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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-09-27
County Seat
Local and Personal Events
Tersely Told.

r. 'S N'''''S i"PiNg
Mrs. Eliza Shaut has returned
from a short visit with Towantla
friends.
The Village Improvement Soci-
ETY. will meet Oct. 2, with Mrs.
Bradley
Emerson Higley and family of
Eldredsville, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
w. j. Higley over Sunday.
Mr.. Henry Stepp has gone to
Bloomsbury where he will be en-
ployed at carpenter work.
All parties owing Holcomb &
Lauer are requested to settle on or
before October 10.
Services at the Methodist Episco-
pal church next Sunday as follows:
Sunday school, 10 a. m; preach
ing, 7 p. m. Subject: "a Plain
Question. " Epworth League, =
10 p. m.
DIR. Buxton will conduct the SER
vices in the Episcopal church reg
ularly hereafter, officiating at
Eagles Mere at | / a. m. and at La
porte at 80 p. m.
Sheriff Buck in company with
Mr.. r. G.. Frutchy of Lopez, con
veyed the prisoner who was con-
victed at the last term of court for
criminal assault, to the Eastern
Penitentiary.
A letter sent to the News Item
from Muncy Valley hotly denounc-
ing the erection of another school
house at Hemlock Grove was cast
aside, as it did not contain the
name Of the writer. Letters of
that class always find their way to
the waste basket.
The Rev g. A. RuXton, ID. d.,
formerly Of Portland, N. Y, has
been appointed Rector of the Epis-
copal churches at Laporte and
Eagles Mere and will reside in the
rectory at Laporte.
Owing to the large and complete
stock carried, Holcomb < Lauer,
furniture dealers of Dushore, it
has been found necessary to extend
their Mammoth Closing Out Sale
to Saturday evening, October 6,
1906. Remarkable values are be-
ing offered and many in this sec
tion are taking advantage of The
opportunity.
Harry H. Green, formerly known
throughout this county as a sue
cessful school teacher, has accept
ed a more lucrative position as
travelling salesman for the II. G.
Phillips School Supply House of
Williamsport. Mr.. Green is one
of the many Sullivan county boys
that are making records for them
selves in broader fields.
At the tWenty-third annual CON
vention Of thd Berks County Wom-
EMS Christian Temperance Union,
several delegates strongly urged the
abandonment Of wearing black at |
funerals, and the substitution of |
white walls, as good people really |
live on, and there should be no sor-
row shown at their bettered condi-
ton.
Miss Bessie Wrede has returned |
from Mey erstown, where she spent |
a month with her sister, Mrs. Jas.
Strol. While at that place she had
the misfortune to fall and sprain
her ankle, which is still causing
her much trouble,
Married high noon, by the
Rev. E. Eldrodge, in the First Bap-
tist Church at Hancock, n. Y, on
Sept. 8, Miss Nina Alice Green,
daughter of Mrs. Lucy A. Green,
Of Picture Rocks, to Mr.. Edward |
5. Dingman of Scranton, Pa. Miss
Green has host of friends in this
section who extend to her best
wishes for a long and prosperous
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-09-27

The hotel known as the Com
mercial House,, situate on Main
Street lor-ite Borough, will be
sold cheap and on easy terms OF pay
ment. The house is well located, Ii
censed and enjoys large patronage.
For terms and particulars apply or
write
+. j. Mullen, Atty,
Laporte, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1906-09-27
Buschhausen'
BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY.

John Howard Harris President.
College: With Courses in Arts,
Philosophy, Jurisprudence, Science,
Chemistry, Biology and Civil and
Electrical Engineering.
Academy for young men and
boys.
Institute for young women.
School of Music for both sexes
Healthy surroundings, pure noun
tain water.
For catalogue, address William G..
Registrar, Lewisburg, Pa.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11

To one who is lover of nature in all
her glorious forms, there is no more
pleasing land and water scape scenery to
be seen than that obtained by taking q
trip over the Maine Central and Sandy
River railroads to the various points Of
interest in the heart of the woods bor-
dering their routes.
A book of outdoor life in the Maine
Woods, entitled The Rangeley Lakes
and the Dead River Region, issued this
year by the Maine Central and Sandy
River railroads, and compiled and ar
ranged by Harrie B. Coe, was printed
entire, including the cover. at the Maine
Woods office at Phillips, Maine, and is
beautifully illustrated throughout by
many half tone cuts of the various
places of interest along the routes of
these roads. The cover is especially at
tractive, being printed in four colors
with the design of a typical Maine
guide and display of flies such as lure
the speckled beauties and gamy salmon
from their favorite haunts.
The book is copyrighted by F. E.
Boothby, general passenger agent Of the
Maine Central railroad, Portland, Maine,
and copy of this dainty, interesting
and instructive guide book, with com.
plete map Of the sections where fish and
game abound, may be had by sending
15c. to Mr. BoOthby.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
Green wood.

