Oxford Democrat., 1910-09-20
Greenwood.

A fine week this for harvesting some
crops, maturing others-and making
new governor. Touching politics, the
joke is on the Republicans of Green
wood City, who are accepting it with as
good a grace as could be expected. The
wager consists of a dance, followed by
an oyster supper, the defeated party to
pay all expenses; and now it Is we'll
known who will have to foot the bill.
The festival will probably materializs
soon after the corn canning season
closes.
Our visitors and callers were less than
formerly, but few, and they were in
teresting; the first was man peddling
baskets from Otsfield. accompanied by
his wife and ten months old baby, the
three constituting very congenial and
lively trio. Saturday evening Frank
Brooks, accompanied by his wife, little
girl and dog, came here the formor hav-
ing coon hunt in view. Soon he, his
dog and another man were out and came
so near getting game as to drive a coon
up a big maple, so thick OF leaves as to
entirely hide the animal from view; and
il the men were reluctant to leave the
place with game so near, the dog was
still more 80 and tried to climb the tree
to capture him.
Our next visitor was John D., oldest
son of the late Abner Bryant of Free
port who moved from here more than
twenty years ago. Oa his way back to
Bryant's Pond be went by the old home
stead, 80 as to see the place Of his birth
and boyhood once more. Mr.. Bryant
says he is getting tired of shoe factory
life, and thinks of buying farm in the
near future.
Mrs. Prof. a. E Smith just passed by
on her morning walk, and on reaching
home she will have travelled more than
six miles. That lady knows what is the
best tonic for the human system and is
not afraid to use it. Prof. Smith leaves
for his winter home on the 20ih. so thar
hereafter his P. o address will bs 3S
Upshur Row, Annapolis. Md
Thanks to Slocum Of East Sumner for
his kind letter, accompanied by the two
pretty cards; he will probably see the
former in connection with these locals.
One of the cards just referred to consists
OF two pretty pinks in full bloom and
the other the Inauguration of Abraham
Lincoln. Such tokens of remembrance
are always appreciated.
EAST SUMNER, Sept. 14th, 10.
My Friend Dunham:
Election day and your S0th birthday
are among the things of the past. con-
gratulate you on being so we'll and main
tanning your bodily and mental powers
so remarkably on your S0th milestone
journey. Very few get there, my broth
or. 1t is great blessing for you 10 be
able to read and write much In your age,
which no doubt you much appreciate
l hope that even at 80 you may still en-
joy life.
enclose cards such as happen to
have, while not intended as birthday
cards may find place.
Owing to poor health of myself and
wife, I have not been away but little this
season. took my daughter on trip to
Togus, visiting Augusta, Hallowell,
Gardiner, Lewiston, etc. also took 10
state fair at Lewiston. Will help report
Canton fair next week, and finish up by
a trip to the Rangeleys later.
1t is lively place here now as corn
packing is on. Corn ia very good. Ap.
Piles very light.
r. G. Stephens has here one OF the
largest stores in the county. 1t is where
the old starch factory stood and his floor
space for goods occupies over 1900 square
feet. His sales average over $3.50 OO per
day. He carries great variety.
Your relatives here all about as usual.
With kindest regards remain,
S. ROBINSON.