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The St. Johns herald., 1901-02-23
ODDS AND ENDS.

Free lunches in saloons have been forbidden by the Des Moines council.
 Horses, giraffes and ostriches- have the largest eyes of all terrestrial ami mals, but among marine animals there are cephalopods or ink fishes which have eyes as large as plate.
 Corks that have been steeped in vase line are said to be an excellent substi- tute for glass stoppers without their disadvantages. They are not affected by acids or chemical fumes, and they do not become fixed by blow or by long disuse.
 Water containing salts has lower point of congeIation. Sea water is more or less salt in localities, but in general it freezes at 27.4 degrees Gin round numbers 2S degrees). If water be saturated with sea salt, the freezing point sinks to four degrees below zero. In freezing, the pure water floats as ice and the salt separates.
 The sermons of the early ministers of New England were not written, al- though they were carefully prepared. It is said that Mr. Wareham, of Dorchester, was the first preacher who used written sermons in New England. But in the time of Cotton Mather the use of written sermons had become common.
 Statistics have lately been compiled with the object of showing how the birds of this country are thriving. In only three states-North Carolina, California and Oregon-are the birds holding their own. In Illinois state during the last 15 years birds have de- creased 3S per cent, according to the New York Telegraph From all sec tions of the United States the news comes that gamebiFds have decreased 50 per cent.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-02-23
Rational Diet for Chickens.

If it is desired to create a glossy plumage for exhibition purposes, a little millet and sunfower seed may also be thrown occasionally into the scratch pile. Bright red combs and wattles come with good health, and are found among laying hens. Good health comes as a result of good sanitary conditions pure feed, fresh water, and clean quar- sers. Corn is very wholesome article of debt for chickens, at times, and un- der certain circumstances. But the common practice is to use tito the ex- clusion of all other forms of food. Wheat is by far the best grain, and is always permissible-Rur World.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-02-23
Traits of the Hindnn.

The hindoo is a strict vegetarian. The low-caste Hindoo is fatalist. So, when the famine stalks abroad, the Hindoo submits uncomplainingly Day by day he will subsist on less food, until at last, when a mere shadow, he will drag his bony self to a relief station. There he may get food-or he may not. If not, he crouches in some corner, or out in the fields, un- Ger t',- woes and awaits the coming eI death.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-02-23
A Marble Town.

In the county of North Hastings, On tario, there is town built of white marble, with not a soul living in it. A nugget of gold was discovered there, which brought a rush of 5000 people in quest of fortune. In sinking a Tsine shaft vein of white marble was stTnck, and of this a courthouse, school, hotel, church, stores and dwellings were built. As time went on little more gold was found, and the place, abandoned with in a couple of years, stands desolate monument of mans greed for gold, and ofthe uncertainty of eager speculation. Cincinnati Enquirer
The St. Johns herald., 1901-02-23
A MODEL FEED-BOX.
Hens Cannot Get Into 1t, Neither Can the Greedy Birds Crowd Out
 the Weaker Ones.

The cut shows a feed box that the hens cannot get into, and with which they cannot crowd each other. The cover (which slopes so that the hens will not fly upon it) is covered with wire netting, which permits dry grain to be
The St. Johns herald., 1901-02-23
Honeymoon in a Prairie Wagon.

How is this for a bridal trip? young couple who went to Flagstaff, Ariz., bought a couple of big wagons and teams of mules, hired a couple of team sters and a good cook, and started south for Phoenix. The principal wagon was roofed with canvas and wire gauge, with every comfort, and the trip is described as ideal. No flies or mosquitoes, good hunting, and the "hght of love" combining with that from moon and stars. Upon arrival at Phoenix the wagons were sold at an advance, and the couple proceeded by rail to Los Angeles in search of new adventures They may return via Japan and India.-Washingt Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-02-23
MODEL FEED BOX.

thrown into the box without raising the cover. The hens, moreover, do not like to fly up and alight upon this net ting. A square pan should be placed n one end of the box to keep water in. In this position it can neither be soiled nor spilled.zOrange Judd Farmer.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-02-23

Lawyer-'Do you swear the collision raised the entire car?" Witness ..Wen. it raised everything but the win dows.'-Judge.
 Mrs. Oatcake (reading newspaper "There are 15,O00 Poles in Phlladel- phia." Farmer Oatcake-"Gosh! what a place to raise beans!"-Philadelphia Record.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-02-23
Never satisaed.

