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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
Greenwood.

Alon Cole made US brief visit re.
Gently. He says his sister, Mrs. Pierce,
is still stopping at her fathers and will
for the present on account of her delicate
health. Mr.. Cole intends to hunt on a
somewhat extended scale this fall. He
captured IL hedgehogs in one week and
is now after Bruin with two traps.
A recent letter from Mr.. Davis of
Minnesota informs us that they had no
spring drouth there, that the crops were
good, but much of the hay was damaged
by the rain during the harvest season.
Mr.. Davis has recently buried two broth
ers, which leaves him the only one now
living of family of seven children, five
sons and two daughters.
Divers ways men resort to for advertis-
ing their business or goods. In addi-
ton to the newspaper which is the most
proper channel, one sees them painted
on the fences, on fiat rocks, nailed on
the trees and in fact anywhere to get
them before the eye of the public. But
there is still another way of advertising
which is less common, but more unique
and that is on metal in imitation of coin.
Here are three specimens which / hap
pen to have in my collection: No. l is a
copper, exactly the diameter of the old
fashioned cent, but somewhat thicker,
one side of which reads: William Shines
& Co., dealers in teas, wines and grocer
les, No. l Pierce's Buildings, Ports
mouth, N. II. And on the opposite side
this: Nathaniel March, Bookseller &
Stationer, No. 7 Exchange Buildings,
Portsmouth, N. H., 1887. No. 2 is a
metallic rim, into which is inserted a
one cent postage stamp, with Franklin's
portrait and covered with thin plate of
mica; while the back side is wholly
metallic and contains these familiar
words, Ayers Sarsaparilla To Purify The
Blood, Pat. Aug. IL, 1852. No. 8 is an
aluminium piece, about the size of a sill
yer dollar and real novelty. On the
face side is the figure of horse shoe,
round which are these words: Lucky
Penny Pocket Piece; and at the opening
of the horseshoe the words; 1 Bring
Good Luck. The reverse side contains
the following words which need no ex-
PLANTATION: Compliments of John E.
Jewelry and Sporting Goods,
Rumford Falls, Me. In the center of
this pocket piece is an Indian head cop
per cent, bearing the date of 1908. All
three of these pieces were given to me
at different times, the latter by Floyd
Morgan for which he has my thanks. I |
shall ask nothing of any of these men
for extending their advertisements, and
trust the editor will be equally as liberal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
Hartford.

We attended the Canton fair Wednes-
day. There was big show of people,
also big show of dust. Poor show of
rum.
The orchard of W. II. Allen is sight
to behold. His Mildings (of which he
has IS trees) will average more than
barrels to a tree. 1. NJ. Irish from
Whitman, Mass, the champion apple
picker, picked little more than 16 bar
rels in one forenoon. He says it is no
easy job to pick 80 barrels in day.
America Benson returned from North
Arlington this week to look after
Reynard.
Henry harrington and family are stop
ping at Mr.. Gurney's.
Our auction will be Oct. 9Th. That
notorious Albert Park will preside.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
TURNPIKE SAILORS.

The Term by Which Tramps Are
Known Throughout England.
The term ocean tramp" is known to
many landsmen. Its verbal antithesis,
turnpike sailor" is probably less fa-
miliar outside thieves circles, where,
Mayhem tells us in his London Labor
and the London Poor" 1t is used to de-
note beggar masquerading in mari
ner's garb. Among the Wessex peas
ants, whose vocabulary, If limited, Is
singularly effective, it bears racier
meaning. Thus they designate par
ticular class Of travelling folk" who
roam the country from place to place
as sailor roams the sea. The name
might we'll be applied to the whole no
mad tribe-tlnkers. hawkers, gypsies,
itinerant showmen and the like-but
for some reason or other 1t is confined
to the tramp proper, the seedy, out at
elbows individual who is to be seen
slouching along the highroad or beg
ging from door to door in the villages.
Sometimes he Is alone; more often
friend of his own degree keeps him
company; occasionally depressed look
ing wife and ragged children straggle
at his heels He tolls not, neither does
he spin; lie pays no rent" as an az
grieved householder remarked to the
present writer, and he seldom puts into
port for longer than night at time
unless compelled by circumstances be-
yond his control, when he is lodged in
q spacious mansion. is boarded gratis
and is provided with the Job which
he processes to be always anxiously
seeking and seldom manages to find.
AS a rule, he sleeps "rough"-in the
open, that is-or in any convenient
shed, except when the state Of his
finances permits him the luxury Of the
tramps' lodging house, which, on the
evidence Of u country policeman, is
"the noisiest, drunkenest"-h had al
most said "the jolliest"-place in the
town.-London Spectator.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
West Paris.

