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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28

The people, large and small, who are
on the sick list are too numerous to
mention in detail. Will Swan, who has
been keeping house at Locke's Mills, has
given it up for the present in conse-
quence Of his wife's failing health, and
is boarding with his parents there while
she is stopping with her sister, Mrs.
Lawson Martin, at the Center.
The next man to wound himself with
an ak is Frank Brooks, who was at work
for Wesley Ring; but how severely in
jured is not yet reported.
The winter term of school closed last
Friday, taught by Miss Annie Richard
son of North Norway. She is first class
teacher, and also taught the spring and
fall terms. The two scholars, who were
not absent half day during the 80
weeks, were Harold Ring and Clyde
Durham.
Our highly esteemed friend, Miss
Florence Bryant, has sent US several
more copies of the Waterman. In Notes
aud Com ments in one of the papers APP
pears the following ludicrous, although
brief article at is amusing to notice
that the New York Times, in speaking
of the voyage of the battleships to the
Pacific, urges as one argument the perils
of passing through the straits OF Magel-
Ian in midwinter. A little knowledge OF
physical geography would have told the
astute journalist that while it would be
midwinter here at the time of the pro-
posed passage, it would be midsummer
at the Straits of Magellan" We would
respectfully suggest that the New York
Times would do well to attend school
one more term, aud make that science a
special study"
This morning we picked up paper
lying on the floor, which proved to be
the New York Voice, and bearing the
date of September 80, 1897. Have
already noticed one step of advancement
in photography, changing d, or ed,
final, to when SO pronounced, except
when the affects preceding sound"
Examples-fixt, establish. "The world
do move" and yet when We write it
grip, the editor always adds the final pc.
The ice harvest is ended about here,
but that doesn't imply that the ice is all
harvested. 1t averaged about IA inches
in thickness and good quality.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
Oxford.

Oxford Division, S. of T., received
another member Thursday evening. Re-
freshments of coffee and cake were
served.
Erwin Lindsey Bonney, son of VIM
and Marcia Bonney, died of diphtheria
Sunday, Jan. 10Th, aged three years. He
was buried the same day. A younger
child is ill with the same disease.
Charles f. Smith died Jan. 20, aged
SO years. His funeral was held at the
Advent Chapel Wednesday, Elder Snow
officiating. T. A. Roberts Post, G. A.
r., and Craigie Lodge, K. of P, were
present and took part in the services. BE
leaves widow, daughter, Mrs. Alfred
Everett, of Norway, a sister and two
brothers. Mr.. Smith was a veteran OF
the thirtieth Maine Regiment Volunteers,
serving two years. He was at one time
confined in Libby prison.
Mrs. 1. N. Keith, who has gone to
Somersworth, is failing.
Walter Scribner, son of Mrs. Mary
Scribner, fell from ladder, badly frac.
turing his knee.
Mrs. Kate Hanscom of Boston is here
for short time.
Harry Davis is sick with chicken pox.
Grippe is prevailing here.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
BrYant's Pond.

Our dramatic club visited West Paris
Wednesday evening and entertained the
people with "The Country Minister"
They had a good house and report good
time. They will probably visit Rumford
Corner with the play in the near future
and have also received an invitation to
repeat it at East Bethel.
Freeman NJ. Morse has been appointed
assistant mail carrier in place of Ned L.
Swan, resigned.
Mrs. E. G. Wing has returned to Bos-
ton where she is assisting her daughter,
Mrs. Fife Rogers.
Much sickness prevails in the village
from colds and the grippe.
Duke Thompson, the thirteen ear-old
son of Edward Thompson, is quite sick
with typhoid pneumonia.
A. D. Felt was in Auburn last week to
attend special communication of
Tranquil Lodge Of Masons.
There was large attendance at the
hall of Fraternal Lodge, Saturday even
ing to witness the installation service.
Walter L. Gray, Esq, was the installing
officer and conducted the ceremonies in
an easy and instructive manner. He was
assisted by several from the Grand Lodge.
An interesting programme was carried
out at intervals during the work. After
brief speech by Mr.. Gray at the close
the company was invited to adjourn to
the Grange dining hall where fine sup
per was served to all.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
West Paris.

