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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
lie Gets out of the Dooryard.

HEBRON, MARCH "a, 100.
Saturday, Feb. 25th, made trip to
Buckfield village. II was the first day
for the last three months that dared to
go out of the door yard, and as Saturday
afternoon is kind of conference day for
sinners as well as for my old friends and
neighbors, l plucked up courage and
went. Most everybody from South
Hartford, Sumner and Buckfield showed
up. Most everybody seemed to be glad
to see me as soon as they found out that
i was coming back that night. / met
one young man on the street who init
mated that I said his brother was good
looking. Not knowing the ,'oung man /
told him did not know he had broth
or. Says he, II have some twelve or
less brothers" 'Well," says I, "if you
have as many as that ii seems to me that
you ought to have one good looking one
among the lot" "Alasr' says he, al
fear you are mistaken" and we left it
that way.
There is family in this neighborhood
composed of widow and two boys. The
youngest boy has been quite sick with
grippe, but is better now. His age is
go years. The other boy is Y, and quite
lame, so their mother has had q hard
time to do the work and care for the
boys and hired man. She is nearly |
90 years old and hard to beat.
w. CUsHMAN. !
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
South Hiram.

The election passed off quietly. II
was voted to exempt from taxation a
pulp mill, to be built at Hiram Falls,
for a term of ten years. The town
voted to instruct the trustees of the
public library to procure travelling
library from the state librarian for the
south end of the town, to be located at
S. T. Springs.
John French has opened grain store
in the building formerly occupied by
Stearns' Bros. His many friends wish
him success.
Miss Alta Merrifield is boarding at
Will Stearns' and attending the Kezar
Falls grammar school.
Charles Smith is at home for few
weeks.
Mrs. Eta Cole is quite sick.
Earl Gould Stanley, who is at home on
a vacation, spent last week in Portland
and vicinity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
The Paris Town Meeting.

As portion of the Democrats sub
scribers last week received an edition
for which the forms were closed Monday
we give brief summary of the business
done at the afternoon session.
The session was over three hours in
length, and was a continuous discussion
or series of discussions. The debate
ranged over the face of the earth at will,
considerable of the time without much
reference TO the matter under consider
alton. The smaller the matter for dis
cussion, the more fiercely ragged the de-
bate, which at times became rather
acrid, and at an one time the person
alities were so direct that the moderator
was obliged to call the debaters to
order.
The election of officers was completed
by the unanimous choice of Horatio
Woodbury. as member of the school
committee and Alfred III. Jackson as
collector of taxes The compensation
of the collector was fixed at l-2 per
cent, as before. No road commissioner
was chosen.
No appropriation was made for the
extension of the South Paris sewer.
The vote was taken by a show of hands,
after debate of some length, and was
so decisive that no count was necessary.
The articles relating to Paris Hill
sewer, the disposal of the surface water
on Western Avenue, and the question of
selling the Bolster school house, were
passed over without division.
Interest and discount on taxes were
fixed as they have been for several years
past.
The school committee was instructed
to maintain schools in the Biscoe,
Forbes, Partridge, Whittemore and
Tubbs districts, and not to maintain
schools in the Shows Falls, Hall, and
Bolster districts.
The appropriations made were as fol-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
MRS. HALuS MIRACLE.
EXPERIENCES SIMILAR TO THIS HAVE
oCCAsIoNED CONSIDERABLE COMMENT
PARIS

EXPERIENCES SIMILAR TO THIS HAVE
oCCAsIoYED CONSIDERABLE COMMENT
IN PARIS.
Few women are better known in Lock
port, n. Y, than Mrs. Pattie d. Hall, as
she belongs to one of the best families
and has large circle of friends and ac-
quaintanceS. In recent interview Mrs.
Hall said:
"The experience have been through
in the last two years seems like miracle.
| was so badly off that life seemed almost
uncomfortable, and my deafness increased
so that l could scarcely hear anything.
The suffocation in my chest and tie In
digestion caused by my catarrh, produc-
ed very severe suffering. had five diff
ferent physicians, bought every that
anybody recommended to me, but final
ly gave up in despair.
One day my milliner asked me if had
ever tried Hyomei. began the treat
ment, and can thankfully testify that
Hyomei does cure this terrible disease.
Since using it my hearing has greatly
improved, and the only time | have any
catarrhal trouble is when | take cold.
| then use Hyomei, and always get in
slant relief. My friends and acquaint-
ances marvel at the change in my health
and hearing"
Hyomei has made many cures of ca
tarrh, and in connection with Hyomei
balm, of catarrhal deafness, in Paris.
Similar experiences to that of Mrs. Halls
have created large sale of Hyomei with
+. A. Shurtleff Il Co.
The complete outfit, including the in
haler, costs but 81, while extra bottles
are but 80 cents. Ask F. A. Shurtleff "
Co. to show you the strong guarantee
under which they sell HyOmei.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
Lowell.

