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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
Bethel.

Tuesday the Oxford County Con-
ference of Congregational Churches met
at Bethel for two days. session. A very
interesting programme had been pre-
pared and was we'll carried out. The
meetings were helpful and uplifting.
The ladies served dinner and supper in
the chapel dining room and there was
no lack of food, hospitality nor sociabilty.
Wednesday evening "Prescelle' open
ed an engagement of four evenings In
Odeon Hall. The hypnotized subject on
exhibition in Mr.. Young's window Fri
day afternoon, attracted quite a crowd.
Mrs. Alphonse Van DEN Kerckhoven
and two children left for Boston Satur-
day to make their home where Mr..
Kerckhoven has employment.
Miss Richardson went to South Paris
Friday afternoon to meet party of her
former classmates from Colby.
Mrs. Mabel Gleason entertained a party
of young friends Friday evening in
observance of Halloween"
Mr.. George H. Shirley returned to his
home in Brooklyn, N. Y, last Wednes-
day. Mr.. Shirley and family have spent
their summers in Bethel since 1865, at
which time they were sufferers in the
great fire in Portland. Having lost their
home there at that time, Mr.. Shirley
went to New York and accepted a
position as inspector in the Custom
House which position he filled for many
years. With advancing age Mr.. Shirley
retired from active business and has been
engaged in literary work of reminis-
cent character. He has always been an
ardent temperance worker and has lost
mono of his interest.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
East Hebron.

Snow squalls were seen on the mount
aims and the citizens began to bank their
buildings and get ready for winter.
Edwin Allen has cut and hauled nearly
all of his wood for winter.
Several are waiting for the apples to
be gathered or frozen to get their win
ter's wood. Every one is busy and work
plenty.
II. A. Record has the grippe. With
his injuries received from his late acct
dent, he is in a hard situation and a
great sufferer.
Freewill Baptist quarterly meeting
will open Nov. 8, at 2 P. NJ, and close on
the afternoon of the 5th. Our citizens
anticipate an ordination during this
session.
Young stock has been taken from
pastures this week.
The work on the church will close
this week and it will be put in readiness
for quarterly meeting the Sd.
John Freeman came from Brighton
Hill laden with partridges and other
game to tempt II. A. Records appetite
to return to him.
Last week apples were handled con-
stantly for shipment. More apples have
been sold in this near vicinity than for
many years, but where the frost struck,
the apple blossoms were all killed.
Those that have an abundance are very
generous to those without apples.
Our citizens express many regrets that
J. F. Dunbar has sold his farm just be-
low Brighton Hill, and intends to move
soon. He owns a farm on Howe Hill
in Minot, but we understand he will not
live there at present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
North BuckfieId.

Mr.. N. c. Lyon and wife, Helen
Atwood Lyon of Rumford Falls, were
guests of S. d. Swallow and family the
2Sth.
Mrs. Daniel Fletcher of Peru is at j
F. Bicknell's, caring for his wife few
days.
While Mrs. Laura Fletcher was lead
ing her cow from the pasture she took
fright and threw Mrs. Fletcher to the
ground and dislocated her shoulder.
Mr.. Loren Newelrs son, Thomas, from
Dixfield, was here to see his father this
week.
Mrs. Washington Heald and Miss
Maggie Heald were at East Sumner tC
the Grange Saturday, the oath.
LuciuS Record was at East Hebron tC
the Grange the oath.
Archie Curtis was at Lewiston the
25th, to see his father who is at the
Central Maine General Hospital. He
found his father in rather low spirits
not gaining very fast and suffering g
great deal.
Mrs. Rozetta Warren went to Lewiston
the oath with Mrs. Cummings to see hel
son, Will Cummings, who is in the
hospital suffering from gun shot
wound.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
The Face of m Engine.

A writer in the London Saturday Re
view comments upon the fact that |
railway engine has face and that the
face has an expression. Look ut an
engine" says the writer, land you can
see that one looks noble-simply noble
In its strength; another, gigantic In
force, but not noble an expression OF
mere brute strength. Some engines
have a lofty, almost supercilious, ex-
preston; others almost foolish. Some
have an air of SNUG stoutness. Then
there are engines that distinctly look
angry and others comparatively gentle.
What is the key to this physiognomy
Where is the seat of expression? On
the whole. 1t seems to be the funnel"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
LOcke'S Mills,

