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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
REMOVING STAINS.


Unfortunately the very prettiest Of
clothes are the ones that soonest gel
spotted. There seems perverseness IL
late. An old gown will 60 "through
DIRE and water" uninjured, but lovely
new frock seems q very magnet for 40.
sorbing dust and grease. Some spot:
are like those Of the traditional leopard
once on they can never be eradicated
but others again may be remedied and
the costume will once more resume al
most It's pristine freshness.
Wet ink can be removed by applying
little starch m0istened with milk. II
the stairs be obstinate you can try boil
ing il in milk for few minutes. Dry
ink stains Can only be removed with
salts of lemon or oxalic acid. Both are
deadly poison, and should be kept In
bottles, clearly labelled. oat Of reach of
childrea.
Tea and coffee stains should be soaked
In cold water ct once and then have boil
Ing water poured over them; soap will
only fix the stain. Should the stain be
dry, still soak It In cold before using the
boiling watsr. Mildew IL usually re-
moved by rubbing the part with some
chalk and salt, wetting It and exposing
1t to the sun. This process may want
repeating, and before each application
the article should b rinsed In cold
water--soft II possible.
Some stains are fixed BY boiling water
and soap, and he sCidt which Il 10 then
necessary to use injure the fabric.
Exposure 70 ight, especially sunlight,
WA freqaen$ly hapA - reu0ve stAlns
which appear Wsll.nAGh indelible.
Lemon juice and glycerine are excel
lent 70 wkiten the hands.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
HOW CHILDREN LOSE eYesleHT

DIR. Seldelmann, Of the eye hospital at
the University Of Breslsu, has complied
from the books OF the Institution 233
cases Of injury to the eyes 10 children
that resulted In blindness. He finds
that more than twenty per cent OF the
accidents were caused by csrelessness
The objects with which injuries were In
flicted ut play were rs follows; Knives,
seven cases; forks, three cases; scissors,
four cases; lights, one case; slate pen
ellis, two cases; cartridges, seven cases |;
and powder, three cases. About twelve
per cent Of the injuries were Inflicted on
companions by children during moments
Of Spger. Blows with the fist caused
ten cases; stones, two cares; sticks, two
cases; and whips, I've cases. This
record OF injuries" says the doctor, IL
consider 10 reality q record OF sins,
Nearly one hundred cases Of blindness
could have been prevented, as they had
their origin in plsyfulness, In thought
lessness, In malice, or roughness." He
cautions parents to warn their children
against the serious results OF such In
iuries.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
HOMEMAKERT COLUMN.
HOW TO 60 shopplNo.

WV W W. 0sVVTEssN0s
Never buy any article without refer
epce TO the reat Of your clothes. Il you
can wear Il With nothing else It will b
quite wasted.
Never buy . thing you DO not want
lust because It's cheap.
Don't boy an article merely because II
10 pretty, when you have not the fsintest
idea whether II viii suit you.
Do not buy clothes 1t the end OF the
season because their price 10 reduced.
Fashions change 20 quickly that they
seldom come In for next season.
When you bay shoes and boots, try
them on both feet, - sometimes both do
not 1t.
When you buy underlinen, look at the
material and the stitching more than the
trimming. A good plain article, well
made, 10 better than cheap finery.
Never buy anything that 10 too smart
or too noticeable TO 90 with the rest OF
your dress. II will have the effect OF
making the whole look shabby.
Above all things, make up your mind
not to 20 to sales, for too often the
goods marked at low figures are Alto
gether worthless and manufactured ex.
preesly for the sale.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
ARE YOU NERVOUS

"Over work and under-exercise result
In nervous diseases, J" said physician re-
Gently. preventive measures may be
summed up In two words, he continued /:
physical development. Worry annual
ly kills more people than work. One
should strive, however, to avoid all
things that tend to disturb the nerves.
Throw away the pen that scratches and
pencil that has hard spot in 1t. Dis
card needle that squeaks and basin
that leaks. Use sharp tools, wear soft
garments that do not rustic. OIL the
hinges Of the rheumatic door and fasten
the creaking blind. These may seem
trifes, but such tribes irritate the nerves
as much a. piece OF wooden does sore.
Charles Lamb once said: THAT car
penter's hammer In q warm summer
noon would fret him more than mid
summer madness"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
NoTlcr AZ sac ron TAXES.

