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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
A SNAKE STORY.
Men Who Coax the VenomOus Rep
tiles to Bite Them.

Men Who Coax the venomOus Rep
tiles to Bite Them.
Men can become accustomed to
snake bite just Us they can become &C
customed to anything else," said man
who had spent much time In studying
the habits of reptilian life, land in not
q few instances which have come I'M
der my observation the snake bite has
really become not only pleasurable,
but kind Of physical necessity. You
see, the poison is stimulating. 1t works
like an opiate of the kind admins
tered by persons who fall victims to
the pernicious habit of asing the nee
die. or of taking the stuff internally.
| have known q number Of men who
would make snakes bite them every
day, and they simply couldn't get along
without it. Their energies would begin
to lag. They would feel drowsy and
Iifeless. BY allowing snake to bite
them they could relieve this condition.
The poison would stimulate and buoy
up, having the same effect as Il dose Of
morphine or cocaine or other kinds Of
dope has on persons addicted to its
use. OF course they are careful not to
get an overdose Of poison. always ex-
tracing enough Of 1t to keep down the
dangerous consequences Of the bite.
Often men addicted TO tbs ugly prac-
tice are forced to taI.a,ize and gOad
the snake up to the point Of despera-
ton in order to make 1t bite. But
they will strike after awhile. 1t is an
awful thing to even think about. isn't
1t? But this world Is filed with curl
GUS things and curious persons, and
among the wonders Of coarser kind
Is the man who takes the snake fang
'hypo.'" - New Orleans Times-DemO-
pr0t
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
East Hebron.

Many pieces of corn planted for fod-
der are being planted over, the corn
having rotted in the ground.
Potatoes have not come up well. A
small percentage are all right. Those
started in the house and transplanted
have grown finely and small number
are in blossom.
The outlook for apples is limited
crop.
Cyrus Ramsdell passed away the 18th,
after long period of severe sickness
and suffering. He was well cared for by
his wife and son who lived with him.
His wife, Mrs. Caroline Farris Ramsdell,
two daughters, Mrs. Alma Packard and
Mrs. AIDA Thorn, two sons, Frank and
Willie, are left to mourn his loss.
Cyrus was a good citizen and neighbor.
On the 18th, Winfield S. Buchanan died
very suddenly. He had just returned
from A. C. Dow's, where he had been
shopping and passed away before the
doctor arrived. He left a note in his
pocket informing his family of his re-
quests. He wished to have Universalist
clergyman to conduct the exercises of
the funeral. His wife, Mrs. Abbie
Lowell Buchanan, and only son, Chester,
are both living.
A. NJ. Fogg is sick from over-exertion
in the sick room of his friend, Lewis
Staples, of Turner, well known in this
vicinity and county. He died on We'd
nesday, the 18th. Three persons, Lewis
Staples, Cyrus Ramsdell and W. S. Buck
nam, all lay dead at the same time with
in two miles of one another.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
East Sumner.

The Baptist Ladies' Circle met on
Thursday with Mrs. A. L. Palmer and
was largely attended. A most bountiful
supper was served and pleasant occasion
enjoyed.
The summer schools generally will
close this week.
Building operations are progressing.
Several acres of sweet corn were plant
ed last week. About four acres on E. L.
Browns were planted to sweet corn on
last Thursday, the 18th inst. The
weather has been rather cool for it of
late.
Report says that the Hartford Custard
Pie Association will hold forth on the
Fourth" at their grounds near Swan
Pond.
Barnum & Bailey's big show will
not appear at East Sumner this year, 80
we shall have to be content by seeing
Mains show pass by on the train from
Rumford Falls. Too bad. Lewiston the
9th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
West Paris,

