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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
East Sumner.

In the death of Orville R. Barrows,
which occurred on Sunday night, the
10th inst, the community has lost an
honorable, useful and most worthy citi-
zen, whose passing away will be much
lamented. Mr.. Barrows was a very in
dustrious and successful farmer and an
excellent citizen. His whole life has
been spent on the home farm where he
was born and where he breathed his
last. He leaves a widow, brother and
two sisters to cherish with the entire
community, his memory. Age 65 years,
5 months.
DR.. Atwood of West Sumner was call
ed on Tuesday evening to attend Lester
E. Robinson, who has been in poor
health for two or three weeks. 1t is
hoped, however, that he will soon be In
his usual health again.
DR.. Marston attends Geo. Maxim daily
for the present as the wounds caused by
the surgical operations have to be cared
for. Mr.. Maxim is improving daily.
DR.. E. n. Andrews was called to see
Selden Barrett on Sunday, July 10, who
was seriously i'll, but is now improving.
The daughter of Mr.. Barrett returned
from the c. NJ. Hospital on Tuesday
afternoon, where she had been treated
for appendicitis.
The drouth is becoming quite severe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
Denmark.

Mrs. Minnie r. Holtham and daughter
from Lynn, Mass spent the Fourth of
July week with her father, A w.
Belcher.
C. E. Cobb has put in a 800 light
dynamo to light his new hotel.
Carroll Webb aud Miss Ida Kenison
were married Saturday night by Geo.
w. Gray, Justice of the Peace, and on
Monday evening reception was given
them at Odd Fellows Hall. Many
beautiful presents we're given by their
many friends. Ice cream and cake was
served, and dancing was the order of
the evening.
Miss Mae Penney OF Portland is visit
ing with her sister, Mrs. Geo. W. Gray.
Eugene Higgins has sold his house to
Mrs. l. Fl. Berry and has bought the
Orcutt farm.
Fred Bacon has sold his farm to Mr..
Fogg of Peru.
Mrs. Kate Sapborn, Mrs. Ada Gray,
Fou Hilton and A. W. Belcher were call
ed to Sebago Sunday to sing at the
funeral of Major L. Poor.
Miss Marion Marsh Of West Newton,
Mass, is a guest at the Maplewood.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
Oickyale.

The electrical storm of July 10 was
the worst of many years in this section.
Lightning struck in many places. No
serious damage was done other than put
ting the telephones out of business, ex-
cept at j. q. Lovejoy's, where it made
a hole through the house, smashed two
windows, ruined the telephone and left
a smell of gunpowder in the cellar.
Mrs. Elmer Hammond, who was killed
at South Woodstock, is remembered by
the writer as an estimable woman, and
leaves an uncle living in Monmouth aud
an aunt living in Weld, besides several
cousins, who are not now considered
near relatives. The only time ever
visited the state capital and the soldiers
home was in company with her brother
Harold.
Haying is progressing finely.
Abbie Irish has returned from Port
land, where she has been for treatment
of her eyes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19

ONELOT DRESSES, In blue and pink
dots and stripes on white ground, lace
insertion In fancy shapes on waist and
sleeves. Full skirt tucked over hips.
We're $3.50. Sale Price $1.9s.
ONE LOT DRESSES Of plaid ging-
ham 10 blues and tans, fancy lace yoke
and collar finished with tucks, lace and
strap trimmed sleeves, a very pretty
dress. Were So so, Sale Price 2.75.
ONE LOT DRESSES of fine percale
in blues and tan, panel front and back,
waist and skirt fastened together with
tucked belt, a strip of contrasting color
extends down the left side front. But
tons through at side with self covered
buttons. Has % inch killed founce.
We're s2.9s. Sale Price 1925.
ONE LOT DRESSES of Bates ging-
ham in several shades of blue, pink and
lavender, waist handsomely trimmed
with lace insertion, tabs, buttons, and
pipiugs. Section plated skirt piped
and trimmed with tabs, and extra good
value. We're So 9s, Sale Price 81 SO
ONE LOT DRESSES of sheer batiste
in white ground with black, green and
lavender checks and stripes. Yoke and
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
West Paris.

