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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-26
Lowell.

Quite extensive repairs and changes
have been made on the Congregational
parsonage at the village. A piazza is
built on the front. with entrance hall,
and the stairs have been changed, max
ing them easy and convenient. The
study, parlor, dining room, and some of
the upper rooms have been papered and
painted. At a meeting of the people of
the village Barnes Walker and C. H. Davis
were appointed to confer with a COM
mittee from the Centre and suggest
some plan for better supply of water
at the parsonage.
The village school began Monday
taught by Mrs. Mason.
Mr.. Seth Hutchins and wife have re-
turned from visit to Saco, and Nelson
Hutchins is here at present.
B. E. Brown has bought what is known
as Timber Island of Oldin McAllister,
and John A. Fox has bought the pasture
in West Lowell of heirs of S. S. Elliott.
There has been fire in the woods
near the old Ring school house since
Thursday afternoon, mostly confined
to land of the Woods heirs. 1t has
been surrounded and can probably be
kept from further damage by diligent
watching. There has been large force
of men there from Lowell, Sweden and
Waterford.
The Congregational circle of the viii
lage was entertained Friday evening at
the church. After supper an entertain
ment was given by the boys and girls,
which proved one of the best, and was
heartily enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cochran, who have been
boarding with B. E. Brown on Upper
Kezar, have returned to Boston.
Every one about the lake is getting
| ready for the summer business, which
promises larger than ever.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-26
Mexico.

Hazen G.. Virgin, whose death recently
occurred in Mexico at the age of 50
years, was born in kumford on the farm
now owned by Fred A. Porter. His
father, Osgood Virgin, was one of the
early settlers of Rumford. His mother
was an aunt to county commissioner X.
L. Taylor, Clarisa Taylor, sister to
Sheriff Porter's mother. Mr.. Virgin
had lived in Mexico many years and was
a much esteemed and highly respected
citizen.
Soon after Mr.. Virgins death a broth
er's widow died, Mrs. Lenora Virgin,
whose husband, Stanley NJ. Virgin, died
some two years ago. She died at Dix
field. Stanley NJ. had lived many years
in Mexico.
Then followed the death of Mrs. John
Reed of Roxbury, never resident of
Mexico, but so well known that she
seemed to be one of our people.
And the next to follow was the young
est daughter of Ralph A. Kidder, who
moved to Mexico from Dixfield several
years ago. This death causes much
sorrow outside the circle of her i'm
mediate relatives, and Mr.. Kidder's
family have the sympathy of the whole
community in their severe affiiction.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-26
Of General Interest.

Twenty-four years ago two South
American tree shoots, set out in Cali
fornia by Maine woman, bore 16 navel
or seedless oranges. Yet from the de-
scendants of those two trees California
this year raised 100000 boxes of fruit.
This should stimulate some daughter of
Eve to search for the seedless apple.
There is at least one lighthouse in the
world that is not placed on any mariners
chart. 1t is away out on the Arizona
desert and marks the spot where we'll
supplies pure, fresh water to travellers.
1t is the only place where water may be
had for at least 80 miles in any direction.
The "house" consists of a cottonwood
pole, to the top of which lantern
is hoisted every night. The light can
be seen for miles across the plain in
every direction.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-26
North Buckfield,

Oliver Hay of Portland and J.. II. Carey
of Salem, Mass, were in our place call
ing on friends the 18th.
Geo. B. Damon and wife of Portland
were at his brother Charles the 18th.
His mother, who lives with Charles, is
failing slowly.
Fl. NJ. Bucks wife is very poorly this
spring.
Mrs. Rozetta Bicknell has been to
Rumford Falls visiting her niece, Mrs.
Dora Ames. Her sister, Mrs. George
Warren, went up to come home with her.
They returned the 18th and Mrs. Ames
with them.
The state cattle commissioners or
something of that sort have been to
Chas. B. Damon's again and killed an
other COW.
VIM. L. Cressey, a native of this place,
now of Salem, Mass, is in our place on
short vacation.
Fred Heald has given his house new
coat of paint this spring.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-26

PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested In either Of the Estates
hereinafter named:
At Probate Court, held at Paris. In ant
for the County of Oxford, on the third Tuesday o.
nine hundred and three. The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupor
hereinafter indicated. 1t is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In
published three weeks successfully in the Ok
ford Democrat. newspaper published at South
Paris, In said County, that they may appear ut q
Probate Court 70 be held at Paris, on the
clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they see cause.
PETER SMITH, late of Peru. deceased; petit.
ton that John p. Swascy or some other suitable
person be appointed administrator. presented
by Lowell B. Smith, ION and heir at law.
OLIVER F. FLETCHER, ate of DixAeld, de.
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof and
the appointment Of Helen a. Curtis as admins.
tratix with the will annexed, presented by
Helen A. Curtis, an heir at law.
MARY A. SMITH. late Of Stow, deceased /;
will and petition for probate thereof presented by
Edward 4. Walker the executor therein named.
GEORGE W. THOMAS. late Of Oxford, DE-
cea-tt; viii and petition for probate thereof pre-.
oented by Nancy D. ThUnas, The executrix there.
In named.
LUCIUs G. BATES, late Of Sumner, deceased;
final account presented for allowance by Lewis
G. Bates, executor.
ETHAN WILLIS. late OF Paris, deceased; Pc
tition for an allowance out of personal estate
presented by Mary j. Willis, widow.
LORENZO D. HIGGINS. ward. of Waterford;
first account presented for allowance 10y Flora A.
StearDs, guardian.
LUCY 8. DICKINSON, late Of Rumford, de.
ceased; final account presented for allowance
10y c. Wilbur Cary, administrator.
ADDISON e. HERRICK,
Judge of said Court.
ALBERT D. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-26
Grafton.

We were deeply panied on hearing of
the death recently of Effie NJ. Wood of
Randolph, n. FL. Some years ago she
taught several terms of school in this
town and won the high regard and love
of all. She died of pneumonia after an
illness of only one week. She was rarely
beautiful in character and disposition,
and will be so deeply missed.
"None knew her but to love her,
None named her but praise"
Mr.. and Mrs j. FL. Farrar have gone to
housekeeping at PSI Congress Street,
Portland.
Mrs. Addie Cummings is working in
Newry, at present at r. w. Kilgore's.
Miss Lillian Brown of Portland came
for visit to her mothers, Mrs. N. NJ.
Browns, Wednesday.
Fayettte Brooks returned to Portland
Wednesday, to resume his studies in the
business college. His sister Wilma &C
companied him TO enter the same col
lege.
Miss Ruth Brown was in Bethel We'd
nesday.
George Newton of West Auburn, who
has been staying for some weeks at Mrs.
Browns, returned home this week.
The farmers in this vicinity have their
spring work nearly completed. Some
several weeks ago and are look
ing for the much needed rain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-26
Northwest Bethel.

Bert Brown, Rob Clough, Charles Has
kell and Jack McKensie pressed hay for
Fred Chapman last week. They board
ell at Seth Mason's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Granville Piper from
Colorado were guests at Mrs. Anna
Stearns' recently.
Herbert Kendall of Sunday River Val
ley was up this way last week.
Leon Walling has the mumps.
Henry Perkins is suffering with rheu-
matism in his neck and arms.
George Mason lost two sheep recently.
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East Sumner.

Members of the G. A. R. and Ladies'
Relief Corps will meet at West Sumner
at II A. NJ. on Memorial Day. A lunch
will be served at noon for them. At
p. NJ. an address will be given by W. S.
Robinson.
Work on the Minot Packing Co.'s ex-
tension to their building is progressing
finely.
The frame of the new store is nearly
up under the direction of A. j. Berry.
Work on the Grange Hall seems to be
delayed somewhat.
The dry weather is rather dishearten-
ing to farmers. In some cases potatoes
that were planted three weeks ago have
not sprouted but have wilted in the
ground.
The drouth is getting to be quite
serious.
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Denmark.

Mr.. Fred Dyer, a member of the Boston
fire department, Boston, Mass, has been
spending few days vacation with his
sister here, Mrs. George A. Hill.
The Odd Fellows lower hall is under
going needed repairs.
The long dry weather is making the
farmers in this vicinity look little blue.
About 20 members of Silver Lodge
went to Fryeburg, Friday evening, May
18th, to attend the district meeting, and
were highly entertained and pleased
with the work.
A great deal of sickness is reported in
this section.
Mrs. George W. Gray was in Portland
Saturday.
Foster r. Pingree is having another
bad spell.
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BrOwnfield.

Mr.. David Cram is in very poor health.
j. l.. Frink and E. B. Bean are on the
sick list.
Mrs. Charles Swan is very feeble, also
Miss Patty Wentworth.
Rev. Mr.. Hoyt who breaches in Hiram
is engaged to preach Sunday evenings in
the Universalist church in this village.
Rev. Mr.. Cameron is to give lecture
Sunday evening, next, on Cause and
Effect.
1t is so hot and dusty people have to
make an effort to breathe.
Mrs. ,Merrifeld, who has been stop
ping with her daughter, Mrs. Adams, is
now visiting Mrs. Ed Jewett.
Mr. George Blake has sold his farm to
Bert Bartlett and report says he is going
to Massachusetts.
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Bethel.

