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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
RUNNING THE oANTLET.
This Punishment Was 0Aes Used Fss
Military Discipliue.

This Punishment Was 0Ace Used tes
Military Discipline.
The following extracts give informa'
ton concerning the punishment Of
running the gantlet:"
I'm running the gantlope the red'
ment was formed six deep. and the
ranks opened and faced inward. Each
man being furnished with switch, the
offender, naked to the waist, was led
through the ranks. preceded by ser
geant, the point Of whose reversed hal
bert was presented to bis breast to pre-
vent his running too fast. AS he thus
passed through the ranks every soldier
gave him stroke."-Grose's military
Antiquities" volume 2, page 10S.
But the oldest notice have seen II
given in "Monro-His Expedition Will
the Worthy Scots Regiment (called
Mackeyes RegimenD, Levied In Au
gust, 1926, Etc. London. Printed BY
william Jones In Red Crosse Streete
1887"
"Other slight punishments we en-
joyne for slight faults, put In execu
ton by their camarades, as the loupe
sarthe drumming the gantlet; Swedish
gantulopp, to run through hedg'
made by soldiers), when souldier II
stripped naked above the waste and II
made to rune a furlong betwixt 2O(
souldiers ranged alike opposite to 9th
ers, leaving a space In the midst FOL
the souldier to rune through. where
his camarades whip him with small
rods ordained and cut for the purpose
by the Gavilliger provost marshal)
and all to keepe good order and disci
plIne."-London Notes and Queries.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
Lowell.

Mrs. G. III. Shank, wife of the pastor
of the Congregational church, has been
critically i'll with erysipelas, and is being
cared for by nurse from the Maine
General Hospital The crisis seems to
be past and her recovery is expected. Mr..
Shank is also ill, but is recovering.
Evelyn Lord is at work there.
Friday was the heaviest snow storm
of the winter, eight or ten inches, and
was very welcome to those who were
unable to work their teams in the woods
for want of it.
Measles are about the village, having
come with some of the scholars from
Fryeburg.
A large party from this town visited
Oxford Lodge, l. o. o. F., Wednesday
evening. Harrison degree team was
present and the initiatory and first de
grees were worked. Supper was served
before the meeting, and also about l:
o'clock. A very pleasant time was had
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
THE CHINESE MOTHER.
She Is steadfast In Affection For Her
Children.


Children.
The Chinese mother is very fond OF
her children. She is happy in their
company and spends much time car
ing for them. In Chinese family the
birth of IL child is a greater event than
with other orientals. Long before the
child Is born the mother performs rites
and ceremonies to propitiate the gods
that her child may be boy. After
birth the little fellow is wrapped In
old rags and in winter is sometimes
put in bag Of sand sewed close
around its neck to keep the little one
warm. Great rejoicing follows the
birth If the child is boy; otherwise
there Is an air of chastened disap-
pointment. But good Chinese parents
make the best of their little lassies,
becoming very fond and even proud OF
them. | have known more than one
Chinese father to exhibit his toddling
wee girl for approval, though always
with the customary national verbal
depreciation Of what belongs to one.
Indeed, this evidence Of. excessive
courtesy may be found everywhere in
this strange land. 1t is good form to
vilify what is mine and laud what Is
thine. my good for nothing family
are all still troubling the earth with
their presence. How is your honor.
able family T-Pilgrim.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
Hebron.

The Sunshine Society met with Mrs.
Benson Phillips on Friday of last week.
Dinner was served and the afternoon
spent in Sunshine work and music. A
large number was present and the day
greatly enjoyed by all.
Judge BOnney of Portland was in the
place over Sunday.
The students held their first lyceum
for the term on Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Melcher, who has been quite sick
for week, is now out again.
Mr.. Augustus Bumpus fell on the ice
last week and hurt his head, but is bet.
ter.
A. G. Bowman is preparing to enlarge
his barn in the spring.
On Thursday, the Sth, there was a
pleasant little gathering at the home OF
Fl. K. Stearns, the occasion being the
marriage of Mr.. StearnS' only daughter,
Ora B. Stearns, and Mr.. Huyler. Mr..
and Mrs. Huyler have gone to Boston
for few weeks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
Letter From Florida.

