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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
AN OLD LETTER.

Editor Democrat:-I believe You sometimes
mint old things II they are good. How Is this!
IL was written to my sister Emily at the place
and on the date mentioned.-John.l
BUCKFIEp. April 20. 1861,
Nv dear cousin EN-: I've some cold-shem!-
And my cranium's not very clear.
But thought would write you letter tonight,
For fear you'd FORGET am here
Well how do you do? Are you happy or blue!
The latter hope not, I'm sure.
For OF everything bad, that makes one feel sad,
The blues are the worst t. endure.
You're housekeeper now. and OF wonder now
You enjoy being chief cook and all;
Are the pies always right? Are the cakes always
light
Is your bread always sure not to fall?
But II you should fail. at your luck pray don't
Because things are not to your mind;
For we all must learn this--that unalloyed bliss
Is never the lot Of mankind
That housekeeper must be troubled with uust
That her trials are hard to endure;
Rut be patent and strong II the cooking goes
wrong
You'll succeed in the end am sure.
Nv father IA gone and we're left quite alone,
But housekeeping now Is the rage,
And in putting things right and In making them
Our minds we contrive to engage.
coaxed my good father-with soft soap and
lather-
To bring us carpet this spring,
And he promised to get everything.
The truth TO confess l wante dress,
But too many calls wouldn't do,
and thought though it's bad. / would wear
what had,
And exist without anything new.
Now wasn't good? ask II could
Be more Of a Christian than thai
To wear nv Old dress and not even press
Pa To buy me as much as hat!
Your mother Is here and she hasn't peer
In the scrubbing and house-cleaning line.
From garnet to cellar. quite often tell her,
She Is making US look YER fine.
She wants me to say thar every day
You may eat just as much as you need;
That she'll furnish the cash and you won't go to
smash,
So your father be sure and well feed.
She wishes you, too. II your old cosset eve
should happen to bring forth lamb.
To keep 1t qui 9 warm. and preserve 1t from
harm,
And let IL he kept with the dam.
And all the Young lambs that the old mother
dams
She wants you to take and of them pets make,
And the game sh Ill yours be alone
We've quite pleasant weather, and take 1t to-
gether,
The spring Is delishtful I'm sure.
know there's some mud. but the trees gin to
And the air seems 50 sweet and so pure
Ny health Ia some better, you may know by this
BUT don't feel so well as might;
Ny nerves are not strong. and fear twill be
long
Ere my system becomes really right.
Now Emmie. nv dear. ver' much fear,
You'll be weary Of rea''iug this mess
| And gladly I'll quit, for the longer sit
| Ny ideas grow rapidly less.
Vow wri'e to me soon-'tis a very>sreat boon
To hear from you often, my dear.
Nv best wishes 10 John, my kind love and so on
i A nj tall him 4 viah he were here.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
MARRIED.

In Shelburne, n. H., March 81, by James
simpson. Esq, Mr.. Horace Maxim and Miss
Lena Z. Wing.
In Dixleld, March %, by Rev. NJ. b. Town.
send Mr.. Orlando A. Rist ee OF Woodstock and
Miss Mabel A. Andrews of Divneld.
In Rumford Falls April ., by Rev. g.. Is
Hannaford. Mr.. Clarence p. Voter and Miss
,lmeda Wentworth, both OF Rumford Falls.
In Rumford Falls, March 81, by Rev. FIR: La
Flamme, Mr.. Henry Brilliant and Miss Sadie
Quinn, both of Rumford Falls.
In Mexico, March 30. by Rev. G. 3. Hanna.
ford, Mr.. Charles +. Bane Of Dexter and Miss
Elnora Fuller of Mexico
In Canton. March 26. Mr.. Clarence SWEET and
Miss Florence Bennett.
In Dorchester, Mass, April 8. by Rev. Tillman
3. johnson, Mr.. Charles /. Parker Of Dorchester
and Mics Sarah A. Barrnws Of South Paris.
In South Hiram. Mar. %, by Rev. +. c. Potter,
Bert Smith and Elsie Spring, both OF South
Hiram.
In Bryant's Pond, March 4th, by A. Mont
Chase. Esq Mr.. Chas. II. Ruck, Jr., and Mrs.
Georgia Eta Cole, both Of Woodstock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
FATALITY AT RuMFoRo FALLS.
TWO MEN FATALLY AND ONE SERIOUSLY
INJURED BY BURSTING OF STEAM
PIPE.

