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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
BroNnfield.

About six inches of snow fell Tuesday
clearing with little rain.
To-day is very cold.
Fountains and wells are very low.
Christmas was very quiet day in this
village.
There is to be drama and dance New
Years eve at Memorial Hall. The pro-
oeeds to 60 towards paying for the piano,
which has quite recently been put into
the hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Linscott are quite
sick. Also Sherman Mcdonald who is
confined to his bed.
DR.. Fitch was called to Bridgton Tues
day to attend the funeral of his uncle.
Mr.. Charles Linscott Is quite sick.
Miss Ellen Harmon accidentally fell
down stairs without injuring her, only .
little shaken up.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
Franklin and Kings.

In the writings of Thomas Jefferson
are some interesting anecdotes of Ben
jamin Franklin. He says: when DR.
Franklin went to France on his RevOlu.
tionary mission his eminence as n phi.
losopher, his venerable appearance and
the cause on which he was sent rem
dered him extremely popular. All ranks
and conditions of men entered warmly
into the American interest. He was,
therefore, Toasted and invited to all
court parties. At these he sometimes
met the old Duchess Of Bourbon, who,
being chess player Of about his force
very generally played with him. Hap
pening once to put her king into prize.
the doctor took 1t. "Ah," said she, I've
do not take kings So" I'VE do In
America" said the doctor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03

udLlc. II 10 1Ou WdtSOu, uot hOh
Lawson. If Tom Watson can make q
magazine as interesting as Tom Lawson
can, it should be success from the start
Hiram Cronk of New York, if still
living, is unique in two respects. In the
first place, he is without doubt the sole
survivor of the war of 1912. In the
second place, he is, so far as known, the
only man for whom arrangements have
been made during his life that his re
mains should lie in state in the city hall
when they were ready.
1t was once not uncommon to remark
on the occasion of mans funeral, that
the minister had preached him right
into hell" A similar act has not often
been charged against newspaper man
but one perpetrated it in a recent issue
of a contemporary, when he placed over
he story of a noted convict's death
these somewhat STIRLING headings
Summoned Home. His Satanic Males
ty Claims One More of His Own"
Minnesota mas Oy cOnstitutlondl
amendment abolished the grand jury,
and hereafter indictments will be made
by the states attorney alone. Such
action is perhaps a step in the direction
of simplifying the judicial system, but
here in the East, where the grand jury
is one of our most priced inheritances
from the days of early English civiliza-
ton, and where our judges are fond OF
referring to it as the "bulwark of our
liberties" it is likely to be a long time
before we take so advanced step.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03

1t would be well for those who leave
unblanketed horses in the street TO un-
derstand that any officer or member of
the society for prevention of cruelty to
animals has right to cause such animals
to be protected by stabling or otherwise,
at the owners expense-if the owners
are fortunate enough to escape the sever
or penalty of fine and arrest.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
East Bethel.

Many are having trouble with their
aqueducts. Some are lost entirely.
Miss Amy Bartlett from Gorham Nor
NAL school has been spending the holt
day recess with her parents here.
Mrs. S. E. Rich from Auburn has been
spending the holidays with relatives
here and In Berlin, N. II.
Misses Maude and Katie Haines are
working in the paper mills at Rumford
Falls.
George K. Hastings is hauling cord
wood to Bethel village.
j. NJ. Bartlett with team has been
working the past week ct Indian
Rock Camp, Howard Pond, Hanover.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
A GRIM TRAGEDY

is daily enacted, in thousands of homes,
as Death claims, in each one, another
victim of Consumption or Pneumonia.
But when Coughs and Colds are proper
ly treated, the tragedy is averted. F. G.
Huntley, of Oaklandon, Ind, writes:
"My wife had the consumption, and
three doctors gave her up. Finally she
took DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, which
cured her, and to-day she is we'll and
strong" It kills the germs of all dis
eases. One dose relieves. Guaranteed
at SOC. and $1.0O by F. A. Shurtleff &
Co., South Paris, West Paris. Trial bot
Ties free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
Hartford.

