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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
Hebron.

Mr.. J. W. Shaw of Berwick, Arthur
Cummings of Oxford and James Rich.
ards of South Paris were guests of j. l..
Bumpus recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Croker of Minot, Mr..
Samuel Whittemore and Miss Edith
Whittemore have been on a weeks trip
to Washington, D. G..
Miss Eta Sturtevant is in Auburn.
j. F. Moody, Jr., was at home over
Sunday.
Mr.. Ezekiel Merrill and Mr.. Henry
Merrill are both quite sick with the
grippe.
Mrs. n. K. Stearns now goes on the
piazza sunny days and is gaining fast.
Mrs. Ira Bearce is still gaining, and it is
hoped as warm weather comes both will
be fully recovered.
Considerable maple syrup is being
made but the run is variable and will
probably be short.
The inch or two of damp snow to-day
will help settle the roads.
The spring term of the academy open,
ed Wednesday, April LIST. The following
class parts have been assigned for COM
mencement:
neutrality-suspicious. 8. Carl. South China.
STANDARDIZATION F. Fernald. Berlin, n. II
Oration-Erncst L. Packard, Hebron.
History-Albert Condor, Rockland.
Boys Prophecy-Dennis +. Getchell, Lime.
stone
Girls Prophecy-Adelaide L. Klain, Greene.
Halls and Campus-Robert e. Baker, Jamaica
Plain, Mass.
Address to dergraduates-Alice NJ. Green,
Providence, r. i.
Presentation Of Gifts-Alden Chase, Bryants
Pond.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
Lowell.

Mrs. Frank Harmon and Mrs. NJ. A..
Charles are In Portland this week.
The scholars from Fryeburg Academy
are at home for q weeks vacation.
DR.. Smith Baker, formerly of Port
land, visited q few days the first of the
week at Rev. F. q. Reeves. DR.. Baker
has been in Georgia during the winter:
The remains of Albert G. Andrews OF
Stow were brought here for burial at
No. 4 Cemetery, Friday. The death OF
Mr.. Andrews will be severely felt, not
only by his immediate family and rela-
tives, but by his townspeople and bust
ness associates. He was an energetic
and broad minded man, active in town
affairs and all that pertained to the good
of the community. We sincerely mourn
his loss. He leaves widow, two chill
dren and one sister, Mrs. E. w. Stanley.
The Woman's Library Club met at the
home of Mrs. j. A. harrington Wednes'
day afternoon.
S. r. Heald, wife and daughter, are
visiting in Boston and vicinity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
North Waterford.

Moses Mosher passed away at $50
Friday evening at the age of 81 years.
He leaves only one brother, Fred, of this
place.
Susie Littlefeld of Lowell is here
visiting at Fred Blacks.
Guy Bancroft has baby boy come to
his house to live.
Mrs. Clayton McIntire visited at her
aunt's, Mrs. Paris Paige's, Saturday.
Charles York is very sick.
Frank Murdoch Is here repairing the
boiler and engine for Harry Brown.
Several of the housekeepers have be-
gun cleaning house.
John York is very low.
Mrs. Jack Matherson and three chill
dren are stopping at her mothers, Mrs.
D. Fl. LebrOke's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Onley returned
to Somerville Tuesday. They were here
to attend the funeral of Moses Mosher.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
Locke's Mills.

Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Littlefield are
rejoicing over the arrival of ten pound
baby girl at their home on March 20.
Mrs. Elmer Cummings and children
visited her mother, Mrs. Meader, at Bry-
ants Pond, one day last week.
The V. l. S. Sewing Circle meets with
Mrs. Alice Harrington on Wednesday
afternoon, April s. The ladies are max
ing fancy articles, aprons, ETC., for sale
to be held some time during the summer.
Mr.. Will Coolidge is able to 60 out,
but is not able to work in the shop yet.
Mrs. Annie Emery has returned home
after an absence of several weeks.
Pomona Grange meets at South Paris,
Tuesday, April Z.
Some are riding in sleighs and some in
wagons, but it is not very good travel
ing in either.
The automobiles will soon be with US
again.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
East Brownfleld.

Miss Celia Mudgett of Conway, N. q.
was a recent guest Of Miss Marion john
son.
Miss Maude Sargent and friend of
Sanford were visitors at Mrs. Robert
Grants last week.
Mrs. G. NJ. Sanborn spent last We'd
nesday in Portland.
Miss Ethel Eastman is at L. A. Coles.
Mr.. John Cole, who has been visiting
his parents at Hotel liberty, has return
ed to Boston.
II is rumored that stock company
consisting of A. r. and c. E. Hill, Dana
Brown, Carl Blake and another, not yet
chosen, is in the process of formation
here. The business is to be the manu-
facture of boxes, clothes horses, etc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
Bethel.

