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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-04
Bryant's Pond.

Geo. L. Stephens moved his goods
from the town hall into his new store
this week.
Mr.. Mark C. Allen and wife were call
ed to Jonesport Sunday by the sudden
death of Mrs. Aliens father.
Several Masons from Jefferson Lodge
visited the Rumford Falls lodge We'd
nesday evening.
Miss Louisa Cole, who has been quite
i'll from heart trouble, is reported better,
Mrs. Marshall of Paris taking care of
her.
The Perkins school taught by Della E.
Giles of Norway closed Jan. oath. The
closing exercises consisted of music and
recitations.
Albert q. Estes, who recently died in
Denver, Col was formerly resident of
our town, and at one time engaged in
trade here, occupying the Crockett
store in company with the late Rufus K.
Durham. In 1857 he was elected to the
Legislature from Woodstock, his COM
petitor on the Dem ocratic side being the
late Benjamin F. Crawford. From here
Mr.. Estes moved to Portland. When
the war broke out in 1861 he was COM
missioned Captain of Co. K, Tenth
Maine Infantry. At the close of his
military service he settled in New York,
and in 1870 went to Denver, where for
years he has been identified with the
growth and business interests of the
city. In 1872 Capt. Estes purchased the
old Wentworth Hotel, now known as the
st. James, the leading hotel of Denver.
Early in 1850 he left Maine as one of the
California pioneers and remained there
four years. He was also a delegate to
the Chicago convention in 1860 that
nominated Lincoln. Mr.. Estes was a
native of Bethel where he was born in
1925. Of his fathers family only one re-
mains, sister, Mrs. Abbie Durham, of
this village.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-04
Agricultural College News.

In looking over the new catalogue of
the University of Maine, il is of especial
interest to the farmers of the state TO
learn that the college of agriculture has
made the largest increase in the number
of students among the several colleges of
the University. According to the cata-
logue, the College of Agriculture has a
total enrolment of "a students against
Sc for last wear. This gives an increase
of nearly IS per cent, and taking into
account the numbers of students who
were enrolled in the special poultry
course, the present total enrolment
would be swelled TO 103, or an increase
of 81 per cent. However, it must be
said that part of this increase is due to
the Department of Forestry being trans
ferred from the College of Technology
to the College of Agriculture. But TAX
ing this into account the College of Agri-
culture has certainly made a healthful
growth and the results are, or ought TO
be, very gratifying to the farmers of the
state and to the faculty of the College of
Next year with the new Agricultural
building, real home for the College of
Agriculture, new and better equipment
Tor class and laboratory work, this in
crease In the number of students should
be duplicated or made larger. Now
would be a good time for the young
farmers to decide to help the boom along
by arranging to attend the College of
Agriculture next autumn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-04
HISTORY OF TAPESTRY.
The Art War Known to the Ancient
Greeks and Egyptians.

'fhe Art Wa, Known to the Ancient
Greeks and Egyptians.
Flemish artists are believed to have
Deen the first 10 make tapestry for use
rs covering for walls. The art itself
is certainly very ancient, many OF the
hangings used In Egypt and Greece
being considered true tapestry. Its
subsequent history is obscure, but 1t
evidently maintained lingering ex-
istence In the east until the Saracens
revived it and brought 1t to Europe.
Tapestry was used by the Saracens
only as drapery or curtains for the
courts of their houses. Embroidery
appears to have served for this pur-
pose in northern Europe until after
the twelfth century, and much Of the
work of this period was really en-
broidery, such as the incorrectly named
Bayeux tapestry. 1t was In the four
teenth century that tapestry began to
be largely made In Flanders, where the
weaving industry became very impor-
tant. At that time twenty-seven
streets were occupied by the weavers
of Client. In 1882 there were $4,000
weavers in Louvain and more still at
Ypres. Very few samples Of four
teenth century tapestry remain, but
those that have come down to the
present day closely resemble contem-
porary wall painting. During the lat
ter part Of the fifteenth century the
golden age Of tapestry existed, especial
ly in Bruge3 and Arras. The Flemish
tapestries of that time are models OF
textile art. The color is rich, the dec
orative effect strong, the drawing and
composition graceful, and the whole
arrangement shows consummate skill
in endeavOring to meet the exigencies
of the loom and at the same time the
aesthetic requirements Of wall decora-
tiOn.-ArgOnaut.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-04
North Waterford.

