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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-28
Bethel.

Owing to the illness of the pastor, Rev.
T. G. Potter, there were no services held
in the Methodist church last Sunday.
Tuesday, the W. C. T. U. held Fran
ces willard memorial service at the home
of Mrs. l.. T. Barker. Mrs. Bisbee read
a very interesting account of the placing
of the statute of Frances Willard in
Statuary Hall at the National Capitol, an
honor accorded to no other woman in
America. The exercises were impressive
and interesting.
Mrs. Davis Lovejoy is i'll and is cared
for by Mrs Fox.
Miss L. NJ Stearns has purchased the
remaining stock of goods of Miss Burn
ham and is giving the ladies of Bethel
some wonderful bargains in underwear,
wooden yarns, collars and laceS.
Mrs. 5. Porter Stearns returned to
her home in South Paris Tuesday, hav,
ing visited her daughters, Mrs. E. G.
Park and Mrs. E. S. KilbOrn.
The lecture to be given in the Epworth
League course by Rev. Frank Potter
will be postponed until March 22d.
Mr. and Mrs. j. U. Purington are re
ceiving congratulations upon the birth
of a grandson born in Andover, Mass.
to the wife of Mr.. j. V. Holt. Mrs
Holt nee Alice Purington will receive
Congratulations from large circle o.
friends.
The work at Garey's laundry has been
much impeded this week by frozen waite
pipes.
The Colonial Social given by TIT
Christian Endeavor Society at the Con
gregational Chapel proved success
from start TO finish. The program con
sisted of music, readings, tableaux anC
marches suitable to the occasion.
goodly number were CARRIED in thu
costumes of ye olden time. Georg'
Washington and his partner took tn,
cake, which was Washington pi
decorated with tiny flags. AnOthe
unique feature was the presentation of
beautiful gilded Ratchet tied with red
white and blue ribbons, won by Prof
Hanscom for his sagacity in finding TIL
little hidden Ratchet. Refreshment
were served consisting of Washington
pie and colonial tea.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-28
South RumfOrd.

Will Cole, who was working in Serb
ner's mill at Rumford Centre, was takeI
sick with grippe Wednesday, Feb. 18th
On Friday he was moved over to Henry
Thurston's where he died Sunday night
of brain trouble. His brother, Herman
Cole, and mother, Mrs. Charles Buck
came Saturday but were not recognized
by him as he was unconscious two days
and two nights before he died. The re-
mains were taken to Pinhook, his former
home, where services were held Wednes-
dav, Feb. 22d, at 2 Pm. He had worked
most of the time at South Rumford fol
the past three years, where he leaves
many friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Willard
Wyman, Mr.. and Mrs. Wallie Clark
Arthur Cameron, Anthony and Ora
Thurston from this place attended the
funeral. There were many beautiful
flowers, among them being a crescent,
large cluster of hyacinths, and % white
carnations contributed by subscription
from friends at South Rumford and the
Centre. Besides his mother he leaves a
father. and several brothers and sisters.
w. Clark recently made business
trip to Turner, being gone ten days.
Miss Helen Doughty has been visiting
acquaintance in this vicinity.
Arthur Lane is back on the r. F. D.
after three weeks sickness with the
grippe at his boarding place at Smith.
vile.
w. A. Wyman put in his ice last week
and it was two feet thick.
Charles Adams and Mrs. Clara Fuller
visited their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. War
rem Adams, at RumfOrd, one day last
week.
Marge Fleck is working for Mrs. Edith
Dickerman in Smithville.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-28
Greenwood.

