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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
Maine News Notes.

The First Christian church at Kittery
Point celebrated its centennial last week.
Capt. William v. Coggins, aged about
IS, committed suicide by shooting at his
home in South Surry Monday night. He
had been taken insane day or two
previous, while In command of the
schooner Hazel Bell at Stockton Springs.
Mrs. Sabrina Watts Hall died at Jones'
port Thursday at the age of 101 years
and two months, from the result of
recent fall fracturing her hip. She was
the daughter of Samuel Watts, revolu-
tionary soldier who saw much service
and was commended for gallantry.
Names colossal oxen, Granger and
Mt. Katahdin, bred and raised by Rand
& Son of Stetson, are now posing as
"Down East" giants in Boston mu-
scum, and it is needless to say that moth
ing like them has been seen before.
The pair last March scaled 5000 pounds.
Yet we hear it said that the Maine eli
mate dwarfs stock.
Eight thousand tons of starch, 1t is es-
timated will be the output of Aroostook
county this season. Promising that 1t
takes Is barrels of potatoes to the ton,
600, 900 barrels is what the factories have
consumed. The large output is attribut-
ed to the spreading of the scab disease,
which condemns potato for the mar
ket.
The safe in the post Office at North
Vassalboro was blown early Tuesday
morning, and $500 worth of stamps and
$50 in money was taken. The burglars
got away on hand car which they left
at Winslow. Later two strangers were
seen dividing big roll Of money near
the end OF the bridge between Water
vile and Winslow. There is no clue to
the burglars at present.
An important transfer of timber land
has just been made, the Franklin &
Somerset Land and Lumber Co. selling
to the Shawmut Manufacturing Co. a
tract of $1,000 acres on the Dead River.
The purchase price Is not made public.
A large paper and pulp mill will soon be
constructed at Shawmut by the COM
pany, this land purchase being made to
furnish raw material for the plant, and
it is believed there is enough to last
many years. With the building of the
big mill will come the extension of the
electric road from Fairfield to Shawmut,
connecting at Fairfield with the Fairfield
& Benton road and the Waterville and
Fairfield road.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
Entertaining Colored Friends.

A charming sketch of Southern life in
The New Idea Woman's Magazine for
December describes the visit of an old
black "auntie" and her granddaughter
to the white family Of whom the old
woman had been q slave before the war.
The situation Is unique and is handled
with sympathy and humor by the writer,
8. B. Hackley. The whites fortunes
have fallen and the ladies 'do their own
work" An excellent understanding of
etiquette, however, prevails, and while
the ladies wait on their black guests at
the little table for two in the kitchen,
"Aunt Maria" and "Lizzie" appropriate
the subsequent dish-washing. The en-.
tertainment consists In "Aunt Maria"
hearing all the news Of her beloved
"white folks" and Of all their collateral
branches; in being shown the gala frooks
and hats of the young ladies; and finally
In the affectionate bestowsl Of manifold
gifts, broadly limited for by the guests,
from packages of coffee to hats, belts,
and flannel skirts. The article, which
has the ringof truth more than of fiction,
Is an interesting document at the present
juncture on tho Southern question.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
Oxford.

Mrs. Sarah Putnam OF Auburn in
spected T. A. Roberts w. r. G. Satur-
day afternoon. After the exercises re-
freshments of cocoa, cake, etc., were
served to the Post and Corps. A re-
ception was given to Mrs. Putnam Sat
urday evening by the W. R. G. at the
home of Mrs. Geo. Jones.
Milton Howard died at Welchville,
Monday. Nov. 10th, aged 73 years.
BENZ. Flood has gone to Boston.
Nellie Hayes has gone to East Hart
ford. She will remain through the win
ter with Miss NJ. I. Corning.
A. S. Fuller and Geo. Jones have gone
to the lakes on hunting trip.
Mr.. McKinnon will move into Her
man Bumpus' rent.
Exercises by the ladies of the grange
on Saturday evening were minstrels,
farces, etc. At the next meeting the
gentlemen will contest the honors, the
losing party to furnish supper. Judges
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Martin and Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Stone of Frederic ROBBIE
Grange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
TRICKS OF THE CAMERA.
Why You Should Let the Photogra'
pher Do the POSING.

