davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
FARMERS INSTITUTE.
AN INTERESTING MEETING WITH A
FAIR ATTENDANCE AT SOUTH PARIS.


FAIR ATTENDANCE AT SOUTH PARIS.
A fair audience, considering the stormy
weather and difficult travelling, as
sembled st Grange Hall last Tuesday for
the farmers institute under the auspices
Of the Board Of Agriculture. The meet
ing was called 70 order At 1880 by Hon.
J.. A. Roberts OF Norway, the Oxford
County member Of the board. After
singing by the grange choir and brief
address by Mr.. Roberts, Secretary Mo
Keen wss introduced 10 speak on The
Fertility Of the Soil"
Mr.. Mcheen referred 20 the great in-
proyements in agriculture within the
past few years. He spoke Of the some
what exhausted condition OF the soil,
and Of the measures We should take 10
restore IL 10 its former fertility. The
soil IL not worn out, but must be handled
IN such q manner ss 20 bring out the
properties locked up In IL 70 get IL back
20 It's original condition Of fertility. he
would till the land frequently, and make
q short rotation OF crops. Commercial
fertilizer works quickly in forwarding
the crop, but leaves the land poorer for
its use. We must rely upon the msnures
made upon the farm, with the intelligent
use OF the commercial fertilizers which
we buy.
In answer TO questions, Mr.. Mekeen
recommended lime for some soils, not
a. fertilizer strictly, but 10 correct the
properties OF the soil, and spoke OF
ashes IS : valuable fertilizer for grass,
grain and fruit.
A good dinner was furnished At noon
BY the ladies OF Paris Grange.
After the afternoon session opened BY
singing, Henry Van Dresser of Cobleskill,
y. Y, was introduced 10 give the adj
dress. His theme was the dairy and its
interests. The dairy COW Is the foster
mother OF the humsn race, snd cannot
be neglected except st loss. be IL
lustrsted his lecture with pictures OF the
different breeds OF dairy cows, and
pointed out their good qualities in 4
forciole snd able manner. His prefer
ence wss for the Holsteins.
Mr.. Van Dresser closed his lecture by
urging the farmers 10 improve their
herds In every way they can, and elo-
quently counseled them 20 trsin their
boys 20 make better farmers than their
fathers. Home Is what we make IL, snd
the home Of the farmer Is the happiest
place on earth IL we make IL so. Then
BY all means make IL so.
Mr.. Van Dresser Is very ready and
entertaining speaker, with strong In
dividuslity and whole-hesrted faith In
the farmers calling. To miss hearing
him speak II the opportunity Is afforded
is = loss 70 any one.
a very good audience was present In
the afternoon, composed OF the best and
most intelligent farmers In this section
OF the county. They went 20 learn, and
went home wiser and better for the time
spent. The fellow who knows II sl wa:
not there, nor will he be next year.
In the evening an instructive talk OF
Progressive Agriculture" WAS given by
Secretary Mckeen, followed by chsr
scteristic and earnest talk TO young peo
pie BY Mr.. Van Dresser.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
WEST BETHEL.

"sbe goes 10 church on Thanksgiving Day
To hear the pastor both preach and pray,
Yet she never can tell what was the taxi.
To remember the sermon she's quite perplexed
The hymns she forgess as soon ~ thcy're heard
As well IS the blessing on her conferred.
She can tell you how Mrs. Jones was dreesed,
And II Mrs. Smiths gown was newly pressed;
The colors and patterns on every ones shawl.
And each trimming and feather on hats. 90 tall
And II Mrs. Browns lace was real or sham.
And II Mrs. Toms beads were true or fam.
She remembers the garb Of each ssint and sinner
And everything that she has for dinner.
The cost OF each dish, think she knows,
And her likes and disnkes for each che shows;
But text and sermon and hymn and prayer,
To remember, will cause her much despair.
She was asked them once. and she said: "Alack
You must excuse me, my memory's sack."
December.
The nineteenth century is near Its end.
Crust walks In November are some
thing we do not have chance to enjoy
every year.
Mrs. L. Frank Grover of Berlin, N.
H., visited L. d. Grover and wife one
day last week.
w. Frank Brown went to Berlin, N.
H., on Tuesday last, where he ID to have
employment during the winter.
Leon H. Tyler now drives two horses
on his meat cart Instead OF one, and
makes three weekly trips to Bethel Hill.
Al. Haskell IL making some needed
improvements In his store, and his trade
in -four, grain and meal ID steadily In.
creasing.
Miss Flora j. Wheeler came home
from Jefferson, N. H., to spend Thanks
giving week with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. G.. Wheeler.
The sleighing has been quite good
since the protracted storm Of snow and
sleet, and many heavily loaded sleds are
seen on the roads.
Elmer r. Briggs went to Island Pond,
VT, Saturday, and returned home on
the morning passenger train Sunday.
Monday be WAS called to Percy, N. H.,
to act a. night operator In the telegraph
Office at that station.
Business starts up slowly In this VII
lage. A few cars have been loaded with
wood. bark, hay, apples and potatoes,
but the steam mill h cold and silent,
and We are longing to hear the morning
whistle. The present owners Of the mill
reside In Dixheld.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
EAST SUMNER.

