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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
WEST BETHEL

Another spell OF wet weather Is upon
US. Well, II has It's uses as well as It's
disagreeable side, like most Of the hap
penings OF the world.
Seed seems to be coming up, and grass
Is growing finely.
The Chapel Aid Society have been con-
templating disbsnding and organizing
under plan better suited to the present
needs Of the place, but as it Is now an
incorporated society Il was thought
some slight changes might he made In
It's regulations that would meet all need
ed requirements, and so are now work.
ing To that end.
Claiming Grover has been planting
corn with his machine in this neighbOr-
hood.
Potatoes are said to be coming up very
quick after planting. Potatoes Of last
year, Of stunted growth, show very
remarkable vigor in sprOuting. Mine
do.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
A Republican State Convention
WILL IA HELp N
CITY HALL, AUGUSTA,
Tuesday, June %, 1898.

for the purpose Of nominating = candidate for
Governor 10 De supported At the september
election and transacttng any other business thai
NAV properly come before 70.
The voters OF Maine, without regard 10 past
political differences. who are In favor Of sustain
ing President Mckinley and his administration
In the conduit OF the war with spain; who are In
favor of sustaining the present wise and eco
nomical administration OF cur state Affairs, arr
cordially invited % Join with the Republicans In
choosing delegates Go this convention.
The basis Of representation vii he A. follows
Zach city. town and plantation will &c enule'i
TO one delegate and for each - votes cast for the
Republican can iilate for Governor In lSss, an
additional delegate and for fraction Of 20 votes
In excess OF - votes. a further additional dele
gate. Vacancies In the delegation % any city
town or plantation can only DC alled by r'si
dent OF the county In which the vacancy exists
The State committee viii De In session IN the
city council rooms 81 City hall. NJ O'Clock or
the morning OF the convention. for the pGrpo-s
OF receiving the credentials OF delegates Dele
gates In order a. he elegble Ia participate In TIE
convention. mast be elected subsequent u The
date OF the call for this convention
Per order, Republican State Committee
J.H. MANLEl Chairman.
BYRON BOYD. Secretary.
Augusta, Ne. April -. Ice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
HEBRON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Sturtevant OF
Dixfield have been here on = visit to
Mrs. j. ID. Sturtevant.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. n. Cushman Of Au-
burn spent Sunday and Monday at A.
NJ. Richardson's and II. A. Cushman's.
Mr.. j. Z. Bartlett Of Boston Is visiting
at w. A. Bartlett's.
Memorial Day was observed as usual.
Owing to the rain less members Of Post
Dwinal Of Mechanic Falls were present,
but the exercises were good and the
flowers abundant.
DIR. Cranes sermon Memorial Sunday
was very fine. We hope the time will
come when Memorial Day will cease to
be base ball dsy-not that We object to
the game, but the dissertation OF the day.
Rev. 8. d. Richardson has fine show
Of pansies. Our usual good luck (O
has left as, and after q dozen years Of
successful pansy growing, We have hard
ly blossom.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
6ROwNElElD

Mrs. Simpson died Tuesday. The
funeral occurred Thursday. She was an
old resident Of this town, and will be
very much missed. She leaves two sons
and an invalid daughter. This is the
fifth death in this vicinity within few
weeks.
There are quite number Of sick ones
at present.
Decoration Day was observed as usual.
Memorial services Sunday afternoon.
1t is said we are soon to have barber
shop In this village.
Mr.. George Blake Is very sick.
j. l.. Frink Is still quite feeble.
Miss Pauline Msrston Is very low.
She has been sick for number Of weeks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
HIRAM.

The memorial sermon at the Congre-
gstionsl church Sunday, by Rev. G. II.
Young, Of West Baldwin, was one of the
best ever heard in Hiram.
Rev. Charles 5. Cummings, Of Auburn,
chaplain of the lst Maine Regiment, de-
livered an eloquent address to q crowd
ed house, on Memorial Day.
Mrs. Lussnns W. Hubbard, while re-
turning from years absence with son
and daughter in California. is detained
by severe illness at the home of her
brother, DIR. Peleg wsdsworth, in NAL
den, Mass. Her daughter, Mrs. John B.
Pike, has gone TO care for her.
Mr.. Aaron McLucas is quite sick.
Ellsworth Durham is building q new
house.
William G. Clemens has position in
the medical department on the monitor
Montsuk. His wife and child are at Eu-
gene Wadsworth's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
OixFIElO.