George Young reports yield OF 557
quarts of strawberries from straw berry
bed rs Z 80 feet. The size and flavor OF
the berries were as satisfactory az the
amount.
Leonard B. Swan is quite III. He had
slight stroke Of paralysis Thursday
evening.
W. s. Wight of Bethel has been In
town canvassing for the new book or
Roosevelt's Travels and Adventures in
Africa. Mr.. Wight Is hoping to regain
his health by being constantly In the
open air.
The Misses Cora and Lillian Young
who have been with their aunt, Mrs. Z.
W. Durham, since Mrs. Youpg's funeral,
returned to their home in Lowell Sum-
day.
Mrs. Usher of Gorham, Me-, is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. L. r. Willis.
Miss Zilpha Porter of Stark, N. h., is
a guest at C. E. Chase's.
DR.. Yates is having small addition
built on the rear of his house for bath
room.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Bates are spending
much of the time with their son, Vernal
Bates, and his family at their cottage at
Little Concord Pond, Mr.. Bates going
over almost daily in his auto.
Mrs. Henrietta Kittredge and children
of Portland are the guests of Mrs. Kit
tredge's mother, Mrs. Laura Reed.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. r. Durham and
daughter Mildred, and Mrs. Dunham's
mother and sister, Mrs. and Miss Hodg-
don, of Waterville, came by auto Wed
uesday to visit Mr.. Dunham's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. W. Durham.
Rev. Hervey Fl. Hoyt and daughter
Vera of East Hiram were guests at l..
NJ. Mann's Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Elvesa Dennen and Mrs. Abbie
Washburn were in Norway Wednesday.
Rev. Chester Gore Miller of South
Paris will deliver his popular lecture,
The Far West, under the auspices of the
Y. P. C. u, at the Universalist church,
Thursday evening, July 21, at s O'Clock.
Admission Il cents.
w. j. Harrington of Boston, assisted
by Miss May Vaunah, contralto solo!st,
who have been teaching choral class
here during the week, gave a closing
concert Saturday evening. Mr.. Har-
riugton was assisted by Prof. Wight of
Bethel, whose singing is always so much
enjoyed. A good concert is reported by
those who attended.
The Misses Olive and Sara SWEET of
South Paris, also Miss Ethel Howe were
the guests of Mrs. V. E. EllingwOod
Friday.
C. Mayhem is very ill with append
citis.
Mrs. L. C. Bates, who has been i'll for
two or three days, is improving.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
Sarah e. Cummings.

Sarah Z. Knight was born in South
Paris, Maine, Jan. 10, 1892, and died in
Hancock, Wis, May 8, 1910 She was
married o. Isaac n Cummings April 20,
1856. To them were born five children,
two of whom died in infancy. The
other three are: E. A Cummings Of
North Lake, Wis, Mrs. Iuez Cook of
Bethel, Wis. and Mrs. Mary Garrison of
Hancock, Wis. She made her home
with the latter since the death of Mr..
Cummings which occurred Oct. 81, 1905,
She suffered a stroke of paralysis in
October last, and another on January
first. She had been gradually failing un-
til April 23d when she was compelled to
stay in bed. She had another stroke the
following. week which deprived her of
her speech. She was tenderly cared for
by loving hands, which did for her all
that could possibly be done, until she
fell peacefully to sleep May 3, 1910, 10
await the voice Of the Life giver, when
He shall come to make up His jewels.
She was loving mother, kind neigh
Dor, aud will be missed by all who knew
her. Funeral services were held at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Garrison, on
Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. The
remains were laid at rest by tho side of
those of her husband in the Hancock
cemetery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
Bryant's Pond.

The quarry is running with an addi-
tional crew of cutters. They have some
Ave hundred more pieces to cut for the
depot at Danville Junction.
The hay crop will be above the aver
age in Woodstock. The cut Oh new
ground ia exceptionally good.
Mr.. Webster Farnum Of Waltham is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Fl. Farnum. he will return to Waltham
July 20.
Many summer people have arrived in
the past ten days All of the cottages
are occupied except two. The Kicker
house and Lakeside Cottage are we'll
filled with guests.
Mr.. Daniel G. Hayes of Pownal is
visiting friends here. He has been in
Golgona, Panama, the past year, where
he has position In the engineers de-
partment. Mr.. Hayes likes the country
very we'll and will return there in Au-
gust.
Mr.. Edwin Rowe and family of ia
maica, N. Y, are tenting out on the
shore OF South Pond. Mr.. Rowe, who
is native of this town, has bought a
lot in that locality and intends to build
another season and become a summer
resident.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
East Waterford.

