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Oxford Democrat., 1904-02-02
Bryant's Pond.

Mrs. Effie Rogers came home to her
parents Saturday on account of the fall
ing condition of her grandmother, Mrs.
Jane Billings, who is suffering with
cancer. Her family have no hopes OF
Mrs. Billings recovery, but it is report
ed that she is little more comfortable
this week.
Quite a number from the village at
tended the lyceum at the Chase school
house Thursday evening and pronounced
it good.
Miss Bessie Stanley of Bethel has been
the guest of Essie Bowker this week.
Alden Chase still remains in helpless
condition.
Mrs. Frank NJ. Cole is still on the sick
list.
Mrs. Loanza Mountfort is spending
the winter at her sons home in Massa
chusetts.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Hayes have moved
into the upper rent of Mrs. Emily Felt
new house.
Harry Estes is stopping at home this
winter and working at Dearborn's spoo
mill.
Owing to the snow storm and blow
Tuesday and Wednesday the attendance
at the dedication ball at Dudley's Opera
House was not as large as was expected
for great many who were intending II
come were unable to get here on accoun
of bad travelling. From So to 40 couples
took part in the grand march, which wa
led by Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Crockett
There were a good many here from
adjoining towns. Following are th'
names of some who were present: Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Chandler and two daugh
ters, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Durham ant
son Frank and lady from South Paris
Mr.. George RyersOn and Miss Eva Twad
die, Mr.. Thomas Hastings, Mr.. Edward
Stanley, Miss Bessie Stanley and two
Misses Douglas, Mrs. Bertha Haynes ant
Miss Mabel Scribner, of Bethel; Mr.
Clarence Stearns, Mr.. George Marshal
and two daughters, Miss Ida Aldrich
Mr.. Albert Bowker and Miss Nellie Still
well, of West Paris. Payne's Orchestr;
of Lewiston furnished the best of music
and those who did not attend the concer
given before the dance missed rar
treat.
The hall presented very pretty ant
attractive appearance, and is all tha
could be desired. The new scener,
which has been hung is very beautiful
An oyster and pastry supper was serV
ed by the Pythian SisterhOod at inter
mission, and the ball broke up about
O'Clock. A first class time was enjoye'
by all.
A nice time was enjoyed by the larg
number of people who attended the in
stallation of the Knights of Pythias il
the evening of the 23d.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-02-02
CHURCHMEN.

DR.. Robert Collyer says that a mans
hest friends are his ten fingers.
Rev. Archibald Ian CampDeil OF
Perth cathedral has accepted tile DISH
opric of Glasgow, in succession to Blsh'
op Harrison. resigned.
The Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott is TO de-
liver a course of lectures i'll Apri! next
at the Pacific Theological seminary
Berkeley. Cal. He will also lecture III
other parts of the Golden State.
The Rev. Edward Everett Hale Is
quoted AS having said, when he heard
of his appointment as chaplain OF tie
senate: ".All my life I've been praying
for those Washington fellows. Now III
pray at 'enl. and may God help 'cm.'
Rev. Z. II. Brewster, said to be the
Youngest settled pastor in the lnlteo
States. las resigned the pastorate ol
the Free Baptist church ut Whitman
Mass. He is but eighteen years ole
and is intending TO complete his stud
les ut Harvard next fall.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-02-02

Mrs. C. Fl. Tuttle and G. h. Prince
were at South Paris Wednesday to
attend the funeral of relative.
Several of the telephone stockholders
went to West Sumner Thursday to at
tend the annual meeting.
The marriage of Chas. K. Buck and
Mrs. Anna Pike occurred Thursday, not
Wednesday, as previously announced.
The bans were sealed by Rev. Mr..
Athearn at the home of the brides moth
or in the morning, and the parties were
accompanied to the train by their many
friends, especially those of the bride,
whose life has largely been spent in this
place. She was always kind and courteous
to all, and in taking her leave to make her
home among strangers she goes with the
best wishes of all. Mr.. Buck IS not
unknown to many people here, being a
native of the town and has many rela-
tives here. His home and place of busi-
ness is Traverse City, Mich.
learn that a man in this vicinity own
ing one share of telephone stock receiv-
ed a cent dividend. Doubtless he has
money to loan.
Going down street Friday morning l
saw smoke emerging from a door in the
second story of r. G. Thomes' store on
the corner. Not person was to be
seen, but lost no time to impart infor-
nation, and in less time than it takes to
write one line the street was alive with
people. An oil heater caused the trouble,
but at this stage of proceedings we are
not informed of particulars.
j. NJ. Ford and wife of West Sumner
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Irish
Friday.
never was aware how handy it is to
have tank to fill with water until my
aqueduct froZe up.
Commencing with David Record, COM
ing over Loring's Hill, turning down
Turner Street, to w. w. Tuttle's, the
last house, in all half mile, more or
less, find 90 dwellings, library, two
churches, school house, Odd Fellows
Hall, town tool repository, a smith
shop and house and grange hall con-
templated. IL make no mistake there
are Is inhabitants. Eighteen are from
| 20 up to the SOS. Another generation
leading on in close proximity on the
lines of progression, weaker and wiser, >
perhaps, TO close up the gaps.
There are three young ladies in their
teens. No young men below mans
estate. Six children, and but two o.
these would seem to be indigenous tt
the soil. Two ministers, one justice
of the peace, one trial justice, one sheriff
one selectman. Six widows, two widow
ers, and-and-etc.
Judging from the natural course o
events decade will make great changes
on this line, and considering the lack o
fecundity emigration will necessaril!
become the medium through which thi
precinct will continue to be inhabited
And this will doubtless prevail, as farm
ers as they grow old, and unable t.
carry on their farms, sell out and seek
home in the village to be rid of the care
of the farm, and especially the blocking
SHOWS of winter.
To be continued in the Ledger.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-02-02
West Paris.

