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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
West Sumner.

The telephone company have purchas.
cd Henry Proctor's hall and are to use il
as central" Rumor says that Charlie
Ryerson is to be the new operator.
W. K. DOble is teaching the winter
term of school ut Redding.
&c. Barrows and brother, c. A. Bar,
rows, together with Alton and Frank
York have bought piece of land known
as the Ford lot near Mount Tom to use
as pasture.
The meat men have all deserted us;
They evidently think that we cooked
enough at Thanksgiving to last until
Christmas.
The York brothers have sold wood
lot to Cummings and Ellingwood OF
Paris.
Mrs. Mabel Foster of Bryant's Pond
with her two children is visiting bel
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Farrar
Henry Young is still very feeble
Mrs. G.. A. Chandler is assisting his
family in caring for him.
Rev. Mr.. Taylor and wife of Paris Hill
entertained a small dinner party at their
home Wednesday, Nov. 18th. The
guests were Mrs. Addison Parlin and hel
daughter, Mrs. Lester West, Of Paris,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. West, Mrs
Rosetta Ryerson, Augustus Farrar and
sister and Miss Amy Young OF Sumner
They report very pleasant time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
A Theatrical superstitis..

They we're rehearsing new play,
aud avery one was nervous. for the
first night was close at hand. The play
was a tragedy. yet at Its end the dying
heroine. as the curtain descended, said:
"1 hree beers, please"
Those words concluded the play. Yet
they were entirely out of keeping. The
conclIding words should have been, u
die. but, since I have saved you, Ole
happy" or something to that eject.
A dramatic critic new to the business
asked how it was that the tragedy end
ed with Three beers, please" and tne
stage manager said:
Superstition. 1t Is always thought
bad luck in rehearsals Of new plays &c
speak the last sentence before the open
ing night. He who has the last sen
tence to speak substitutes some mean
ingless phrase for 1t. II he dared &c
speak the true phrase the prospects Of
the play would be thought doomed
Some playwrlghts won't even write the
last line of play. They whisper 1t te
tie assembled company on Its frs'
reading. and from that day till the
actual production the line Is never
again heard" New Orleans Times
Democrat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Br0Wnfield.

First Congregational church, Rey.
James j. G. Tarr, Phi. D., pastor. Sun.
day morning, Dec. %, preaching at l0:45.
Subject, "The First Christmas Morn
ing" Sunday School at ~ N. Evening
worship at 100 when DR.. Tarr will
preach on "The Meaning of the Manager"
A praise service will precede the preach
ing. All are cordially invited to attend.
The funeral of Mrs. Daisy Libby &C.
Cured on Friday afternoon at the home
of her parents, DR.. Tarr of the First
Congregational church officiating.
The Sunday School of the First Congre,
gational church is planning to hold a
grand Christmas tree exercise on Christ.
mas eve in the town hall. All OF the
churches and the citizens at large are
cordially invited to be present and use
the tree for the hanging Of their gifts.
A short entertainment Is being planned
by an able committee.
The new railroad signal at the Brown
field station is much needed improve
uent, and will greatly lessen liability to
accident.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
THE OXFORD BEARS.
the DOlN0s OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris rim.

First Baptist Church, Rsv. e. o. Tay lor. pastor
Preaching every Sunday at l0'%S A. 4; snnosy
School at Il II. Sabbath Evening Service
Prayer "a 81 Meeting Tha 1 evening 4 So Cove
nant Meeting the last Friday before ne ~
sunday Of the month At a:S6 p. L.. All moi
otherwise connected are cordially Invited.
Uniyersaliss Church. Sunday School evofJ
Sunday at l0:&5A.M-
The many friends in Paris Of Mrs.
Julia E. Kittredge Scranton will be
shocked to learn of her sudden death at
her late home in New Haven, last FRI
day night. Mrs. Scranton had made her
home in Paris for nearly four years
previous to her going to New Haven,
and had endeared herself to many people
by kindly words and acts. Her life work
has always been to do for the sick and
needy, and many even here can testify
to her many acts Of kindness In time Of
sickness and trouble. She leaves an
aged husband, and few Of her immedi-
ate family, and many, many friends who
will miss her in their daily lives.
Christmas will be observed on Tues
day evening by brief exercises and q
public Christmas tree for the entire VII
lage at the Baptist church. Everybody
is cordially invited to participate. The
exercises will begin at seven O'Clock and
the committee in charge Of which Mrs:
NJ. C. Snow is chairman, request that all
bring Bibles.
FORBES DISTRICT.
George Tubbs has commenced saving
logs, and has plenty to do the most Of
the time.
Louis Howe lost a valuable COW one
day recently.
Arthur Stevens and Howard McAlistel
are hauling pulp wood to South Paris
Frank Keen 10 hauling pulp to West
Paris for Z. A. Dean.
Every one is improving the good
shedding.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Greenwood.

