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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
HERE TO GET HORSES.
Eight Big British Ships at New Orleans
to Take American Steeds to
South Africa.

New Orleans, Dec. IA feet. of
eight big British ships is here to take
5000 head of horses and mules to
South Africa to fight the Beers. The
ships are now loading, each vessel
taking 5000 tons of American coal.
Each transport carries about so men
to. feed the stock. The Britishers
have purchased we'll on to 200, 900 head
of horses and mules in the United
States and have sgiveE employment to
about 10000 muleteers. They have
left in this country total expendi-
sture roughly estimated at $4,000, 900.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
THE ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION.
Governors OF the Louisiana Purchase States
and Prominent Public Men Will Partici-
pate in Ground Breaking Ceremonies.

ST. Louis, Dec. 9.-The worlds fair
committee on ceremonies is in re-
ceipt of communications indicating
that governors of the Louisiana puF-
chase states, members of congress,
bodies of military school cadet and
other organizations, both civic and
military, are. preparing ito partici-
pate in the mountaineering ceremo-
MES on December 90. On the even
ing of that day the worlds fair man.
agement will give a banquet in honor
of the invited guests.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
BOER SYMPATHIZERS.
L Protest Against British Methods In
South Africa Made mt q Meet
ing in Chicago

Chicago, Dec. "a programme of
protest against British methods in
the South African war was carried
out before an immense audience in
the Auditorium theater here last
night. Following an eloquent adj
dress by W. Bourl<e Cochran and
earnest speeches by others resolu-
tons for the appointment of COM
mittee to bring the sentiments of the
meeting before the president were
adopted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
NEW ROAD FOR KANSAS CITY.
THE Gulf 3 Manitoba. from Duluth South
east, Will BE Constructed at Onos.
It Is Announced.

Detroit, Mich.,S Dec. Joseph b.
Moore. of this city. who returned
from England week ago, placed $21,-
100000 of five-per cent. 30-year gold
bonds in that country. This means
that the projected Gulf & Nshitoba
railroad from Duluth to Kansas City,
a distance of 700 miles, will be con-
structed. The branch from Des
Moines to Kansas City, 200 miles, viii
reconstructed at once, the remainder
In the spring.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
Assisted a Girl to steal.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. Five years
n the penitentiary is the punishment
administered to Walter Cavanaugh
for assisting Daisy Wheeler in steal
ing $1,000 from the girls mother. The
Wheeler girl, who is enly IL years
old, was sentenced to three years in
the reform SCHOOL, Judge Wofford
paroled her, however. After stealing
the money, the couple eloped to Chi
cago, where they were arrested.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
.Married to a Priest.

Kansas City, Kan, Dec. s.-For love
of a. woman he had known but few
weeks, eRev. Father Anthony Politeo,
a Roman Catholic priest, disregarded
his VOWS to the church and was mar
ried at St. Joseph, Mo-. November 10.
The woman in the case is known as
Mrs. Eva NJ. .Springsteen and also as
Mrs. Eva n. Fair. o
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
Indor.e the Rin Tor . Naval Reserve

New York, Dec. 9.-The Associa-
ton of Naval Militias of the United
States have just concluded here a
series of meetings at which. discus
siors were held on the bill introduced
in congress by Congressman Foss, of
Illinois. which provides for the or
ganization of a national naval re-
serve. The meetings were presided
over by Capt. Miller, of New: York.
The Foss bill was Endorsed with sew
eral notifications These modffica-
tions are on lines suggested by Presi.
dent Roosevelt in his message.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
AMERICAN DESERTER KILLED.
The Negro Fsgin. Who Has Been Leading
Eiipinos Against American Troops, De-
capifated by Native Scouts

Manila, Dec. 9.-Native scouts from
Bengabon, province of Nueva Ecijas
have killed the American negro, David
Fagin, a deserter from the Twenty
fourth feolored) infantry,S>w who, for
more than two years, has been lead
ing Filipinos against the American
troops. The native scouts decapi-
tated their prisoner. The mans
head, however. was recognized as
that of Fagin-s.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
Two More Convicts Gathered "a.

Leayenworfh. Kan, Dec. deputy
Warden Lemon, of the federal prison,
returned from Lawton, Ok, yester-
day evening, having in custody Clark
and Barnes, two convicts, who es-
capped during the Inutiny. Clark was
one of the leaders in the affair. for
whom a reward of 500 was offered.
This leaves but seven convicts still at
large.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
. A Boy slayer Acquitted.

