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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
Greenwood.

Now that we are fairly launched into
the month that beareth the gentle name
of spring, we will take look rearward,
somewhat as Mrs. Lot did when leaving
Sodom. but let us hope with better re-
suits, first noticing the zero days aud
then the number of snow storms, to-
gether with the amount of snow.
There were only two zero mornings in
December, six in January, and eight in
February; the coolest morning being on
the 18th of January, when the tempera-
ture indicated II below. But being
somewhat elevated, and the land inclined
to the south, it is never SO cold here as
in many other localities.
The first snow storm of the season &C.
CURED on the 13th-14th of November,
when there was fall of Is inches, and
the second was fall of two inches on
the goth.
December gave us four snow storms,
the heaviest being on the 9th, fall of
eight inches.
The record shows five snow storms in
January, the heaviest being on the 4th,
9Th and 9th, the amount being II inches.
On the It'll occurred the rain storm and
January thaw of one day duration.
Turning to February we find four
storms recorded, the first on the 9th,
and the last on the 18th, the heaviest fall
being six inches on the 18th and 18th.
Thus we find that during the whole win
ter season there were 10 zero days and
10 snow storms, the total fall being 70
inches, or trifle more than six feet.
The past winter will go on record as
remarkable for the steady cold weather
and the light snow storms, the heaviest
being the first one that occurred in
November, being 10 inches, as above
stated. And now it remains to be seen
what March has for us; thus far it has
been good winter weather and that in
fact is what the wood haulers want to
see.
On the first day of December we visit
ed Dea. II. l.. Cole, and found him doing
chores at the barn; on the last day of
February we called on him again, aud
found him so changed by disease as
hardly To look like himself. His only
daughter, the widow Matte Estes, OF
Lynn, Mass, is visiting there, her
former home.
We are indebted to Ansel G. Staples of
Canton for letter telling all about
the people in that vicinity; but how
changed from 50 years ago, when we
worked for his father, Capt. James
Staples. Mr.. Staples once belonged to
family of IL children, only three of
whom are now living, one sister in Cali
fornia, one in Boston, and himself.
Also indebted to w. f. Cummings of
Albany for copy of the town report. |
1t shows the town to be in good financial
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
West Brownfield,

Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Cram were made
happy Monday morning by the arrival OF
a baby girl.
Mrs. Simon Hanscom has gone to
Portland, Me-, on visit among friends.
Mr.. Hollis Cole went to Kezar Falls
one day last week. He sold his team
while there to Orman Stanley.
Mrs. Jennie bennett is working for
Mrs. A. G. Cram.
Mrs. j. A. Deunett still remains about
the same
Mrs. Euuice Cole remains about the
same, being able to sit up only little
while at time
Bert Bartlett called on +. r. Bailey
one day recently.
Mrs. Almeda Bailey has taken the
agency for l. Lappin's wall paper. She
sold ten dollars worth the first time she
went out.
Hollis Cole and sister, Mae, spent an
evening recently with Mrs. Almeda
Bailey.
George Leavitt is working for j. A.
bennett.
Waldo Lowell has returned from Por-
ter, Me-, and is working for Writ Eaton
this winter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
Mexico.

Mrs. Wallace Babb's funeral services
were held Saturday last. Her death was
caused by internal injuries received in
fall on flight of steps that led into a
shed or stable.
Rev. G. L. Parker preached to a large
congregation Sunday-not, he declared,
his farewell sermon, as he hoped to
come here again during the summer
vacation, and, if desired to do so, again
occupy the pulpit for a Sabbath or
more He left Monday, the 9th, for his
new charge, near Cleveland, o. His
going away leaves us regretting. An
interchangeable worker, pulpit orator
having a fine sermon every Sabbath, re-
plete with fine thoughts tersely present
ed, he has succeeded in organizing a
church having quite large membership,
and by his persistent effort succeeded in
obtaining the erection of large, COM
modious church building. He has been
one of our school board during the past
three years, and in that capacity has per-
formed efficient work. He has been
fearless in doing what he thought should
be done, and by his strenuous course has
made some enemies, but leaves hosts of
true friends and admirers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
Hebron.