There is a man in Georgia who is the president of 27 banks, and yet, remarks the Chicago Times-Herald, it probably makes him sad every time he thinks of the three he needs to make the num- ..1,r, n,.nr,
The St. Johns herald., 1901-02-23
A ARecOnSidered Decision
By Nellie Cravey Gilmore.

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-15
EAST WATERFORD.

Mrs. E. C. Hilton and her mother,
Mrs. C. o. Goodwin, are visiting relatives
in Union.
Selectman C. H. Pride went to Lewis.
ton last week, and brought home from
the hospital Gertrude Rice. Mrs. Ella
Ames has taken her to board and care
for. She is great sufferer.
Josiah Weeks and G. L. Hilton attend.
ed the Casco fair.
Miss Kate Stone is very low with con-
sumption.
Mrs. Henry Young is sick, and may
go to a hospital for treatment.
P. N. Haskell has bought what was
the Ames blacksmith shop, and given it
to his granddaughter, Mrs. James lib
belts. The family will move in as soon
as some needed repairs can be made.
E. C. Hilton is building an addition to
his house.
Phil Rolfe has brought his bride of a
few weeks to his brother Harry's. They
will soon 60 to housekeeping in the
lower rent in the post Office building.
Mrs. G.. L. Kilgore's sister from New
Hampshire is visiting her.
Haskell & Rolfe are building new
chimney in the front part of the house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-15
OXFORD.

Mrs. Hannah, wife of Alpheus Morse,
died Oct. 7th, after long sickness. Her
funeral was held on Tuesday.
A. C. Cleveland, a native, and for
many years resident of this town,
died in Otisfield Oct. 8. He leaves a
widow and two sons.
The schools in the village are sus-
pended on account of scarlet fever.
Rev. Mr.. Newport preached harvest
sermon Sunday.
The Sons of Temperance will hold a
harvest supper Wednesday evening, Oct.
10th, to raise funds for the benefit of
the order.
Mrs. Corning and Miss Corning are
stopping at the Oxford Spring House.
They will spend the winter in Hartford,
Conn.
Rev. Mr. Newport is in Portland at
tending the council of Congregational
ministers.
Small, Maynard 6 Co., of Boston are
the publishers of the book To Girls,
written by Miss Heloise Edwina Hersey.
This book is written in the form of let
ters. They are grouped under three
headings: About Education, About
Social Relations, and About Personal
Conduct. Miss Eva Frost is selling the
book.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Parrot of Port
land are at Mr.. Geo. PARROTS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-15
WEST BETHEL.

"Thc rich autumpal shadows fall;
The first brown leaf wheels slowly down;
And all along the orchard wall
The moses gather deeper brown.
Through all the rounded golden hours
No sound steals In from village street;
Alone the chimes from distant towers
Float hourly through my still retreat.
"Across the vale, the rugged hills
Are starting from their summer gloom,
And bursting heather gloWs and hlls
Their skyward curves with purple bloom
Beechnuts and acorns are dropping.
Miss Rosa Bean went to Portland
Monday and returned Wednesday.
G.. Z. Mills of Dorchester, Mass, was
in this village Tuesday and Thursday.
Eugene A. Briggs Of Bryant Pond Wis
tied his old home on Sunday last.
Dry hard wood is being sent from this
station to Lewiston and Portland.
Potatoes are rotting quite badly, and
sound ones must advance in price.
Geo. w. Morrow came home from
North Yarmouth Sunday, and spent a
few hours with his parents and sister
NJ. NJ. O'Reilly and wife have returned
home from the Pan-American EXPOSE
ton, and he is again Oh duty in the
station.
Mrs. l.. T. Grover and mother of JEFF
ferson, n. H., visited l.. ID. Grover and
family few days last week.
The sharp report Of sportsmen's rifles
Is heard daily in all directions, and in
shooting squirrels and birds the larger
game is frightened away. Better burn
less powder, boys.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-15
LOWELL