At the last meeting Of the Wednesday
Club good number were present. After
current topics were discussed, parlia-
mentary drill was given by Mrs. Elva Z.
Locke. A question box was then IN.
troduced for the first time which proved
interesting and instructive. This was a
deviation from the regular meeting
as it was voted that the last meeting IN
each month should be given to general
topics. A dainty luncheon OF fancy
cakes and cocoa was served and all pro-
nounced it one of the best meetings since
the organization of the club. Mrs. l.. y.
Bates has been elected as vice-president.
Sheriff Tucker of South Paris was in
town last Tuesday.
Hon. James S. Wright OF South Parls
was in the place day or two last week.
Miss Emma A. Swan has decided to
remain in Auburn for the present, and
has gone into the shoe shop to work.
Gertrude Stuart is still here and will
keep house for Mr.. L. B. Swan this win
ter.
Chester H. Lane, who recently joined
the Knight Templars at Rumford Falls,
went there the last of this week to at
tend grand meeting of Strathglass
Commandery held last Friday evening.
NJ. Cushman has large lot of lum-
ber at his mill for his own use, and also
| is busy with custom saving. Mr.. Cush'
man has improved arrangements from
the old mill, and has good convenient
building.
Mrs. Persis Childs Shedd of Portland
has been visiting Mrs. Levi Shedd the
past week.
S. r. White was at West Sumner las,
Thursday to attend the telephone meet
ing.
The measles are in our village again
Alice Dunham, who came from Portland
with her mother, Mrs. May Durham
when she came to care for Mrs. Carol
A. Bacon, came down with them soor
after she arrived, and now Mrs. Bacor
has them. 1t is reported that they have
commenced among the school children
Mr.. and Mrs. E. d. Stillwell entertain
ed a party at whist at their home las
Friday evening. Refreshments wer'
served.
Miss Ada NJ. Briggs is visiting in Wor
cester, Mass.
The grange entertainment last Satur
day evening was literally patronized ant
a good sum was realized for their treas
Jury. About 100 partook of the excellen
supper. The farce "Clarindie Cackler'
Courtship" was we'll played. Clarindi
merits special mention for excellen
representation of the "old maid" Thi
part was taken by Mrs. Mildred +
Davis.
The W. C. T. U. held a gospe
temperance service Sunday evening a
the Methodist chapel. Papers wer
read on non-alcoholic medication an
there were remarks by Rev. Mr.. Nelso
and Rev. Mr.. Tebbetts. There was
praise service and two selections by
ladies' quartette. The regular w. c. I
, U. meeting will be held next Thursda
afternoon with Mrs. Fannie j. Emmon'
Oxford Democrat., 1904-02-02
Hebron.

A large number of relatives and friends
attended the funeral of Mrs. Victoria
Barrows, which was held in the church
Tuesday afternoon. Mr.. and Mrs. G..
w. Cushman of Auburn, Mrs. Hattie
Barrows Jordan of BrocktOn, Mass, and
Mrs. Guen Millett of Minot were among
those present. There were great many
flowers and very appropriate as Mrs.
Barrows was great lover of flowers
and always ready to provide them on all
occasions.
Mrs. j. ID. Sturtevant went TO Dixfield
Tuesday where she will spend some time
with her sons, DIR. j. S. and Ernest
Sturtevant.
Another snow storm of several inches
and 10 horse team breaking roads look
ed like old times.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-02-02
Oxford.