Mrs. NJ. D. Washburn went to Epping,
N. H., Wednesday to visit friend. Her
brother, j. E. McIntire, went with her,
returning the same day.
There is large crop of hay this year.
L. E. McIntire got in more than As tons
last week
When the shower came up Sunday
Fred and Charles Knightly and Mr..
Thurstou went to get in load Of hay.
The lightning struck the pole shattering
it. The men and horses we're not injur-
ed at all although receiving quite a
shock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
Locke's Mills.

Fine haying weather and large crop
Of excellent hay is being secured.
Gertrude Merrill of Woodfords was
the guest OF Mrs. L. c. Trask few days
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. LeGrow and son of
Portland are spending their vacation at
Mrs. Lena Raud's camp.
Mrs. DR.. Elliott of Berwick is visiting
her sister, Mrs. j. G. Littlefield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Foster and son of
East Bethel called at Aze! Bryant's Sun
day.
Horace fittlefield of Bryant Pond was
10 town Thursday on business.
The road between here and Bryant
Pond ia the best We have had for years.
John Titus, the road missioner,
understands his business.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19

Miss Mabel Lamb returned home Sat
urday morning from visit with relatives
10 Turner.
B. Spaulding & Sons have put upa
fine new awning across the front OF their
store.
DR.. A. E. Cole and family have been to
Bailey's Island for vacation. Mrs. z.
g. Cole accompanied them.
q. P. Shaw, with friend, was at
home from Rumford over Sunday.
Allen Irish returned to Bath Monday,
having spent week with his parents
here.
DIR. A. e. Cole has given up the tele-
phone and the central office will be in
stalled In the house across the street
from DR.. Coles Office and Mr.. Harry
Jersey will be In charge. DR.. and Mrs.
Cole have been capable and efficient
operators and have the good will OF the
patrons of the line.
Miss Ida Rogers of Boston Is the guest
OF Rev. and Mrs. F. NJ. Lamb.
The De Paulen Brothers show Tues.
day evening was very nearly a failure.
Miss Amy Shaw went to Boston Mon
day to attend the second term OF sum-
mer school of music.
n. Il. Merry and family of Auburn
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. F.
Warren Thursday and Friday.
The members of the Buckf1eld Literary
Club held their annual outing at Lake
Grove Tuesday and partook of shore
dinner at the Lake Grove House.
Mrs. Rosina DeCoster died at the
home of her daughter in North Turner
Tuesday at the age of seventy-three
years. Mrs. DeCoster has made her
home with her son, Bert, in Buckfield.
She leaves two other sons, L. A. and j.
B. DeCoster of Hartford, and one
brother, Jabez Dunn, who is the sole
survivor of family of eighhchildren.
Mrs. Minnie s. Carver and niece, Miss
Gladys of Auburn, are guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. B. c. DeCoster.
The son of A. g. Atkinson fell Tues
day breaking his leg below the hip.
Contractor Kerr of Rumford Is ex-
cavating cellar under the school house
as part of the improvements under
way.
Mr.. John Sherman of Portland was
with his family here over Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
Personal.

William b. Woodbury. has been chosen
superintendent of schools In the Turner
and Canton district. Mr.. Woodbury. was
born in Pennington, attended the public
schools in Castine, and fitted for college
at the Deering High School, graduating
from Bowdoin College in the class OF
1900. He received the degree of A. NJ.
from Dartmouth In 1905. Since gradu.
ating from college he has been engaged
In teaching in several places. For the
past two years he has been principal OF
the high school in York. He will make
bis home at Turner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19

His name isn't really Guzzler. but
It will answer the purpose. and 1t ia
descriptive. Guzzler has a habit OF
looking upon the wine when It Is red
frequently to the extent that he can
see two bottles where only one exists.
Now. Guzzler is married. and recently
the s;ork lulid visit to bis abode.
Several days after the event two Of
his friends met. aud the following
rOliy ersation ensued:
Hello. old man! Hear about the
doings over ut GuzzlersT
No Another birthday partyT
"ies. In way. Guxzlers wife has
presented him witt. twins"
How do you known"
"IIOw do I know? Well, I ought to
know. Guzzler told me himself"
well. wouldn't place too much
dependence on II. You know Guzxler
generally sees doublsv'-New York
Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
East Bethel.

