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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-08-03
Around the Campfire.

The Ninth Vermont Veterans asso-
citation will hold its sixth annual re-
union at Rutland. August II and Is.
The business meeting comes at pm,
August II on the muster grounds.
Parker Paae,an aged citizen of Bar
re. died suddenly July p, while seat
ed in his chair. He was lifelong resi-
dent and prominent veterinary sur
geon. He was musician in the YER
mont Volunteers, and a member OF the
Crandall G. A. X. Post.
The annual meeting of the l4th
Vermont Regiment Reunion associa-
ton. which was to have been held at
Bristol on August I'd, has been post
poned until "Wednesday, October %.
Gen. J. II. Lucia Of Montpelier will
deliver the address.
DIR. Geo. :. Calill has resigned as
captain of Gen. VIM. Wells Camp.
Sons of Veterans, and +. +. Morse is
talked of rs his successor. Mr.. Morse
is past captain of the camp and at the
close of his administration il was in
nOtlrlshlng CONDITION.
Joseph b. Maceabe, editor of the
Argus-Advocate, of East Boston. Mass.
is the candidate of the Massachusetts
division for colnmander-in-chief Of the
Sons of Veterans Mt the 18th annual en-
camplnent TO be held at Cincinnati, O..
Aug. l4-lS inclusive. lie viii I'M
doubtedly be elected.
Dept. Commander George w. Doty
has arrangements well completed for
the trip to indianapolis Of the 6. AR.
veterans Of the Vermont department.
Veterans win leave different points In
the state on Saturday, September ,.
Commander Doty. accompanied by
members of his staff and veterans, will
charter special ear. which will leave
here saturday evening, going through
without change, spending Sunday at
Niagara Falls.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-08-03
AL odd rlaee Dor ! stowau.r.

When the fish tanks of the Great
Northern railway arrived from Grimsby
at the Royal mint depot for transfereDee
TO Billingsgate, the fish porters proceeded
as usual with light hearts and ichtby.
illogical jokes to unload the cargoes
Suddenly great cry of terror arose
among them. One shouted, "It's a Dor.
poise!' Another, "It's shark" Athird
Its an octopus" and fourth. 1T must
be JONAH Surely enough, something
abnormal was in the tank, but as it made
no attempt to bite anybody the proposal
to run round to the Tower for the loan Of
a gun to shoot it was not carried into f
feet. There it lay serenely and peace
fully Graded among the fish, which wab
bled around it as the tank was moved.
When the porters regained their self
possession and examined the object, they
found it was man sound asleep After
he had been well shaken they asked what
he.was doing there. when he modestlyre-
piled: I'm working my passage to Lon
don. | worked it on a smack from Hull
to Grimsby, and as have some friends
in London thought | should like to sec
them, so got in among the fish" He
gave his name as John Waterhouse and
was carried. after being washed and
scraped, before the lord mayor, charged
with travelling on the railway without
ticket, and his lordship gave him the OPP
ton of paying 5 shillings or going pris-
on for three days.-London Telegraph
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-08-03

A baker had been arrested for wiip
ping his wife. and the court frowned q
/ i'm sternly.
so. said the august judge, you "
been whipping your wife, have YOU r
Yes. your honor. l don't deny H. :
had a good reason"
You have not, sir. thundeEed Wv
Judge. No reason is sufficient fer l'i'''
But. your honor, let me explain.
Go on.
"She hit me with fatiron, your holy .,
because l refused togo out to the " ol'1 :
fair and open pie stand, and l =
That's enough, " interrupted the 90. o.
"The case is dismissed without cos'S'
Detroit Free Press.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-08-03
Hot Weather Insurance.

For twenty-five cents you can insure
yourself and family against any bad re-
suits from an attack OF bowel complaint
during the summer. Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy is a certain
cure for these diseases. Ii costs but twen-
ty-five cents. For sale by NJ. J. Sargent
& Son and +. Z. Evans & Co., druggists.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-08-03
Notice of Estray Horse.