ONFIelU.
Col. VIM. T. Eustis delivered the Me-
mortal address at Gardiner.
G. Dana Holt Ia ut home. Mr.. Holt Is
one OF the most famous cornetists In
New England.
W. Scott Newman died Thursday
morning. The funeral services were
held ut the house Saturday.
Mrs. Burnhsm Is quite sick. Her
daughter from Lewiston Is with her.
The drama "Sylyia's Soldier" Is to be
gived at East Dixfield soon.
DR.. Rowell was at Dixfleld last week.
The bicycle fever appears to be spread
ing.
A number from Dix6eld attend the
chorus rehearsals at Rumford Falls.
We are glad to hear that Mrs. George
Gates is improving 10 health.
Mrs. Cyrus Doe and two daughters
of Berlin, n. H., who are stopping At
Weld Pond, visited relatives here last
week.
Lower Main Street Ia having two new
houses, one for Orson Paine, the other
for w. Small.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. l.. Dillingham; report
very plcaSdub tituC VI Iuch tCSSus ~ "
to Washington, New York and Philsdel-
phis.
Mrs. F. X. Dexter drove from Weld
Thursday to meet Miss Adelaide Schir-
mer OF Boston.
Mrs. George NJ. Atwood and Master
Raymond Atwood Of Paris arrived here
Friday upon visit to relatives.
The lecture Wednesday evening by
Rev. j. D. Graham of the First Baptist
church OF Rumford Falls was excellent.
Those who attended enjoyed an interest
ing as well as instructive address.
Mr.. Blanchard Of Wilton delivered the
memorial address here. The day was
passed In the usual manner.
Dixfield has fine band, and every
body is glad OF an occasion to hear the
boys play.
The village looks its best at this time
Of year. Several residences have been
very much improved. George Marsh has
added piazza to the front and side OF
his house; Smiths store has been re-
painted, and further improvements
might be made by some who have as yet
neglected to retire unsightly wood piles
To their proDer places,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
TEACHERS CONVENTION REsoLU-
TONS

The teachers Of Oxford County in con-
vention assembled at Bethel, Me-, Fri
day and Saturday, May q and Is, hereby
offer the following resolutions:
Resolved, That we hereby tender our
hearty thanks 10 the citizens Of Bethel,
who have so generously opened their
homes for our entertainment, and for
the many ways in which they have assist
ed US in making our visit TO their beauti-
full village pleasant.
To the president and executive CON-
mittee of the association for their untir-
ing efforts in arranging for our comfort
and making this convention grand sue
cess.
To the members of the Gould Academy
quartettes for the sweet music they have
so kindly rendered.
To the railroads and conveyance lines
for their reduction In fare.
To the committee Of arrangements for
the interesting program they have pre-
scented, and which has been so success
fully carried out for our enjoyment and
profit.
Lastly. TO the veteran school master,
Prof. w. j. Corthell Of the Gorham Nor
NAL School, for his kind words Of coun-
sci and advice.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
printed in the Bethel News, Oxford
Democrat, Rumford Falls Times and
Oxford County Advertiser.
II. r. CoRsON,
Miss ROBERTS, J
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
CANTON POINT.

Thomas drive left here Wednesday
noon, Harry Abbott cook.
The late rain put farmers back about
their work.
Amos Child and son are repairing their
barn.
Mr.. B. r. DALEY from Litchfield Is
visiting friends here.
j. II. DALEY had colt cut by barbed
wire fence last week.
B. B. Daley is working for George
Child.
l. A. Ellis is planting corn for his
neighbors. A good machine and good
man to handle 1t.
Caterpillars not wanted, but still they
come.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
(a). A Bridal Scsee.
ibl. The Sick Child.
(c). Monuments Of 6reoce.
fdN Hauuv Chihih0O<i.

