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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-08-23
BLIND MANS BUFF.
Origin OF This Fsvsrits Sport ~ Child
hood and Youth.

Origin OF This Fsvsrits Sport ~ Child
hood and Youth.
This fsyorlte sport OF childhood and
youth - Of French origin and very high
antiquity, having been introduced into
England in the train OF the Norman
sonquerors. It's French name, Colin
Nsillard," was that OF q brave war
rior, the memory Of whose exploits
still lives in the chronicles Of the mid
die ages.
In the year 800 Lisge reckoned
among it's valiant chiefs one Jean Celin.
He acquired the name Of Maillsrd from
bis chosen weapon being q nallet
wherewlth In fight he used to crush
his opponents. In one Of the feuds
which were OF perpetual recurrence In
those times he encountered the Count
de Lourain in Q pitched battle, and, so
runs the story, in the hrst onset Colin
MaIllsrd lost both his eyes. He or
dered his esquire TO take him into the
thckest OF the fight, and, furiously
brandishlng his mallet, did such fearful
execution that victory soon declared
itself for him.
When Robert Of France heard Of
these feats at arms he lavishcd favor
and honOrs upon Colin, and so great
was the fame Of the exploit that il
was commemorated In tho pantomimic
representations that formed part OF the
rude dramatic performances Of the age.
BY degrees the children learned TO act
II for themselves, and IL took the form
Of n familiar sport
The blindfolded pursuer as, with band.
aged eyes and extended hands, no
gropes for a victim 10 pounce upon
seems in some degree 20 repeat the ac-
tion Of Colin Maillard, the tradition Of
which Is also tracsable in the name.
blind mans bun.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-08-23
CIRCUS RIDERS.
They Earn Good Salaries, but Their
Careers Are Short.

Careers Are Short.
A man horseback rider receives from
S75 10 St2J week. aud his career as a
principal rider lasts about ten years. II
is short not SO much because these men
get Stifr and lose their agility ~ be
cause they lose their nerve. Nearly all
circus folk marry young md with their
added responsibilities comes II lively
sense Of danger which they ignored In
younger days. A man rider who can
not turn somersault on n horse can
not command more than so n week. 4
woman rider who can perform this
feat gets from $50 TO 5000 week IL
she IL finished rider.
This isn't much when all the disad-
vantaccs Of the calling are taken into
consideration. but II should be rcmem-
bcrcd that all the expenses are paid,
Including the care, feeding AMI of
course the transportation of their
horses. All they have to provide IL
their own clothing For the men riders
clothes do not constitute much OF a
factor. and the women nearly always
make their own. except those pros id5a
by the management.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-08-23
4 REALISTIC ACT.
Amusing Story Of Joseph jefferson a.
Rip Van Wrinkle.

Rip Van Wrinkle.
While he was playing Rip Van Win
kle at Chicago Joseph Jefferson once
went TO the theater very much exhaust
ell by a long days fishing on the lake.
As the curtain rose on the third act
il disclosed the white haired Rip still
deep In his twenty years nap. Five,
ten, twenty, minutes passed, and he did
not awaken. The audience began to
get impatient and the prompter uneasy.
The great actor doubtless knew what
he WAS about. but this was carrying
the realistic business too far. The fact
was that all this time Jefferson was
really sleeping the sleep OF the Just,
or, rather OF the fisherman who had
sat eight hours is the sun. Finally the
gallery became uproarious, and one OF
was going TO be nineteen years more
Of this snooxe business
At this point jefferson began to
snore. This decided the prompter, who
opened a small trap beneath the stage
and began 10 prod Rip from below.
The tagged comedian fumbled in his
pocket for an imaginary railway ticket
and muttered drowsily, Going right
through, 'ductor."
At this entirely new reading the au-
dience was trhnshXed with amusement,
when all At once Jefferson sat up with
a loud shrek, evidently in agony. The
exasperated prompter had jabbed him
with a pin. Consciousness Of the sit.
uation came 70 him. and the play went
on after that with a rush.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-08-23
Help tho Editor.

An Oklahoma editor puts forth this
plea "My friend, help the editor in
his wide eyed search for news. When
your friends come 10 you. II you are
not ashamed OF H. tell him; when your
wife gives a tea party, II you will
have recovered from the effects OF
the gossip, drop I'm with the news;
when baby arrives fill your pockets
with cigars and call; II you go TO a
party, steal some OF the good things
and leave 'cm with the Item in our
sanctum. II your wife licks you. come
I'm and let us see your scars and tender
sympathy through the paper. II your
mother-in-law has died. don't be bash
ful about It; give in all the common
place news. In short, whatever
makes you feel proud. sad. lonesome
or glad submit il 10 our twenty-four
carat wisdom and zee our matted lock
part and stand up on end with graft
tude, which will pour from every pore
with moisture from a dew besprinkled
earth. h."-Topcka Statc-Journal.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-08-23
laXs ls kina.

