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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
Greenwood.

A notice reached here the other day
that ii. ID. Cole and G. c. Judkins, both
formerly of this town, had bought the
sawmill at North Woodstock and would
soon be ready to do custom saving, and
would also buy limited amount Of logs
for saving into lumber. We wish them
success in their new enterprise.
When Allon Cole took up his traps a
few weeks ago he left one or two at the
extreme limits of his beat; and when
finally visited he had another fox, whose
skin, together with his deer hide made a
total of sos. Mr.. Cole says he intends
to catch muskrats enough in April,
when their fur is at its best, to swell the
whole amount to 500.
A magazine was recently put into our
hand, and among other readable matter
was chapter from the pen of Florence
E. Maybrick, entitled, My Year of Free
dom; written on the first anniversary of
her release from English prisons. This,
to ourself at least, made highly interest
ing reading, since We have kept on track
of that woman ever since she was appre-
hended for poisoning her husband, a
crime of which she was perfectly limo
cent. At first she was sentenced to be
hung; but this was committed to life
Imprisonment by Queen Victoria, and
now how about the hanging of Mary
Rogers, few weeks ago in Vermont?
The telephone wire was strung through
here about the middle of November,
and the machine sent for at the same
time; but for some reason it failed to
arrive until about the first of this month.
1t was put into talking order last We'd
nesday week. and the next Monday
morning it informed us that George
Coles buildings we're all burned the
night previous, together with two year
lings, two pigs and flock of hens; also
80 tens of hay and nearly all of his farm
ing tools. The furniture was mostly
saved. The fire originated in the barn,
but how, is mystery yet unexplained
Mr.. Cole was away from home the day
before, arrived at about 10 O'Clock in the
evening, and put up his horse without a
lantern as the moon was shining.
Mrs Benjamin Ring, near neighbor,
first saw the fire through the window,
then gave the alarm and the men got
there about the same time that the in
mates learned they were losing their
home. Mr.. Coles buildings consisted of
a house, ell, woodhouse and two barns,
one 40x60 feet, all in good repair and so
nearly connected that they all went
together.
New years day was spent with Syl-
vester Coles family at the City, by
special invitation. All of the children
were there except the oldest son, who
was detained at home by sickness. Rev.
ID. +. Nelson and family were also with
the company. The forenoon was occu-
pied by talking theology and the passing
events of the day. At one o'clock dinner
was announced, and it was all that the
most fastidious epicure could desire; the
number present was II. After the re-
past followed singing, a defamation,
then prayer by the minister and the
festival closed, being what might be
called red letter day. Thanks to Mr..
Cole and wife for the entertainment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
Northwest Bethel,

The Epworth League from Bethel met
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. I. q. Wilson
recently and most enjoyable evening
was passed.
Miss Lethea Grover has visited her
sister for some days at this place.
Charles Kimball, who Is scaling for
the American Realty Co., boards at Seth
L. MasOn's.
s. S. Bennett of Gorham was at this
place for day recently.
Henry Schools is at work for Fred
Chapman.
Fred and Asa Howard troll the logs''
at Leighton's landing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16


II once attended mandarin's ban.
quot in Peking," said an ex-consul,
"and it was the most remarkable feast
! ever sat down to. One course appear
ed to he plain hard boiled eggs. The
eggs came on unadorned. Their shells
were intact, and yet, when we broke In
to them, we found that they contained
nuts and sweetmeats. Another course
was whole oranges, with unbroken
skins, yet inside the oranges were five
different kinds Of jelly. The Chinese
guests took these two courses as mat
ter of course, but l, in amazement, ask
ed our host how on earth they had been
concocted. He smiled and shook his
head.
"'Ah, that he said, is my cooks
secret"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
North Paris.

What beautiful weather We are enjoy
ing so far this new year.
Ice harvesting is what most of the
neighbors are employed in now.
Prayer meeting at B. F. Elwel's last
evening was pleasantly enjoyed by those
present.
Mrs. Henry C. Page is visiting her
mother, Mrs. j. G. Crawford.
Asaph Churchill and wife, son and
lady, Miss Fletcher, visited Clayton A.
Churchill on the It'll.
Frank Keen's father, mother, brother
and sister visited him at his home on
the It'll.
Johnnie E. Curtis visited his grand
father, VIM. Z. Curtis, last week, return
ing to his home at South Paris Sunday,
the It'll.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
Warren and Jenerson.

Joseph Jefferson was playing Sher-
idan's comedy Of "The Rivals" in
Boston on one occasion many years
ago. His version Of the play had been
arranged in such way as to give
Bob Acres considerably more promi-
hence perhaps than the author origi.
nally intended, occasionally at the ex.
pense of the other characters. Will
liam Warren, the old comedian, sat
the play out and ut Its conclusion was
asked. How do you like Jeffersor's
Bob Acres?'
Capital. capital" replied Warren,
"'and Sheridan twenty miles away"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
East Hebron.