Why You Should Let the Photogra.
pher Do the Posing.
II always hate to have my picture
taken, because l have such horrid
long neck" said the woman petulantly
as she entered the photographers gal
lery.
He smiled alphabetically. "Wait
till you see the picture take" lie re-
piled. you won't know your own
neck, so to speak. No, it isn't In re-
touching, but I always pose a long
necked subject lower than the camera,
and the neck shortens up. That's only
one Of the tricks of the trade. The
Ratchet faced man I pose looking
straight into the camera In a full
light. His face seems to broaden and
become more heshy in this pose. The
person with fat, round face / place
so that soft shadows veil either side
of the face, which has a tendency to
make the features more clear cut and
handsome.
~ often have subjects with crooked
noses. Now, a crooked nose should be
frankly attacked-that is, the camera
should be pointed directly at the crook,
which reduces It. If took 1t from the
side the deformity would be exaggerat-
ed hundredfold.
"The homeliest persons need not fear
having their pictures taken If they will
put themselves wholly in the photog-
rapher's hands and pose just as they
ure instructed tO."-New York Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
Mrs. LIewellyn A. Wadsworth.

"Death can not long divide;
Il Is as II q rose had climbed . garden fence,
And bloomed upon the other side"
On Sunday evening, Nov. 18th, Mrs.
Annette C. Wadsworth, wife of Llew-
ellyn A. Wadswortb, and daughter OF
the late Bartlett and Cassanda l..
Clemens, died at her home in Hiram of
cerebral apoplexy, aged GO years, 8
months, % days. In her early life she
was successful teacher, but during the
thirty-eight years of her married life she
gave her best thoughts and most faith
full devotion to her home and those
whom she loved.
She was lady of quiet, retiring tastes
and habits, but her sterling qualities of
mind and heart readily won and retained
many friends, who, with hundreds OF
persons in distant states, who have
found rest in her highland home, will be
saddeued by tho tidings of her death.
She has been member of the COngre'
gational church thirty-seven years.
She leaves one son, Eli C. Wadsworth,
but was related by birth or marriage to
one tenth of the Inhabitants OF Hiram.
In the absence of pastor, Rev. Hervey
H. Hoyt of Hiram Universalist church,
attended the funeral on Wednesday
afternoon, spoke words of hope and
comfort, and paid tribute of tender
reverence to her loyal, pure and beauti-
full life. The choir sang in an impress
i've manner the favorite hymns of the de-
ceased and family:-"Shall We Gather
at the River?" "Jesus, Savior, Pilot
Me-" "Some Sweet Day, Bye-and-Bye."
-"Rest, loved one. rest;
For the beat of thy loving heart is still."-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
LEGEND Of THE TOPAZ.
Why the Jewel II Called the ston


Why the Jewel II Called the Stone
OF Gratitude.
The topaz is called the stone Of graft
tude, and the old Roman books record
the following legend, from which the
stone derives this attribute:
The blind Emperor Theodosius used
to hang brazen gong before Ills pal
ace gates and sit beside 1t on certain
days, hearing and putting to rights the
grievances of any Of his subjects.
Those who wished for his advice and
help had but to sound the gong. and
Immediately admission into the pres
ence of Caesar was obtained. One day
a great snake crept up to the gate and
struck the -brazen gong with her coils.
and Theodosius gave orders that no one
should modest the creature and babe
her tell him of her wish.
The snake bent her crest lowly In
homage and straightway told the fol-
lowing tale:
Her nest was ut the base Of the gate
way tower. and while she had gone to
find food for her young brood a strange
beast, covered with sharp needles, had
invaded her home, killed the nestlings
and now held possession Of the little
dwelling. Would Caesar grant her JUS
tice?
The emperor gave orders for the por-
cupine to be slain and the mother to be
restored to her desolate nest. Night
fell, and the sleeping world had for
gotten the emperor's kindly deed. but
with the early dawn great serpent
glided into the palace, up the steps and
into the royal chamber and laid upon
each of the emperor's closed eyelids a
cleaning topaz.
When the Emperor Theodoslus awoke
he was no longer blind, for the mother
snake had paid her debt Of gratitude.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
pAprr-

Mr.. Walter Guptill has sold his farm
to Mr.. S. A. Getchell and he is moving
his goods and stock.
Mr.. S. A. Getchell sold his farm to
Mr.. E. II. Howard.
Rockemeka Sewing Circle had sale
last Tuesday evening. Very enjoyable
evening was spent.
Miss Mildred Walker will have party
at her home next Friday evening.
Miss Rosa DeLano has returned home
from Pennington where she has been at
work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
Buc1GdeId.

