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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
The Congregational Sale.

Like a veritable glen in an autumn
forest the vestry of the Congregational
church appeared, when decorated for
the fair held last week. Fresh evergreen
boughs and bushes of flaming maple
transformed it. The illusion was so
good that it needed close examination
to make sure that the foliage was artiti-
cial, and that the twigs had not been
preserved just as they were picked
weeks ago.
Within, the space was we'll occupied
with tables and booths for the sale of
various articles A food table, well sup
piled with both substantial and fancy
cooking; miscellaneous table, carrying
a great variety of articles; an art table,
the most attractive feature OF which
was a number of water colors by Mrs.
Plummer: well-laden homemade
candy table; an apron table; and white
table, with fancy needlewOrk, all in
white.
From a table on the stage punch and
fancy crackers were served, and good
business was done dispensing ice cream
over table in the rear. A very realistic
ice cave in one corner held snow man,
from whose interior five-cent purchases
were secured by the patrons on the plan
of "Get what's coming to you, whatever
it is" In a gypsy tent Madame Carita
read palms and told fortunes, and IS
said to have told some surprising truths.
A large committee was in charge OF
each department, and the place was
busy hive, with crowds of customers
coming and going.
The sale continued during Wednesday
afternoon and evening and Thursday
afternoon. Wednesday evening excel
lent music was given by Carl Briggs,
violin, Carl Mason clarinet, and Mrs.
Cora S. Briggs piano.
Thursday evening first-class supper
was served, at which the tables were
filled to their capacity. The first part
of the programme which followed was
musical sketch, Soups and Saucers,
given by Miss Susie NJ. Wheeler as Mrs.
Nankeen Worcester, and George A.
Briggs as Gen. Deelah. This was i'm
mensely entertaining, and better than
three out of four Of the two-part acts put
on in the best vaudeville houses. The con-
Guiding number was ribbon drill by
ten young ladies-Misses Elsie Bolster,
Grace Murch, Maude Lunt, Bessie Ma
son, Mae Davis, Lila Swift, Helen
Barnes, Josephine Waldron, Carrie Cliff
ford, and Bessie Haggett. The evolu-
tions were many and varied, and were
executed gracefully and in perfect time.
Altogether it was a very pleasant even
ing's entertainment.
The receipts Of the fair were very
satisfactory.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13

David s. Libby of Newport was shot
and killed in the town of Chester Tues
day morning. Mr.. Libby, who was 70
years of age, was one of the early lum-
bermen and river drivers of the West
Branch. He went out hunting Tuesday
from the camp where he was stopping
with party, aud later was found dead.
Leading to and from the body were the
tracks of man. A short distance from
the body were several shells which had
been extracted from q rifle. These
shells are the kind used In the 30S Saw
age rifles. The tracks to and from the
body indicated that the man who fired
the fatal shot had approached the body
and, finding the man dead, had run from
the scene and has since kept the matter
to himself. 1t is said that only two sos
Savage rifles are owned in that vicinity,
and the owner of one Of them was known
to have been hunting that afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Charles II. StearnS.

Mr.. Charles Fl. Stearns of Wakefield
died Yesterday. He was born in Paris,
Me-, Oct. 2S, 1920. He came to Charles
town in 1910 and started clerking in
Hills grocery store, and went to Wake
field, then South Reading, few years
later, where he opened grocery store
at the corner of Main and Centre streets,
which he conducted for a quarter OF a
century. He was active in town affairs
and served as street commissioner for
many years. He was also postmaster
and trustee of Lakeside Cemetery for a
long time. He was the Oldest Odd Fell
low in town and was a charter member
of the original Souhegan Lodge, which
was formed March IA, 1874. He was
also the last surviving charter member
of the lodge. He was the prime mover
of the Wakefield Pine Tree State Club
and was its first president. He was also
prominent in the Congregational church,
which he Joined in 1915. He married, In
1874, Henrietta G. Cowdrey, who died in
1896. He is survived by three children.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence Saturday afternoon at two
o'clock.-Boston Transcript, Friday,
Dec. 2, 1904.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Infants Goods.

