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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
aEThEl

Superintendent 81. II. Hastings gave
his annual examination to the Bethel
teachers at Gould's Academy Saturday,
March 30th.
The ladies of the Universalist Society
will serve Easter supper in their chapel
Tuesday, April 9th, from 6 to s O'Clock.
Carl Swenson won the oil painting re-
Gently exhibited in our village by Y. A.
Nilsson, holding ticket No. 10, secured
the painting for Is cents.
Hon. A. E. Herrick was surprised last
week by an appointment and commits
sion from Governor Hill as delegate to
the national conference on taxation, to
be held at Buffalo, May 23d.
The many friends of Miss Maud Mayo
were deeply panied to learn that she
passed away April ID at Scituste, Mass.
Miss Mayo was teacher Of elOcution at
Gould's Academy for two years. During
that time she endeared herself to all who
knew her. Her many Bethel friends ex-
tend their sympathies to the bereaved
parents in Lewiston.
About z o'clock Wednesday morning
we were alarmed by the fire bells for the
hose companies. The fire proved to be
at the Hotel Elms. 1t was caused by a
defective chimney, which was burning
out. In five minutes one hose company
had stream on the burning building.
The fire caught in the partition Of an
attic room. The flames were bursting
from the roof when the hose arrived.
But in few minutes the front part OF
the house was deluged with water, and
the fire under control. The damage by
water was much greater than the fire
damage. The building is owned by MIR
Lovejoy, and fully insured. He owns the
Bethel House close by, and moved into
it.
We were very much surprised and
panied to learn Of the death of one of ouI
prominent and respected citizens, G. A
Plaisted, who had been sick with pleuro.
pneumonia only twelve days. He passed
away Thursday morning. Hardly any
one in our midst would be missed more
than George A. Plaisted. He has kept 8
livery stable in Bethel for twenty-nine
years. He has carried the mail from the
depot to the post office for twenty years
and driven hack most of the time. HI
also carried the express. Mr.. PlaisteC
was "a years of age. He leaves wife
son and daughter, and they have tht
sympathy Of their many friends in theil
| bereavement. Funeral services were
held Sunday at 2P. NJ. Sermon by Rev
Mr.. Barton, assisted by Rev. Mr.. FL
bridge at the Methodist church in Bethel
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
SOUTH HIRAM.

Teachers examinations will be held at
the grammar school building, East
Hiram, April 18th.
Miss Ina Wadsworth returned to
Bridgton, where she is attending the
academy, Tuesday.
F. E. Stearns is having the interior of
his house repaired.
Mrs. H. A. Clay has gone to Steep
Falls to take care Of Mrs. Lombard, her
sister, who is sick.
VIM. Ridlon was in town Thursday.
News has been received Of the death
of Miss Inez Fowler in Lowell, aged Is
wears. Miss Fowler was a niece Of Mrs.
David Stearns of this place.
Archie Mcdaniel has gone to Bridgton
where he will attend Bridgton Academy.
He will also play on the academy ball
team the coming season. Mcdaniel is
considered one of the best amateur
eatchers in this section of the state.
Geo. Milliken went to Hiram Bridge
Monday to attend the assessors meeting
at the town house.
F. E. Stearns went to Portland Satur-
day.
The furniture and farming utensils of
uOukuou WClC Soiu az oaSthVb
Friday last.
Geo. Milliken is saving the frame for
the new X. of p. hall at kezar Falls.
Mrs. Evie Richardson has been sick
with bad cold.
Ii is understood that Miss Edith Edge
comb, of the New Settlement, is to have
The school in this district the spring
term.
Walter Libby of Kansas called on
friends in this place Sunday.
Chas. Wescott and family go to Con-
way, n. H., this spring, where they will
have work in the hotels.
Mrs. Fanny Smith has been in poor
health for the past few weeks.
J. l.. Gilpatrick has purchased an in
cubator. We understand that he intends
to raise poultry for the market.
L. L. Stanley, who has been superin-
tending the Baldwin town farm, returns
this spring to his home in this place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
NORTb WATERFORD.

Hazen Morrison's six-horse team from
the logging swamp passed through
North Waterford on their way home to
Bridgton Thursday, April 4th. The
horses we're looking finely, and the men
reported a successful winters work.
Their job was in letter G, the camp being
eight miles from Andover.
Mrs. S. A. Hspgood, who has lived
with the family of M. M. Hamlin for sew
eral years, is in very poor health.
The boats to be used by the pulp wood
drivers were hauled here the first of the
week. Probably the drive will not start
for some weeks.
Rev. Mr.. Fitzpatrick, who was away on
leave of absence two weeks, has return
ed
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
RUMFORD.

