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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
At the Station Heret

The usual large number of relatives and
friends OF the prisoners were at the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad passenger station
late yesterday afternoon to say a word of
farewell to those about to start for the
penitentiary. George E. Lorenz. formerly
postmaster, manufacturer, successful
business man and prominent resident OF
Toledo, Ohio, seemed out of place as a
member of Warden Harris batch" Lo-
renz after the arrival at the depot until
the train moved off at $50 O clock. stood
apart and conversed quietly with his
brother, DR.. Lorenz of this city and several
other persons. He continued In the best
of spirits, endeavoring to show by his de-
meanor that his conscience does not trouble
him Lorenz has stated that although he
may have been technically guilty, there
was no criminal intent on his part. SO far
as his connection with the Post Office De-
partment contracts was concerned. The
''conspirator" spoke in a humorous vein of
joining his pals" Machen and the Groff
brothers. He appeared to be confident that
he would receive proper consideration at
the Moundsville penitentiary. and took &C.
casion to remark that he had absolutely
no criticism to make as regards his treat
ment during the short stay he made at the
United States Jail here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
HOLD QUEER ANNIVERSARIES.
People Who Celebrate Days to Which
Odd Memories Cling.
From the pittsburg Gazette.

From the Pittsburg Gazette.
Among the eccentricities of human ma
ture the celebrating of queer anniversaries
is perhaps as little noticed as any. Al
most everybody makes merry over an ami
versary of some sort, and many of them
are anniversaries that would seem to call
for anything rather than merriment.
caustic sense of humor prompted Chi
cago man to give on the anniversary OF his
mother-in-law's death a dinner at fash
ionable restaurant, to which were invited
such of his friends as he considered were
CALLED by the yoke under which he formerly
groaned. For time he kept this celebra-
ton secret, but on its coming to the ears OF
his wife through the treachery Of one OF
his guests, that lady promptly imposed an
indignant veto. Those dinners were stopped
suddenly and effectually.
Far otherwise the spirit that suggests the
convvial gatherings held by worthy
tradesman in Boston on May - of every
year. On that day, many years since, ne
met with a severe accident which, though
II crippled him for life, was the means OF
introducing him to the lifes partner who
has proved for years as devoted WlIe as
for weeks she was nurse.
Another instance of the commemoration
of the date of an accident is afforded by q
lawyer who. having in his youth fallen
among bad ways and companions, was only
wagon and sustaining broken leg and con-
cussion of the brain. During the long con-
valescence that followed the greatness of
his errors dawned upon him, so that on
his complete recovery, he commenced a new
life. On the anniversary of his spill he al
ways entertains such relatives who care to
accept the invitation
To celebrate the loss Of small fortune
that he had inherited from his father, a
certain merchant holds annually high fes-
tiyal. Deprived of that fatal competence
so inducive to sloth he found himself. while
still a youth, thrown upon his own re-
sources. These did not fail him, and now,
instead of leading idle and selfish life
on limited means, as but for his loss he
would be doing, he finds himself among the
most opulent and respected citizens of his
native town.
Many years back a Brooklyn lady was
thrown over by man to whom she was
engaged who subsequently took to drink
and other evil courses that finally landed
him in Jail. To mark her sense of gratitude
for her providential escape she, on the an
niversary of the day when she first learned
that he had broken troth, gives a dinner to
which only those she knows have been
Tilted are eligible as guests.
1.-THE happiest and proudest day OF my
life was that on which l first wore a tail
coat used to declare substantial down
east merchant, and l always keep up the
anniversary by asking a lot of boys-sar-
torially In the transition state-to a jolly
good dinner, to be followed by an equally
jolly good evening. June 30 is red letter
day among my young friends; at least
do nay best to make 1t So"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
the discharge of his duty, rang the school

the discharge of his duty, rang the school
bell when a couple of prairie chickens that
had taken refuge in the school house tower
from storm were frightened from their
place of refuge. They flew as straight
and swift as an arrow for the plate-glass
front of business house. The glass was
fve-eighths of an inch in thickness. but
one of the prairie chickens went straight
through 1t as though 1t were paper, and
dropped dead on the floor inside the build
the window. The prairie chicken went
through the plate glass with sufficient force
to cut hole six inches in diameter in the
heavy glaHe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
Point Of View.

