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The Washington times., 1902-12-19
CIVIL WAR VETERANS
GIVE CHRISTIANS BALL
Numbers Attend Entertainment Of vii
son Post in Stanley Hail.

The Christmas BAN given by Wilson
Post No. l7. C. A. r.. i'm Stanley Hall.
Soldiers Home. last evening. was q sue
cess. several hundred persons having az
tended the affair The members OF the
post. ninery-six in number, had the
Spanish War Veterans as ,heir guests
The young people. who seemed TO pre-
dominate. spent The entire evening m
dancing and mcrry-makjug.
Prof. Zimmerman and his string and
brass band furnished the music. and the
dancing continued until midnight. The
Ladies Relief Corps. Of Lafayette Post
No. 10 assisted the members OF Wilson
Post. and @ substantial supper with re-
treshments was served by the women in
the lower part OF the baU between the
dances.
From a financial point. the affair war
a complete success. The women did "a
big business az the various tables and
through the good work OF Miss Mary Ford
Mrs. $. ID Crossart. Mrs. T. H. Davis
and Others. much money was turned
over TO the treasurer. a prize was Of
icred 10 The woman or girl securing the
most mon,y at the tables. To was a close
contest between Mrs. Augusta ToIston
and Miss Mar Ford. but the former .f-
nally won out
Commander Charles II. Preston. OF
Wilson Post. was the central figure OF
the affair He. assisted by vice Com
mandcr Jacob Moore. Quartormaster J..
T. Thomas. Past Commander J. IT. Hoov-
er. and Abraham Carpenter. had charge
of the entertainment. and the program
was carried out to the letter These men
welcomed The guests as they arrived at
he hall
The women OF the relief corps we're
thanked for their services. Among the
workers at the refreshnept tables wero
Mrs Lula Haupman. president OF the
corps; Miss Mary Ford. Mrs. Kate Har-
4 ris. conductor: Mrs. t. H. Davis. assist
ant conductor; Mrs. Kate La Porte. Mrs.
Augusta Tolston. Mrs. s. d. Grossart.
Mrs l. A. Neuer. and Mrs. Mary Greg
orv.
On January z. the officers OF the La
dies Relief Corps viii be installed. The
exercises viii take place at Maccabee
Hall Ninth Street. between f and +
Streets Besides the installation Of Of
icers. there will be an entertainment.
dancing and refreshments
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ROCKVILLE NOTES.

ROCKVILLE, Nd. Dec. 19.-WilHam
B. Neirs formerly OF this county. now
OF Melbourne. Australia. is at present
% visitor al his old home. a short dis
lance from this town
Oda WaIing McGaha. OF Glen, and Ida
Virginia Mock. of Seneca, this county.
were married IN Rockville a few days
ago by Rev. G.. Dorsey White.
William A. Bronson and Elizabeth
pougherty. both young Washingtonians.
came OUT 90 this place on Tuesday even
ing last and were married by Rev C.
Dorsey White.
Charles r. Sommers. a former resi-
dent OF this place. paid a short visit TO
his relatives and friends here this week.
lie Is now located az Elizabethtown. Ky.
where he is engaged in the newspaper
business.
Ellen f. DuUawin. daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs William H. Dunawin. and Lawrence
Kemp were married at the home Of the
bride. a Grifton this county. A few
near relatives OF ,he contracting par
ties were present
Invitations have been issued for the
annual Christmas holiday dance Of the
Rockville Assembly. which will be held
in the DDera House here on the evening
of Deccnbor 81. The committee Of ar
/ rahEements consists or Thomas ". Tai
oott W. Russell Brewer. hugh Glascott.
Randolph Mason, John J. Higgins. ir..
and Sommerviue Dawson. The chape-
rons viii be Mrs. r. II. Stokes. Mrs. II.
A. Dawson. Mrs. IT. r. Reich. and Mrs.
William Dorsey.
Coming marriages have been an
nounced 1s follows. Annie NJ. Bowman.
of Damascus, Is to marry DIR. George
Milton Boyer Of this county. at Da-
maacus, on December "a; Lewis Philip
Allnutt of Jacksonville. viii marry
/ Lutte LhisweI. daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas ChisweH, Poolesville, at the
home Of the brides parents. early in
January next; Charles f. Allnutt. of
( Jacksonville. viii marry Eme Miller, Of
Frederick county. in February. the mar
riago OF Margaret Matilda Case 20 Will
lam A. Ray. both Of Ednor. this county.
viii take place early in January, at the
Burtonsville Baptist Church
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AMERICAN PEN WOMEN.