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA, FEB. 5, '06.
Editor Democrat:
The past week has been like the Sunny
South, and yesterday was true Florida
day, thermometer so to so, and bright
sunshine all day. When we read of
snow storms in the Indian Ocean. and
then in New York and even ''way down
in Maine," it is warmer than here, we
feel convinced that the unusual" is not
confined to Florida. This morning we
experienced a real London fog, but ex-
pect soon to have the sun out to cheer us
up.
The tourists have been coming in fast
lately, and the town is pretty well filled
up. 1t is stated that 200 houses have
been erected during 1905, so that many
more can be accommodated than last
winter.
The mid winter fair is open now. and
one can see the products of Florida, or
at least this part of the state. The dis
play of fruit is not nearly as good as two
years ago. The exhibit of fancy work
by the ladies is much better. am told
that this is an off year for many kinds of
fruit.
One article that attracted our attention
was beautiful white bed spread made
up of Al dozen spoOls of thread. Per-
haps you can figure up how long it
would take the ordinary woman to make
this, besides looking after the house
work, to say nothing Of attending clubs.
So far we have been very we'll for
yoang folks, and think st. Petersburg is
10 be preferred to Palm Beach.
The Democrat comes like a friend
every week, and tells things of interest
to us 10 far from home.
X. N. PRINCE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
Batllel.

The Christian Endeavor held q special
service Sunday evening with music ana
Q programme appropriate to the twenty
,f1fth anniversary Of Christian Endeav0r.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Philbrook have re-
turned from South Portland where they
visited their daughter, Mrs. F. !. Brown.
DR.. John Twaddle 10 III ct his home
from severe attack of pneumonia. DR..
Cakes of Auburn was called In con-
sultation, and he il now under the care
of his brother, DR.. Joseph Twaddelle, and
DR.. R. R. Tibbetts. A large circle OF
friends and the community In general
are hoping for favorable results.
Mrs. F. P. Chandler and daughters
have returned to South Paris.
A foot of damp snow fell Friday
which will be great help to the lum-
bermen.
Mr.. Jacob Thurston.ihas purchased
the Dearborn mill' at Bryant Pond.
Mr.. Thurston is one OF Bethel's most
energetic and successful mill owners and
will combine this newly acquired bust
ness with that he already carries on In
Newry.
Mrs. Marcia Hastings has returned
from Lewiston and Auburn. =.
Thursday, the students of Gould
Academy held their annual fair In Gar
land Chapel. The tables were filed with
useful and fancy articles. The candy
booth was we'll supplied with sweets
and we'll patronized. More than one
hundred and twenty-five were served a
most appetizing supper. An entertain
ment was given by the pupils In the
evening consisting of piano solo and
duet, singing by chorus of young ladies
and a quartette of young men and a
farce. The fair of 1905 was the most
successful yet held by the students.
After all bills are paid there will be more
than $3.50 to be added to the treasury
which will be used for the equipment of
some of the departments of the academy.
Mr.. Day, former pupil of Gould, has
recently donated $50 to the academy
library.
Friday evening the first and second
basket ball teams of Berlin High School
played the first and second teams OF
Gould Academy and the Bethels won by
big score.
Monday evening Lincoln's birthday
will be observed by exercises of a
patriotic nature.
Valentines evening valentine social
and supper will be given by the Univers-
alist society in Pattee Chapel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
North Paris.

Those who have teaming to do were
very glad to see the snow and only wish
there was more of it.
A. D. Littlehale went to Wilton on the
5th packing apples. He has had quite 8
long vacation.
Mr.. B. K. Dow's granddaughter Ethel
has gone to Massachusetts, to live with
her father, Simon Dow. Her grand
parents are feeling very lonely without
her.
Irwin loves hen laid an egg measur.
ing 1-2 inches long and inches round.
Whose hen beats that? We are waiting
to hear from her.
February is paying US off in cold
weather what January failed to do. II
is very cold but pleasant in the middle OF
the day.
Mrs. F. C. Lowe has been visiting her
brother, Gibbs Benson, at New Glouces.
ter Came home on The 9Th and reports
a pleasant visit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
0llead,

Showing Friday.
Bert Watson has left the railroad track
and is teaming Tor Hastings with his
own horses.
NJ. r. Bennett went to Norway Tues
day.
Willard Jewett of Gorham, N. H., ia
stopping at A. T. Heath's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett went to Gorham
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Saunders of Hanover
were the guests Of her sister, Mrs. B. s.
Burbank, quite recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Coffin were in
Shelburne, N. a., Wednesday, also their
son Earl, to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Coffin's mother, Mrs. Grin Wilson. She
has been a great sufferer. Rev. w. H.
Forbes officiated az the funeral.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
East Hebron.

