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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
West Sumner.

DR.. Whitman was in town Monday.
Geo. Morrill, is critically i'll of the
grippe, followed by pneumonia.
Geo. Clark is having light run of the
grippe. he is not yet able to be out.
Mrs. Helen Chandler has gone to East
Sumner to visit friends and expects to
remain several days.
Thursday morning was the coolest for
the winter in this part of the town, the
glass registering IA below.
Charles Starbird has taken the place
of Cyrus Hazelton as cream gatherer on
the route in and near this village and
made his first round Monday, Feb. lst.
The heavy snow storm on Saturday
followed by the fierce gale on Sunday
completely blocked the roads and the R.
F. D. carrier was unable to deliver his
mail on by-roads Monday. A part of
Saturdays mail was delayed on the
regular route and did not reach here
until Monday.
Elias johnson was obliged to shut
down bis mill for want of water. Mr..
johnson made an unsuccessful attempt
to dig out the dam in the hope of get
ting little more water. He left for his
home in Strickland's Ferry Wednesday.
Chas. Silver, who has been running the
mill for Mr.. johnson, has gone to Lew
iston.
Eddie Bisbee, Clayton Lothrop and
Harry Hazelton went to Lewiston Satur-
day to see the sights in the city, intend
ing to return on the late train. The
severe snow storm cut short their pleas
ures and sent them home at an early
nour.
Arrangements are being made by the
W. R. Corps to observe the Lincoln CEN
tennial Friday, Feb. ~ Appropriate
exercises will be held In the Baptist
church on the preceding Sunday.
Your correspondent wishes to rectify
an error in the list of officers elected by
the Oxford County Telephone Company
at meeting held here recently. On the
board of directors read Orlando Irish in
stead of Frank Warren and Chss. Dud-
ley's name should appear on the finance
committee. We aim to be accurate.
w. E. Doble Is rapidly recovering from
his recent illness.
Dot Heald is under the care of DR..
Atwood. She is suffering from an at
tack of jaundice.
News has been received of the death
of Mrs. Amasa R. Heald of Grinnell,
Iowa. We quote the following from
Our Church Greeting, published at
Grinnell, Iowa, for Jan. oath. 1.-THE
church mourns the loss of an honored
member in the death of Mrs. Julia Prem
tiss (Howe) Heald last Thursday after
noon, Jan. 81. Mrs. Heald was born
July 9th, 1s43, in Paris Hill, Maine,
was married to Amasa r. Heald July
18th, 1851, and since 1857 has shared in
the activities of the Chester and Grin.
nell churches. For about twenty-five
years her membership has been with US,
where her zeal In Sunday School and
missionary work and her simple, beautl-
full faith in her God have greatly endear-
cd her to this people," Mrs. Heald is
survived by a husband and eight chill
dren.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
North Paris.

Abner Benson had birthday party
Jan. 2Sth, it being the occasion of his
s9th birthday. About 20 persons were
present.
The Ladies' Aid of the NJ. E. church
held grand millinery opening the even
ing of Feb. 8. The ladies carried hats
for the gentlemen to trim. Some of the
hats were trimmed very artistically.
The first prize was awarded to Charles
Child. The BOBBY to Master Elmer
Durham. After the hat trimming games
were played by all. A nice treat of ap-
Piles, corn balls and homemade candies
was furnished. All appeared to enjoy
themselves, and we hope they will have
another one of their good times soon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Denmark.

Wilbur Kenison is hauling ice.
We received news that Cordelia Smith
in Bridgton, formerly of Denmark, has
had a shock.
Vesta Jope spent the day with Jennie
Small Thursday.
Harry Small sold a new milch COW to
Gus Schupinsky this week.
E. W. Berry spent Thursday at San
burns camp.
Alvira Small is demonstrating Rogers
paste and silvsrware.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Oxford.

