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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

The schedule OF rock trains on the Han
cock & Calumet railroad between the o.
ceola and Tamarack mills has been
changed so that more trains are run
now than formerly and the train crews
can better handle the rock than before.
A new siding has been built half way be.
tween Osceola and the mill and this en-
ables the increase in the number OF trains
TO be made.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

A number OF poplar trees have been
planted along the inside Of the sidewalk
on the vacant lot on the corner of Sew
enth, Eighth and Elm streets where it
was proposed to lay out park. The
trees have been enclosed in wooden
frames to protect them.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

Contractor Jesse Butler has force OF
men at work erecting a stand on Sew
enth street corner near the Red Jacket
school where the speechmaking and band
concert will take place next Monday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

The sale OF seats for the Remeny con-
cert progresses in a way to indicate
that the public appreciates the treat in
in store. Those have never heard this
great artist should not fail to improve
tie present-2erhaps the last-oppor-
tunity; those who have heard him need
no advico-they have already secured
seats.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01
To the Public.

The undersigned is prepared to deliver
ice o any part OF the city or location at
at any time between today and Tuesday
next at short notice. Telephone connec.
ton and prompt attention given to priv
ate orders. JOHN MEssNER, JR.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

The great cash clearing sale is still
going on at Hosking & Co.'S. Everybody
seems to appreciate the opportunity to
buy nice seasonable goods at way below
actual cost.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

The Ladies' Aid society OF the Calumet
NJ. L. church will serve hot meals all day
in the Light Guard Armory on Monday,
July 3. Meals 20 cents, ice cream 10
| cents.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

All members OF Red Jacket Lodge, No.
1919. A. o. U. w., are requested to meet
at their hall on Thursday evening next,
July 1, as business OF Importance is to he
transacted; also work in the degrees. A
full attendance rs requested.
Red Jacket, June %, 1897.
>-...l~ W. w. ELLIS, Recorder.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

Owing to over production by manu-
facturers tinware and graniteware we're
never so cheap as at present. Compare
quality OF our goods and note prices.
CARLTON HARDWARE Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

Miss Lottie Lean, of Houghton, who
has been visiting friends in the city the
past few days, returned home last even
ing.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01
Reduction I'm Millinery Prices.

During the remainder OF the season
Mrs. Peach, the Laurium milliner, will
sell all trimmed hats and sailors at one
third off
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

II in need OF knife, razor. shears, clip
pers or anything in the cutlery line try
Carlton Hardware Co.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

OF all trimmed hats until the Sd Of July,
Sailor hats from Is cents to 81. Chill
dren's hats a speciality.
Miss M. B. LEARY.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

Go to NJ. +. Elliott, professional optic
ian, for spectacles and eye glasses. Hol
man building.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

On Monday, July 5, roasted lamb lunch
will be served at Klobucher's saloon on
Seventh street all day.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

tain length oil time and has not been re-
deemed it will be killed by the autbori-
ties. The intention of the ordinance 10
to rid the city Of many OF the worthless
ours that are always running at large
and that apparently belong TO no one.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

No fancy prices for glasses at M. E. Ell
liott's, professional optician, Holman
building.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

All subscriptions promptly attended
to. Leave them with M. 4. O'Brien.
Anything published in any language.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

WANTED-A girl for genera al housework
Apply to Mrs. II. Harper, No. 1900 Ole
Torch Lake road.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

Use niagara" Urinal cakes. Disin-
feet best, 35 cents per dozen. Aromatic
Disinfector Co., Detroit, Mich.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

II in need OF baby carriages call at City
Hardware; going at cost.
j. 7. SALoMoNsoN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

Furnished rooms to rent, with or with
out board. Apply ut News Office.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-07-01

summer yacauV~"--- uourh
New Jersey. "v'sH'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
LOWELL

