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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOINdS OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris Hill.

First Baptist Church, Rev. g. W. f. Hill. pas
tor. Preaching every Sunday at l0a5 A. n.
sunday School at u. Sabbath evening service
at I 80. Prayer Meeting Thursday evening at
80. Covenant Meeting the last Friday before
the lst Sunday Of the month at 80 P. n. AL
not otherwise connected are cordially Invited.
Mrs. Agnes NJ. Slattery, who was re-
Gently married to Mr.. Arthur Davis OF
Woodstock, moved last week from her
home in this village to Bryant's Pond,
where Mr.. Davis is employed.
Mrs. William G. Hammond sold her
place in this village last week to Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Adams, who now reside on
the Gilbert Abbott farm, south of The
Beeches. Mr.. and Mrs. Adams expect to
move to their new purchase the coming
spring.
Mr.. and Mrs Ernest F. Shaw and Mr..
aud Mrs. Gilbert 4. Shaw gave whist
party Saturday evening at the home OF
the former, which the guests pronounce
very enjoyable occasion.
Perley F. Ripley went to Portland last
week and ran home new 1911 Ford
Roadster of the foredoor type, that is a
handsome Car and attracted considera-
BILE attention. Mr.. Ripley found no
snow below Poland and from there to
Paris the snow in the roads was packed
SO hard that il made an ideal auto road.
1t is not always that we have good auto
mobile roads the last of January, but
several cars were running here last week
aud owners and prospective owners be-
gan to have "Spring Fever" but the
snow storm Friday night and blow OF
saturday put an end of it for the present.
There will be social and supper at
the Baptist church on Tuesday evening.
Supper at half past six. All are invited,
Although it was small party at the
masquerade ball Thursday evening il
was most enjoyable time for those who
did attend. The music by Howard
Shaw, piano, George Davee, violin, and
Ralph EasSon, trombone, was very good
indeed. Next Tuesday evening, Feb. Z,
there will be a povery ball under the
same auspices; music and admission the
same
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
Albany,

Ezms Hutchins, who has been working
for Mrs. Bowler of Bethel for q shorI
time, has returned to N. r. Lords.
Roy Wsrdwell, who has been ON the
sick list. is so as to be out again.
Large quantities of wood and lumber
are being hauled to market BY the
farmers of this vicinity.
Aunt" Ann Flint Is quite Ill Of pneu.
monia at this writing.
Blanche Emery 10 assisting Mrs. z. R
Bartlett of Bethel for Q short time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
East Summer.

In the death of Mr.. Thomas j. Ste.
phens which occurred ut the residence
of bis son, R. G.. Stephens, on Jan. q,
the town has lost one Of its best citizens,
and withal one of its landmarks, so to
speak, as he was past 80 years OF age
and nearly his whole life has been spent
in town aud at the ancestral homestead.
In his active life he had been success
full farmer and brick mason and many
chimneys for miles around stand to-day ss
monuments to his skill and faithfulnesp.
Honesty and morality characterized his
whole life which was void OF any stain
and whose influence for good was never
doubted. He was worthy and esteem.
ed member of the Baptist church and OF
Nezinscott Lodge of Odd Fellows and
honored both organizations by his con-
sistent life. He leaves q son, X. u.
Stephens, at East Sumner, and daugh-
ter, the wife of q. G.. Field of Bristol, N.
H. Several years ago he lost his wife,
but not until they had observed their
golden wedding anniversary. Mr..
Stephens brother, Roscoe G. Stephens,
was one of the first to lose bis life while
in the service of his country at Hilton
Head, S. c., as member of Co. z,
Ninth Maine Vols. Music, morality and
love of home and country chsrscterizes
the family name. or them 1t may
truthfully be said, verify their works
do follow them"
We have received the announcement
card Of the marriage on Jan. rs at Hale,
Me-, of Winslow j. Hssld and Miss
Della A. Kidder. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Mr.. Hanson OF Rum
ford Falls. Mr.. Heald is native OF
East Sumner and the owner OF camps
near Oquossuc and is also an excellent
guide in the hunting and fishing season
As Mr.. Heald will be busy in building
another camp, he with his wife will
occupy one of his camps for the present.
Chas. Gray's bohemian Glass Blow.
ers" and Carnival Co. gave exhibitions
of their skill at Grange Hall ON FIVE
evenings of last week. Their msnipula.
tions OF melted glass are truly interest.
ing and excited the curiosity of those
who had never before seen any such
feature. They also gave q vaudeville
entertainment with music on each even
ing.
There was a good attendance at the
Congregational circle dinner Wednesday
as It was the last one before Rev. Mr.
Eatop's removal to Oxford.
G. A. Chandler and wife were happily
surprised by . number of their friends
from West Sumner calling on them Wed
nesday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
Maine News Notes.

