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The Progress., 1893-10-21
She il Tired of Him.

A few days ago Miss Jennie Mehl
the daughter of a millionaire of st.
Paul, Mimi. eloped with and married
James Robinson, negro boy who
had charge of the elevator in her
fathers hotel. She has had enough
of him already. and has consented to
leave him and enter convent in New
York. The negro did not take very
kindly to the loss of his new wife at
first, but a good lump sum of money
has persuaded him to consent to
divorce proceedings.
The Progress., 1893-10-21
SONS OF ADAM.

There is no better exercise than
rowing, providing the other man is at
the oars.
George Parrott, Lynn cobbler, has
been pegging away at shoemaking for
81 years. He is 90 years old.
Stranger-Do you belong to the
firA? Employe-Yes, sir; they own
me for eight hours every day.
Prince Max of Saxony, who sur
prised his friends by leaving the army
has entered a monastery. He is 20
years Old
The Progress., 1893-10-21
The Worlds Fair.

Take It all in all the world is fair. That is,
its judgments are pretty generally just. No
doubt 1t has formed many incorrect conclu
sons from the time the caravels OF Columbus
appeared of the shores OF San Salvador to the
present year OF celebration, but there are in
stances of its fairness which can be cited
unquestioned. 1t has, after comparative tests,
given its award to Hostetter's stomach Bitters
for efficacy in cases of malaria, rheumatic
and kidney disorder, dyspepsia, liver com
plant, constipation, nervousness and debility.
Among positive facts without any doubt this
verdict deserves a prominent place The ex
perience OF a genera ion justifes, and the con
current testimony OF hosts OF eminent physi
clans. bear out it5 truth. Give the bitters a
far trial and verify it.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

Syrup

Two bottles OF German Syrup
.s,ed ME of Hemorrhage of the
trugs when other remedies failed.
: an a married man and, thirty-six
.sars oar of age, and live with my wife
srd two little girls at Durham, Mo.
Ihave stated this brief and plain so
hat all may understand. My case
ras GA, bad one, and l shall be glad
n tell anyone about it who will
rite me. PHILIP L. SCHENcK, P.
q, Box4s, April IS, 1890. No man
could ask a more honorable, busi-
ness-like statement. u
The Progress., 1893-10-21
What Folly Next?

The prince of Wales wears a brace
let. So does the duke of Edinburg-
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, etc. Strange to
say the young war lord, Kaiser Will
helm, also wears one, which is so
fixed on his wrist that it cannot be
removed. unless 1t is filed off. The
king of Belgium has not yet acquired
the bracelet habit. He is too busy at
his favorite occupation of rigging
the stock market to indulge in such
frivOlties.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

cure, the money VIII % retuIheu
Miss MAGGIE JACKSON, of Bdrbreck, 81. Lam
dru Parish, La, says: ~ was lying sick for
some time with female complaints, and all the
medicine my friends gave me did me no good:
Death was approaching; all my friends had
given me up to die. I heard of your wonder
full medicine, and bought two bottles or IL,
and before had taken the last, got entirely
well / am still enjoying good health, and ex-
pect to praise your medicine every whert &C" "
The Progress., 1893-10-21

The old idea that any old gown will
do well enough to travel in has long
since exploded. Now we get just as
pretty things as we know how and
fashion is as rigorous regarding them
as regarding our Easter hats or Derby
toilets. A pretty new model is of
neutral-tinted serge, trimmed well
The Progress., 1893-10-21

With the exhilarating sense OF renewed
health and strength and internal cleanli-
ness, which follows the use of Syrup OF
Figs, is unknown to the few who have not
progressed beyond the old time medicines
and the cheap substitutes sometimes offered
but never accepted by the we'll informed.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

Mrs. Bradley-Martin has now as.
sumei q social position in London
where she feels quite equal to setting
a fashion. At a recent smart function
she appeared gowned in black and
carrying in her hand a new card-case
that attracted attention. 1t was .
case purse in pale rose pink enameled
leather, with "Nellie, in pierced gold
ooon letters across the corner.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

LADIES needing a tonic, or children whs
want building up, should take Browns Iron
Bitters. 1t is pleasant to take, cures Mala-
ria INDIGESTION. Biliousness and Liver Com
plaints, make the Blood rich and pure.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

