Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-05-30
Old Oxford County.

We were reminded in the issue of the
Democrat for May 10th that Oxford
County, among the oldest in the state,
might appropriately have observed its
centennial at the recent March term of
court. Well, there would have been
abundant material in her past history
for an interesting occasion in which
pleasant "reminiscences could have been
related. There is much in her history
of a moral, educational and political
nature that would make pleasant read
ing and reviewing.
But in few lines hastily penned we
wish to refer to her physical and hos
pitable makeup. True, Oxford has no
"natural seaport" but she has an abun-
dance of small lakes and sparkling
brooks that attract hundreds of delight
ed visitors annually. Her towering
mountains and numerous rugged hills,
from whose sides gush out clear, spark
ling springs, and from whose forest
covered SUBMITS is waited the pureSt
air, form as it were health sanitarium
in every town. Scenic and mineral gems
are found in many places. Neat, beauti-
full villages dot the charming landscape.
The diversity of the scenery continually
impreSses and charms the traveller
through her domains, and furnishes
food for the most pleasant reflections in
after years. Like the kaleidoscope, the
scene as one passes along steadily I'M
folds to his delighted vision new beau
ties, until his mind is estate with de-
light. The woodlands, the pastures on
the verdant hillsides, the cultivated
fields, the fruitful orchards, the fragrant
meadows, all contribute to the pleasure
of the visitor.
Then the many comfortable, hospit-
able farm houses where guests are hearth
ly welcomed, eminently fit the county
for what il is fast apprOachiDg-a charm
ing, healthful midsummer resort. IL
one is in quest of game in its season, the
woods and hillsideS satisfy his fOndest
desires. III fishing is his object, the
many ponds and brooks will repay his
efforts. If an invalid in search OF
health, he can here obtain all that pure
air and clear, healthful spring water can
contribute.
Oxford County has many neat, pretty
villages nestled among her rugged hills.
OF this class we will only mention
Bethel, Paris, Norway, Fryeburg, Ok
ford, Buckfield, Canton and Dixfield, as
easily accessible by rail. There are also
several pretty villages in the west part
of the county that are reached by de
lightful stage lines, and ere long Water
ford and other towns will be reached by
trolley line. In many farm homes
visitors find desirable place for their
vacation, and the walks and drives in
various directions are really full OF
pleasure. From the hill and mountain
SUBMITS the panorama spread before the
vision is replete with picturesque
beauty.
Some popular resorts have a single
attractive feature, but in Oxford County
there is great diversity of scenery
which never tires the beholder, and the
mind is continually refreshed, while the
body is animated and made to forget its
ills. Then the trifling expense attend
ing tour or stay in her borders is to be
considered. Board is reasonable, and
costly and dudish apparel can be dis
carded. But the best of all is the cheer
full home-like feeling one enjoys. Every
one is made to feel at home like one of
the family. For a party of limited
means desiring to regain rest and health
and really enjoy short respite from
cares that annoy, and store the mind
with memories that will delight for
years afterward, few places, if any, excel
Oxford County. With telephone lines
in every direction and the rural mail
routes, one can be in close touch with
the city and at the same time enjoy the
quiet and seclusion of the country.
We say to those whose vacation plans
are not yet fully completed, try trip
in old Oxford once.
"SLoCUM"