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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-09

Most offices have their drawbacks
while some have their graft
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-09

Always take time by the forelock
at the psychological moment
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-09

A dry state will very materially
aid dry farming.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-03-23
East Sumner.

On Tuesday occurred the funeral
services of Clarence E. Stetson at his
home in Hartford, attended by Rev. r.
NJ. Lamb. Mr.. Stetson had been i'll for
several months and while his death was
anticipated, yet 1t came sooner than was
expected as heart failure set In. he was
a most estimable young man Of good
scholarly attachments, being a graduate
of Bowdoin College and had been an in
structor at Fryeburg Academy. A hope
full and promising career is thus cut
short by death. he was the eldest son
of T. B. w. Stetson, who is representing
this district in the present legislature.
Age of the deceased, % years.
Miss Hattie q. Smell, daughter of Rev.
and Dr.. Frank W. Smell of Dennysville,
who has been visiting relatives at Canton
and East Sumner, returned home on
Thursday. She Ia to enter Gorham Normal
School this season, having graduated
from Dennysville High School last June.
DR.. Smell has an extensive medical and
surgical practice and also supplies the
Congregational church every Sabbath in
his village. he has relatives In Hebron
and South Paris and intends some day to
again live in Oxford County, which as
his birthplace is still dear to him.
Drs. Marston of Buckfleld and Atwood
Of West Sumner have patients at East
Sumner and visit the place daily, as 1t
has been quite sickly of late.
Oscar e. Turner, who lost his build
ings last fall by fire, has purchased the
residence and blacksmith shop Of James
Billings and will move In next month.
Woodpiles are being sawed up by
Henry Bonney with his gasoline power,
thus saving that stirred feeling" incident
to spring and the bucksaw fever. The
life of the average farmer is not so very
strenuous nowadays, after all. It can
be much more enjoyable than 1t was Q
half century ago.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-03-23
West Bethel.

"Rise and blow, o airs Of the spring.
Wakon the world from rest;
Give thy strength to the blue.bird's wing,
And the robins fainting bressti
Come, With the promise Of April days,
The heart Of the Earth TO cheer;
Winter hath turned on bis dreary ways,
And the gladstone spring u here"
Grows are becoming numerous.
The sledding IL still good on our high
ways.
Nahum Z. Scribner Of Albany was in
this village Monday.
Guy johnson Of Albany was in town
the FIRST of the week.
A travelling agent for the New Eng.
land Homestead passed through town
last week.
Eggs have again declined in price, aud
are being sold this week for twenty-six
cents per dozen.
The Wholesale postcard business OF
Written q Dennison continues to In
crease as Easter draws near.
Winter leaves us with not far from five
feet of heavy snow in the woods, insur-
ing us against an early spring drouth.
Mrs. Sarah Brown and her sister, Mrs.
Coffin, are entertaining lady relative
from Milan, N. q.
Ebert Briggs is prepared to promptly
ill small mail orders for Easter and
tinseled "Greetings" post cards, also
West Bethel Photographic views.
Addison s. Bean is moving from Mason
and with new housekeeper will OCCUPY
Almon Tyler's house on what is known
as the Scribner farm.
Dry wood is being hauled from Mason
and shipped to the cities from this sta
ton, and the mill yard is we'll filled with
green white birch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-03-23
Lowell.

Mr.. 8. L. Hatch is in very poor health
at the present time.
G. W. Walker and son Webster were
in Portland Saturday.
The drama, coax Farm" was played
at Pine Grove Hall Friday evening by a
company from Stow with music by the
Robinsons of Bridgton.
1. B. McAllister is quite poorly now.
N. T. Fox has finished logging for the
Diamond Match Co. for this season. He
has had from four to six teams on the
lot and has put in two million feet.
There is probably remaining upwards Of
a million more. This lot was bought
some years ago of Sumner Kimball by
the company.
There was an all day meeting of Sum
cook Grange Friday, and Kezar Lake
Grange invited to meet with them. The
first and second degrees were worked In
the forenoon. Oyster dinner and a
literary entertainment In the afternoon,
with discussion Of the question: Resolv-
ed, That the common farmer Is more
successful financially than the common
laborer, Suncook Grange taking the
affirmative and Kezar Lake Grange the
negative.
The school board has elected DR.. E..
j. Noyes superintendent of schools for
the coming year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dana E. McAllister have
been engaged by the selectmen to take
charge Of the town farm for one year
from March 25th inst.
The drama, 1.-THE Country Minister"
given Friday evening, the 18th, for the
benefit Of the Library Club, was decid-
ed success, as regards the manner Of its
presentation, the number In attendance,
and financial results.
John Wilson of North Lowell, who for
three years has been in the U. S. Navy,
and sailed around the world In the bat
tleship Kentucky, is at home on ten
days furlough.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-03-23
Oxford.

