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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
Eaxgauan.

Tue Ladies' Library Club gave .
washlngton Party at tho New Church
Hall Wednesday evening, Feb. ~. Mr..
WIN. Gordon represented George wash
inRton, and Mrs. Fred Goodnow, Mrs.
George Washington. They received the
guests, assisted by Mrs. james Madison
{Mru. VIM. Gordon. The costumes
we're elegant. Mrs. washington's Of
brocade silk; washington's, coat Of
blue plush, trimmed with lace, with
white hreeches. Many distinguished
guests were present, including John
Adams and wife (Mr. and Mrs. Chss.
warren). Rev Ernest II. Abbott played
the part Of Lafayette, and led the
chorus in ''Invitstion and "Sherburne."
Cake and coffee Was served during the
evening. Home made candy, msnufact-
ured by the Prismstic Club, was for
sale. Receipts Of the evening, $35.
Mr.. T. L. Eastman, with his daughter,
Rebs, Ia In Porto Rico on health trip.
Mr.. Edwin Potter died at his fathers
home Feb. 23d, Of pneumonia, aged ~
years. He was an estimsble young man
and will be sadly missed In his home and
among his friends.
Mrs. Dan Carlton Il very III at her
sisters at North Fryeburg. DR.. Gordon
from Portland visited her Tuesday even
Ing, and pronounced her dangerously
ill.,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
BROWNFiElD.

Mrs. DR.. Fitch was called 10 Kezsr
Falls on account of the sudden illness of
her aunt, Mrs. Jonathan Devereaux.
Wesley Perkins IA cutting and hauling
the pine timber on J. l.. Frink's lot.
The roads In this vicinity are In very
good condition.
Mrs. John and sherman Mcdonald are
quite sick. Mrs. Ben Blake Hatch IL
working for them.
Mr.. Alvin Perkins and Mr.. Msnde Vile
Seavcy are very sick.
Miss Gertrude Blake Is on the sick
list.
J. l.. Frink, who has been quite sick,
is improving.
Mrs. Julia Bean has closed her house
for time, aud Is boarding at Mr.. +. b.
Beans
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

To oil persons Interested In either Of ths estssss
herelnafSer named
AZ ! Probate Court, held ~ Yar1s,C In and
for the County Of Oxford. ON the tnIra Ieesday o.
Feb, In thc year Of our Lori one thouseod
eight hun,irci and ninety nine. Tho following
matter having been presented for the action
thcrcupon hereinafter indicated, 10 hereby
Thss posice thereof be given 70 all pcrsons In.
tercstcd BY causing . copy OF this erieI 70 De
published three weeks successiveiy N the TX
lord Democrat, newspaper published at south
Paris. IN said County. that they may appear
third Tuesday OF March A. D. iss9. ~ nine of the
clock I'm the forenoon. and be heard thereon II
they zee cause
sUBMIT X STEVENS, late Of Parfa, de.
ceased win AMI petition for probate thereof
presented by Alvs shurtlef, tho executor therein
named.
JONATHAN C. BEAN. late of Mason
deceased. wiz and petition for probate thereof,
presented by Nellie Il. Bean. the executrfx
therein named.
ELviRA BROOKS, late % Paris. deceased;
VIII and petition for probate thereof presented
by Anna G. Bartlett. the executrix therein
named.
EMERY y. LOWELL. late OF Paris. deceased.
VIII and petition for probate thereof presented
by James 3. Wright the executor therein nameh'
SAMUEL AhEhS, latc OF huuoNrl, uf'taS''is
FINAL account presented for allowance by
Arthur W. Akers, executor.
DAVID wINsLow MORRILL,. late OF sum.
ner. deceased. Final account presented for
allowance by Caleb H. Morrill,. executor.
JENNIE N. a LESLIE y. COFFIN, wards.
First account presented for allowance by John
N. Colin, guardian.
HALLE u. wALkER Of Lowell. ward
Petition for license 90 sell and convey real estate
presented by Henry ID. Walker, guardian.
FRANK zALIC. LATE Of Rumfor'i. deceased.
Petition for distribution of balance remaining In
the hands Of the administrator, presented by
Vincent Memont, administrator
SAMUEL n. KEESE. late OF Hebron, de.
ceased. Petition for an allowance out Of personal
properly, presented by Olive X. Keeue, widow.
CHARLES NJ BROWN, late OF Oxford. dc.
eeased. Petition for an allowance out 81 personal
property, presented by Mary f. Brown, widow.
THOMAS H. BARTLETT. late Of Paris, lie.
ceased First and final account presented Tor
allowance by James ;. Virgin. administrator.
FRED 8. GLOVER, late of Sumner. deceased
Petition for allowance out Of personal estate
presented by Anna II. Glover, widow.
ANDREW j HALL, wari OF Peru. Fir-,
account presented for allowances by Dana W
Cooling. guardian.
SEWARD s. sTEARSs, Judge OF said Court.
A true copy-Attsst -
ALBERT n. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
NESI aEIhEl
"Brcathes there a man with soul 30 dead
Who never % his pe.ghbor said.
when In close coufab, both together.