Feb. 18th, Lincoln Day, will be OBJ
served by the schools with appropriate
exercises.
Miss q. E. Hersey of Boston is suffer
ing from broken arm, caused by fall
on the ice.
Henry Bowker is still quite sick.
Leon Crockett is improving.
Herbert Denning has finished his work
at the Hebron Sanatorium and is at
homo.
The Congregatioualist Ladies' Circle
will meet Wednesday, Feb. 10, with
Mrs. G. s. Hayes.
There were no services at the Congre-
gationalist church Sunday owing to the
severity Of the weather.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Albany.
Henry Rugg is very i'll of hemorrhage
Il kho l,,~

Henry Rugg is very i'll of hemorrhage
of the lungs.
DR.. Tibbetts was in town last week.
We were very sorry to hear OF the
death last week of Mr.. Melvin Coburn,
formerly of this town.
]. W. Cummings family all had the
prevailing bad colds.
Maud Becker, who has been i'll, is so
as to be out again.
Mrs. o. j. Cross is rather poorly.
Viola Durham, who has been visiting
her parents for several weeks has re.
turned to her home.
Mrs. Ora Saunders, who has been III
for some time, is some better.
Charlie Durham, who has been work.
ing for Allen Cummings, has returned
home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Sumner.

Mrs. Ames of Buckfleld Is visiting at
Willis Ames'.
Mrs. Arabine Abbott is working for
u. N. Becker.
George Morrill, is sick with pneumonia.
c. r. Reed stopped q few days at d.
A. Sturtevant's on account of the big
snow storm.
Mrs. Harriet Abbott has gone to North
Arlington, Mass, to visit her son, Chas.
Abbott, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Enoch Morrill, are stop
ping at his fathers, G.. G. Morrill's.
Frances Benson visited Mrs. George
Spaulding few days last week.
Harry Tibbetts and wife visited ct
South Paris last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
The Other Course.

Solicitor-And l am sure you will
find, madam, that this is the best
course to adopt in the event Of your
friendly letter failing to produce the
effect we desire. Client-Yes, l see.
Mr.. Jones. II cannot get what I
want by fair means, must put the
matter unreservedly into your hands.
Punch
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
East Sumner.

Thursday morning, the heat indicated
% below zero. But that was nothing
compared with the state of the roads.
On Tuesday occurred meeting of the
Cow Testing Association, which though
not largely attended was quite interest
ing. Leon s. Merrill, state dairy in
spector, was present and presented some
valuable thoughts on the dairy interests.
The next meeting will be held at Can
ton on the first Tuesday in March.
Mrs. Amanda Ripley has gone to a
hospital in Lewiston for treatment, we
hear.
Several of our farmers have had lot
of baled hay shipped to them. 1t is
selling here for about SlS per ton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

Railroad tax rebates in Maine seem to
be dead issue, at least for q long time
to come. The proposition to extend for
term of ten years the ninety-five per
cent rebate of taxes to the Bangor and
AUostook Railroad, conditioned upon
Its building the Allsgash branch, en-.
countered so much opposition from the
start that 1t was abandoned and with
drawn by It's promoters, and the house
has passed a resolution declaring such
rebates inequitable and unjust. While
this binds nobody for the future, It I'M.
doubtedly voices the general sentiment
of the people of the state. The develop
ment Of Names resources by railroad
building will now proceed by the per-
haps slower but healthier method of
growth according to the legitimate de-
mands of business, without favors grant
cd by the state.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
information Wanted.

Mrs. Benham-Before we were mar
ried you said that life would be one
grand, sweet song. Benham-Well,
what OF It? Mrs. Benham-Pd like to
know where you do your singing
New York Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

II thou continuest to take delight In
Idle augmentation thou mayest be
qualified to combat with the sophists,
but never know how to love with men.
-SoclAtes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
NOTICE.

has been duly appointed administrator with
the will annexed OF the estate of
KILBON PERHAM, late Of woodstock,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds - the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired TO present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay.
ment Immediately.
Jan. 18th, 1909. GEORGE W. Q. PERHAM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
An Added Attraction.

"Ah. Elsie, 1t is fine to be married
to an officer-such beautiful uniform
and so many decorations"
Eyes, and, besides that, he'll have
band at his funeral" -Wahre Jacob.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

Seems as II there must be one un-
popular feature about the bill introduce
ed in the legislature last week to re-
organize the National Guard Of Maine.
1t reduces the rank and title of nearly II
not quite every general officer, from the
acknowledgement down.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Public Ruildins, and Grounds.

