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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
Albany.

Roy G. Wardwell, with his hired man,
Cecil Kimball, is at Hunts Corner with
his power wood saw, saving up the
woodpiles. Almost every one is taken
with fit, so to speak, and has him tear
the woodpile all over. He uses gasoline
for power.
Will McNally made only short stay
up on his farm which he moved to only
short time ago, for he has moved on ia
the Hunt farm to care for that for a
while.
Arthur Andrews is at home sick with
his old trouble. He will not be able fol
several days to return to the academy a,
Bethel.
A. S. Cole is at home for short rest
from canvassing for seeds.
Dexter A. Cummings bought nice
pair of oxen of Merritt Sawin last week
but sold them before he got them home
He says he made good days work, and
this week he succeeded in getting home
from Bethel with another matched pail
he bought of Thurston.
Dana Morrill, of West Bethel was al
the corner to day looking for cows and
calves, but we couldn't quite trade
Either he was not willing to give what
they were worth or we asked more than
they were worth, so we have got to feed
them a while longer.
The Albany Telephone and Telegraph
Co. was formed two weeks ago with the
following officers:
President-Amos G. Bean.
Vice President- Austin Hutchinson.
Treasurer-L. J. Andrews
Clerk-A. L. Bean.
Directors-Amos q. Bean. Wallace b. Cum
mings. C. G. Becker, +. II. Bennett. Austin
| Hutchinson, DIR. Z. NJ Coolidge. North Water
ford; F. L. Edwards. Bethel.
The company has received permit from
the selectmen to erect poles etc, over
the several roads in town, and has been
legally incorporated. 1t was organized
with $1,000 capital, S765 paid in. They
intend to be at work within very shor,
time to construct a line from Bethel
through Hunts Corner to North Water
ford and one to Norway and Mason
Greenwood and Lynchville to connec,
with other lines. Thus far everything
has been a success, and everything il
working smoothly with all the officers
and stockholders. Bids will be received
by Amos G.. Bean for constructing unit
May 10th.
Reports say that the homestead of the
late Z. E. French, that was appraised
last week is in great demand, as several
parties want it and one party has secured
an agreement from the Administrative to
sell as soon as she gets authority from
the court. What is the use of crying,
Farming don't pay" when there is such
demands for farms?
l.. j. Andrews has eve sheep that
dropped him three lambs this spring.
All three are living.
1t was reported in the paper some time
ago that S. W. Libby had sold his mill
to Mills of Mason but it seems to be a
blank cartridge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
Two Stores Burned at Dixfield.

The stores of NJ. Holman & Co. anG
+. III. Keene at Dixtield were entirely
destroyed about 1870 O'Clock Saturday
morning by fire which started abou,
the furnace under the Holman store.
The fire spread rapidly and nothing
could be done toward saving either
building, while nearly all the contents
of both were lost. BY the good work OF
the fire department the house of Mrs
Z. S. fainter was saved and the post
office was only slightly damaged. The
drug store of ]. P. Johnston was some,
what damaged.
Mrs. Powers, who lived over the Hol.
man store, and DR.. b. A. Swasey
dentist, who had an Office in the same
building, lost everything. Mrs. Widber,
who lived over Keene's store, lost near
ly everything.
The Holman store building was own
cd by NJ. NJ. McIntire. A bargain had
been made for the sale of it to f. d.
Newton, and the transfer was to have
been made the morning of the fire.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
East Hebron.

One-half of our spring has departed
with the things that once were with us,
The mud il drying up slowly.
On Saturday morning Streaked Mount.
ain was white with snow, but when the
sun rose a change quickly took place.
Mr.. Edwin Allen and wife of this place
moved last Saturday to their place at
Turner Four Corners.
Mr.. Albert Merrill is having trench
dug to lay pipe to bring the water into
his house and stable. Mr.. Charles De-
Costa, Mr.. John Harper and brothers are
at work for him.
H. A. Record has arranged his work
to cultivate his farm himself the present
year and enjoy home life again.
Mrs. L. r. Hodsdon and granddaugh-
ter passed several days last week in
North Auburn with friends that are sick.
Mr.. Boyd from New Hampshire ex-
poets to become clergyman in this place
the next Sunday. This will be his first
attempt In the work. He Is a young
man with wife and two children.
Snow storms are short but they put in
their appearance quite often, but they
are more desirable now than In May or
June.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
BroWnfleld.