Station agent W. A. Bunting has NOV
ed into Mr. Perley Andrews house on
Vernon Street.
Harry Purington, Bowdoin, '0S, has
spent bis Easter vacation with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. U. Purington.
The maple orchards are receiving the
attention OF their owners, but thus far
there has not been large supply OF the
syrup upon the market.
Wednesday, special town meeting
was held in Odeon Hall to see what the
minds of the voters would be In regard
to exempting from taxation for period
of ten years, the building, machinery,
and stock of the Merrill, Springer Co. II
they should decide to build mill here
and at West Bethel. After the reading
of the warrant, several of the citizens
made speeches in favor OF an affirmative
vote and no dissenting voice was heard
when the question came to vote. Mr..
Springer Is a valuable citizen and would
be loss to the village and town If he de-
cided to move his business elsewhere.
Thursday, Mr.. w. d. Eastman OF East
Sumner was in Bethel on business.
More encouraging reports come from
W. F. Kendall who is in the hospital In
Lewiston.
Mrs. w. C. Curtis, the wife of the new
pastor of the Congregational church, ar
rived Thursday.
Good reports come from Mr.. E. G.
Vandenkerckhoven, who is in the He
bron Sanatorium.
The new system of cataloguing the
books in the Bethel Library makes 1t
busy place.
Mr.. Frank Kendall, who has been very
ill with the humps, is recovering.
The town schools will open April 13.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie L. Mason have re-
turned from an extended trip in Cali
fornia, and Master Donald, who has been
with his grandmother, Mrs. o. NJ.
Mason, has gone to Portland with his
parents.
The Merrill, Springer Co. will begin
as soon as possible to build novelty
mill in this place. The foundation is al
ready laid. The building is to be 100
feet long, 40 feet wide, two stories high,
with basement. Two engines will be
installed. 1t is expected to be able to
use the mill by the first of July. The
company will also build mill at West
Bethel 80 feet by 30.
Chester Bean, U. of NJ, '0S, has been
spending the Easter vacation with his
parents
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
Wilson's Mills.

Mile Storey has returned to Norway
F.A. Forbush of Rumford Falls is in
town.
S.W. Bennett, who has been to Nor.
way, returned Friday. Bert Hosmer
came with him.
A number of the young folks from
here went to Enrol to the drama and
dance Thursday night.
Mrs. c. T. Fox is visiting her sister nj
Enrol.
j. W. Buchanan and NJ. D. Sturtevant
have finished logging and moved out.
Mrs. ID. c. Bennett came home from
Bethel Thursday.
Mrs. Alden Farnham has returned
from Canaan, VT.
Azel Wilson has sheep that has
three lambs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
Another Kind of Guest.

won't you please write in my guess
book" said woman to the friends she
had entertained at dinner. And she
brought out the treasured volume, with
Its record of hospitality. The names
were inscribed.
"Why. what's thlsi' said the mod
ern Eve as the pages were fluttered be
fore the book was returned to its own
err. There are lots and lots Of names
In the back and all in your handwriting
too"
The hostess laughed. "Do you want
to know what these names areT she
asked. well. | suppose might make
confession. They are names OF
guests. ali right. but Of another kind
It's the list of the servants | have had
since my housekeeping experiences be.
gau."-New York Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
East Sumner.

Mr.. Wyman, son of Freeman l.. Wy
man of West Paris was in town on Thurs.
day selling hulled corn.
With hulled corn and milk, fritters and
maple syrup, sweet picked ham and
fresh eggs, we have decided not to enter
as candidate for congress from the I'd
district until John P. Swasey has served
term or two. Neither shall we enter
the field for governor against Fernald.
Taft for president, John P. Swasey for
Congress and Fernald for governor is to
be inscribed upon our banner. Moreover,
we can't be bought off by any promises
of payment of expenses. AS Elbridge
BRIGHAM said on one occasion "We
stand on our own bockam." The candi-
dates above mentioned can be trusted as
safe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
A Republican State Convention
WILL BE HELD IN THE
Arrr,Ory, Portland,
Tuesday, April goth, 1908,


