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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30
Misleading Census Figures.

Various people are to be accused Of in
accuracy, and of misleading statements,
though doubtless unintentionally so, in
connection with the population of Ok
ford County at several periods, matter
to which the attention of the Democrat
is called by a correspondent In Boston.
In the Boston Globe of Dec. I there
appeared an article on "Depopulsted
New England" which instances the re-
duction of population in New England
rural towns since 1910. In Introducing
its long list of figures it takes Oxford
County as the horrible example, and
says, "Oxford County, Maine. whose
county seat is South Paris, lost 20S5 in
habitants from 1910 to 1910, though since
traversed by two railroads and the seat
of large manufactures, at Rumford Falls
and elsewhere"
In looking this matter up, the Demo-
crat found its only accessible figures for
the census of 1910 in the Maine Register,
which gives the population OF Oxford
County 10 1910 as S2,1l5. This is the
first inaccuracy to be noted. Our Bos-
census of Oxford County for 1910 in de-
tail, as given in the government publica-
ton. This shows the population of Ok
ford County as IS, S51. In 1910 the popu-
lation was 1926 Taking these figures
without any modification, IL is fact
that Oxford County shows a loss in the
seyenty-yea period, not of 20S5 as stated
by the Globe, but 2095. This is the
second inaccuracy TO be noted.
But there is something else TO be taken
into account, which the Globe neglects
entirely. In 1910 the County of Oxford
included the towns of Livermore and
Turner, which were later taken Oh to
make part of the new county nf An
droscoggin. These two towns in 1910
had total Of 1924 inhabitants, so that
the population of the rest of the county
was only SO, l21. Comparing this with
the figures for 1910, SO ESQ, we find that
in the seventy year period, what is Cow
Oxford County has not only not lost IN
population, but has actually gained
1929
1t is a fact which can not be gainsaid
that in the last two generations the
population of the strictly rural parts OF
the county has been reduced, and that
In 1910 many people we're struggling t.
hew a livelihood out OF rocky hilltops
which are now devoted to their proper
purpose of raising crop of wood; but
the case Is not quite so bad as the un-
explained figures of the Globe make II
appear
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30
Dlxfleld,

The Scriptural Cantata of esther, the
Beautiful Queen" was given in Tuscan
Opera House, Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings, Dec. 16 and II, to crowded and
delighted audiences by the following
cast OF characters:
Esther, the Queen Wynifred staples Smith
Ahasuerus, the King III Rev. Ransom K. Gilkey
''''''''-' ''N $3.50 Ralph T. Edwards
Mordecai the Jew . Fred'k w. Smith
Zeresh, Haman's Wife l.. Dillingham;
Mordecaps Sister Melissa L. Bracket
Prophecies .---.---.---.------Blan dine K: Strout
Medisn Princess. Hilda +. McCrum
Persian Princess Florence A. Stanley
Illegal. Kings chamberlain W q Hsr,o.
Beggar
Hsrbonah. Kings Chamberlain. George Walters
That it deserves more than simple notice
is plain to the writer, who heard one of
our most prominent citizens say, ~
never saw drama so we'll staged aud
played by local TALENT" and the whole
community say amen! 1t 10 hard to
select the best for 1t was all perfect in
conception and execution.
Rev. R. E. Gilkey as King sustained
his part and proved himself q "Lsader
OF Men" wyuifred Staples Smith, as
Queen was splendid. Her strong, sweet
voice was heard in the most remote part
of the opera house. Her ability as
public singer Is known all over Maine.
r. W. Smith as Mordecai was true and
strong to character. r. E. Edwards as
Hannah was certainly perfect in costume
and action. w. G.. Harlow. In his dual
characters was prominent for bis fine
bass voice and bis dancing As "Beggar"
was q hit. Cybil L. Dillingham;, as
Zsresh, was fine In. costume, voice and
action. Blandine E. Strout as Prophet
sss was sweet and pleasant In action and
manner. Hilds T. McCrum and Florence
A. Stanley proved themselves true
"Princesses." Melissa L. Bracket was
noticed for her great ability. The boys
and girls showed perfect training and
fine memory. The "Boys' School Band"
furnished music. There were over sixty
in the chorus, and their f1ne singing still
echoes in mind.
The entertainment was given for the
benefit of the church and wherever this
is the cornerstone OF effort, the people
are helped. When next they appear
may be there to hear and enjoy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30
1914; Resolved