Who never 20 his pe,ghbor said.
when In close confab, both together.
wow isn't this most sing'lAr weather."
l.. Frank Grover and wife of Gorham,
y. H., were 10 town last week.
Albion Z. Mason aud wife are slowly
recovering from two weeks Illness
with the grippe.
A few thawy days settled the snow
about one-hslf, but enough remains for
all kinds OF business.
A collision OF freight trains occurred
here Sunday afternoon. the 10Th. Three
trains were closely following, eastward
bound, and while two were stopping ut
this station the third ran into the rear
end OF the middle train, completely de-
molishing two ears, and badly damaging
the engine. The remains of the cars
were burned. and the broken engine
hauled 10 Gorham. y. II.
One OF the cars wrecked here Sunday
was loaded with corn. and when IL be-
came known men and boys came from
all directions with bags, shovels and
orooms, and gathered up the golden
grain by moonlight, the same as bees
gather honey In summers sunshine.
One man hauled away not far from 100
bushels Monday. Tuesday they were
somewhat surprised by being called on
for payment, the price demanded being
- cents per oushel. which most OF them
promptly paid.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
6uCkFlEIO.

Mrs. William Chase, formerly Of Buck
field, died at Yarmouth on the l4th, the
remains will be brought here for burial
later.
Rev. j. l.. Hoyle of Rumford Falls
preached at the Methodist church SUM-
dSv afternoon and evening, 18th.
Pastor j. II. whitson Of the Baptist
church visited Boston this week.
Samuel l.. Knights, living on the Lewis
sampson farm in Hartford, near the
Buckfeld line, died quite suddenly Of
heart trouble this week. Mr.. Knights
was formerly from Waterford.
Mrs. Robinson Dean whose illness WAS
noted last week, continues about the
same, with no hopeful change.
Tuesday evening, 2lst, Mt. Pleasant
Lodge Of Rebekahs of South Paris to
the number of nearly 50, were the guests
OF Good Faith Rebekah Lodge Of Buck
6eld. With their degree staff they In
structed three candidates into the mys-
teries Of the order. The work was
done, resulting In . very en-
ioyable season.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
OXFORD.


Mr.. Nathaniel Frost died Of strangu-
lated hernia. Feb. -, aged 6s years. He
was attended by Drs. Purington, Haskell
and Barker and on Wednesday, DR..
Donovan Of Lewiston was called. An
operation was performed from which he
had not vitality enough TO rally. He
leaves wife and daughter. Mr.. Fros,
WAS soldier in the war Of the rebellion.
He lost leg In the service and incurred
other injuries from which at times h.
suffered greatly. He Was highly esteem
ed In the community.
Oscar Fsrris. son OF willard Fsrris Of
Gorham, formerly Of oxford, died Of
typhoid fever, Feb. -, aged - wears.
Mrs. Rose, wife OF Sewall Millett, =
former resident, died st Waterford, Feb.
18Th.
DIR. Potter, wife sud daughter, visited
his sister, Mrs. W. E. Holmes.
The town has provided free vaccination
At the Office Of DR.. Stevens, for all who
will apply.
Rev. Mr.. Rideout's lecture 10 the G..
A. K. course WAS postponed on account
OF bad weather.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
Al 6ANN.