A pretty wedding took place Wednes.
day, Oct. 0, at the home of Mrs. Annie
Wood Head, when her daughter, Mary
Elizabeth, became the bride of Mr.. Pres
ton Barnes Walker. Mrs. Frank SWEET
presided at the piano, and promptly at
three o'clock the groom and the officiat-
ing clergyman, Rev. William Sandbrook
of Salmon Falls, n. H., took their places
beneath a beautiful arch of evergreen
and ferns. To the strains OF Men.
delssohn's Wedding March the bridal
party entered, the ushers being Frederick
Collins Of Portland, Maine, and Nelson
S. Fox of LC yell, Miss Carrie Hubbard
acting as maid of honor, and Miss Emily
Irish as bridesmaid. The bride entered
with her mother, and looked very pretty
in her dress Of white with illusion veil.
At the close Of the impressive ceremony
the large number Of guests who had
gathered to witness il extended their
hearty congratulations TO the happy pair,
as they stood beneath the bridal arch.
The house was beautifully decorated
with potted plants, ferns, ever
greens and cut flowers, the refresh
ment room being especially unique, the
young friends Of the bride showing rare
taste in the work of decorating. A
dainty collation. was served, Mrs. Willis
Walker and Mrs. John Kimball presid-
ing at the table, assisted by Lillian
Palmer, Halle Walker, and George Alb
bolt, while Mrs. Lester Stearns present
ed the guests in departing with boxes of
wedding cake. A great number of
valuable wedding gifts testified to the
high esteem in which both bride and
groom are held. Mr.. and Mrs. Walker
departed on their bridal trip, amid a
shower of rice and numberless shoes,
whose days of usefulness were past
They will visit Montreal, Niagara, and
the Pan-American.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-15
wear pAa,s

Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Marshall. Miss
Mary Locke and friends are enjoying 9
very delightful vacation at the Marshall
cottage, Lockes' Mills.
Work in the corn shop has been rap
idly carried on, and is now approaching
completion.
Mrs. Ada Andrews, accompanied by
her sister, Mrs. Marshall, went to her
new home In Clinton last Monday, where
she is to reside with her son, DIR. s. l..
Andrews, who recently located there
The departure of DR.. and Mrs. Andrews
is deeply regretted by host of friends,
and especially by the Universalist
church, of which Mrs. Andrews has for
many years been faithful and efficient
member.
Mrs. Geo. S. Hunt and Mrs. Julia B.
Kimball, who have been the guests OF
Mrs. II. X. Tuell for few days, return
ed to their home in Portland last Tues
day.
The masonry work is begun for re-
pairing the mill of Lewis n. Mann,
which was badly shattered by the boiler
explosion last spring.
Mrs. Caleb Fuller is quite i'll at this
writing. MIR. Fuller is also in very poor
health.
Mr.. J. Fl. Barrows of Bethel was in
town Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis C.. Bates started
for their home in New Haven, Conn.,,
Saturday.
The friends of Mrs. j. R. Tucker OF
South Paris learned with deep regret OF
her serious operation at the Lewiston
Central Hospital. Mr.. and Mrs. Tucker
ran the Maple House for several years,
and have many friends in this vicinity
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-15
SHOWS FALLS.

Roberts. Benson, Bowdoin 1902, spent
last Sunday at home.
George and Levi Cummings, nephews
of George w. Hammond, are visiting
their relatives in Maine. They emigrat-
ed, with their parents, to Minnesota
some thirty-five years ago, and are now
residents of Minneapolis.
Benton Swift is working in the plan
ing and moulding room in the mill.
James Tyler and Moses Smith are
working for Mr.. Emery on the Samuel
Briggs place. Mr.. Emery has had a
large amount of work done in improving
the house and buildings.
The section men have taken out the two
/ old open culverts in the railroad above
the Falls, replacing them with ordinary
box or timber culverts covered with
earth.
We were treated to a most amusing
runaway last Wednesday afternoon. A
junk man from Lewiston called at the
mill and left his horse, diminutive
gray, standing in the yard. The north
bound local came along while he was in
side and the horse took to his heels up
the track, directly in front of the engine.
Apparently he found the exertion OF
dragging the wagon along the ties of
more account than his fright for his
pace slackened until the fireman was
obliged to get off and lead him along to
keep him from being run over. 1t was
necessary to lead him for about thou
sand feet before room could be found to
get off the rails and there the horse was
left. It was about on the time of the
passenger train, but our junk man led
his property back over the track reach
ing the crossing just as the express
whistled q short distance away.
The mill commenced work Tuesday
morning with a small force, which will
be increased from time to time until In
full running order. The last. of the ma
chimes have not arrived yet but are all
expected this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-15
BlllINGS-DAY.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ.
Day of Woodstock was the scene of a
pleasant wedding Wednesday, Oct. 9th,
at o'clock, p. NJ, when their daughter,
Miss Matoira Estelle Day, was married to
Mr.. Benjamin Russell Billings. The
ceremony was performed by Alden
Chase, Esq, in the presence of a large
number of the relatives of the bride and
groom. None but relatives were present
except Mr.. Ned i. Swan, a particular
friend of the groom, who was grooms-
man. Miss Eva McAllister was brides
maid. Congratulations of their friends
followed the ceremony, vieing with each
other in expressions of their good will.
Refreshments of confectionery, fruits
and sweetmeats followed. The parties
are highly esteemed. The groom Is a
young man of good abilities and excel
lent moral character, and the bride a
lady well known, of tine attachments,
and successful teacher in our public
schools. Many valuable and handsome
presents were given them, attesting the
esteem in which the parties are held.
Their many friends as well as their rela-
tiyes wish them the brightest possible
future. After a short wedding tour Mr..
and Mrs. Billings will reside At the home
OF the brides father.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-15
SOUTH RUMEORO.