Cold days and colder nights are
present.
Colds are very prevalent.
c. f. McKenney is ON the sick list
has been quite sick for two weeks. A
severe cough and lack of strength is very
troublesome to him.
Dea. r. P. Fuller and wife are not
gaining since the cold weather came on
so lively.
Miss Merrill was quite sick part of last
week and obliged to close for a few days
until her cold left.
Hazel DeCosta is at home keeping
house for her father and brother.
Frenchmen come with their teams the
coolest days for wood, and look very
much like earning their wages.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
ICE i!

NJ wish to inform the people of South
Paris and Norway that am still in the
ice business, and for this year as for the
past eight years shall have the purest ice
in the market, which has recently been
proved by analysis. For this years sup
Div shall cut at least one hundred rods
above all sewers and slaughter house
and above all possible back flow from
dam. As ice melts in the refrigerator il
creates vapor; which had you rather
have settle on your food, vapor from
pure ice or sewer ice? Is the best any
too goodp Ny prices for year of 1905 are
as low as possible to conduct safe bust
ness in business-like manner. Namely
family trade, common size refrigerator,
Slips; largest size, $3.50 per month
wholesale $500 per ton. All people
wanting to take ice of me the coming
season and have not already given their
order, are requested to do 30 this pres
emit week, either personally or by postal.
am not a policy player; am not back
ed by ample capital; I am not in the
business for one year or two but for a
lifetime and shall always endeavor 30 to
please my customers that they will pat
ronize me from year to year. Aside from
any desire to please, this is the only way
to build up prosperous and thrifty
business. thank the public for their
generous patronage for the past eight
years, and my many friends for favors
shown, and trusting to merit the con-
tinuance of your patronage,
remain yours faithfully,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
Hebron

Hebron Grange had an all day meeting
Wednesday with installation Of officers
by State Secretary Libby, Of Lake View
Grange, Auburn.
Mr.. James Mather of Lawrence, Mass,
has been visiting at A. II. Richardson'a
and Mrs. S. P. Cushman's for few
days.
Mrs. Bracy Bean has been quite sick
the past week and her mother Is caring
for her.
Miss Martha Pratt is recovering from
an attack of grippe.
The young married people and some
others are talking Of sleighride for this
Thursday evening, but whether It will
matsrialise remains to be seem.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
West Sumner.

The Snowbound Reading Club met
with Mrs. E. G. Small Jan. 18th. A
brief study of Burns was taken up and
some of his sweet Scottish melodies were
read and sung. Current events, Mrs. H.
S. Robertson; recitation, The Inventor,
Mrs. DR.. Marston. The following officers
were elected:
President-Mrs Frank j. Brown
vice-Pres;dent-Mrs. Z. G. Small
sec.-Mrs. E. J. Marst,n.
Treas.-Mrs. Geo. Clark.
Homemade candies were served by the
hostess.
Mr.. Charles Field, formerly of West
Sumner, now of Boston, and Mr.. J. X.
Tucker, were calling on friends in town
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Merrill and son
of North Turner, and Mr.. A. F. Ellis
and his granddaughter, Madeline Doug
lass. of Canton, spent several days this
week with Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Farrar
A II. Curtis is saving box boards in
his portable mill, which is located on
Hicks Brook near the farm of C. NJ.
Thomas.
Fred Chandler is getting out barn
lEdtHc lO' n ~. SlduulcT. LII tuo carly
spring Mr.. Chandler intends to build q
barn 25 K 80.
Mr.. Horace Barrows is somewhat i'm
proved in health so that he is able to
ride out.
The ice is coming in fast and is said to
be of very good quality. Several new
ice houses have been built the past year
and larger quantity than usual will be
stored.
The shedding is excellent and the roads
are full of teams hauling wood and ice.
Dyer Brothers are hauling pine for
Wallace Chandler.
W. R. c., No. 70, of West Sumner, and
W. A. Barrows Post, held a meeting in
the vestry of the Universalist church
Jan. 6. A substantial dinner of pork,
beans and pastry was served by the
ladies. After the tables were cleared a
social hour was spent enlivened by songs
by Mr.. S. C. Heald and others. The
Post installed the following officers:
Conn.,. j. Brown.
Senior Vice Cons. e. Head.
Junior Vice Cons. +. StetsOn.
Quartermaster-G. II. Barrows.
Chaplain-Alonzo Pomeroy.
Officer Of the Day-E. g. Doble.
Adj. b. Head.
Surg. Maj.-Sharon Robinson.
The president, Mrs. Rosetta Ryerson,
was unable to be present, and the in
stallation of officers by the Corps was
postponed until the Goth inst.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
East Bethel.