Myron Canwell and Gertrude Higgins
who are working In Norway, spent
Christmas with friends in Hartford.
Mrs. Joseph Child is very i'll. She
came very near having pneumonia.
Charles Undertake of Howe's Corner
was in town Saturday.
Miss Mildred Whittemore of East
Andover is stopping with her aunt, Mrs.
j. F. Child.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03

"Seen Edwin's new horse:" asked
one villager Of another.
81 have" was the reply.
"Well. what does 1t look like" asked
the questioner.
"Well, 1t looks" said the other man
slowly. las II Edwin had taken it for
m old debt"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
Doubtful.

An old lady took her little grandson
to museum, and when they came tc
lion with gaping mouth the boy
hung back.
Don't be afraid, Harold" the lady
said. 'That lion Is stuffed"
YES" said Harold. but maybe he
isn't stuffed so full that he couldn't
find room for little boy like me-"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
The LfOn's Shore.

Mamma-JohnDy. see that you give
Ethel the lions share Of that orange.
Johnny-Yes, me. Ethel (a little lat
ir)-Mamma. he hasn't given me any.
Johnny-Well, that's all right. Lions
lon't eat oranges.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
East BrOwnfield.

Ralph Giles spent Christmas at home
The Universalist circle met at Mrs.
Blanche Hills last Wednesday.
Aline MarstOn was run over by ar
empty ox-sled last week but was moi
seriously hurt.
There was a Christmas concert at the
Congregational church.
Grace Weeks is at home through the
holidays.
Mrs. Minnie Peckham and family
spent Christmas with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. S. w. Rowe.
Seymour Sands is visiting his brother
John Sands.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
Good Prophecy for Rumford Falls,

1t is said that on one of his recent
visits to Rumford Falls Hugh ]. CHS
holm of New York was asked from
whence was to come the business to
maintain the new and good.sized brick
blocks which are now being built, and
which are planned for various sites on
the island. To this query Mr.. Chisholm
is understood to have replied that within
three years the population in town
would have been doubled by the influx
of workmen to be employed in new
manufactures to be established. Such a
statement from such source would indi-
cate busy times indeed. 1t is said that
already plans are drawn for third canal
which is to be carried from the upper
falls along the hillside on the west shore
of the river, and that on this canal, on
the westerly edge of the village, is to be
built another great paper mill. 1t is
also rumored that the Continental Paper
Bag Co. contemplate the building of a
three-story addition to their present
huge plant. This, it is claimed, will
contain 100000 feet of floor space, aud
will employ many more men.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
County Business.

With the first of January few changes
in the list of county officers are made.
Addison E. Herrick of Bethel, Judge
of Probate, Albert d. Park of South
Paris, Register of Probate, and George
NJ. Atwood of Paris, County Treasurer,
enter upon another term as their own
successors in their respective offices.
Jonathan Bartlett of Stoneham COM
pletes a term of six years as County
Commissioner, and is succeeded by
Dean A. Ballard of Fryeburg.
Charles P. Barnes of Norway becomes
County Attorney, succeeding Ellery C..
Park of Bethel. Mr.. Park has been
County Attorney four years, and has
made businesslike, thorough and fear
less administration of the office.
Edgar l.. Flint of Hiram is succeeded
as Sheriff by Bertrand G.. McIntire of
Waterford, the first Democrat elected
to county office in this county for many
years. Mr.. McIntire's list of deputies
was published last week.
The County Commissioners met last
Tuesday for their regular December
session, to close up their business for
the year, and in connection with the
treasurer prepared their annual financial
statement. This statement shows the
standing of the county as follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03

Nell-SO their engagement Is OF I
Believes. She says he was too hard
to please. Nell u That's funny. He
must have changed since he proposed
to her.-Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
SICKENING SHIvERING FITS

SICKENING SHIVERING FITS
of Ague and Malaria, can be relieved and
cured with Electric Bitters. This is q
pure, tonic medicine; of especial benefit
In malaria, for 1t exerts true curative
influence on the disease, driving it en-.
tirely out of the system. 1t is much to
be preferred to Quinine, having none of
this drugs bad after-effects. E. S. Mum
day, of Henrietta, Tex, writes: "My
brother was very low with malarial
fever and jaundice, till he took Electric
Bitters, which saved his life. At r. A.
Shurtleff & Co., South Paris, West Paris.
Price Soc, guaranteed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
Married to . Dead Tiger.

