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

There has been large amount of lum
Der delivered in the Heald brothers, mil
ward and still it is coming.
Carl Heald has traded off four COW:
for very nice large flock of sheep.
Mr.. Nelson Sturtevant and wife OF
Turner have been visiting their daugh
ter, Mrs. Merit Warren, who has lately re
turned from Massachusetts,, where sht
has been on visit.
Geo. Heald has not yet moved into the
stand which he bought of |. d. Fuller
His wife and goods have not yet arrived
from Camden, Maine, their old home
Mr.. Wilson Chute of Monmouth, Me.
who has sick wife at F. B. Damon's, i:
selling fish some days and other days
canvassing for room paper.
Mrs. Emery has lady from OxforC
at work for her. Mrs. Bennett has got
through.
There are quite an amount of apples
yet for sale in our vicinity.
Mrs. Martha Swallow is stopping will
Miss Celia Durham for while.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
AndOver.

The fine spring weather is hailed Will
joy, as we have had rather rough, cold
winter.
Town meeting is the topic of discussion
with the good people here just now
Some radical changes will take place
Mr.. Frank Thomas, agent for the Inter
national Paper Company, has moved his
office from here to the Falls where he
has installed his clerk and stenographer
Mr.. Smith has got his poplar well or
the river.
Fred Smith lost valuable horse this
week from sickness.
The X. p. annual ball given last Fri
day evening, was grand success. About
seventy couples were on the floor and
the music by the Dixfield orchestra was
fine.
The Congregational church install
their new pastor on March lst.
The UniverSalist people are having a
furnace put into their church.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
Resolutions

on the death of Sister Lizzie +. Turner.
| Whereas, after long and weary i'll
ness it has pleased the All-Father to call
to her rest our beloved sister, Lizzie E.
Turner, not as the ripened grain falls be-
fore the sickle of the reaper, but in the
full flower of womanhood with all the
hopes and possibilities of useful and
happy life before her, who by the multi
tudinous deeds of kindly good will has
endeared herself to all who had the good
fortune to know her. AS an exemplar
of lofty ideas of duty, of the good and
true in everyday life, she has bequeathed
to us heritage of loving memories
whose fragrance will ever remain with
us as perpetual reminders of virtues so
conspicuous in her life. A devoted wife,
a tender mother and faithful friend, the
transi ion to that other home "Not made
with hands, eternal in the heavens"
leaves saddened hearts and tear-dimmed
eyes.
To husband and to children; to sisters
and to brother who
"Long for the touch of vanished hand
And the sound Of voice that is still"
we tender our heartfelt sympathy in
this their hour of bereavement; theirs
| the sorrow, hers the never-ending joy.
| "And when the Angel OF shadow
Rests her feet on wave and shore;
And our eyes grow dim with watching,
| And our hearts faint at the oar,
Happy IL she that heareth
The signal of her release,
In the bells Of the Holy City
And the chimes OF ct rnal peace"
Resolved, that by these testimonials
we desire to place upon the records OF
Mountain Grange, No. 164, p. of H., our
sincerest appreciation of the sterling
qualities of mind and heart exemplifcd
in her life and embalmed in her death.
Resolved, that in token of respect to
the memory of our deceased sister, our
charter be draped with the usual mourn
ing emblems for period of thirty DAYS:
that these resolutions be spread upon
our records, copies of the same with the
seal affixed be sent to the bereaved hus-
band, sisters and brother, also that a
copy be sent to the Oxford Democrat
and Lewiston Journal for publication.
SADIE A. THoRNE,
CELIA A. PARSONS,
KATIE Z. BUCK,
Committee on Resolutions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
Indians and Citizenship.

Indians who maintain their tribal re-
lations are not permitted to vote in any
state. They are not citizens OF the
United States, but merely wards OF
the nation" In all the states. we be
lieve, an Indian who has severed his
tribal relations and become a either
and taxpayer has n right to vote Oh
an equality with the whites. In the
matter of voting the fifteenth amend
ment to the constitution prohibits the
states from making any discrimination
on account of race or color. Our nat
uralization laws, for instance. do moi
admit Cinnamon to naturalization. bu
the supreme court has decided that d
Chinaman born here is as much citi
zen as are the descendants of those
who came over with John Smith tC
Jamestown or with the pilgrim fathers
to Plymouth rock. And the Indian
ought to have better rights here thar
the Chinaman.-St. Louis Republic.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
Hebron,