Unusual quietness and scarcity OF
news has prevailed throughout this
borough the past week, and your cor
respondent finds little to record. The
sportsmen have not gone forth In their
pursuits and no big game has been
bagged. The household pets have been
permitted to roam about at large with
mono to modest or to make afraid"
Johns old hen, after several weeks re-
tirement from the common walks of life,
came forth Q few days ago to the joy and
establishment of her master al the proud
mother of twelve chicks. John will
need to exercise q little care, as cold
weather is now hard by, to keep their
little feet warm. But he can do It.
The exceedingly bad travelling Of the
past few days has placed a small en-
barge on the ordinary run of shipping
from this port, teamsters taking their
chances for better shedding in the near
future.
Evening Star Lodge of Free and Ac-
cepted Masons at their regular meeting
this Monday evening work the third
degree on one candidate. District
Deputy Forbes of Paris will be present
to inspect the work. A banquet will be
served at the close of the meeting.
On Wednesday evening, G. w. P, Al
bert II. Newbert of Auburn on applica-
ton, instituted in Masonic Hall May
flower Chapter of the Eastern Star with
forty charter members. Mrs. Belle
Nulty was elected Worthy Matron, and
Mrs. Margaret Heald assistant. Hon. F.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
East Bethel.

Mr.. r. B. Howe visited Bath last week
on official business.
Mr.. z. W. Bartlett visited relatives In
Berlin, N. H., last week.
Mr.. Samuel MayConnell has gone into
the woods for the winter.
Walter Bartlett and Carl Swan return
ed from hunting trip last Monday with
a nice deer.
Mr.. Porter Farwell recently had the
misfortune to lose a valuable horse,
which died quite suddenly with collie.
Mrs. Sarah Seavey of Scarboro has
been visiting her niece, Mrs. N. j. May
Cornell.
Miss Margaret Whidden closed the fall
term of school Of twelve weeks the 23d,
and after two weeks vacation she will
return for the winter term.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
Lonely Man In q Crowd.

"Once In great while" remarked
the old New Yorker, II have been
caught out on Broadway in the theater
district just as the women and girls
were coming out from the matinee per-
formances. In spite Of the fact that
there are always great many men In
this crowd the proportion Of femininity
is overwhelming, and I've been puzzled
to find satisfactory reason for my
sense of confusion and Embarrassment.
But now l know just how l feel and
why I have the emotions that always
beset me so keenly there Mt such a
time. am simply suffering In the way
q man always does who goes to all aft
ernoon tea and finds himself the only
one Of his kind who has appeared on
the scene."-New York Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested in either OF the Estates
hereinafter named:
At . Probate Court, held at Paris. In and
for the County Of Oxford, on the third Tuesday OF
nine hundred and six. The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated. It 10 hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given 70 al persons IN.
published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the OK.
ford Democrat, Q newspaper published ut South
Paris, in said County, that they may appear At Q
SSn o. Of ssa Is 'aa
of the clock in the forenoon, and be heard there.
on II they see cause.
FRANCES c. STOWE, late Of Paris, deceased
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Faustina c. Brown, the executrix therein
named.
sILAs e. KING, late of oxford, deceased;
petition that Florence II. King or some other
suitable person be Appointed ns ADMIN
ADoNIRAM J. BERRY. late of Sumner. de.
ceased; final account presented for allowance Dy
Frederick 4. Dyer, administrator.
LENA MAY JUDKINs. Of Paris; petition for
change Of name presented by same.
PETER NJ. HOLDEN, late Of Paris. deceased;
first account presented for allowance BY James
8. Wright, executor.
IRA PAlNE, ate OF C6utOu, Q6Cc1beuS pctt.
tion for license to sell and convey real estate
presented by John r. Trask, administrator
ENID A. and MERLE T. DALEY. wards,
Of Canton; petition for license TO sell and con-
yey real estate presented by Nellie +. Daley,
guardian.
MAUD NJ. BOLSTER. ward, OF Paris; petition
for license to sell and convey real estate present.
ed by James 8. Wright, guardian.
LORENZO D. HIGGINS, Of Waterford.
minor; second account presented for allowance
by Flora A. Stearns, guardian.
NELLIE e. DECOSTA. late Of Buckheld, de.
ceased; petition for order to distribute balance
remaining In his hands presented by Fred w.
Record, administrator.
ELvA E. STETsON, late Of Buckaeld, de.
ceased petition for order to distribute balance
remaining In his hands presented by washing.
ton Heald, administrator.
ADELIA HARLOW. late Of Peru, deceased |;
will aud petition for probate thereof presented
by Charles 8. Walker, the executor therein
named.
DORA L. ADKINS, late Of Canton, deceased ;
petition that George C. Wheeler or some other
suitable person be appointed administrator OF
her eetate presented by Malcolm r. Hammond
and Fessenden v. Carney. creditors.
OLIVER A. ROBBINS, of Sumner, ward /;
first account presented for allowance by Irwin
w. Robbins, guardian.
ADDISON e. HERRICK, Judge of said Court.
- ~ " ALBERT D. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
North Buckfield.

