Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
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Licked again. Chas. II. Prince says
the Big Four got licked out again on the
occasion of town meeting to see If the
town would vote to allow a school on
Streaked Mountain, with but five
scholars-the petitioners winning.
Mountain Grange held an all day
session Saturday, having several jim
ers."
N. E. Morrill, returned Monday from
Sebago with 7-pound salmon.
Ernest Thompson and mother left
Tuesday for Stoughton, Mass, their
future home.
Rev. B. F. Turner took the train
Tuesday morning for Norridgewock, a
former parish, being called to attend a
funeral.
Rev. Mr.. Munson has been appointed
by the NJ. E. conference to remain an
other year at this place. Mr.. Munson is
well-known throughout the state as
man highly educated, of broad views
and a true temperance worker. He is
we'll versed on many subjects far beyond
the common-always ready and willing
to impart to others the knowledge OF
which he is possessed.
A beardless youth of a practical turn
conceiving that he had cats to burn, first
digs a grave, then calls his chum to
witness the play and share the fun
Selling his gun with murderous intent
with an aim, and pull, bang she went
and so did the cat, away from harm
seeking cover in neighbours barn.
Geo. Merrill and daughter Gladys OF
Auburn called on friends in Sumner and
in this place recently.
Luther Irish is at home from Rumford
Falls, owing to poor health.
| 1t came off Friday evening-the long
talked of "ladies' night" at Nezinsco
Hall. In consideration of the man!
pleasant entertainments rendered by thu
club women to their husbands in thu
past, the husbands felt it their bounder
duty to reciprocate in kind, hence
drama was enacted by thirteen STAR
entitled the Bachelors Club" The ex
ercises were opened by very pretty ad
dress by c. II. Prince delivered in yer.
subdued tone-he being aware OF tn
saddening effect it would have on tn
audience. Owing to the mystery witt
which the affair was enshrouded, a
! made and provided in such cases, Their
was a great desire on the part of tn
/ people to attend, but it was limited II
, the club ladies and one guest exclus
lively. Since the ladies had no care Of
their hands except to crimp and curl
) they appeared in great array, and seemed
{ to enjoy the doings greatly, as did tn
men. The bachelors club is of the reg
, ular order, secret association, and tn
. first procedure was an initiation, wher
they were sworn to never commit matrl
l mOny, this being carried out in doubl
strenuous manner. Later four hen
pecked husbands were brought in t
show to the members of the order tn
great calamity from which they ha
s escaped. These victims wore dolefu
t appearance, MANNED, bruised and bar
daged, etc., their appearances indicate
e that they had recently been engaged i
a wake. Their evidence in relation
G their sufferings at the hands of thel
wives was truly heart rending, and tn
S last victim who related his misat
r ventures was the saddest of the trair
His wife, who was reared by thre
e maiden aunts, grandmother, with til
mother-in- law-and the last, but not til
r least, the wife was "red-headed", til
last feather that broke the camels bacl
o He collapses entirely, and was fame
back to consciousness by his attendant
The refreshments were served by Catert
N. E. Morrill,, Ill of which came by g!
e press from Portland of various kind
J. and quality. The "little man in black
was there. He had seen better day
II Bringing out the old Prince Albert an
silk tile of other days, which had CON
S round into style again, he essaye
g to attend. An apology is due from IL
reporter, considering the situation
e which we are placed, two garrulol
:, women and man discussing the meri
g of this great occasion. Hence if error
d creep in, or if essential matter is lie
out, for this we ask the public to be
J. lenient as possible. $50 were in atten'
t ance. A. W. Horton and wife of Sun
r ner, and members Of Chases Mills wei
in attendance at the entertainment. I'll
# cut flowers presented the club member
= by Billy Harper Everybody know
Billy were greatly appreciated by I'll
J. ladies.
Judge Whitman of South Paris was
town Friday.