The monthly literary meeting OF the
League OF American Pen Women was
held last night Mrs. Theodore b. Gun
nngham. the president. delivered the
annual address. Miss EuEenia Delaud
read a paper on The Art student" and
Il. G.. C.. stiles talked on modern
methods Of illustrating Those present
were General and Mrs. Henderson.
General Hooker, Theodore L. Deiand
Miss Eugenia Deland. Mr and Mrs. Lin
coin. Nr. and Mrs. Cunningham. Mrs.
Morgan, Mrs. Corbell Mrs Pickett. Mrs.
Babbitt. Mrs. Beck. Miss Hughes. Mrs.
Baker Miss Ransome. Mrs. Brintou,
Mrs. Hamilton. Captain and Mrs.
Rhodes. Mrs. Frye Mrs Tricpel. Miss
DuvaU Miss Patte1. Miss White. Mr..
and Mrs. n. C.. c. stiles. Miss Mahoney.
Miss Mauoy. Miss Conuor, Mr.. and Mrs.
Amber. Mrs. Mitchell. Miss Terrence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marsh Miss Mary Johnson.
the Misses Harris. Mrs. Jones, Miss
Hyde. Mrs Burton.
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TWO DEEDS OF TRUST.

Samuel B. Rinehart and his wife. Elsie
is. Rinehart have placed two deeds ol
trust on file in the Office OF the Recorder
or Deeds for the District. One Is "a
The Union Trust and Storage Company
80 secure the Fidelity Trust Company
OF Baltimore. and Wayne Macveagh
trustees under the will OF W T. Carter
In the payment OF $50, 600 in Eve years
with Interest at the rate OF "A pei
cent annually. and the other to Watson
J. Newton and Charles G. Allen. 70
secure J. p. Andre Mottu in the payment
Of $50 600 in three months. The property
pledged is described as original lot NJ
and part OF original lot o IN square 2Ss.
and is on the east side Of Thirteenth
Street: between and II Streets north
west
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SI.zs to Baltimore and Return Via
B. b o. R. R. Saturday and Sunday,

December 90 and -. Tickets valid returning
until midnight train SUNDAY night All trains
both ways both days except ROYAL Limited.
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COMMISSIONERS TO ASK GAS
COMPANY FOR MORE LAMPS

On The recommendation Of the Elcctri-
cal Engineer. the District Commissioners
viii request the Washington Gas Light
Company TO erect Gfty-four street lamps
i'm yarious parts Of the city. There will
be no cost 10 the District attending the
erection of these lamps. as the gas COM
pany by its contract. and in accordance
with tho terms Of The last District appro-
priatiou bin. must furnish the entire
equipment and erect the lamps free Of
charge.
The Commissioners have also approved
recommendation Of the Electrical Eng
neer that the American >DeveIoonert
Company be directed to erect 213 naphtba
lamps in various locations. This com
pany Is also required by It's contract to
erect the lamps at rs own expense.
The Washington times., 1902-12-19
Holiday Rates South via seaboard
Air Line

Tickets on sale December %. 4L 25. 81, and
January T. Return limit January s. 1903. ADJ
dress vs.. P. 1oukl7n, General Agent 1927
Pcnnsvlyania Avenue.
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MEETING OF PREsBYTERIANs.