Thanksgiving Day passed of very
quietly. The heavy crust OF snow
mot pie crust afforded fine cosstine
for the boys, aud the girls also seemed TO
enjoy Il. A few dead turkeys and lots
Of chickens were buried In our capacious
stomschs and the only bd,rl we witnessed
Was that produced By sled oumps. That
will make one dance lively sometimes.
We borrowed . boys sled and went
over into the back field out Of sight Of
our grandchildren, and slid on the crust
snd-and-on our belly. We prefer .
sled, however. It's more graceful and
ones nose isn't tearing up the crust.
Lots OF apples continue TO be shipped
from this station. Good fruit cells for
81. so per barrel. Some are holding for
better prices. Some sold for 75 cents
early 10 the season.
Are We TO have permanent shedding, Is
the query.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
Not o Success.

The experiment was not q success.
Frequently she had complained that
he was not as he used to be. that his
love seemed to have grown cold and
that he was too prosaic and matter Of
fact. So when he found one Of his old
love letters to her he took II with him
the next time he was called away from
the city. made copy Of II and mailed
II to her.
"John Henry" she exclaimed when
he returned. you're the biggest fool
that ever lived. believe you have
softening OF the brain. What did you
mean by sending me that trashy'
Trash. my dear" he expostulated.
"Yes. trash-just sickly. sentimental
nonsense"
THAT isn't how you described II
when first wrote It and sent II to
you" he protested. You said then It
was the dearest. sweetest letter ever
written. and you insist now that have
changed and you haven't. l thought
would try to-
"Well. you didn't succeed" she In
terrupted, and she was mad for two
days. Sometimes II Is mighty difficult
to please woman.-Chicago Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
WHENCE HE NAME

Whence WAS the name Oxford, as sp-
piled TO the county and 20 the town OF
Oxford, Me-, derived: The "Msins
Register" says that Albany was "0nce
called Plantation Of Oxford and in sc
article BY Joshus b. Felt on statistic;
Of Towns in Massachusetts," In volume
! Of the COLLECTIONS OF the American
Statistical Association" Oxford il
given page 95) as the old name OF
Albany. The county Of Oxford wss In
corporsted In ls05, and the town In 1879
The town was previously a part OF
Hebron. The town Of Oxford, Mass,
which was Incorporated In lib, was so
named in honor Of Oxford, Eng, and
It's famous university.
QUERIsT.
Boston, Dec. j, 1900.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
TORTURED A WITNESS,

Intense suffering was endured by Wit
ness T. L. Martin Of Dixie, KY, before
he gave this evidence: II coughed every
night until my throat Was nearly raw
then tried DIR. Kings New Discovery
which gave instant relief. l have used
1t In my family for four years and recon-
mend Il rs the greatest remedy for
Coughs, Colds and all Throat, Chest and
Lung troubles II will stop the worst
cough, and not only prevents but ahso-
lutely cures Consumption. Price SOC.
and 81 90. Every bottle guaranteed.
Trial bottles free at r. A. Shurtlef &
Co. a Drug Store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
SWEDEN.

Died, In Sweden, Nov. 81, Ruth, little
daughter Of Mark Z. and Gertrude Per.
~, aged 8 months, 10 days. Mr.. and
Mrs. Perry have the heartfelt sympathy
Of the entire community In this their
deep am ctiou, this being the third little
one taken from their home.
Roy Wilson is the champion shot -
vet. he has killed two nice deer, one
being . very large buck. Both were
shot nedr the Plummer school house q
different times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
FULL PRICE FOR THE EMPTY
BOTTLE.

II Cleveland's Lung Healer doesn't
cure your cough, return the empty bottle
and get all your money back. But it
will cure you. Il never fails. II has
cured thousands Of cases which other
remedies failed TO relieve In the slightest.
Don't wait until the persistent cold or
distressing cough develops into fatal
consumption. We will give you trial
bottle Of this wonderful remedy free.
Large bottle Is cents. E. p. Parlin,
South Paris; Williamson q Kimbsll,
Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
ANDOvER.