Newport, Ky; Dec. Coroner Hig-
gins rendered decision in the case
of Joseph Creelman, the eight-year-
old boy who was killed in a. school
boys quarrel by Eddie Armineo on
Wednesday,. He found that death was
caused by a knife wound and that the
killing was unintentional and under
circumstances of great provocation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
.Cheered the Name of Czalgosz.

Chicago, Dec. 7.-President McKin-
1ey's assassin was cheered publicly
last night at a meeting held in Muel-
ler's hall, 364 North Avenue. The au-
dience was made up of socialists and
anarchists, and, while there Were
Kisses for the rabid utterances, the
cheers and shouts of approval pre-
dominated.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
lows Robbers KIN an Omcer.

MarshaIltown, Ia, Dec. might
Marshal J.. B. Smith, at Chelsea. was
shot In the head by three robbers
and. died two hours later. The rob-
bers were discovered by the officer
while attempting to break into the
bank:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
Georgia,s Demand ON Unc,A, Sam.

Atlanta, Ca, Dec: 6.-The Georgia
legislature has memorialized congress
Ito appropriate sos, OOo,e proper
tionaately among the southern states
for devastation by northern troops
during the civil war, to be used for
educational purposes.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
The sohlsy Verdict Denied.

% New York, Dec. THE New York
World publishes dispatch from
Washington saying Admiral Dewey
has denied the statements published
Thursday that the Sehley court of in
quiry had reached q decision in the
case and that Admiral 'Schley had
been found guilty. ON five counts.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
shot and Robbed aby a Footpad.

Lexington KY, Dec. e.-While j.
n. Hawkins was ON his way home
tom his store Saturday midnight he
was shot and his pockets rifed by
footpad. He died yesterday after
noon. After shooting Hawkins the
robber took his watch, money and
papers. o..
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
Bank Stock Taxabl.e

: Washington. Dec. 6.eThe commits
bankers must return for taxation
capstal, surplus, undivided profits and
borrowed money used in the business
of bankings Bank capital is taxable
whether investedoor not.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
It Ii Wealth for Iowa.

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. THE an
nual review of the Iowa crop reports
makes surprising showing of the
value of Iowascrops for the past sea-
son. It is shown that the soil prod
ucts, although less in quantity than
IN many other years, are worth more
by 81, 0oo, 900 than in any. other year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13

Washington, Dec. "a biz win be
introduced IN congress for national
war museum in Washington, in men,
DRY of the American soldiers of all
wars, from the revolution to the siege
of. Pekin and the present insurrection
in the Philippines.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
ST. Loui. Live Stock.

st. Louis, Dec. 9.-Cattle-Receipts. s..
BOO. Beef steers, 81. e0Q655; stockers and
feeders. $250q3. 20; Texas fed steers, s4-109
$50
Hogs-Receipts. 1000 Pigs and lights.
S. 90Q6.O5; butchers, s6.1566.45.
Sheep-Receipts, 100. Native sheep, SIS
03SO; lambs. s4ooQ5o0.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13

London, Dec. IA dispatch to the
Daily Telegraph from Sofia says that
the surrender at Salonica of Miss En-
len N. Stone. the American mission
airy, and her companion Nine. Tsilka.
e impending.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
The Iron Mountain disaster.

Malvern. Ark, Dec. 7-Fise more
deaths have occurred in consequence
of the head-end' collision between two
passenger trains on the st. Louis,
Iron Mountain & Southern railroad
near here Thursday night
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, Dec. 9.-Cattle-Receipts, A.
700. Good to prime steers, sS5o67-5o; stock
ers and feeders, $Sa594.5o; Texas fed
steers. $4.51@5.25.
Hogs-Receipts, $1,000 Mixed and
butchers. s5.9096. So: good to choice heavy.
s. 95G6 so: bulk of sales, $SoQ6.3o.
Sheep-Receipts, 1000. Good to choice
-wethers $4,000 Is; western sheep, $1,000
Zoo; native lambs, s.. 50Q5.o0.s
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
clyde Moore Found Guilty of Murder.

sCfyoe moore rounG oohty OF MufuSr.
Winfield, Kan. Dec. 9.-The jury in
the Clyde Moore case decided that he
was guilty OF the murder oof C. l..
Wiltberger. The boy showed signs of
emotion when the verdict was read,
but did not break down. It is not
probable that the case will be APP
pealed. Moore's father is 3 poor
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
At q 1eo-Mlle Velocity.

