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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
GREENWOOD.

The rain last Sunday night raised the
streams 30 that one more like it mus,
put the ponds nearly up to high water
mark; but the storm continued all day
Monday, which made Mrs. Coburn's
auction rather a wet and unpleasant
affair. There was quite crowd present
however, and the goods, considering
that they were mostly old and partly
worn out, sold fairly we'll.
Edgar Morgan bought the farm fol-
1926, which, had it been we'll situated
would have sold for two or three times
that amount. Mrs. Coburn knows
nothing about own parents or othel
relation, being adopted when very
young; and now goes back to Washing
ton, D. c., where she formerly resided
No one has picked ripe raspberriea
about here, so far as known, this fall
but there are plenty of strawberry bios
SONS, and Wednesday the pumpkins
were harvested without having beer
touched by frost. Neither is the .cottor
plant grown here, although it seems t.
| flourish within the limits of the county
/. w. Swan and wife visited j. W
Cummings of Albany last week, ant
were detained until Tuesday on accoun
of the rain. Laura (Cummings) Bumpul
tof Auburn, who was so feeble in health
all summer, has 30 far recovered as II
be stopping at present with her parents
Dannie Bryant is at work for Cum
mings brothers barreling apples. Thos
raised about here have not yet been pu
up, hence the amount must still be de
ferred until they are.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
NORTH BucKElELD.

Mrs. Roland Foster of Auburn is 8
guest at j. A. Warren's for while.
James Swallow of Brockton, Mass, Ii
on visit to his brother, S. D. Swallow,
and his sister, Mrs. j. c. Head.
j. F. Bicknell has sold his horse to 9
Mr.. Miller of Lewiston.
The sick ones are all very much better
in our place.
S. d. Swallow and A. F. Mason have
been doing quite lot of shingling to
their buildings.
Mrs. Martha Record, who has been
in Salem, Mass, this summer, has re-
turned to her home in this place.
Carl Heald is shipping his wood to
Auburn, where he has sold it for good
price, we hear.
The apple crop in our vicinity is very
much larger than was anticipated.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
EAST AEaRQN.

Augustus Hodsdon of Yarmouth IL
visiting his brother, L. R. Hodsdon.
Mrs. George Conant teaches school on
Brighton Hill and drives from her home
in the Hutchinson house each day.
Mrs. A. X. Thomas of Oxford passed a
few days with her parents last week
Her daughter Helen accompanied her
The rain on Thursday prevented the
ladies from having their prize ride. The
prize was to be given to the lady who
harnessed her horse, rode a certain
distance and returned in the least time.
Many were disappointed in not seeing
the fun.
Many tender plants are still in bloom
notwithstanding the white frosts each
morning.
The Grange fair was we'll attended.
Many left on account Of the rain on
Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Fuller has not been as we'll this
week as last week.
A. G. Roberts and family are still
moving their goods to their new home
in Auburn. The family had an abundant
supply of household goods and now have
a large house to fill with them.
Two were baptized and Joined the F.
B. church last Sabbath, Lowell Shaw
and Eugene Lowell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
BRYANT POND.

Deputy Grand Commander Ida Dear.
born left for Bethel Monday, Oct. IA, to
work for the interest of the U. o. G. c.
there, having finished her work here,
after adding twenty-three new members
to Christopher Lake Commandery.
Mrs. j. L. Bowker and Miss Essie N.
Bowker went to South Waterford Wed.
nesday to attend the wedding reception
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Muller in
honor of their sons marriage, Hans
Muller, to Pearle Bowker of this place.
The reception was held in Grange Hall,
and over hundred were presented to
the bride and groom. Refreshments OF
ice cream and cake, candy and nuts
were served in abundance-after which,
the company enjoyed social dance
There were some very nice presents pre-
sented to Mr.. and Mrs. Muller. Beal
Mountain Grange gave chiffonier, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Jordan nice oak rocker.
A very fine time was enjoyed by all.
Albert and Percy Bowker returned
from the lakes last Saturday. ALDER,
got one deer, and brought home nice
coon skin rug.
Mr.. Emery has moved his family from
the Baden house to Walkers Mills.
Frank Durham of Norway is visiting
relatives here.
Mr.. Fernald and son James are stop
ping in town.
Miss Ida Farrar has been very much
worse for the past few weeks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
INTEREST IN MAINE WATER POWERS
(From the United States Geological Survey,
Division Of photography

