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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
Grand Trunk Doubly Honored.
AWARDED TWO GOLD MEDALS AT THE
WORLDS FAIR, ST. LOUIS.

The Grand Trunk has been notified by
the Superior Jury of the Worlds Fair
that their exhibit in the Fish and Game
Building has been awarded two gold
medals. These are given under two
classifications in the fishing and hunting
groups.
The Grand Trunk pavilion in the Fish
and Game Building is one of the most
admired in that department, and its
artistic and unique conception has at
tracted marked attention. The exterior
of the pavilion is constructed with an
eye to architectural beauty, and is orna-
mented with large Photographic pictures
81 x.7S inches of scenes In the several
summer resort districts and fishing and
hunting confines in Canada, surmounted
by series of some of the finest deer
and moose heads that were obtainable
from the Canadian forests. The interior
of the pavilion is also artistically ar
ranged with other large photographs,
together with oil paintings and mounted
fish and game, with Multilens Muto-
scopes projecting moving picture scenes
along the line of the railway. One of
the leading features of the exhibit is a
specimen moose head with GO inch antler
spread, said to be one of the six largest
in the world.
In recent years the Grand Trunk has
been honored by all the great expositions
that have taken place, and has received
the following awards: - Diploma and
gold medal, Paris, 1900; commemorative
diploma, Pan-American Exhibition, Buff
falo, 1901; commemorative diploma,
Northampton, Eng, Art Exhibition,
1902; silver medal, Eastern Townships
Exhibition, 1908; diploma, Industrial
Exhibition, Toronto, 1908; diploma,
Fifth National Industrial Exhibition,
Toxic, Japan, 1908; two gold medals,
Universal Exposition, Worlds Fair, st.
Louis, Mo-, 1904.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
Sthrting a style.

The long coat for women is said to
have been introduced by Nine. de Pom.
padour as the correct" riding coat at
the time when she organized the royal
hunting parties ut Versailles. This In.
rovution, like everything decreed by
the "grande marquise," was scrupu-
lousy followed by the ladies Of the
court. No sooner had she set the eX.
ample by wearing this becoming gar
ment than the entire train Of both
king and queen adopted this more prac-
teal form Of dress in preference to the
Powered silks and satins worn hither-
to. In this way Nine. de Pompadour
rendered the sport easier to the ladies
who preferred riding. The coat was
carried out in bright cOlored cloth re-
lieved with fancy gallOon or embroider'
les. The most effective material how
ever. was velvet In variety Of beau
tiful shades. This becoming fashion
was still much in vogue during the
reign" of Nine. Du Barry. In well
known portrait by Drouais she is rep.
resented in the popular embroidered
velvet hunting coat and, curlously
enough, wearing q mans powdered
xr-iu
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
NeWry.

Died at Swans Corner, Bethel, Nov.
Esd, Huldah Barker, wife of Charles
Swan. The affliction is a severe one fol-
lowing the death of her mother only one
week before, and leaving one dear little
boy of years without a mother. Her
husband and relatives have the sympathy
of all by whom she was known and be-
loved.
Bear River Grange met and enjoyed a
Thanksgiving supper Thursday evening
The Grange is in prosperous condition.
Seven new names were presented for
membership.
Fred Bailey cut his foot very badly
few days ago. He gets about with the
aid of clutches.
Thursday brought the usual number
of home gatherings. George Wight and
wife from Lancaster, Mass, came to
visit his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. B.
Wight, and Mr.. and Mrs. Daley from
Gorham, N. H., visited at Walter Fos-
ter's.
Born. In Woodfords, Nov. 8, to the
vile Of Julian Farrar, daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
Bryant's Pond,

DIR. and Mrs. r. w. Bucknam of Port.
land are visiting Mrs. Bucknam's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ansel Dudley. They
are to start soon for southern California,
and spend the winter there, returning to
Portland in the spring.
Verne and Norman McAllister from
Fort Williams are visiting their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Cole.
Miss Florence Day and lady friend
arrived at Miss Days home Thursday
afternoon.
DR.. Rollins was in town Thanksgiving
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Bowker of Port
land, Miss Essie Bowker, Percy Bowker
and Edward Stanley of Bethel were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Bowker
Thanksgiving Day.
Percy Bowker returned to Wakefield
Saturday morning.
The fall term of high school closed
Wednesday afternoon. Esther Tuttle of
Buckfield taught very successful term.
After vacation of two weeks the win
ter term will commence.
The primary school commenced its
winter session Monday morning, Miss
Walker teacher.
Archie Felt is able to be out, and is
mostly recovered from his sickness.
A very pleasant meeting was held
Monday evening by jefferson Chapter,
o. E. S., Mrs. Jesse Libby, Deputy Past
Matron, being present to inspect the
work which was exemplified. At the
close of the meeting the tables were
spread, and banquet enjoyed by all.
Social intercourse and singing closed the
meeting.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
N,ric Antoinette's Millfner.