Mr.. Lapham has built new house
and moved into it, on corner of the
Purl Putnam farm on the new road.
Curneil Brothers have had the build
ings on their farm 1.-THE Allen farm
painted and fixed up so one would hard
ly know il to be the same place.
Verge Fuller has taken down his old
hop house. Will Freeman has taken
down an unsightly building on his place,
and the old barn on the John Irish place
has been taken down.
c. NJ. Elliott moved to Rumford
Corner last week, into his brother-in-
laws house, Walter Abbott's.
Stillman Phinney has moved into
the house vacated by c. NJ. Elliott on
Hall Hill.
Warren Adams and wife from the
Corner have been visiting their son,
Charles, and daughter, Mrs. Clara
Fuller.
Ed Abbott shot deer Oct. LIST.
Arthur Sloan and family are stopping
at their fathers, +. p. Putnam's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-15
CREENWOOn

That fall of snow last Sunday was
light, but still sufficient to whiten
Mount Abram for several hours, and in
addition to the frosty mornings we are
having serves to remind us Of what is
coming few weeks later on, SO let's
look out for it.
The orchards about here are panning
out better than the owners expected, but
as only part of the apples are yet put
up, the amount must be deferred week.
The school in this district is now in
session, and taught by Edith Brad
ford of North Paris. The scholars speak
very highly of her as teacher.
Nora Thomas was obliged to suspend
her shOol at the Centre, for few days,
on account of the sickness of her little
sister, Gladys Titus. She has been very
sick child, but is now convalescing. Mr..
Titus sister, Mrs. Charles ROBBIE of
Winthrop Centre, is there assisting in
taking care of her.
1t isn't known how many hunters are
out after big game since the law drop
ped off; but as yet there seems to have
been nothing brought in larger than a
last spring woodchuck.
Benjamin F. Glover and wife of Hart
ford visited at the Bennett place Thurs
day.
Whooping cough is in the neighbor-
hood.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-15
HUDSON-OOE.
Cambridge Mass. edition Of Boston

Cambridge Mass edition OF Boston Traveller
Oct. 10.
A pretty and an attractive wedding
took place last night at 20 Langdou
Street, the home Of the bride. The ones
who tied themselves up in matrimonial
ties were Mr.. Bert l.. Hudson of Wal.
than and Miss Lila Doe. The ceremony
was conducted by Rev. Mr.. Breaker OF
Waltham.
The house was decorated with ny
drangeas, smilaN and ferns. The bride
dress was made Of light blue silk, trim
med with orange blossoms and old lace.
She carried bride roses. The bridesmaid
was Miss Grace Doe. sister of the bride,
who wore blue and white brocade silk.
The best man was Mr.. Wendell Hudson
brother Of the groom.
The catering was by Mr.. Ernest j.
Smith Of Greenlaw'S Association Spa
in the Y. VI. {. A. building.
The Arion Male Quartet of Boston
rendered several vocal selections. The
wedding march was played by Mrs,
Hayden.
The presents and the guests were: Oil
painting, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Hayden; 500
cash, Mr.. and Mrs. Hudson; silver serv-
ice, Mr.. and Mrs. F. 5. Harlow; steel
engraving, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert w
FRYE; parlor chair, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
jamin 5. Doe; banquet lamp, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. l.. Doe; silver spoons, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. A. Doe; carving set, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. c. Greene; bon-bon spoon, Mr.
and Mrs. A. W. Hammond; silver
spoons, Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Harlow; cut
glass bottles and embroidered centre
piece, Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Wright
fancy pitcher, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Doe; berry spoon, Mr.. and Mrs,
Chandler Garland; white beryl gem
from Mount Mica, Paris, Maine, Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. B. Merrill; cream ladle, Mr..
and Mrs. John T. Beal; cut glass bon
bon dish. Mr.. and Mrs. Tarbox; silver
table spoons, Mr.. and Mrs. Griffin; sill
yer berry dish, Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. But.
Ter; set silver knives and forks, Miss
Grace Doe; linen towels, Mrs. c. Il,
Ripley; sugar spoon, Prentiss I. Rip
ley; berry spoon, Charles NJ. Larrabee
silver pudding dish, Gustavus Forbes;
silver and glass flagon, Mr.. Bigwood
engraving, Miss Kidder; and numerous
others
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-15
ANDOvER.