On the evening of Feb. "a, there was a
picnic supper given under the auspices
of the Woman's Missionary Circle, to
parishioners were invited. After the
supper the male quartette sang, SIN
Heavenly Love abiding" Rev. DR.. A. R.
Crane then presented the following
speakers: Rev. B. F. Turner of Buck
field, topic, "Some phases of mission
work in BURMA" Mrs. Ellen Gilman,
Secretary of the Woman's Mission Circle,
topic, "Woman's Work." Rev. E. S.
Cotton, Norway, "The relation of the
church to the missions;' Mrs. Z. S. Cot
ton, "Chapel car work.; Prof. W. E.
Sargent, "Our state convention" DR..
Crane and several others were to speak
but owing to the lateness of the hour
declined. An offering was then taken
amounting to over seven dollars which
will be used towards the Woman's Home
and Foreign Missions. All then joined
in singing From Greenland's Icy
Mountains" The meeting closed with
prayer by Rev. b. F. Turner. The meet
ing was most inspiring and helpful and
enjoyed by all. The Mission Circle are
deeply grateful to all the speakers and
especially to Rev. and Mrs. Cotton and
Rev. Mr.. Turner who so kindly and will
ingly assisted in the exercises. The
tables bountifully loaded with chicken
pie, salads, cold meats, pies, cakes and
fruit were provided and cared for entire
ly by the Ladies' Social Circle to whom
much credit is due.
Mrs. II. A. Cushman went to Lynn
Saturday to visit her son, 81. NJ. Cush-
man. While away she will visit her sis
ter and other relatives in Boston and
vicinity.
Mrs. Rose Davis and daughter Airline
of South Paris were at Miss Martha
Pratt's Tuesday.
We are glad to report that Mr. David
Cummings is better and on the road to
recovery.
II. L. Glover has so far this winter
hauled $50 cords of wood for the academy
buildings and % cords for H. L. Melcher.
How much more he will haul remains to
be seen.
Since writing last weeks items we
have learned that Marshall Brothers
have lost one of their work horses.
Some other horses in the vicinity are
sick.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
Fast Hebron,

Another winter has passed away, and
spring takes its place. Hopes are enter
tanned that the change will be an i'm
provemeut, although it is known as
stormy March.
Mrs Asia Keene had paralytic shock
last week. She had a similar shock in
the autumn. Her health is very poor
and has been failing for some time past.
Mrs. Packard is not gaining.
Report comes that Mrs. Elbridge Will,
who has been passing some time with
her sons, Geo. F. and Perley Mckinney,
will soon return to her home in Turner
and her husband is going back to his
farm soon, from Auburn.
school will close the 9th, it being a
term of six weeks.
Report comes from West Minot that
Everett Pierce's little boy is gaining a
very little.
A Frenchman, who is unusually smart
in chopping wood, cut one foot very
badly while chopping in the woods last
Monday. The cords were badly cut
leaving him in bad shape. A doctor was
speedily called and the wound dressed
Victor Bernier had him taken to his
house to be cared for.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
Greenwood,

This begins to look more like living
in temperate zone again, instead of a
frigid and within a few miles of the
north pole. But if we have had it cold
here they have had it good deal more
so in other places. A recent letter from
Mr.. Davis of Osakis, Mimi, says the
temperature out there has been 43 below
zero; and several of his neighbors, in
Guiding himself, have about concluded to
sell out and go to Washington, which, al
though in the same latitude, is on the
Pacific coast and much more congenial
in winter. Mr.. Davis says fishing is
good on the lake this winter, ten pound
ers being frequently caught, and when
they want mess of fresh fish they have
only to 60 out and catch them.
Last Monday evening, in addition to
our weekly mail, a So page Sunday (Bos-
tom Herald, together with two copies
of The New York Thrice Weekly World,
were laid on our table. Thanks to
whomsoever sent them. They furnish a
large amount of extra reading, and also
show that we are not yet forgotten.
The Saturday Globe has now become a
weekly visitor, and some claim it to be
ahead of anything published for an
illustrated newspaper. At any rate
whoever reads it all, and remembers
what he reads, will keep pretty well
posted.
Say, did you ever read Two Years be-
fore the Mast, by r. II. Dana, Jr.? If
not, and you want to know how sailors
are treated aboard a vessel when the
captain proves to be demon incarnate,
instead of a human being-get the book
and read it. AS Noah Webster used to
say to his children, "Read and you will
know"
Daniel Bryant is visiting relatives in
Freeport
Ernest Brooks is at home from Grafton
where he has been at work for his broth
er, Leon, during the winter. Being
struck by falling limb was the occa-
sion of his leaving his work.
And now it looks as if the fire fiend
was 'doing" Woodstock for a while.
According to the new town report the
gross town debt is S4,731.1O, but by
adding in various kinds of material, in
Guiding several notes, worth about their
weight in sawdust, the debt is reduced
to S7.35. Tax, rs mills on a dollar.
Whole number of polls taxed, 2O3. Not
taxed 80. Poll tax, $500.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
Resolutions of Respect.