Came into the Enclosure Of the subscrib-
er in Washington, on the 10th day OF July.
A. ID. 1898. one Brown Gelding Horse.
Stands Is hands high; has a white star in
the forehead; fore feet snod. Has the aD-
pearance Of interfering with fore and hind
feet. The owner is requested to prove
pay charges and take horse
away. ELLIS r. BoHoSoN.
Washington, VI, July IL, lsa3.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-08-03
Repairing Eoad. with Road scraper.

In ordinary repairs the road machine
plays an important part. its use being in
the main to give shape by dragging
back materials that have long since
ceased to be Of any value So long ms
rosds are built of material that is loose
and ruts up, the road scraper will he Of
great value in repairing. But the result
cannot be consid ared satisfactory as a
road SO repaired will not increase the
load per horse and will to but limited
extent shed water.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-08-03
FOR SALE CHEAP.

One jump seat carriage, with pole and
thills; one buggy wagon, nearly neu. one
pair light driving harnesses and one
lie bit single haruess-sll in good condi-
ton. Cali on or address.
ETHAN ALLEN, Randolph, VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-08-03
NO RAILROAD SECURITIES.

This advertisement tells the truth.-'old,
Tried True
mo better companyEfor policy holders in
existence. Indicator.
1T will always be a sound company. In
suranee.
Stands with an aspect of solidity and
strength. Insurance Critic.
"Its:..contracts are in demand. Rough
Notes.
Zone Of the substantial Life Insurance com
panies-'Old and Solid The Insurance
I Times.
Its schedule of Assets is an evidence of
careful financial management" Philadelphia
Intelligencer.
The Nationals growth is sure and steady"
Spectator.
"a mighty good record in these days of
sensational insurance methods. n-Insurance
Herald.
Its history makes very pleasant reading
Baltimore Underwater.
Substantial insurance secured at an actual
reduction of expenses. Views.
Stands to-day among the able Companies
of the country. Insurance Monitor.
The cash value. the paid-up value, the CON
tinued insurance, all are entered on the face of
all the policies which are guaranteed by the
contract. With this policy you can be secure
with your money, and use it yourself at the
same time.
Sample Policy on Any FOrm."-Send
your age and state the kind of insurance which
you wish, and sample policy will be sent by
return mail. The Company wishes you to be
acquainted with its record, its present stand
ing and the public confidence it enjoys, and
does not ask for your business until you nm
derstand the precise character of its contracts,
guarantees and promises.
You are respectfully referred to all of
Its old Policy Holders.
II. ID. Blodgett, GenI Ag't.
ST. JoHNsBURY, VT.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-08-03
Bearing-down Feeling

causing pain, weight, and backache, is
instantly relieved and permanently
cured by its use. Under all circum-
stances il acts In harmony with the laws
that govern the female system, and
Is as harmless as water. 1t removes
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-08-03
Irregularity,
Dizziness, Eaintness,

Extreme Lassitude. "don't carr" and
want to be left alone" feeling. excl
liability, irritability, nervousness. sleep
lessness, tatulency, melancholy. or the
"blues." and backache. These are
sure indications of Female Weakness,
some derangement of tho Uterus. or
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-10-31
FARM HOUSE BURNED.

