davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
Greenwood.

Have lived in this place going on 81
years, but never knew so much sickness
in town as we are having this present
winter. Whole families are, or have
been on the sick list, so that it was i'm
possible to get along without procuring
outside help. In some respects it has
been similar to the late sos and early
SOS, when the diphtheria ragged so fear
fully, but unlike that time there have
been no fatalities as yet.
Henry Brooks Of Fryeburg writes bis
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. s. Brooks, that
their baby went to bed at night in per
feet health, took nourishment at mid
night as usual, and when they awoke
few hours later on, the child was dead
The grandparents were anxious to at
tend the funeral, but owing to the dis
tance and bad travelling the idea was
given up.
The selectmen are finding the town re
port rather difficult matter to make
out, since the books we're all burned
with the house, and no duplicate moi
copy in existence to help them out.
The paupers, four in number, have
been removed to the residence of Frank
Maxfield, nearly two miles distance,
while Stillman Cole, the overseer, is or
the sick list
The writer had been acquainted with
the late William Jones more than Al
years. He was Swede by birth, wen'
to sea when l6 years of age, since which
he never saw his native land. He was q
first-class sailor, and although he never
shipped master of vessel, he took the
masters place on one occasion, be being
taken sick in the W. l. islands, and
brought her safely home. His wife wa'
a daughter of the late Joseph Cummings
and first cousin to Mrs. l.. d. Capt
Jones, as he was called for many years,
and also his wife, were worthy members
of the Bryant's Pond Baptist church.
Clinton Cole is still confined to the
house, aud his brother, Emery Cole, o
Locke's Mills, is caring for him.
This is the first time we have tried II
write a line in two weeks, and were glaC
to notice that some one in the lower sec
ton of the town filed our place so &C
ceptably.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
Oickyale.

Oscar Putnam is hauling from the
valley between Old Black and Dick to
Worthley's mill.
News has been received of the death
of Mrs. Ella Robinson, wife of our post
master at West Peru. She died at the
home of her sister, Mrs. James G.
Abbott, of Rumford Falls. Mrs. Robin
son was subject to sick spells of shcrt
duration. but her death was shock to
her many friends. She will be greatly
missed as she seemed to always have a
ray of sunshine in the soul and always
greeted her friends with pleasant smile.
Elmer Child is at home from Rumford
where he has been at work.
C. n. Wing and wife are boarding
with Charles Andrews for the remainder
of the winter.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
North Paris.

NJ. S. Bubier bought him horse oi
Andrews Bros of Norway.
B. C. loves family have been sick.
A. ID. Park visited the Tuell school
recently.
G. L. Dunham of Brattleboro, VT,
and n. X. Durham of Waterville, Me-.
have been visiting their brother, ii. w
Dunham.
The Tuell school closed Feb. II or
account of the illness of the teacher
Miss Helen Sawyer. Miss Sawyer has
returned to her home in Southwest Har'
Dor.
Mrs. A. d. Andrews has returned
home from Brewer, where she visited
her sister, Mrs. Charles Perkins. On
her way home she visited at DR.. Z. FL
Andrews of Brunswick and ii. R Dun
hams of Waterville.
Mr.. and Mrs II. w. Durham and Miss
Leila Chase spent pleasant evening at
A. ID. Andrews Feb. 11th, the occasion
being Mrs. Andrews birthday.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
Norway Lake.

The Partridges' mill has been shut
down on account of the workmen being
sick.
DR.. c. A. Stephens has been away for
q few days.
The Norway Lake Woman's Club met
with Ellen N. Partridge Feb. IL, and the
next meeting will be with Mrs. W. 5.
Partridge.
o. W. Edgcomb got bis back Injured .
few days since.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
Hebron.