Amcng those persons to whom Marie
Antoinctte, queen Of France, paid par
ticular attention was her milliner, Mile.
Berth. When the queen entered Par
is IN ITO the milliner placed herself In
a balcony with thirty Of her work
women. and her majesty as she passed
waved her hand to her. This public
distinction made her fortune. The
milliner acquired such Importance
from her interviews with the queen
that she used In her shop the same
language the minister used concerning
the audiences he had with her royal
customer In the cabinet. When a fas-
tidious woman could not be pleased
with the various caps presented to her
choice Mile. Berth would observe,
"Show the lady some specimens Of my
last consultation with her majesty"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
Maine News Notes.

Leslie F. Ireland, grain mill owner
of Corinna, was drowned in his mill
pond Monday while attempting to raise
the gate at his dam.
Harry /. Katen, conductor of Maine
Central freight train rs, was killed at
the Pittsfield station Wednesday by be
ing crushed to death between car and
the freight platform. Mr.. Katen was a
native of Guilford where his relatives
now reside.
Henry Mccormick is held in Lewiston
on the charge of shooting John Riley, a
farm hand, with a revolver, on Sunday,
the 10th. 1t was stated by Mccormick
that it was an accident, but after Riley
had recovered consciousness be said that
Mccormick deliberately shot him. Riley
may recover.
DR.. c. w. A. Yeditz, now professor of
history and economics at Bates College,
has just accepted an appointment as
professor of economics in George Wash
ington formerly Columbian) University
at Washington, d. C.. He will take up
the duties of the new position this win
ter, and will have charge of the project
ed reorganization of the department Of
economics at the Washington university.
Mrs. Hermine Caron of Brunswick,
20 years of age and the mother of ten
children, was ground to death under a
trolley car Monday evening. Mrs. Caron
had been calling on friend near Har-
ding's station, four miles from town.
Hearing car approaching, she hurried
out of the house and ran toward the
street. The car, in charge of Motorman
Fred Sails, was an unusually heavy one,
used for carrying ice, and just as the
forward part of the vehicle passed Mrs.
Caron, her feet slipped on the icy pave
ment, and more than half of her body
was carried under the car directly be-
tween the first and second sets of trucks.
Before the car could be brought to a
standstill, the rear truck passed over the
PROSTATE body and cut it in two.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
AlbanY,

Thanksgiving day has come and gone
once more, and thus far we have not
heard of any trouble from creating of
chicken, pig and plum pudding.
There was golden wedding gathering
Thanksgiving day, afternoon and even
ing, at the home of James Flint and
wife, it being the flftieth anniversary Of
their wedding day. Although the bride
and groom do not look quite as young
and beautiful as they did half century
ago, their looks show that Father Time
has dealt kindly with them as they have
travelled together along life's journey
thus far, and we wish they may be
spared to see the day for their diamond
wedding. There was q large gathering
of friends and neighbors present. Your
correspondent was not one of the fortu-
nate number to be present, and so shall
have to rely on others for information, so
If any errors appear l hope to be pardon
ed. Report says that among the many
presents were two easy chairs, presented
with an appropriate speech by w. I.
Becker in behalf of the grange. Roy
Herrick was present and gave q fine en-
tertainment with the photograph.
There was family gathering at A. G.
Beams Thanksgiving day. Four of the
five children were present with their
children. One son, Perry A., who is in
college at Orono, was unable to be with
the others, which was much regretted.
F. 1. Bean and daughter from Mason
were present, making 16 in all.
Miss Nina Bean held an entertainment
Monday evening at the Songo school
house, the proceeds to 60 to buy flag for
the school house. The programme was
we'll arranged and finely executed, con-
sisting of readings, dialogues, drama and
vocal music by the scholars, which was
finely rendered. The photograph of
Roy Herrick was the big drawing card.
When the treasure box was opened 1t
contained six dollars.
We understand that Will McNally has
position as fireman on the Grand
Trunk.
another man with deer" is a COM
mon suggestion just now. Herbert
Wheeler shot two only short distance
from his home on Thanksgiving day.
D. A. Cummings and Eben Barker
have shipped their apples to England,
where they expect to get better prices
than are being offered here.
Arthur Andrews is at home from
Gould on his vacation.
Herbert I. Bean and family are spend
ing few days at the old homestead. He
is looking for some venison of his own
killing to take back to Lewiston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
Liked One Legged Wives.