PUBIC Bu1IdfhBs ana Gf0unus'
The Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds will give Q Public hearing In Represent.
atives' Hall at the State House In Augusta,
On Wednesday, Feb. 10. 1909, at two O'Clock In
the afternoon, on the "Resolve In favor of the
enlargement Of the State House, or the erection
of . suitable state Office building adjacent
thereto"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Tuesday, Feb. Q, 1909, at4 O'Clock, Pm.

The Committee on Salaries and Fees will give
. Public hearing In Its room at the State House
in Augusta,
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 1909, at O'Clock. p. NJ.
No. Z, on an Act 10 amend chapter III Of the
Public Laws of 1905, relating to compensation of
county commissioners and pertaining to the
salary of county commissioners for the county
actual expenses.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Here and There.

The Kennebec Journal had a nodding
spell the other day, when 1t commented
upon the recent postmaster caucus at
West Paris as novel method Of select
ing candidate for West Point.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

Stock Taking.
The Rainy Day.
Fur Coat Sale.
Bargain Sale Of Post Cards.
This Week.
Criminal Costs.
They Ipjure Children.
Relieves Stomach Misery.
There Is Lot.
Appointment of Administrator.
Fidelity and Deposit Co.
Legislative Notice.
Notice of Bankruptcy.
A Cash Sale Thursday.
Hat az Greatly Reduced Prices.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

On Wednesday of this week tho votes
will be counted by congress, and then we
shall know for certain who has been
elected president Of the United States.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Coming Events.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

March Town Meeting.
March 2.-Oxford Pomona Grange, West Paris.
March 9.-Supreme judicial Court, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Bryaut's Pond.

~ssSs
Mr.. Hannibal Andrews, q native of
Bethel and for many years a resident of
Milton Plantation, passed away at the
home of Otis Estes Feb. 8, aged about
"a years. Mr.. Andrews was a man we'll
known to the older people of Paris and
Woodstock, where for years he worked
at his trade, that of brick mason. He
was a member of Blazing Star Lodge,
F. and A. M. Mrs. Andrews, who was
Calista Hilborn of Paris, died some four
years ago.
Charles G. Hill, who was operated on
last Saturday night for appendicitis by
Drs. Cakes and Buchanan, is reported as
doing we'll.
Mrs. VIM. 81. Cole is very low, having
been in half conscious state for several
days.
Arthur F. Cushman left for Boston
Wednesday where he will pass several
months studying music.
A moving picture show is booked here
for Feb. "a, to be given under the
auspices of Fraternal Lodge, X. of p.
The humps have arrived at the south
end of the town and the village people
are looking for big bunch of them in
the near future.
Our dramatic club was at West Paris
Thursday evening and presented the
drama, sour JIM" at Dunham's Hall.
They had fair audience, though many
were kept away by the prevalence of the
mumps in that section. Their presenta-
ton of the play here last Friday night
was all that could be desired. They
certainly rendered the play in manner
acceptable to the large audience present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
LEGISLATIVE NOTICES.
Inland Fi.h.rie. and Game.
At Hall Of Representatives, State Hous'

The Committee on Inland Fisheries and Game
will give Public hearing In Its room lofilce OF
Fish and Game Commissioners) at the State
House in Augusta,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Green wood.

