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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-07-21
Greenwood,

Rather unsettled hay weather; those
who started in last week got their hay
wet, and the same is true thus far this
week. A small thunder shower passed
over Wednesday p. NJ, and much
heavier one went round to the south,
supposed to be about in the latitude of
Oxford. But grass is still growing, ex-
cept on old fields, so there is no reason
for hurrying just yet.
They used to say, "a rainbow in the
morning gives sailors warning;" there
was one in the west Thursday morning
and the weather was several degrees too
cold for corn or potato bugs.
Buckfield speaks of apples rusting on
the trees, and that is what they are do
ing here; many of them are nearly cover
ed, and when only in part it is general
ly on the calyx end; in addition to which
more than one half that started to grow
are now on the ground. And that is
what the prospect for an apple crop
seems to be at present.
The writer called on two of the oldest
people in town recently, Aunt Ruth
Buck and Willard Ames. The former
was born Nov. 9Th, 1910; she sleeps in her
chair much of the time, is nearly blind,
having lost the use of one eye many
years ago, and to all appearance the
taper of life cannot burn much longer.
willard Ames was born October 20, 1911
be can travel but little, yet his eyesight
is such that he reads without specta-
cles; his hearing is about normal, as is
also his intellect; and there seems no
reason why the old gentleman will not
cling to life for several years yet. Both
of these old people have good homes,
and the best of care is taken of them.
George Brooks, who was about to
move on to the German place, is said to
be very sick with inflammation of the
bowels. DR.. Yates is attending him.
The widow Nelson Jackson is also on
the sick list.
That marriage which came to light
last week, seems to prove that now and
then thing can be kept secret for a
while in spite of reporters, telephones
and gossip; but not often.
Uncle Jonathan says he has been
looking into next year with his A-ray
machine, and he can see several very
interesting events, such as the st. Louis
and Hebron centennials, and also the
presidential election. Says he can also see
another peace conference, appointed by
the Car of Russia to take place in
Pekin, somewhat similar to the one at
The Hague few years since; probably
preparatory to gobbling up Norway
and Sweden. A business man is the
Car of Russia.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-07-21
Paris Hill UuiversaIlst Fair.

The fair of the Paris Hill Universalist
Ladies' Circle, held at Academy Hall
Wednesday afternoon and evening, was
successful in all it's features. The hall
was simply but tastefully decorated with
flags and ferns, and curtains hung at the
windows. A large booth for fancy
articles occupied the center of the hall.
Lemonade, ice cream and other refresh
ments were sold at the rear, and on the
sides were tables for aprons and other
useful articles, and for homemade
candies, while in one corner goose
exchange did a lively business taking IN
nickels and giving various articles In
return. Canvassers for the various
voting contests and other schemes were
not confined to any station, but roamed
at will seeking whom they might devour.
There was good crowd in the after
noon, large number from South Paris
and some from Norway being present.
The sale was fairly brisk, and good
proportion of the goods on hand were
disposed OF.
A shower which struck just about as
the doors were open for the evening
seemed to have put a damper on the
performance, but in spite of it there was
house which exceeded the seating
capacity of the hall. Quite a party
from South Paris and others from out
side the village were deferred from CON-
ing by the shower, which, however, was
over early in the evening.
The comedy-drama in three acts,
diamonds and Hearts," was present
ed as the evenings entertainment. The
cast has previously been published.
Although the play was prepared under
circumstances which made haste neces.
sary, it was in the hands of experienced
actors, and went with swing and dash
which left no evidence of any short.
comings. All the actors received floral
tributes at the curtain-call, and were
the recipients of many compliments.
The only untoward feature of the
evening was the non-appearance of the
expected orchestra, so the dancing which
followed the play had to be done to the
music of voluteer players on the piano
Nevertheless an hour or two was very
pleasantly spent, and the scene, with all
in their summer costumes, was bril-
liant one.
During the evening the results of the
several contests were announced. The
oil painting awarded on the count OF
the bottle of beans went to Mrs. Mae
T. Quinby. The other oil painting
awarded on the measurement OF twine
was carried off by George W. Frothing
ham. One of the dolls went to Mrs
Brinckle and the other to Miss Helen
Cole. The water color went to Mrs.
Hubbard. One of the puffs was award
ed to Florence f. Joyce, the othel
was tie between Mrs. o. A. Thayel
and Mrs. Fred Marble. The table made
by Mr.. Maxim from Florida woods wcn
by vote to Mrs. Brinckle.
In it's essential feature OF pecnniary
profit the fair was very successful, thu
net receipts being in the vicinity o.
5000.
The ladies who conducted the fair de
sire to express their SINGERS thanks t.
the mary who contributed in variou.
ways toward the success of the fair, ano
particularly to Mrs. Lyon and Mr.. Wins
low for their valuable assistance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-07-21
South Rumford.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Clark visited their
brother, j. S. Hutchins. at East Bethel
July 18th and 18th.
John Longley is with his family at F.
P. Putnam's. They will soon 60 to
Arizona, on to farm. Mr.. Longley is
going to try change of climate for his
health.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L. Wyman, George
II. Jacobs and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Sherman went to Crescent Beach Camp,
Weld, July 18th, for few days fishing.
Master Howard Thurston from Boston
is spending the summer with his grand
fathers, S. r. Thurston and George
Elliott.
Mrs. Frances Hutchins visited friends
at Rumford Point and Hanover last
week.
Miss Matilda Buck from Milton is
working for Mrs. z. Cannon.
Mrs. John Keene of Peru Annex gave
delightful lawn party Saturday even
ing, July IL. About forty enjoyed the
graphophone, Rotations, singing, dane
ing and cards. A fine treat of cake and
coffee, candy and peanuts was served.
ars. Keene and children have recently
returned from a long visit in Harrison
and vicinity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-07-21
Maine News Notes.