A plumber Of the farmers here have
commenced haying; some are hoeing and
others are spraying potatoes. -.
Mrs. q. W. Bartlett and son Willis
have been spending the past week at
Point of Pines, Portland, guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Barker.
Mr.. Will Golf has finished saving lum.
Der for q. w. Bartlett and returned to
his home. Mr.. Will Richardson, who
worked In his mill, has moved his family
to their home at Rumford Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Bartlett are house
keeping for Mr.. and Mrs. 0. =. Jones
who are working for Mr.. and Mrs. j. A
Thurston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
A DREADFUL WOUND

from knife, gun, tin can, rusty nail,
fireworks, or Of any other nature, de-
mands prompt treatment with Bucklen's
Arnica Salve to prevent blood poison or
gaugrene. It's the quickest, surest heal
er for all such wounds as also for Burns,
Boils, Sores, Skin Eruptions, Eczema,
Chapped Hands, Corns or Piles. 25c. at
r. A. Shurtleff q Co.'s.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
North BuckfieId,

Althea Stetson is visiting her father,
r. N. Stetson, at West Sumner.
Frank Warren was hurt quite badly
by a stick flying from a saw.
The w. G. T. U. met with Mrs. Hattie
Millett last week.
Gertrude Warren has returned to her
work at Lewiston.
Irving Smith and wife have hired ont
for three months to Walter Ellingwood
of Hebron.
DR.. Heald is seen on our streets with
new auto.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
West Buckfleld.

Romance C. Lowe died at Andover
July after short illness. He was born
and always lived in Buckfeld until
about two years ago when he sold his
farm and went to Andover to live where
his sister, Mrs. Mary Newton, and sons
resided. His remains were brought to
West Buckfield July 4th for inte,ment.
Miss Fannie Harlow is at Rangeley for
the season.
Miss Doris Buck is visiting in Dixfield.
Mrs. g. Fl. Warren of North Buckfie
and Miss Helen Foster of Whitman,
Mass, were ut Harry Bucks Wednesday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
MARVELLOUS DISCOVERIES

mark the wonderful progress of the
age. Air flights on heavy machines,
kilograms without wires, terrible war in
ventions to kill men, and that wonder of
wonders-Dr. Kings New Discovery-to
save life when threatened by coughs,
colds, la grippe, asthma, Group, bron.
chiti', hemorrhages, hay fever and
whooping cough or lung trouble. For
all bronchial affections 1t has no equal.
1t relieves instantly. It's the surest cure.
James NJ. Black Of Asheville, N. c., r.
r., No. 4, writes 1t cured him OF an
obstinate cough after all other remedies
failed. SOC. and S1.00. A trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by F. A. Shurt'ef &
Co
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
A $4,000 Challenge.

An interesting controversy Is being
INDUCED In on the Upper Lakes 10 con-
nection with the relative speed OF the
steamship "Hamonic" of the Northern
Navigation Co; and the steamer "Kee,
watin" of the c. P. Ry.
1t Is claimed by the latter that It has
been demonstrated she could speed
faster than the s. 8. "Ham0nic" and
the Sarnia canadian" has challeng-
cd two of their contemporaries that the
steamer Harmonic, the first time she
comes across either the "Keewatln" or
the "Assiuboia" of the G. P. r. will pass
these vessels and In good faith have de-
posted certified cheque for &500.00.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19

Two moose of Aroostook came into
Houlton one night the last of June for a
celebration. They cavorted on the best
kept lawns of the town cutting up turf
and tearing down sweet pea vines and
other plants and vines. They continued
their antics all night and In early morn
ing seemed needless of the citizens
They knew close time was on. At six
A NJ. they leisurely trotted back to the
big woods.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
A WOMAN'S GREAT IDEA.

is how to make herself attractive. But
without health, it is hard for her to be
lovely in face, form or temper. A weak,
sickly woman will be nervous and ir.
rtable. Constipation and Kidney
poisons show in pimples, bIotches, skin
eruptions and wretched complexion.
But Electric Bitters always prove god
send to women who want health, beauty
and friends. They regulate Stomach,
Liver and Kidneys, purify the blood
give strong nerves, bright eyes, pure
breath, smooth, velvety skin, lovely CON-
plexion, good health. Try them. SOC. at
F. A. 'Shurtleff & Co.'s.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
Mexico.

