Oxford Democrat., 1906-05-01
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Mrs. Gilbert Tilton ID quite III. Nrs.
A. r. Tilton of Auburn Il caring for her.
For two weeks / have sent NO locals to
the Democrat, for the reason that at
times my right hand Is badly Affected,
and to-day 1t is no easy task.
Any specialist on rheumatic troubles
with good references may find willing
patient by calling on Gilbert Tilton.
This is supposed to be an ad. Alas for
the poor old soul who has become Q
mass of mental and physical wreckage,
with nerves unstrung. Kind friends
may care for you, but they will suggest .
thousand and one impossible things that
you should or should not do SO that It
almost breaks the heart.
Doubtless there never was . person in
the enjoyment of health who could have
any conception of the feelings of the
person with shattered nerves.
The people were pleased over the re-
turn of Rev. and Mrs. Pottle.
They came very near fire at the
Wilmington brush works few days
since. This is the second call within a
few weeks at this building.
Mrs. Fred Record, who has been i'll,
was able to resume her teaching Mon
day in the intermediate.
G. r. Whitten of Augusta has recently
visited his mother, who is improving
from her injury from a frightened team
In the early winter. Her trained nurse,
Mrs. Beauroth, left Saturday, and Mrs.
Hardy has taken her place.
The remains of two of Buckfeld's
ott;,ar, Loot xvaok from,
Auburn to be buried with their kindred
james Roberts, SO years of age, a
former respected citizen, and Mrs. Ada
Durgin, whose mother, the widow of the
late Loring Farrar, preceded her by four
weeks.
Sadie Thorn is teaching in the North
Sumner and Woodstock union district.
Her father, John o. Thorn, has recently
visited her.
DR.. A. E. Cole is filling his neat and
tasty store with dry goods and notions,
which are to 60 at cut prices.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Gardner of Dixfield
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Gardner.
A. f. Tilton and son, Merton E., of
Auburn, have recently visited Mr.. Til
toms parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Til
ton.
Born, to the wife of D. W. Emery, a
daughter.
Help to care for the sick is more than
| in demand.
VIM. Cushman, the longtime Hartford
correspondent Of the Democrat, and the
promoter of the Custard Pie Associa.
tion, is stopping with DR.. VIM. P. Bridg-
ham at present. We invited him to dine
with us on Fast Day on custard pie
to which he readily responded. William
and have passed the three-quarter-p pole,
and are sure cutters on the home
angling, with perceptible hitch in our
gait. 1t is hard job to be an old man.
Mr.. Sanford Lucas, having spent seven
weeks in Portland for medical treatment
of his eyes, has recently returned home
with his vision greatly improved. He
has resumed labor and is in his usual
good health.
Mr.. j. E. Warren has given up his
stable at Hotel Long, and is preparing to
keep few horses in his stable connected
with his home. He is also making re-
pairs and improvements on his house.
Mr.. Hamden Allen, past SO years of
age, not giving heed to his steps, as he
was bringing in an armful of wood with
lantern in his hand, fell and lacerated his
face, and was quite seriously shaken up.
ae is however up and about as usual
caring for his stock and farm. He has
recently hauled and worked up at his
door about eight cords of wood.
| Rev. A. w. Pottle was called to Win
throp Tuesday to attend the funeral of
Rev. E. T. Adams recently deceased.
Mr.. Adams was for six years presiding
elder of the Lewiston District and was
one of the foremost members of the
Maine Methodist conference.
| Mrs. Emily Sayers of Illinois has spent
the winter in Buckfield, caring for her
sister, Mrs. Livonia Bangs Murdock.
Mrs. Sayers is now planning to return to
her home, hoping to take her sister with
her. Mrs. Emeline K. Quimby is assist
ing them.
Mrs. Merritt Parsons, having spent
several weeks with friends in Nashua,
n. H., returned to her home Thursday
afternoon. Miss Parsons, daughter OF
Merritt Parsons, connected with the
Maine Central Hospital in Lewiston, has
been spending several days with her ia
ther
Mrs. Henry Ladd of Mexico, on her re-
turn from visit in Boston, called on her
cousin, Mrs. Lucy Skillings.
Mr.. Charles Wilmington is regarding
his grounds about his homestead, greatly
improving his lawn.
| Mr.. Rosalvo Crockett Is grading and
extending his grounds about his place,
thus keeping pace with the march of i'm
provements in his neighborhOod.
Through the kindness and forethought
of Mr.. Harry Dudley the Methodist pas
tor has fine woodpile at his door, all
prepared for the stove, measuring over
| five cords.
On their return from the conference a
week ago Rev. A. w. Pottle and wife
were met at the depot and taken with
team to the parsonage, where they found
the house opened and warmed, and a
Isdmptuous meal laid upon the table. A
very cordial reception is accorded to the
pastor and wife.
Mrs. Gilbert Tilton was taken quite
seriously i'll Thursday. Her husband,
and for years your correspondent from
Buckfeld, continues quite feeble. They
are fortunate to have a son with them
who cares tenderly for them.