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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27

Miss Nellie Guilford, q friend Of Mn
Il. A. Clifford from Old Orchard, il
spending few days in town.
The Epworth League and friends are
invited to the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Morton Thursday evening.
The class of 'O5 will give sociable at
New Hall Thursday evening, March 20.
Begin at prompt s o'clock. Admission
Is cents.
Mrs. Arthur U. Tyler went to Lewis
ton Monday, the Goth, to bring back her
son Elmer, who has been in the Central
Maine Hospital for treatment for APP
peudicitis.
There will be special business meet
ing at the close of the prayer meeting at
the Baptist church Tuesday evening to
consider new method Of heating the
auditorium.
The annual meeting of the Methodist
Ladies' Aid will be held In the church
parlor at 2:30 O'Clock Thursday after
noon. A large attendance of the men,
bers is desired.
Rev. II. A. Clifford gave his lecture
on "Rambles in Europe" at the Baptist
church last Wednesday evening. There
was not very large attendance but all
present enjoyed it thoroughly.
Paris Grange will have an entertain
ment Tuesday evening, March 9th, con-
sisting of two amusing farces. Our
Country Aunt in two acts:
Aunt Peabody. Albion L. Abbott.
Hattie Her n'eces, M,ss Barbsra CSan Hn an
Miriam Brown. their guest. Miss Grace Penley
AN UNwELcoME RETURN.
Mr.. Grump,. ---.--..---.---..-..---Geo Boutell'.
Mrs. Grump. his wife, $780,. Mrs. Geo. Bou'eile.
Pat. their servant, Howard A. swan.
Julius Jones. (colored.l 1880. Raymond s Gates.
Some fancy articles will be sold at auc-
ton and the chiffonier will be disposed
of, to be followed by a sociable. Ice
cream and cake will be on sale. Ad-
mission free to those holding share in
the chiffonier, to others ten cents.
BOLSTER DISTRICT.
=. III. Clark is on the sick list.
Miss Lillian Waldron was at home
from Norway over Sunday.
Freeland Cummings is carrying the
from this district to the village
schools.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Millett and son
Richard were recent guests at the home
Of Arthur Talbot.
Mrs. l. d. Cummings, who has been
employed during the winter,
caring for the sick, is now spending
few days at her home.
Freeland and Kenneth Witham were
given pleasant surprise party last Fri
lay evening hY their schoolmates on
Fore Street in Oxford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Talbot wish their
many friends and neighbors to know that
they appreciate the token of friendship
which they received from them recently.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27
List of Paris Teachers.

High school-Mr. E T. Clsson; Miss Rounds;
Miss Jewett.
south Paris Grammar-Rsy Pomeroy; Grace
Dudley; Florence Richardson.
Shurtieff-Miss L. L Shu' tlen. Jessica Curtis.
Porter Street-Hattie NJ Leach.
Pleasant Street-Lottie Giles.
West Paris-Ruby M. Smith; Blanche Peniey
Ethel Howe.
Paris tiill-Ruth stesrns; Margaret stearns
North Paris-Margie Mckenney.
Webber-Lola Lane.
Biscoe-Grace Penley.
Porter-Marjorie Penley.
Tuell-Inez Swift
Forbes-Edna Curtis.
Partridge-Bessie Mason.
Hollow-vera Foster.
whittemore-Albert li.tehaie.
Mountaiu-vtia Jenne.
Tubbs--Josie Cole.
King-Florence TUFTS.
Mr.. Ray Pomeroy is student OF Bates
College and was principal OF the high
school in New Portland this winter.
Miss Ruby Smith of Bethel, who comes
to West Paris. has taught twenty terms
with GOOD success.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27
Verdict is "Guilty of Murder. ~

At 5:l5 Friday afternoon the jury
went to their room, aud quite portion
of the crowd of spectators In the court
room soon after left, but many of them
remained until the adjournment Of the
court. At three minutes before six, a
rap at the door of the jury room an
nounced that the jury was ready to re-
port. The prisoner, who had been taken
back to Jail, was brought In, the jury
came in, and in reply to the inquiry of
the clerk the foreman stated that they
had agreed upon verdict of "Guilty Of
murder"
Chick heard the announcement with
out change Of color or any outward sign,
and seating himself, glanced about the
room with that same expression OF In.
difference which has characterized his
appearance during most OF the trial.
His father and mother, who sat not far
from him, showed sadness in their faces,
but they made no outward expression Of
/ MOTION. As for Hattie Douglass, whom
Y evidence shows to have been on
,mdly terms with Chick previous
"a 1rder, II she felt any emotion
II StNe did not reveal 1t by her
a%eN. w had heard the trial,
@, "a e.sprise either In the YER
~ \HS&A IN time In which it was
reo&r1%H. md been apparent for
somN ms"that no other verdict could
be possible. Rarely Is q chain Of evil
dence so solidly forged about an accus-
ed person whom no one saw at the time
OF the crime or even In the vicinity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27