We note that John has again con-
tributed to the Democrat. That article
about our flag was excellent. We sup
pose that something Of absorbing inter-
est has occupied his attention during the
interval else he would write oftener.
Although it is not considered in good
taste to inquire into our neighbors' at
fairs, we can not refrain from speculat-
ing as to whether he has been inyesti-
eating the profits of the bee industry.
Mrs. q. E. Hamilton and two children
have been visiting the family OF her
brother, Mr.. d. w. Durham, at North
Paris. !.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G. Bates have started
on a western trip, and will visit Yellow
stone Park. They expect to be gone
several weeks.
The Rebekah Lodge of this place in
tend to visit the lodge at South Paris
next Friday evening. !,
Mr.. and Mrs. R. T. Flavin and Mr.. and
Mrs. John Brock have both been made
happy by the advent of little daughter.
Mrs. Elvesa Dennen is working for Mrs.
Flavin.
Miss Mabel Stearns is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. Frank l.. Willis.
C. Howard Lane has returned from a
weeks fishing trip to the lakes. He re-
ports good success at Middle Dam and
B Pond, and besides all he wished to
use while there he brought home a
string weighing 25 pounds, which is the
limit the law allows. Six of the catch
weighed three pounds each.
DR.. Packard intends going on vaca-
ton to the lakes soon.
Mrs. Carrie Mann has gone on a six
weeks visit to Massachusetts,.
Mrs. Mary Locke Gerrish, who has
been visiting her mother, Mrs. Elva E:
Locke, for three weeks, has just returned
home to Lisbon.
Many in our vicinity are raising chick
ems. Mr.. Pearl Wyman is the only one
raising them for market, and at present.
has about 1926.
We have story of a sitting hen which
will equal that mentioned by Buckfield
correspondent. A neighbor has an
ordinary black hen which for nearly
three weeks has been subjected to a
variety of experiences. She has been
tied to tree, stood by the day in tub
of water, and tied in bag, and still she
calls for the chickens which ought to be.
1t is problem what can be done with
her next, unless it be to try the salutary
effect of wringing her neck. Has Buck
field any suggestion for the vexatious
situation?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
HIS LAST HOPE REALIZED.

VIC oCbeihSis 1cuob mOheJ
In the first opening of Oklahoma to
settlers in 1889, the editor of this paper
was among the many seekers after fort
une who made the big race one fine day
in April. During his travelling about
and afterwards his camping upon his
claim, he encountered much bad water,
which, together with the severe heat,
gave him very severe diarrh1a which
it seemed almost impossible to check,
and along in June the case became 80
bad he expected to die. One day one of
his neighbors brought him one small
bottle of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera,
and Diarrhea Remedy as last hope. A
big dose was given him while he was
rolling about on the ground in great
agony, aud in few minutes the dose
was repeated. The good effect of the
medicine was soon noticed and within an
hour the patient was taking his first
sound sleep for fortnight. That one
little bottle worked a complete cure, and
he cannot help but feel grateful. The
season for bowel disorders being OF hand
suggests this item. For sale by Shurt-
left & Co., E. P. Parlin, South Paris;
Stevens, Oxford; Noyes Drug Store, Nor
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
Lowell.


C. II. Davis was at Conway Friday on
timber business.
The Centre Congregational Circle was
entertained at Fairview, by Mrs. J. 81.
Stearns, Wednesday evening. There
was large number in attendance, about
thirty going up from the village.
Rev. j. w. Grindell is building a
stable in connection with his cottage at
the Centre. He went to Harrison Sum
day to preach memorial sermon for the
Odd Fellows.
Miss Albertha Andrews is at home
from Paris.
A. E. Stearns, Esq, and family, of
Rumford Falls, are at E. T. Stearns' at
the Centre, and Mrs. II. l.. Bartlett and
A. J. Stearns and wife of Norway are at
j. F. Stearns'.
Frank II. SWEET and wife have returned
from an automobile trip to Boston, the
guests of F. W. Tebbetts and wife, who
have been visiting here.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
THE ANT QUEENS.
They Live Longer Than the Workefa
OF Their Communities.

they Live Longer Than the WorkeRa
OF Their Communities.
How long may an ant queen live? In
their natural habitat some queens
doubtless have short lives, but by rea-
son of the protection afforded them
and the seclusion enforced by tho
workers they probably live much Ion
ger than other members Of the COM
munity. Within artificial surroundings
they attain comparatively long life.
The oldest emmett queen known to SCI
ence was one preserved under the care
of Sir John Lubbock, later Lord Ave-
bury. A number Of years ago during
q visit to this distinguished naturalist
at his country seat, High Films, Kent,
the writer for the first time saw this
venerable sovereign living in the in
geniOus artificial forlnicary which had
been prepared for her. She was then
in the prime of life, as it afterward APP
peared. being seven years old.
In the summer of 1887 Sir John was
again visited, this time ut his town
house In London. After greetings he
was asked about his royal pet.
II have sad news to tell you." he an
swered.
"What? Is the queen dead"
"She died only yesterday. have not
II. % nlI fhn n
even to my wife"
Having offered my hearty condo
lence, asked to see the dead queen.
Sir John led the way to the room
where his ARTIFICIAL nests were kept.
The glass case which contained the
special formicary in which the old ant
had lived was opened up. Lying in one
of the larger open spaces or rooms was
the dead queen. She was surrounded
by a crowd of workers. who were ten
derby licking her, touching her with
their antenna and making other DEM
onstrations as If soliciting her atten-
ton or desiring to wake her out of
sleep. Poor. dumb, loving, faithful
creatures. There was no response.
Their queen mother lay motionless be-
meath their demonstrations.
"They do not appear to have discov-
cred that she is really dead" remarked
Sir John. Afterward he wrote me OF
another queen which died at the age of
fourteen. The ants dragged her body
about with them when they moved un-
til it fell to pieces.-H. G. McCook In
Harper's Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
BrOWnfield.

