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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
An Ugly Tie,

Duprez, the great but Ill favored
French tenor, was once walking from
the Grand Opera House in Paris with
the baritone Baroilhet, who was not an
Apollo either. They happened to meet
Perrot, the dancer, man Of very great
ability. but short and thin and so ugly
that u manager once said he could new
er engage Perrot unless for the Jardin
des Plantes Geological gardens), as he
engaged no monkeys.
Perrot told them the story, and, when
Duprez laughed ut him, Perrot said:
"Why. surely you need not laugh. IL
I am ugly, am certainly not so ugly
as either Of you"
you monkey" said Duprez, this dif-
ference shall soon be settled" And, see
Ing stranger pass who appeared to be
q gentleman. Monsieur" said he, will
you be so good as TO arbitrate In a little
difference Of opinion between us"
with pleasure" said the stranger.
III can"
WELL" said Duprez. lust look at us
and say whom you consider to be the
ugliest Of the three
The gentleman looked for some time
from one to the other and then said:
Gentlemen. give 1t up. cannot pos
sibly decide" and went away roaring
with laughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
MEXICO.

Thursday morning Fernando c. Rich
ards, aged 81 years, died after only a
short confinement to the house. He
was born in Mexico, the son of Ephraim
and Hannah (Hinkson) Richards, and
with the exception of few years spent
on a farm in Dixfield, has always resided
in Mexico. He has been engaged in the
mill business many years, in later years
having associated with him under the
firm name, F. C. Richards & Son, his
oldest boy, Allyn. They formerly
owned the mill, now the property of
Wallace Mason, or Mason Bros. After
selling to the Masons, they built steam
mill mile and one-half below Mexico
Corner; that mill burned some less than
a year ago, and they had new one in
process of construction on its site. Mr..
Richards married Lucy, daughter OF
Benz. Allen, a former resident of this
town. He leaves widow and two sons,
Allyn and Vivian. Only one brother
survives him, Fuller, now in Minnesota.
He was an honored member of Tuscan
Lodge, |. o. o. F., of Dixfield. He has
served his town as selectman and school
committee. His departure brings sor-
row and gloom to all those who have
been so many years associated with him
in business, fraternal, social and politi-
cal circles. He will be sadly missed by
us all. The writer has not yet learned
to what cause his sudden death is at
tributed.
Mr.. Hawkes. and his wife and the
Misses Philbrick, Parsons and Hawkes.,
teachers in our high, grammar and inter
mediate schools, have returned from
their winter vacation and school COM
menced last Monday.
DR.. Binford and Geo. II. Gleason are
still indoors, but are reported as ION
the gain"-improving.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
4 DWELL

The ladies', circle of the Congregation
al church at the Centre was entertained
on Friday evening, Dec. 81, by Mrs. j.
r. Stearns. After the supper the annual
meeting of the Lowell Congregational
church was held. ]. F. Stearns was
chosen clerk, j. NJ. harrington treasurer,
with other officers as usual. 1t was
voted to invite the present pastor, Rev.
D. E. Burnham, to remain another year.
Jessie A. Chapman has returned to
Fryeburg Academy for the winter term
and will board at the new dormitory.
Quite number from here attended
the New Years ball at North Fryeburg.
The people of the village and the
farmers about are putting in their ice:
The telephone wire has been extended
to DR.. Noyes' residence, and an instru-
ment put in. The telephone proves a
great convenience to the people in reach
ing the doctors in this village.
D. P. Lord has moved into his rent
over his shop.
The Congregational church here have
called council to meet Thursday, Jan.
l6, at the church at the Centre, for the
ordination of Mr.. David E. Burnham,
the present pastor.
Mrs. Harriet Head is boarding at the
home of j. F. Stearns, Esq, for the win
ter
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
6uCKFiElD.
John Flagp Is still sick.

John Flagg Is still SICK.
Harold Hall and sister Shirley have
lately visited their parents, DR.. and Mrs.
o. r. Hall.
Eva and Gertrude Holland of Portland
are visiting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Holland.
C. h. Carey of Salem, Mass, after
visiting his daughter, Mrs. DR.. Head, re-
turned to his home Monday.
Buckfield Literary Club met with Mrs.
C. NJ. Irish Tuesday.
Howard p. Shaw, who has been at
tending school in Boston, has decided
not to resume his studies for the present.
About eighteen couples attended a
dance at Nezinscot Hall Tuesday even
ing.
VIM. Irish and wife are visiting their
daughter in Auburn.
The watch meeting did not materialize
owing to weather conditions.
l. W. Shaw has of late received box
of oranges from K. C. Atwood. The box
is about 1-2 by by 1-2 inches. The
label shows them to be the smallest
orange grown, "KumquOts" is the name.
Eat 'em skins and all" as per label.
This notice would to some seem super
fluous as the skin constitutes the greater
portion. By the politeness of Mr..
Shaw we had the privilege of dissecting
one and testing its qualities. Its size
was about one inch in diameter, one and
a half inches in length.
Do you use red albumen as promoter
of hen fruit? That ad can't be beat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
yafue of Fresh Air,