Portland, Ore, Dee. CA severe
storm. ragged of the Oregon and Wash.
ington coast for SO hours. The wealth
er bureau estimated that the wind
velocity off the coast was 90 miles an
hour with gusts reaching 100 miles an
hour.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13

Washingt 4, Dec. THE senate
committee on Judiciary authorized q
favorable report upon the nomina-
ton OF p. C. Knox TO be attorney gen.
eral. Opposition to confirmation Il
made by the Antitrust league
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13

Tobacco Trust for the Philippines.
London, Dec. Ga combine is be-
ing effected among the tobacco grow
ers of the. Philippine islands with
capital ofDetween 10000. 600 and e7,-
'oo0Do0:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
Good News for Present Poskmaste

Washington, Dec. a-Postmaster
General Smith had conference with
the president Saturday at which the
last of q batch of about 500 post Of
Zee appointments were decided upon
Practically all win be reappointmentss
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
Fen Under a ,Frtseo Train.

Kansas City, No.. Dec. 9.-Sherry
w. Marshall, third receiving teller Of
the National Bank of Commerce, of
this city, 'who was injured by falling
under Frisco train at Lacygn4
Kan-.I Saturday evening, died at that
place yesterday morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13

= RebeIlIous Tribesmen XIII 40 Soldiers.
Bombay, Dec. Forty Turkish sol
diers have been killed near Loheia in
Yemen, in q conflict with tribesmeD
who had rebelled ON account Of ex-
cessive taxation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
~The smasher.e Mail" DIDN'T Paw.

. Topeka, Kan, Dec. 6.-Carrie Ma
ton. the Kansas .jotnt-sn,asher. an
nounces the suspension of her paper;
the SInasher's Mail. The paper was
started about a year ago. She says
it did not pay.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
Shot Down In His Pulpit.

OskaIoosa, Ia, Dec. 1o.-Rev. A. A
johnson. colored, pastor of the Afri-
can N. E. church of this city. WIS
shot and seriously wounded in hin
pulpit Sunday night by a colored girl.
Anna Nelson The girl claims to have
been wronged by the minister.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
Fir. p..troy. q atchie.n village.

Kalamazoo, Mich, Dec. 1o.-The en-
tire business portion OF Coolies. %
miles west of Kalamazoo, was de-
stroyed by fire. Sixteen business
places were burned and the total lsss
il about 100000.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
splintered to nfatchwood.

Vancouver, B. c., Dec. IA train
on the main line of the Canadian Pa
cific railroad fell into canons a dis
lance of 800 feet, and was splintered
to matchwood. The train crew was
killed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13

London, Dec. s.-The Lancet pub
fishes long article by DIR. James
that excess of salt in ones diet is one
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
colo STANDARD for Peru.

Lima, Peru, Dec. THE chamber
of deputies yesterday sanctioned the
gold standard law. which has already
passed the senate.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13

capitalists are examining the pyritif-
erous lands In Iceland. with the
view of purchasing or leasing them
from the government.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13

st. Louis, Dec. 7.-Gov. Ormon. of
Colorado, yesterday announced that
he would issue proclamation calling
dor the observance of DecembeA % a
Louisiana Purchase Flag day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13

Mercnants want manila sadeNs Free Port.
Manila, Dec. THE import mer-
chants here are preparing petition,
which viii be sent to congress. oask-
eng that Manila be made an, American
port, free of duty.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
Omaha Live Stock.

Omaha, Dec e.-Cattle-Recejpts. s. 100.
Native beef steers. SLoo9675: western
steers, s. 1862: Texas steers, $3.50d45o;
stockers and feeders. -. 75@4.3o
Hog@Receipts, 1000. Heavy. S. 10Qeao
bulk of sales, s6.05G6.15.
Sheep-Receipts, 6,0o0- Fed muttons.
sS.5O94so: fed lambs. s4.25@4.So
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13

At Remainder. Wis, the Wabash
Screendoor eompany's plant was en-
tirely destroyed by fire. The loss u
100000.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
MARKET REPORTS

Kansas City. Dec. s.-Catue-Recefpts
.lz2: calves. 1ol. The market was steady
representative sales:
@ AND DRESSED BEEF
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
Kansas City Grain.