Anthony Berryment's little boy jim
mic is quite sick with, as we understand,
ulcers on the liver. DR. Clark of
Bryant's Pond is attending him. DR..
Sturdivant of Bethel has also been call
ed to see him.
Rev. A. D. Colson of Bethel preached
in the Union church here Sunday, 25th.
Before he commenced his discourse he
presented to the Union parish beauti-
full Bible, the gift of Mr.. and Mrs. F..
D. Briggs of Norway.
Quite number are suffering with bad
cold or grippe perhaps. Among them
are Will Carey, Mrs. Horace Carey, Will
Seams, Mrs. W. Fl. Farnham and others.
Eben Lowe has a nice pair of oxen
that F. L. Edwards bought in Wood
stock, which he is using on the Grove
lot"
D. D. Cross is better of his lameness
caused by a cart tipping over on to him.
There were more apples gathered in
this vicinity than would have been
thought possible three months ago.
Mrs. Annie Emery was in Norway
Friday, 3Oth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
BrOWnf1eld,

Miss Buckley of Boston, Mrs. NJ. J..
Ingalls, and NJ. E. Wentworth were
guests at j. L. Frink's.
Mr.. John Graham is buying apples for
a man in Cornish.
Some few men in town are making
cider, only for their own use, of course.
There is to be a supper Tuesday even
ing at Odd Fellows banquet hall, also
an entertainment which will be held at
Beans Hall. All are invited who will
pay Is cents. Cheap enough.
Mrs. Burnell has nice line of goods
in her new store.
DR.. and Mrs. Fitch have returned
home from Sebago where they have been
spending few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Fitch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
North St0neham.

Wilbur McA lister is at work for H..
B. McKeen.
W. W. Durgin has bought pair of
steers.
We are very glad to know that Eunice
Adams is gaining.
Ina Cannon visited her sister, Mrs.
Bertha Remission, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Cannon are
enjoying two weeks visit in Lynn and
Boston, Mass.
Miss Grace Adams and Curtis Bick-
ford were married at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Adams,
Wednesday, Oct. 81. They gave re-
ception in the evening. They had many
useful presents. We all unite in wish
ing the happy couple long and happy
life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
HISTORY OF THE ANCHOR.
Various improvements That Have
Keen Made In It's Shape.

Various improvements That Have
Been Made In Its Shape.
The ships anchors in general used up
to the beginning Of the last century
consisted of long, round iron SHANK
having two comparatively short'
straight arms or tlukrs. inclined to the
shank at an angle of about 40 degrees
and meeting 1t in somewhat sharp
point at the crown. I'm large anchors
the bulky wooden stock was built up
of several pieces, hooped together. the
whole tapering outward TO the ends,
especially on the aft or cable SIDE.
About the beginning Of the last CEN
fury a. clerk In the Plymouth naval
yard. Pering by name. suggested GER
tain improvements, the most important
of which was making the arms curved
instead of straight. At first sight this
simple change may seem of little value,
but consideration will show that this Is
not the case. The holding power OF an
anchor depends on two principal con-
ditions-namely. the extent of useful
holding surface and the amount OF
vertical penetration. The latter quail
ity is necessary on account OF the na-
ture of ordinary SEA bottoms. the sur
face layers of which are generally less
tenacious and resisting than Is the
ground II short distance below.
In the year 1881 chain cables began
to supcrsede the hempen ones. with
the result that the long shanked an
chors hitherto in vogue were no longer
necessary. and anchors with shorter
shanks and with heavier and stronger
crowns gradually came into use. In
consequence of these changes Il COM
mission was appointed in the year 1888
to inquire into the holdil. power OF an
chors. and Il principal r'sult OF its Ia
bors was the adoption of tie 50 called
admiralty pattern anchor. which con-
tinued to be used In the navy up TO the
wear 1860. The invention Of the steam
hammer in 1912 made the welding OF
heavy masses of iron n comparatively
easy and reliable process. so that from
this time onward the strength OF an
clors fully kept pace with that of the
chain cables which had come into gem
eral use.
A number of patents for anchors
were taken out prior to the great ex-
hibition of 1851. and. public attention
having been called to the models there
shown. in the following year commit
tee was appointed by the admiralty 10
report on the qualifications OF anchors
of the various kinds. Practical trials
were then instituted. and Hs Il result
Trotman's anchor took the highest
place, Rodgers anchor being second
on the list. Some Of the tests to when
the anchors were submitted were or
doubtful value. such. for instance, as
facility for sweeping" Nowadays,
however. at all events for deep ships
| in shallow harbors, it is considered an
advantage for an anchor to offer rs III
tie obstruction as possible above the
ground. Science Siftings.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
LANGUAGE OF THE HAND.
scarcely n Sentiment II II Not Caps
HE Of ExDreAsiug.