Sleeping In the open air has passed
the life limit Of fad and assumed
the proportions Of a habit. 1t is, more
over, q growing habit, the motto OF
which Is with nothing between you
and the sky" Only In summer is II
possible to push this habit to the eX'
IRENE. of course, and even then SC
meager are the sky accommodations
Of the average home relatively few
can enjoy the luxury indicated In the
motto.
The number of persons who take to
tents and repose in hammocks swung
In the open air In the summer, how
ever, increases each year. This is par
ticularly true Of young children. hun
dreds Of whom during the past sum
mer were emancipated from stuffy
nurseries and given their maps on piaz
zas and balconies or upon the hand
breadth Of grass plot dignfied by the
name of "dooryard" in city homes.
Such children in their plump beauty
and lnfantlle good nature are the best
possible witnesses Of the efficacy OF
the "open air sleeping cure" II cure II
may be called. since, more properly
speaking, 1t Is a preventive instead
Portland Oregonian.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
oETAEl

Sunday, Dec. 20, Rev. Israel Jordan
supplied the pulpit of the Congregation
al church. Mr.. Jordan was formerly
pastor of this church. and received a
hearty welcome.
The NJ. E. church was re-opened last
Sunday, Dec. 20, Presiding Elder Laid
preaching in the evening. The audience
room and lecture room have received a
general fixing up, and are very attract
i've and convenient.
The M. E. society have held special
meetings during the week. Tuesday
evening Rev. Arthur Marley preached in
the evening. A watch meeting was held
which consisted of social meetings, and
a preaching service.
Tuesday the W. c. T. u. met with
Mrs. Chandler.
Jan. 1st Mr.. Fred Philbrook and Miss
Lila Cummings were united In mar.
rage. Mr.. Philbrook is the son OF
Mr.. j. NJ. Philbrook, and will reside
upon the farm previously occupied by
his father.
Mr.. Milton Penley has leased the
Warren Emery house, and will occupy 1t
about the first of May. Professor w.
r. Chapman has leased the Twitchell
property in Mayville, where Mr.. Penley
now resides.
Mr.. Myron Pillsbury, son of Rev. O.
S. Pillsbury, has entered Bowdoin Med
ical School.
Mr.. F. L. Edwards has given up his
milk route to give his attention to his
numbering interests.
Milk producers have notified their
customers that milk will be six cents
per quart this winter.
Mr.. Will Abbott, owner Of the Bethel
creamery, has returned to Bethel to live.
Mr.. Charles Chute and family have
moved to Skowhegan and Mr.. A. F.
Copeland occupies the Woodbury. rent.
The ladies of Bethel gave a "shirt.
waist dance at Odeon Hall Thursday
evening. Stearns' Orchestra furnished
music.
Miss Nellie Twitchell has opened a
boarding house in Portland.
Miss Belle Purington left Bethel Fri
day for an extended visit with her sis
ter, Mrs. John V. Holt, in Andover,
Mass.
The Maine Woods contains very
flattering report of the series of concerts
given by Professor Scott Wight and his
singing classes in Kingfield, Phillips and
Strong. The chorus at Strong gave the
professor surprise, a sum OF money
being presented as token of apprecia-
ton of his work. Mr.. Wight, by earnest
solicitation, has promised to return to
this county next winter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
MESI SUMNER.

Mrs. G. NJ. Small was taken violently
i'll Saturday night, the 2Sth, with acute
laryngitis. She is better now.
Wilbur S. Field has been home on a
short vacation from his school in Massa-
chusetts.
Bonnie Chandler has returned to
Leavitt Institute, at Turner.
There was a double wedding at the
residence of Clinton Mayhem on Jan. /,
the contracting parties being Miss Effie
Mayhem and James Robinson of Paris,
and Mamie Mayhem and Walter Chand-
Ter. They held a reception in the vestry
in the evening. There was quite a
goodly number present, and many use
full and ornamental gifts. All enjoyed
the games and dancing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
GREENWOOD.