cate secured. Write US for booklet
describing these Cheques and con-
tanning other useful information for
travellers.
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TO ANY PART of the world, and
draw drafts on over 1000 cities and
towns in foreign countries, in the
currency of the country on which
drawn.
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any amount at any time--in the Ger.
tificates OF Deposit issued by this
Bank. They save carrying around
the money in your pocket or leaving
it at home. We will cash them when.
ever desired without previous notice.
II you do not wish to open an &C
count, come 10 and take out Certif
icate of Deposit-you will then have
the pleasure of knowing that your
money is safe and yet can be obtain.
ed when wanted.
On Saturday, Dec. Goth, fire de.
stroyed a set of farm buildings in
Otisfisld and the flames spread with
such rapidity that it was impossible
to save S35 in currency that was 10 a
coat pocket on the second floor. II
the owner of that money had placed
it in this Bank and taken Certificate
of Deposit for it, he would have lost
merely the Certificate. and by obtain.
ing a duplicate, could have received
his money from the Bank without
delay or bother.
WHENEVER YOU HAVE ANY
MONETARY TRANSACTION on
hand, call or write Us and take sd-
vantage of these cOnveniences. You
will receive courteous treatment and
the advice, cooperation and assist.
ance of the Bank in the protection
and care OF your capital. No person,
regardless Of what their business Is,
can afford to be without q good
strong banking connection.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30
More Parcel Post Changes.

With the first of January, 1914, new
parcel post regulations go into effect,
increasing the weight Of packages which
may be sent, and making still further
reduction of rates in the near zones.
The weight in all zones from the third
to the twelfth is increased from eleven
to twenty pounds, while in the first and
second zones 1t 10 Increased to fifty
pounds. The rate IL also reduced In the
first and second zones to five cents for
the first pound, and one cent for each
additional pound. This means that q
package Weighing forty nine pounds and
fraction may be sent by mail to any post
Office within a hundred and fifty miles
for ffty-four cents. Some further re-
ductions are made in the more distant
zones, though for the twelfth zone tho
rate remains the same as before, twelve
cents per pound.
With these changes large increase In
the business is sure to result, and IL
would not be surprising II in the near
future a radical reorganization Of the
manner OF the handling mails would
have 10 come about.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30
Greenwood.

In consequence of that foot OF snow
lust before Christmas, after so long q
spell of bare ground, there was very
little visiting on that festal day. The
roads were broken out on the 24.h for
the first time this winter, and those who
own teams used them at home.
The leading industry during the past
week or two has been gathering and
burning brown-tail moths, which will
add much to the already heavy taxes
and the end is not yet.
Another paper was received recently,
giving the history Of the digging OF the
Panama canal, accompanied by small
map, making four in all; and since each
one has been carefully read, we ought to
be fairly we'll posted on the history of
the big ditch, whether such be the fact
OF not.
Christmas has once more come and
gone, and many little kids, to say moth
ing of the larger ones, were made happy
by the presents old Santa Claus brought
and here we wish to thank all who re-
membered the old folks at home SO kind
", Mr.. and Mrs. Hanno Cushman of
Bryant's Pond, and Mrs. Carrie z. Swan
of Locke's Mills.
Our school was . term of IA weeks,
and taught by Miss Ruth Harrington OF
Locke's Mills; closed last Friday and
was pronounced success. Our Oldest
scholars studied physiology, and since
they brought the book home every week
we read il through to see what improve
meut, 10 any, had been made 10 that
science during the past IS years.
We found but little, practically, the
former author giving the number oil
elements In our system as 10, while the
latter says there are about II; but
uei, her one tells Us what they are, and
that Is what we want to know.
Those eight persons who went to
Florida few weeks ago, have all re.
tnrned and perhaps think more Of their
former homes than ever before. Frank
Maxfield and family have also returned
from Colorado, and possibly with abou,
the same opinion.
Lyman Herrick, who has been at work
10 southern Canada for some time past
returned to his former home on Patel
Mountain Thursday.
1t is reported that Dennis Swan and
Lillian Keen were united in marriage OF
Christmas day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30
North Paris.

Mr.. and Mrs. Spinney of Sanford visit
cd their daughter, Mrs. L. j. Abbott,
Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Grover spent
Christmas day with their people.
Mrs. B. r. Lowe finished the delivery
Of the painting and toys for which she
had taken orders earlier In the season,
and OF which they have large sale In
this county and southern New Hamp-
shire.
Mrs. Augusta Beck 10 still at Norway
with hsr son, r. H. Beck. Mrs. Fred
Beck Is so much improved that she is
able to 60 out.
James Abbott took dinner with his
parents Christmas.
Mrs. Will Cushman visited In the
place recently.
Frank Keene lost q valuable horse
Christmas day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30
Albany.