From the Chicago News.
A large opal pin adorned his cravat.
Don't you know" said Miss Cutting,
that the opal is an unlucky stone?'
'I--aw-think not" replied Sapleigh. 1T
have worn this-aw-pin fob six years,
doncher know"
We'll" continued Miss Cutting, .ff that
isn't hard luck for the opal l don't know
what is"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
Speed Of a Prairie Chicken.

From the Minneapolis Tribune.
That prairie chicken flies with sufl-
Client speed to propel itself through a heavy
plate glass was proved by recent Incl
dent at the little town of wolsey, BeadIe
county.
Prof. Shepard Of the village school y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
A Record-Breaker.

From the Cincinnati Commercials Tribune
The spellbinder had been talking for one
hour and forty minutes and seemed still
fresh. II believe he is going to break the
record" said man in the last row.
And he doesn't use a wind shield,
either" replied another.
Although the audience needed one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-04
Tailored Suits and
Silk Shirt Waist Suits.
for Tomorrow.

Late models coors in Tailored and Shirt Waist Suits of
vo Panama chiffon taeta henrietta and light mixtures
S11.75. Former prices up to $4,000
Sl4.75. Former prices up to $500
S19.75. Former prices up to S45.OO
500. (OurVery Finest Suits.) Sold up to SIS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
Brvant's Pond.


Miss Ethel Ford went to Lewiston
Tuesday to attend the lecture by Rev.
Curtis p. COe.
Sidney Perham has gone to Massa-
chusetts to work.
Miss Helen Cushman has returned
home from Rumford Falls, where she
has been visiting for some weeks.
Miss Eva McAllister is at Lewiston
visiting at the home of Rev. E. A. Davis.
John Howe had a horse killed by the
cars Saturday.
Franklin Grange will present. the
drama, "Clarindie Cackler's Courtship"
at their hall, Monday evening, March 20,
to be followed by a sociable.
District Deputy Grand Master Dyer OF
Buckfield made an official visit to Jeffer-
son Lodge, F. & A. NJ, Tuesday night.
The 30th anniversary of Franklin
Grange was observed on Saturday, Mar.
II, and was largely attended, most of
the charter members who are living be-
ing present. The speaker of the day was
G. F. Stetson of Greene, who gave very
pleasing address. which received close
attention from all present, and was
greatly enjoyed. Remarks were made
BY Benz. Davis and b. c. Churchill of
West Paris, charter members of Franklin
Grange, who have always retained their
membership. There were also remarks
from other charter members, and some
Rotations and music. A fine dinner OF
oysters and pastry was served at noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Q. Perham have
returned from their Washington trip,
and report very enjoyable time.
The farm house of Harry D. Cole
caught fire in the roof on Monday, caus-
ed by defective chimney. The alarm
was given over the telephone, and
although the fire was two miles away, in
ten minutes the spool mill boys and
some others were on the spot, and sue.
ceeded in saving the house. Richard
Cole, being in very feeble health, was
much Frustrated the next day, but has
recovered and is about as usual at pres
ent Frank Sweetsir, Albert Russ and
Alton Bacon are repairing the damaged
roof.
There will be concert and dance al
Dudley's Opera House, March 22d, under
the auspices of the Base Ball Associa
ton. Music by Chase's orchestra Of
Dixfield. Floor manager, G. L. Stephens
aids, Dell Cole, Albert Bowker, Tom
Hastings, Fred Chandler, w. Crockett
Supper of oysters and pastry will bt
served in the hall below. Half rates or
the railroad will be obtained between
Bethel and Mechanic Falls.
The Christian Endeavor met at the
home of Mrs. Agnes Brooks this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Welch were the
guests of her people, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Cushman, from Saturday until Sunday
Horatio Houghton is still failing.
DR.. Buck of South Paris is stopping
one day in the month at the Gler
Mountain House to do dental work.
Postmaster Bowker has had touch Of
the grippe this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
Farmers Institutes.