The town meeting was held March
10th. The officers elected are given
elsewhere.
The funeral of Charles F. Durell was
held at the Congregational church Sun
day, Rev. Frederic Newport officiating.
A large number of people attended, the
church being filed and chairs placed
in the aisles. The Masonic lodge from
Norway of which he was member were
present and performed the Masonic cere-
mony. There were many flowers from
friends and the different orders 70 which
he belonged, the Masons, Sons Of
Temperance, and Grange. Mr.. Durell
was prominent man, active to promote
every measure for the public good. he
has held many offices of trust, and had
the esteem of all who knew him, His
loss will be deeply felt by all as friend
and as a citizen. he leaves a son,
Charles Pendexter Durell, and sister,
Mrs. Ellen Hawkes..
The Congregational Ladies' Circle
held "Gentlemen's night at Temperance
Hall Monday evening with parish meet
ing, and reports from the various So
cieties of the church, Endeavor Society,
Sabbath School, parish and circle. Let
| tiers from absent members and former
pastors were read. A supper was served
and a short entertainment and social
hour followed.
Mr.. John Bewser has received news of
the death of his grandmother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Leet, of New Brunswick, aged
92 years.
The Methodist society held sale and
entertainment on st. Patrick's evening at
the vestry, with music and readings.
Ice cream, cake, food, etc., were on sale.
About S25 was taken.
The Congregational Ladies' Circle met
Wednesday with Mrs. John Eden.
The grange will hold fair and sale
Thursday and Friday evenings.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-03-23
Denmark,


Mrs. Kate Sanborn is again under the
care of DR.. Hebb OF Bridgton.
Mr.. Elbridge Thorne, one of the jurors
at Paris court, has returned home.
Mrs. A. c. Boyd and little boy, it is
reported, have left Denmark for parts
unknown.
Mr.. Geo. Moulton still remains quite
sick.
Mrs. A. H. Jones is quite sick with a
grippe cold.
Mrs. A. W. Belcher is confined to her
bed with bad attack of double sciatica.
Mr.. Elmer W. Berry has resigned his
position as travelling salesman for the
Western Cereal Co.
There were four candidates In the
initiatory degree in Denmark Lodge,
No. so, /. o. o. F., Tuesday evening.
East Fryeburg Dramatic Club gave a
fine drama in Odd Fellows Hall Monday
evening. A large attendance.
"Well! we'll! Did you ever hear any
thing like 1t! Mrs. G. Jewett, the newly
elected superintendent of schools, went
to the late superintendent of schools, A.
c. Boyd, and demanded the Books but
was refused them, he claiming that his
term of office had not expired. Mrs..
Jewett was elected March 1st and was
duly sworn by the town clerk to fill the
Office. How long the town Is going to
let such nonsense 60 on Is q mystery to
many.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-03-23
Locke's Mills.

Willis Coolidge came home from Port
land Wednesday, where he had been at
the Maine General Hospital under treat
ment for adenoids.
Perry harrington died at bis home
Thursday, March 10. he had been In
feeble health for some time. The
sympathy of the entire community goes
out to the widow In her great loss.
Mrs. Lola Foster has been confined to
the house for few days with IN attack
of the grippe.
Mr.. D. D. Fletcher has moved bis
family into the rent over Stowell's store.
Phil Green Of Berlin, N. H., Ii visit
ing ct Earl Farrington's.
Mrs. Nellie Dudley Is visiting friends
In Boston, Mass.
Miss Mildred Chapman entertained q
party Of her friends Tuesday evening 1t
Dudley Cottage.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-03-23
West Sumner.