Frank Morgan was the only lucky
man thus far reported, who shot deer
on the last snow, although others were
after them; nor will they give it up until
the law gets here and that is near BY.
One hunter says he came so near shoot
ing a moose the other day as to see ones
tracks.
They had a basket festival at the
school house on Patch Mountain last
Friday night, and although fairly good
time was reported they all agree that
nature gave them rather cool recep-
ton. The proceeds amounted to about
six dollars which will 60 towards pur-
chasing clock and flagstaff.
Albion p. Bowker of Woodstock and
myself were both born in the year of
grace 1880, and for some time past we
have been keeping an eye out to notice
others who were born the same year,
not only in this country but also in for
eigu lands, as their ages wore mentioned
by the different writer's. This may not
be the time nor place to give their
names, but will mention in passing that
on reading Mr.. Cushman's letter in the
last Democrat we learned that he was in
troduced into society in the same year,
which adds one more to the number.
Miss Mary Brooks is now at home
where she intends to stop week or two
for the purpose of caring for her mother
who is still very feeble.
A young lady arrived at the home oil
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cole on the 10th
inst, and rather a pleasing event since
all three of the others are boys. Our
congratulations, Mr.. and Mrs. Cole; hope
to be able to call and see the new citi.
zen 10 the near future.
Ever since calling on Mr.. Tilton few
| weeks ago have been hoping and pray
| ing that his natural sight would be re
stored again, at least in a measure; bu,
if that is not to be it is pleasant to learr
by way of Johns letter that his spiritua
eyes have been strengthened so that hs
can see glorious things as never before
And yet we will continue to hope anc
trust.
In answer to the question whether w
intend to give sketch Of our recent
visit, it must be in the negative, except
| perhaps that part which relates to
small part of Hartford, Livermore ane
Rumford Falls.
We claim to be pretty we'll acquainted
with the thermometer, having owned
one almost from our boyhood; and how
we happened to make such a mistake il
mystery. As will be seen at once th'
fall of temperature was 40 degrees in
stead of ~.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
A Limited Vocabulary,

II PERSONS knowledge Of English
were confined to one word, which
would be the most useful? This sub
ject was once discussed In the presence
of Queen Caroline. her majesty enter
ing into the question vigorously, &C.
cording to the Dundee Advertiser. The
greater number of the company fixed
OH yes" One lady decided on no."
for. she argued. though yes never
means no. no very often means yes"
How many men will indorse this !
After all, one word would be as drop
in The ocean of our English language
4 youn. woman who had learned O
few Irish words without understand.
in them lost herself in the mountains
Meeting handsome young peasant,
she tried her Irish on him. Pat looked
nstonished. then pleased. and, rubbing
his sleeve across his mouth, said: "Ar'
rah. DO we name it. miss" The girl
IL her ignorance. had asked him for q
li>s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

The incest pet the French forest al
fords Is the marcassin, or baby wild
boar. 1t is almost human In Its clever
hess. delights In funny pranks, has an
evident sense of humOr, makes friends
of children and dogs and even lends IT.
self to mimic hunts, playing the part
of the hunted animal. Its antics are
varied and original. The only creature
to which the marcassin objects Is Its
distant relative, the pig. Directly II
SC IS that animal its back Is up and Its
growing tusk Is barred. In babyhood
II has Il lovely sleek coat of very dark
brown and tan. When the silky hair
is shed and bristles take Its place the
temper grows uneven. II marital and
paternal cares come on, the wild boar
puts away it's childish ways and wants
to take It's family to the forest to feed
there Oil acorns and beech mast. Woe
to the hound or to the keeper who
wants to keep him back. In the forest
this paterramilias may be called the
first line of defense, the sow the second,
and the little ones gambol round her,
Paris Cor. London Truth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Bethel.