T.. Il. Stearus has finished drawing the
pine timber from the Samuel Andrew:
lot, aud the work IL well along on tht
McDauiels lot at Slab CITY, where Cyru:
Andrews has charge. Messrs. S,earn;
aud Andrews bought the lots together
Walker 4 Smart have finished drawing
the pine from the FLINT lot" below
Lowell village. We hear that there are
about 5000 there.
The Congregational Circle at the Cen
tire was entertained oy Mrs. J. +. Stearn;
on Wednesday evening. A large mum
Der in attendance and officers for the en-
suing year were chosen as follows:
President. Mrs. Matte l. Brown.
Vice President. Mrs Anna l.. stearns.
Secretary, Miss Blanche 4. Russell
Treasurer, Mrs Eliza Hatch.
The drama, Under the Laurels,
which was given at the Centre recently
was repeated at Stonehsm Tuesday. and
will be given next Tuesday at North
Fryeburg.
DIR. J. L. Bennett Of Bridgton was in
town Thursday.
Mr.. c. G. Andrews Of South Paris l.
in town.
Miss Berths Hartman Of Fryeburg is
visiting In town.
Mrs. o. l.. Andrews and Mrs. Eva
Keniston were in Bridgton Thursday
and met there seventeen other Lowell
people.
The teachers assigned for the summer
schools are as follows:
Village. Lillian Lori.
Centre. Blanche l. Russell
Slab City, Fannie l. Hubbard.
No. Lowell Iva Martin
West Lowell. Sargent stearns.
fOxboro, Emma McAlhster.
No. Four Charlotte Hobbs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
MEXICO.

Mt. Zircon Commandery, U. o. G. c.,
gave an entertainment In the church
Wednesday evening, the 10th. Prof.
Morse from Paris was present and gave
several recitstions. The audience shed
tears from laughing and from emotion
both. Every one expressed the wish
that he would stay longer or come again.
Win Quigley exclaimed as he left the
house, "Whew! but wsrn't 1t fun"
The Rumford male quartette, Parsons,
Woodsum, Calhoun and Walker were
present, and delighted the audience by
singing several choice selections. Miss
Louise Staples from Canton sang two
pieces and q duet with Fred Parsons.
loud applause" can be dropped In here
anywhere, printed in italic. The whole
thing Was excellent, the best entertain
ment we ever had here. Thanks to the
participants. Going to the town hall
ice cream from Harriman's, and cake
and coffee from the deft hands Of our
women were served. Fish pond "yanked
dry" quilts disposed Of by lottery, and
general good social two hours spent
there.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
aNDOveR.

Marshall Howard Is hauling brick for
the new building OF Hon. II. v. Poor.
Some Of the loggers have finished
ysrding and discharged most Of their
help.
Mr.. Grover has started his mill, and Ia
turning out the remainder Of last years
stock
The suction at VIM. Merrill's drew
good crowd.
J. b. wymsn has his birch nearly all
in.
The lecture OF Prof. Bateman Ia
Union Hall was fine, as were the previ-
Gus ones.
Hook and ladder meeting last night.
At the annual town meeting II was
voted 10 buy a hearse. A good move In
the right direction also.
The boys Who put their teams in birch
ing in Roxburv have got home.
Rev. Mr.. Keith has purchased the
0ttigron place.
Writ Lovejoy has bought the Frank
Loring stand.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
ERyE6uRG,

The Misses Wiley are at home. Miss
Florence has been teaching In Vassal-
boro, and Miss Sue attending the normal
school In Pennington.
Mr.. VIII Bradley has returned.
The school Mt the academy closed
March 4th, for one weeks vacation.
The Fryeburg people were highly en-
tertained Thursday evening, March IL,
by the concert given by 1.-THE Albions"
Lois Shepard, contralto; Anabel l.. Bar
Der, harpist; Eva Macy Fairbanks
reader, banjoist and pianist. The selec-
tions were Of high order. Eva Macy
Fairbanks a. reader" was fine, In spite
OF severe cold. As pianist and banjoist
we cannot say too much In her praise
The harpist was very pleasing, and the
contralto, Miss Shepard, won the hearts
Of all her hearers.
Mrs. l.. Il. Hatch Is recovering slowly
from severe attack OF lung fever.
Mrs. Seth Page Is confined to the
house with bad cold.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
BUSINESS NOTICES.

