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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
WEST PARIS.

The funeral services of Herbert EN-.
mons occurred on Sunday morning, al
10 80 O'Clock, in the Free Baptist church
Rev. r. A. Rich officiating, assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Millbury. There was q large
number present.
Mr.. 8. IT. White was at Lewiston over
Sunday, the 14tb.
The Greenwood correspondent Of the
Democrat was In our village on Satur.
day and Sunday, the 18th and 18th.
Mrs. e. NJ. Emery was with hel
daughter, Mrs. Frank Ford, in Portland
few days recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. 1. Burnham, recent.
ly of Athol, Mass, were visiting rela.
tives here few days the past week.
Mrs. N. NJ. Small Is visiting relatives
In Boston.
Walter L. Gray and L. B. Carter, Of
South Paris, were In our village or
Wednesday.
Mrs. Mamie McKenney, Mrs. D. P
Curtis, and Mrs. F. S. Farnum were al
South Paris and Norway on Wednesday
F. L. Mooney visited the K. T. Com
mandery at Lewiston, Thursday even
ing.
Fl. G. Brown has so far recovered as t.
be able to call on his nearest neighbors
and, to all appearance, is rapidly getting
strength to again fight the battles Of life
1t will be great pleasure to the people
Of this community to see him agar
among them.
d. G. Churchill lost q valuable cow {
few days ago from milk fever.
Rev. MIR. Barton, Of Bethel, breaches
the anniversary sermon for the l. o. o
F., at the Free Baptist church, on Sun
day, at 3 O'Clock, April 18th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
NEWRv

Miss May Foster is having trouble with
her eyes. 1t is thought they are poisoned
by the use of paints. She is lovely
artist, and her tapestry paintings are
particularly beautiful.
Mrs. Condor is very sick with stom-
ach trouble. We are 80 sorry for her.
Mrs. Carl Goodwin has taken her babe
Of one year to the hospital for treatment
We hope the child will be benefited by
the treatment.
They have been very sick with grippe
at Nealy Thompson's, but are better
now.
Mr.. A. w. Powers Is able to be about,
after an illness of four weeks.
j. s. Allen has nearly completed his
winters job. He has done very nicely.
Ellery Powers had the misfortune to
get one of his fingers so badly injured In
the paper mill at Rumford Falls as to
make amputation necessary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
SOUTH HIRAM.
Colds are still quite prevalent.

Colds are still quite prevalent.
F. E. Stearns Is building an addition
to his stable.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Libby Of Charles.
town, Mass, called on friends and rela-
tives here this week.
The drama at the Opera House Friday
evening was success financially.
The selectmen are In this section OF
the town taking the inventory.
Mr.. Cole, who had charge Of the corn
shop here last year, was In town over
Sunday.
Chrome Brothers gave musical con-
cert at Chellis' Opera House Monday
evening.
VIM. Boothby of Limington is In town.
The Ladies' Aid Society gave an old
fashioned supper at Hotel Malvern,
Kezar Falls, Tuesday evening, for the
benefit of the church.
Melvin Merrifield and wife have gone
to Conway, N. H., to work for the sum-
mer.
One of the posts in the dam at MILL
ken's mill gave way Sunday. A crew
Of men soon had the damage repaired.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
BYRON.

Maurice Libby was up from Roxbury
where he Is at work for Swain & Reed,
with his camera few days ago. He
took several pictures among which was a
group of young people at G. L. Holds
don's. He also had a photograph which
was quite entertaining.
John Hodsdon has finished work at
the mill at Roxbury.
Thomas Gilbert and Miss Catherine
Bissone were married by Rev. FIR.
Koran, at Gilbertville, on Monday, the
10Th inst. They are to stop at the Will
son House for the present.
j. E. and lothian Shaw each got q
pig from L. A. Thomas Tuesday, the
10th. Pigs are scarce about here.
DR.. s. Taylor had team breaking up
the 18th inst. Early for this place.
The school committee are to meet on
Saturday, the 10th, to select superin-
tendent of schools. Those who have
been chosen do not accept the position.
DR.. S. Taylor Is wintering out Clarence
Young's four steers.
Lots Of hay In town, more than will
be used.
L. A. Dunn is at work on boat for
Wallace Reed to 60 to the lake.
The roads on the hills are impossible
on account Of the drifts except on foot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
FIRE AT HEBRON.
STORE OF FRANK 5. PIKE BURNED
WEDNESDAY EVENING.