The drama, "a Woman's Honor" was
given Friday evening at Pine Grove Hall
under the auspices of the Women's
Library Club. A large number were
present from this and other towns, and
the play was rendered finely and much
enjoyed.
Fred w. Brown was elected superin-
tendent of schools for the ensuing year.
Jessie A. Chapman is visiting in
Lawrence and Boston.
Abbie E. Woodbury. is at home from
the normal school.
John B. Kimball is improving.
David Trip, for the Saco Lumber Co.,
was in town Friday.
Moses Smart and p. W. Charles, who
have been drawing lumber from one of
the Woods lots, have stopped work.
Adelbert McAllister of jackson, n. H.,
is visiting his old home in the village.
n. l.. Fox has sold the birch timber
which he has had drawn to Slab City the
past winter to the Bartlett & Elliott Co.,
about S25 cords.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE OolNeS OF THE WEEK IN AL
SECTIONS OF the COUNTY.
Paris Hill.

First Baptist Church, Rev. L. o. Taylor. pastor
Preaching every Sunday at loa5 An; Sunday
80 p. N. Y. p. s. c. e. Tuesday evening.
Prayer Meeting Thursday evening at 80. Cove
nant Meeting the last Friday before the LIST
Sunday Of the month at 80 P. n. All not
otherwise connected are cordially invited.
Universahst Church, Rev. j. II. Little, Pastor.
Preaching service every Sunday at TO- AS A. Il.
Sunday School at II AS An.
Advertised letters in Paris post office:
Mrs Benjamin Turner.
Rev j. y. Lapham.
Miss s. X. Anderson.
Philander Bigelow.
The Universalist Ladies' Sewing Cir
Gle will meet with Mrs. Joseph Cole
next Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. +. G. Harlow, who has been
visiting in Newton, Mass, since early in
January, returned home Saturday.
On Sunday Rev. j. Fl. Little preached
the last sermon of his pastorate of the
Universalist church on the Hill. For
nearly three years Mr.. Little has been
pastor of the churches at South Paris
and Paris HILL Hereafter he will de-
vote his entire time to the church at
South Paris. The relations between
pastor and people have always been
very pleasant, and Rev. Mr.. Little leaves
with the regrets of all in the parish.
For the present there will be no
preaching service in the Universalist
church. Next Sunday the Sunday
School will be held at the usual hour of
service, 10:45 A. NJ.
Mrs. j. c. Cummings, who has spent
most of the winter in Auburn, returned
to the Hill Saturday. She was accom-
panied by her sister, Mrs. Jordan.
Master Roy Hammond is getting quite
smart again. He has been as far as his
sisters, Mrs. E. +. Shaw's, twice.
Mrs. II. p. Hammond was one of the
lucky ones at the grange fair, guessing
the right date and receiving the print
puff.
Mrs. George NJ. Atwood is visiting her
sister in Cambridge, Mass.
For next Sunday the service at the
Baptist church will be held at 2:30 in
the afternoon.
wHITTEMoRE DISTRICT.
Mrs. Drake, who has been visiting
relatives in New York, has returned
home.
Mrs. c. II. Colby has gone to Berlin
to care for her son who is dangerously
i'll.
Mrs. Cora Sanborn of Portland spent
Sunday with her parents.
II. d. futile is still hauling his wood.
A. A. Swift, who has been confined to
the house all winter. is out and getting
up the seasons wood.
Arthur futile is working for j. Colby
while he has gone to Berlin.
VIM. Cooper has finished chopping
lumber for S. o. Colby.
William Rowe is going to chop cord
wood for Mrs. j. b. Drake.
The snow is thawing-rather hard
shedding.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
Wilson's Mills.

Halle Flint and Elwyn Storey were
hauling hay from the Bean place Mon
day.
Mrs. j. w. Buchanan came down from
the camp the first of the week and has
been stopping at her uncle's, D. c. Ben
nett's.
VIM. Freedman of Berlin makes
monthly trips in this section in spite Of
snow, cold weather and other ills that
might well discourage younger man.
Z. S. Bennett finished logging and
took his team home Saturday.
j. w. Buckman's teams came down
Sunday.
VIM. Morse has been in town the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Adams visited Mrs.
b. n. Storey Saturday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
Hlram.