identified were produced and pronounced
by the witness the same taken from
Chick. One of them was offered In evi-
dence, and was examined at some length
BY the defendants counsel, who objected
to its admission. By the county attor-
ney's suggestion, the jury were sent to
their room, while the county attorney
and Mr.. Wright held consultation with
the court regarding the book and what
it was expected to show. Judge Spear
finally excluded the book.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27
DEAR FRIENDS :

DEAR FRIENDS:
Can you come in soon and see the new
spring line of goods?
Since we wrote you last we have received
large lot of ginghams, most of them are only
Ioc. per yard.
Then in shirt waist suitings we have
beautiful line. Don't leave out white linen
dress this summer. Our line is complete from
fine handkerchief linen to heavy butcher
linen.
Last but not least be sure to look at the
new check wool suings, the correct things
for street wear.
If you wish an evening dress, we would
like to have you glance at the new veilings in
Alice blue, reseida green and cream.
We can also show you fine line of new
trimmings for all these goods.
If in need of any winter goods don't forget
that we are selling them cheap.
Sincerely yours,
S.B & z. S. PRINCE.
Norway, Jan'y "a, 1906.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27
Hattie Douglass was recalled:

The mittens found by the fire In the
woods were shown her, and she was
asked whose they were last December II
she knew. She said she should say they
we're Wesley's. The hat found in the
same place was also identified by her az
Wesley's, and the coat.
Characterization: Are you a mar.
ried woman? am.
You were making It your home at the
Lizzie Young house last December? Yes.
Was your husband there on any OF
those days when Wesley Chick was
was there? He was not.
And had he been there? No, sir.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27

Children who are delicate, feverish anu cross
will get immediate relief from Mother Gray's
Sweet Powders for Children. They cleanse the
stomach, act on the liver, making sickly child
strong and healthy. A certain cure for worms
Sold BY all druggists, 25c. Sample Free. Adj.
dress, Allen s. Olmsted LIE Roy, Ny.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27
Died.

In South Paris. Mar. %. Mrs. Alice NJ, wife Of
John Caverly. aged 80 years.
In Lowell, Mar. 20. Mrs. Ellen W.. wife Of
David p. Lord, aged SO years.
In North Woodstock. Mar. %, Mrs. Eta Buck,
aged about 40 years.
In Auburn, Mar. Is, Augusta n. Kicker. for,
merly of Bryants Pond, aged 50 years, 10
months. 10 days.
In Milton Plantation, Mar. 10. Thaddeus X.
Chase, aged Is years, 8 months, q days.
In Lowell. Mar. 10. James b. Irish.
In Fryeburg. Mar. 20, Dexter Page, aged
about 60 years.
In Kezar Falls, Mar. 10, Lewis Richardson,
aged 30 years.
In Lynn. Mass, Mar. II. lvers Lincoln With.
erell, formerly Of Norway, aged IS years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27
II. L. Ridlop was recalled:

III. l.. KidIOn was recaIIed:
Did you remain in the carriage 10 the
road, while Wesley Chicks clothes were
brought out? did, and the goods were
placed in my charge.
A pair OF shoes was produced, and
identified by the witness as those found
in the woods, also coat, vest and pants.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27

The storm of Monday and Monday
night was one of the severest OF the win
ter, but no disasters are reported on the
Maine coast.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27

