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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
IRRESISTIBLE SLEEP.
An Experience In the Fierce Gold Of
r;srrs dst Eueoo.

An Experience In the Fierce Colo e'
TERRA del Fueso.
"Whoever sits down." said DR.. So
lander TO his company among the bills
of TERRA del Fuego, will sleep, and
whoever sleeps will wake no more"
The brave doctor and his men had
trar,ped considerable distance
thtougl, the swamps, when the wealth
err became suddenly colder and fierce
blasts of wind drove the snow before
It. In a short time the cold became 30
intense as to cause the most, Cypress
i've drowsiness. DR.. Solander was the
first to find the inclination to sleep,
and he insisted upon lying down. In
vain his companions entreated and re-
monstrated. He lay down, and when
told that he would inevitably freeze
to death answered that he desired
nothing more than to lie down and die.
One of the black servants lay down
also. Solander declared himself willing
TO 90 on, but begged to be allowed to
sleep first, and in few moments tne
two men were in profound sleep.
Soon after, those who had been sent
forward to kindle fire returned with
the welcome news that the fire await
ell them ut a short distance. The men
happily succeeded In awakening 80
lander, who, although he had not been
asleep five minutes. had almost lost
the use OF his limbs, and the flesh was
so shrimken that his shoes fell from
his feet. 1t was with much urging
and assistance that lie consented to 90
on. but all attempts to arouse the black
man were futile. and he was left to
die
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
East Sumner.

DiOnne's troupe played "Uncle Toms
Cabin" to good sized audience here on
Tuesday evening.
Artel j. Russell, our r. r. D. carrier,
has gone to Boston for medical treat
ment, being in very poor health and un-
able to attend to his business. His
mother accompanied him. H. Elroy
Russell ia now on the mail route as sub
stitute.
Ed Wadleigh is stopping with his Sis
ter, Grace Russell, during Mr.. Russell's
absence.
We hear that the Changers excursion
this year is to Old Orchard some time in
August.
The NJ. c. r. r. is now giving good
and quick service over its Rangeley
division and is having good patronage.
With its immense rolling stock excur-
sonists may be assured of ample accom-.
modations.
The news of the sudden death of Artel
J. Russell of East Sumner was received
by wire from Boston on Friday evening.
Only last Monday, Mr.. Russell, accom-
panied by his mother, went to Boston to
visit relatives and consult medical ex-
perts as to his health, which has been
poorly for some weeks. The news oil
his sudden death nearly Frustrated his
wife, who is left with two small children
to care for. Mr.. Russell has been for
some years past the East Sumner r. r.
D. carrier and was faithful to the
position, being a kind and obliging citi.
zen who will be missed in the com.
munity. II. Elroy Russell has been sub.
stituting on the route for few days
past.
On Thursday forenoon Miss Mabel
Tuttle, daughter of Charlie futile, was
taken to a hospital in Lewiston for treat.
ment, and her remains were sent back
the next day, Friday.
These sudden events caused quite a
shock to our community and much sym
pathy is expressed for the grief stricken
relatives so suddenly bereft of those SC
near and dear to them.
On Monday last the wife of Oscar E.
Turner returned to Lewiston hospital
for renewed treatment, being in quite
serious condition. Fears are expressed
for her recovery.
Since the snow left four of our well
known residents have died, viz.
Bethuel Cary, Frank L. Barrett, L. B.
Bisbee and Artel j. Russell. Only few
months ago each was enjoying fair de-
gree of health and bid fair to live fol
years. Truly life is uncertain, and death
certain to come to all some time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
Albro K. Jenness.

Fryeburg lost prominent citizen in
the death of Albro R. Jenness, which
occurred on Thursday. Mr.. Jenness
was II years of age. He was born in
Barton, VT, and in early life went to
Boston for work. He found employ
ment as stevedore, and in a short time
saved money enough to buy team to
do trucking business for himself. He
soon added other teams and later be-
came a member of large trucking
firm. His home during his business
life in Boston was in Somerville. In
1875 he sold out his interest in the bust
ness and bought one of the finest resi-.
dences in Fryeburg, where he has since
lived. His second wife, Abigail Hill
Osgood, was Fryeburg woman.
Mr.. Jenness was a leading spirit in
the construction of the Fryeburg water
water system, the Oxford hotel, and
other enterprises of benefit to Fryeburg.
He was a member of Pythagorean
Lodge, F. and A. NJ, and Pequawket
Lodge, X. of p, of Fryeburg, and of
several Masonic bodies in Boston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
West Sumner.