Last Saturday morning the tempera-
ture was exactly 40, and little later the
children were having fun in rolling up
big snow balls in the dooryard. Sunday
morning the thermometer stood just at
zero here, showing a fall of ~ degrees in
"a hours. Two men are reported to have
lost part of their potatoes by freezing.
Is it any wonder the historian says our
Maine climate is one of extremes?
Don't understand where our correspond
emit gets his u degrees fall, but that's
the way he wrote it.-ED.
To-day the weather maker is sending
US snow storm, and as there is already
a good foundation for sleighing 1t now
seems to be close by. At any rate it is
late enough to expect it.
The school in the Irish neighborhood
is being taught by Miss Lorna Littlehale
whose boarding place is at l. W. Swans
at Locke's Mills, and although the dis
lance is nearly three miles, she travels it
on foot over Howe Hill twice a day, and
asks n, favors of any one. After that
biggest fall of snow in November, Mr..
Swan carried her about half way with his
team, when she put on her snow shoes
and travelled the remaining distance to
her school, and got there in season.
How's that for energy?
Frank Ring, who was formerly report
ed as being married, gave a reception
last Saturday evening, probably a good
time, but no details.
And now they say Ralph Herrick has
taken to himself wife.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11

4 story is ted Of General Sir Alfred
lIorsf3rd. who believed in celibate
army. \ soldier once sought his per-
mission to r!arry. saying lie had two
good conduct budGeS and SO in the
savings bank well. 60 away" said
Sir Alfred, land If you come back this
Cay year in the same mind you shall
marry. III keep the vacancy" On
the anniversary the soldier repeated
Lis request. But do You really, after
year, want to marry?" "Yes, sir,
very much" Sergeant major. take
his name down. Yes, you may marry.
! never believed there was so much
consistency In man or woman. Right
face. Quick march,! AS the man left
the room. turning his head, he said:
''Thank you. sir. 1t isn't the same
woman"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
Mason.

Zenas W. Mills of Norway is visiting
friends in town and doing little hunt
ing.
A young man by the name OF Grover
from Massachusetts, has been in town
visiting friends and doing some hunting;
took deer home with him; was one of
the lucky ones.
Fred Lovejoy OF Norway is in town
visiting and hunting.
Have had a few days of cold winter
weather and now it is showing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
East Brownfield.

The L. T. l.. held its regular meeting
last Friday.
There was an interesting meeting Of
the W. c. T. U. last Saturday afternoon
at Mrs. Julia Beans.
Mrs. A. r. johnson entertained the
Congregational circle last Wednesday.
Miss Nellie Haley of Sebago has charge
of the East Brownfield school.
Mrs. Grace Giles has been visiting at
L. R. Giles.
1t was severely cold here last week.
Alfred Poore has gone to California.
Thomas Harmon, who got bone into
his throat Thanksgiving day, has return
ed from the hospital aud ia much better,
although it is thought that the bone has
not been removed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
Newry.

John Saunders, an aged resident Of
Hanover, was stricken with paralysis a
few days ago, and is in very precarious
condition.
Hugh Tburston, who has been very
sick with an abscess in his head for
several weeks, is much better.
Erma Thurston and Cassie Day are on
the sick list.
Ray Thurston and Miss Stevens of An
dover were united in marriage on
Thanksgiving Day at Rumford Falls by
Rev. George Hannaford.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Allen welcomed to
their home Nov. 80, a fine baby boy,
giving their son Gordon much longed
for brother. Mrs. Bailey is caring for
the family.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
Bryant's Pond.

There will DO an antiquarian supper at
Grange Hall on the evening of Dec. 10.
There will also be a sale at this time OF
aprons, quilts and other articles. The
proceeds will be used towards paying for
repairs on the Baptist church.
The pond was frozen over on the night
of Dec. I'd, and the skating was immense
for two days.
Mrs. Vesta B. Varnum Of Caribou is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Aravesta Bes,
sey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kilbon Perham are on
their annual visit to Lynn and Somer-
vile, where they will pass the winter.
B. r. Billings and party arrived home
from East B Hill Wednesday. They
brought eight deer.
James Powers, Jr., has moved to the
Gallison house at North Woodstock.
Albert Russ is getting out the timber
on the Bartlett lot for his new house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
Oxford.