Hebron Grange was entertained BY
East Hebron Grange Saturday, Feb. Sth
and enjoyed the day greatly, but the
home coming in the high wind was moi
so pleasant.
Herbert Bowman entertained hi:
young friends Tuesday evening.
Hebron Grange held an all day meeting
Wednesday
Some apples have been shipped from
here this week. We have not been in
formed about. the price.
4 large quantity of wood Is being
hauled, mostly for use in the village.
Glover brothers are hauling wood and
logs.
The best wood we have seen for years
is being hauled by Mr.. Cummings. II
is certainly of the very best quality
Snowshoeing has been good the pas
week.
At the all day meeting Of Hebron
Grange, Feb. 18th, there was large at
tendance and q good program carried
out. The birthday of Abraham Lincoln
was celebrated in fitting manner. State
Deputy Torrey Of Dixfield was present
and gave an address. About forty mem
bers of West Miuot Grange wero there as
invited guests. A bountiful dinner was
served and very enjoyable day spent.
On Feb. 28th East Hebron Grange will
be entertained BY Hebron Grange.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
Oxford.

Mrs. N. T. Frost is very sick with
heart trouble.
Mrs. F. b. Andrews has been critically
sick with bronchial pneumonia, but is
slightly improved.
Mrs. Roy Edwards, who is at the
hospital at Lewiston, has undergone a
surgical operation and is reported as
doing we'll.
Chauncy Farnham is very sick with
rheumatic fever.
Among the sufferers from the grippe
are Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Prouty,
Miss Carman, Mrs. c. NJ. Andrews, Miss
Scribner, Mrs. Bracket, Wilfred Per
kins and many others. The doctors are
very busy.
DR.. Farris visited at Otisfield in seven
families who had 90 sick, all but one
suffering from the grippe.
Mrs. Chas. Dawes is slowly improving
The tenth anniversary of the organ
ization of T. A. Roberts Woman's Relief
Corps was observed Monday evening by
reception rendered to the charter
members of the order. There are now
seventeen left of the original number
twenty-one; one, Mrs. Elba Holmes, the
first president, having died, three Others
transferred OF withdrawn. Eight char
ter members were present and were the
guests of honor. Several of the char,
ter members were prevented from at
tending by illness. A supper was serv-
ed T. A. Roberts Post and other in
vited guests also were present and Mrs.
Laura n. Stevens of Portland, depart
meut president Miss Mulholland, the
president of the Corps, gave history OF
the Corps, and Miss Phillips, the depart
ment tr reasurer, gave history OF the
work of the Corps from its organization
| until the present time. Mrs. Stevens
department president, spoke of the work
of the National Corps. Mrs. Jones'
past president, gave patriotic address
Speeches were called for from the char
ter members and responses were made
by Miss Hattie Andrews, department
aid, and Mrs. Crooker. There was
music by Leland Stone, Mrs. Denning
Ida Stone and Harry Delano. Lulu
Stone, organist. The room was elab
orately decorated with red, white and
blue and with flags. A badge was given
to each charter member; red, white and
blue ribbon with the years 1898 and 1905
inscribed in gilt letters, as souvenir OF
the occasion.
The Hersey Guild met Tuesday even
ing for the study of "The Uplift OF
| China"
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
A GRATEFUL GUEST.

The Reward She Bestowed Upon Those
Who Entertained Her.
Human nature is queer thing.
said the philosopher.
"Not long ago some friends of mine
got badly down on their luck. Times
were so hard for them that they scarce
" knew which way to turn for the
necessities Of life.
"At that most inopportune time they
received word from n woman friend oil
theirs that she was coming to visl'
them for few days. They were dis
mayed, but by the exercise Of great In
genuity and by depriving themselves
to almost the vanishing point they
managed to entertain her and really Il
set before her most excellent meals.
after she left their affairs contln
ued to grow even worse, If possible
and while they kept up brave front
was near enough to them so l couldn
help knowing all about 1t, though the!
were not aware that saw the situa
ton.
81 thought 1t was time some of thell
friends came to the rescue If suitable
way could be devised, so l wrote the
woman who had been their guest
being slightly acquainted with her my
self-told her / would head the process
sion. would like her aid and would b'
glad of any suggestions she could MAKE
as to practical plan for helping ou
old friends without hurting their prop
er pride.
"Her reply gave me something L
think about for many day. She sale
she didn't care to help them, as the!
already lived too well and set too ex
pensive a table; that when she ha'
visited them they had great dea
more to eat than was necessary ant
that they must be very extravagan
people; that it was undoubtedly thei
| own fault they were in such trouble
and that it would probably teach then
TO be more economical In future!-
| New York Press.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
West Sumner.

