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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
ORIGIN OF THE TOMATO.
There In No Record Of Time When
II Grew Wild.

There In No Record Of q Time When
II Grew Wild.
The tomato Is native Of South
America and more particularly Of Peru
and the Andean region. The Indian
name for 1t is "tumatl" and the Spanish
name tomato" When the Spaniards
arrived In the sixteenth century they
considered nothing of much Importance
except silver. But in 1888 they took
some tomatoes home with them as
matter Of curiosity, little dreaming
that there would some day be more
silver in them than there was In all
the Peruvian mines. There Is gen.
eral impression that until sixty or
seventy years ago the tomato plant
was universally regarded as poisonous
weed and that its handsome fruit was
called the "love apple" and never cul-
tivated except rs something pleasant
to look upon. But this story is incon-
sistent with itself. The tomato was
called the "love apple" for the reason
that 1t was believed to be an aphrodis-
lac, or eXcitant Of amorous feelings.
But 1t could not even be suspected Of
such a property unless 1t had been
habitually eaten. The truth is that
there is no record Of time when In
South America the tomato was not
an article Of food. There is indeed no
record Of time when 1t grew wild.
When the Spaniards reached Peru they
found nothing but the cultivated to-
mato, which was cultivated for food.
They took fancy to 1t and took 1t to
Spain, from which place 1t found ITS
way in 1896 to England.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
SarLines.

Genuine xlrdines are the young OF
the pilchard. Their name comes from
the fact that they are most numerous
off the coast of Sardinia. They swim
in the spring In shoals containing mil
lions-fish shaped shoals ten miles long
and a half mile wide. The sardines are
netted and taken ut once to the shore.
There they are washed, scraped and
sprinkled with salt. The salt is soon
removed, the heads and gills cut of
and there is another washing. Then,
on beds of green brush, the fish are
dried in the sun. Next they are boiled
in olive oil till cooked thoroughly.
The packers-women always-take
them now and pack them In the TIN
boxes we all know, filling up each box
with boiling oil, fitting on the lid and
making the box air tight by soldering
the joints together with a Jet OF not
steam. Sardines are more or less per-
feet according as they are prepared
more or less Immediately after their
capture and according as the oil they
are packed in is more or less pure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
Dedication of Good Cheer Hall.

The first supper and entertainment
given by the Good Cheer Society, IN tner
new hall or banquet room, last Iuesday
evening, was a success in every respect.
The partly finished audience room OF
the church above had been prepared
with carpeting and chairs for temper
ary reception room, where the friends
were received with cordial greetings by
the reception committee, and maze 70
feel at home until the call for supper
came.
The banquet room had been made a
Mace of beauty as well as of feasting,
and the well arranged and nicely decorat-
ed tables, which would accommodate
1852 at one time were especially inviting
as the friends gathered around them, A
few words of welcome by the pastor,
in behalf of the Good Cheer Society and
| its president, was followed by prayer.
Then came the pleasure of sharing in the
feast of good things on the tables, while
at the same time they enjoyed musi,
cal feast given by our local orchestra OF
| voung people, under the direction OIL
Mr.. Carl Briggs. Our community may
we'll feel proud of this orchestra. 1t sc
delighted some of the people at thu
tables that they almost forgot TO partak'
of the supper. -.
After supper, the entertainment OF
the stage, which was announced las
week and the cast of characters given
gave the audience feast OF fun, WIFI
Several fine points of noble characte
well portrayed. All who took part ar
deserving of praise for their successful
efforts in representing the characters as
signed them. Mr.. Fred Hall gave one o
his characteristic darby songs whcl
"brought down the house.
| All the committees having charge Q
| the different departments connected WI
the whole affair deserve much credit 10
their faithful and patient service, and q
NAV feel well paid and amply rewarde
for their labors by the large, appreciatiV
: and enthusiastic audience which EMO!
ed both supper and entertainment. Som
, over 200 participated in the supper an
. AZ MANY were at the entertainment,
When the church is completed all r
5 ligious services will be held in the room
: above, and Good Cheer Hall VIII oe Il
: social gatherings, suppers, and bushes
: meetings of the parish.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
AN OBSTINATE MAJOR.
He Had HIS Way Even After He Wa
In His CONN.

