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

Feb. 5. Included In a lot of books,
pamphlets, broadsides, maps and other
literary property sold at auction in Bos-
ton on Wednesday was copy OF the
poetic 16mo. volume entitled "The Viii
iage," which was written by Enoch Lin
coin when he resided here, and which
was published in 1915 in Portland.
Fryeburg village is-or was-the village
of which the volume treats, and which
gave the book its title. Copies of this
book are now quite rare, and the one
sold on Wednesday, though considerably
dilapidated as. to its covers, brought
1915. Shortly after the publication Of
1.-THE Village" the author entered polti.
cal life, and was SUCCESSFULLY a member
of Congress and governor Of the state,
being an incumbent of the latter Office at
the time of his death, Oct. 8, 1929. He
belonged to a distinguished family, his
father, Levi Lincoln, and brother, also
bearing the name of Levi, SUCCESSFULLY
filling the Office of governor of Massa-
chusetts. On pages 1919 Of "The VIII
lage" some sixty lines are devoted to a
severe and scathing philippe against In.
temperance and It's resultant evils. Was
this denunciation of the excessive use of
spirituous drinks and their train of evils
an exemplification of the truth of the
old saying that 1t is easier to preach
than to practicep There is tradition
that Governor Lincoln himself INDUCED
too freely in the use Of Intoxicating
drinks, and this tradition makes the
foregoing query pertinent Can any
reader of the Democrat tell whether
this tradition is based upon fact? AT
about the time when Governor Lincoln
entered political life he removed from
Fryeburg to Paris, where he resided
several years, and then removed to
Portland, which was his place of resi-.
dence at the time of his death.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
THE SUBTLE Female.
How She Wheedles and Bulliss the
Poor Man Creature.

AS woman gradually impressed upon
mum the futility Of strutting around in
dnery and the necessity Of being prac-
tlcally useful his garb has become more
and more sober and workaday in ap-
pearance. Fthnologists' tell us that
the decorations of primitive man were
intended to fascinate feminine eyes.
but woman presently began to make
II clear that she was not hunting for
"a fine, snowy article" but something
solid and plain and useful, warranted
to stand wear and tear. AS for the or
namental role, she was going to repre-
sent the family herself in that line.
In fact, when one reflects how man
has been stripped Of gauds and whee.
died out Of his fipperies one by one,
one cannot help feeling a tender pity
for this victim Of feminine self aggran-
dizement. Poor, timid trembler! A
vague, general fear Of the female sex
haunts him. Afraid Of being married
against his will, he is circumvented by
some subtle female creature who makes
him think that 1t Is his will to marry
her. An observer remarks that a man
very often in running away from the
right woman runs straight into the
arms Of the wrong woman. And the
wrong woman, that great opportunist'
Is always waiting there to block bis
headlong flight and switch 1t toward
the altar.-New Orleans Times.Demo.
crat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Hebron.

The Ladies' Circle dinner Tuesday was
we'll attended.
Dea. David Cummings, who has been
quite sick, is gaining.
Mr.. w. A. Bartlett was able to resume
his trips to South Paris Thursday Of this
week.
Mrs. Bracy Bean has been quite sick
for few days. Her mother, Mrs.
Joseph Hibbs, is with her.
Hebron Grange are invited to West
Minot Saturday, Feb. 9th.
The 2. L. Packard W. r. G. will give
an entertainment Thursday evening,
Feb. 18th. Admission 10 cents.
On Friday morning, Feb. 18th, there
will be exercises In the morning at the
academy In memory of Lincoln. The
Relief Corps are invited to be present at
the exercises.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOIN0S OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris Hl1l.