In this department we have full line
of nearly everything in infants wear
ableS.
ONE LOT blankets made from Shetland
floss, cream colored with pink and
blue stripe, fringed ends, 3Ox36 inches,
S1.00
ONE LOT infants leggins and drawers
combined, in white and black, knit
from heavy yarn, 80
ONE LOT knit jackets, white edged
with pink and blue, ribbon around the
edge, SO
ONE LOT knit jackets, white, blue and
pink, good weight, cord at neck, so
ONE LOT infants kimonos of outing
flannel, in cream, blue, pink, very
neat, %
ONE LOT wool socks, several colors and
sizes, very warm, .25
ONE LOT mittens in cream, pink and
blue, several sizes, 20
ONE LOT infants slips of fine muslin,
hcmstitched hem, yoke of lace inser-
ton and tucks, ruffle on yoke, lace
edged, cuff of lace and insertion, $l.5O
ONE LOT short dresses of good white
muslin, French style, embroidery, yoke
with tucks, rutlle edged with lace, lace
at neck, wide hemmed skirt with in
sertion, sizes to 3, Sl.25
ONE LOT bonnets of tucked corded
silk, silk lined, trimmed with swans
down, silk strings, sl.5O
This is only hint of the many things
we have in stock for the little ones.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Gloves.

What makes better gifts than kid
gloves, always useful, easy to send by
mail, any woman would like pair.
ONE LOT of the undrcsscd kid, and the
heavy manuish gloves, good col"rs.
fine wearing, - w
ONE LOT dressed kid gloves, warranted,
white, black and colors, 3 snaps, l.25
ONE LOT several styles golf gloves,
white, black and colors, very warm,
regular sizes, .5o
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Pillow Tops.

Most anyone would like pretty pill
low top or pillow ready made for the
den or sofa.
ONE LOT tops, some to work with
backs and some pictures ready to be
made up, 20
ONE LOT of ready made pillows, filled
with cotton, covered and ruffled with
figured sateen, .oo
ONE LOT pillows, filled with silk down,
mercerized back and ruffle, heavy
satin top, stamped pattern, 22-inch,
$3.50
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Handcar Accident at Oxford.
CLYDE BEDARD OF NORWAY KILLED,
AND EUGENE HoDGDoN OF BRYANT's
POND SERIOUSLY INJURED.

In an accident Friday morning, about
half mile south of oxford station on
the Grand Trunk, Clyde Bedard of Nor
way, aged about "a years, was instantly
killed, and Eugene Hodgdon of Bryants
Pond received injuries the outcome OF
which is as yet uncertain.
Some extra work was to be done on
the track below Oxford, and track crews
from South Paris, West Paris and Bry-
ants Pond had been called to assist the
Oxford crew, together with some extra
men. Some of them went to Oxford on
the early train, but the South Paris men
went down OH their handcar. AT the
Oxford station the force of eighteen
men got aboard two handcars and start
ed out about 7 o'clock. There were
eight men on the first car and ten on the
second.
About half mile below the Oxford
station, on little down grade, the cars
we're running some thirty or forty feet
apart, and at speed of eight or ten
miles an hour. The middle man of the
three on the back end of the first car
was Clyde Bedard of Norway. Sudden.
" he fell off backward, striking between
the rails. No cause for his falling was
discovered, nor did any of the men who
were looking in his direction see him
make any movement after striking the
track.
The men on the second car who we're
looking forward and saw the man fall
shouted for the brake. Charles A.
Walker, foreman of the South Paris
crew, had his foot on the brake, and
jammed it on as hard as possible, but
loaded as heavily as the car was, and on
down grade, it could not be stopped
quickly enough. When it struck the
PROSTATE man, the men on the car were
thrown of, and one of them, Eugene
Hodgdou of Bryant's Pond, was serious
ly injured.
The body of Bedard was found behind
the car, which had evidently passed over
il. The skull was crushed in, and he
had evidently been instantly killed.
Coroner Albert p. Bassett of Norway
was notified and came down on the next
train. He empaneled a jury consisting
of Roscoe F. Staples, foreman, Stephen
D. Jellison, John j. Mcneil, Leander T.
Wardwell, A. Lincoln Chaplin, and
Frank A. Paine. The inquest was de-
ferred until after the arrival Of the after
noon trains, in order to wait for E. G.
Park, the county attorney, and Mr..
Hight. the Grand Trunks attorney.
The evidence was then heard, and YER
& ct was returned, which simply recites
the facts, stating that Bedsrd was killed
by being struck by one car after falling
off the other.
Hodgdon's skull is fractured, but he
ia thought to stand fair chance for
recovery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Towels.

