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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Persian Athletes.

Strong and skilled as western ath
letes are, there are some respects in
which the athletes of the east. ard cs
pecially those Of Persia, surpass them
Their skill Is due to the fact tina,
they do not rely on brute strength, but
on adroitness, which they have &C
quired after years of strenuous train,
ing. They know the function of every
muscle in their bodies. and they are not
regarded as experts until they are 50
well trained that they can perform
with ease any feat which depends for
success not only upon their strength
but also upon the proper play of their
muscles.
They are not as bulky as some of the
we'll known athletes of Europe and
America, but, on the other hand. their
bodies are wonderfully symmetrical
and all their movements are most
graceful.
In wrestling and swinging clubs they
especially excel, and. no matter now
expert they may be, not n day passes
that they do not practice for several
hours.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Oxford.

Rev. Mr.. Pottle, a former pastor
preached at the NJ. E. church Sunday
morning.
Rev. Mr.. Newport observed the occa
sion of Abraham Lincoln's birthday Sun
day.
The T. A. Roberts Post G. A. r. and
w. X. C. held campfire Saturday
Quite a large delegation from Other
towns, Norway, Bethel, Mechanic Falls
ETC., were present. Mr.. Milliken of Au.
gusta, state pension agent, was present
and addressed the company.
An alarm of fire on Monday morning
was caused by DIR. w. B. HaskelPs house
having caught fire from chimney. The
house was saved by prompt action. We
have not learned the extent of the dam
age.
The spinners in the wooden mill of
the Robinson Manufacturing Co. struck
for higher wages Friday morning.
Mr.. Burns is still shipping apples. A
carload went to-day at the price of S1.25
per barrel. There are still some lots
uusold, waiting for higher prices.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
shaky Rope Bridges.

In the wilds of South America many
rome bridges exist, and in writing OF
them traveller, who published through
Messrs. Longmans "The Great Noun.
toins and Forests Of South America
saws: "There being no trees here, such
bridges as were necessary were usual
Iv constructed of couple OF ropes
stretched across chasm, upon whlch
was spread rough kind OF mating
made of plant brushwood or a sort OF
rush. Such bridges swung about rear
fullv and cracked under the foot as II
about to give way. Often held my
breath while passing such a bridge
momentarily expecting the rotten con-
trivance to part in the middle. There
was plenty Of evidence in the skeletons
of horses and mules on the rocks be-
low that accidents not infrequently oc'
Cured, but l was assured that not
MANY men were lost, which, of course
was an exceedingly comforting assur'
ance, especially as l noticed that the
guides were careful to see that either
I or George was the first to cross
these COMPOUNDED structures. At one OF
these places we saw on the rocks 30C
feet below the skull and bones OF two
men who had been lost about eight
years before"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Snakes Waste Little Time Entinr

Snakes Waste Little Time Eating.
A serpent will go for weeks. some
times even for months, without reed
ing. Then it may take three rabbits Oh
ducks. one after the other, at single
meal and afterward become torplt
while digestion proceeds. When, aftel
sufficient period of fasting. IT get
disposed to eat and rabbit happens t
be introduced into its cage. II ma!
Mainly be seen that the rabbits pres
ence is quickly noticed by it. Tn
snake will begin to move slowly aDou
till it has brought its snout opposite TIT
rabbits muzzle.. Then. in an instant.
will seize the rabbits head in IL
mouth. simultaneously coilinS its pow
erful body around it and crushing ]
to death at once.
The action Is so instantaneous that
is impossible for the rabbit to suffer
Certainly il can suffer no more tHa'
when killed by poulterer. The snhk
does not Immediately uncoil its fol"s
but continues for time to hold its VIC
tim tightly embraced, sometimes rock
ing itself gently to and fro. Then
slowly unwinds its huge body and one
more takes the rabbits head III II
mouth and swallows it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Wasf parjs.

