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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-03
SETTLED OUT C COURT.
Racing For the Honest Lawyer In a
Town In DENMARK.

Racing For the Honest Lawyer In a
Town In O.nmark.
In telling Of hi, bayhood home in
Denmark. THE Old Town." Jacob A.
Riis says that he does not remember
that there were ut any time more than
two lawyers in the place. One was
good, the other bad-not bad law
yer perhaps. but reputed to be tricky,
whereas the other was known to be
honor itself.
1t Is therefore perhaps the best char
acter can give my people when l re-
cord the fact, writes Mr.. 1tiis, that
when two farmers quarreled, each sure
that he was right, they made haste 20
hitch up to get first to the honest law
yer and usually that was the end OF
the quarrel, for the last in the race
was willing to make peace.
They used to tell Of two we'll to do
neighbors who had fallen out over a
line fence and started simultaneously
for town. Both had good teams, and
they were well matched in the race.
For half an hour they drove silently
alongside, each on his own side Of the
road, grimly urging on their horses,
but neither gaining II length. At last
as the lights of the town came into
sight, for it was evening, a trace
broke on one Of the rigs, and the
horses stopped. The other team whirl-
ed away in cloud Of dust
Hans" the beaten one called after
him. and he halted and looked back,
ARE you going after Lawyer -"
naming the square one.
81 am that" came back.
"Then let's go back. I'm beat"
And lack home they went and made
1t up.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-03
Byron.

George Childs of Canton Point and
Herbert JENNIE were in town recently on
business.
Richard Taylor came home from Sum-
NIT and spent Christmas.
Many teams from No. 6 mill are haul
ing squares to the station at Byron.
DR.. Taylor and wife attended the A. e.
conference which began Thursday even
ing and continued over Sunday, Jan. LIST.
David Laid has three teams hauling
birch and poplar from DR.. Taylor's
Pease lot to the station for Frank Love.
joy. The birch goes to the Cummings
Co. at the lakes.
Archie Duran of Charleston closed
succe ssful term of 16 weeks school the
| 23d inst.
Ralph Young and John Hodsdon have
moved out from the woods where they
have spent the fall hunting and trapping
They brought out quite a large moose
toward the close of the open season ano
gave their friends generous piece Of
venison.
Very many deer were shot in this vi
cinity during the hunting season:
John K. Shaw recently visited friend:
in Auburn, Buckfield, Dixfield, Mechanic
Falls and West Minot.
| l.. A. Dunn is at the lakes at wori
carpentering.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-03
County Government Matters.

With the first of January this year
there is little change in the personnel OF
the county officers in Oxford County
New men appear only in the offices OF
county commissioner and sheriff
Clerk of Courts Charles F. Whitman OF
Norway. Register of Deeds j. Hastings
Bean of Paris, and Register of Deeds for
the Western District Eckley Ballard of
Fryeburg, each enter upon another term
of four years as their own successors.
County Attorney Ralph I. Parker OF
Rumford and County Treasurer George
NJ. Atwood of Paris also begin new
term of two years as their own success
Ors.
In the board Of County Commission
ers, Wellington II. Eastman of Sumner,
who has served for year and half by
appointment in the vacancy caused by
the death of Adelbert DelauO of Canton,
now becomes the occupant of the posi-.
ton for the two remaining years of the
term by election. George w. Walker OF
Lowell begins a full term of six years as
County Commissioner. The board is
now made up of Wellington II. Eas man,
chairman, Henry ID. Hammond OF Paris,
and George W. Walker.
Dean A. Ballard of Fryeburg complet'
ed term of six years as County Com
missioner with the first of January. A
pleasant event in connection with this
was the presentation to Mr.. Ballard of
handsome Masonic emblem by his pres
ent and past associates on the board.
Pending the decision in the sheriff
contest, Bertrand G. McIntire of Water
ford, who holds the certificate of election
according to the returns, has filed his
bond and taken the oath of office. Harry
d. Cole will continue as jailer until the
case is decided, and has qualified as
deputy sheriff. Others who have quail
fed are Willis Fl. Kilgore of North
Waterford, Arthur Landry and Matt
McLucas of Rumford and Wilmont Han
son of Mexico. Samuel II, Eaton of Ok
ford has also been appointed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-03
Hebron.