Under the auspices of Onward Re-
bekah Lodge, No. 20, there will be given
benefit entertainment at Odd Fellows
Hall in this place on Tuesday evening of
this week, Sept. 20. The comedy emit
tied "Chums'' will be presented, also
music, recitations, etc., etc. See bills
for further particulars. Come one and
all and lend helping hand. Admission
| 10 cents.
Married on Saturday, Sept. 10th, at
the Methodist parsonage, by Rev. D. F.
Nelson, Mr.. John Reeves and Miss Mil
dred F. Kimball. Mr.. Reeves has been
for many years fireman in the United
States navy and has just returned from
three years. tour of the world. Having
become tired of the rowing life on the
sea he has bought farm in Tuelltown
where they will reside. The bride is a
popular young woman of Woodstock,
where her host of friends wish her JOY
with her sailor lad. May they have a
pleasant voyage together.
DR.. Baketell of Manchester, N. H.,
field worker for the Sunday School union,
spoke in the interest of this work last
Wednesday evening at the M. E. chapel.
DR.. Baketell is an interesting speaker
and thoroughly understands his subject.
Mrs. F. S. Farnum went to Portland
last Wednesday.
The corn shop is running but only a
small part of the time and it looks as If
the corn crop would be very light.
Potatoes are large and fine quality,
and apples are plentiful on the high
land where the frost did not reach.
Mrs. Mary G. Bradbury has been to
Rumford Center with stock of millinery.
Mrs. Fl. X. Moore has gone to Cor
ham, N. H., to board for time.
Miss Jennie Pierce of New York is
again the guest of Mrs. Elva E. Locke
for few days.
Mrs. Caleb Fuller is spending few
days in Portland with her daughter,
Mrs. Geo. w. Ridlon, and Mrs. D. G..
Churchill is keeping house for her in
her absence.
Timothy Willis is somewhat improved
in health.
Chester Il. Lane, while handling a
roll of oil cloth weighing $50 lbs. acct
dentally let it fall on the top of his foot
The foot is badly swollen and he is hav-
ing quite serious time with it as it is
feared ligament may be broken.
The Adams family had reunion at
the home of G. II. Lane recently and a
pleasant time was enjoyed. Quite a num-
Der were present from out of town.
L. c. Bates has been called to New
Haven, Conn.
r. L. Cummings has crew picking
and packing the apples on his farm on
Curtis Hill. Probably he will have
nearly 1000 barrels.
Miss Gertrude Rice, sister of Mrs.
R. T. Flavin, who has been an invalid
for several years, died last Thursday
night at South Woodstock where she
was being cared for.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
A Newspaper Centennial.

The Eastern Argus of Sept. 10th was a
52-page number in celebration of the
centennial of that paper, the first num-
Der of which was issued Sept. s, 1908.
The centennial number contains a large
amount of interesting matter relating to
the history of the paper and of Portland
during the hundred years. The Demo-
crat is somewhat interested on its own
account in venerable papers, though it
can have no dispute with the Argus,
being a generation younger and about
the age of the daily edition of the Argus.
The Argus is receiving many congratula-
tons, and deserves them all. 1t has
acquired on its merits standing with
the people of Maine that is ''equaled by
few and excelled by none," and will I'M
doubtedly grow in popularity during its
second century on which it has entered.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
STOMACH TROUBLE.

~ have been troubled with my stom.
ach for the past four years." says D. L.
Beach, of Glover Nook Farm, Green.
field, Mass. "a few days ago was in
duced to buy box of Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. 1 have
taken part of them and feel a great deal
better" If you have any trouble with
your stomach try box Of these Tablets.
You are certain to be pleased with the
result. Price 25 cents. For sale by
Shurtleff 6 Co., South Paris; Stevens,
Oxford; Noyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
North StOneham.

