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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
HIRAM.


Mr.. Elias NJ Noble and wife went to
Newton, Mass, this week TO the funeral
of their sop-in-law, Walter Pingree,
formerly Of Hiram.
Mrs. Ephraim Wentworth Is with her
husband during his serious illness ct
Holbrook, Mass.
The Crione troupe held fiue musical
entertainment at Pythian Hall wednes-
day evening.
Mrs. 4. c. Buruell Is attending the
Methodist conference this week at Port
land.
Miss Fannie kimball Of Poland,
daughter of Hon. John l.. kimbsll,
formerly of Hiram. visited her cousin,
Miss Fannie B. Hubbard, this week.
Miss Hubbard Is very sick with con-
sumption. Miss kimball is In Tufts Col
lege, preparing for the Universslist
ministry.
Samuel w. Lord Of South Hiram IL
preparing for summer bosrders.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
STOW.

The grippe Is raging 10 this vicinity.
All OF b. +. Charles family are sick
with Il.
The travelling Is very bad, nothing but
mud.
Corbett and Sullivan had very ex-
citing fight a few days ago. They fought
about five minutes sud Corbett knocked
Sullivan out. sullivan was badly beaten
about the head, so Paul says.
Mrs. r. +. Guptill IL weaving rugs for
exercise.
A little advice To young men: They
had better stay at home with their
mamms after supper.
VIII Leavitt drives the river. He Ii
having good luck so far.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
OXFORD.

The presiding elder, Rev. Mr.. Corey
preached at the N. e. church Sunday
Rev. Mr.. Howard and wife, Mr.. Arson
Holden and wife and others attended the
N. E. conference at Portland.
Quite a large delegation from T. A.
Roberts Post attended the G. A. r. en-
campment at Lewiston.
Mrs. Holmes, widow Of the late Raw
son Holmes Of East Oxford, died April
9Th, aged 80 years. Her funeral was
held on Saturday, Rev. Mr.. Marley on
ciating.
The schools In Oxford village opened
Monday, the 18th, with B. r. Hicks, q
graduate Of Tufts College, principal Of
the high school, Miss Small, Of Auburn,
assistant; Miss Billings. Of Gardiner, in
termedlste. and Miss Perkins, primary.
Il lie said that the engineers are COM
ing to survey the route for the electric
railroad.
Mn. g. E. Hawkes. has gone to Boston
to purchase spring nillinsfy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
NORWAY LAKE.

Miss Fannie Tucker went to Boston
last Tuesday for four weeks visit
with relatives and friends.
Mrs. w. S. knight IL visiting bel
sister, Mrs. o. NJ. Cummings Of Norway
for few days.
Mr.. George Merrill and Asa Frost an
repairing our school house.
lfas people say, grandparents spoi
children, little Grace Flood will b
among the spoiled, for she Is the happy
possessor Of five grandmothers snc
four grandfathers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
EAST REIAEI

The maple sugar season IL short but
sweet: some have gathered In their
buckets.
Augustus Carter visited this place last
week measuring the spruce pulp wood
along the river.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. $. Wight have
finished their work In Aroostook County
and are now AT Patten, Panobscot County,
where they have number OF classes In
singing. They intend TO take conven-
ton tour Of the coast OF Maine during
the summer.
Miss Grace Swan Ia ut work for Mrs.
&. Csswell, Middle Intervale.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
GRAFTON.

Our snow Is leaving very fast.
The summer birds are here.
The lumbermen have nearly all broken
camp and left the woods.
Mr.. o. B. Dodge Il in town-the man
that makes leather from wood.
Mr.. Twitchell, Of the flrm Of Twitchell
& Blanchard, located camp so he oc-
cupied Il while he cut forty million
spruce. Can any one do better than
that!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
EAST WATERFORD.

The little son Of Frank II. Morse died
the 10Th, aged one week.
Will Emery Is doing some carpenter
work at G. r. Ames'.
Adns Hobbs and wife have moved into
the house with Paul Howe.
Mrs. Ansel Bean, who broke her hip
some time ago, Is able to sit up.
Miss Matilda Brown, who has been
spending the winter with her aunt, Mrs.
w. b. Keen, has returned TO her home
In Twin Mountain, N. II.
We understand VIII Emery has bought
the Adams house.
Alonzo Brickett's trades were not car
ried out ~ William Knishtly wished his
son Fred 70 remain st hone.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
rne oxeoRp RAILROAD.

