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Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
BrOWnfield.

The funeral of the infant child of Mr..
and Mrs. Wesley Rowe occurred at their
home Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Newton
Clough preached the funeral sermon.
Carl Blake has gone to Boston for en-
ployment.
George Quint is in the hospital in
Portland, on account of his eyes being
injured.
The new high school building which
was given to the town by Mr.. E. B. Bean
Of this village, was dedicated June Goth.
Address by Rev. Mr.. Cameron, subject,
The Memorial School Building; address
Education, by Rev. E. S. Pitts of Frye
burg.
Preparations are being made by Frost
Mountain Grange for a big time the
Fourth.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
West Paris.

Well, Buckfield, strange as it may
seem, we are somewhat inclined to be
| lieve in your theory of telepathy. VIZ
said to our neighbor that if we put the
persistency of the black hen in the paper
as misdemeanOr perhaps it would
touch her pride and break the spell
Sure enough, the day it appeared II
print she decided to again prepare tt
furnish her mistress with eggs instead
of chickens.
Miss Nina Bryant is visiting at Soutf
Paris.
Mrs. II. E. Hamilton and two children
left town on Friday to go to the home OF
Mr.. Hamilton's parents at Brooklin
Maine. Mr.. Hamilton met her at Port
land and she will stay during the hot
summer weather at the seashore, after
which they will begin housekeeping al
Greenfield, Mass.
There have been about twenty cases
of measles in town in the past few
weeks, but all have successfully recover
ed. Miss Ida Aldrich is having quite a
severe run of the disease at this writing,
Miss Flora E. Dunham of Boston Is
visiting Mrs. Bert Day.
Mrs. Frank L. Willis entertained the
W. C. T. U. last Thursday afternoon.
On account of the absence of the presi-
dent, Mrs, l.. c. Bates, Mrs. Anna White
presided.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. III. Brown and Charles
l.. Brown from Rumford Falls spent two
or three days at the time of the Fourth
with Mr.. II. G.. Brown and family.
Prof. and Mrs. j. M. Pike are visiting
Mrs. Pixies parents, Mr.. and Mrs. n. j.
Cushman.
RI. Taylor set the gravestone for
Mrs. Harriet Richardson in our cemetery
last Monday.
Mr.. Edwin Richardson is quite lit
tie improved in health since he first
came to live with Mrs. W. G. Hammond
at Trap Corner.
There was large crowd in town on
July Fourth, some estimating it at some
where near thousand people. Nearly
400 took dinner at Centennial Hall, and
the Methodist society will realize neat
little sum toward repairing the inside OF
their chapel. The prize hits in the
parade of horribles were the ReSurrec-
ton of West Paris after being dead for
40 years, the Rural Free Delivery
horseback rider and the team from
Shows Falls.
At the flag raising appropriate and
patriotic remarks were made by Rev.
Mr.. Nelson. The various races were of
considerable interest. There was a
large and interested crowd at the ball
game in the afternoon. Score S to Z in
favor of Mechanic Falls.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
Not Expecting n Flood.

An old lady recently bargalned with
a cabman standing outside Colchester
railway station to take her into the
town.
The sum being agreed upon, the dame
returned into the station and soon re-
appeared with two parrots In cages.
which she handed up to the cabman.
Again she journeyed to the platform
and brought out two cats. a third
trip she made, bringing back daintily
dressed fox terrier, and fourth ex-
pedition was interrupted by cabby ex-
claiming:
"Beggin' your pardon, ma'am. but
you amt eXpectin' Hood. 'ope?'
"Dear me, no." was the reply. what.
ever made you ask that question.
cabby"
"Oh, it's all right. ma'am," said jehu.
81 thought I'd ask. COS l amt certain
as 'ow my horse can swim. and fan
cied by the look of your luggage that
you were a-tal,in' my keb for Noah's
Answer"
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
Grass That "Tires."