Our coolest weather for long time
came on Feb. I'd. Wells froze and the
citizens came near freezing, who were
obliged to remain out very long time.
School will close the 9th. The teacher
was sick three weeks with influenza and
has made that time good.
Charles DeCosta's little pup got lost in
some way last Sabbath. He priced him
highly.
Rena B. Pierce goes to Mechanic Falls
this week with her young nephew, and
will visit her brother and family before
returning.
The young people attended the dance
in North Auburn last Saturday night.
The Changers accepted an invitation
to visit West Minot Grange last Satur-
day, and reported fine visit, well en-
loved.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
Greenwood,

III FeOruary keeps on IN thlS way II
will beat its last years record; during
the month last year there were eight
zero mornings, the coolest being the
first day with temperature of eight
below zero; this Thursday morning 1t
was IA below and at the Center "a be.
low; and the coolest thus far during the
winter. If it keeps on like this how
about the aqueducts with only few
inches of snow on the ground?
A letter from Mr.. Davis of Minnesota,
dated Jan. 20, says that the snow there
on level was four feet deep and sc
drifted about the buildings as to make
it difficult to get to the barn or wood.
pile.
The Indications are that there will be
quite an amount of building about here
the coming season. Oscar Peabody In.
tends to build new ell to his house
o. G. Whitman will erect a new stable,
while Frank Ring and George Hayes
each intend to build a new barn.
Still they poke fun at the Arctic ex
plorers, and probably will to the end Of
the chapter. Not long ago man was
represented as mailing the flag high up
on the north pole; and now they have
Santos Dumont and Walter Wellmau
pictured out as they will be supposed to
appear when they come sailing home IL
their airship, with the north pole secure
ly dashed underneath to the rigging.
And all this it is presumed will be &C.
complished during the present year, al.
though the exact date of the return
home is not given.
A few days since as Mrs. Charles Yer.
rill was cutting brick of butter, while
holding it in her hand, the knife kept on
severing two cords or tendons, and caus
ing the woman to faint away.
Mrs. Frank Cummings is slowly 70.
covering from her sickness. Miss Lucy
Emmons is at work for her while q
hospital nurse attends her person.
Alton Herrick, boy in his teens, who
has been living in Fred Coles family,
left his home last Monday night, since
which no trace of him has been found SO
far as known; although they have tele-
phoned for him in every direction. II
is said he left thinly clothed, and it is
feared that he became bewildered and
persisted during the cold night.
The wood haulers are out again on
this five inches of snow, while about
three times that amout was needed.
Thanks to the person who sent us a
pamphlet entitled, Spokane, Modern
City. 1t consists of 80 pages, giving a
description of the new city and filled
with fine pictures from photographs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
West Sumner.