Clarence Powers. 8 years old, was in
stantly killed in Portland Tuesday by
falling under Q street car. No blame
was attached to any one.
Emile Stickman, IL years of age, was
drowned at Lewiston on the 22d, by
breaking through thin ice while skating
on the Androscoggin River.
The Waterville Board of Trade has Sc
lected Wednesday, March Is, as the date
for the semi.annual meeting of the Maine
State Board of Trade to be held there.
Deputy Sheriff John s. Ballou of Bath,
who was shot while attempting to re-
capture an Italian storekeeper at Tops.
ham, has had his right eye removed, and
10 not yet out of danger.
By the dropping of lighted match
when lighting lamp, Mrs. NJ. G. Nc
Cam of Portland was 30 severely burn
ed on the 21st inst that she died the
next dsy. This is the sixth fatal fire in
Portland in six months.
For the first time In the history of the
Sons of Veterans of this state the annual
encampment of that organization will be
held at the same time and place as the
encampment OF the G.. A. r. bodies,
which has been arranged for June 14th
and 18th at Augusta.
The Allegash branch of the Bangor
and AroOstook Railroad will be built,
even without tax rebate, and hearing
on approval of the location has been
ordered. The length of the proposed
road is about 157 miles, and the estimat-
ed cost of construction is s7,774,555.
The route is almost entirely through a
wilderness.
Sevsnty-eight pupils have been exclud-
ed from the schools of Portland on &C.
count of their dangerous physical condi-
ton. The medical board has examined
7O14 children and 5000 were found to
have some form of physical trouble.
The matter Of providing open air school
rooms for tubercular children was dis
cussed at the last meeting of the board.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31


To be Ill dressed Is not In him crime;
The man that's poor. II he would keep ailoat,
Must wear the best of garments all the time
prize well those friends whom God hath given,
And shrine them In thy heart;
For friendships bonds when once they're riven
More widely grow apart"
Good-by to January.
Candlemas Day next Thursday.
The expected January thaw has not
arrived.
Alden F. Mason is visiting his son and
family in Rumfnrd.
Mrs. w. W. Goodridge visited in Lew
iston last week.
Edward Mason and Merton Bean are
working in Rolfe Bros. mill.
Fred Scribner and wife of Albany re-
Gently visited his parents in this village.
Webster E. Walker and family have
moved from Mason to the house of his
brother, Horace 4. Walker.
Better sleighing than we have had
thus far this winter no one can ask for,
or ever expect TO see.
l.. ID. Grover is getting small lot of
logs from his woodland to be hauled to
the mill of F. l. Bean in Mason.
The Dennison Sales Co. are employing
agents to sell postcards in packages of
seven at ten cents per package, and give
a watch on every twenty packages sold.
The new steam mill of Geo. Z. Leigh
ton Il Co. is nearly ready to be started,
and may be in operation before this item
appears in print. They have large lot
of nice birch in heir yard, and more is
coming daily.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
East Bethel.

Mr.. George Swan went 70 Grafton last
week on business.
Miss Bertha Cole ia working for Mrs.
q. w. Bartlett.
Urban Bartlett, who has been very i'll
of pneumonia, is slowly gaining.
Freeborn Bean visited friend at Cor
ham, N. H., over Sunday.
Mrs. j. w. Bean Ia spending a few
weeks with her daughter, Mrs. VIM. G.
Holt.
Miss Eva Glines Of Bethel village Is
teaching the remaining term Of school
here and boarding at r. A. Beans.
Officers of Alder River Grange we're
installed Jan. 20 by Past Master O. B.
Farwell in very able and pleasing man.
ner. The ceremony was conducted by
Mr.. Fl. E. Bartlett assisted by Mrs. Fl. E
Bartlett. Refreshments of hot coffee.
cake and sandwiches were served and
the social hour enjoyed.
Mr.. F. B. Howe 10 loading q car OF
potatoes at Locke's Mills to be shipped
to Berlin, N. H., at 40 cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
Bryant's Pond.