The West Sumner Library Association
will serve dinner in the vestry Wed
nesday, the 10Th, for the benefit of the
librarian. Dinner at the usual price. A
free entertainment will be given. 1t Ii
hoped that there will be good attend
ance.
Fl. T. Heath is hauling pulpwood tt
Buckfield.
Mrs. Llewellyn Heald of East Sumner
was in town Monday calling on friends
Miss. NJ. A. Heald left Tuesday fol
Auburn.
Mr.. Il. r. Dunham of Waterville and
G. L. Dunham of Brattleboro, VT, were
in town Friday visiting friends and rela
tives.
Mrs. Thurza Crockett went to Cantor
Monday to attend the funeral OF be-
brother, Mr.. John Dearborn.
Mrs. Hiram Durham of North Pari
spent a few days last week with he
sons, c. z. and c. p. Dunham.
Mr.. VIM. Chase and his daughters, tn,
Misses Lou and Leila Chase of Nortf
Paris, spent Monday with Mr.. and Mrs
Carl P. Durham.
A. E. Morrison of Norway was il
town Friday.
The Oxford County Telephone anc
Telegraph Co. held meeting here th'
10th. At the annual meeting held herr
the following officers were elected tc
serve the ensuing year:
President-Chas. s. Dudley.
Secretary-R. G. Stephens.
4 Treasurer-Mrs. B. X. Gerrlsh.
nl.actnra Dudlay Orlando Irfah. IL. G
Stephens, b. E. Gerrish and II. H. Lurvey.
Mrs. q. s. Robertson has had piano
sent her this week from her home II
Washington County.
The S. B. r. Club met with Mrs. NJ
P. Heald Thursday afternoon, beini
postponed twice on account OF bat
weather. The afternoon was entirel!
given over to the study of Lincoln's lif'
and character. Mrs. Hattie Howe reat
Lincoln's Gettysburg address. Aftel
the exercises cake and ice cream wer'
served. The next meeting will be Feb
9th.
The Baptist Circle served dinner
Wednesday in the vestry to about seven
ty-fve persons. A brief entertainment
was given with the following pro
gramme:
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
Bryant's Pond.

Public whist parties are now held each
week at the K. OF P. Hall.
q. D. Bryant has been confined to the
house two weeks as the result of an
accident.
Mark G. Allen returned from Jones
port Tuesday.
Charles Curtis has sold bis farm to
Charles B. Harlow, formerly of Buck.
field.
A series of meetings has been held
recently at the South Woodstock Advent
church, conducted by Rev. r. j. Bryant
Of Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
Water pipes have been freezing up
all over town. Many farmers have haul
ed water for their stock quite distance.
Mr.. Fessenden Swan, who died ut
West Paris last Sabbath, was a former
resident of our town and enlisted in the
old Tenth Maine Regiment from Wood
stock. But few are left who went out
from our town in this regiment. Among
those living are Il. G. Berry, Amos 8.
Bryant and Isaac F. Lapham.
Leslie Abbott is recovering from q
severe attack of pneumonia. No other
cases are reported but many are sick
with the grippe.
William H. Hunter, operator at this
station, is at his home In Canada on q
visit.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
Albany.

