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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-04
Byron

Mr.. John Houghton died at bis home
in this town on Thursday morning, the
ed inst, aged SO years. He is survived
by two children, Helen and Florence.
Helen has made her home with her
father, while Florence has been teaching
In Massachusetts for several years.
Freeland, William and Ida Abbott, chill
dren OF his second wife, who died few
years since, have also made their home
with Mr.. Houghton. He has been town
treasurer for several years and has been
prominent in business enterprises In
Rumford Falls and vicinity. he was
one of the trustees of the Rumford Falls
Trust Co. and owned several houses In
the vicinity of Rumford Falls. he will
be greatly missed in this community.
The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Geo. B. Hannaford. A special
train was run up to Houghton from
Rumford Falls on Friday, the 23d, bring
ing many of his friends to attend the
funeral. The remains were taken to
Massachusetts for burial. Among thoue
who attended the funeral from Rumford
were Hon. Waldo Pettengill, George ID.
Bisbee, Stanley Bisbee, r. b. Atwood,
DR.. Stanwood, James 8. Morse, Walter
Morse, Elisha Pratt, W. W. Small and
others from Rumford, Andover, Rox-
bury and Byron, who deeply mourn his
loss.
A town meeting Is called at O'Clock
May LIST to elect treasurer to take the
place of the late John q oughton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-04
West Sumner.

Mrs. Julian Dyer and little son
Clarence, and daughter Linnie, of East
Sumner, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. A. Chandler.
Freeman Maxim, formerly of this
place, now of Bowdoinham, who has
been at work at East Sumner, was here
last week visiting friends and relatives.
A. Buchanan of West Paris was here
with beef for the first time this spring
last Tuesday.
The village school began Monday,
April 20, taught by Adrian Holmes of
Buckfield.
Mary A. Heald is teaching at Pleasant
Pond and Flora Sawyer of Buckfield in
the Doble district.
Mrs. Nahum Morrill, went to Auburn
Tuesday to attend the funeral of her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Wallace Morrow.
Warren French has purchased lot in
the cemetery of W. T. Bisbee. This was
the last lot for sale in the new part Of
the burying ground.
Edwin Penley of West Paris was at
Freeman Farrar's Thursday.
A slight earthquake was felt here
about l o'clock Tuesday. The shock
lasted only few seconds.
The fishermen who went to Canton
Wednesday night after smelts, came
back empty handed.
Fletcher Parlin and son Robert of
South Paris were in town Saturday.
Mr.. Levi Turner of Buckfield Is at
work for DR.. q. F. Atwood.
Roy Pulsifer of Lynn, Mass, has
arrived and is again boarding with his
sister, Mrs. 1. o. Swift. Mr.. Pulsifer
spends his summers here.
Mr.. Farnum of Hartford was here last
week selling beef.
c. N. Ford has purchased 4 cows and
a heifer of Antipas Bisbee.
Mrs. John Ryerson of Paris is work.
ing for Mrs. Geo. Curtis. Mrs. Ryerson
has her little son, Albert, with her.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-04
Maine News Notes.