The remains of Mr.. l.. Hanscom Of
Gorham were brought'to BrOwnfield fol
burial. Funeral Thursday afternoon al
the Congregational church, sermon by
Rev. Mr.. Clough. He leaves wife, two
sons, mother, sister and three brothers
to mourn his loss. The family have the
sympathy Of all.
Farmers are quite busy getting ready
for planting.
Cold drying winds seem to be fad
this month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Linscott are visit.
ing friends in Massachusetts,.
Mr.. James Kicker has moved to Bridg.
ton.
Nothing special for news.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
Gilead.

Mr.. A. T. Heath is saving wood with
his engine.
Mr.. Reuben Paine of Bethel, who has
been visiting at J. E. Richardson's and
calling on neighbors, has returned to his
home.
Mr.. S. j. Wheeler of Gorham, n. H.,
with his family, visited at Mrs. Jose
phine Wheeler's Sunday.
Miss Grace E. Murphy commenced her
school Monday; is boarding at Mr.. J. E.
Richardson's.
t. G.. Larry is having some painting
done. James DeCoster is doing it,
Mrs. Sallie Bennett returned to her
home in GOrham last Wednesday.
William Twitchell left Mrs. Burbank S
last Monday; is now working for Her.
bert Wheeler.
Mr.. Thomas Kimball of Albany is
working for Mrs. b. S. Burbank.
Crows are very plenty, doubtless
looking to see where corn is to be
planted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
Green wood,

There is one more sign of spring; some
of the potatoes have sprouted 80 as to be
visible without the aid of the microscope.
That is encouraging; and let us hope
that by the time May gets here there
will be more of them.
Last week, Daniel Bryant's house
keeper went away on short visit, and
the following night he was taken violent
ly i'll, but succeeded in getting help
from a neighbor by means of the tele-
phone. The writer interviewed him
Monday, heard the story of his sickness,
and came to the conclusion that the
man came very near dying there all
alone. He is now out again, but not in
normal health.
And now Charles B. Brooks ia no
longer living alone, having procured a
housekeeper in the person of a widow
Smith from Bangor.
Several years ago canal was proposed
across the base of Cape Cod, but for
some reason it never materialized; now
they are talking it up again, and it may
perhaps be constructed before the
Panama canal, which is dragging along
like snail at leisure.
Yes, times change in common with
everything else; on the 18th of April,
lS4s, commenced my summers work
for Capt. Thomas Stickney, my wages to
be nine dollars month, that being the
highest price paid for boy labor at that
time. Now farmers would be glad to
pay twice that amount for the same kind
of help and cannot get it. At that time
many young men went to Massachusetts,
to get better wages; now they are all
wanted here except the dead heads, and
the demand is much greater than the
supply.
Sylvester Cole still meets with mis-
fortune. 1t will be remembered that
some time ago he fell and injured him
self, producing hemorrhage which laid
him up for several weeks. The other
day he slipped and fell on the ice in
such way as to dislocate his shoulder,
thus placing him on the lame list once
more.
Fred Cole has taken E. W. Penley's
farm for one year and moved on to it.
Frank Maxfield is soon to move back
from Paris and expects to occupy Mr..
Coles house.
They are now repairing the little red
school house and woodshed so as to be
ready for the school which is soon to
commence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
Newry.

Died, April 10, at the residence Of
Mrs. ANGELA Farrar, in Grafton, hel
beloved mother, Mrs. Delphina Whit
man, aged 81 years. She has been feeble
in health for several years, but the ten.
der care of her dear daughter and family
made her declining years happy ones
till, like ripened sheaf, she was sweetly
garnered in at the Masters call. The
remains have been conveyed to Bryant's
Pond where funeral services will be held
on Saturday, the 22d inst, where she will
be laid beside her husband, who died
many years ago. Mrs. Whitman had
three children, all of whom survive her
She was the mother of Prof. Harrison
Whitman with whom she lived many
years.
Bert Brown had the misfortune to
have thumb and finger taken off Thurs.
day. Particulars not known.
Z. b. Knapp and j. S. Allen are in
Norway on business.
Mrs. Walter Foster has returned from
Lewiston.
This rain is godsend to many people,
especially the river drivers, who have
been anxiously looking for rise of
water.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25