BILE Of ExpreAsing.
When n lover ventures for the first
time to grasp the hand Of his charmer
she either witl:draws 1t, and that Is us
much MS to say, 81 have no heart for
YOU" or she suffers 1t, which Is the
same as If she said, "He whom | per-
init to touch my hand may hope also to
touch my heart" In lovers quarrels'
indeed. the hand Is withdrawn to ex-
press anger. but soon extended again
In token Of reconciliation. Who can
tell all that is said by the hand which
another is conveying to the lips to have
a kiss imprinted upon it? This Is done
either slowly or hastily, either with
trembling or boldly, and expresses civil
ity or respect. gratitude or love. Two
hands are folded together-their owner
prays: the folded hands are raised-he
solicits something; they are rubbed one
against the other-he is impatient. The
raised finger threatens; when bent II
beckons; when extended 1t points.
Two fingers produce the snap, sign
of contempt or defiance. The hand
gives; the hand receives. Both speak
aloud
The hand likewise answers by re-
pulsive motion. A finger placed upon
the lips inculcates discretion. The an
clients represented the god of silence
in this attitude. How they have repre-
sented Venus everybody knows. The
hand of the goddess Says. Il am BASH
full" The Graces take each other by
the hand, as much as to say, I'VE ought
to be indivisible." Two hands firmly
crashing each other are the symbol OF
fidelity. The clinched fist bespeaks
rage and revSnge, the followed hand
implores aims. the hand laid upon the
heart protests, the hand upon the fore
head thinks. and the hand behind the
ear expresses difficulties.
In a word, there is scarcely senu'
ment which the hand is not capable oil
expressing, and it not only completely
supplies the place of the mouth III
speaking, but also, rather imperfectly
in kissing, for when the lips cannot ap
proach the beloved object the hand
throws kisses to her.-New Orleans
Times-Democrat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
Letter from Mr.. Stowe.

y YARMOUTH, OCT. oU, lSVo.
Editor Democrat:
Last week took a run to Portland on
the electrics and to some of my friends
among your readers who are shut in
from the outside world brief account
of my trip may not be entirely void of
interest. | had heard that the ride was
an enjoyable one on account of the de
lightful scenery but from personal OBJ
servation found the half had never been
told me. First the landscape made
beautiful by vast range of hills, plains
and forest, then came suddenly TO view
Casco Bay dotted with islands and Dor
dered by lovely beaches, making pleas
ing panorama. AS we sped on all this
would be hid for short distance by the
intervening forest, then all would be
flashed out anew, but with the changed
line of vision it all appeared in a new
aspect which added interest to the occa-
sion. But the road in its croOkedness is
only rivaled by that of W. ). A. in his
disposition of the funds intruSted to him
by the Preachers Aid Society. l will
not attempt to describe the changed con-
ditions at East Deering made necessary
by the increase of business of the G.. L.
Il. Co. At Portland was struck with
the cleanliness of the streets, and the
general appearance of the buildings that
lined them. There was decided
show of prosperity in all lines. But my
objective point was the Grand Trunk
station and its surroundings. | had
been told that should not know the
place it was so changed. What After
being in touch with it for forty-fOur
years previous to the last eight, not know
it? Absurd, But on my arrival there
found myself very much mistaken. Either
/ or the place visited was an unknown
quantity. tried for point from which
l could get my bearings, but when ]
reached it, like the paddy's flea, ii
wasn't there.
The station was not quite completed
and the signs equivalent to keep of
the grass" were still visible, and obeyed
too, especially with the reminder ever
before me, 1.-THE way of the transgressOr
is hard" More anon. S. STOWE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
CONFESSIONS OF A PRIEST.

Rev. Jno. S. Cox of Wake, Ark,
writes, "For ~ years suffered from
Yellow Jaundice. consulted number
of physicians and tried all sorts of medi.
cines, but got no relief. Then l began
the use of Electric Bitters and feel that
am now cured of disease that had me
in its grasp for twelve years." If you
want a reliable medicine for Liver and
Kidney trouble, stomach disorder OF
general debility, get Electric Bitters.
It's guaranteed by F. A. Shurtleff &
Co.; Noyes Drug Store, Norway. Soc
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
Bryant'S Pond,