ONt5sOh VI AyNAO8Aofey1
The state of Maine has two internal
questions of great Importance which are
receiving renewed attention. For years
it has stood pre-eminent in the value of
its forest resources; with proper atten-
ton and development its water resources
will prove no less valuable and i'm
portant.
The state is fortunate in possessing a
combination of physical features which
have produced an unusually large num-
Der of good water power streams, name
", an elevated and thickly wooded ridge
or highland in the Central and Northern
portion, several Thousand feet above sea
level, from which the descent is rapid,
and also, a very important feature, the
presence of a large number of lakes
situated on the higher lands which may
easily be made to act as storage reser-
voirs to regulate and keep constant the
flow of the streams.
MANY thousands of horse power are
already utilized on the Kennebec, Penob'
scot and Androscoggin Rivers, but the
onnortunities for further development
are still great.
OF late years interest in the use Of
water as cheap,power has very much in
creased, and considerable attention has
been given to its greater utilization. Tc
this end engineers have urged the sys
tematic investigation Of the streams t(
establish true records of their flow and
discharge, and to determine the posi-.
bilities and cost of storage In the up
| land lakes and the raising of their
waters by the construction Of dams.
Particular activity has been shown BY
those now using power on the Kennebe'
River, who last spring placed $500 in thu
hands of the U. S. Geological Survey Il
conduct measurements of flow OF tina
stream and to consider the storage
possibilities in Moosehead Lake. Tt
this amount the Survey added q lik'
sum and furnished men to complete thu
work.
As a matter of general state Interest
and advantage it is desirable that tn,
other watersheds within its area shoult
receive similar study.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
WILSON'S MILLS.

E. s. Bennett went to Portland to
meet his mother the last Of the week.
Mrs. j. W. Carter went to Bethel Fri
day.
Mr.. VIM. B. Garfield started for his
home in Boston Friday. R. s. Bean
carried him to Bethel.
Rev. Charles Whittier, who has been
absent for some time, has returned.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
SOUTH RuMFORD.

Died, Oct. 18th, infant son Of George
Boissenault, aged 7 weeks.
Ella Noyes is at home for few weeks
rest after doing table work at the Poland
Spring House all summer.
Mrs. NJ. L. Wyman visited her
brother, Wilson Thomas, at East Rum
ford several days recently. Miss Annie
Morgan returned home with her for a
few days visit.
Will Freeman is building a stable.
A family by the name of Thayer from
Vermont are living in John Welch's
house. Mr.. Thayer is working with his
team for A. j. Knight in his wood lot
near Zircon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
NORTH ALBANY.

On Wednesday, the 10th, occurred the
funeral of Mrs. Ed McPhee, who died Of
consumption after . long Illness. HeI
death has caused vacancy which IL felt
by all who knew and loved her. Her
loss is greatly felt by her family as she
was the only daughter and sister living.
The school house was filled with sor-
rowing relatives and friends who gather
cd to pay their last respects. The flow
ers were very beautiful. Rev. Mr.. Pills
bury Of Bethel spoke many comforting
words and the singing was very sweet.
All join in giving sympathy to the afaict-
ed family. It seems very sad to think
that 30 young . woman could not have
lived - her house was nearly finished
and ready for occupancy. Her age was
nearly 10 ysass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
NORTH STONGHAM.

Leonard Cannon has been quite lame
from rheumatism.
Lon Brown of Stoneham and Will
Grover of Albany are running thresh.
ing machine in this vicinity.
Austin McAllister and family visited
their brother, H. B. McKeen, last week
A party of hunters are building a
camp near Riley McKeen's.
We received call from Uncle Hiram
McKeen Saturday. He is quite smart
for man of his age, being So and get
ting about as well as some young men
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22

1t is many years since the town of
Woodstock has had a resident minister,
but now it is favored in having one liv-
ing in Bryant's Pond, Rev. Henry A.
Brown.
One seldom sees two persons who are
so pleasing to meet as are Rev. and Mrs.
Brown. Never have the Bryant's Pond
people had the honor of having such
talented persons live among them. They
are excellent musicians, both vocal and
instrumental. Mrs. Brown, as Miss May
G. Horton, is well-known as Gospel
soloist, having sung for prominent evan
gelists in all the New England states,
and also in Canada. She sings the Cos
pei from the heart. Mr.. Browns SER
mons are spiritual, and his listeners
cannot but know that there ia something
beyond this life to live for, and must
feel that they are far better after sitting
under his inspiring and helpful words.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
EAST SIMMER.