Death has once more called for one Of
our oldest inhabitants, Mrs. Nancy p.
Low, who bad passed her fourscore
years, being 81 years, / month, AID Is
days old. She was daughter Of Samuel
Phelps, q veteran Of the revolution, and
the widow of Justice Low, q veteran Of
the war Of 1872. Since old age bore too
heavily on her broad shoulders for her
TO care for herself alone, she has made II
her home with her nephew, o. NJ. Phelps
of this town, who IL also q veteran of
the late war. Mrs. Low WAS one OF the
old-time robust and res0lute women.
One man tells me he boarded with her
the winter she was "a years old, and she
did the work for fourteen men without
any help. She retained her faculties until
within a few hours of her dismissal
from life. She could sign her own PEN
sion papers until the last drawing. She
had no children and therefore leaves no
relatives nearer than nephews and
nieces, but leaves many friends and no
enemies.
The blizzard has passed and to-day we
have warm weather.
Frank f. Bean Is putting In good
supply Of Ice, the second cutting from
Coles Pond. Il IL twelve inches thick,
and clear a. crystal.
Marion r. Bean, daughter Of F. l..
Bean Of Mason, 10 stopping with her
uncle, A. G. Bean, for few days.
To-day we learn that another veteran
has received his discharge. o. D. Will
bur, brother Of 81. o. Wilbur Of this
town, died at Norway very suddenly on
saturday. He served In the l4th Maine
Volunteers.
Joseph r.. Briggs, another old vet
eran, has given up bis homo and gone TO
live with bis con, Geo. ". Briggs.
Wallace =. Cummings has bought The
Barker h0uss, near Libby min, lately
occupied By J. b. Bridge and win -
% hoasekSevaag thees sooa.
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Jefferson Lodge. r. and A. n, have
had much needed IRE escape put on 70
their hail recently.
Herbert Millett, who was working In
the woods, came home sick with the
grippe last week. He h stopping 1t his
grandfather's, A. l.. Billings'.
Frank Millett In canvassing In this
vicinity.
Franklin Grange Il engaged in con-
test. Attendance and dues ara to be
counted as points. Mrs. Harry Cole and
Mrs. Lillian Luxton have been chosen as
captains.
The Grange Dramatic Club are At
work on drama to be played In the
near future.
w. +. Bowker, printer, went to
Locke's Mills Tuesday.
Miss Mabel Perkins, teacher OF the
grammar school, IL quite sick at c. X.
Dunham's, and school has been closed
the latter part Of this week.
DR.. Bucknam Of Portland has been 10
town, stopping over Sunday at Ansel
Dudley's.
Eugene Cole IL on the sick list.
Herbert j. Libby has made an add
ton TO his stock In trade, adding gro
ceries and canned goods.
Mrs. Hannah Bryant IL visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Nellie Morrill, OF New
Gloucester.
Mrs. Lena Davis and girl baby, who
have been stopping at her fathers,
Horatio Houghton's, while her husband
has been working for "Uncle SAM" are
to return TO Boston In short time, rs
her husband Is to be discharged from
the service.
Miss Pearle Bowker went to West
Paris Wednesday afternoon. and at
tended the drama entitled 1.-THE Cuban
Spy" played there that evening. II Was
verv fine.
Knights Of Pythiss representatives, C..
p. Eaton, Metslluc Lodge Of Rumford
Falls; X. l.. Melcher, Cabot Lodge Of
Audover; J. A. Kenney, Hamlin Lodge
of South Paris; o. Cummings, Pennies
seewsssee Lodge OF Norway; +. T..
Hoyt, Oxford Bear, Of Hanover; DR..
Faunce, Cragie Lodge of Oxford; c. K.
Durham, Fraterusl Lodge. Bryant's
Pond, met In Grange Hall Wednesday,
Feb. 22d, to confer together and decide
when the school Of instruction should
be held. They decided to hold the
meetings ut Bryant's Pond.
Byron Bryant is very sick with pneu-
monis. He was taken very suddenly
Wednesday, the ?ad. Drs. Carroll and
Yates have both been called TO attend
him. Mr.. Brysnt's mother Is also very
feeble.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28