A tenement house owned by John
Robinson and occupied by Henry Chap
lin and Dick Irving, was burned Tues.
day afternoon. Mr.. Chaplin lost mos:
of his goods and also a small sum OF
money. A part of the goods of the
Irving family were saved.
Frank Hawkes. and Charles Durell
came home for Thanksgiving.
jeremiah Verrlll and wife from
Florida came on last week. Mrs. Verrill
is now with her sister in Massachusetts,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newton LittlewOod have
gone to New Hampshire to live with
their daughter, Mrs. A. L. Faunce, and
their house is for sale.
w. R. Farris is quite sick.
Inez. little daughter of DR.. Il. R. Far.
ris, is i'll with typhoid fever.
Mr.. E. Il. Pratt went to Clinton to
visit his parents during vacation.
The Knights Of Pvthias are preparing
an entertainment to be given soon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOIN0S OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF the COUNTY.
Paris Hill.

First Baptist Church, Rev. E. o. Taylor pastor
Preaching every Sunday q ioAs 4: Il SUI. sana, !,
] 80 p. 4. Y. P: 8. G. Z. Tuesday evening
Prayer Meeting Thursday evening At so. Cove.
nant Meeting the last Friday before the lss
Sunday Of the month a $50 2: 49,, \: Al NOT
UnSersalist Church. Sunday School every
Sunday 1t l0A5 An.
The weather report has the call on all
news items for the past week. The
principal occupation has been tending
fires and thawing water pipes. The
week has given US snow enough for fair
sleighiug but more 10 needed for busi-
ness purposes. When 1t comes to ex-
treme cold weather we got that in suffi-
cient quantity and quality; 1t came early
and staid late and hit hard and often.
When the mercury registers away down
below zero and the wind blows gale on
Paris Hill, it's foolish to spend time and
money trying to locate the North Pole in
the Arctic regions.
Capt. William w. Kimball, U. S. N,
who is now in command of the new bat
tleship, New Jersey, was the guest of
Lewis NJ. Brown, Esq, at "Lyonsden,"
last week.
u. II. Heald plans to start this week
for an extended trip across the continent.
Mr.. Heald will visit various parts of the
West on his way to California. During
his absence Benjie Doe will have charge
of the water works.
Miss Mary Mellen will close her home
here soon and 60 to Brookline, Mass,
where she will spend part or the whole
of the winter with relatives.
Mrs. Joseph c. Cummings closed her
home here last week and went to Auburn
for a part of the winter.
Daniel Winslow has returned to Paris
Hill and is employed in the Office of the
Croker Hill Mining Company.
Wallace Il. Cummings of this village
and Fred Bennett of Buckfield went "up
country" deer hunting last week with
the announced intention of staying until
they get the game. They are still stay
ing.
There will be social dance at Acad-
envy Hall Tuesday evening of this week.
Miss p. N. Andrews gave an illustrat-
ed and practical lesson in geography to
the pupils OF the school Friday after
noon, which they enjoyed very much.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
Miss Daisy Austin.

In the death of Miss Daisy Austin,
formerly of Paris, who died in Boston
recently after lingering illness, loss
has been felt not easily forgotten even
by those who did not know her in-
timately. Sterling in her character of
New England womanhood, she possess
ed those qualities of the heart that won
for her large and constantly increasing
circle of friends. She was a young
woman more ambitious to excel in the
old fashioned art of doing right for
rights sake, than for shining in the So
cial circles of a great city, where, too
often, appearance and ornamentation
assist to form the judgment, rather than
those inner and better qualities which
make for character and true woman
hood.
During illness, which ran through
many weary months, her patience, and
the sweet evenness of her spirit and con-
duct were remarkable, even when she
was sinking slowly day by day, and
realized that her young womanhood
must soon yield all the bright dreams
which hope pictures to the youthful
mind. Her resignation was wonderful
even to the loved ones who knew her
kind and gentle ways. And when the
moment came for her pure spirit to take
it's flight to that celestial region which
awaits all, who, like this Christian maid,
had lived and died in the devotion to and
practice of the Masters law, she passed
on with the calmness of perfect peace,
and the resignation of perfect hope, her
sweet face wreathed into q loving smile
for the dear ones gathered around: and
with that smile, born of eternal love and
hope, still upon her pallid face, her sweet
soul was waited to the God who gave it..
She has passed on; that loving heart is
still; that heart which responded so
quickly to the touch of kindness; so full
of love and gentleness that evil could
find no Judgement there.
Rarely has the author Of these lines
met with family circle where such de-
votion, unselfshness and self-sacrifice
has been shown towards one of its loved
ones. And she, Heaven knows, was
peerless in her deserving; she, who was
cut down in the sweet flower of her
young womanhood.
Although endeared to wide circle OF
acquaintances, within the inner circle of
her home and friends she was loved far
beyond the measure of mere words. She
was the sunlight of that home where to-
day reconciliation walks with sorrow.
To that devoted mother, at whose side
she blossOmed into girlh0od and woman.
hood, she was the daughter, companion
and friend. To that dear father she was
ever the same sweet natured, laughing,
girl of childhood. Her
loving sisters and brother will turn their
ewes towards that fireside which the dear
departed graced like sunbeam, but the
chair is vacant, the sunbeam of her
presence is gone, yet there will press for
recognition in their loving hearts, the
hope, the thought, aye, the belief, that
their beloved Is beside the Master, await
ing the re. union with her loved ones of
earth. s. j. 5.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
Br0wnfield.