A curious custom obtains among the
Coorgs. When one Of them kills a
tiger or n panther, he Is married to the
dead animal, regardless Of its sex.
Propped upon framework Of wood
or bamboo, the animal Is carried in
procession, and the marriage ritual
Is strictly observed, while lavish hos
pitality Is dispensed-Calcutta States
man
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
gnme Old Reason,

what was 1t caused the downfall Of
the Troians?" asked the man who has
forgotten his classics.
1T was the same old story" said the
man who was reading the sportin:
page. "They wouldn't let the horse;
alone" -Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
Norway Lake.

Norway Lake Woman's Club will meet
with Mrs. Christine Stephens Jan. 18th
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Cannon of Nor
way were at David Floods Sunday.
Virgil Flood has been helping Mr.
Goodwin cut ice this week.
They have commenced to haul the
logs on to the lake.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
North Stoneham.

Mrs. Nell Sawyer kept house last week
for Mrs. Lewis McAllister while Mr.. and
Mrs. McAllister attended the State
Grange at Lewiston.
Mrs. Will gilbert is quite sick again
All of Asa Keniston's family are sick
with the mumps, Mrs. Remission and
her six children all being sick at once.
Lyman Hilton and wife went to Lowell
Saturday to spend Christmas with her
sister, Mrs. Bertha Remission. Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Cannon went down Sunday
to Christmas dinner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
The WfshbOue,

When you pull wishbone with Il
friend and make wish. which END
wins, the big end or the little end? II
some houses the small end wins. ans
In other houses the big end wins. It's
like a cold. Some say starve it, ana
others say stuff it-Atchison Globe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
SPOILED HER BEATTY.

Harriet Howard, of 200 W. Saith st.,
New York, at one time had her beauty
spoiled with skin trouble. She writes
81 had Salt Rheum or Eczema for years,
hut nothing would cure 1t, until used
Bucklen's Arnica Salve." A quick and
sure healer for cuts, burns and sores.
Is cents at r. A. Shurtleff q
Co.'s Drug Stores, South Paris, West
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
No Side stepping.

ut seems he met her ut hop
promptly proposed, and now they're
to be married"
"Strange that she should take that
step at hop"
"She took 1t ut jump."-Philadel.
phia Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
GREATLY IN DEMAND.

Nothing Is more in demand than a
medicine which meets modern require
ments for blood and system cleanser,
such as DR.. Kings New Life Pills. They
are Just what You need to cure stomach
and liver troublea = Try them. At F. A.
Shurtle6 q Co.'S, RQuth Paris, West
Paris. 81 cents, guaranteed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03

A 'trusty'' prisoner in Auburn jail,
who has been allowed to drive the jail
team, was detected last week in furnish
ing to the other prisoners liquor In con-
siderable quantity which he purchased
at the city agency.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03

RESOURCES.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
Happy.

Ethel-How happy Gladys looks to-
night Edythe-Yes, she expects to
have a chance to accept Fred or turn
down Charley, and she doesn't care
which. - Cincinnati Commercial Trib-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
CnnAAAmtfAI.

"Do you love meT' said the paper
bag to the sugar.
"I'm Just wrapped up In you" replied
the sugar.
"You sweet thing!' murmured the
paper bag.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03

neutrality-suspicious. eggs you sold
me were stale, and asked you for fresh
laid eggs. Dealer-Those eggs are
fresh, madam, not sailed, and they
are laid eggs, madam, not manufac-
tured. Had you desired eggs recently
taken from the nest you should have
asked for freshly laid eggs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
KING DISTRICT.

Mrs. Charles Kimball is having bad
time with her stomach.
L. F. Cotton is laid up with lame
back done by lifting heavy logs.
Harry P. King of Portland is on visit
to his uncle, S. NJ. King.
Miss Helen King is at home from
Portland for weeks visit to her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. King.
Telliss Thibodeau is working for
Carroll King.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
Here and There.

In Clay County, Ga, the cotton grow
ers have decided to burn their share of
two million bales of surplus cotton, in
order to maintain the price. A begin
ming on the burning has already been
made, "to show that the farmers are
ready to sacrifice a few bales for the
benefit of the Masses" Such a proceed
ing is based on misconception of one
of the simplest principles of economics,
which ought to have been left behind
with the dark ages. The destruction of
property may in some cases be benefit
to few people, but it can not be other
wise than an injury to the people as a
whole.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs.