Edgar DeLano with four horses which
belong to j. 81. Estes came from the
woods last week.
Mrs. Adelaide Elliott and Miss Luna
Abbott leave California for Maine the
10th inst.
Mrs. Needham has closed her house
and gone to Massachusetts,.
Mrs. II. l.. Elliott from the Falls visit
ed at Z. F. Elliott's last week.
Rained and showed Wednesday. The
roads are getting to be quite bad.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
GRAFTON.

Continual clouds with drizzling rain
and flurries of snow have been our por-
ton for many days. Just now the sight
of Old Sol would be a welcome and
agreeable variation.
Mrs. Jerushs Brooks, who has long
passed the fourscore age, has been suffer-
ing from severe cold or grippe, but is
now slowly recovering.
j. Fl. Farrar has finished his winters
job in the Cupsuptic and is at home at
present. Expects to 60 to Portland the
18th to work for A. B. Merrill.
Most of our men have finished their
jobs at logging in the woods and are re-
turning home.
Geo. Muse came home some time ago.
Fred Tyler, who has been working
with his team for Mr.. Lombard on Black
Brook, came home recently.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
HIRAM.


Mr.. Cyrus X. Rankin is dangerously
i'll Of pneumonia.
John Pierce, Esq, and Charles l..
Wilson are improving.
Mr.. Charles B. Smith of Denmark was
In town this week.
Daniel W. Pierce is in poor health.
The measles have appeared again at
Hiram.
Rev. j. G. w. Herold preached Sun
day on the tolls, sacrifices and sufferings
Of the pioneers in religion, and its adj
vancement.
Mrs. Sarah Clemens is gaining.
Mr.. Daniel Boynton, of Brownfeld, Is
visiting his son, Roy Boynton.
Mr.. Freeman Hodgdon is very i'll Of
kidney disease.
Mr.. Freeman Howard Is improving.
Samuel w. Clemens has returned to
Bridgton Academy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
EAST HEBRON.

The weather prophets tell US we shall
have no drought the next season we have
so much fog now when the snow Is leav.
ing.
CT. Mckinney returned from North
Auburn last Thursday with severe
cold. He passed two weeks with bis
daughter, Mrs. b. Holmes, and husband
On Sunday evening, March 81, Everett
Pierce, one Of our best young men, was
united in marriage to Miss Lila Gautis,
of Buckfield, by Rev. Mr.. Turner.
Mrs. Il. L. Rogers in getting wood
from out Of doors, with her arms full OF
wood, slipped and came to the ground
in such a position she could not move
After remaining what seemed a very
long time, she called her faithful shep-
herd dog and told him he must help her
and he did as we'll as person. The
doctor came quickly but found no bones
broken, but the cords badly strained and
the flesh badly bruised. She hopes she
can use her arm after short time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
EAST SUMNER.

Business at the mills is booming. Lots
of lumber is being cut out. Berry, at
the saw mill, has half-dozen men en-
ployed, and Warren, at the lower mil,
has three or four cutting out spool stock.
Alvin Robinson cut an elm tree that
must have scaled over 5000 feet. At the
butt it was over 81 feet around it. One
log scaled over 600 feet. 1t was not
quite sound, and some II feet at the
trunk was left In the woods. A stage
had to be erected to stand upon while
saving it down.
Some huge logs have been drawn In.
One pine IA feet long cut out over GOO
feet. There are some giant trees left yet
We hear that Lester E. Robinson is to
20 to South Paris for the season.
James Bosworth has returned from a
visit to Paris and vicinity.
Rev. P. E. Miller, formerly of East
Summer, passed down the line on Mon
days forenoon train.
Winnie Heald is at work at Rumford
Falls in the round house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
EAST BETHEL

Erwin Farrar Is the new cream col
lectOr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foye Brown commenced
housekeeping last week.
Mrs. Sarah Farwell is visiting her son,
VIM. Farwell, and family.
Mr.. Oscar Tracy has returned home
from Harrison for a short stay.
Mr.. Oliver Nutting has gone to Mr.. j.
Hodgdon's to stop while.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
DENMARK.

Mrs. A. II. Jones is spending two
weeks vacation in Boston and Lowell,
Mass.
Mr.. Walter Ramsdell is visiting friends
in town for few days.
Mr.. Fred Sanborn's teams are hauling
oak strips to Brownfield for shipment in
cars.
Mr.. Augustine Ingalls, has begun at
his mill to saw spool strips.
Mr.. L. A. Ingalls, is again able to be
about the store.
The selectmen are busy making taxes.
Mr.. Sidney Smith is to build house
for Geo. Walker Of Fryeburg, and will
begin next Monday, April Sth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
WILSON'S MILLS.