Love is the great disciplinsrian. the
supreme harmoni.er. the true peace
maker. IL Is the great balm for NIL that
blights happiness or breeds discontent.
IL is a sovereign panacea for malice
revenge and all the brutal propensities
As cruelty mslts before kindness, 50
the evil passions ind their sntidote in
swset charity and loving sympathy
Success Magazine.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-08-23
Poor Old Soil

An astronomer says that an enor.
nous dark planet is rushing toward
the sun and that the impact, which Is
to take place in n few thousand years.
will be frightful. Great Caesar. IL
that's the case, Old Sol stands good
chance OF having the spots knocked
out OF him.-Morristown Times.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-08-23
LEGAL NOTICES
TOWN OF JOHNSTON


August y IYUt.
The undersigned hereby gives notice that
he has been appointed by the Probate Court
of tho town of Johnston Guardian OF the
persons Hud estates of Margaret l.. Hnd
John W. BARBER. of said Johnston, Rnd has
given boud according to law.
All persons having claims against said
wards are notified 10 nlc the same In tho offico
from the date OF the nrst advertisement
thereof
augi-st FRANK l.. HANIEY.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-08-23

We never enjoy perfect happiness.
Our most fortunate successes are min.
rled with sadness. Some snrietie. al.
ways perrler the reality Of our salts.
faction.-Ccrneills.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-08-23
As wsv Out sf 10

eve are worried about Julia. She
get out ~ sickbed 20 q, 10 the
matinee"
How could shep
"ehe hsd 20 20; she had a ticket"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-08-23
What Ma Said.

Little Girl Ito lady visitor)-rlease
Miss Jawercr. let me sec your tongue
Miss ]. (surprisedl-why. my dear
Little Girl-why, ma said you'd NO
end OF q tongue. London sketch.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1907-08-23

Mrs Birch's Elixer OF Life.

For tired. nervous women, suffering from
any form II Female weakness. IL Is the
rteal Indian Vegetable Compound, made
from roots aud herbs, aud Is a wumsu's cure
or all female diseases.
Nrs. Birch. ~ Aborn St,
PROVIDENCE, n, I.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-15
Maine News Notes.

On account of diphtheria Bridgtor
Academy has been closed for week
There has been one death and several
cases among the pupils.
Fred Harmon of Hollis committed
suicide by shooting himself with a shot
gun at his home Friday. He was 80
years of age and lived alone.
The heavy rains have practically filled
the Raugeley Lake system, ensuring an
ample supply of water for the winter to
all the mills on the Androscoggin River
There are 10 young women among the
new students at the University of Maine
this fall, but as yet there are not enough
of them at the institution to bring W
any serious coeducational problems.
At the close of a very successful
music festival at Portland last week,
Manager William R. Chapman presented
his resignation, on account of lack of
enthusiasm and support. The directors
refused to consider it, and meeting is
to be held to endeavor to make arrange
ments for continuing and strengthening
the association.
Phineas Whittier, the apple king Of
Chesterville, has solved the labor prob
lem question in picking his apples. He
went to Boston and engaged a dozen
Italians and they are now hard at the
job. Mr.. Whittier says that while they
are not the best of help they are more
satisfactory than hunting and begging
for native help.
LOOMS Harrington Goodale, a native
of Lincoln, Me-, a member of the class
of 10 of the University of Maine, is
supervising railway expert to the Phil
ippine Commissioners, position of great
responsibility in the development OF
the railways of the islands and carrying
with it salary of $4,000 with $4,000
for an assistant.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-15

George A. Wilson was at home from
Brookton over Sunday.
Miss Lillian waldron is visiting In
Buckfield for a few days.
Less than the usual number went
| from South Paris to Boston on the
Grand Trunks annual excursion Mon
day.
Alpheus Fuller of Pomeroy, Iowa, ar
rived at the home of Chas. Edwards
Wednesday evening. He is now visiting
his sister, Mrs. America Andrews, of
North Paris, and will remain in the East
several weeks, visiting relatives, friends,
and old comrades of the war of '61-'65.
Charles Fl. Sessions died Sunday morn
ing at his home on Hillside Avenue,
aged "a years, 9 months, days. The
funeral service of Mr.. Sessions will
be at the house at $50 A. NJ, Tues
day, and the burial will be at Bryant's
Pond. The service is appointed at this
early hour to enable the family to take
the $50 A. NJ. train to Bryant's Pond.
The cause of Mr.. Sessions death was
heart disease, from which he had been
great sufferer. He is survived by a
widow and five sons, Charles l., of
Providence, R. l., Samuel D., of Provi-
dence, Randall H., of Rumford, Asa H.,
of Milton Plantation, and Walter S., of
Providence. Mr.. Sessions formerly
worked as machinist for while, but
for most of his life was farmer, start
ing in the wilderness in Woodstock and
carving out home. About ten years
ago the family moved to Milton Planta->
ton, and in March, 1905, to South Paris,
which has since been their home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-15
Bennett-Brann.

