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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-03
Fryeburg Academy Notes.

The school year of 1866 began Sept.
II with an attendance of ninety-four.
At the close of the second week the
number had increased to one hundred
four with a fair prospect of still
larger school in the near future. We,
who have studied under Mr.. Willard,
are all very glad to welcome him back
to his old place as principal of Fryeburg
Academy. We also extend a hearty
welcome to our old teachers, Miss
Walker, Miss Walton, Mr.. Smith and
Mr.. Newman, and our new instructors,
Miss Thayer and Mr.. Henderson. Near
ly all of the undergraduates came back
this fall with the addition of thirty-one
in the Freshman class.
We were entertained and very much
interested in the talk on the value and
necessity of a college education, given
Thursday morning, Sept. 81, by Mr..
Foster, member of Bowdoin faculty.
Mr.. Foster seemed to be interested in
the welfare of the school, and We hope
his brief and effective talk on education
has taken root in the hearts of his
The old Ward House near the acad-
envy has been leased for five years by the
trustees. The business, art and music
courses are taught in this building.
The owners are putting themselves to
considerable expense in repairing and
refitting it for school use.
During the summer vacation both tue
Alumni and Randall Houses were repair
ed, making them look very attractive
and homelike for the beginning of the
fall term. We have all tried to make a
good start, and thus far everything
points to a happy and successful school
wear.
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State Convention of w. c. T. [

State Convention of w. c. T. u
The thirty-irst convention of the state
w. C. T. U. was held in beautiful Bal
Harbor, Sept. 10Th to 21st. There was q
very large attendance of delegates ano
many visitors. The reports of the work
for the year were very encouraging
The work among children was especial
ly emphasized, as we'll as scientific tenn
perance teaching in the public schools
In fact, department work was never bet
ter reported and urged for the year t
come.
Miss Anna Gordon gave some very
valuable statistics in reference to patent
medicines. She proved by practica
experiment what large amount Of
alcohol is contained in some, and pre-
sented chart which gave the amount
as obtained by the Massachusetts State
Board of Health, in those in common
use. She also gave her experience In
ascertaining that many of the so called
genuine recommendations as to their
value and remarkable uses are frauds
No such persons can be found even az
near as Boston.
The presidents recommendations
which she now gives instead of an ad-
dress, were full of helpful suggestions.
Rev. Anna Shaw of Philadelphia gave
the address on the last evening, and il
was powerful, mastery effort.
Oxford County was never as well
represented before, the number being
ten.
The welcome to the "beautiful town.
by-the-sea" was very cordial, and all
seemed hopeful for the cause of total
abstinence and prohibition. An invita-
ton to Dexter was given for the next
convention.
Strong resolutions were adopted.
MRS. E. A. G. STICKNEY,
Pres. Oxford Co. w. c. T. U.
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BroWnfield.

The remains of Alton Bradeen OF
Haverhill, Mass, were brought here for
interment. Brownfield was his native
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Egan of New Haven,
Conn.,, were at j. L. Frink's last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Wakefield, and
Mr.. and Mrs. S. n. Adams, of this vii
lage, are attending the state fair at
Rochester, Y. ii.
Mrs. Frank Fessenden is spending a
few days with friends in Portland.
j. l.. Frink is in very poor health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Moulton from
Roxbury, Mass, are visiting friends in
town.
The summer boarders have nearly all
left for their homes.
Mrs. Sanborn, teacher of the primary
school, has left the school on account of
ill health. Mr. Jesse Rowe has taken the
school.
Mrs. John Randall, who has been sick,
is improving. Also Mr.. E. Blake.
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Suggestion from State Commissioner.

SuSScStIOu IIOh oldtC SOiuultSSlOuCT
AUGUSTA, Sept. Is, 1905.
To the Municipal Officers and Road Com
missioners Of Maine:
The season is at hand when we may
expect fall rains which you all know
from past experience and observation
are often very destructive to our roads.
have known of instances where q
months work on piece of road was
nearly washed away in one severe storm
of the fall.
would suggest that you consider
whether or not it would be advisable to
arrange with several trustworthy men OF
good judgment, one in each section OF
your town, to patrol given length OF
road each time severe rainstorm is in
progress during the coming fall, his
special care being to remove from bitches
and culverts all distractions to free
flow of water and to turn water from the
road into the bitches wherever it is seen.
He should also see that water Is turned
out of the bitches and away from the
road at every opportunity.
In billy sections especially, a man on
the road attending to these things dur
ing storms may often prevent damage to
the road that would cost many times a
days pay to repair, to say nothing of
the Inconvenience and danger to travel
resulting from washouts that would be
avoided by immediate attention.
1t is simply an application of the old
adage "a stitch in time saves nine"
which it is we'll for you to bear in mind
in connection with all mainte nance
work.
If you believe this would save time
and money for your town act on the
suggestion.-Do it now.
PAUL D. SARGENT, Commissioner.
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Newry.