Mrs. James G.. Blaine, widow of the
famous statesman, died at her home in
Augusta Wednesday, at the age of 10.
Charles Light, 20 years of age, was
drowned while bathing at Newcastle
Sunday. He got beyond his depth and
could not swim.
The national Association of State
Railroad Commissioners has been hold
ing its annual convention in Portland
during the past week.
Ernest Iaeourse of Auburn died on
the 18th with lockjaw, resulting from a
wound by the accidental discharge of
pistol while celebrating the 4th.
A case of Didn't know-it- loaded
in Bangor Wednesday. Sadie Hersey,
years old, was shot by Algernon Manley,
10 years old, with his fathers revolver,
which he thought was not loaded. The
girl died the next day.
The bodies of John F. Stanley of
Hampden and Harry Emerson were
found in the river in that town Wednes-
day. The men were seen together the
preceding Saturday night, and it is
thought they went out in boat and
eapsized.
Frank Douglass, who recently escaped
from the state prison, was seen and shot
at by Detective Beaulieu of Lewiston,
who was on his trail, in Clifton, about
fourteen miles from Bangor. He never
theless got into the woods and disap-
peared, but on Thursday he was cap
tured in Cherryfield by Detective Beau
lieu, who was securing the country for
him. He had "hiked" something like
100 miles in three days and was pretty
well tagged.
A mysterious burglary" in the COM
mission store of Hannaford Il kimball
in Lewiston received a full explanation
in very few days after its occurrence.
AS first related to the police, some $500
in money and 500 in checks was taken
from the drawer in the safe during the
night. The safe, which was locked the
night before, and all the doors to the
office, were found locked in the morning.
On full investigation it developed that
the back door was unlocked in the morn
ing, also that the book-keeper failed to
lock the safe the night before. SuSpi-
cion fell upon Joseph Boutin, who had
been employed in the store for a short
time as driver and clerk, and Tuesday
night he was arrested at his home in
Lewiston. He confessed the theft, say
ing that it was a sudden impulse that
seized him when he noticed that the
bookkeeper did not lock the safe. he
burned the checks, and Immediately
started for Boston, spending about 500
Of the money on the trip. The rest of it
was recovered. Boutin has been known
as Professor Joseph W. Witland,
violiniSt.
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A Royal Romance.

Carmen Sylvia. the royal authoress,
met her husband. the king Of Rouma,
MIA, in quite Il romantic way. AS q
girl of seventeen she was running down
the staircase Of the palace ut Berlin
when her foot slipped on the marble,
and she would have fallen to the floor
below, but ut the moment Prince
Charles Of Hohenzollern stepped from
All anteroom and caught her In his
arms. She did not accept him, although
he made her the offer at once. In joke
for it was then most unlikely-she
said she preferred to remain queen OF
herself, but II she became queen of any
country at all she would prefer Rou,
mania. Eight years aftcrward the
beautiful Carmen was married to
Prince Charles. who had been proclaim,
cd king of Roumanla. and thus she re-
allied her ambition.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-07-21
AndOver.

