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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-01
A Wonderful Dream.

twas in the days Of Philip the Good
duke of Burgundy, that a cobbler
mounted royal throne. AS the duke
was travelling one night to Bruges he
came upon u man stretched upon the
ground sound asleep, and babe his at
tendants carry him to the palace, strip
of his rags and place him. robed IN
fine linen, In his own bed.
When the man aw9ke next morning
he was addressed as your highness'
and astounded to find himself among
such rich surroundings. In vain he
protested that he was no prince, but
a poor cobbler; they asked him what
clothing lie would wear, and at last
conducted him, splendidly dressed, to
mass in the ducal chapel. Every cere-
mony was observed throughout the
day, the cobbler appeared in public In
his new role, was received on all sides,
by command Of the duke, with deep re-
spect, and ended his brief reign In the
palace with grand supper and ball.
When presently he fell asleep he was
reclothed In his rags and taken to the
spot where he had been found when
this practical joke was conceived.
Waking in due time he returned home
and related to his wife what he took to
be his wonderful dream.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-01
Wilson's Mills.

Stahl & Larry of Berlin have purchas.
ed the timber land on j. c. Bean estate
Ernest Gilman and Walter Leavitt Of
COlebrook were in town over Sunday.
Hyman Stahl and E. Larry of Berlin
were in town Saturday and Sunday.
Wednesday several of the neighbors
turned out and helped j. w. Carter with
his haying.
Sheridan Larry with large crew of men
and horses, cut the hay on the j. G.
Bean place in less than two days.
Rev. A. F. Huxley gave an illutrated
lecture Friday evening on the evils OF
intemperance, at the school house, fol-
the benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society.
A good number in attendance for the
place.
Rev. E. A. Tuck and wife with two
lady friends were in town Friday.
Two very heavy thunder showers pass.
ed over here Saturday morning.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-01
Johns Letter.

notice that some of the fraternity
were thrown into commissions by what
the secretary said in open meeting. Had
they been there and heard what went
before and what followed, it is doubtful
if the criticism would have been carried
so ridiculously far and have been left so
open to harsher criticism. 1t was a
temperate temperance speech, and sup
pose that is all he claimed for it or at
tempted-a more temperate one than we
would have made were we a maker of
speeches, for we are moved more by i'm
pulse and are often hasty.
But we are not hasty, but deliberate,
when we give il as our opinion that the
prOhibitory law was brought into con-
tempt by its non-enforcement by those
whose sworn duty it was and is to en-
force. Better no law than a law un-
noticed. Ii is practically free rum. 1t
requires a strenuous man for first class
fireman. There is something of a con-
hagration on in this country if all re-
ports are true. Whoever belongs TO the
fire brigade and is clothed with authori-
ty, let him turu on the hose, point the
nozzle toward the central fire and squirt
IOE al NC 10 "OIlu. vi WOulu IL Uc
better to let it burn unchecked to the
''lowest he'll" to the destruction of
homes and the ruin of the nation? Or
would it be better to license the setting
of more fires?
We have heard il remarked that there
are good men among the dealers in
liquor. doubt if the goodness of him
who puts the cup to his neighbours lips
is of the highest quality, as it bears the
impress of a curse, even the curse of the
Almighty. 1t may pass current in the
circles of the "best society,"" but is a
little "off'' in the homes he has ruined,
and it is hardly supposable that it will
pass at its face value in the marts of
heaven.
1t cannot be, my delightful contem-
porary, that our swapping of gum has
created atmospheric disturbances and
has stopped the wheels of industry. If
so it would be well to say: Concluded
next week" 1t was a bit reckless to
say out loud and in meeting, my dear, "
not knowing how well you can bear
trouble. But truly and sincerely and
without joking, have looked so deeply
into a mothers and a sisters heart that
/ feel that way toward womankind, be
they married or single. o, yes, / have a
warm regard for the sex taken as a
whole. OF course there are those who
occupy a higher plane, fancied or real,
that chill the natural feelings, thing
we cannot help. 'Tis your inning.
JOHN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-01
g., Smith Russell aud the Dos

Sol Smith Russell was once forced
to accept the hospitality Of a family
where table manners were unknown
and coarscness prevailed. The people
were liberal hearted, though. and treat
ed the actor generously.
For every favor received, for each
dish passed or question asked Mr.. Rus
sell responded with THANK you OF
other grateful acknowledgment.
This constant THANK you" annoyed
the host and his family. IL despera'
ton, they finally asked Mr.. Russell to
OMIT it.
"Impossiblew said the actor. II was
taught to be grateful. A good habit Is
rs hard to break as a bad one."
NONSENSE exclaimed the man OF
the house, Inundated by the rebuke'
Nothing is impossible"
VERY well. them" said the comedian
using his famous nasal drawl. "You
first prevent your dog from wagging
his tail for food given or kind word
spoken; then will omit my Thank
you"
II won't cut my dogs tail of for you
or nobody" said the man as he afec'
tionately patted his dogs head.
"Yes; your dog and l belong to the
impossibilitics," concluded Mr.. Russell.
Boston Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-01
East Hebron.

