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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
POLITICAL NOTES.

Feeling sure that he has cornered the
Kansas City nomination, Mr.. Bryan
thinks that Il Is safe for him TO 90 abou,
the country talking about the wicked
ness Of monopoly.
The bank Of Peru and London an
nounces that all current payments will
be made In sterling or Peruvian pounds,
The advent of the gold standard In the
republics to the south OF us means the
retirement OF uncertainty aud revolu'
ton.
Action on the subject OF trusts" IL to
he taken by the subcommittee OF the
House judiciary Committee, which has
been appointed by Chairman Ray. The
Republican leaders are anxious TO go on
record on this subject during the present
session Of Congress, but they find II diff
cult to devise q plan which will he ef.
fective and yet within constitutional
limits. 1t Is possible that an amend
ment to the Constitution may be
recommended, giving Congress plenary
power over corporations.
Now that the gold standard is an
assured thing" explains the Democratic
editor, "the country need not be afraid
Of the silver plank we propose to place
In our platform" 10 other words, this
plank will be added for the purpose OF
deception and not as An evidence OF good
faith. There Is no discount upon the
persistency and con sistency OF the Demo-
cratic party when 1t comes TO plain and
fancy humbuggine. But do the people
OF the United States want to place 10
power party whose hands must first be
tied before they can be trusted?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
MEXICO.

Daniel b. Austin, one Of the Oldest
meu living in Mexico, died sunday sitter
noon, the lst inst. He was the son OF
Joel and Esther (Farnum) Austin lie
was born on the farm In Canton, n)w
owned and occupied by his brother
Faruum, Aug. -, lS22, making his sge
77years, : months, and 10 days. he lad
two sisters, Crsuls, who died unmsrri ID,
and Betsey, who married Pinekiey
BuruhSm Of Bethel, now dead. March
IL, lS49, Mr.. Austin was married 70
Viola, daughter OF Isaac and Debo 'sh
AUSTIN Harlow, Of Mexico. After his
marriage he lived at Canton Point u It'll
February, 1857, he moved 20 Mexico
where he lived on the Isaac Harlow fsrm
until 1895, when he sold the fam,
bought two lots at Ridlonville, on one OF
which he built cottage for his own &C.
cupaucy-on the other one 20 rent.
He leaves widow aud two sens
Julius r., one OF the selectmen OF
Mexico, and Carroll Merton, an educator
OF much prominence in the schools OF
Boston.
HOnored and respected BY his TOW as
men his death causes deep sorrow smons
his townspeople, both the old resident;
aud the MANY new corners. We regret
that he could not as we confidently *.
pected he would, remain with Us longer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
Effective Remedy.

A good story Is told Of one Of the
chiefs Of the civil service department
who had two affiictions-an obliging
and easy doorkeeper and a pertina'
cious office seeker. who was a distan,
relative Of the chief. Scarcely a week
passed but the latter called. and the
former was much too polite to shut
him out.
The chief at last, after one Of the
usual interviews. resolved to stand the
nuisance no longer, so. summOning the
doorkeeper when the visitor had de-
parted. he said. "X.. do you know
what that man comes afterT'
"No, sir" replied the functionary.
"well. then, ! may as well tell you.
He wants your place."
The bore was admitted no more
TIT Rits
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aucke,Elp.

Miss Amy W. Shaw, teacher In the
schools at Quincy, Mass, ID at home en-
joyiug vacation of one week.
Rev. j. H. Whitson Of the Baptist
church resigned the pastorate OF the
church to take effect April 18th.
Rev. C. T. Parsons OF Augusta, Pre-.
siding Elder, was with the Methodist
church Sunday afternoon and evening,
April LIST.
Mrs. Geo. II. Jersey Of Portland Is the
guest Of Mrs. A. T. Cole.
Miss Ellen 8. Cole celebrated her 9th
anniversary April Sd, with birthday
party, inviting q number Of her young
playmstes to . repast Of Ice cream and
cake.
The Ladies' Circle will give an enter
tainment and hold an apron sale with
Ice cream etc., ut Nezinscot Hall, Wed.
nesday evening, April 18th.
Miss Laura Dean returned from an ex-
tended visit to relatives In Massachusetts
this week.
Mr.. ROY Cary Of Fort Fairfield Is the
guest Of Mrs. c. c. Spaulding and
daughter.
Geo. II. Hersey of Portland has bought
the old tsnnery building on the J. W.
Written estate.
Miss Mary Howe Of West Sumner was
the guest Of Mrs. w. +. Pike Friday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
NORTH sUckFlELo.