Charles Grover had shock in one
side of his face Saturday.
Oliver McAllister had the misfortune
to fall on the ice and break his arm in
two places.
Harry Morey has had the chicken pox
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hazelton, Harry
Morey and Cora Scribner visited at
Paris Paige's Wednesday.
Mrs. A. B. Washburn visited her
niece, Mrs. Merle Morse.
The friends of Herbert Pierson were
very much shocked to hear of his sud-
den death, which took place at Lewis
ton about three weeks ago of typhoid
pneumonia.
Mr.. Robinson, who has been here for
five weeks and boarded at Paris Paige's,
has now gone to Lowell.
Mr.. and Mrs. g. NJ. Knight and Della
Watson have all had the grippe.
Edith Knight has gone to her work
again.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-04
West Bethel.

Candlemas.
Midwinter without snowdrifts.
Fred E. Murphy is working on the
railroad as section hand.
Superintendent Hastings visited the
schools in this end of the town Tuesday
George A. Murphy has employment in
the mill of Merrill, Springer & Co.
Miss Gwendolyn Stearns closed her
third term of school in this village Fri.
day.
Business is lively around the railway
station, cars being loaded and sent away
every day except Sundays.
Mrs. L. D. Grover is having long and
severe illness, and is being treated by
DR.. l. Fl. Wight of Bethel.
The shedding on the roads here was
never better than for the past two
months, and all are improving it.
Florence, ~the eldest child of Mr.. aud
Mrs. Andrew johnson Haskell of South
Paris, was buried in West Bethel GENE.
terry Monday BLESSED is the corpse
that the rain rains on
Heavily loaded teams are moving here
from early morning until night, hauling
dry cord wood, birch bolts, and sawed
lumber from the mills of the Paris
Manufacturing Co., and Mills & Rolfe.
Sleds eighteen feet in length between
stakes are required to hold load for
two horses.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-04
West Paris.

Don't worry, Johnl It's bad for the
digestion, and there's no need. As you
say-it. is all right. Being honest We
must correct your figures. We arrived
on this sphere of action July 10, 1870
He who runs may read, and estimate
We congratulate you, John, on being
three score years and ten-young, for we
are sure your heart is young, and il
seems to us that it is great test Of
values in life's experience. And we are
good friends, John, after all. It's al
right-aud nobody's business.
Mrs. j. C. Billings of Bethel visited
Mrs. A. r. Buchanan last week.
The extreme icy travelling puts one IL
jeopardy of life and limb, but accidents
have been rare.
On Sunday, Jan. 20, Leslie Adkins
Barrows of High Street came near
serious accident. He was skating in the
street not far from his home, and fell
striking on his head and face making
some severe cuts and bruises. BE reach
ed home but was unconscious several
hours from the effects of the blow he re.
ceived, and had no recollection of the &C
cident. He is now out again after being
confined to the house several days.
There was a social dance at Dunham's
Hall last Friday evening.
The regular meeting of the W. c. T.
U. will be held Thursday afternoon OF
this week with Mrs. Sara z. Curtis.
Mrs. Will Rolfe of Yarmouth and Mrs.
Tubbs of Norway were guests OF Mrs.
Emma w. Mann one day last week.
F.A. Dnnham has been loading apples
here at the station. One car of No. 2
quality was loaded loose.
S. Eugene Hammond has been busy
man this season. Beside caring for the
place and stock at Mrs. Marietta Fuller's,
he has butchered nearly go pigs for peo-
pie in this vicinity.
Mrs. w. G. Hammond has been quite
sick with a grippe cold, but is now i'm
proved. Miss Jennie Bradbury has been
stopping with her for few days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-04
Rucllheld.