First Baptist Church. Rev. g. W. T. Hi. pas
tor. Preaching every Sunday at 10.5 A. u.
Sunday School at II. Sabbath evening service
at 7:36. Prayer Meeting Thursday evening at
the LIST Sunday Of the month at 2 80 P. y. All
not otherwise connected are cordially Invited.
Miss Mildred Parlin of South Paris is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Albion w.
Andrews.
Misses Helen and Josie Cole are at
home from Gorham Normal School.
William E. Atwood was at home from
Bowdoin College Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest F. Shaw enter
tanned three tables of the young people
at whist Saturday evening.
Miss Hattie A. Hooper, who has been
with Mr.. and Mrs. William Hooper, has
returned to Boston.
The school will observe Lincoln Day
with appropriate exercises under the
direction of Miss Edna NJ. Luce.
Rev. G. w. r. Hill preached very
able sermon at the Baptist church Sun
day morning, taking as his topic, Abra-
ham Lincoln.
The member of the Five Hundred
Club were entertained by Mrs. John
Pierce Wednesday evening, the occasion
being the celebration of Mrs. Pierce's
birthday. Light refreshments were
served and the evening enjoyed by all.
The ladies of the Baptist church will
hold their usual circle on Friday even
ing of this week. Supper will be served
promptly at six o'clock. Admission ten
cents. Supper free to all who contribute
to the tables. A small fee will be
charged others. The exercises will
have reference to the Lincoln Centennial.
All are cordially invited.
Members of Paris Grange will present
the drama, "Old Acre Folk" at Acad-
envy Hall, Wednesday evening, Feb. II.
The play will be followed by dance.
Cast of the play is as follows:
The Deacon. Caleb Evans, A. L.. Holmes
Mrs. Kate Hammond
The Deacon's son, Jaffray, A. n. Cairns
The Deacon's daughter, Mary Jane,
The Squire, Aaron Playfair, IF. King.
The Squire's daughter, Lizbeth Ann,
The Squirrels housekeeper, Priscilla Prm,
Mrs. Abbie Abbott.
The Country Bow Ebenezer Ham,
~ 0'' RAYMOND Gates.
The Stranger, Job Hardy, Francis Shaw.
The Constable, Ike johnson, Albion Aboott'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
They lnIurs childrsa.
ORDINARY cARrHARrrcs AND PILLS AND
HARSH PHYsIc CAUSE DISTRESSING
COMPLAINTS.

You cannot be over-careful In the
selection Of medicine for children. Only
the very gentlest bowel medicine should
ever be given. Ordinary pills, cathartics
and purgatives are too apt to do moro
harm than good. They cause gripping,
nausea and other distressing after-effects
that are frequently health destroying
and life-lasting annoyance.
We personally recommend and guar
antee Rexall Orderlies as the safest and
most dependable remedy for constipa-
ton and associate bowel disorders. We
have such absolute faith in the supreme
virtues of this remedy that we sell 1t on
our guarantee of money back In every
instance where 1t fails to give entire
satisfaction, and We urge all In need OF
such medicine to try It at our risk.
Rexall Orderlies contain an entirely
new ingredient which IL odorless, taste
less and colorless. It embraces all the
best qualities of the soothing, laxative,
strengthening and healing remedial
active principles of the best known in
testinal regulator tonics.
Rexall Orderlies are extremely pleas
ant to take, are particularly prompt and
agreeable in action, may be taken at any
time, day or night; do not cause diar-
rhea, nausea, gripping, excessive loose
ness, or other undesirable effects. They
have q very natural action upon the
glands and organs with which they come
In contact, act as q positive and regula-
tive tonic upon the relax, dry muscular
coat of the bowel, remove irritation,
dryness and soreness, overcome weak
ness, and tone and strengthen the nerves
and muscles, and restore the bowels and
associate organs to more vigorous and
healthy activity.
Rexall Orderlies not only cure consti.
patton, but they remove the cause OF
this ailment. They also overcome the
necessity of constantly taking laxatives
to keep the bowels in normal condition.
There is really no similar medicine so
good as Rexall Orderlies, especially for
children, aged and delicate persons.
They are prepared in tablet form and In
two sizes Of packages; IL tablets, 10c.,
and 80 tablets, 25c. F. A. Shurtleff q
Co., South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09