The remains OF c. p. Swallow OF
Windsor Mills, p. O., were brought here
April 5th to the home OF his brother, 5.
D. Swallow, where the funeral Vas held
In the afternoon, attended by Rev. Mr..
Little Of Canton. Mr.. Swallows wife
and their three sons accompanied the re-
mains from their home 10 Canada; also
his brother James Of Brockton, Mass,
was here.
There Is more sickness In our little
village at the present time, caused by
the prevailing epidemic, than ever
knew AZ one time.
Earl Jack Is moving to the II. B. Her
sey place which he bought last week.
Chas. Damon has got his railroad ties
all delivered.
Archie Curtis is drawing his boards
from Heald Bros. mill 10 Buckfield and
shipping them 10 Portland.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
BLUE POINTS.
somethinG About These Artstocrses
Of the Bivalve Family.

Something About These Artstocrsts
Of the Bivalve Family.
A newborn oyster Is a tiny feck OF
creamy substance, not much larger
than the point Of a pin. Its advent In
countless numbers from the middle OF
July to the middle OF August is to the
FISHERMAN OF Connecticut, where are
located probably the largest seed oyster
plants In the world. an event OF the
utmost interest Long Island sound
has some popularity Of the water which
renders II especially favorable for the
raising Of the choicest and most widely
sought oysters. Not only are here To-
Gated thousands Of oyster plantations,
but also immense natural oyster beds.
And here and there only Is raised the
famous Blue Point oyster, the most
delicately favored OF It's kind and In de-
mand the world over.
The Great South bay. on the outside
Of Long Island. facing the ocean and
extending a distance OF 80 miles from
the towns Of South Bay and Speonk. Is
the headquarters OF the entire produc-
ton OF the genuine Blue Point oysters.
The name is derived from a point OF
land which juts out into the bay here
called Blue point.
A combination Of percentage OF salt
In the water, temperature. depth. con-
dltion OF bottom, together with some
indefnable quality possessed by the
latter which is different from any
other. gives to them their flavor. which
has never yet been equaled by any OF
the various kinds Of oysters raised In
America. and the oyster industry Is by
far the most important fishing Industry
In the United States. The Blue Points
are simply transplanted Norwalk and
Bridgeport seed oysters. which are tax
en- from oyster beds and put Into the
Blue Point beds In Great South bay
where they attain maturity under the
most exalted and potent conditions
which graduate them oyster aristocrats
with regulations ready made, possess
Ing the highest oyster valuation ano
sought for ~ Divine Points In every
civilized land.-Hartford Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
SOUTH RuMFORO.

Married, at South Rumford, April 18th,
Edward Allen and Lena l. Putnam,
Youngest daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Putnam. Between thirty and
forty relatives and friends were present
to witness the ceremony, which was
performed by Rev. Mr.. Townsend and
Rev Mr.. Weber. The bride was dress
ed In white silk and Miss Florence Nc
keenan, from Rumford Falls WAS brides
maid; brother OF the groom from
Lowell, Mass, was the best man. Miss
Mary Bisbee played the wedding march
After The congratulations were over re-
freshments were served and the happy
couple left on the afternoon train for =
wedding trip to Boston and New York.
The presents were numerous and valus-
BILE.
Mrs. c. NJ. Elliott has been taking
care Of her daughter, Mrs. w. A. wyman,
and baby, the past two weeks.
Mrs. Clara Bessey worked At +. p.
Putnam's last week.
w. A. Wymsn and w. F. Clark have
tapped the trees in w. Clsrk's sap
orchard.
DR.. Twitchell Of Andover was called
TO see Charles Adams last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
A wonderful Escape.

The greatest height from which any
one has accidentally fallen without re-
ceiving any Injury beyond a shaking
was nearly 1000 feet by an East In
dian living In the island Of Oghin. who
fell over cliff at that height. His fall
was broken at the foot Of the presapIce
by masses Of dense vegetation. and he
escaped with no more serious injury
than a severe shaking. The anthem
ITCHY Of this fall was vouched for by
the French writer, H. de Parvilie.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
solITb WOODSTOCK,

Sap il running well to-day, April 9Th.
For the first time this year the robins
are singing, and we are aware that
spring Is here to cheer our hearts, al
though II brings cares and lsbors with
IL.
Mrs. Rachel Edwards has been very
sick at her sons, Vim. Andrews, but is
now rapidly recovering, we understand.
Charles Andrews Ia suffering from 8
spinal trouble caused by his fall when
the hotel was burned at South Paris.
He has been poorly for some time, and
IL seems TO affect both mind and body.
will Bryant and wife are to work for
F. l.. Wyman this summer.
Mr.. o. l.. Fuller, our former post
master and grocer, has been visiting
friends and relatives In this vicinity. he
runs a fruit store In Bridgton, and re-
ports a thriving business thus far.
o. +. Lurvey has let IL sugar lot to
Edwin Thurlow TO run this spring.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
ilSON'S MILLS.