Mr.. J. A. Wyuan I'm been IN town
this week In the interest % the corn
factory.
Mrs. Ansoinette Arno died ct the resi-
dence Of her son, 3. Arno, Monday even
ing. TIE funeral was held 1t the resi-
dence Of her son Thursday, burial at
Gorham, n. n.
Tuesday afternoon the w. G. I. U.
held . service, memorial 20 Frances
willard, nc the home OF Mrs. l.. L.
Barker. The president had arranged an
interesting programme which consisted
Of music, papers upon the life Of Miss
willard, ~ Q teacher, organizer, &c.
Personal recollectious Of Miss willard
were given by Miss Cross. At the close
Of the meeting light refreshments were
served.
The officers Of the Order of United
American Mechanics which has recently
been instituted here are ~ follows:
&C. o. Foster.
v.C.--A. r. Copeland.
X CT. X. Lewis.
Asss X. C.-f. j. Tyler.
FC.-John Yates.
TreAsurer-Harry Jordan.
ChAp.-Geo Bryant.
w.-6erry Morgan.
Characterization Holt.
l. ss-Geo. Chapman.
-. S.-Eugene York.
Trustees-A. y. Copeland, George Bryant,
Eugene York.
Thursday afternoon the Ladies' Club
met at the home Of Mrs. +. B. Tuell. 1t
was real Washington afternoon. The
quotations were patriotic and Washing
tons childhood, military life, private
life, presidential life aud domestic were
all given by several Of the ladies and his
contemporaries were also considered.
The ladies passed vote OF thanks to
Master Guy Barker who had furnished a
drawing Of Washington, expressly for
the Ladies' Club. Impressions Of his
Mt. Vernon home were given by several
ladies' who had visited IL. No little
merriment was caused by the description
Of the "old tomb, given by one OF the
ladies' being followed by the declaration
Of another, that II was pointed out 20
her a. the swine cellar" IL WAS sug-
gested by another that doubtless the
guide recognized the tirst lady as coming
from Maine with its prohibitory law.
A very pleasant socisble was given AZ
uhltauu tuapti, rIiual eNcuihk, os tut
Christian Endesvor. A pleasing pro-
grsmme Was presented and thoroughly
good social time enjoyed.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Warren Emery are very
soon TO occupy their home on Mechanic
Street.
The lecture which was to have been
given by Hon. w. w. Stetson will not
occur until next term Of Gould Academy.
The students OF Gould Academy Will
hold their exercises In odeon Hall next
Friday evening. The students chosen
several weeks ago for prize speaking
have been hard at work.
Mr.. Fred Merrill has been chosen by
the senior class Of Bowdoin, door captain
OF the fourth indoor athletic meet which
il 10 be held March L..
The UniversAlist Society gave pie
supper at their chapel Thursday evening.
Pies OF every kind and description were
upon the bill OF fare. 4 good supper
aud entertainment and fine time Is the
verdict OF all.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
Court Of County Commissioners.
County Commissioners.

Regular sessions Second Tuesday OF May.
First Tuesday OF September Last Tuesday Of
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WlLsoN,s MlLLs.

IA. Flint started Tor Colebrook, go
Ing by the way of Berlin. before the
snow storm OF Monday, the 18th, and
from delays on trains, and bad roads,
was gone week.
Horace Frost went through here
Thursday en- route for the kennebago
region.
Hinckley Of Milan brought up four
horse load of men As far ~ Flint's Hotel
Friday, who were going up to work for
Bean and Whitcomb. Mr.. whitcomb,
who lost his wife very recently, took his
children into the camp.
Guy Brooks Is visiting his mother.
Mrs. j. w. Clark, and 4. II. Brooks Is
sick Ia the hospital st Lewiston.
Mrs. r. A. Flint has flock Of Febru-
airy chickens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
CANTON.