The late rain storm has given farmers
new courage.
The prospect for good crops is rather
hard.
Mrs. Charles Swan is very low.
The many friends of A. S. Wentworth,
formerly of Brownfield, now of West
brook, are glad to meet him here as he
is just getting up from long sickness,
since the first of April last. We wish
him speedy recovery.
Little Aida Boynton is quite sick with
pneumonia.
Mr.. Jonathan Devereaux is boarding
at Mr.. John McDonald's.
The Universalist Circle meets this
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Sarah
johnson.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
Hebron.

Commencement week is over for an
other year. Everything passed off well.
The attendance was not as large as usual
owing to the unsettled weather.
Judge Bonney has been in town dur
ing the week.
A. NJ. Richardson, secretary of the
board of trustees, came up from Port
land to attend the annual meeting Tues
day.
]. F. Moody, Jr., came home from
Exeter Saturday for vacation.
Ira Bearce, who is taking the course OF
electrical engineering at the University
of Maine, went to Bangor Monday where
he will have practical work during vaca-
ton.
Miss Daisy Cushman got home from
her teaching in Exeter Monday and is
stopping with her sister, Mrs. A. M.
Richardson.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
Ginger Beer.

An excellent ginger beer may be pre-.
pared in the following manner: Take
two ounces Of bruised ginger. two
ounces of cream Of tartar, two pounds
of lump sugar, two lemons cut in slices
with the riud left on; put all these into
q large pan or pitcher and pour two
gallons of boiling water on them. Let
this stand for several hours, strain 1t,
and when quite cold add tablespoon
full of brewers yeast and let 1t remain
in the ginger beer for twelve hours.
Then skim of the yeast and bottle the
beer. Press the corks very firmly down
and tie them. 1t will be ready for use
I'm q week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
THE EXPERT CASTER.
Placing HIS Fly Is Not Mere Chance,
but a Fine Art.

Placing His Fly Is Not Mere Chance,
but n Fine Art
The art of casting is in itself simple
and may be readily acquired by any
painstaking fisherman. The rod passes
only through quadrant; 1t starts par
allel with the water and, coming to
the perpendicular, stops. The motion
is u quick, rigid jerk as fast us 1t can
be made, and the rod does the rest.
The motion forward is at the beginning
a gradual feeling for the tension Of the
line-that Is, when 1t is about to
straighten. Once this IS assured the
movement increases In rapidity from
butt to tip, the result being much the
same as driving ut n peg with long
handled hammer-slow at the start
and quick at the finish, the bend of the
rod being first ut the butt and gradual
ly ascending to the tip.
In casting nothing is left to chance
by the expert caster. He knows exact
ly where he wants to put his fly. with
in u foot or two, and puts 1t there, the
feathered barb travelling past him at
from six inches to four feet above the
water, as he may elect, although 1t may
80 above the shoulder If desired. In
some long casts one may see the fly
pass below the hip. Indeed the degree
of command one can gradually acquire
Is really wonderful.
A single cast where fish are located
is, MS rule, sufficient. They will rise
at once, and II the fisherman Is an eX-
pert ut dropping his fly he can bring
fish to the spot from some distance.
One may frequently see fish attracted
from a point so far from the fly that
they break water two or three ti3es
before taking the hook. On the other
hand. 4 fly awkwardly dropped will be
taken with leisurely grab. the fish
simply sucking 1t in, and the exhilara-
ton of spirited rise Is lost. The more
expert fisherman is at fly casting the
more thoroughly he enjoys the sport
Golfers Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
Oxford.