Seventy-four men had dinner at Flint's
Hotel Wednesday, and sixty-ave horses
were fed at the stable from Bean &
whiteomb's crew, who were moving
from Kennebago, where they have been
logging the past winter.
Mrs. Nora Bennett has been up visit
ing her sister, Mrs. c. I. Fox.
ID. Z. Haywood Of Rsngeley has been
In town calling on friends.
The Masonic fraternity were enter
tanned Thursday evening by N. c. Lin
nell and wife.
II. Z. Ellingwood moved out Of the
woods Friday.
" X. Bennett Ia making preparations
for sugsring.
Z. 5. Bennett Is painting and other
wise renovating the house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
RRQWNEIElQ.

There Ia great deal Of sickness In
town, and there have been quite num-
Der Of sudden deaths.
Mr.. G. II. Durgin died to-day, Thurs
dav, after short illness.
Mr.. Granville Poor is very sick, also
his wife and mother.
Ellsworth Gilpstrick Is quite sick.
The grammar school closes this week.
Reading BY Albert Fox, Esq, Of kezar
Falls and lyceum at Town Hall Thurs
dsy evening.
Bert Swan has gone to Boston to
spend a ew weeks with his aunt, Mrs.
Fl. Moulton.
Mr.. C. H. Boynton went to the hos
pitsl at Portland TO have, as he feared, q
cancer removed from his face. But 1t
WAS decided to be q tumor, and he Is
improving.
Howard Moulton of Boston was In
town this week.
Mr.. Warren Hill has moved his house
hold goods into the old Libby house on
Church Street.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
PARIS ulLL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

PARIS HILL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM.
"A recent number Of the Bangor Industrial
Journal contains this article on the proposed
library SsS 70 q
by DR.. Hamlin, and shows something OF what
his intentions are.
When the county OF Oxford changed
its court rooms at Paris Hill, the build
ings and land reverted to the Cummings
heirs, and they have given the granite
jail to DIR. A. C. Hamlin Of Bangor to be
changed into cabinet OF minerals and
library In honor of Oxford County and
the Hsmlin family. The gift has been
accepted, and the interior Of the granite
structure will soon be removed, and also
the wooden roof which will In time be
replaced with an iron roof and dome 80
as to make the building freproof. The
building is one story high, 80 feet long
and 20 feet wide, and will contain one
room with cement floor.
The rare minerals Of Oxford County as
well rs those OF the famous Mt. Mica
will be deposited here with valuable
books and historical relics Of the vicin-
ity, and In the course Of few years It
will have q high standing among the
scientific societies OF the world. The
collection will be largely added to by
way of exchange with the British and
United States National Museum. The
sons Of Old Oxford will take lively In
terest 10 It's welfare and those Of Paris
alone will assist materially.
The town Of Paris has been In times
past one Of the intellectual and political
centres OF the state, and has given four or
I've governors, dozen members OF con-
xress besides members Of the cabinet ~
we'll - vice-president. Its mineral de-
posts are known al over the scientific
world, and some Of the specimens OF the
lithia group ara the most beautiful and
the finest known. II the wishers Of the
founders are realized the cabinet will
soon become On object Of pride not only
70 The county Of Oxford, bat 70 Tie STATE
and ~ nation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
HOT SLASH.
A Deiicaey That II PS19pa ~ New
Orleans NegPo6t.

A Delicaey That II PBSyDo ~ new
Orleans NegPoet@
did you ever hear Of an edible
known as hot slash z" asked a citizen
who always keeps an eye open for
life's little oddities. mo? Well, I'm
not surprised. l discovered II myself
only yesterday through chance visit
10 the river front II was about ii
o'clock In the morning. and / was loaf
Ing around the far end of the North
eastern fruit wharf waiting for man.
when a strapping big negro rushed up
and bawled out: Hot slash! Hot
slash.
.I supposed he was addressing him.
self to me, but before could think up
some graceful and appropriate bit OF
repartee at least dozen other strap
ping darkies came tumbling out from
behind a pile Of barrels, where crap
game had evidently been in progress,
and started on dead run for nearby
alleyway.
"None Of them had asked any ques-
tons. and, needless to say. my curios-
Ity was highly excited, so i trailed
along In the rear and ut the other END
OF the alley found the whole crowd,
with numerous additions. clustered
about small covered wagon from
which mulatto was selling smoking
hot loaves Of bread at nickel apiece.
As each loaf was called for he split II
open and saturated the interior with
molasses from a can in the vehicle.
That was hot slash. 1t seemed to be
n local substitute for the merchants
lunch. which appears about the same
hour In the retail district up town.
81 asked one OF the darkies whether
II was good. and his reply. while word
less. was extremely eloquent The
lower half OF his countenance was
buried In n fresh section of hot slash
ut the moment. and nothing was visi-
bic except his eyes. which he rolled
upward until they resembled couple
OF white celluloid pool balls. Then he
closed them. very slowly. Ike man
In an ecstasy. and ut the same time
made gurgling sound in his throat.
After that pantomime I was strongly
tempted TO try piece OF hot slash
myself."-New Orleans Times-Demo-
crat
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
DENMARK.

