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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-07-22

SINGLE COPIES.
Single Copies of the Democrat are four cents
each. They win be mailed on receipt ofprice by
the publishers or for the convenience Of patrons
Jingle copies of each issue have been placed on
sale st the following places In the County:
South Paris, Parlin's Drug Store.
Shurtlef's Drug Store.
Norway, Noyes' Drug Store.
stones Drug Store.
Buckfeld, Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
Eyeburg, A. 4. Lewis. Insurance once
Paris Hill, Mrs. Harlow, Post ONCE.
West Paris, Samuel 7. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-07-22

Charles +. Whitman, South Paris, Crk Of Courts
Ellery e. Park, Bethel. County Attorney
j. Hastings Bean, South Paris, Register OF Deeds
Eckley Ballard, Fryeburg.
Register of Deeds, western District.)
Addison +. Herrick. Bethel. Judge OF Probate
Albert ID. Park, South Paris. Register of Probate
George NJ. Atwood. South Paris. County Treas
James K. Tucker, South Paris, Sheriff and Jailer
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Court of County Commissioners
Al South Paris.
County Commissioners.

Regular sessions second Tuesday OF May
First Tuesday Of September. Last Tuesday OF
December.
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County Officers.

John NJ. PhilbrOok, Chairman, Bethel
Jonathan Bartlett, East Stoneham
Randall l.. Taylor, Mexico
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made with local. transient and yearly adyertis-
ers.
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Republican Nominations.
FOR GOVERNOR,
JOHN F. HILL, of Augusta.

For Representative In Coz gress,
CHARLES E. LITTLEFIELD,
OF Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
Augustus c. Pace.

a deep gloom was cast over the city,
yesterday afternoon. when it was
learned that City Tax Collector Au-
gustus G. Page had died at his home,
Chestnut street, at about o'clock. Mr..
Page was as well as usual in the morn
ing, except that he had been working
very hard to get his books ready to
settle with the city, the last of the
week.
He was standing in front Of one of
the stores on Water street, about noon,
talking with Assessor Johnson, when
he was suddenly taken with chill,
followed by nausea and vertigo. He
was hastily taken to his home, where
he remained in an unconscious condi-
ton until the end arrived. Mr.. Page
was well known in this city, where he
had served as one of the most efficient
tax collectors the city has had.
He was born in Hallowell, and his
life was an eventful one as a traveller,
he having visited the greater part of
the worlds large cities. He passed
IS years of his life in the gold mines
of Australia and New Zealand and his
stories of his experiences were always
interesting. A widow and one daugh-
ter, who have the sympathy of the en-
tire city, survive him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
LAST EVENINGS FIRE.
HartweII Somes' House on Winthrop
Street Gutted-Loss, $500.

The fire department was called out
at about 7.30 o'clock, Monday evening,
by brisk blaze in the HartweIl H.
Somes house at 80 Winthrop street.
The house is ~ story frame build
ing, with ell and stable, and was oc-
supied by Raymond Satanic and fami-
ly. being the property of Mrs. Satanic.
The family were out at the time the
fire started, and as near az, could be
ascertained, last night, the fire caught
around the chimney in the kitchen,
working it's way up into the roof of
the ELL and from there into the roof
of the main house.
When discovered it was breaking
through the roof and was well under
way. AS there are several other houses
in close proximity, and a high wind
was blowing at the time, it looked for
a few moments as if the chances were
good for a general confiagration, but
Hose and the hook and ladder COM
pany We're soon upon the scene and
the fire was confined to the building
where it started.
The house was practically Quilted,
and but a small part of the house
hold goods were saved. The damage
to the latter was mostly from smoke
and water.
The estimated loss on the house and
furniture is about $780,. with an insur-
ance of $1,000 on the house and stable,
in the London Assurance Corpora
ton.
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Chin Lark Entertains,