The store of Frank S. Pike, on Paris
street, Hebron, was nearly destroyed by
fire Wednesday evening. The alarm was
given at 20, but not until the flames
had broken through the roof and were
under full Roadway.
The fire probably caught in the loft OF
space covered by the roof where empty
boxes were slowed. Mr.. Pike thinks
some of the empty boxes had been crowd
ed against stove-pipe that entered the
chimney in this space. He had fire in
the building during the afternoon. There
is small Insurance on the building, but
not enough to cover the loss. Mr.. Pike
Is blind man and can i'll afford the loss
Of his building.
The fire demonstrated the efficiency OF
the present resources for controlling fire
in the village. The wreck, as it stood
the next morning, bore witness to the
fact that such fires as burned to the
ground the Trustee House and the Belle
vue House can be controlled before great
damage has been done.
The Fred Z. Richards fire company
reached the fire with a short supply OF
hose; but for this they would have saved
the main building without damage, ex-
cept a portion of the roof.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
OXFORD.

Lieut.. Wilfred Perkins Of Co. D went
to Augusta to attend the officers school.
The Easter services, postponed on ac-
count of rain, were held Sunday at the
Congregational church.
A number of Mssons attended Chap
ter meeting at Mechanic Falls Thursday
evening.
Horace Bracket, Of Abingdon, Mass,
was in town last week.
Richmond Brothers mill was shut
down on Thursday in order that the
Knights of Pythiss could attend the
meeting at Portland.
The schools In the village will open
April 10th.
The o. A. B. B. C. will hold their
second annual ball Fast eve, April 24th,
at Robinson Hall.
An architect from Lewiston was here
to look over the site of prospective
building.
Mrs. G. z. Hawkes. and Miss Hattie
Farris have been to Boston to purchase
spring millinery.
Ida Hawkes. has gone to Boston to re-
main some time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
EAST HEBRON.

The roads are becoming better each
day. Very little frost remains in the
ground.
C. F. McKenney is more comfortable
but still confined in bed.
Mrs. Hubbard Lowell is gaining slow
ly.
There are many sick, and in most
cases they are left in bad shape when
the grippe leaves them.
Mrs. B. F. Holmes of North Auburn is
still with her father, c. F. Mckinney,
to care for him.
Rev. L. D. Tibbetts is suffering from
an ulcer on his jaw, caused by an ul-
cerated tooth, that for the present can.
not be removed.
/. F. Saunders has engaged his mason
to finish plastering the new part to his
house and making ready for paint and
paper quite soon.
A. II. Eastman is having large num-
Der of gratis set this week.
School in the Keene District COM
mences the 22d with Mrs. Emily d.
Keene, teacher.
A. G.. Roberts is able to be out but
very little from the effects Of the grippe.
He is gaining very slowly.
Large flocks of birds come around
every morning, and as the first CLEAN OF
light is seen treat US with their har-
monious music for an hour at least.
Long may they continue to appear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
SWEDEN,

Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Bennett are taking
vacation with their friends In Massa'
chusetts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oren Maxwell are visit.
ing their daughter in Peabody, Mass.
Mary Smith and Annie Huxley, two
little girls from the Industrial School at
Lancaster, Mass, are boarding at S. L.
Plummer's.
Bertha Holden is at work at Frank
Gibbs, Bridgton.
Frank Stone is again the happy pos.
SCISSOR Of Adeline w., having bought her
of Saco parties.
Mrs. Martha P. Chandler is having q
shed built, connecting the house with
the barn.
Ernest Pike and Clearance Willard were
In town last week, saving wood with a
horsepower.
Will Haynes, OF Waterford, has been
canvassing the east part Of Sweden and
west part Of Waterford for free mail
delivery route.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
GREENWOOD.

This is about the time when the young
men commence their summers work.
Floyd Morgan commenced his for John
Titus last Monday, and George Brooks
will begin his for Harry Cole week
from Monday.
Next Monday, Fannie Brooks COM
mences her school in this district, and
will board at home.
TO show what a change has taken
place in half century in regard to
wages on farm, it might be mentioned
that, fifty-three years ago, the writer
commenced work for a man on a farm
for six months, at the rate Of nine dol.
lars per month, and, on account Of such
low wages, many left the state and went
to Massachusetts, where they claimed to
get better pay. Now young men are
getting twice that amount of wages
some more than that, and, at the same
time, make shorter days.
When the public roads abound ir
slough holes so deep as to bury nearly
half the wheel, and many of the culverts
so open as to let horses leg in, they
are not only much out of repair, but
dangerous to ride over, and that is just
the condition they are in to-day, and will
be until repaired; and that will be wher
highway tax is assessed to meet the
condition of the roads, and surveyor
appointed to look after them. Then, and
not till then, will the roads be in as good
condition as they were before the system
was changed.
Calvin Cole has moved into the house
lately built by David Morgan.
Sylvester Cole has become United
States officer, having agreed to carry thu
mail from the city to West Paris aftel
July lst, Jesse Daniel then bowling him
self down and out.
This community was shocked las
Wednesday on learning Of the death O
Mrs. Daniel Bryant, which occurred OF
the evening previous. 1t is too early tt
give the details in connection with tn
funeral, but they will be given mex
week,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
INNCAViLlE.