Rev. and Mrs.. r. G. Potter returned
from the conference at Gardiner last
Tuesday. Mr.. Potter Is to remain In
Bethel another year.
Mrs. Alice Farwell went to the Maine
General Hospital Wednesday and had an
operation for appendicitis, which Is re-
ported successful.
Herbert C. Rowe has purchased an
automobile.
The Prospect Inn will hereafter be
known as Prospect Hotel and is now
open to guests. VIM. A. Shafer, one Of
the proprietors, has recently been here
to arrange for extensive repairs and i'm
provements. Many of the rooms are
already engaged. The hotel will not be
for summer guests only, but will be open
during the whole year.
Mrs. Putnam of the Howard has pur-
chased the mail route from the depot to
the post Office and the delivery of ex-
press. The Howard has become very
popular. It., is hoped with increased
accommodations that Bethel will again
welcome the large number Of summer
guests as in former years.
The schools in town opened Monday
Mr.. Brown of Palermo returned as mas
ter of the grammar school and Miss
Twaddle, Miss Andrews and Miss Rich
ardson are in their former positions II
the lower grades.
The burning of the buildings OF Mr.
C. E. Valentine last Saturday was YER!
sad affair. The fire caught mysterious
| IL in the stable and Mr.. Valentine being
away on the r. F. d. route only womer
and Mr.. Valentines little son were a
home. By the time the alarm could b,
given but little could be saved. Th'
loss was about $4,000 with an insuranc,
of $1,000. Not only do Bethel peopl
express much sympathy but host o
people who have enjoyed the Valentin
home for many seasons as summe
guests will hear of the loss with regret
Last Friday and Saturday Miss L. NJ
Stearns held her millinery opening, ant
the ladies were much pleased with tn
display of hats, trimmings and fame.
goods. All spoke in praise of the cour
teous attention given by Miss Stearn
and her assistants.
The rain of Friday was welcome ont
for river driving had come to stand
still. Warren Emery has 100000 TO
the International Paper Company to b
driven out of Sunday River and larg
crew of men have been waiting for
long time. F. l.. Edwards has severa
thousand cords at Alder River to b
driven out. D. r. Hastings has 500'
cords of pulp wood in Wild River
Gilead, to be driven into the big river
Hastings Bros. have 5000 cords of pull
wood to be driven out of Pleasan
River in Mason, and E. S. Kilborn has
large quantity in Mill Stream. TIL
Androscoggin will soon receive larg
quantity of logs if the water in the SINAI
streams rises 80 the logs can be floated
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
Hartford on House Cleaning.
HEBRON, April 20, 1905

hAbhOTNy <ARAh ~ N~~
It is not of much use for Brother
Slocum to kick and fret about house
cleaning. 1t is an old institution OF
long standing, and cannot be wiped out.
A man might as well be cheerful idiot
as born grumbler. The fact is, it is a
disease which attacks the head Of every
we'll regulated family once year. A
woman never was known to die with it,
but she has been known to about kill
the rest of the family. The safest way a
man can get out of it is to keep at
proper distance and eat anything he can
find in the pantry.
Now I have fixed up some bitters to
be taken as a medicine as often as !
think proper. It is a good spring tonic,
composed of poplar bark boiled down
strong, wild cherrv bark boiled down
stronger, and sulphur we'll mixed with
rum. Put in all the rum the law will
allow. call it Governor Cobb's bitters
1t will keep mans politics from sour
ing and help him to vote the Republican
ticket another year. 1t will be well t.
keep the bitters out of Mr.. Pettengill''
sight. w. c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
South RumfOrd.

John Russ has engaged to work for
NJ. l.. and w. A. Wyman and has moved
from Wilson Thomas house at East
Rumford into Nick Falardo's house on
Hall Hill.
Jack Tweedie has moved from Nick
Falardo's house into John Dupill's
house and Mr.. Dupill has moved to the
Falls.
Stillman Phinney il through working
for Bert Sloan and will move to the
Falls.
Perley and Jim Putnam are on a bust
ness trip to Boston.
Mrs. Belle Jones is visiting her dangh-
ter, Mrs. Minnie Freeman, in Newton,
Mass. and her son George is keeping
bachelors hall while she is away.
Lottie Swain is learning the dress
makers trade of Mrs. E. o. Ames at the
Falls.
Mrs. Clara Fuller and her father, w.
NJ. Adams, were at Rumford last week
packing Mr.. Adams goods. He is going
to live with his son Charles at Zircon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
Bucllneid.