Tuesdays rain has given new star
to vegetation, and laid the dust finely
for the travellers benefit.
Severe colds appear in nearly every
family and remain for long period o.
time.
A small number of haymakers have {
large number of acres of grass to cut
Albert Merrill says he shall finish hay
| ing the day before thanksgiving an6
shall not commence again until a new
year comes in.
Alice Davis has returned from Lynn
sick from the effects of measles.
Melvin Farris and Henry Whitman:
health is still improving.
Mrs. Allen has employed Corneliu:
Bailey to can her beans and peas fol
winter use.
School commences Sept. 9th to bt
taught by Herbert Bowman, the teach
er of the spring term of the same school
Stray cats have commenced taking
meal of our neighbors' chickens, but
they get caught while eating.
Mrs. Emma Packard is now visiting
in this place, having filled her engage
ments as nurse.
Mrs. Adrian Roberts, a former resident
of East Hebron, has collection of dab
las growing of various colors and the
finest quilted we have seen for many
years and the most beautiful specimen
of the dahlia tribe.
Corn grows more of late and the own
ers think they shall get small amount
for the factory if the frost does not come
too soon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-01
Mexico.

Mrs. Henry w. Park and Mrs. Eta P.
Richards went to Old Orchard the 22d
inst. and remained there part of last
week, the guests of A. D. Park and
wife.
Charles Noyes, former resident of
Mexico, now living in Wilton, is the
guest of his relative, Mrs. c. NJ. Kim
ball.
Mrs. L. H. Reed is visiting her old
home and relatives in Livermore.
The dedication of John l.. Howard's
new hall was a success. Seventy-four
couples attefdcd the dance held in it
and all report its being very enjoyable
occasion.
The week commencing Sunday, the
10th ult., and ending Sunday, the 23d
ult., witnessed an extended series of re.
ligious meetings in the grove and school
house at the junction of the Roxbury
and Poplar Hill roads. Rev. w. A. Bra
deem, son of Isaac Bradeen, usually
comes here every year]eand is one of the
foremost workers in the meetings held
in the grove named. Rev. c. l.. Parker,
Elder Hannaford and clergyman from
abroad assisted in making the weeks
meetings interesting. Elder York, who
did missionary work so many years in
this part of Oxford County, was present
Sunday and Sunday evening. Rev. j.
P. Barrett of Pennington was present
and preached Sunday afternoon. His
sermon was highly praised.
To whom the building of the founda-
ton for the new church shall be given
has not been determined. Several per-
sons bid for the job.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-01
Grafton.

John Morse and Arthur Parker are
helping Ernest Farrar with his haying.
G.. l. Brown of Auburn is here on a
visit to his mother, Mrs. N. M. Brown.
Mrs. Delphina Whitman, who was
quite i'll recently, is very much better.
George Newton and Bert Pratt are
cutting Mrs. Browns hay.
Rev. DR.. H. S. Whitman and wife
started Monday on their homeward
journey. They were to visit his aunt.
Miss S. Perham, at Bryant's Pond, and
his brother, G. w. Whitman, in Norway,
and return home to Brunswick the first
of the following week.
G. W. Whitman was recently on visit
here to his mother and sister.
The farmers here are getting on slowly
with their haying.
Walter G.. Whitman of Norway and
Elmer Higgins of Gloucester, Mass, re-
Gently took bicycle trip up through
this place, staying few days here at his
aunt's, then on to the White Mountains.
They report fine time.
Helen E. Wood, daughter of Frank c.
and Florence G. (Farrar) Wood, passed
away early Wednesday morning.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-01
A i,riIlinut I,etort,

After dinner speaking Is an art. and
like many other arts, Its excellence has
much to do with the mood of the artist
Some Of the best of our after dinner
speakers sometimes fail, but 1t Is not
oftc" that failure results I'm the enrich
mon, of the worlds store OF epigram,
Us 1t did In the case Of Lord Erskine
many years ago.
When Lcrd Erskine was made q
member Of that highly honorable body,
the Fishmongers' Company Of London,
he made an after dinner speech on the
occasion of his first appearance among
them as n member. Upon his return he
said to friend:
II spoke III today and stammercd and
hesltated In the opening"
"You certainly floundered. was the
reply. hut thought you did so In
compliment 70 the fisluongcrs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-01
silly BILLY From bolton.