Mrs. F. /. McAllister and two children
visited at Charles Bucks Wednesday.
Lena Meader Is staying with Mrs. j. j
Fields, who is quite sick.
James Dyer is sick with bad cold.
Mrs. Lucy Allen, of Stoneham, visited
her daughter, Mrs. A. G. Holt, Saturday
and Sunday.
We are glad to say that Mrs. Sila:
McKeen remains fully as well, but moi
able to sit up yet.
School in this district commences Mon
day, April 22d.
Il. B. McKeen had the misfortune to
lose a nice sheep, caused by the sheer
getting her head Into a pail, and, In try
ing to get it off, injured her internally.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
EAST WATERFORD.

B. w. Sanderson was home from Bates
week, accompanied by his roommate,
Mr.. Reyes.
They are rushing business at the mills
here, working day and night crew.
Frank Millett has moved his family to
his farm.
Ray Lords mother is staying with
him.
G. F. Ames has been very sick with
pneumonia, but is now thought to be out
of danger.
Jennie Ames has returned from Port.
land.
Helen Sanderson has been sick with
tonsilitis.
Sidney Hall has returned from North
Conway, and is working for Pride Broth
ers.
Ray Lord has bought horse Of Cliff.
ford Eastman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
BETHEL.

BETHEL.
w. A. Emery of Bethel has closed up
successful logging job In the Dead
Diamond in Magall0way.
L. u. Bartlett, on Thursday last,
hitched his horse to telegraph pole at
Bethel depot, Car was run down very
near him. Being badly frightened he
broke bits and halter and ran over
ditch and then on Jordan's hay scales,
clearing himself of harness and carriage,
running through the village to Growers
Hill, where he was found. Horse not
injured. Carriage somewhat broken.
The remains Of Mrs. Alfonz0 Bartlett
were brought from South Paris to Bethel
Thursday, April Is, for interment. She
had been living with her father, Thomas
Powers. She leaves young son and
husband. Her age was a years. Flu
neral was held Saturday, April 2Oth, at
10 A. II.
MIR. Newton Stearns passed away FRI
day morning, April 10th, after brief
sickness with pneumonia and other COM
plications. He was about 60 years OF
age. He leaves widow, five sons and
one daughter. 1t Is only three weeks
since we chrOnicled the death of son of
Mr.. Stearns, 10 years of age, his disease
being typhoid pneumonia. This family
ceItiinly is in great affection and be-
reavement. This community sympa-
thizes deeply with them.
A telegram was received by Mrs. DR..
Gehring announcing the death Of Mrs.
Horton in Los Angeles, Cal. She leaves
three orphan children, one son and two
daughters, also one brother, Prof. W. R.
Chapman, and one sister, Mrs. Valentine,
who resides in California. Mrs. Horton
lived in Bethel quite long time. After
the death of her husband, who was a
Clergyman, she went to California to
Join her sister, Mrs. Valentine. She was
very estimable woman and fine
musician. She was teacher of music
in Los Angeles.
1t looks like scarcity Of hay In this
locality. The hay has generally been
bought up. l know of only one lafge
lot for sale. T. j. Foster has GO or 20
tons of nice pressed hay for sale yet. 1t
will be nearly three months before the
new crop.
Ira Jordan loaded car of potatoes last
Friday and Saturday for which he paid
As cents per bushel.
Mr.. L. U. Bartlett went to Auburn
last week to open sale stable to sell 60
horses, owned by Twitchell, Holt & Co.,
of Berlin, n. H., and ten horses owned
by L. U. Bartlett of Bethel. He will
probably be there two or three months.
Friday evening, May Sd, there will be
May ball beginning with an operetta
entitled "Love and Whist" The re-
mainder of the program consists OF
songs, duets, trios and quartettes. After
this the Bethel orchestra, consisting of
six pieces, will have full management OF
the May Ball at Odeon Hall.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
KEZAR FALLS.

