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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-29
Greenwood.

Divers events have transpired during
the past week, enough, enough indeed,
to fill a column: while here we are re-
stricted to few inches of space. Some
of these happenings SAVIOR somewhat of
the humorous, while others take on a
more sombre aspect.
To begin with, then, Mrs. Edgar Nor
gan and Mrs. Randall Herrick visited at
the Bennett place, and while on their
way hither they saw and heard things
which it would not be meet to describe
in detail, but which perhaps might be
learned by consulting the ladies above
mentioned.
And this is the way they played it on
us, but not very bad after all, as the
sequel will show. The report came that
a converted Chinee was to preach at
Locke's Mills last Sunday, and being
anxious to hear him we went and stopped
with A. j. Aver Saturday night on Howe
Hill, so as to have less distance to travel
the next day; but were somewhat dis
appointed to learn that instead of its
being man from the flowery kingdom,
who was to occupy the pulpit, it was an
Italian. We listened to good practical
sermon however, fine singing also, both
vocal and instrumental, so that the old
adage, "AlPs well that ends WE'LL" again
proved true.
We became acquainted with Mr.. Aver
more than % years ago, when his family
consisted of wife and eight children,
but now he is living alone, his wife and
three of his children having passed on to
"those pale realms of shade" while the
other five are scattered about, no one of
them being inclined to live with him on
the farm. Mr.. Aver is veteran of the
civil war and gets a pension of Sl2 a
month. He received sunStroke while
in the army from which he has never
fully recovered, also lost the use of one
eye years ago, while the other is so af-
fected at times as to nearly cause blind
ness; yet he does his house work, is a
tirst-class cook, and does some labor on
his farm.
According to Frank Brooks report
his financial affairs have wonderfully i'm
proved of late. He claims now that his
newcomer added $1,000 to his wealth,
and here's hoping it will all prove true.
There was wager in regard to what the
sex would be, and now they are smoking
cigars at the expense of the loser.
Leon Brooks and wife of Paris halted
for brief interview Monday on their
way home from visit. He reported his
hay crop about equal to last year, while
his apple crop is much lighter.
Has any one noticed that many of the
forest trees have already changed their
color? Although it is yet August some
of the naples are quite variegated, all of
which is suggestive.
There were plenty of hedgehogs left
over from last year, and now they are
helping themselves again to the sweet
corn. A comparatively small animal is
the hedgehog, but great nuisance, and
the bounty ought to have remained on
him at least one year longer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-29
Hebron.

An entertainment was given by Maple
Ridge Cemetery Association at Hebron
Grange Hall ON Friday evening, Aug. Is,
consisting of music, readings, selections
on photograph by Mr.. Fred Bartlett OF
Boston, illustrated poem, music on fife,
followed by a sociable. Ice cream and
cake and home made candies were on
sale. Over $40 was cleared.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Bartlett gave a
lawn party Monday evening. About one
hundred were present.
On Tuesday evening Miss Daisy Cush.
man and her friend, Miss Lou WALTON,
entertained twenty of their young friends
at the home of Miss Cushman's sister,
Mrs. A. NJ. Richardson.
A large number from here went on a
picnic to Whitney Pond Wednesday by
invitation of Prof. Caldwell.
Miss McCann of New York is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Ralph Whitney.
Miss Eta Sturtevant is at home from
Auburn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua Libby of Port
land were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ii.
K. Stearns over Sunday.
Mr.. James Hibbs of Deering is visit
ing his brothers family here.
Mrs. Butterfeld of Lowell, Mass, has
been visiting at 81. Y. Glover's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hartley Cushman of Au-
burn are visiting his mother, Mrs. S. P.
Cushman.
A. j. Turner has a new music box. 1t
is "a inches long, 10 inches wide, and IL
inches high. The case is oak, hand
carved. 1t has "a tunes and is in every
way a very fine piece of work. Mr..
Turner has recently had his house re-
painted as have several others in the
place.
We regret to announce the death of
Mr.. James Cantello, which occurred
Wednesday evening. There was a short
service at the house Friday, after which
he was taken to Massachusetts, for inter-
ment. Mr.. Cantello has been in failing
health for some time, but the end came
quite suddenly. He will be greatly
missed and much sympathy /, felt for
his wife, Mrs. Carrie Glover CantellO.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-29
Lowell.