The late Augustus Hare tells Of O
one legged woman who became the
third wife of a prosperous widower
One day while searching the closets
she came upon two cork legs. each Ia
beled with the name Of different wo'
man. In fear and rage she went
among the relatives Of her husband
asking questions. But they pacified her
by saying that both his first and sec.
ond wives had also been obliged to
wear an artificial limb and that the
husbands married life In each case had
been so happy that he had sworn new
err 10 marry any but one legged wo'
man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
Green wood.

Nov. oath, Thanksgiving Day, and we
are trying to be especially thankful for
being an antipode to that wholesale
human slaughter house in the far east;
yes, and also that we are having autumn
weather again instead of winter. May it
continue far into December.
No sleighing at present. although the
Staying the first part of the week was
more than an average. Will Farr killed
deer and Elmer Cole killed two on the
same day; about the same time Daniel
Bryant butchered a spring pig weighing
Just 800 pounds. There are several more
in the neighborhood to share the same
fate in the near future.
Rather a pretty sight was the con-
junction of the moon and Jupiter last
Saturday night, apparently only short
step apart; literally rather farther than
that.
Jesse Daniel informs us that Mrs. st.
John proves to be first class house
keeper. He says that like President
Roosevelt she knows how to do thing
and does it,
Gossip has it that certain young
couple are to be joined in matrimony
during the day or evening. Further re-
ported and names given when known to
be fact.
Mr.. Estes and wife had their reception
at her fathers, Clinton Coles, last Sat
urday evening. A good turnout, time
and treat first class.
Our callers during the past week were
Horace Littlefield and Quinby Perham
of Woodstock, Davis Curtis and son of
West Paris, and WILDER Yates and wife.
Potatoes are rotting badly in the eel
lar. and the same is true of apples,
while the market is growing lower in
stead of higher.
How long will men continue to shoot
each other by mistaking them for deer?
One of the most deplorable cases of that
kind comes from Minnesota, where q
father shot his own son, putting two
bullets through his body, but found out
his mistake when he went to the spot
and saw what he had done.
A letter from Mrs. Jennie Howe Of
West Minot informs us that her parents,
John A. Page and wife, had reunion,
all the children and grandchildren being
present, and the first in twenty years.
The family group was photographed
and if they don't send us copy of 1t
they never will hear the last of it.
Mr.. Page started with his daughter,
Mrs. Andrews, for her home in Washing
ton, Wednesday morning; and by the
time he gets there he will get some idea
of the size of Uncle Sans farm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE oolNos OF THE WEEK iN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris nm.