1t is quite dusty in our village.
The drama given by the Sisterhood
WAS success. Much credit is due all
who took part.
An Easter concert was held at the
NJ. E. church Sabbath evening, April
18th, the singing and exercises OF which
were very nice and much enjoyed by all.
The church was very prettily decorated
An old-fashioned supper was spread
by the Ladies' Aid, for the benefit of the
pastor, at the hotel Tuesday night. A
good attendance and pleasant time was
reported.
Mrs. Charles Ridlon, of this town, has
been very sick with pneumonia, and her
recovery has been very doubtful.
About fifty members Of the Ossipee
Valley Lodge went to the state tour.
nament of Knights Of Pythias, held In
Portland, Thursday, April 18Th. A good
time was reported.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
FAST DAY.
PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR.

In accordance with the time -honored custom OF
our forefathers, made sacred by observance
through many generations, with the advice and
consent OF the Executive Council, l hereby APP
point Thursday, the twenty fifth day of April, as
a day of fasting and prayer.
Let the day be observed In a manner behtting
the purposes TO which IL has been consecrated.
In our homes and In the accustomed places of
public worship, let US with grateful hearts yield
reverent acknowledgement to Almighty God for
the innumerable blessings which we have re
ceived, and for His many tender mercies toward
US; and invoking continuance of Divine favor,
let US implore His guidance and aid In our future
undertakings.
Given at the Executive Chamber In Augusta,
this second day of April. In the year OF our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and one,
and of the independence of the United
States OF America the one hundred and
twenty.ffth JOHN +. HILL.
BY the Governor,
BYRON BOYD, Secretary Of State.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
wIi SON,S MILLS

A fearful wind, with rain, all day
April 7th in this section.
Saturday week, II. w. Pickett pur-
chased of F. A. Flint horse, buggy, and
harness; of n. K. Bennett, COW.
Austin Carey and S. w. Bennett came
down from Parkertown Monday. Carey
has been running lines for B. NJ. Co.
S. w. Bennett went to work for Percy
Ripley Tuesday morning. He is getting
out picks and cant-dog stocks for river
driving.
They have eight boarders at the hotel,
waiting for the drive.
Thursday, the river-drivers began to
go up the river. About seventy-five
have gone.
A. r. Pennock has sold out to Fl. B..
Pennock, and is boarding with Guy
Brooks.
Ice cleared from the Magalloway April
18th, fourteen days earlier than last year
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
euckFlELp.

Sunday, April IA, Easter services were
held at the N. E. church, Rev. MIR. Nun
son pastor.
Mrs. Turner, wife Of Rev. Mr.. Turner
spoke on the subject of missions at the
Baptist church Sunday evening, April IA
81. A. Irish returned from Portland
Monday.
Miss Helen Childs returned from visit.
ing in Boston, the 10Th inst.
Miss Ida Marston and Mrs. j. A. Raw
son are convalescing.
C. r. Written of Augusta has visited
his mother recently.
Allen Irish returned from Bath Tues
day.
Mrs. Alfred Shaw and daughter Josie
returned from winters sojourn on the
10th inst.
April IS, 10 and 20 were opening days
by Mrs. L. K. Murch, milliner.
Kimball Prince and wife are soon ex
pected home from Pinehurst, N. c.
The Buckfield Literary Club met with
Mrs. Josie Cole Tuesday.
The writer, always entertaining ten
der regard for old ladies, felt called upor
to visit Aunt Marcia Bates, now living
in this village with her nephew, Burton
Hutchinson. She was the second chile
of Rev. Daniel Hutchinson, who lived
and died in Hartford many years ago
There were six sons and five daughters
Aunt Marcia being the only survivor
She was born March Z, 1904, consequent
ly she is 81 years of age. She married
Robert Bates Of Hartford who dice
some years ago. She had one daughter
who married William Stsrbird who dice
in the town of Paris few years since
His wife survived him but few years
Aunt Marcia enjoys good health, has I
clear brain, and can converse as intelli
gently as women of half her years
especially of events in the long ago
Her father was clergyman of extended
acquaintance, and the writer remember!
we'll when boy of attending funera
of grandson Of the then old preacher
and of his assisting at the service. II
see and converse with Everybody
Aunt Marcia" is to conclude that sh'
will undoubtedly span century.
Your correspondent and wife ar
spending few days in Auburn, henc
il late events in Buckfield fail to be not
ed, our absence must be our excuse.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
NORTH WATERFORD.