In some parts Of New Mexico there
grows a grass which produces som-
niferous effect OH the animals that
Craze upon It, Horses. after eating the
grass, in nearly all cases sleep stand
ing, while cows and sheep almost In
variably lie down.
1t has occasionally happened that
travellers have stopped to allow horses
to feed in places where the grass
grows pretty thiclily and the animals
have had time to eat considerable
quantity before its effects manifested
themselves.
In such cases horses have gone to
sleep on the road and 1t is hard to
arouse them. The effect Of the grass
passes off in an hour or two, and no
bad results have ever been noticed on
account Of it. Cattle on the ranches
frequently come upon patches Of this
grass, where they feed for perhaps half
an hour and then fall asleep for an
hour or more, when they wake up and
start feeding again. The programme
is repeated perhaps dozen times un-
til thirst obliges them to 90 to water.
Whether. like the poppy, the grass
contains opium. or whether its sleep
producing property is due to some
other substance is not known.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
Poland Spring,

When the familiar visitor to this de-
lectable locality, so widely renowned,
reads in the papers that S75, 900 has
been expended in additions and furnish
ings since last season, he will naturally
wonder what more could be done than
has already been done 10 make the love
ly place more attractive.
This seasons visitor will notice some
material changes in the big house, the
most noticeable of which is in the main
office, which has been greatly enlarged
and beautifed. AS one enters from the
porte cOcbere, he steps upon rich,
heavy oriental rug of elegant design
costing $500. Heavy, elegant upholstery
meets his gaze, and for a moment he is
''lost in wonder and praise. But the
genial presence of Mr.. L. p. Kicker in
the Office and the appearance of Dennis
the head porter, to look after the bag
gage. assure us that we are still at the
famous unexcelled hOstelery. Another
view over the desk and Mr.. Higgins,
familiar face assures us that we are all
right.
If any further proof is needed that
this charming spot is really Poland
Spring, 90 into the immense dining hall
at the dinner hour and the neat, grace
full head table man, Mr.. Julius GasSeur,
rs courteous and attentive as ever, will
diSpel all doubts. Julius" informs us
that this is his twenty-second consecu-
tive year here, only Dennis O'Lara,
the porter, having been here any longer.
Mr.. Underwood ably fills the position in
the Office made vacant by Mr.. Judd, who
is now in charge of the Rickers' big
house, the SdmoSet, at Rockland.
Briefly stated, all the old attractions
that hive made the place famed all over
the world, are retained, with new feat
ures added. One not familiar with
the locality might naturally inquire,
what is there to so charm and delight
people and hold them longer than at any
other summer resort in the land? Well,
il is just this: Unrivaled beauty of
location, affording the finest panoramic
views eXtant, pure, healthful air and
spring water that has given it an envia-
Bile name the world over, the grandest
and most satisfactory hotel service that
can be enjoyed, while that cheerful,
home-like welcome extended by the
Rickers as hosts, can not be excelled
anywhere. Then the Maine State art
and library building, the facilities for
golf, tennis ard other outdoor sports,
with fine drives, lovely walks in fine
groves, and plenty of indoor entertain
ments, and cuisine uuparalled-what
more can one in quest of health and
pleasure desire?
While we admire the rich and costly
furnishings of the pdblic and private
rooms we are impressed with the
thought that even the most humble
guest for only a day is shown every
attention and courtesy accorded to those
more fortunate in their possessions.
Every one cannot afford the means TO
make a prolonged stay at this or any
other summer resort, yet every one who
loves to behold natures wonderful gifts
and store the mind with pleasant memo
ries of day off, should visit the place
aud look over its marvellous attractions.
SLoCUM.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
Oxford.