Two men were fatally injured and 6
third may die as the result of a bursting
steam pipe in the mill of the Interna
tional Paper Co. at Rumford Falls Wed
nesday night. The night crew had just
commenced their duties in one of the
sulphite digester rooms where the paper
stock is cooked, when steam pipe in
one of the digesters exploded, scattering
the scalding stock to all parts of the
room. OF the crew of five men two es-
capped from the room. OF the other
three, Horace Davis died instantly, AL
fred Christian died the next day, and
Barney Mcdonald is in precarious con-
dition, though he may live. Davis was a
resident of Gardiner, 35 years of age,
and leaves a widow and one child.
Christian was a Swede.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
CARD OF THANKS.

The ladies of the Good Cheer Society
and all connected with the Rose Carni-
val wish to express their deep thanks to
all those friends at home and abroad
who contributed so freely for the differ
ert booths. The thanks of the circle are
extended as we'll as the individual men,
bers 10 whom the things were sent.
Also thanks are extended to all those
who took part in the drama both to
those who are circle members and those
who are not. They all worked hard to
make it the success that it was.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
REVEALS A GREAT SECRET

1t is often asked how such startling
cures, that puzzle the best physicians,
are effected by DR.. Kings New Discov,
ery for Consumption. Here's the secret.
1t cuts out the phlegm and germ-infect.
ed mucous, and let's the life-giving oxygen
enrich and vitalize the blood. 1t heals
the infiamed, cough-worn throat and
lungs. Hard colds and stubborn coughs
soon yield to DR.. Kings New Discovery,
the most infaIlible remedy for all Throat
and Lung diseases. Guaranteed bottles
SOC. and Sl.OO. Trial bottles free al
Shurtleff & Co.'s, South Paris; Noye'
Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
HOLDS ZIP A CONGRESSMAN.

"At the end of the campaign" writes
Champ Clark, MissOuri's brilliant con-
gresham, ''from overwork, nervous
tension, loss of sleep and constant speak
ing had about utterly collapsed. 1t
seemed that all the organs in my body
were out of order, but three bottles OF
Electric Bitters made me all right. Its
the best all-around medicine ever sold
over druggists counter" Over-work'
ed, rundown men and sickly women
gain splendid health and vitality from
Electric Bitters. Try them. Only soc
Guaranteed by Shurtleff & Co., South
Par's; Noyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
HOW'S THIS!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for an.
case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall
Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & co Props, Toledo, o
We the undersigned, have known +. j. Che
ney for the last Is years, and believe him per
fectly honorable in all business transactions AM
financially able to carry out any obligations mad
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx. wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o
WALDI>G, KINSAN & MARVIN, Wholesal,
Druggists, Toledo, ..
Halls Cat rrh Cure Is taken internally. actinl
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces o
they system. Price. sc. per bottle. Sold by al
Druggi "a. Tpstim N ala free.
Halls FAMILY Pills are the hest.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
90 a.
Total, tl.6

1t has been practically decided that
there will be through train from New
York to Portland this summer TO expe-
dite tbs summer traffic into Maine from
points west and south. DR.. Wheeler and
L. P. Kicker, who went 70 New York
for the purpose of arranging for such Q
train. have been successful, and it only
remains for the details to be arranged
Through passengers from New York
will thus be saved the trouble OF the
transfer in Boston,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
,A1el,1ERARy NEWS

"What Women Like in Men," "What
Men Like in Women" and Husbands
and Wives" are the titles Of series OF
very interesting papers by Rafford Pike,
the third of which appears in The Cos
mopolitan for April. The same number
of The Cosmopolitan treats of Prince
Henry's visit, with series Of beautiful!
printed photographs, under the title OF
IA Clever Emperor and Confederation
of Nations" F. Hopkinson Smith, Israel
Zangwill, Bret Harte and Maarten Mar
tens are among the other contributors tc
this number, which is unusually good II
fiction.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
WHAT THIN FOLKS NEED

Is greater power of digesting and
assimilating food. For them DR.. Kings
New Life Pills work wonders. They
tone and regulate the digestive organs
gently expel all poisons from the sys.
tenn, enrich the blood, improve appetite,
make healthy flesh. Only Csc at Shurt
left & Co., South Paris; Noyes Drug
Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
STAND LIKE A STONE WALL

Between your children and the tortures
of itching and burning eczema, scald.
head or other skin diseases.-How?
why, by using Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
earth's greatest healer. Quickest cure
for Ulcers, Fever Sores, Salt Rheum,
Cuts, Burns or Bruises. Infallible for
piles. CSC. at F. A. Shurtleff & Co.,
South Paris; Noyes Drug Store, Nor
way, drug stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
A CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on 5O-cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup OF Tar II IT
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 26-cent bottle 70 prove
satisfactory or money refunded. VIII
Hanson & Kimball; Ernest p. Psriin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
A CARD.