Mrs. G. Il. BarrOws was taken sudden.
ly i'll Tuesday morning. She arose as
usual and was dressing herself when she
was seized with faintness and before
she could call for aid she became un-
conscious and fell to the floor. Mr.. Bar
rows at once administered heart stimu.
liant and she was soon able to be about
the house. She has been subject to
fainting fits for years, but this was more
severe than any that she has ever before
experienced.
Snow Bound Reading Club met with
Mrs. Rosetta Ryerson Thursday. The
president, Mrs. F. j. Brown, being con-
fined to the house with cold, Mrs. E.
G. Doble presided. Quotations, Whit.
tier; current events, Mrs. NJ. p. Heald
reading from Quincy Adams Sawyer.
The question box was then opened and
found to contain several knotty ques.
tions. A feature of the occasion was
the reading of letter by Mrs. Jeanette
Pinkham from her day old great-grand-
son. The next meeting will be Feb.
22d.
Mrs. Chas. Buck has gone to Bryant's
Pond to visit her sister, Mrs. Mabel
Foster.
Mrs. Geo. Clark is sick with bad
cold.
Mrs. Neil Moody, who has been here
several months keeping house for her
brother, r. N. Stetson, returned to
Hebron Saturday.
Mr.. G.. A. Chandler has fine herd OF
registered stock. Although he does not
keep large number of cattle, what he
has are of the best. He recently sold
four blooded COWS for $500.
Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Howe returned
from Rumford Falls Friday. They went
there three months ago to help care for
their daughter, Mrs. Lottie Merrill, who
has been Ill with rheumatic fever.
Mrs. Anna Holmes of Lincoln is spend
a week with her aunt, Mrs. Rosetta
Ryerson. Her son, Ernest, who is at
tending high school at Bethel, was here
over Sunday.
Rev. E. o. Taylor preached an excel
lent sermon last Sunday. He announc-
ed from the pulpit that for the first time
since he had been preaching had he for
gotten his notes. He showed himself
equal to the occasion without them.
An amusing incident occurred here
last week. Mr.. j. Heald had a veal calf
which he allowed to roam about in the
barn floor at his own sweet will. One
day Mr.. Heald rolled back the big barn
door to enter the barn and before he
could prevent it bossy shot out by him
and disappeared. A door of an out
building at the rear of the barn stood
ajar and into this bossy slipped. The
door closed behind him and held him
prisoner. Mr.. Heald after as he thought
thoroughly searching the premises call
ed his family to help him and the place
was gone over again. Then inquiries
were made throughout the village, and
still no tidings of the missing calf.
Just as they had given up the search
some one chanced to 60 into the building
and what was their surprise to find the
calf who had never made sound to
betray his hiding place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
Wsst Parls.

On Sunday, Feb. IS, tho W. @. T. U.
will hold its annual Willard memorial
service with an interesting and appro-
pirate programme which will be held IN
the evening ut the Free Baptist church
It will be q union service and all are
welcome.
Remember that the money you pay fol
| listening to the coming minstrel concert
will not be taken out Of town by a travel.
ing company, but will assist to benefit
our own community. A good patronage
will be appreciated by the Universalist
society. Including the pickaninnies and
those who take part in the farces, about
thirty people are on the programme, ano
the music includes some of the latest
popular coon melodies. No mistake will
be made in coming for it will be good
show. The full programme will be an
nounced next week.
Miss Ruth Tucker is in Lewiston fol
three or four weeks, where she ia assist.
ing for short time az librarian at the
City Public Library.
The Universalist Good Will Society
meets Wednesday of this week with Mrs.
II. R. Tuell.
Miss Bertha A. Emmons, who Is still
employed by Rines Bros, at Portland,
is having few days vacation with hel
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l. F. Emmons.
Christina Koch of Portland preached
at the Free Baptist church Sunday,
Feb. 4, and was much liked. Miss Koch
will speak again on Sunday, Feb. Is, in
the morning at the r. B. church. She
will also give reading at the Willard
memorial meeting in the evening.
Mr.. L. F. Willis has just been at home
over Sunday. Mrs. Jennie Washburr
and two children are also here again,
and Mr.. Willis older daughter, Mrs.
Elmer P. Stetson, and daughter, from
Gilbertville, are also visiting here.
G. S. Bacon is still in poor health
being able to do scarcely any work.
Leon Martin, the S-year-old son of Mrs
Lillian Martin, who is living with hel
mother, Mrs. Eliza Curtis, had birth
day party Tuesday afternoon Of last
week. Ten of his little friends were
present to enjoy the occasion and num-
Der of useful gifts were received.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
Funny Blunders.

A famous sculpture group recently
exhibited in Glasgow represents Adam
and Eve after they had left Eden.
Eve, in despair. lies at Adams feet.
Through mistake an intelligent at.
tendant placarded 1t with this descrip-
ton: "Motherless." At the same exhi.
bition was II sleeping nymph. by well
known sculptor. which by another mis-
take appeared in the catalogue as "Mrs
-" greatly to the horror Of Glasgow.
A Sunday school boy recently gave
this account Of the prophet Elijah:
"Elijah. the prophet, was carried into
heaven by whirlwind. and the chill.
dren stood up and cried: Go up. thou
baldhead! Go up, thou baldheadr And
before he went up he divided the Red
sea-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
Denmark.

Mr.. William Hazeltine Of West Den
mark died very sudden while at Brown.
field depot, Saturday, Feb. Sd, of hear
disease.
Mr.. Ezra Davis, well known citizen
of this town, was crushed to death un'
der load of logs while driving to the
landing Wednesday, Feb. 7th.
Mr.. Walter Bennett is making a short
visit in town.
The selectmen are busy preparing the
annual report for 1905.
The church circle held circle in
Grange Hall Wednesday evening. About
fifty took supper.
Mr.. Oren True is reported as very
sick.
Mrs. z. X. Belcher has been spending
a few days in Portland.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
Veterans Reunion at State Fair.