NO ft80 LIZ why AWCA hltCE kh0 " -
In His CONN.
Many amusing stories are told of
the great formality blended with hu-
morous brusqueness and independence
which characterized early Revolution
airy days. An incident Of camp life is
related by the author of Romance and
Realism Of the Southern Gulf Coast"
In 1903 the first United States troops
that came down the Mississippi were
Ouartered at Fort Adams. General
Wilkinson, Colonel Hamtramck, Major
Butler. Captain Green and other off,
GERS were merry over their punch one
night, and the general by some acci-
dent, got his cue burned of. Angry
at the laugh which followed his mis-
hap, he next day issued an order for
bidding any officer to appear with a
cue. Obedient to orders, all the off,
GERS but Major Butler cut OF their
cues.
"The vain old prigv' said the major.
"I'll see him hanged before I cut OF
my cue to crafty him" And he boldly
appeared without changing the style OF
his hairdressing.
The major was put under arrest, but
he declared obstinately that he would
spend the rest Of his life in prison be-
fore he would comply with such silly
command. Soon afterward he was TAX
en- very Ill, and. realizing that he was
at the point of death, he gave instruc-
tons for his burial, which he knew
would be witnessed by the whole COM
mand.
Bore hole" said he. through the
bottom of my coffin, right under my
head, and let my cue come through 1t,
that the old general may see that even
when dead l refuse to obey his or
der"
And these direction were literally
carried out
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
The Word "Hurrah."

Some authorities connect "hurran
with a Hebrew shout of JOY to Jeho-
yah, which occurs in the Psalms. 9TH
ers derive 1t from Thor aide" war
cry of the ancient Mortimer. Others
point to the Swedish and Danish "hur'
ra" and the German "hurren." to move
quickly, or the Danish "hurre," to
buzz, with which our hurry Is associ'
ated.
Sir Francis Palgrave in his History
of Normandy and England" says: 1T
was a wise custom In Normandy, es-
tablished by Rollo's decree, that any
one who had reason to fear damage
of goods, life or limb could raise the
country by the cry 'Haro! "Ha Raoul,'
Justice In Duke Rollo's name; hence
our hue and cry The old English
harrow and our 'hurrah' are but vari-
ations of this" There are some who
regard 1t as merely an initiative inter-
lection Akin TO "whurra," used by Ad-
olson in play, Ills. or of "huzza'
found in Evclyn's Diary. 1865.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
For Peace Only.

It is well known that the Friends
have always been devoted to the prin'
ciples of peace. AS they had a con-
trolling influence In the public affairs
of Nantucket, there was no military
organizatio OH that island for several
generations. How the matter was man.
aged is told by the author OF "Septem
Der Days OH Nantucket"
Whenever military companies came
to the island for q holiday young wom-
en- thronged the windows and waved
handkerchiefs, but there was no rise OF
military ambition in the town. Once a
coterie of young men formed train
ing company and sent to Boston for
equipments, but their elders compelled
them to make the first article OF their
constitution read: This company shall
be disbandcd Immediately In case OF
war;"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
A.. ,,,.o.,saed Ambition.

1t Is said by an old historian tnat
when the Spanish armada sailed along
the south coast of England In Queen
Elizabeth's reign the Duke OF Medina
Sidonia, admiral of the armada. was so
affected at the sight Of Mount Edg-
cumbe. n beautiful mansion, viewed
from the sea, that "he resolved 1t Tor
his own possession in the partage OF the
kingdom. which the Spaniards precon-
ouered in their hopes and expectation.
But, us the author quantity observes
"he had catched a great cold, and he
had no other clothes to wear than those
which were to be made OF the SKIN OF
bear not yet killed"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06

The strike at Rumford Falls is settled
and work will be resumed the first of the
present week. The men must make
personal application for work. George
o. Mackey, president of the Information
al Brotherhood of Papermakers, assist.
ed in bringing about the settlement.
The management would not state on
what terms the settlement was affected,
but the understanding is that the com.
pany failed to concede to the demand
for employment of none but union work
men. The strike was inaugurated two
weeks ago last Wednesday, and threaten
ed to involve 1900 employees of the Ok
ford Paper Co. and Continental Paper
Bag Company.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
ouick Wftted.