Saturday, Dec. s, the funeral of Miss
Alice Billings was held at the home OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Billings.
The Eastern Star, Of which she was
member, attended in body. Rev. G,
N. Gleason, her pastor, spoke words OF
comfort. and quartette composed OF
Mrs. Wight, Miss Alice Russell, DR..
Wight and Mr.. Pushard sang most i'm
pressively. 1.-THE Gate Ajar" and "Abide
with Me-" DR.. Wight sang the ever.
beautiful solo "Face to Face" The
abundance of flowers was silent ex
preston of sympathy and esteem. Very
much sympathy is extended to the
family.
Saturday evening, lecture on Bel
Hur illustrated by the stereopticon was
given in the NJ. <. church and the fol-
lowing Tuesday the Ladies' Aid served
chicken pie supper which was well
patronized.
Wednesday afternoon and evening the
aides Club held its annual Christmas
sale with very satisfactory results.
Friday, the funeral OF Mrs. Nancy Far
we'll took place at the NJ. e. church
Aunt Nancy" as she was endearingly
called was resident of Bethel for many
years, but has been most tenderly cared
for by Mrs. Angie Parlin (her niece al
her home in South birmingham, Mass.
for several years. She was in her 93c
year.
Christmas displays are fine, indeed
never better in our village, and the shops
are we'll filled with customers.
Basket ball game Friday between Cor
hams and Bethels with the Bethel team
victorious.
Friday, Mr.. Charles Merrill died at his
home. Mr.. Merrill had been q lifelong
resident of Bethel. He leaves q widow
and five children, one brother and two
sisters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas, On the fourteenth of October
the Angel of Death has entered the
sacred circle of our lodge and removed
from our midst to better world our
worthy brother David Il. Chandler;
Resolved, That in the death of Brother
Chandler Julian Rebekah Lodge has
sustained the loss of a member who was
in every way worthy of our highest re-
gard.
Resolved, While we as lodge mourn
the loss of one who was dear to US we
do not forget how much harder this
blow falls upon the sorrowing widow,
aged mother and dear brother and sister.
Resolved, That Julian Lodge extend
their heartfelt sympathy to the bereav-
ed family and commend them to One
"who doeth all things WE'LL"
Resolved, That copy of these reso-
lutions be spread upon our records, a
copy sent to the family and one to the
press for publication.
PHEBE F. GRAY, Committee
NELLIE A. LEAvITT, on
LIZZIE JOHNSON, Resolutions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
The French.

The French were first mentioned as
the Franks, tribe Of warliks Ger
mans in the northwestern part Of the
region now known as Prussia. They
came into notice about 24O A. D., and
with other German tribes invaded the
Roman empire in the fifth century and
settled in the country now known as
France. The word Frank, or Frank
man. means freeman. After their con-
quest of Gaul they named the country
Frankenric, or Franks kingdom.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
What Not to Say.

An article by Bertha Gaus in the New
Idea Woman's Magazine for January
takes up the polite art of conversation
from a negative point of view. The
"dont's" enumerated by the writer for
those wishing to be good takers, are
Don't tell long stories of personal ex-
periences. Don't ask trifling questions.
Don't air your prejudices. Don't talk
of melancholy or gruesome matters.
Don't speak in low, monotOnous tone.
Don't ride conversation too hard. Don't
hinder the conversation by trying to be
too accurate over details. Don't 60
back and add appendices to subject
after you have left 1t. Don't run one
story into another. Don't stop a dis
cussion by the clinching use of proverb.
Don't make a point of always agreeing
with speaker. Don't harp too long on
one string. Don't affect q stilted style. F"
After discussing these prohibitions to
takers at some length the writer con-
cludes: "Still, it must be confessed
that there are people who are constitu-
tionally incapable of following out these
rules, and who, in spite of all their viO-
lations, are interesting people. They
have native strength and make their
own rules of self-expression. They are
the stuff out of which novelists make
character-impersonations. In real life,
as in hooks. they add to the gaiety OF
nations. But they are not exemplars OF
the art of conversation, which requires
harmonious balance 10 all the give-and-
take of conversational exchange"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Grand Trunk at Jamestown Expo
SitlOn.