First Baptist Church, Rev. Z. o. Taylor, pastor
Preaching every Sunday at l0Ao A. \; Sunday
I 80 p. Il. Y. p. 8. G. K. Tuesday evening
Prayer Meeting Thursday evening a 80. Cove
nant Meeting the last Friday before the Is,
otherwise connected are cordially invited.
Uniyersaiist Church, Rev. j. H. Little, Pastor.
Preaching service every Sunday At l0A5 A. u.
Sunday school At II As An.
Miss Una P. Taylor is spending the
present week with friends in Bath.
Alfred N. Daniels and Newton Cum
mings are in Grafton on deer hunt.
Perley B. Ryerson and bride are visit
ing his parents, Frank c. Ryerson and
wife.
Elmer w. Cummings was at home
from the University of Maine for the
Thanksgiving recess.
News has been received of the birth of
a daughter to Mr.. and Mrs. Bart Jacob,
at New Rochelle, N. T., on the 2lst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob spent the summer
at Paris Hill.
The schools closed a very successful
term Friday, having been under the in
struction of Mr.. A. w. Austin and Miss
Una p. Taylor. The closing exercises at
Academy Hall Friday evening consisted
of play by the scholars of the grammar
school entitled, Deception" recitations
and songs, and an artistic and very en-
tertaining presentation of Mother Goose
Melodies with decidedly lively illustra-
tons by the primary scholars. The
parts were rendered in a manner that
would do credit to more experienced
actors A song by little Miss Arlita
Yates was worthy of especial mention.
The Thanksgiving party at o. A.
Thayer's, besides the immediate family,
consisted of Mrs. j. C. Marble, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. NJ. Thorne of Pittsburg, Pa,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pierce and Miss
Mary Pierce.
William Z. Atwood and Lawrence Nc
Farland of Portland, Hebron Academy
students, were guests at George NJ.
Atwood's Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Cullen l.. Carter closed her house
here last week and went to Bethel to be
with her sister, Mrs. Wiley, for time.
Mrs. Jackson entertained number OF
friends at a very pleasant Finch party
and five o'clock tea, Tuesday afternoon.
The Thanksgiving guests at II. p.
Hammond's were Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
P. Jackson of Brownton, Mimi, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Jackson and two
children, George A. Jackson and daugh-
ter, Will S. Jackson, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
+. Shaw and son. The party included all
of Mrs. Hammond's brothers except
Eugene Jackson of Brownton, MINI.
Jessie Jackson spent Thanksgiving
week with her cousin, Faustina Ham,
mond.
Master Roy Hammond was very sick
last week but is reported little better
now.
Jarvis NJ. Thayer is going into the
business Of breeding fancy sheep. Sew
ersl good specimens have already ar
rived and more are expected.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
AndoYer.

Died in Andover, Nov. 81, Mrs. An
drew Francis. Mrs. Francis began to
fail about six months ago, but her case
was not considered dangerous until
within few weeks, when that dreaded
disease, consumption, had begun to
prey upon her system. She bore her
sufferings with Christian fortitude, and
when the final summons came she peace
fully slept till her spirit took its flight
to her Fathers house. She was a men,
Der of the Sarah Armald Sunshine So
ciety, the Sisterhood, Kings Daughters,
and the Christian EndeavOr. She leaves
husband and three small children, be-
sides an aged mother, to mourn her loss.
The burial rites were performed by
Ellis Glen Assembly with impressive
services, after Rev. Mr.. Holden of the
Congregational church spoke words of
consolation to the mourning friends.
George Andrews, who has been SO
seriously III for several weeks, is report
ed gaining slowly.
The snow of the 18th gave the loggers
q grand opportunity to haul their sup
plies on sleds as well as giving much
sport to the hunters.
1t is estimated that fifty deer have
been killed within radius of five miles
from here on the last snow.
Y. A. Thurston has his house nearly
completed. When done it will be one
of the pleasantest places in town. Sit
uated on little eminence, the view is
most beautiful. He and his estimable
young wife can justly feel proud Of their
beautiful home.
E. E. Bedell, Esq, who formerly own
ed the place, has moved near the vii
lage and has remodeled the house, in
terror and exterior, formerly owned by
II. F. Campbell.
Thanksgiving day was passed pleas
antly. The old time custom of family
gatherings was observed by many fami-
lies, to the enjoyment ola large number.
In the evening at Union Hall the Pythian
Sisterhood gave dance and supper, the
proceeds to 60 to the hook and ladder
company. Music was furnished by the
Andover Orchestra, consisting of six
pieces, with Charlie SHELL cornet, P. w.
Learned clarinet. James Jordan from
bone, Floyd Searles violin, Olney Bur-
CESS bass, Clarence Hall piano. An
order of seventeen dances was success
fully carried out by the many couples.
The harrington brothers have finished
making cider. About 1000 gallons was
made at their mill at East Andover.
Mr.. Barton has his board and shingle
mill at East Andover nearly completed.
R. A. Grover has several crews in the
woods cutting birch for his mill. He
will start up when a sufficient quantity
comes in to keep the mill running.
VIM. Mitchell has fitted the store
house once owned by Barnes & Co. into
a fine dwelling.
The many friends of Scott Poor were
made sad by the news of his sudden
death in Kansas. The particulars have
not been learned as yet.
The stores are made attractive by the
fine display of Christmas goods.
Schools closed last week after sue
cessful term of twelve weeks.
As winter approaches the farmers are
trying to weed out their surplus stock.
Hay is plenty in town and commands a
good price. Pressed hay sells from Sl2
to s14 per ton. The logging operations
near here call for a large quantity Of
hay. Those who can spare have had
their hay pressed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
Lowell.