A supper was given Friday evening at
Pine Grove Hall by the ladies of the c.
E. Circle. After the supper very fine
entertainment of music and readings
was presented by local talent, assisted
by Mr.. Geo. A. Foster of Lawrence, Mr..
and Miss Martin of Lowell, Mass, and
Miss Marion Lawson, Francis Woodbury.
and Mary B. Woodbury. of Hartford,
Conn.
A supper and entertainment was given
at the Congregational church at the
Centre Wednesday and at the Christian
Church Thursday evening.
Irving Andrews and family have re-
turned to South Paris.
Mrs. Clinton o. Andrews and children
have returned to Lawrence, Mass.
Workmen are putting the corn shop
and machinery in order for the coming
crop, which bids fair to be large.
Miss Mary Plummer of North Bridg-
ton is visiting at S. L. Plummer's.
S. L. Plummer is threshing grain for
the farmers, it being brought to his
place. A gasolene engine is used for
power
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-29
Bethel.


Tuesday large delegation from the
Universalist society attended the grove
meeting at Bryant's Pond.
Monday evening the community was
shocked to learn Of the sudden death Of
Mr.. frank C. Bartlett, who had been q
resident of Bethel many years. Mr..
Bartlett had at times suffered from
chills contracted while in the army, but
was in usual health until few minutes
before his death. A widow, two daugh-
tiers and a son survive him. Funeral
services were held Wednesday afternoon.
Monday afternoon the w. G.. T. u.
met with Mrs. o. NJ. Mason. Mrs.
Mason and Mrs. Fannie Bisbee were
chosen delegates to attend the state
convention at Bar Harbor and Miss
Isabel Shirley was chosen delegate-at-
large.
Mrs. Glare Harvey, who has SO long
been in the Bethel News Office, Is to
leave the first of September and enter
the office of the Maine Farmer at Au-
gusta.
Mrs. J. G. Hamlin of Bridgton has
been the guest of Mrs. j. G. Billings.
Mrs. Hamlin will be remembered by
former students of Gould Academy as
Miss Wingate, who was associate prin-
cipal some years ago.
Mrs. DeCoster and son of Buckfield
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Horace G.
Andrews.
Mrs. Samuel Whitney, who had been
i'll but few days, died suddenly Thurs
day evening. The illness had not been
considered of a critical nature. She is
survived by three sons and husband,
who have the deepest sympathy OF
neighbors and friends. Funeral ser
vices were held Sunday afternoon.
The fall term of Gould Academy will
open Sept. 9TH. Miss Foss, Wellesley
graduate, is to take the place left vacant
by Miss Norton, and Mr.. Stilson will fill
Mr.. Erskine's position. Miss Carver is
to return.
The Ladies' Club will hold thei,
annual bargain sale the last of Septem
Der. The date will be given later.
The corn shop will open about Sept
1st. The warm days have been favor
able for the growth of the corn.
DR.. Tuell, with his daughter and son
has been spending a few days at thu
old home in Sumner.
Town schools will open Sept. 4th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-29
Maine News Notes.

The Velvet, one of Old Orchards
biggest hotels, has just been sold and
the price is said to have been 5000, 900.
Harvey s. Foster died at Milbridge on
the 18th, from the effects of stab said
to have been inflicted by lobster fisher
man nine days earlier.
John Guerdin, whose home was in
Lewiston, was struck by a locomotive at
Deering Junction Wednesday, and later
died in the hospital from his injuries.
By the bursting OF q pipe connected
with the compressed air plant at the
granite quarries at High Island, Eugene
Manfridie was killed. His age was 35.
He is survived by a wife and two chill
dren, who are in Italy.
John L. Doucette of South Brewer,
forty years old, was instantly killed
Monday by being caught in a pulley
while at his work in the pulp mill of the
Eastern Manufacturing Co. at South
Brewer. He leaves wife and son.
John ]. Casey of Somersworth was
killed at Flynn bridge, on the eastern d.
vision of the Boston and Maine, near
South Berwick, some time during Tues
day night while riding on the top of a
freight car. He was aged about 25.
Chandler II. Barron, aged about IS,
yard master at the lower Maine Gen.
trail station in Lewiston, was caught
between two cars in the yard on the
morning of the 10Th and instantly killed.
Mr.. Barron had been yardmaster for
nearly thirty years. He is survived by
a widow and four children.
Albert Gallant, aged s, and Fabian
Gallant, aged 6, we're drowned in the
Presumpscot River at Westbrook Thurs
day. The two brothers with another
boy were picking up scrap iron along
the bank of the river when the smaller
boy fell in. His brother attempted to
rescue him, and lost his own life in do
ing it.
Francis B., the youngest son of Wen
dali S. Peace of Otisfeld, committed
suicide by shooting. He had been Ill
and respondent and left his work at
Oxford village for his home on Satur-
day, the 10th, as he said he felt the need
. of rest. Mr.. Peace was young mar
universally liked and esteemed. His
age was %. He is survived by hi:
parents, sister and two brothers.
Governor Cobb was injured in pecu
liar way at Rockland Wednesday. While
passing in front of store, he was
struck on the head by the heavy wooden
roll of an awning which was being low
cred and which broke from its fastening
The injury was not serious, and the blow
did not break the skin, but the governor
was rendered unconscious by the blow
and suffered some from its effects.
We frequently hear of person who
has bill or two of the old continental
currency which is carefully treasured
as family heirloom or as relic OIL
Revolutionary times, but few people
anywhere possess such an amount OF
this currency as is owned by Alexander
Bassett of South China. He has $4,000
in bills of all denominations from 80 to
$50. 1t was brought from New Bedford
Mass, by his grandfather, Jonathan
Bassett, and had been paid the latter's
father for his services in the Revolution,
airy army. Thus it's genuiness is beyond
question and it has been handed dowr
through four generations of the family
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-29
cushman Discusses Peace Question.