At the regular meeting of Pequawket
Lodge, No. 40, |. o. o. f., the following
preamble and resolutions upon the death
of Monroe Boynton were adopted:
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty God,
our Heavenly Father, to remove from
among us our esteemed and worthy
brother, Monroe Boynton, and
Whereas, The intimate relations which
have existed during his connection with
this lodge, thereby endearing him to the
hearts of all, therefore be it
Resolved, That while we humbly bow
to the will of God we deeply deplore the
sudden and untimely end of life, and
mourn the loss of valued member and
a conscientious brother, one with whom
it WAS always a pleasure to be associated,
and one who will be greatly missed, not
only by the members of the lodge but by
the community where he was so well
known and highly respected.
Resolved, That our charter be draped
in mourning for thirty days in memory
of our departed brother.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
entered upon the minutes of this lodge,
and that copy of them be sent to the
public press.
A. F. JOHNSON, Committee on
ANDREW BLAKE, Resolutions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
Training Russian Policemen.

There is policemen's college in st.
Petersburg to train applicants for the
force. There is museum combined
with the school where the pupils make
themselves familiar with the tools OF
riminals-jimmies, drills, chisels and
contrivances for robbing collection
boxes, special field of Russian
thieves. The Russian passport system
Is studied in detail. The duties of the
dvorniks, a sort of assistant police, are
taught. They keep watch on the resi-
dences, report on the habits of tenants,
their visitors, examine the papers Of
newcomers and direct them to report
themselves at the police station. The
members of such clever and compli-
Gated system need careful instruction.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
ALBANY,

leaning is the fashion here. w. B
Cummings has begun on his job of draw.
ing spruce logs from the late Leonard
Cummings farm to Bethel Chair Company
for Amos l.. Bean. Amos L. is drawing
four foot pulp wood from his lot. Abe
Andrews has six horses drawing cord
wood to Bethel. David Remission has
four OK teams and six horses drawing
pulp wood from the Hunt farm to Bethel
George Cummings is also drawing pulp
from his own land, the days that he does
not go with cream.
DR.. Joe Twaddle of Bethel is attending
Mrs. Cole now, but she does not seem to
gain.
George Cummings lost good COW last
Monday, which makes five cows within
two years that he has lost. No one
knows the cause of the last trouble.
Henry Rugg has moved into w. Z.
Cummings house near S. w. Libby's
mill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
East Bethel.

The snow is beginning to settle, and
all are looking for spring weather.
Mr.. j. L. Holt recently sold tract of
timber land in this place to F. L. Ed
wards.
0rman Farwell is hauling spool strips
from Tebbet's mill to Locke's Mills.
Mr.. Moses Mason visited at NJ. Z.
Bartlett's last week.
Mrs. S. E. Rich visited friends on
Bethel Hill last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
Denmark,

Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Trumbull are re-
ported as being quite sick.
Mr.. Samuel McCusick is very sick with
ulcers on the liver.
Mr.. j. F. Berry is hauling dry wood
to Hiram.
George Albert, little son of Geo. A.
Hill, is still very sick.
1t is reported that load of cream de.
livered at Brownfield, Monday, by Dan
Ward, was spilled by the express agent
from truck at the depot after being
delivered to him, by an accident.
A large delegation of Changers went to
Brownfield Tuesday evening to visit the
Grange there.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
A Memory of 1868.