Mr.. z. w. Bartlett visited Lewiston
the 10th.
Mr.. z. G. Estes, of Waltham, Mass,
visited this place last week.
Master Robbie Rich of Berlin, N. H.,
has been visiting relatives here.
Miss Blanch Bartlett returned home
from Lowell, Mass, last week for few
months vacation.
The oyster and pastry supper served
at Grange Hall last Thursday evening
was q great success. One hundred and
thirty people were entertained. About
fifty couple enjoyed the dancing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
Carlyle's Way.

Carlyle appears in brief reminis-
cence from the pen of Percy Fitzgerald
thus: The thing with Carlyle was to
send out for a long churchwarden Ia
clay pipe) and a screw Of tobacco,
which put him In great good humor.
He talked to his plate, as you might
say. If anybody said anything from
which he dissented you would hear him
murmuring. "Oh, the puir auld fool; a
regular puir aud foOlv'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
Sumner.

E. B. Philbrick went to Lewiston
Saturday on business.
Little Norwood Ford is sick with the
measles.
Eugene Morrison has gone to South
Paris to work.
Fred Abbott and daughter Mary of
Milton visited at Julian Dyer's recently.
Mrs. Cynthia Morrill, Is visiting her
brother, VIM. Ames, in Lewiston.
G. B. Foster bought heifer Of w. E.
Bowker last week.
G. r. Reed Of Hartford Is making his
annual trip In this place stopping over
night at q. A. Sturtevaut's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16

Eliot is putting in q busy winter
against the brown-tail invasion. One
man has removed from the trees of that
town sufficient number of brown-tail
moth nests to entitle him to bounties
amounting to $50. Others have been
paid amounts ranging from IS to more
than S20
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
1903
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
Oickvale.

The funeral services of Anna M, wife
of E. G. Child, occurred at the chapel
Tuesday, Jan. 9th, at one o'clock, con-
Quoted by Rev. w. O. Kierstead. We'll
come Rebekah Lodge Of Dixfield was
represented at the services by several
members, also West Peru Grange, of
which societies the deceased was wor-
thy member. Beautiful flowers were
furnished for the occasion by relatives of
the departed, also by both societies.
Although severe cold wind was blow
ing at the time, the last sad rites of the
P. of Fl. were performed in very i'm
pressive manner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
Resolutions of BuckfieId Grange.

Whereas, 1t was the will of the Great
Master of the universe to take from our
membership Sister Minnie 4. Gerrish,
Resolved, That the grange has lost a
worthy member; and while we mourn
her loss, our hearts 90 out in sympathy
to the husband and young son in their
greater loss.
Resolved, That copy of these reso-
buttons be spread upon the records Of
this grange and copy sent to the Ok
ford Democrat for publication, and a
copy sent to her husband.
CYNTHIA n. TILroN, Committee
CYNTHIA LIBBY, on
A. w. LIBBY, Resolutions
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
SPOILED HER BEAUTY,

Harriet Howard OF W. 34th st., New
York, ut one time had her beauty spoil
ed with skin trouble. She writes: "I
had Salt Rheum or Eczema for years,
but nothing would cure It, until used
Bucklen's Arnica Salve." A quick and
sure healer for cuts, burns and sores.
ESQ at ,. A. Shurtlsd's drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
More Light.

A case was being tried on the charge
Of selling impure whisky. The whisky
was offered in evidence. Jury retired
to try the evidence. Judge presently
What is the verdict? Foreman Of
the Thirsty Jury-Your honor, we want
more evidence.-San Francisco News
Letter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
Brownfleld.

The two last days were the coolest of
the winter so far.
There is a good 6eal OF sickness in
town.
Saturday the remains of Mrs. Fred
Warren, who died in Conway this week
Tuesday, are to be brought to this village
for interment. Formerly this village
was her home.
Tuesday, Miss Emma Rounds, after q
long sickness, passed away. Funeral
Friday.
E. L. Frink, now of Portland, Is at
home on short visit at j. L. Frink's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
CONFEDERATION.

Jimson-Now, you wouldn't marry
me, would you? Miss Sears-Most GER
tainly not. But why do you ask such a
question? Jimson-Just to decide bet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
East Brownfield.