Mrs. Addie Connor 10 at home from
West Bethel on two weeks vacation.
Harry Brown and Jesse Littlefield we're
at Morrills new mill Monday with their
auto. Mr.. Morrill, has got along finely
with the mill; has the smokestack up.
They have had fine weather to work.
Now the snow, and everybody will
hustle. Enough came Tuesday night SO
the road breakers were out. With the
roads rolled down smooth and hard,
there was good sleighing for Christmas.
A. D. Bean called at 8. z. Wilbur's
Sunday.
J.K. Wheeler was at Waterford Tues.
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Judkins have been
at their house packing away their house
hold goods. They are going to rent the
house to Leslie Cummings, who will
work for Rama Morrill,.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30
Hebron.

The Christmas entertainment at the
church was held Wednesday evening
Owing to the snow the attendance was
not as large as usual, but very good
time was reported. There were recitati.
obs, &C., by the children and music by the
older ones. A Christmas tree with many
gifts. On Thursday there was an all.
day festival at Grange Hall, with good
programme, a Christmas tree and fine
dinner.
Miss Eva Barrows is at home from her
teaching in Somerville, Mass, for the
vacation, and Miss Hazel Donham from
Passaic High School, N. j., is also at
home for few days.
There were doubtless many family
gatherings during yesterday, but are un-
able to report.
We are being visited by heavy snow
storm, and at present writing looks IS
if 1t might turn to rain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barker OF Burlington,
VT, took dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. E. s..
Durham Tbursday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30
locke's Mills.

Mary Dresser and Eva Fiske were In
Portland Saturday.
Mrs. Mary Bartlett and Mrs. Lydia
Whitman, attended grange meeting 81
Bryant Pond Saturday.
Mrs. Helen Bryant is visiting her
brother, David Foster.
Harold Croker of South Paris spent
Christmas with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Croker.
Carroll Brewster and wife of Lewiston
we're the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. W. B.
Rand Christmas.
Arthur Stowell has been playing with
the Bryant Pond Ministries.
John Briggs of Gardiner was Christ
mas guest at Elmer Fiske's.
The Christmas trees were at the
school-house this year, and the enter
tainment furnished by the children Of
both schools.
Edgar Croker of South Paris Is visit.
ing Mrs. Charles Harrington.
Elmer Cummings and David Foster
were at Bryant Pond Thursday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30
East BroWnfleld.
/ white Christmas this.

A white Christmas this.
For the first time In years there 10 no
public Christmas tree. More family
trees than usual.
The Christmas concert which was to
have been held Sunday evening, the 81,
was postponed on account Of the death
of one Of the participants, Robert
Spring, son Of Clayton and Fannie
Spring. The concert will be the 2Sth.
The mid-wsek prayer meeting will be
ct the parsonage.
George Kensrson, Q native OF this
town, an old soldier, died In Augusta
and was brought here for burial In Pine
Grove Cemetery. He was the last OF tho
family.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30
AMONG THE IMPORTANT NEW
YEAR Resolutions is this ~ will
watch my expenses closer this year. !"

AMONG THE IMPORTANT NEW
YEAR Resolutions is this {: 81 will
watch my expenses closer this year"
This Bank will be glad to help you
keep that resolution. A checking &C.
count here will do 1t. There is no
expense in opening an accouut-the
Bank furnishes, free of charge, all
check books, deposit slips, envelopes,
etc. A thrifty person can do wonders
toward getting ahead II he conducts
his business In systematic way with
a bank account.
TO INVEST YOUR MONEY
WISELY, WE SUGGEST that you
buy safe municipal bonds, which are
exempt from all United States taxes.
To collect the interest on bonds Is
easy and sure-cut off the coupons
and cash or deposit them. There is
no waiting for the interest; you know
1t will be forthcoming when due. In
addition to municipal bonds, we own
and offer for sale safe bonds issued
by railroads and public service cor.
porations, at prices to yield good
rate of interest.
TO OFFSET THE RISING COST
OF LIVING buy your Money Orders
of this Bank and save from one to
fifteen cents on each order purchased.
They are good anywhere. They are
guaranteed against loss OF payment,
and you do not have to 60 through
any red tape to obtain one. The
party to whom you send 1t can obtain
the cash on II as II 1t were check.
TO THE TRAVELLER: TO ADD
TO HIS CONVENIENCE and pleas
ure while travelling, we offer Travel
ers' Cheques of the American Bank
ers' Association, which are self iden-
tifying, will be cashed without charge
by railroads, hotels, stores and steam
ship lines over the world, and II lost
payment can be stopped and dupli-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30
THE OXFORD BEARS.
The DOIN0S OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris Hul.