Clifford Scothorn, eight years old
walked to Norway alone Sunday morn
ing to take his Christmas dinner with
his grandmother.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Stearns of South
Paris spent Christmas with their son, a
X. Stearns.
Stanley Glover, who is at work il
Portland, was at home over Sunday.
Ralph Glover had the misfortune tC
slip on the ice Monday and break boil
bones in his leg above the knee. Mucf
sympathy is felt for the family.
Miss Hazel Donham, who is teaching
in the Springfield High School, is spend
ing the Christmas vacation at home.
Miss Daisy Cushman, teaching IL
Somerville, is at A. NJ. Richardson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sturtevant and Mis-!
Jennie Copeland spent Christmas IL
Portland at the home of Miss Copeland
Hebron Grange had an all day meeting
Wednesday, and the Relief Corps will
meet Friday afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-03
Past Wafarford.

Lawrence Searles, who has been work
ing In the place some months with biz
team, died suddenly Tuesday forenoon
of heart disease, with which he hao
been troubled several years. The re-
mains were taken to his home In Newry
He leaves one daughter, who isa stu
dent at Gould Academy. Although
nearly a stranger here he has won th'
respect Of all.
Mrs. Lizzie Sawin has been spending
several weeks with her daughters, Mrs
L. e. McIntire and Mrs. B. G. Mc!ntirs
Mrs. l.. E. McIntire has been quite III
but is now improving.
There was Christmas tree at tn
school house Monday evening.
Adam Bellefontaine is visiting rela
tives in Nova Scotia.
Wyman Nevers passed away the nigh
of the 2Sth after only few days illness
He leaves widow and two sons, one o
whom Eugene, lives at home. His az
was 81 years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-03
West Bethel.

"welcome, thrice welcome, fair New Year.
Our hearts, our hopes we give TO thee,
FIJI all our hearts with earnest cheer,
Let all our nights untroubled be,
Bless us, as now we waiting stand,
While Joy bells chime on either hanu
Welcome. thrice welcome, fair New Year,
Crown with success the work we DO,
Keep US to right and Heaven near
And help US to be eal and true,
So shall thy twelve months passing fast,
Lead to the Kings "Well Done" at last"
Nineteen hundred and eleven.
A Happy New Year to all.
'Ring out the old, ring in the new. '
December gave us but little sunshine
Turn over new leaf, and hold 1t dowr
to the end of the year.
Henry A. Cross of Oxford was in this
village last week.
Many are now engaged in cutting tee
and it is thick and clear.
The snow which came "Wednesday
nj light has made the roads in fine condi
ton.
Stick to all good resolutions for th'
next twelve months, at least.
Charles Cole and wife spent christina
with her sister, Mrs. c. l.. Abbott.
Many teams are now on the roads
hauling birch bolts to the two mills il
this village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland W. Bell o
Oxford spent Christmas with her moth
er, Mrs. G. Dana Morrill,.
Owing to the prevalence of whoopins
cough and colds the school in the Flat
district, taught by Miss Eva Glines, ha
been closed, and she has gone to he
home in Bethel.
Miss Ethel L. Allen came home from
Brookline, Mass, to spend Christina
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. <
Allen, but stopped only two nights, re
turning to her place of work Monday.
H. P. Dsnnison now employs only ont
clerk in his store, Mrs. Nina Brown, anc
she is also assistant in the post office.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-03
West Su inner.

The Christmas tree and concert in the
Baptist church Monday evening was
largely attended. The church was never
before so deliberately decorated. Some
of the best features of the programme
were solo by R. N. Stetson, song by
the Hammond brothers and Miss Clara
Hammond; motion song by Mona Bar
rett and the singing of Christmas
hymn by little Dora Wing, Mrs. Edith
Thomas, orgauist. The remarks of
Rev. G.. W. F. Hill were in the Christmas
spirit, full of life and fun. The free
distribution of candy and pop corn to
the children delighted them and look
ing into their happy faces one felt re-
paid for all the labor.
This has been the warmest Christmas
we have had in many years.
Geo. E. Pulsifer lost horse last week,
and bought another the same day of
Henry Davenport.
Mrs. Fl. S. Robertson is confined to
the house with severe cold.
Elias johnson of Strickland Ferry and
Chas. Holland of Buckfield were here
this week looking over Mr.. Johnson's
mill and the tenement connected with 1t.
the mill and other property to parties in
Buckfield.
Nahum Morrill,, who recently had
cataracts removed from his eyes, is still
in critical condition. His eyes are
badly infamed and it is feared he will
lose the sight of one or both of them.
c. NJ. Thomas has sold his farm to
Albert DeCoster of Paris, and Mr.. De-
Coster has moved his family there.
There was family Christmas tree at
D. D. Small's Saturday afternoon. His
mother, Mrs. E. G. Small, aged 50, was
there and when package containing a
nice present from her son in Pennington
was opened the following lines were
found in it:
"a merry Christmas to Granny Small,
Aunt Helen, Aunt Annie, Uncle Dan and all.
We hope that this will find you well,
And our Christmas greetings we truly tell,
And then to Granny Small, too,
Who is so young at eighty two.
We hopa that she NAV live to see
Many arrivals Of the Christmas tree"
The following lines were also sent to
her:
OLD SANTA CLAUS soLILooUY.
Said Santa Claus. ere Christmas came:
"Well, ills task exceeding,
To give them all along my route
The presents that theyer needing"
He counted Ger his treasures found,
He counted heads, red, black, gray, brown.
"For good nice girls I've dolls plenty,
And for the boys some books Of Henty."
"But still there's Grandma Small to remember.
To hide her curls no wig I'll tender,
But trust these felt lined shoes will please he:,
And that no aching corns will tease her.
merry Christmas we all wish her
AS these few lines we gladly send her."
MARY EMMA EATON,
Wilton, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-03
Cruelty to Women.