The first series of farmers institutes
for the year 1905 will be held in Oxford,
Androscoggin and Cumberland counties,
beginning Tuesday, March 2lst.
Arrangements have been fully completed
for the institutes in Oxford and Andres
coggin counties, which will be held as
follows: Grange Hall, South Paris,
Tuesday, March 2lst, at 1890 A. NJ. and
80 p. NJ; Grange Hall, South Water
ford, Wednesday, March 22d, at 1890 A.
NJ. and 80 p. NJ; Grange Hall, Canton,
Thursday, March 23d, at 80 and 1870
p. NJ; Excelsior Grange Hall, Poland,
Friday. March oath, Norland Grange
Hall, East Livermore, Saturday, March
25th, and Grange Hall, Wales, Monday,
March 9th, at 1920 A. NJ. and |: 30 p. NJ,
The following distinguished speakers
from cut of the state are expected to be
present: Prof. j. w. Sanborn, Gilman
ton, n. H., G. ID. Richardson, West
Brookfield, Mass, and III. D. Hadley,
Temple, n. II. The meetings will also
be addressed by some of our best Maine
speakers.
Among the subjects to be discussed
are the following: Dairying; Fruit Cul-
ture; Sheep Husbandry; Poultry Grow
ing; Insect Pests; The New Agriculture;
Mixed Farming.
This series of institutes promises to be
one of much interest, and it is hoped
that all farmers and those interested in
farming within reach of these meetings
will endeavOr to attend.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
Hebron.

Miss Margaret Heald and Miss Althea
Stetson of West Sumner visited Miss
Maidie Moody last week.
The entertainment by the ladies of
Hebron Grange last Friday evening,
"The new women's reform club was
enjoyed by all present and was success
financially.
The ladies' circle gave supper and
entertainment Tuesday evening with a
large attendance.
Mrs. J. c. Donham got home from
Auburn Tuesday.
Tue funeral of Mrs. Azel X. Bumpus
of Norway will be here tomorrow.
Mrs. Bumpus was for many years resi-
dent of Hebron and justly respected by
all who knew her.
Crows are quite plenty but no sap
weather yet The snow is settling fast,
but it is some ways to bare ground.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
Rumford Falls Train Service.

Extra train service on the Portland
and Rumford Falls Railway the coming
season.
Connections given with early morning
train to Boston and returning by train
that leaves Portland about ) Z. NJ, also
the same service with Lewiston.
The Democrat understands that the
management of the Portland and Rum
ford Falls Railway have decided to extend
the train service which now runs to Me
chanic Falls in the evening and returns
to Lewiston in the early morning, to
Rumford Falls, commencing with the
change of time the latter part of May
and continuing through the summer sea
son till October LIST. This will give three
passenger trains each day of the week,
and enable the patrons along the line TO
spend whole day in either city.
This service has hitherto been in
existence only on Saturdays, but it is
proposed to make trial of it the pres
ent season as a regular train. The
management are doubtful whether this
service will in point of fact increase the
travel but they know that it will be
great accommodation 10 the travelling
public and are going to try it. If it
could be demonstrated that this service
would pay expenses the management
would be pleased to make it a regular
train throughout the year. The railroad
company feel that their success hereto
fore. both in passenger and freight bust
ness, has been due to their efforts in
reaching out to accommodate the bust
ness of their patrons in all the villages
and towns along the line of the road
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
South Woodstock

Crosby Curtis passed away on Satur-
day, the 18th. Funeral services were
held at the house on Monday conducted
by Rev. d. F. Nelson of West Paris.
Uncle Crosby, as We always called him,
was past ninety-four years of age. He
was born in 1911 in a log house on the
same place where he has always lived.
His wife was Mary Payne, born in 1912.
being one year younger. She died IN
the summer of 1901 at the age of eighty
nine years. They had been married Us
years at the time of her death in 1901.
They had been earnest and faithful
members of the Methodist church for
over "a years when she died. They had
six children, three sons and three daueh-
tiers, of whom two sons and one daughter
are now living.
When they came to be somewhat adj.
vanced in years their daughter Matilda,
who married Thomas Lurvey, came to
live with them and care for them. Mrs
Lurvey died few years before hel
mother, leaving the care of Mr.. Curtis
On her husband, Thomas Lurvey, and
right nobly has he performed his duties
His hnusekeeper for some years has been
Miss Nellie Bicknell. and no own sou
and daughter could have cared for ia
ther more tenderly than they have fol
Uncle Crosby. May heavens choicest
blessings rest upon them both, is the
wish of their neighbors.
We think we can say without fear o.
contradiction that Uncle Crosby ant
Aunt Mary, by which titles they wer,
always called, had no enemies. This
can be said of but few people in Thu
world even among the very best. The
example of such exemplary Christians
| will tell in a community for years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
West Sumner.