Kansas City. Dec. s.-wheat-Sales BIZ
sample on track:
Hard-No. q 7s1s977c; No. g. 75GTse9
Soft-No. 2. oS5ikc: No. 3, SSGS4c.
Mixed Corn-No. 2. 691kc; No. 8. 69G7Oc
White Corn-No. 2, 70q71c; No. 2. $50
zoe.
Mixed Oats2No. 2. zec: No. s. zs1kc
White Oats-No. 2. 49G50c: No. 3. 49!ke-
Rye-No. 2, nominaly 65666c.
Prairie Hays. Oo614.0o: timothy, 5000
1885, clover, s950d125o; alfalfa, sl0.50@
L. Co., straw, s.. 25Q5.5 so.
Cotton Seed MealHS2550 ton in car lots
Linseed meal. $27 per ton.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
Chicago Cash Grain.

S Chicago. Dec. e.-Wheat-No. 2 red. s.
@S4c: No. g. 7SdSSc: No. hard winter.
77Z979&c: No. g. Tk97sc; No. 1 north
ern spring, 7S9Soc; No. 2. 771k@7S1zc; No
3, 76Q7Sc. Corn-No. 2. Csc: No. g. $40
641zc.9 Oats-No. 2. 47q4Tkc; No. 8. $40
&c.
Futures: Wheat-December. 79c: jan
uary. 79zc: May, 8S%GS31kc; July. s3lsc.
Corn-December.- csc: January. csc;
May. es5sc: July. sstzc. Oats--December.
l5Nc; May. 457sc; July. 4l1kc; Septem-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
Kansas City Produce.

Kansas City. Dec: e.-Eggs-Fresh. z1s
doz; country held eggs. Ice doz-
Butter-Creamery. extra fancy. separa-
tor, PC; firsts. 1Sc; dairy. fancy. lie;
packing stock, o1Sc: cheese. northern full
cream. 1oc: Missouri and Kansas fun
cream 10c.
Poulary-Hens, live, SIC: roosters. zoe
each: springs. SIC h.: ducks. young.
&c: geese. &c: turkey hens. SC: young,
Weighing over lbs. &c; young gobblefs,
SC: pigeons. Soc doz-: squads s1.256z 90
doz. Choice scaided dressed poultry 10
above these prices.
CGame-Rabbits, drawn, soc per dog.
Jack rabbits. undrawn, per dozen, s75c:
squirrels. soc; frogs. 5ocds2.oo per dozen;
plover, 75cQS-0o per doz.; jack snipe, -5ca
800 per doz.; sand snipe. z5d4ec per doz. :.
ducks. n1aiiard. per dozen. 81: red head.
8: canvas back. 3: teal. -: mixed. 81 g.
Potatoes-s1-I 0412o per busheI In small
lots: car lots. a-e4: sweets. <3.oo93-2 Is per
barrel.
| Fruit-Appies. s1ooG5.oo per barred;
cranberries. s7.0odS.75 per barrel; Califor-
mia pears. <.2G2-60 per box
: vegetabIes-Navy beans. $40 bu.: cab
bage. G-o041-75 per cwts Onions. 90c6sl1e
bushel In job lots: beets. 10000 bu.: tur-
nips. E4z5c bushel
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-12-13
st. Louis Cash GRAIN.

St. Louis. Dec. a.-wheat-No. red
cash. elevator. S51kc: track. G685xc: Nc
2 hard. 7747Sc.s Corn-No. 2 cash, size;
track. 6SA G69kc Oats-No. cash, le1ke,
track. &c; No. 2 white. soc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
EAST HEeRON.

Every one is busy and in haste to plant
while the sun shines. The ground hal
dried rapidly the past few days.
Some potatoes planted early on low
moist ground have decayed in the hill
and beans have grown too soft to sprout
Mrs. Clara Saunders is sick Will
measles, and her daughter Millie has
taken her mothers place and cares fo'
Mrs. Monk and son Irwin, besides wait
| ing on her mother. Mrs. Saunders TOOL
the disease from Mile.
| Ernest Hodgkins made his last triI
through the place, for the present al
least, accompanied by Mr.. Clark, who
takes Mr.. Hodgkins' place on the tea
team from the Union tea store. he
moves with his family to Pennington
and is employed by the same company
| in the same business. He has furnished
groceries for the past two years, and has
gained many friends here in that time
who regret his going away.
Everett Pierce and wife were at home
this week.
Grangers not too busy planting at
tended Pomona Grange in West Min0
last Wednesday.
An agent for the Wheeler & Wilson
sewing machine by the name of CLARK
comes through the place frequently. o.
late. Nearly every family is supplied
with good machine.
Mrs. Cushing Phillips has lost all he
memory in regard to her family having
passed away, and inquiries where the!
are, and cannot be convinced they ar
not living. She has become very child
like. A perfect change of her forme
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
ALBANY.