Miss Ethel Keene, who is at c. D.
Conner's, is sick.
F. G.. Sloan and son Roger have been
on the sick list.
Geo. E. Grover is in town for few
days. Mr.. Grover is moving his goods
to Norway where he has purchased
place.
Mrs. Nellie Inman, who has been very
sick with pneumonia, Is improving.
Mrs. Inman is at her daughters, Mrs.
G. G. Beckler's.
George Conner and family have been
sick with bad colds, but are improving.
There has not been much travel on
the roads on account of the cold wealth
or. All are glad to see it little warmer.
Scarlet fever reported at Lynchville.
Charles McAllister's family are sick
with bad colds.
One of Ben Inman's steers had the
misfortune to break off horn and
crushed the pith. 1t will probably be
quite a while healing up.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
Lowell.

Mrs. Edna H. Holt is visiting at her
brothers, c. K. Chapman's.
Mrs. w. d. Richardson is quite sick al
present.
Miss Nellie E. Elliott is at home from
Fryeburg for few days. Her mother,
Mrs. Martha Elliott, is sick with cry
sipelas.
Mrs. Horace S. Kimball Is suffering
from an abscess on the face, or side OF
the neck.
The drama given at Pine Grove Hall
Wednesday evening was much enjoyed
and the music by the Robinson Family
Orchestra was very fine, but they do say
that the Ice cream furnished from Port
land was not up to the kind that the
women of Lowell make.
Katharine E. Walker is at home from
Portland for weeks vacation.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
West Lowell.

Mrs. Zaccheus McAllister returned
Tuesday from Jackson, where she has
been to see her husband, who has been
laid up from an injury to bis leg.
Mrs. Marietta Fox has been quite sick.
Mrs. Jenny Allard has returned from
the hospital at Portland and Is able to
get around the house some.
Mrs. Correnne Fox Is able to sit up
some.
Mrs. Eva LeBaron has been sick the
past week, but ID able to be out now.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
The Missing Window Piano

Every kitchen has window with
one pane out In the Brazilian town OF
Rio Grande do Sul." said cook. THAT
town is a servants paradise. Servants
live in their own homes there. as they
should everywhere. They come to
work at I in the morning. and they
quit at 7 at nlght-a twelve hour day
Quite long enough. The paneless win
dow is for the milkman. the baker, the
butcher. so that these traders can
leave their suppIles-they usually come
early-in a safe place. The Rio Grandc
servant Is, of course, not there to re-
ceive them. She Is In bed ut her own
home"
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
Locke's Mills.

The supper at Mt. Abram Hotel Tues
day evening was a success. 1t was To-
the benefit Of our minister, Mr.. Schoon
over, and the sum Of S10.50 was cleared
The V. I. S. whist party was held a
Mr.. Frank Frost's Thursday evening
There were seven tables. Several from
out of town were present.
Mrs. Alice harrington and Lola Foster
were at Bethel Wednesday.
Mr.. James Crooker Is out Of the mil
for a few days on account of . sort
finger.
George Sails has moved into the
Powers rent.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
RethAl.

Mr.. Archer Grover of Orono visited bis
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Grover
Saturday and Sunday. :.
Monday, Mrs. F. B.yTuell and her sis.
ter, Mrs. Will Thomas, OF Pawtucket,
R. l., started for California to visit a
brother and sisters.
The long lumber is being sawed at the
chair factory. Mr.. F. L. Edwards has
got in large lot of logs and has pur'
chased all of the birch which has been
drawn in, and has arranged to have II
sawed.
Mr.. Dennis Pike of Norway has been
in Bethel recently on business.
Mr.. S. Porter Stearns OF South Paris
has been visiting his daughters, Mrs,
Ellery C. Park and Mrs. Eben Kilborn.
Mr.. Earl Barker intends to sell his
house on Main Street and 60 to Norway
with his family to carry on the farm oi
his sister, Mrs. John Wyman, which be
has leased for three years.
Mr.. Frank L. Pike of Norway has been
In Bethel the past week as representative
for C. Z. Tolman's insurance business
The Pure Food Co. assisted by the
Ladies' Aid of the NJ. E. society served
very appetizing supper at Odd Fellows
dining room on Main Street Friday even
ing. 1t was very much enjoyed and well
patronized.
Sunday, Presiding Elder C. F. Parsons
will occupy the pulpit at the NJ. E.
church.
The Oxford High School basket ball
team played at the Gould Academy gym
game with the academy second team
which resulted SILL in favor of Gould.
Mrs. Octavia Rowe, wife of Dana Bart
lett, and sister of Mr.. Ceylon and Mr.. <
C. Rowe, was buried from her late
home Saturday morning. Mrs. Bartletts
illness extended over many months, yet
was endured with very hopeful and
brave spirit.
MIDDLE INTERvALE.
L. D. Brown supplies K. X. d., l,
while Mr.. Hntchins is sick.
C. l.. Hutchinson of Canton, agent for
the Lewiston Journal, was here in the
interest of the paper recently.
Willis Chase is shipping away some
short lumber.
DR.. Twaddle is hauling some hay from
his farm at the Ferry.
Dana Hall was here recently looking
for COW.
We are glad to hear that our mail car
rier, Mr.. Hutchins, is gaining.
Joseph Holt and wife, of Holt Hill,
called here recently.
Frank Osgood has gone up Sunday
River to work for j. A. Thurston.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
East Bethel.