The X-rays give q new insight to
scientists only, but the improved rays
through our glasses give new sight to
every One.-Dr. Richards, Consulting
Optician, South Paris.
A. p. Bassett of Norway has been re-
Gently appointed fish and game warden,
he also holds the Office Of state detective,
coroner and constable. Any business
reported to him 10 either line will re-
ceive prompt attention. All letters are
held strictly confidential and promptly
answered.
The homes Of many persons are made
happy and cheerful in consequence of
the Maine Kelley Institute, Deering,
Maine. Kind reader, Is there not some
within your midst that would move the
clouds Of sorrow and despair from their
firesides, II you would send them to be
cured and become reformed men-loving
husbands and kind fathers. In heavens
name, do something for those who are
lingering with disease that cannot be
thrown OF by the poor unfortunate with
out physical aid. Thousands have been
saved, and millions more are on the road
to the Kelley Cure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
CANTON

Cav. Cav. Cav! who has been eat,
ing crow.
Miss Ethel Hayford is clerking In the
post Office.
Mrs. Amanda Ellis Is quite sick.
3. w. Ellis Is up on a visit TO see hi
mother.
Barber Foster was called away last
week TO attend the funeral Of one OF hi;
grandchildren.
Miss Winnie Holt Ia so as to be Out
again.
Mrs. G. c. Russell Of Auburn IL visit.
ing friends and relatives In Canton and
vicinity.
There IL more sickness In this village
now than at any one time for number
OF years.
The Universalist Sewing Circle met nj
Mrs. Gideon Ellis the 18th.
Mr.. l.. w. Smith was at Boston last
week on business.
Chas. Dillingham; has moved into w
G.. Gammon's rent.
Allie Hines has gone to housekeeping
In the rent vacated by Dillingham;.
We are In want OF some new maple
syrup.
The rain the 10Th made II bad travel
ing.
Prof. George Towle, OF Amesbury,
Mass, was 10 town last week. He
furnished music Mt the ball, the fourth, AT
North Turner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16


Miss Edith Perkins b 1t home from
| Boston, where she has been taking .
| course Of lessons In the Boston Conserv-
atory Of Music during the winter.
last Wednesday sad tidings came 70
Nr. Jefferson Foster announcing the
death Of bic sister, Mrs. Hiram Weeks,
OF Boston, who had been III about three
weeks with pneumonia. Mrs. Foster
being unable to attend the funeral on
| account Of III health, Miss Hattie went.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Chandler were
presented Wednesday morning with an
eight pound boy, s'Francis Charles"
The grippe ventures 70 visit even {
small town like Bethel, and claims
many Of its people as victims; among
whom is one Of our Oldest citizens, Mr..
Ned Robertson.
Mrs. +. 8. Chandler Is spending q
mouth In Norway and vicinity, visiting
her son and daughter, who reside there
Mr.. Harold Chapman 10 moving his
goods to Pownal. Mr.. Charles Davis
will occupy the rent just vacated BY
him, and Mr.. Llewellyn Pratt will move
into the rent vacated by Mr.. Davis.
Mr.. Ellingwo0d, the originator Of
the Bethel News, has sold his interest
to Mr.. Bowler, and will soon move his
family away.
The musical given by Miss Lillian
True's senior music class last Monday
evening was OF unusual interest. The
principal current event was the Boston
Symphony Orchestra." After discussion
BY the class, Miss True gave thorough
IL instructive talk upon the symphony
concerts In Berlin, then presented each
pupil with German programmes. Sew
eral compositions were rendered and
musical quotations given, and al fell
they had spent an evening Of profit and
enjoyment. The next Is TO be HAende
evening, where sketches Of his life, char
acter and compositions will be given BY
members Of the class.
i Thursday afternoon Harry PuringtoI
J met with an accident which might hav,
proved very serious affair, and which
did make him rather uncomfortable 10
some hours. It happened In this way
While jumping from stable window o
: one OF his playmates on to large snow
drift, he encountered wire clotheslin
, hanging near by, extracting three teetl
from the upper jaw. Two, however
} were recovered, aud with the aid OF Dr.
, Tuell, they succeeded in restoring then
TO their proper place and owner. SO ans
ious IL the young man to have them gro,
again, that he Is willing TO fast, or At
. stain from anything else that might
any way dispiace them again.
Miss Ethel Cook OF South Paris IL IN
guest OF Mrs. Needham.
Miss Emma Jones returned from Bo'
ton last week, where she has spent IN
winter months; and will spend sewers
weeks with her uncle, DR.. Morton.
Mr.. Small has returned from Rumfor
Falls after vacation OF two weeks, an
will begin his work at the academ
Tuesday.
Mrs. Ethel Metcalf Of Pennington hs
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and MIR
Walker, the past week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
RESOLUTIONS.