for the purpose of selecting six candidates for
electors OF President and Vice-President OF the
United States, and four delegates at large ana
four alternates TO attend the National Republican
Convention 20 be held In the City OF Chicago, In
the state OF Illinois, on Tuesday the 10th day OF
June, 1905 and the transacting OF any other Ousl-
ness that may properly come before 1t.
The basis of representation will be as follows :
Each city, town and plantation Will be emitted
TO one delegate, and for every IS votes cast Tor
the Republican candidate for Governor In 1906
an additional delegate, and for each fraction OF
40 votes in excess OF IS votes, an additional
delegate Vacancies IN the delegation of any
city, town or plantation can only be filed oy
residents of the County In which the vacancies
exist.
The state Committee will be In session In the
anteroom of the Armory at II 30 O'Clock L. NJ.
on the day of the Convention for the purpose OF
receiving the credentials OF delegates. A dele
gate In order to be eligible to participate In the
Convention must be elected subsequent to the
date OF this call and delegates cannot be elected
under this call TO the State Convention TO be
hereafter called for the purpose OF nominating
candidate for Governor
All electors of Maine, without regard TO past
political affiliations, who believe In the prln'
ciples of the Republican party and endorse It's
policies are cordially invited to unite under this
call in electing delegates 20 this convention.
Per order, Republican State Committee.
SETH VI. CARTER, Chairman.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
Lewiston, February II, 1905.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
RrMroRn FAILS. Me-. Mar. IS, 'OS.

RUMFoRD FAILS, ME-, Mar. rs, '0S.
To the Honorable John p. Swasey:-
We, the undersigned, respectfully re-
quest you to become a candidate for
Congress from this district to succeed
the Honorable Charles Z. Littlefield.
Oxford County, the largest in this dis
trict and the most persistent in its un-
deviating loyalty to Republican principles
has not been honored with this high Of
flee for over forty years. You, of all the
Republicans in this county, have given
most literally of your time, energy, and
money to promote the cause of Republi-
canism and assist in rolling up the great
maiorities that have always distinguish
ed us. These considerations convince US
that Oxford County should be accorded
the honor of naming the candidate at this
time and that you, of all her sons, are the
most able, by your large experience in
the courts, your splendid ability as a
speaker, your great knowledge of all
questions TO be discussed in the coming
campaign and your inspiring and lofty
leadership, to become our standard
bearer.
Twice you have been our choice for
this position. Both times you nave
gracefully accepted the verdict of the
convention and ably assisted in electing
its nominee. We believe that the entire
district should and will rally to your
support, and in grateful recognition OF
past services, confidently expecting
greater services in the future select you
as its candidate.
Very truly yours,
ARETAs Z. STEARNs,
Member State Committee.
HENRY II. HASTINGS,
Member District Committee.
BENJAMIN A. SwASEY,
FREDERICK X. DYER,
RALPH I. PARKER,
n. +. BROWN,
/. III. BERRY,
County Com. for Oxford County.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
East Bethel.

Miss Sadie Thompson of Rumford is
working for Mrs. q. w. Bartlett.
Mr.. c. G. Kimball Of Vermont visited
at Porter Farwell's last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe May Cornell have
gone to Canada for few weeks vacation
with their relatives there.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Blake of Maiden,
Mass, were called to this place last
week.
Mr.. James Mcconnell has gone to the
Central Maine General Hospital in Lew
iston for treatment. He was accom-
panied there by Mr.. Charles Kimball of
South Paris.
Alder River Grange had very pleas
ant time at their last regular meeting.
Two new members were received by
demit cards, work was done in the first
and second degrees, followed by very
program, after which all en-
joyed lunch in the dining hall.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
ApalY Il to Your Life.

Have you ever watched the exceed.
ingly delicate and yet firm pressure OF
he hand Of Il skillful tuner? He will
make the string produce perfectly
rue note. vibrating In absolute accord
with his own never changing tuning
fork The practiced hand is at one
with the accurate ear. and the pressure
is brought to bear with most delicate
adjustment to the resistance. The ten
sion Is never exceeded. he never breaks
string. but he patiently strikes the
note again and again till the tone Is
true and the ear Is satisfied. and then
the muscles relax and the pressure
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
CANTON, Me, March 80, :,

CANTON, Me, March 80, '0S.
To the Republican County Committee
for the County of Oxford
Gentlemen: Il have received your
communication and / very heartily APP
preciate the confidence you have ex-
pressed in my ability and my loyalty to
Republican principles. have always
voted the Republican ticket and have
sincerely and honestly believed in the
principles of the party, and have gloried
in its great achievements. | am as de-
votedly interested in the principles and
high purposes of the party to-day and
the magnificent policies of the present
national administration. By this ex-
preston of your confidence and loyalty
1 feel it duty that owe to the Repub-
lican party and especially to the Repub-
licans of Oxford County who have been
so unanimous in their previous support
of me, TO consent to become their can
didate for Congress to fill the vacancy
occasioned by the resignation of Honor
able Charles Z. Littlefield.
Faithfully yours,
JOHN p. SwAsEY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
BrOwnfield.