The platform at the railroad station
has Just been repaired where the wreck
occurred last week.
As the accident was fully reported in
different papers we only mention the
fact that it was fortunate no one was
killed.
School closed Friday and there is some
talk of having a school sociable at the
hall either Tuesday or Wednesday even
ing of this week.
Next Friday evening the Universalist
Circle will be entertained at the home of
Mrs. L. C. Bates. There will be an en-,
tertainment of music, Rotations, etc.,
and home made candy will be for sale.
This Monday evening the West Paris
Grange will give a variety entertainment
at Grange Hall. There will be a pro
gram of music, readings and farce. A
sociable after the entertainment. Oyster
and pastry supper served from 9 to Z ~
and an apron sale. Admission 10 and
cents. Supper Is and 10 cents.
Mrs. F. q. Packard is i'll with grippe
cold and her mother is with her.
Mr.. G. w. Bryant is somewhat i'm
proved and able to call on the neighbors
Miss Ola Swan is very patient ant
cheerful with her sickness and is gain
ing as rapidly as could be expected.
The w. c. T. U. Frances Willard
memorial service will be held next Sun
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Howard, who TO
several months have been stopping wit
w. G. Hammond and other relatives il
town, left last Tuesday for their home il
Bryantville, Mass.
There was dance at Dunham's Hal
Friday evening.
The travelling medicine company di
not stay as long as they intended, thei
last entertainment being Wednesda
evening, when they gave prize award
ed to the most popular lady to Mis-
Margie NJ. McKenney.
Mr.. Walter E. Kicker has come HON
from Massachusetts,.
Mrs. Frank Briggs is at home fror
Portland with her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Ridlon were j
town over Sunday.
Il Mr.. E. NJ. Emery came near quite
serious accident recently. While shil
ping belt it slipped and struck him
the face, throwing him senseless to tn
floor, but he recovered without perm;
nent injury.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Wilson's Mills.

Mrs. +. A. Flint is now at home, hav-
ing returned from Portland week since.
Mrs. J. W. Buchanan is now at the
Maine General Hospital for treatment.
d. c. Bennett is gaining slowly.
Elwyn Storey is at home from Enrol,
where he has been attending school.
Mrs. B. Y. Storey has been on visit
to her cousin, Mrs. Archie Bennett, the
past week.
The roads were ploughed out by road
agent, II. G. Bennett, the past week,
lust in season for another snow storm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
AndOVer.

Born in Andover Feb. 6, to the wife of
John Harrington son.
Another heavy blow and we shall be
entirely shut in. We have just dug our
selves out of one of the worst blowouts
of the winter.
Samuel Rand who has had an attack of
pneumonia is gaining slowly.
Mrs. Dan Campbell who has been at
the Portland Eye and Ear Infirmary for
an operation is reported getting along
we'll although her case was serious.
Daniel Barnes has not yet returned
from a visit to Oxford. We miss his
smiling face in the store.
Help is scarce in the woods, not men
enough to run the teams.
Lincoln's birthday is being observed
here by a literary entertainment in the
hall given by the school.
If enough members can be got the
dancing school will begin this Saturday
evening. Chase of Di1field is teacher.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
West Buckfield.

Vina Bonney and Minnie Elwood were
at home from Buckfield Sunday.
Mary Farrar and friend were up from
Auburn Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. James Richards spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thorn.
Miss Sadie Thorn was at +. Z. Cooper S
SATURDAY. night and Sunday.
Jennie Bonney went to Turner Friday
night with the teacher, Miss Blanche
Holmes. They returned Sunday.
Montelle Bradbury and wife came over
from Norway Tuesday.
Mrs. G. II. Warren, Mrs. r. j. Bick-
nell, Mrs. K. J. Warren and little Judith
and Clithroe Warren were at Harry
Buck Tuesday.
Bert Austin has been dangerously sick
with pneumonia.
Shirley Bonney has sold heifer.
X. c. Lowe has a sick COW.
Nearly every one is sick with bad
cold.
Most of the Changers attended Grange
meeting Saturday, the eth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Bryant'S Pond.