Miss H. E. Hersey has returned from
Boston.
Union services were held at the Con.
gregationalist church June rs. Music
by the choirs of both churches.
The local union of the Young Peoples
Society of Christian Endeavor was at:
tended by Rev. Mr.. Newport, Mr.. and
Mrs. Starbird, DR.. Farris and wife, Mrs.
Hazen, Mrs. Richmond, Mrs. Frost, Mrs.
Bumpus and others.
DR.. jerks returned to his home in
Rhode Island on Friday.
An auction sale was held at Chas.
Fuller's place at Pigeon Hill esday.
Mr.. Russell is driving the bakery cart
for Mr.. Hayes in place of Mr.. Cullinan.
There is report that there is a case
of scarlet fever in this vicinity.
Morris Bowker has been very sick
with measles.
DR.. Hayden of Norway was in town
this week.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
North StOneham.

Mrs. Wesley Adams is in very poor
health.
VIM. Adams has party of men and
boys from Norway boarding at his home.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. McKeen visited her
sister, Mrs. Bertha Keniston of Lowell,
Tuesday.
Kate Adams has finished work for Har-
vey Parker of North Waterford and is at
John Adams.
Asa Keniston and family intend to 60
home to East Stoneham for two weeks
to do his haying.
AS Will Culbert was getting ready to
60 to bed Thursday night he went and
carried the baby up stairs, then went
back down to blow out the light; as he
was going down he felt something around
his feet; he looked, and saw an adder
about three feet long. He says one
blow killed the snake.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
Hiram.

Wadsworth post Office was discontinue
ed June S0th by order of postmaster
general. 1t was established May Goth
1889, and named in honor of General
Peleg Wadsworth of Revolutionary fame.
Mr.. Mark L. Staples, late postmaster
has moved to Kezar Falls where he has a
position in the woolen mill.
On July 1st, Mr.. Charles C.. Lowell
commenced his duties as carrier on the
Rural Free Delivery No. l.
Mrs. William G.. Spring and daughter
of Cumberland Mills visited Tuesday
at Mr.. Marshall Springs.
Miss Emily Ii. SWEET of Arlington
Heights, Mass, and "Sister" Francis OF
New York, Miss Madge Wygant of New
York and Miss Mary w. Currier of Bos-
ton are boarding at Eli C.. Wadsworth's S.
There is promise of successful
hOardinO season
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
Hebron.

Miss Maidie Moody has returned from
her visit to Auburn and Portland, and
Mrs. Cornelia Moody is visiting at Rum.
ford Falls.
Mrs. A. NJ. Richardson and Albert are
in Portland for few weeks.
Miss Hazel Donham is home since
graduation.
Mrs. Jennie Packard Hanscom and
baby Charlotte of New York are at Fred
Cushman's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bridgham of Mechanic
Falls are visiting their daughter, Mrs. E.
NJ. Glover.
Mrs. Bert Cantello and little son have
returned to their home in Massachusetts,.
Miss Annie Glover accompanied them
and will visit her brother Frank and
other relatives.
Mr.. Joseph Barrows of Boston is at
Mrs. Howe's.
There are few of them coming and
going. Our little village is quite busy
place, even in vacation.
The Ladies' Circle held their last
meeting for the season with a supper
Friday, p. N.
II. T. Glover is painting his barn which
adds greatly to the looks of his place.
Fred Sturtevant is shingling his barn.
All are glad to see W. A. Bartlett once
more taking his regular trips to South
Paris.
The remains of Mrs. Nathan Fogg
were inferred here this week.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
APHORISMS.

No legacy is so rich as honesty
Shakespeare.
A grateful dog Is better than an un-
grateful man.-Saadi.
We first make our habits and then
our habits make us.-Emmons.
The retrospect Of life swarms with
lost opportunitics.-Sir ii. Taylor.
To be happy Is not the purpose of
our being. but to deserve happiness.-
Fitch.
Fortune may find pot, but your
own industry must make 1t BOIL
Rousseau.
When person is down In the world
an ounce of help is better than a
pound Of prcaching.-Bulwer.
No man ever did designed injury
to another but ut the same time lie
did a greater to himself.-IIome.
When man has not a good reason
for doing a thing he has one good rea-
son for letting 1t alone.-Thomas Scott.
To be perfectly just is an attribute
Of the divine nature; to be so TO the
utmost of our abilities is the glory OF
man.-Addison.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
commencement at Hartman Uni
yerSity,