-
ic). Monuments Of Greece.
Id. Happy Childhood.
Dancing with Ice cream ct intermission
followed the programme.
June 18th, the drama, "The Donation
Party. win Be played under the auspi-
ces Of the society.
TIE following teachers attended the
convention ct Bethel last week: LAnnte
Locke. Nellie Marshall, Ida Abbott,
Blanche Chase and Persis Childs.
w. +. Shedd Was at home from Port
land to spend Memorial Day.
Miss Ida Ford OF Hartford visited her
brother, r. w. Ford, last week, return
ing home Tuesday.
Little Clyde Ford has returned from q
visit to his grandparents at Hartford.
The West Paris minstrels played at
Rumford Falls Wednesday evening, re
turning home at an early hour Thursday
morning.
Miss Linnie Locke closed her school at
Shows Falls June Sd.
Memorial Day Was observed by ap-
propriate exercises, consisting Of music,
and speeches at the cemetery, and 10
Centennial Hall, Monday afternoon.
Rev. Mr.. Leard preached q memorial
sermon Sunday, May 18th, at the NJ. +.
church. The church was very prettily
decorated.
C.E. Monroe Is 10 Boston for few
days.
George Tucker. wife, and little niece,
of Portland, have been visiting at J. X.
fuckers recently.
Edwin Berry and wife, Of Roxbury,
were at II. w. Childs' few days last
week.
Frank Reed is on the sick list.
c. w. Durham and wife, Of Brattle-
boro, VI, who have been visiting at s,
w. Dunham's, returned home Monday.
The following people were noticed In
town for Memorial Day: 5. c. Curtis
of Boston at A. X. Bucknam's; II. +.
Hamilton OF Everett, Mass, at 8. W.
Dunhsm's; Charlie and Martha DENIM
son, and Mr.. Glidden, Of Bates College,
at II. z. Dennison's; and Miss Phils
Brooks Of Gorhsm, n. H., at Levi
Shedd's.
Mrs. A. T. Sloan has been III for the
past two weeks. Mrs. Carrie Marshall
Of North Paris Il caring for her.
Several Of the young men from this
village attended the box supper and
dance at Bryant Pond last Saturday
evening.
Mrs. Nathaniel Young returned from
several weeks visit In Portland and
vicinity last week.
Mrs. Dexter Gray made short visit AT
Bryant Pond this week.
Miss Emma Swan spent q few days al
home recently.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
BuCkElElD.


Stanley Bisbee and wife OF Rumford
Falls were in town Sunday, the 18th.
Rev. sumner Bangs preached his fare
well sermon at the Baptist church sun
day, May -. He will reside for the
present at East Auburn.
Rev. G.. Il. Hannsford preached the
memorial discourse before Fessendeu
Post, G. A. r., at the Methodist church
sunday afternoon.
Decoration Day, May S0th, although
rainy, the program WAS carried out. A
good audience convened at the town hall,
The veterans were escorted from G.. A.
K. Hall by the band. The exercises BY
the children, the speaking by several
local speakers and the music by the
choir and band furnished an excellent
entertainment.
X. c. Themes and wife visited friends
In Andover this week.
DR.. Caldwell was called 10 Rumford
Falls several times last week on account
Of the serious illness OF DIR. John T. De.
Costa.
Hon. o. II. Hersey has gone 10 Mon
treal and the west on business trip, II
the interest Of Chas. Forster's toothpici
company.
Postmaster Cole has put steel ceiling
into the post office.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
ne NMAak

Mr.. S. G. Davis has returned to WASH
ington, ID. C..
Mrs. S. G. Davis Is reported as being
little better.
Mr.. Z. +. Swan remains about the
same.
Mrs. A. II. Jones Is spending few
days vacation with friends In Boston
and Lowell. Mass.
DIR. S. T. Browne has been in Portland
few days attending the medical con-
vention which Ia being held there.
Mr.. G. o. Pendexter and Leon IL.
Ingalls, have been at Peabody Pond the
past two days fishing and met with their
usual luck-nothing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
OICkvAlE.

A bicycle parade IL In order every
evening. There are several wheels now
owned In this neighborhood.
Mrs. o. o. Tracy still remains In poor
health.
Our local sheep dog has been exchang-
ed for . more respectable one.
8. Morrill, expects to attend court ct
Pennington this week - witness In the
Lakin- Hussey case.
Tho funeral services Of Mrs. Esther
Child, mother Of Granville r. Child, oc-
CURED at the chapel Nay 20. Rev. e. 7.
Keene preached the sermon from Ii
Corinthians Alt, which was . great
favorite Of Mrs. Child's. Her age Was
81 pears, II months and I day. 6hs
disd Nay ~.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
"a JOHN 8. DECOSTA

DR.. John +. DeCosta died at his home
at Rumford Falls Friday night, after q
brief but severe illness.
DIR. DeCosts Was born in Hebron Sept.
., ISIS. His education was obtained In
the town schools, at Hebron Academy
and Colby University. His medical edu-
cation he secured at the Maine Medical
school aud the Medical University of
New York City, from which latter insti-
tuition he graduated In 1885.
For year after receiving his degree
he Oiiieisted as assistant surgeon AZ
Bellevue Hospital. He then removed to
Buektield snd opened an Office. In Sep
TENDER. 1895, he removed from Bucktield
10 Rumford Falls, where he has since
remained.
DIR. DeCosta hsd large practice, and
was trusted as physician, and highly
esteemed and popular as man. He was =
Mason aud an Odd Fellow. He had serv-
ed several years in BQekfield as member
of the school board and supervisor Of
schools.
DR.. DeCosta married Mrs. Nellie
(Abbott) Record Of Bucktield, who sur
wives him, with one son. DR.. and Mrs.
DeCosta were members OF the Methodist
church.
The funeral was held at Buekfield Sun
day afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
ouise Ballard has the measles.
EAST 6ROWNFIElD.