Quite number of our people are Ill
with an epidemic of colds and the grippe
and the physicians are busy.
Mrs. Henry Durham Is improving and
it is hoped is we'll on the way to recov-
cry.
The dramatic company from Bryant's
Pond presented in q fine manner their
play, 1.-THE Country Minister" at Dun
hams Hall, last Wednesday evening to q
large audience. There was dance after
the play. i,
Miss Jennie L. Bradbury has returned
from her visit in Massachusetts,.
Mrs. Emma w. Mann entertained q
few friends one evening last week, and
three tables of whist were made up for
entertainment.
Notice has been issued to the stock
holders of the West Paris Creamery co.
to meet at Grange Hall at one O'Clock
p. NJ, on Wednesday of this week, Jan:
20. The necessary yearly business will
be transacted and the matter OF selling
the creamery building will be considered
Mr.. and Mrs. Lorrie Immonen, the
Young Finn couple who purchased q
good farm on Curtis Hill last year, were
made happy the 18th by the arrival of
little son. Mr.. Immonen is hauling lum-
Der and has recently purchased a fine
pair of horses. He is a good citizen and
neighbors are glad of his prosperity.
Mrs. F. S. Farnum was on the sick list
last week. She remained at her rooms
in Masonic Block as she still has some
goods, and few trimmed hats left over
from her sale and auction. These are
for sale at bargain prices.
Miss Eva Tucker has recently been ap.
psinted superintendent of the cradle roll
department in the Universalist Sunday
School. This is an interesting depart
rnent as there are so names on the list.
Mrs. V. P. DeCoster of Buckfield
spoke to an interested audience at
Grange Hall last Saturday afternoon,
several from outside the grange being
present. Her address was valuable in
struction regarding the development of
the poultry industry and the raising of
chickens by artificial incubation, which
she firmly advocates. She says she does
not fear to impart her knowledge for 1t
is not likely the poultry business will be
overdone, prices are high, the demand
good, and the small poultry keeper need
not be overcrowded. Whenever prac-
ticable she advises early chicks for the
advantage of high prices for early broil-
ers, for winter layers pullets should be
mature by the first of November. She
advises young men to enter agricultural
pursuits and says many good paying
positions aN open to those who are fit.
ted by study, information and expert
once. An interesting discussion follow.
cd her address.
E. Il. Brown from Rumford Falls
visited his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. b. G
Brown, over last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald Dinsmore and
little daughter a few weeks old, are
visiting Mrs. Dinsmore's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Jesse Dexter, at the Maple
House. Somewhat later they may 60 tc
housek eeping at Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
Oickvale.

A. ]. Farrar injured his foot quite
badly recently by rolling log upon it.
Nearly every one here has secured
his ice.
Mrs. Simeon Morrill, is failing.
We shall be glad to accept of the in
vitation to dinner, for when we are
away from home we are always hungry
about that time of day. And about the
cookery, never mind. 1t is quantity
that most interests us. And. by the
way, we are not worried over that, for
"Uncle Ham," as he is now Familiarity
called, always appeared like well fed
man.
John sometimes speaks of his dog. 1
too keep dog and like his companion
ship and good will, and could tell many
anecdotes of his almost human intelli-
gence.
Sand this old coat, with its empty pockets,
And rags that smell Of tobacco and gin,
He'll follow while he has eyes In bis sockets."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
West Sumner.

Rev. j. B. Murphy preached an inter-
esting sermon in the Baptist church last
Sunday on the New Year. Mr.. Murphy
is returned missionary, having spent
ten years in Africa and eleven years in
the w. l., and on the 1sthmus OF
Panama.
Mrs. James Buck, who has been at
Monmouth caring for sick sister, re-
turned to her home Thursday of last
week only to be summoned by telephone
the next day to come to her sisters
funeral Mrs. Buck went back to Mon.
mouth Friday.
Mr.. S. F. Marston of Brunswick was in
town few days last week.
Geo. Packard of Auburn was in town
Saturday and Sunday, leaving Monday fol-
his home. Mr.. Packard came here to
adjust the machinery in Johnson's mill
that successful milling operations might
be carried on, which he succeeded in
doing in a very short time.
Mrs. Hattie Young, who has been
spending few weeks with friends and
relatives in Hartford, arrived home last
week.
Miss Ora Field is visiting with her
aunt, Mrs. E. G. Small.
The farmers are busy harvesting ice.
Alvin Gerry is saving ice for 1. o.
Swift.
Mrs. Adney Tuell of North Paris visit
ed Mrs. James Tuell Tuesday.
The social dance here Friday night was
we'll attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Ryerson and
little son of South Windham are spend.
ing a week with Mrs. Ryerson's mother,
Mrs. Rosetta Ryerson. Mr.. Ryerson came
here from Auburn where he had charge
of crew of men engaged in building a
dam. He will 60 from here to Boston
before returning to South Windham.
Mr.. E. q. Brown of Auburn has been
here this week buying cattle. Mr.. Brown
purchased quite herd of mich COWS
and other cattle and is coming back
soon to buy more.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
Lowell.