Tie house aud ell of &. W. shaw, In
10 kirg District In Paris, were burned
IL thursday morning. The chimney
ibs main house burned out q little
tisrs o'clock, and the fire took from
NJ, somewhere In the upper part OF the
Sg,e.
The neighbOrs saw the smoke and
Uuptly assembled, but the flre In the
S1se Nas beyond control, and the en-
tge. Of the crowd were devoted to saw
?; The barn, which was connected with
As housC. Luckily the wind was blow
igscro,s and not toward the barn, and
tearing away the woodshed, aud by
u liberal use of water, a supply oil
'lSh Was fortunately at hand, the barn
tis saved.
The IRE had got such a start before u
.as discovered that part OF the FUR
lilre In The upper part of the house
@ald not be saved. About all Of u on the
III floor was saved, and some from the
Gamblers. Another house, which Was a,
he time unoecupiei, stands on the sans
hfm at a distance Of q few rods frou
ne one that was burned, and into thli
NJ. shaw Immediately moved his good
AID family.
The house which was burned W.
lsllt az least seventy-ive years ago, AM
nd a hard wood frame, which fact, to
ether with Its taking fire at the top
III account for Its very slow burning
he house was insured for 500.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-10-31
WEST eRyeBURG.

The farmers are having beautiful
weather to do their fall blowing.
Mary lin Is teaching school In Dist.
No. ..
The Stirling Literary Club gave a
banquet to the Fryeburg Library Club,
Oct. -. There were about fifty present
aud all seemed to enjoy the occasion
very much. The afternoon exercises
were very good, and the toasts were re
sponded to In very able and enjoyable
manner. Mrs. Ballard, ~ years old,
responded to the toast "rhe farmer" In
q manner to do credit to one much
younger. The husbands were invited
and quite number took advantage OF
the occasion, Il being the first time the
village gentlemen had the pleasure OF
an Invitation to womaD's club.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-10-31
MIRIAM.

On Sunday evening Mrs. Llewellyn a.
wadsw orth was seized by an attack OF
neuralgia and congestion Of the brain
completely obscuring her memory for q
time. She Il now feeble, but improving.
On Wednesday Mr.. James +. Osgood
accidentally shot u I2-callbre rife ball
through his forearm.
Hon. Charles Rankin, VIM. G. Bean,
Hon. Almon Young and wife and Miss
Ara Hubbard have gone to the Chicago
fair.
Mr.. Young will visit his brother
James at Omaha, Neb.
Mr.. VIM. A. Storer II In q dying con-
dition from consumption.
Mrs. Jedediah Stuart and Mrs. Daniel
II. Cram are quite sick.
Mrs. Charles Clemens 10 seriously III
with rheumatism.
We read with regret the tidings Of the
death OF Hon. David y. True Of South
Paris. lie was our colleague In the leg
islature Of 1879, and we found his name
a synonym Of his sterling worth and
manhood.
Our former teacher and tOwnsman
Hon. David II. Cole. died In Naples,
Sept. %, aged 81 years, II months and
| II days. lie was man OF marked
ability and usefulness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-10-31
BYRON.

Last Saturday q target shoot
ling match came or at Hop City for an
oyster supper, Capt. Fred Weeks side
winning, Fred proving champion
marksman also. A dance came OF In
Kuspp's Hall In the evening.
The bear industry Il booming. Ernest
Knapp got good one In his trap the
18th, and the 80 state and town bounty
seemed to be agreeable for his hrst bear.
Another big one has been around his
trap since.
Herb Mitchell got one the 10th, and
Ad Young one the alst, after hunting
three days to overhaul hlm With the
trap.
win Cressey of Buckfield, who Il here
hunting and rusticatlng Q few weeks,
was hunting Tuesday, and stopping to
nick beechnuts, discovered q bear near
engaged In the same occupation. VIII
and his Winchester are sure pop Tor
squirrels and partrldges, but never hav-
Ing had an introduction 10 bear the
gun became shsky and bruin escaped
two shots, leaving to attend TO other
engagements.
We have been Waited BY an amateur
check forgcr who Was allowed 10 20
free out Of sympathy for his mother.
Our residents have felt great anxiety
for the safety Of several Swift River
people who were en- route home from
the fair ut the time Of the late accident.
To-day we learn that John Reed and
wife OF Roxbury were to have taken
that train, but meeting HE sister IRON
far west DELAYED ono day. We shall In
sist that thoss going hersaftsr are plck'
Cd from thoss No can reeonei'e oeFss've'
70 lee. 80 80
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-10-31
SWEDEN.