Let all rejoice and be exceeding glad
for the change that has taken place in
the meteorological condition of the
weather since last Monday. On that morn
ing the temperature was five below zero,
and the next morning it had risen to "a,
thus showing an improvement in the
weather of SO degrees in "a hours. A
week later we hope to be able to give the
zero days of the three winter months,
the number of snow storms, and also the
amount of snow that has fallen during
that time.
Ransom Cole has commenced saving
birch, and his son Daniel is hauling the
strips to Bryant's Pond for Capt. Dear
| born.
There seems to be supply of water
as yet, but how long it will hold out
without thaw or rain remains to be
seen.
| After visiting her brother in Paris,
Miss Mary E. Brooks returned to her
work in the chair factory at Bethel, but
had the misfortune to wound her finger
with sewing machine needle, and is
now at home for repairs. The needle
struck her finger near the root of the nail,
and penetrated nearly through it, thus
making small but painful wound.
Dea. r. l.. Cole has been failing rapid
| ly of late, with little prospect of re-
covery.
Willie Cole, whose remains were
buried in Lakeside cemetery Wednes-
day, adds one more person to the long
! list with whom We were once acquainted,
and who have passed away within a
year.
May Father Time spare DR.. VIM. P.
BRIGHAM until we have the privilege OF
shaking hands with him once more. He
was our family physician 40 years ago
and has been held in high estimation
ever since.
Sylvester Cole called here Thursday
morning, taking along with him very
pretty little granddaughter of II years,
being the daughter of the late S. w.
| Cummings. Mr.. Cole informs US that
/ Mr.. Maxfield's goods have gone to the
Paris town farm, while his wife is detain-
ed at home on account of sickness, but
thinks she will be able to 60 Saturday.
The grippe is having great sway on
and around Patch Mountain, no less than
six persons being Frustrated with it in
the family of E. IL. Morgan at the same
time.
We have received three interesting
letters recently, the first being from our
cousin, Mrs. G. NJ. Howard of West
Minot, who seems to think there isn't
much fun in thawing out water pipes in
zero weather. She inclosed a newspa-
per clipping in regard to the working of
the Maine Sanatorium at Hebron; the
second was from d. o. Davis of Mime
sofa telling us about the weather being
40 below zero: the third and last was
from Miss Mary E. Watkins of Colorado,
and she may expect letter by way of
reply in the near future.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-28
HebrOn,

Rev. DR.. Abercrombie of Worcester
Academy gave lecture here before the
students Sunday afternoon, and also
spoke in school Tuesday morning. Dr.
Abercrombie has son attending the
academy here.
Miss Eta Sturtevant has gone to Au-
burn.
Mrs. Fred Sturtevant is home from
New Sharon.
The basket ball game played here
Wednesday scored 81 for Hebron and 20
for Portland.
The trustees and teachers gave very
pleasant reception to the students We'd
nesday evening. Judge and Mrs. Bon
ney were present.
Mr.. Walter Sargent from Massa-
chusetts, relative of Prof. Sargent,
gave very interesting lecture on art be-
fore the students Thursday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-28
West Sumner.

The death of Mrs. Augusta Bates oc-
Cured Feb. 81, 1905.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodney Chandler moved
into their new home, lately purchased in
our village, staying there the first night
on Tuesday, Feb. 2lst.
The calico ball given on Friday, the
18th, was complete success. A very
large attendance from Buckfield and
Paris as we'll rs from our own town,
and the general remark heard from all is
lust fine time
A dancing school with good at
tendance is in progress under the in.
structiou of Prof. Towle. First session
held Saturday evening, Feb. Is.
Gently visited friends here in West
Sumner.
Another delightful occasion was the
party given by A. G.. Farrar and Miss
Luella Farrar on Feb. 2lst.
Mr.. Mellen Bates is reported quite
comfortable for one who has suffered
paralysis.
Mrs. Richmond Tuttle is quite i'll this
| week.
Mr.. George II. Packard is running the
saw in Mr.. Morrill's new mill in Sumner
Mr.. James II. Packard also works fol
Morrill,, marking.
Mr.. Charles Ryerson is in the tele
phone office this week. Miss Bradfor'
is taking short rest, intending to visit
friends in Brunswick.
A special meeting of VIM. A. Barrow:
Relief Corps, No. 70, is called for Thurs
day afternoon at 1870.
Mr.. and Mrs. Madison are receiving
congratulations on the birth of fine
son.
Mrs. c. E. Durham is quite i'll. Miss
Georgia Irish is with her again.
Mrs. f. r. Mclaughlin attended the
department convention of the national
W. X. c. at Lewiston. Mrs. Mclaughlin
who was a member of the department
executive board last year, was appointed
assistant department secretary and aide
on the staff of the new department
president, Mrs. Alice S. Gilman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-28
Bryant'S Pond.

Mrs. Brenda Clark was called to her
old home at Freeport Friday, by the sud.
den death of her father, Edward Soule
Dora York has had slight attack OF
appendicitis. DR.. Wheeler of West
Paris attended her.
James, oldest son of Lawson Cole
died at North Woodstock Monday. He
complained of feeling faint and fell back
ward, striking his head on a chair, ant
it is supposed his death was caused by
injuries sustained by the fall
The V. |. S. have whist party at the
town hall, Friday night. Everybody car
attend by paying cents admission.
Mrs. Lesmore Currier aud son Herber
are in town.
Mr. and Mrs. James Bowker went t
Portland Saturday morning to visit thei
son, Irwin, and wife, returning Sunda.
night.
Miss Essie Bowker went to Lewiston
Wednesday shopping.
G. w. Q. Perham went to Augusta re
Gently on the fire insurance business
Mr.. Perham and wife and his wife's sis
ter, Miss Ella Stanton, start for Wash
ington Monday, to be present at the in
auguration of President Roosevelt.
Miss Susie Kimball is the guest of he
sister, Mrs. David Hayes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-28

PEOPLE WITH WEAK sToMAcHs MOS
ma c.rcu DrsRAsE.