Miss Elizabeth Pettengill Of Rumford
has been the guest OF Miss Amy Shaw
during the week.
"a degrees below zero was the record
here Thursday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. z. Waite visited their
daughter, Mrs. Ernest Gould, In Free.
port last week.
Mr.. Hathaway, the overseer OF the
town farm, had . lively runaway Wed
nesday, caused by the breaking OF the
breeding, while coming down the bill
from the station. Mr.. Hathaway was
thrown ont and the horse ran quite 9
distance, spreading q load of grain, but
no serious damage was done.
Roads are improving somewhat since
the big storm Of Saturday.
willard Conant of Hebron has been
visiting at A. F. Warren's this week.
Mrs. Arlington Damon returned from
the hospital In Lewiston Wednesday, &C.
companied by nurse.
Mrs. G. q. Prince has returned from
Waterville accompanied by Master Evan
Sherman of Portland.
Mrs. Adelbert Parsons returned from
the Central Maine General Hospital al
Lewiston Saturday much improved.
The selectmen are busy with town
reports these days.
Rev. A. W. Pottle was in Portland and
Westbrook this week, and was &C
companied home by his granddaughter
Miss Jeanette Warren, of Westbrook.
The Progressive Club held q successful
whist party and dance at Nezinscot Hal
Friday night. Whist was played from
eight to half past nine and dancing until
twelve. A good number were present
and good time enjoyed. There will be
another party, Thursday, the 18th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Oickyale.

The heavy storms of late have nearly
put stop to all teaming, making the
roads very bad.
Mrs. z. G. Child is Ill with neuralgia.
D. C. Chenery is working for L. K.
Lovejoy.
News was received yesterday of the
suicide of A. B. Walker of Peru by
shooting on Feb. 4. Mr.. Walker had
been suffering with mental trouble for
a year or two. He was one of the lead
ing men of the town and the Grange be-
fore failing health prevented, and many
a spirited speech and to the point b ave
listened to from him.
D. W. Oldham is hauling hay from the
E. T. Abbott farm.
Ira B. Wing is cutting pine for Bert
Davis.
Perley B. Child has gone to Livermore
Falls to work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Hiram.

Mr.. l.. E. Clay of Fryeburg Center,
agent for the New England Homestead,
was in town Saturday.
Mr.. Eli C. Wadsworth went to Cornish
and Baldwin Monday, and to Brownf1eld
Tuesday on real estate business.
On Thursday, Miss Lizzie NJ. Clemens
closed very pleasant and successful
term of school on Hiram Hill.
Miss Jessie Kimball is teaching in
Gardiner.
Mr.. Alfred Goodwin is working in
Parsonsfield.
Mr.. Isaac S. Lowell is removing to the
Geo. w. Clifford stand at Hiram village,
recently purchased by him of The Strout
Farm Agency at Hiram.
Mr.. Joseph Parker is severely afflicted
with rheumatism.
Mr.. Albert F. Howard is working on a
lumber job in Sebago.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
THE WORD ~WINTER.v
Said to Havs Originally indicated
WStnsss. Not ceIdnsss.

Bald to Have Originally indicated
Wstnsss, Not ceIdnsss.
There Is o prevailing impression that
there Is something In the word "win-
ter" that signifies cold, and the sea-
son Is usually associated with the Idea
of low temperature, but where the
word originated there was little OF
winter as we understand 1t, while
there was a great deal Of moisture at
the time the earth was nearest to the
sun. 30 that 1t IL not the temperature
but the atmospheric condition that has
given us the word.
The word winter" az we use II, ID
found with but slight notifications In
all the branches Of the Aryan Ian
guages, for the idea Of wetness ASSOC
ciated with the season was given to 1t
before the Aryan family was divided.
If we 20 to the root Of the word we
find "wad," with the Specification OF to
well, to wash out, to moisten or make
wet. Our Ary4n ancestors used that
root to apply to all conditions Of
moisture, and many words besides
winter have grown out Of II, wet and
water being among them.
This root "wad" Is In the Sanskrit az
"udan," water. Anglo-Saxon has "wae.
ter" and In Latin we have "unda,"
wave, from which We get our "inun'
date"
Our Danish and Swedish cousins
changed the "w" into ~" and have
"vinter." In Icelandic 1t is "vetir,'
and the old high German has win.
tar" and 1t is winter" in German
These four words are oil from the
Teutonic base "wata," which means
wet. So 1t has been moisture that has
been Indicated from the birth Of the
root on which all Of the different words
in n dozen languages have grown
New York Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
How Pike Kill Porch,