Mr.. F.. w. Eastman informs the Demo-
crat that the survey for the Oxford cleo
trio railroad was completed Saturday.
The road runs from Oxford depot nearly
direct course to Welchville, thence
alongside the highway to Oxford village.
T.. +. Greenwood Il chief engineer.
The profiles will be completed Thursday,
and work will begin AS soon rs the frost
Ia ont
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

This IL the way fragment ~ leRi'
lstion strikes the Phillips people: "In
the last hours Of the Legislature n bill
was passed authorizing the building OF 4
dam at Long Pond. II did not sta''
where the Long Pond was located. 80
the Phillips colony had better pre-emr'
the law"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
PERIL.

II. +. Stillmsn has gone to Lewiston
this week TO attend the soldiers reunion.
Adna knight Is painting Wilson Still
mans buildings for him.
Green Hodsdon and wife spent Sun
day In Lewiston.
Wilson Stillman went to Lewiston on
the 18th.
Mrs. Mary Conant is very sick again
and confined to her bed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

Recognizing and conforming 10 a long 60
tablished custom, with the advice and consent
OF the Executive Council. 10 hereby designate
and appoint Thursday. the twenty second day OF
April next. 10 &c observed by AL the people OF
our State a. dsy % Fasting and Praying
This ancient custom comes 20 us consecratet
By the observance OF our fathers for many
generations. In difference % Il a. a hallowed
memory OF the past. ! earnestly recommend that
al good citizens should that day abstain from
their usual vocstions. and having assembled IN
their churches and around their ircsi'ies
revercntly approach the presence of Him who
guides, governs and controls the de-tinies OF al
nations. asking thai peace, plenty, prosperity
and happiness may continue Throughout our Dor
ccr-.
Given at the Executive Chamber. IN Augusta
this 2sth day % March. In the year OF oul
Lord one thousand eight hundred an
ninety seven. and OF the Independence OF IN,
United states Of America the one hundrec
and twenty agst-
LLEwELLYN POWERS.
BY the Governor,
BYRON BOYD.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
DENMARK

Mr.. L. Z. Swan Is making great i'm.
proven ents on his house by adding
Lutheran widows.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elbridge Thorne are
very sick with the grippe.
Mr.. 4. w. Belcher has been confined
to the house for few days with bad
cold.
There was quite sensation here last
Tuesday by the appearance Of u. S.
Deputy Marshal Emery Of Sanford, who
ordered large delegation Of young and
old to court In Portland the 18th, to tell
all they know about the questions that
may be asked them.
The high school entertainment at Odd
Fellows Hall last week was q success
in eyery way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
EAST SUMNER.

Awfulest, is sn adjective Of the super
lstive degree and belongs TO our roads.
Awfuler, is only comparative degree
aud don't half tell it. IL is enough 10
make a newspaper reporter lie, (if such
thing is possible) or a minister say,
gosh darn IL.
Trade at the feed store is good, work
az the mills lively.
An engine and boiler Is to be put 10 at
the dowel mill, as the water power Is
not sufficient in dry times.
A few persons are trying TO paint their
buildings when the weather will permit,
which is seldom.
We have got cur crow and onions for
Fast Day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

The annual encampment Of the Depart
ment Of Maine, G.. A. r., was held AT
Lewiston, Thursday and Friday. L. T.
Carleton Of winthrop was chosen de-
psrtment commander, the other eandi-
date, Rev. Charles A. Southland Of Liver
more Falls, Withdrawing from the con-
test. Other officers chosen are:
senior Vice Commander-H. n. Bolster
Paris.
Mia
Medical Director-John II. Mc0raror.
Chaplnin--John W. Websesr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
HARTFORD

1t is quite sickly In this vicinity.
Mrs. Lucius Alley Is quite sick.
Mrs. Amos Purkis remains about the
same.
Mr.. Leonard Thompson has been In
feeble health for some time, but Is better
at this writing.
The sap season Is about over.
Call at Ralph Morrills, new goods,
new prices, honest weight and measure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
RuMrORD.