Whereas, Through the dispensation OF
an Advise Providence, we are called
upon to mourn the loss OF our esteemed
worthv brother, Deacon Austin Chase,
who died Feb. 10Th, aged So years.
Brother Chase joined Paris Grange n
= charter member st its organization In
October, 1874. and remained true and
devoted member until compelled by fail.
ing health to withdraw from active
membership, therefore,
Resolved. That In the death of Brother
Chase, We have lost true friend and
brother, society q faithful member, the
community q just and honorable citizen,
and the family kind husband and In
dulgent father.
Resolved, That we tender to the aged
widow and the family OF our departed
brother, our sincere sympathy In their
sad berea vement, and commend them "a
the care OF Him, who alone can heal
earth's deepest sorrows.
Resolved. That a. q tribute OF respect
to the memory Of our deceased brother
we drape our charter In mourning for
the space Of thirty days, and that copy
OF these resolutions with the seal Of the
grange affixed, be transmitted to the
bereaved family, that these resolutions
be entered upon the records Of the
grange, and copy sent to the Oxford
Democrat for publication.
A. a. l. /. f HOLMES, Committee.
c. A. BRIGGS,
March 6, 1897.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
BRYANT POND.

Who can beat this record? Mr.. A. p
Bowker has dock Of twenty Plymouth
Rock chickens that will be year old II
May, that have laid during the pasl
seven weeks, fifty dozen Of eggs.
Much sickness prevails In our town
and vicinity.
John Afket Ii very sick with pneu.
monia, dangerously 30, DR.. Buchanan
says.
Mrs. Maria g. McKenney died the
9th inst, ct the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. Nathan n. Small, aged 80 years,
and Mrs. John Richardson died quite
suddenly from the effects Of the grippe,
Mar. 18th. Mrs. Richardson has been In
feeble health for number Of years.
Leon Cushman and wife are on Q visit
to Warrington, D. G.
Mr.. William Etheridge, Of Chelses, ID
visiting friends here and ct Milton Plan
tation.
81. A. Bradeen, postmaster Of Milton
Plantation, b qtits sick from the effects
of paralysis.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
WEST PARIS

w. G.. Morton has opened the store
formerly occupied by II. Z. Andrews,
where he will carry large line Of fur
niture, carpets, croekery, glassware, sill
verwsre, wall papers, trunks, bags,
clocks, lamps and notions. Call and ex.
anime our goods or send for circular.
Also store at Bryant's Pond.
The students Of Paris Hill Academy
will present the drama "Among the
Breakers" at Dunham's Hall on Tuesday
evening Of this week. Admission Is
cents. Cast Of characters same as pub
lished in the Buckfield items in this pa
per. The proceeds are for the purchase
Of books for the academy library.
The spring term Of school in this vii
lage will open on Monday, April 5th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
EAST HEBRON.

Meetings and Sunday School were
well attended last Sabbath.
Mrs. james Fogg Is very feeble and
many doubts are expressed Of her re-
covery.
Rev. c. T. Keene was In the place last
Tuesday. He reports his daughter,
Lila Briggs, more comfortable.
T. L. Rogers Is out again but still re-
tsins his cough.
1. W. Marshall and family intend to
return from Deering In few weeks.
George w. Packard Is hauling their
wood to the door, to be ready for their
coming.
Mrs. j. +. Bonney was called to Liver
more by the sickness Of her brother, Mr..
Francis. Mr.. b. returned and she re-
NAMED with her brother awaiting q
change for the better.
Arthur c. Dow Is hauling his spring
supply of groceries from the station.
l.. X. HOdsdOn dressed the last Of his
Brahms chickens last week for the Au-
burn market, as fine lot as Is often seen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
aOX6lIRy.

The crows have come and II looks like
spring. Men having birch cut In the
woods will need TO hustle.
Is Abel Andrews OF Albany was In town
this week.
Many are sick with the grippe.
A few Of our townsmen examined
Ally Philbrick's dead COW, and found the
lungs one mass Of tubercles. This Is
the first case Of the kind in our town.
The COW was brought into town from
Rumford. Mr.. Philbrick's folks used the
milk Of the COW within few weeks OF
her death, not thinking that the COW had
any serious disease.
/. Ii. Reed has bought OF the Berlin
Mills Co. all the wood that will be made
at his mill this year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
WEST SUMNER.

