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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-30
Deatl; Elol! OF The First.

AS 4 result Of the ilispanc-.Arericar
WIZ there are eighteen newly made
graves in South Carolina. When Tho
1st regiment was mustered into service
and went to defend the coultry's honol
little did the soldiers anticipate deci-
nation in their ranks. The one prcva-
lent idea, the one uppcrmost in thcil
minds, was duty and perhaps the
thought Of death of even one soldier
never occurred to them.
Several OF the companies lost no men
from illness and the heaviest msfor-
tune to befall one company was the
loss of five men. The first death to
occur in the regiment was about six
weeks after the regiment was mustered
into service. In most of the instances
death resulted from fever.
Only one commissioned officer in the
regiment is numbered with the dead.
That is Col. Joseph X. Aston, whose
recent death is well remembered and
is still lamcnted here. The majority
of those who died in the line of duty
we're privates.
There was only one death in Com
pany b. The victim was John NJ.
Kinard, private, from Newberry, who
died of consumption on the 10Th of
July
Company c lost two men. The first
death was that Of Sergeant John S.
Murray, Of Anderson. He was taken
sick with typhoid fever and died at
his home on the 10th Of September.
Private John ID. Gambrcll, Of Honea
Path, was The next to succumb to fever
and his death occurred ON the Goth Of
October.
In company L there WAS only one
death and this was Of heart failure.
Private Gary r. Vaughn, OF Green
Vile, the victim died onsthc 9th OF
September.
There were three deaths in company
II. The first was Private William
matthew's, Of Greenville,, who died
with fever on August 9th. On the 18th
of August Private Thos. j. Stincs,
OF Grcenvile, died Of meningitis. The
third death was that OF Private Law
renee J.. Turner, Of Greenville, from
heart failure on September 25th.
The largest list Of the dead is that OF
company I. There were five who have
answered to the last roll call. They
are: Private Wm. ID. Owings, OF Ma
rion, who died with fever on the 11th
of July; Private Arthur A. McElrath
of Spartanburg, death caused from
fever Oh the 18th of September; Private
David H. IIolstein, OF Batesburg. with
fever September 18th; Private James
O. Eskcw, of Grecnville, congestion Of
the brain, September Goth; Private
Joseph A. Quick, OF Columbia. fever,
October 3rd.
In company L there were three death,
rs follows: Private John A. Best, OF
Timers, fever, June 9th; Private Sam
uel f. Colyar, Of E1gelield, fever, July
10Th; Private William L. Turner, OF
Cope, fever, October eth; Private
Charles Nimman, Grover fever, 0c-
tober 2Sth.
There was only one death i'll com
pany NJ, and that was of Private
Dwight NJ. Dick, OF Sumter, who died
with fever at Chickamauga, on the 9th
OF July.-Col'nnJia Register.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-30

Samuel Anderson, colored
painter of the Greenvillo Coach fac
tory, may loss both his eyes as a re-
suit Of being gored by Il COW a few
nights ago. The animal attacked him
when he went out to the stable to
milk her.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-30

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1iispcns.ag cclil scd any single day $
bs.siu s. .iuee the Institution was In. t
started. There were by actual count
so eases cf whisl.cy and 80 Ian. is
of beer.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-11-30

EVERYBODY should be careful what
kind of Soap they use in cold weather.
You want coed, pure Soap. We have one
Of the incest assortn2ents Of Toilet Soap
ever opened here. Use the best and you
will not be troubled with chapped hands
and face. Gail and see us when you want
nice Soap.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-22
4 QUESTION OF SCHOOLS.

Editor DsmOcrGt.
The question concerning our common
schools, asked by local correspondent
in recent issue OF your paper, has ar
rested my attention, and u, or should
be, Of interest 10 all.
fully Sgree with him thst the study
Of grammar Is not being taught in so
comprehensive manner a in wears
past. The Old-time custom OF parsing
has given place 20 y new and complicst-
ed style Of analysis, more calculated 70
mix things than to make them really
plsin.
The man who called AZ certain school
house not long since and demanded OF
the tescher that she teach his boy to
pass" WAS mot so crazy after all.
But think that on the whole our
schools are quite sn Improvement on
those OF forty or even twenty wears ago.
We had sn overdose ot arithmetic in
those DAYS; several editions 10 strug-
gle through before We could graduate ;
and after sll our ''ciphering, how many
OF u really understood decimal frsc-
tionss
OF late there has been a diversion from
the old routine. in the more interesting
studies Of botany and physiology. The
latter. | understand. has been removed
from the common schools, though for
what reason il Is difficult 10 imagine
Ii WAS introduced, IL mistake not, by
the leader Of that noble band Of workers,
the W. {. + l.. not only 90 give our
Young people general knowledge Of the
laws OF health. but more especially "a
teach them the Injurious effects OF
alcohol aud tobacco. And | am con-
WINGED thst In our own homes and the
school room will the most effective
temperance work be done; for In this
case. as In all others. An ounce Of pre-
vention is.worth pound Of cure.
PRUpl.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-22
BRYANT POND.