SATURDAY. last gave US the first snow
which was improved by the sportsmen
and ten deer were taken by the people
nesr the village, several shooting two.
The Andover Manufacturing Co. have
their plant done aud the machinery all
set up. Mr.. Field, the manager, has let
the job OF cutting and hauling l,0O0, 900
feet OF birch 20 Mr.. Cross OF Bethel who
Is busy building camps, and will EN-
ploy ten men. This will be good thing
for Andover as there IL so much birch
that Is growing no better.
Died, In Audover, Nov. 4. Elbridge
Poor. aged - years. Mr.. Poor WAS one
OF the old landmarks In the church, and
one whose pleasant eountenance was al
ways seen at church, which he loved !.
truly good man has gone to his re-
ward.
Rev. Mr.. Hsnnsford gave q reception
In the form OF the Methodist Circle last
Wednesday evening In the hall. AL
though the weather looked threatening
q good number were present. Brother
Hsnnsford WAS Ia his usual happy mood
and received all with hearty hsndshAke.
A series Of meetings will soon be held
In the NJ. 4. church under the direction
Of the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Purinton.
w. W. Barnes & Co. have their new
engine and boiler on hand ready for
business In the early spring.
The lumbermen are complaining Of
scarcity Of help. Several operators are
obliged TO let their teams stay out for
want Of help. No time since our re-
membrsnce has their been such call
for men. Good men get $50 quick.
The Congregational Circle meets In
the hall tonight.
The tornado that swept over the state
generally did not reach here, only q
high wind, not unlike many other days.
No damage done.
The Is inches of damp snow which
fell Sunday and Monday makes the best
OF shedding, and those who have wood
10 haul are improving IL.
The deer hunters were out Monday 10
multitude but few were taken. The
deer were not moving about much.
The new mill Of the Andover Manu-
featuring Co. Is nearly completed and
will be ready by the first Of December
for birch. A more extended notice will
be given when they start up. Mr..
Field, the msnager, Is rusher and
things have 70 move when he takes hold.
Cabot Lodge was well represented at
Liyermore Falls last Tuesday at the
school Of instruction.
The death Of Mrs. j. +. Hewey 30
suddenly was received with sadness by
the community. She was a woman Of
sterling worth In the Sisterhood and In
the town.
Mrs. Lizzie Crocker Gregg lost her
little babe last week.
A new paint shop run by Mr.. Melville
Bacon OF BridSton IL being well pstroniz-
ed by the people as he is q painter Of 40
years experience, who can do work that
will suit.
DIR. Twitehell IL out on the street
again, attending the sick.
Mrs. Twitchell IL failing slowly.
The Grange held very interesting
session last Tuesday afternoon.
Help is scarce and 80 IL hay. Good
hay sells for SIS and little for that.
Stock Is low but good mich cows sell
for s25 and $50.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
HEBRON.

Mrs. Geo. Cobb OF Mechanic Falls WAS
buried In the cemetery near the town
house Wednesday. Mrs. Cobb WAS =
former resident Of this place and moved
20 Mechanic Falls after the burning of
their buildings BY lightning several
years sgo.
There will be q masquerade sociable
in Grange Hall this Friday evening.
Miss Grace Bumpus will begin another
term % school at Poland Spring Mon
day, Dec. Sd.
Mrs. Cornelis Moody and Miss Moody
spent Thanksgiving At West Sumner.
There were many family reunions
here and the sleighing made things live
"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
WILSON,S Mills

Rev. Addison Clifford and wife arrived
here Nov. 18th, having come with their
own team from their home In Msssschu-
sets. He is sent here for two months.
They are stopping at present 1t the
hotel.
The Misses Minnie and Lena Olson are
st home for shors time.
The circle Of Kings Daughters met
for the last time this season Wednesday
with Mrs. Bennett.
Gretta Olson arrived Nome Saturday
from her school. and win spend her w.
cation ct home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

John Lsdner, aged IS years, one Of
the crew Of men engaged 10 breaking
down q log pile for the Great Northern
Paper Company st Madison, Was killed
Thursday morning while running In
front Of moving pile Of logs after he
had started the pile on which be and
several other men were st work. His
skull was crushed and his face terribly
cut. He WAS unconscious when taken
from under the logs and died In twenty
minutes. He wss unmarried and well
known citizen Of Madison.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

The Honorable Thomas B. Reed
should write dictionary. Ii would be-
come the most entertaining literary work
Of the old or new century, judging from
the definitions that be has already given
to the world. Some time ago Tom de-
fined a ststemsn as "a dead politician"
and now be enriches the wit Of the day
by this definition Of trust: "a trust IL
q body Of very rich men entirely sur
rounded by water"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
A WoMAN,s AWFUL PERIL.