Mr.. Arthur Soule of Westbrook oc-
cupied the pulpit of the Universalist
church Sunday, May II.
Wednesday, Rev. c. N. Gleason went
to Wells, where he formerly held a
passionate, to attend the funeral of a
former parishiouer.
Mrs. NJ. Harrington died of pneumonia
last Wednesday. Besides husband she
left five small children, the youngest an
infant only one week old. The remains
were taken to Lawrence, Mass, for
burial, the former home of Mrs. Har-
rington. The family have the deep SYM
pathy of the whole community.
Mrs. Frances Stow has sold her resi-
dence on Chapman Street to Mr.. Wiley
of Massachusetts and she and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Grover, will move to South
Paris. Mr.. Wiley is decorator and
artistic painter, but impaired health has
compelled him to seek home in the
country.
Mr.. Nathan Bean has moved into his
new home on Railroad Street.
Mrs. Mary Needham has moved into
the Philbrook rent on Main Street.
Thursday afternoon the ladies of the
Congregational Society served supper
in Garland Chapel.
Thursday evening the Village I'm
provement Society met at the academy
to consider business of Importance and
to complete the organization which was
begun at the first meeting.
Thursday, Earl w. Philbrook went to
the University of Maine as representa-
tive of Gould Academy in the Inter
scholastic Prize Speaking May 23d.
The memorial sermon will be preached
by Rev. F. C. Potter of the NJ. E. church
and union services will be held at the
Congregational church. The services OF
Memorial Day will be held as announced!
previously.
Gould Academy commencement week
will begin with the baccalaureate sermon
by Rev. c. n. Gleason Sunday afternoon,
May 81, at the Congregational church,
The senior class have secured first-class
| talent for their concert which will no
doubt receive the liberal patronage so
well deserved. The Eolian Quartette of
Lewiston will be assisted by Mr.. John
A. David, reader and imperSonator, and
Mr.. Frank Holding, violin soloiSt. The
latter was most enthusiastically received
here two years ago, but the other talent
will make its first acquaintance with a
Bethel audience. The graduates always
give the public the best talent and the
people show their appreciation by a
generous response.
Oxford Pomona Grange will meet in
Bethel June I'd. An interesting pro,
gram has been prepared.
| Riverside Park Association have elect.
ed officers as follows:
| President-H. s. Hastings.
| Vice Pre- sident-Dr. J. a. Twaddle.
| Secretary-L A. Han.
Treasurer-E. C. Rowe.
Voted to hold the annual fair Sept. S, 0
and 10.
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Hebron,

Hebron boys celebrated long and loud.
ly on their return from Bridgton, when
the ball game scored to in favor of
Hebron.
Mr.. W. A. Bartlett has bought another
horse for his express business.
A. NJ. Richardson spent Sunday at
home.
Rev. S. d. Richardson is hoeing his
garden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. L. Whitney of Boston
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Whitney of
Canada are at their summer home.
We are glad to report that between
$1,000 and $4,000 damage has been award
ed II. T. Glover for injuries at West
Minot Station, causing the loss of his leg.
Mrs. Rebecca Hibbs Bean celebrated
her Esd birthday Tuesday the 10th. A
fine cow presented by her father, and a
silk quilt from friends, added to her
pleasure of the day.
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An enjoyable little outing.
South Rumford.

There was jolly time at Willard Wy
mans Saturday evening, May 10th, when
twenty-five of the friends of Margie
Fleck gave her a genuine surprise party.
Music was furnished by Mr.. Burnell,
who is a fine violinist, and dancing,
games and cards, with refreshments of
cake and coffee made the evening pass
very quickly.
Count Rumford School League held a
sociable at A. J. Knights, May 2lst.
Many are suffering with colds and
throat trouble.
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Who Knows of q Copy?

A Fourth of July Grafton was deliver
ed at Fryeburg in 179S by Mr.. Burn,
ham, Il think that his forename was
John, but am not sure). The Grafton
was published in pamphlet form. Does
any reader of the Democrat know where
a copy of that pamphlet can be found9
Copies of it must be rare. The fact that
such pamphlet was published escaped
the researches made by the late Joseph
Williamson when compiling his "Bibli-
ography of the State of Maine," the PAM
phlet not being listed in that work.
EX-SENATOR,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-26
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE oolNos OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris Hill.