Born, May 20, to the wife Of William
NJ. Walker, q son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed McLucas and family
Of wolfboro, n. H., are visiting relatives
In this place.
Miss Nellie MARI of Cornish has been
the guest Of Miss l.. Emogene Rounds
the past week.
Mrs. Marjorie Cotton is visiting her
brother in Denmark.
The many friends Of Mrs. E. A. G..
Stickney will be glad TO know that since
her recent serious illness she has been
gaining steadily.
Mr.. Fred Atkinson, proprietor OF the
new hotel In this village, has lately put
out two attractive signs, and claims that
the New liberty House Is now open to
the public.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
WEST SUMNER.

The town OF Sumner has been present
ed with q beautiful fsg for the centen-
NAL which Is TO be celebrated the 18th.
Chss. Handy has bought small build
ing OF Lennie p. Merrill and has moved
IL on to his lot, where his buildings were
burned last winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Young are visit
ing at Livermore Falls.
Samuel Dolloif died on June lst OF
blood poisoning, caused by sticking an
awl into his finger. His remains were
buried In the West Sumner cemetery.
DR.. Andrews, Wallace Chandler, Chss.
X. Themes and Antipss Bisbee went to
Four Ponds fishing last week. They re
port nice time and brought home all
the trout the law allows.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07

at one O'Clock 2. n, for the purpose 81 nomi.
mating candidate for representative "a the
thy -sixth congress OF the United states and
10 elect district committee.
The basis OF representation will be a. follows
Each city. town and plantation will DC entitled
% one delegate and for each seventy I've votes
cast for the Republican candidate for lS.. and
for fraction % forty votes IN excess OF seventy
five votes. an additional delegate.
Vacancies In the delegation Of any city. town
or plantation, can only re nlled by residents OF
the county IN which the vacancies exist The
committee will be In session at the hall AZ II A.
NJ on the day Of the convention 10 receive
credentials.
WI. FOGLER, Chairman.
J. W. BRACKETT. Secretary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
EAST WATERFORD

The East Waterford band played at
Hunts Corner, Albany, Memorial Day.
The band, which has about fifteen mem
bers, has rehearsed regularly for some
weeks, and does excellent work.
George L. Kilgore has moved into the
ellison house. Edgar 8. Keen, who owns
the place, has made some repairs on the
buildings.
Rev. b. A. Markley, wife and little
daughter, visited Practitioners In town
last week.
Charles Hunt = working for George
i. Wasfon III ounaef.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07

Rev. C. Z. ANGEL Of Norway preach
ed to 7. A. Roberts Post, G.. A. R., at
Robinson Hall at 2 p. n. Sunday. The
hall was drsped with flage and decorated
with palms, ferns and flowers. Rev.
Mr.. ABRAHAM preached to the sol
diers In the morning at the Cougrega-
tionatist church.
Rev. Mr.. Stanley preached the me-
mortal sermon at Falmouth, exchanging
with Rev. Mr.. Howard, who occupied
the pulpit at the n. E. church.
C0mrsde Carleton, Of winthrop de-
livered the memorial address Monday
afternoon at Robinson Hall. Many Of
the homes were tastefully draped with
bunting, and flags displayed. Music
WAS furnished BY the Oxford Band.
Several won't to Mechanic Falls 70
hear Mr.. French speak In the evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
ROxBURY.

Our road commissioner, j. II. JENNIE,
has started on his big job Of putting all
the roads In order In town.
Herbert Mitchell and Jim Irish, each
with pair Of horses, are helping Mr..
Jenne run the road machine.
10 Consnt Is very sick and probably
can live but few days.
Mrs. Locke Is not as well.
P. NJ. Edmunds, who had shock, is
much improved.
Freeman knight bought two more
cows in town this week.
Swain & Reed have been saving birch
for many months. They will be done
next week. Tying up spool stock and
sending 1t off will then be In order.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
WlLsoN,s MILLS.

81. w. Poor, president Of the Parma
chenee Club, passed through here on
bis way to Camp Caribou the 25th. John
Olson guide.
Peddlers Of all sorts Of commodities
come In daily just now.
The timber Tor the bridge was taken
from Vests mill at Upton across the
lake by the steamboat, and lowed up
the river as far - practicable, and from
there taken up the river BY crew Of
men. Il arrived on tho ground Saturday
night. ~
Frank Bragg and Claude Abbott Of
Upton were 81 town The last Of The weea
on ieeal basiness. .
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
SWEDEN.