Thanksgiving has come and gone and
is now among the things that were. 1t
was An unusually quiet day in this vii
lage, although the usual number of
turkeys, chickens and pigs were cooked
and devoured. A few fortunate ones
were invited to other homes to spend
the day.
A supper and entertainment Tuesday
evening of this week under the auspices
of Pearl Rebekah Lodge.
Mr.. Thomas Harmon accidentally
swallowed bone while eating his din
ner; failing to remove it ho went to
the Portland hospital and is still there.
A big snow storm il in progress to-
day, Thursday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11

The schools In the brick building
opened Monday for the winter term OF
nine weeks.
The students returned Monday, hav-
ing spent the Thanksgiving recess at
home.
Tuesday evening postmaster Billings
received word of the critical illness of
his daughter in Augusta, where she had
gone for treatment, and he left on the
early train Wednesday. Miss Billings'
condition did not improve and she pass
ed away quietly Thursday morning.
The remains were brought to Bethel
Friday and the funeral took place ct her
late home Saturday afternoon. Very
much sympathy is expressed for the
father, mother and brother. Miss Bill
ings was a teacher of music and showed
marked talent in painting and the deco
ration of china until her health failed
two years ago. The profusion of flowers
from friends were silent expression Of
esteem and sympathy.
Mrs. Milton Penley has purchased the
house on High Street formerly owned
by Mrs. Emily Philbrook.
Mr.. Fritz Goddard has purchased
house of Mrs. Philbrook situated upon
Main Street.
Mr.. Charles Valentine, who has been
critically i'll for the past two weeks, is
now making satisfactory improvement.
There was meeting of the citizens OF
Bethel Friday to discuss the proposed
railroad from Rumford Falls to Bethel.
A civil engineer was present and explain
ed very clearly the proposed route.
There is strong sentiment in favor OF
its being built.
The officers of the Free Masons were
installed Wednesday evening. A supper
was served and pleasing entertainment
was given.
Friday evening game of basket ball
was played between the Berlins and
Bethels resulting in favor of the Bethels
35-5.
Tuesday evening at six o'clock the
Ladies' Aid of the NJ. E. church will
serve chicken pie supper.
Wednesday afternoon and evening the
Ladies' Club will hold the annual
Christmas sale In Garland chapel. A
food sale will be held in place of sup
per.
The shops are gay with Christmas
goods. Mr.. Edward King makes a
speciality of this line of goods and has a
most tempting display,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
WHAT IS CATARRHl

SIMPLE WAY TO OVERCOME THE DAN
GERS OF THIS DIsAsBEEABLE DIS
EASE.
Stomach dosing in the hope Of curing
catarrh OF the head and throat ID useless
and often leads to serious stomach trou-
BILE.
Hyomei, breathed through special
inhaler that comes with every outfit,
brings medicated healing air to every
part of the nose and throat, killing all
catarrhal germs aud soothing and easing
any irritation In che mucus membrane.
A complete Hyomei outfit costs but 81,
extra bottles OF Hyomei II needed 30
cents, and r. A. Shurtleff & Co. give
their personal guarantee with every
package that money will be refunded
unless the treatment cures.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
Lowell.