Mr.. A. +. JohnsOn's people entertain
ed visitors from Boston, Mass, and
Cornish, Me-, last week.
The week of prayer was observed last
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday evenings. The pastor, Rev. DR..
Tarr, held some very interesting meet
ings.
A great amount of timber is being
sent from this station this winter.
Frost Mountain Grange held its in
stallation last Tuesday night. 1t also
entertained several visitors.
The G. A. r. and w. R. C. had joint
installation Jan. 9th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
sICKENING sHIyERING FITs

of Ague and Malaria, can be relieved
and cured with Electric Bitters. This
is a pure, tonic medicine; of especial
benefit in malaria, for it exerts a true
curative influence on the disease, driv-
ing It entirely out of the system. 1t Is
much to be preferred to Quinine, having
none Of this drugs bad after-effects. E.
s. Munday, of Henrietta, Tex, writes:
"My brother was very low with malarial
fever and jaundice, til he took Electric
Bitters, which saved his life." At F. A.
Shurtleff's drug store; price Soc, guaran-
teed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16

First Congregational church, Rev.
James j. G. Tarr, Phi. D., pastor. Sun
day morning worship, Jan. 81, y at 10:45,
sermon by tho pastor, "a Lamp and q
Light" Evening worship at 100. This
will be musical service, 1.-THE Gospel
In Song, with Stories Of Hymns" We
cordially invite al to worship with N.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
0iIead,

Miss Alice Farwell of Bethel visited
friends Tuesday, returning Wednesday.
Arthur Larry of Jersey City, N. j.,
visited friends, coming Monday, return
ing Wednesday.
Miss Florence Richardson visited at
Cloverdale Farm Thursday.
Il. E. Wheeler is hauling lumber from
Wild River to the station, going two
trips day.
E. R. g. NJ. R. Bennett are cutting birch
and cord wood.
Short January thaw.
There is to be q sociable at the hall
Friday night. Cornet Band will play.
Oysters and pastry will be served.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
A CouiuRal TIT.

Husband-I see plainly you want to
get up quarrel. And in the street too!
Wait at least till we are inside our own
house. Wife-Impossible. I shall have
cooled down before we get there
Paris Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16

Let no man think lightly Of good,
saying In his heart 1t will not benefit
me. Even by the falling Of water drops
q water pot IL flled.-Buddha.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
Coming Events.

Feb. 6.-oxford Pomona Grange. Bryanfs
Pond.
Feb. 6-Clerks' Ball. Norway.
March 5-Annual town meeting In most Oxford
County towns.
March lS.-Supreme Judicial Court, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
A GRIM TRAGEDY

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16

Thomas Malta, aged 40 years, q long
shore carpenter, fell from the upper deck
Of the steamship Dominion In Portland
Wednesday afternoon and was killed by
the fall. He was unmarried.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
Here and There.

One Maine man who is running his
automobile on the icy roads is apparent
ly pretty careful about how he states it.
According to the story as printed, he
made ten miles in forty minutes. 1t will
be noted that he was exactly at the
speed limit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16

Wanted to Find the Crumb.
Mamma-What are you tearing your
doll to pieces for? Hattie-I'm looking
for the crumb Of comfort papa said
was to be found In everything.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16

Active work has begun on raising the
100000 fund for Bates College neces-
sary to secure the $4,000 offered by
Andrew Carnegie.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16

Man Is the merriest Of all the species
Of creation. Above and below him oil
ase sseious.-Addisoo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

We Must Part.
Little Pocket Physician.
Ulcer OF the stomach.
Notice Of Foreclosure.
Unclaimed Deposits.
Rubbers with Leather Tops.
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
Ideal Wrappers.
2 Notices Of Bankruptcy.
Over 1870 Prescriptions.
Ice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16

President Corey of the steel trust has
issued orders that no rebate from the
railroads shall be accepted by any of the
subsidiary companies composing that
corporation. Undoubtedly there are
people who will be suspicious that, with
the front door locked, there will be
found way to open little side door of
some kind.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16

The reply of Fl. 81. Rogers, the Stand
ard Oil magnate, to the examiner in a
legal hearing in New York, was that it
was ''entirely immaterial' to him what
the Supreme Court of Missouri expected
him TO say. That is where the trouble
comes of which we are now so keenly
conscious. All things connected with
the courts are entirely immaterial to the
trust managers, as long as they can hire
the ablest lawyers of the country to aid
them in evading and even defying the
law.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-16
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ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.


DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.
On this 18th day of JAM, A. d. 1906, on
reading the foregoing petition, 1t is.
Ordered by the Court, that hearing be had
upon the same on the End day Of Feb, A: d.
1905, before said Court at Portland, in said Dis.
trict, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published in The Oxford
Democrat, a newspaper printed In said District,
and that all known creditors, and other persons
in interest, may appear at the said time and
place, and show cause. II any they have, why
the prayer Of said petitioner should not be
granted.
And It Is further ordered by the Court that
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred.
itOrs copies of said petition and this order, ad.
dressed to them at their places Of residence as
stated.
Of the said Court and the seal thereof. at Port
land, in said District, on the 18th day Of JAN,
A. ID. 1905.
L. 8. JAMES T.. HEWEi, ClerK'
true copy of petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES X. HEWEY. Clerk.