In Central Church, Bangor, Wednes-
day evening, occurred the marriage OF
Guy Alfred Bennett, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Bennett of Paris, and Miss Laura
Bernice Brann, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilbur N. Brann of Bangor.
The ceremony was performed at $50
O'Clock by Rev. c. A. Moore, pastor of
the church, the double ring Episcopal
service being used. The bride entered
the church accompanied by her father,
and was attended by Miss Rachel A.
Jordan of Bangor, as maid of honor
and Miss Lucie F. Newcomb of Quincy,
Mass, Miss Margaret E. Brann and Miss
Dorrice G. Branu, sisters of the bride as
bridesmaids. The bride wore Princess
gown of ivory white messaline satin and
Maltese lace. She carried shower
bouquet of BRIDES roses.
Miss Jordan, the maid of honor, wore
an empire gown of pink brocaded mes
saline, and carried white chrysanthe'
NUNS.
The bridesmaids wore Princess gowns
of pink and white silk null, with white
sashes in empire effect. They wore
coronet wreaths of maiden-hair fern and
carried pink chrysanthemums.
The groom was attended by William
E. Stone of Hartford, Conn, as grooms.
man; the ushers were Thomas A. Smart
of Dexter, William A. Cobb of Auburn,
Dayton j. Edwards of the University of
Maine, and Cecil S. French of Kingfield,
Me.
The church was undecorated, save for
punches of pink and white chrysanthe-
NUNS in the chancel.
Miss Lena Beane rendered wedding
recital on the organ.
Miss Brann is we'll known and popular
in Bangor, where she has been promi-
nent in musical and social circles, and
church work.
Mr.. Bennett is an alumnus of the Uni
versity of Maine in the class of 1906. BE
is an electrical engineer, rapidly rising in
his profession, and Is connected with the
McCalrs Ferry Power Co. of McCalls
Ferry, Penn, where the young couple
will reside.
The following from out of town at
tended the wedding: Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Bennett of Paris, parents of the
groom; Mr.. Leslie Bennett, brother of
groom; Miss Grace B. Bicknell of Rox-
bury, Mass; Miss Lucie f. Newcomb of
Quincy, Mass; Miss Jean Allan of
Dennysville; Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Smart, Miss Grace Smart, Mr.. Thomas
A. Smart, Dexter; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
L. Mooney, Island Falls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-15

In memory of my beloved mother,
Mrs. Harriet Howard Pulsifer.
From life to life she passed; no death 10 here;
This is step of progress; not the end;
hear her saying In voice Of cheer,
IT'S Of life's nature ever TO ascend
From love to love she passed; sweet love she
knew,
And breathed 1t here as freely as the air;
A love 80 dear; a love long tried and true
Which blesses US and helps this loss to bear.
From song to song she passed; above earth''
She heard the music that ia prophecy;
This music wrought she Into heart and life,
And caught the key OF heavens own harmony
From good to good she passed; her gentle heart
Found good 10 others. passed the evil By;
SO of the good she grew to be part,
And mid the good her pathway still must lie
IT'S passing. then, not dying, we behold;
And who would shun q destiny like this,
T. escape the feebleness of growing old,
And ind ourselves forever young In bliss?
LIES lessons she had learned; had drained the
OF earth's experiences of smiles and tears;
1t was her time then gladly to take up
The higher labors Of her grander years.
And though oft times the tides of sorrow rush
Across our hearts at thought of our great loss
Yet for her sake. our own grief we will hush
And for her crown will patient bear our cross
SO, beloved mother, though unseen the chain
That binds us to thee, It will never break;
Wen follow thee, nor shall 1t be In vain;
Thou'lt hear our call: "Wait till we over.
takep'
Meantime well pitch our lines Into the key
OF that thou'rt living; so one music sweet
Wen make until our earthly harmony
Shall blend with thine and make one sons
complete
SUNNY SIDE, WINDSOR, VT. Sept q, 1907.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-15
Resolutions