The Bellevue Society gave their ninth
annual banquet Monday evening.
The Ladies' Circle met with Mrs. E. S.
Durham Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. A. G. Bowman and Miss Grace
Bumpus went to Bath Tuesday to visit
their aunt, Mrs. Morris Wing, who is
very feeble.
Ira Bearce, Miss Maidie Moody and
Miss Kate Merrill spent few days in
Buckfield this week with relatives.
Mrs. Lawry of Portland is stopping at
Fred Sturtevant's for few days.
Sunday, Feb. 26th, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
NJ. Richardson went to Auburn to attend
the funeral of Mr.. Richardson's aunt.
Mrs. Luther Atwood.
News has been received of the death
of Mr.. Mason Marshall of Boston. Mr..
Marshall was q native of Hebron and
came each year to visit relatives here.
He was brother of the late Mrs. Robert
Glover and Mrs. S. D. Richardson.
Quite good many apples are being
hauled this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
THE OXFORD BEARS.
TIE pOlNGS OF TIE WEEK IN
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY
Paris Hill.

First Baptist Church. Rev. E. o. Taylor, pastor
Preaching every Sunday at 10 rs A. u. Sunday
| School st i2 II. Sabbath Evening Service az
30 p. N. Y. 2. s. G. e. Tuesday evening
| naut Meeting the last Friday before the Let
SUNDAY Of the month at 80 P. n. AL not
| otherwi connected are cordially invited.
uniycrsars; church. Rev: J. a. Little. Pastor.
Prea hing service every Sunday AZ 0a5 A. y.
sua',s' school ut II AS AN.
Mrs. c. l.. Carter, who has spent the
winter in Montclair, N. j., was at the
Hill for day or two last week, stopping
off on her way to Bethel.
The annual meeting of the Sumner
and Paris Telephone and Telegraph Co.,
for reports and election of officers, will
be held at the Forbes school house, Sat
urday, March IL, at ppm.
There will be poverty party at Acad-
envy Hall, Thursday evening of this
week. Music by Stearns' Orchestra.
Admission to spectators 10 cents. Dane
ing 30 cents per couple. Every one in
vited to dress in the most ragged suit
possible. A good time insured.
The Ladies' Universalist Sewing Cir
Gle will meet with Mrs. o. A. Thayer
next Thursday afternoon at half-past
two.
On Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
in Cummings Hall, the Ladies' Aid will
meet to sew. All ladies are invited 10
come and bring some work they will do
| for the coming fair TO be held in August.
Supper will be served at $50 O'Clock, to
which cordial invitation is given to all
| to come, and also to contribute for the
tables. In the evening social and
good time. Admission 10 cents.
Amidst all the reports of drought and
shortage of water, Paris Hill is rejoicing
in an abundant and uninterrupted sup
ply of the best water furnished to any
village in this state of noted springs.
In the six winters that this system has
been in operation, only one family has
ever been cut off for any length of time
by freeze outside tue buildings.
Jarvis NJ. Thayer is getting out lum-
Der for an addition to his barn at Elm
hurst Farm to be built this spring.
Leslie Z. Newell has been indulging
his taste for a good horse by purchasing
a very handsome and promising Bay
Nelson colt.
Mrs. Columbia Paris celebrated her
Dist birthday on the 9th Of February.
Mrs. Paris is a remarkably young
woman of her age, her mental faculties
being as bright as ever.
wHITTEMoRE DISTRICT.
School closed Friday, March Sd, with
a sociable Thursday evening. Quite a
large attendance. Harold Briggs, teach
err He gave the scholars nice present.
The scholars in return gave him \ nice
little present.
Henry futile is again able TO be out.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
Notes from the LEGISLATURE.