School at the Point closed last week
Miss Blanche Ripley Ia visiting friends
at Rumford Falls.
Mrs. j. II. Barker visited her niece
Mrs. Haines, at Bethel, last week.
The roads are very rough and muddy
The Ice Is In the river and some wht
have been on and measured II say II l.
two feet thick.
Mr.. John Thompson, who has beer
sick with the grippe, Is able to be on,
again.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

An ordinance proposed in the Portland
city government provides that bicycles
shall be licensed and tsgged with the
number Of their license, the license fees
being used TO build cycle paths. While
there is difference of opinion among
cyclists with regard 20 this, the most OF
them oppose il. While the bicycle
owner expects 70 pay taxes on his bicycle
IS on any other property, the average in
dependent American bicyclist objects 10
being licensed like dangerous animal
or a nuisance. As for the cycle paths,
while cyclists are not specially noted
for unselfishness, they would as rule
prefer that the whole road should be put
in respectable condition for all users,
rather than have portion of il set aside
for their exclusive use.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
SOUTH RuMEORD,

Misses Hortense and Minnie Jones ART
visiting relatives In Buckfeld.
Mrs. Nettie Freeman and her mother
Mrs. Clara Fuller, are no, recoverips
from the grippe as fast as their friends
wish for.
Sammy Thurston Is at home from
Rangeley.
Chss. Moody is working up DR.. J. +
PItnam's woodpile.
Ice has not started, April 10th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
aROWNEiElD.

The travelling is improving but IL still
quite muddy in places.
Hon. Daniel Boynton who has been
boarding at one OF the principal hotels
Ia Paris has returned TO his home.
DIR. Carroll, who has recently moved
from Brownfield to Minot, Is In town
for few days.
Mr.. s. y. Adams has sold his farm 10
Hiram 10 Mr.. s. Lowell.
Mr.. Orrin Davis Is building stable.
Minot Brszier Of Hiram was 10 town to
day.
The Girom brothers gave very fine
concert at Town Hall, Wednesday even
ing. II Is said It was the best OF thu
season.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
LOWELL.
Hiding a piazza

Benjamin Russell Is building piazza
about his house.
W. o. Brown Is better-I mean hi:
health Is improved, and he Is attending
To business.
o. l.. Andrews is shinglipg his build.
ings.
j. b. Kimball lost nice hog recently,
was found dead in the pen.
NJ. r.. Bemis Is still on the sick list.
Nellie Elliott has been at home on a
visit and returned Ia her work.
Alie'. Elliott Is at +. L. Stearns'.
Oscar kimbali will draw the road
machine this summer with his horses.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

Who are injured by the nse Of COFFEE. Recently
there mas been placed In all the grocery stores a
new preparation called GRAlS-o. made OF pure
grains. that takes the place Of coffee. The most
but few can tell h from coffee. IL does not cost
over Ia ne much. Children may drink it with
great benefit. lscts and 25cts. per package.
Try H. Ask for GRAIN-O.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
COMING EVENTS.

April 2s.-fast Day.
April - South Paris Ministries, New Hall
April ss.-Beneft concert 10 the Rev. Marcus III
Carroll, BY Norway and south Paris Branch
Maine Musical Festival Association, Con
yregational Church. Norway.
May &-Supreme Judicial Court, South Paris.
Msy s-Masonle Grand Bodies. Portland.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
WEST PERU.

William Walker has sold his stand and
ore acre Of land TO Elmedia Hsiues.
Charlie Demeritt went 10 Auburn the
10th TO visi, his aunt, Mrs. Greenlesf.
Il NJ. Burgess Is giving his house a
new coat Of paint. Also Elbridge Aus
til and Ed pemeritt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

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
sinxe copies OF Of each issue have been placed on
sAEe nc the following places In the County:
south PARA, Stprtevant's Drug Store.
Shurslens Drug Store.
Norway, Noyes' Drug Store.
Buckneld, Alfred Cole. Postmaster.
rryeburx. AZ. Lewta. Insurance Once
Paris nm, NJ. 1. Mellen, Post ONCE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

The stone used In completing the
Grant tomb came from North Jay. and
vas selected despite the offer Of n large
contribution TO the monument fund
should the product OF another quarry he
accented
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
EAST PERU,

Bert Kidder and l.. Z. Irish are put
ting another story on the ell Of their
house.
Mr.. Hutchins has moved into George
Davis house.
We are having quite wet spell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
FARM FOR SALE.

The large and productive farm, known NJ the
T.. X. Holmes farm nj Fast Oxfori. about two
miles from oxford Station. CGts IS or more
tons Of hav. Estimated To be over 900 coris OF
wool and considerable pine AMI other valuable
timber thereon. Good orchard. and large and
convenient house, stable and two large barns.
Well located. and has valuable extensive past
urage.
Inquire OF JAMES S. WRIGHT,
and W. s. STARBIRD.
So. Paris,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

