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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23
Facts About New England.
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lharttOru Times
tits common 10 speak of New Eng
land as a sort of political back number,
owing 10 it's relative inSignificance in
the matter of area. Admittedly, when
compared with the mighty stretches of
territory included in other groups OF
states, and even in some single states,
New England's domain seems rather
contracted. Still, il is possible to take
quite a drive within its boundaries
without having TO back out into New
York or Canada in order 10 turn around.
The state of Maine alone, with its area
of $4,000 square miles, or more than
TWENTY-FIVE million acres, over third OF
which is covered with virgin forests, is
something of patch. Probably few
people have any idea of how large part
of that state is still unpeopled and un-
developed. As compared with the little
more than 400 square miles of area
comprising the state of Connecticut,
Maine is imperial in size; yet its pOpula-
ton, by the last census, is nearly quar-
ter of a million smaller than ours. Not
over one-third of its area is under Guilt
walton. That the future is to witness a
great development of the states material
interests in one way and another is be-
Heved by many of its business men and
capitalists, who in evidence of then
faith, are pushing steadily forward the
expansion of old enterprises and the
development of new ones. The state
has shore line of over 2, 400 miles, in
Guiding indentatiOns and islands, or2IO
miles in a straight line. The larger part
of this shore line is exceedingly pictur-
eSque.
Then as to population, here in New
England: How many people know that
only six states in the union exceed
Massachusetts in the number of their
inhabitants? These states are New York,
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri
and Texas. No other of all the remaining
states has even as large population as
our neighbOr across the state line. BY
the census Of 1900 the total population
of the six New England states is 1891 ,952,
of which Maine contains 69i, 1865, New
Hampshire Al SIS, Vermont, 343, 64l,
Massachusetts,, 2,SOj, 346, Rhode Island,
l2S, 500, and Connecticut, Cos, 500. These
figures would be found 10 have been con-
Siderably increased were a census to be
taken now. OF course, in the southern
half of New England we are now becom-
ing bit crowded, but in the northern
portion, specially in Maine, there is
room yet for large growth in popula-
ton.
Westward the star of empire takes its
way, to be sure. Nevertheless, the peo-
pie of the New England states need not
be ashamed of their heritage. In the
galaxy of sovereignties we are still shin
ing brightly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23
Locke'S Mills.

The ladies of Locke's Mills are to
give Leap Year Ball. at Mount
Abram Hall, Wednesday evening, March
I'd. Stearns' Orchestra of Norway are
to furnish music. All are invited.
Mr.. w. b. Rand was in Portland
Thursday on business.
Mr.. Elroy Davis of West Paris was in
town one day recently.
1t is reported that Will Goodwin has a
slow fever. DR.. Packard of West Paris
is attending him.
There was poverty dance in Mount
Abram Hall Thursday evening, Feb.
18th. There were about thirty couples
and all enjoyed a good time. Bethel
Orchestra furnished music.
Miss Ethel Young of Bryant's Pond
was the guest of her friend, Mrs. L. II.
Penley, recently.
Mr.. E. l.. Tebbets is sick with severe
cold at his home in Auburn.
The town officers have been settling
up town affairs the past week. 1t is ex-
pected the town reports will be out soon.
Mrs. Clara Ridlon recently visited
relatives and friends at West Paris.
Mrs. Ruth Young is caring for Mrs.
Emery Cole, who is very Ill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23
East Hebron.

Cold snow squalls, making this Tues
day one of our most severe cold an(
stormy days of winter.
People are resting at home or at least
are not seen out on the road to-day.
II. A. Record recently had nice bath
ing tub from New York, for which he is
agent as we understand.
Clara Merrill is visiting her sister and
her husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Jack,
in Sumner. Clara's health is very poor
this winter, and does not gain.
Frank Hodsdon and little family and
Lawrence Hodsdon and family passed
one day recently with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. l.. r. Hodsdon.
John Harper is still cutting his wood
to clear his pasture for a stock of cows
he intends to have the coming spring.
A. 7. Eastman hauls his logs to be saw
ed into box boards.
Mr.. Trundy has finished cutting poles
but has not hauled them all as yet.
Mr.. Phillips will move to his farm on
Brighton Hill from Auburn the first of
next month, and George Needham will
move to some place near by. They are
intending to buy farm as soon as they
find one near by, so George Needham
can 60 to and from his store daily.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23
RumfOrd Falls.