The ladies of the Christian Endeavor
Circle gave supper and entertainment
at Pine Grove Hall Friday evening which
was we'll attended and much enjoyed.
The annual roll call of the Congrega-
tional church was held at the hall of the
Center church Wednesday. A chicken
dinner was provided to which goodly
number sat down, after which was the
call of the roll and other appropriate
services.
The most of the houses of the village
are now lighted by gas which is much
liked.
There is now snow enough 30 that
some of the teams are getting to work
in the woods.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11

Arthur T. Nollett of Portland, .
switchman for the Grand Tru nix, was
killed instantly Saturday, the LIST inst.
1T Yarmouth junction while shunting
cars. The switch engine was at work
making up Q freight train when Mr.. Mol
lett was out ahead Of the engine assisting
In the shunting of some cara. he fell
from car directly in front of the engine
and before It could be stopped Mr.. Mol
lett was ground under the wheels. he
was about 40 years old, married and had
one child.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
So Much for HoIsteins.

Perhaps some of your readers will re-
member that in an issue of the Democrat
last winter gave short description of
my small herd of Holsteins. Among
them was a two-yesr-old heifer, Liunie
DeKol, No. 85342, a. F. q. B., that was
giving u or 2S pounds of milk per day.
nine months after calving, that would
produce three inches of cream. She
dropped calf Nov. o, '08. and is now
giving over 40 pounds of milk per day,
that will produce four and One-half
inches of cream on one feed OF sweet
corn fodder, balance of roughage. rod
top and timothy hay; with two quarts
of bran and one quart of corn meal night
and morning, which 1 call light feed for
a six-foot heifer. have twelve other
Holsteins.
West Sumner, Me-, Dec. 8, 1905.
G. A. CHANDLER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
Wilson's Mills.

q. G. Bennett has purchased pair OF
grey horses of E. s. Bennett. He Is
hauling timber from the Bennett
Leavitt lot near the head Of AziscoOs
Falls.
c. Wilson Ia hauling timber for e.
8. Bennett, and Azel Wilson Is hauling
for D. C. and q. G.. Bennett and puts up
at home.
]. w. Buchanan, who Is located at
Three Forks, Dead Diamond, is putting
In logs for the B. n. Co.
Z. s. Bennett IL scaling for the Ameri-
can Realty Co.
Sam McKenny has gone to work for
Hugh Hoyt.
N. <. Bennett IL laid up with lame
knee
Mercury down to sero for the first
tius this season Sunday Dec. Cd.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
Hebron

Winter weather just now.
Owing to the severe cold Sunday
services were held In the assembly room
of tho academy.
Tuesday mercury registered 8 below
zero.
Several from Hebron Grange attended
Pomona Grange at South Paris Tuesday.
Mr.. Augustus Bumpus is now able to
get out some.
The district schools began Monday Of
this week. The Academy district Is
taught by Mrs. Henry Merrill; the Cen
ire by Miss Kate Merrill; and No. 8 by
Miss Geraldine Whitman. We have no
report from other schools.
Chickadees and woodpeckers are
now steady boarderss coming much
earlier than usual. Pine grosbeaks are
are also around.
A snow storm Is in progress at present
writing, Thursday.
Mrs. Fl. L. Melcher was given little
surprise party Wednesday to celebrate
her birthday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
East Sumner,

The winter term of school began Dec.
4th, and is in charge OF Miss Vena &.
Bamford Of Livermore Falls. Two or
three pupils from Hartford attend.
Ezra Keen went to South Paris last
week and bought work horse to take
the place of one that he lost.
Heavy horses are commanding . big
price. Aben Robinson of Hartford has
sold his fine pair of draft horses for
5000.
Chas. b Bonney still is confined to his
house with severe rheumatic troubles.
5. Augustus Oldham is quite poorly
and unable to labor.
Ralph L. Hodgdon of late has slightly
improved, but still can use his hands but
little. His is a peculiar case.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
Where the Audience Was.

A London actor appearing at cheap
theater I'm Stafford found SO small an
audience that he sought out the man.
agcr for an explanation. "You see,"
the manager told him, my people IRE
ut the Halle concert" "Oh." the actor
said. surprised. 81 should hardly have
thought your patrons would care much
for high class music" mo" the other
explained: to tell the truth, they 60 to
pick pockets"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-11
Denmark.

Mr.. Harold Jewett has recovered from
typhoid fever and is able to be about the
house.
Crystal Spring Grange held a dance
and supper in their hall Tuesday even
ing which was we'll attended.
On account of bad weather and rough
roads only four members Of Silver Re-
bekah Lodge went to Brownfield Mon
day evening aud they report fine enter
tainmeut and pleasant time.
The ladies of the Congregational
church will hold fair, sale .snd enter
tainment in Grange Hall Wednesday
evening, the 18th. Many useful articles
will be for sale and good supper pro-
yided.