An Important meeting TO Presbyteri-
aus viii be held this evening I'm the
Church Of the Covenant. Addresses will
be delivered by John H. Converse. OF
Philadelphia. and Dr. John Balc0m
Shaw. OF New York. Mr.. Converse is
president OF the Baldwin Locomotive
Works. Of Philadelphia. and one OF the
prominent laymen OF the church. DIT.
shaw is pastor Of one Of New Tork's
LARGEST cEarches- They viii be given a
reception for an hour preceding the
meeting The Hon. stanton J. Peelle viii
preside
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NEW OFFICERS ELECTED.

The following persons we're elected Of
Hcers Tor the ensuing year at the last
monthly Eaoetinr OF East Capitol Coun.
ell, No. 1895, n. T.: a. Girouerd. presi-
dent. w. A. Quinn. vice president; Il
Evans. speaker; B. S. Ober. usher; J. S
Thrift. chaplain; p. r. King. sergeant
alarms; W. B. Appold. doorkeeper. IT.
NJ Miller. financial secretary; ". a
Dodge. recording secretary; J.. C. Haiel
treasurer; a. Girouard, delegate TO cabl-
net and immediate relief; trustees. II. n
Nichols. A. D. Stine. and Charles G.
Kibbey.
The Washington times., 1902-12-19
CONCERT A. RIyERDALE
IN AID OF LIBRARY FUND

Wednesday .vening the people OF Riv-
erdale we're treated to a concert and So
cial given by the Riverdale Social Club.
for the benefit % the Library Build
ing After few F, aarks by Dr. Nc
MILAN. the master OF ceremonies. a very
entertaining musical and literary pro-
gram was rendered by the following.
Miss Stella Matson. OF Berwvn: Mr..
and Mrs. stevens. and d. W. Graf. Of
Washington: Miss Mabel Mcmillan. Miss
Clara Moore. Miss Lydia wetjie. Mics
Alma Risdon. Mrs. G. Montgomery. and
Harry p. Welsh, Of Riverdale.
The Washington times., 1902-12-19
On Natures Plan.

Colds are quickly cured BY Chamber
lain Cough Remedy. II acts on ua-
ture's plan. lOOsens the cough. relieves
the lungs and opens the secretions. cf-
fecting q permanent cure. Il counter
acts any tendency Of a cold to result
in pneumonia. II Is pleasant to take.
both adults and children like g. Price
25c; large size SOC. For sale by Henry
Evans. Wholesale, and ali druggists.
The Washington times., 1902-12-19

'TVould be difficult 90 imagine more aC-
ceptabie Nmae remembrance Per- the fair SIX
than a dainty box or isucy basket of Nclat.
famous chocolates bCnb0us. OF Caramc.s Orders
fCr tut-of-tnWu shipment should De leIr
promptly 90 insure cars iu packing. Two stores,
go Ninth street and IEss Z sLrnl
The Washington times., 1902-12-19
Thr0ugh Buaet Drawing Room Sleeper

Washington 70 Cleveland,
Via Bafr more snd Ohio Railroad leaves Wash.
iEEton $40 y. n 1-1ly.
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggistc refunc the money il IL
fails TO cure. r. -. Groves signature
IS on each box. 25c
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s1.as to Baltimore and Return sI.as.

via Peuusylvania Railroad. Tickets on sale
Saturday and sunday. December 31 auad 81. lim-
tied TO- last train SUNDAY. December .l AN
teams except Jougress siau8I Limited.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-08-26
SOIDInRS, REUNION.