Mrs. Samuel Saunders Of Portland
accompanied by her daughter, Mr.
Cora West OF Washington, has been nj
o. p. Saunders recently. Mrs. west''
home Is In one Of the large canyons u
which that state abounds, and her hus
band Is connected with one OF Its prin
cipsl railroads.
Samuel Plummcr and wife and II. O
MoultOn and wife attended the con
ference ut Fryeburg.
Mr.. Mark CoolbrOthe, the timber man
was In town last week buying timber.
Judge Walker has sold the timber OF
his lot on Black Mountain and II II to bt
cut and fioated by Henry Walker ant
Moses Smart.
Social dance at the town hall Friday
night.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-10-31
GREENWOOD.


A fine rain was that Tuesday. A
plenty more like 1t will I'LL up the low
places for winter.
a series Of meetings has been held at
the City, and apparently with good re-
suit. About a dozen have expressed
desire to become Christians. Consider
able help has been had from abroad.
Dea. II. l.. Cole and wife have gone to
keep house for Alonzo Felt while he and
family are on visit to the far west
They will goto the worlds fair and then
keep on to California where Mrs. Felt
has brother living.
"The harvest Is past, the summer u
ended" and both were much below the
average. Don't let your stock run In
the field, say the agricultural papers,
and good advice 1t Is; but yet cattle,
horses and sheep run there all the same
Those calls still deferred, but they
will keep.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-10-31
envaauRo.

Mrs. John Howe started for The
worlds fair last week.
Mr.. r. L. Eastman and Mr.. Walter
Mansfield LEFT on Friday, the a7th, foI
Chicago.
this week. '
About my have Visited the fair from
here.
The Union Conference was largely at.
tended, more than eighty persons being
entertained, several Of them Mt The Ok
ford.
The woman's Library Club was most
Hospitality entertained by the Stirling
Club of West Fryeburg xt Odd Fellows
Hall vt the Centre, on Tuesday AFTER
llo0u aud evening, October 18th. An 10.
tcrcstlng literary programme occupied
tho afternoon and q most bountiful
banquet With toasts and speeches
which was shared with the husbands,
preceded social evening which was
enlivened with song and recitation.
More than thirty were present from the
villsge.
Miss Baldwin, niece of Mrs. Post, has
gone home to New York after q visit Of
several weeks.
Mrs. Hunt has gone to Milwaukee to
DO with her daughter, Miss Cora Hunt,
who Il teaching kindergarten there.
She will visit the fair on her way.
DIR. and Mrs. Iamson left Thursday
to visit Mrs. Fiheld In Peabody.
Mrs. Fife of Chatham ID at her sons,
8. w. Flies. 49,.
Mr.. Edward Weston and family Will
board ut TIE Oxford this winter.
Mrs. ID. n. Stone has had the mis-
fortune to sprain her ankle and could
not Join In the club festivities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Smith OF Cornish
were here at the meeting Of the con-
ference.
A new postmaster has at last been APP
pointed for the village, Mr.. w. II. Abb
bott.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-10-31
HEBRON.

Hebron Grange anniversary was cele-
bnted Wednesday, Oct. 35th. A good
number wera present. After dinner
came the usual entertainment enjoyed
by all.
Wednesday evening the students held
their mid-term soclable. Fred Sturtevant
and friend from West Paris and +. 8.
Croker Of Paris came down 70 attend.
Mrs.. T. 8. Croker 10 visiting at Miss
Pratt's.
]. d. Sturtcvant has rails In . fence
which were there when our family NOV
ed TO this place 10 17e6. Probably no
one knows their age at the time - the
oldest people have passed away.
The new Grange Hall Il up and board
Cd.
J. D. Sturtsvant Il building an add.
tIon to his ell. He has dug . well and
laid the pipe for running water 70 the
Rev. 8. D. Richardson l. improving
his lava.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-10-31
sAar alinNfh.