A large audience gathered at Odd
Fellows Hall Thursday evening TO at
tend the graduation exercises OF the
Denmark high school. Professor Jones
orchestra OF Bridgton was In attendance
and rendered fine selection OF music.
Ice cream and cake were served TO all.
Mr.. Elwood Peudexter has returned TO
his labors In Greenwood, Mass.
Mrs. A. II. Jones and Mrs. A. w.
Belcher are visiting friends In Lowell
and Boston.
By the breaking OF the water wheel In
Fred Sanborn's mill work has stopped
for few days.
Mr.. Augustine Ingalls, has been con-
fined to the house the past week by q
touch OF the grippe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
WEST SUMNER.
noor health

VIM. T. Bonnev Is in poor health.
Mrs. Mary j. Pulsiier has returned 10
her home from Auburn where she has
been 10 spend the winter.
Herbert l.. Ryerson OF South Paris has
been In the place few days.
Chss. L. Hsdley has got out lumber in
preparation for building an addition TO
his barn this spring, as also has Oscar
Chandler.
Mrs. Fidelis Stsrhird hiss nearly re-
covered from her sickness. Her dsugh-
Ter, Mrs. Morse, OF Gorhsm, y. H., has
been caring for her.
Asa Swift and friend Of Norway have
been visiting his brother, Oscar Swift.
Mrs. Ada ". Andrews of West Paris
has been At DIR. Andrews for few days.
DIR. B. +. Bradbury OF Norway was
here ia consultation with DR.. Andrews
on the case of Mrs. Howard Curtis, Who
il very poorly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
WESI BETHEL.

Nice spring weather. Snow going OF
fast. Sap running well.
Teams are hurrying out Of the logging
camps.
There is quite good deal OF sickness
around just now-largely from grippe or
its effects.
Dined tramp to-day.
Mrs. George w. Harden has, or Is said
TO be about to buy, the Currier house on
Bethel Hill for their daughter.
Assessors are abroad In the land, and
so are other animals which "will remind
US" that spring time Is near at hand.
We have taste Of maple honey OF our
own making, and 1t was good, too. None
better.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
PERU.

Mrs. Mary Z. Bsrrows, widow Of the
late James Barrows Of this town, died
March 30th, aged % years. She leaves
two children, son and daughter. The
son. James A. Bsrrows, lives at East
Sumner. Her daughter is the wife OF
VIM. III. Bent with whom she lived since
her husband died. She was buried on
the first OF April, Elder Graham OF Rum
ford Falls attending the funeral.
Barrett & Kidder are building them a
large store house on the railroad land
near the station.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
OXFORD.

Sarah Dunbar Is visiting friends In
Canals.
The Y. p ;. c. E. held a socisole
Saturday evening al Temperance Hall.
The Junior Society Of Christian En-
deavor will give an entertainment Fri
day evening, April 18th.
The Grand Division Of Sons Of Tenn
perauce will meet here April IS and 20.
The staging on the Advent Chapel
gave way aud some of the workmen fell
20 the ground, but received no serious
injuries.
DR.. aud Mrs. A l.. Hersey will start
on their hOmeward way about the mid
die Of the month, and will stop at Wash
ington for short time.
Joseph Holden died at Otisfeld March
30th, aged - years. His funeral WAS
held on Sunday, Rev. Mr.. Keens officist-
ing
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
EAST SlIANER

At the Republican caucus held on the
9Th inst. Sharon Robinson, w. II. East
man and J. A. Noyes were chosen dele
gates 10 the state convention at Lewis
ton. and l.. B. Heald was chosen 10 the
district convention at Auburn.
Hideous, sbominable, execrable, and
gosh darn are some OF the terms used 10
describe the condition Of the country
roads.
woodpiles are being worked up and
plans for farming discussed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
OICkvAle.

