. ne are we feel very thankful
for such assurances OF regard.
Flora Wheeler 10 at home from her
school on Q vacation Of six weeks.