Miss Blanch Bartlett went on a bust
ness trip to Boston last week.
Mr.. NJ. z. Bartlett has sold his span O
colts to Mr.. Will Newcomb of Albany.
Mr.. Will Holt is hauling cord woot
for Elmer Trask at Locke's Mills and
loading cars.
Mr.. Guy Bartlett is suffering this weel
with severe attack of the grippe.
Mrs. Ida Reed is suffering severel.
with blood poison in her hand, caused By
erysipalis sore.
Rev. G. B. Hannaford of Rumford Fall
was guest of Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Howe
last week.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
An Ineonsiderate Svstem.

|. "Why don't we take an express
train?" asked the sweet young thing
Of her escort ut subway station.
"This isn't an express station" ex
planned her escort kindly.
"How tiresome." exclaimed the 8
,. {. "They ought to have express
trains at every station!"-New York
Press.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
East Waterford.

Paul Harris little girl fell from 8
rocking chair Sunday and broke he,
arm. The oldest boy, Alton, has sppen.
dicitis but may not have to be operated
on at present.
Misses Helen and Elsie Sanderson are
at home from Lewiston for few days
Mrs. Ella Ames, who has been home
several weeks on account OF illness iu
the family, has returned to W. q. Chad
bOurne's.
Henry o. Rolfe is having the pine
which he bought of L. n. Sanderson,
cut and hauled Of.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
East Sumner.

Hicks predictions Of the weather have
been strikingly verified thus far this
wear. His forecast for February and
March is not particularly gratifying, as
it indicates much stormy and windy
weather. We are having more conf
dence in his weather forecasts than in
peck of goose bones, or the melt of a
two year old spring pig.
People who have heard the sermons OF
Rev. S. C. Eaton of Bangor within the
past few weeks will be glad to hear that
he has been engaged to supply the Con-
gregational pulpit every Sabbath for the
present. He is very attractive speaker
and is much admired by all.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
North Waterford.

Ernest McGray has gone from Johr
York's and is working for Sam Lebroke
Mr.. and Mrs. Will McAllister and Mr.
and Mrs. Hollis McAllister went to
Stoneham to attend the funeral of theil
father, Dustin McAllister. He wa
nearly eighty years old and has been th'
father of seventeen children.
Cora Scribner went to her home II
llbany after three weeks stay at Free
IIazelton's.
Oliver McAllister, who broke his arm
some time ago, is suffering great dea
If pain from it.
Mrs. Sam Lebroke is suffering will
sore eyes.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
Brownfield.