Mrs. Chapman of Penobscot Street,
who has been in i'll health for several
months, was taken Monday to the Maine
General Hospital at Portland for treat
ment. Her daughter. Mrs. A. X. Martin,
accompanied her and will remain for a
time in Portland
II is source of justitiable pride and
satisfaction to the several congregations
of our community to note the respect
and sympathy shown religious Senti'
ment by the frequent large representative
attendance at Sunday services by the in,
creasing number of strangers which bust
ness interests are drawing temporarily
among US.
While making short cut across the
river to his home in Mexico after at.
tending a minstrel rehearsal Monday
evening, Harry W. Ranlett broke through
the ice, and got out with some difficulty
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DolN6S OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris Hill.

First Baptist Church. Rev. II. ii. Bishop.
Pastor. Preaching every Sunday az II A. NJ.
Sunday School ut i2 N. Y. u. s. G. +. Sunday
afternoon at 5. Sabbath Evening Service At 80
y. NJ. Prayer Meeting Thursday evening at
80. Covenant Meeting the last Friday before
the LIST Sunday of the month &c 2 80 p N. All
not otherwise connected are cordially invited.
Universslisi Church, Rev. j. IL. Little. Pastor.
Preaching service every Sunday at ii A. n.
Sunday school at IL n.
Mrs. George w. Cole, brief announce
ment of whose death was made in last
weeks paper, died Monday forenoon,
after having been in feeble health for
some two years with heart trouble.
The funeral was on Wednesday after
noon, and burial at West Paris, her
childhood home. Besides her husband,
she is survived by son, viii, and a
daughter, Laura, both of whom live at
home.
Hon. and Mrs. George F. Hammond
started Saturday for visit TO relatives.
They will be in Boston and New York
for few days, and will probably go to
Washington the last of this week to
meet their daughter, DR.. Charlotte F.
Hammond, on her return from New
Orleans. They may be gone some
weeks.
/ A Portland party consisting of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert T. Whitehouse and two
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur h.
Hunt and two children with a young
friend, came TO the Hubbard House
Saturday to remain over Sunday and
Washington's birthday, and enjoy the
pleasures of winter in the country.
Snowshoeing is fayorite pastime with
them.
Miss Frances Brinckle came Saturday
from Portland to spend week at the
Hill.
Miss Flora Murch of South Paris has
been visiting Miss Wilma Robinson for
a few days.
Newton Cummings gave Pit party
Saturday evening, at which about TWEEN
ty-five of the young people were guests.
After the supper of the Baptist Circle
ut Cummings Hall Friday evening, the
entertainment was given by Mrs. Charles
Edwards with her phonOgraph. Some
very good records were played, and a
repetition of several of them was de-
manded.
Mrs. T. E. Beedy is at DR.. Houghton's
for few weeks.
Miss Ethel Houghton, who has been
visiting her brothers in Montreal, Ottawa
and Toronto, has returned home and will
remain the rest of the winter with her
aunt, DR.. NJ. NJ. Houghton, who is in
poor health.
The Universalist Circle viii meet at
Academy Hall Tuesday evening of this
week, Feb. 23d, at which time the farce
comedy, After Twenty Years." will be
presented by the following cast;
/ Kitty Angus, Mrs. Yates
agatha Trelawney, .---.-----------.---M Miss Cole
Capt. May. l.. Cole
To be followed by a promenade. Adj
mission 10 cents. Dancing free. Cur
i tain rises at 1870.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23
BrOwnfield.

The superintendent of the town farm
has returned his account which is salts
factory to the town. II. w. Durgin is
hired for another year. There are four
inmates.
On account of the cold weather and
bad travelling Monday evening many
were disappointed in not attending the
lecture and musical entertainment at the
Congregational church.
There is good deal of snow on the
ground and the cold is intense.
Miss Lena Perkins and Miss Myrtle
have gone to North Conway for few
days.
The sick ones in this vicinity remain
about the same.
Mrs. Thomas Harmon is in Denmark.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Rowe, who have
been visiting their children since Christ
mas in Massachusetts,, intend to return
to their home this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23
BuckheId.
Schools closed Friday.