SitlOns
All the arrangements for the Grand
Trunk Railway System Exhibit at the
Jamestown Exposition, Norfolk, Vir-
ginia, have been completed and the Com.
pauy have decided to erect handsome
building for the purpose. The building
will be 10 the form of cottage of unique
architecture and one that will not fail to
attract the attention of the visitors.
1t will combine In It's entirety an effect
colonial with a wide veranda surround
ing front half of the structure. It will
be situated on a plot so 100 feet in
one of the best locations on the grounds,
within q stones throw of the Manu-.
facturers and Liberal Arts Building and
short distance from the "War PATH
that portion of the grounds set apart for
tho lighter attractions and which will be
on similar lines to the midway" Of the
Chicago Worlds Fair and ."The Pike at
the st. Louis Worlds Fair. The In.
terror will be of Elizabethan design and
finished in dark colors-a series of large
Photographic views being inserted In tho
panels that will form the inner sheathing
of the walls. A decorative frieze In
colors and executed in oils will adorn the
upper portion of the walls, and will con-
sist of subjects symbolical Of Canadian
manufactures, industries, summer vaca-
ton haunts, transportation, hunting In
Canada, etc. A collection of mounted
animals, fish and birds native to the
Canadian Forest and Waters will also be
shown, and series of moving picture
machines projecting scenes along the
line of the Grand Trunk will form an
other attractive feature. This exhibit
will be one OF the best advertisements
that Canada has ever had In the United
States.
It Is estimated that from eight TO ten
million people will visit this exhibition
during its life. The exhibition opens on
April 26th, 1907, and lasts until Novem-
bsr s0th, 1907. -.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
East Bethel,

Miss Margaret Whiddeu is preparing
her pupils for Christmas entertain
ment.
Miss Amy Bartlett has closed her
school at Rumford Falls for two weeks
vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Mayconnell have
gone away to work.
Mr.. N. A. Austin has gone to Canton
to work.
Mr.. Fl. s. Hastings of Newry has q
crew OF men pressing hay on his farm
here.
Carl Swan is working for Mr.. Elmer
Trask.
Will Holt is driving team for Mr.. z.
W. Bartlett.
Miss Ella Farwell was at home from
school at Gould Academy the past week
on account of sickness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
A Gift NJ SOlOmOusn.

In the ancient cathedral OF Genoa q
vase Of immense value has been pre-
served for GOO years. 1t Is cut from q
single emerald. Its principal diameter
Is twelve and one-half inches and itf
height five and three-fourths inches. II
Is Kept under several locks, the keys
Of which are in different hands, and II
Is rarely exhibited in public, then only
by an order of the senate. When ex
hibited it is suspended round the neck
of priest by cord, and no one Is
allowed to touch it but him. 1t IL
claimed that this vase Is one Of the
gifts which were made to Solomon by
the queen Of Sheba.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Mason,

Lewis Merrill of Waterford was In
town the 7th.
A. j. Hutchinson and Erwin Hutchin-
SON are hauling car load Of wood for
n. O'Reilly.
Fred Ordway and family we're in town
the 18th.
Fannie Westleigh has gone to work for
Charlie Valentine Of Gilead.
w. Il. Mason and wife visited their
daughter, Mrs. D. W. Cushing, the 18th.
E. H. Morrill, and e. C. Uhlman are
putting In their Ice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Peru.

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer B. Kidder, who
were married Thanksgiving day, had
reception at Grange Hall Dec. 9th.
They had a lot of nice presents. All
spent very pleasant evening.
Mr.. D. w. Walkers family is quaran'
tined for canker rash.
Mr.. S. A. Getchell's family who have
been quarantined for canker rash, have
moved down to their new home.
Miss Ethel Robinson and Lena Hazel
ton are at home from Pennington,
where they are attending Normal School.
Peru Center school is closed on &C.
count of canker rash.
Rockemeka Grange, No. 100, held its
regular meeting Dec. Sth and elected the
following officers:
Master-T. j. Rolls.
Overseer-G. H. Conant.
I.ecturer-C. A. Brown.
Steward-C. II. Robinson.
Assistant Steward-H. r. Robinson.
Chaplain-Mrs. P. Farrar.
Treasurer-J. f. Conaut.
Secretary-D. NJ. Conant:
Gate Keoper-James Irish.
Ceres-Mrs o. Z. Rolls.
Pomona-Edna Howard.
Flors-M. E. Walker.
Lady Assistant Steward-Mrs. Hattie kiider
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

Mrs. Fannie Crane Brainard is with
her father for the vacation. Professor
Brainard will come later
The students held lyceum Friday
evening, the It'll.
The fall term of the academy closes
to-day, Thursday. There will be little
entertainment this evening before the
students leave for vacation. The win
ter term will begin Wednesday, Jan. I'd.
At present writing the weather Is
somewhat warmer and sleighing quite
good.
Mrs. Benson Phillips, who has been
sick for several weeks, is now able to 60
out a little.
DIR. McFadyen has gone to his home
in Milo for much needed vacation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Resolutions.