Robert B. Taylor has moved from
North Woodstock to Paris.
Hortense Arkett is attending the win.
ter term of Bridgton High School.
Our dramatic club was greeted with a
packed house at its entertainment Fri.
day evening. Many came from outside
towns, and all expressed their apprecia-
ton of the play. The company may
arrange to repeat the play here or at
some other point.
G. r. Whitman is slowly recovering
from slight shock with which he was
stricken three weeks ago.
DR.. R. B. Buchanan intends to leave
soon for Philadelphia to be absent
several weeks.
ThurstOn & Warehouse have flushed
one logging job for John Mckenzie on
the mountain lot and have new con-
tract in another section.
Arthur W. Davis and wife will soon
move to the Littlsfield farm above the
village.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
Lowell.

James w. Charles was attacked with
heart trouble, from which he had suffer.
cd lately, on Friday afternoon and died
instantly. He was a native of Frysburg,
but came to this town many years ago.
he leaves widow and one sister, Mrs.
Leonard Emerson, of Stow. He was
nearly so years of age.
The drama, "The Spy Of Gettysburg
was played at Pine Grove Hall on Friday
evening by members of the senior class
nf Fryeburg Acadepy.
The officers of the Eastern Star were
Installed at Pine Grove Hall Wednesday
evening. Packard's orchestra was
present and dancing was INDUCED In after
the installation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
Denmark.

Fred Sanborn's horse ran away Tues
day and the sleigh was badly broken up.
No one hurt.
The officers of Silver Rebekah Lodge,
No. 10, were installed Thursday evening
by D. D. G. President Mrs. Bricke,t of
Fryeburg, assisted by Mrs. Charles Far
rington "a marshal. Seventeen sisters
and brothers from Julian Lodge of Frye
burg were present. After the installa-
ton banquet was served In the banquet
hall. Reading by Miss Myrtle Fessen.
den, music by the Silver Lodge orches-
ira which was very much enjoyed. The
following officers we're installed.
.G.-Mrs. Z. W. Berry.
v. G.-Mrs. Annie Barker.
4. s.-Mrs. Ada Gray.
F.S.-Mrs. Addie Wentworth.
Treas.-Mrs. F. C. Jewett.
Warden-Miss Myrtle Fessenden.
Con.-Mrs. Addie Alexander.
r. s. n. G.-Mrs. Flora Pingree.
L. S. N. G.-Mrs. Ella Allen.
3. 8. v. G.-Mrs. Mae Wood
L. 8. v. G.-Mrs. Emma Smith.
o. Coco. r. Kenison.
l.G.-Mrs. Minnie Jack.
The following past grands assisted:
Grand Secretsry-Mrs Emma Lord.
Grand Treasurer-Mrs. Clara X. Belcher.
Grand Chaplain-Mrs. Kate Sanborn.
Alphonzo Hilton was taken to the in
sane hospital the Goth for treatment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
WeIchVille.

Mrs. Fred Morse Is visiting friends In
Lynn, Mass.
Mrs. Maud Fuller has gone to West
Msdford to visit her sister, Mrs. Frank
Harris.
E. q. Boynton from Melrese, Mass,
was In town Saturday.
Bert Hall IL working for Miss Louisa
Holmes.
Mrs. Jane Soule had shook Sunday,
and Is very low ut the present time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
and $2a Month
It Grows Hair
But Not After the Hair Root
ia Dead.

Chas. II. Howard Co. will tell you
that they sell great many bottles of
Partisan Sage because il gives satisfac-
ton.
They guarantee it TO eradicate dan
druff, stop falling and splitting hair and
itching scalp, or money back.
Partisan Sage will make hair grow II
the hair root is not dead it puts lite and
luster into dull and faded hair, and is
the most delightful hair dressing In the
world. Only 30 cents large bottle.
~ have used Partisan Sage and it is
the best hair grower and beautifier,
dandruff cure, and scalp cleaner have
ever used."-Mrs. H. l. Fulton, Oakley
Ave-, Lynchburg, Va, June Q, 1910.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

New Wash Goods.
Ereel
Cur Clearance Sale.
Comfortable House Shoes.
Good News for the Sick.
Make This Test.
Causes 20 Per Cent of Diseases.
WretChed stomach.
IL Is Our Desire.
She Is Going 20 See.
For sale.
The Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co.
Providence Washington Ins. Co.
Legislative Notices.
Lettuce.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
The Pennsylvania
Fire Insurance Co.
LEGISLATIVE NOTICES
Inland Fisheries and Game.