Although Hallowell has but one
Chinaman among it's residents, he does
not forget to have a good time once
in while. Last Sunday evening he
held banquet in his little home on
Water street. Chin Lark sent invita-
tions to his countrymen in Gardiner
and Augusta and a good number re-
spOnded. He also gave a number of
our business men special invitation
to be present and try the many queer
dishes prepared. Several of them were
present and before leaving they began
to think that although Johnny" is
not very laxative, still he can give
many of us surprise in preparing
foods The bill of fare served to the
guests was composed of the follow
ing dishes, seven courses in all:
Beef steak and onions; chop suey and
the native sauce; chicken. fried and
baked; oysters on the shell and fried;
fried clams two kinds of soup; and
boiled rice. Besides these a number
of strange Chinese dishes We're served.
Although at first somewhat timid of
the unknown dishes the feeling soon
wore off as one after another partook
of them. smile of surprised satisfac-
ton lighting up the faces of the guests
Chin Lark proved himself to be an
host, and invited his friends
to call on him often. He seems to be
and although he can speak
but little English, he overcame this
by having an interpreter on hand.
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THE G. A. r. ENCAMPMENT.
Committee Now Considering Advis
ability of Holding 1t in WaterviIIe.

When the State encampment of the G.
A. r was in session at Augusta. Presi-
dent Hill of the Board of Trade, after q
consultation with what members he could
see in the limited time at his disposal.
sent a telegram inviting the department
to hold its next annual encampment in
this city. The matter was referred to a
committee and no definite action was TAX
en- at the meeting.
Since then the matter has been under
consideration by the committee and the
ground is being looked over. The only
question to be considered is that of ho-
tel accommodation. If Waterville can ac-
commodate coo people for several days
she can have the encampment.
The hotel men of the city think that
they might be able to do it. Waterville
is so situated that there would not be so
great necessity of remaining in the city
over night as in other places. All who
might come could doubtless be fed all
right, the only trouble being the furnish
ing of beds. The trouble with the hotels
is that they are regularly taxed pretty
much to their capacity by transients, but
on a pinch. with The Gerald in Fairfield
doing what it could, 800 might possibly
doubtless be cared for by private fami-
lies and boarding houses. The local hotel
men seem to think that if Augusta did the
trick Waterville with her better train
service could do it.
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Skowhegan people will be glad to
learn of a flattering offer which has
been made TO one of our most promis-
ing young men. Roy L. Marston, who
mas been offered chair in the faculty
Of yale University, in. the department
OF forestry. Mr.. Marston is the son OF
Hon. G. A. Marston Of this town. q
graduate of the Skowhegan High school
in the class of '95 and of Bowdoin Col
lege in the class of '99. He took a PROM
inent part in both school and college
life, being chiefly instrumental in or
ganizing the lyceum in the High school
ana in starting the publication of the
school paper, of which he was editor
ir-chief during his senior year. In his
college course he was active in literary
work and was editor-in-chief of the
Bowdoin Orient. During the past three
years he has been taking a course in
forestry at Yale, and has participated
in extensive surveys in the northern
part of this State. The excellence of
his work is attested by this appoint
ment. which he is holding under con-
sideratiOn.
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stranger. The endorsement on tn back
by the jeweler made the otherwise
worthless paper good and that was
apparently what the stranger was af-
ter. After getting possession Of his
check again the charms of the city sud-
denly became tasteless and after pay
ing his hotel bill with the check he
departed for parts unknown with the
generous remainder. OF course TO
make the story come out right the
jeweler paid the check and mourned
the loss of his long green
There We're some inconsistencies in
the yarn, but still it passed as good
currency until some one had the
courage to say check 10 the jeweler.
His establishment was so genuine on
hearing the story that it was at once
branded as a fake. Its origin turned
up shortly after. 1t seems that the
same game had actually been played
in Springfield, Mass, and Water
vile man who got it straight from a
bank cashier told it here to his friends
Some genius straightway revamped
the yarn, added the name of the local
ieweler and set the story afloat. At
ter a short but merry voyage it turned
UP a complete wreck and every one
breathed easier when it was known
that no foxy stranger had pilfered any
of the city's diamonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18