From careful observation l am sat
isfied that pike kill their prey before
swallowing them, and they do this by
holding whatever fish they have Sc.
cured crossways in their powerful
jaws for some time before boiling 1t.
once watched pike hold perch in
this way for twenty minutes, and then
he moved off out Of sight, but from
FIVE to ten minutes is the usual time
w. II. Armistead in "Trout Waters.
Management and Angling"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
I0cke'S Mills.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bartlett and Mrs.
Mabel Harrington attended Pomona
Grange at Bryant's Pond HAST Tuesday.
Twenty of our people attended "Our
Jim" at Bryant Pond Jan. 20. All pro-
nouuced the entertainment first-class.
Mrs. James Croker was in Lewiston
Wednesday.
Helen Bryant and Lola Foster were at
Bryant Pond Thursday to attend the in
stallation of officers of the Pythian Sis
tiers. Refreshments were served, and a
good time enjoyed by all.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
North Waterford.

Jan. "a q baby girl came to the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Chadler Merrill.
Mrs. Lucinda Spears was on the sick
list Sunday 80 a physician was called.
She is better at this writing.
Bad colds seem to be the order of the
day here.
Mrs. P. W. Saunders Is at Portland for
treatment. Her son Jersey went with
her but returned Tuesday night.
Guy Bancroft's little girl, Velma,
visited him at Wallace Jones' few
days.
Sumner Grover has been away looking
for COWS.
On account of bad roads the Lowell
stage could not get through Monday so
the driver had to snowshoe 1t out. The
other stage made its trip and return
after that.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
An Easy Job.

Indifference displayed in the face OF
the uncertainties and dangers Of life Is
characteristic Of the Wessex jewellers
In the Islands Of the Vale" according
to Eleanor G. Hayden, the author OF
the book Of the title, who supports her
statement with a story Of humorous
turn.
A certain cottage and Its old mistress
had improved 80 greatly In comfort
and appearance that a visitor shrewd'
ly surmised that the son Of the house,
a lazy ne'er do well, had turned over
a new leaf. He inquired about 1t.
Eyes, sir, my sons in work now"
said the smiling old mother. Takes
good money, he does, too. All he has
to do is to 60 twice day to the circus
and put his head In the lions mouth.
The rest of the time he has to him
self"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
North StOneham.

Beryl McKeen came home from her
school at Norway Friday, and owing to
the storm and blow was not able to get
back until Wednesday.
Lewis McAllister OF North Lowell with
his gasoline engine, is cutting wood for
the people of this place.
Zeno Fontaine is cutting his Ice. he
hauls 1t from Kezar Lake.
Jim Vance il staying at VIM. Gam
mons.
Miles Adams Is at home from his
work In Waterford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
East Bethel.

No school Monday, Feb. 1st, on &C.
count of the storm.
Miss Blanche Bartlett is entertaining
friend from away.
Miss Sylvia Swan visited at q. W.
Bartlett's few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Bartlett took
walk on snowshoes last Sunday while
others had to stay indoors.
Among those who attended Pomona at
Bryant's Pond were Mrs. L. G. Bartlett,
D. G. Foster, Mrs. G. E. Farrar and Mr..
and Mrs. Cbas. Barker.
Mr.. Fritz Vail closed very success
full term of school here Friday afternoon,
Feb. 9th. All enjoyed q treat of con-
fectionery, nuts, etc. In the evening q
very pleasing entertainment consisting
of music, tableaux, dialogues and read
ings was presented for the benefit of the
"Dewey League" at Grange Hall to
large audience. This was followed by q
social dance, with about forty couples
in the grand march, many coming from
Bethel, Rumford, Hanover and Locke's
Mills.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
West Paris.