Mr.. 81. B. McKeen and family went
to Norway last week to visit his sister,
Mrs. Austin McAllister. They also at
tended the fair one day.
Mrs. Eunice Adams is very low. There
Is but little hope of her getting better.
Grace Adams has finished work at the
Bridgton House and is at home.
Leonard Cannon and wife went
to Bridgton to do some trading.
Will Culbert and family went to Casco
Monday to visit Mrs. Culbert's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Grover, They came
homo Wednesday.
Sylvester Adams caught small bear
in trap near the Carpenter place Tues
day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
West Paris.
Personal.

Robert Benson of Shows Falls, Bow
doin 1902, has returned to Bowdoin a.
assistant in chemistry for a second year
George L. Aldrich, a native of East
Rumford, now a resident of Boston anG
lately employed as gate-tender on thu
Boston & Maine Railroad at Boston, has
recently gone into the service of the
Boston Elevated Railway Company as q
mOtorman on the Dorchester Avenue
division of the surface lines.
Edgar n. Carver, treasurer and
manager of the Rumford Falls Publish.
ing Co., which publishes the Rumford
Falls Herald and Rumford Falls Times,
has been granted leave of absence OF
two months and is, with Mrs,
Carver, spending some time in Min
neapolis with relatives.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
South Rumford.

Miss Mary Fuller is working for Mrs
Fred Riley at Livermore.
Mrs. Frances Hutchins is visiting hel
son, James Hutchins, at South Bethel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Durand from Casco re.
Gently made their sister, Mrs. 2. Gam.
mon, a short visit.
John Longley and family are visiting
his sister in Sanford. After visiting other
relatives in Portland, they will start
for Phoenix, Arizona, about October 9Th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
Newry.

Mrs. j. Morey of Newry Corner ha.
been very sick for several weeks, but
was improving when last heard from.
Augustine Powers has been very poor
ly for more than a month. Is able to
work a portion of the time now.
Bears are very numerous. The alb
sence of nuts and berries has driven
them into the pastures for food, and
farmers sheep are being killed. Dor
Smith has caught two big fellows in
traps.
People are digging potatoes. They
are rotting badly in some fields.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
Lowell.

Rev. c. F. Sargent's goods were ship.
ped Friday for Scion, Me. He and his
family will 60 the first of the week.
Mrs. Betsey Andrews and daughter
Nettie are visiting at the village.
Jessie A. Chapman is at home from
Fryeburg over Sunday.
We are sorry to learn that Virgil
Horr, who is attending Fryeburg Aca-
DENY, injured his shoulder playing foot
ball.
N. B. Dresser is at home from Buzz
Yards Bay where he has been in hotel
during the summer.
Fred W. Dallinger came Friday and
expects to take his family home to Cam
bridge, Mass, the first of the week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
Locke's Mills.

W. II. Farnham and Archie s. Cole
returned home Friday night after two
weeks trip into Franklin County canvass.
ing for nursery stock and farm seeds.
Mrs. Walter Swift entertains the Y.
I. s. and their friends Tuesday evening
Sept. GOTH. Everybody invited.
Percy Farnham and Mr.. Smithurst
dug potatoes last week, which for size
will compare favorably with the best.
Three weighing together seven pounds
and three ounces, one weighing two
pounds and thirteen ounces.
Mrs. Dolly Buck is very sick. Mrs.
Briggs of Albany is caring for her.
Mrs. Harry Norton visited her sister,
Mrs. Anthony Berryment, Wednesday of
this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
Hebron.

Judge and Mrs. Bonney and Miss
Helen Bonney have been here the past
week.
A. NJ. Richardson was at home owe,
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. BRIGHAM OF
Mechanic Falls, Mr.. B. G. Stone, wife
and daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Stone
Mitchell, of Portland, have been spend.
ing few days at E. NJ. Glover's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cushman, Mrs. S.
P. Cushman and Mrs. H. A. Cushman
went to Auburn Tuesday to visit a
cousin.
Mrs. Ida futile, who has been at w.
A. Bartletts for few weeks, has re-
turned to her home in Massachusetts,.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29

Rev. Mr.. Newport attended the Con
gregational State Conference at Farm.
ington.
Mrs. Holt of Turner and Mrs. Kelley
and little daughter Marian of Lisbon are
visiting at Samuel Eaton's.
Anna Cummings spent week with
her sister, Mrs. French.
Mr.. Cook started on the r. r. D. mail
route September 18th.
Harry Robinson went to Monroe We'd
nesday and surprised the people here by
bringing bride with him on his return.
Liberty E. Holden Of Cleveland, Ohio,
visited James Holden last week.
The corn factory will have brief run,
not more than half Of the usual amount
of corn being ct for use.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
East Bethel.