Gerry & Thurstou, Tho Mlnot corr
packers, have been up and paid farmers
Tor their corn, and their help for thcll
work. The money they have distributed
around here has bceu great help to
many. \. W. Ellis VI Canton has bcer
down and covered the buildlngs with Z
nice coat OF paint. The company have
one Of the very best and most convenient
plants In the state. A few hands an
stih employed under the direction Of
Mr.. Jason Perry who makes . very
pleasant and courteous foreman for the
company.
We are pleased to announce that Mr..
josiah r. Stetson who was 90 low with
IN attack Of pneumonia, appears ut this
writing much improved with hopes OF
recovery.
8. w. Briggs Is doing quite an extern
sive Job Of improvements on his build
ings.
sammy, son OF 8. G. Head, leaves this
week for q trip to Wyoming.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-10-31
SOUTHEAST BucKFIeLo.

Fessenden Posts Saturday campfire
was comfortable and cheerful one.
IL sparkled. IL shone. IL dispensed
warmth. The band played well. The
girls sang well. The boys spoke well.
Aud the beans set well. At least we
saw no one that appeared to be suffer
ing from bean collie or some SIGH. The
volunteer cooks Of Buckfield did just
what they have always been noted for
doing aud there were basketfuls LETT
over without any miracle being perform.
ed. Barrows Post from Sumner, Dwlnal
Post from Mechanic Falls and Wilson
Post from North Turner were represent
ed aud we'll represented. The post Mt
Canton Was also represented, by two
speakers at least. Que interesting feat
ure Of the occasion to me WAS the play
ing of the long roll by James Barrows
of BxrrOws Post. Sumner. IL caused
the flesh to crinkle and crawl. What an
effect it must have had on the boys at
the front knowing to what IL was calling
them! Citizen Bisbee claimed that he
had listened many = time to Jim's "long
rolr' Just before the battle, mother
When Lieut.. b. was speaking sad mem
cries were at work upon him for bis
eyes were moist and his breath came like
the breath ola horse, hard pressed.
remembered hearing Jim play at cele'
braiion at Peru fully thirty years ago
IL was before the gray fog had settled
down upon him, before Time had slftet
the white sand through his fingers o.
Jim's hair. IL II we'll to hold these 10
unions. IL IL elevating. IL Is educ.
tlonal In les tendency to those who can
not recall those troublous times. Ii 4
but n little while these reunions can b
held, that these campfires can be lighted
Soon the last old soldier will have cross
ed the "harbor bar" over the silent sea
into the silent land. l do not begrudg,
them their quarterly checks, little Of
large, when reflect that they stood ant
fought for and saved TO me and mine, u
thee aud thine, that which money can
not buy aud without which we would b,
poor indeed. Don't you remember-no
YOU don't for you must have been moth
Ing but creeper-but l remember tn
stilluess thai settled down upon tn
country when the hubbub ceased ant
the last gun was fired. Sometimes !
seemed 20 as that Il would be \ god
send II . pin would drop, or baby cry
or 4 woman scold or = horse kick In tn
stall. it Was 90 still. And don't you 70
member-uo, you don't, but We do-hov
dull the papers weres And they hav
never got back to the old standard. 4
good, nice, wholesome, horrible murde
L better than nothing, and cyclone o
. smashup isn't bad, but the old apps
lite for news has never come back.
JOHN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-10-31
MASON.
Splendid autumn weather.