The sturgis commission has organized
with Hon. Henry W. Cakes Is chairman.
Leo ]. Steady, q brakeman on the
Grand Trunk, whose home Ii In Island
Pond, was struck by an overhead bridge
at New Gloucester Monday night, and
seriously but not fatally injured.
On account of Ill health, Adjutant
General Augustus B. Farnham has re-
signed, the resignation to take effect May
LIST. Governor Fernald has appointed as
his successor Col. Elliott G. Dill of Port.
land, now chief of ordnance. Maj. John
j. Dooley Of Portland becomes chief
Of ordnance, and Capt. Gilbert NJ. Elliott
Of Brunswick assistant chief Of ordnance.
From the bids of the contractors, Port
land 10 satisfied that the new city
hall can be built for the estimate of
about 5000, 900, but being already very
close to the constitutional debt limit, the
question Of how to raise that nine-tenths
of million Is puzzler. The city may
have to sell its Portland and Ogdensburg
Railroad stock to do 1t, and that plan
meets strenuous objection.
The jury in the case of Vital Ouellette
of Lewiston against the Grand Trunk
Railway Co. of Canada to recover S20, 900
damages for injuries sustained BY being
struck by train at Gorham while he
was stepping off another train, returned
a verdict of $500 for the plaintiff Mon
day at Auburn after being out about four
hours. This is one of the largest YER
diets recovered in Androscoggin County
for some years.
At a boarding house in Monson early
Sunday morning, April 25th, Miss Ethel
Steen, employed in the house, was shot
by Griff Jones, a slate quarryman. The
girl was in the parlor with another
boarder, when Jones burst into the room
and grappled with the other man. In
the scuffle Jones pulled the revolver and
it was discharged, the bullet entering
the girls hip and making a serious
wound. She is now in the hospital and
the outcome of her injuries is still I'M.
certain. No real motive for the act is
known, and Jones may be given an ex-
animation as to his sanity.
| The citizens of Augusta voted at a
special election Monday, 1853 to $50, to
accept the act passed by the legislature
to abolish the Rines Hill crossing in Au-
gusta. This Is we'll known as the most
dangerous railroad crossing in Maine.
By the terms of the act the expense Of
eliminating the crossing (Which is to be
done by tunneling the billy is to be d.
vided as follows: Fifteen per cent not to
exceed $4,000, by the city of Augusta
Is per cent, not tolexceed SIS, 900, by the
Lewiston, Augusta and Waterville Street
Railway Company; rs per cent, not to
exceed $25, 900, by the State of Maine,
and the balance by the Maine Central
Railroad Company. The act provides
that the work shall be completed not
later than Dec. 1. 1910,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-04
West Bethel.

"lll day against my window blurred and dim
The rain had dripped with dreary monotone,
And leaning mists that hurrying rain had blown
From DER the distant mountains purple rim,
Made twilight pale within the leaiess woods.
No bud made bright the branches duh and gray.
No bloom shone on the withered vines that shed
Their broken stems along the winding way.
1.-THE spring will come no more, no more" said,
"Unto my life made sad with loss and pain!'
When 10! across the clouds Of driving rain
The sunlight broke with splendor sweet and
mild,
And from the faded turf the first blue violet
smiledl"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-04
East Sumner.

A very pleasant social occasion occur
red at the pretty residence of Mr.. A. Il.
Harlow on last Tuesday evening, it be-
ing the SD anniversary of Mr.. Harlow's
birth. Several families were represent
ed and "all went merry as marriage
bell" After brief prayer anu opening
remarks by Rev. S. c. Eaton, the time
was fully taken up with social converse,
recitations, music, etc. Vocal and in
strumental music with the organ, violin
and graphophone was in abundance.
Rev. Mr.. Eaton played several violin
solos and also assisted the organ selec-
tons. His two daughters, aged Q and Z
years, played organ duets and sang in a
fine manner s. C. Heald also gave two
vocal selections in his usual manner and
vim. Miss Grace Harlow, the daughter
of the host, also gave a vocal solo, with
good effect. w. II. Eastman also gave a
humorous reading in his happy and
characteristic manner. A pleasant feat
ure was the rendering of several Gospel
songs in which nearly all joined. The
happy host assisted by his wife and
daughter served ample fruit and con-
fectionery, and seemed to greatly appre-
ciate this evidence of esteem on the part
of his many friends and neighbors. Mr..
Harlow has fine graphophone and has
over $50 nice records, also quite lot of
photos of natural scenery of his own
production and an evening spent at his
neat pleasant home is always enjoyed by
visitors. Every one is pleased that Mt.
Harlow and family, having purchased the
stand they now occupy, are to become
/ permanent residents.
An earthquake shock on Tuesday
furnished gossip for while for the tele-
phone patrons.
Miss Agnes NJ. Heald of Canton was in
town few days last week assisting in
the family of S. Robinson.
James G.. Cannon, who has been in
| the place during the winter, is about
moving back to his farm.
Ezra Keene has recently purchased a
fine pair of work horses of A. +. Camp
bell of Canton, and now has fine team
for his farm work.
VIM. II. Downs has had his herd of
cows killed by order of the cattle COM
missioner as they were victims of tuber-
culoSis.
The past winter has been unusually
hard for many farmers owing to high
prices of hay and feeds, and of course at
this season the cream product is lighter.
However, times will soon be easier.
Memorial Day services this year at
West Sumner on Monday afternoon, May
3lst. Rev. J. II. Little of South Paris
will deliver the address. Other exer-
cises probably as usual. No event draws
out better crowd in Sumner than these
Memorial Day services and soldiers
Scamp fires" The loyal citizens highly
reverence those that went forth to battle
for the life of the nation, and will ever
do honor to their memory.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-04
Hebron,