The annual reunion of Company F.
9th Maine, and Company c, Sth Maine
veterans, was held on Wednesday last
with COmrade ii. C.. Burrows ut the resi-
dence of Mr.. Mellen Thomas near West
Sumner.
The day was fine, and about twenty of
the veterans from the two companies,
with some invited ones and their fami-
lies passed a day of social enjoyment.
One hundred and fifteen, old and young,
partook of a bountiful dinner provided
at the home of Comrade Barrows. All
credit is due to Mr.. Thomas and family
and Comrade Barrows for the fine man.
ner in which we were entertained.
After dinner a business meeting of the
association was called and the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
Prcsident-w. w. Durham
vice-Presidents-J. NJ. Shackley, Woodbury.
LibbY.
Sccretary-F L. wymsn.
Treasursr-A. G. Parlin.
1t was voted to hold our next regular
meeting at North Paris with Comrade
w. w. Dunham and family. 1t was also
voted to hold an extra meeting in June
at South Paris under the management OF
Comrade A. +. Burrows and family.
Patriotic songs were sung by the choil
including Marching Through Georgia, y
oJohn Browns Body" etc, which tended
10 fire the old veterans with the spirit OF
81. A fine recitation was given by Mrs.
Eva Parlin, entitled, ACROSS the Lines.
A unanimous vote of thanks was extend
ed to Mr.. Thomas and family and Com
rade BarrowS for the fine manner il
which we were entertained.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-08-26
But TO 90 back to the Democratic rec.

But to go back to the Democratic rec
ord. In 1888 the Democrats, then in
control of the national house, appoint
ed a committee to investigate trusts.
They investigated while, and made
partial report, stating that they found a
great number of trusts existing. Then
they continued to investigate, and took
thousand pages of testimony, which
was printed. They apparently complet-
ed their Investigation on the first day
of September, 1883, and held the ques-
ton, considering it, until the second day
of March, 1SS9-this committee made up
of some of the ablest Democratic states
men-and then two days before the con-
gress would expire by limitation, they
made their report, referring the whole
matter without recommendation to the
consideration of subsequent congresses
a Republican congress then having been
elected.
Either they didn't know what legis-
lation to recommend, this body OF dis
tinguished Democratic statesmen, or
they didn't dare recommend it.
What has the Republican party done?
1t has passed the salutary provisions of
the Interstate commerce law, and it has
enacted the Sherman antitrust law. 1t
may be trusted to deal with this great
question, as it deals with all other great
questions, wisely and well.
Mr.. Littlefield spoke for two hours,
and though his subject was not particu-
larly adapted for oratorical pyrotechnics,
and he did not indulge in any, he was
heard throughout by the large audience
with the greatest interest, and many de-
cared that they would have liked to hear
him speak much longer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-08-26
MURDER IN CORNISH.
MISS OLIVE BROAD, A RESPECTED RESI-
DENT, SHOT AND BEATEN.

The dead body of Miss Olive Broad of
Cornish. 81 years of age, was found
Thursday in clump of bushes several
feet from the road leading from the vii
lage to her home. Her skull was crush
ed and she had been dead several hours
when found When the body was NOV
ed, two bullet holes were found, one in
the temple and the other in the breast.
1t was afterward learned that Miss
Broad had been to Conway the proceed
ing day, and returning home on the
afternoon train, started to walk the dis
lance of about mile from the station to
her home, over the road near which her
body was found.
The murder must have been done in
broad daylight, and no other motive
then robbery seems to be entertained.
Miss Broad by frugality had made some
savings, and itmay have been SUSPECTED
that she carried some of her possessions
with her.
Officers were promptly at work on the
case. and two or three suspicious parties
were taken in charge and examined, but
all were discharged, and the affair is
completely mystery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-08-26