The "clerk of the weather" gave some
delightful days for the Bethel fair, and
there was large attendance. The ex-
hibits were many and very fine, especial
ly that of Bear River Grange. An an
cient quilt spun, woven and completed
by lady IS years of age, in 1889, at,
tracted a good deal of attention, also
another which was made one hundred
years ago.
NJ. S. Thurston and wife have return.
ed from their western trip. They visit
ed at Salt Lake City, the residence of
Mr.. Thurston's sister.
Dennis Kilgore of North Newry, who
has been in i'll health for several years,
started for Dakota the 18th on visit to
friends who reside there. 1t is earnest
ly hoped the trip will be of great benefit
physically to him.
People are employing these lovely
days in gathering their apples, which
give promise of bringing a good price in
the market, though there are not as
many as usual this year.
Mrs. Will Warren has been very poorly
all through the summer.
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WOUNDS, BRUISES AND BURNS

WOUNDS, BRUISES AND BURNS
BY applying an antiseptic dressing tt
wounds, bruises, burns and like injuries
before inflammation sets in, they may
be healed without maturation and In
about one-third the time required by
the old treatment. This Is the great dis.
covery and triumph of modern surgery
Chamberlain Pain Balm acts on this
same principle. It is an antiseptic and
when applied to such injuries, causes
them to heal very quickly. It also al
lays the pain and soreness and prevents
any danger of blood poisoning. Keep a
bottle Of Pain Balm in your home and 1t
will save you time and money, not to
mention the inconvenience and suffering
such injuries entail. For sale by Shurt-
left & Co., South Paris; Jones Drug
Store, Oxford; Noyes Drug Store, Nor
way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-03
Lowell.

Miss Nettie o. Andrews, who hal
been here on vacation, goes to Law
renee to-day Saturday.
The selectmen met Friday on petition
to lay town road from the main road
near the Christian church to the lake
near B. E. Browns place, and Saturday
they 60 to define the limits.
Judge Barnard and wife left for Wash
ington Friday.
Mrs. Carnage, former resident, is
visiting at Mrs. Lucy Walkers.
James NJ. Gallison of Franklin, Mass,
has been here on business. He enters
Harvard Medical School this fall.
Preston b. Walker has been to Boston
and vicinity for few days.
Adelbert A. Stearns lost a valuable
horse Monday, one of pair recently
purchased.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-03
East Hebron.

Every one is busily at work preparing
for winter, fearing an early visit. Thu
nights are cold when the days are very
warm.
Frank Pierce commenced making ust
of his new cider press last week.
Mr.. Lane is hauling his vegetables tt
his home in Auburn, where he passes hil
winters. He is expected to sell the farm
he lives on in the summer months.
Mrs. Smith will return to Massachu
sets soon with her family, having re-
gained her health in the country air this
season.
The grange have appointed Oct. 10th
for their annual fair.
Miss Clara Merrilrs health has i'm
proved very little of late.
Misses Belle and Hazel DeCosta re-
turned home on Saturday.
Boarding places are very scarce of late
for stray workmen.
Rev. James A. Shaw and bride visited
his parents last week, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Shaw.
The pupils are indignant that Buck
field will not furnish a team for those
that live long distance from school.
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Greenwood.