PEOPLE WITH WEAK sToMACHs MUST
LIABLE TO CATCH DISEASE.
When the stomach and digestive or
cans are weak, the food does not digest,
and there ia a sour, Shiny, fermenting
mass making It an ideal spot for the
disease germs to multiply. The only
way to protect yourself against disease
germs ia to strengthen the stomach ana
digestive organs, and Mi.o-na is the only
agent, 80 far as known, that Will accom-
The ordinary medicine that is taken
for indigestion and stomach troubles Is
advertised to act upon the food alone
and hence can give no more than tenn
porary relief. Mi.o-na is a certain cure
in all cases of stomach troubles, except
ing cancer. because 1t enables the stom'
ach and digestive organs to act In the
wav Nature intended they should
Drugs cannot digest the food; they sim
ply decompose 1t.
If YOU suffer with distress after eating
pains in the head, chest, sides and back
belcbing of gases and undigested food
bad taste in the mouth, dizziness OF
vertigo, heartburn, variable appetite, sicl
headaches, spots before the eyes, ana
general feeling of dependency, weak
ness, and debility you should at onc'
strengthen the stomach and digestiv'
system by the use of Mona. There u
no liquid, no alcohol, no spoonful dose
with Mi-o-na. Just one simple table
out of fifty cent box before eating, ant
your stomach will soon become so stronl
and healthy that you will be germ proof
Ask F. A. Shurtleff & Co. to show 70,
the guarantee under which they sell MI
o.pa: costs nothing unless it cures.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-28
Oxford.

The drama "Out OF the Shadow" was
played by "The Jolly Twelve" at Rob-
insou Hall, Saturday evening. The pro-
ceeds will be given to the Home for
Aged Women at Norway.
The Grange had a baked bean and
pastry supper Saturday evening at Tenn
perance Hall.
Mrs. Caroline Bumpus celebrated her
Goth birthday Tuesday.
Wilfred Perkins is sick with malaria
contracted while in service during the
Spanish War.
Mrs. Wallace Andrews is very sick.
The Congregationalist Ladies' Circle
met with Mrs. John Robinson Wednes-
day.
Members of T. A. Roberts Post and
W. R. C. went to Paris by invitation to
attend the campfire given by VIM. K.
Kimball Post.
John D. s. Farris and wife are going
to Massachusetts,.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-28
Newry.

Died at North Newry, Feb. 10, of quick
consumption, Flossie, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Stearns, aged clever
years. Flossie was sweet and beauti
full child, and her decease has left bel
parents desOlate. A son of Mr.. Stearns
by former marriage, Eli Stearns, who
resides in Hanover, also daughter who
resides in Newry, both married and set.
tied in homes of their own, participate
in their parents grief. Rev. Mr.. Barton
officiated at the funeral and the remains
were carried to Bethel for interment.
Mrs. A. w. Powers, who has been III
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. b. Knapp, has returned to her own
home where her daughters will care TO,
her. She seems somewhat improved In
health.
The small people with their mammas
attended a birthday party at Percy
Drinks in honor of Ethel Brown, whose
birthday occurred Thursday, Feb. Esd
Cake and cocoa were served, and the
peanut hunt aud saw-dust pie, contain.
ing many small surprises, we're greatly
enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Farrar, formerly correspondent
of the Democrat from Grafton, who
suffered a stroke of paralysis in October,
is not gaining as her friends would like
to have her.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-28
Resolutions.