These are always acceptable.
ONE LOT damask towels, both fringed
and hemmed ends. plain white and
colored border, 1882 inches. :s l-2
ONE LOT buck towels, hemmed ends,
2oxS7 inches, good weight, all white,
IL l-2
ONE LOT damask towels, pure linen,
hemstitched or fringed ends, 1885
inches, plain white and colored border,
.25
ONE LOT bleached damask towels,
hemstitched ends, with three rows Of
drawn work, 20x40 inches, so
Many other grades in towels of all
kinds, OF 1-2 to $l.37 each
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Table Covers.

We have good line of tapestry COW
ers, all sizes, pretty colors.
ONE LOT table covers of tapestry, in
greens, browns and reds, pretty pat
terms, 32-iuch square, fringed, rs
ONE LOT covers OF tapestry in good
colors, figured pattern, 4S-inch square,
fringed, sl.OO
ONE LOT covers, heavy tapestry, rich
colorings, 4S-inch, sl.50
ONE LOT covers, heavy tapestry, rich
colors, Oriental and lowered patterns,
50-inch, heavy fringe, $2.5O
ONE LOT table covers, heavy tapestry,
in browns, reds and greens, neat pat
terms, Sl.iuch, S.9o
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Umbrellas.

These make useful gifts and ones that
can be kept.
ONE LOT umbrellas, 2G-inch, fast black,
mercerized covering, steel rod, natural
wood and sterling handles, sl.OO
ONE LOT umbrellas, regular size, fast
black mercerized and silk and linen
coverings, metal handles, sl.5o
ONE LOT umbrellas, 26-inch, silk and
linen fast black coverings, steel rod,
sterling trimmed handles, good values,
Sl9S
Many others in fine qualities and cheaper
ones. so to SO so
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Pin Cushions.

These make very pretty gifts. They
come in several styles and sizes.
ONE LOT satin covered cushions, 10
inches long, to make up, pink, yellow
and blue, 10
ONE LOT cushions 8 inches square,
satin covered, mercerized rufle, lace
covered, ribbon bows, 20
ONE LOT cushions inches square, lace
covered, with rufae, ribbon, .SS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested In either of the estates
hereinafter named:
At q Probate Court. held at Fryeburg. in and
for the County Of Oxford. on the 9Th day OF Dec,
In the year Of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and four. the following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated, 1t Is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to oil persons in
terested, by causing copy Of this order to be
published three weeks successively In the Ok
ford Democrat, q newspaper published at South
Probate Court to be held at Paris, on the
third Tuesday Of JAN, A. D. 1905, At nine OF the
clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they eec cause:
KING GOLIATH, late of Porter. deceased |;
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Emma E. Bickford, the executrix therein
named.
ADDISON e. HERRICK, Judge Of said Court.
A true copy-Attest:
ALBERT D. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Hand Bags.

We have large line of the late novel
ties in hand bags.
ONE LOT bags of leather, several styles,
black, tan and gray, leather hand.
les. so
ONE LOT bags of good firm leather,
MORE lined, braided leather handles,
black, tan, gray, N.5O
ONE LOT opera bags of white printed
satin, gathers at top with silk cord and
metal fixtures, .oO
ONE LOT opera bags, of heavy figured
silk, shirred top with sterling fixture,
blue, white, black and fancy, Sl.OO
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Children's
Fur Sets.

What will please the girls more than a
pretty fur set? We are showing a nice
line of sets in prices from SIPS to $3.50.
ONE LOT of white Angora fur, nea,
little collar, sateen lined, round muff,
Sl.25
ONE LOT white lamb sets, neat collar,
round muff, curly fur, $3.50
ONE LOT chinchilla hare, flat muff,
with head and ribbons, wide collar,
satin lined, s2.9S
ONE LOT white thibet, long silky fur.
round muff, fiat collar, $3.50
ONE LOT of chinchila hare, all fur col
lar with tails. large round mutf, very
neat and warm, $500
ONE LOT misses Sots of sable, c"ney
and krimmcr, wide flat collar with
cord and tails, flat muff with cord and
ornaments, $3.50
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Knit ShaWls.