H. o. Wilbur has moved into the
Daniel Clark house for the present while
he looks around for q new home.
Carter A. Grover has moved into his
new home just purchased of II. o. Will
bur.
Two fair days and it seems to have a
wonderful effect on the faces of farmers
They begin to take courage.
Memorial Day passed off pleasantly
although the weather looked quite
threatening in the morning. Precisely
at 10 A. NJ. the drum beat and the pro-
cession moved to the cemetery where
the old veterans as we'll as the Changers
proceeded to decorate the graves of the
fallen comrades with short exercises
and at II the fife and drum called for din.
ner when all fell into line, the Odd Eel
lows acting as escort for the post, and
the school, The line of march was taken
for the vestry, where the ladies had
everything ready and waiting. At 1:3O
we listened to an address by Rev. j. w.
Grindell of Lowell, which was we'll re-
ceived and highly appreciated.
d. A. Cummings is having his house
painted outside. Fl. I. Bean is plying
the brush.
A. L. Bean has gone to Boston for the
summer.
]. II. Briggs moves to Gilead Satur-
day, to live with his son-in-law.
Several went from here to Bethel to
attend the graduating exercises of
Gould's Academy Thursday.
= A. T. Carver has moved into the Bean
house so called.
J. w. Dresser has gone into camp in
the northwest part of the town on the
Leighton lot, so-called. He has Job
for the Paris Manufacturing Co. BE
had another attack of hard luck; The
day he was to start he lost one of his
best horses with bolts.
II. o. Wilbur sold one of his horses to
A. G. Wilbur of Bolster's Mills.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
GRAFTON.

We are having very warm, beautiful
weather since the protracted rains and
cold of the past month.
Mr.. Mansfield of Boston and Ernest
Wood and V. D. Lowe of Randolph have
been to Grafton the past week on fish
ing trip.
Mrs. Martha E. Davis of Bryant's Pond
arrived here on Monday last to visit hel
sister and niece.
Mrs. DR.. Whitman and Mrs. Farrar
expect to return the first of next week
Albert Brooks, son of A. F. Brooks
died last Saturday, June LIST. He hao
been failing rapidly for some weeks from
consumption, He was buried on Mon
day. The funeral services were con
Quoted by the Rev. Mr.. Congdon O.
Newry Corner.
hear that James Cannin is improv
| ing in health.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
WEST SUMNER.

Decoration Day was duly observed
here with appropriate services. Rev. B.
F. Turner of Buckfield gave the address
Music by the choir.
C. NJ. Thomas commenced on his barn
Monday, last, with large crew; Wal
lace Chandler master builder.
Many new voices are added to the
telephone system; the Paris and Sumner
line connected this week and the Red
ding division. Next week Hartford and
South Sumner will be connected making
in all about sixty miles of wire in the
Oxford County Telephone and Telegraph
Co.'s lines. Three of the directors Of
the Eastern Telephone Co. are expected
here at any time to see about connecting
this system with that company's lines.
DR.. E. H. Andrews was at the Maine
General Hospital last week with some
patients. He has been sick since ther
himself but is about as usual now.
F. r. Barrett and wife of Andovel
have been here looking after their house
which is now rented by our blacksmith
Mr.. Mclaughlin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
OXFORD.

Mr.. Elbridge Walcott died June I'd, Of
heart failure, at the home of his daugh
ter, Mrs. John Chadbourne, aged IS
years. Mr.. Walcott was much esteemed
by all who knew him. His funeral was
held on Wednesday.
Freeman Chadbourne, who is sick
with rheumatic fever, was brought to
the home of his sister, Mrs. Geo. Jones,
Thursday.
Miss Fisher, of the Oxford Spring
House, opened the same for guests June
@.
Married, June 5, in Auburn, Mr.. Eu.
gene Farwell of Boston and Miss Mar.
jorie Estes of Auburn. Quite number
of relatives and friends from this place
attended the wedding.
Miss Annie Hayes has returned from
Emmett, Idaho, where she has been for
two years at the home of her brother.
Little Lora Daniels is very sick with
heart disease.