Mr.. and Mrs. John WEIGH of Rumford
Falls arrived in town Sunday. Mr..
Welch went to Berlin, and Mrs. WEIGH
visited her people.
Frank Massure of Portland visited at
Frank Cushman's Saturday and Sunday.
ESsie BOwker was at home Saturday
and Sunday from Shelburne, N. II.
The Mckinley School League held an
entertainment at the school house Thurs
day evening.
Edward Stanley and Will Gill were in
town Sunday.
Rev. A. Permont of Boston will preach
at the Baptist church Sunday morning
Charles Goodwin of Waterford was in
town this week.
Alden Chase, Esq, is still in very pool
health.
Ralph Chase is at work at Seth
Benson's at North Paris.
W. II. Storer of West Poland has beer
stopping in the place this week over
seeing the labelling at the corn shop
which was finished Thursday night. The
crew commenced Monday afternoon and
worked three days.
Arthur Cushman has finished hi:
labors at the Glen Mountain House, an6
Capt. Brooks of Milton Plantation is now
filling the position of clerk at the hotel
Mrs. Ansel Dudley went TO Portland
recently to visit her daughter, Mrs. DR.
Buchanan.
Mrs. Georgia Stone has returned tC
her home at Lowell, Mass, and Mrs
Lizzie Lane of Portland has come t
stay with her father for the winter.
Albert Bowker returned from camping
out bringing home nice deer.
Percy Bowker is at home from Wake
field, Mass.
A delegation of the Pythian SisterhooC
attended a meeting at Oxford Friday
evening.
On the forenoon of Saturday, the oath
an engine which was going up the lint
at high speed to take the place of the
disabled engine on the down train, me
the hand car at the curve just above tht
village. The men saw it just in time t.
jump. The hand car was badly wrecked
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
Important Change in Tinware.

One long of this vicinity is for better class
c. goods hardware and variety stores and
at the same something price than the X double thick
this have arranged with Mark Lyon of Michigan
for his famous Lyon Brand tinware.
this
his
corresponding the base
which washed
the possible covering of tim
Preserve this important price list will save you dollars Stamped milk
q Ct l2c Deep basins pint st. &c. st. &C., Ct io Pie
loe Ct stamped @ IA st. double thick @ Il
largest Covered pals Ct &C. st. &c.,
Oc Wash boilers medium size with bottom
Tea Kettles small at o medium q with copper &c. q
copper nickel Soc Milk with balls T.
hod 25c, gal
vanized pipe Lyon Brand tin pals
good
wire round top will
X double
weight will because of the double
coating of tin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
AndOyer.

Lone Mt. Grange, P. of H., No. 1893,
will hold their next meeting, Oct. 81,
when there will be contest between
the married and single people, who will
furnish entertainment, the side which is
beaten to furnish dinner.
Mr.. Fred Russell has sold his livery
stable with all its equipments, cows,
swine, vegetables and his house, to DR..
W. Twitchell, who has taken possession.
Mr.. Russell will remain in his house for
one month.
Tommy Learned has shot white deer.
The animal was entirely white with the
exception of the head which was spotted.
1t is understood the deer will be set up.
The ladies of the Universalist society
will give chicken pie supper Tuesday
evening, Nov. Sd, at the vestry of their
church.
DR.. Ladd, Presiding Elder of this
district, preached in the NJ. Z. church,
Oct. 25th, text, Matt. 6:35. An evening
service was held.
Rev. Mr.. Davis, who has preached
here the past season, is here for a few
days and will preach in the NJ. E. church
Nov. 1st.
Mrs. Helen Mari Gregg is improving
and it is hoped she may be about soon,
Samuel Poor of New Jersey and
Sammy Smith of Rumford Falls are al
Mr.. Fred Smiths for few days.
Miss Alice Bedell, principal of the
school in Virginia, Rumford Falls pre-.
cinct, spent Sunday at her home in
Andover.
Mr.. Ingalls, Bragg is making improve.
ments in his house.
George Andrews has returned from
the lakes and is doing masonry for Mr..
Turner Silver at North Rumford.
Mr.. Henry V. Poor and family have
returned to their home in Brookline.
Mr.. John Hewey has been appointed
game warden in the Parmacheenee ter
ritory. He will remain there until the
first of May.
Miss Miriam Winslow of Woodstock,
Vt, is a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Willard
Newhall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burgess of Boston, Mass,
are at Mr.. D. B. Poor's for two weeks.
Mr.. Philip Hoyt is recovering from
the accidental breaking of his leg and
can 60 on crutches soon.
DR.. and Mrs. Leslie have returned
from Boston. DR.. Leslie accompanied
Rev. John Suter, who has been his
patient for some weeks.
Messrs. Owen Lovejoy and Malcolm
Gregg have returned from the lakes.
Mrs. A. c. Benson and daughter,
Pauline, with Mrs. Fannie NJ. Dresser,
have returned to South birmingham
after visit of two months at Andover.
On Tuesday about one inch of snow
had fallen. The mountain tops are
covered and the thermometer 80 above
at AndOver.
Died in Andover, Oct. 81, Henry F.
Brickett, aged 65 years. Died in An
dover, Oct. 26, Frederick Caldwell, aged
"a years.
The loggers are busy getting their
teams ready for the woods. Help is
scarce and good wages are demanded
which are readily paid.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
Grafton.