Mrs. Daniel Bryant has been very sick
Tor the past week. She came very near
having pneumOnis, but Is better 81 this
time.
Mrs. Lulu Wing, daughter OF William
Day, has been on the sick list recently.
Mrs. Wing has been In poor health for
some time.
Mr.. wiford Bowker has worked 10
he printing Office OF A. VI. Chase for
seven wears, but last SATURDAY. he flush
"a working his notice Mr.. Bowker IL q
steady, industrious Young man, without
INV bad habits, and Is y good workman
10 the printing office.
Mr.. : G.. Sxeetser is the engineer In
%. A. Hsnford's mill. Mr.. Sweetser has
run an engine a good MANY years
Business seems 10 be hourishinx ~
the Hanford mill and the prospect for
il 70 increase looks encouraging.
Mr. George waterhouse Is running
the engine AZ the new pumping station.
Mr.. wsterhouse has been engineer on
the c. T. K. for good many years.
The concert given here Feb. l2th, by
the students OF Gould Academy OF
Bethel, was pronounced very fine by
those who had the pleasure OF attend
ing. On account of bad weather and
travelling, the attendance was very small.
The drama, 'Josiah's Courtship, play
ia here BY the members Of West Paris
Grange, was a success. The parts as
aiken were well adapted 10 each player.
There was fair attendance, but IL
would have been larger IL il had been
better advertised.
Mr.. Charles Bsrdep, wife, and little
daughter, were in town this week, visit
ing Mrs. Barien's aunt. Mrs. j. l..
Bowker.
Mrs. Mamie Crockett, Miss Ola Dud-
lev, also Mr.. Gerry Wing went TO
Bethel last week 10 attend the concert
given BY the Bethel people.
Hildred Mortified has been danger
ously sick, is but now cut Of danger. and
IA gaining slowly. Her father, Frank
Merrifeld OF Manchester, y. H., Is with
her.
Mrs. Frank Cole, who has been very
sick for long time, is gaining slowly.
She is about the house part Of the time,
and some DAYS il able 10 do some light
work.
Little Helen Cushman has lost the last
week OF school on account Of sickness.
Schools closed here Wednesday on
account Of bad travelling and will not
commence sgain until Monday.
Mrs. Ansel Dudley Is gaining slowly.
Her sister, Mrs. Walker Of Norway,
visited her a couple of DAYS this week.
Mr.. David Swan Is still in very bad
l. IN nd a
10 plaster paris cast and got him up,
but owing TO his weakened condition, he
could not stand but a second. He now
has the permission of the Doctor TO stand
up or lie down. The probability is II
will De lie down most Of the time for the
mex; two months.
Mr. Swan received very severe in
jury. and WAS fortunate in securing the
services of so able and skilled surgeon
as DIR. Bucknam.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-22
SUCkFIElO

Rev. A. L. Crane, ID. d, Of Hebron,
exchanged pulpits with pastor B'ngs,
SUNDAY. 18th.
Rev sumner Bangs attended the Con-
ference of Baptist Churches OF Western
Maine held under the suspices OF the
National and State Commissions OF
Systematic Beneficeuce al Portland this
week.
Justice Parsons held court Monday,
the 18th, At the office OF I. ; BRIGHAM.
ESQ. 4 case of assault aud battery
occurring 10 Hartford-Chsrles Quincy
Va. Frank Davis. Davis fined the cost
of court. +. ;. Brigham, E.q., for
both parties.
\ +. Cannon ot Mechanic Falls was
Ia town last week.
The Davee Minstrels have changed the
date 10 Tuesday evening, Msrch lst.
The Baptist sunday School have pur-
chased one hundred volumes of new
books for their library.
Mrs. George ID. Bisbee Of Rumtord
Falls called on friends in town Tuesday
the 18th.
Another reminder Of an old fashioned
" luttI OSN uIIcN 'NNut>uaf,
IL inches of snow badly blocked the
rosds sgAin.
The first news Of the sinking OF L. )
battle ship Maine At Hsvsns, sent
thrill through the country not unlike
that that fired the patriots OF the north
when Sumpter MAS sssailed-and sad
uess like that which chilled the heart
Al hon the Sssxssin's bullet made the
memory OF Lincoln immortal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-22
OBITUARY.
CHAS. C.. ABBOTT.