I The boss retort man returned from the
corn factory in Oxford Wednesday, &C
companied by his assistant, Floyd Nor
gan. The number of cans put up was
about 100000, and all No. extra and
first class. They report a good crew, a
good boarding place, and everything
passed off in clockwork order. Thus
the sweet corn harvest is once more
ended, the summer is past, and before
this reaches the eye of the reader we
shall have commenced on the last quar-
ter of the year 1905.
Again we were permitted to look upon
beautiful object Monday morning, it
being nothing less than rainbow in the
west. Tuesday was accompanied by a
high wind which blew off lots of apples,
where there happened to be that num-
Der to dispose of, and the following
evening the northern lights streamed up
conspicuously.
1t is admitted by all who have noticed
the fact, that the bushes beside the
roads have made an uncommon growth
the past season, in many places nearly
meeting overhead, and all ready to block
up the road with the first fall of damp
snow. Our road commissioner is re-
spectfully notified of this fact and will
please conduct himself accordingly.
The Misses Cora Morgan and Ethel
Woods are visiting at the Bennett place
to-day, Thursday, and will attend the
school in the afternoon.
After the frost of Sept. Is we wrote to
d. o. Davis of Minnesota informing him
of the fact and inquiring if it reached as
far west as his state. In reply Mr.. Davis
informs us that there had been no frost
there, and that September was proving
to be the most delightful month of the
summer, and corn was ripening off finely.
Geo. w. Swan, whose death was re-
ported last week, was the youngest son
of the late Oliver and Rhoda (BryanD
Swan, and the youngest of seven sons,
and the fourth one to pass over to the
pale realms of shade. There were also
three daughters in the family, but
whether they are all living is unknown
to the writer.
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Bethel.


The corn shop finished canning Sept.
l21. The corn was all packed In gallon
cans and AZ, 900 cans were canned. The
frost injured ten acres of corn, 30 1t
never matured, but ninety acres was put
up in good condition and the yield was
abundant. Fifty were employed upon
the work inside and though the run was
short the pay roll amounted to 5000
and the help received pay Sept. 18th.
The patrons will be paid about Nov. LIST.
The factory has been under the efficient
management of Mr.. S. C. Whitman OF
Halifax, n. S., who by strict attention
to business, courteous manners and
dignity has won the respect of all with
whom he has had business. Tuesday
the labelers began work. This has been
successful year and it is hoped larger
acreage may be obtained for next year
and that Mr.. Whitman will return.
The Bethel fair has been the absorbing
interest of the past week.
Mr.. E. c. Bowler and party have re.
turned from their Pacific coast trip and
report delightful trip with nothing to
MARI the pleasure anticipated.
Mr.. Archibald, foreman in the News
Office, is away for a vacation of three
| weeks and intends to visit Washington,
D. c., and Philadelphia before his re-
turn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz Tyler are receiving
congratulations, the occasion being the
arrival of little son.
Mrs. Harold Chapman and little SOL
of Auburn has been visiting Mrs. Chap
mans parents. Her mother, Mrs
Hastings, returned with her to Auburn
for short visit.
Mr.. Robert Bisbee, who has been II
business in Boston, is visiting his moth
er, Mrs. Fannie Bisbee, before he goe:
South to fill his new position as heae
chemist for the Raceland Sugar Refinery
Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Buxton are re
ceiving congratulations upon the brit
of son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Edwards hav,
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. F. L
Edwards. Mr.. Edwards has just return
ed from Alaska, and he will soon 60 t.
California accompanied by Mrs. Edwards
where they intend to spend the winter
Mr.. Eli Barker fell from a tree Mon
day and has suffered considerably from
the shock although the physician fount
no bones broken and his recovery is ex
pected.
Mr.. Samuel Twitchell, one of Bethel
most prominent citizens, has been yer.
low for several days with no prospect o
recovery.
The bargain sale held by the Ladies
Club was successful and was continued
Saturday afternoon, Sept. 30th.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. societ,
are busy preparing for their annual har
vest fair and supper to be held mex
Tuesday. Fancy and useful articles will
be for sale and the homemade cand
table is always awaiting customers. TIL
table where one can find fresh vegetables
canned fruit and jellies always receive
patronage and the supper which has TO
one course the good old fashioned "boil
ed victuals'' is always enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Jodrey have mo,
ed into their house recently purchase
of Thomas Kendall.
| Harry Purington, Bowdoin '0S, Gilber
Tuell, Bowdoin '05, Frank Weed, Bow
dom, 'O7, and Richardson, U. of NJ, '0f
have all returned to their studies.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-03

Miss Florence Smith met with very
serious accident Saturday evening.
While going down the cellar stairs she
became giddy and dropped the lamp
which broke, and she slipped into the
burning oil. Her brother got to her as
soon. as possible and owing to his heroic
efforts recovered her from the flames.
Miss Smith was very badly burned on
her hands, arms and face, but it is hoped
she will recover. DR.. Bartlett Of Nor
way and a trained nurse attend her.
Mr.. Smith was burned on his hands and
face.
Mrs. Cantello Is at home from Massa-
chusetts.
s., Mrs. Florence Durham Pinkham and
heistwo children from Newton, Mass,
arc anE. 8. Dunham's.
App Nsuysrs ars plenty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-03
Oxford.