First Baptist Church, Rev. g. W. T. Hill. pas
tor. Preaching every Sunday a. 0ao A. -.
Sunday school at y. Sabbath evening service se
80. Covenant Meeting the last Friday before
the lst Sunday Of the month at so r. =. Al
not otherwise connected are cordially Invited.
The Paris Hill FIRE department had an
opportunity to prove It's efficiency last
Tuesday. A FIRE was discovered In the
house of E. c. Slattery. It was burn
ing in q closet and In the chamber
around the chimney. An alarm was CIV
en- and the Fire Company was very
promptly on the scene and did effective
work in extinguishing the blaze. Con-
siderable damage was done to clothing
in the closet and moro or less to the
house. Mr.. Slattery requests the Demo
crat to extend his thanks to all those
who assisted in saving his home.
Late in the afternoon Saturday snoth-
or fire alarm was given to which
prompt response was made. Fortunate
ly this proved to be q false alarm. A
fire had been built by the janitor in the
small stove on the stage at Academy
Hall and two of the legs dropped out al
lowing the stove to tip over. A child
was sent out after help to put the stove
in place and ran to to the store with the
word that "the academy Was on fire."
The church bell was ruug but 1t was
soon discovered that no fire bad resulted
from the upsetting of the stove.
II was not "green Christmas" after
all. A snow storm began Tuesday even
ing that gave US nearly foot Of snow
for Christmas sleighing. This was fol-
lowed Friday by another snow storm
that lasted the greater part OF the day.
There is now plenty of snow for all kinds
of business and it needs little more use
before il will be "trodden down."
Miss Josephine Cole was at home from
Portland for the Christmas recess.
Leslie Bennett, who Is in the employ
of his brother Guy, in Canada, Is visit
ing bis family here for short time. :,
Mr.. and Mrs. George N. Atwood
spent Christmas with relatives at Dix
field.
Mrs. N. A. Cummings spent Christ
mas at her former home in New Vine
yard. .
Miss Nellie Marshall is the guest Of
her sister, Mrs. Jarvis NJ. Thsyer.
Miss Agnes NJ. Brown is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Brinckle in Wilmington. Del.
Mrs. Z. Fl. Jackson is visiting relatives
in Boston for few days.
There was family party at d. r.
Hammond's Christmas. All their children
were at home. Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
2. Shaw and children of South Paris,
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Hammond of Au'
burn aud Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Cole Of this
village.
Mrs. Geo. F. Hammond spent Christ
mas with Miss Louise Leverich in Port
land.
Frank B. Hammond was at home from
Poland for Christmas.
Arthur Shaw was at home from Brook
line, Mass for Christmas.
There will be b baked bean supper
and short entertainment in Cummings
Hall Tuesday evening. Everyone is
most cordially invited to come and
bring something for the tables.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30
West Sumner.

A Christmas tree entertainment was
given in the Baptist church on Wednes-
day evening by the Harmony Club, as.
sisted by the other societies. Although
the church was not crowded, the attend.
ance was larger than was expected on
account of the condition of the roads.
The decorations were pretty and sppro.
pirate, and two large trees were loaded
with gifts. Each child in the district re.
ceived a gift and bag Of candy In addi'
ton to the many articles placed thereon
by friends and relatives. Program:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30
Fast Sumner.

There were no public Christmas e1-
ercises nor trees at the churches this
year, but host of cards and packages
passed through the mails, and, no doubt,
there were as many presents bestowed
and received as usual. -.
Mrs. s. Robinson, who is q "shut In, :"
received many cards and tokens OF
sympathy, for which she Is very CRATE
full. Mr.. and Mrs. S. Robinson bid fair
to pass their 54th wedding anniversary
on Jan. 9Th. While no formal obser-
vance of the event will occur, yet the
"latchstring" will be out to all to come
in or send cheer and sympathy to one
who for over four years has been . con-
slant sufferer from neuralgia and rheu.
matism, but keeps up remarkable cour-
age and hope.
unfolding Hope when life's last embers burn,
When foui TO soul and dust to dust return"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30