Miss Rena Dunn and Mr.. Beecher ID.
Whitcomb were married Friday after
noon at Miss Dunn's brothers, Roswell
Dunn's, Rev. Mr.. Rich of West Paris
officiating. The happy pair left on the
few days and will then proceed to
Providence, R. l., where they will reside.
Miss Olivia Dudley, daughter of An.
sci and Josephine Dudley, was married
to DR.. Ralph Bucknam of Portland, Feb.
10th. DR.. Buchanan is a rising physi-
clan inl the Forest City. Miss Dudley
has been in poor health for a number OF
years, and great sufferer, but is in
quite good health at this time Her es-
Unable character and sweet disposition
are we'll known, and she is highly es.
teemed by her many friends, who unite
in wishing her long and happy mar.
ried life.
Harry Day has been in town a few
days, stopping at Arthur Kicker S.
Miss Genevieve Whitman went to Lew.
iSton last week, to undergo an operation
for appendicitis. Her sister, Mrs. Fan
ME Ross of Rumford, went with her
The operation was successful and Miss
Whitman is doing well. Mrs. Glars
Hathaway went to Lewiston Friday to
be with her sister Genevieve over Sun
day.
Mrs. Angie Berry has been much
worse this week, so as to require the
services of physician.
Mr.. Frank NJ. Cole had bad heart
spell on Sunday, but is in his usual
health at this time.
Mr.. George Warehouse has bought
the stand of Andrew Hill. We are sorry
to lose Mr.. and Mrs. Hill from among
us, as it is supposed they will move to
Norway.
Mr.. NJ. P. Aver is in town getting 9
class for the correspondence school OF
Springfield, Mass. He has obtained
three scholars for the business course al
this writing.
Rehearsals are in progress by the East.
ern Star members on the drama, "a
Noble Outcast." This drama is intense
ly interesting, and both comical and
pathetic.
Alden Chase is failing. He has lost
the use of his limbs so as to be nearly
helpless.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Eastern Argus
lSO3..l0O3.
Daily and Weekly.

With the coming year the Eastern Argus Will
round out century Of faithful. honorable anu
progressive service and will take rank with the
selec. few centenarian newspapers OF the
country. This event will be recognized Dy
further improvements In mechanical equipment
and increase Of news gathering facilities thus
maintaining and strengthening the position the
Argus has attained among the leading news.
papers Of New England.
The chief Maine exponent and champion OF
Jedersonian Democracy, the Argus Is broad In
,,s v,evs fair in tone, clean in character and
universal in It's scope of information. For these
and other reasons this old standby" Of Maine
Democracy and upholder Of Maine Interests OF
all kinds, ia daily welcomed In thousands OF
Maine homes, while the sphere Of Its influence
is constantly extending. In all Its varied de-
partments the Argus for the coming year Will he
abreast of the times. Its general news service
will include the fullest telegraphic and cable
dispatches, presenting In wellarranged form oil
the worlds news OF the day. Maine news ana
Maine interests, will, as heretofore, receive
special attention, for the Argus IL, first OF all,
Maine newspaper for Maine people, and de.
voted to Maine interests Of every description
Throughout the coming year 1t will keep its
readers In closer touch with State and local In
terests than ever before, covering the Legislative
proceedings with full and careful reports. while
all the special features that have helped TO make
the Argus one of the best Of New England fam
ily papers, will be further developed and i'm
proved.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
wonders of the Human Heart.

The workings Of the human heart
have been computed by Il celebrated
Psychologist, and he has demonstrated
that 1t is equal to the lifting of III
tons in twenty-four hours. Presenting
that the blood is thrown out of the
heart at each pulsation In the proper
ton Of siXty-nine strokes of nine feet
the mileage of the blood through the
body might be taken ut POI yards per
minute. seven miles per hour, 16S miles
per day. 61.320 miles per year, or
), $4,000 miles In lifetime of eighty
four years. In the same period of time
the heart must beat 2,S69, 10000 times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
East Sumner.

Mrs. c. B. Heald and Miss Agnes NJ.
Heald of Norridgewock are visiting rela-
tives at East Sumner.
Apples are selling at $1.O0 to $1.2J
per Dbl. F. L. Barrett shipped quite a
lot last week. Most of the apples have
now been disposed of.
Berry's saw mill is now running, using
steam power and cutting out lumber at
a good rate.
Some one who has taken pains to count
the wood teams that come into the place
daily, reports over forty of them. Be-
sides these there were several that came
in from Hartford to the station that were
not included. 1t is the liveliest winter
for business ever known in the vicinity.
On Saturday the 7th inst the G. A. r.
Post and Relief Corps met at the vestry
for a social occasion, with dinner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Albany.

Oh, where is that Candlemas Day
prophet who said the winter had passed,
rs Candlemas Day was cloudy and we
should not have much more winter Z
For the first of this week was the worst
blockading storm of the winter. The
roads were so badly drifted that the Sc
lectmen could not get to the town house
for two days, but we won't complain, as
we are having fine morning and the
roads are good now.
Mrs. c. L. Cole goes to the Central
Maine General Hospital at Lewiston,
Saturday, for treatment, by the advice of
two physicians.
c. A. Grover is gaining slowly. He
goes out doors on pleasant days.
In last weeks paper it should have
been Mrs. Geo. Cummings instead of
Mr.. Geo. Cummings.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
BrOWnfield,

Mr.. Nathaniel Bean, aged 81 years
died quite suddenly of a paralytic shocl
Feb. 1e,at the home of Mr.. John Greeley
where he had been boarding during the
winter. Funeral at the house Friday
afternoon. He leaves three sisters t.
mourn his loss.
The Zenith Glass Blowers are spend
ing the week in this village. They are
meeting with good success.
Mr.. George Blake is in very poor
health.
Some of the boys went to the mount
aims this week to shovel snow.
Mrs. N. j. Ingalls, and Mrs. E. Higgins
of Denmark visited friends in the village
Saturday.
Mrs. Bradeen, who has been visiting
her son in Haverhill. Mass, has returned
home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Bethel.