A great deal of sickness in our village
Mt present. Not house but some one
in it is ill., For the most part people are
on the mending hand, but many remain
quite i'll.
Clayton Lothrop has a new graphic
phone.
Miss Emily Tuell is at home from
Gould Academy, Bethel, spending her
vacation with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. 5. Tuell.
Death has again visited our little viii
lage. Mrs. Eliza Field, wife of Mr..
Charles W. Field, passed away early
Sunday morning, March y, after short
illness of pneumonia. Funeral service
held on Wednesday, March 10, Rev. Mr..
Athearn of Buckfield officiating. The
many floral tributes were silent remind
ers of the love and esteem many friends
bore for her Mr.. Field himself lies
critically i'll, but hopes are entertained
that he may recover. He has trained
nurse from Lewiston.
Most of the sick ones in our village
are recovering slowly.
The Royal Co., No. I, gave their final
entertainment here on Monday last.
The silver ice pitcher was won by Mrs.
Effie l.. Bonney of Sumner.
Mrs. g. II. Packard was called to
East Sumner by the severe illness of her
sister and husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton
Buck. She will remain with them few
days.
Mrs. Denham has moved back to
Woodstock.
The ANIMAL meeting of stockholders of
Pleasant Pond Telephone Co. is appoint
ed on March 20, 1905.
Mr.. Rodney Chandler had telephone
put in his house one day this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE polNGs OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris Hill.

First Baptist Church, Rev. Il. o. Taylor, pastor
Preaching every Sunday at 10 As A. n. Sunday
school at l2 n. Sabbath Evening Service at
80 p. N. Y. p. S. c. e. Tuesday evening.
Prayer Meeting Thursday evening at Z 80. Cove.
nant Meeting the last Friday before the LIST
sunday Of the month at 2 30 p. n. All not
otherwise connected are cordially invited.
uniyersalist Church, Rev. j. IL. Little. Pastor.
Preaching service every Sunday a. lOa5 4. u
Sunday School at II AS AN.
The Ladies' Universalist Sewing Circle
has been invited to meet with Miss
Elizabeth Eastman on Thursday after
noon of this week at half past two.
On Friday afternoon, March "a, the
Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist
church are invited to meet in Cummings
Hall. All come prepared to sew. Work
will be furnished. A full attendance is
desired.
Rev. Z. o. Taylor and son went to
Boston last week where they will re-
main for two weeks. Mrs. Taylor is in
Portland during their absence.
Rev. L. S. Cotton of Norway occupied
the pulpit at the Baptist church last
sunday in the absence of the pastor.
WANrED:-A furnished house at Paris
Hill for small family for the coming
summer. For particulars inquire OF
George NJ. Atwood.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
Oxford.

A Sunday School institute was held
at the Congregationalist chapel Wednes.
day afternoon and evening. Fl. E. Luf.
kin, general secretary, gave an address
in the evening.
A large delegation from Oxford Grange
visited the Grange at Otisfeld Gore
Saturday evening and report a very
pleasant and interesting meeting.
VIM. Bumpus has sold his house to
Mrs. Albee.
Geo. Hawkes. and Charles Andrews
are serving on the jury.
The Congregationalist Ladies' Circle
met with Mrs. French Thursday.
Elihu Pike and Harry Taylor have
moved to lisbon.
Levi McAlister's youngest child, aged
about three years, died March 9th.
Mrs. l. N. Keith, proprietor of Lake
View Hotel, thinks of adding another
story to the building.
The water famine grows more serious
every day.
Grippe and tonsilitis are prevailing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
Albany.

The pulp teams are up early these
mornings, pushing hard to complete
their jobs of hauling spruce pulp to
Alder brook in Greenwood, to he driven
to the AndrOscoggin. There will be
several hundred cords taken from Al.
bany.
Herbert Holt of Norway was at Hunts
Corner one day last week calling on Mr..
Cummings (the postmaster) and his
family. He brought some pictures that
he had previously taken of the late Dea.
Lovejoy house. They are fine and show
much skill.
The school committee met last Sat-
urday at the town house and made
unanimous choice of A. G.. Bean as
superintendent of schools for the en-
suing year.
Will McNally is moving back on to
his farm, having given up his job on the
railroad.
The school committee will meet at
the town house Saturday, the 18th, to
finish making arrangements in regard
to the schools for the year.
Il. G. McNally, who has been at N. C.
Moore's the past winter, has moved
down on to his farm.
Abel Andrews has viii Grover from
Stoneham and several. others with six
horses hauling ice. He makes rush
when he moves.
C. A. Grover has finished drawing
spruce for F. E. Bean, and is helping
Eben Barker on his spruce.
Amos l.. Bean has put over 30 cords
on to the landing from the late Leonard
Cummings farm with one pair of light
horses since Jan. LIST. Not bad show
ing.
Miss Nina F. Bean, who has been
visiting her brother Herbert In Lewis
ton, Is expected homo tonight (Thurs-
day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
East Hebron.