The funeral services OF Mrs. Eunice
W. Gilbert, aged pesrly seventy-eight
wears. and widow Of the late Zimri GIL
bert OF Oldtown, were held at the resi-
dence of her son, W. h Gilbert, on FRI
dsy afternoon, the 18th, Rev. +. W.
Weber OF Rumford Falls officiating
Mrs. Gilbert had lived Ia Canton about
fifteen wears. She leaves three sons,
&. X. Gilbert, CSnton's present post.
master. T. +. Gilbert, who was until re
Gently in trade AZ Gilb"rtville, and W. Il.
Gilbert. who l. now in trade In Canton
villsge, one sister. nine grandchildren
and two great grandchildren. She had
buried two daughters, Mrs. Douglass
and Mrs. skinner. who had lived 70
womanhood, also two smNll children
who died quite young. Mrs. Gilbert
was social, kind and genial old lady
and had made MANY friends since re-
siding In Canton. Mrs. Gilbert made
her home with Der son, z +. Gilbert,
but weut 10 the house of her Youngest
son several weeks ago 20 assist 10 caring
for him In sickness, and was there taken
with the grippe which terminated In
bronchial pneumonia which caused her
death. Her sister, Mrs. Baker OF old
Tow, and her granddaughter. Miss
Maud Douglass, OF the Democrat Office
at South Paris, were In attendance a,
tn funeral. Her remains will be taken
10 Old Town for interment in the family
lot.
Mrs. J. Y. Swssey WAS in Bangor
several DAYS last week.
Mrs. Arthur Ncrsdden recently spent
several DAYS In Portland.
Mrs. smith, who has been csriug for
Mrs. Gilbert during her illness, returned
last Saturday TO her home at Rumford
Falls
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28

This April weather has settled the
snow very much. We are hoping for
cold weather again as there Is much
shedding To be done vet.
A great deal OF sawdust has been
drawn away from Swain & Reeds mill
There Is none 10 be had below here.
Swain & Reed have nearly million
bowels ordered, enough TO take the
mill month 10 fill. Their business
never WAS so good.
Our selectmen have been closing up
the towns business and making their
report.
The best road horse that comes this
way ia driven by Dr. Bisbee.
Chss. Bartlett Is in town.
Mr.. HOdsdon Is running the mill and
doing good work
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
EAST SIMMER

Our community was startled upon
hearing Of the sudden death OF Mr..
samuel l.. knight Of Hartford, which
occurred on Tuesday noon, the 2lst inst.
Mr.. Knight came several years ago from
Waterford snd located upon the Lewis
sampson farm on the Bucstield road,
where he resided AZ his death. 4 widow
and three children survive him.
The sumner Board Of Health have
provided for free vaccination under the
care Of DIR. T.. II. Andrews, who will
visit East Sumner on Saturday afternoon
FOR that purpose. No outbreak OF the
disease. but some anxiety, as the girl
awaiting 20 be kissed said. An ounce Of
prevention Is worth pound OF cure, y
saws Scripture.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
OXFORD COUNTY

OXFORD COUNTY
Court Directory and County Officers
1900.
Supreme JUDICIAL Court.
Terms
SECOND Tuesday OF February
first Tuesday Of Nay,
Second TUESDAY % Octo6er
Probate Court.
A Sosts Paris
Third Tuesday Of each month
Az syessrs
First Tuesdays OF june And December.
Court Of County Commissioners.
Al SOsta Psls.
Regular sessions Second Tuesday OF May
firs; Tuesday OF September. Last TUESDAY Of
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
WEST ERyeBuRG.

The Stirling Literary Club met with
Mrs. Towle last Tuesday. The next
meeting will be there also.
John Andrews Is doing some work on
II. ID. Hutchins' house.
Nellie Hardy, who has been teaching
In Jackson, has returned, bringing with
her one of her friends
Lulu McIntire OF kesrsarge Is stop
ping with Mrs. Frank Eastman.
Howard Jones spent few days last
week 10 Bridgton and Sweden.
Bailey Hutchins, who has been absent
for some time, returned last week, and
Is now clerking 10 Mr.. Thomas Charles
store At Fryeburg.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
NORTHWEST BETHEL.