Our election passed quietly. Hon.
Almon Young and Monroe French were
chosen library trustees. 1t was voted to
procure travelling library for South
Hiram.
Mr.. VIM. II. Fitzpatrick of Portland,
who is visiting his brother Ira, was
present at an election in his native town
for the-f time in 40 years.
Rev. H. II. Hoyt,. pastor of the
Universalist church, passed the 5th of
March at his former parish, st. Johns
bury, VT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
West Bethel.
West Bethel.
"Some one shakes the door,
That is March. don't mind!
Let him knock and roar,
Call and rage. Not | ing
VIII his voice be heard,
Over chirp and song

Gail ana rage MOL ing
VIII his voice be heard,
Over chirp and song
or the nesting Bird"
al look out from my window high,
Upon the chilly earth and sky,
And dream Of summer, fair;
or simmer with her song and bloom,
Her breezes, sweet with rare Perfume
Her joys beyond compare,
And wonder II mine eyes again
Will see her flowers star the plain,
The robin build her nest
Only my God can tell, and He
VIII do whateer Is best for me-
He knoweth what Is best"
Town election passed off quietly.
The water famine is unbrOken.
No one seems DESTROYS of six weeks
of shedding in March,"
Elmer r. Briggs of South Paris was
in town one day last week.
An agent for the New England Home.
stead has been canvassing this town.
A. j.. Haskell and daughter Florence
were in South Paris one day last week
1t Is hoped the last half of March may
give us some lamb like weather.
Edwin R. Briggs and son Ebert re,
Gently visited W. E. Cummings and
family in Albany.
Misses Florence and Mabel Haskell
and Mamie Lapham have been soliciting
subscribers to three Augusta magazines
Horace E. Walker has finished hi:
numbering operations in Fryeburg Acad
envy Grant and moved back to his home
Wednesday.
As mercury creepeth upward from the
cipher mark, around which it has 50
long lowered, our hopes of an early
spring arise, and We begin to think o.
running brooks, singing birds, leaf!
trees and fragrant flowers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
Hebron.

The Tyrocinic Adelphi Society held q
public meeting Friday evening, Mar. Sd.
The Sunshine Society met with Mrs.
Arthur George Friday afternoon.
There was an all day meeting of He
bron Grange Wednesday afternoon.
The programme was good and we'll
carried out. East Hebron Grange was
invited and twenty of their members
were present.
Mr.. j. e. Bartlett of Boston is visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. A.
Bartlett.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
Dickyale;.

Died, in Peru, March Q, Della B., wife
of Samuel Trask and daughter of Ira l3.
Wing. The funeral occurred at the
chapel March s, Rev. Mr.. Holman Off
ciating.
Perley Child has gone to Dixfield to
work In birch mill for VIM. Paul.
Frank Greenlaw and Cliff Fletcher are
driving team for T. A. Wyman hauling
lumber for w. H. Ames & Co.
Charles Bisbee has bought horse of
Charles Buck. 1t is the Bert Eastman
horse.
Leon Grant is quite i'll.
Rev. A. A. Abbott is i'll with the
grippe.
Mrs. j. c. Wyman il gaining.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
Oiiead,

Mr.. j. w. Bennett is on the sick list.
Mr.. A. J. Blake went to Hastings last
Friday.
Miss Florence Milman went to Cor
ham, n. H., Saturday, returning Sunday.
Mr.. Dana Morrill, of Bethel was in
town the first of the week.
Miss Florence Richardson visited her
friend, Miss Lucia Peabody, recently.
Mrs. Edison Larry and Mrs. Archie
Heath were called to Island Pond on &C
count of the illness of their daughter
and sister, Mrs. Edward Griffin. We
were glad to hear, however, that she is
better.
The Mountain Rills met with Mrs. Eli
Peabody Thursday. A very good at
tendance.
Mr.. Barker S. Burbank passed away
Feb. 20, aged "a years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
West Paris.