Lubell Lamb of Rangeley, who has
been staying with her sister, Mrs. Guy
Brooks, through the winter, went home
Monday.
A flock of wild geese flew over the
2sth. They are going north earlier than
usual, and the voices of the birds are
very pleasant to hear after the past
severe winter.
Bean & Whitcomb's, Twitchell &
Griffin's and Simpsons teams went out
Friday.
Bennett & Flint and Fred Taylor
moved out Of camp Saturday.
Mrs. j. w. Carter, who has been at
Maine General Hospital for several
months, came home the past week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
WELCAvlllE.

A new organ has been placed in the
M. f. church.
Business is rushing at the saw mill,
two crews working night and day.
Miss Louisa Holmes has bought pair
of work horses.
1t is reported that s. E. King has
hired the Dodge farm.
Mrs. Horace Holmes is gaining.
Mrs. Esther Herrick Of Greenwood Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Tennie King.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
SOUTH RuMEoRO.

Mrs. Jennie Woods, wife Of Grant
Woods at Rumford Centre, passed away
April 1st after short illness with
typhoid pneumonia. She leaves baby
four weeks old, little son four years
old, a mother, Mrs. Blodgett, at Bryant
Pond, two brothers, one sister, and a
large circle of friends. She was men,
Der of the NJ. E. church. Her family
have the sympathy of the entire CON-
munity in their great affection.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
LOWELL.
0nitp q nnmhar of nnr nannla are

Quite number of our people are sick
at present.
Mellen Eastman has been confined to
the house for few weeks.
John harrington, Jr., Is laid up.
Alice Benton remsins about the same.
Isaac Davis Is gaining but slowly.
D. W. Russell is stopping at E. I.
Stearns', and is not able to do any work
at present.
No word has been received from F. w.
Brown since last week, at that time his
condition was somewhat improved.
There is now plenty Of water at all
the mills and too much at some of them.
M. M. Smart Is driving the logs on
Keazar River.
o. E. Andrews has moved to his
house at Sibattus.
E. 81. Witham is building a black
smith shop at the village, nearly oppo-
site D. w. Hills store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
atICKElElD

Mrs. Anna Pike has gone to Rumford
Falls.
Mrs. Jeannett Atwood and Mrs. Abby
Cushman went to Auburn Saturday, re-
turning Monday, March 3lst.
Married, March 81, by Rev. B. f.
Turner, E. w. Pierce of Hebron and Miss
Lila NJ. Gautia.
Mrs. Ellis Russell and Ellen Childs
went to Boston Monday.
The Masons we're out Sunday, March
3lst, to listen to Rev. Mr.. Munson's ad-
dress, it being especially designed for
them.
Amy Shaw Is at home from Braintree,
Mass, to spend short vacation from
teaching. Her brother, Howard, who Ia
attending school there, will not return at
present owing to Ill health.
Geo. Fl. Jersey has returned from
New York with four children and his
father-in-law, Mr.. Lynch. His wife will
come later.
Mrs. James Harlow returned from a
visit to Boston Saturday.
Dan Emery has moved to the Shaw
rent.
A. F. Warren and Wilson Conant have
bought the stand they have occupied fol-
some years, Warren as harness shop,
Conant as a barber shop.
Will Record is looking first-class since
his hospital repairs.
| We have heard of "pi" In a printing
Office, but it seems of late that some Of
the papers are treating US to hash
Sometimes a whole line will be all
| chopnpd nm One lot NJ Letters mr.
porting to be word started in with rs
The two sisters Mrs. Lowering, 81
and Mrs. Bacon little younger, are re
covering.
A doctor travelling on a narrow side
walk meets two ladies in double file
Leaning strongly to the edge of thu
walk, and politely touching his hat, h
receives bounce and goes off into thu
mud. Crawling back to the sidewall
with a curl on his lip, he slowly rubber
to the right, then to the left, evident
ly viewing with "delight" the cause o
his troubles, when asympathizing neigh
Dor across the way, puts his mouth t.
the door and emits the village yell
''made and provided" for such occa
sions for the relief Of the disgruntle'
soul.
Two young men put in the create
part of the day on April on fool er
rands, one being sent to North Turner
where he was met with broad grins Of
his arrival.
John Murch of West Sumner, tn
contractor, was in town Wednesday
He has the contract to build the library
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
WEST PARIS.