A worthy, and we hope, successful
effort is being made for reunion of the
veteran soldiers of Maine at the time and
place of the next state fair at Lewiston
Through the action of G.. A. X. posts in
Auburn and Lewiston, arrangements
have already been perfected by which all
old soldiers will be admitted one day to
the fair grounds free, and also will be
provided a free dinner.
Doubtless the various transportation
lines will afford very low special rates,
80 that the expense will be trivial, and
no barrier TO the attendance of any, how.
ever limited their means. The con.
ception of this idea is grand and its sue
cessful elimination is grander still. The
loyal citizens of the locality will extend
a hearty welcome and render every re.
quired assistance to make this unique
event successful and interesting to all.
Now all that remains in order that the
occasion be decided and happy event,
is the liberal attendance of the "Boys in
Blue" In 1S61.65 the "boys" rallied to
their country's call speedily when priva-
tons, sufferings and death even, stared
them in the face, and nobly, grandly
performed their arduous duties.
Now, let every one that served in the
war for national life and integrity, feel
that in their old age one more duty is
expected of them, and let them discharge
this, it may be, last public duty imposed
on them, by attending this occasion OF
their lives. The old vets are fast being
mustered out by the Great Commander,
and the proposed reunion probably will
be their last on earth. We are confident
that a grateful, loyal public will appre-
ciate their presence and extend to them
the same loyal hand that welcomed them
back from the great conflict more than
forty years ago.
Let the G.. A. r. posts in Old Oxford
at their next meetings make special eff.
forts to secure grand attendance at this
the browning reception of their lives.
Our county did grandly in furnishing its
quota of men to 60 forth when our
liberties were in danger. Now when no
danger turks nor enemies assail, let the
"boys' as readily turn out and sustain
our glorious reputation for loyalty and
patriotism. The event is for only one
day, yet how significant and full of hal
lowed thoughts and associations it is
possible for that day to bring forth.
Let US hear from Capt. Prince, Capt.
Bolster, Lieut.. Geo. ID. Bisbee and
others. SLOCUM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
And0ver.

No such winter as the present one has
ever been in this section.
The operators on Sawyer Brook as on
Black Brook are doing good work and
with a good March will get in their con-
tract.
Hay is plenty and selling for about Sl2
per ton.
Stock is wintering well.
The cream gatherer comes regularly
and is well patronized.
There are some fine colts in town but
a small number of sheep.
More oxen are used in the woods than
before for years as loggers have found
out that oxen can be relied upon, and on
these steep roads are better than horses,
the only trouble is it is hard to find a
good teamster.
We are having the usual number of
social entertainments and dances as in
former winters.
The Hook & Ladder Co. gave a dance
not long ago to a good number.
The K. P. lodge will give their annual
ball the 22d. A good time and large
crowd are expected as no pains will be
spared to have them served pleasantly
The prize speaking by the AndoveI
High School will be given in the Congre.
gational church Feb. IA.
r. A. Grover has begun saving his
dowel stock. He has about 500 cords
cut.
Preparations are being made for the
building of the new dowel and spoo
stock mill near Black Brook bridge
where the machinery and engine of the
Andover Manufacturing Co. will be re-
moved. The lumber for the mill is saw
ed and delivered on the spot and work
will begin as soon as spring opens.
All the schools save the high school
will close Friday of this week. Good
work has been done by the several
teachers, so says the superintendent
The high school will continue one week
longer.
The brass band are practicing some very
pretty pieces which they will play AT
their band concert.
Those who neglected to get their ice
have got left unless we have colder
weather than this. Some were more
fortunate and gathered good crop.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-02-13
Sumner.

Hattie Abbott has gone to Paris on a
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Noyes of South
Paris spent Friday at w. E. Bowker's.
Mrs. Thankful Roberts is very poorly,
being confined to her bed.
Mrs. Julian Dyer and two children
visited relatives in Peru and Rumford
Falls recently.
The Morrill, school closed Feb. I'd,
after very successful term taught by
Miss Blanche Penley of Paris.