Chas. G. Abbott Of Abingdon, Mass,
who died Jan. 30ih, after long illness,
with heart disease, was born in sumner,
Maine, July :, ISL. He moved 10 Whit
man, Mass, 10 ls74, where he resided
until June, 1895, when he removed 20
Abingdon. Mr.. Abbott was veteran Of
the late war, having enlisted 10 ls6l.
serving in Co. c, Sth Maine Regiment,
for three years and after thirty days
furlough he re-enlisted 10 serve during
the war. He WAS honOrsbly discharged
in January, 1866, at the close of the war.
He was a member of ID. a. Russell Post,
No. IS, g. A. r, of Whitman, a delega-
ton from which body attended his
funeral aud performed the ritual for the
dead. The interment Was at Mt.
Vernon.
Mr. Abbott was married to Miss Hat
tie A. Newell, Of sumner, April 2, 1854,
who, with two sons and two daughters,
survive 10 mourn his loss. Mr.. Abbott's
aged father and mother, three brothers
and one sister survive. Mr.. Abbott Was
a lifelong Universalist. Thus passed
from earth an sffeetionate husband and
father, and an hoDored defender Of his
country.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-22
PRORATE NOTICES.
To all person. Interested In either Of the q

To all persons interested In either OF the estates
hereinafter named:
Alta Probate Court, held Al PARA. In and FOR
the County OF Oxford, on the third Tuesday OF
FEB. In the wear OF our Lord one thou.snd
eight hundred and ninety eight. The following
matter having BEEN presented for the action
therupon hereinafter indicated. h IL hereby
ORDERED.
That notice thereof be owen 10 all persons In
terested by causing copy Of this order 10 b.
published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY IN the OK
ford Democrat, Newspaper published nj South
In .sa % n S on q
third Tuesday Of Msrch. A. d. lss. st nine OF the
clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon u
they zee cause
JULIA A. MERRILL. late ~ Hebron. de
eeased. VIII an petition for probate thereof
present. Il by Judson n. Dudley. the eyecuto,
therein named.
JAMES DEERING, late OF Paris. deceased
VIII and petition for probate thereof presented
by Mary y. Deertng. the executrfx therein
named.
CAROLINE IT, JONES, late os Buckaeld, de
ceased. VIII sna petition for probste thereof
presented by Amiel Jones, the executor therein
named.
NATHAN l.. MARSHALL, late ot Paris. de
ceased. Petition for license u sell and convey
real estate presented by John Reed, al
ministrator.
LUCY BROWN. late Of oxford. deceased
Petition for license 10 sell and convey real estate
presented bv Sidney D. Edwards. administrator
LEMUEL CRoOKER. late OF oxford. de
deased. Final account presented for allowance
by George Hazen, executor
PAMELA DEvEREAUX. late OF Browpfel
deceased. First account presented for allowance
by John Bennett, executor.
OENA MAY WHITE. OF oxford, minor
First account OF Albert Robinson. guardian
presented for allowance by John b. Robinson
administrator Of the estate Of said Albert Z,
Robinson.
Petition for the appointment OF Abrams N
Fogg as administrator presented by A. l.
Blanchard and Ralph II. Morrill,, creditors.
SEWARD 8. sTEARNs, Judge Of said Court.
A true copy-Attest =
ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-22
envsa,,ae.


The "Old Deestrict Skoolr Was given
at the vestry Feb. IL, by the old folks.
Receipts Of the evening, $50.
Saturday evening, Feb. l3th, the New
Church people gave q pleasing entertain
ment, consisting Of q farce, recitations
and music. Refreshments were served
during the evening.
Miss Alice Glines Is Mt home for va
cation.
Miss Kate Abbott Is at home from New
Gloucester where she has been teaching.
Mrs. Amos Frye has been appointed
postmistress for Fryeburg.
Fred Fife IL In town and IL at work At
the seed store.
The annual athletic exhibition OF the
students OF the academy was given Fri
day evening, Feb. Is. The drills were
very pretty. A tsmbouriue drill by the
Young ladies; a military drill, under
the management Of Fred Sswtelle, also
Indian club drill. Music by academy
orchestra and Fryeourg brass band.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-22
Tho Elusiye Jack Rabbit.