The grippe is very prevalent here.
Most OF the people have 1t to greater or
less degree.
The Universalists held circle In the
vestry last week. The literary exercises
were interesting and amusing. Among
those who took part were Miss Maidie
Moody, Miss Bessie P. Burgess, Frank
Starbird and Wilbur Field. A dance
followed.
Mrs. George Bisbee Is keeping house
for James Bosworth Of East Sumner.
Wilbur Field Ia at home from Farming
ton Normal School on his vacation.
Charles Handy and wife went to Lew
iston last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Bates and daugh-
ter Maud have returned from their visit
to J.. C. Bates Of Connecticut.
The meeting Of the school board was
held last Monday. j. z. Chandler was
chosen superintendent.
c. E. Hemingway went to Rumford
Falls last Sunday; returning he brought
his niece, Miss Georgia Hemingway.
The family Of Cushing Ford were made
very sick recently by eating boiled clans.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
HEBRON.

Mrs. W. 4. Sargent got home from
New York last week.
Prof. Sargent has been among the sick
ones and for several days WAS unable 10
be In school.
The epidemic Is still raging and hardly
family has escaped. At one time this
week over twenty were sick. Very
fortunately DR.. DOnham could be here
and he has been kept busy for the last
two weeks.
The snow Is settling fast and few
more warm days will show the bare
ground.
Almost time for maple syrup.
Crows are coming around In sight
now.
Mrs. LeBaron was taken quite sick
Wednesday, but WAS some better Thurs
day. The doctor called II another form
OF the epidemic.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
ACCIDENTS At keZAR FALLS


A sad and fatal accident occurred at
this place March 2. Moses Pesry, a cit
/ izen OF this place, was leading his colt In
the street, and was run on to by horse
and sleigh, driven by some boys. He
was thrown down, and II Is said, trodden
upon by the horse, injurlng him very
badly internally. One shaft Of the
sleigh caught somehow In the colts hal
ter and dragged him long distance,
breaking leg so badly that he was
killed. Mr.. Pesry was taken home, and
medical aid called. He fingered In this
suffering condition until Monday even.
ing, March s, and expired. He was
about 10 years old. and leaves wife and
child.
March Sth, In about the same place
where Mr.. Peary received his injury,
Mrs. Ernest Hatch Of this place was
thrown under the horses Of two-horse
team. one sled passing over her. She
fortunately escaped with some bruises
and dislocated shoulder.
March 9th Mrs. Charles Wales, an old
lady OF this place, fell from her chair
aud broke one hip badly.
A. Ii. MASON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
EAST SIMMER

In the death Of william X. Sewall,
which occurred on the eth inst, the
community has lost true friend and
worker in every good moral work. lie
will be greatly missed In the lodge OF
Good Templsrs, the @. A. X. post, the
church and Sabbath School, In each OF
which he had been a worthy and respect
ed member. He leaves widow, two
daughters, and one son TO mourn with
many others the loss OF an honest, worthy
citizen.
There Is not sufficient water for run.
ming the mills, at present, on full time.
Very few logs are In the yard to be cut
cut.
A sawdust factory would he well
pstronized here just now. People are
perplexed to get enough sawdustito
cover their ice.
Ii Is said that there are over copper
sons In town over so years ofsage.
Sumner, on the whole, Is not bad place
to live in. Hill views are preferable to
desert scenes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-03-16
EAST eRoWNF,eLp.

Irwin Giles is at home for q vacation
Of two weeks.
Mrs. A. r. johnson entertained the
Ladies' Circle Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. James X. Hill visited
their father at Shows village last week.
Miss Hannah Gatchell has returned
from Portland.
The Christian Endeavor society here
has recently purchased nice piano and
placed itin the Congregational church.
Mrs. Jonathan Devereaux, an aged
and much respected lady Of this village,
died Tue,day evening after long and
wearing Il ness. Mrs. Devereaux was .
resident Of this town Is years, and Was
about 70 years of She was twice mar
ried and was the mother Of I've children.
She Is survived By her husband and two
daughters. The funeral was held FRI
day forenoon, services conducted by
Rev. G. F. Sargent OF Denmark. The
intermsnt ct East ParsonsAsld.