Mrs. Alvin Gerry ~ with appended
tbs. She went Tuesday to the Sisters
Hospital at Lewiston. Mrs. Gerry has a
family of eight children. Her sisters
have very kindly consented to care for
the younger children in her absence.
R. N. Stetson has had lightning rods
put on his barn and Outbuildings.
Mrs. Henrietta Farrar is threatened
with rheumatic fever.
DR.. E. J. Marston made a trip to
Brunswick Saturday. He returned Mon
day accompanied by his brother Herbert
who has been i'll of slow fever and has
come here to recuperate.
Harriet E. Tuell, Phi. D., of Milton,
Mass, is spending her vacation with Mr..
and Mrs Stetson Tuell.
Mrs. Hattie Young has gone to Hart
ford to visit friends.
Ona and Mnot Doble of Auburn are
spending few weeks with their grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. K. G. Doble.
Mrs. Eva Whitman and Perley K.
Wills, wife and two children, all of Rum
ford Falls, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. T. Bisbee over Sunday. They
arrived here in the tempest Saturday
evening. Z. P. Russell of East Sumner
brought them from Buckfield in his auto.
Miss Louise Chase of North Paris is
staying with her sister, Mrs. Alma Dun
ham.
We cannot agree with the correspond
ent from Greenwood. We believe that
phonetic spelling carried too far detracts
from the dignity of the language.
Rev. W. II. Lang of Portland held
services in the Baptist church Sunday.
In West Sumner, July7, by Geo. A..
Chandler. Esq, Mr.. Herbert E. Hall and
Miss Lena NJ. Twitchell, both of Canton.
DR.. E. j. Marston is making plans to
move to Buckfield in the near future.
He has already secured a rent for his
family and will open an office there as
soon as he can make the necessary ar
rangements.
The S. b. R. Club met with Mrs.
Eleanor Small Thursday afternoon. Sir
Walter Scott was the poet. Current
events, Mrs. Hattie Howe. The ques-
ton box was found to elicit much
valuable information. The Religious
Gold Brick, an article read by Mrs.
Geo. Clark, brought forth good deal of
comment REGULATIONS were given by
Mrs. Hattie Howe and Mrs. Sadie
Marstop. Refreshments were served
and all voted it good time. The next
meeting will be Aug. S.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
Hebron.

Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Stone of Port
land have been the guests of Mrs. K. M.
Glover.
Miss Stratton of Lewiston has been
visiting Miss Hazel Donham the past
week.
Mrs. Hill and Howard will spend part
of the vacation at Sedgwick.
Mrs. Purvis of Plainview, Minnesota,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bumpus, Miss
Bumpus, Mr.. Bishop, Mrs. Marcellus
Davis and Miss Davis of Auburn, with
other ladies, all cousins of Mrs. Purvis,
were in the place Saturday and made US
a pleasant call. This is Mrs. Purvis'
first visit east and she had never met
these relatives before.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Bearce and baby
Helena and Miss Isabel Benson are in
camp at South Woodstock with Prof. j.
F. Moody.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hartley Cushman and
Mr.. Thorn and family of Auburn spent
Wednesday at Albion Cushman's.
Two daughters of Frank E. Berry, for
merly of this place, now of Lynn, are
visiting their aunt, Mrs. Philbrick.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
HE WANTED REST.
What Verdi Did With the Key OF .
Locked Piano.

What Verdi Did With the Key OF .
Locked Piano.
Not all the great composers have
courted the constant adulation OF the
world. Verdi used to lament that ne
was unable to find a refuge, even for
a brief space. from the reputation that
preceded him wherever he went.
At one time he desired to spend a
much needed holiday ut the watering
place Of iloltecatinl. When he arrived,
he found that in one Of the apart
lnents assigned to him stood grand
piano OF noted make. On the rack,
by way Of compliment, lay the score OF
I'll Trovatore." AS soon as he caught
sight Of it the veteran flew into rage,
hastily locked the instrument, threw
the score into corner and calling for
his host. demanded In tragic tones:
Lead me to the spot that Overhangs
the steepest precipice"
Wondering. the host did as he was
hidden. and on reaching the summit
the maestro. who was almost exhaust.
ed from fatigue. flung the key Of the
piano into the abyss, theoretically eX'
claiming as he did so:
Now | have done something to Sc
cure rest AMI quiet. On the day Of my
departure | shall! send locksmith to
provide the piano with new key, but
while AN here pray you let 1t re.
main Us it is."-New York Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
From Drinking Wood Alcohol.
FRANK PARIS OF soMERvILLE, MASS,
DEAD AT BETHEL.