Eddie Bisbee, son of Sylvester Bisbee,
is sick with the mumps.
Decou Moses Dow is having some re-
pairs and changes made in the interior OF
his house. A. G.. Farrar is doing the
work.
d. D. Small has bought horse of
Cyrus Hazelton.
P. G. Barrett went to Auburn Satur.
day and returned Sunday with horse
and pung he had purchased there.
One of the twin babies of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Taylor has the pneumonia and the
other one is threatened with the same
disease.
Maurice Farrar is confined TO the
house with the humps.
Mrs. Amy Farrar's mumps turned out
to be toothache.
Mrs. Adelbert Davenport and Miss
Florence Farrar went to Lewiston Tues
day, returning the same day. They were
accompanied home by Mrs. Mile Mer-
rill and little son of Turner.
Winslow Farrar and wife have return
ed from Hartford, where they have been
to visit relatives.
There will be a dance here Friday
night. 1t is to be poverty ball. The
hulled corn supper which was to have
been served to the dancers will have to
be postponed by reason of the illness
of Mrs. Rodney Chandler who has charge
of it. Mrs. Chandler is confined to the
house by severe cold. Gladys Young
is at work for her.
The remains of Mrs. Ella Abbott, wife
of DR.. C. NJ. Bisbee of Rumford, were
brought here Friday and placed in the
tomb at Pleasant Pond cemetery. The
deceased was followed to the grave by
DR.. c. NJ. Bisbee, Prof. Harlan NJ. Bis
bee and wife of Exeter, N. H., Chester
Bisbee and wife of Rumford and Mrs.
Thurza Smith of Mechanic Falls, widow
of the late Rev. Henry Bernard Smith.
The dinner that was to have been
served by the ladies of the Relief Corps
on st. Patrick's Day was postponed on
account of the serious illness of the
president, Mrs. Arabine Abbott. Two
of Mrs. Abbott's daughters were to act
in the farce. Other members of the
corps are sick with bad colds, which are
at present very prevalent here.
The engagement is announced by Mr..
and Mrs. W. NJ. Vining Of Arlington,
Mass, of their daughter, Miss Lena Mer-
ton Vining, a popular young lady there
and in Brockton, and Mr.. Charles Albert
Barrows, son of Mr.. and Mrs. George Il.
Barrows of West Sumner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-03-23
Bryant's Pond.

Daniel G. Hayes received cablegram
from his brother in Panama Tuesday
saying that he had obtained good
position for him in the government
service. Mr.. Hayes will leave New
York Monday for Colon.
Mrs. Essie Stanley and daughter of
Bethel were guests at James L. Bowker's
a few days last week.
Fred Noyes, who is employed on the
section, received bad cut in the knee
last week.
Mr.. John Perry of Brunswick, who has
been staying with his nephew, Edwin
Andrews, is quite sick.
Almon Farrar of Dickvale was in town
Tuesday.
Mrs. Floyd Morgan has returned from
her visit to Waterford.
The high school will be in session two
weeks more. The primary school will
open again April Is.
Arthur L. Bessey has finished work at
Poland Spring.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-03-23
naelrlielA.

The Baptist Circle held . social ct the
home Of Mr.. and Nrs. A. =. Warren
Monday evening with the usual attend
ance.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Harlow went to
Boston Tuesday whore Mrs. Harlow
will buy millinery and study the styles
for the coming season.
Miss A. d. Prince entertained the
Nezinscot History Club Tuesday after
noon and In the evening entertained
party Of young people Of whom the
hostess was the youngest and merriest:
Miss Iva Gardner went to Portland
Wednesday to learn the millinery bust
ness In the Rines Bros store. Miss
Alice Nulty Is also in Portland for the
same purpose.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl Jordan are receiv-
ing congratulations on the arrival OF .
daughter, born Tuesday morning. :.
Mrs. Chas. Gautis died Monday night
from the after effects Of an attack OF
pneumonis. Mrs. Gsutia was thirty.
seven years OF age and daughter OF
the late Daniel Blake and Rebecca
Keene of Sumner. She Is survived by
her husband, Chas. Gsutis, and two
SONS by q former marriage, Clifton and
Urban Allep) and brother and sister,
Mrs. Ella Bradeen and Mr.. LAUREN
Keene of Sumner. The funeral was
held from the Baptist church Wednes'
day afternoon, Rev. Mr.. Pottle oficist
ing.
Mr.. Florian' Jordan, Jr., has sold bis
place beyond the corn factory to Celinds
Mayhem. Mr.. Jordan has leased thu
farm known az the Knight farm on tht
East Sumner road owned by Chas
Austin.
Frank Allen and Fred Cooper were
summoned to Paris as special jurymer
by constable Shaw.
Lester Turner has finished his job o.
hauling logs for Staples and Irish. .
An interesting song service was helt
at the Baptist vestry Thursday evening
under the direction of the pastor, +. NJ
Lamb.
Presiding Elder @. F. Parsons spen
Sunday with the n. E. church here ant
at East Buckfield, preaching at the lat
ter place in the morning and In the vii
lage In the afternoon and evening.
Thomas DeCoster returned to Bethe
Saturday where he is taking postgradu
| ate work In Gould Academy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-03-23
STATE OF MAINE.
PRORATE NOTICES,