Schools closed Friday.
Miss Laura Dean went to Portland
Wednesday, Feb. 10th on visit. j.,
Stanley Benson went to Portland
Saturday on business.
Rev. Mr.. Athearn returned from Lis
bon Falls Friday.
John LeClare was calling on old ac-
quaintances Saturday, decked out in
Uncle Sans regalia. He is stationed at
Fort Adams.
Mrs. Clara MarstOn of School Street,
Auburn, came to visit her parents Sat
urday. -,
Mrs. Elizabeth Waldron has been i'll
of late.
Mrs. Rosaltha Ellis of Canton was the
guest of Mrs. Gilbert Tilton last week.
She has gone to Beverly, Mass, to visit
relatives. Her health is quite poor.
At Nezinscot Hall Thursday evening
the young people held social. On Fri
day evening the Changers did the same.
Fred Atwood and wife of RumfOrd
Falls were in town Saturday, having at
tended the funeral of Mrs. AtwoOd's
mother in Sumner.
The Canadian Jubilee Singers are bill
ed for concert at the Baptist church
Feb. 25th.
Mrs. Benjamin Spaulding is in poor
health.
The remains of John Walmer arrived
here from Cincinnati, o., Thursday. He
formerly lived in Turner, was soldier
of the civil war and amember of Fessen-
den Post, G. A. r. He leaves wife
and one daughter. Mrs. Walmer's maid
en- name was Conant, member of the
Conant family of this town.
The last services over the remains of
Mrs. w. w. futile occurred at the Bap-
fist church Feb. Is. The religious ser,
vices were conducted by Rev. Mr..
Athearn. Beautiful flowers were fur
nished by friends, and the Buckfield
Literary Club, of which she was mem.
Der. Mr.. futile at three score and ten
has the sympathy of the community in
his loss of an eStimable woman, more
especially as he is seemingly alone in
the world.
j. F. Packard and George Brown, who
have been sick, are improving.
We are sorry to hear that John is
suffering with bronchitis, with tenden'
cy toward pneumonia.
Say, is not an apology due from the
Democrat for poking sticks at Uncle
Hicks?
There seems but short time for re
demption for February, anyhow, with
what she has given us.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23
THE ROYAL BOX.

The shah Of Persia has decided
penchant for cats.
Emperor William has caused thirty
changes of uniform in the German ar.
my. These notifications have cost
each officer $223.2T.
King Edward has paid seven visits
to Ireland. His majesty made his first
speech in Ireland at the age of twelve
when presenting new colors to the
Royal Hibernian school.
The king and queen of Italy have
just received the beautiful presents
given them by the municipality of Par
is in commemoration of their recent
visit. One of these is bust in solid
gold Of the queen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23
Hebron.

Roads have been broken four times
this week, and only Thursday. What
the next two days bring remains TO be
seen.
The continued cold keeps people
quiet.
Very little news.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Glover have a
baby boy, born last Saturday, 18th,
came near being valentine.
Mrs. j. ID. Sturtevant, who has been
visiting in Dixfield, came home this
week and is now at work for III. T..
Glover.
The man who predicted an unusually
cold February came nearer the mark
than we hoped he would.
Birds are very plenty and are constant
" fed by several families.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23
Wilson'S Mills.

The steam mill on the Abbott brook
belonging to Percy Ripley, was burned
Feb It'll. The stock and machinery are a
total loss as there was no insurance.
Rev. and Mrs. Tuck are still doing
missionary work at the logging camps,
have been to Cupsuptic and Kennebago
and are now at Bemis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Wilson are now
cooking at Whitcomb Il Griffin's at the
Bean place.
Fred Flint is still away under the care
of physician.
Fred Langworth, who had his stomach
badly hurt by fall, went out Feb. 14th.
He had been at work for Whitcomb &
Griffin.
Born Feb. Sth, to Mr.. and Mrs. George
Mason, a son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23
Denmark.

There was large attendance at the
Grange Circle which was held at Mr..
Edwin Heads Wednesday evening.
About 100 took supper, and fine time
was had.
Mrs. Emma Warren, who has been
nursing Mr.. Dudley Perkins the past
three months, has returned to her home
in Portland.
Mr.. l.. H. Ingalls, sent to Boston a
large consignment of raw fur, bear,
mink, beaver, rat and skunk, one day
this week.
By the blowing out of plug in the
boiler at the mill of Mr.. A. D. Fessen-
den, few days ago, considerable dam
age was done by burning of the fues, re-
quiring new ones to be put In.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23
COLLEGE AND SCHOOL.