Bellsi Bellsi! Bellsl,l
Clearance Sales.
January Bargains.
A IS Cent Sale.
Storage for Carriages.
S. Richards.
This Is the Season of Chaps.
Petitions for Discharge In Bankruptcy.
Lost.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
Cheering News,

Willie-Papa Is going to let you mar
~ sister. Featherstone-How do you
know? Willie-He said after all 1t was
better than nothing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
Nh Came For Worry.

Patient-Tm not afraid to die, doc
tor, but do dread being buried alive.
Doctor (cheerfully)-Don't let that wor-
y you. I'll see that you are not.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03

At last the grand jury of Somerset
County has indicted man for shooting
another by mistake for deer. This is
the first time that has ever been done in
this state. Whether a rigid enforce
ment of the law will have any tendency
to reduce the number of such casual
ties, only time can tell, but certainly the
list of cases for the present year is of
unseemly length.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
ATWOOD & FORBES,
Editors and Proprisesrs.
GEORGE II. ATWOOD. A. Z. roRBKs.

Terms ;-el.50 year II paid strictly In advance.
Otherwise es.oo year. Single copies cents.
ACHIEVEMENTS: - An legal advertisements
are given three consecutive Insertions for 3l.5o
per Inch In length Of column. Special contracts
made with local, transient and yearly advertts-
ers.
jon PRINTING New type, fast presses, steam
power, experienced workmen and low prices
combine TO make this department Of our busi-
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
$ls,2l9.sl
Liabilities In excess Of resources. -. 23,s74

Liabilities In excess OF resources S,5I4Vs
This is an unusually good showing,
the balance against the county being re-
duced 81, 4O5.2s from last year. The
costs of the Supreme Judicial Court for
the two terms of last year were small,
and the income from fines larger than in
most years. On the defaulted bail bond
of Joseph A. Marin about $1,000 was re-
ceived, which is an unusual sum to be
paid in one lump in this county.
Tho receipts and expenditures for the
wear are summarized as follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
RECEIPrS.
ExPENDIrUREs.

Fort Fairfield has been heard from and
1t takes first prize with q story Of q
temperature of 40 below zero on Christ
mas morning.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
Greenwood.

The long wished for snow storm has
come and gone to the tune of about
eight inches, ending in rain and hail,
enough to form crust to prevent its
drifting, and already it is being utilized
in hauling ice, cord wood and other
products. There was so little snow on
Christmas Day that company came and
went both on wheels and runners.
We have received very interesting
letter from Mrs. Flora page Andrews,
giving brief description of the journey
home, and containing perfect rose fol-
the purpose of giving us some idea OF
the contrast between the climates OF
Maine and Washington. Mrs. Andrews
says her father, Mr.. John A. Page, is
much pleased with the city and country
round about, and says that he and |
made mistake in not going out there
80 years ago.
That is all true, and could we be that
much younger, and see things as we now
see them, we would be there, or in some
other warmer country before the end of
another year. We extend our thanks
for the letter above referred to, and right
here will pay Mrs. Jennie Howe in the
same way for those photographs of her.
self and two sisters, all three of which
are fine pictures. We trust both parties
had a merry Christmas, and will enjoy a
happy New Year.
We enjoyed a half hour very pleasant
ly the other day in looking over Sylves-
ter Coles stock of goods, consisting of
groceries, and in fact nearly everything
used in the family.
Will Swan is at the Bennett place, ac-
companied by his wife and little boy,
viii being engaged in hauling ice and
wood.
The Morgan brothers have just arriv-
cd here, with two loads of hay, from
Patch Mountain, the wind blowing in
the mean time so as to scatter the hay
and make the work very unpleasant.
Horace Judkins aud Walter Bisbee are
very feeble, and it is thought doubtful
If either of them survives the winter.
How much more time there is to get
round and do things since the days be-
gan to lengthen-to be sure!
Before these locals meet the eye of the
reader, the old year will have expired
and the new one be born. Then look
out and end the date with instead of
IA.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03

Preparations are calmly going on for
the execution of a woman for murder in
Pennsylvania, after all attempts to stay
the affair by action of the courts or the
legislature have failed. And in Yer
mont too a woman is to be hung. The
equal right of woman to the same
punishment for the same crime as man
is certainly to some extent recognized.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE polNes OF THE WEEK IN ALI
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris hill.