UNPAID tAxes % land Of r011dens end nou.FesI
dent owners, situated IN The town OF byron' 10
The following nst OF taxss on real esease OF
non residsns owners In the town OF Byron Tor
the year leG9, committed 70 me Tor collecslon Iof
ssid Town % che ls&h day Of April, a. u. lns:
remain unpaid; and notice e hereby gwen .nss
previously paid, 20 much Of The real estate taxcd
- IL sumcicpt 70 pay the amount due therefor,
including Interest and charges, VIII be SON -
Town, ON the nrst Monday Of December, 1882
st nine O'Clock A. n.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03

No. 25G.-A Riddle: China.
No. 25T.-What BIRD? Whip-pocr-will.
No. .lS.-Shskespearean Double Acros-
tie: Primals-Thr time is out of joint.
Finals The worlds mine oyster.
CrossworjS-1. Tybat. 2. Hurrah. 3
Ermine. 1. Taliow. ). Indigo. q. Man
uer. I. Enamel s. Indeed. o. Sirius,
10 OSmium. II. Uakari. L. Toulon
IL. Oblisr. q. Freseo. l5- Justly. 10
Odi,us. L.. Import. Is. Nature. 10
Turner.
No. 259 - Hour Glass: Centrals-
Princeton. 1. Stripping. =. Started. 8
Spill. 4. One. 3. G. L. Pet. !. Noted
8. Strokes .. Splinters.
No. 2GO.-A Pretty Puzzle: No answer
required.
No. 26i.-A Few Dogs: l. Dogged. :
Dox-star. 3. Dogmatic. 4. Dos-tooth
5. Dogma. q. Dog-eared. 7. Dog-iron
8. Dog-cheep. 8. Doggerei. 10. Dog
watch.
No. 262.-Behead and Curtail: i. Sa
lem. ale. 2 Bath, at. 8. Lyons. yon. 4
Red Wing. Edwin 5. Cairo. air. o
Selma. elm. Z. Athens. then.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
=. aes-po.ble n~h-aainu..


When the following words have been
rightly guessed. each word may be be-
headed twice. and word will remain.
Example: B-r-usher) The u beheaded
words will form stanza:
1. Doubly behsad TO fit carefully. 2
An entrance. 3. To defeat. 4. A hang
Ing candlestick. 5. Majestic. O. To de-
mand. I. Containing lime. s A worker
In stone. Q. Expressing entrance. 10
Conduct. IL. Expiste. L.. To correct.
IL. To restrain. IL. Revision. ID. To
withhold assent. 16 To declare limo
cent. II. To wash. Is. To invert. 10,
To disturb. ~. A single thing. Il. An
infant. %. Neglected. q. A precious
stone. "a. Stiles. Is. To make suit
able. &c. Large bodies OF water. q
An inlet from the gulf Of Mexico.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
Notice OF Sale.