Conductor s. s. Stowell has resigned
from the Grand Trunk Railway, sfter =
term Of service covering the entire his
tory Of the road. He will make bis
home In Island Pond, VT. G. b. Pratt
has been promoted to fill the vacancy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
KEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Bicycles.
south Paris.
Try our New Flour.
Ladies' Tailor Male suits.
Hsndercorns.
Want a New Carrta<es
Wanted.
Farm for sale.
Wanted.
Notice.
Dnuya..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
To the Municipal Officers OF the Town OF Paris.
Maine:
The Paris Electric Company hereby
makes application for written permit
specifying where its posts may be located,
the kind OF posts and the height nc which
and the places where Its wires may be run In the
town OF Paris, for the purpose Of public
telephone communication.
Paris Electric Co..,
by GEORGE NJ. ATWOOD, Treas.
Upon the foregoing application Of the
Paris Electric Company, the undersigned
Selectmen OF the town OF Paris, give
public notice that hearing win be had upon
said application at the Grand Army Half In
South Paris. on Saturday the fifteenth day Of
May next at three O'Clock. p. NJ, at which
time all residents and owners OF property upon
the highways to be affected thereby, shall have
full opportunity 20 show cause why such permit
should not he granted.
Dated at Paris. this l9th day Of April, A. ID.
1897.
". d. HAMMOND. Selectmen Of
W. 3. STARBIRD, the town OF
A. ID. ANDREWS, Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
NORTH PARIS,


&. Perry. our veteran stone cutter,
after an illness Of several months, u
able TO be- out again.
c. Aldrich Is rapidly recovering from
his severe sickness, having had the most
ssillful treatment and the very best care
Nathan Brock has moved into his
mothers rent and works 10 the rim
factory.
Frank Dow has the job OF night watch.
man at the factory.
G. W. Berry Is making repairs on his
house and barn. and painting.
A. X. Tuelrs rent was vacated last
week.
Jerry Cole has been framing Geo.
Stevens barn.
c. V. kimball has moved into the f..
II. Andrews rent now owned by II. W.
Durham.
We learn that the +. S. Hammond
farm, now owned by j. +. Bird, Is for
sale.
II. Robbins and Percy Mayhem are at
work for j. +. Littlehsle.
G. Everett Chase Is at work In the rim
factory at West Paris.
+. Cain, veterinary surgeon, OF Nor
way, was st w. w. Dunhsm's last week
TO see sick COW.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
SUMNER.

e. B. Tuttle is painting his house.
| DIR. Caldwell OF Buckfield was In town
last week 10 see Mrs. T.. c. Bowker, who
has been sick some time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
OiCkvAlE.

Dear Democrat, please excuse my
negligence OF late as have been as full
Of Law and local politics as sn Aroostook
log cabin IL full OF heas.
$, Morrill, Is pushing the work on his
new house quite rapidly.
The spruce Is ready for the drive but
lost It's market.
Theirs are several lots Of good lambs
In this section. Charlie Smiths cOsset
had three and all are doing nicely.
l.. c. Putnam is In poor health.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

The law is designed TO insure that the
responsible business OF dealing in
poisons, compromising prescriptions,
etc, shall De carried on only BY persons
who have demonstrated their fitness 70
do IL; and its provisions are stringent.
What effect it will have on the rum-shop
drug stores which flourish in some OF
the cities, is another question.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
HERE AND THERE.

Ron BOYD.
Secretary OF state
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
ATWOOD 6 FORB 3 9,
Edfsers and PrsprasssFs.
Gpoxox n. ATWOOD. Az foRHEs

rxnnss-el5O q year n paid strictly In advance
OshaRwise ts.oo year. Single copies cent?
ADvxRrlsxMKxrs,-A An legal advertisements are
given three consecutive Insertions for el 20 per
Inch In length Of column. Special CONTRACTS
made with local. transient and yearly sdvsros-
orD.
Jon PAINTING New type, fAst presees. secAm
power, experienced workmen and log pricee
combine 10 make this department Of our busi
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
STATE TAX.

The state tax of the several Oxford
County towns for 1897, at the rate of
2 81 mills, il a. follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

Portland Is to have an industrial ex-
position, and il is delicstely limited that
q surprise in the line OF motive power is
TO be exhibited by 4 Portland inventor.
Probably il isn't that perpetual motion
machine that Portland mechanics and
newspapers have been so much interest
ed in Of late.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
}. HASTINGS BEAN. REGISTER.