Sheriff Wilmington seized box con-
tanning an assortment of liquid food, ad-
dressed to 17-year old kid, on Tuesday.
Why would it not be good plan for the
commission to investigate along the line
of the railwaysa
A. w. Horton of Norway was over to
Sumner this week to look after his farm,
calling on his Buckfield friends in pass
ing.
How aptly the child will adopt the
leading educational features Of the
times. 1t being decided to send little
Harold, son of John Gerrish, not yet D
years old, to school, he said to his ia
Their, IF am going to school l must
have ball and NIT"
+. p. Wilmington has returned from
Vermont, where he has been for treat
ment.
Rackley Leavitt of Auburn has recent
ly been in town.
Miss Lizzie Bonney of North Buck
field is boarding with her uncle, DR..
Heald, and attending high school.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Heath of West
Sumner, parents of Mrs. T. Fl. Lunt, are
spending few days with their daughter
and family.
Friday, April 81, Mrs. Heath rounded
out her so year earthly sojourn. Having
been neighbors of Mr.. and Mrs. Heath
about 80 years ago, wife and l enjoyed
the great pleasure of an invitation to
dine with old friends, especially on this
occasion, as it partook of the nature of
reception, and tribute of respect.
sTREAKED MOUNTAIN.
The remains of Caroline Chesley, who
died at Augusta on Wednesday of last
week, were brought here Saturday and
| inferred in the family lot on the old
farm.
Mrs. Lora Verrill intends moving on
on to her farm this spring. She is al
present visiting friends in Auburn.
Ralph Stone, who took trip to Eng
land on a cattle ship, has returned to his
home. He spent ten days in Liverpool
and reports the city to be place OF
drunkenness and poverty. He did not
at all admire the natives of either sex
and feels doubly thankful that he is an
American. On the trip over he had the
thrilling experience of storm at sea
and came near going to the bottom. He
says he will be content hereafter tC stay
on this side the pond. He is now work
ing at the Maine Sanatorium.
Ada Foster has been visiting friends In
| Auburn.
Plaisted Whitman went to Lewiston a
few days ago and purchased nice set OF
weeels for farm cart of Messrs. Wade
& Dunton.
Mrs. Martha Whitman is in very poor
health this spring.
Clarence Waldron has gone to Worces'
ter, Mass, to work.
| Charles Maxim is slowly recovering
from quite severe illness caused by get
ting a large silver into the joint of his
thumb. The hand has been badly
swollen and very painful.
Flora Whitman is attending school al
Buckfield village.
Lester Parker is working for Mr.
Bean.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
Hebron.

Mrs. A. II. Brainard of Gardner,
Mass, is spending few weeks with her
father, DR.. Crane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Marshall and little
Miss Ethel have returned home from a
four weeks visit to relatives and friends
in New York and Massachusetts,.
Ernest Sturtevant went home to Dix
field Wednesday.
Miss Adeline Chesley has gone to
Buckfield to live with her sister, Mrs.
Betsey Jordan.
Much work is being done in the GENE.
terry in the Center District. Those own.
ing lots are all interested and work to-
gether. The work of improving was
started by Miss Bertha Packard and Miss
Grace Bumpus. Work has also been
commenced in the cemetery by the
church.
Ira Bearce goes to Phillips this week
as principal of the high school which
opens Monday, the oath.
Henry Bearce is home from Orono fol
the Easter vacation and their sister
Alice from her teaching in Buckfield.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
East Sumner.

Mr.. A. J. Berry, one of the lumber
mill operators at East Sumner, died at
his residence Friday forenoon after a
short illness. He was operated upon
on Tuesday for appendicitis, and while
the surgical part was successful the i'm
paired condition by recent sickness so
weakened his system there was not suffi-
cient vitality for him to recover. Mr..
Berry was an industrious, capable and
useful citizen and greatly respected by
all that knew him, and his loss to the
community will be deeply felt. He
leaves widow but no children.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
LAST HOPE VANISHED.

When leading physicians said that W.
NJ. Smithart, of Pekin, Ia, had incurable
consumption, his last hope vanished
but DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con.
sumption. Coughs and Colds, kept him
out of his grave. He says: "This great
specific completely cured me, and saved
my life. Since then, / have used it fol
over ten years, and consider it a mar
velous throat and lung cure" Strictly
scientific cure for Coughs, Sore Threats
or Colds; sure preventive of pneumonia
Guaranteed, SOC. and sl.00 bottles at F
A. Shurtleff & Co.'s. South Paris, West
Paris. Trial bottle free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
East Brownfield.

Two young men who had driven from
Portland in an automobile, April 10th,
stopped at E. E. Rounds shop to make
slight repairs on the machine. They
reported bad wheeling.
Schools in town began yesterday.
Mrs. Z. A. G. Stickney is improving in
health.
The remains of Alonzo Hanscom, who
died very suddenly in Gorham, were
brought to this town for burial last
Thursday.
Albert johnson has purchased the
building recently used by S. G. & +. r.
Staples as coat shop.
Mrs. Oscar Poore is quite i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Hunt entertained
their sons wife, Mrs. George Hunt, of
Portland, recently.
Marshall Day and wife have moved
into Charles Hills house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
Lowell.

c. H. Brown and wife are in Portland
this week.
Mrs. Henry G. Walker and George w.
Walker were at Saco last week to attend
the funeral of her sisters husband, Mr..
Paul Sands.
C. K. Chapman was at South Paris
and Norway Tuesday.
Arthur Stevens and family have NOV
ed from the parsonage at the village,
and the ROOMS are being painted.
Mrs. Volk and family have arrived for
the season and are at their residence
Heronoaks.
The store of Barnes Walker is being
painted and shingled. 1t was left in bad
condition by the fire of last winter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
SYMPTOMS THAT invite GERMS
Little Ailments that Should Be Looked
After if One Wants to Keep Well.