Haying is the order now with the
farmers. About so per cent will be the
crop, much more than was at first
thought.
The potato crop bids fair to be good if
the bugs can be cleared before they eat
everything, for they never came in larger
force than this year.
The apple crop is total failure with
us. Never has there been year but we
raised few before this.
Dan Campbell broke his leg last week
by stone drag striking it loaded.
The remains of Fred Chapman, young
est son of j. c. and Lottie Chapman,
were brought here from Massachusetts
been in failing health for nearly eight
years and his sufferings were intense. He
was about q years old.
Rev. Mr.. Jackson and family are in
town. This, am told, is the 50th an
nual visit to AndOver. We are always
glad to welcome him.
Quite a number of summer boarderS
in town.
Rev. Mr.. Howes holds services in
the new church every Sabbath at II
O'Clock. Good audiences attend the NJ.
E. and Congregational churches.
The hand organ grinder made the
afternoon hideous yesterday by his con-
slant grinding of those old worn out
melodies.
Rev. John Suter has undergone an
operation for appendicitis at his home in
Massachusetts,. He was doing well at
last accounts.
Mrs. Henry Dunn is more comfortable.
Mr.. Lester Poor's family are at the
lakes for few weeks.
II. V. Poor has large crew at work
on his new purchase building roads.
Several miles of road will be made this
season, which, when done, will afford
one of the pleasantest drives to be found
in the county.
Cabot Lodge, X. of P, elected their
officers last Friday night. This lodge
has working force of about 125 men,
bers.
Lloyd Barnes came home Friday with
his bride. Mr.. Barnes, of the firm of
w. W. Barnes & Co., is one of our most
successful merchants and young man
of exemplary character. We wish him
all happiness in his new departure.
r. A. Grover has made an addition to
his stable by adding about 80 feet in
length.
DR.. Emerson has his stable nearly
completed.
"Silver Lake." Roxbury, is taking
quite boom. Several new cottages will
be built this season. A large log cabin
will be built on the little island by a
New York man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-07-21
DickYale.

Mrs. A. j. Farrar has gone to the
hospital with her son Ned who is in baG
condition with st. Vitus dance.
The Ames Co. are putting in new
machinery and getting ready to saw ali
kinds of hard wood lumber.
from Pennington, N. H., where he went
on a visit with his wife. He has SOLD
some of his property here and will re-
turn to Pennington where he has en-
ployment.
Mrs. j. II. Lovejoy is failing.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Child have com.
pany from Massachusetts,.
John Putnam in looking over his lum.
Der woods recently found quite quanti'
ty Of peeled hemlock left by a former
jObber of his.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-07-21

Maurice Tyler is working for L. G,
Bean haying.
John Westleigh is working for Ernest
Morrill, peeling hemlock bark. Also
Bay Mills,
Douglas Cushing is down country hay.
Mrs. W. H. Mason has been staying
with her daughter, Mrs. D. w. Cushing,
the past week.
Quite number from this place at
tended the dance at West Bethel Satur-
day night.
Miss Fannie Wallace of birmingham,
Mass, is visiting relatives in town.
Also Mrs. 'Uhlman's sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Snyder Of Massachusetts, came
yesterday for weeks vacation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-07-21
RroWnfield.

Entertainment Thursday evening, July
10th, al Beams Hall. Ice cream and
cake served. Proceeds to 60 to the
Congregational church.
Mr.. Libby from Kansas is visiting his
brother-in-law, Mr.. Reuben Linscott, at
the Pequawket House.
Mrs. NJ. j. Ingalls, of Denmark visits
at j. L. Frink's, also Mrs. l. F. Mayo OF
BridgtOn.
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Hiram.

On Wednesday there was a heavy
thunder shower with hail.
At Hiram station there was heavy
shower of rice, on the arrival of brida
party, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob G. Pendextei
of South Hiram, who took the train fol
the White Mountain region. The bride
nee Miss Rose Meserve of Cornish, has
been one of our most successful teach
ers. The groom is one of Hiram's en-.
terprising farmers.
Eli C. Wadsworth has now thirty-two
boarders at his cottage at Mountain
View Farm.
Mrs. Geo. W. Clifford has built a
piazza, adding much, to her fine resi-.
dence.
Miss Addie Clough is failing fast with
consumption.
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East Bethel.

Farmers are haying, also hoeing.
About one-half the usual quantity of hay
will be cut on the intervales.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Clark returned to
Saco the 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Blake and two
children from Maiden, Mass, arrived at
their summer home here the 18th.
Mrs. Abbie Haines and daughter, Miss
Katie, are visiting relatives in Upper
Gloucester.
Mrs. Warren Small and two children
are boarding at Frank Abbott's.
Mr.. Harry c. Leach from Newton,
Mass, will preach at the church here
every Sabbath, at 3 O'Clock p. NJ, during
the summer months.
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Bucllfleld.