Wednesday, January /, 1902. That
implies that the first year of the goth
century has stepped down and out, and
the second has just introduced itself and
taken the helm. 1t implies also that 43
spondent and better half were made one
flesh, the knot being tied by John Lar
rabee, Esq, who invoked the muse at the
end of the ceremony in this way:
"Now pronounce you husband and wife,
And wish you long and happy life."
But, strange as it may appear to many,
there are those who still believe that the
present century commenced with the
year 1900; and consequently that this is
the commencement of the third year of
it, instead of the second.
Those who like variety of weather
must have been we'll pleased with what
December gave us, consisting as it did
of three zero mornings, four snow storms
and three rain storms; the one which
occurred on the 18th probably being
still fresh in the minds of many, and
especially those who live in close pro1-
unity to our largest rivers.
Fannie Brooks is having turn of the
grippe, but not so violent as to be entire
ly FRUSTRATED.
Mrs. Harry Cole has partially recovered
from her sickness, recently mentioned,
but is still so feeble as to be obliged to
keep hired girl. Leora Whitman is
now at work for her.
Our thanks are due this week to D. O..
Davis of Minnesota, for late number Of
The Osakis Review. 1t contains large
amount of news, one item of which we
will copy from the editorial notes: "Mr.
and Mrs. Hoseph II. Ormsby of Chicago,
ILL.,, have been married seven years, and
during that time she has twice given
birth to twins, once to triplets, and on
September 20, of the present year, she
added bankruptcies to her family. In the
seven years she has had fourteen
children" Also to some one for copy
of The Brown Book of Boston. 1t is a
large monthly magazine of 80 pages, and
well filled with interesting matter, in
Guiding several we'll written poems.
Among the most valuable of the con-
tributed articles is the one entitled:
Here and There in the China Town of
San Francisco. By Mabel Clare Craft.
But it is difficult to believe that Uncle
Sam is tolerating such sink of in
iquity on his own farm. Mormonism is
bad enough, but not equal to that.
Also to the Standard Publishing Co.
for the November number of The Story
teller. In addition to the usual number
of stories, it contains the most detailed
history os Perry's Victory that we have
ever read.
And here is the temperature Of jan
uary, thus far, observations being taken
at daylight: Wednesday, 3 below zero !;
Thursday, - above; Friday, 20. Snow
nine inches deep in the woods.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
BEAVER TAIL SOUP.
A Michigan Lumber Camp Deiicacy
That Ahmed N Marylnnder.

A Michigan Lumber Camp Delicacy
That Amazed n Marylnnder.
although am Marylander and an
Eastern Shore one Mt that" said an cpl
cure from that state, land consequent
" know what good things to eat are, l
want to tell you that I'll have to take
off my hat to the lumber camp cook of
the upper Michigan peninsula as the
discoverer. fabricator and dispenser of
q dish that knocks the Eastern Shore
cuisine silly. And that rare lumber
camp dish is beaver tail soup.
81 was with Colonel Park Of Colum.
bus, O.. deer hunting in the Rainy lake
region Of Michigan one fall. We lived
ut lumber camp boarding shanty.
"There were signs Of beaver at the
upper end of the lake, and a trapper
succeeded in trapping one Of the willy
dam builders.
"When the beaver was brought
camp, the camp cook went nearly wild,
and SO did the lumbermen when they
heard the news, all because they had
been trying to trap beaver for weeks.
not for it's fur, but for its tail. as they
were pining. they said. for beaver tail
soup.
1.-THE cook took that broad appendage
of the beaver, mailed like an armadillo.
took from it the underlying bone and
meat, and from it made such soup MS
never came from any other stock at the
beck of the most expert and scientific
chef that ever put kettle on.
1--WE could do the same thing and
perhaps better on the Eastern Shore
but we lack one thing. We haven't got
the beavers to yield US their tails
New York Sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
NEwRV-

We are having some very cold weather
| think Jan. LIST was the coolest day OF
the season. Roaring fires in all the
rooms failed to start the frost from the
windows.
At Christmas many nice gifts were ex.
changed, and many sad hearts made
glad. Among others, must no. be over
looked Mrs. Frank Benefits gift to her
husband, a nice baby boy.
Walter Powers has been a great suf-
ferer for several weeks from a bone sore
on his thumb. IL made him quite sick
abed. At last accounts il was little
better.
Our pastors wife, Mrs. Congdon, Is no
better. She has been a shut-in for near
ly year and has the sympathy Of every
one.
Mr.. 0'Neil Hastings, an aged man, re-
siding at Newry Corner, has been quite
i'll from rheumatism for several weeks.
Z. b. Knapp has also been poorly of
late.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kilgore have
broken up house keeping for the winter.
He has gone to Magalloway and his wife
to Augusta.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
Unsolicited Te.timonials.