The epidemic cold continues to be
very prevalent here, but the majority OF
people are soon out and about as usual.
Rev. A. j. Parker has been having a
touch of malaria with cold and was
unable to preach for q Sunday or two.
Chester Fl. Lane is quite i'll with a touch
of grippe and throat trouble.
Mrs. Will Rolfe of Yarmouth, who has
been nurse for Mrs. Il. C. Loveland, re-
Gently visited Mrs. Emma W. Mann and
has now returned home.
DR.. and Mrs. F. E. Wheeler went last
Wednesday for trip to Bath to be with
Mrs. Wheeler's father on his birthday.
Mr.. Chester Pickett underwent a
surgical operation the first of last week
for the removal of cancer on the cheek.
DR.. Wheeler was assisted in the case by
DR.. B. F. Bradbury of Norway. Mr..
Pickett is in feeble health.
S. T. White now keeps a good assort-
ment of music at his drug store.
There was said to be the largest at
tendance at Pomona here last Tuesday
that has ever assembled in this county
grange. There was large number from
out of town in all making about 800.
There was the usual routine of business
and twenty-five candidates were initial
ed in the fourth degree. The meetings
were held in Odd Fellows Hall and din
ner was served in the lower hall. There
were the usual discussions and must
cal entertainment of quartette songs and
solos was given by the local grange.
West Paris Grange is having lively
interest just now and the contest with
Mrs. Ada Barden and Miss Edna Curtis
as captains of the two sides, is progress
ing merrily. Fifteen new members have
been initiated into the grange since the
contest began which will close at their
regular meeting when the defeated side
will be required to furnish dinner.
The schools closed the last of the
week. The S. l. L. held well attend
ed social at Odd Fellows Hall last We'd
nesday evening. Ice cream and cake
was served and there was few dollars
added to their treasury above necessary
expenses. The two teachers and twenty
five of the scholars and friends took a
ride to North Paris on Thursday evening
to attend an entertainment at the school
house which was pronounced very good.
The drama Hazel Adams was played
last Friday evening to crowded house,
quite number from out of town being
present. The several parts were well
sustained, the coon parts being particu-
larly pleasing to the audience. There
was nearly S4S taken at the door, and
after the play there was dance which
added something to the proceeds.
Music was furnished by the Bacons aud
Mr.. Tuell. Between acts there was a
trombone solo by l.. NJ. Irish and a
vocal solo by Mrs. o. A. Bird, both of
whom kindly responded to encores.
The o. E. S. intend to play the drama
at Bryants Pond in the near future,
probably some time this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
STRIKES HIDDEN ROCKS.

When your ship of health strikes the
hidden rocks of Consumption, Pneu-
monia, etc., you are lost, If you don't
get help from DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. j. w. McKinnon, OF
Talladega Springs, Ala, writes: 81 had
been very i'll with Pneumonia, under the
care of two doctors, but was getting no
better when l began to take DR.. Kings
New Discovery. The first dose gave re-
lief, and one bottle cured me-" Sure
cure for sore throat, bronchitis, coughs
and colds. Guaranteed at F. A. Shurt-
left & Co.'s, South Paris, West Paris.
Price soc. and 81 90. Trial bottle free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
Denmark.

Silver Lodge, No. 10, R. D., l. o. o. F.,
will entertain Julian Lodge of Fryeburg,
Thursday evening, 10th. Silver Lodge
has also received and accepted an invita-
ton to visit Pearl Lodge, Brownfield, on
Tuesday evening, 2lst inst.
Mrs. Louisa Goodridge died at her
home Sunday morning of pneumonia.
The entertainment by the Y. T. u. 4.
Society in Odd Fellows Hall, Wednesday
evening was largely, attended and a
financial success, about $50 being taken.
The drama will be repeated at Hiram,
Wednesday evening, 18th, If pleasant, If
not the 10th.
A party of fishermen from Biddeford
are being entertained at the Bartlett
House..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
NeWrX.

Herbert Chapman has finished work
for Will Small, and will move his family
away as soon as convenient. His father,
Mr.. Edward Chapman, who has been an
invalid all winter, is reported as more
comfortable.
Bear River Grange went to Grafton
Tuesday to attend the funeral of dear
ly loved member, Mrs. Albert Brooks,
whose death occurred Sunday, the 9Th
inst, after many weeks of intense suffer
ing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
AndOyer.

Mrs. Sophia E. Harrington, widow Of
the late George T. StOddard, died at the
family home in Boston March s, Of
cerebral hemorrhage, aged 20 years. She
was born in Andover but moved away
when about fifteen years of age, but had
often visited there since, AMI always felt
deeply interested in the town, and had
been a constant reader of the Democrat
many years. She is survived by three
daughters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
East Sumner.

Several In the place are being afflicted
with bad colds and grippe symptoms.
Your correspondent is trying to feel
happy over the statement of his physi-
clan that he has quite bad heart trouble
and a case of nervous dyspepsia. We
can't run for Office, or much else. But
it is luxury that we never before en-
joyed, to sit at the table and see others
gobble down frosted cake and good pud-
dings and be barred from the gobbling
act. We can look and smell, but "fare
We we'll, Bro. Watkins" as to the digestive
act. Well, we can read the papers and
various medical almanacs and be great
''has been" of years ago. But we can
hope for "better things" as the good
old Methodist lady said when told that
the Universalist doctrine saved all. But
somehow fellow don't feel quite as
we'll when sick.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
THE COLONEL'S WATERLOO.