We wonder what death the man will
die or what tortured life he will be
caused to lead who discovered the lit
tie trick" by which a woman's age
can be ascertained beyond q doubt
that is to say, while her health is
normal. The only instrument required
is an ordinary watch. The wrist of
the lady whose age is In question Is
the telltale, for when you count her
pulse and 1t registers siyty-nine beats
per minute you know that she is be-
tween twenty and twenty-five years
old. During the next five years seven
ty-one beats go to the minute, and the
femme de trcnte ans" and over Is en-
titled to seventy throbs. 1t is pity
the man of science who established
these facts Is not more exact when
dealing with the women Of ripper age,
for, according to rumor and tradition,
1t is onlyafter she Is thirty that q wo-
man begins to leave Off having birth.
days.-Westminster Gazette.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-03
BslckdAld.

Mrs. Anna Buck of Pennington spent
Christmas with her mother and sister
here and went to Springfield, Mass,
Monday to visit her son, Geo. Pike.
Luther Irish and family Of West Paris
were with relatives here over Christmas.
Allen Irish of Bath spent Christmas
week with his parents here.
II. P. Shaw of Rumford was with his
people here from Saturday till Tuesday
morning.
Harold q. Hall of New York was with
his mother and sister at The Saints
Rest through the holidays.
John Flagg has moved into the Ran.
dolph Themes rent this week.
Mrs. Cheney, matron OF Barrows
Lodge, Hebron, was with her sisters
here through the Christmas recess.
Evening Star Lodge of Masons worked
the Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft
degrees at a special meeting Monday
evening.
The work of remodelling the A. E.
Cole store recently purchased by the
Grange commenced Tuesday and will be
ready for them some time this month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Haskell were with
Mrs. Haskell's parents here Monday.
A very pleasant party met at Nezin.
scott Hall Wednesday evening and passed
the time in dancing and games. Light
refreshments were served.
Mr.. Harold Shaw AID Miss Ida Gam
mon were married Sunday morning by
Rev F. NJ. Lamb at the parsonage.
Miss Helen Record of this place and
Mr.. Frank l.. Haskell of Vinal Haven
Me-. were married at the home of the
bride, Monday, Dec 20. Rev. F. NJ
Lamb performed the ceremony. Mr.
and Mrs. Haskell left on the afternoon
train for their home in Vinal Haven.
Morrill, 8 Cloutier are having new
engine installed in their mill which viii
give them more power. In addition to
their other machinery they will put in
single saw.
Miss Shirley of Lisbon Falls has beer
the guest of Miss Alice Nulty at Hote
Long this week.
Tom Chase of Auburn was in town fol
the party Wednesday evening, the CUES
of Allen Irish.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy o. Gardner of Dix
field were with Mr.. Gardeners parents fol
a few days this week.
There will be cottage prayer meet
ing at c. q. Princes Tuesday evening
| Jan g.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-03
Greenwood.