BETHEL.
Thomas II. Kendall TO s. $. Whitney. lao 90
FRANKLIN PLANTATION.
David Atkins to Geo. v. Child, 100 90
W. g. Walker % David Atkins. 81 81
REM. Lovrjoy ct nj 10 David Atkins, li6 y,
David Atkins 10 Inhabitants OF Franklin, 90
HEBRON.
Gideon Bcarce TO Ida T.. Bearce, 300 90
MEXICO.
Hosea b. Whitman 20 Horace 4. Redman. loo 90
NORWAY.
olev!a Jones ct ais to b. =. Bradbury, 100
OXFORD.
Moaes Marshall 10 Nancy Marshall, 100
Mary l.. Warren TO Ads l.. Green. 1850 90
y. O. Walker TO W. s. Walker, 100
RUMfoRD.
Nellie v. Small 20 Amanda NJ. Voter, 100
Caroline A. Haines 10 Hattie Ferguson. COO 90
W. 8. Walker 10 Caroline A. Haines. 30 90
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20
NORTb RiIckelEiO

Vim. p. Heald Of Grindstone, Me-,
was Ia our place few days last week.
Was here to attend the funeral Of his
sister, Mrs. Caroline Davis.
James 4. Bicknell has been at work
for Selden Barrett Of Sumner the past
week.
Apple buyers are buying all the apples
they can find In our vicinity.
Mrs. Rozetta Bicknell Is at home from
Boston where she has been stopping this
winter.
Will Harris has hired out to John
Chaplin for year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-04-20

Jim Robinson has hired out to A. ID.
Andrews for eight months.
Charles kimbsll has moved into the
Sullivan Andrews house.
Oscar Kimbsll has taken Ed Richard
sons farm and has got moved in.
Mrs. Martha Andrews has gone TO
Portland TO attend the Methodist con-
ference and visit her son.
Mrs. Jane Robbins has moved up with
her daughter, Mrs. Bessey.
Efiie Mayhem came home April 8, TO
visit her parents. She works for Geo.
Pulsifer at South Paris.
Mr.. Hsllett has moved into Mrs.
Minard's house.
Harlan Robbins boards with Oscar
kimball.
B. X. Dow has been laid up with a
lame knee.
Harlan Robbins aud Percy Mayhem
are at work for j. F. Littlehale.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-04-16

suspended III. midstream, striking it
as with lance. If the lance was broken
against the shield, it was considered n
good stroke and con applause, but if the
shield was missed or the spear remained
intact the owner Of the lance invariably
lost his balance and tumbled into the
water.
In Switzerland peculiar game is
played at Easter Large baskets filled
with bran are placed in q circle some.
where on a free field or public place.
Then as many rows of 100 eggs as there
are competitors are laid, each egg a lost
or so apart from the next, the rows
radiating from the baskets to an equal
distance. The task is to put the 100
eggs, one by one, into the basket With
out breaking any, and who does it in
the shortest space of time is the winner.
In Moscow, st. Petersburg and other
Russian cities swings and merry go
rounds are erected for the festival season
on the boulevards, and all sorts Of
amusements prevail in the concert and
dance halls
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-04-16
Vick's Floral Guide for 1907.

For nearly half century this catalogue
of flower and vegetable seeds, plants, bulbs,
roses, grains, potatoes, etc +, has come as
regularly as springtime. Here 1t is again
to remind us that it's time to think about
our gardens. This issue contains half
dozen full page half tone illustrations of
rofes, asters, gold flowers, carnations and
tomatoes. 1t seems full of the necessary in
formation for either amateur or professional.
Send Is cents to James Vick's Sons, Roch-
ester, N. Y, for packet of either Vick's
Branching Aster, New Japan Morning Glo-
ry or extra choice pansy and a copy of
Vick's Floral Guide. If you state where
you saw this notice you will receive pack
age of flower seeds free.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-04-16

Straw was given second place. Every
one who could aimed to wear chip,
which was light in weight, varied in
color, soft and pliable. Evening bonnets
were often all of flowers, single wreath
encircling the head and held in place
by a mass of tulle in the form of ties
being q favorite style. But throughout
all the variations certain occurrences
was ever apparent. There were no wav-
ing plumes nor nodding flowers. Every
thing was planned to set closely 10 the
head, and the bonnet was so kept in
harmony with the small, tight sleeves
and the trim, plain bodices
BY the time another five years lad
passed, in the spring of 1881, fashion
was eager for another change, and The
"Bernhardt poke" had appeared. Being
named for the great actress, the style
was necessarily chic, but, compared with
the creations that are. now being made
in her name, it is tame in the extreme.
Chip appears to have still held first
place, and flowers, combined with feath-
ers, to have been combination much
in vogue. A typical hat of the period,
shown in the illustration, is described as
''brown chip, trimmed with yellow
poppies and ostrich tips shading from