The body Of Delwin Morse, the Oldest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Hermon Morse, OF
this town, was brought here for burial
Saturday afternoon from Pittsfeld,
where Mr.. Morse was accidentally killed
by falling tree while working In the
woods. The funeral was held Sunday at
the home Of Mr.. Morse's parents, Rev.
Mr.. Pottle officiating. Mr.. Morse leaves
q wife.
Mr.. David Record and Harry Record
sustained severe cuts about the head
Saturday morning by being thrown from
a democrat wagon and striking on the
frozen ground. The horse became
frightened near the railway station and
jumped, throwing the seat with the two
men to the ground. The horse ran down
through the village and was thrown
down in making the turn by the store OF
Morrill, & Cole and was caught before he
could get another start.
Mrs. Ellen Themes is quite seriously
i'll at her home.
Rev. Mr.. LittleHeld of Shutesbury,
Mass, occupied the Baptist pulpit, Sun
day, the Goth.
Mr.. BENZ. Spaulding spent Sunday
with Stanley Bisbee in Rumford Falls.
Mrs. Sadie Harlow has re-opened the
millinery store, formerly occupied by
Mrs. Laura Murch, with an entire new
stock of goods.
Miss Clara Wilmington has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. L. N. Irish, at West
Paris, during the past week.
A reception was rendered the members
of the Buck6eld Literary Club and in
vited guests at Nezinscot Hall Friday
evening by the members of the NezinscOt
History Club. The hall was tastefully
decorated with the club colors and
American flags. The entertainment con-
sisted of readings by Miss Eva e. Conant,
vocal solos by Mr.. Arthur Hall, and a
duet by Mrs. Rawson and Mr.. Warren.
Dainty refreshments of sandwiches,
olives, cake, coffee and ice cream were
served, after which there were games of
various kinds. About 120 were present
and delightful time was enjoyed by all.
The following committees had charge of
the affair and the success of it was due
to their untiring efforts: committee on
decoration, Mrs. Tuttle, Mrs. Cloutier,
Mrs. Murch; entertainment, Mrs. Raw
son, Miss Prince; refreshment, Mrs.
Spaulding, Mrs. Waite, Mrs. Warren,
Miss Dorman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-04
Hebron.

There is a dearth of news this week.
In Harper's Weekly of Jan. 18th, an
article, 1.-THE passing Of 300 Mulberry
Street," was of great interest to us. 1t
was our fortune to be living in New
York at the time of the draft riot In
1868, and that dreadful week is still fresh
in our memory. No one not there can
have any idea Of it. The firing of can
mons, the constant ringing Of alarm
bells, mingled with the shrieking of the
mob, the burning of buildings with
threats that your own homo would be
burned, are things not easily forgotten.
Some of our dearest friends were men,
bers of the then famous It'll Regt., N. G.
N. Y. S., which was recalled from the
front to aid the police 10 quelling the
riot. The Office Of the New York Trib.
une was barricaded to the second story
windows with bales of paper making a
good protection Street car tracks were
torn up and no colored person was safe
on the street. We know one small boy
who hid in the coal bins three days. In
East Goth Street, then good residence
street, cannon was set and fired into
the mob. The police force at that time,
under Superintendent Kennedy, was very
efficient. A few members of the 7th,
who were left in the city, formed com.
pany and led by q substantial officer,
fought to aid the police, but wave of
relief passed over US all when the gallant
7th marched through the streets on its
return. Ono such experience will do
for ~.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-04
Why He Never Married.

A matinee girl from Chicago looked
mp from Il long and painful study OF
one of Clyt.c Fitch's autographed sen
timcnts into that authors face.
MIR. Fitch she began mournfully
81 know why you have not married"
"rcll me. would like to know
Certainty. 1t must have happened
this way: You wro,e Il proposal OF
marriage to Il beautiful leading wo
man in one Of your companies. You
should have proposed In person. But
you wrote she couldn't read youi
writing and thought it was dismiss
al from the company. She drowned
herself. and you are still unmarried
The dramatic author thoughtfully
rolled cigarette.
1T is as good reason as know
he responded.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-04
NOTICE..
TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH PARIS

TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH PARIS
All persons in South Paris must hold
themselves responsible for any weakness
or suffering caused from old age, chronic
coughs or colds, bronchitis, weak lungs,
midtown conditions, stomach troubles,
nervousness or poor blood when We are
willing to sell them the real cod liver
preparation, Vinol. and return their
money IL it does not benefit.
The reason Vinol is so successful in
restoring health and creating strength Is
because it contains in addition to tonic
iron all the medicinal elements OF cod
liver oil actually taken from fresh Gods
livers, but without oil or grease to upset
the stomach and retard its work.
Unlike old-fashioned cod liver oil and
emulsions, it is deliciously palatable,
agreeable to the weakest stomach, there
fore, unequalled as strength creator
and tonic reconstruction.
A member of the firm of +. A. Shurt-
left & Co., our local druggists, says: ut
is because we know 80 we'll of what
Vinol is made that we ask every run
down, nervous, debilitated, aged or weak
person in South Paris, and every person
suffering from stubborn colds, hanging
on coughs, bronchitis or incipient con.
sumption to try Vinol on our guarantee. "
F. A. Shurtleff & Co., Druggists, South
Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-04
West Sumner.