On cot in Mcclellan Hospital lay a
young soldier suffering from mortal
wound received in one of the fiercest
battles of the war of the Rebellion.
Though he bore his pain like a hero it
was evident that his earthly existence
was only matter of but short time.
If sympathy was any comfort to him
there was truly no lack of it among his
comrades present.
1t was near the close of beautiful
autumn day when the time had come for
the change. Seemingly he had been I'M
conscious and unable to utter word for
several hours; when suddenly in clear
ringing tones, he commenced singing the
"Star Spangled Banner" and, when the
last word of the first stanza left his lips
death stilled the voice of the brave
soldier. 81. MAXIM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
Hiram.

On Wednesday evening the house OF
Mr.. John Cotton was entered, and S64. 0C
taken from him and his son and Mr.
Ellsworth Durham. A similar theft oc,
Cured in the neighborhood some months
ago. 1t was evidently some person
familiar with the premises.
Mr.. Elias Gould has recovered from
his illness.
Mr.. George W. Osgood and Capt.
Thomas o. Spring remain seriously i'll.
On Saturday evening Hiram lodge, X.
of P, admitted one candidate to the de-
gree of Page, and four to the degree of
knight. An oyster supper was then
greatly relished. We closed in time to
allow our ministerial brothers to avoid
breaking the Sabbath,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
Qualified Praise.

Nate Salisbury and Bill Nye were
great friends. When the humOrist first
engaged in newspaper work in New
York city and took house on Staten
Island, the Snowman went to dinner
with him. Nye exploded some new
stories, and Salisbury, turning to his
hosts little girl, said:
VERY clever papa you've got, my
dear"
Yes" responded the demure little
miss, "when there's company"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
West periI.

A. A. Wilson's comedy and variety
company played here Saturday, Feb. IS
1908.
The West Peru Dramatic Club play
their drama, Little Buckshot, here the
18th of March, benefit to go to West Peru
Grange.
The ladies of the place have organized
a Willing Workers Club, proceeds to
benefit the F. B. church.
Mrs. Ada Demeritt is on the sick list.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03

The newspapers are discussing the
question of whether Andrew Carnegie or
John d. Rockefeller is the richer, and
whether j. P. Morgan is anywhere in
sight of either of them, above or below.
1t is discussion not without interest,
but fruitless. A question of more in
terest would be, how much of their
monopoly learned wealth will ever get
back to the people who contributed to it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
East Waterford,

Lyman Hilton is at work in mill in
Rumford.
Will Chadburne and crew have finish
ed work on his Albany lot, and are work
ing near home, hauling pine to the
portable mill near Beams bridge and
boards to Norway.
Harold McGown of Berlin, N. H., is
visiting his aunt, Mrs. Warren Kneeland.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
RumfOrd.

S. L. Moody and children are i'll.
Surprise party at j. Fl. Estes Tuesday
evening.
C. NJ. Elliott, who has been on the
sick list for several weeks, is able to
ride out. Howard Miller is working for
him.
Miss Lura SWEET is visiting at A. Mar.
tins.
Herbert Bacon was in town Monday
and Tuesday lining creamery tanks.
Vina Virgin is attending school at
Rumford Falls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03

Fremont Willis, farmer living near
East Benton post office, while telling
trees, Wednesday, received serious, if not
fatal, injuries. Willis sustained three
broken ribs, fracture of the shoulder, a
dislocated hip and several bad scalp
wounds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
Irlnertinence.

Mr.. Todgers-Why have you sent
Maria, the servant girl. away so sud
denly? You told Inc yesterday that
she was the best girl you ever had.
Mrs. TodSers-She's an impertinent
hussy. | wanted to borrow her go.
loshes. and she said she was afraid
couldn't get them on!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
Nm l0uhfA Ahauf IL.

How do you know 1t Is rheuma.
tism? asked his friend. You haven't
seen DOCTOR"
II know what it is. all right" replied
the victim Rheumatism is one of
these things that don't need an intro
duction."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
Rumford Centre.
RED HILL.

Ansel Taylor and John Bixby have
finished work on Swift River and have
returned home.
Miss Maud Ackley is visiting her sis
ter. Mr.. U. G.. Woods.
d. c. Bradeen is yarding fir to be
hauled to the river.
John Bixby is working for U. G.
Woods at this writing.
Charles Freeman had the misfortune
of losing horse last week and also in
juring himself quite badly, by one of the
horses which kicked him, cutting cash
of three inches in his head.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
Here and There.