A Wheaton GILL; lady who had "triet
everything in vain until I commenced
taking your valuable remedy has
written, If the Wheaton News can be
believed. the following testimonial to
country druggist who Is booming q
new tonic:
Dear Sr-Beiore taking your medicine / wa.
too weak to spank the baby, but now can lick
my husband. Heaven bless you'll
This reminds one Of the Shakopee
man who was nearly blind and took
DR.. Sawyers wonderful Elixir. He
wrote:
Dear Sfr-Before taking your Elixir could not
see six inches before my face. Yesterday ] saw
wood. feel that ought to let these facts be
known Send me another bottle.
Phineas e. Perkins Of Mound Gen.
ter, s. D., says that before trying the
Snake Cure "he had not drawn a So
Der breath for twenty-five years." Last
Sunday he drew several sober breaths,
greatly to the establishment Of his wife
and without injury to his health. He
expects a perfect cure-some time
Minneapolis Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
ANDQNER.

But little news of interest passing just
now. Everybody seems to be attending
to his own business, and with good
sleighing work in the woods is pro-
crossing finely. :.
The lumbermen report good work yet.
In most places there is scarcely snow
enough for good two-sledding.
The Andover Manufacturing Co.
start their mill this week for the winter.
Mr.. R. A. Grover is very sick at this
time with pneumonia, but later reports
say he is more comfortable.
The schools had play-day Wednes-
day, New Years.
Quite disappointment to those who
had their ice all cleared off ready for the
saw, for the rain to break in on them SO
unceremoniously.
Mrs. II. l.. Poor entertained the ladies'
circle last week. A good attendance
and a jolly time was the result.
DR.. Leslie is away on a visit to his
home at Rockland.
Rev. Mr.. Waterworth is giving his
audience some practical discourses. All
are welcome.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
Probate Court.
Court of County Commissioners.
Al South Paris.
County Commissioners.

Regular sessions second Tuesday Of May.
Fret Tuesday Of September. Last Tuesday OF
December
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
Stb;'ON.

The winter term of the academy opened
Tuesday and the place is again lively.
January came in cold enough. Their
mometer at zero and the wind blowing a
gale. To-day, Friday, 32o above and
quiet.
Mrs. Arthur George, who has been
very sick with pneumonia, is at present
writing little better.
Mrs. Ezra Marshall is very poorly.
We hear that Chas. Bray has bought
the land on what is known as "Dr. Carr's
Hill," of Mrs. Lucy Turner, and will
build home there.
Frank Pike has been at work on his
house. He has built piazza and put
in bay window, moved a partition and
made other changes. Mr.. Pike has done
the work himself in good shape. He is
entirely blind and his enterprise and
perseverance might we'll be taken for an
example by many having two good eyes.
We regret to read in last weeks Zion's
Advocate of the critical illness of Rev.
A. c. Herrick, at his home in Sacrament
to, Cal. Mr.. Herrick fitted for college
here and was principal of the academy
ten years. His many friends are awaiting
anxiously the result.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
DEN MARK.

There was a large attendance at the
New Years ball Tuesday evening, and a
merry throng danced the old year out
and the new year in.
P. G. P. Jones and p. C.. P. Belcher
went to Bridgton Wednesday evening,
and gave their assistance in working
out the Patriarchal Degree in Mt.
Pleasant Encampment, No. IL.
1t is reported that an open installation
of officers of Denmark Lodge, |. O. o..
f., No. 80, will be held Tuesday even
ing, 18th inst.
Silver Rebekah Lodge, No. 10, have
extended an invitation to Pearl Lodge of
Brownfield to visit them at their next
meeting, when the officers of Silver
Lodge will be installed.
Mr.. c. B. Brown of Sanford has
been visiting at Luther Trumbulrs the
last week, and has ished the ponds in
this place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
STOW.

George Smith and Selden Pinkham
are at work for o. K. Barrows hauling
timber.
Morris Eastman is at work for o. =.
Charles.
The young people of this place attend
ed the Red Mems ball at North Frye.
burg Jan. l.
Charles Harrington visited his sister,
Mrs. James Irish, Saturday and Sunday.
He came to attend the funeral of his
sister, Mrs. Cyrene Harrington Wiley.
Mrs. Lorenzo Bryant has been very
sick, but is on the gain. She is able to
be up.
A heavy storm of snow and rain fell
Sunday, and Monday it cleared away,
with heavy wind Tuesday night.
Mrs. ID. w. Wiley died at her home in
Portland Dec. 20, and was brought here
for burial Saturday, the 2Sth. She was
formerly of this place. She leaves
to mourn her loss a husband, son,
daughter, two sisters, brother and
many friends.
*. Bickford and wife called on
friends in this place Sunday and Mon
day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
EAST SUMNER.