The jack rabbit is prairie institu-
tion that gives the settlers dogs plenty
Of exercise When the settler sees a jack
rabbit for the first time-starts him up
suddenly on the prairies-he imagines
that by O quick movement he can lay
his hands on him. The rabbit is awk-
ward, appears to be lame in every joint,
holds up one foot as though 1t panied
him and altogether creates the belief
that he is dilapidated wreck Of an IN.
calmly animate thing. The settler is
surprised that he cannot grab him. The
settlers dog also is confident that he
can quickly make an end Of the rabbit.
He bristles, runs leisurely toward the
rabbit, doubles his speed, doubles it
again, triples that, quadruples the
whole. when, 10, the rabbit disappears.
There is some flying grass, a vanishing
streak Of light, q twinkling Of two
prodded feet extended rearward. and he
is gone. The dog sits OIL his launches
and concludes that it was dream and
that he did not see q rabbit at ALL
Christian Work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-22
aErhs,.

Monday evening the Lewiston District
Ministerial Association opened at the
Methodist church. After tho praise
service Rev. G. ID. Holmes OF Brunswick
preached an interesting sermon. The
program as given previously was carried
out and an interesting and profitable
meeting was the result. Some OF the
clergymen got snow bound but found
hospitsble entertainment. Tuesday
afternoon the centennial OF the first
Methodist sermon WAS observed and the
exercises were very interesting.
Tuesday the remains OF Mr.. Stephen
Russell Of Augusta were brought here
for burial. Mr.. Russell formerly re-
sided here but had been q jeweler In
Augusta for many years. The Inter
mens was under the direction Of the l.
o. o. F., OF which body he was mem
Der.
Thursday evening the Christian En-
deavor gave valentine social at Gar
land Chapel The parlor had been taste
fully decorated with frs and Chinese
lanterns. A very pleasing programme
WAS arranged by the social committee,
music from the violin, grxmophcne and
piano being much enjoyed. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Valentine were to have been the
chaperons of the evening but the snow
storm prevented. Saint Valentine how
ever overcame even the high snow drifts
who ever knew OF any task too severe
for him when in real earnesD and was
present by many unique reminders oil
the significance of the day. A most en-
ioyable evening was spent and much
credit was due the committee.
Friday evening Miss Jessie Philbrook
entertained the Monhegan Club at her
pleasant home on Main Street. A most
delightful evening was spent by the
members.
Mr.. Albert Copeland had an auction
Saturday 10 dispose Of his household
goods and farming tools. Mr.. Copeland
starts soon for the gold fields OF Alaska.
The Federation OF Clubs will meet for
the annual meeting Tuesday, Feb. p.
Mrs. r. T. Chandler and little daugh-
tiers of South Paris, have been visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. 5. Chsnd-
Ter.
The insurance company has adjusted
the insurance on Gould Academy,
81 100 on the building and $3.50 on the
furniture. Gilbert Tuell, contractor
and builder here, had made estimates and
there was only SIS difference Ia the
estimate made by the insurance To-
spector.
school re-opened In the brick build
ing Wednesday.
Prize declamstions will take plac.
next Friday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-22
WES1 6EIhEl-

Mr.. Scammou OF the Cobb Divinity
school preached at Union Church last
SUNDAY. He was very well liked.
Lumbermen reported good doing In
the woods Tuesday, but thst night con-
menced one OF the widest and severest
snow and wind storms known here for n
long time, and continued until wednes-
day night, when the snow ceased fall
ing; but the wind continued 10 blow
hard all night. IL sbs'ed the next dsv.
Thursday, and some began shoveling
through the drifts but only to find
them filled up again the next morn
ing. Friday was a pleasant dsy and
men were out In force. but were able IN
get but about two miles with team,
during the day. No mail from Tues-
day night until Friday well along In
the evening.
Seth Wight has been having sick
spell. but we have not heard from him
for few days. He Is eighty-two years
old
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-22
EAST SUMNER.