MANY persons are broken down from
overwork or household cares. Browns
Iron Bitters rebuilds the system, aids diges-
tion, removes excess of bile, and cures
malaria. Asplendid tonic for women ahd
The Progress., 1893-10-21
YOUNG GIRLS

entering womanhood ought to
have Just the special help that
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton can give.
They need to be started right:
The " Prescription" aids and
promotes the proper functions,
corrects the delicate weaknesses
and arrangements that might be-
come chronic, establishes regu-
larity and health, lessons pain.
They want q nourishing, sup
porting, strengthening tonic,
such as an experienced physi-
clan has especially prepared for
the female system, in the " Pre-
scription."
In every female complaint !"
and weakness, and in all nervous
conditions, if It doesn't benefit or
The Progress., 1893-10-21
CLOTH AND VELVET TRAVELLING SUIT

hair on either side to make ringlets a
la 1886. Young and fresh and spark
ling must be the face that attempts
this sort of coifure.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

Ejts.-Al fits stopped free by Or. kline's Great
Nerye Restorer. No ht after rst days Mar
veous cures and s2 90 trial bottle free 10 fi
cases Send TO Dr. Kline s5 Arch ST. Philadelphia fa
The Progress., 1893-10-21

In life there are as many pillows of illus
ion as there are flakes in a snow storm.
The Progress., 1893-10-21
II the Haby IL Cutting Teeth,

There are too many people who are on'y
pious when things go right.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

In diseases of the Throat, Lungs and
Heart, Catarrh and Deafness. 3l5 Main
street, Dallas. Tex. Send for pamphlets.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

1t is said Guinea pigs will run rats from
a house; but most housekeepers prefer rats
to the pink-eyed pigs.
The Progress., 1893-10-21
DIR. j. A. Hunter, Specialist.

The duration of a mans friendships is
one of the best measures OF his worth.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

When the small boy commences to go to
school in the fall he wants thicker pants
than he has worn in the summer.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

The elevator boy is youth who helps IL
great many people to rise in this world.
The Progress., 1893-10-21
G000 CHANCE

0dell 20 Typewriter for $40, il cash with or.
Der 10 received before Nov. 1st, 1893. The
isnous 0dell Typewriter is used by Lawyers:
Minister'S. Doctors. Merchants, Editors and
scvernment 0fficers, because OF It's clean
Print simplicity and manifold copies. No
eaeher required IL will do your work In one
hours practice Order now and take advant
tge OF this exceptionally
The Progress., 1893-10-21

above the halfway line with folds OF
the same, piped with golden brown.
The collar and basque are edged with
this braid, which has line of gold in
IL. and a plastron Of plated silk is set
into a braided woke. A metal belt,
ouaintly chased, adds Q chic finish, as
does the dainty shoulder cape which
danples becomingly at the back, where
a. hooks at the shoulders For travel
inc suits serges, tweeds and cheviots
are the materials most approved, and,
after the ever-popular navy blue, the
favorite is a color too light to show
The dust and too dark to show soil. An
English tailor has gone so far as to ip-
vent a travelling cloak to be worn over
an ordinary house dress, and which
cannot be distinguished from a regu-
lar travelling costume. 1t has shirt
which buttons down at the side and is
trimmed around the bottom with
braid, The smartly cut tailor coat Is
also edged with braid and opens over
a waistcoat closed to the throat with
buttons 1t is useful, of course, where
one is to make but short journey
and where one doesn't want to carry
much baggage. but most American
women would be Mortified at the idea
of wearing two dresses at atime mere
lv for such consideration
The Progress., 1893-10-21

II you will lie truly happy keep your
blood pure your liver from growing torpid
by using Beecham's Pills p cents u box.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

At banquet it is generally the lion o
the hour who sets the table in a roar.
The Progress., 1893-10-21
THAT JOYFUL FEELING

The motto of chivalry is also the motto
of wisdom: to serve all, but love only one.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

A woman's hopes are woven OF sun
beams. A shadow annihilates them.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

Never fear to bring the sublimest com
fort to the smallest trouble.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

man may have a great deal OF educa-
ton and not be very wise after all.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

A habitation giddy and insure hath he
that buildeth on the vulgar heart.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

.. which have gained us the love Of
'n nst pain us the love of God.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

Be sure and that old and welltried remedy ms.
WISsIow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children TeethiDg.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

diamond has the most sparkle, but
Ine ,.s, does the most good.
The Progress., 1893-10-21
rYpewRITsRs AND SUPPLIES.