In q certain town in the north OF
England there is man known by
the name of Silly Billy. Not feeling
well one day, he sent for the doctor
After examination the doctor asked
him II he would take note to the
Model Lodging house and he would
give him sixpence. So Billy. not liking
to refuse, said he would. But on the
way there he came across stree,
sweeper that he knew. He told the
sweeper where he was going. but he
said II he would take the note he would
give him threepence. So of he went
and gave the landlord the note. and hs
found the following written:
"Give this man bath and keep HIN
in till tomorrow morning. and / viii
Gull and see him."
So the following morning the doctor
came and was shown into his room
Looking ut the man, he exclaimed:
"This Is not the man sent"
mo. it's not. and III pound SILLY
Billy's head or when I see him.! thu
sweeper replied.-London Telegraph.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-01
Newry.

Eli Stearns of North Newry hal
bought a farm in Hanover recently.
Mrs. Leslie Littlehale and daughter
Joice, who have been visiting at Mrs
Mary Littlehale's, have returned to their
home in Rockland.
Mr.. Jacob Paine, who has been i'll fol-
a week or two at his sisters in Bethel,
returned home Aug. 9th.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Littlehale and
daughter, Ida, have gone to Phillips to
attend the reunion of the Wing family,
which occurs Thursday of this week.
The school house at 1.-THE Tide'' has
been removed to better location, and
workmen are busy preparing the inside,
making ready for the school which is
expected to open next week.
Haying is nearly over, and now we
may expect some fine weather.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-01
Oxford.

DR.. A. L. Hersey has returned from
Bangor.
Mrs. C. S. Hayes has gone to Augusta
to visit her daughter, Mrs. Hall.
Mrs. Walter Dawes of Auburn and
her sister. Miss McCrone of Boston,
visited here last week.
Mrs. Grin Martin is visiting relatives
in Massachusetts,.
Elihu Gilbert of Boston, formerly a
resident here, was in town for a few
days.
Mrs. Alice Scholfield of Auburn is
visiting her brother, George Jones.
The T. A. Roberts Post, G. A. R., and
w. r. C. were invited to picnic on the
grounds of Llewellyn Spur and wife OF
Otisfield, on Saturday. A large number
were present and report good time.
Alton Verrill has, sold his cottage on
the shore of Lake Thompson to Arthur
Record.
Mrs. Keene and little daughter have
been visiting her father, Rev. Mr.. New.
port.
DR.. Donovan of Lewiston was in town
Wednesday.
News of the death of Lemuel Roberts
formerly resident here has been receiv.
ed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-01
Hiram.

On Wednesday afternoon and evening
the Congregational Circle was entertain
ed by Mrs. Lusanna w. Hubbard, and
her daughter, Mrs. j. B. Pike. There
was large attendance and the occasion
was very pleasant one. Their resi-
dence is the old ancestral mansion of
Gen. Peleg Wadsworth of Revolutionary
fame, built in 1900, and contains many
quaint and curious relics of by-gone
years. The room occupied by the poet
Longfellow in his boyhood, during his
visits to his grandfather, remains very
much as when he used it, and is of much
interest to summer boarders and other
visitors.
Mrs. Elias Gould is in poor health.
Mr.. Cyrus II. Goodwin is preparing to
build house on his mothers farm.
DR.. Fl. A. Flick of Boston Is enjoying
his annual vacation at Eli c. Wads-
worth's cottages.
Among our smart old gentlemen is
Mr.. Nathaniel w. Adams of South
Hiram, aged so years, who has done
very much of the moving and raking
with o horse on his sons extensive farm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-01
Lowell.

A dance at American House Hall Fri
day evening. Robinson's Orchestra.
Ata town meeting held Saturday II
was voted to expend $3.50 in grading the
hill near Aeva Gammon's, provided nc
new road was laid by the county com
missioners at the hearing to be held
the next Tuesday. The commissioners
met on Tuesday and decided in view OF
the action taken by the town, not tc
change the location of the road.
Miss Blanche Charles has been quite
sick but is improving.
Burton Sargent of Worcester, Mass ,
is visiting his uncle, Rev. c. F. Sargent
here.
The American House is being painted
white.
A party of fourteen went from the
Center Friday to Baldface Mountain, in
tending to return Saturday afternoon.
E. N. Fox and wife are at Peaks Island
for few weeks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-01
Hebron.