First Baptist Church, Rev. e. o. Taylor, pastor
Preaching every Sunday at 10a5 4. II. Sunday
School a ss0Sssn Evening @s..v se sysSD =
Prayer Meeting Thursday evening at 80. Cove
nant Meeting the last Friday before the Isl
Sunday Of the month at $50 p. II. All moi
otherwise connected are cordially invited.
Uniyersanst Church. Rev. J. II. Little, Pastor
Preaching service every Sunday at 10 AS A. II
Sunday School 1t II rs Al II.
One of the handsomest lots of fruit to
be- seen in this apple country is in the
cellar of j. Fl. Rawson. Stored in bins
they practically fill the cellar. There
are about 1900 bushels of them as pick.
ed, mostly Baldwins and Ben Davis, with
some Russets. They are an unusually
good lot and are keeping perfectly. Mr.
Rawson takes great care in picking his
apples, putting them into bushel baskets
in the orchard, which are afterwards
carefully emptied into the bins. In this
way they are less likely to be damaged
in handling than if turned into barrels
and out again.
Advertised letters in Paris post Office,
Jan. I'd:
Miss Mary wiggin.
Mrs. John r. Ryerson.
CAROLINE P. HARLOW, P. NJ.
January meeting of the directors OF
Paris Hill Library Association will be
held with the president, Miss F. A. Ham
mond, on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1905, at p. NJ.
ANEsTA EASTMAN, clerk.
The first meeting of the Universalist
Ladies' Sewing Circle, which was to
have been held this week, is postponed
until Thursday of next week.
The First Baptist Parish will hold its
annual meeting on Thursday, Jan. s. at
2:30 p. NJ.
S. NJ. KING, Clerk.
About twenty couples attended the
dance at Academy Hall Wednesday even
ing and enjoyed good time.
The schools began last Monday under
the instruction of the former teachers,
Mr.. Austin and Miss Taylor.
The stage horses made things lively
here one day last week by taking run
on their own account from the post Office
nearly to w. A. Barrows' farm. A
broken pole was the most serious damage.
Owing to the fact that his time is now
fully occupied by his gem cutting bust
ness, Loren B. Merrill asks the Demo
crat to thank his friends for past patron
age and announce that he will do no
more saw sharpening after this date.
Mrs. Caroline p. Harlow went to Bos-
ton Monday for a vacation of a month.
During Mrs. Harlow's absence, Mrs.
Fred Shaw will have charge of the post
office.
The holiday vacation being over the
Paris Hill boys return to school this
week; Harry Lyon to Dartmouth Col
lege, Guy Bennett and Elmer Cummings
to University of Maine and Will Atwood
TO Hebron Academy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03
wHITTEMORE DISTRICT.

Mrs. F. E. Glidden of Waterville, Miss
Kathryn Royal of Cottage City, Mass,
and Mr.. c. FL. Warren of Boston are
visiting at Austin Royals.
Mrs. Christina Drake is spending the
winter in New York.
Mrs. Carrie Briggs is at home for a
few days.
A. o. Wheeler has sold and shipped
his hay to j. F. Rowland at Boston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03

What's to become of Colorado? After
two years Of something like anarchy in
a portion of the state, frauds are charg-
ed on both sides in the recent election,
and it is asserted by the Democrats that
the Republicans are planning to count
out the duly elected Democratic candi-
date for governor. II has seemed as if
conditions there were about as bad as
they could be, but apparently they are
not as yet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03

The Japs are still closing in, inch by
inch, on Port Arthur. A thousand men
may fall, but they pay no heed if by the
means they can gain little advantage.
Those to whom Port Arthur was only a
name year ago now know that there is
hardly another place on earth so well
defended both by nature and military
preparation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-01-03

Tom Watson is going to start a maya
zine. No, there is not mistake in the
name. 1t is Tom Watson, not Tom
Lawson. If Tom Watson can make a
magazine as interesting as Tom Lawson
can, it should be success from the start.