PARIS HILL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.
The annual meeting of the Paris Hill
Library Association was held at Hamlin
Memorial Hall Wednesday, the Goth.
The meeting was presided over by the
president, Mrs. Cullen l.. Carter. The
following officers were elected:
Pres.-Miss FANNY A. Hammond.
Vice Pres.-Mrs. j G.. Cummings.
Sec.-Miss Anesta Eastman.
Treas.-Mrs. T.. III. Jackson,
Director for one year-Mrs. Loren Il. Merrill.
Director for two years-Mrs. John Pierce.
The report read by the secretary, Mrs.
o. A. Thayer, showed that great
interest had been taken in the work of
the organization, and many valuable
gifts received.
Mrs. Z. II. Jackson, the treasurer, re-
ported a small sum in the treasury on
which to begin the next years work.
The past year has been an experiment,
but friends have come forward, and by
their aid the year has been accomplished
without incumbering indebtedness.
Miss Una P. Taylor, the librarian,
gave a report showing the work from
the opening of the library in November,
1900, and read a list of the donors of
books.
The number of catalogued books is
11S6-of which 504 were given by DR..
Hamln. Besides these are about $50
bound volumes of magazines, state and
government reports, pamphlets, etc,
which are so seldom taken from the
library that it has not been deemed ad-
visable, as yet, to use the time and ma
terial necessary to properly access and
catalogue them.
The books given and purchased during
the past year are $50.
The number of registered borrowers is
2l2-of which 9S live in the village the
year around.
Books loaned since Aug. 10, 1901,
1857.
She spoke briefly of the needs of the
library, which are many, and called for
money with which to buy books, as
there are some departments which the
book committee feel should have some
what more than their share of attention,
owing to the peculiar needs of the village,
1t is needless to say, however, that books
will be gladly received also.
DR.. Augustus C. Hamlin of Bangor
was present, and addressed the ladies in
a pleasing and gratifying way. He spoke
of his plans for the future at some
length. He has four life-size portraits
which are ready to hang, and promised
several more, including one of Samuel
r. Carter, to be hung above the Carter
collection. The walls are to be tinted
a delicate gray, more specimens are to
be placed in the cabinets, and he stated
that he was continually looking for
books, and would send them from time
to time. His sister, Mrs. Stetson, has
given fifty dollars, as she did last year,
toward the librarians salary.
The question of whether the library
should be continued free was brought
up, and when referred to DR.. Hamlin,
he remarked that it should by all means
be kept free; that if it was question OF
finance the ladies should remember that
the Lord hears the ravens when they
cry. and intimated that he himself was
intending to serve as an almoner OF
Providence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-08-26
MAINE NEWS NOTES.
The Second Regiment, N. G. s. NJ,
put in its turn at Camp Hill last week.

The Second Regiment, N. G.. s, NJ.
Iput in its turn at Camp Hill last week.
| 1t is not difficult to imagine the proud
manner that undoubtedly was displayed
by Janitor Sam Osborne of Colby as he
bore the American flag in the big Good
Templar parade i'm Stockholm. We have
no doubt that it was the happiest mo-
ment of Sans life, barring that perhaps
when he first learned he was free man.
Everybody who knows the faithful old
ljanitor will feel:glad that he had such
an opportunity to bear the stars and
stripes in procession for the cause he
loves so well.
A Haynesville farmer lost number
of young cattle recently in very sim
gular manner. He had IL head of young
stock turned into pasture this spring,
but in looking for them last week he
could only find four. Search was made
for the others, but for some time the
labor was without results. The search
ers wandered in the vicinity of lumber
camp, and by strong stencil which SEEM
ed to be waited from the camp closer
investigation was made. When the door
of the camp was opened the dead bodies
of the eight lost animals were found
within in an advanced state of decompo-
sition. 1t would seem probable that the
animals had gone into the camp, and by
their hustling around had closed the
door on themselves, and made their exit
impossible. Closed in there without
food or water they had starved to death;
or in the madness of hunger and thirst
had killed each other
At Lake Grove, Auburn, on the 10th,
Aeronaut Fred Stevens made most
reckless and daring balloon ascension.
The balloon was about half filled with
gas when it caught fire. Stevens seeing
the air vessel was to be destroyed,
ordered his assistants to cut it loose and
he took hold of the trapeze suspended
from the balloon and with his parachute
sailed toward the clouds. The great
crowd of people present expected to see
him dashed to death and were horror
stricken. AT height of about 800 feet |
when the balloon was nearly destroyed
by the flames, Stevens cut the parachute |
loose and he descended about 200 feet
with fearful velocity when the parachute |
filled and Stevens gracefully sailed to
the earth, landing very near the place |
from which he made the ascent. Stevens,
who belongs in Auburn, had made many |
balloon ascensionS and is one of the most |
daring aero iauts in the country.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-08-26
RESOLUTIONS.