A woman who gives her name as
Mary Eldridge was up before Judge
Shaw. yesterday, on the charge of
drunkenness. Her face was familiar,
as it was not so very long ago that she
was up on the same charge. After that
little experience she departed down
river and landed in Augusta, where
she fell into similar difficulty and was
given a sentence of 80 days. She was
released. Friday, and returned to this
city which seems to meet with favor in
her eyes of late. She met with her old
temptation here and was unable to re-
sist. She gave the officers some excit-
ing moments, Saturday night, and as
a result had to face the judge, yester-
day. She was given a sentence of 30
days and costs, paying the latter and
submitting to the former with good
grace. She was taken to Augusta by
tie marshal in the forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
THE POST WILL CELEBRATE.
Department Commander Merrick's
Election to Be Celebrated, Thursday.

W. S. Heath Post, No. Il, G. A. r.,
will celebrate the election of its conf
rade, j. L. Merrick. as department COM
mander, Thursday evening. and has in
vited all the posts within a convenient
radius to assist. The post has had the
honor of having a department commander
chosen from its ranks before, and es-
pecially proud of being able to celebrate
a like event again.
The affair will be in the nature of
campfire. Only veterans will be present
and all in the city and vicinity are invit-
ed to join in the celebration. 1t will be
regular old-fashioned soldiers evening
and is being anticipated with a great deal
of pleasure. 1t will certainly be one of
the red letter events in the history of w.
S. Heath Post.
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Eight Hour Day for Operators.

The operators at the Maine Central
station in this city are well pleased
with the adoption of the S-hour
DAY which has just been made. Each
Of the three men, Nelson, Musgrave
and Hegarty will have S-hour tricks.
Nelson will go at in the morn
ing and work until in the afternoon,
when he will be replaced by Musgrave
who will work until IL at night.
Hegarty will then complete the night,
getting through at in the morning.
This plan will divide the work up
much more evenly and make it easier
for all Of the men. Under the old sys-
TEN the hours were long and the work
very exacting. 1t is believed that the
new plan will be found the better in
every particular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18

George o. Gosse, formerly of Port
land and at one time prominent in
newspaper circles in that city, died at
the hospital, very suddenly, Sunday
evening. Mr.. GOsse was about as
usual. Sunday. About 8 o'clock, doc
tor was summoned to his company
quarters to see him. The doctor at
once directed that he be removed to
the hospital. This was done, but he
lived only a few hours after reaching
there. His service was in Co. l, 25th
Me. He was obliged to give up his
newspaper work on account of failing
eyesight and was admitted to the
Home in October, 1895. He still con-
tinued to contribute occasional articles
to the newspapers up to the time of
his death, and for year or more was
the Home correspondent of the Journal
The funeral will be held at the chapel
at II A. NJ, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18

Commissioner of Agriculture Gilman
has been in Fairfield, recently, con-
ferring with some Of the leading citi-
zens in regard to the desirability of
holding one or more Farmers Insti-
tutes, enther in this town or Water
vile, week after next Owing to the
uncertainty in regard to date when he
could secure speakers, definite arrange
ments could not be made. The matter
was left in the hands of the gentle
men who conferred with Mr.. Gilman,
and they will announce the place and
date as soon as definitely decided upon.
The farmers in this vicinity are very
anxious to have these institutes held,
as it would allow them a chance to
exhibit which they have never had be-
"a
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a union temperance meeting was
held at the Baptist church, Sunday
evening, under the auspices OF the
Women's Christian Temperance Union,
in memory OF the late Francis f. VIII
lard. Mrs. r. III. Brown, president Of
the local union, gave brief sketch OF
the life OF Miss Willard. after which
Rev. Wilbur +. Berry, secretary OF the
Christian Ciyis League of Maine, gave
an address upon temperance. Mr..
Berry very feelingiy alluded to the
sanity character of Miss Willard and
the noble work to which she devoted
her life. Music was furnished by a
mixed choir, from the Methodist and
Baptist churches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18

A sled carrying a big stone intended
for an anchor for one of the buoys
which are being set in the river, stuck
on the car track the other day. A
powerful pair of horses were attached,
but in spite of their best efforts they
were unable to move the load an inch.
One of the electrics was hung up by
the difficulty and after watching the
work for a short time the motorman
noticed that the load was situated just
about right for a straight haul for the
car So chain was attached and with
only one point on the car moved the
load as easily as if it had been only
toy sled. Thus the smallest part
of the power of the car was more than
sufficient to move the load that was
too much for the horses.
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AN AMUSING FAKE.
Story Of a Clever SwindIe Resurrected
With Local Flavor.