Thanksgiving, with it's family gather
ings and good cheer, has come and gone,
marking another step in life. Quite a
large number met for dinner that day at
the vestry of the Christian church, about
10 being at the tables.
w. o. Brown and wife are at North
Arson.
Mrs. Abby Charles and Ella Charles
have gone to Massachusetts, to spend the
winter with relatives, closing their house
here.
Linwood Sawyer and S. G.. Manson
each shot large deer last Monday near
the cranberry bog of N. A. Charles.
Moses Smart has contracted to cut and
draw the pine timber on the lot near the
Sweden town line, owned by Mrs. A. H.
Walker and Harold Wood. Preston
Charles will do part of the job.
E. s. Hatch and wife are visiting in
Boston.
Adelbert Stearns has taken quite a
logging job of D. w. True near the foot
of the Woodbury. Hill in Sweden, and
with his teams and men will camp at the
house of P. C. Hartford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
North Albany.

The exhibition at the Songo school
house Monday evening, the 2lst, was q
decided success. Three dollars was
taken at the door and three more was
added from guessing contest on cake
and putting the same up at auction,
making a sufficient sum to purchase .
flag.
Milford Brown shot and wounded deer
in the meadow in front of Brice Kim
balls house but failed to secure it.
Venie Brown secured deer Thurs
day, the Gath.
Miss Ola Emery spent Thanksgiving
with her parents.
Our teacher, Miss Bean, spent Thanks
giving at her home at Hunts Corner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Cotton and little
daughter returned to their home in New
Hampshire, Monday.
Charles Kimball and Arnold Brown
visited at Grover Hill, Saturday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
Hebron.

Mrs. C. II. George is spending a week
in Auburn with Mr.. and Mrs. II. H.
Quincy.
Mrs. j. d. Sturtevant is in Dixfield
where she will remain for the winter
James Sturtevant of Dixfield has beer
on short visit here to his uncle, Fred
Sturtevant.
We regret to say that Mrs. Crane is in
very poor health this winter.
Ira Bearce has been sick again but al
present writing is some better. Mr.
Bearce has been obliged to give up his
teaching in Concord, Mass, on accOun,
of his health.
Mrs. Joseph Hibbs spent Thanksgiv
ing day with her daughter.
Mrs. Bracy Bean, Mr.. A. NJ. Richard
son and family and Mrs. S. p. Cushmar
and son, Albion, took dinner at Fred
Cushman's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Toothaker o.
Phillips are spending Thanksgiving will
Mrs. Toothaker's brother, Mr.. Fl. l.
Melcher.
We have no report of other gatherings
1t was our pleasure to dine with Mr.
and Mrs. W. A. Bartlett. Although tn,
day has been lonely one to many, there
is still much to be thankful for.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
East Hebron.

Business is brisk, and all are engaged
in arranging for Thanksgiving, with the
old family circle gathered home once
more in their accustomed seats around
the family board.
1.-THE music of stream and Of bird
Will come back when winter is DER,
But the voice that was dearest to us shall be
heard
In our desolate homes no more"
Rev. Mr.. Kelley has decided not to
withdraw his resignation from this
church, although request was made
and signed by all the members of East
Hebron church. He will leave the first
of December, to the regret Of his
parishioners.
The sick do not gain this changeable
weather.
Charles DeCosta and family passed
Thanksgiving in Hartford with his
daughter, Georgia Quincy.
Edwin Allen had his hog "a last spring
pig) killed last Saturday. It tipped
the scales at $50 lbs.
Miss Clara Washburn Is with her
cousins in Oxford since the death of
their brother, Albert Soule.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-29
West Br0wnfield.

Mr.. and Mrs. Writ Eaton called on Mr..
and Mrs. r. r. Bailey Sunday afternoon.
Miss May Cole is helping her aunt,
Mrs. Sarah Hanscom, for few days.
Mr.. Clinton Cole has bought the store
at West Brownfield Of A. G. Cram, for
merly the +. r. Bailey place.
Miss Hattie Hill Of South Conway
spent day recently with Mrs. Clint
Cole.
We have been having some very cold
weather lately, hope We may have It
warmer for while.