Pursuant 20 . nccnse from the Honorable
Judge of Probate for the County Of oxford.
shail sell nc public auction. on Thursday the 18th
day OF October, A. ID. is9s. at one O'Clock In the
afternoon, on the premises, In Sumner. the fol
lowing described real estate. viz; q part OF 10.
numbered ten In the fourth range OF lots In said
town. beginning at she wsst bound OF the county
road leading through said lot, as point thirteen
rods north Of the south line thereof. thence west
parallel 20 the lot line 20 the meadow; thence
southwcsteriy on the division between meadow
and uplanf 10 the south Inc Of the lot; thence
west 10 q stake AMI stones about four rods 10 the
west OF the creek running through the lot; thence
north 10 the center Of tho loo thence east 10 land
formerly owned by John Briggs and sold by
him % Hermon Proctor ct al; thence scutheriy
o. a stake and stones on the division between
upland and meadow land. said stake and stones
being the center OF the south half OF said lot
thence east TO the roai thence southeriy by sAii
road 10 the bounds frSt mentioned; said west,
north and east courses being parallel 20 the lot
line; containing hfteen acres OF meadow land
more or less
Dated this twenty first dsy'of September. A.
ID. is9.
Executor Of the estate of Ruby Harlem.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
NOTICE.

In the District Court OF the United States for
the District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
Of Albany, Bankrupt.
To Oh. creditors OF Jacob w. Dresser In the
County of oxford and distrios Aforesaid;
Notice IL hereby given that on the 10Th day OF
September. A. ID. Is.o, the said Jacob W Dresses
was duly sdjudicatcd bankrupt, and that the
nrss meeting Of his creditors viii be held at the
Court House. In South Paris. on the lith day OF
Oct A. ID. ist9 at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon. a
which time the creditors may atteod, prove theii
claims appoint Asrustec, examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business ~ may proper
" come before said meeting.
South Paris. Sept q. lsss.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee In bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03

Specific-"How about the hip-pock-
cts p asked the tailor. "As to the hip
pockets, sah," answered the gentleman
from Clay County, II want the left one
made quart size and the right one seven
shooter size, sah."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
TOMATO RECIPES.

Skin six ripe tomatoes, and cut them
into small dice, using very sharp knife,
add hslf cup OF fine bresdcrumbs, two
eggs, q little milk, II necessary, and
pepper and salt. Mix well, then pour
into frying-psn, with the bottom well
covered with boiling fat; stir IL until
thick, holding the handle OF the pan In
the left hand and giving It = def little
shake TO keep the omelet from sticking !;
turn, brown, and serve on folded nap
kin, very hot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
No. zse.-D~c.pitations.

I. Behesd a circular frame that turns
round upon an axis and leave the hind
psst OF foot.
2. Behead a precious stone Of low
class and leave an entrance TO a buildin4
or yard.
8. Behead light wooden cloth and
leave noxious or useless plant.
4. Behead a species OF antelope In
South Africa and leave real estate.
8. Behead violent temper and leave
succession or generation of men.
O. Behead delicate. ornamental Tab
RE OF thread and leave a principal card
In the game OF euchre.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
The beat Of ali Pills are BEECHAM's.

Not Inclusive; Featherstone: "Come,
Bobby (handing him qusrter), how
many fellows have called on your sister
this week." Bobby: "Let's see-five."
"That doesn't include me, does 2" "Oh,
no, sister says you don't count"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03

A Matter Of Interest -"Why are you
making that child cry?' "'Cause dsd'll
gimme q cent to make him STOP"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03

NOTICE.
In the District Court % the United States for
the District OF Maine. In Bankruptcy.
I q the matter OF
OF Par,, Bankrupt.
To the creditors Of sewcll Parker. In the
County Of oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice Ia hereby given that on the And day OF
September, A. ID. ls,o. the said sewell Parker
Was duly adjudicated bankrupt. and that the
Hrss meeting Of his creditors viii be beld at the
Court House, In South Paris. on che 18th day OF
October, A. ID. 1859, at 10 O'Clock In The fore
noon, at which time the creditors may attend.
prove their claims. appoint trustee. examine the
bankrupt and transact such other business ne
may properly come before said meeting.
South Paris, Sept =. 80.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03

Only one remedy In the world that will
at once stop itchiness Of the skin In any
part Of the body. Doan's Ointment.
At any drug store, 80 cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03