V,HE REMISGTOS STANDARD TYPEWRITER, Til
most perfect and durzoIe machine on the market
Merchant 4 Manning. STATE dealers. DalAe
The Progress., 1893-10-21

The secret of making ones self tiresome
is not knowing when to stop
The Progress., 1893-10-21

vr.rv day man hears a dozen things
s, to do that he can't do.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

Shiioh's Consumption Cure
Is @old on n guarantee. II cures Incipient Consune
ton. IL is the best Cough Cure. Scts.. octs q sOa
The Progress., 1893-10-21

"Hsnson's Magic Corn Salve."
Warranted cure or money refunded. AK your
druggist for IL. Price Is cents.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

y PRIEST, Druggist, Shelbyville,
4 NJ. "Halrs Catarrh Cure gives the
I'D, say.,;sfaction Can get plenty of tes-
best Of iss ss il cures every one who takes
druggists sell it, I6c.
The Progress., 1893-10-21

When peop'e are hired to be good they
quit work as soon as the pay stops.
The Progress., 1893-10-21
Some Charming Tea Gowns.

One of the necessities of woman's s
life is enough of comfortable house or
tea gowns. Nothing is more beeom-
Inc. and she knows it, and the comfort
Of her radiates throughout her cos
tnme- SO that men may well say that
n woman never looks or acts in quite so
charming fashion as when habited In
some dainty robe designed for home
wear only. Very lovely Is tea gown
made with a trained robe in either on
5,,line silk or Nile green silk crepon,
sntaneed with shoulder fiounce and
double panel dropping net. Tne
futed bertha is made in plain SILK,
shinmering with gold tsaceries. The
The Progress., 1893-10-21
u-.,.ps,a and Constipation ,

p..,orative Nerve Pils sent free
Shops uooI 70 prove merit, for &c lamp
b Nedicss, -, DH. SHooP, Box w, ,Racins Wis.
The Progress., 1893-10-21
DALLAS BUSINESS DIRECTORY Of RELIABLE FIRMS
IYPE-hICH PLATES

rlIprn WITHOUT THE KNIFE OR DETENTION
bunLU from business. No Gay until cured
DR. !. J. DIcKEY. 5ss Main Sc, Dallas. Tea
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
GREENWOOD,

Dry and warm. II II continues like
this much longer hay will be higher mex,
fall than II was In the spring. Blu,
while It Il warm and dry here 1t IL cold
and wet In Minnesota. Mr.. Davis write,
US that the first half Of May was abou,
as cold and dlsagreeable as during tn,
winter, since then 1t has been much
warmer, but more or less rain nearl,
every day, and crops were one month
late. VIII say here to Mr.. Davis that
We have few good apples left yet, and
would like to exchange them for some
Of those big lake plckerel.
John and Oracle Bryant, OF FreepOrt
were here last week. They both work
In the shoe factory and do not look as
healthy and robust as when they were
on farm. John says he does not fee
rs well shut up In the shop, and has not
made up his mind to follow that kind OF
business any great length Of time.
Rev. Mr.. Littlefeld preached at the
City last Sunday and arrangements arr
being made to have meetings and Sab
bath School there during the season.
Apple trees have not blossomed quite
up to the average, but there IL apros'
pect of lots Of strawberries.
A moderate shower Tues lay after
noon, doing large amount OF good,
Thankful for small fav0rs.
The arrival Of girl baby Into the
family Of Harry Cole last Friday, en-
larged 1t to just the modern size, a sou
and daughter. They have the congratu'
lati0ns Of all.
Fannie Brooks resumed her school last
Monday, being detained at home by
sickness one week.
Thursday morning, perfectly clear
and almost cold enough for frost.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
WEST BETHEL.

Another week has passed with crowd.
Ing events from the Lizzie Borden trial
down to the every day life Of the COM
mon laborcr, and from them all II IL
sometimes difficult to select the most
important items of interest.
Clarence Barker entered the pen OF u
vicious boar recently which proved more
vicious than he anticipated, and being In.
adequately armed he was attacked and
thrown down, and an ugly wound was
made by the animals tusk In his leg
above the knee, which bled very pro-
fusely.
A. 8. Bean has two four.horse teams
on the road hauling birch to his MILL at
West Bethel.
+. =. Growers garden looks particu-
larly fine this spring, particularly the
onions.
A. z. Mason has few strawberry
plants that look very nice for this year.
II Is quite dry and crops are suffering
on sandy land.
Mrs. +. @. wheeler's spralned hand is
doing as well as could be expected.
Daniel Watson OF Norway was In
town last Monday. The best wishes OF
friends hero viii attend him and his
bride to their home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13