The long series of hearings by the
special committee on state printing came
to an end Monday night with session
lasting until after midnight, and a hear
ing was held the next day on the bill to
abolish the office of state printer. There
seems to be quite a general impression
about the state house that the office will
be abolished.
Resubmission was defeated in the
house Tuesday, after some further
debate, which came near getting personal
before it was finished. The vote was 2S
in favor of resubmission, and lOl OPP
posed. The Oxford County representa-
tives all voted against reSubmisSion, ex-
cept Martin of Rumford, who was absent.
An interesting hearing was that before
the committee on taxation on Tuesday,
on the State Grange bill to add mill to
the state tax for the benefit OF schools,
and reduce the minimum to be raised by
the towns for common schools from 81
cents per inhabitant TO 80 cents. The
bill had strong supporters and strong
opponents.
The bill to provide penalties for non
feasance of duty by sherifs and county
attorneys was passed by the senate wed
nesday, 20 to 4, notwithstanding the OPP
position of Senator Staples, who alone
signed the minority report against the
bill.
By a vote of Is to 8, the senate passed
the bill increasing the governors salary
from $1,000 to $1,000.
The Sturgis liquor law enforcement
bill has two reports from the temperance
committee, five members in favor and
five opposed.
Franklin County also wants tive-dol,
lar bounty on bears like Oxford's and
the matter has been left with the delega-
ton from that county.
The committee on agriculture has re-
ported in favor of an act putting bounty
on crows, and an act to prevent willful
destruction of trailing arbutus.
The senate by vote of 20 to 3, ano
after debate, voted Thursday in favor
of the repeal of the compulsory arbitra.
ton clause in the Maine standard fire
insurance policy.
The bill TO tax the trading stamp bust
ness is defeated.
Favorable reports have been made on
an act to extend the charter of the Buck
field Water Power and Electric Light
Company, and an act to amend the char
ter Of the Norway Village Corporation
The fish and game committee has re
ported favorably on bill for the protec'
ton OF fish in the tributaries OF Upper
Kezar Pond, and an act to regulate fish.
ing for trout and salmon in Big Concord
Pond. The bill last named closes Con
cord and its tributaries for five years.
Resubmission was disposed of in the
senate Friday by vote of 5 in favor and
Is opposed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
Oxford.

Mrs. Andrews, wife of Mr.. Wallace
Andrews, died Feb. "a, aged 81 years.
Her funeral was held Sunday at her late
residence, Rev. Mr.. Newport officiating.
She leaves husband, daughter and a
son. Mrs. Andrews had been in feeble
health for several years. She was much
loved by all who knew her and her death
is severe blow to her family and friends.
Miss Bertha Phillips was elected de-
partment patriotic instructor of National
w. R. C.
The high and grammar schools closed
on Friday.
Samuel Eaton has moved into the up.
stairs rent of DR.. H.. X. .Farris' house.
F. B. Andrews went to West Auburn
Wednesday to attend the funeral of Ed
ward Shaw, formerly of Buckfield.
The Pythian Sisterhood hold q box
sale and supper Saturday evening at
Robinson Hall.
Grin Houghton of Lewiston visited his
brother, George HoughtOn, last week.
Rev. Smith Bakers lecture has again
been deferred on account of illness.
Charles Andrews lost valuable horse
Saturday, one of span.
James Kay is able to ride a short dis
lance.
The Congregational Ladies' Circle
met with Mrs. g. s. Hayes Wednesday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
West Sumner.

VIM. A. Barrows Relief Corps will
give dinner on Wednesday, March Sth.
A good jolly time is expected. Aprons
and fancy articles on sale and every one
is invited to come and enjoy himself.
Mr.. William Glover of Livermore
Falls is visiting relatives in our village.
Mr.. G. A. Chandler recently sold a
horse to Mr.. HOratiO Chandler.
Dancing school is progressing finely.
Prof. Towle is an excellent master and
very much liked by all. Twenty-eight
couples in attendance.
Mrs. E. G.. Doble is suffering from a
severe attack of grippe.
Mrs. Hiram Howe entertained Snow
Bound Reading Club ON Thursday,
March I'd.
Mrs. Helen Robertson is visiting her
brother, D. d. Small, and family, for a
while.
The Royal Medicine Co., No. Z, is in
town and is giving series of entertain
meuts. There is a good crowd every
night and the programme is ''all right. !"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07

The Eastern Steamship Co. has given
the Eastern Shipbuilding company of
Groton, Conn, a contract for two large
turbine passenger steamers. The steam
ers will cost over half a million dollars
apiece. The specifications call for sister
turbine ships of steel, 800 feet in length,
fifty feet beam, eight feet draft light
and tent feet loaded. These steamers
are expected to maintain at sea speed
of from eighteen to twenty knots per
hour, being driven by three propellers,
each of which will turn up 500 revolu-
tions minute. The new ships will be
fitted with every modern convenience
and will contain about 200 light, airy
and roomy staterooms. One feature in
which the steamers will be vastly more
comfortable for their passengers than
vessels driven by reciprOcating engines
will be an entire lack of vibration.
The Eastern Co.. is the first contract
for turbine passenger steamers ever
given in this country.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
Norway Lake.