Daniel r. Cole and Bertha A. Swan
were married 10 years ago last Sunday,
aud Christmas day they gave public
about twenty attended on account of the
weather and the travelling being so
rough, when at least twice that number
would have been present had both been
more favorable. Mr.. and Mrs. Cole have
prospered financially and otherwise fair
ly well, having one son and three
daughters born to them, all healthy and
good looking.
Thanks to all who have sent US Christ
mas letters, cards or anything pertaining
to that Christian festival, Prof. Il. Z.
Smith, Slocum and Mrs. II. B. Maxim in
particular.
Another thought right here in regard
to Christmas. The day was appointed
TO celebrate the birth of Christ, but since
the year, month, nor day of the month of
his birth Is known, the most learned
Bible scholars place it at or near the
autumnal equinox, or September 22d
and that season of the year would be
much more favorable than midwinter for
celebrating the event.
While out to the barn last Saturday,
Mrs. Austin Morgan had the misfortune
70 fall and fracture her shoulder. Evil
IDENTIFY she was not in very good condi-
ton to enjoy the company gathered
there by invitation the next day.
o. G.. Whitman intends to do some
building and repairing the coming sea
SOP, and for that purpose has bought
the Eben Wentworth house to help out
on lumber and brick. 1t is an old
fashioned, one-story house with mOuu-
ment chimney, containing three fire.
places; and when the whole structure is
taken down they will have learned some
thing as to how farm houses were con-
structed in the long ago.
The ice harvest is still on and they all
tell the same sorry, IA inches thick, all
first indigo blue warranted u
The late five-inch snow storm got rain
enough on it, duIiug the brief thaw, to
hold it down during the present gale,
and that is always considered favor
from above.
Now don't forget to write the last
figure !, instead of a cipher-after
Saturday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-03
A MERCENARY MARRIAGE.
Romance Of Lady March and the
Second Duke Of Richmond.

Romance of Lady March and the
Second Duke Of Richmond.
One of the mercenary marriages
which turned out happily was that Of
the second Duke OF Richmond. He
was married to Lady Sarah Cadogan
as part OF an agreement that her IA
Tiers gambling debts should be can
celcd, Lord March (as he then was)
being eighteen and the bride thirteen.
Immediately after the wedding Lord
March's tutor took him off to the con-
tinent for the grand tour, and Lady
Sarah went back to her nursery. This
is the sequel as told by Lady Russell
in "'rhe Rose Goddess"
"Three years elapsed. Lord March
returned from his travels, but, hav-
ing such an uninterestlng recollection
Of his bride, was in no hurry to claim
her and went the first evening of his
return to London to the opera. There
he noticed that all eyes-and lorgnettes
were directed to one box, where,
surrounded by several persons, sat q
most beautiful young creature. Turn
ing to a man beside him, he asked
who she was. You must be stranger
in London was the answer, not to
know the reignlng toast Of the town,
the beautiful Lady March! Lord
March lost no time in going to the
box and introducing himself to his
bride, with whom he ever after lived
so affectionately that their devotion
to one another became proverbial"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-03
Oxford.

Mr.. Chas. Bumpus of South Paris, a
former resident of this town, went to
hospital In Lewiston Tuesday to be
treated for appendicitis. He was accom-
panied by his brother, Arthur Bumpus.
Mr.. William Boyd has large crew OF
men at work cutting ice and filling his
houses. he intends to store a larger
amount than usual.
The Rev. Samuel Eaton has accepted
his call to the Congregational church
and will soon move his family here.
The winter term of school will begin
Monday, Jan. 2.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-03
WelchviIle.

Mr.. Joseph Gagne is improving from
his recent illness.
Miss Grace Warren spent the holidays
at her home. She returns to her school
in Maiden, Mass, on Monday, Jan. l.
Miss May Downing of Lewiston spent
short vacation with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Scion Downing.
Miss Marion McKinnon of Portland is
visiting at F. j. Halls.
Mr.. F. o. Furbsr of Saco was In town
on business Tuesday.
A family Christmas tree was held at
T. j. Halls on Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Curtis has his mill in working
order. He will begin saving lumber az
soon as the snow falls sufficiently.
The pupils In East Oxford School en-
tertained the parents and friends at their
Christmas tree on Monday evening by
giving most delightful Christmas exer-
else. Miss Annie Belle Bennett has had
charge of the affair and has proven her
skill as q teacher. Great credit Is due
to all. Miss Bennett has met with great
success.
Miss Beatrice Caldwell of Bridgewater,
Mass, Mr.. Adelbert Cald we'll of Indiana
and Mrs. A. A. Callaghan of Intervale,
N. A., spent Christmas with Mr.. W. +.
Caldwell.
Miss Martha Atine spends the holiday
vacation at Oldtown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bell spent Christmas at
Bethel.
A Christmas entertainment was held
at the N. E. church on Monday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-03
East Greenwood.

Estella Swan is working for Herbert
Ring.
The writer received card from Miss
Bertha Corbett of Georgia, saying 1t
seemed more like Fourth Of July there
than 1t did Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Estes are living In
one part of Will Yates house for the
winter.
Mrs. Abby Noyes has been visiting her
81 ster, Nina Estes.
Fred Edgerly is doing wood work at
o. j. Rings shop at the City.
Mrs. Austin Morgan had the misfor-
tune to fall and break her arm last week.
Ed Pike was called to Harrison to at
tend the funeral of bis sister, Mrs. Hat
tie NOyes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-03
North Paris.