Memorial Sunday was observed by the
Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sister,
hood on June l4th. Rev. Mr.. Newport
preached the sermon at the Congrega,
tional church.
Rev. Mr.. Callahan has been quite sick
with the measles.
Mr.. Wills also has been very sick, the
disease ia king more severe form than on
some of the first cases.
Norway, Paris, Otisfield, Casco, Poland
and Oxford have shared in the general
distribution.
The local telephone company have
been putting up wires and putting in
telephones, but have notyet completed
the work.
Mrs. Corning and Miss Corning were
expected to arrive on Monday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
East Waterford,

Mrs. Merritt Sawin and youngest
daughter, of South Albany, are guests at
Lewis Sawin's.
Mrs. Frank Hooper of Scion is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith.
AS usual Waterford was we'll repre-.
sented at North Bridgton Wednesday.
Three of the graduates, Maude Learned,
Clayton McIntire and Charles Wilson,
belong in this town.
The Temple Hill school house was
crowded with an appreciative audience
Wednesday evening to witness Miss
Stevens entertainment which was very
good indeed. There were dialogues,
recitations, music and tableaux. Sing.
ing by Mr.. George Hersey who is at
home from South Portland, added much
to the enjoyment of the occasion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
Norway Lake.

The Y. P. S. C. E. have recently elect
ed the following officers:
President-Ellen Partridge.
Vice. President-EllA Perry.
Secretary-Winifred Pottle.
Treasurer-Scott Partridge.
Organist-Janet stephens.
Meeting Of the Woman's Club at Mrs.
Edith Boober's, June oath.
Mrs. j. A. Roberts has been quite i'll
recently, but IL more comfortable at
present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
STARTLING EVIDENCE.

Fresh testimony in great quantity is
constantly coming in, declaring DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
Coughs and Colds to be unequaled. A
recent expression from T. j. Mcfarland
Bentorville, Va. serves as example. he
writes: 81 had Bronchitis for three
years and doctored all the time without
being benefited. Then began taking
DR.. Kings New Discovery, and a few
bottles wholly cured me-" Equally
effective in curing all Lung and Throat
troubles, Consumption, Pneumonia and
Grip. Guaranteed by F. A. Shurtlef &
Co.; Noyes Drug Store, Norway, Drug
gists. Trial bottles free, regular sizes
SOC. and $1.00.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
North Paris.

West Paris Grange will have a me-
mortal service Sunday, June 2s, at 3
p. NJ, at the Union church. Sermon by
Rev. j. II. Little. Members of the order
are requested to meet at the hall at 2:30.
A cordial invitation is extended to men,
bers of Paris and Franklin Oranges to
attend.
VIM. Hooper visited at P. A. Craw-
ford's recently.
The third and fourth degrees will be
conferred at the next regular meeting of
West Paris Grange June 81.
r. B. Nevers has new U. s. cream
separator.
Two of A. D. Littlehale's children are
sick with the measles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
Hiram.

Mr.. William Haley died in Hiram June
9th, of typhoid pneumonia, aged AZ
years. He was sick but eight days. He
was one of our most exemplary citizens,
perfect in morals, quiet in his habits,
genial and courteous to all, and diligent
and of sterling worth in his business.
For ten years he has been the trusted
employee of Hon. Peter B. Young at his
residence, and boarding in his family.
His sudden death has shocked and sad
dened our entire community, to whom
he had become greatly endeared by his
many excellent qualities. He leaves a
brother and sister and many other rela-
tives in Sebago, where he formerly re-
sided. LLEwELLYN A. WADswoRTH.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
East Bethel.

The sudden rise of the Androscoggin
waters flooded the intervales and fright
ened the farmers. Some fields of pota-
toes were entirely spoiled.
Mr.. G. C. Kimball and Mr.. j. Howard
from Milan, N. H., visited this place and
drove out herd of cows.
Mrs. Mary Winslow from Lowell,
Mass, is visiting her sister, Mrs. II. E.
Bartlett.
Mr.. w. S. Wight and daughter, Marie,
visited relatives here last week.
Miss Hester Kimball had mothers day
in her school here last Friday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
Grim Sigma.

Rain during burial Is considered an
excellent sign" throughout the West
India islands. If one measures his own
height with rod which has been
used In measuring corpse for the
coffin he himself will die within the
year. A stroke with the hand Of a
corpse is believed by the West Indian
to be sure cure for all pains and
sWellings.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
Denmark.