Farmers are harvesting yellow corn
digging potatoes, filling silos, etc.
Mr.. z. w. Bartlett visited Auburn and
Gardiner last week.
Mr.. E. Peers is moving his family tt
Hanover where he will work for Smith
brothers.
Mr.. c. II. Kimball is moving to Pari.
where he has recently purchased farm
Mr.. and Mrs. l. l. Young left last
week for their new home in East Wey
mouth, Mass.
Cleavland Bartlett is at home for 6
season on the farm.
Mr.. Clarence Thurlow has purchased
the Payson Rich house in this place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
Denmark.

Mr.. George A. Hill, who has beer
here the past ten days with his family
left this Friday morning, Sept. 25th, to
rejoin his ship, the U. S. S. Olympia al
Norfolk, Va.
Mr.. Jesse Sanborn is in town for a day
or two.
Mr.. Will Hurd has sold his house and
other buildings to Mrs. Kate Sanborn
and his interest in the blacksmith bust
ness to Mr.. I. II. Berry, and will move
to Lowell where he has purchased the
business formerly run by Mr.. Witham.
The parsonage buildings are to be re.
painted for the use of the new pastor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
A virfue MisDlaced.

II ordered this steak not well done"
said the impatient guest.
81 know It," answered the intellec-
tual waiter. "But the cook Is one of
those people who believe that no mat
ter how small thing is 1t should be
well dOne."- WASHINGTON Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
Wilson's Mills.

Our community was very much shock
cd and saddened by the sudden death o.
R. A. Storey. DR.. Jones of Colebrool
was called to see him Wednesday, but hi
passed away early Thursday morning
Funeral services by Rev. E. A. Tuck
Friday, who spoke words of comfort to
the stricken family from LIST Samuel
20IS. The new chapel was cleared and
seats put in and the first service in IL
was for him, who had labored and plan
ned in spite of failing health for its COM
pletion. A townsman has gone, who
will be greatly missed in all that per-
tanned to the welfare of the town, as
well as in his home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
Added to Fryeburg Academy.

DR.. Seth c. Gordon has presented to
the board of trustees of Fryeburg Acad-
emy, of which he is president, the old
stone school house adjoining the acad-
envy which is to be thoroughly repaired
and converted into class room. The
academy has been made free for the town
pupils and the school house is no longer
needed for the ''village school" 1t is
needless to say, this timely gift of the
doctor is highly appreciated by the
board and the citizens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
OWES HIS LIFE TO A NEIGHBOURS
KINDNESS.

Mr.. D. P. Daugherty, well known
throughout Mercer and Sumner Count
les, West Virginia, most likely owes his
life to the kindness of neighbor. He
was almost hopelessly afflicted with diar-
rhea; was attended by two physicians
who gave him little, if any, relief, when
neighbor learning of his serious condl-
ton, brought him bottle of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea
Remedy, which cured him in less than
twenty-four hours. For sale by Shurt-
left & Co., South Paris; Stevens, Oxford;
Noyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29

The Profcsslonnl MN He Needed.
Mihc-Are We much hurried, Pat? Do
ye want docthor?
Pat-A docthor, We fule! Afther be-
In ruined over be a throlley carr
Plat Oh want Is a lawyer.-Judge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
In the Dirk.

Sofa-Hear what happened to Parlor
Lamp last night?
Piano Stool-No: what was It?
Sofa-AIade light Of young couple
vas entertaining and got put out
Baltimore American.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
sixty-Second Wedding Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry v. Poor observed
the sixty-second anniversary of their
marriage at their summer home, Mer-
rill House, Andover, Maine, on the
seventh of September, in excellent
health. All their children, their daugh-
ter-in-law and eight of their grandchil-
dren were present. An informal recep-
ton was given for their near relatives to
the number of about fifty. A letter of
congratulation was received, signed by
twenty-three descendants of DIR. Silva
nus Poor, Mr.. Poor's father, who are
now living in the states of Colorado,
Kansas and Missouri.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
worthicssnes. Of Theories.