Frank l.. Barrett is buying and ship
ping apples at East Sumner station.
BoswOrth & Warren have set up a
cider mill at Warren's mill. Natural
fruit is coming in more than was ex-
pected, and is selling at 80 cents per 100
pounds.
C. S. Phinney of Standish was in town
on Thursday. He has fine orchard
and has about 200 barrels of apples this
year.
Allie Irish has returned from Boston,
and is at work for the MinOt Packing
Co.
F. w. Palmer has been to the Pan
American. His son Howard filled his
place at the station.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22

There is remarkably accommodating
dentist in Guilford judging from an adj
vertisement in the Recorder which con.
tains an announcement from Guilford
dentist to the people of Sangerville that
he has purchased an interest in the
interchangeable telephone system so
that any party wishing dental work may
telephone him and carriage will then
be sent for them free of charge. Just
think of it! Buys telephone system
and carries on free passenger service for
the benefit of his patrons!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
OLD PEOPLE HAVE THEIR
TROUBLES.

Mr.. Francis Little of Benton Harbor,
Mich, is over eighty years of age. Since
1885 he has been troubled more or less
with indigestion and constipation and
has tried almost everything In use for
those ailments. Last August he began
using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets and was soon feeling much bet
ter. In q recent letter he says, II have
used three boxes of the Tablets and now
think am WELL" These Tablets i'm
prove the appetite and invigorate the
stomach, liver and bowels. For sale by
F. A. Shurtleff & Co., E. P. Parlin, South
Paris; Stevens, Oxford; Noyes Drug
Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
HARTFORD.

Aunt Marcia Bates moved back to the
old homestead on the hill, the home of
her childhood. She is smart as ever,
and bright and sharp as two-edged
sword.
J.H. Dearborn has sold his horse to
Mr.. Ledden.
Don't 60 cold or hungry when you can
buy the best flour and the best clothing
in the market at BENZ. Spaulding &
Sons for the smallest money.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
EAST WATERFORD.

Alton Ames has gone to Machias to
work this winter.
Mrs. Henry Young is improving.
Harry Hill and Helen Sanderson are
visiting in Lewiston and Auburn.
j. E. McIntire & Sons held an auction
sale of cattle the nth. The cattle went
rather cheap.
G. L. Hilton is digging ditch the
length of one of his fields to drain it.
Skinner Bros. have exchanged horse
with A. F. Andrews & Sons for pair.
Winslow Bisbee is building small
house in the pasture, which he reserved
when he sold his farm to Wyman
Nevers.
Josie Sanderson came home from
Bridgton Academy last week sick, but
was able to return Monday.
Roy johnson has sold his stock and
horses and gone to Oxford to work fol
Ira Hartman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
IceberEs.

The captain Of an ocean steamer Il
often warned of the proximity Of Ice
bergs by the men in the engine room
When a ship enters water considerable!
colder than that through which 1t ha'
been going It's propeller runs faster
and as such water surrounds the vi
cinity of icebergs for many miles TIT
engineers know when the propeller
action Is greatly accelerated withou
any increase of the steam power Ice
bergs may be expected. OF course tn,
thermometer is the most useful ind
Gator Of icebergs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
auckEieLp.

Mrs. A. A. Farrar, Mrs. E. n. Atwood
and Lenora Packard, who have been i'll
of late, are reported favorably.
Mrs. Walter Turner, who has long
been In poor health, il seen In all fair
weather riding out in search OF pure air.
Mrs. Jeanette Atwood was somewhat
improved at last accounts.
c. B. Atwood and wife have been to
Portland recently. Mr.. Atwood return
ed Thursday leaving Mrs. A. for longer
tarry.
Geo. Bridgham saw flock of wild
geese the 18th inst. They appeared to
have lost their reckoning and leader.
As Mr.. Knapp, of Turner, was driving
| by an engine his horse became frightened,
throwing him out, running very
sspromiscuously" here and there, finally
stopping without damage of any sort.
It is reported that we got our CORE
spondence somewhat mixed Of late,
sending our dispatches to the wrong
craft. We hope there will be no COCA
sion for court martial to grow out OF
it. We have expected it would happen
some time, but in extenuation we plead
old age, nevertheless young lovers have
been known to make such mistakes.
Friday evening comes off the Baptist
fair at Nezinscot Hall. A. Z. Morse OF
South Paris is to read.
Frank Barrett and Geo. Morrill, have
been buying and shipping cider apples.
We learn that Morrill, got thrown from
his carriage and considerably injured on
the trip home Wednesday night.
Vim. Spaulding and wife Of Caribou
are visiting friends.
Mrs. Irish, widow of the late Stephen
E. Irish, of Hartford, is the guest of her
brother-in-law, VIM. Irish.
Miss Eliza Ann Tilton, who died at
the home of her nephew, A. F. Tilton
of Auburn, on the 18th inst, was born
in Livermore, July 10, 1925. She left
Buckfield Oct. Sd intending to spend the
winter at Vineyard Haven, Mass. Her
remains were accompanied to this place
the 14th where funeral services were
held, Rev. Mr.. Munson officiating.
Burial at Bucktield cemetery. The kind
ly offerings of flowers and assistance
proffered by friends and neighbors are
kindly remembered by her kindred.
srREAKED MOUNTAIN DISTRICT.
Professor j. A. Allen returned to
Philadelphia Monday.
Charles Maxim is fixing over his
house, adding two new rooms and
piazza. Mrs. Maxim's health is very
poor this fall.
Wesley Turner is intending to do the
same, or at least to add one room.
The scenery around the mountain is
very beautiful just now. Nature is the
finest painter, and she is doing her best
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
RuMEORD.