Mrs. Joseph Hibbs and Mrs. FREQ
Marshall went to Portland Friday to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. Hibbs' sister-in
law, Mrs. Hester Hibbs Perley.
o. II. Trip of Rockland spent shor
time with Miss Trip Saturday.
Mrs. Ella Bearce gave the school chill
dren a sugaring off party Saturday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Sturtevant o.
North Buckfield have daughter borr
Friday, the 23d. Mr.. Sturtevant is prin
cipal OF Hanover High School and He
bron boy.
The grounds around Mrs. Howe:
house have been cleared up and repairs
will be begun. at once. Many friends
are helping her about with money, lum
Der and work.
]. l.. Bumpus has just built boat
house on the Oxford shore of Mathew:
Pond and will soon build camp there
Mr.. Bumpus is busy man and can take
but short outings of few days at time
and needs to camp near home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-04
Bucllneld.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Sherman Of Port.
land came to @. q. Princes Monday.
Mr.. Sherman returned home Tuesday
and Mrs. Shearman will remain some
time.
A very pronounced earthquake shock
was felt here about 80 P. NJ, Tuesday
A distinct rumbling was heard and
buildings were perceptibly Jared &c
that windows ratified.
Rev. and Mrs. A. w. Pottle attended
the NJ. e. conference In Berlin, N. a.,
returning home Monday.
Rev. F. NJ. Lamb visited his mother in
Auburn Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mr.. John Elmer Thompson has com.
menced to move his household goods
from Hartford to his recently purchased
home In this village.
Mr.. Ed Maxim is making extensive
alterations In his house.
Mrs. n. q. Wardwell and children are
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. N.
Irish.
Quite q delegation Of young people at.
tended the May ball at North Buck6eld
Thursday night.
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Bethel.