Remember now that it is '02. For a
while you can write it '01, then erase
and make it '02. The force of habit is
strong and persistent.
Well, the New Year opened with big
blow. May it bring peace and prosperity
to all.
1t is reported that Rev. T. D. Davies
has rendered his resignation as acting
pastor of the Congregational church.
We hear that Rev. B. r. Turner will
continue to supply the Baptist church as
usual alternate Sabbaths. He is very
much admired by all that attend his
ministrations.
jeff Russell and wife have been visit
ing their daughter, Mrs. r. G. Stephens,
in Portland.
Can making has commenced at the
corn shop.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
SWEDEN.

Happy New Year to all the Democrat
people, and let us all start in with 1902
by forming a goodly number of good
resolutions, and having done so let us
keep them also.
Walter Evans, who started for Cali
fornia two weeks ago, has decided to
stop in Maine for the present. He is
now at work in Gorham.
A very pleasant entertainment was
given at Town Hall, Christmas Eve,
consisting of a supper and concert by the
Sunday School scholars. After the
programme was given, Santa Claus .ap-
peared and distributed the gifts from a
heavily laden tree.
Snow is rather scarce article so far,
so the people think who are anxious to
work in the woods.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
WEST aEIkEl-

1.-The year is past and over,
Say, hast thou spent IL we'll?
Hast thou lived each hour with a purpose true,
Hast thou done each task thou vert called to do?
What does the record tell?
The year is past and over
Save but breath for PRAYER;
For the tasks undone for the evil wrought,
o thou God Of grace, 10 forgiveness sought
Farewell. farewell old year!"
Good sleighing for the season.
A cold wave struck Maine Wednesday.
AS the days grow longer the cold
grows stronger.
laundering business progresses slow
", owing to the scarcity of snow.
L. Fl. Tyler has sold his span of heavy
work horses to j. P. Skillings.
One may be kept busy this winter by
watching the sudden rising and falling
of mercury.
Z. P. Grover is giving free lessons in
vocal music at his house on Friday even
ings.
f. G. Wheeler, formerly correspond.
ent of the Democrat, died Dec. S1st,
after many months of suffering from old
diseases.
Gerardo w. Wight, whose home is in
Berlin, n. H., visited relatives and
friends in this town last week.
Miss Ethel l.. Allen received a gold
watch and chain as Christmas gift
from her uncle, Charles Pike, of Seattle,
Wash.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
HIRAM,


Mr.. Geo. NJ. Day, superintendent OF
schools, having gone to California for
the winter and spring months, Mr.. Mer-
rift Noble has been chosen by the S. S.
committee to fill that position. He is an
experienced teacher, and the office is
probably given as ''reward of Merritt
such as we used to receive in the far
away years.
Col. Joseph F. Twitchell and wife
have exchanged their farm with Alpheus
F. Brown for wood lot and the Samuel
Hayward stand at Hiram village.
Mrs. Edwin Bracket of Cornish visit.
ed her parents, Col. and Mrs. Twitchell,
this week.
Mr.. Daniel Boynton of Brownfield is
visiting his son, Leroy Boynton.
Mr.. Mark l.. Staples made business
trip to Boston this week.
We are now having zero weather.
The question of free rural delivery
causes the Saints Rest in the grocery
store to resound with buzz and hum
like hive of bees in swarming time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-01-07
NAMES BIG GAME

The annual report OF the Maine com.
missioners of inland fisheries and game
says in regard to the big game secured
during the past season:
From the best information We have
been able TO obtain, from the annual re-
port of guides, sporting camp proprie-
tors, transportation companies and
others, 81 moose have been killed
legally and 90 killed illegslly, making a
total Of 4l3 moose killed in the state this
year. A large majority OF those killed
illegally were cows and calves.
From the same sources OF information
we learn that 1880 deer have been
legally killed this year. We have no re-
liable data 10 show the number Illegally
killed.
There is no Indication Of caribou re-
turning 10 the state.
The number Of bears killed by parties
guided BY registered guides Is ".
There were 1850 guides registered dur
ing the year. These have guided total
Of S3, ISL days, an increase Of 1882 days
over last year. The number Of residents
guided, Ass; number Of non-residents
guided, l0,42s
There were licensed 2s dealers In deer
skins; 122 camp proprietors, "a market
men, 81 hunters and trappers, AZ taxider-
mists and - commissioners licensed to
take birds.