Mr.. Clarence z. Stearns has bought
half of the livery stable outfit and busi-
ness which has been owned and run this
winter by Mr.. Carlton P. Durham and
Mr.. Stearns and Mr.. Durham have en-
tered into partnership, which dates
from Monday OF this week. Perhaps It
would be more correct to say that they
Jointly own the business a. 1t now
exists, and they now have seven or eight
horses, with the prospect OF adding
more II business through the summer
season demands 1t. They also intend to
purchase more carriages. Mr.. Stearns,
who for several years has given excel
lent satisfaction az mail carrier on route
No. /, will be able to arrange his work
to better advantage, as he will not be
obliged to return to Stearns Hill at
night but will remain here at West Paris
all of the time. He is boarding this
winter with his aunt, Mrs. Frank l..
Willis. Mr.. Durham will act as sub
stitute on the mail route and together
Messrs. Stearns and Durham will be
able to handle their work to good ad-
vantage, and as both are pleasant and
accommodating will no doubt be pleas
ing to the public and successful.
d. B. Holden, who was formerly in
the livery stable, is working this winter
for A. r. Bucknam.
The epidemic OF humps still continues
and the schools have been shut down
a week or two on account of them.
A little daughter arrived in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hezekiah Farrar on Feb.
9 weioht 10 1-2 pOunds
A committee from the Universalist
society are arranging for the presenta-
ton of the drama Bar Haven. Rehears'
ais have begun and it is hoped to have
the play in about four weeks.
The last night of the singing school
will be held Wednesday evening OF this
week, Feb. 10, at Dunham's Hall and the
public are invited to hear the singing.
The dramatic club from Bryants
Pond played the drama, "Our Jim," to
a good sized audience at Dunham's Hall
last Thursday evening. Those who at
tended were pleased with the play which
was presented in most excellent man.
ner.
Rev. l.. W. Raymond has begun his
pastorate at the Baptist church. His
household goods have been stored here
and he will not begin housekeeping IN
til spring. j..
Mrs. S. T. White spent the most of
last week visiting her sister at South
Paris.
The W. C. T. U. met Thursday after
noon of last week with Mrs. David
Emmons.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Norway Lake.

The sick and disabled seem to be i'm
proving.
G. A. Stephens, NJ. D., returned from
Boston, Jan. Goth.
We have been having taste of an old
fashioned winter. The morning of Feb.
1st one mail carrier failed to appear at
the usual time and 1t was about half
after one o'clock, p. NJ, when he arrived.
Thursday morning, Feb. 4th, was the
coolest yet. It ranged from 20 to 30
below zero.
As our stage driver, Mr.. Charles, was
coming from Norway in the storm Jan.
30th, he discovered small dog in q hole
where he could not get out. As the
snow was rapidly drifting around him
he would have persisted II he had not
been helped out.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
SOLDIER BALKs DEATH PLOT.

It seemed to j. A. Stone, q civil war
veteran of Kemp, Tex, that plot ex-
listed between desperate lung trouble
and the grave to cause his death. ~
contracted stubborn cold" he writes,
"thst developed cough that stuck to
me, in spite Of all remedies for years.
Ny weight ran down to 1870 pounds.
Then began to use DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery, which restored my health COM
pletely. I now weigh 17s pounds"
For severe Colds, obstinate Coughs,
Hemorrhages, Asthma, and to prevent
Pneumonia it's unrivaled. SOC and LOO.
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed BY r. A.
Shurtle6 4 Go.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Not Infectious

used to be very much afraid that
my children while playing with others
would be exposed to some contagious
disease, and they were constantly on
the lookout for trouble Of this kind.
One day little Louise, aged four,
came rushing in from the street where
she had been playing with crowd OF
children. In very excited manner
she burst out, well, mother, two OF
the Meyers children have something
but sister says she don't think well
catch 1t, though"
"Well, what is 1t, darlingT l asked.
ats the pigeon toes" she replied
Delienator,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-09
Byron.

John E. Shaw has been on the sick list
for week. DR.. Twitchell was called to
attend him. He is improving, we are
glad to report.
John Hodsdon returned from King
field sick, and George Thomas is out
from the woods where he has been seal.
ing, on account of sickness.
DR.. Austin W. Taylor, pastor of the
A. C. Church at Friendship, has recently
visited his brother, DR.. Stephen Taylor.
Bernard Andrews, of Canton, has re-
Gently been in town looking after bis
logging business on the Whitney place.
Bernard Kennedy and his brother
from Phillips are hauling wood
from the Whitney place to the railroad
siding.
The biggest storm and wind of the
season recently caused blockade of the
roads for two or three days recently.