The village circle was entertained at
the church Friday evening by Mrs.
Brown and Mrs. Marion s. Walker.
After the supper an interesting musical
and literary programme was given under
the direction of Miss Charlotte Hobbs.
Some of the Changers hero attended
the farmers institute at North Chatham
Thursday.
Marcellus l.. Stearns was drawn to
serve as traverse juryman from this
town at the March term of court.
There are quite few cases of grippe
and bad colds about here at present.
The roads are very icy at present.
Quite company of the people about
the village called on the minister, Rev.
F. Il. Reeves, and family, Wednesday
evening.
Miss Annie E. Walker was at Augusta
last week on account of the sickness of
her sister, Lena NJ. Walker.
Mrs. Georgia Parker Is not as we'll re-
Gently as she was during the summer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
North Waterford.

Mrs. Annie Hazelton and Harry Morey
went to Albany Sunday and got Cora
Scribner to work for Mrs. Hazelton
sewing.
Daniel Lebroke has gone to Lowell on
visit.
Ezra Lebroke stayed at Fred Hazel
toms Monday; he brought his phono-
graph and gave them fine entertain
ment with it.
Bert Flint and S. L. Lebroke have ex-
changed work with each other and got
their ice harvested.
We are glad to see Watson McAllister's
family out again after being quarantined
so long for scarlet fever.
The North Waterford Grange will hold
their regular meetings in the afternoon
| understand.
Mrs. S. L. Lebroke has had the grippe.
Edith Knight is at her fathers, G. NJ.
Knights, hear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

WHEREAS, Dexter A. Cummings Of Albany,
In the County of oxford and state Of Maine, by
his mortgage deed. dated October q, 1897. and
recordedin Oxford Registry Of Deeds, book ssO,
page $50, conveyed to Phebe Atkins certain
parcel of real estate situated In said Albany and
described as follows; The southery part OF
homestead and being the same premises convey
ell by ordecia Foster to Dexter A. Cummings,
registry, book pit, page As! and whereas the
above said mortgage was assigned to William A:
Holt by Benjamin Healey, residuary legatee Of
said Phebe Atkins, which Assignment is dated
September q, 1904, and recorded in said registry,
book 2ss, page 8; and whereas the said William
A. Holt assigned said mortgage BY his deed Of
assignment dated January "a, 1905. and recorded
In said registry, book 26s, page 3I5, TO Anna X.
Cummings; and whereas the said Anna X.
Cummings assigned said mortgage to me, the
by her assignment dated October
4, 1907, and recorded In said registry. book 2s5,
page III; and whereas the condition OF said
has been broken: now, therefore. by
reason Of the breach Of said condition, i claim
foreclosure of said mortgage.
az ALBION LEONARD CUMMINGS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
BuckfieId.

Mr.. Chester futile Of Augusta was at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. n. Tuttle, over Sunday, Jan. 10.
Mr.. Allen Irish Of Bath Is at home on
account of the grippe.
Monami Lodge of Mechanic Falls,
Blake Lodge of Turner and Nezinscot
Lodge, I. o. o. F., of this place, will
unite in district meeting at this place
on Friday evening, Feb. 7.
Mrs. Ralph Morrill, was operated on BY
DR.. Weber of Lewiston, Friday, after .
consultation of doctors. She is reported
comfortable ct this time.
The funeral of Miss Eunice Burt was
held rom the Buckfleld town farm
Thursday. The service was conducted
BY Rev. Mr.. Pottle. The remains were
taken to Turner for burial. Miss Burt
was the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Burt. She was fifty-four years OF age
and is survived by one brother, Aubrey
Burt, of Tuner Centre.
Miss Iva Gardner has gone to Dixfield
for the remainder of the winter. .
There was a dance at Nezinscot Hall
Friday evening. Music was furnished
by Holmes orchestra.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
East Sumner.

On Monday evening, Jan. goth, a lodge
of Knights of Pythias was instituted at
East Sumner with over thirty charter
members. Some forty were up from
Mechanic Falls and did the work. We
hope later to give the names of the
officers.
Union Grange is rejoicing that the
debt on its hall has been paid and
now there is talk of putting on an addi'
ton which is much needed.
C. S. Phinney of Standish was in
town Thursday on business. He has
worked for the same fertilizer company
for over twenty one years. He says that
Bert Fernald is the coming man for
governor, and such is the general idea
here. He is of the right stamp and will
be elected.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
PROBATE NOTICES.