The infant daughter of A. B. and Liz
zie Abbott died of pneumonia Dec. 9th,
aged three months.
The youngest son of Leroy Abbott,
who has been quite sick, is now better.
Ralph Emery visited Lewiston the
Goth.
A. d. Littlshale has a new pair of
very handsome western horses.
Very many are having bad colds.
Velmar Brown is i'll at this writing and
under the treatment of DR.. Roseman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-03
Wilson's Mills.

DR.. John Murphy, who has been the
attending doctor at the Aziscoos dam
for the past three months, has returned
to bis home. His friends gave him a
surprise party for farewell.
II. V. Sheahan is in Portland for the
holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo Mason and son
Roger have gone to White Rock.
Mrs. G. T. Fox spent Christmas with
her sister, Nora Bennett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Azel Wilson spent Christ
mas in Enrol, n II.
Mrs. Josephine Littlehale is staying
with her daughter, Mrs. j. w. Bucknam.
Mrs. Arthur Littlebale, who has been
to DR.. Jones' Hospital at Colebrook, has
returned home.
Ashton Wilson's broken leg Is doing
nicely. He is SO as to be around on
crutches.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-03
Bryant's Pond.

Mrs. Lydia S. Carr and her daughter
Lola Brown, have left their farm or
Russ Hill and will reside through the
winter at Derry, N. II.
Alden Chase arrived home this we eh
from the University of Maine.
No Christmas tree at the churches
this year. Services were held at the
Baptist church on Christmas Day.
Mrs. Norman McCollis.er of Portland
is staying with her husbands mother
Mrs. Louisa Cole.
Helen Cushman returned from Boston
Friday.
The real estate belonging to the late
Washington A. Billings will be sold a
auction Jan 11th.
1t is expected that the University O
Maine Musical Club numbering thirty
members will give an entertainment her.
the first of January.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-03
sTATE OF MAINE.

Cont Of County Commissioners. December. s e.
sion. A. b. 1910, held at Paris Wtnin Snu tUs
the said County Of Oxford, on the iass as~ ~
Of December, 4. D. 1910. being the N'n aAy "
said month.
TIME County Commissioners for the County
Of Oxford, in the month Of September, a. ~ ~
1910 as provided by Law, made sctuai 10,
of the County roads duly located anu SRSn and md
travel living in unincorporated toWnsniRs s Sd
tracts Of land hereinafter mensonea az con
County, for the purpose Of ascertaining 'aU o"n,
dition of said roads and estimating tne ha az
needed 70 put the same in repair 90 q 70 De
and Convenient for public travel; ana sPpGn M,
sng on said inspection that said roads were no. 9
in good repair and not safe ana cohvenioIhs ,nIi
purposes OF public travel and that TAX snoa a;S
be assessed on said lands for the repair VI s Sa
roads therein; they do therefore on tne .m t ny
of December, A. d. 1910, adjudge ana orael ., s.
the following sums be assessed ana !ne sat a IN
hereby assessed upon the following Janus 70 un
INCORPORATED townships and tracts OF ianu ne,"
matter mentioned, for the purpose OF iepair aa
the roads passing through them during the yen
1911, to wit:
Ion Andover West Surplus, for the purpose .S
repairing that part OF the County rGan , 'G Me
inc from Andover Corner TO Upton Wnich ne
In said Surplus the sum Of seventy.seven aoiar
and fifty cents is assessed as follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-03

The Aroostook Valley Railroad Com,
pany will apply to the legislature Of
Maine for the right to extend and build
a line of street railroad from its rail-
road station in washburn to and through
the town of Woodland, thence to and in
to the town Of New Sweden. Also from
a point on its proposed location in the
town of Woodland TO and through the
town Of Caribou; thence to and into the
town of Limestone. This will cover a
field that needs the road and which will
develop much prosperity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-03
East Bethel.

Edgar Swan is at his home here fol
Christmas.
Albert Swan has gone into the wood.
driving team for Elmer Trask.
o. K. Jones has gone to Magalloway
driving team for George Swan.
John Fifield from Oxford visited hi:
sister, Mrs. G. K. Hastings, the pas,
week.
A. II. Bartlett of South birmingham
Mass, visited his home here for few
Christmas days.
G. N. Sanborn of West Bethel has
moved to Roxbury where he has large
contract to haul birch.
j. w. Bartlett has teams hauling boz
boards to Bethel station, loading cars
which are shipped to Portland and
Massachusetts,.