"There Is only one chance to save
your life and that IL through an opera
tion," were the startling words heard by
Mrs. l. B. Hunt Of Lime Ridge, Wis,
from her doctor after he had vainly
tried to cure her Of . frightful case Of
stomach trouble and yellow jsundice.
Gall stones had formed and she con-
SANITY grew worse. Thep she began to
use Electric Bitters which wholly cured
her. It's q wonderful Stomach, Liver
and Kidney remedy. Cures Dyspepsia,
Loss Of Appetite. Try It. Only 80 cts.
Guaranteed. For sale by r. A. Shurt-
leff & Co., druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
EAST WATERFORD.
Nellie Skinner IL very low.

JENNIE Ames Is mucn Oettefs
George l.. Hilton and Miss Grace NJ.
Pride we're married the 22d. They have
our best wishes for the future.
Charles Cannon has moved back
from Livermore.
Frank Millett has moved his family
for the winter into the rent over the
store. He has hired with Will Chad
bourne for another year.
E. c. Hilton has moved for the winter
into the lower rent at the store. He
works for Rolfe & Haskell.
Mrs. L. n. Sanderson is at home and
quite we'll except her left wrist which
she still carries In slipg.
E. S Keen and wife have returned
after . weeks stay in New Hampshire.
Than ksgiving Day passed quietly.
No family parties that we have heard Of.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
NEW ApykRrIsEMxNrs.

Opening-F. A. Shurtlef 4 Co.
AMuritDs.e OF sensible CHS
Blue stores.
Want New sleigh
just Figure.
The Genuine Davis Vertical Feed.
The Boston StOrc.
Plcase DO not fOrVct-
Cold Seal Rnbbers-
Mrs. 4. A. stowe.
A Very SeAsonable Article.
Appointment OF Administrator
Household Goods for sale.
Wanted
Wanted.
Notice Of Foreclosure.
Probate Notices.
For sale.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
WORJ.D,s CHAMPION.

81 tried many remedies to cure piles, y
writes W. r. Smith Of Latham, ILL.,,
sbut found no relief till ! used Bucklen'l
Arnica Salve. have not been troubled
with piles Since" It's the only cham
lon pile cure on earth and the beat salve
In the world. 25c. per box, guaranteed
BY r. A. ShurtlefY & Co., druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

Bangor News: Hard cider is 80 plenti-
full and cheap this year that even the de-
feated can AFFORD 70 celebrate. They
should dip lightly, however, for the
brand of remorse produced by an over
dose of hard cider ID the worst made.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
FRYesuRe CENTRE.

Mrs. Frank Barker and daughter,
Hattie, visited at Mrs. r. j. Buxzell's
one day last week.
Rev. ). d. Holden called on Mrs. A.
p. Gord on on his way back to Lowell
Nov. "a
A far ners' institute was held at the
Odd Fellows Hall Nov. %. A go0dly
number were there, both afternoon and
evening and all enjoyed themselves
very much.
Mrs. Chandler Buzzell Is able TO be
out again, and all are glad TO see her.
Mrs. X. j. Buzzell and daughter,
Susan, spent Thanksgiving with her
son Chandler Buzzell.
Mr.. Kelsey Hobbs and brother, Ly-
man, ard Mr.. Enoch Barker spent
Thankse wing with Mr.. Frank Barker
and family.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
a KFEN CLEAR BRAIN.

Your best feelings, your social posi-
ton or business success depend largely
on the perfect action Of vour Stomach
and Liver. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
give increased strength, koen, clear
brain, high ambition. A - cent box
will make you feel like new being.
Sold By r. 4. 6hurtleff q Co., Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

professor. how did you come to
pose to me In the face Of my continued
indifIerencer
II proceeded on the general propoei-
ton that whatever . woman seems 70
D ~ Isn't"-Aicaso neeoc6.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

TIE state fair people will come bsfore
the legislature With Z request TOR that
discarded arch and eagle that he's sur
mounted tie capitol entrance. The gov
oenor and council did not fool that toey
hAA ~ asthority % Giys 4 away.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
ANGLE COPIES.

single Copies OF the Democrat are four cent?
zach They viii be mailed on reccips Of price by
the pnbl,shers or for the convenience Of psxrons
insls copies OF each issue have been PLACED. on
sAle AZ The following places In the County:
south Paris. Ssursevzns's Drug store.
Shurtlen's Drug Store
Norway. Soyes Drug Store.
stones Drug Store
Buekneld. Alfred Cole. Postmaster.
Fryebury AZ. Lewis. Insurance once
PARA Ril. Mr. Harrow, Poss Ocace.
West Parts. samuel L. White-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
COMING EVENTS.