Norway Lake Woman's Club will
meet with Mrs. Bessie Delano, Mar. Sth.
Mothers Club will meet with Mrs.
George Frost, Mar. 18th.
Virgil Flood is visiting his brother,
Eugene Flood, at Bennington, Me.
Mrs. C. A. Stephens is visiting her
daughters in Philadelphia and New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Flood and Mrs.
B. G. Barrows attended tho Masons' sup
per Thursday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
East BroNnfleld.

The Universalist Circle gave q town
meeting dinner March 9th, and the Con-
gregational Circle gave q supper on the
same date.
At recent "slave sale" supper the
Universalist Circle received about twen-
ty-five dollars.
Jacob Colby Is still very low.
The grange held its regular meeting
last Tuesday evening, There were fifty
six present including several visitors.
The first and second degrees were con-
ferred on candidate.
Mrs. L. N. N. Stevens birthday,
March l, was appropriately observed at
Mrs. Julia Beans. There were twenty
In attendance.
The g. A. R. and W. r. c. met last
Saturday.
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Henry M. Colby.

Henry NJ. Colby, one of the best
known citizens of Rumford, died at his
home in Rumford Centre, Tuesday, Feb.
%, of Bright's disease. Death came
very quickly, ne having been apparently
as we'll as ever only few days before.
The funeral was held on Friday, attend
ed by Rev. G.. b. Hannaford.
Mr.. Colby was born July "a, 1889, and
was the son of Joseph E. Colby, for
whom the Grand Army Post at Rumford
Centre is named. He was a man of high
character and of much influence in the
community. He had served the town in
various offices, and had represented it in
the legislature. In the war of the Re
bellion he served as a member of the
Second Maine Regiment Band, and he
was member of the Grand Army Post
which bears his fathers name.
Mr.. Colby married Nancy j. Farnum,
who survives him, as does one son, Writ
Colby.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
South Paris Savings Bank
ANNUAL MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the Corporation
of South Paris Savings Bank for the
election of officers for the ensuing
year will be held at its Banking
Rooms in Pythian Block, So. Paris,
on Thursday, the 23d day Of March,
A. D. 1925, at o'clock P. NJ.
GEORGE Nj. ATWOOD,
Secretary and Treasurer
South Paris, Mar. 6, 1905.
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BrOwnfield.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Rowe, who have
spent the winter with their children in
Massachusetts,, have returned to their
home in this village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Meserve, who have
been stopping in Portland for few days,
are again at home.
Will Mcdonald of Brownfield is visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Nc
Donald.
Mr.. Fred Williams is in the hospital in
Portland. Also Mrs. Harry Walker and
Miss Ida Fessenden. The last report
they were comfortable.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Bradeen have q
young daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
A FAvoR1TE REMEDY FOR BABIES.

Its pleasant taste and prompt cures
have made Chamberlain's Cough RENE
dy favorite with the mothers of small
children. It quickly cures their coughs
and colds and prevents any danger Of
pneumonia or other serious consequences.
1t not only cures Group, but when given
as soon as the croupy cough appears
will prevent tho attack. For sale by
Shurtleff & Co., South Paris; Jones
Drug Store, Oxford; Noyes Drug Store,
Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
Wilson's Mills.

F.A Flint's family have rooms at H.
G. Benefits for the present.
Mrs. Newell Littlehale and daughter
Lillian spent several days last week with
Mrs. Littlehale's brother, D. C. Bennett.
II. w. Pickett has returned home and
is doing carpenter work for d. G. Ben
nett.
Mrs. B. j. Olson has been to Meadows
camp to care for her daughter, Mrs.
Gretta Wilson, who has been sick there.
w. II. Hart and Il. G. Bennett are
both done hauling timber.
The snow in this section IL between
six and seven feet in depth and more to
come without doubt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07

According to the London Mail the
Admiralty is preparing designs for new
battleships of seventeen to eighteen
thousand tons and carrying ten 12-inch
guns. It has not been decided whether
the keels will be laid down in 1905.
These battleships will be the most pow
erful in existence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
West Paris.