Frank Paris, aged SO years, died in
great agony at Bethel Saturday from the
effects of drinking mixture of wood
alcohol and witch hazel. The home of
the deceased was in Somerville, Mass,
where his parents reside. Paris was
found in badly intoxicated condition
Thursday afternoon. He was taken to
the town Jail and Friday was brought
before the court and fined. When re-
leased he complained of severe pains in
his stomach, and Friday evening was
found on the steps OF local residence.
A physician was called but it was too
late to save his life. The selectmen tele-
graphed the parents of the dead man
advising them of his death and reply
from his mother announced that she
would come to Bethel to take charge of
the remains. Paris was employed at
Bethel as q trainer and driver for Will
liam Gregg, the noted horseman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
Bryant'S Pond.

The material for screening the dam at
the outlet of the pond has arrived and
will soon be put in place. This is very
necessary piece of work and should have
been put in many months ago, as no
doubt thousands of fish have gone out
into the Androscoggin.
City Marshal Warehouse and family
of Portland were guests Sunday of E. R.
Freeman at the Stone cottage.
Merrill j. Billings has exchanged
places with Charles McGinnis.
The barge carried big crowd to Mil
ton Wednesday evening to attend lawn
party and springboard dance.
Many strangers are in town stopping
at the various cottages for an outing.
The lack of a public house here is severe
ly felt.
II. NJ. Estes has recovered from his
recent injury and returned to his work
at Montreal.
II. J. Libby has sold the grass on the
York farm to Geo. "a. Coffin.
Rev. N. G. French preached at the
Baptist church last Sabbath, and Rev.
IS. G. Davis at the Universalist.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
Wilson's Mills.

E.S. Bennett arrived home Tuesday.
School closed Friday, Cecil Bennett
teacher.
Automobiles are now whizzing along
the roads, and our backwoods steeds as
rule just get move on themselves
when they see them.
Dean Gilkey caught q seven-pound
trout at Metalluk Pond the past week,
D. c. Bennett guide. They were stop
ping at Buckman's camp.
The Granite band of Berlin have been
spending a week at Buckman's camp,
coming down Friday. They gave a
sociable at Grange Hall in the evening;
some 60 couples were present. Aziscoos
Grange members furnished the supper.
The logs are now over Aziscoos Falls
and fishing parties are numerous. J. W.
Buchanan has more than he can take
care Of.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
Mason.

A part of the Blanchards have arrived
at their camp for the summer vacation
Hon. II. Fl. Hastings was in town or
business the oath.
A. j. Haskell was in town canvassing
for oils and grease for mills and ma.
chinery, also for stains and paint.
Tom vashaw is hauling lumber from
this place to Bethel for Hastings
Brothers.
Mrs. E. c. Uhlman's niece from Massa.
chusetts is stopping with her for while.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
Bethel.

Saturday, July 20, Frank Robbins
circus visited Bethel and there was
large audience at the afternoon perform
ance. Soon after the evening perform
ance began terrific thunder shower
and gale struck Bethel and people were
obliged to leave the tent for safety.
Many took refuge In the covered bridge
near by and Mrs. Fannie Mercier, who
was much frightened by the shower,
was taken suddenly Ill. She was bur-
ried to an automobile, but the crush In
the bridge consisting of people panic
stricken In the darkness, the camel and
elephant being taken to the train and
loaded made great delay In getting
through the bridge. Upon reaching
home a physician was called and the
patient seemed more comfortable, but
later q second attack could not be re-
lieved and Mrs. Mercier passed away
about midnight. She left three sons
and two daughters to mourn the loss Of
devoted mother, also husband. Flu
neral services were held Tuesday, Rev.
C. N. Gleason, her pastor, officiating.
The community express much sympathy
for the family in this sudden and sad
bereavement. The beautiful flowers
were the gifts of many friends.
Rev. Arthur Shirley of Stratford
Conn.,. preached in the Congregational
church last Sunday.
Miss Treadwell from the Children's
Home in Augusta spoke in behalf of the
little ones In union service at the N.
E. church Sunday evening and was
listened to with much interest.
Tuesday the W. c. T. U. held an in
teresting meeting, and the life Of Miss
Anna Gordon was the subject considered.
Mrs. Fred Emery and little daughter
of Ridlonville spent part of the week in
Bethel, called here by the death OF Mrs.
Mercier.
The Ladies' Club is busy preparing
for the annual midsummer fair to be
held in Garland chapel, Aug. Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Rowe are occu-
plying their new home, which will soon
be completed.
A quiet but pretty wedding took place
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin San
born last Wednesday afternoon, when
their daughter Ethel was united in mar
riage with Mr.. Harry Brooks OF Upton,
Rev. r. B. Schoonover officiating. Mr..
and Mrs. Brooks have been students of
Gould Academy, Mrs. Brooks gradual
ing three years ago. A host of their
friends wish them many years of happi-
ness.
Mr.. John Preston True and family of
Boston are spending a short time in
Bethel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30