Pain under shoulder Sleeplessness
blade PalpitatiOn Of the heAt
Pain between shout. Defects OF vision OF
ders hearing
These little ailments, which indicate
weak stomach and imperfect digestion
should be look after by the use of Mo,
ma, if one wants to keep well. A tablet
of this remarkable remedy, taken before
each meal, will so strengthen the ston,
ach and digestive organs that natuttl
weight will be restored and perfect health
and strength regained.
Mona is so nearly infallible in curing
indigestion and the many diseases result,
ing from a weakened stomach, that
guarantee to refund the money is gwen
with every box, should it not give per,
feet satisfaction. Ask r. A. Shurtleh
& Co. to show you the Mi-o-na guarantee
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested in either Of the Estate
hereinafter named:
At Probate Court. held at Paris. In and
for the County of Oxford, on the third Tuesday o.
April, In the year Of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and I've. The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated. 1t is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In
terested, by lansing copy OF this order to be
published three weeks successfully In the OK
ford Democrat. newspaper published ut South
Probate Court to be held at Paris. on the
third Tuesday Of May, A. ID. 1905. at
Of the clock In the forenoon, and be heard there
on II they see cause.
EDWIN F RICHMOND, late Of Oxford
deceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Louisa A. Richmond, the ex'
ecutrix therein name1.
EMMAD. KICKER. la e Of Waterford. de.
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Charles NJ. Coolidge, the executor
therein named
JULIA G. BATES. late OF Paris, deceased
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Lewis Z. Bates, the executor therein named.
JOHN d. DUNN, late OF Sumner. deceased
petition that Charles II. Bonney or some other
suitable person be appointed administrator,
presentei ny G. II. BOnney. Geo. d. Crosse and
NJ. R. Fogg, selectmen Of Sumner.
GEORGE P. WHITNEY. late Of Oxford. de-
ceased; first account presented for allowance by
Walter L. Gray, administrator.
HARRIET A. LAPHAM, late of Paris, de-
ceased; first account presented foEalowance by
Leroy r. Everett. executor.
REUEL o. MOULTON, late of 'rEeden, de.
ceaseti; first account presented for allowance
by Happy L. Moulton and Wilbur d. MOutop,
executors.
ALBERT L. SOULE, late Of Oxford, de.
ceased; first account presented for allowance
BY Truman B. SOule, admin traitor.
EDWIN e. BROWN. Of oxford; petition for
license to scll and convey real esttte presented
by Mary Z. Brown, guardian.
GEORGE STEVENS. late of Cambridge. in
the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth Of
Massachusetts, deceased; copy of will and
ment Of VIM. e. Lloyd or some other suitabl:
person as administrator with the will annexed
presented by said VIM. Z. Lloyd, administrator
With the will annexed IN said Commonwealth Of
Massachusetts,.
MARTHA D. STEVENS, Of Cambridge. in the
Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, deceased;
presented by william e. Lloyd, the executor
thereof and named therein.
FANNIE ELIZABETH STEVENS, GEORGE
FRED STEVENS and WENDELL HERBERT
STEVENS, wards, Of Cambridge In the Com
monwealth Of Massachusetts,; petition for
license TO sell and convey real estate presented
by william 3. Lloyd. guardian.
ADDISON q. HERRICK, Judge Of said Court.
= 1a' '0p'-AAHffsssii ALERT D. PARK. R.si,ssr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-04-25
East Bethel.

The spring term of school is now il
session under the instruction of Mis-,
Maud Russell. Miss Russell is boarding
at j. NJ. Bartlett's.
Mr.. F. b. Howe is building summer
cottage for Mr.. Morningstar of New
York on the shores of Songo Pond II
Bethel.
Mrs. r. C. Clark and two children are
now the guests of Mrs. A. NJ. Clark.
A party of sixty or more enjoyed the
grange supper Thursday evening at the
home of H. E. Bartlett, the proceeds
being over eleven dollars. The mex
supper will be held with Mr. and Mrs.
r. B. Howe, Nav 4th,