T. A. Roberts w. r. c. will observe
the anniversary of the organization on
Monday evening. There will be sale
and supper.
The Congregationalist society held an
entertainment and supper on Wednes-
Jay evening at Temperance Hall, to raise
money for the purchase of Sabbath
School books. The officers of the Sab
bath School are:
Superintendent-Mrs.C C. r. Starbird.
Asst. supt.-Rev. Mr.. Newport.
Secretary-Mrs. A. A. Bumpus.
Treasurer-Mrs N. T. Fisher.
Organist and Librarian.-Miss Evie Parrot.
Asst. Organist-Mrs Cook.
Asst. Librarian-Miss Lula Bracket.
DR.. Bradbury of Norway was in town
Friday in consultation with DR.. Haskell
in the case of Mrs. Orin Martin, who has
been sick several months.
Born Jan. 26, to the wife of D. S. Rich
mond, daughter.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-02-02
Brownfield.

The Oregon Indian Medical Company
are giving entertainments at town hall
every evening this week, also selling
their medicine.
Mrs. Mary Wentworth, who has beer
an invalid for years, passed away Jan
23d. She was buried from the house
Interment in Brownfield cemetery.
Miss Lucinda Wentworth, profes
sional nurse, has gone to Westbrook tC
care for sick patient.
The supper the ladies of the Uni.
versalist circle had prepared to be hello
at Memorial Hall, on account of the
snow and blow Wednesday evening was
postponed to later date.
Rev. Mr.. Clough is quite sick, also
Rev. Mr.. Cameron and DR.. Marston are
on the sick list.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-02-02
RAfhA1.

Miss Frye of Augusta is in town solicit
ing funds for the "children's home" IN
Augusta.
The many friends of E. L. Harvey,
Bowdoin '05, note with pleasure that he
has been chosen to speak for the Brad
bury prize in February, and the three
winners will complete in March with
Amherst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lawrence are
passing the winter in Pasadena, Cal.
The best quality of dry wood is still
being drawn into the market at S4.5O
per cord.
The two basket ball teams OF Gould
Academy went to Berlin last Friday to
play the Berlin High School. The Gould
boys won but the girls suffered defeat.
Mr.. Robert Bisbee is at home from
Massachusetts, School of Technology
with his mother and sister to spend two
weeks vacation.
Thursday, the parents and friends OF
the pupils in Miss Clark's room attend.
ed rublic exercises. The parts were all
very promptly taken and all of the
exercises showed most faithful work on
the part of the teacher and correspond
ing interest on the part of the pupils:
The village and town schools closed
Friday for the long vacation. 1t is
hoped by the parents that the teachers
will be reelected for next year.
The "dollar party" at Garland Chapel
Thursday evening was very successful
The accounts of how the dollars were
earned to add to the parsonage fund
were very interesting.
At the library supper last week the
gift of S25 by Mr.. and Mrs. Ceylon Rowe
was announced and most hearty vote
of thanks passed.
Friday evening the Universalist so
ciety served supper in Pattee Chapel
followed by social.
Miss Alice Billings went to Lewiston
Friday to begin course of instruction
upon the violin with Mr.. Holding. Mis-!
Billings violin playing has already beer
well appreciated.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-02-02
West Sumner.