Now that the fair is over the citizens
have settled down to their various
duties.
Mrs. Kate Hodsdon has been very sick.
DR.. Leslie attended her.
The town meeting called last Tuesday
resulted in the town not building the
road called for by the petitioners.
Mr.. Hartman is in town in the inter
est of his mill.
Mr.. Fred Barrett has bought the pool
room of A. W. Thomas, and is moving
it down Main Street to his house, and
will fix it up for blacksmith shop.
Married, in Andover, Oct. s, Mr..
Whitney Roberts and Miss Gertrude Bar
rett, both of Andover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Berry were sad
dened by the sudden death of their
eldest daughter, Mrs. Carrie Boothby,
who was burned by the explosion Of a
lamp in her room in Bangor. Her re-
mains were brought here last Monday
for burial.
Several from town went to the fair at
Dixfield.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-15
BRYANT POND.

The officers of Jefferson Lodge of
Free and Accepted Masons were in
stalled Saturday night by Past District
Deputy Arthur Kicker. There was a
large company of invited guests present.
After the installation services there
were remarks from some of the brethren,
also from Deputy Grand Command
er Mrs. Ida Dearborn. Last, but not
least by any means, was nice oyster
and pastry supper, served in the grange
dining room, to which all were invited.
Mrs. Annie Day had charge of the tables,
which were prettily decorated with
flowers.
There was large company of friends
and relatives gathered at Mr.. and Mrs.
James Days Wednesday afternoon to
witness the marriage of their daughter,
Matoira, and Benjamin Billings. Alden
Chase, Esq, performed the marriage
ceremony. The happy couple left on
the afternoon train for Gorham, N. H.
DR.. Woodbury. and wife of South Paris
were in town Thursday afternoon. The
doctor was summoned to examine seven
more applicants for membership to
Christopher Lake Commandery, U. O.
G. c. Deputy Grand Commander, Mrs.
Ida Dearborn, is an earnest and inter
ested worker in the Golden Cross. She
not only works to add new members to
the order, but she works for the best
people in the community, striving ever
to keep in mind the divine principles on
which the order is founded. The mem.
bers of Christopher Lake Commandery
are much pleased with her work, both
the quantity and quality Of new mem.
bers added, as Mrs. Dearborn has written
twenty-one applications since she ar.
rived in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cole and son OF
Ashland, Mass, arrived in town Tues.
day afternoon. Mr.. Cole and son are al
work at Rumford Falls this winter. Mrs
Cole is to stop for the winter at Mrs.
Lalia Estes.
James Farnum, Jr., and family have
moved into the rent over G. l.. Stephens
store.
Mrs. Edith Bryant of Lewiston is
stopping with friends in town.
Little Mary Tobin is convalescing from
her illness. Mrs. Carrie Marshall is
caring for her.
Mrs. Blanche Newell, daughter OF
James Powers, presented her husband
with fine baby on Wednesday.
Albert Bowker and his brother Percy
have gone on a hunting trip of two
weeks duration to Arnold's Bog.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-10-15

Miss Dot Farrar is at work for Mrs.
John Head.
Herbert Heath has bought Mrs. Enoch
Bartlett's place here in the village.
Melville Barrows has bought James
Bucks farm just below the village.
Henry Davenport and Ed Cox are
threshing in this vicinity.
l.. L. Gardiner has put on new piazza
and bay window to his house and with
the grading of the lawn in front has
added much to the appearance of his
place, and the one next to it, Mr.. Bis
bees.
Mrs. Cynthia Bisbee has been visiting
at Antipas Bisbee's.
Mrs. Clifton Durham is visiting this
week at North Paris.
The telephone crew are at work on
the South Sumner line, completing the
line from East Sumner to Buckfield.