A very pretty and pleasant wedding
took place at the home Of Mr.. j. l.. Par
ker on Wednesday June THAT II o'clock,
the contracting parties being Mr.. George
A. Libby of Bridgton aud Miss Mabelle
Parker, daughter OF the host, Rev.
William ID. Sandbrook officiating and
Miss Blanche Russell presiding at the
organ. The bride was tastefully ar
rayed In cream c0lored gown, trim
med with lace and ribbon, and carrying
a beautiful boquet Of lilies Of the val
ley and other flowers, with veil. The
house was profusely decorated with
plants and flowers, with which the house
abounds. The presents were OF the
usual order, and In abundance consist
Ing of articles Of silver, china, etc. An
elegant lunch was served after which
the party started on short wedding
trip, accompanied from the house with
the best wishes Of all present and the
inevitable shower Of rice.
The June session Of Union Conference
was held with the Congregational church
at Centre Lowell, June Z and 8. A good
IN number were In attendance and the
exercises were pleasant and profitable.
The ministers present were Rev. Z. 5.
Young, Rev. A. G.. Fitz, Rev. G. ii.
IIarbutt, and Rev. W. ID. SandbrOOk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13

Murllla Cole, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Cole, Of Lynn, Mass, who came u
her grsndfather's, II. G. Lawrence's, Il
spend the summer, died suddenly OF
pneumonia June 3D.. She was five year,
of age. Funeral services at the house
conducted by A. X. Bryant.
Lels Chase went to Brunswick las,
Saturday for treatment.
Lou Chase has been on the sick Isl
again the past week.
Dodavah Hammond Is out again.
Mrs. Annie Andrews IL much better
Eugene Andrews has returned to hi
school In Brunswick.
Joseph Childs Is going to move Into
Mrs. Mlnard's house.
Charlie Stevens has bought nice spar
Of black horses Of Jonas Edwards Of
Auburn.
william Starblrd Is quite sick with
heart trouble.
Alyah Curtis of Peru visited hi,
brother and sister, w. Il. Curtis ant
Mrs. Caleb Fuller, recently.
Everett Chase spent Sunday, June 9TH
with his parents.
Ivan Lowe Is quite sick.
Elmer Tuel, and wife visited hi
parents June 4th.
Rella Cole died at her grandfather's
G. Lawrence's, June Sd, aud Was buriet
June 9Th.
Many Of our farmers have had to plan,
their sweet corn over on account OF get
ting poor seed.
Mrs. Gowell and her cousin, Mrs
Doble Of West Sumner, went to Portland
June 9th,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
BUILT FOR ALL TIME.
COMMENT or A PORTLAND VISITOR TO
RUMFORD FALLS.
Portland Adyeriser.l


Tho large party who Friday visited
Rumford Falls were most agreeably en-
tertained by Mr.. Hugh Chisholm and the
visit will long be remembered with
pleasure. The rapid growth OF this
iiOurlshing town has been often recorded
but one must visit It to appreciate this
great enterprise. Two years ago this
situation was q wilderness but now u
large town has been built and over two
million OF dollars have been expended.
There are over one hundred buildings,
including q nice hotel and over twenty
stores. a large paper and pulp mill cost
Ing over half million dollars Il nearly
ready to start and soon will produce sixty
tons of paper day. The solid masonry
Of the dams and canals, the Iron bridges
that cross the river, the substantial
stores and dwellings, the beautiful
station Of the Portland and Rumford
Falls railroad, the well laid out streets,
and indeed all the surroundings have
the appearance Of faithful and perma-
nent labor that insures stability. II
looks a. II It were built for all times.
There 10 not q sign Of sham about the
town and no one can vislt Rumford Falls
without admlrlng the pluck and energy
Of Mr.. Chisholm and his co-laborers.
They have done good work In develop
Ing Maine and We wlsh them success.
They are certainly entitled to great credit
and deserve to reap bountlful harvest
for tho confidence and energy they have
displayed In this great industry. Every
one Of the party viii say "Success TO the
new city OF Rumford Falls, may II 70 on
increaslng until Il 10 the peer OF any
manufacturing city Ia the world"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
MASON,

The crew ut A. =. Beans mill have
nearly finished saving for the season
and We congratulate Mr.. Bean upor
having so good crew, they being meI
that have attended well to their wOrh
having no trouble and meeting with ne
accidents. I think he has never had u
better set of men or those that have
caused him so little trouble, they being
always courteous and obllging TO all
Milford Brown, the foreman, has run
the bolter assisted by Eben Scribner
NOlum Scribner and lthiel Kennersou
have run the stripper, while Decker and
Perry have attended TO their several
duties, but what seems to me u good
lob Is the work done by Charles Mills,
lie has drawn out and stacked all the
stock, having mt times to shovel snow to
make places 10 put them, and wha'
proves that he has done his work well ]:
that when the snow was gone all the
stacks remain standing In good shape
Neither should we neglect to mention
the engineer, Asa Prescott, who Is mas
ter OF the situation, who has had u mos'
important part to perform. We notice
that his whistle Is always correct. Ia
fact We like to have such crew In town
Rev. I. A. Bean and wife were IL
town last week visiting friends and
relatives.
Greer Merrill, who Is not able to wall
or even do much OF any work, Is quite
an expert ut cleaning clocks and watch
es. We hope he will receive his share OF
the patronage as It would be quite
helm to him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
NFvRv.