John Everett and Gene Ripley of South
Paris came to c. T. Parker's Sunday
night and have been deer hunting the
greater part of the week.
j. W. Chapman, who was quite severe
ly injured by being thrown from load
of logs last week, is getting better.
BiOn Sanborn is in town saving wood
for the people here with his saving
machine.
Mrs. G. A. Otis went to Berlin last
week to stay with her daughter, Mrs. F.
E. Decker, a while. She has been i'll a
long time and is still feeble.
Owing to Mrs. OTIS absence, the circle
was postponed.
c. T. Parker is working in Gorham at
present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
SAVES TWO FROM DEATH.

"Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack of whooping cough and
bronchitis" writes Mrs. w. X. Haviland,
of Armonk, N. Y, "but, when all other
remedies failed, we saved her life with
DR.. Kings New Discovery. Our niece.
who had Consumption in an advanced
stage, also used this wonderful medi-
cine and to-day she is perfectly well. y
Desperate throat and lung diseases yield
to DR.. Kings New Discovery as to no
other medicine on earth. Infallible for
Coughs and Colds. SOC. and Sl.OO bot
ties guaranteed by F. A. Shurtleff d
Co.; Noyes Drug Store, Norway. Trial
bottles free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
Hiram,

Mrs. Minnie Il. McLaren of Alhambra,
Calf, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Lusanna w. Hubbard.
We regret to hear that our excellent
blacksmith and good citizen, Mr.. Henry
w. Merrill, contemplates removing to
Portland.
Mrs. Ella s. Howard has sold her
farm in East Hiram.
Mr.. Cyrus Goodwin has built house
on Hiram Hill.
Miss Anna N. Fowler of Augusta is
visiting ct e. @. Wadsworth's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
Oxford.

Mrs. Grover of Bethel has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Pratt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hazen were called to
Portland to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Annie Cook, wife of Charles Cook of
Portland. 49,
Mrs. Tabor is visiting her brother, DR..
A. L. Hersey.
Mrs. VIM. Dow and son are visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield
French.
The Ladies' Society met Wednesday
with Mrs. Frost.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Eden have return
ed from their visit to Massachusetts,.
Mr.. James Cook has moved into the
house he recently bought on King Street.
Rev. Mr.. Newport attended the Con-
gregational conference at Bethel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
The Wisdom of Fools.

Folly, in the abstract, has been de-
nounced alike by Scripture and ancient
heather sages. IF l wish to look at a
fool" says Seneca. 81 have not far to
look. have only to look in mirror"
The Emperor Macmillan distinguished
the dullest of his counselors by the title
of the king Of fools. Once when he adj
dressed prosy adviser by this title the
gentleman neatly enough replied: Il
wish with all my heart were king of
fools. | should have glorious king
dom and your imperial majesty would
be among my subjects"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
Peru.

Mrs. Hollis Turner died on the 10th.
She started to get up Monday morning,
when she had shock and died in the
evening without recovering conscious
ness. She was buried on the 22d, Rev.
Mr.. Purington of Mt. Vernon attending
the funeral. The grange ceremony was
performed at the grave. She leaves a
husband and one daughter, Mrs. Elroy
Cannon. Her sister, Mrs. Abbie Pier
son of New Hampshire, and her SOD,
were here at the funeral.
p. G. Barrett has been in Portland
and Boston the past week.
Schools in town close this week.
There are quite a lot of apples that
are not picked yet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
Sailors Are Fond of Sweet Thing

Sailors Are Fond of Sweet Things.
Sailors are very fond of sweet things.
and to one who knows little about
them 1t is surprising to learn the
quantity Of candy they consume. In
the ships store are kept buckets Of
this article. which is one Of the chief
commodities In exchange for which a
sailor parts with his pocket money.
On large ships several thousand pounds
Of candy are frequently consumed on
cruise.-Gunton's Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-11-03
A Menace to Society.

The Colonel-Well, boys. this Is my
last night at the club. I've got to
be fearful menace to society. so
there's nothing left for me to do but
20 away and be hermit for the rest
OF my life.
The Chorus-Why?
The Colonel-Because I've lived here
so long l know everybody's family his
tory.
The Chorus-What Of thatf
The Colonel-And, confound 1t, I've
got into the habit Of thinking aloud
New York Times.