Ella Gerry, the twelve year-old daugh-
ter of Alvin Gerry, has been hauling ice
the past week for John Head with
horse team. The little girl handled the
reins as we'll as man and backed up to
the ice house without assistance. or
course the ice was loaded on and off for
her.
The Oxford County Telephone Co.
held meeting here Tuesday, Jan. 2Sth.
The following board of directors were
elected:
Orlando Irish, BENZ. Gerrish. Washington
Head. Buckfield.
Charles Dudley, Paris.
jefferson Farrar. K G. Stephens. west
Sumner.
A directors meeting will be held at this
place Tuesday, Feb. 4th, for the purpose
of electing president.
Mr.. Jefferson Farrar had an ill-turn
while attending the telephone meeting
Just as the announcement was about to
be made that he was elected to be one of
the board of directors, Mr.. Farrar fell in
a faint. He is troubled with weak
heart. He recovered sufficiently to be
able to ride home.
The Baptist Circle furnished bouuti-
full dinner at the home of Mrs. Rosetta
Ryerson for the delegates to the tele-
phone meeting. About forty men par
took of the dinner and there was food
enough left to have fed forty more. A
small sum was thus added to the So
ciety's fund.
The Baptist Circle will serve dinner
in the vestry Wednesday, Feb. l2,h.
Mrs. W. T. Bisbee went to South Paris
last Monday to be the guest of Mrs. Chas.
Thayer, returning Thursday. Mrs. Bis
bee met while there two lady friends
whom she had not seen for thirty-seven
years. At that time she saw them at her
own wedding reception.
Mrs. Hiram Howe made trip to Rum
ford Falls last Saturday, returning Tues
day. Mrs. Howe went there to see her
daughter, Mrs. l.. P. Merrill, who has
recently had an attack of gall stones
Mrs. Howe found her daughter much
improved in health. Mrs. Florinda
Farrar kept house for her in her absence.
Mrs. James Buck has arrived home
from Monmouth, and is ready to do
dressmaking.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Chase spent Tues
day with their daughter, Mrs. Carl Dun
ham.
On account of the slippery streets the
S. B. r. Club has been postponed for
one week. The next meeting will be
Feb. 9th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-04
KEPT WITHIN BOUNDS.
Young People In Virginia In Chief
Justice MarshaIl's Day.

Young People In virginia IN Sh'eS
Justice MarshaIPs Day.
In an old biography Of Chief Justice
Marshall there is an anecdote when
gives a significant hint OF the disci-
pline to which young people were SUBJ
ject in that earlier day.
Several OF the great jurist's nieces
were in the habit Of visiting him, and
as they were young and attractive the
house became q rendezvous for the
leading young men Of the city during
the afternoons. Judge MarshalPs black
major domo, old Uncle Joseph, held a
tight rein upon these visitors. Every
day at 4 o'clock he wo lid appear at
the door Of the drawing room In spot
less livery and with profound bow
would announce:
Ladies'. his honor the chief justice
has retired to his room to prepare fol
dinner.
Gentlemen, dinner will be served at
half past 4 O'clock. 1t Is now 4. His
honor will be pleased If you will re-
main, and covers have been laid for
you at the table. II you cannot re.
main. will you permit the young ladies
to retire to prepare for the meal?'
The gentlemen usually took their
leave. and the ladies retired in an III
humor, but any remonstrance with Jo
seph was only answered by: ut Is the
rule Of the house. Young folks must
be kept within bounds"
In Virginia houses of the better class
Notwithstanding their almost bound
less hospitality. the calls Of young mer
I'm that day were strictly held within
limit. No one was received as visitor
to an unmarried girl unless his ante
cedents and character were well known
to her parents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-04
East Sumner.

Reports say that the order of Knights
of Pytbias are to hold weekly meetings
at the Grange Hall on Thursday even
ings.
Sumner for back rural town is not
devoid of social gatherings. At present
there are meetings of the Grange, the
Knights of Pythias, the G. A. r. Post,
the Relief Corps, and four ladies' circles.
These gatherings are usually well attend
ed. Church attendance is increasing of
late when preaching services are held.
Rev. S. c. Eaton Of the Bangor Semi
nary is expected to supply the Cougre-
gational pulpit next Sabbath, Feb. 9th
His services are much appreciated and
it seems to be the general desire to
secure him for q pastor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-04
North Buckfield.