OF the G3S colleges In the United
States 33O admit women.
In tie public schools Of Germany the
bright pupils are separated from the
stupid ones. Medical men do the sort.
ing.
William +. Huntington. who has
been chosen president OF Boston uni.
versity, is Gfty-nine years old aud was
educated at the University of Wiscon.
sin.
Only one school in Maine INDUCES in
midwintcr graduation exercises. and
that is the G0rham Normal school,
which sends out two CLASSES of gradu-
ates each yeur.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23
i MOTHERS RECOMMENDATION

l have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for a number of years and have
no hesitancy in saying that it is the best
remedy for coughs, cold and Group
have ever used in my family. have not
words to express my confidence in this
remedy.-Mrs. j. A. Moore, North Star,
Mich. For sale by Shurtleff & Co., South
Paris; Stevens, Oxford; Noyes Drug
Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23
East Bethel.

The roads are full of loaded teams and
much business is being done.
Porter Farwell is loading two cars
with cord wood
Mr.. Lester Bean has gone to Dorches.
ter, Mass, for few weeks visit with
relatives.
j. Cleave Bartlett went to Portland
last week to consult DIR. bolt regarding
one of his eyes which is badly injured.
Mrs. Eta Bean has gone to Lawrence,
Mass, called there by the illness of her
niece, Miss Rilla Armitage, who was
badly burned on her hands, arms and
body, by live coal falling on her apron.
Her sister, Mrs. Armitage, is also very
Ill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23

The scratch of a pin may cause the
loss of limb or even death when blood
poisoning results from the injury. All
danger of this may be avoided, however,
by promptly applying Chamberlain's
Pain Balm. 1t is an antiseptic and quick
healing liniment for cuts, bruises and
burns. For sale by Shurtleff & Co.,
South Paris; Stevens, Oxford; Noyes
Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23
Lowell.

Leola Noyes, Albertha Andrews, and
Jessie A. Chapman are at home from
their schools for short vacations.
G. III. Brown has been confined to the
house for few days with bad cold.
Leroy Poor is still sick and unable to
be out.
Bennett McDaniels is saving the wood
about No. with an engine and circular
saw.
Water is very low in this vicinity and
many have to drive the stock to the
streams, while some draw the water in
barrels for all house and stock purposes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Special Closing cut Sale.
Flannelette Wrappers.
Band Concert.
Rose Almond Cream.
Your Spring Hat.
All Winter Underwear.
r.. A. StrOut Farm Agency.
= Richards, Optician.
Wanted.
Probate Notices.
Notices OF Appointment.
Change In Whips.
Petition for Discharge In Bankruptcy.
DIR. Austin Tenney.
Ladies Furnishing House.
Receivers Notice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23

Who can equal this for a record of
work? +. w. Littlefield, of South Water
bOro, went to work in C. w. Smiths
mill q years ago last November. He
has helped to saw over 90, 10000 feet of
lumber with a single saw, has never
broken saw to seriously injure it, has
never had to lie off day by accident or
sickness and is now running the rotary
saw at the rate of 10000 per day when
they work soft timber.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23
Mrs. Bathsheba j. Bisbee.

SoMERvILLE, MASS, FEB. 20, 1904.
Died at the home of her son, <. Alton
Bisbee, Mrs. Bathsbeba j. Bisbee, Feb.
18th, of neuralgia of the heart. Mrs.
Bisbee has lived in Somerville since
Aug. "A, 1908, has been in good health
until the 18th when attacked with heart
trouble which terminated SO suddenly.
Interment at Wendal Cemetery, Hol-
brook. Mrs. Bisbee would have been So
In May. Norway Advertiser please
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23

The Jail workshop and contents at
Auburn were partially consumed by fire
Thursday night. The loss on the build
ing is estimated at $4,000; on the stock,
$1,000, covered by insurance. The blaze
caught around the boiler.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23

Terms al 80 year II paid strictly In advance.
Otherwise s200 year. Single copies cents
ADVERTISEMENTS: An legal advertisements
are given three consecutive insertions for sl-5O
per Inch In length Of column. Special contracts
made with local. transient and yearly adverts-
ers-
JOB PRINTING New type, fast presses, steam
power, experienced workmen and low prices
combine 10 make this department Of our busi-
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23
Card of Thanks.