To all persons interested in either Of the Estates
hereinafter named:
az Probate Court, held q. Psris. in and Y
March. in the year Of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and nine. The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated, It is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given TO all persons In
terestea, by causing copy Of this order to be
published three weeks successfully In the OF.
ford Democrat: newspaper published at South
Paris. in said County, that they may appear at q
the third Tuesday Of April. A. D. 1909. at 8
of the clock in the forenoon, and be heard there.
on II they see cause.
Jennie A. Wadsworth, late Of Hiram, de.
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof pre-
sented by Nellie NJ. Bigby, the executrix therein
named.
Freeland b. Damon, late Of Sumner. de:
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Harriet D. Damon, the executrix
therein named.
Annie B: Wilson, late OF Paris, deceased
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Walter L. Gray, the executor therein named.
Wesley Mari, late Of Waterford, deceased;
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Herbert d. Mari, the executor therein named.
Warren Severy, late Of DixGeld. deceased;
petition for license TO sell and convey real estate
presented by Alvsh A. Waite. executor.
John w. Bennett, late.of Gilead, deceased;
petition for license to sell and convey real estate
presented by Laura j. Bennett, administrative.
Sumner Sessions, late of Woodstock, de.
ceaaed; petition for license to sell and convey
real estate presented by A. Mont Chase, admin.
istrator.
John g. Crawford, late Of Paris, deceased;
first and final account presented for allowance
by Josie B. Crawford, executrix.
Charles II. Muzzy, late of Canton. deceased !
petition for order to distribute balance remain
ing In his hands presented by Dennis j. Ryther,
administrator.
petition that H. Alton Perkins or some other
suitable person be appointed as administrator Of
the estate Of said deceased.
Frank L. Smith, late Of Hebron, diseased;
petition for license TO sell and convey real estate
presented by Florence e. Smith, executrix.
Merritt Parsons, late of Buckaeld, de.
ceased; petition for license to eel and convey
real estate presented by Hannah j. NJ. Parsons,
executrix.
Rarold M. spaulding ct ais, of Sumner.
minor heirs Of Moses r. spauding, late Of Sum:
tor e SEA and
otherwise Lila NJ. Spsuding, guardian.
Rhoda 9. Yates, late Of Paris, deceased;
second account presented for allowance BY
James S. Wright. executor.
Thomas Jordan, late Of Albany, deceased;
petition for the appointment OF Austin Hutchin.
son 40 trustee of estate LETT under the Will OF said
deceased for the benefit of Albert o. Jordan.
Charles F. smith, late Of Oxford. deceased;
first account presented for allowance by John
e. Ordway, executor.
ADDISON e. HERRlCK, Judge of said Court.
A true copy-Attest:
ALBERT D. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-03-23
Hebron.

The w. r. C. held their usual meeting
Friday Of last week.
Miss Sage from West Minot occupied
the pulpit here Sunday. Mr.. Baker of
Colby, former student here, gave a
very interesting talk in the evening.
The Ladies' Circle met with Mrs. E.
S. Durham Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Merrill went to Me-
chanic Falls Tuesday to attend the
funeral of his cousin, Mrs. Ellen Merrill.
Alton DeLano, class '07, spent few
days with Miss Trip recently.
Mr.. J.. F. Moody went to Auburn
Tuesday.
Mrs. DR.. Donham is in Auburn this
week visiting her father and sisters.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Everett of South
Paris spent Sunday with his grandfather,
Mr.. Joel Foster.
Master Harold, the little son of A. E.
George, who had his leg broken few
days ago, is doing well. Other sick
ones are recovering.
Mrs. S. C. Howe is now very comfort
ably settled in the Bailey house.
Mr.. Will Haskell, who with his wife
has been boarding with his sister, Mrs.
Persian Everett, has bought farm in
Turner and moved there, and Chas.
Everett will come home and live with
his parents.
Program of band concert at the Bap-
fist church Tuesday evening, March Is:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-03-23
West Buckfield.