Mr.. Clarence Flood of Oxford preached
here Sunday.
A. M. Richardson spent Sunday here
Mr.. W. w. HanscOm of New York is
at Fred Cushman'S this week.
Hon. D. P. Bailey and wife are visit
ing his sister, Miss Hattie Bailey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crafts and wife are visit
and Mrs. Phillips of Auburn have been
visiting relatives here.
Mr.. John Marston and Miss Louise
Clark of Boston are in the place for q
short time.
Rev. Geo. w. McCombe of Arlington
Heights was here few days this week
Mr.. McCombe was a graduate of the
academy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rowe and son George Of
Poland were guests of Miss Grace Bump
us Tuesday.
Mrs. C. II. Huckaby, who has beer
spending few weeks at C. E. Trips
returned to her home in Maiden this
week.
Many of the young people went to
Whitney Pond Wednesday, on picnic
Miss Grace Bumpus attended the
teachers examination at South Paris
Friday,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-01
Denmark.

Miss Mae Potts and Miss Lu Haney Of
Manchester, N. H., and Miss Truda Of
Boston, Mass, are guests at the Maple
wood.
Mr.. Geo. Dealy and Mr.. Greedy o.
Portland were in town Wednesday.
Mrs. F. G. Jewett is in Portland for 6
few weeks.
The Denmark base ball team were
beaten by the scrub team last Saturday
by score of IS to 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Smith are spend
ing a vacation in Canada.
Mr.. Nelson Themes and son are paint
ing the high school building.
Mr.. Irving ingalls, and A. w. Belchel
have been sheathing the high schoo
room.
Rev. DR.. Blanchard of Portland preach
ed in the Congregational church last
Sunday to large audience.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-01
Byron.

The store of A. o. Reed was entered
some time Monday night by breaking
a pane of glass. The money drawer was
taken containing some three or four dol
lars in small change. Cigars and tobac-
CO was also taken. The empty money
drawer was found near the railroad
track above the station.
A wreck on the log train at Hop City
caused by the breaking of truck on
the afternoon of the 20 inst. caused the
delay of the passenger train at Roxbury
station of about an hour. No one was
seriously hurt.
An expert in gold mining, retired
sea captain, is stopping at A. S. Young's
to prospect for gold in the interest of a
company that expects to operate here If
it is thought to pay.
Mrs. S. Taylor and son attended the
campmeeting at Berry Mills which Is in
progress the 28th inst.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-01

VIM. Cushman, the Democrats Hart
ford correspondent, has returned from
an extended visit with friends in Mas.
sachusetts looking as fresh as peach.
E. r. and Mrs. Baxter of the Portland
Packing Co. were in town over the Sab
bath.
Miss Beth Laughton of Bridgewater,
Mass, is visiting relatives in town.
VIM. c. Clapp, wife and two lady
friends from Salem, Mass, called at DR.,
Heald's Aug. 22d.
A. F. Drummond and family of Water.
vile have returned home after visiting
Mrs. Drummond's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
C. II. Prince.
The last sad services over the remains
of Miss Evaline E. Barrett occurred
August 22d, at her home, which she had
occupied but three weeks. Rev. Mr.
Miller was the officiating clergyman.
James A. Thompson was buried Sun
day from the home of his son-in-law,
Ernest Damon. The exercises were
conducted by the G. A. r. and Rev. Mr.
Turner.
A pleasant picnic was enjoyed by the
w. c. T. U. and the Sabbath Schools OF
this place Aug. 21st, at Lake Anasagun
ticoOk. They went on the regular train
and returned on an extra. Rotations
music and croquet were conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Turner. Remarks by Rev. Mr.
Abercrombie, and music on fine graphic
phone by c. w. George, boarder in the
place from Boston.
Just my luck. Always getting some
body into pickle. By reason of line
being drawn between my locals and 6
letter, on one occasion, John got a letter
intended for another, hence correspond
ence and Irritation. Where will il
end? The old adage that the course OF
l-ahem, never did ruin smooth. A cast
of breach of promise, eh? Well, John
if you are looking for bail come round
Rehearsals arc in order, and necessity
in case of entertainments, etc., but t.
adopt the same at funerals by closing
the casket and having the mournert
make the circuit first, seems to be an in
novation.
Mrs. Fanny E. Vosc Haskell and sister
Mrs. A. F. Bartlett, of Lynn, are stop
ping in town a few days. They were
| former residents of this town.
The steamboat inspectors were ir
town Wednesday.
l. w. Shaw and family returned from
Peaks Island Monday.
Florian and Llewellyn Jordan swung
their ladders under the bridge prepare
tory to painting the same. On going
down with their pots and brushes, some
thing gave way, causing them to minglt
with the waters of the Nezinscot, while
their paint was reduced to nonentity
Miss Mabel Buck of Drummond Street
Auburn, has been recent guest at l.
B. Spauiding's.
Col. Bradbury, at Hotel Long, fell ant
broke leg Tuesday. F. A. Robinson il
caring for him.
Tuesday being rainy day wrote s
brief report of Hon. John D. Longs
lecture, before I knew of the furry i
had created in the editorial kingdom
and since am only no account crank
| will let it 60 as it is. Cranks are o.
various kinds. l have known editoria
crankS, good and bad. Some play fair
giving all an opportunity to defend theil
views in their columns, while Others
fire and crawl into their shells. (Th'
report is in another column.)
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-01
North Buckfield.