Admiral Dewey thinks that the gun
ners of the navy need more target prac-
tice, as in some recent work very small
number of hits were made. And yet it is
less than five years since the marksman-
ship of the man behind the gun in the
American navy was our pride and the
admiration of other nations.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
BrOwnfieId.

To-day, Thursday, is quite comfort
able day.
Snow is four feet deep in the woods.
The roads now are not good but are
improving.
1t is very sickly all over town; many
are suffering with very bad colds.
Little Paul Linscott is very sick.
DR.. and Mrs. DevereauI from Kezar
Falls are visiting DR.. and Mrs. Fitch.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Rowe, who have
been staying with their children in Mas
sachusetts for number of weeks, have
returned to their home in this village.
There is to be masquerade ball Fri
day evening at E. B. Beams Hall. 1t is
the last night of Benefits dancing
school.
Mrs. Andrew Durgin is at home from
Boston; is now staying with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Elmer Whitney.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
At IL BOARDING House,

Stout Man (whose appetite has been
the envy of his fellow boarders,-I de-
clare have three buttons off my vest
Mistress of the House (who has been
aching to give him a hint-You will
probably find them in the dining room,
cir
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
Extremely Rare.

Tommy-Pop. what is meant by the
sense Of humor?
Father-The sense of humor. my son,
consists largely Of knowing when not
to be funny -Philadelphia Record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
Coming Events.

March 3-Oxford Pomona Grange, West Paris.
March 6.-Drama. "Messmates," presented by
class OF l9O3 Paris High School, South Paris.
March ll.l2.-InternatiOnal Bazaar OF Univer-
salist Good Cheer Society, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03

II we all practiced what we preach,
1t would keep us so busy practicing
that we would have to cut out the
preaching -Iroquois Chief.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
Why He Didn't Call.
"D;d she reject you?"

You don't call on Miss Cutting any
more, hear, Blobber"
NO
"Did she reject you?
Not exactly, but when first began
calling there was a mat at the door
with the word Welcome woven in it.
and motto on the wall that read
Let Us Love One Another Later
noticed that the doormat was changed
for one that said Wipe Your Feet and
a motto declaring that Early to Bed
and Early to Rise Make a Man
Healthy, Wealthy and Wise had the
place Of the other
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
rh,. ,v,,, Irt,r.,t Motb,r..

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teethinl
Disorders, Break up Colds, move and regulate
the Bowels and Destroy Worms. They nerer Jdi!
Over 80, 900 testimonials. At all druggists, 25c
Sample mailed FREE. Address Allen 8. Ohm
sted, LIE Roy n. Y
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
About Oxford County People

G.. Willard Johnson has been renomi-
mated Judge of the Rumford Falls NUM-
eipal Court by Governor Hill.
Fred A. Porter of Rumford Falls has
been renominated by Governor Hill as
state detective.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03

The report that case of assault in
the Maine woods had not resulted fatal
ly as first stated, calls attention to the
fact that murder cases have been very
few in number in Maine during the past
six months or so.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03

A woman was burned to death in WoOn-
socket last week, the blaze being start
ed from cigarette which she was smok-
ing in bed. That was certainly the
''deadly cigarette"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

The New York Tribune Farmer.
Your Clothing Wants.
More Spring Goods
The New-York Tri-weekly Tribune.
Paint.
Notice.
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
Free Vaccination.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03

When boy Is lonesome, 1t helps
good deal If you feed him. Atchison
Globe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
In the Balmy Bahamas.

SUMNER WARMTH AND FRUITS GALORE,
BUT NO SCENERY EQUAL TO OXFORD
CoUNTY'S.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
Shake Int Your Shoes

Aliens Foot. Ease. It rests the feet Cures Corns
Bunions, Ingrowing Nails swollen and Sweat
Ing feet. At all druggists and shoe stores, s6c.
AK to-day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-03-03
Norway Lake.

Miss Evelyn Partridge has gone to
Portland to attend Shaw's Business Col
lege.
V. L. Partridge was in Auburn Satur-
day and Sunday.
Norway Lake Woman's Club will meet
with Miss Ellen Partridge March 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Potter of Denmark
were at A. d. Kilgore's over Sunday.