When Mrs. isabella Bishop. the well
known traveller. was In the United
States she had at least one funny ex'
perience. She was riding in car In
Chicago and felt her pocket being pick
ed. but SID nothing at the moment.
Presently along came the conductor to
collect his fares. When he reached
Mrs. Bishop she quietly remarked:
"This gentleman" turning to the thief,
twill pay. He has my purse"
He paid, and she got back her purse.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06

of the three fresh water fish recently
in Maine and named IN nonor
of the state fish and game commissioners
hv the IN. s. fish commission, one, nam,
ed for Hon. Henry o. Stanley, is called
the Gorgeous stanley, and is found IN
the chain of Eagle Lakes. IL is tnousn ns
to be a conspicuous item in the menu 10 u
salmon togue and trout. IL Is very scr
dom seen except in the breeding season'
It il said to be an excellent pan hsn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06

Frank o. Hackett of Vassalboro, was
thrown under loaded team Saturday
and bodily injured. Mr.. Hackett was
engaged in loading team with pressed
hay, when bail rolled upon the horses,
frightening them so that they dashed
from the barn. Mr.. Hackett was thrown
violently from the load against the side
of the building and fell under the wheels
of the heavily loaded team. Both bones
of one leg were broken, and he was
otherwise severely bruised and injured.
Mr.. Hackett is about go years of age and
recently moved here from Aroostook
county.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06

The alleged express robbers held at
Portland for the Superior Court grand
Jury are William Crane of Boston, and
Walter w. Monks of Ashmont, N. H.
They were arrested while ransacking an
American Express car on the Boston and
Portland train, early Thursday morning,
and on arriving In Portland, pleaded not
guilty when arraigned, Friday. Prob
ably cause was found and they were
bound over to the superior court in the
sum of $500 each.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06

A new addition to the front part of
the Maine General Hospital, Portland,
to be known as "sun room for chill
dren" is being constructed and is we'll
toward completion. The new annex is
being put on to the right of the main
entrance and is fairly circled with win
dows. 1t will furnish the children with
a delightful room to play in and will be
of inestimable value. The addition be-
sides its real usefulness will also add
much to the present appearance of the
buiidinp.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
Beware of Ointments for catarrh
That Contain Mercury,

rs mercury will surely destroy the senss of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering II through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prsscriptiSns from reputable physicians as the
you can po'sibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +. ]. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, o., contains no mercury. and ID
taken internally acting directly upon the blood
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine
It is taken internally and Il made In Toledo
Ohio.
S5-sold by Druggists. price 75c. per bottle.
Hall's Family Pills are the best.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
RAN A TEN PENNY NAIL THROUGH
HIS HAND.

While opening box, ]. c. Mount, of
Three Mile Bay, N. Y, ran ten penny
nail through the fleshy part of his hand:
81 thought at once of all the pain and
soreness this would cause me-" he says,
sand Immediately applied Chamberlain's
Pain Balm and occasionally afterwards.
To my surprise it removed all pain and
soreness and the injured parts were soon
healed" For sale by Shurtleff & Co.,
South Paris; Stevens, Oxford; Noyes
Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
Died.

In Brownfleld. Sept. 10. infant son of j. e. and
Florence Clement, aged Is days.
In Norway, Sept. 80, Mrs. Mary P. Cullinam
aged s. years, 10 months, II days.
In Norway, Sept. 81, Mrs. Sarah II. Morse
aged 80 years. 8 months, q days.
In South Waterford, Sept. "a, John 8. Whit
comb.
In Pepperell. Mass, Sept. IA. Oliver H. Perry
aged 70 years, 6 months.
In Harrison, Sept. 26. Major Stuart. aged 8:
years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
BROKE INTO HIS HOUSE.

S. LeQuinn of Cavendish, vt, was
robbed of his customary health by inva-
sion of Chronic Constipation. When DR..
Kings New Life Pills broke into his
house, his trouble was arrested and now
he's entirely cured. They're guaranteed
to cure. csc. at F. A. Shurtleff & Co.;
Noyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
Troubles of Childhood.
WORMS, THE OFTEN UNsUsPECTED CAUs
OF CHILDREN's ILLS.

OF CHILDREN's ILLS.
II mothers fully realized the extent to which
worms affect the health and disposition Of chill
dren, many child that is scolded and punished
for peevishness, and doctored and doped for
biliousness or any one Of a half q dozen other
imaginary ailments. would be treated along
entirely different lines. On the other hand
many mothers. while understanding the cause
of the trouble. regard It, like cutting teeth, as
one of the natural and unavoidable conditions Of
childhood.
This IL all wrong. The presence Of worms or
any other parasite In the human body is an un-
natural condition that can be promptly remedi-
ed. For more than half q century True's Pin
Worm Elixir, purely vegetable compound pre-.
pared by DIR. j. F. True & Co., Of Auburn, Me-,
has been used with unqualified success, and
thousands Of children and adults afflicted with
worms have been restored to health by It's use.
1t is also certain remedy for the common COM
plants Of childhood such ns ss cos
A valuable booklet on diseases Of children,
which should be in the hands Of every mother,
will be sent free to any address on request to
DIR. j. +. True & Co., Auburn, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
Supreme judicial Court.
OCTOBER TERM, 1908.