YARD AT SOUTH PARIS, AND LIVES
BUT A SHORT TINE.
The people of South Paris were shock
ed Monday morning at the news which
ran swiftly through the village that Mrs.
John Caverly had been probably fatally
injured by being struck by a freight train
in the railroad yard in the village. Her
expected death followed soon after.
Mrs. Caverly's home was on High
Street, not far from the Nichols Street
railroad crossing near the sled factory.
She was entirely deaf, her hearing having
been affected by an attack of scarlet fever
when she was three or four years old.
About half-past seven Monday morning
she started for the home of her brother,
Luther NJ. Winslow, who lives on Skill
lings Avenue, and took the short route
down the railroad track.
A freight train east bound came into
the yard soon after Mrs. Caverly started,
and overlook her as she was nearly OPP
posite the house of Alfred II. Jackson.
There are three tracks through that part
of the yard, the main track in the middle,
and a siding on each side. Mrs. Caverly
was walking at the west side of the main
track, Just ABOUT at the end of the ties.
The engineer as he approached her blew
the whistle. and the shap footing of il
attracted the attention of many people
in the village.
At the first blowing of the whistle the
engineer thought she swung away from
the track, but just before the engine
reached her she swung back toward the
rail. The engine is one of the large ones
having large iron snow pillow on the
front. This struck her and threw her
off to the right, between the tracks OF
the siding.
Physicians were at once summoned, and
as it was thought that the woman would
not live, Coroner William j. Wheeler was
notified, and arrived at the scene before
she had been moved. Mrs. Caverly was
taken home as soon as possible. She
was never conscious after being struck,
and died soon after reaching home.
An examination revealed the fact that
her back was broken, and there were
other injuries about her head.
An inquest will be held, probably at 4
o'clock Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Caverly was 80 years Of age, and
laaveS a husband but no children.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27

Thomas Mahar was killed at Calais on
the nth by being accidentally knocked
of q pier. He was 30 years old ana
leaves family. His home was II Mill
town, N. b.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27

DIR. Tsnney has changed his office
from the Elm House to rooms over
Shurtleff's drug store, South Paris. For
particulars see his advertisement in an
other column.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27
South Paris Savings Bank.

The annual meeting of the corporation
of South Paris Savings Bank was held
at the banking rooms Thursday after
noon at 2 o'clock. This body consists
of fifty members, and of the fifty which
comprised it year ago six have died
during the year. OF the forty-four liv-
ing members, thirty-six were present at
this meeting.
The meeting was called to order by
the president, n. Dayton Bolster, and
the report of the treasurer was read.
This shows deposits somewhat more
than 1886, 900, gain of about $4,000
from last year.
During the year six members of the
corporation, A. G.. T. King, Horatio
Woodbury.. Stephen X. Parsons, Free
man C. Merrill, G. N. Porter and George
A. Wilson have died. To fill the vacan-
cies thus caused, o. A. Maxim, George
A. Briggs, Wilbur l.. Farrar, j. G. Little
field, ID. NJ. Stewart and w. s. Starbird
were chosen.
Nine trustees were then chosen.
George A. Wilson of the board has died
during the year, and James S. Wright
was chosen to fill the vacancy thus caus-
ed. The other eight trustees were re-
elected. The nine are as follows:
n Dayton Bolster.
william j. Wheeler.
John +. Plummer.
Albert w. Walker.
j. Hastings Bean.
8. Porter Stearns.
George NJ. Atwood.
Henry ID. Hammond.
James 5. Wright.
The trustees subsequently reelected
N. Dayton Bolster president, j. Hastings
Bean vice-president, and George NJ. At
wood secretary and treasurer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27
CASTORIA fuIntants and Children
The Kind You Have MWaIs Bought
WANTED.

Man and wife 70 carry on Paris Town Farm
from April l. Also. ali bring IN bills against thu
town Of Paris, itemize and date thlm. schoo
~ sELECTMEN OF PARIS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27

Walter II. Ridlon was sworn. / live in
Kezar Falls. Am the father Of the Rid
Ion brothers who run a store In Kezar
Falls. Saw Wesley Chick in the store
the evening Of Dec. 9th, soon after Q
o'clock. He went to the showcases and
looked them over. He said, "Do you
keep bowie knives here t. sell?" He
left the store immediate, ,., -,o.
Cross-examiuatioI5ack squarely dtv,".
first inform of this n,
stood beside me, ano ,, ,o,ra uonv
about 1t. =. v n ~ =,
minutes. Had no bundles :. arrested "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27
In . Pinch, ms. ALIENS FOoT.EAsE

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot EGse. a
powder. It cures Corns, Bunions, Painful,
smarting, Hot, Swollen feet. At all Druggists
and shoe Stores. &c. Sample FREE. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27

Judge Spears instructions to the jury
regarding the ''solemn, sacred and un-
pleasant duty" as he termed it, which
they were about to perform, also occu-
pied about an hour and half. Care.
fully he took up and fully explained all
the elements which the state must provo
beyond reasonable doubt in order to
find the respondent guilty, and instruct
cd the jury how they must consider
each one. Then he took up the evil
dence in the case, and reviewed 1t, show.
ing what the contention of the state and
the respondent was regarding the differ
ent features of 1t, and that it was for the
Jury to decide what the facts we're, and
what the conclusion which must be
drawn from them as to the guilt or In
nocence of the prisoner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27
Married.