Colonel John NJ. Fuller, of Honey
Grove, Texas, nearly met his Waterloo,
from Liver and Kidney trouble. In a
recent letter, he says: 81 was nearly
dead of these complaints, and, although
l tried my family doctor, he did me no
good; so got SOC. bottle of your great
Electric Bitters, which cured me.
consider them the best medicine on
earth, and thank God who gave you the
knowledge to make them" Sold, and
guaranteed to cure Dyspepsia, Bilious
ness and Kidney Disease, by F. A. Shurt.
left g. Co., South Paris, West Paris, at
SOC. Bottle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
Brownf1eld.

The Universalist circle met with Mrs
S. Rowe at East Brownield.
Town meeting passed off very quietly
so the men say.
Mrs. Cotton is very sick.
Mrs. Chapman Is very feeble.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren johnson are
stopping with Miss Mary Wentworth.
Leslie Mcdonald has gone to Parsons
field to work for his brother, Will.
The ladies of the Universalist circle
furnished q dinner at Beans Hall town
meeting day for al who wanted 1t.
About ia was taken.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14

1t is reported in South Norridgewock
that Sidney Jewett has sold off his in
terest in his patent self-heating can, to
New York parties for $4,000. The
parties will 60 down to Blacks Mills,
about seven miles from Norridgewock,
and build factory and commence soon
to make their cans for fall use. Twenty
FIVE or thirty dwelling houses will be
built near the mill at once. Nearly 800
will find employment in the factory.
The company will pack corn, beans and
other vegetables that can be prepared
red hot for the table in three minutes
without smoke or fire.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14

These appropriations foot up 81, 440 90,
which is less by S3,31S.75 than last year,
and if no more appropriations are made
before the tax is assessed, the rate will
be about 2 l-2 mills less. Several of the
appropriations are reduced from the
amounts recommended or which have
been appropriated in recent years. This
is particularly the case with the COM
mon school appropriation, which is more
than $1,000 smaller than last year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
STARTLING MORTALITY.

Statistics show startling mortality,
from appendicitis and peritonitis. To
prevent and cure these awful diseases,
there is just one reliable remedy, DR..
Kings New Life Pills. M. Flannery OF
IA Custom House Place, Chicago, says
"They have no equal for Constipation
and Biliousness." 25 cents at F. A.
Shurtleff & Co.'s, South Paris, West
Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
North Stoneham.

Mamie Hill of North Lowell is working
for Mrs. H. b. McKeen, whose baby has
been very sick.
w. w. Durgin is very lame with static
rheumatism.
John Grover and family have moved
back to East StOneham.
Dennis Adams is hauling birch for
Charles Adams to Bartlett's mill at the
Gulch.
Nell Sawyer is visiting her son Lin
wood at Lowell.
Eva McAllister of Waterford is helping
Ella with the work while she is away.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
East Br0wnfieId.

The Universalist Circle met with Mrs.
Diana Rowe last Wednesday.
Henry Griggs is visiting his daughter,
Mrs. Grace Giles.
At the recent town meeting it was
voted to establish high school.
The Congregational Circle received
nearly eight dollars at its town meeting
supper.
Charles Lane is able to be out.
Mrs. Frank Narston of Conway, N. H.
visited her mother, Mrs. Rounds, last
week.
Frost Mt. Grange held special meet
ing last Saturday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
Fast Waterford.

William Emery, who has been in fail
ing health Tor some time, passed away
Sunday night at the age of IA years, II
months, II days. he leaves widow
and one son, VIM. A., of Rumford Falls.
The funeral services Wednesday were at
tended by Rev. Truman S. Perry. Inter
ment in the Martin cemetery, Green
wood. He was well known in this part
of the state as a writer of local history
and traditions, usually signing himself
Mark Tapley.
At the town meeting it was voted to
abate for a term of years the tax on
corn shop to be built near Rice's juno
ton
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-14
INCREDIBLE BRUTALITY.

Itwould have been incredible brutality
if Chas. F. Lemberger, of Syracuse.
N. Y, had not done the best he could
for his suffering son. My boy" he
says, "cut fearful cash over his eye, SO
I applied Bucklen's Arpica Salve, which
quickly healed it and saved his eye"
Good for burns and ulcers too. Only Csc.
at F. A. Shurtleff & Co.'s Drug Stores,
South Paris. West Paris.