Mrs. Helen Hatch, daughter of Enoch
Knapp of Rumford Falls, whose last
years of life were spent in Mexico, died
Sunday, the 10th inst, at Stillman A.
Reeds, where she has had home for
several years. Her age was 70 years.
The only near relatives she leaves Is a
brother, Preston Knapp Of Mexico. She
had been a member of the East Rumford
Methodist church many years, and until
her environment prevented was zeal
GUS, faithful Christian worker. Her
funeral was held Monday afternoon in
the Virginia chapel at Rumford Falls,
Rev. G. B. Hsnnaford performing the
religious services. Interment at East
RumfOrd, old cemetery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
ONE PIECE DRESSES
DOWN

In order to clean up stock we put on
sale Thursday our One Piece Dresses at cost,
The assortment is large but the earlier you
come the more varied will be the styles and
Sizes These dresses are made of pretty ging
hams, percales muslins and batistes in both
white and colored.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
Albany.

In the severe thunder shower Of July
10th, the barn Of N. w. Scribner was
burned, also two horses, three cows
three calves, two pigs, fifteen tons OF
hay, harnesses, ETC., nothing was saved.
The barn was comparatively new. In.
sursnce $500; loss $500. The lightning
,lso struck several trees, but no grea,
damage was done. A valuable horse be-
longing to Mrs. Nellie Cross of Green
wood was killed by lightning. Let us
hope there will be no more showers like
that for century at least
F. G.. Sloan has sound Northern Spy
apples in his cellar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
Hebron.

Mr.. A. NJ. Richardson and Norman
Richardson went to Camp Ellis Satur-
day. Mr.. Richardson returned Monday
but Norman is spending the week there.
DR.. Parmalee went to Auburn Mon
day to attend the funeral OF DR.. Cakes.
Mrs. j. G. Donham and Miss Hazel
Donham are at home from the Isle Of
Springs.
Farmers are getting along we'll with
their haying and the weather so far has
been very favorable for the work.
Brscy Bean and family are at Fred
Marshall's through haying.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
North Waterford,

Mrs. Chandler Merrill recently saw .
bear come near the hen house.
Mrs. Fred Black Is visiting her daugh-
ter in Casco.
In the terrific thunder shower which
passed over this place the 10th, the
church was struck, and It Is thought the
cost of repairs will be about $500.
Mrs. Martha Flint passed away the
18th.
Mrs. John Tubbs is quite sick. Her
mother, Mrs. Susan Mason, 10 with her.
Fred Black 10 working for Geo. Hob
son haying and Jess Little6eld for Aus
tin Hutchinson.
Ernest Mason and Charles Crosby are
helping Fred Hazelton with his haying.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19

Prof. William T. Foster of Bowdoin
College, who this summer is teaching a
summer school at Columbia University,
has accepted the presidency Of Reed
Institute, college to be built at Port
land, Oregon, from fund given by Mrs.
Amanda Reed and now amounting to
100000. 1t is hoped the college can
be opened in September, 1911. 1t will
be a college Of liberal arts and science.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
Norway Lake.

Miss Goldie Frost and her sister Ada
spent the past week visiting in Bethel.
Miss Mildred Pottle is at work in the
Office of the shoe factory.
Mr.. Charles Frost of South Framing
ham, Mass, visited his brothers here
recently.
Mr.. E. Gerry Dunn of Massachusetts,
is the guest of his brother, Mr. Elmer
Dunn.
Victor L. Partridge and wife have
been staying at his fathers for a week.
j. s. Smith was on the sick list the
past week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
West Lowell.

Miss Aristeen Lord has gone to the
village to work for Albion Heald's family.
Alexander Laroque has flushed guild
ing for B. e. Browns guests.
Mrs. Mildred Fox and two friends Of
South Paris are at their cottage for q
week.
W. s. Fox and help are through driv-
ing pulp and are ct homo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19
Here and There.

Wireless telegraphy Is TO be introduced on the
North Sea- 10 apprlse trswlers OF the state OF the
fish markets and enable them TO judge as to stay
ing out when fish are plentiful ami the market
unfayorSble or rushing 10 a market enliyened
by urgent demand. IL this Is found proatab' e
on the other side Of the Atlantic, American
fishermen may be expected to utilize ethereal
Operate in favor OF both Usher and consumer,
but against the fish, which will suffer steadier
and heavier reduction In numbers; In which
event Dish conservation laws will be more
urgently necessary the world over-Oxford
County Citizen.
Perhaps il will work like the cold
storage business, which is theoretically
such boon to mankind. but in practice
gives us more uncertain food aud keeps
the price up the year around.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-07-19

One Piece Dresses Marked Down.
Sorosis Boots aud Shoes.
Vacation Clothes.
All We Want
Women Grow Younger.
Hebron Academy.
Harness, Blankets, Fly Nets, etc.
Blueberries.
For Sale at Bargain.
Bliss College.