Boys haven't always great imaglna-
ton bat most Of them have q good deal
Of tenacity. A man wishing to mako
himself pleasant 20 the litt1e brother Of
his betrothed, told him to wish for some
thing, and be would give 1t TO him. "A
box Of chocolates" said the boy. "whsf
islseY" asked the generous lover. San
other box Of chocolates" "Oh, bat
wish for something else. Your little
stomach couldn't hold all those choco-
ates." swell, then, answered tie boy,
another stomach"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03

Monarch over pain. Burns, cuts,
sprains, stings. Instant relief. DR..
Thomas Eclectric OIL. At any drug
store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03

Coroner: "Was the victim conscious
when you reached himT Pat: "Yis,
sor; be worr. But bechune a., don't
behave be knew IT."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
A HABIT HE HAD

They had been married for sever
years. The doctor had been called in
and pronounced him very sick man.
As his wife entered the room after the
doctor's visit he called her to his bedside,
and In tremulous voice he remarked
Darling, sm going"
Leaning over him, she stroked his
head gently, and reminiscently replied
"Cheer up, Clarence! That rem ark as
sures me that you will live. Don't you
remember how often you said that dur
ing our counting days, aud yet how per-
sistently you didn't go?'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03


fSupply the missing rhymes.l
Johnny, who drove to yonder -.
Carried several bags OF -
Pulled from geese alive and -
Sworn enemies Of pussy -,
Who twitied them with looking -
Since they had been robbed by -,
Who said. ''Foine feathers make foine
-"
They sensed his deeds. but not his -.
- for them had little charm.
- the lake they went for balm;
- or lean. they loved the water.
- or dog would surely falter,
-" indeed. TO seek them there.
- himself would never cMe
- like them 20 seek at home
- nor deeds should make them come
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
wt,lE TneaE is Ire THERE IS HOPE

WHILE THERE IS LIFE THERE IS HOPE
/ was afflicted with catsrrh; ceald
neither taste nor smell and could hear
tut little. Ely's CreAn BALM cossa y.
Marcus G. Shautx, Railway, n. ].
The Balm reached mo safely and the
effect Il surprising. Ny son says the
frat application eave deeldea relief.
Respectfully, Mn. franklin Freeman,
Dover, N. II.
The Asim Aoa -net ifritste Or -casss
sneexing. Sold BY druesisess e 50 cents
or mailed by Ely Broshes, IS Warrsn
etrset, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
CASTORIA

Beam the signature Of cRAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years. and
z1s KIsd Yos Have Afnuys RssgA.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03

'It was almost a miracle. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me OF q terrible
breaking out all over the body. lam
very grateful" Miss Julia FilbridRe,
West Cornwell, Conn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
State Of Maine.

state Of Maine.
OXFORD, 80.
Clerks Once. Supreme Judicial Court,
south Paris, Sept. 2, Isse.
Notice IL hereby given that 10 Il the intention
Of Henry II. Hastings, ESQ, Of Bethel. In said
County OF oxford. % apply for admission to
practice lag In the Judicial Courts OF this state
at the October Term. A. ID. ISIS. Of said court
CHARLES p. WHITMAN.
Clerk Of Sup. Sud. Court.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
COUNTY or OXFORD

CUUNT1 OF UNFOhU - :.
lse.
June !, 2, s, TO days at Rumford on petit
ton of John A. Decker e ais, 20
To loo milcs travel for same, 500
June 8, 8, Z, 8, 20 4 dAys inspecting roads
10 unincorporated townships, 10 p
To Us miles travel for same, loo
June 49, 20, 90 days nc Lowell on petition
Of J. l.. Parker ct Als, 500
To Is mIles travel for same, 200
June FL, - g. 10 days as Bethel on petit
tion Of n. w. Kimbsil Ct Als, 30
To 90 miles travel for sane. so
July II, % day at Paris adjourned session. 70
To 90 miles travel for same, SD
Aus. 4, TO (? days at Paris adjourned session. 90
To 20 miles travel for same. 39|
Sept S. 9. Z. 10 days at Paria regular session. 70
To 70 miles travel for same. SO
t79io
South Paris. Sept. Z. lsso.
JONATHAN BARTLETT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
Ne. 2s7-p.,.l. Acro.sic.

