Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-01-27
West Paris.

About two weeks ago travelling agent
was in town selling . most wonderful
device for putting on lamp wicks. he
persuaded some to believe that when
this marvellous invention was used II
would prove great saving Of expense
and labor. There would be no trim
ming of wicks, that article would last
forever; no washing of chimneys for
there could be no gas or smoke, and
finally it was triumphantly assert
ed that the oil would last three
times as long. He had his "piece" well
learned and spoke it we'll, too we'll for
some who were too skeptical to believe
that piece of metal resembling tin,
perforated with few holes and placed
over the end of the wick, could &C
complish such unheard-of results. Upon
trial this proves to be fraud, and this
agent must be wicked deceiver. We
would warn all against patronizing him,
and believe that such men should be ex-
posed. 1t is passing strange that a too
confiding public will so often be imposed
upon by designing strangers, but 1t may
be lingering remnant of the Yankee
notion that one is making "good
trade" or the foolish idea that there is
any reliable method of getting 'some-
thing for nothing" In one family one
dollar was given for five of these Gin
ventions" only to put them in the fire at
the end of a week.
After the heavy rain of Wednesday il
was fine coasting for the children.
Presiding Elder Ladd was in town last
week and preached at the NJ. E. chapel
on Wednesday evening.
Mr.. G. W. Bryant has been confined
to the house the most of the time for
several weeks. Mr.. Bryant has the
sympathy of friends and acquaintance
for he is often great sufferer from Ill
health and part of the time is unable
to sleep at night.
Mrs. F. E. Wheeler, who has been i'll,
is rapidly convalescing. For a week 9
friend from Portland who was trained
nurse, stayed with her. Since then Miss
Nina Bradford has been with her a part
of the time.
Miss Ola Swan is doing we'll from heI
surgical operation, and is gaining.
Mrs. S. 7. White, superintendent Of
petitions in the w. c. 7. u, has secured
so or more names in this vicinity to a
petition to be sent to the legislature al
Augusta, protesting against the re-sub
mission of the prohibitory liquor law.
Mrs. Mary F. Marshall, who died al
Rumford Falls, on Jan. IS, 1908, aftel
less than two weeks illness of pneu
monia, has been resident of this towI
ever since her marriage in 1871, to Mr.
Geo. F. Marshall. Mrs. Marshall wal
born in Sumner, Feb. 2, 1851, and wal
the daughter of John NJ. and Sarah j
Lane. Her earlier life was spent il
Sumner and for several years previous
to her marriage she taught school ther'
and in this vicinity. Mrs. Marshall wa
most devoted mother, and leaves fou
daughters and one son, another LITTLE
girl having died in childhood. TIT
funeral service was held at the house OF
Wednesday, Jan. 81, conducted by Rev
F. b. Barton of Bethel. A large humble
of relatives were present, and consider
ing the unfavorable weather, there wa
a good attendance of sympathizinl
friends and acquaintance. The man.
beautiful flowers were fragrant ant
eloquent testimony to the respect
esteem and love felt for her by relative
and friends. AS an expression of faith
full attendance and helpful service tn
Universalist Sunday School and friend
contributed large floral piece. Mrs
Marshall was an active and helpful mem
Der of the Sunday School and will b
greatly missed. The sincere sympath,
of all her associates is extended to tn
bereaved family.
ave know not where His islands lift
| Their fronded palms In air.
| We only know she cannot drift
Beyond His love and care"
1t is rumored that Mr.. Hilborn ]
going to leave town, and Mr.. StrOut o
Mechanic Falls is to assume proprietor
ship of the Maple House.
Miss Nina Bryant went Saturday las
to spend Sunday with Mrs. Eli Swan a
So. Paris.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Howard of Massa
chusetts are visiting a few days thi
week at the home of II. G.. Brown. MI
Brown has been very slowly improving
for the past few weeks, and is able II
walk about the house little and sit NJ
several hours each day.