There was a good story afloat on
the street, yesterday afternoon, which
caused all sorts of emotions until it
was discovered to be fake and then
every one was pleased The story as
told was as follows: A prominent
jeweler was made the victim and the
hero was an unknown sharper from
somewhere outside the city. According
to the story he had been spending a
few days in the city, stopping at one,
of the hotels. He was of rather a
sporty character and attracted con-
siderable attention. While looking
over the stock of the jeweler he 10
Gated diamond that just took his eye.
bargain was struck. the price for
the stone to be $3.50. When the stran-
ger came to settle he presented his
check which the jeweler of course re-
fused to honor without an investiga-
ton.
hut this did not discomfort the stran-
ger. He left his check and the dia-
mond with the jeweler with the agree
men that he would call the next day
and if the check had meanwhile been
found to be all right would take the
gem. When the jeweler made up his
money and paper for a deposit the
next day he endorsed the check and |
passed it in with the rest. The bit |
of paper proved to be simply paper |
and was returned to him. |
The stranger called next day as l
agreed and was very much surprised |
to find that the check had not been
honOred. But he had been rather care
less of his accounts of late and per-
haps he had overdrawn at the bank
on which the check was drawn and
was not familiar with the fact. He
had, however, a temporary deposit in
another bank in the city and he would
give a check on that, which he pro-
ceeded to do. The second check was
accepted for investigation and the first
and worthless one passed back to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18

W. L. Bonney, principal Of the High
SCHOOL who has held that position for
the past five terms, has rendered his
resignation to the experimenting
sohooi committee, to take effect imme-
dlately, or as soon as his successor can
De secured. Mr.. Bonney resigns to ac-
cept a lucrative position in the Ameri-
can Book Co. This action of his is a
matter of deep regret, both to the
scholars who have received the benefits
OF MS instruction, and to the many
friends which Mr.. and Mrs. Bonney
have made during their residence in
the town. who wish him the best OF
success in his new work. Several ap-
plicatons have already been made for
the vacancy. but the board has taken
nc action as yet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18

The remains of the late Thomas Jess.
who died at the hospital, Saturday
night, after less than a weeks illness
with pneumonia, We're sent to Milford,
n. H., by express, Monday afternoon.
Mr.. Jess was born in Ireland in 1S45.
enlisted, Sept. II, 1864, at Milford, n.
H., as a private in d Co, 18th n. H.
Infy, and at the expiration of the war
was discharged at Washington, d. c.
He was admitted to the Home from
Westchester. n. H., in 1898, and had
made many friends during his men,
bership. He was very fond of good
horses and for some time prior to his
death had been employed at the stables
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18

The basket ball game in the Coburn
gymnasium, this evening, between Co
turn and Hebron, promises to be one
Of the hottest of the season. Hebron
has been in the game several seasons,
while this is the first for Coburn. But
the latter team has been doing some
fine work and its supporters are con-
fdent that it will give the visitors all
that's a-coming to 'em. The game will
be called early enough so as not to in
terfere with any of the other events
scheduled for the evening. This will
be one of the contests well worth see
ing and those who have not already
seen game should take this oppor-
tupity to do so.
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OAKLAND.