HEBRON, AUG. %, 1905.
1t has been the custom of late years
for gentlemen of leisure after haying to
take some kind of vacation. So
thought I would change my clothes and
go somewhere. / thought 1 would go
to Portland and see some friends and
look over the battleships, and if my
friends were not very glad to see me
could work in few days and not have
it cost me anything. And if the Japs
and Russians wanted any of my advice
about settling up their hash, l could 60
from Portland to Portsmouth, N. e., in
a very short time and at very short
notice. But 1 shall not 60 near 'em if
they don't want me enough to send for
me, for never like to crowd myself in
where am not wanted.
Now the way the thing looks to me,
Russia has about made up its mind that
the Japs' are rather too much punkins
for them, and that they are willing to
Jump accounts and call it square. On
the other hand the Japs think that they
have done all tie fiddling and Russia all
the dancing. Hence they ought to be
paid for furnishing the music.
Then Russia seems ready to let the
Japs have some waste land that they
never owned and is not worth taxing,
but the indemnity is the trouble.
Now suppose the Gear may be rather
short and don't want to run in debt, and
that might have bearing Now think,
rather than have any more trouble, the
Japs might take off half dollar of the
indemnity and let it go at that.
Speaking about my vacation, | was
gone four days and got home with a
whole hide and good appetite.
WM CUSHMAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-29
West Paris.

The Burnham & Morrill, corn factory
here is to start work this week with the
promise of good corn crop.
1t is said that there is to be fair ap-
pie crop in this vicinity.
West Paris schools will commence
Monday of next week, Sept. A, with Miss
Grace Dudley, principal of the grammar
school, and Miss Jennie L. Bradbury
assistant. The primary room will again
be taken by Miss Ethel NJ. Howe.
Miss Bradbury and Miss Mckinney re-
turn this week from their eight weeks
stay at Kennebunk Beach.
Mr.. Charles w. Durham, wife and lit.
tie son, of Brattleboro, VT, are visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. W. Durham.
Their journey was made in Mr.. Dun
hams new 24-horse power automobile.
This is a fine covered touring car and
one of the best ever seen here.
Mrs. NJ. G. Bradbury and daughter
Lura have returned from Locke's Mills.
Mrs. Jennie Washburn and two chill
dren have gone to Portland for while.
Mrs. L. F. Willis is now keeping house
in the rooms. Mrs. Mary Stetson and
little daughter from Gilbertville are
visiting her mother, Mrs. Willis, for a
few days.
Mrs. Caleb Fuller is so much improved
in health as to be able to be about the
house.
Mrs. Sidney Farnum, who had a severe
attack of paralysis over year ago, has
so far recovered as to get about the
house somewhat in a wheel chair.
Winfield Emmons has returned from
Bemis and is now working for Frank L.
Willis.
Quite a number from here attended
the Universalist grove meeting at Bry
ants Pond Tuesday of last week.
Mrs. Fred j. Bird of Worcester, Mass.
has recently been spending severa
weeks visiting her mother, Mrs. G.. Ii
Briggs, and her sister, Mrs. n. l. Swan
at Bryant's Pond.
Mrs. Jennie Lurvey and son Harold
are visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles F
Barden.
Fred and Archie Quincy of Hebron
are visiting at Harry Holden's.
A good congregation was present a
the Baptist church Aug. Goth to lister
to Jonas Edwards of Auburn, who SPOKE
in a plain earnest manner to the attentive
listeners.
Prof. George Berry, formerly of Yves
Sumner but now of Colgate University
New York, preached last Sunday morn
ing for the Baptist society. Mr.. Berr!
visited his uncle, Dea. George W. Berry
and family, of this place.
o. D. Ellingwood made trip to Enrol
n. H., last week.
II. G.. Brown has fine patch of thrift,
sunfowers. The stalks near the grount
measure to I inches in circumference
and the majority of the stalks have
grown to height of over 10 feet. TIT
heads measure from to 10 inches il
diameter. Mr.. Brown has also set GU
and started nice large strawberry bee
this season. He is greatly improved il
health.
The children of the Universalist ant
Baptist Sunday Schools enjoyed a hay
rack ride last Friday afternoon, goins
through North Paris to Tuelltown ant
return. G. L. Briggs took them will
his team.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-29
East Sumner.