Mrs. Washington Heald and Miss Mag
gle Heald were at the musical festival al
Rumford Falls last week.
Will Clapp, wife, and two lady friends
Elva and Kate johnson, of Salem, Mass.
were guests of B. F. Heald and family 6
few days last week.
C. F. Whitman of Norway and Alfred
Cole of Buckfield village spent the 20tf
in our place looking up material for the
history of Buckfield, which is soon to be
published.
Henry Wheeler has gone to the Eastern
state fair with his son, who has takeT
his herd of cattle there.
Luther Maxim of Sumner passed
through our place the 23d with his herd
of Devons on his way to the Eastern
state fair.
Mrs. John Cobb of Boston is with hel
mother, Mrs. Rozetta Bicknell, for 8
while.
Bonnie Howe, youngest son of Clinton
Howe, late Of Sumner, and wife, are
guests of his uncle, B. F. Head, and
family for a few days. Mr.. Howe has
charge of the station at Grindstone OF
the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-09-01
Vast Paris.

Mrs. G. F. Cummings and two chill
dren of Boston are visiting her brother,
D. Fl. Fifield.
A week ago Sunday nice ten pound
boy arrived at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Briggs at Trap Corner.
Misses Ada and Inez Briggs spent
several days of last week at Portland
and Brunswick.
Miss Geraldine Whitman of Buckfield
came last week with her father, DR.. A.
C. Whitman, on his regular trip to visit
his patients. She also went to North
Paris, West Sumner, and Bryant Pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loveland from Rockville,
Conn.,. are visiting their son and wife in
this place.
Mrs. C. h. Young from Cornish is
visiting relatives in town.
S. T. White has been to Lewiston and
on visit to his old home in TOpsham,
and is now at home quite i'll with an
attack of summer grippe.
The regular meeting of the w. Z. L.
u. will be held next Thursday afternoon
at the home of the president, Mrs. l.. e.
Bates.
Eli Berry and daughter from Foxboro,
Mass, are visiting his brother, Dea.
Geo. Berry.
James Robinson and wife have moved
into the upstairs rent at N. j. Cush-
mans.
The daughter of Emerson Curtis is
visiting at Hannibal Curtis.
Miss Ruth Tucker of South Paris
visited day or two last week at Mrs. L.
C. Bates.
Misses Carrie and Minnie Whittle OF
Lynn, Mass, are spending three weeks
vacation in this place and at Greenwood.
They have many friends and acquaint.
ances in this vicinity who will be glad to
| see them.
Jennie NJ. Brown spent two or three
days of last week visiting at South Paris
and Paris Hill.
Lyndon l.. Durham of Brattleboro,
VT, has been visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. S. w. Durham.
Arthur L. Mann is wearing broad
and comprehensive smile, the reason
being fine little daughter which arriv-
ed last Friday. The nurse employed is
Mrs. Caroline Marshall, and Mrs. Mann
is doing we'll.
The usual fifth Sunday evening union
service was held last Sunday at the
Methodist chapel under the auspices OF
the w. C. T. U. Good addresses were
made by Rev. b. NJ. Edwards and Rev.
d. F. Nelson, and pleasing solo sung
by Mrs. S. T. White.
The state w. C. T. U. organizer, Miss
Alice II. Moore of Rockland, is expected
to visit this place some time this week
but the exact date has not yet been ar
ranged.
Rev. Mr.. Potterton of New York
preached good sermon Sunday after
noon for the Universalist society. This
will be their last service for the season.
w. S. Wight of Bethel, vocal music
teacher, with his chorus of rs voices of
Bryant's Pond, assisted by the Ladies'
Schubert Quartette of South Paris, will
give a grand concert at Dunham's Hall,
Monday evening, Sept. Z. This will be
fine treat to all the people of West
Paris. Don't miss it.