In some places the snow is all gone, in
others there is plenty for good shedding.
About two inches fell last night.
Some people seem to think it is time
for house cleaning and are improving it.
Albert Blake is repairing the rent
formerly occupied by E. Bennett.
Little Paul Linscott has been seriously
i'll but is some better now.
Miss Mary Marston is engaged to teach
the grammar school, and Elsie Whitney
the primary next term.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
Albany.

Mrs. Alma Judkins visited her cousin
Mrs. Lauren L. Lord, recently.
Mrs. Addie Conner, who has been
visiting her brother in Oxford, has re.
turned to her home.
Sybil and Allen Cummings, Myra and
Vivian Lord attended the party at Pat.
tees Mills and reported fine time.
Gertie F. Sloan visited Mrs. Addie
Conner last week.
Allen and Sybil Cummings spent a
pleasant evening playing whist at F. G..
Sloan's recently.
The unmarried members of Round
Mt. Grange had charge Of the program
April 4th. A treat Of homemade cam
dies, pop corn and apples was served.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
SECOND DISTRICT REPUBLICAN
CONVENTION.

The Second District Republican Convention
will be held In City Hall. Lewiston, Maine, Tues
day, May 18th, lSOS, at / so Il. NJ. for the pur-
pose of nominating candidate for Congress TO
Sc voted for at the September election; electing
tend the National Republican Convention nj
Chicago, June Is, 1905; electing a district com
mittee; and transacting any other business that
may properly come before Il.
The basis of representation viii be as follows:
Each city, town and plantation Will be entitled
70 one delegate, and for each IS votes cast for
the Republican candidate for Governor In 1904
an additional delegate, and for fraction OF ~
votes in excess OF - an additional delegate. Va
cancies In the delegation of any city, town Or
plantation can only be filed by a resident OF the
county In which the vacancy exists.
The District Committee will be In session In
the reception room of the Hall at II O'Clock, a.
III. on the morning Of the convention for the pur-
pose Of receiving credentials of the delegates
Delegates In order 70 be eligible TO participate In
the convention must be elected subsequent 10 the
date of the call for this convention.
The chairmen of the various delegations are
requested TO forward q full list of the delegates
and alternates TO the Secretary of the District
Committee, II. II. Hastings, Bethel, Maine, as
soon as they are chosen.
Per order Republican District Committee.
Lewiston, Maine, April End, 1905: .,,
FRED W. WIGHT,
A. ID. CORNISH,
+. u. NICHOLS,
ID. o. COOLIDGE,
X G.. REED,
II n HASTINGS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07

1.-THE spring of the year is beautiful, know, fol
the poets have said It.,
And out in the country It's lovely; know, fol
I've often read It;
But give me the open CRATE, with the Goals al
bright and glowing,
winds, and its beautiful showing"
March took a lamb-like departure
Tuesday.
Henry A. Cross is visiting his daugh.
ters in Manchester, N. n.
Butter is selling at rs cents per pound
and eggs 20 cents per dozen.
Hay seems to be quite plentiful, with
few buyers.
Misses Eva Glines and Gladys Morrill,
are again attending Gould Academy.
Both sleighs and wagons are being
used on the roads here this week.
The ice is gradually melting away and
river drivers are getting ready for work
But little change is seen in the con-
dition of John B. Murphy, but his wife
is recovering from her illness.
Many men in this village were thrown
out of employment by the burning Of
the Merrill, Springer Co.'s mill, and it il
hoped they will decide to rebuild.
The high prices at which hard wood
has of late years been selling is causing
the destruction of nearly all the large
naples, and the sweet of the cane must
be used in place of maple honey, but il
"a poor substitute.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
Mason.