Maude Smith has gone to North Paris
to keep house for Frank Keene.
Many from this way attended court at
South Paris Tuesday and Wednesday.
Miss Georgia Warren of North Buck
field visited at Harry Bucks last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Richards and
daughter Louise went to North Auburn
Tuesday.
Miss Fannie Harlow intends to 20 to
Massachusetts on visit during her vaca-
ton.
Ray and Victor Gatchsll from Turner
visited their aunt, Mrs. John Smith,
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Phillips and
little daughter went to North Auburn
last Saturday after their son, Linwood,
who was visiting his grandparents there.
Miss Beryl Harlow has gone to Farm
ington to attend the Normal School.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-03-23
West Lowell.

d. B. McAllister, wife and daughter,
of Jackson, N. a., visited his grand
mother, Joan McAllister, last Tuesday.
Mrs. George Guptill.is with her par
ents for few days.
Il. B. McAllister and housekeeper of
North Lowell visited his daughter, Mrs..
Georgia McAllister, a few days last
week.
VIM. Adams and wife OF North Stone
ham visited at Victor McAllister's Tues
day and their grandson Wendell return
cd home with them.
Mrs. Sarah Lord visited at her neph-
ew's, j. 81. Fox's, at the village the first
of the week.
Mrs. Fred Hartman Of Chatham visit
Cd her aunt, Mrs.. Cora Nichols, recently.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-03-23
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOIN0S OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris hnl.

First Bsptist Church. Rev. G. W. T. Hi. pas
tor. Preaching every Sunday at l0x5 A. II.
Sunday School at Il. Sabbath evening service
az 7:ss; Prayer Meeting Thursday evening a
the LIST Sunday of the month at 80 p y. All
not otherwise connected are cordially Invited.
DIR. Donovan was called to Paris Hill
to see DR.. NJ. NJ. Houghton, who is not
improving as was hoped she might.
The annual meeting Of the Sumner
and Paris Telephone and Telegraph Co.
was held at the Forbes school house
March 10. The report of the treasurer
was read and accepted, showing that the
company had on hand $l27.29. Officers
for the ensuing year were elected as
follows:
Clerk-A p Stearue.
President-Frank Bennett
Directors-P. Z. Ripley, Rodney Chandler, A.
NJ. Ryerson, X. II. Gates, j. Il. Eilingwood' a
E. Dean.
Austin w. Royal, after years OF Ill
health, died Sunday at his home about
three miles east of Paris Hill. Mr.. Royal
was the son of the late Rev. Scion
Royal, and was So years of age. He
leaves a widow, two sons and two daugh-
tiers. The funeral will be held at the
house at l 80 Wednesday afternoon.
The young people are getting up a
two act drama to be presented at Acad-
envy Hall in the near future.
Mrs. Harriette Croker Aldrich has
purchased the Jairus K. Hammond place
in this village.
Announcement is made of the engage
ment of Miss Wilma Perham of Wash
ington, D. c., to Lieut.. Lawrence Camp
bell Kicker of the 10th Infantry, U. s.
Army. The wedding is to occur in the
early autumn, and the young couple will
make their home at Fort Benz. Har.
rison, near Indianapolis. Miss Perham
has many friends at Paris Hill, where
her summers have been spent.
William E. Atwood has been elected
editor-in-chisf of the Bowdoin Orient.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-03-23
North Stouehan.

Beryl McKeen is at home from her
school at Norway for two weeks vacs-
ton. Anna Brooks of Norway came
home with her for few days visit.
Henry Knightly from East Waterford
IL at work for 81. B. McKeen setting up
the machinery in the mill getting ready
to start.
Howard Palmer has finished hauling
timber and gone to his home in Lowell.
Clarence Hilton Of Lewiston is visiting
his brother, Lyman Hilton.
Gertrude McKeen of Lowell visited her
aunt, Mrs. ]. C. Sawyer, last week.
Herbert Adams, wife and son Roger,
visited bis father, VIM. Adams, Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Eastman and little
son Brooks were at Zeno Fontaine's Sum-
day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-03-23
North Waterford.

Herbert Lord and son have been visit.
Ing relatives in Naples.
Mrs. Jesse Littleield and SON Willie
have got back from Norway where they
have been for week.
Carl and Randall Hatch are boarding
at Paris Paige's and work at Tuskahols
Ruby Bethel of Norway has been visit
ing Rills Marston of Albany, and Is now
visiting friends here.
Dustin McAllister and Arthur Saun
ders are camping at the Kezar Ponds fish
ing.
Mrs. Annie Hazelton visited at Mrs
L. Knights Tuesday.
Fred Hazelton is staying at his ia
theirs who is sick.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-03-23
North Parls.

Miss Ida Littlehale of Bethel visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Little
hale, recently. From here she went to
New Hampshire to visit her brother and
sister.
Miss Jennie Bartlett of Harmony IL
visiting at A. D. Andrews.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Hollis attended
Grange at East Sumner March Is.
Mrs. E. L. Porter Of West Paris visit
cd Mrs. n. s. Bnbier recently.
+ Little Ervil Libby fell out of tree
and broke his arm March IA. The bone
was badly shattered and he was taken
TO the hospital.