Mr.. Jameson Flnney has wired the
stores of Ira Jordan and j. q. Puring.
ton, also Odeon Hall, for electric light
ing when the plant Is completed.
Mr.. Ceylon Rowe is III at his home
under the care of q trained nurse.
The students of Gould Academy have
been taking midterm examinations the
past week.
Wednesday Mr.. Arthur Bunting start.
ed for Seattle, Wash, where he will visit
his brother and II pleased with the
country intends to settle In the North
west. Mrs. Bunting and the children
will remain with Mrs. Bunting's parents
for the present.
In the issue of the Democrat, April
~, Enquirer" refers to the men killed
in the Baltimore riot in 1851, and refers
especially to Sumner Henry Needham.
Mr.. Needham was the son Of Evi and
Maria Latham Needham, who during the
first few years of married life resided In
East Bethel but later removed to Nor.
way where eight sons and daughters
were born, their first child being a
native of Bethel. Sumner Henry was
born in Norway but went to Lawrence,
Mass, where he joined the Massa.
chusetts State Militia and went to the
war with the Massachusetts, troops
He left Boston, April Is, and April 49,
during the riot in Baltimore received
wounds from which he died eight days
later. He was the first man, born in
Maine, to give his life for his country
He left widow and one son; the former
died several years ago but the son and
two sisters are still living, Mrs. Melinda
Needham Bean of Bethel and Mrs. j. G
Newell of Saco. Mr.. Needham was
buried in Lawrence, Mass, and the city
erected fine monument to his memory
Rev. Mr.. Banghart has been returned
to Bethel and all are much pleased.
Rev. Mr.. Schoonover, wife and little
daughter, have been the guests of Judge
and Mrs. Herrick. Many friends were
pleased to see them. They have gone
to Mr.. Schoonover's new passionate
Pittsfield, Maine.
The daath of Mr.. E. l.. Small which oc
Cured at his home last Saturday
morning was an unusually sad event
Mr.. and Mrs. Small went to Lewiston
just for the day and Mrs. Small was
taken very i'll with pneumonia where sht
now remains in a critical condition. A
few days later, at his home, Mr.. Small
succumbed to the same disease and from
the first nothing could stay its progress
which developed so rapidly. Mr.. Small
had been in the milk business for severa
years and had much to live for. Mucf
sympathy is expressed for his family
Funeral services were held at his lat
home Tuesday, Rev. W. c. Curtis off
ciating.
Mr.. 81. C. Young is to move into thu
house with his mother and sister, Mrs
]. H. Barrows, and the two families will
live together.
The Gould Academy seniors are com
plotting plans for commencement week
The baccalaureate sermon will be preach
ed Sunday, June 6, by Rev. Geo. F
Durgin of Boston. Payne & Plummer'l
Orchestra have engaged to furnish
music for the graduation exercises; the
concert will be given by the Templ
Quartette, assisted by Miss Maud
Andrews, reader.
The E. C. Bowler trip to the Alaska
Yukon Pacific Exposition is to star
July Is.
The date of the Rebekah concert !
Nav I.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-04
Suicide of Thomas Lurvey.
A SAD AFFAIR AT SOUTH WOODSTOCK.

SOUTH WOODSTOCK, April 80.
No such sad and shocking affair has
ever befallen the people of Curtis Hill at
South Woodstock as the suicide of our
esteemed and respected citizen, Thomas
Lurvey.
Ii occurred Tuesday morning about )
o'clock. His housekeeper, Miss Nellie
Bicknell, being uneasy at his long absence
at the barn, where he went to do the
chores as she supposed, went to look for
him, and was struck with horror to see
him hanging to brace in the barn shed
window with his neck broken. She in
stantly gave the alarm, when r. l.. Cum
mings and his hired man came and cut
the rope, but life had departed.
We think we can say without fear OF
contradiction that no person in this
vicinity had more friends than Tom
Lurvey, as we all called him. He was a
man Of the strictest integrity in all his
dealings. He was a kind neighbor,
always ready to lend a helping hand in
time of trouble. He lost true and
loving companion about twelve years
ago. At the time of bis wife's death
they were caring for his wife's parents,
Crosby Curtis and wife. Instead of
leaving them out in the cold world, with
a true Christian spirit they were cared
for and everything done for their COM
fort in their declining years. Too much
credit cannot be given Miss Bicl;nell for
the Christian care which she bestowed
upon the old folks in their last days, and
since that time she has greatly helped
Mr.. Lurvey in his financial affairs, so
that he was blessed in basket and store,
for his kindness to the old folks. He
was In good financial circumstances so
that could not have been the reason for
the rash act.
III health and dependency are the
only reasons that can be given for the
deed, and even then it must have been
done on the spur of the moment, after
sleeplsss night, as he had made all ar
rangements for working away with his
team the next day. While it has cast a
deep gloom over this community it can
not now be helped, and we must make
the best of IL, trusting in higher power.
He was "a years Of age.
Mr.. Lurvey leaves one daughter, Mrs.
z. B. Davis Of Woodstock, one son, Fred
Lurvey, foreman of the clothespin fac
tory Of L. n. Mann & Son at Milton, and
one sister, Mrs. Elvesa Dennen of West
Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-04
Iocke's Mills.