The wedding reception of Mr. and Mrs.
Harry McCausland. who were married,
Thursday evening. Feb. 10. by the Rev. J.
=. Lapham. was held at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
York, on High street, Saturday evening.
There was large number of relatives
ana friends present to congratulate the
happy couple and to spend a most enjoy
able evening with them. Refreshments
OF ice cream and cake were served during
the evening. Mr.. and Mrs. McCausland
received many handsome and useful gifts
Tney Will make their home in Watervifie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18

re seemed to be desire for late
caucuses in the city, this spring, so they
will all come in bunch the last of this
week. The general caucuses of both the
Republicans and the Democrats are
scheduled for Saturday evening, and if eli
Their party waits to see what the other
will do an interesting combination is ex-
pected. If deadlock starts it can con-
tinue within few minutes of midnight
and must then be broken for midnight Is
the extreme limit of the nominations.
There may be some tall scrambling in the
last few minutes of the day. There is,
therefore, more than the usual interest
in the caucuSes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18

A good number of the Watervlile
members of the A. o. L. w. are plan
ming to attend the second session OF
tie Grand Lodge which will be held IN
Bangor, today. DR.. ]. +. Hill, the
grand medical examiner, and o. o.
Cross of the finance committee, went
over, yesterday, as they had 10 De pres
ent at some preliminary conferences.
Among those who are planning TO go,
today. are: DIR. Jolly, as the representa-
tive of Rochambeau Lodge, }. H. Con-
nor and A. E. Ellis, representative and
alternate of Waterville Lodge, Frank
Rand and G. L. Learned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18

This evening promises to see the
largest crowd present at the presenta-
ton of When Reuben Comes to Town"
at the Opera House of any local en-
tertainment yet given. All the parts
are taken by the gentlemen and their
makeups are very funny. The entire
play is very humorous and during it's
presentation there will be many spec
ialties introduced by local talent. About
every seat in the house has been taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18

The annual meeting of the Somerset
central Agricultural Society was held,
Saturday, at the office of Danforth &
Gould. Officers for the year were elect
ed as follows: President, S. w. Gould:
vice presidents, ]. w. Packard and w.
II. Weston; secretary, H. A. Archer:
treasurer. E. d. Packard. The trustees
are A. HI. Lang, c. w. Day, w. d.
Bradbury, r. F. Parker and Chas. HI.
Gardiner.
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Black Hair

For 50 years Ayers Hair
Vigor has been restoring
color to gray hair. 1t never
fails to do this work, either.
Besides this, it keeps the
scalp clean and healthy, stops
falling of the hair, and makes
the hair grow thick and long.
It's a regular hair-food.
layers Hair Vigor keeps my scalp
clean and healthy. 1t stopped the fall
ing OF my hair, also, and made it grow
nicely. receive many compliments
for my beautiful head OF hair"
Mrs. L. E. Stevens, Gle Elum, Wash.
81. All druggists. &c. AVER CO.. Lowell. Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18

Wilson c. Lewis, admitted to the
Home from Canaan, Me-, in November,
1898, died at the hospital, Monday noon,
aged IS years. He enlisted at Clinton,
Me-, in October, 1864, in Co. D, 18th
Me. Early in the spring of 1865 he
received a shell wound in the head,
but in spite of this served out his term
and was discharged in the following
September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18
BuckIen's Arnica salve

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. 1t surpasses any other salve, To-
ton, ointment or balm for Cuts. Corns,
Burns Boils, Sores. Fel0ns, Ulcers,
letter, Salt Rheum. Fever Sores,
Cnanped Hands. Skin Eruptions; In
IaiiiDle for Piles. Cure guaranteed.
only &c. at Bowditch q Webster's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18

A conference of the members OF the
temperance wing in local politics, made
I'm especially of those who are backing
the petitions which favor the candidacy
os Rev. w. F. Berry for mayor. was
held at the home of Horace Purlnton,
last evening, but the statement was
made by Mr.. Purinton that matters
had not then progressed far enough
for publication. Something, however,
may be given out, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-18

The lecture by J. L. Harbour, Blessed
Be Humor," under the auspices Of the
Woman's Literary Club, basket ball
game between Coburn and Hebron and
the Citizens ward caucuses are the events
scheduled for this evening.