George L. Briggs visited Brunswick
on Saturday, March 30th.
Mr.. John Durham and lady OF Au-
burn visited relatives here over Sunday.
March 3lst.
L. B. Carter and wife of South Paris
visited their daughter, Mrs. F. d. Pack
ard, over Sunday, March 31st.
Mrs. j. A. Brooks Of Portland is stop
ping for a short time with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Young.
DR.. o. X. Yates started Monday last
on trip to Washington, D. c., where
his testimony was required on an action
brought by Mr.. Fred Briggs, of South
Paris, against trolley car company for
injury.
John r. Ford, wife and daughter, have
closed their engagement with Mr.. Heath
at the hotel and are to return to their
home In Hartford. Mr.. Fred Lurvey
has broken up housekeeping and Mr.
Heath has hired Mrs. Lurvey to take the
place of Mrs. Ford.
Mra. Hattie B. Mooney has returned
home from a winter in Portland, and
Mr.. G. A. Bacon, who has been occupy.
ing her house in her absence, has moved
into the rent lately occupied by Fred
IIurvey.
Mr.. Horace D. and Miss Mabel c
Moore of Lynn, Mass, are visiting theil
brother, Hugh X. Moore.
Quite a large delegation from Thu
place and vicinity went to Bethel las
Tuesday to attend Pomona Grange.
A. L. Mann had two Of the fingers OF
his left hand considerably mangled by
circular saw one day the past week.
Il. r. Durham of Waterville visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. s. W. Dun
ham, on Wednesday and Thursday.
Judge Herrick of Bethel was in on
village on Wednesday last.
i D. D. G. NJ, j. W. Simpson, OF Rum
ford Falls, made his official visit t.
Granite Lodge on Wednesday evening
where work was performed in the 3
degree on two candidates.
DR.. A. C. Whitman, of Buckfield, wa
in our village on Friday and Saturda,,
hast.
The Misses Pearl and Essie Bowker o
Bryant's Pond have been visiting friend
: in this place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
NORTH PARIS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Swan visited at
A. d. Littlehale's March 30th to April I'd.
Ida, Frank and Albert Littlehale are
attending the high school at South Paris.
Fred Durham and A. d. Littlehale
went to Livermore to pack apples April
I'd.
A. D. Andrews attended Pomona
Grange at Bethel April 2.
We are having fine rain and guess
that our winter drouth is broken.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
NEwRY.

People are trying to get their timber
to the mill at Newry Corner. The mill
has started up and will do lot Of busi-
ness.
Ellery Powers, who has been at work
In the paper mill at Rumford Falls, got
bis hand caught In the machinery, and
quite badly injured. At present be Ia at
home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
NAME OF ROAD
CAN'T FIND The PICTURES.

CAN'T FINU IHE FTO TUHco.
The ''Index of Illustrations" in the
History of Paris mentions "OxforG
Democrat office" and "Site of Jsckson's
Mill on Stony Brook" have looked at
three copies Of the history, but in neither
Of them can find either Of those pic
lures. Do any copies Of the history
contain themS INQUIRER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
HOWjS THIS 1

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known r. j. Che.
ney for the last Is years, and believe him per.
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo.
WALDINo, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Drug.
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Price rs cents per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
GilEAO.

The rain and warm weather this
week has settled the snow nearly one
half and it begins to look like spring.
A very poor sugar year. There has
been but very little maple syrup
yet, and the future looks very poor.
The Hastings Lumber Company has
CARED out and rolled off at the mouth of
Wild River about one million feet of
spruce pulp wood which will 60 to
Rumford Falls.
James Armstrong has moved from
Bethel to the Cannon house and will
take boarders.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
RAILROAD TAXES.

The railroad tax for the present year,
committed by the state assessors last
week, Is considerably larger than was
ever before assessed, being nearly so per
cent larger than that Of last year. The
increase is mainly due to the increase in
rates by the last legislature. The tax on
a portion of the roads is as follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
SatSuma Interior E0anG|S

are better than paint.
They work easy, make smooth sur
face, and any one can apply them to
walls, ceilings, inside woodwork, pam
tries, kitchens and furniture. Many
beautiful tints. The surface Is nom
absorbent and can be kept bright and
clean by wiping with damp cloth.
Don't pay fancy prices when your dealer will
furnish you "Satsuma Interior Enamels" at the
same price as ordinary paint
FREE Color card and our booklet, "How to
Refurnish the Home Without Buying New Fur.
niture."
Made by Heath & M|igan Mfg Co.,
Chicago.
Also Floor Paint, Floor Varnish, Coach
and Spar Varnish, Muralo, &C.,
Masury's Railroad and Liquid Paints,
For sale by
S. P. MAXIM & SON,
SOUTH PARIS, MAINE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09