Harold Croker went to Auburn We'd
nesday. He is to have an operation per-
formed on one of his eyes.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Grant gave whist
party Thursday evening, April %, in
honor of their son Dana. There were
five tables. Eva Fiske and Eden Good
win won first prizes, and Rena George
and Roy Brown captured the boobies.
Dainty refreshments we're served, after
which all enjoyed listening to selections
on the photograph. Earl Brown gave
some fine Rotations.
Mrs. Herbert Croker and son Edgar
are visiting relatives in Massachusetts,.
Mrs. Corliss of New Gloucester has
been the guest of Mrs. Alice Harrington.
Abbie Trask and Lola Foster were at
Bryant's Pond Thursday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-04
Hon. Almop Young,

Hon. Almon Young, one of Hiram s
most worthy and distinguished citizens,
died in Portland, March oath, of heart
disease, aged II years, 3 months, II days.
He was born in Limington, his parents
removing to Sebago in his childhood.
He was a self-made man, educated in
the common school, and the school of
experience, hence his strong, self-re-
liant character. When about 20 years
of age he spent about year in the lum-
Der business in Pennsylvania. Return
ing to Sebago he engaged in transport
ing merchandise to and from Portland,
on Sebago Lake and the Canal, clearing
$1,000 the first year. Soon after he and
his brother, Peter B., formed co-part-
nership with the firm name of A. X p.
B. Young, which continued more than
half century, known at last as the
Hiram Lumber Company. They engag-
ed in trade and general traffic some
years, during which Mr.. Young served
as seleStman of Sebago, also represented
the district in the legislature. In 1866
they removed to Hiram and engaged ex-
teusively in farming, numbering, also
conducted lumber mills aad general
store. The firm sometimes owned or
employed from twenty to thirty horses
and oxen, furnishing employment to
fifty persons. Their business methods
were prompt and systematic and their
credit practically unlimited. They built
and conducted for some years corn
shop at Brownfield, also owned and con-
Quoted the one at Hiram. Mr.. Young
served as selectman of Hiram for years,
serving generally as moderator, all par
ties having confidence in his fairness
and honesty. His advice on all public
questions was often sought and valued.
He represented the Hiram district twice
in the legislature, and Oxford County
one term in the senate. 1t is proper to
note that in all his business he was ably
seconded by his junior partner. Mr..
Young in early manhood married Miss
Mary NJ. Fitch of Sebago, an amiable
and accomplished lady, who, with six
children preceded him to the spirit life.
Late in life he married Miss Olive Chase
of Baldwin, and bought residence on
State Street, Portland, where she wished
to reside, but he continued his business
and voting residence in Hiram, taking
part in the last annual meeting. He
was loyal temperance man, an active
Republican, and a patron of education,
also of the Congregational church,
which be attended. He will be remem-
bered as one of the most honorable,
energetic, and enterprising business men
who have ever done business in the Saco
valley, and yet he will be as wildly re
membered for his acts of kindness, and
there are hundreds of them, dispensed
with generous heart aud liberal ha nd
to the poor, sick and afflicted. He leaves
widow and three children, Harry P. of
Hiram, Miss Daisy NJ, and Mrs. Geo. W.
Clifford of Avon, Mass. His funeral was
held at Hiram, March 80, Rev. j. A.
Albion of Portland attending. A large
number of citizens were present. A
special train came down from Bridgton
with the remaining directors of the rail-
road and other prominent citizens.
Thus passes one of natures noblemen.
"Green be the turf above his breast"
LLEwELLYN A. WADswoRrH.
Hiram, April 2Sd, 1909.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-04
Bryant's Pond.