Mr., and Mrs. q. q. Wardwell and
family of West Paris spent Christina
With Mr.. and Mrs. G. n. Irish.
Allen Irish OF Bath Was at home
Christmas day.
M. and MIS-. q. s. ohilds entertained
BENZ. Spaulding's family at dinner
Christmas day.
Miss Jessie Harlow and her mother
from Boston were with Mrs. Abbie
Cushmau for the holidays.
Mt. and Mrs. Luther Irish entertained
q. A. Irish's family and G. G. whiting:
tons family at q Christmas dinner and
family tree.
Mr.. Geo. Durham and Mrs. Carrie
Ricker of Ssbattus were Christmas
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Kicker
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norris Farrar of Gilbert
Vile we're with Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Record Christmas day.
The post Office force and r. +. D.
carriers are truly glad that "Christmas
comes but once q year."
About the best Christmas present for
every body was the snow storm of Tues
day night.
Il. d. Hall of New York arrived at
the Saints Rest Friday night to be with
bis mother and sister over Sunday.
Ed. Hutchinson from Bates College
was at home for the Christmas recess.
l. A. Smith and family and Stanley
Damon of Sanford were with Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Rollins, as we're also Mr..
and Mrs. Bradford Rollins Of Dexter.
Ernest Record of Auburn has been
with his cousin, Will Record.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Geo. Haskell and son Of
Auburn were with Mr.. and Mrs. X
Crockett for Christmas.
The Christmas concert and tree at the
Baptist vestry was much enjoy ed, though
the attendance was rather less thar
usual. The little folks were cunning
and are always q feature, and the sing
ing OF the boys chorus under the direc
ton of Miss Lamb was greatly enjoyed
The program follows:
Chorus-Night Divine.
Dao, tua
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30

Not long after the outbreak OF the
Civil war a man by the name OF Hannah,
living at Montville, was approached by q
recruiting officer, while at WORK nsying,
and urged to enlist. Hannah assentsd,
walked TO a maple tree and hung the
scythe over limb. II Is said that the
scythe yet remains In the tree, the blade,
rIoidly eubedds ed protruding from either
aide of q trunk 20 inches in diameter;
The snath Is decayed, but the blade and
fittings remain, a memorial to Hannah
and thousands Of other soldiers who
dronnsd their tools at the call OF duty
and went to the aid OF their distressed
country.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30
Bids Wanted.
Citizens Telephone Company's
Notice,

The annual meeting OF the Cltizens'
Telephone Company will be held at the
Assessors' Office In South Paris, on Mon.
day Evening, January 9Th, 1914, at 7:30
O'Clock.
The report Of the years business by
the President and Treasurer will be read,
aud Election of Officers for the year Of
1914, and any other business that may
come before said meeting.
A. W. WALKER, President.
81 G. W. BOWKER, SEQ. and Treas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30
Denmark.

A. P. Cobb has purchased new two
ton auto truck.
Silver Rebekah Lodge, No. 10, /. 0. o.
F., increased their membership with two
candidates Thursday evening.
The Christmas tree at Odd Fellows
Hall Wednesday was filled with many
presents for the children.
A heavy northeast snow storm began
here Thursday evening at about y
O'Clock, and at this time, Friday, IL A.
NJ, Is still raging.
Stephen Rowe has returned from the
hospital and Is very sick at his homo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30

Then followed the entrance of Santa
Claus and presentation Of gifts.
VIM. A. Barrows Womau's Relief
Corps will hold public installation 10
the vestry, Saturday, Jan. 8, ate P. n.
The Installing officer will be the De.
partment President, Mrs. Israelson Of
Rumford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hobbs, who have been
spending some weeks with their son In
Saco, have returned home.
Mrs. Rosetta q. Ryerson is spending
. few days with the family Of A. T. Hol-
lie at North Paris.
Word was received here on Wednes-
day of the sudden death of Charles Pull
sifer of Auburn. The deceased was q
brother OF Geo. E. Pulsifer Of this place
and was we'll known here.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30
Norway Lake.

Mrs. Ellen Hobbs, wife of James
Crockett, died Of pneumonia Dec. 25th
ct her homo. Mr.. Crockett 10 seriously
III, having had the same disease. Every
thing was done for their comfort and
help, having trained nurse and rela-
tives and friends right there Ill the time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-30

"Holly bra nch and mistletoe,
And Christmas chimes Where'er We 60,
And stockings pinned all In row.
Miss Celia Brown IL spending few
days ct her home 10 Rumford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Auverne Lapham of
West Paris recently visited relatives
here.
Mrs. Eta Bean 10 spending Christina
week with Mrs. e e. Witt and family at
Norway.
Miss Eva Bean 10 at home from Colby
and spending . two weeks vacation
with her uncle, A. n. Bean, and family.
Frank Bean and friend. Gard Goddard,
were recent guests OF relatives here.
Mr.. John Howe was ct bis home here
for Christmas.