The Committee on Inland Fisheries and Game
will give Public hearing In It's room at the
State House In Augusta, Estate Museum),
On Wednesday, Feb. 18th, at.P.M.
No. 80. On Petition Of W. W. Perkins anil 81
others In favor of amending the law relating 10
marking OF traps.
No. Il. An act to extend The close time on
caribou and TO provide for close time on bull
moose.
No. q. An act to regulate the number. also
the number Of pounds, OF land locked salmon,
taken In one day by one person during open
season.
No. %. An act 10 regulate the taking Of
beaver.
No. %. An act TO regulate the transportation
of fish and game beyond the limits Of the State
Of Maine for breeding, scientific and advertising
purposes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
Bethel.

Hon. j. R. Libby OF Portland gave an
address upon Temperance In Odeon Hall
Sunday evening, Jan. %, under the
auspices of the Bethel w. C. T. u. he
gave plain talk from business mans
standpoint and his arguments were most
convincing to the large audience, and he
held the closest attention of his listen
ers. There was special music, consist
ing of a chorus from the different
churches under the direction Of Mrs.
Bspghart, who sang solo most pleas
ingly.
The funeral of Mr.. Hannibal Grover
was held at his late home Monday after
noon. Mr.. Grover left two sisters, one
who had kept his home since the death
of Mrs. Grover several years ago, and
one who lives in the west. Rev. w. C..
Curtis, pastor of the Congregational
church, of which Mr.. Grover had long
been member, spoke of the life of Mr..
Grover among his neighbors and friends
by whom he will long be missed.
Harry Jordan has been appointed
town clerk to fill the place of the late L..
T. Barker until the close of the year.
A remonstrance against resubmission
has been circulated by the w. c. I. U.
the past week and very generally signed.
Miss Mildred Keene has returned to
the Citizen office.
Friday evening the Canadian Ju0ilee
Singers sang to full house under the
auspices of the Christian Endeavor and
gave a pleasing program, refined and
cultivated.
Friday evening the boys basket ball
team OF North Brdgton Academy play
ed the Gould Academy team, the result
being 1919 in favor of Gould.
The following students of Gould
Academy have been chosen for the an-
nual prize speaking: Girls-Misses Ber-
tina Thurston, Helen Spencer, Edith
Marsden and Ruth Mason. Boys
Messrs. Edward Lawler, Carroll Valen-
tine, Harold Rich and Percy Taylor.
Alternates-Ida Packard and Winfield
Wight.
Miss Belle Purington went Wednesday
to Andover, Mass, to spend several
weeks with her sister, Mrs. j. V. Holt.
Saturday morning there is heavy fall
of snow aud it is still increasing.
MIDDLE INTERVALE.
Daniel Mason Kimball has gone to
California, and is picking oranges most
likely.
School closed here Jan. 9th with
interesting exercises.
Our little Blanche is feeding the birds
and making friends with them.
Ella Farwell of East Bethel recently
visited here.
George Bell from Brysnt's Pond was
here on business the 18th inst.
Hermon Mason called on his aunt'
here, three aged ladies who live very
near together Two of them live on the
old homestead known as the "Unclt
Israel Kimbsll' farm where they were
born and brought up.
There was a pleasant gathering at the
Carter mansion last Monday evening
Jan. 23d, in the interest of the church
and memorial building here.
Charles Eames and family were NJ
Sunday River to see relatives and friends
the 22d of January. He has a dog thai
will be harnessed TO sled and take the
girl to and from school,
Frank Russell is doing good business
cutting and hauling birch to the village
| He sells it to Fred Edwards.
"Spripg- time" is coming, and well
sing our new song.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
Wilson's Mills,