Arthur Dean appears to be on the road
to recovery. He has been sick man.
Chas. Bradbury arrived in town Thurs
day. He does business in Massachusetts,.
Lucius Packard of West Auburn was
in town Thursday. He is still at the
business of wood and lumber, at so years
of age.
Ethan Chase of Colorado, formerly
from Turner, accompanied by daugh.
ter and cousin, Mrs. Abbie Holbrook OF
Massachusetts,, and Mrs. Washburn OF
Livermore, have recently been in town
C.. w. Cole of Boston and brother OF
Auburn, and friend from Boston, were
in town Thursday. Buckfield is the
place of the Cole brothers nativity
Their father, the late Addison Cole, was
once one of the business men OF the
place.
Rupert Rogers, wife and child, of Bos'
ton, are visiting Mrs. Stanley Benson, q
sister of Mrs. Rogers.
A bevy of young men are camping a,
North Pond.
Abel Irish, G.. W. Tilton and wives
Lave gone with a team to seek the sea
breeZeS.
Mrs. Gilbert Tilton is i'll with asth
matte trouble.
Geo. Twitchell and wife of Mechanic
Falls are guests of Mrs. Twitchell's
brother, j. F. Packard.
Nahum Moore and Rev. Lucien Robin
son have been in town on recent date
Lewis B. Spaulding and wife returned
Wednesday from Lagrange, where they
visited brother of Mrs. Spaulding
They had not met for twenty-Seven years
He took them to Kineo and other point:
on the lakes by steamer. They report
| fine time.
srREAKED MOUNTAIN.
Mrs. Effie Bessey is at Ambrose
SWANS helping to care for her sister
Mrs. Verrill, whose condition shows bu
little Improvement. Since the suddeI
death of her husband she has been com
pletely Frustrated, and is now only able
to sit up long enough to have her BET
made.
Mrs. BeSsey has one of the smartes
little girls we have ever seen. She il
only five years old this month, yet sh,
will set the table for mother, clear it of
and wash the dishes, all as neat an(
handy as any woman, and that is not all
she viii make and bake a pan of mic,
biscuits as deity as you please, and the!
will be nice ones, too. Now if an.
other tot of her age can do as well le
us hear from her.
Miss Mildred Mclean has returned t,
her home in Norway, having spent
month with her cousin, Miss Geraldine
Whitman.
Mrs. lisa G. Whitman has large ruf
fled petunia which has one hundred bud
and blossoms on it at the present time
The BURBERRY crop on the mountain
is almost total failure, owing to tn
long drouth. There are some in tn
fields and pastures, but not full crop
Raspberries are plentiful, and there vii
be full crop of blackberries.
A few have commenced haying, bu
only about half the usual quantity vii
be harvested.
The sweet corn planted for the factor,
is looking poorly.
Charles Maxim is in poor health thi
Isummer.
]. A. Allen of Philadelphia is spend
ing the summer at DR.. Whitman's.
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pArEs OF AGRICULTURAL FAIRS
NEW ADVERTISEMENT,

Midsummer Sale.
The Tag of Good Taste,
Our Clothing Sale.
Have Soda?
Buy Refrigerator.
Paroid Roofing.
Have You Heard of the Lions MONTH";
Carriage Painting.
Full Sized Hoes 10 Cents
A Fizz Teal Comfort.
Petitions for Discharge In Bankruptcy.
For sale,
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Lowell.