/ wish to express my sincere thanks
to all those who SO kindly gave me the
votes for the beautiful picture.
EMMA SHURTLEFF.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08

One hundred and fifty laborers arrived
at Thomaston Saturday, and Monday
active work was begun on the Warren
extension of the electric railway. The
entire length of the extension will be
between four and five miles, and the cost
will be about S65, 0O0..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
SORN NJ.

In Hebron. April 2, IL the wife of Bracy Bean.
In Brownfeld, Mar. 10, to the wife Of Frank
Meserve. a son.
In Kezar Falls, Mar e5, to the wife Of George
Stocks. a son.
In An over, April 3. to the wife Of Pearl
Small, son.
In Salem, Mass, March IS. to the wife Of II.
G. Wright, q son.
In Hanover. to the wife of +. L. Howe. q
daughter.
In Hartford. March %. to the wife OF Bernard
Patterson Of Everett, Mass, a daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
COLDS

Are the result, either Of exposure to a
low temperature, or overtired nerves, or
both. III. F." Atwood's bitters by
their gentle cathartic action relieve che
nerve pressure and cure the cold.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08

Owners of live stock will find some
thing Of interest to them, by calling ct
the store of F. A. Shurtleff d Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
STAND FOR SALT !

offer for sale my stand on Porter Street In
South Paris, consisting o. house, ell and stable
Lot sOx20O. Buildings nearly new and In good
repair. Norway water. few fruit trees on the
lot.
South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
BARSOWo PARKER.

The marriage of Miss Sarah Ameli;
Barrows, daughter of Mr.. Alonzo +
Barrows of South Paris, to Charles
Irving Parker was solemnized on Thurs
day evening, April Sd, at the residence
of the groom at Dorchester, Mass, by
the Rev. Tillman B. johnson of Lynn
Mass. The maid of honor was Mrs
Charles Hemingway of Norway, Maine
The best man was Mr.. George II. Gray
of Dorchester, Mass. Miss Barrows wore
a French imported gown of white or,
CANDY, and carried bouquet of bridal
roses, hair trimmed with smilax. Mrs.
Hemingway wore gown of white silk
with applique trimming, carrying large
bunch of pinks. The Lohengrin we'd
ding march was led by little 4-year-old
miss, LA Gray, niece of the groom,
dressed in white muslin over pink. She
carried bunch of roses.
The Mendelssohn march was played
to the feast and was led by the, bride
and groom, followed by relatives.
After the refreshments a pleasant
evening was spent in singing and dane
ing. Miss H. NJ. Lawton of Dorchester
performed delightful music. Mrs. Fred
erick Flowers of Quincy, Mass, rendered
choice selections of vocal and instru-
mental music. Mr.. Geo. Spargo, caterer,
furnished delightful repast. The house
was beautifully decorated with palms,
ferns and smilax.
The ceremony was performed under a
large wedding bell The wedding pres
ents were numerous and costly. Mr..
and Mrs. Parker will reside at "A Fuller
Street, Dorchester.
Those present were:
Mr. Karl d. Richmond and wife, Boston.
Mr.. r. L. Pulsifer, Lynn.
Mrs Lizzie Chandler, Lynn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Webster, Boston.
Mrs. Rebecca Small Boston.
Mrs Hattie Hall, Lynn.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo Caldwell, Braintree.
Mrs. Charles Hemingway, Norway, Maine.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Flowers. Quincy.
Mr. and Mrs. red Millett, South Paris.
Vr. and Mrs. Branch Small. Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Van Stone, Boston.
Dir. Cuvier Small Boston.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brice, Boston.
Mr.. Alfred Gray, Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Small Boston.
Miss II. n. Lawton, Boston.
Mr. and Mrs Geo Gray, Boston.
Master Harold Gray, Boston:
Mr. and Mrs. c. d. Parker, Boston.
Mr. Walter Pusifer, Arlington.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
PENSION NATTER

VIM. G. Davee of Buckfeld has been
granted an increase of pension to sz4
per month.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
mox,n,ey MEMORIAL FUND.

| The following additional subscribers
to the fund are reported, making the
total amount subscribed in Oxford
Il County SISS. 10:
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Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.