The storm which began Sunday
blocked the roads, and there was no
session of school at the Academy, Mon
day afternoon.
Saturday evening Mrs. Almira Need
ham, widow of the late John Needham,
passed away at her home on Main street,
at the advanced age of ninety-three. She
had been tenderly cared for by her son
and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Needham.
Until impaired vision and the infirmities
of age caused extreme feebleness, Mrs.
Needham had been remarkable for a
woman of her years, and was interested
| in the topics of the times and was we'll
informed upon all general topics. Flu
neral services were held at her late resi-
dence Tuesday afternoon. Rev. o. S.
Pillsbury oficiated, being assisted by
Rev. F. E. Barton.
Mrs. j. C. Billings is visiting her son
in Boston, and other friends in the vi
cinity.
Mr.. Ira Jordan is still ill at his home
on Main street.
Thursday evening the Epworth League
held sale of cook books, candy and
popcorn.
Friday evening a social was held in
Academy Hall in honor of the basket.
ball team of Lancaster, N. H., who came
on the afternoon train to play return
game with the Gould Academy team.
Thursday evening social dance was
given in Odeon Hall. About thirty-five
couples were on the floor.
| DR.. and Mrs. Gehring, accompanied by
Mr., Magrew, are enjoying trip tC
Washington, D. G.
Friday the Seniors read essays before
the school.
| Saturday, Mrs. A. F. Copeland started
for Newcastle, N. B., to spend the win
ter with her daughter, Mrs. c. d
Nanny.
Thursday evening, Feb. 10, the trus
tees of the Bethel Library will hold
benefit. Landlord Lord has generously
} offered the use of Prospect Inn to thu
association. The entertainment viii
consist of short literary and musica
programmed to be followed by games, ant
home-madelcandies will be for sale. Lee
patrons and friends please remember tt
respond to the invitation and NANTES
their interest in this most worthy object
Friday evening, Feb. Il, the prize
} declamations will occur at Odeon Hall
The following will participate in thu
contest: Misses Bessie Stanley, Lulr
Arno, Margaret Whidden, Florence
Skillngs, Maud Davis, Mary Carter
Messrs. Earle Philbrook, Victor
Gehring, Chester Bean, Paul Thurston
PerrylBean, and Harry Purington.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Peru.

Mrs. Edna Rolls has returned home to
her fathers from South Gardiner.
There is quite lot of sickness from
epidemic colds. Mrs. Emily Turner is
confined to her bed. Mrs. Prisilla Chase
is caring for her.
Geo. ii. Conant is at work with his
team for Y. A. Getchell hauling pulp
wood from the Harlow lot to the station
at East Peru.
John Harlow has fixed up Tom
Farrar's mill and is saving box boards
from the pine that Kidder and Irish are
getting off the Griffith farm.
Henry Chase is getting out lumber for
the Grange hall.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Hartford.

We have had some snow this winter
with very little thunder and lightning
don't know as l can blame Brother
Tilton when he cannot find any items
worth recording to fall back on dreams
l think we have an old dream book
somewhere about the house. If it car
be found we will send it to the aged
scribe free of charge, postage paid.
We realize that we are getting little
out of plumb, but can hump ourself and
go visiting and get good living if we
cannot get rich.
Henry harrington and family passed
away quite suddenly Ito us) from Hart.
ford to Paris Thursday, the 9Th inst.
George Weber moved the goods.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17

Where one man is called to be hero
on some great scale 10000 men are
called to be courteous, gentle, patient
There are conspicuous virtues which
make reputation, and there are quiet
virtues, the virtues Of private life,
which make character. 1t is not every
mans duty to fill a large place, but it is
every mans duty to fill his own place
well.-Christian Evangelist.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
NORWAY Lake.