First Baptist Church. Rev. II. H. Bishop
Pastor. Preaching every Sunday at III A. NJ.
sunday School at i2 NJ. Junior G. K. at 30 p NJ
sabbath Evening Service at 80 p. NJ. Y. T. s.
Meeting Thursday evening at 80. Covenant
Meeting the last Friiay before the lst Sunday
OF the month at 80 p. NJ. All not otherwise con-
nected are cordially invited.
Universalist Church, Rev. j. IL. Little. Pastor
Preaching service every Sunday at II A. n
sunday School at Il n.
Miss JEANNE Hubbard, who has been
in Boston for several years, returned to
Paris Hill last week, to remain for a
month, and perhaps longer. Her many
friends here are glad to welcome her
again.
Miss Agnes Brown, who has been with
the family of Maj. Z. I. Brown in Cuba,
returned home last week, accompanied
by Miss Edith Brown. Mrs. Brown will
come later to remain here for the sum-
mer.
Rev. II. A. Roberts, formerly pastor of
the Baptist church here, now settled
on Block Island, r. l.. is in town for a
few days, stopping at Fl. E. Hammond's.
He preached at the Baptist church Sun
day morning.
Rev. III. II. Bishop is about to take his
vacation, and there will be no preaching
service at the Baptist church for the next
two Sundays. The Sunday School will
meet as usual at II o'clock. The Sun
day evening meetings will be conducted
by the deacons, the first one by Deacon
Merrill. The mid-week prayer meetings
will also be led by the deaeons, the first
by Deacon King.
Mrs. Nancy S, wife of j. S. Mason,
lied Wednesday after an illness of few
days from fever, at the age of Is years.
The funeral on Friday was attended by
Rev. j. II. Little. Mrs. Mason is sur
vived by her husband and the eight
children which have been born to them.
The three daughters are Mrs. America
Mayhem of North Paris, Mrs. W. n.
Daniels of this place, and Mrs. Frank
Young of West Sumner. The sons are
Vim. s., of this town; Bradley c., who
is on the police force in Boston; Elmer,
who also resides in Massachusetts,;
George c.; and Charles A, of Lewiston.
All but two of the children were present
mt the funeral. There were also present
Mrs. Mason's brother, James Morrison,
and his daughter, Mrs. Senter, of Dor
chester, Mass, and her sisters husband,
Addison Lane of Melrose, Mass.
Saturday nights frost fortunately did
not find a great deal of material far
enough advanced to be seriously damag-
ed. In spite of the drought, grass and
Ill other vegetation had grown very
rapidly during the warm weather of the
first of the week, but only few tender
plants were out of the ground to be
tipped.
The Universalst Sewing Circle met
Saturday afternoon with Mrs. A. P,
Stearns. Although the weather was dis,
agreeable a large number attended and
thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon
1t was voted that the proceeds of the fan
be used for paying the choir and current
expenses. The next social circle will be
held Friday evening, June 5.
Mr.. William G. Harlow, Miss Gertrude
Harlow and Miss Roselle Harlow of Dix
field were guests at George NJ. Atwood:
from Saturday until Monday.
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Bryant'S Pond.

Moses Libby of West Poland is guest
of Mrs. Emily Felt at her cottage.
Mrs. Myra Cole has returned home
from Worcester, Mass, where she was
called by the severe illness of her mother,
who is recovering.
James NJ. Day attended the Grand
Chapter of the Eastern Star, held at
Lewiston this week.
Elmer Cummings has moved his family
to Capt. Jones' on the Gore.
Edwin Andrews has had the old plat
form in front of his store and post Office
removed, and is having cement one put
in. Mr.. Andrews has had many needed
changes made around his buildings this
spring, which add a good deal to the
looks of the village, and he is still doing.
Rev. Henry Brown and wife went to
North Paris Sunday afternoon as usual.
Sabbath School at North Woodstock is
held at 8 o'clock Sunday afternoons.
Work is progressing on Horatio Bry-
ants new house.
Frank p. Cole is intending to build a
large barn on his place this summer.
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East Hebron.

Willie Record and family left this
place on Wednesday. Their goods are
not moved but packed for moving.
Mr.. Lane has moved into one of his
houses and is farming
Mr.. Bowman is liked as teacher very
much.
There is work for every Industrious
person who wishes to so occupy his time.
|. w. Marshall has more work than
his wOrkmen can perform, so says re-
port
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West Paris.