Mrs. D. C. Bennett is convalescent.
II. G. Bennett broke bis shoulder Jan.
oath.
Fred York 10 working at Richardson
Pond.
Joe Hart has finished getting Peter
Littlehale's Ice.
Mrs. Bertha Wilson Is sick 10 bed with
the grippe, also Claude Linnell.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Buoknsm are out
from their camp on the Diamond.
Mrs. Homer Leach and daughter Mar
garet have returned from Colebrook,
where they have been visiting relatives.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31

Medicines that aid nature arc always
most sffectusl. Chamberlain Cough
Remedy acts on this plan. II allays the
cough, relieves the lungs, opens the Sc
cretlous and aids nature 10 restoring the
system to . healthy condition. Thou.
sands have testified TO it, superior ex-
cellencs. Sold by oil dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
Young Man Killed In the Woods

While ut work In the saw mill OF N. s.
Stowsll & Co. In township No. 8, In the
northern part Of the county, on Friday,
the Goth, Howard Holt of Dixflsld, 18
years OF ago, was fatally injured by q
piece of lumber thrown from the strip.
ping saw on which he was working,
striking him In the stomach. he lived
about half An hour, but did not reco, or
consciousness. His remains were taken
to Norridgewock, his former home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
DEATH I'M ROARING FIRE

may not result from the work OF fro
bugs, but often severe burns are caused
that make . quick need for Bucklsn's
Arnica Salve, the quickest, surest cure
for burns, wounds, bruises, boils, sores
It subdues inflammation. 1t kills pain.
1t soothes and heals. Drives OF skin
sruptions, ulcers or piles. Only 26c. ct
the store Of the G. 81. Howard Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
Here and There.

New Orleans wins the first round In
the Panama exposition fight, by vote
of 8 to 6 in its favor In the house com.
mittee. But this does not finish 1t. San
Francisco has the money to fight to the
last ditch, and We may now expect that
the streets OF Washington will flow with
California wines and New Orleans cock
tails AZ they have never flowed before.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
Individuality.

To each intellect belongs a special
power. We belong To ourselves. and
we lose control Of our own when We
try to be some one else. The orislna
mind Is magnetic center for the
attraction Of other minds. But the
lodestone loses nothing by ATTRACTIONS
II remains the same - London New
Are
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
OLD SOLDIER TORTURED.

"For years 1 suffered unspeakable tor.
ture from indigestion, constipation and
liver trouble" wrote A. K. Smith, a war
veteran at Erie, Pa, "but DR.. Kings
New Life Pills fixed me all right.
They're simply great" Try them for
any stomach, liver or kidney trouble.
Only 25c at the pharmacy of the c. Il.
Howard Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31
SINGLE COPIES.

single Copies OF the Democrat are four cents
each. They will be mailed on receipt of price by
the publishers or for the convenience Of patrons
Angle copies OF each issue have been placed on
ssle 1t the following places In the County
south Paris, Shurtled's Drug Store.
Norway, NOyes' Drug Store.
stones Drug Store.
Suckheld. tlfred Cole. Postmaster.
Paris Hill, Mrs. Harlow, Post ONCE.
Vest Paris Samuel T. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31

Secretary Norton Is to retire from his
position and to 60 into business for him
self. II has not taken him many years
to learn that the lot of the Presidents
private secretary 10 not an entirely hap
by one. A rare combination of qualities
il required to make man really enjoy
himself on that job.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31

II We are going to reform the ballot
and the laws for counting ballots In this
state (.nd there are several bills before
the legislature looking to that end), let's
quit beating about the bush and adopt
the Massachusetts, form, straight.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-01-31

TERMS $50 a year Il paid strictly In advance
otherwise s2.oo year. Single copies cents
ADVERTISEMENTS: - All legal advertisements
are given three consecutive insertions for $50
per Inch In length of column. Special contracts
made with local. transient and yearly advertis-
ers.
JOB PRINTING New type, fast presses, electric
power, experienced workmen and low prices
combine to make this department Of our bust
ness complete aud popular.
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.IndlclaIy
Feb. %, at 2P.N.

judiciary.
The Committee on judiciary will give public
hearing In its room at the State House In Au
gusta, &C.
'l "t Feb. %, st2PM.
No. 10l. On an act TO correct and protect
helpless, neglected and offending children.
Feb. II, at9P.M.
No. los. On an act 10 insure publicity with
respect to the demands upon the State and TO
facilitate the legislative committees In dealing
with questions OF appropriation.