Dec 4--Oxfort Pomona Grange, south Paris.
Dec S,-Maine State Dairy Conference. An
gusta.
socissioa. Lewiston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

rxRxs,-slse year II paid ssricsiy In advance.
0sherviss e2o . year. single copies censs.
ApvxxrfxxnUrs=An legal sstvsrsasemerp
are Efvsn three consecutive Insertions tor el-s9
per nch Tn lengsh Of column. Special consroces
made Win local rsnsiens and yearly sdvero>
err
Jon Pnuruo .-Nsw type. fAss presses. steam
power. experienced workmen and ioW prices
combine % make lhis department OF our basa-
nsss complese and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

Sunday end Monday ten Inches Of
snow fell and business has besn brisk IN
| The VILLAGE thla weak.
Miss Puringsoa b spending vacation
with friends Ii Massachusetts,.
Three carloads Of apples were shipped
| from Be shel one day this week.
Mr.. Geo. Farnsworth and Mr.. Robert
Bisbee are Spending the Thanksgiving
recess ct home.
"wednesday evening the BE and B's Of
Bethel invited their friends 70 Odcon
Hall for . social dance.
A number of our people left Bethel to
spend Thanksgiving With friends, and
many returned to their Bethel friends to
enjoy the day. Among those who came
were DR.. and Mrs. r. I. Brown OF Port
land and General A. 8. Twitchell and
daughter of Gorham, N. Il.
The G. r. r. has about twenty men
putting In . new bridge.
Friday evening the Columbian Club
entertained It's friends ct Garland
Chapel. About 100 Invitations were
issued. Coffee, chocolate and cake were
served. II WAS one Of the pleassntest
social events Of the season.
A warrant has been issued calling for
q special town meeting Monday, Dec. 5,
to zee what action the town Will take In
the matter Of deciding the Bethel chair
factory property to the Bethel Manu-
featuring Co., and to consider better
fire protection for the corn shop prop
erty: to see II the. town will accept 4
new road that has been laid out BY the
county commissioners, and the amount
of money IL will vote for It's construc-
ton.
The East Oxford Local Union OF
Christian Endeavor will hold Its meeting
nc Bethel with the Bethel society next
Tuesday. Bethel always extends warm
welcome to her guests.
Mrs. o. NJ. Mason had family re-
union Thursday. Miss Alice Mason and
Miss Boothby Of Berlin, n. H., and Mr..
Leslie Mason and family were at the old
home.
MIDDLE INTERvALE.
Sleighing at Thanksgiving. Quite
wonder.
Mason Kimball has begun work for
A. NJ. Carter for the winter.
c. G. Kimball IL working for Ned Car
ter this winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Gorham went to
Norway last Saturday, coming home
Sunday Ia the snow-storm.
Archie Hutchinson Is working for b.
w. kimball for q while.
Mrs. Clark Csswell Is quite sick with
tonsilitis.
Lena Fsrwell Is staying with Mrs. w.
W. Chase, and attending the school here.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
STATE OF MAINE.
COUNT rxrA.uxxs.s oyrcr.

COUNTY TRxAsuxxR's OYYIcE.
south Paris. Maine, Nov. -. 1900.
The following list containing tbs aggregate
amount OF costs allowed In each criminal case A.
audited and allowed At the Nov. adj. trrm lNc,
Of the Court OF County Commissioners for said
County % Oxford and specifying the court or
whom the case originated il Published In &C
cortAnce with the provisions Of Sec. ID OF Chap.
ll6 and OF Soc. II OF Chap. LS OF tho Revised
Statutes Of the State Of Maine:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

viii be mailed free on request It win pay any.
body interested In any way In country life 70
send for them. Address the publishers:
LUTHER TUCKER 1 SON,
Albany, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04

GEORGE N. ATWOOD,
Treasurer Of Oxford County.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-12-04
SPECIMEN Copies

Four Months Trial Trip SO cents