Mrs. Percival Dow of Brewer, Me-, and
son, Mr.. William E. Lawn of Brockton,
Masa. are visiting with Mr.. and Mrs.
George W. Gray.
Mr.. G. o. Pendexter has been in Port.
land for few days.
Mr.. Fred Sanborn's mill is busy saw
ing white ash for novelty company.
Extensive repairs have been made in
the lower hall of Odd Fellows building.
Mr.. A. 81. Witham has moved to his
new residence, and the store now vacat-
ed will be occupied by Mr.. Dudley Per
kins.
Mr.. Dan johnson has sold his farm to
Mr.. F. w. Wells Of Weymouth, Mass,
reserving the wood lot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
Dickvale.

Edgar D. Wing has built him house
and is moving on to the farm with his
father and mother, whom he is to care
for in their declining years.
R. S. Tracy has peeled his hemlock on
the Abbott meadow.
John Putnam has crew peeling hem
lock.
Edwin F. Child has exchanged horses.
Mildred Tracy has been quite i'll, but
is better at this writing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
Very Playful.

"Your little brother seems like a play
full boy"
Eyes. he is. He's very playful. When
sister was married he stopped up the
chimney. threw pepper in the fire, put
brandy in the lemonade and turned the
garden hose on the minister. oh, he's
playful all right"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
WORST OF ALL EXPERIENCES.

Can anything be worse than to feel
that every minute will be your last9
Such was the experience of Mrs. s. II.
Newson, Decatur, Ala. "For three
years" she writes, 81 endured insuffer-
able pain from indigestion, stomach and
bowel trouble. Death seemed inevitable
when doctors and all remedies failed.
At length I was induced to try Electric
Bitters and the result was miraculous.
l improved at once and now I'm complet-
ly recovered" For Liver, Kidney,
Stomach and Bowel troubles Electric
Bitters is the only medicine. Only SOC.
It's guaranteed by F. A. Shurtleff &
Co.; Noyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested In either Of the estates
hereinafter named:
At Probate Court, held at Fryeburg,
In and for the County of Oxford, on the first
Tuesday Of June, In the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and three. The follow.
ing matter having been presented for the action
thereupon hereinafter indicated, Ii is hereby
ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In.
terested by causing q copy Of this order to be
published three weeks excessively In the Ok.
ford Democrat, a newspaper published at South
Paris, in said County, that they may appear at a
the third Tuesday of July, A. d. 1903, at 8 Of the
clock in the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they see cause.
MARY G. DURGIN late Of Porter, deceased I;
will and petition for probate thereof, and the APP
pointment of Jay L. Frink as administrator
with the will annexed presented by Cyrus l..
Durgin, wldower.
ELLEN r. KENISON late of Brownneld, de.
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof, and
the appointment OF Jay l.. Frink as administrat.
or with the will annexed presented by Geo. g..
Kenison, widower.
ZILPHA MCDONALD late of Brownfeld, de.
ceased; petition for order to distribute balance
remaining In his hands presented by Francis A.
Fox, administrator.
JAMES E. HARRIS late Of Brownneld, de-.
ceased; final account presented for allowance by
j. L. Frink, administrator.
ADDISON e. HERRICK Judge of said Court.
ALBERT D. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
North Buckfield.

What a change since the rain!
The measles are in our vicinity.
Everett Bicknell and wife of Norway
were at his fathers, j. F. Bicknell's, the
l4th.
Mr.. Ed Gibbs of Livermore Falls was
at S. d. Swallows over night, the 18th.
Our taxes are high and our roads are
poor and it looks as though they were to
remain so, as we have not seen the road
machine on our street for three years.
Heald Brothers have finished saving
shingles since the rain. They will now
try and finish saving their white birch.
Mrs. Melvina Cressey and her sister,
Mrs. Martha Record, have gone to Salem,
Mass, for the summer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23

A Bath woman recently fired revolt
YER at woodchuck and wounded the
animal which crawled into stump.
She then took an axe, cut open the
stump, killed the woodchuck and carried
him back to the house to show her hus-
band what woman can do when she
starts ON the Warpath.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23

Mrs. Mary d. Deering, accused of
killing her husband, William A. Deering,
by shooting on the night of March IA at
their home in Brewer, died Monday from
cancer. Mrs. Deering, owing to her
condition, has never been removed from
her home, although the coroner's jury
returned a verdict to the effect that she
committed the deed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Summer Suits Sale.
Marx Down Sale.
Rattan Suit Cases.
Summer Clothes.
Clothes to Fit.
Stationery Sale.
Probate Notices
Notices of appointment
COMMISSIONER Notice.
Violin and Piano School.
Fox Terrier Pups for Sale.
Wonder Bargains In Tumblers.
For Sale or Exchange.
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
Ladies', Ready Made Underwear
Eyes Examined Free.