In Wet Paris. Mar. 49, by Rev. ID. r. Nelson,
Mr. Freeman Whitman and Miss Leah Sweetsir,
both of West Paris.
In East Sumner. Mar. 81, by w. H. Eastman.
Fsq., Mr.. Naaman Burgess OF Hartford and
Mics Agnes NJ. Hazelt0n OF sumner.
In Canton, Mar. 10, by Rev. George r. Jen.
kins, Mr.. Leon NJ. Berry Of Hartford and Miss
LeOra Dejhon of Canton.
In Hartford. Mar. 10. by Rev. George Palmer.
Mr. Charles II. Berry, Jr., and Miss Christel
Bonney, both Of Hartford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27

Isaac n. Stanley was recalled and
asked what he took fpom Wesley Chick
at the Douglass house besides what has
lready been produced. We took some
pass books. /.
The books which Sheriff McIntire had
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27
Born.

In Bryant's Pond, Mar. 20, to the wife of Fred
FRrnum, a son.
In Norway, Mar. II, to the wife Of E. N. York
daughter.
In Norway, Mar. 20. to the wife Of Albion J.
Hatch, a son.
In East Denmark, Mar. IA, to the wife of VIII
Potter, daughter.
In Kezar Falls, Mar. II, to the wife Of Ellwood
Z. Elliott. son
In Rumford Falls. Mar. Is. to the wife Of o. A
Anctil, q daughter.
In Newry, Mar. %, to the wife of Samuel
Esmes, son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27
Continued from drss page,

Herbert L. Ridlon, first selectman of
Porter at the time of the murder, testi-
fed: am farmer. Live about mile
from Kezar Falls; about two and half
or three miles from the Varney place.
have known Wesley Chick four or
five years.
heard of the David Varney assault
about half past that day. l went to see
DIR. Devereaux, made inquiries of other
people, then hired horse and started
for the varney place. Met Frank Palm.
or, the deputy sheriff, and We turned
about and put the horse up in his stable
Left Kezar Falls later with Isaac Stan
lev, George Weeks, and Roland Stanley
We inquired at several places for Wesley
Chick, finally calling at Charles YOung's
Left the teams and went to the Hattie
Douglass house, Mr.. Young accompany
ing us.
At the Hattie Douglass house, We sur
rounded the house. The house wa
lighted, and We heard noises within
Charles Young went in. In about five
minutes he came out, and George Weeks
and went in with him. The house il
really one room, with few studding in
the middle, as If partition had beer
started. There is one outside door In
the front, and another door in the real
leading into the wOodshed. Over thi.
door was hung q quilt. Charles Young
went to this quilt and removed 1t to one
side, and revealed Wesley Chick. HI
said "Get out of here!" Wesley said
ssWhat do you want of me? l haven
done anything" Then the Stanley'
came in, and Isaac said, "We're not 60
ing to hurt you, Wes."
| We inquired about his clothing, ant
his hat, coat and rubbers were put on
then we put the handouts on him. Their
we searched him. Found jackknife,
wallet, and sll1.75 in money. Th'
money was in several parcels. Their
were two fifty-dollar bills. four two dol
lar bills, one one-dollar bill, aud %. Is il
change. One of the tifties was green
the other was lighter colored, yellow.
wallet produced and identifled.)
Saw Hattie Douglass, Lizzie Young
and Ernest Varney, there In the house
The women were dressed as for the day
Ernest had on pants and shirt. Wesle
was dressed in suit which l calle'
black.
We took Chick from there to Charlie
Young's. We were there about half o
three quarters of an hour. Mr.. Stanle
and I were leading Chick toward tn
wagon, and as l stepped one side to &c
nv mittens, Wesley broke away frOr
Mr.. Stanley and ran thirty-five or fort
rods down the road before he was RI
captured.
On the way to the village Wesle
showed N where he left his clothes.
/ On the way from Young's to the vi
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27

Mrs. Josephine Douglass was recalled
for cross-examinatioD by Mr.. Wright:
My home is about mile from the
Vsrney place. .
What was the date of your husbands
death? Dec. 14th.
What was the cause of his death?
don't know.
Where did you find him? In the barn.
His throat was cut. He was not dead.
He died the next morning at 5 O'Clock.
Examined by Mr.. Barnes:
Where was Mr.. Douglass the day Mr..
Varney was shot? He was at home.
All day? Yes.
The state rested here, and recess was
taken, to allow Chicks counsel to con-
suit with him.
1t was about 1890 Friday forenoon
when the states case was rested, and
half An hour later Mr.. Wright stated that
on consultation the attorneys for the de-
fence had decided that they would pre-
sent no evidence. He then proceeded to
address the jury in argument for the de-
PENDANT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27
FOR SALE.