WOrthicsSness of Theories.
Mrs. Hattcrson-You don't mean to
say that you have no theories about the
education Of children?
Mrs. Catterson-No: have too many
children.-Town. and Country.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29

The Pray-Small shoe factory at Au-
burn, which has been unoccupied for
some time, has been leased to Field
Brothers q Gross, large shoe manu-
facturers of Brockton, Mass, who will
start it up by Nov. Isl, employing some
500 hands. This il one of the best pieces
Of news Auburn has heard for some
time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29

Gov. Hill has appointed W. n. Dow
of Portland, Hon. John A. Roberts Of
Norway, Hon. A. w. Gilman of Foxcroft,
Hon. Samuel L. Boardman of Bangor
on the advisory committee Of the Nation
al Good Roads Association.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
Get n Life Customer

NSs " 0hc SustomeF'
"You haven't charged me nearly as
much for half selling these shoes as
expected"
"No, ma'am. We charge according
to the size of the shoe" Chicago Trib
une.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
Between Feminine Friends.

OF course they love each other dearly
and have been on intimate terms for q
long time, but this is what was said
on the occasion of the estrangement
that lasted for nearly two days:
New shoesw
Eyes"
They'll torture you for the first few
days"
ooh. no; they're very large"
"Unquestionably. But still they
may be tight fit."-Chicago Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
Coming Events.

Oct 6.-Oxford Pomona Grange, South Water
ford.
Oct 2O-es-Annual meeting of Maine State
Sunday School Association. South Paris.
DATES OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS.
Sept e9-Oct. l.-West oxford, Fryeburg.
Sept 80, Oct l-0xford North, Andover.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29

One Of the duties of life Is to make
those with whom you associate happy.
and In striving to do this you will also
make yourself happy.-Maxwell's Tails
man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Boys Clothing.
Graceful Figures.
Harvard Cough Balsam.
Crawford Cooking Ranges.
Parker's Hair Balsam.
Probate Notices.
Found.
Probate Notices
Farm for Sale.
For sale.
Millinery
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29

For bilious attack take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and q
quick cure Is certain. For sale by
Shurtleff q Co., South Paris; Stevens,
Oxford; Noyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29

TERMS ell. so year II paid strictly In advance
Otherwise t2o0 year. Single copies cents.
ADVERTISEMENTS: All legal advertisements
are given three consecutive Insertions Tor $i.0
per Inch in length Of column. Special contracts
made with local. transient and yearly adverus-
ers.
jon PRINTING New type, fast presses, steam
power, experienced w0rkmen and low prices
combine 70 make this department OF our busi-
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29

Franklin Maxim made business calls
here Sept. 10th.
Mr.. John Reeves and Miss Mildred
Kimball we're united in marriage Sept
10th by Rev. Mr.. Nelson at West Paris
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Barden and
children visited at E. E. Fields Sept. 20
Clarence Durham picked several ripe
strawberries Sept. 20.
E. E. Field saw deer on his meadow
Sept. 2lst.
Mrs. Jane Robbins visited at B. K
Dow's last week.
Carl Durham has moved back to
North Paris.
r. B. Nevers is building hen house
lob feet long.
Mr.. Kinsman has moved into the
Cory Perry house at Trap Corner.
There was lecture at the NJ. E.
chapel Wednesday afternoon.
Enoch Bartlett was here selling fish
Sept. oath.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29
North Paris.

S. S. Abbott, Esq, of Denver, called
on friends in the place recently. He re
ports the several cousins in Colorado
quite well.
Mrs. Putney of Massachusetts, is al
hsr fathers, c. w. Chase's, on a visit.
Mrs. D. S. Hammond was at home {
few days last week working in the corr
shop.
Fl. w. Durham made trip to Berlin
on business last week. He expected tt
go on visit to his brothers in Vermont
last Saturday.
Miss Gertie Rice passed away Friday
night last. At the time of her deatl
she was boarding with Geo. Davis al
South Woodstock. She has been in very
poor health for many years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-29

Mr.. Arthur Batson of New York city
is visiting friends in town.
Herbert Record and wife attended
the Canton fair last week.
There will be spelling match and
fish-pond sociable at the school house
next Friday evening, Oct. I'd, for the
purpose of raising money to buy a
dictionary for the school. Ice cream
and cake will be on sale during the even
ing. All are cordially invited.