The weather is unusually hot and dry
for the month of May.
The farmers are complaining that the
hay crop will be ruined on upland
ground unless we have rain soon.
Preparations are rapidly being made
by the local W. c. T. U. for the enter
tainment of the Oxford County conven-
ton the first of June. A good number
of representative women in the county
will take part in the program, an out
line of which will be given in the items
of next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Day and Mr.. and
Mrs. AL Swift were both made happy
last week by the advent of wee bit of
humanity into their household.
Miss Nina Bryant is rapidly recovering
from the measles. AS yet there have
been only three or four cases and it is
not likely there will be more.
Mrs. A. r. Bucknam is again quite
sick.
Wedding cards again, but this time a
double one. liza and Ina Curtis, on the
anniversary of their birth, May 10, left
the home of their father, Chandler Cur
tbs, accompanied by two estimable young
men, and drove to South Paris, where a
double wedding was conducted by Rev.
J. H. Little, the ring service being used.
liza Loretta Curtis was married to John
Albert Porter, and Ina Leetta Curtis to
Charles Henry Martin. The brides were
married in very pretty travelling suits of
new shade of blue, with white silk
waists and other things to match. Ina
and LA are we'll known in this vicinity
and are highly respected. We wish
them long and happy married life.
Mr.. and Mrs. Porter went to Boston to
visit relatives and on their return will
make their home with Mr.. Porter's
parents, Franklin Porter and wife, on
the home farm. Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
went to Portland and Rumford Falls on
their wedding trip. Many useful gifts
were received by both couples.
Mr. H. E. Hamilton is spending a few
days at S. w. Dunham's. Mr.. Hamilton
is having a very successful trip as sales
man for Durham Bros, boot and shoe
| firm.
Mr.. Charles Il. Durham of Brattle-
boro, Vt, also came to West Paris on
his way to fishing trip in the lake
region.
Next Sunday evening the W. G. T. U.
will hold a union temperance service at
the Baptist church. Instead of mis-
cellane0uS program there will be tenn
perance address by the pastors.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-26
ouICK ARREST.

j. A. Gulledge of verbena, Alabama,
was twice in the hospital from a severe
case of the piles causing "a tumors.
After doctors and all remedies failed,
Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly arrested
further inflammation and cured him. 1t
conquers aches and kills pain. % cents
at F. A. Shurtlef q Co.; Noyes Drug
Store, Norway.
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Hiram.

Rev. Mr.. Mann is supplying the pulpit
at the Congregational church during this
month and awakening much interest.
Mrs. Llewellyn A. Wadsworth is sick
with pleuriSy and rheumatism.
Mr.. Solomon Stuart is very sick with
kidney disease and other troubles.
We learn that Mrs. Everett Hartford is
very low with quick consumption.
Mr.. VIM. Z. Sargent has sold the
Daniel L. Clemens farm to A. r. and G.
E. Hill of East Brownfield.
We have seen no notice of the death of
Mrs. Lucy A. Osgood, wife of Mr.. George
w. Osgood, who died in Hiram, March
10th, of eczema, after a painful and
lingering illness, aged 70 years and 7
days. She has for many years been a
worthy member of the Congregational
church. She was one of the excellent of
the earth, devoted wife, model neigh
Dor, and faithful friend.
Mr.. Walter B. Twitchell, the railroad
station agent, and his sister, Miss Cert
rude Twitchell, have gone to Philadelphia
to visit sister, Mrs. George Lane. His
place is filed by Mr.. Harry B. Hubbard
of Fryeburg.
Mr.. Eli c. Wadsworth, who was ap-
pointed post master at Wadsworth post
Office, has declined the appointment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-26

The will of Foster Lee Randall, for
merly of Lewiston, has been filed for
probate. Mr. Randall, rather peculiar
man, suddenly disappeared seven years
ago, and though every effort was made to
ascertain what had become of him, no
trace of him was ever found. Seven
years having elapsed, he is now legally
dead. His will leaves his property to
Bates College, and will be contested by
his sons.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-26
NOTICE.

In the District Court of the United States for the
District of Maine. In bankruptcy.
In the matter OF
Of Paris, Bankrupt
the County of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day OF
May, A. ID. 1903, the said Chas. E. Bennett
was duly adjudicated bankrupt; and that the first
meeting Of his creditors will be held at the
Court House, In South Paris, on the 9Th
day of May, A. d. 1903. at 10 O'Clock
In the forenoon, at which time the said
creditors may attend, prove their claims,
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt
ami transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
South Paris, May 9Th, 1903.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee in Bankruptcy.