Whereas, Our brother, Augustus Bill
ings. has left his wornout casket for .
higher and better life;
Resolved, That franklin Grange has
lost an old and highly esteemed member,
the town good citizen, and his family q
kind husband and father.
Resolved, That We extend to the wife
and children kindly feelings and sympa-
thy. Although they will miss him and
sadly feel his loss, yet they must feel
that his sufferings are over, and look
forward to that happy reunion when
they too shall hear the summons, Come
up higher.
Resolved, That our charter be drsped
In mourning for thirty days, aicopy Of
these resolutions spread on our records.
q copy sent to the bereaved family, and q
copy sent to the Oxford Democrat for
publication.
MRS. MARTHA e. DAVIS,
G.. w. @. PERHAN,
CoBA J. PERHAN,
Committee on Rssolutions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Denmark.

Three nice buck deer have been shot
in the past week in this town by the fol-
lowing young men:-Perley Gerry, one;
Harry Smith, one; Roy Leeman, one;
and quite number of deer have been
seen by others.
The ladies' fair and entertainment at
Grange Hall Wednesday evening was
not largely attended. The singing of
Mrs. Katie Sanborn was very much en-
joyed.
Mrs. Julia R. Shorey is nursing at
East Fryeburg.
Mr.. Fernando Witham was in Portland
Thursday to attend the poultry fair.
Mr.. Ellis Blake has returned from the
hospital in Augusta, Me-, and il looking
fine and very much improved In health.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Lone de Vega.

Lope de Vega. the famous Spanish
dramatist and poet, lived from 1862 to
1885. His literary work began when
he was about thirteen years old, and
from that time until his death, period
OF sixty years, he poured forth an enor-
nous quantity Of plays. dramatic COM
positions of all kinds, poems Of every
character, breathing every spirit from
the striciest asceticism to the most un-
bridled license. Over 1900 plays are
credited to him, and the published col
lection, comprising about 800, Is con-
tanned in twenty eight volumes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18

North Star Grange, No. 100, at its
regular meeting Dec. 9th elected the fol-
lowing officers:
Master-H. II. Richards.
Oyerseer-W. ID. Abbott.
Lecsurer-Mrs. lothian Shaw.
Stewari-E g. Knapp.
Assistant Steward-J. shaw.
Chaplain-A. 8 Young.
Tressurer-F. d. Abbott.
Secresary-Mrs. Annie Mardin.
Gate Keeper-C. A. Mardin.
Ceres-Ars. Lula Dunn.
FlOra-Sarah Taylor.
Pomona-Ethel Philbvick.
i. A. s.-Mrs. Elva Knapp.
Orraniss and Chorisser-Mrs. Arina Arris.
lothian Shaw was elected delegate to
the State Grange.
There was . dance at Melody Hall
Saturday night. 49,
Olive Taylor IL laid up with stiff
neck.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
East Browufield.

Daisy Butterfeld Libby died at the
home Of her parents last Tuesday night.
Funeral services were held Friday after
noon.
Mrs Julia Bean visited the L. T. l..
last week.
There has been some severe weather
during the past few weeks, the thermom.
eter registering from IL to % degrees.
There is 10 be Christmas tree at
Town Hall Dec. oath. Everyone is in
vited to take part.
Ernest Hill is quite sick with tonsilitis.
There are nearly fifty pupils in Bean
Memorial school this winter. Good
work Is being done.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
North Stoneham.

Blanche Adams has returned to her
school at Norway.
Goldie Adams finished her. school in
this district Nov. 30th and commenced
another school at West Lowell Dec. 10th.
N. T. Fox and wife Of Lowell visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Rsnnie Brown ct their
camp near Speckled Mountain Sunday
and Monday.
Charles Packard from Waterford is
staying at Dennis Adams and hunting
deer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Hilton visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Weeman AcAllister OF
Waterford Saturday and Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
aparadiae LOst,v

Millions Paradise Lost" was com.
menced between 1889 and 1912 and
completed about the time Of the great
fire Of London" in September, 1866
Its author composed 1t In passages OF
from ten to twenty lines at time and
then dictated them to an amanuensls,
usually some attached friend. 1t was
first published In 1867 by one Samuel
Simmons. and a second edition appear.
ed In 1914. For these two editions
Milton received f10 and his widow
fS more.-London Graphic.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-18
Over and Above.

Mother, does DR.. Smith wear his
everyday clothes under that long white
gown when he preaches?" asked lit.
tie girl who had seen the edge Of the
minister's trousers under his robe.
ayes. dear" was the reply.
"Well." she continued, NOW know
why 1t Is called surplus. "-Harper's
Weekly.