HENRY C. PEABODY, Justice Presiding.
CHARLES F. WHITMAN, Clerk.
ELLERY C. PARK, County Attorney.
EDGAR L. FLINT, Sheriff.
H. E. HAMMOND, Crier.
| w. A. BARROws, Messenger.
WALTER l.. GRAY, Librarian.
The October term of Supreme Judicial
Court will open at the court house next
Tuesday, Judge Peabody of Portland,
one of the most popular judges on the
Maine bench, presiding. A new grand
jury will be empanelled at this term
which is as follows:
GRAND JURORS.
j. +. Ballard, Gilead.
Z. L. Bartlett. Bethel.
John P. Cullinan, Norway.
VIM. +. Caldwell, Oxford.
Simeon Z. Eaton, Brown1eld.
W. e. Cummings, Albany.
Mark Elliott, Rumford.
Chas w. Kilgore, Waterford.
Edwin Gleason, Mexico.
John T. Merrill, Fryeburg.
John L. Huntress Hiram.
-, Buckheld.
Noyes r. Norton. Porter.
Loren r. Merrill. Paris.
r. o. MOulton. Sweden.
Eugene L. Torrey, Dixfleld.
-, Canton.
The returns of jurors from Buckfield,
Andover and Canton had not arrived at
the time of going to press.
The traverse jurors so far as returned,
with three towns yet to hear from are as
follows:
TRAVERSE JURORS.
w. n. Abbott, Byron.
Fred r. Bean, Bethel.
Frank =. Burbank, Paris.
Harrison A. Brooks, Brownaeld.
+. l.. Burns, Oxford.
Fred II. Bartlett, Stoneham.
A. ID. Fessenden, Denmark.
Chas. f. Freeman. Norway.
Fairfield Farrar, Sumner.
I. II. Burgess, Rumford.
j. NJ. Dudley, Hebron.
Carl p. Harrington, GeenwoOd.
Andrew II. Evans, Fryeburg.
Fred Il. Howe, Bethel.
Melvin Holman, Dixfeld.
Daniel F. Durgin. Lowell.
s. d. Packard. Mexico.
Augustus E. Skillin. Hartford.
w. s. Richardson. Rumford.
Geo. E. Stevens, Woodstock.
s. Porter Stearns, Paris.
Lee nj. Smith, Norway.
e. A. Wakefield, Porter.
Howard Turner, Peru.
There are not many cases of import
ance for trial at this term and the indica-
lions are for short term.
1t is probable that a pauper case in
which the town of Oxford sues New
Gloucester and Mechanic Falls may come
to trial, also an insurance case, but
there is always uncertainty about cases
booked for trial.
The criminal business in sight now
is not of very serious nature.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO. az
TnNAo H0IrNTY 90

STATE OF UHIO, CIT1 UF IOLEDOI eo
LUCAS COUNTY. '''
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm Of T. j. CHENEY 4
Co doing business In the City Of Toledo. Coun.
ty anil State aforesaid. and that said firm will
pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence. this 9Th day Of December, A. D. 1886.
(sEAL A. W. GLEASON,
~ Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the 81 stem. Send for testimonials, free.
Address, +. j. CHENEY d Co., Toledo, 0.
45-Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
Married.

In Rumford Falls, Sept. "a, by Rev. Geo. A.
Martin, Mr.. Percy d. Miller and Miss Annie Is.
Hassett, both of Rumford Falls.
In Mexico, Sept. 80, by Rev. g. 4. Martin, Mr.
Oryille L. Hanlon and Miss Mildred d. Wood
ward, both of Mexico.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
Born.

In Norway. Sept. q, to the wife Of Charles A..
ID. Cushman, q son.
In Sweden, Sept 10, to the wife of W. d.
Moulton, daughter.
In Sweden, Sept Is. to the wife Of W. W. Will
son, daughter.
In South Paris. Oct l, to the wife of B. Y.
Russell, q son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
WANTED.