ID. L. Chenery, who was confined To
the bed for several weeks, Is now able 70
90 about the house.
Carol w. Mathews, son Of Charles l..
Mathews, left home March 10th, and at
this writing, April sth, has not been
found though his father has searched
diligently for several days. At West
Peru station he bought ticket for Port.
land and was traced as far as Rumford
Junction and there the clew was lost.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
ANDOvER.
The snow Is fast leaving Us.

The snow Is fast leaving Us.
The lumbermen are still struggling TO
get in their contracts.
The large qusutity Of snow on the
hills will be = benefit 70 the river drivers.
The sick ones previously reported are
on the gain now.
Arthur Msrston met with q painful &C
cident last sunday; in splitting wood he
struck the back of his hand severiug the
cords and making an ugly wound. He
viii probably lose the use OF one finger.
The h. OF Z. Lodge are having all the
work they can do. Also the Pythisn
Sis,erhood.
The choir are rehearsing for Easter.
Next week IT the Congregational
church Rev. Mr.. Wsterworth will lecture
every evening save saturday. Subjects
have been announced by card.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
HEBRON.


Mrs. DR.. DOMAIN went 10 Auburn last
Friday, II being the s0th birthday Of her
father, Mr.. Drew Thompson.
Miss Hazel Donhsm Is at home from
Bates for ten days vacation.
IL Is not often we have two weddings
In the neighborhood In one week. Las,
week Thursday Miss Lizzie Murch was
married 70 Mr.. Locke at the home Of her
sister, Mrs. Mary Besrce, Rev. J. A.
Libby OF Poland officiating.
on Saturday, Mrs. Linnie K. Crockett
was married 10 Mr.. Oscar II. Trimhacs
At the home OF her mother, Mrs. A. j.
Smith, Rev. :. ID. Richardson perform
ing the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Trim
back will live In Auburn.
Mrs. Capt. Donhsm Is very low.
Mr.. Harvey Whitney aud his son
Ralph came from Boston Wednesday.
Mr.. Whitney has been very dangerously
Ill and unable 20 get here before.
The spring term Of the academy open
ed Wednesday. We heir there are
about 100 students.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
NORIA PARIS

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S. Bubier have been
here visiting relatives lately. They have
now gone TO Massachusetts,, where they
are 10 have charge OF milk farm.
Charles Penley called ST r. B. Nevers'
March 81.
Frank Gowell IL to have one OF Phin
Curtis horses 10 put with his own to
gather cream through the hard going.
Mamie MAYHEM came home the first
OF last week.
Cyrus Hszelton sold COW TO Rumford
parties this week.
NJ. ID. Foss has finished work at Buck
field, and IL at home.
Mrs. America Andrews remains about
the same.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
SPREADS LIKE wILDFIRE.

When things are "the best" they be-
come 1.-THE best selling" Abraham Hare,
q leading druggist, Of Belleville, o.,
writes: "Electric Bitters are the best
selling bittcrs have handled In twenty
years. You know why? Most diseases
begin In disorders Of stomach, liver, kid
neys, bowels, blood and nerves. Elec-
trio Bitters tones up the stomach, regu-
lates the liver. kidneys and bowels,
purifies the blood, strengthens the
nerves, hence cures multitudes OF mala-
dies. II builds up the entire system.
Puts new life and vigor into any weak,
sickly, rundown msn or woman. Price
so cents. Sold by F. A. Shurtleff & Co.,
Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
WEST PERU.

C. C. Demeritt Is at home. He Was In
jured In the railroad yard at Rumford
Falls.
Mrs. Noah Hall died last Sunday at her
daughters In Frsmingham, Mass. Mr..
Hall has been up there and he 10 not able
to come home.
Rev. F. B. Nelson Is ct his home 10
Vermont on Q two weeks' vacation.
Mrs. A. c. Hammond tried to hang
herself last Monday morning. She was
discovered in time to prevent any serious
injury. She has bad the grippe and Was
not In her right mind. :.
Glendale Lodge, /. o. OF g. IT, VII
rive boz supper nsxt "Wednesday nionss
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-10
NORTH WATERFORD.

The return OF spring quickeDs talk OF
rebuilding with some OF the parties that
were burned out the first OF the winter.
We cannot learn that anything definite
has yet been decided as 10 the location,
size or plan Of the new school house.
The infant daughter OF Adns and Mn
ME Hobbs WAS buried to-day. The I'M
mediate cause of her death was whoop-
ing cough. =,
Some entire families are Frustrated
with the grippe.
Geo. o. Farmer Is on the sick list with
no improvement ut last accounts.
Widow Manning Is sick with pneu-
monia.