In the matter OF
JOHN ii. WHITNEY, In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt.
To the HON. NATHAN WEBB, Judge OF the DIS
trict Court of the United States forthe Distric
TOM ii. WHITNEY. of Rumford, II
d the County Of oxford, and State of Maine
In said District, respectfully represents
that on the l4th day of Feb last past he was duly
adjudged bankrupt under the Acts of Congress re
lating to Bankruptcy; that he has duly surren
dered all his property and rights of property
and ha- fully complied with all the requirements
of salt Acts and Of the orders Of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That he may be decreed
by the Court to have full discharge from al
debts provable against his estate under said
bankrupt Acts, except such debts as are except
ell by law from such discharge.
Dated this 3lst day Of Mar, A. ID. 1902:
JOHN II. WHITNEY, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE. IS.
On this 9TH day Of April A. ID. 1902, on READ
Ing the foregoing petition, 1t Is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be had
upon the same on the 18th day OF apr, a. "
1902, before said Court at Portland, In said DIS
tice thereof be published In the oxford Demo-
crat, newspaper printed In said District and
that all known creditors, and other persons In
interest, may appear at the said time and place
and show cause, II any they have, why the
prayer Of said petitioner should not be granted
And II Is further ordered by the Court, Tha'
the Clerk shall send by mall to all known cred
itors copies of said petition and this order. AL
dressed to them at their places OF residence as
stated.
Witness the Hon. NATHAN WEBB, Judge o.
the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Portland
In said District on the 9Th day OF April, A. ID
1902. 80
isl A. II. DAVIS, Clerk.
a true copy OF petition and order thereon.
Attest: \. II. DAVIS. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
Mothers, Mothers! Mothers (,
The HomeIiest Man i'm Paris

HE hOIuelteSt Wdu III FHFlS
AS well as the handsomest, and others are In
vited TO call on any druggist and get free a tria
hottie Of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs. remedy that is guaranteed to cure and
relieve all Chronic and Acute Coughs. Asthma
Bronchitis and Consumption. Price sc. and SOC
Ask Your uealer for Aliens Foot Ease,
powder for the feet. II cures Swollen, Sore,
Hot. Callous. Aching. Swe iting Feet, Corns anu
Bunions At all Druggists and shoe stores, Csc.
Ask today.
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The oxford petmoerat.
SOUTH PARIS.

SOUTH PARIS Posr oFylck.
adce Hours s 90 to 800 A. n; 100 A. u. to
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-08
REaIDENCE.

Lewiston Junction. Ne.
Locke's Mills, Ne.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-06-20
Breathe Through Your nose.

In all kinds Of atmosphere the breath
should only be- inhaled through the
nose. An occasional breath Of extra
pure air through the mouth may be
good. but in cars ana in most Offices
ami rooms nose breathing Is essential.
A second rule is, since so much time is
spent in cars and offices and rooms in
earning a livelihood and since these
places are oyerheated and underwent.
lated-the heating and ventilation be-
ing out Of the control of most Of US
we must take In fresh air whenever
possible In order that we may restore
the balance. The best times 30 do this
viii be early in the morning. when the
air is freshest. ana late at night, when
deep breathing viii help us to get sleep.
We may breathe correctly while we
ARE waiting in a street and especially
where streets meet. We can soon form
an automatic habit OF breathing prop
erly on such occasions.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-06-20
Moist Win u. own retard.

A Philadelphia clergyman told a sto-
~ OF a young man who took his best
girl to church and when the time for
collection" came round rather osten-
tatiously displayed a Eve dollar geld
piece. Fresuming upon the engage
ment to marry that had been made by
her, the young woman placed n re-
stra.nlng hand upon the arm Of her
hance. why. don't be so extraYagant,
George she exclaimed.
ooh, that's nothing be replied. 81
always give IS when | so to a strange
church,
Just then the deacon came with the
plate. and George dropped n coin. Ev-
eryth.ng seemed favorable, and the
young man beamed with a, sense Of
generosity. Then the minister made
the announcements for the week ard
concluded with the wholly unexpected
nouncem,n of the days collection.
"The collection today" said he, was
$3.T0.'
George hadn't much to say all the
way to his dancee's home.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-06-20
oId world, and New ones.