DR.. A. L. Hersey and Mrs. Chas.
Spring went to Boston to meet Miss q.
E. Hersey, who has been spending the
summer in Germany and other places in
Europe, and who arrived at New York
on Sept. "a. Mrs. Spring will soon re-
turn to her home in Chicago.
Mrs. Miles French and her sister, Miss
Anna Cummings Of Albany, attended as
delegates the Maine State Congrega.
tional conference at Gardiner. They
will 90 to Boston to remain some weeks.
Miss C. E. Carman went to Gardiner
to attend as delegate the Maine Confer
ence of Congregationalist churches and
to visit friends at the home of Mr.. o. G.
Andrews, formerly resident of this
town. ~
Mr.. Geo. Parrott and daughter, Miss
Evie Parrot, and Mr.. J. e. Parrot and
family are 1t hsms at r IN absence Of
several months.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

Horse Blankets for Stable or Street.
Cold Weather Goods.
$3.50 Army Shoes for $50.
A Full Line of Herald Ranges, &c.
Money Holders
Millinery Opening.
Fur Coats.
Stop That Headache.
Appointment of Administrator.
Notice.
T. NJ. Twitchell, Guide.
Inside Information.
To Catarrh Sufferers.
That Boy.
2 Bankruptcy Notices.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-03
East Sumner.

The work of corn packing and cutting
out lumber at Howe's steam mill has
practically closed for the season.
The autumn fairs have also generally
passed, and now the place assumes its
former quietness.
The Congregational Ladies' annual
sale and fair will occur on Oct 9Th at the
Grange Hall. Supper and an entertain,
ment in the evening. "Al Morse OF
South Paris has been secured to assist in
the fun. A good time with lots of good
things to eat at little expense is assured
for all who attend. Useful and orna.
mental articles will be offered for sale
and pleasant occasion enjoyed.
We met reporters for the Journal, the
Sun and the Times at the Canton fair,
also the bearded lady, who is no fake but
a big actuality we'll worth seeing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-03
Hlrarn.

Mr.. Jonathan Pendexter died in Cor
nish, Sept. 18th, aged 81 years. He wa
for more than fifty years a resident Of
Hiram, where he was held in higf
esteem. He married Miss Aurelia L.
Winship of Otisfield, who died fifteen
years ago; he leaves six children, Viii
liam H. of Cornish, Noah and John W.
of Hiram, Mrs. D. w. Norwood Of
Chelsea, Mass, Mrs. Frank Prescott OF
Sanford, and Miss Lizzie A. Pendexter
who faithfully cared for her father
through long illness. Mr.. Pendextel
was member of the Cornish Methodist
church and of Ossipee Valley Lodge
of Odd Fellows. He leaves many friends
by whom he will be held in remem.
brance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-03
Here and There.

One would almost think, from the
comments which some Of the papers are
making, in the light of recent disclos
ures, that they were greatly surprised to
learn of such thing as campaign
fund, and did not know before that
money could be used at elections. Well
there is no doubt that the amount OF
money now used in elections is an evil,
but money has its legitimate uses in a
campaign, and the mere fact of large
contributions to the fund, whether OF
one party or another. does not establish
the presumption of improper use of it.
Money will continue to be used in the
campaign, though all lovers of their
country will hope to see it confined
strictly to its legitimate uses.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-03