Mrs. S. L. Moody and children went
to South Paris Saturday.
Irving Eastman is working for S. l.
Moody.
VIM. Virgin from Rumford Falls wa'
at NJ. F. Virgins Sunday.
Miss Anna Tuttle went to Paris Wed
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stevens have an
other grandson.
Mr.. Holland Eastman has raised the
roof of his house.
NJ. K. Stevens is selling his hens fol
20 cents apiece.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
SUMNER.

Seth Parlin has gone to Portland to
work in the shoe shop.
Addie Parlin recently spent week
with her cousin, Mrs. D. D. Small, at
West Sumner.
Mrs. May Metcslf of Thomaston is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. n.
Parlin.
Mrs. Alice Austin and child Of West
Peru are visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mn. O. L. Newell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22

A few days ago a young man entered a
Bath telegraph Office with a message
which he wished sent. It was written
poorly and the operator turning to the
man said, "Here, can't read this"
''Who wants you to, my brother can, and
that's all want" the customer replied.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
FRYEBURo.


Miss Ellen Lynch went to Portland
on Saturday, where Mrs. Anne Spring
Lynch has taken an apartment for tho
winter.
Rev. E. b. Abbott attended the
national council at Portland, but came
back on Wednesday with friend and
classmate, Rev. Mr.. Tweedy OF Utica,
N. Y. He returned to Portland on
Thursday, taking Mrs. Abbott with
him.
Mrs. Post left for her winter home In
Pittsburg, Pa, on Friday. Miss Rachel
Weston went with her as far a. Boston,
where she will remain for the winter,
studying in the normal art school.
Miss Bertha Hartman has gone back
for her third year at the Emerson School
of OratOry.
Several persons are expecting to 60 to
Boston on the excursion via Portland
on the 21st.
Albert Whitmore is teaching in the
Haley neighborhood.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
DEN MARk.

Mr.. Chadburn Rand, over 10 years of
age, while in the woods getting his
winters wood, Wednesday, fell and
broke his leg about 4 inches above the
ankle. He was attended by DR.. Butler
and Is reported as doing well.
Mr.. A. a. Jones attended the I. o. o.
F. Grand Lodge held at Portland Tues
day, the 18th. Also the Grand Encamp-
ment Wednesday, the 10Th.
Running water Is being put into the
parsonage, being taken from spring in
Mr.. Wentworth's pasture.
The real estate of the late James Lord
was sold at auction Tuesday, at West
Denmark, by Mr.. AL Gordon, auctioneer.
Sales amounting to $l2,500 were made.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
PERU.

Win Slom of South Gardiner was
around last week with a full line of fall
and winter goods.
Quite a number of the Changers turn
ed out and dug and picked up U. G.
Lunt's potatoes, as he has been sick and
unable to work.
p. G. Barrett and Fl. E, Stillman went
to Portland on the Odd Fellows excur
sion this week.
Barrett & Kidder are loading car Of
cider apples for Frank Barrett of Sum,
ner. They are also loading a car Of
winter apples, which they are buying
They pay So per barrel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS.

STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS.
Henderson Grimett, of this place, was
stricken with partial paralysis and come
pletely lost the use of one arm and side
After being treated by an eminent ply.
stefan for quite while without relief,
my wife recommended Chamberlain
Pain Balm, and after using two bottless
of it he is almost entirely cured.-GEo.
R. MCDONALD, Man, Logan County, W.
Va. Several other very remarkable
cures of partial paralysis have been eff
fected by the use Of this liniment. 1t is
most widely known, however, as a cure
for rheumatism, sprains and bruises.
Sold by Shurtleff & Co., E. P. Parlin,
South Paris; Stevens, Oxford; Noyes
Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
NORWAY LAKE.

Norway Lake Woman's Club will meet
with Mrs. C. A. BoOber Oct. 80.
David Flood and son Will went to
Pennington Wednesday to visit Eugene
Flood and wife.
Mrs. c. A. Stephens is in Biddeford
this week to attend the State Federation
of Woman's Clubs.
j. f. Bradbury died Monday night
after a long lingering sickness. His
burial occurred Wednesday afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
WEST siicKEIELp.

The farmers are picking and hauling
cider apples to Buckfeld. Frank Bar.
rett Is loading cars there with them.
Vinia Bonney is at work this week fol
Mrs. Rodney Chandler at West Sumner,
Thomas Bradbury is gaining.
Will Harris finished work for Shirley
Bonney Oct. 10. He is going to work
for Ezra Staples in Carthage.
Francis Wilson Is at work for Harry
Buck.
Sadie Dunn is at work for Gideon
Hammond.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
kEZAR FALLS.

Rev. Mr.. Potter is in such poor health
that he has been obliged to go away fol
while to rest. Rev. Mr.. Greenhalge is
to occupy his pulpit through his absence.
There is an effort being made to
organize w. C. T. U. in this place.
Susan Chapman has gone to Portland
for the winter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
EAST BETHEL

2. w. Bartlett has gone to Byron
where he has an interest in the mills
there.
Miss Rose Kimball is spending two
weeks vacation at her home in this
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Shurtleff of South
Paris visited this place the 10th.
Mrs. w. F. S. Litchfield from Revere
Mass, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. G
NJ. Kimball.
Mrs. G. W. Tracy visited her daugh
ter, Mrs. Edith Whitney, in Harrison
| last week
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22
Deputy Sheri&.
COMING EVENTS.

Oct. sa-s4.-Maine State Sunday School Asso
= citation, Lewiston.
Oct. 80. Sl-0xford Association OF Universalsts,
Dixield.
Nov. 5.-Oxford Pomona Grange, Bolster's
Mills.
Nov. 2O-Centennial Of Norway Universalist
Church.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-22

The remains of Mr.. Jere G. Adams
were brought from Stoneham for burial
in the village cemetery this week.
Mrs. Fred Farnham is yet at the Maine
General Hospital in Portland for surgi-
road to recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Blake, Tam
worth, n. H., were in town last week.
Mrs. L. j. Chadbourne is on two
weeks visit at her old home in Everett,
Mass. She will return to Maple Ridge
Cottage the middle of November.
Mrs. Abbie Boynton is at work in the
family of E. B. Bean, while Mrs. Chad
bourne is on vacation.
Mrs. Anne S. Lynch has moved her
house fixtures to Portland, and is now
keeping house at 70 Park Street, and has
her granddaughter, Miss Ellen Lynch,
with her.
Mr.. John Mcdonald lost a valuable
horse last week. The horse had his leg
broken while in the stall during the
night, and they cannot account for the
accident.
Mr.. Daniel Cotton, one of the oldest
men in town, aged 81 years and 8 months,
died on the 14th inst, at his old home
on Tibbetts Hill in school district No. 6.
Mr.. Cotton was the last surviving men,
Der of the family of Elisha Cotton, ST.,
who came to Brownfeld from Cornish
prior to 1914.
E. B. Bean has been confined to the
house for the past three weeks by a
painful attack of sciatica.
Mrs. Clayton Spring is visiting her
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Syl-
vanus Yates, at West Baldwin.
Mr.. Ormand Sands, who has a posi-
ton as storekeeper for the Marine Club
in Brooklyn, N. Y, was in town few
days last week, on visit to his father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. John Sands.
Mr.. Carl Blake, who went to Boston
last week expecting employment on the
electric road, has returned home, hav-
ing been rejected on account of the loss
of one finger. The company will en-
ploy no one who is not physically able
bodied in all respects. All employees
are as carefully examined as for military
or naval service.
1t was thought there would be no
apples in this section the present year,
but the cider mills find plenty of work
perhaps it may be in grinding small
potatoes!