Last Friday, Wesley Ring went to West
Paris on the forenoon train, bought a
COW and started for home soon after
noon, a distance of more than seven
miles. Perhaps some will recall the fact
that it showed on Jan. 30, and still more
in the afternoon Arriving here about
four o'clock, he reported both he and
the COW about the same as played out,
aud proposed to stop and rest while
before proceeding farther. An hour
later, having repenished the inner man
and animal in question, he started again
for home and was so well pleased when
getting there that he telephOned the
news back to us. But the remarks he
made about himself for doing such job
in driving snow storm it would be bet
ter perhaps not to give away.
Accidents continue to happen and
probably will to the end of time, if any
body knows when that is to be. This
time it is Frank Morgan. In falling a
tree it took different turn from what
he expected, prostrating him, and he
considers mself fortunate in escaping
with so Little injury. He is now at the
Bennett place undergoing repairs, and
expects to resume work Friday.
Losses will also occur. Herbert Ring
worked his span of horses the day pre-
vious, nothing abnormal apparently in
either of them. Going to the barn in
the morning to fodder up, he found one
of them had done his last work, and the
only remaining thing to do was to take
him away and give him horse burial.
Mr.. Rings actual loss was not great
since "Old Chubby was we'll stricken
| in years and could not have stood the
wear of time and hard work much longer
at any rate.
Adoniram Swan has been living with
his son-in-law, Wesley Ring, ever since
the latter bought the Harry Cole farm,
and has been showing signs of insanity
all the way along. He has been in the
ing the folks where he was going, and If
they asked any questions some evasive
answer would generally be given. In
the summer time he often amused him
self by looking upon the hillside, where
he sees. or thinks he sees, scores of
spirits fitting about, and wonders why
others cannot see them the same as
himself.
Recently, post card was received
from Willie, youngest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Morgan, being small Sec
ton of what was formerly Brysnt's
Pond, but now known by the more dig
nified name of Lake Christopher. Con-
sidering the boys age, only nine years,
the writing is really fine.
Yes, our climate may well be said to
be one of extremes. February came in
with temperature six below, followed
by three zero mornings, when on the
fifth it softened up to %, thus giving
Mrs. Whitman good day for her auc-
ton.
One month more and our chief magis-
trate will step down and out, thus be-
coming private citizen, while William
II. will step up and in, thus taking his
place-if.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

Tuesday, Feb. 10. 1909, at 2P. NJ.
On Resolve No. IS. Resolve for repairs Of
Highway in Upton. Magalloway Plantation and
Township c, in Oxford County.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Bethel.

There was no preaching service at the
n. E. church Sunday morning on 90
count of Che storm. The evening meet.
iugs were held as usual.
Tuesday the w. G. T. U. held . meet.
ing at the n. e. parsonage with Mrs.
Banghart. A service Of song, "The Saw
ing OF Daddy" will be given under the
auspices OF the union Feb. 21st.
Mr.. F. L. Edwards has purchased Of
j. n. Philbrook thenhops occupied oy
Gilbert Tuell and FIN. Brown and the
rent occupied by Mr.. Lowe.
Schools will close next Friday with
Lincoln exercises In the grammar
school.
Mrs. F. s. Chandler was called to
South Paris Friday on account OF the
illness of her daughter, Mrs. r. P. Chan
dler.
Mr.. N. Coburn passed away Tuesday.
Funeral services were held at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Isaac Morrill,,
Thursday afternoon. Rev. Mr.. Barton
officiated, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Banghart.
There will be public meeting In
Odeon Hall Friday evening to celebrate
the one hundredth anniversary OF Lin
c0lu's birth.
MIDDLE INTERvALE.
w. A. Bragg, representing the Grand
Union Tea Co., also carrying full line
of fancy groceries, was here the 4th. He
is punctual on his route and always
obliging and honest. The writer re-
members his family, sisters and brothers
as pupils 10 earlier years in Enrol, N. H.,
when teaching her first school, and they
were all good people and first-class
pupils. The tea man was one Of them.
Now some are scattered, some dead.
Oh, the change! But there are some
things that live. We always remember
kind word, constant friend and true
scholar.
The big snow storm has called out
teams breaking roads. Old Sol is out
now, and the Ice and cold give way to
his touch.
There is considerable numbering here
and people keep busy. :.
Charles Capen has recently bought
some hay of Ellen P. Kmball.
Eva Farwell has closed another sue
cessful term of school here, where she
has taught before with good success.
President Conwell's sermon comes
every week to US from Philadelphia, sen,
by sister Rose P. Houghtaling, an Ok
ford Co. girl. She says the Oxford
Democrat is a welcome guest to her.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

Clinton Cole, nearly SO years of age, is
quite sick with heart trouble. His
brother Emery is with him at present.
Celia Pike is at work for Mrs. Wallace
Whitman. Winnie is staying with her
grandparents during Celia's absence.
Merton, son of Mr.. and Mrs. F. B.
Edgerly, is quite sick at this writing.
Mrs. Cynthia Curtis sold her flock Of
sheep to Quinby Perham of Woodstock,
and her cows to ID. P. Curtis, West
Paris.
Mrs. Lydia Pierce of Norway is at
work at A. r. Aliens, Bryant's Pond.
Pearl whitman froze his face quite
badly Monday, but with no lasting bad
effects.
Will Yates was here Sunday. said he
had nearly completed his job at Norway.
Emma Whitman is visiting friends in
town.
The r. F. d. carriers did not make the
journey Monday, as some Of the roads
were not broken.
Chas. Richardson's breaking team
came through to the eastern part of the
town Monday morning.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Wednesday, March srd, eP.M.