Little Milly Is good Sunday school
scholar and on that account was invit-
ed with two or three others to spend
the day at the minister's residence by
way Of reward. When the dinner came
on the good man said such a long
grace before meat that Milly yawned
and looked hungrily at the covers.
"Why ure you yawning, Milly" ask
ed the minister Does not your IA
Their say grace
"Oh. yes" answered Milly promptly.
but 1t isn't so long as that"
"And what does lie say? pursued
the clergyman. hoping to obtain text
for a little homily.
"IIe says different things, but last
time when he sat down he took or the
cover and said: Great snakes! Do you
call this dinner"
The homily was postponed.-Strand
MAGAZINE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
The Wrnnu Shop.

He was only plain American pan
handler. says the New York Globe, bur
he ordered his schooner" Of BOwery
beer with the sang froid Of plain
American plutOcrat. Midway In Its
consumption lie sidled to the free lunch
counter and reduced the pile OF big
sausages by one.
Two more gulps OF beer and second
and third large sausage disappeared.
Washing these down, he concluded that
he needed sausage and got 1t: then
for the door
Here, Bill" the genial barkeeper
called Familiarity. "Come back min
ute"
The panhandler returned expectantly.
"Say. Bill" the barkeeper continued
in confidential way, 1.-The next time
you want glass Of beer you go to a
butcher shop, see?'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
West Lowell.

Miss Lizzie Nichols has returned to
Mountain View Cottage from trip to
Boston.
Misses Nellie and Evelyn Lord have
gone to Albany on visit to their uncle,
Willard Lord.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dodge and Mrs.
Howard Palmer and daughter are at q.
Warren Nichols cottage.
w. 8. Fox of Centre Lowell was ct his
brothers, Nathaniel Fox's, last Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
Unwilling at Revolutionary Grave.

Unwilling at Revolutionary OraVe.
There will be dedication or unwilling
ceremonies at the grave of Revolution
airy soldier, Isaac Thayer, at the farm of
Webster Maxim in West Bucktield, on
Thursday, Aug. s. Hon. John D. Long
will speak. and Mrs. Flora E. Barry of
Boston will sing THE Sword of Bunker
Hill" There will be patriotic music by
a ladies' quartette from Boston, and an
original dedication hymn by Misses
Mary and Martha Maxim. Other speak
ers are also expected.
Lieut.. Isaac Thayer was born. in
Randolph, Mass, Nov. %, l74l, and set
tied in Buckfield in 1872, where he died
Feb. 22, 1905, and was buried on his
homestead farm. The grave has hither-
to been unmarked. He was thrice mar
ried, and the descendants of his large
family of children are numerous in Maine
and Massachusetts,. Most Of those who
will participate in the ceremonies are
descendants of the Revolutionary soldier.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
LONG LIVE THE KING!

is the popular cry throughout European
countries: while in America, the cry of
the present day is "Long live DR.. Kings
New Discovery, King of Throat and
Lung Remediesp' of which Mrs. Julia
Ryder Paine, Truro, Mass, says: at
never fails to give immediate relief and
to quickly cure a cough or cold" Mrs.
Paine's opinion is shared by majority
OF the inhabitants of this country. New
Discovery cures weak lungs and sore
throats after all other remedies have
failed; and for coughs and colds it's the
only sure cure. Guaranteed by r. A.
Shurtleff & Co.. druggists. so cents and
81 90. Trial bottle free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
North StOneham,

Ralph Adams is at work for Dell
Stearns of Lowell and his wife and chill.
dren are staying at John Adams.
Leforest McAlister has moved from
Norway into the camp near II. B. Nc
Keen's.
Charlie Adams and Levi Buffers are
haying for Dennis Adams.
Eddie McAllister and lady friend from
New Jersey, who have been spending
their vacation with his mother, Mrs. L.
j. Cannon, have gone back.
Blanche and Goldie Adams are at work
for Edith Harrington of Lowell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
West Paris.