Splendid autumn weather.
a line rain Monday night.
j. II. Bean has been loading a car OF
potatoes at West Bethel the past week,
Price, forty cents per bushel.
The farmers are complaining OF pota'
toes rotting badly.
The Morrill, boys are drawing wood to
West Bethel.
Dana Morrill, has bought farm ID
Freeport, but will not move until spring
Ellie Mills and wife Of Lewiston are
at his fathers, n. q. Milrs, for Few
days.
Ernest Morrill, has a nice, heavy team
wagon for his wood business which he
bought OFF. c. Billings OF Bethel.
Addison Bean has been cementing the
wall and floor of his new hen house. liz
has good one and plans to make her
business pay.
We understand that George Frost OF
Norway has bought what ls known n
the Leon Tyler farm Of A. w. Grover.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-10-31
To GUARD OUR FRONTIER.

Lieut.. Charles @. Morton OF the 9th
United States Infantry, detailed for In
spection of the Maine militia says;
''rhere should be regiment OF regular
infantry located In the state OF Maine.
Maine has O tremendous frontier border
Ing on country with which we may be
Mt war. In case OF such war, Halifax
and Montreal, together with the Cana.
dian Pacific railway and the st. Lawrence
River, would be OF vital Importance for
US to seize. Strategic points IN Maine
for the concentration OF troops to ac-
complish this purpose are not hard to
find. When We consider that the little
state of Vermont Ia soon to have one OF
the regiments that are now being called
In from the West, there seems to be no
reason why Maine should not have an-
other, and this Il especially the case
since no state of southern New England
now contains other than artillery troops
on the sea coast. A regiment OF imam
try would be Of vast advantage to the
ota IN ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-10-31
EAST aRoWNElElp.

Programmes are out for the teachers
institute which meets here Nov. IL and
Is.
Several have attended the conference
at Fryeburg this week.
Mrs. Pratt Of Rosllndale, Mass, Is
spending the week with her husband,
who has been here at work steam fitting
for several weeks.
Mrs. Willis Sanborn Of Springvale Is
visiting at @. NJ. Sanborn's.
Mrs. Allen from Virginia IL visiting
at her fathers, J. C0lbys.
A good delegation from this society
attended the local union of the \. L. 3.
G. L. at Denmark, and report an inter-
esting aud profitable meeting.
The heavy rain has raised the water In
the springs aud wells, much to the relief
Of many.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mace Of Cumberland
Mills have been In town.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-10-31
Or. SAMUEL RICHARDS, SOUTH
PARIS. MAINE,

IL the leading opticisn In his section
of the state. lie IL OF years old, and
learned his trade Of Simeon Walton, the
famous opticlan Of Oxford County,
Maine, who learned the business OF
Oliver Gerrisl, the first optlclan OF
Portland, Maine.
Some four years ago DIR. Richards en-
tered our Correspondence Department
and has the honor OF being the frat grad.
uate in'thls department. lie writes: vi
had about thlrty-five years' practice In
the old-fashloned way Of fitting glasses
before taking your college course, but
have been more successful since then,
and consider the fee paid you Is well In
vested. I now have no trouble In fitting
glasses for myopia, hypermetropia aud
astigmatism."
DR.. Richards 10 q fine type Of couric-
Gus gentleman, and Is Q conscientious
and skillful optician. He enjoys the es-
TEEN and respect of his neighbors, aud
controls the optical trade OF his COM
munity and attracts patients from q
large section Of country, and he never
falls to give unlimited satisfaction.
DR.. Richards Is n well-read man and
keeps abreast of every advance In optics.
He 10 close and constant student, and
40 mark Of esteem for his attachments
the college has recently conferred on
him the honorary degree Of Doctor OF
Refraction. DIR. Q. ii. BROWN.
1894 Diamond ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
The advertisements Of the Philadel.
phla Optical College are always read
with Interest by their graduates, by In
tending opticians, and by the jewelry
trade 10 general. This month they In
sert the portrait Of tho veteran DR.. SAM
uel Richards, who 10 well and favorably
known. ~ the leading opticisn OF Oxford
County, Maine. Tbe college takes great
pride In presenting this portrait, ~ DR..
Richards 10 the frst graduate of their
correspondence department, and Ia q
most enthusiastic recommsnder Of this
course.
-(From the October Keystone.