At the Commencement Exercises at
Hartman University, on the 23d of last
month, the title of Doctor of Divinity
was conferred upon Rev. Horace A.
Roberts, pastor of the First Baptist
church here.
His many friends both here and else
where will be much gratified to learn
that this recognition of his ability,
scholarship and faithful service in his
sacred calling has been conferred upon
him ''pro merito," or in plain English,
for duly recognized merit, and not as an
empty honor.
His earnest, touching sermons replete
with thought and rich experience, and
couehed in scholarly but simple, lucid
English, his faithful, energetic work
outside of the pulpit, in his pastorate,
and his loving, sympathetic nature have
bound him strongly to his people,
Block Island (R. I.) Press.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
He Didn't UndePHtau ud

A little fellow out West RoXbury
way some ten years old, perhaps
twelve, Msted his grandmOthers the
other day rather neatly. All three
were at the table when one of the la-
dies casually mentioned the name Of
the family nurse. Immediately the
little fellow wanted to know who the
lady was. One grandma innocently re-
marked that it was the nurse that took
care Of the boy when he was born.
"But why didn't mamma take care
Of me? l was her baby, wasn't IT
Queried the little fellow. "True," says
grandma; but, you see, mamma doesn't
understand how to look after little ba-
bies, particularly the first one. and we
have to have nurses who have learned
how in the hospitals" That seemed to
settle 1t, but all Of sudden the little
fellow blurted out, "Well, then, who
took care Of ainY-Boston Traveller.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
North Buckfield.

At the eleventh hour the men will
the road machine have been on oul
street and have done very good job.
The late James Swallows son Forest
and his uncle, Mr.. Packard of Brockton,
Mass, are guests of j. G. Heald and
family for while.
Mrs. Daniel Murch aud daughter OF
the lower village are guests of Mrs. n
B. Emery for few days.
Wallace and Ross Varney of Haverhill
Mass, have been guests of their aunt
Mrs. Wash Heald, for week.
Earl Hammond is quite sick at this
writing.
Lucius Record was at Norway on busi-
ness the 30th of June.
Preston Heald was at Lewiston June
9th.
The telephone men have been in ouI
section putting the line in better run.
ming order.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
HoW's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known r. j.
Cheney for the last fifteen years, and believe
him perfectly honorable In oil business trans
actions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by oil
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
Albany.

One of our selectmen, W. E. Herrick,
has made permanent improvement on
the highway between Abel Andrews and
the Great Brook by blasting the ledges
and making ditch.
George Cummings, another of our Sc
lectmen, is employing crew of men who
are building road to Pine Hill Farm for
the accommodation of D. A. Cummings.
Mr.. A. G. Bean is sick with the grippe
and under the care of DR.. Charles M.
Coolidge.
Mr.. David Edwards, another old vet
eran, at Mr.. D. A. Cummings, is under
the care of the same doctor.
Our schools are closing this week, and
it keeps the superintendent, Mr.. A. l..
Bean, busy visiting the school ma'ams.
Mr.. Leamon Dudley has gone to Read
field to visit his relatives there.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
East Bethel.

Farmers are trying to find something
to hoe.
Mrs. Harriet Starbird recently passed
a week at j. II. Swans.
Mr.. Will Holt has gone to Auburn
where he has work.
Miss Rose Kimball is at home for a
short vacation.
Mrs. E. E. Ross visited her parents
here last week.
The Dewey School Improvement
League gave an entertainment Friday
evening at the close of the school, with
a very pleasing program. Seven dollars
was realized. Seven bracket lamps have
been purchased for the school room,
with two and half dollars to be added
to the treasury.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
BlindfOld.