Girl or woman for general house,
work in family of two. Apply at
once to
Mrs. J. ]. NORTON,
South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06

HE LEARNED A GREAT TRUTH.
1t is said of John Wesley that he once
said to Mistress Wesley: "Why do you
tell that child the same thing over and
over again?" "John Wesley, because
once telling is not enough. 1t is for this
reason that you are told again and again
that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures
colds and grippe; that it counteracts any
tendency of these diseases to result in
pneumonia, and that it is pleasant and
safe to take. For sale by Shurtleff q Co.,
South Paris; Stevens, Oxford; Noyes
Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06
NOTICE..
NOTICE.
STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY OF OXFORD.
COUNTY TREAsuRER's OFFICE,

COUNTY TREAsURER's OFFICE,
South Paris, Maine, Sept. 80. 1908.
The following List containing the aggregate
smount of costs allowed in each criminal case as
audited and allowed at the Feb. TO Sept. terms,
1908, of the Court Of County Commissioners
for said County Of Oxford and specifying the
court or magistrate that allowed the same and be-
fore whom the case originated 10 published In &C.
cordance with the provisions Of Sec. 10 Of Chap.
ll6 and Of Sec. 10 Of Chap. 1S8 Of the Revised
Statutes of the State of Maine:
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BEFORE RUMFoRD FALLS MUNICIPAL COURT,
JAMES b. STEVENSON, RECORDER,
nm

BEFORE ALBERT BENNETT, TRIAL JUSTICE,
GILEAD.
State W. Intox. liquor, u
BEFORE NORWAY MUNICIPAL COURT,
nc. DAVIS, JUDGE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-06

Is and 10 minute halves. Referee, Waite
Gray. Timers, whitman and Fletcher.
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NORWAY.
CHURCHES,

II
| Second Congregational Church. Rev; R; 8.
| Riieout, Pastor. Preaching service Sunday,
1910 A. NJ; Sabbath School, l2 90 NJ; Mems
Prayer Meeting at 30; Social Meeting. 90 r.
| NJ; regular weekly Prayer Meeting, Tuesday
evening; Y. p. s. G. Il. Meeting Friday evening
Uniyersalist Church, Rev. Caroline E. Angel.
| Pastor. Preaching service on Sunday at 10 30
A. NJ. Sabbath School. ls0 90; Y. PC. U. meet
Methodist Church, Rev. B. r. Pickett, Pastor.
Preaching service. 10 80 A. NJ; Sabbath School.
IL 90 M; Social Evening Meeting. 90 p. NJ,
prayer meeting. Tuesday evening; class meeting
Baptist Church, Rev. E 8. Cotton. Pastor.
Preaching service. 10 80 A. NJ; Sabb tn School,
| ls 90 NJ; Prayer Meeting Sunday evening Pm.
STATED MEETINGS..
+. A. N. Regular meeting Of Oxford Lodge,
No. Is, In Masonic Hall. Friday Evening on or
before full moon. Oxford Royal Arch Chapter,
No. 20, assemblies Wednesday Evening, on or
before full moon. Oxford Council, X. . 3. NJ,
No. i, Ark Mariners, Wednesday evening after
100. F.-Norway Lodge.-Regular meeting
In Odd Fellows Hall, every Tuesday Evening
Fellows Hal, second and fourth Friday Even
inys of each month. Mt Hope Rebekah Lodge,
No. IS, meets on first and thir'i Friday OF each
NO Irregular meeting In Hathaway Block
every Thursday Evening. u. r, A. D. Noyes
Division, No ls, meets third Friday Of each
month. Lake Assembly, No. 50, T. s., second
and fourth Friday evenings of each month.
L. of H.-Norway Grange meets second and
fourth Saturdays Of each month at Grange Han.
c. A R.-Harry Rust Post, No. 81, meets In
New g. A. X. HALL on the first Tuesday Evening
Of each month.
W. r. C.-Neets in New G. A. R. Hall, Mon
day evening.
Ne o. P.-Lakeside Lodge, No. III. meets In
New q. A. X. Hail, on the first and third we'd
nesday evenings of each month.
o U. a. M.-Norway and South Paris Council,
No 10, meets at G. A. X. Hall every Tuesday
U.OeP. Film Tree Colony. No. l99. meets
second and fourth Wednesday evenings OF each
10. G. C.-Norway Commandery, No. A7,
meets second and fourth Thursday evenings Of
X. G. E.-Oxfori Castle, No. 9. meets in Ryer.
son hall, first and third Thursday evenings Of
each month.
Rev. A. S. Bisbee discussed resubmis-
sion and prohibition at Concert Hall,
Tuesday evening. Music by Mrs. KIM
ball and Mr.. and Mrs. V. NJ. Whitman.
The attendance was rather small.
The stated meeting of Oxford Chapter,
No. 20, was held at Masonic Block We'd
nesday evening. The annual reports of
the various officers and election OF Of |
ficers were followed by work at the close
of which supper was served for nifty |
or more. The officers elected were:
II. P.-wa'ter l.. Gray.