Oracle Kilgore is quite i'll, requiring
the services of physician.
Little Miss Ida Richardson of Den
mark is visiting her grandmother, Mrs
A. d. Kilgore.
Mrs. Esther WEIGH is at Bolster's
Mills caring for sick friend.
Norway Lake WOman's Club will meet
with Mrs. F. E. Pottle, Feb. 25.
A family has moved into John Franks
building on the Harrison road.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Iiternry Dfseaaes,

Many occupations have diseases
which are more or less incidental to
them, and literature is not exempt. The
two most prevalent literary maladies
are writer's cramp and swelled head.
The unfortunate thing about writer's
cramp is that 1t Is never cured. The
unfortunate thing about swelled head
is that 1t never ki.ls.-Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
sadfron md Tnilor's Goose.

A "sadiron" is the style in which the
common flatlron Is spoken of in print,
says the Syracuse Herald. Sad" is an
old English synonym for heavy, and
Spenser wrote, More sad than lump of
lead" A "sadiron" was heavy iron
and long ago was applied to the fiatiron
now in common domestic use. The
tailor's goose" was so called because
the handle bears a fanciful resem-
blance to the neck Of goose. This
name because it had a reason for be-
ing still survives.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Grafton.

]. E. Brooks who has been cutting and
hauling the pulp-wood on o. W. Brooks,
place which he purchased last fall, has
finished his job there for the winter.
A. l.. Farrar has so far recovered from
the injury to his leg as to return to his
work. No bones were broken.
There was a candy pull at B. F. Spear
rims Saturday night. There was quite q
gathering of young people and those not
so young. A pleasant evening was pass
ed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Northwest Bethel,

r. G. Lane is suffering with baG
knee, is obliged to use crutches.
The roads are very bad requiring lots
of labor to keep them in a passable
condition.
Lester Mason cut his arm recently
quite cash across the elbow.
Mrs. Cyrene Littlehale is keeping
house for F. l.. Chapman.
Algernon Chapman was up this way the
18th.
Harvey Perkins who has been working
at William C.. Chapman's has gone tc
his home at Augusta.
Arthur Stearns recently spent week
at his brothers logging camp up in Sun
day River valley.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
The Introduction OF Forks.

Forks are articles of such common
household necessity 10 us that we hard
ly realize that there was time, and
not so long ago either. when forks were
entirely unknown. a knife was used
at the table to cut up food, but til,
food so cut was afterward conveyed by
the fingers to the mouth. Rich and pooi
alike were accustomed to this method
and so thought it perfectly correct.
1t was about the year 1000 and in the
reign Of James l. when forks were first
introduced into England. This piece
Of refinement" we are told, was de
rived from the Italians.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Denmark.

Jonathan Alexander died Saturday,
Feb. I. Funeral was held Monday at :
p. NJ. He was member of Denmark
Lodge, No. so, l. o. o. F., also member
of Fryeburg G. A. X.
1t is reported that Mr.. Lester Warner
is dangerously sick with grippe.
Albert, a little son of George A. Hill
is quite sick with bronchial pneumonia
and typhoid fever.
Mr.. Fred Alexander and George l.
Wentworth went to Bridgton Wednes
day evening and took two degrees il
Mt Pleasant Encampment, No. IA, L. o
D. f.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Mason.

Mrs. W. H. Mason is visiting at Doug
las Cushing's.
A fish peddler from Orr's Island was
through town Thursday.
Oscar Mason has beeen about sick with
cold for the past week.
Dana Morrill's teams are hauling
strips from Hastings mill to West
Bethel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Sarnenf Warshin In India.

Serpent worship. once very widely
diffused. survives in India. Sometimes
when Hindoos find Il cobra In somt
crevice in the wall of their house il
will often be revcrenced. fed and pro-
pitiated, and If fear or the death OF
some one bitten by it induces them tC
remove It they will handle it tenderly
and let it loose in some field. When
Hlndoos are bitten, they have far more
confidence in their magic spell o,
"muntra" than in any medicine, even if
they do not scruple to make use OF
medical aid.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
Beecher and spurgeon.

Beecher had said that Spurgeon owed
his popularity no more to his Calvinisnl
than a camel owed its excellence to its
hump. 81 replied" said Spurgeon
'that the hump was store of fat Oh
which the camel lived on a long jour
ney and that its value depended on its
hump."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-17
The Trouble With Poultry

An old woman who went into the
poultry business under the expectation
that she could make fortune by sell
Ing eggs has quit 1t in disgust because
rs she says, "the hens never III lay
when eggs are dear, but always begin
q soon as they are cheap"