LAST Wednesdays storm was hustler.
The snow drifts In some places were
equal TO those OF the seven days bliz.
zsrd OF lSs6
"Uncle Morse" the drummer, was
stalled with US two or three days.
February term OF court usually bring.
some squslly weather and bad roads. IL
was fine time TO bottom chairs, eat
doughnuts aud mediate upon Cuban
affairs.
Mr.. Joseph Russell, an aged citizen
Of Hartford, Was buried on Thursday.
Josiah r. Stetson has been down from
Weymouth, Mass, n few days, starting
on his return on Tuesday last.
james A. Barrows IL again seen on
our streets after being laid up for weeks
with cut foot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-22
SHOWS FALLS.

Walter L. Curtis, who has been visit
ing In Chatham, y. B., has returned and
is now with his grandfather, b. Chandler
Curtis.
Again our roads are full OF snow, this
time In worse drifts than before. 4,
present writing they are nowhere near
broken out and Il looks as II Friday
night would no more than see the main
road open. The road 10 Charles Buck :
seems a matter Of the far future.
Mrs. Ellen Curtis OF South Paris IL
spending An enforced vacation with b.
c. Curtis family. She came up 10 At
tend the meeting OF the West Paris
Rebekshs, intending 10 return early the
next morning, but was caught In the
storm and forced 10 stop. An heroic ef-
fort WAS made by Chandler l.. 10 get her
home bat he had 10 give IL up.
George W. Hammond went 10 Buck
field last Monday.
Our friend. Mr.. Morse, OF shoe fame,
spent SUNDAY In our midst.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-22
JOHNSON'S QUICK WIT.
How the Ex -Prcsid-nt Displayed II ON the
stump In Tennessee.

How the Ex -Prcsid-nt Displayed II ON the
stump In Tennessee.
There Is in the city Of Memphis
precinct known as Pinch, in which a
majority Of the vOters were Irish. Ii so
happened that Andrew johnson and his
opponent for the United States senate.
Gus Henry. were TO meet In joint de-
bate in this precinct. The evening came,
and hundreds Of blue Irish eyes were on
the two speakers as they assembled the
rostrum. Henry opened, and rs bid
for the Irish vote he told in whitening
terms how johnson. when In congress
before. had voted against bill for an
appropriation TO assist Ireland during
time Of famine. He himself had done
yeoman work for the passage OF the bill,
while this other man, who was now
asking their support, had done every
thing possible to defeat it, 1t was fine
point, and the speaker made the most
of it, burning before II the lamp Of his
eloluence until the crowd were wild
with excitement Then Henry sat down,
and johnson got up amid catcalls and
SCOTS TO answer him.
What my opponent has told you Is
true" he said. ireland was suffering,
and Ivoted against an appropriation for
her relief. for the money which it was
thus proposed to give away was not
mine, but yours; yours because it was
in the public Golfers. refused to give
away money which did not belong TO
me, but Invent down into my own peck
ct and out Of my own private funds
which l had right to bestow-l sub
scribed $3.50 TO the relief fund which was
being quietly raised. How much Of his
own money did Mr. Henry give: Not q
cent He was too busy trying to give
away yours. Now, gentlemen, which Of
us two did the better part by suffering
Ireland:" The effect of this was magical.
The catcalls were now for Henry and
the cheers for johnson.
Thus the campaign went on, ending
in a victory for the ex-tailor, who once
more took his place among the statesmen
Of the land. But his term was short
one. for death soon claimed him. But
be left behind him reputation as
stump" speaker which abides still
upon the bustings down in Tennessee.
Chicago Times Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-02-22
sheridan and the Joke.

Sheridan. himself brilliant orator
as well as "a shrewd observer. was one
day asked how it was he got on 20 well
in the house Of commons We'll, he
said, II soon found out that the major.
ity were fools. bat all loved joke, and
/ determined TO give them what they
liked" The great advantage Of joke
is that it puts the speaker ut once on
good terms with his audience. Hence
Cicero recommends IL for an exordium.
A common way Of winning the coed
will Of an audience is fiattery. When
the Jews brought down the orator Ter
tullus to accuse Paul, Tertullus began
his speech with fiattery Of King Agrip-
pa. "Since by thee We enjoy and so
ON. Another way, subtle form Of fiat.
terry. is to describe yourself rs native
Of the same place or county as those
you are addressing The forensic formu-
la, the fustian apostrophe to the l2 Sin
telligent and patriotic and high minded
men" whom the rhetorical Buzfuz sees
before him, is played out, but it has its
modern equivalents. -Westminster Re-
view