of Buckfeld Grange, No. 4SS.
Whereas, In view of the loss this
Grange has sustained in the passing
away of one of it's best loved members,
Sister Helen Childs Wilmington, and the
heavier loss suffered by those that are
nearer and dearer; therefore be it
Resolved, That it is but just tribute
to the memory of the departed to say
that in regretting her removal from our
midst, we grieve for one who was in
every way worthy of our love and re-
spect.
Resolved, That in our sorrow for the
loss of faithful and beloved sister, we
find consolation in the belief it is well
with her for whom we mourn.
Resolved, That the heartfelt sympathy
of this Grange be extended to her family
in their affection.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread on our records, a copy be sent to
the family, and that they be published
in the Oxford Democrat.
ESTHER j. WAITE, J Committee
HARRIET HAYES, on
CYNTHIA LIBBY, Resolutions
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-15
Married.

In Paris, Oct. 10, by Rev. E. s. Cotton. Mr.
Dermont II. Robbins and Miss Louisa E. Chase
both of Paris.
In Bangor, Oct. 9, by Rev. C. A. Moore, Mr.
Guy A. Bennett Of McCalps Ferry, Penn, and
Miss Laura 3. Brann Of Bangor.
In Livermore, Oct !, by Rev. w. II. Atkinson
Mr. John c. Marston OF Hartford and Miss Rose
Atkinson of Liyermore.
In Hebron, Oct. I, Mr.. Robert Y DeWolfe Of
Rumford Falls and Miss Grace Inez Nichols Of
Hebron.
In Greenfield, Mass, Oct. 8, Mr.. II. W. Rich Of
RumfOrd Falls and Miss Hattie NJ. Gregory.
In Rumford Falls Oct. 7, by Rev. A. J. Barry
DR.. Edward A. Sheehy Of Rumford Falls and
Miss Mabelle N. Hescock of Phillips.
In Rumford Falls, Oct. 9, by Rev. II. L. Han
son, Mr.. VIM. +. II. Waterhouse and Miss Ethe
Belle Price.
In Cornish, Sept. %, by Rev w. B. Eldridge
Mr.. 0rison w. Adams and Mrs. Margaret Kim
ball, both of Hiram.
In Freeport. Oct. !, by Rev: Caroline Angel
Mr. George W. Devine and Miss Ruth Georgia
Frost, both OF Norway.
In Norway, Oct. 0, by Rev. b. s. Rideout, Mr.
Walter F. Tubbs and Miss Ada l.. Russell, both
of Norway.
In Paris, Oct. 0, by Rev. B. s. Rideout, Mr.
Josiah Frank Lowering Of Oxford and Miss Eva
Matilda Field of Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-15
THE EVERETT CASE.

: THE EVERETT CASE.
Undoubtedly the most interest of th
term will center in the trial of Wallace
G.. Everett of Paris, indicted for th'
!, murder of Edgar L. Ratcliff of the sam'
J town. This trial will open on Tuesda!
; of this week, and will probably occup,
several days. For the state, County
Attorney Barnes will be assisted by Hon
W. @. PhilbrOok of Waterville, assistant
attorney general of Maine, who wa.
here in the Chick murder trial in Marcel
of last year. Everett will be defended
by Hon. John P. Swasey, and Hon. A. s
Kimball will be associated with him after
his return from Boston, where he has
gone on business.
The main facts of this peculiar case
are doubtless we'll remembered. On the
night of the 18th of June the small
dynamite house at the mine on Croker
Hill in Paris was blown up, and Ratclifl
was found among the ruins, still breath.
ing, but with one foot entirely blown
off and with other injuries, from which
he died shortly after.
The affair was reported over the tele-
phone by Everett, who was cook and
Waterman at the mine, and the only
person who stayed there during the
night. The story that he told was in
brief that he had discovered a man
prowling about the buildings; that he
had followed him, and saw him 60 into
the dynamite house, whereupon Everett
closed the door of the house and fasten-
ed 1t on the outside. A few minutes
later the explosion occurred, whereupon
| Everett summoned assistance from
Paris Hill.
An inquest was held by Coroner Will
liam j. Wheeler, and verdict was re-
turned that Ratcliff died as the result of
an explosion from some unknown cause
Later it was discovered that there was a
cut in the throat of Ratcliff which,
according to the testimony of physicians,
was made with some sharp instrument.
1t was also learned that there was life
insurance policy on Ratcliff's life in
which Everett was named as the bene-
ficiary, and on which he had for some
time been paying the premiums. A
stained knife was found near the scene
of the explosion. These facts and
others which were discovered led to the
arrest of Everett and his being held for
the action of the grand jury. Since his
arrest he has been confined in Jail, see.
ing no visitors except members of his
family and his counsel.
NOTES.
The deputy sheriffs in attendance at
this term are Jailer Wilbur L. Farrar,
William A. Bicknell of Norway, John F.
Phillips of Fryeburg, and Albert F.
Berry of Hiram.
In preparation for the trial of Wallace
G.. Everett of Paris for murder, thirty
eight extra jurymen have been sum-
moned. They are from the towns of
Bethel, Buckfield, Greenwood, Hebron,
Oxford, Sumner, Waterford and Wood
stock, and are summond to be here
Tuesday morning of this week.
At meeting of the bar association
Tuesday afternoon, committee was
chosen to prepare resolutions on the
death of Elwin 81. Gleason, and as there
would be scant time to prepare for a
memorial service at this term, the COM
mietee will report on the afternoon of
the first day of the next May term, at
Rumford Falls. The committee con-
sists of Ralph T. Parker, Fred R. Dyer
and A. E. Stearns
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-15
Adams imball.