Owing to the unfavorable weather not
as many attended the grange excursion
to Anasagunticook Lake on Thursday
as otherwise would.
Corn packing will begin about the
first of September and good pack is
predicted.
Thomas B. Keen, wife and two chill
dren, of Whitman, Mass, Mrs. Nellie NJ.
Kicker of Somerville, Mass, and her
daughter, Mrs. Susie NJ. Hall, of New
Haven, Conn.,, are visiting at Ezra
Keen's.
Winnie j. and Agnes NJ. Heald and
Lawren Keen and daughter Mildred,
have been on a weeks tour to Four
Ponds.
Your reporter made trip last week to
Brunswick to receive medical treatment
by DR.. E. H. Andrews.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-29
Hiram.

On Aug. oath Mt. Cutler Grange held
its annual picnic on the shore of the
beautiful Lane pond. Some sixty men,
bers were present and greatly enjoyed
boating, reading, Rotations, social chat
and a most excellent dinner. The
grange is in most prosperous condition
and is nearly reaching its third of CEN
fury.
Master Leroy Pierce of SOmerville,
Mass, is visiting his grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel w. Pierce.
Mrs. Nellie Bigley of Denver, Colorado,
is sick in bed at the house of her uncle,
Mr.. Eugene Wadsworth.
Mr.. Henry w. Merrill recently attend
ed the reception given at Lewiston to
Grand Chancellor Shiveley of the
National Grand Lodge. Mr.. Merrill Is
Past Vice Chancellor Of the Grand Lodge
Of Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-29
Resolutions of Respect

on the death of Sister Hannah Bates:
Whereas, Mountain Grange, No. 1854,
has again been visited by the reaper
Death, who has taken our dear sister
Mrs. Hannah Bates, to join the great
Grange over the river;
Resolved, That although we mourn
her loss, yet we should rejoice that an
all-merciful Father has taken her from
all pain, sickness and suffering, to en-
joy the beauties of a higher life; that
like our departed sister, we should so
live that when Death comes to claim us
we may meet him with joy and not with
grief.
Resolved, That we will ever cherish
her memory in our hearts, and that we
extend to the family of our departed
sister our heartfelt sympathy.
Resolved, That in respect to our
departed sister these resolutions be
spread on our records. copy be sent to
the bereaved family, also to the Oxford
Democrat for publication.
ISABELLE F. SWALLOW, Committee
HATTIE C. MILLETT, on
CORA KEENE, Resolutions
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-29
BuckHeld.

Rev. Mr.. Pringle, secretary OF the
Civic League, has been in town In the
interest of the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Gardner of Mechanic
Falls are visiting Mr.. Gardner's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Gardner.
Tuesday was field day of the Buck
field Literary Club-entertaining COM
pany, refreshments, etc.
Governor Long and son visited the
Norlands the 10th inst.
C. q. Prince and G. W. Triton attend.
ed grange field day at Bear Pond
Saturday.
John c. Parlin and family have re-
Gently visited at Bert Hutchins0n's.
Their wives are sisters. Mr.. Parlin has
engaged to teach at Canton. He has
taught several years at Berwick.
Frank Pray and family of Weymouth,
Mass, Harry Dillingham; Of Dillingham;
Hill, Auburn, and Alfred McIntire OF
Biddeford have been recent guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Spaulding.
Chas. Bucks yield of oats on an acre
was 10 bushels.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. 81. DeCoster of Me-
chanic Falls spent Sunday among his
relatives and old time friends, of whom
he has many, who heartily greet him.
John Russell, an octogenarian, has
been tending masons for three days on
the NJ. E. church. How is that for a
youth?
C. S. Childs is building an elevator.
Carlton Gardner, we are glad to re-
port, is very much improved in health.
Thos. S. Brigham returned Tuesday
from visiting friends in Boston, Cohas-
set and other points.
Carroll Kicker of Boston came to visit
his relatives Tuesday, and taking cold
is now threatened with fever.
A large derrick has been erected at
the brush factory dam and operations
have commenced.
Labor Day is holiday with the rural
mail carriers.
Mollie Cole is visiting friends in Port
land.
Mrs. j. M. Moore, daughter and two
nieces, of Manchester, N. H., who have
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Merritt Par
sons, returned to their home Thursday
Charlie Atwood of Rumford Falls il
visiting his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
C. B. Atwood.
C. q. Prince with his auto, took his
wife, sister Ardelia and Mrs. Chas. Buck
to South Paris Thursday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-29
BroWnfield.