Pretty line of shawls for the head.
ONE LOT shawls made from floss in
white, black and white, pink and
blues, SO inchs square, very neat, 80
ONE LOT heavier shawls, made from
Germantown, 38-inche, gray, 81 so
ONE LOT knit shawls, made from arti-
fetal silk, cream color, fancy stitch,
wide border with fringe, 500
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
White Aprons.

These make acceptable gifts. We
have large line of good styles.
ONE LOT aprons of white lawn, good
size, 4-inch hem, 2 tucks and hamburg
insertion, 20
ONE LOT waitress aprons, with straps
over the shoulder, large size deep
hem, "a
ONE LOT aprons of good white lawn,
8-inch hem, 8 hemstitched tucks, 2
inch insertion, large size, 80
ONE LOT waitress aprons of fine lawn,
large size, deep hem, ruffled straps
over shoulder, 30
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Died..

In Hartford. Dec.l Lucius B. Alley, aged 81
years.
In Oxford, Dec. 9. Clyde Bedard Of Norway,
aged "a years.
In Ithaca, n. Y. at Ne.herby. Cornell Heights.
Dec. Z, Gladys n. Hewett, the only child Of
Professor w. T. Hewett, formerly Of South
Paris, aged IL years.
In oxford, Dec. 1. Stephen Jordan.
In Wakefield, Mass, Dec. !. Charles H.
Stearns, a native Of Paris. aged q years.
In Pawtucket. r. l.. Nov. 81, Silas G. Wheeler,
formerly Of Bethel, ageI IS years.
Of Joseph F. Twitchell. aged "a years, months.
90 days.
In South Hiram, Nov. Is, Curtis r. Libby, aged
l6 years. 10 months, 20 days.
In Rumford. Nov. 81. Melissa Abbott, aged 70
years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
NOTICE..

NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United States fol
the District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
A1s i e %s''si
To the creditors Of Alfred p. Chandler. In
the County Of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice Is hereby given that on the 10th day o.
Dec, A ID. 1904, the said Alfred P. Chandler
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the frs
meeting Of his creditors will be held at the Cour
House, in South Paris, on the Slst day Of Dec.
A. D. 1904, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove theil
claims, appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business as may proper.
ly come before said meeting.
South Paris, Dec. IL, 1904.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Sweaters.

A warm wool sweater is useful in sum-
mer and winter.
ONE LOT all wool sweaters, pretty
stitch, in red, blue, white, gray, pearl
buttons, all sizes, Sl.9S
ONE LOT sweaters, white with cuffs
and front facing in colors, good weight,
pearl buttons, S2.9S
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Laundry Bags.

These are useful and make good little
presents.
ONE LOT bags made of duck, stamped
to be worked, red, blue, green, gathers
with cord, %
ONE LOT bags of linen crash, all work
ed, in red, green and blue, brass eye
lets, heavy white cord, 80
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
POrtieres.

You will find good line here of tap
estry and chenille.
ONE LOT of good firm tapestry, striped
patterns, 44-inch wide, 3.4 yards
long, heavy fringe, 1898
ONE LOT portieres, plain colors and
figured pattern, heavy weight, 4S-inch
wide, 8 yards long, heavy fringe, s4.9s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Married.

In Norway, Dec. 8, by Rev. B. 8. Rileout, Mr..
Biou Pike and Miss Ina French, both Of NORWAY.
In Fryeburg. Dec. 8. by Rev. Baman N. Stone,
Mr.. Perey /. Meserve Of Brunswick and Miss
Clara o. Lovejoy Of Fryeburg.
In Rumf0rd Falls, Dec. 8. by Rev. G. A Mar.
tin. Mr. Frank B. Oldham and mis- Maude
Stubs Tribou, both of RumfOri Falls
In Dix field, Nov. 96, by Rev. N. Holman, Mr..
George e. Carlton Of Dixfeld and Miss Sarah
Alice Harrington Of Mexico.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Born.

In Bryant's Pond, Dec. ., to the wife of Her.
man Billings, son.
In Lowell. Dec 1, to the wife of Nelson T. Fox
q eon.
In North Paris. Dec. 8, to the wife Of Elias
McKeen. daughter.
In Canton, Nov 80. to the wife Of J. Appleton
Hodge, a son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
For Sale.