Joe Pitts, of Harrison, was here this
week having the pulp wood surveyed.
There are about three hundred cords at
this place, and enough more at different
places down the river to make drive of
nearly twelve hundred cords. Mr.. Mer-
rill, of Windham, Is the surveyor.
The selectmen have bought yoke of
oxen of Irving Green to work on the
town farm.
L. McIntire was in the place recently,
buying cows, fat hogs, and veal calves.
He boughtsa number Of shoats and sew
eral calves Of E. B. York.
Little Hugh Bethel is back again at
Thomas jones'.
The school committee have decided on
some changes to be made at the new
school house.
bod Hobson's fingers that were badly
mangled at the spool mill last week are
doing we'll.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
lOCKE,S MILLS,

Monday morning, the 10Th inst, as D.
d. Cross was splitting wood at the house,
he had the misfortune to strike his foot
with the axe, making bad wound. He
cut the great toe entirely of, the mex,
one nearly so, and made bad cut in the
third one. This accident will lay him by
for some time, and his many friends are
very sorry for him.
Dea. Samuel Cummings, who has been
spending the winter with his grandson,
Geo. Cole, returned to his old home Fri
day, the 10th.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Goodwin died Thursday, the 18th.
Mr.. Ransom Cummings, of Bird Hill, Is
very sick.
Capt. Will Jones Is very sick with
blood poisoning.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
NORTH PARIS.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Tuell and children
visited at n. M. Tuell's two or three
days last week.
P. A. Crawford had forty-three lamb:
from thirty sheep, thirty-three Of which
lived.
Herbert Perkins visited at B. X. Dow's
April 18th.
Carl Durham and Alma Chase were
married April 18th, at West Paris, by
Rev. Mr.. Rich.
j. II. Durham Is going to Portland
April Goth, to be treated or doctored for
hernia.
c. B. Benson, Esq, has lame arm, OF
shoulder, caused by fall.
Mrs. Cora Stevens is sick with the
grippe.
James Ripley, South Paris black
smith, is moving into the shop at North
Paris, and is now ready for business.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
GRAFTON.

The warm sunny weather has taken
the snow nearly all off here.
Several in this place have had repairs
and finishing done on their houses this
spring.
Gilbert Tyler has the work on his
chambers and hall nearly or quite COM
pleted, believe.
J. Fl. Farrar has put in hard wood
finish and floor in the dining room at his
mothers.
o. w. Brooks has had his house new
lv shingled.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
HARTFORD.

Died, April 14sh, DR.. L. Fl. Maxim
aged seventy years. DR.. Maxim was
well known in this vicinity as worthy
citizen, man Of sound principles, and a
respected member Of society. Ht
leaves a wife and one daughter to mourn
his loss.
Arthur Purkis has taken the agency
for selling plows. Call and see him Il
you want good pillow.
The Custard Pie Association are saw
ing up eggs for Fast Day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
SOUTH RUMfORO.

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Sloan, and Mrs.
Theresa Hall and daughter Margie, are
visiting relatives and friends in Boston
and vicinity.
Herbert Hall and Arthur Cameron are
the latest victims tn the mumps.
Charles Adams had card party one
evening recently. Coffee and cake were
served.
Cynthia Ackley has had her old stable
torn down.
Ice went out of the river April 18th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
PERSONAL.

Our friend, DIR. JEFF. Cushing Gallison
of Franklin, Mass, who has been serious
ly i'll and confined to his bed for several
weeks, is now reported to be improving.
The invitations are out for the we'd
ding Of Col. Eugene F. Smith Of Nor
way and Miss Alice E. Alexander, at the
home Of the brides parents in Rich
mond, Maine, Wednesday, April "a.
Our old friend w. w. Small Is to as
sumo his former position on the Rum
ford Falls Times with the next issue
which means that enterprise and
"hustle" are sure to characterize the
Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
DENMARK.

MIR. Fred Sanborn is running his saw
mill night and day. Mr.. Lewis, OF
Brownfeld, has charge days, and Rus
sell Smith nights.
A town meeting has been called, to see
IL the town will vote to have school at
Vest Denmark.
The new bell on the church seems to
be very weak In tone.
1t is reported that Foster T. Pingree
Is to have mill of his own, having
bought gas engine and planer.
We are sorry to report the health OF
George w. Gray as very poor.
Mr.. A. P. Merrill has again gone into
the undertaker's business.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-04-23
EAST BETHEL.

G. K. Hastings is reshingling bis
house.
C. M. Kimball Is repsinting his barn
II. E. Bartlett Is repsinting his house.
Mrs. Ella Bean went to Berlin, n. H.,
last week to visit her father who Is very
sick.
F. B. Howe has repaired the school
building damaged by fire, and school
will commence Monday, April 22d, Miss
Lillian Kimball, teacher.
Danville Libby is working for Eugene
Bean.
Miss Fannie Holt Is working for Mrs.
j. II. Estes at Rumford.
Mr.. Sumner Brown has gone to Ber-
lin, N. H., to help care for bis father.