Whereas, 1t has pleased the Great
Architect of the Universe to remove
from our midst our late brother, Alden
Chase, and whereas it is but just that a
fitting recognition of his many virtues
be had, therefore be it
Resolved, By Jefferson Lodge, No.
100, on the registry of the Grand Lodge
of Maine of A. F. and A. NJ, that while
we bow with humble submission to the
will of the Most High, we do not the
less mourn for our brother who has
been taken from us.
Resolved, That in the death of Alden
Chase this lodge laments the loss of a
brother who was ever ready to proffer
the hand of aid and the voice of SYM
patty to the needy of the fraternity, an
active member of this society, whose
utmost endeavors were exerted for Its
welfare, friend dear to us all, a citizen
whose upright and noble life was
standard of emulation to his fellows.
Resolved, That the heartfelt sympathy
of this lodge be extended to his family
in their affection.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records of this lodge,
and copy thereof be transmitted to the
family of our deceased brother, and a
copy to some paper in this county.
HORACE G. BERRY,
WIN. DAY,
Committee on Resolutions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-28
East Waterford,

Mrs. Kate Martin has sold her place to
Mr.. Pennacook.
J. B. Haskell is having large lot of
timber hauled from his lot in Norway to
land near Rice's Junction, where he and
Mr.. Willis intend to build mill in the
spring.
b. G.. McIntire has talked with the
farmers and got the promise of quite a
large acreage of sweet corn, If corn
shop were built at the Junction.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Brown and Mrs.
Myra Keen and little son, Willie, are
visiting at Henry Young's and Sidney
Halls.
Henry Rolfe is in Portland this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip ROlfe and little
Bernard, together with Mrs. Roife's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. COnant, went to
Appleton, the 18th, with the remains of
little Burton.
Arthur Sanderson has taken q job Of
Joseph Patterson to cut 40 cords of bolts.
Chauncey Ames is helping him.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Pride and Marjorie
are spending two days at North Frye
burg.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-28
East Hebron.

The winter is rapidly disappearing,
but the cold days still keep their record
firm TO the last The roads are broken
days when the wind does not stifie the
men SO they cannot see the road.
Mr.. l.. X. Hodsdon is visiting his
mother, Mrs. Oliver Hodsdon, at her
home in Yarmouth, and his sister, Mrs.
Ray Thompson, and his brothers, George
and Augustus, for few days, while his
work is not pressing in the shop, but his
visit will not be of long duration. Mr..
+. Packard cares for the stable in his
absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lemuel Greene of Port
land visited ut Mr.. Z. Aliens last Satur-
doy. Mr.. Greene returned to business
Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Greene remain
ed for few days with her mother, Mrs.
Allen.
Hazel DeCos.a has finished her work
and returned home.
Rev. Mr.. Boyd from New Hampshire
came one week ago and gave very good
sermon it is said. The report has not
been given in regard to hiring him.
On the day for the last weeks regular
grange meeting, the furious wind blow
and drifted roads prevented holding it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-28
The Grunge Woman's Emancipator

Is the Grange progressing or otner-
wise? Instituted in the interest OF agri-
culture especially, it seems to have de-
veloped into more of social functions
than otherwise. Is it we'll for the
Granger? Is it we'll for the Grange?
Matters on agricultural lines for the
farmer and farmers wives. Now these
subjects are largely eliminated, and the
Grange Is aping the forms and cere-
monies of other organizations, which
functions largely constitute their stock
in trade, thus giving the Grange but
little time to discuss matters of impor-
lance of practical or literary nature.
To organize "teams," for vain pomp and
show, with costly trappings, seems to be
the objective point to which most or
CARNATIONS aspire, to the exclusion OF
practical work.
Yes, ''rival teams" to Guido one an.
other. Sublime! Why all this pomp and
show, and gaudy apparel, where no real
good is wrought? -.
L0, the poor Indian, in heather mould
institutes his corn dance, his burial
dance, and sacrificial functions. We
smile at his credulity, but. are we bet
ter, allowing for the privileges we en-
joyP
DIR. o. W. Holmes wrote "Over the
Tea Cups" Why this great desire fol
high sounding titles without the real
ities2 How n-American!
Women's clubs are grand institutions
and very instructive to the feminine
fraternity, along educational lines, but
transferred to the Grange in conjunction
with Grange work would thereby yielt
instruction to both husband and wife a
the same time. What great acqui
sition the woman's club might be, trans
ferred to the grange in the countr.
village, especially il conducted alont
parliamentary lines.
The club woman associated with he
own acquires a knowledge of literature
gains confidence, and, associated witt
the grange, is wonderful help. Sh
appreciates the situation of the presid
ing officer, when waiting for motion
with none to move or second perhaps
She is quicker to detect unparliamentar
procedure than the man, which is O
great Importance.
The work of the club and grang
separated is too arduous for woman t
take up where men and women, or hus
bands and wives, are compelled to wor
for living, hence where it is possible
would it not be we'll to join where a
matters pertaining to the good of til
sexes can be developed? The grange, on
of the first organizations to acceT
woman on equal terms in its councils
would seem to deserve her undivide
support, hence why should she not joi
! hands with her emancipation?
= GRANGER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-28
East Sumner.