Mrs. y. 5. Stearns has been Ill with
the grippe.
Mrs. Brownie Stesrps yerrill Is at her
fathers for while.
Mrs. Calvin Cummings is in very poor
health.
Mrs. A. Quiggley was taken to the
town farm last week.
Charles Verrill Is cutting his winter
wood. He buys stumpage Of Geo. Chap
man.
The favorite greeting around here now
Is not "Hsve you had the grippe:" but
instead, Have you paid for your corn:'
heads the general conversation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
LOWELL.

W. o. Brown and wife have returned
from North Arson. They went there
the first OF Jan. for visit Of two weeks
but Mrs. Brown had severe attack OF
pneumonia which delayed their return.
She Is comfortable now and improving.
Mrs. Blanche Russell has returned
from a visit TO Cambridge, Mass, and
Newburv, VT.
Geo. Evans is slowly recovering from
a severe attack Of the grippe.
j. +. Stearns has been on business to
Norway and Augusta. He has to make
an annual report Of The Lowell Fire In
sursnce Co. and carry the books for ex-
animation to the Insurance Commission
ora
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
WEST PARIS.

Special gospel meetings will be con-
Quoted In the r. b. church "a follows ::
Monday evening, Feb. 27th, at Z 30
O'Clock, Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb.
18th and March lst, at and Z 80 Z. NJ,
with Rev. w. w. Carver OF Canton, and
the celebrated colored singer, X. X.
Thompson, OF Harper's Ferry, West
Virgins, and possibly others as extra
help. All are very cordially invited TO
attend aud participate la the services.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
DENMARK.

Mr.. Leon II. Ingalls,, having been re-
fused the use Of Odd Fellows Hall by
the agent, TO hold course OF assemblies
In, has made arrangements with Mr..
0rdway for the use Of Centennial Hall,
and will begina course OF assemblies ut
that hall Friday evening, March Sd. No
pains will be spared to make them first
class 10 every respect.
Mr.. G. G. Shirley Of Fryeburg Is In
town.
Mrs. A. w. Belcher IL spending few
weeks vacation In Boston and vicinity.
The high school will close Friday for
one weeks vacation.
Town meeting on Monday, March 9Th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
A NEW COURT.
THE RUMFoRD FALLS MUNICIPAL
COURT ESTABLISHED.

The bill 10 establish the Rumford Falls
Municipal Court has been passed by the
legislature and signed by the Governor.
IL il reported that q. Willard johnson.
ESQ, one of the present Trial Justices al
Rumford Falls, viii be appointed Judge
Of the new court. The jurisdiction Of
the court IL substantially the same as
that Of the Norway Municipal Court.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
PERSONAL

DIR. j. C. Donhsm Of Hebron. repre-
senting HE district In the legislature, fell
on the ice st Augusta Tuesday, fracsur-
ing two ribs.
In the election Of class parts Of the
senior class at the University Of Maine,
the address to undergraduates WAS given
60 Archer L. Grover Of Bethel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
IOCkE,S MILLS.

Sunday, Feb. 10th, Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Swift received an addition to their
family In the form of little daughter.
Alonzo Felt of Woodstock was in town
the other day.
The ladies' social circle are getting up
fair TO be held In the near future.
Bertha Grover and her sisEer Bessie
visited st J.B. Bsrnett's last Tuesday.
Amos Barnett went home with them
and staid until Thursday.
Mrs. Nell Cole of Rumford and Mrs.
Carr of West Paris visited relatives and
friends here the past week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
EAST eROWNF,ElD.

Word has been received here that DR..
Vim. Gstchell, who went to California
In January, is quite sick with malarial
fever.
Samuel Durgin will have charge Of
the town farm another year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
NORTH PARIS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Gowell visited
at F. e. Gowell's Feb. 10th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ross have hired
out 70 Lorenzo Deane for one year.
Mr.. B. r. Nevers has returned ia
Sweden to remain few days.
Prof. w. w. Andrews visited ut hii
fathers . few DAYS recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. X. Durham Of Water
vile have Visited at II. W. Dunham's re-
Gently.
Mr.. and Mrs. America Andrews visited
their daughter, Mrs. Edwards, this week.
More help has been hired at Dawson
City this week.