TO all persons interested in either of the Er'asts
At Probate Court, held at Paris, IN and 10
January, in the year Of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and eight. The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated, It is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In.
terested, by causing copy Of this order to be
published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the Ok
ford Democrat, q newspaper published at South
Paris, In said County, that they may appear at
the third Tuesday Of February, A. ID. 1905, at
of the clock In the forenoon, and be heard there
on II they see cause.
FRANK E. HOWE, late Of Fryeburg, de-
ceased; petition that Zetta B. Howe or some
other suitable person be appointed as admins
traitor Of said estate presented by said Zetta b.
Howe, widow.
ALBERT NJ. YATES, late of Paris, deceased;
by Rhoda 8. Yates, the executrix therein named.
JOHN HARRINGTON, JR late Of Lowell, de:
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Cyrus X. Chapman, the executor
therein named.
ETHEL l.. ELLINGWOOD ct ais, minors, OF
Upton; petition for license to sell and convey
real estate presented by Isaac III. Ellingwood,
guardian.
LIVONIA MURDOCH, late Of Chenoa, I'LL
nois, deceased; first and final account presented
for allowance by Charles II. Prince, executor.
AARON o. CORBETT, late Of Paris. de;
ceased petition for allow ance out Of personal
estate presented by Nancy d. Corbett, widow.
ROZILLA HEAD, late of Buckheld, de-.
ceased first account presented for allowance by
Washington Head, administrator.
ELLIS p. RUSSELL, late of Sumner, de.
ceased; first and final account presented for al
lowance by Lottie NJ. Russell, Administrative.
HERBERT L. SWIFT. late of Paris, de-
ceased; first and final account presented for al.
| lowance by Annie L. Swift, Administrative.
MERTON E. GENTLEMAN of Porter, minor;
| second account presented for allowance by
Reliance c. Libby, guardian.
LIvoNIA MURDOCH, late of Chenoa, I'LL:
collateral inheritance tax presented by Charles
II. Prince, executor.
ALBION E. BRADBURY, late of Canton,
ance by Byron c. Waite, administrator with the
will annexed.
ROZILLA HEALD, late of Buck6eld, de.
ceased; petition for order to distribute balance
remaining in his hands presented by Washing.
| ton Head, administrator.
WILLIAM RIDLON, late Of Sweden, de-
ceased; first and final account presented for al.
| lowance by Jesse l.. Ridlon, executor.
CYRUS c. SPAULDING. late Of Buck1eld,
| deceased; second account presented for allow
ance by Benjamin spaulding, trustee.
ADDISON E. HERRlCK, Judge of said Court
VI 10 WY ALBERT D. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
LOcke'S Mills.

The V. /. S. Ladies' Circle met with
Mrs. Frank Purington Wednesday after
noon. A very pleasant time was enjoy.
ed BY those present. The next one will
be at Mrs. E P. Farrington's.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bartlett enter
tanned the V. /. S. Whist Club Thursday
evening, Jan. 16. On account of the
storm there were only few present,
but fine time was enjoyed. The first
prizes were won by Mrs. Dana Grant
and Frank Purington, second by Mrs.
Puriugton and Frank Frost. A delicious
lunch was served. The next meeting
will be with Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Grant,
Jan. So All are invited.
Mrs. Azel Bryant is slowly recovering
from a very severe attack of the grippe.
Mrs. c. f. Stowell and Mrs. Chas. Bart
lett are also confined to the house.
Mrs. Will Coolidge is at her brothers,
Arthur Noyes', caring for the sick ones,
the whole family being sick at the same
time.
Mrs. Matte Swift is at Curtis Corner,
having been called there by the danger
Gus illness of her father, Eben Rand.
4. l.. Tebbets is having his office
piped for steam heat.
There is to be three weeks sale at
Libby's store at Bryants Pond, COM
mencing Jan. "a.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOINdS OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris hill.