Monday, Or. J. A. Twaddle, wishing
to cross the river from Hanover to
Bethel ut Beans ferry, left his team u
ring the bell for the ferryman. The bell
Is rung by means of lever to which n
wire Is attached, the wire extending
across the river to the buildings OF
Hiram Bean, who Is the ferryman,
When the doctor moved the lever u
made creaking noise which frightened
his horse, and the animal plunged Into
the river ut once, swan about half way
over, then back, to where II started
from. The wagon was smashed In the
frscas. The doctor lost his trunk, med.
iclnes, aud lot Of nice instruments, but
the horse came out unlnjured.
Jonathan Bennett, SO years old, has
set three bear traps on the mountains
and IL tending them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bennett have been
made happy by the addition OF q fine
boy to their family lately.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
lOCkG,S MILLS.

o. r. Harrington Of Locke's Mills,
while looking over his horses which
were In the pasture, undertook to drive
away the horses which had gathered
about him. At this one Of them got mad
and went for Dir. Harrington. Knock
Ing him down, the horse placed Its knees
on his stomach aud bit him terribly. One
arm was mangled badly and he was bit
ten on the other and also on both legs
but the worst bite Was Oh his cheek
Mr.. Harrington, however, succeeded 10
choking the horse of and regainlng his
feet. Then the horse rushed for him
sgain. Fortunately, Mr.. Harrington
threw large stone which struck the
horse In the forehead, knocking hin
down, and Mr.. Harrington made his es-
cape. IL Was narrow escape from
death, as Mr.. Harrington said he could
not have stood Il q minute longer. Al
Il Is he Is confined to his bed and Is In q
bad condition, but no serious results are
auticipated.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
aucKEIelp.

II
PIP. wilmington has moved Into tn
Ilines stand on High Street.
DIR. J. r. DeCoster has opened an Of
nce In the Allen building near the bridge
He has the rooms formerly occupied by
Dr.. G. 3. Chllds.
There are shows and shows. Burke'a
Comedians have come and gone, and now
an Uncle Toms Cabin Company and q
company Of bell-ringers are booked.
T. III. Lunt 10 making extensive and
valuable improvements upon his rest
dence, the DR.. G. d. Brigham stand on
High Street.
Uncle Isaac Shaw, elghty-seven years
old, Il one Of the youngest appearing
men we ever saw ut his age. Uncle
Isaac IL 40 active ss boy aud has the
finest garden In town which he made
and cares for.
Green Turner has been operating one
Of the road machines on the old road
from Buckheld to Paris Hill. The road
Was never In wore condition than when
Green began on II and never In better
shape than when he finished.
w. A. Burt, who has given frst-class
satisfaction as the village barber for
twenty years IL still doing q good busi-
ness and his work IL a. good ~ the best.
Mr.. Burt knows every department OF the
tonsorial art thoroughly. He has had
occasional offers Of generous n iture to
remove to the city, but Buckfield Il home
to Aubrey and he has steadfsstly refused
them. lie Il deserving the large pat
ronage which he gets.
Our young portrait gallery Ia "all
broken up" They say that Fred "put
his foot In It."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-06-13
SCARCELY ANYTHING IN DAILY
a., 4. .,,nr., on,,,no,, than natnf iutlaar.

SCARCELY ANYTHING IN DAILY
use IL more common than paint, Indoors
or out It IL before us all the time. We
could not do without II. Our doors,
windows, walls, ceilings, stairs are all
protected by paint, often bcautlfed by
II. A vast amount Of money IL spent
annually In palnt-much of II foollshly,
for 1t Is not q commodity that Is well
understood by the people. IL they are
buying almost anything clse that IL to
wear, they will get that which looks the
best, lasts the longest, gives most salts
faction and costs the least In proper
lions to Its value.
With paint, they seem satisfied II II
Il called paint. Ii 1t not reasonable tn
suppose that there II just rs much differ
encc In the quality OF paint rs Of cloth.
silk or satinI Chiffon Paints cost more
to manufacture than any other, but they
cost the consumer less, because 1t takes
less to do certain amount OF work, and
when once It IL done II need not BE-
touched for years.
C. l.. HATHAWAY,
Norway. Maine.