Ii isn't really necessary to attend
state, county or town fair to witness
fine exhibit of farm productions, to see
what the sod and the summer have done
for the diligent farmer. Paul may plant
and the weather bureau may water, but
God giveth the increase, slight in
crease always on grayelly knobs to the
slack-twisted farmer.
We have Just had our tri-annual trip
TO the old sod, and were much pleased
with the exhibit There are few farms
on North Hill that are particularly near
and dear to our heart. Every nook and
corner were familiar to us in the old
DAYS. The echo of our childish foot
steps and voices has long since passed
down into the land of silence and comes
not back again. There are two farms,
divided by the highway, which might
have been an Indian trail two hundred
years ago, that draw upon us till our
heart grows warm again.
The first that we visited was the one
that John p. Record now occupies and
tills, and always has. The evidence is
indisputable that he was not idle in seed
time. and that the God of the harvest
has remembered him in the giving of
bountiful crops, and of many kinds in
garden and field. To us the plums on
the trees are more attractive than those
that are heaped in plates at the fair, and
so with other fruit, perhaps because OF
the surroundings and the charming
background of the picture.
j. p. has "some punkins" in his gar
den, the measurement of one of which is
two feet by Is inches, and others but a
squash or mammoth muskmelons of the
nutmeg variety. j. p. has two acres of
yellow corn, one acre of which stands IN
shocks of foot-lOng ears the color of old
gold
There is one object that always, sum-
mer or winter, catches our eye and
claims our attention. mammoth door
yard oak that was an acorn fifty years
ago, and was planted by hand that has
been dust for many year, the hand OF
the mother, veritable mother in Israel
Aunt Nabbie," as we called her.
The tree is fruited deep. The fruit of
the red oak is not Sin it, with the filbert
and the festive peanut, but bushels of
them entered into our youthful circula-
ton in the usual way, the pulpy way.
In company with J. p. and his brother,
G.. p, we took turn through George
Commits Spy orchard on the farm that
father once owned. Nearly every tree
was heavy with its load of apples.
Good judges set the yield at from $50 to
200 barrels. He has been offered $500
a barrel on the trees, but has refused,
thinking that he will realize $500 a
barrel ere summer comes again.
The orchard was hog yard last year.
Another orchard has been fenced in
with three-strand barbed wire, and the
swine have ploughed and narrowed it so
thoroughly that no green thing appears
below the leafy greenness of the trees.
Many of the old trees on the farm were
grated by my father. George has rails
cd between $500 and 800 worth Of sweet
corn.
o, yes, farming pays, if it be the right
kind of farm and the right kind of
farmer. j. p. sent me home ''plump
full" This sheet is also full and that's
why stop, not because of sympathy for
the printer. JOHN.
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Byron

A snow squall Monday morning as a
gentle reminder that winter will ere long
be here.
A. S. Young is laying iron pipe in his
aqueduct. John Stockford is helping
him.
Geo. Guilmette is moving to the camps
at No. 6.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Damon were call
ing on friends in town Sunday.
DR.. S. Taylor attended the conference
at South Livermore last week.
People are digging their potatoes and
report them rotting badly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-03
North Paris,

A. B. Abbott has done work for the
Rickers at Poland Spring, and is now at
his fathers.
A. j. Abbott exhibited U. s.
Separator at the Bethel fair and with
Mrs. Abbott visited at their sons.
Lewis Abbott has been sick with the
grippe.
Mrs. John Ross has presented him
with fine baby girl.
Leroy Abbott has returned to the
Hebron school.
Mr.. Holmes expects to move into the
house vacated by E. Z. Field, for the
winter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-03
East Bethel,

Mr.. Insley Young from East Wey
mouth, Mass, visited his farm here last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Abbott are prepar.
ing to leave the farm and spend the
winter in Bethel Village.
Miss Edna Bartlett was given sur
prise party on the eve of her fourteenth
birthday, Sept. "a. Forty of her friends
and schoolmates were entertained. Ice
cream and cake were served. Miss
Bartlett received a large number OF
lovely presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. w. Bartlett, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. NJ. Kimball and Master G. NJ.
Kimball visited at Berlin, N. H., the
oath,
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Wilson's Mills.

Mrs. Lena Thurston and little son have
been up on visit to her parents, Mr.,
and Mrs. John Olson.
S. w. Bennett came over Friday from
the Rangeley Lakes. The guiding season
Is ended for this season in that region.
The lumbermen are all preparing for
the winter work. Sixty men and thirty
four horses put up at the Aziscoos
House one night the past week. They
were going through from Milan to Cup
suptic.
W. ]. Morse came up Saturday night.
Mrs. Morse II still ct the Axiseoos
Houae.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-03
GOT OFF CHEAP.

He may we'll think, he has got off
cheap, who, after having contracted
constipation or indigestion, is still able
to perfectly restore his health. Nothing
viii do this but DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. A quick, pleasant, and certain
cure for. headache, constipation, etc.
$50 = =. A. Shurtle1 d Co.'S. drug store,
South Paris, Vest Paris. Guaranteed.