Two nicely marked, large, healthy
Scotch Collie pups. Eligible. At
low price. Write
NJ. E. BENNETT,
Buckfeld, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13

Mother Grsy's Sweet Powders for Children,
Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Summer Bowel
Troubles, Teething Disorders, move and regulate
the bowels and Destroy Worms. They never Jdl.
Over 80, 900 testimonials. At all druggists, &c.
Sample mailed FREE. Address Allen 8. Ohm.
sted, lie Roy. NJ
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DESIRABLE PLACE Sc. ss' s 8; s sGs'

ings, rooms and half acre of land. al
Main Street. Call on or address, o. w.
Royal, South Paris, Me.
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FOR SALE.

A good style sleigh. Newly paint
ed. but little used. Will sell at a
good bargain.
H. N. BOLSTER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13
Ask for Allen. Foot. Ease, A Powder

To shake into your shoes. II rests the fett
Makes walking easy. Cures Corns, Bunions, In.
growing Nails, Swollen and Sweating feet. Al
all druggists and shoe storea. 25c. ton't accept
any substitute. SAMPLE FREE. Address Allen
8. Olmsted. Le Roy. NY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-12-13

senator ana the farlS representative.
The prospectus of the Eastern Argus
appears elsewhere in this paper. The
Argus is one of the long-established in-
situations of the state, having already
passed the century mark. Ii is just as
Democratic, just as enterprising, ana
Just as good a newspaper all round as IL
has been ever since date long before
the memory of the present generation.
meeting of the Universalist parish
is called for this Monday evening at I:3O
o'clock, TO see if the parish will vote TO
hold the Sunday services in the forenoon
instead of the afternoon as at present,
also to see what action the parish will
take toward providing for the current
expenses of the coming year, and trans
act any other business which may legal
ly come before the meeting.
The record lot of deer for this season
went through the place Thursday noon,
bound for Oxford. The party which
had them was made up of j. +. Fuller,
4. S. Fuller, Z. l.. Burns, Granville
Burns and Chester A. Witham, all OF
Oxford, who had been spending week
or ten days in camp near the South Arm
of Richardson Lake. Each of the nen
had his complement of two deer, and the
ten animals, which averaged good size
without any very small ones, made an
imposing display.
The entertainment of the Universaiis'
Good Cheer Society Tuesday evening,
following the regular December supper,
was the two-act comedy, "Our Awiul
Aunt" The cast was given in the
Democrat last week. While it was wei
played throughout, Mrs. Park as the
Awful Aunt portrayed that very pro
nounced character most excellently and
is entitled to special mention. A good
sized house was kept in a gale OF laugh
ter most of the time. Between the acts
a song by little Miss Eva Andrews WA
received with appreciation. A sociani'
followed.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1904-10-08
Some seasonable Advice.

1t may be a piece of superfluous
advice to urge people at this season
of the year to lay in a supply of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. 1t is
almost sure to be needed before win
ter is over, and much more prompt
and satisfactory results r obtained
when taken as soon as a cold is con-
tracted and before it has become
settled in the system, which al only
be done by keeping the remedy at
hand. This remeday is so widely
known and so altogether good that
no one should hesitate about buying
1t in preference to any other. 1t is
for sale by all druggists.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1904-10-08
ToNoPAH AND
Extensive Plans for a Broad
Gauge Railroad.

On July 23rd the BONANZA pub
lished particulars of the incorpor-
alton in Trenton, N. j., of the Tono.
pah and Tidewater railroad with a
capital of 81, 900, 600, the plans of F.
NJ. Smith, the borax king, its incor-
porator, being to build a railroad
from Ivanhoe, San Bernardino
county, CAL, to Goldfeld and Tono-
pah, the grading Of which is already
completed north of Furnace creek.
The BONANZA is now informed on re-
liable authority that the develop
ments at Goldfeld and the discover
les at Gold Crater and Amargosa
have caused the builders of the road
to rush the work with all possible
speed during the coming cool weather
and it is probable that from Tonopah
the road will be continued through
Sodaville to Aurora and eventually
be continued to Stockton, Cal. Au-
rora, in days gone by, produced the
richest silver ore mined in Nevada
and one of the Oldest and most ex-
tensive mines there is owned by F.
NJ. Smith, but it has not been worked
for many years on account OF lack Of
railroad facilities. 1t is believed thai
with a railroad to the old camp many
properties now deserted could be
operated proftably, and if built il
will be of standard gauge.