Mrs. Martha Record left for Salem
Nov. 22d where she will spend the win
ter.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Churchill regret to learn that
they are soon to leave for Cornville,
Maine, where they have purchased a
large farm.
Gertrude Warren has gone to Buck
field to work at Hotel Long.
Margaret Heald and Kate Merrill have
been spending few days with friends
in Orono.
Josephine Monk is at home for short
vacation, after teaching very successful
term in the Prince District.
D. r. Jack moved into his new house
Nov. Goth.
School closed Nov. 18th. Scholars not
absent one-half day are Philip Keene,
Judith and Clithroe Warren. Margaret
Head. teacher.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
Hebron.
Vivian Raarca has shot q f3no 4

Vivian Bearce has shot q fine deer.
Mrs. 8. C. Howe, who has been visit
ing at Paul Howe's In Norway, is now at
homo.
Ansel Skolfield, of Cundy's Harbor, is
at Miss Trips. Mr.. Skolfield was Q
former student at the academy, but for
the last year and half has been with
his father, Capt. ]. z. Skolfeld, on
board the schooner, Chas. K. Schulz,
from Philadelphia to southern ports.
We are glad to see Dr.. McFadyen out
again.
The snow is nearly gone and mud
plenty.
Apples are still being shipped and the
weather favorable - there has been no
danger Of freezing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
TIL. ru,k. nnd III. Crescent.

When Philip Of Macedon approached
by night with his troops to scale the
walls Of Byzantlum the moon, then
new or in crescent, shone out and dis
covered his design to the besieged,
who reDulsed him. The crescent was
after that adopted as the favorite
badge Of the city. When the Turks
took Byzantium they found the cres'
cent In every public place and. believ.
Ing it to possess some magical power.
adopted 1t themselves.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
Bafhal.

Mrs. j. d. Barrows has returned from
the hospital in Portland and her friends
are pleased to learn of her improve
ment.
Mr.. Charles Farwell, who has been
confined to the house several months,
has been able to ride out.
Mrs. Lauretta Valentine has been very
Ill with erysipelas, but il making rapid
recovery.
Mr.. Charles Valentine, the R. F. D..
mail carrier, has been very Ill with the
measles, and Friday DR.. Twitchell OF
Portland operated upon diseased gland
In his neck from which he has been q
great sufferer. The patient was resting
quietly at last report.
Mrs. Allen, q returned missionary,
lectured upon missions at the Methodist
church Friday evening.
Miss Sarah Farwell returned to hor
position with the Bethel Manufacturing
Co. after vacation necessitated by an
attack of measles. Last Sunday she was
taken Ill and her place will be filled by
Mrs. Annas for some time. The COM
pany are rushed with orders for Christ
mas.
Mr.. Edward King Is having improve
ments made in his store preparatory to
putting in his Christmas goods.
Mrs. Sarah Russell was called to the
home of her brother in Vermont on &C
count OF his serious illness.
The installation of officers by the Free
Masons will take place Dec. 9th. Mr..
Davis G. Lovejoy is the Installing
officer.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church
expect to serve q chicken pie supper
Dec. 18th.
The ladies of the Universalist society
served a chicken pie supper Friday even
ing. :.
Dec. 18th the Ladies' Club will hold
the annual Christmas sale of fancy and
useful articles, also food sale will be
held and homemade candies, which are
always in favor, will be sold. Here one
will find appropriate Christmas gifts,
and the busy housewife can lessen her
work by purchasing food. The sale will
continue afternoon and evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
East Sumner.

Thanksgiving day and the dead old
hen will soon be here. The former day
being selected by Roosevelt, the latter
bird Of rich plumage and sweet song,
selected by-well, We don't just know,
but feel thankful for the sweet anticipa-
tions INDUCED and hope that the boy
won't get caught, nor give Us away. In
the country long tedious sermons have
given way to Thanksgiving bawls and
the bellyache. Well, times change and
altho' change may be scarce, these
pleasant episodes In life usually come
before the farmers chickens arc locked
into winter quarters or the cellar win
dows are iu. So let N b thankful and
'Keep the jews-harp agoing, old man"
Nature and the Republican party have
fixed things about right Only one an
nual Thanksgiving day, and only one
wishbone.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
Lowell.