Nine persons out of ten would prob
ably give the derivation Of blind as
coming directly from blind and fold
from the practice Of folding a cloth
round the eyes, as In the game Of
blind mans buff. The word has, how
ever, nothing to do with fold, but
means felled or struck blind and might
be writted blindfelled. In the same
way the word buttery is easily con-
fused with the common term butter,
with which, however, 1t has no con-
nection save in the minds Of those who
do not know 1t to be q contraction for
bottlery, place where bottles are kept
and over which the bother, or butler,
presides.-Chambers' Journal.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
Lowell.

The Women's Library Club was enter
tanned Wednesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Cora Kimball.
The Ladies' Circle of the village met
at Odd Fellows Hall, No. A, Wednesday
evening, and baked bean supper was
served.
Harry Adams and Miss Blanche Chase
of Bridgton are at work for W. E. Cor
don at the hotel at Lowell.
Daniel McAllister is building an addi-
ton to his barn.
]. F. Stearns has gone to the Lewiston
hospital on account Of a trouble with his
eyes.
Many summer people are coming,
among Others being the Allison family,
Miss Margaret Stark and Mr.. H. C. Wait.
Mr.. Simonson recently caught 9 lb.
salmon and Monday Mr.. Umbstaetter
caught one weighing pounds.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
BuckfieId.

A party of young people recently went
to Norway Lake for an outing.
Clara Wilmington accompanied John
Lewis Childs and family to New York.
A sick man that came here connected
with a troupe is being cared for al
Charles Withington's.
Mrs. Joseph Emery and son Ralph Of
Boston are visiting Mrs. Emery's broth
or, N. E. Morrill,. Master Ralph caused
quite sensation Tuesday by trying tc
absorb the waters of the Nezinscot
The tables were turned, and while he
was being done for, Harry Holmes fish
ed him out.
Mrs. Lucy Shearman and children are
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. q. II
Prince.
Mrs. Charles Gile and Mrs. Clarence
Shaw dispense ice cream Wednesday and
Saturday afternoons at. the store OF C.
B. Atwood.
Ex-Secretary John D. Long arrived
Wednesday for few days stop to set
his house in order for a later arrival.
r. C. Thomes and wife went to Old
Orchard Thursday.
Mrs. Wilson Shaw while riding saw a
half grown woodchuck sitting erect un-
der an apple tree. Alighting from the
carriage, she approached. He started.
but stopped, and she threw her shawl
over him, caught and carried him home.
She caught partridge not long since.
She seems to be possessed of hypnotic
powers.
George doesn't like, the music of the
whippoorwill in the night time. He
drew bead on one in the dark, and the
recoil nearly decapitated the man.
People of all classes appear to be very
much taken with Rev. Mr.. Abercrombie.
l mentioned recently the graduation
of young lady from training school.
Some take exceptions to the vagueness
of the report. Perhaps it would have
been better to have mentioned teachers
training SCHOOL,, in these times when
there is such diversity of training
base ball, basket ball, foot ball, athletics,
cosmetics, etc.
N. E. Morrill, had home grown cucum-
bers Wednesday.
Mrs. Hobart and sons from Chicago
are with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
ton Gardner
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
Bethel.