Last Thursday afternoon the local
W. C. T. q. held lawn party In the
lower rooms and grounds at Grange Hall
for the children of the three Sunday
Schools, who had signed the temperance
pledge. The enjoyment of the little
folk, with their bright happy faces, and
the groups of children in their pretty
summer dresses and gay ribbons, was as
much pleasure to the older ones as to
the children themselves. Over 60 were
present about 30 of whom we're children.
Games were played and ice cream, cake,
and fancy crackers were served.
Mr.. G. NJ. D. Reed has been boarding
since his arrival at the Graves cottage at
North Paris.
Madge aud Ivan Tuell are visiting
relatives at West Sumner.
Sunday, July 81, Mrs. Julia B. Kim
ball arrived at her summer cottage, "The
Pines" Mr. F. NJ. Hawley, of SIAM
ford, Conn.,, is her guest for the season g
vacation.
Mrs. Mary Locke Gerrish is stopping
with her mother, Mrs. Elva E. Locke.
Mr.. Gerrish has also been here several
days.
Miss Agnes Bicknell is spending her
vacation with her sister, Mrs. Dexter
Gray, and mother, Mrs. Eveline Bicknell.
Ora Fl. Marston and wife were at An
dover Thursday and Friday of last week
to attend the burial service of Mr..
Marston's mother, Mrs. James Noyes.
Mrs. Noyes recently broke one leg near
the ankle and was taken to the hospital
for treatment, but died from the effects
of her accident.
Evie Smith of New York is visiting
her brother, G. A. Smith.
Mr.. Henry Cole and little daughter, of
Lawrence, Mass, recently visited his
brother, j. Fl. Cole.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson of Boston are
visiting Mrs. Watson's brother, Mr..
Frank McKenney.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Fl. Pratt are making
a few days visit with his son at Union.
Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Pratt's mother, is stay
ing with Mrs. Hezekiah Farrar during
their absence.
Mr.. Geo. +. Cummings of Boston has
been visiting at D. II. Fifield's for few
days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
North Paris.

Cyprian Benson has moved from Seth
Benson's to C. B. Stevens, where he is
boarding for the present.
Mr.. Parker's sister and husband from
England are stopping with him for a
while.
c. B. Benson has been on the sick list,
but is better now.
Miss True of Waltham, Mass, is
spending her vacation at Deacon Dun
hams.
Arnold Abbott of Bethel visited at
Leroy Abbott's recently.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30

The fishermen along the Maine coast
are encouraged to believe that at the
next session of Congress bounty will
be offered for the determination of the
dogfish. The movement for bounty
started with the fishermen OF Orr's
Island, and they are still working 70 So
cure the aid of the government. They
believe that moderate bounty per ton
would mean the starting Of refinecies
and the turning of millions Of dogfish
into oil and the best possible fertilizer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
"Sicko Yachts.

There is q form Of sickness among
boats, declares Forest and Stream, that
resembles hereditary diseases, in that
they are handed down through sue
ceeling years as result Of mere GUS
tom. The cause of this form Of all
ment. nine times out Of ten, Is some
artificial limitations, called racing
rules, to suit which the yachts shape
Is distorted, just as women, to be In
style. will lace themselves into a SIX
teen inch waist measure or will pad
themselves out Of all proportion to
their natural shape.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
Br0wnfield.

Quite a number of summer boarders
are in this village.
DR.. Wentworth and sister are getting
settled in their rent at Mrs. Julia Beams.
Rev. Mr.. Marston of Lewiston preach
ed at the Congregational church.
Rev. Mr.. Hoyt preached at the Univers-
alist church.
Mrs. Blanche Linscott Cole and Mas
ter Harold, from Arlington, Mass, are
visiting friends in this vicinity.
Mrs. NJ. j. Ingalls, of Denmark spent
last week at j. l.. Frink's.
Farmers are busy doing their haying.
A fearful thunder storm passed over
this town Saturday last.
j. l.. Frink is suffering with eczema in
his face.
George Rowe is failing.
Mrs. B. Anderson has young son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-30
Ovorshot the Mark.

McClusky was the manager OF q
large warehouse in Glasgow. and he
was intensely disliked One fine morn
ing he announced that he had received
q handsome offer from an English firm
and had decided to give up his
Glasgow job. His fellow employees
collected purse Of sovereigns and
presented II to him as thank Offering.
"Weel, weel.' said McClusky as he
took the purse. This beats a.! niver
thccht We liket me sac weel. But moo
that | see ye're a sac sorry to lose me,
l think I'll no gang ava, but jist stop
whaur | am"
He Is still In GlasgOw.-Glasgow
Times.