MIS-. Cynthia Bisbee is visiting her
friend, Mrs. Mary l.. Wyman, of South
Woodstock, for few weeks.
DIR. Z. II. Andrews of Brunswick was
in town Wednesday night, Jan. 20, to
visit patient with DIR. Marston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lunt of Buckfield visited
relatives here last Sunday.
James A. Tuell has been very i'll for a
few days past. lie is now better.
Mr. and Mrs. +. r. Mclaughlin spent
few days in Lewiston last week. Mrs.
Mclaughlin attended the Androscoggin
County Teachers Institute held there.
Mrs. NJ. j. Pulsifer kept house for them
while they were away.
The Baptist Circle held in the veStry
on Jan. 2l was well attended, the largest
number taking dinner that there has
been this winter.
Eula Newell entertained her teacher
and few schoOlmates on Monday, Jan.
20. Those present were: Miss Heald,
teacher, Miss Maude Bates, Grace Farrar,
Elva Hazelton, Gladys Young. Lunch
consisting of fancy crackers, cheese, as
sorted cake, oranges, tea and cream was
served at o'clock. Then followed lust
jolly time
A few of the village ladies including
Mrs. Minnie Newell, Mrs. Hattie Swift,
Mrs. Helen Chandler, Mrs. Linnie Pack
ard, Mrs. Winifred Mclaughlin, Mrs.
Victoria Bonney, Miss Agnes Bonney
and Mrs. Emma Horne will serve dinner
in the vestry on Feb. 4, 1904, and give
the proceeds therefrom to the Baptist
Circle. 1t is hoped there will be large
attendance, good time and an excellent
dinner is assured.
Who said I3 was an unlucky number?
Thirteen people, including Mr.. and Mrs.
G.. A. Chandler, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Pulsifer, Mr.. and Mrs. 81. T. Heath, Mr..
and Mrs. +. K. Mclaughlin, Mrs. Ruth
Crockett, MeSsrs. Charles Ryerson, Will
Crockett, Arthur Bonney and Guy
Heath from this village attended the
drama at East Sumner Jan. 20, and had
fine time, not a mishap to prove the
old saying true. And just word for
the entertainment. The cast of char
acters was well made, and every one sus-
tanned his part in an excellent manner.
The specialties between acts were good
and certainly appreciated, and never was
a better oyster supper served. 1t is safe
to say '13 of u.s. will be ready to go
again.
Attorney Byron NJ. Small of Farming
ton has been in town this week, making
hurried visit upon his parents, Capt.
and Mrs. G.. NJ. Small.
George and James Packard have been
in Canton two days this week at work on
the Oxford Co. Telephone and Telegraph
lines.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-02-02
THRONE LIGHTS.

Queen Alexandra has no cousins OI
her fathers side. though she had nn'
patcrnal uncias and anntS.
King Alfonso and his mother vii
visit Vienna during the summer. stop
ping ut Paris on the way. He will bt
accorded magnificent receptions.
The Grand Duchess Vladimir is Il
German. and in BiSmarck's lifetime
she warmly cspoused the measures OF
the Iron Chancellor. much to the dis
like of the court in st. Petersburg.
King Edward Is good deal of a hu
mOrist in Il quiet way. and he keeps an
eye on things this side of the water
Recently some one asked him what 1t
would do to earn a living should lie
lose his present job. He replied that he
would 20 to the United States and
make lecture tour.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-02-02
GOWN GOSSIP.

The elbow sleeve for dinner ana even
ing GOWNS continues in favor.
Leaves and flowers Of cut velvet
satin and cloth. painted and embrold'
cred are favorite decorations on hand
some gowns.
There are indications of return 10
very small toques and even bonnets'
White hats are to be worn more thah
ever, especially those Of malines ana
lace.
The three cornered, the tricorne, and
the marquis shapes in hats Will con
time popular, and also those wide
hats with the brim fat in front and
sloping downward in the back.
Three types of skirts are seen-the
plaitcd. the circular, with five, seven
or eleven cores, and the triple skirt
Combinations of the triple and the
nloited or shirred skirts are Otter
made.
Very pretty are the slashed sleeves
80 much worn this winter These are
usually plain and close lifting at the
front and have fulled pieces joined OIL
at the back, sometimes with buttons
usually with braid or trimming OF some
kind.-New York Post
Oxford Democrat., 1904-02-02
East Sumner.

The remains of Mrs. Adelipe G. Doten
wife of Stephen Doten, arrived from
Portland on the Monday A. NJ. train, fol
burial at East Sumner. They were &C.
companied by S. E. Doten, son of the
deceased. Cause of death pneumonia
Age nearly go years. Funeral services
were held at her late home in Portland
On Sunday night occurred the sudden
death of the wife of James G. Cannon
of Hartford. 1t is peculiarly sad event
as three little children are left without a
mothers care, while Mr.. Gammon's
mother is also very sick with severe
stomach trouble. Funeral services were
held at the late residence on Wednesday
On Tuesday evening last, the drama,
entitled "PaSt Redemption" was pre-.
sented at the grange hall by local talent
for the benefit of the grange. The new
hall is fitted up with stage and fixt.
ures for amateur plays, while the din
ing hall will accommodate goodly
number at the suppers. The play on
Tuesday night was followed by an oys-
ter supper. The Changers are much
pleased with their new home and have
very cosy, comfortable quarters in which
to meet, while their horses are provided
with good warm stalls in the basement.
The, day for hitching horses out to the
northwest wind and bedded down with
three feet of snow, has mercifully passed.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-02-02
THE ST. LOUIS FAIR.

In the Alaskan exhibit Is to be 6
family Of living seals.
Sockets have been placed for 1900
incandescent electric lamps on the Pal
ace Of Education
The largest herd of buffalo in the
world will be exhibited by Mr.. James
Phillips of Fort Pierre, s. ID.
A novel restaurant will be one with
the walls of the building made Of glass
tanks in which will swim fishes.
A group of expert boomerang throw
ers will astonish visitors by their skill
in sending their curious instruments
long distances in the air and making
them return and fall at their feet.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-02-02
THE WRITER'S.