Albert Fl. Russ of this village has pur
chased the Albion P. Bowker farm, also
the hay, stock and farming tools. Mr.
Russ will take possession at once. Mrs
Bowker will move to the village and
make it her home with Mrs. Stella
Bacon. The son, Oscar F. Bowker, has
purchased the Slower property at South
Paris and will take up his residence
there this week.
Andrew Hill has moved from Norway
back to this village, occupying the upper
rent of Mrs. Emily j. Felt's house.
William Day, who suffered partia
shock Monday morning, is improving
His daughter Florence came from Wells
Beach Monday night to assist in taking
care of him.
Moses NJ. Russell died April ~ at the
home of his son in South Woodstock
Mr.. Russell came from Newry to this
town many years ago and settled in the
Billings neighborhood where he carried
on a farm for a number of years. he
was about SO years of age. he leaves
one son, Elyn Russell, and half broth.
or, Jarvis G. Billings of Bethel.
Gilman A. Whitman returned Monday
from two months visit to Haverhill,
Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-04

"what does 1t mean when the bluebird file
Over the hills. singing sweet and clear9
When violets peep through the blades o
These are the signs that spring is here"
Snow whitened the ground Wednesday
Miss Nina Tyler was in Portland Sat
urday.
Miss Hazel Arno of Bethel Hill visited
Mrs. L. E. Allen last week.
Alden F. Mason is raising chickens anc
early garden plants to sell.
William Francis has returned from s
short visit to his home in Biddeford.
Almon Tyler, who has been in thu
Maine General Hospital for treatment
returned Saturday.
Hugh Milliken has left the postcard
house of Written & Dennison, and gone
to his home.
Drs. Twaddle and Wight of Betbe
Hill have many patients in this end o.
the town.
DR.. G. W. Fernald of Bethel Hill wa.
in West Bethel twice last week.
Eben Scribner has employment in the
spool and novelty mill near Bethel sta
tion.
Arthur Ford of West Somerville
Mass, is visiting his uncle, Prof. L. G
Written.
West Bethel post Office has been raised
to a higher class. and made an interna
tional money order office.
Miss Mabel Scribner spent last week
with her sister, Mrs. Thomas Vashaw
in DR.. Kings private hospital, Portland
West Bethel is still withouta settled
minister, doctor or lawyer, and since the
death of s. w. Potter, we have beer
without justice of the peace.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-04
Norway Lake.

Mrs Vesta Frost is very much better.
Mrs. A. D. Kilgore went to her broth
er's. r. K. Morrill's, the oath. Hell
health seems to be improving.
Mrs. Forrest ThurstOn called on her
sister, Mrs. C. A. Flint, the 9th.
Mrs. Ernest c. Murch and little son
Clayton spent the day Friday at her
fathers, w. s. Partridge's.
Mrs. Dana Bartlett visited at her
fathers, Elmer T. Dunn's, recently.
The ice is out of the lake, but it is
very much like winter weather yet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-04
TRY THE MONEY4BAC CURE FOR
INDIGESTION.

Nine times in ten stomach derange
ments are responsible for sallow com
plexion, dull eyes and thin body.
1t is the stomach that supplies nourish
ing blood to the muscles, the nerves, ant
skin. If the stomach is healthy, plenty
of nutritious matter will be absorbed by
the blood. If it is not healthy, the fooc
will ferment, and undigested, will pas!
along through the bowels, furnishing sc
little nutritious matter that the BLOOD
becomes impoverished, and the glow o.
health vanishes.
If you suffer from nervousness, sicl
headache, belching of gas, sour taste IL
the mouth, heaviness after eating, or any
other miserable stomach disturbance
you need Mi-o-na, and the sooner you
get it the quicker you will be healthier
and happier.
1t will relieve any distressed stomach
condition almost Immediately. 1t viii
cure If used according to directions. F
A. Shurtletf & Co. sell it for so cents 1
large box, and they think enough of i
to guarantee 1t to cure indigestion.