Rev. DR.. Flagg of Berlin, N. H., occu-
pied the pulpit at the Congregational
church last Sunday, in exchange with
Rev. C. N. Gleason.
Mr.. George Henry Shirley of Brook
lyp. N. T., has arrived at the summer
cottage of his daughter, Mrs. E. T. Rus
sell, where he will spend the summer.
Harry Purington is in Andover, Mass,
spending few weeks at the home OF
his sister, Mrs. John Holt.
DR.. 'Sturdivant was in RumfOrd Falls
attending the medical convention Tues
day.
Miss Mary Fuller of Roxbury, Mass,
is again spending the summer in Bethel.
The sad news of the death of Mr.. Will
Sturdivant, brother of DR.. G. L. Sturdi-
want, was received last Tuesday and
came as great shock, as none of the
family knew of his illness. Mr.. Sturdi-
want was in Virginia and died of typhoid
fever in the hospital in Dansville, after
an illness of only ten days. The remains
were brought to Gray to be inferred In
the family lot beside his mother.
Miss Isabel Shirley of Brooklyn is to
spend the summer at the summer resi-
dence of her sister.
Mr.. George Bourne Farnsworth,
recent graduate of BowdOin, sailed for
Europe last Thursday.
Mrs. Eva Fox left for Orr'S Island
Thursday and will remain there during
the season.
Miss True has been making some very
attractive improvements upon the "De-
linda"
Gould Alumni Association held a
meeting Thursday p. NJ.
Miss Joan Stearns attended the Eaton
Sargent wedding in Norway last Tues
day.
Mr.. C. Bisbee and family returned
Saturday, having attended the gradua-
tion of their son Robert at Bowdoin,
and also having had most enjoyable
trip to Rockland and visit with friends.
Miss Hattie johnson, former teach
er at Gould Academy, is a guest of Miss
Angie Chapman.
Mrs. II. c. Andrews of Norway has
been in Bethel the past week decorating
china at the studio of Miss Laura Hall.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
Denmark.

A game of base ball last Saturday
between the Denmark club and South
Bridgton club resulted in favor of the
Bridgtons, score 10 to 13. A banquet
and dance were given them in the even
ing at Odd Fellows hall.
Mr.. Fred Sanborn has his new mill in
operation.
Mr.. Arthur Richardson is making ex-
tensive repairs on his house.
Mrs. Fred S. Belcher of Lawrence,
Mass, is spending few weeks vacation
with her father, A. W. Belcher.
Mr.. Dudley Perkins has taken posses
sion of the store formerly owned by A..
II. Witham and is ready to accommodate
all who favor him with call.
On account of the wet weather the
hay crop begins to look up.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
Oxford Pomona.

The next meeting of Oxford County
Pomona Grange will be held at East
Hebron on the 4th day of August. Pro-
gram:
Routine Work.
Music.
Reading, West Minot Grange.
Question, Does the farmers wife paw enough
attention 70 her personal appearance in every
day life? Opened by sister OF East Hebron
Grange.
Discussion.
Music, Hebron Grange.
Reading. East Hebron Grange.
Music Mountain Grange.
Reading, Norway Grange.
Music, +. s. Pike.
Paper, East Hebron Grange
Music, West Minot Grange.
Question. Are monopolies more OF an advan-
tage than disadvantage to the common peoples
s. NJ. King and A. NJ. Fogg.
Paper, Paris Grange.
Music.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07
Wilson'S Mills.

F. A. Flint is having his house piped
for hot and cold water in the bath room,
also having the house renovated with
paint, inside and out, floors laid and pa
pering most of the rooms.
The circle met with Mrs. Guy Brooks.
Mrs. Floyd Searles is staying with Mrs.
Brooks while Mr.. Brooks is away guild
ing.
j. w. Clark was called to Avon, Mass,
by the death of his daughter, Mrs. j. A.
Buchanan. Her only child, j. w. Buck
man, accompanied his grandfather.
Rev. Z. A. Tuck and Mrs. Tuck were
in town Friday making calls.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07

Mrs. Mary A. Dorr of East Orland
committed suicide Tuesday by drown
ing. She was mentally unbalanced and
for some time had been under watch,
but succeeded in leaving the house and
going to the pond about half mile dis
tant. She leaves six children and was
about 45 years old.
Oxford Democrat., 1903-07-07

John W. Durfee, who used to live in
North Waterford and now lives at Edes
Falls, has secured a situation in Boston
as brakeman on the Elevated Railway.
William Lee Gilman of Medford, Mass,
who has been a student at Hebron
Academy for two years, has secured a
situation on the Dorchester Avenue sur
face car division of the Boston Elevated
Railway Company.
Donald rockingham, of the class of
ton in the employ of the Boston Elevst-
ed Railway Company as brakeman on
the elevated trains.