On petition Of G. L. Parker and others Of
Brooklin and vicinity asking for law to prevent
the hunting Of deer with horns or bells or other.
wise.
On Bill, an Act to regulate the taking Of fish
from Lower Kezar pond, In Fryeburg, Oxford
County.
On Bill, an Act to regulate the length of trout
that may be taken in lakes and ponds at nine
inches.
HARRY NJ. BIGELOw, secy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

On Tuesday. Feb. 8, 1909, at 9 O'Clock,
No. 80, on bill entitled IAN Act to Improve the
Pub ic Highways Of Maine by Regulating the
Width Of Tires upon Wagons Made FOR Carrying
Heavy I,oadsD
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

The item in the Democrat for Dec.
2nd relating to the departure of F. a.
Maxfield for Connecticut was erroneous
ly stated. Mr.. Maxfield, while still re-
tanning his farm in Greenwood, where
he has resided for the past three years,
having had liberal offer in the insur"
ance business at Derby, Ct, has gone to
that place for the winter, with the idea
of locatinS there ii conditions are as
favorable as would appear from CORE
spondence he has had with officials of
the company. Mrs. Maxfield, three
weeks after his departure, with her old
est child, Violet, made Mr.. Maxfield a
visit at Derby and also renewed acquaint-
ance with old friends she had not seen
for years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
HARRY NJ. BIGELow, secy.


The Committee on State Lands and State
Roads will give Public hearing In Its room at
the State House In Augusta,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

At Hall Of Representatives, State House,
Wednesday, Feb. 10. at 2 p. N.
No. 10, on petition of the Maine Sportsmen's
Fish and Game Association for an Increased
Appropriation for the operation Of the fish
hatcheries and feeding stations and for the pro-
lection of 6sh, with accompanying resolve.
missionary State House,
Wednesday, Feb. II, 2 P. N.
No. IA, on an Act creating an open time on
gray and black squirrels.
on petition of II. NJ. Stone and others, resi-.
dents of Otis6eld and vicinity, asking tina,
Moose and Saturday ponds be closed to ice fish
ing for 5 years.
Petition Of W. e. Sargent and others Of
Hebron and vicinity asking for regulations upon
fishing in the tributaries to Marshall pond, Ok
ford County.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

No. 9. on petitions Of 1. i. Bowley and ?.
others, asking for change In law on hshing IN
Rangeley Stream and on petition of Hon. W. p
Frye and IS others asking for change In the
law on fishing in Kennebago Stream.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

FRED H. BARTLETT, Secretary.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19

Last Friday two Mormons came
to town to disseminate their doc
trines and make converts if pos
sible. However, no outdoor ex-
citement was made by them, but
they could not part before leaving
some of their literature to finish
the work they have not begun o.
course it starts with Joseph Smith
the founder of the sect of Latter
Day Saints, as having a vision
(hallucination) just like Dowie
and others. The 2oth century is
certainly poor field for believers
in fables like Alladin and his Ma
gic Lamp, and Joseph Smith and
his book Of Mormon.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-08-19
Teachers Normal Institute.

August, 23rd to September 3rd
Notice is hereby given that the
Bon Homme Co. teachers Normal
institute will be held in Tyndall
High school building August 23
to Sept. 3rd.
Prof, G. G, Wenzlaff as conduc
tor assisted by Profs Perisho and
Everhart, Miss Theresa Sweezy
of Vermillion will constitute the
corps of instructors. Special lee
lures will be given by Prof. w. o
Wilcox of Iowa State University
and DIR. L. E. Bowers of the
Springfield Normal.
Section 90 of School law of
South Dakota: The county supe
rintendent is authorized and re-
quired to revoke teachers ceftifi.
Gates tor refusal or neglect to at
tend the county normal institute.
The above section of the law un-
questionably contemplates that
every teacher shall take advan-
tage of the special preparation
provided at considerable ex-
pense, we do not feel we have any
right to excuse any teacher or
prospective teacher, except those
who have done the equivalent in
another school or other institute