The English novelists, Mr.. and MIS-
Robert leighton. are collaborators III
story writing.
Katherine lyman, the novelist, Is III
private life Mrs. IIinkson. Her nus
band is also writer, but not so re-
nowned as his wife. katherine lyman
is an Irishwoman living in England.
Mrs. C. y. Williamson, the novelist.
usually signs her maiden name-Alice
Liyingstone-in her stories. She is an
American married to an EnSlishman,
founder of the London periodical Black
and White.
1t is 4 strange coincidence that the
name of the hero in Mr.. Justin McCar'
thy's first literary effort. Il short love
story. was ParnelI, the name OF the
Irish leader with whom lie was after
ward to be associated.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-02-02
East Brownfield.

The many friends of Mrs. Flossie
Wentworth Higgins, formerly of this
place, were much grieved to learn of heI
sudden death at her home in Cambridge,
Mass, on Jan. 23d. Mrs. Higgins leaves
a father, two brothers, one sister, a hus-
band and An infant daughter.
We had the worst wind blow of the
season SO far last Wednesday.
Harry Butterfeld gave a dance al
Bradbury's Hall last Thursday night.
Chas. Hill is doing quite an extensive
business in his mill.
The Red Men had an oyster stew at
their last meeting. As the night was
unpleasant only about fifteen were out.
Alice Jones of Eaton, N. H., has been
visiting her sister Myrtle, at the liberty
Hotel.
A rural delivery route is being estab-
lished between here and East Fryeburg.
The examination has been held and ap-
plicants are waiting for results.
Florence Spring of Hiram visited
friends in this place few days ago.
Florence Symonds of Portland is visit
ing at John Marston's. Miss Symonds
taught in town last year.
Mary Marston intends to leave for
business college soon.
Oxford Democrat., 1904-02-02
Greenwood.

Assuming that the cold weather topic
has not been run into the snow and ice
as yet through discussion, we venture to
refer to it once more. A letter from ID.
O. Davis of Minn., dated Jan. 10, says
they have had it fearfully cold there
nearly all the time since winter set in,
the temperature at times going down to
| 2S below zero, and not day so warm
as to thaw the snow on the house.
Although Mr.. Davis was in the army
nearly four years, was in 16 hard fought
battles, to say nothing of small fry, was
the oldest of seven children, and the
only one now living, he does not claim
to possess charmed life; yet he seems
to think old father Time will touch him
lightly for several years to come. BE
set out an orchard last year and says he
expects to live to pluck and eat the fruit
thereof. That is faith and works, such
as St. James used to tell about, and they
will do wonders when they push together
but not otherwise.
The Osakis Review of Jan. Ia was
sent at the same time and contains
large amount of news and other interest
ing matter.
Mrs. Charles Judkins died of pneumo
mia Jan. 1st, and left husband, three
sons and two daughters. Francis Cole
and wife, her son-in-law and daughter
have moved on to the place to stop fol
the present.
Last Tuesday, Frank Brooks brought
his wife and sister Myrtle to the Bennett
place, while he went to the lower par
of the town on business. He reported
Lyman Martin and the widow Dennis
Herrick, both in very feeble health. Il
| is doubtful if either survives The winter
| Emery Cole moved from New Hamp
shire to Locke's Mills last fall, but sub
sequently bought a stand at Walker
Mills, where Mamie Brooks is at work
The mistake came by being miSinformed
His wife is said to be convalescing.
Mention was made few weeks since
about hay going so rapidly, and it con
tinues to 90 very much as it did then
nor will there be any abatement while
this cold weather continues. Some are
already so near out as to be looking
round to see where the next is coming
from.
When Henry Cummings married hi:
second wife his preference was to built
a home and locate at the Center; bu
his wife preferred city home and Sc
they went to live in the Hub, sometimes
called Boston, where they have since re
sided; but the longer they live there the
more he don't like the place, and he il
now at work over in the Albany woods
scaling timber. Mr.. Cummings is
carpenter by trade, but can do goot
job at almost any kind of work.
Deacon r. l.. Cole returned home
Tuesday, after making somewhat pro
tracted visit among his relatives in Lynn
Mass, and other places. His grandson,
Guy R. Cole, was here this morning
with some large fresh fish, which ht
offered to exchange for cash, and sue
ceeded in working up trade.
The Henricks brothers, who were here
at Christmas, have lately met with a sac
loss, the details of which will be given
next week.