Last week at Bethel occurred the
death of one Of our oldest and most
well known citizens, Mr.. Francis A.
Young. Mr.. Young has been in falling
health for some time. For several years
he and his wife have spent their sum-
mers at their former homestead here,
and have passed the winters with their
children at Bethel. This last autumn
they went away with the intention OF
permanently remaining at Bethel:
Funeral services were at Bethel and
the body was brought here last Friday
for burial. Mr.. Young was the son of
Daniel Young and was born in Norway,
Dec. 81, 1926 He married Fannie E.
Spaulding and they had family of
eight children, five of whom are now
living. He was one of the first settlers
in this village and came here in 1858 and
went into trade. At that time the G. I.
r. R. had only been built tive or three
years and there were but two or three
houses i'm the place. In 1854 Elijah s.
Berry was appointed the first pOstmas
ter. In 1857 Mr.. Young was appointed
to that Office, and with the exception of
a short time about 1860, held that
Cleveland's first administration in 1884.
He therefore had the unusual record of
being postmaster for about twenty-five
years.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church are feeling much gratified that
the nice new pews recently put into the
chapel are now all paid for mostly by
their efforts. They had $4,000 of their
previous earnings which they utilized
for that purpose.
A party of ten young people went
from here to South Paris to the bazaar
last Thursday evening ts see the drama
Hazel Adams played. They report that
the play was very we'll handled. A. K.
Shurtleff protests that he was very
anxious to go with the party but did not
feel that he could spare the necessary
funds. We suggest that the South Paris
friends take up benevolent collection
for our prosperous druggist.
Mrs. F. S. Farnum has now got nicely
settled in her apartment in Masonic
Block. She has pleasant location
which is an improvement over her for
mer upstairs rooms over the store OF
F. d. Small.
Mrs. Farnum will close her store this
week, as she is in Boston to attend the
millinery openings.
Rev. F. E. Barton was in town last
Saturday making calls, and was guest
over Saturday night with DR.. and Mrs.
o. K. Yates.
There was dance at Dunham's Hall
Friday evening. Horatio B. Hammond
lost good overcoat containing silk
handkerchief and pair of gloves. 1t is
supposed some one at the hall exchanged
by mistake.
Our genial butcher has been passing
cigars and receiving congratulations on
his recent matrimonial venture.
Miss Margie N. Mckinney has return
ed home from Pennington where she has
been attending the State Normal School.
Mrs. Sarah E. Curtis and grandson,
Earle Adams, are visiting at Frank S.
Briggs in Portland.
The mother of Walter Rowe, who has
been in his family for several weeks,
has gone home to Buckfield, and Mr..
Rowe'S sister, Lillian, is with them now.
The drama Hazel Adams will be pre-
scented at Dunham's Hall next Friday
evening, March 10th, under the auspices
of Granite Chapter, o. E. S. Following
| is the cast of characters:
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East Waterford.

William Emery is very low. His son
Will has come from Rumford Falls.
E. G. Hilton is tearing down large
shop on the place and building hen
house at the end of the barn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip H. Rolfe and little
Bernard arrived from Appleton Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adelbert C. Walker and
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Walker, who were
married not long since, had wedding
reception in Haskell's hall Feb. "a.
They received quite large number of
presents. The time passed pleasantly
with dancing and games. Refreshments
were served.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
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, 1905-03-07

Herbert N. Shaw of West Cumberland
was killed at crossing in Falmouth on
Sunday, Feb. 20, by Maine Central
train. A freight train was passing on
the other track as he approached the
crossing, and a. soon as the freight was
past he drove on without seeing the
passenger train approaching in the
opposite direction. He was unmarried.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
LOcke'S Mills.

Charles, Will and Herbert Blake of
East Bethel are cutting ice at this place
for the East Bethel people. The river
ice is spoiled by the works at Berlin. The
ice they are cutting is % inches thick.
Mrs. Wesley Cole, who has been quite
poorly for some weeks, is about the
same.
Mr.. Rowe and daughter, Mrs. Whit
man, of Bryant's Pond, visited at d. D.
Cross one day recently.
Mrs. Chas. Bartlett, who has been sick
for some two weeks, is better.
w. II. Farnham had an i'll turn this
week, threatened with the grippe, but is
quite Q good deal better.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-07
THE COLoNELs 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
I tried my family doctor, he did me no
good; so 1 got SOC. bottle OF your great
Electric Bitters, which cured me. l
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 & Co., South Paris, West Paris, at
soc. a bottle,