Second quality, dry, hard wood,
all round, good size, S. 50 per cord,
delivered. This is good trade.
Also later, second quality green, all
round.
E. w. PENLEY,
A. K. JACKSON:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27

Isaac NJ. Stanley of Kezar Falls testi,
fed regarding the visit to the Hattie
Douglass house when Chick was arrest.
ed, and the finding on him of S111.75,
including the two fifty-dollar bills.
On the way to the village l said, ats
too bad for an old man to be shot like
that" Wesley said, cts a wicked
shame"
I saw the handkerchief which was
taken from his pocket at the hotel. II
was of dark color and moist.
A handkerchief was produced, identi.
fed by the witness as the one found on
Chick, and put in as evidence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27

Ernest Varney was recalled:
Did Wesley Chick have set OF RELOAD
ing toolsa He had some dram measures.
I have seen him reloading shells.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27
Mrs. John CaverIy Killed.

STRUCK BY A FREIGHT TRAIN IN THE
YARD AT SOUTH PARIS, AND LIVES
BUT SHORT TINE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27

Deputy Sheriff Palmer was recalled,
and stated that from A. NJ. Thursday
to 8 A. NJ he had personal charge of
Wesley Chick and that he then delivered
him to George Weeks. l don't think he
was talked with during that time about
the David Varney murder.
The 1905 ring was shown him, and he
said it was found in the wallet which
Herbert Ridlon had. The stone ring was
also identified by him as being found in
Chicks pocket. He also identified the
handkerchief found on Chick when
searched.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27

Josephine Douglass was called. I live
on the direct road from Stillman Chicks
to David Varney's. Wesley was there
Sunday night and Tuesday morning of
the week David Varney was shot. He
had two-quart lard pail with him Tues
day morning. He had gun with him
Sunday night.
Cross. examination: My husbands
name was Melvin Douglass. He died
since David Varney did.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27

Ernest Durgin of Kezar Falls testified
regarding the search in the woods with
Mr.. Ridion. He identified the hat, and
the jar of backing and the handkerchief.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27

Hattie K. Douglass testified: live in
Porter. with Lizzie Young. During the
last fall and early winter, saw Wesley
Chick at our house quite often. some
times most every day. He was there
the Sunday before David 'Varney died
stayed perhaps an hour. He was there
again Monday forenoon, and again Mon
day night. He stayed about two hours.
Was there any conversation that night
about money? There was.
What money did you seep A ten.dol.
lar bill and one-dollar bill. gave him
pocket, book. (Pooketbook was pro.
duced and identified by herr
What was In 1t when you gave 1t to
him? A silver thimble.
Did you give Wesley 1905 ringS
don't remember that did, might have.
Did you have onep did.
What kind Of ring was it9 A silver
one.
County Attorney Barnes produced
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27

Professor F. C. Robinson of Bowdoin
College was the next witness. He testi-
fed regarding the analysis of the black
substance in the jar found In the woods.
He had also had the handkerchief found
in Chicks pocket. He testified that the
substance in the jar was mixture of
charcoal and lard, and that the stains on
the handkerchief we're of the same kind
of substance, together with something
which came from the skin of person.
On REORGANIZATION he said that the
backing. if put on the face, could not DO
easily rubbed off. 1t could be removed
more easily with hot water than with
cold.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27

George II. TOwle of Kezar Falls testi-
fed: Thursday night I took charge Of
Wesley Chick at the hotel.
What conversation did Wesley make
to you about the Varney murder? lie
says 10 me, 81 don't see what they've got
against me-" says, ~ don't see much
except this money" He says, "What l
ought to have done was to hide 1t when
got it." He said too that he was wor-
ried about his gun. He said he left 1t
with his coat, and when he got back he
couldn't fluid it.
Cross-examination No one else was
present when we had this conversation.
He commenced the conversation every
time. did not try to lead him out.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-27

The last scene Of the Chick case came