Mr.. CARL of Gorham was at j. L
Frink's office Monday.
Allie Durgin is working for Thoma'
Harmon.
The Universalist Circle will furnish :
supper, also a fair and entertainment a
town hall Feb. II. All for 10 cents.
Fred Warren is boarding at X. Lin
scott's.
Susie Garland, who sprained her foot
is so as to be out.
Miss Myrtle Harmon is still yer!
feeble.
1t is fine sleighing, but too cold to en-
ioy it.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18

+. II. Soyes Co.
Sleigh Heaters.
Need Pants?
Red Tag Sale.
Your Appearance.
South Paris People.
Firemans Fund Insurance Co.
Probate Notices.
Appointment of Administrator.
> Petitions for Discharge.
Notice of Foreclosure.
Miss 5 NJ Wheeler.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18

The youngest citizen of Maine who
has had his eyes fitted and is wearing
glasses, is said to be resident of Show
hogan. His name is Myron Williams,
the eleven months old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Psrlsy B. Williams.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
SINGLE COPIES.

s,ugle Copies OF the Democrat are four cents
each. They will be mailed on receipt ofprtce by
the publishers or for the convenience of patrons
Angle copies OF each issue have been placed on
sale at the following places IN the County:
South Paris, ShurtleG's Drug Store.
Norway, Soyes' Drug Store.
stones Drug Store.
Buckfeld, Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
Paris Mn, Mrs. Harlow. Post Office.
West Paris, Samuel L. White.
Z. A. Shurtleff 4 Co.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18

For himself doth a man work evil
In working evil for another .-Hesiod.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18
Coming Events.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

March 2-TOwn meeting.
March 3.-Oxford Pomona Grange, West Paris
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-18

TERxs.-sl.5O year II paid strictly In advance
Otherwise tso0 year. Single copies cents
ADVERTISEMENTS: AN legal advertisements
are given three consecutive Insertions for tl.S
per Inch In length of column. Special contracts
ers-
JOB PRINTING New type. fast presses, electric
power. experienced workmen and low prices
combine TO make this department OF our busi
ness complete and popular.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-23
SUPREME COURT
Acts in a Number of Cases
Appealed From Lower
Courts.

The following action was taken by
the supreme court on cases:
A, G. Ficcison vs.. Wheeling Elec-
trical Railway Company, Ohio county,
submitted on brief.
II. p. Moore W. the Ohio Valley
Gas Company, from Hancock county.
submitted on brief.
Philip c. weuzcl admir-, vs.. City &
Elm Grov r. Z. Coz from Ohio coun-
~. submitted on brief
Louis Reidel IS. Wheeling Traction
Company, from Ohio county, oral arr
gument today
]. =. BradShay ". c. NJ Fleming
ct al. from Lewis county. continued.
]. c. Ralphsnider IS, Amanda Titus,
from Monongalia county, oral argu-
ment today
state IS. Winfield s. Kiger, from
Mononsalia county submitted on
brief.
State vs.. Henry C King 4. al,
from Marion county, continued.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-23
DIRECTIONS FOR ORDERING

o It win
by
dresss allowed for delivery pattern
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-23
MEMORIAL SERVICES
viii be Held by Knights of the
MaCCabeeS in Golf Church
Sunday Morning.

Annual memorial services will be
held next Sunday morning by Clarlss-
burg Tent No. 10 of the knights Of
the Maccabees in Gofr Methodist
Episcopal church The Rev. j. T..
Bird will deliver the memorial SER
mon and there viii be special music
for the occasion. The services viii
begin at 1o:45 o'clock and the mem
bers of the Tent win meet at their
hall in the Traders annex promptly
at 10 o'clock and march to the church
in body. All members of the local
tent are expected to be present and
al other members Of the order who
happen to be in the city are invited
to attend.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-01-23

Such an even balanced repertoire
organization as the Cutter Stock
Company Is seldom seen IN Clarks-
burg. Every member OF the cast APP
peared to such good advantage last
night in The Red Gross Nurse, !,
that the performance would compare
favorably with one-night stand or
ganization playing one play night al
ter night at dollar top prices.
Norman Hiiyard, as a heroic cap
tain in the war with Spain, gave a
finished performance: never over
done, Nelson Pattie as a gruff old
colonel gave his work that finished
touch which comes from years OF ex-