The Hastingses have small crew wait
ing for water to start their drive.
Eli A. Grover has bought sap evap-
orator.
w. w. Hastings was in town the 1st
with the scaler, measuring the last Of
the pulp timber.
George Briggs and little daughter
were in town visiting friends the 1st.
S. E. Hazelton and wife were in town
the LIST.
J. A. McKenzie's mother, who has
been stopping with him the past winter,
has gone to Massachusetts,.
Quite snow storm the I'd.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07

Mrs. Hattie Merrill ia at Justin McIn-
tires i'll with measles.
Horace Mixer of Norway is laying
hard wood floor for c. Il. Pride.
Alton Ames' little boy was very i'll
Tuesday night, but is now improving.
Mrs. S. S. Hall and two children are
spending fortnight at North Conway
and Twin Mountain, N. q.
Mrs. Geo. A. Miller's father, Sylvester
wilkins, passed away at Pittsfeld, Mar.
3Oth, aged 70 years, 2 months. He was
q native of this town. He leaves two
other daughters and one son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
Norway Lake.

Will R. Floods wife and little son
Verne are visiting at his fathers.
Our school began March 30th, Miss
May Chaffin teacher.
Mrs. George Horr has gone to Gorham
to stop while.
1t is Mrs. C. A. Stephens who is visit
ing in Massachusetts,.
Little Carl Perry, who is at the hos
pital at Lewiston, is doing we'll and is
expected home in few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wood visited in
Winthrop and other places the past
week
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
Waterville, March 9, 1908.
DEATH WAS ON HIS HEELS.

Jesse P. Morris of Shippers, Va, had
a close call in the spring of 1905. He
says: San attack of pneumonia left me
so weak and with such fearful cough
that my friends declared consumption
had me, and death was on my heels.
Then was persuaded to try DR.. Kings
New Discovery. 1t helped me immedi.
ately, and after taking two and one half
bottles was we'll man again. / found
out that New Discovery is the best rem.
edy for coughs and lung disease In all
the world" Sold under guarantee at
F. A. Shurtleff & Co.'s drug store. 5Oc
and 81, 90. Trial bottle free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07

A merry little party was that given by
Miss Wilma F. Littlehale at her home,
Saturday, April 4, the occasion being her
ninth birthday. The afternoon was
spent in playing games, peanut hunt
being an important feature. The prizes
were awarded to Miss Edith NJ. Nevers,
LIST; Mr.. Earl T. Hollis, I'd, and Miss
Laura B. Nevers received the BOBBY
prize. The gifts received were choco-
late set, post card album, pair OF
side combs, six handkerchiefs, a box OF
stationery, fan, and post card. Those
present were Misses Inez A. Elwell,
Laura b. Nevers, Edith M. Nevers,
Edith n. Littlehale, Masters Earl T.
Hollis, Carl NJ. Nevers, Alvan L. Mans.
field, Willie NJ. Mason, Charlie NJ. Mason
and William H. Littlehale. Refresh
ments of cake and candy were served.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07

That college professors and presidents
are not all agreed on the subject OF col
lege athletics is certain, but most people
of calm judgment will agree with the
opinion of the one who declares that at
present intercollegiate athletics are out
Of their proper balance in the system OF
education.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
Mr.. Swasey's Candidacy,

The Democrat last week stated that
Hon. John P. Swasey would be a candi-
date for the nomination for congress.
The first written announcement of his
candidacy is contained in the following
correspondence, which is self-explana-
tory, and shows not only Mr.. Swasey's
position, but the esteem felt for him by
the Republicans of the county:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
Denmark.

Mrs. Ephraim Sanborn, aged 10 years,
died at her home Sunday very suddenly
The funeral was held Tuesday.
Mrs. A. Il. Jones is spending few
weeks vacation in Massachusetts,.
The assessors are busy about this time
in taking inventories of valuation of the
town.
Mr.. W. H. McKusick is making a
motor boat to run on Moose Pond.
Mr.. Harry Harnden has been busy
selling the household goods and furni-
ture which were in the cottage which
Mrs. Webb has bought of him.
Bad roads are in line in this section at
tha present time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07

Fought to Retain Formula.
Newest Spring Suits.
New 60 Carts and Carriages.
Spring Millinery Opening.
Please Keep In Mind.
am now showing Spring Footwear.
For sale.
Putting II or.
For sale.
Eminent Pharmacists.
Real Estate for Sale.
For sale.
Millinery Opening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
North Paris.

Leroy Abbott has been saving wood
at West Paris the last two weeks.
There will be an all day meeting at
West Paris Grange Saturday, April the
18th.
Frank Webb and Mr.. Peterson are
packing apples.
Many Firms are out of the woods and
stopping in the vicinity for short time.
James Ross is stopping in the place
for short time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07

Charles Gowell of South Paris has
been visiting his brother, F. E. Gowell.
School in the Tuell District has been
put off one week on account of lack of a
teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. X. Dow visited at
Geo. Noyes' recently.