Charles T. Whitman, South Paris. CPk OF Courts.
Ellery G. Park. Bethel, County Attorney.
]. Hastings Bean, South Paris, Register of Deeds.
Eekley Ballard, Fryeburg,
Register OF Deeds, (Western District.)
Addison r. Herrick. Bethel, Judge of Probate.
Albert ID. Park, South Paris, Register of Probate.
George NJ. Atwood, South Paris. County Treas.
James X. Tucker, South Paris, Sheriff and Jaier.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
IOCkE,S MILLS,

Charles Bartlett was In Berlin, N. H.,
last Monday on business.
At the meeting Of the school board 1t
was decided to have school In the
Howe Hill District again this year.
Walter Smith of Mechanic Falls visit
ed bis sister, Mrs. Clara Brown, the first
of the week.
Will Cross is on the sick list. he is
stopping at his fathers.
The selectmen were In session here
Monday, April 1st.
Mont Cole visited his family here the
first of last week. He is working for his
brothers In Berlin, N. H., who are In the
jewelry business there.
Ed Goodwin has moved from this vii
lage to Mr.. Jones' In Woodstock.
George Tirrell has moved into Mrs.
Daniels house, which she lately vacated.
William johnson has gone to Nova
Scotia to visit his mother, who Is very
sick.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09

Twenty-six members of Franklin
Grange attended Pomona at Bethel the
I'd inst. Mr.. and Mrs. Ephraim Bryant,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Trask, Mrs. Susan
Libby and Mrs. w. q. Farnhsm went
from this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ephraim Bryant 60 to
New Hampshire very soon to take charge
of large farm for year.
Mrs. Frank Estes has gone to Fred
Spears as housekeeper.
Oscar Swan has moved from South
Bethel into Mrs. Daniels rent, lately &C.
cupied by Chas. Herrick.
The snow Is going of fast and the
travelling ID accordingly bad.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
SINGLE COPIES.

Single Copies Of the Democrat are four cents
each. They will be mailed on receipt of price by
the publishers or for the convenience Of patrons
Jingle copies of each issue have been placed on
sale at the following places In the County:
South Paris, Parlin's Drug Store.
Shurtlen's Drug Store
Norway, Noyes' Drug Store.
Stones Drug Store
Buckheld, Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
Fryeburg, A. 4. Lewis, Insurance Office.
Paris Hill, Mrs. Harlow, Post Ofice.
West Paris, Samuel I. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
Oxford County Court Directory

Oxford County Court Directory
and County Officers for
1902.
Supreme Judicial Court.
Terms for 1901.
Se>ond Tuesday of February.
Second Tuesday of October.
Terms for 1902.
Second Tuesday of March.
Second Tuesday of October.
Probate Court.
Al South Paris.
Third Tuesday of each month.
Al Fyeburg.
Fhsl Tuesdays of June and December.
Court of County Commissioners.
Al South Paris.
Regular sessions second Tuesday OF May
First Tuesday Of september. Last Tuesday o
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09

Spring Clothes.
Lace or Muslin Curtains.
Spring Suits.
Base Bail Goods.
Wall Paper.
You Can't Find Better Line.
Why Buzz
Satsuma Interior Enamels.
Notice of Hearing In Bankruptcy.
HarrOws.
8 Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
FAST DAY.
PROCLAMATION By THE GOVERNOR.

In accordance with the time -honored custom OF
our forefathers, made sacred by observance
through many generations, with the advice and
consent of the Executive Council, | hereby ap-
point Thursday, the twenty.tlfth day of April, as
y day of fasting and prayer.
Let the day be observed in a manner BETTING
the purposes to which II has been cOnsecrated
In our homes and In the accustomed places OF
public worship, let US with grateful hearts yield
reverent Acknowledgement To Almighty God for
the innumerable blessings which we have re
ceived, and for His many tender mercies toward
US; and invoking continuance of Divine favor,
let US implore His guidance and aid In our future
undertakings.
Given at the Executive Chamber In Augusta,
this second day of April, In the year of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and one,
and of the independence of the United
States OF America the one hundred and
twenty fifth. JOHN +. HILL.
By the Governor,
BYRON BOYD, Secretary Of State.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09
COMING EVENTS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

April 25.-Fast Day.
May 2.-Oxford Pomona Grange, South Paris.
May Masonic Grand Bodies, Portland.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-09

Lewiston's Carnegie public library
building will be erected on lot opposite
the city hall.