I. A wise and worthy hero's name;
2. A fruit. from foreign cline IL came.
8. A pontiff in brave Luther's days:
l. A place whose twins make people gaze
5. A Saxon queen Of jealous turn:
q. An ancien, tongue that many learn.
7. A queen that lived In Persia's land:
s. A bodygusrd. a courtly band.
The initials will give hero's name.
The finals q courtly band proclaim.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
AND ROAD BILLS.
September Term, 1899.

COUNTY OF OXFORD
1882
June 2, 8, 10 Q days alteration SWANS
Notch, BOO
To 90 miles travel ~ above, go
juno 10, 20, TO . days hearing u Lowell,
petition J l.. Parker et nj. 800
To rs miles travel Ne above, 5s
June q, =. 10 days hearing nc Bethel.
petition n. W. kimbal. 500
To 10 miles travel ~ above. 10
June n, 20 day at Paris mAkingaxes. $50
To u miles travel ~ above, "
July II. 10 ! day al Paris adjourned session. ~
To u miles travel a. above, ~
Aug. 4, 1 day nj adjourned scssion. $50
To II miles travel a. above, "
Sept 8, 6. !, 10 days regular session I
Paris, 80
To Is miles travel ~ above, "
t+9ot
GEO. W. RIDLOS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03

Having audited and examined the foregoing
accounts. We certify that we allow thereon the
following sums respectively:
To Geo W Ridlon, ~ 4
To John N. Philbrpok, 81 -
To Jonathan bartlett, ~ W
JOHN 8. HARLOW, County Attorney.
CHARLES y. WHITMAN, Clerk 8. j. Court.
true copy-attces:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
TOMATO PIE.

TOAATO fIk.
skin as many ripe tomatoes as are re-
quired, and cut them In slices. FIJI
pie dish with any kind Of cold meat,
cut In thick slices, putting layer OF
tomato and salt and pepper seasoning,
and sprinkllng OF onion and parsley,
chopped fine, between each layer; pour
In q little water and ketchup, or gravy II
you have any. Have ready some mash
ed potatoes make these into paste
with half the quantity Of bresdcrumbs,
and one egg or little milk; season with
salt and pepper, and cover the pie with
this. Bake In q hot oven uutil nicely
Drowned.
TOMATOES ON TOAST.
Skin some large tomatoes, and stew
them gently 10 very little water until
tender, taking care not 10 break them.
Take them up with skinner, put each
tomato on q small piece OF buttered
toast, and sprinkle thickly with grated
cheese, q few very fine breadcrumbs. n
dash OF pepper and salt; place tiny
piece Of butter on each and set In hot
oven until the cheese 10 melted. Serve
u u
fast dish or entree.
BRoILED TOMATOES.
Skin the tomatoes, and cut them In
halves; rub the cut surface with little
warmed butter, place them in wire
broiler and cook very quickly over a
bright, clear fire, turning once. Serve
on dish alone or round chops or steak.
FRIED TOMATOES.
Skin the tomatoes (the skin Is tough
and indigestible, and should always be
removed, whether the vegetable IL eaten
raw or cooksd), cut them into thick
.lices, dip them In beaten egg, and toss
10 bresdcrumbs seasoned with salt and
pepper. Fry quickly in plenty Of boil
ing fat, take up and serve round outlets or
steak.
| BAKED TOMATOES.
This is equally nice for q supper or
breakfast dish, or for serving as AN ex-
ira vegetable with meat. Skin SOM.
| medium-slzed tomatoes; put them In \
outtered pie dish with Two tablespoon.
| fuls OF water. Entirely cover them with
oreadcrumbs seasoned with pepper and
salt and q little chopped parsley, II
liked; put some small pieces Of butter
on the top, and bake In quick oven.
STUFFED TOMATOES.
Take five or six large tomatoes, re-
move the core, and take out with spoon
as much as possible Of the inside with
out breaking the skin. Mix this with
one teacupful OF breadcrumbs, one egg,
well beaten, little chopped parsley, a
tablespoonful OF minced ham, or ham
and chicken, or veal--sny delicate meat,
in fsct--s small onion, chopped fine, and
tablespoonful OF butter Season with
salt, pepper and herbs Return this
mixture TO the tomato skins; tie them
up with cotton. Set them In buttered
baking dish and bake for three-Quarters
Of an hour.-McCall's Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
No. aas-omi,,.a Le,ter..