Whereas, The Almighty God has seen
fit to sever the fraternal chain which
binds us in our order, by removing from
our midst Sister Rose NJ. Chandler,
Resolved, That in the death of Sister
Rose NJ. Chandler Julian Rebekah Lodge
has sustained the loss of true and faith
full member.
Resolved, That we extend our heart
felt sympathy to the bcreaved family in
this the hour of their atiiiction. and
commend them to One who doeth all
things well.
Resolved, That copy of these resolu-
tions be sent to the bereaved family, one
to the oxford Democrat for publication,
and that they be spread upon the records
of the lodge.
PnEBE F: GRAY, Committee
SUSAN T. BUzzELL, on
+. 5. MCINTYRE, } Resolutions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-08-26
LOOK PLEASANT. PLEASE.

Photographer c. C. Harlan, of Eaton,
O., can do so now, though for years he
couldn't, because he suffered untold
agony from the worst form of indiges-
ton. All physicians and medicines fail
ed to help him till he tried Electric Bit
tiers, which worked such wonders for
him that he declares they are godsend
to sufferers from dyspepsia and stomach
troubles. Unrivaled for diseases of the
Stomach, Liver and Kidneys, they build
up and give new life to the whole sys-
TEN. Try them. Only SOC. Guaranteed
by f. A. Shurtleff & Co., South Paris;
Noyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-08-26
ALI, WERE SAVED.

"For years I suffered such untold
misery from Bronchitis" writes j. H..
Johnston of Broughton, Ga, "that often
| was unable to work. Then, when
everything else failed, l was wholly
cured by DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. My wife suffered intense,
ly from Asthma, till it cured her, and all
our experience goes to show it is the
best Group medicine in the world" a
trial will convince you it's unrivaled for
Throat and Lung diseases. Guaranteed
bottles SOC. and s1.00. Trial bottles free
at f. A. Shurtleff & Co., South Paris;
Moves Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-08-26
STATE TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.

Examination OF Candidates TOT State
authorizing them to teach in
Maine without further examination, will
be held Friday, August 90, beginning at
s A. NJ, at the following named places:
Auburn, Augusta, Belfast, Bluehill,
Bridgton, Brunswick, Calais, Deer Isle,
PASSPORT, Ellsworth, Foxcroft, Frank
fort, Houlton, Limington, Lincoln, Mil
bridge. New Castle, North Arson, Orono,
Pressure Isle, Rockland, Rumford Falls
Saco, South Paris, Springvale, water
willie, Westbrook, Wiscasset, York.
other places NAV be appointed later.
Snecial notice Of towns and special places
OF holding the examination, will be mall
ed TO all candidates registering or apply
ing for same, on or before August 20.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-08-26
OXFORD POMONA.

Oxford County Pomona Grange will
hold its September meeting at Bolster's
Mills on the second Tuesday. Program
Regular Work.
woman's half hour.
Paper, Leaks In Housekeeping,
Mrs. f. II. Curtis, Paris.
Readings, Norway and Crooked River ORANGES
song Frederick Robbie Grange.
p.ner Casco Grange
Music. Furnished by Crooked River Grange
Question, Why does cultivation of the soil pro
mote plant growth? And to what exten,
can cultivation contribute to such CROWN
H. Z. Lowell
j. A. ROBErRs, SEC.