A very quiet wedding occurred in
Cornish Sept. %, when Mrs. Margaret
Kimball,and Mr.. Orison w. Adams, both
of Hiram, were united in marriage by
Rev. Mr.. Eldridge, pastor of the Meth
odist Episcopal church. Mr.. Adams Is
one of our most progressive and sue
cessful farmers, while Mrs. Adams is
we'll fitted for her position as mistress OF
their fine home. Mr.. and Mrs. Adams
have the good wishes and congratula
tions Of large circle of friends.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-15
Robbins-Chase.

There was a quiet wedding Thursday
evening, Oct. 10, at s o'clock, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. James l.. Chase OF
Paris Hill, when their daughter, Miss
Louisa E., was united in marriage with
Mr.. Dermont 81. Robbins. The house
was beautifully decorated with autumn
leaves. Rev. E. S. Cotton of Norway i'm
pressively performed the ceremony,
following which the young couple re-
ceived congratulations, and refreshments
were served. A number of family friends
were present. Beautiful and useful
gifts were received in good numbers.
For the present Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins
will remain with the BRIDES parents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-15
Died.

In South Paris, Oct. 10. Charles H. Sessions
aged "a years, 8 months, days.
In Rumford Fallf, Oct. 6, Irving, son Of Mr.
and Thomas Kelley, aged years.
In Rumford Falls. Oct. s, Aline, daughter OF
Robert Seymour, sged years.
In West Peru, Oct. 5. Mrs. Cyrus Davenport
In Buckfeld, Oct. 8, Charles d. Atwood, aged
So years.
In North Waterford, Oct 6, Lizzie Dresser
In Bethel, Oct. 5, Mrs. Louisa b. Packard
aged nearly 20 years.
In Bethel, Oct. 8, Thelma Louise, infant daugh
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Packard.
In Bethel, Oct. s, Miss Sarah Hall, aged "A
years.
In Denmark, Oct. 5. Mrs. Sarah r., widow OF
Josiah Evans, aged So years.
In North Buckfeld, Oct. 10, James +. Bcknel
aged so years, months, 8 days.
In Paris, Oct. ], infant daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Daniels, aged hour.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-15
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

WHEREAS, Emily f. McCrellis, Of Wood
stock, in the County Of oxford and State O
Maine, by her mortgage deed, dated the thirtietf
day Of March, A. D. 1905, and recorded In OK
ford Registry q Deeds. book 2ss, page 1855, con
yeyod to me, the undersigned. q certain parce
OF land, with the buildings thereon. situated q
North Woodstock, In Woodstock aforesaid, ant
known as the Abby ". Packard stand, contain
ing one.half acre of land more or less; ant
whereas the condition Of said mortage has beer
broken, now therefore, by reason Of the breach
of the condition thereof claim foreclosure o.
said mortgage.
Woodstock, Maine, October 5, 1907.
EDNA j. JUDKINS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-15

Bar Harbor is talking up a new
town hall. The site of the old Rodick
house is considered desirable, but with
a new 100000 schoolhouse, bill for
sew Or construction and repairs in pros
pect, and an already high tax rate, the
conservative element urges patience
with regard to a municipal building
though the need is recognized.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-10-15
Southwest Harbor at last has its glue

Southwest Harbor at last has its glue
factory controversy satisfactorily settled
with apparent satisfaction to all parties.
A permanent injunction has been issued
by Chief Justice Emery of the Supreme
Court, forbidding the operation of
factory between June % and Sept. Is.
This compromise Is mutually agreeable
to both the summer visitors and the per-
manent residents, and seems to insure
business for the town all through the
Ya2r