Miss Jessie A. Chapman has gone tt
the Eastman Hotel, North Conway, fol
table work during the summer vacation
Preston L. Charles has sold the stag
ing business from Lowell to Fryeburg tc
Walter E. Gordon. j. o. Wiley will
drive the noon stage as usual, and Harry
Adams the morning and night.
Z. n. Fox and wife have been at Nor
way for few days.
Charles Walker is at home for short
vacation.
Rev. C. F. Sargent and Rev. ]. w
Grindell exchanged pulpits Sunday
morning.
Mr.. Edward Chambers, whose mother
was former resident of this town, with
his family is boarding at Lloyd Poor's
Mr.. Chambers is engaged in educational
work, his home being in the South.
Wednesday evening Miss Mary B
Woodbury. gave piano recital at the
village church, assisted by Miss Abbie E
Woodbury. as reader. 1t was very
pleasing entertainment. At the close
ice cream and cake were served. Pro
gram as follows:
l. a. Gavotte and Musette in G minor, Bach
b. Theme and Variations from Sonata In A
Mozart
3. Ballet Music, Meyer Helmund
3. Selected, Miss Abbie Woodbury.
4. a. Sarabande in minor, Hackh
b. Simple Confession, Thorme
C. Butterflies. Impromptu. Thorme
d. Slumber Song, Wilson ii. Smith
8. Suite-A Day in Venice (Op. 25), Nevin
a. Dawn.
b. Gondoers.
C. Love Song.
d. Good Night
G. Selected, Miss Abbie z. Woodbury.
I. a. Bluthenregen, Spindler
b. The Secret, Gaut'er
c. Summer Night, Binet
8. Selected Miss Abbie +. Woodbury.
.. Invitation to the Dance (Op. Weber
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Denmark.

Mrs. Charles Smith is reported as very
sick, not expected to recover.
MIR. Robinson and family of Worcester
Mass, are enjoying the summer here in
their cottage.
A new platform at the corn shop is
being built by Mr.. Frank c. Jewett and
A. W. Belcher.
Mr.. C. l. Smith is at the club house,
East Denmark, cooking for party from
Portland.
Mr.. Fred Sanborn has taken the agency
for the Osborne Moving Machine Co.
and has some fine machines on exhibit
ton.
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Grove Meeting.

The annual grove meeting of the OK,
ford Association of Universalists at Lake
Anasagunticook will be held this year on
Sunday, Aug. 2. The programme in.
cludes sermons by Rev. W. j. Taylor OF
Lewiston and Rev. J. NJ. Paige of Liver
more Falls, and addresses by Rev. F. E.
Barton of Bethel, Rev. j. Fl. Little OF
South Paris, W. W. Blanchard and
others. Special trains will be run on
the Portland and Rumford Falls road
from Lewiston, Rumford Falls and
Livermore Falls, with the usual low
fares. Full particulars are given on
DOsterS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-07-21

No man or woman in the state will
hesitate to speak well of Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets after once
trying them. They always produce a
pleasant movement of the bowels, i'm
prove the appetite and strengthen the
digestion. For sale by Shurtleff & Co.,
South Paris; Stevens, Oxford; Noyes
Drug Store, Norway.
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shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot. ease, powder. It cures painful
smarting, nervous feet and ingrowing nails, and
It's the greatest comfort discovery Of the age.
Aliens Foot Ease makes tight or now shoes feel
easy. Il 10 certain cure for sweating, callous
and hot, tired. aching feet. Try It today. Sold
by all Druggists and shoe stores. By mail for 26c.
In stamps. Trial package FREE. Address,
Allen 8. Olnsted, 70 Roy, N. Y.
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North ALBANY.

Mrs. A. P. Bryant and Mrs. r. P.
Smith of Lowell, Mass, are visiting
relatives and friends in town.
Miss Gusta is at Waterford, at work
at the Lake House.
Leslie Kimball is making improve.
ments on his farm by building stable
and hen house on to his barn.
Cleve Brown, Cleve Warehouse, Alb
ner Kimball, Robert Kimball and Grin
Eames are all down country haying.
Grass is still growing here and none
of the farmers have begun to cut any to
speak of.
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TERMS ,-$l50 a year II paid strictly In advance.
Otherwise $500 year. Single copies cents.
ADVERTISEMENTS: - All legal advertisements
are given three Consecutive Insertions for sl-5o
per Inch In length OF column Special contracts
made with local. transient and yearly advertis-
ers.
JoB PRINTING New type, fast presses, steam
power, experienced workmen and low prices
combine to make this department OF our busi-
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-07-21

For lazy liver try Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. They in
vigorate the liver, aid the digestion,
regulate the bowels and prevent bilious
attacks. For sale by Shurtleff & Co.,
South Paris; Stevens, Oxford; Noyea
Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-07-21

For the benefit of the stranger on our
shores it is stated that Names sea coast
in straight line Is 225 miles, while fol-
lowing the ms and outs, it is 2, 4s6 miles.
Between Kittery Point and Quoddy Head
there are "a lighthouses.
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Hartford.

Rev. f. E. Barton will preach' at
Aliens grove, South Hartford, July 26th
at l 80 P. NJ. All are cordially invited.
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Runford Point.

Rev. E. A. Hoyt of Dover, N. a., will
preach in the Universalist church at
Rumford Point, July Goth, at II Al