Mr.. Aaron Jones. whose death was
recently reported In this paper, has been
a life long resident Of our town, and will
be greatly missed by the entire commun.
ity. He was q kind and obliging neigh
Dor, was square and honest In his deal
ings, and man Of very good judgment.
He has left quite large property for
his four children. His oldest son Charles
resides In Allst0D, Mass; Dean 10
Lowell, Mass, and Clarence at the home
stead. His only daughter, Clara, was
with her father during his last sickness.
Mrs. j. w. Chute Of South Paris &C
companied Orphs Durgin on visit to
their neighbors and friends In our town
recently. Mrs. Chute Is very much
pleased with her new home and friends
at south Paris, yet was very glad to
meet the old friends again.
Arthur j. Plummer visited friends in
town this week, making the trip from
Haverhill, Mass, on his wheel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
COMING EVENTS.

June Oxford Pomona Grange, with Round
Mountain Grange, Albany.
June 4, s.-ONfOrd Conference OF congregational
Churches. Andoyer.
june u-Milk testing meeting Maine BoArd of
Agriculture, East sumner.
June iS.-Centennisl celebration OF the town OF
sumner.
June l6-6raauating Exercises South Paris
High school
June E.-Second Congressional District Repub-
lean Convention. Auburn
June sS-Repubfican state Convention, Augusta
June SO.-Republicsn County Convention, south
Paris.
June SO.-Demccratic state Convention, Bangor
july ss-Aug ll-SchO j OF Methods, Martha
Grove, Fryeburx.
Aug. 2-N.-Chautangua Assembly, Martha's
Grove. Fryebury-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

We Carry In stock
Grand Special sale.
Criminal Costs Allowed BY : J. Court.
Foreclosure OF Chattel Mortgage.
1.-The Bicycle Eye"
Messengers Notice.
Notice u Road Builders.
Appointment OF Executor.
uaV for sale
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
BASE BALL.
BRIDGroN z, SOUTH PARIS HIGH 4.

BRIDGTON Z, SOUTH PARIS HIGH 4.
South Paris High again played very
close game with Bridgton Academy and
lost through hard luck at critical times.
Shaw pitched his usual steady game,
allowing Bridgton only 6 hits. With
the bases full he struck out i've men In
succession. This gives BridgtOn the
series, two out Of three, but South Paris
has kept them moving from start to
finish. This game will close the South
Paris schedule, and they have won 3 out
Of five games played, losing only TO the
Bridgt0n team.
The score:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
WEST FRYEeuRG.

The s. l.. c. met with Mrs. Alvin
Jones the 18th ult., but only a few OF
the members were present on account OF
sickness. The next meeting will BE-
with Mrs. 5. o. Wiley the first Tuesday
in June.
John Ella aud family have moved from
Green Hill into the house recently oc-
cupied by Mr.. W. Robbins.
Mrs. j. w. Towle Is visiting her dsugh'
ter, Mrs. c. Eastman, at Chatham, n
II.
npa
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
HARTFORD.

The Line school Is taught by Mrs.
James Irish this summer term.
Our road commissioner, Mr.. Csnwell,
Is doing good work on the roads.
We are under great obligation to the
parties who stole our cider for returning
the keg.
II you want the best moving machine
In the world call on Freelsnd Durham,
Buckfield.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-06-07
REPVBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Republican voters OF oxford County are
resquested % meet In convention AZ the Court
House. South Paris, on THURSDAY. June ~, l-s~
az 10 o'clock A. VI. for the purpose % nominating
candidates for the following county officers. viz. .
Two Senators, Clerk OF Courts, County Treas
urer. County Attorney, Register OF Deeds for
Eastern District. Register OF Deeds for Western
District. one County Commissioner. and sheriff
Also % choose q Republican County Committee
The basis % representation will be a. follows
each town and plantation organized for electon
purposes will be entitled % one delegate. and for
each 3 votes east for the Republican candidate
for Governor IN lSSs. an additional delegate, and
for fraction % " votes In excess OF IS votes,
further additional delegate
The Republican County Committee VII be IN
session At the Grand jury room at the Court
House Al south Paris Al O'Clock on the morning
If the Convention % receive the credentials OF
the delegates.
Delegates. IN order - &c eligible % participate
IN the convention, must De elected subsequent %
the date OF the call for this convention.
Per order OF the Republican County Com
mittee
ELLERY {. PARK, Chairman.
Bethel. Maine, April 80, lsse.