We wish to return sincere thanks to
our neighbors and friends for the many
kindnesses shown to us during the i'll
ness and death of our wife and mother,
also for the beautiful flowers contribut-
ed.
GEORGE w. COLE.
WILL COLE.
LAURA COLE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23

Mr.. William F. Ordway, a respected
and lifelong resident of Hiram, died
Feb. LIST, aged about 81 years. He mar
ried Miss Eunice Huntress of Hiram,
who died number of years ago. He
leaves two sons, Ellsworth, who faith
fully cared for his father through long
illness, and Edgar, who lives in MaSsa.
chusetts, and one brother. Funeral
services were held at his late residence,
Rev. c. IL. Young of the Cornish Meth
odist church officiating. Burial exer-
cises were conducted by Greenleaf Lodge,
+. and A. NJ, of which he was mem
Der. He was also member of Cornish
Grange. Beautiful floral emblems from
the Masons and the Grange testified to
the high esteem in which he was held.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23
Hiram.

Mr.. Fred r. Bean, only son of the late
George r. Bean, Esq, and Mrs. Sarah
NJ. Bean, died in East Hiram, Feb. Sth,
of pneumonia and blood poisoning, aged
30 years, months. He leaves widow
ed mother, one sister and three small
children. He conducted store at Hi
ram village and won many friends by his
cheerful and genial disposition, pure
morals and exemplary habits, and es-
peeially in the Grange, the Odd Fellows
and the Knights of Pythias, of which he
was worthy and honored member
The sympathy of our entire community
is extended to the bereaved family
The Grange and the X. of p. are adj
hitting new members.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-02-23
Mulching for Apple Trees and Goose
BERRIES.

Paris, Feb. II, 1904.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-06
School Building, Santa Fe, NJ. Nj.

Sealed proposals will be received
until IL o'clock noon, September "a.
1904, for the erection of a IL room and
assembly hall School Building. for tn
Board of Education Of the City Of
Santa Fe, according to plans and
specifications and instructions to bid.
ders on file at the office OF the Clerk
of the Board; also, at the office Of
I. II. & ". M. Rapp, Architects, Las
Vegas, N. M. All proposals must be
accompanied by a certified check
amounting to A per cent. Of such pro.
posal. Bids must be made out on
printed forms obtained Of he archi'
tects. The board reserves the right
TO reject any or all bids.
Address T. b, catron. President, or
J. A. Wood CLERK.
Santa Fe, N. NJ, August 30. 1904.
g.2c
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PERSONALS

- -g
Miss Kathryn Melroy is here from
Albuquerque.
Mrs. C. r. Marshall, of Albuquerque,
arrived this afternoon to visit her son
Fred Marshall, and wife.
G. E. Doll, the popular National BIS
emit company man, is looking after
his heavy Las Vegas trade.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. A. Day left this
afternoon for Cimarron, Kansas,
where they will visit old friends.
VIM. Coin was called to Ration TO
day by a message announcing the
very critical illness Of his nephew,
Conductor Charles Barns.
Eldon futile will leave tomorrow for
Colorado Springs TO attend Colorado
College. He has been a student at
the Normal for several years past,
Mrs. L. II. Hofmeister and her
daughter, Irene, left on No. Z this at,
ternoon for her home in Tucson. Ariz.
They spent a very pleasant summer in
Las Vegas.
Mrs. Samuel Neustadt and child
left this afternoon for their home in
Albuquerque. The lady spent the
summer here as the guest of her
mother, Mrs. Philip Holman.
Leo Upton, the popular Q Of pr,
and Mrs. w. r. Upton, who is secur.
ing his higher education in Denver,
left yesterday afternoon for the Colo
RADIO capital TO resume his studies.
II. e. Don Carlos, western superin'
tendent Of the National Life Insurance
company, was a passenger through
the city on No. / this afternoon. He
was met at the depot by the local
representative. N. B. R~oseberry.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-06
Old Timers
Win Yesterday
Continued from Page u

- En- ~ - 80 #.saE-~
its untirely unprecedented harmony
and absence of kicking or disagree
ment with umpire. The Blues have
found a jewel of an umpire in Dis
patcher La Rue, an old National
League umpire. As he naiyely express
.sed il yesterday. the opposing teams
were the mildest and most satisfac-
tory young men for a green umpire TO
handle that ever arrived OF course,
it is unusual to collect in a bunch
such soft-voieea. retiring young
players as Billy Taylor and DECKER
son and Gross. The only kickers
were Flynn and ortega but they
were left off with a ten apiece,
The game VAS undoubtedly the
most enjoyed of the season, the play
ers and the spectators were in great
good humor and the latter were in
excellent roofing trim.