Scott o. Colby, while saving wood
with a circular saw at George Hardy't
Tuesday, got the back of his left hand
against the saw, decorating the first
three fingers badly. The wounds were
dressed, and it is thought the fingers
will be saved. but the hand will not be
of much use for the rest of the winter.
The annual parish meeting will be
held at the First Baptist church next
Thursday at 2:30 P. NJ.
Next Sunday, Feb. 2, Rev. j. b. Muir
ply will speak on Africa. Mr.. Murphy
has worked several years on this field.
1t is hoped there will be a full house to
listen to him. This will be Mr.. Muir
phys last Sunday here as they 60 to an.
other field for work.
Mrs. Edgar Hutchins slipped and fell
on the ice Sunday noon, breaking her
wrist.
Mrs. Susan York, who has been i'll for
a long time, died Monday morning. She
was over so years of age.
Rev. John b. Murphy will lecture at
the Baptist church Thursday evening on
the work on the Panama canal, where he
has recently been. His descriptions OF
the work are very interesting.
Misses Helen and Josephine Cole re-
turned home from Gorham Normal
School last week.
Mark P. Shaw, Ernest F. Shaw, f.
Berton Curtis and BENZ. S. Doe attended
the Pythian convention in Portland last
week and incidentally, the burning OF
Portland City Hall, as they were in the
building at the time that it was discover
ed to be on fire.
Miss lone Harlow of Dixfield is the
guest of relatives at Paris Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Kimball and son,
of Roxbury, Mass, Mr.. and Mrs. +. Z.
Shorey of Portland, and Miss Alice Ham
mond, who has been spending the winter
with Mr.. and Mrs. Kimball, were here
last week to attend the funeral services
of the late II. E Hammond.
The sudden death of Henry Z. Ham
mond, the venerable court crier OF Ok
ford County, came as a shock to the
entire community last week and is
distinct loss to this community. Mr..
Hammond had lived for more than
eighty years on the farm where he was
born, within half mile of this village
and during his long and active life has
identified himself prominently with all
that tended to the best welfare of the
place. A man of high character and
noble purpose, honest, and courteous in
his dealings, he held the respect of al
who knew him and many of us mourn
him as a wise counselor and faithful
friend. The funeral services at his late
home Thursday were conducted by Rev
J. W. Chesbro of South Paris and brie
and very appropriate address was made
by Hon. James S. Wright, abiding t.
his intimate acquaintance with Mr.. Ham
moud covering a period of forty year:
and of his faithfulness as a friend, ;
citizen and court officer. The funera
was attended by many from all parts o
the town and some from other towns
Iuterment at Hillside Cemetery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-28

Arrived at one O'Clock, A. NJ, or there
abouts, Jan. 23d, at the three-score and
ten limit, Just bit footsore and travel
worn, but sharp bitten. The pathway of
the years hasn't been so long as we were
in hopes that it would be-much shorter
than we anticipated when we first set
out to foot it in downright earnsst We
must have cut across lots somewhere
and shortened the distance. But We are
here and don't know how We can change
the figures and the fact.
Do we want to try il all over again?
o, no, Not all, but would be proper glad
to pick up a few stitches that we dropped
in our knitting. Ever feel that way
yourself? When sitting in the cleaning
and taking account of the stock of hap
penings, do you ever feel the blood rush
up into your face when some of them
flash Into your mind? IL not you must
have been unusually discreet or your
skin must be thick as bulls hide. We
claim no special trait or training in the
way of discretion, but we do claim to be
thin-skinned, and so are no stranger to
the fiush-one of the penalties of hasti-
ness and wrong doing and wrong saying,
as the quick tempered know to their re-
greet and shame.
And the generality of mankind are
pretty literally supplied with temper
Good stuff, too, in proper limits, else the
Giver of all good made mistake when
he carried out his own idea in the fur
nishing. Without temper the worlds
work would lag. For effective work
properly tempered steel is just the thing,
you know.
A boss over gang of lumbermen up
the line was in town the other day, and
although he has been in the business
thirty years he claims that he never has
known better ''doings" than it is now.
We had been wondering what the result
would be at Rumford Falls were the sup
ply cut off even for one season. As the
chief corner stone Of the structure is
pulp, it must have been wreckage and
disaster.
Perhaps we are prone to look on the
dark side. Just now we are worrying
lest our mutual friend from Wayback be
left to draw in single harness to the end
of the trail, and never have the salts
faction of nipping mate. Drawing
single when the load is light is well
enough, but when the load is heavy
doubling up is well enough, too. 1t is
all right. Now don't you be discOurag
ed, my daughter. There is time enough.
You are only twenty-eight. Some one
of excellent taste and judgment will
take note of your many good qualities,
and there you are drawing double. Now
let the old man drop hint. When you
feel like baking, don't balk when he is
feeling that way himself. Take turns.
Follow the plan we have suggested, and
there will be fewer fragments to gather
mn. JOHN.