sCs' N-A large lake.
EsEs Ma noted poet.
CsRs IA foreign country. same
Size as Kansas.
BsRss GA large island.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
tn E.cIl,,.t. Matters.

The following blank form for a bank
check is Designed for the use OF feminine
depositors:
Dear - Dank-what - weather! Isn't
IL Just too - for anythingi How are you. any
way oh. yes. before forge; Il, Will you pleas
Pay to -. let ne sse--oh. yes. - dol
llrsi on. know you will Thank you ever .
much
And printed crisscross-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03

STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD. IS.
Sept :, ls9o.
Personally appeared the above named Geo. W /.
Ridlon. John NJ Pbilbrook and Jonathan Bartlett
and seyeraly made oath thar the foregoing ac-
counts by them subscribed arc true.
Before me,
CHARLES y. WHITMAN,
Clerk sup Jud. Court
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03

Byron. September lssh, lsee,
y. ID. ABBOTT. Collector Of Byron.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-10-03
And printed cr,sscross-


Detroit Journal
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-11-08

Capt. c. G.. Dennson is well known ali
over Africa as commander of the forces
that captured the famous rebel Galishe
Under date of Nov. 4, 1897, from Vryburg,
Bechuanaland, he writes: Before start
ing on the last campaign bought guam
tity of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhga Remedy, which l used myself
when troubled with bowel complaint, and
had given to my men, and in every case
it proved most beneficial For sale by
GEO. \. PARcHER, Ellsworth, and w. |.
PARTRIDGE, Bluehll, druggists.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-11-08
"SMOkE TALK"
"A. y. L. w. Entertain their Friends,
and Talk Insurance.

The "smoke-talk" of the Ancient Order
OF United Workmen at Odd Fellows
hall last Monday evening was success
socially and in business way. Some $50
gentlemen, members OF the order and
their friends, assembled about O'Clock.
Cigars were lighted, and the "talk'
began. }. F. knowlton presided, and
introduced Parker Spofford, OF Bucks
port, VINO made one OF his interesting
speeches. lie was followed by o. II.
SNOW, OF Bangor, and he i'll turn by Rev.
I. ). Cummings, of Auburn.
These speakers entertained the gather
ing for about ~ hour, and then the
principal speaker of the evening was
introduced -Gsorge E. Wragg, OF Boston.
Mr.. knowiton loosely remarked that
while the pronunciation OF his name
might be against him. he Was "Wragg
that was all wool and yard wide". And
SO it proved.
For nearly an hour the speaker held the
closest attention OF the audience as he ex-
pialned the benefits of the order, dwelling
especially upon the insurance feature of it.
III IespoIse 10 III appear lor hppilca-
tons for membership, seventeen respond
ed on the spot, and Others have signitied
their intention OF joining.
Altogether it was pleasing, interesting
and successful innovation in the meetings
Of the Ellsworth lodge. This lodge was
instituted Nov. Ii, 1882, with thirty one
charter members. 1t now numbers
among its members many OF the promi-
nent men OF this city and of Hancock
county.
During he seventeen years OF its exist
ence it has paid seventeen death losses of
1000 each.
1t is probable that another "smoke-
talk will be given some time during he
coming winter.