Colds In various forms are abundant
in this vicinity and apparently are in no
haste to leave. R. G.. Beals, l.. A.
Bailey and E. Bradbury are on the gain,
but have been quite sick with the grippe:
Henry Whitman has sold his stand and
land to Mr.. Strothers. Il have not learn
ed his last place of residence.) Henry
has bought the Varian Bumpus farm.
Some of their goods have been moved,
and families will move as soon as Mrs.
Whitman can take her young babe out.
Eddie L. Record arrived from st. Louis
last Friday and is staying at Herbert
Records at present.
Mrs. John Harper is passing large
amount of her time with her father, Still
man P. Jersey, who is considered dan
gerously i'll, having an abscess on his
liver, recently operated on, and three
tubes set to carry off large amount of
matter gathered. DR.. John Sturgis OF
Auburn is attending him, and has taken
a nurse from Auburn to care for him.
His recovery is thought very doubtful
His home is in North Auburn.
Clara Merrill's health is improving.
She sits up some of late.
John DeCosta has finished his work
in Paris and returned home.
Charles Keene has returned to Paris
Mr.. E. Lane recently passed few
days at his home in this place.
John Freeman has finished his worl
here and has gone to South Paris ant
Norway.
Everett Pierce's family are will
Everett's parents while he is arranging
his home for them in Connecticut.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
East Waterford,

Born the l4th, to the wife of Merton
Young, a daughter.
Sheriff b. G. McIntire is in attendance
at court at South Paris. Mrs. McIntire
is with her parents in Norway mean
time.
Justin E. McIntire is in Norway and
South Paris for few days.
Alton Ames and wife came from
Meddybemps Monday. They will! make
their home at the farm on Temple Hill.
Walter Whitman has hired the Work
farm in Oxford for year. He moved
there the 9th.
Maude, Charlie and Roland Mixer
have returned to Norway after spending
their vacation with their grandmother,
Mrs Martha Pride.
Miss Bertha Miller is home from
Sabatis Tor fortnight.
Miss Louise NJ. Brown has been APP
pointed superintendent of schools.
Miss Helen NJ. Sanderson goes to
Limerick Saturday to spend Sunday
with her brother and sister, after which
she goes to the Central Maine General
Hospital TO train for nurse.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-03-21
Maine News Notes.

Governor Cobb has nominated George
E. Morrison of Saco as state Inspector of
workshops, factories, mines and quar-
ries, vice Charles E. Atwood, resigned.
Perseverance payS-in proof of which
note the case of that Newport man who
was elected Selectman this year, after
being an unsuccessful candidate at IL
successive annual town meetings.
Mayor Purinton of Waterville, who is
a well known temperance worker. is TAX
ing vigorous measures to stop the sale of
liquor in that city. The city council has
also abolished the city liquor agency.
Bangor created some surprise last
week by electing Democratic mayor,
and Democratic aldermen in five of the
seven wards. 1t is the first time Bangor
has had full Democratic city govern
ment for over fifty years.
Frank Foster, aged So, single, of Au-
gusta, was fatally injured Sunday, the
at Bangor. lie was struck by freight
car which passed over his leg and thigh.
He died in the hospital several hours
later.
An Augusta special says New York
parties have scheme for the consolida-
ton of the electric railways in Maine.
An interested person who was inter
viewed said it was not expected that the
Portland Railway Company could be
secured.
Biddeford Journal: The recent ''re-
vival' of the gold mining craze in Maine
is not likely to seriously affect the
balance of the financial world. Maine
has gold mine in her natural resources,
but stamp mills and matchmaking
plants are not needed in raking together
the profits.
Andrew S. Goodwin of Gardiner was
accidentally shot and fatally injured
Thursday by the unexpected discharge
of gun carried by Carney Robinson, a
companion, 10 years of age. The boys
were hunting in the Thurlow woods at
South Gardiner. Robinson, who was
walking slightly in advance of the other,
carried a double barrelled shot gun,
which, without warning, was discharged.
The charge of shot entered the right
side of Goodwin, who died twenty
minutes later.