The Congregational ladies' circle clear
ed nearly $1,000 at their supper and
entertainment on the 2lst inst. "Our
Awful Aunt" in the person of Mrs.
Emma Park of South Paris, "took the
house," and the play was we'll enacted
throughout. Allie Barrows as Pete,
the niger, was full of mirth. Allie is a
fine banjoist and always is in demand at
theatricals. The ladies also intend to
serve dinner on town meeting day.
The annual town meeting will be held
at the vestry at East Sumner on March
9th.
The place begins to assume its usual
spring mill yard appearance.
Post Office inspector Hinman OK.
pressed his pleasure with regard to our
post office.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-28
THE OXFORD BEARS.
the oolNaS OF THE WEEK ,N ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris Hill.

First Baptist Church. Rev. 4. o. Taylor. pastor
Preaching every Sunday at 1914 A. Il. Sunday
School at l2 n. Sabbath Evening Service a
: 80 p. NJ. Y. p. 8. G. Z. Tuesday evening
Prayer Meeting Thursday evening at 30. Cove
nant Meeting the last Friday before the ls
sunday OF the month At 80 p. n. All mo-
othe wise connected are cordially invited.
tnivrrsatst Church, Rev. j. H. Little, Pastor
Prea hing service every Sunday at lOa5 A.
Suntsy school at ii 45 A. u.
The primary school is again in session
this week.
The Universalist Ladies' Sewing CIR
Gle will have no meeting his week.
The schools celebrated Washington's
birthday with appropriate exercises al
Academy Hall Wednesday evening, con
sisting of speaking, etc., and flag drill
that did credit to the participants. The
audience was not as large as the exhi
bition deserved.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-02-28
Maine News Notes.

The organization of the subsidiary
companies of the Bethlehem Steel Com
pany has been announced with the Bath
Iron Works as party.
Charles A. Robinson, barber and
apothecary on Orr's Island, committed
suicide by cutting his throat with a
razor Thursday morning. He was about
So years of age and leaves two sons.
Alton Wood, aged IA, and Perry Vim
cent, aged II, are under arrest at Farm
ington for robbing the store of W. w.
Small & Co. Of that town when money
and goods to the value of $500 were
stolen.
D. H. Knowlton of Pennington went
down to York few days since to look
over the brown-tail moth conditions. He
gethered several nests and took them
home to Pennington, 50 the story goes.
Tired from his long journey, Mr.. Knowl-
ton naturally sought rest as soon as
possible, and he took the moth nests
and placed them in his desk with the in
teution of examining them the next day.
| In the morning he went to his desk, and
there to his surprise he found that the
congenial warmth had put new life into
the caterpillars. They had crawled out
of their nests and literally covered the
room. BY actual count there were 45C
live caterpillars in one of the nests that
he had found in York.
Supervisor Hinckley of Good Will
Homes recently announced a gift OF
$40, 900 to Good Will for library fund
The interest in this fund may be spent
each year for new books for the library
The money will be paid over to the
treasurer of the Good Will Home Asso
citation as soon as suitable building fol-
the shelter of the books is assured. Il
is not known yet from what source th'
required building will come; but il
seems probable that such an opportunit!
to provide for our ever growing librar!
will be grasped by some one. This gif
and its one condition is apparently TIT
outcome of the fire few weeks agt
which destroyed Good Willis schoo
building and over five thousand volumes
which were housed in it.
A terrible tragedy occurred at How
Brook, about thirty miles from Houlton
on the morning of the 18th inst. Samue
Antworth, clerk for the Fish Rive
Lumber Company, built a fire in hi
dwelling at about 80 and started 70
his work. Before he left home bis wifi
and another occupant of the house ha!
arisen. But the children were all in bed
The man returned few minutes later
only to find his house in flames and hi
, family missing. 1t is thought that whe
the blaze started the women ran upstair
to rescue the children, and that the!
. we're unable to escape before the Who'll
house was mass of flames. The dwell
ing was not plastered, consequently tn
fire spread very rapidly. The bodies
burned beyond recognition, were foun
in a heap on the kitchen floor. TIL
dead are Mrs. Samuel Antworth, 2
years old, and her two children, girl Q
three and a boy one year old; Mrs. job
, Shorey of Oakfield, rs years old, an
daughter of five years.