Mrs. George and Florence Warren
have been very sick with the grippe, as
also Mrs. Jane Heald, but all are i'm
proving at this writing.
The body of Mr.. Delwin Morse of
Hartland, who was killed by the falling
of tree while working in the woods,
was brought to his fathers, Mr.. Hermon
Morse's, Saturday, from which the fu-
neral took place Sunday at o'clock p.
NJ, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Pottle.
Farmers in this and surrounding
places have finished harvesting their ice.
Friends of DR.. Heald and wife in this
place are panied to learn of the illness OF
their little daughter Alice.
Oscar Turner and wife of Hartford
have been visiting relatives in this place.
Mrs. Caroline Sturtevant of Turner
and son Will have been stopping at Mr..
Merton Warren's few days.
David and Harry Record got their
heads quite badly cut by being thrown
from their wagon near the station at
Buckfield,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-04
Colby Miller, aged 70, and his team OF

Colby Miller, aged IL, and his team of
little steers were prominent factors in
the ice business at Wilton last week.
Says a correspondent from that village,
1.-THE steers were attached to small
sled and hauled two cakes OF ice weigh
ing $50 pounds each. Master Miller
made three trips during the day and
hauled the ice to his home on the Tenn
pie road. He is IL years Of age and has
broken the steers himself. He also has
a pair of yearling heifers that he has
broken and does a good job hauling
wood with them. he is very quiet with
his team and does not whip or pound
them. As a result they seem anxious
to do what he wants them to and are
easily handled. Master Miller is
model teamster and good example for
many older ones to follow. When he
was driving through the village for his
load of ice some of his little friends had
much sport riding upon the empty
Sled"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-04
His QiacoYerY.

A one armed man sat down to his
MONDAY luncheon In little restaurant
the other day, and seated on the right
Of him was big, sympathetic individ-
ual from the rural district. The big
fellow noticed his neighbours left sleeve
and kept eying him in sort of how
did-it-happen way. The one armed
man failed to break the ice, but con-
tinued to keep busy with his one hand
supplying the inner man. At last the
inquisltive one on the right could stand
it no longer. He changed his position
a little. cleared his throat and said,
81 see, sir, you have lost an arm.
whereupon the unfortunate man pick
ed up the empty sleeve with his right
hand. peered into it. looked up with Il
surprised expression and said, "By
George, sir you're right"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-04
Mason,

Jesse Bennett has moved into the
George Westleigh house owned by <. q.
Morrill,. he is cutting timber for ]. A.
Mckenzie.
A. Z. Tyler is helping his son Maurice
haul his pine logs.
Fannie westleigh has gone to Portland
to consult specialist in regard to her
lameness.
s. E. Haselton il helping Z. A. Grover
haul pulp timber.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-04
North Paris,

Mrs. VIM. Shedd of Portland visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Childs,
Jan. 10.
A number in this neighborhood have
been sick with bad colds.
Mr.. A. D. Andrews is visiting his sis
ter, Mrs. Charles Perkins, in Brewer.
Mr. and Mrs. America Andrews and
Beatrice have been sick.
Eunice Gowell is on the sick list, also
E. Z. Field.
Miss Lavina Starbird is at work for A.
D. Andrews.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-04
Lowell.

Thursday evening the degree team OF
Kezar Valley Lodge, 1. o. o. F.. accom-
panied by others to the number OF
thirty, went to Fryeburg on invitation OF
Fryeburg lodge and worked the second
degree on two members. Fryeburg
lodge served an elegant oyster supper
and the evening was much enjoyed.
Mrs. S. l.. Plummer is quite sick at
present. Miss Grace Plummer attends
the central of the citizens line for her.
There is much sickness about here,
mostly colds and the grippe.
Mrs. C. Fl. Brown went to Norway
Friday on account of the death of DIR.
A. N. French. DR.. French was In active
practice here for many years before 60
ing to Norway, and was held in high
esteem as a physician.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-04
Dickyale.

There have been four mornings thus
far this winter that the mercury has
been at zero aud below, this Jan. so
being one of them, 2 below.
Mrs. Simeon Morrill, remains the same
as last reported.
Business is lively here, though the
teamsters have to load lighter.
A Mr.. Wentworth has the job to de-
liver 500 cords of pulp wood from the
vicinity of Black Mountain to the bank
of Spear stream