Mrs. Drusilla Chapman died Aug. %
after long and painful sickness.
Perley Linscott and family of Boston
are visiting his brother and other rela-
tives.
Mr.. Frost is here as he has been for
many years sketching the many fine
views in and about the hills and noun
tains. He has a pretty summer cottage
situated on high ridge of land from
which he has fine view of the hills and
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-29
East Waterford.

The very warm weather has caused
some sickness about here.
The five months old child of Merton
Young died the 21st, and was inferred In
Bisbeetown cemetery. The other child
is very low with small hope of its re-
cOvery.
Bertha and Georgia Miller are recover
ing from quite severe illnesses.
Miss Helen NJ. Sanderson is at home
from the Central Maine General Hospital
for rest.
Bear Mt. Grange had its field day at
L. NJ. Sanderson's the Oath.
Mrs. Clara F. Warren, with her son
and daughter, of Welchville, and two
young ladies of Everett, Mass, spent
Sunday at Sidney s. Halls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-29
NeWry,

Floyd Searle of Andover, who died
from typhoid fever at his home Aug.
18th, was for many years resident of
this town. His death has caused much
sorrow in the community. A widow,
daughter of Albert Brooks of Grafton,
and two lovely children survive.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker and daughter
have been visiting at Ralph Kilgore's.
Mrs. o. E. Baker with two children
from Lawrence, Mass, is spending a
few weeks at j. S. Aliens. Mr.. and
Mrs. Leon Allen from Waterford are also
visiting at the same place.
Mrs. Lucy Allen of Stoneham and
Mrs. Charlotte Buffers of Millinocket,
have been recently visiting friends in
town.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-29
Denmark.

Mr.. Fred Abbott and wife of Bidde.
ford are guests at the Maplewood.
Mr.. Geo. Dealey of the firm of Burn
ham 6 Morrill,, Portland, is in town.
The corn shop will start in this place
about the first of September.
Mr.. VIM. Greeley, manager of the
corn shop, is in town making arrange
ments for the coming pack.
A new steel ceiling is to be placed in
the Odd Fellows lodge room.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-29
South Hiram.

What would you do if you had hun
dred dollars in your pocket2.. was the
question for discussion at the Tucker
Club Saturday evening.
Charlie Harmon of Chicago, ILL.,, is in
town visiting friends.
Mrs. Harrison Taylor died Sunday,
Aug. Goth, after long illness of many
weeks. Funeral services were held
Wednesday afternoon.
All roads lead to Freedom, N. H., this
week-Old Home Week celebration.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-29
North Paris.

John Ring of Greenwood has bought
E. E. Fields farm and takes possession
in January.
Mrs. M. D. Foss of South Portland
visited relatives and friends here Aug.
10th and Goth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Churchill and
Leon and Nina Bradford went to Nor.
toms camp at Concord Pond Aug. 18th
and spent the day there.
Prof. w. w. Andrews of Portland
visited at A. D. Andrews Aug. 1920.
George Noyes and wife and his parents
visited in Weld last week.
E. E. Field has bought a cow of
Charles Hadley.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Durham, Mrs. A.
d. Andrews, Mrs. Eta Graves and
others picnicked at Pleasant Pond Aug.
oath.
A stray horse came to R. B. Nevers'
last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-08-29
NORWAY Lake.

Gerald Herrick of Mechanic Falls visit
ed his aunt, Mrs. j. S. Kneeland, Sun
day.
Harold and Helen Tucker have return
ed to their home in Pennington.
Mrs. Ellen Pottle visited friends or
Pixies Hill Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Judkins attended
the Crockett Ridge school reunion.
Norway Lake School Association
elected officers at the reunion Thursday
President-F. II. Noyes.
LIST Vice. Presidential. 8. Perry.
ID Vice. President-Mrs. Christine Stephens.
Sd Vice. President-Mrs. Carrie Roberts.
6ecretary-Mrs. Frances Partridge.
Treasursr-J. I. Partridge.