Jessie A. Chapman and Abbie E.
Woodbury. are at homo from Pennington
Normal School for two weeks vacation.
There are plenty Of deer in the woods
about here, but not many shot as yet.
Willard knight got q good one recently,
and l.. C. Cushman shot one In the field
near his house weighing 275 pounds.
s. F. Head, wife and daughter, have
been to Portland for q week.
Geo. A. Kimball has sold a piece of
land to B. E. Brown, adjoining Browns
place on Kezar Lake.
If the winter is favorable there will be
quite large amount Of timber cut about
here this winter,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
North Stonehan.

Bert Dill of Portland is visiting at
Sylvester Adams.
Hartford McAllister of West Lowell
visited his brother Eden last week.
Guy Hazeltine and sons, Ralph and
Richard Hazeltine, from Denmark, are
visiting at VIM. Gsmmon's and hunting
deer.
Grace Bickford Of East Stoneham Is
staying with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Adams, while Mr.. Bickford il at
Newry.
Mrs. ]. G. Sawyer visited friends in
Lowell last week.
Herbert McKeen of Lowell 10 boarding
ct J. c. Sawyer's and cutting timber for
II. B. xcKoen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
Denmark.

Mr.. Fred Sanborn has begun his log
ging job at Pumpkin Valley.
Mr.. Bert Dresser, Elmer Berry and
Fred Sanborn are putting in more water
pipes from Dan Johnson's spring to sup
ply their houses.
Water will also be put into Odd Eel
lows Hall.
Mr.. L. L. Cook has made neat change
in the looks of Mr.. McIntire's house
within the last few days.
Thanksgiving ball at Odd Fellows
Hall the Goth. Silver Rebekah Lodge
will furnish supper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
North ALBANY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Cole and nephew
returned to their home in Norway last
Saturday. While here he got a fine deer.
F. q. Bennett has secured q bear, q
deer, several foxes and other small
game this fall.
Mrs. Carrie Penley is in Danbury,
Conn.,, for the winter season, and reports
q delightful climate.
Ed Good has hired with Irving Beck
Ter to work In the woods this winter.
Leslie Kimball has bought the farm
owned by the late r. L. Wescott of
Portland.
Herman Browns family are recover
ing nicely from the measles. No new
cases here at this writing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
SINGLE COPIES.

Single Copies Of the Democrat are four cents
each. They viii be mailed on receipt Of price by
the publishers or for the convenience of patrons
Jingle copies Of each issue have been placed on
sale AZ the following places In the County:
South Paris, Brooks Drug Store.
Shurtlef's Drug Store.
Norway, N0yes' Drug Store.
Stones Drug Store.
Buckheld. Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
Fryeburx. A. r. Lewis. Insurance once.
Paris Hill, Mrs. Harlow. Post once.
West Paris, Samuel T. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
Thanksgiving.
THE GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION.

THE GONEhNOhs fhOSLAAAIloN.
As the close OF the year approaches, the mind
turns 10 the observance Of the best and oldest OF
New England customs, Thanksgiving. By law
a holiday, 10 Il in spirit festival IL celebrates
the bounties of nature and the rewards OF toll.
arouses sentiments OF gratitude for the blessings
OF peace and prosperity vouchsafed our state
and nation, quickens the desire 10 lessen the
burdens ofthe unfortunate and needy, AMI above
all else inclines the heart to a reverent acknowl-
edgment to God for the divine favors He has
bestowed upon His people. Therefore. II. vii.
liam T. Cobb. Governor of the State OF Maine, do
hereby designate Thursday, November twenty
ninth, instant, Thanksgiving Day. and AJAX the
sons and daughters OF Maine TO honor the day
and Its meaning, and heedful Of the years dis
appointments as well as Of It's achievements TO
resolve upon q course Of conduct that shall
promise individual happiness and public we'll
being.
Given at the Executive Chamber ut Augusta
this eighth day Of November in the year Of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and six and
of the Independence Of the United States of
America the one hundred and thirty. first
WILLIAM T. COBB
By the Governor. with the advice and consent Of
the Council.
BYRON BOYD.
Secretary Of State.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-27
South RumfOrd,

Mrs. Wallie F. Clark has had tonsilitis,
and their little daughter Helen has the
whoOping cough.
Arthur Lane, our r. F. D. carrier, is
taking his vacation, and his substitute,
John Holland, is carrying the mail.
Stillman Phinney has finished working
for Mrs. Luella Lane, and is working for
N. L. & W. A. Wyman.
Richard Fleck returned to his home in
Harrison Nov. 18th after q few weeks
visit to his sister, Mrs. Arthur Lane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hubbard entertain.
ed the School League Nov. 10th.