We must loos TO the solar system for
examples OF stars in the last stage o.
development. Each of the planets may
In fact be regarded as an object of thil
kind. The bare and rocky surface O.
the moon affords u desolate picture OF
what may result from the long cJnt.L
ued process of condensation. The vol
cauic region gives no evidence of tho
existence OF life-in fact, the spectre
scope indicates that II there is any all
on the moon 1t Is much too rare to sup
port life as we know it.
Fortunately the moon is not the only
example of n wornout star, The earth
which probably has many countCrparts
in the universe. is another example OF
a less desolate kind. Here, though the
process OF condensation which" is the
chief cause of celestial phenomena has
ceased. the problem OF evolution has
not ended. In fact. though the cos.
mical problems which we have consid.
erred In their barest elements will not
be completely solved for centuries, Il
may be truly said that the questions
raised by the countless living organ.
isms in a single drop Of ditch water are
still more complex and viii require n
still longer time for their solution
Popular Science Monthly.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-06-20

yes" she answered quickly. 'why
do you nskf"
why, you see" he went on biindly,
'thcre was n chap down this way
about a year ago that sent me a rather
nasty letter about some garden stun /
sold for him. He got the idea that /
was trying to swindle him because my
statement Of account did not quote the
prices that he found IN some fool mar.
Sot report | came pretty close to
coming down here and getting into a
row with him. but I was busy just
then and couldn't spare the time"
She looked ut him, astonlshed. Il
thought John T. Gear was the name
Of the commission merchant" she said.
"Hour sister calls you Ted OhF' as If
light had suddenly dawued.
THAT'S my middle name" be an
swered-"John Theodore Gear. But
N. G. isn't any relative OF yours, !
hope"
lie could see her face flush even in
the shadow.
81 am NJ. G. Flthiar." she said cold
ly. my mother was rather romantic.
aud she gave me the name OF MiraLe.le
Gweudolyn Fithian. When my 10
Their died and ! had to conduct our
farm until my brother came back. I
realized the absurdity Of using such o
name In business communications and
employed only my initials. at the same
time e%ndenvoring 70 cultivate Il mans
hand. And now. Mr.. Gear. II you Will
kindly ROW me back to the landing !
think II would be best"
please don't" he said impulsiveIy,
holding out his hand. Give me a
chance to Explain"
Il belieyd.' she returned icily. THAT
the explanation vas to be made IN pan
tomime. Perhaps 1t would be better
to make haste lest you be tempted TO
knock my head or"
For Il Moment Jack was stunned by
the unexpectedness OF the revelation,
but he was n man Of action and quickly
rallied.
"See here. Belle" be said. taking his
place at her side. I've been nh kinds
Of a fool. and | admit It. but it was an
a%ggravation to me and came during an
insuGerably hot spell. when my merry es
ard my temper were alike on edge.
I've grown T. care n great deal for you.
dear. since / CAME down here. And you
care a little FOR me? D-n't let a bust
ness dispute c me between US and our
happiness. The only way to get the
best of n commission dealer is to mar
ry him. Combine business and love.
and let me marry you now. Then you
a come back TO Chicago with me
and see that your brothers. accounts
are properly kept. Won't you say
Yes denrt" And be looked teuderly
into the face turned to HE.
She did not say YES" but there
came a soft sound that was neither
the ripple Of the water against the boat
nor yet the murmur Of high grasses' on
the beach. aud Gear seemed satisfied
with that.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1902-06-20

When In Harlem, vNndyke called
upon Frank Halls and. without max
ing himself known. said that be was
anxious to have his portrait painted,
but. as he vas In a great hurry, he
could spare but two L0urs, at the end
Of which the portrait must be done.
Halls went to work and finished 1t. and
Vandyke was much pleased. But por-
trait painting seemed q very little
thing. said Vandyke. and he asked Halls
to change places with him. Halls did
30. and as Vandyke finished his work
Halls Rugged him enthusiastically, say
ing: You ARE Vandyke. No n but
he can do what you have done" And
SO the two great masters became &c
quainted.