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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-12

siderably. A body portion, made In
two semi-circular sections, clamps
around the pole. Extending below is
a strong spiral prong that encircles
the pole. and the whole is revolved BY
a double handle. When this instru.
ment is fixed in place and turned
around, as a corkscrew would be
turned. the spiral loosens the earth
around the pole and pulls it up on be.
Ing withdrawn. The concrete can
then be poured in the excavation and
the pole will stand drm for many
years.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-12
NeqIectina the Important.

The (man) is curious to wash. dress
ana perfume his body, but careless of
his soul. The one shall lave many
hours. the other not so mary minutes.
This shall have three or four new
suits in a year, but that must wear
It's old clothes still. II he be to receive
a great man, how nice and anxious is
be that all strings be in order? And
with what respect and address does
he approach and make his court? But
to God. how dry and formal and con-
strained in his devotionl In his pray
ers he says. thy will b done. But
means his own: At le ast acts So
William Penn. -. = T.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-12
Old CHURCH IS | IN TI.oveIE
eritain's historic Pilgrim Fathers
Memorial Chapel Congregation
Suffering Because Of Flnas,-
g cial Difficulties.

Congregattonalists IN England and
in America, says the Westminster O.
Eette. WIN learn with regret that the
historic Pilgrim Fathers Memorial
chapel, In the. New, Kent rad. il IN
financial difficulties. SO pressinx, IN.
deed. had. these become that It va
proposed; to sell q least, I ,poe4ion sof
the communion plate, presentsd by
Jonathan Owen. In 1851. We under
stand, however, that arrangements
have been made to prevent what would
have been an irreparable loss to tho
church and that the historic plate will
not. after all. be offered to the public.
The treasures of the church thus TO
be saved include four communion cups
and four bread >latters. =. =
The church is probably the Oldest
Congregationalist body In the world,
for it originated In religious society
which met for tho first time In 1892, at
the house Of one Roger Rippen, in
Southwark. The congregation suffered
much from persecution, many Of their
number being cast into prison, while
several, including their leader, John
Penny, were put to death. Penny was
hanged on a gibbet at st. Thomas-a-
Watering, in the Old Kent road, not
far from the site of the present memo
rial chapel. Despite many trials. how
ever, the congregation gained strength
and in 1920 furnished many of the
passengers of the Mayhower. when it
sailed from the Thames for Holland.
there to join the Speedwell, on the
memorable voyage to New England.
During the seventeenth century the
congregation met at chapel in Dead
mans place, Southwark, close to the
site of the old Globe theater, and here
for while was ministered to by Rich.
ard Baxter. In the graveyard at
Deadman's place we're buried Alexan.
der Cruden, compiler of the well.
known concordance to the Bible.
The present memorial chapel was
erected in 1856, at a cost of $25, 900,
about fifth of which sum was sub.
scribed by descendants of the PHI.
grim Fathers in America. The chapel
Is visited by many Americans. who
rightly regard it as one of the sacred
spots in connection with the early his.
tory of their country
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-12
To Remove Stains.

For certain kinds Of obstinate spots,
such as coffee and chocolate, for in
stance, there 10 no better deterrent
than glycerin, especially for fabrics
with delicate colors. Apply th3
glycerin to the spot with 4 sponge. or
otherwise. let stand a minute or 10.
then wash of with water or alcohol.
Hot elycerin is even more effective
than cold.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-12
Eariy' ssRlelna.

.s. Earty Rising. ~
I The early rissr1 are the ones who
accomplish things in the world. To
b up IN the quist. two hours before
the stir and hustle Of the day. gives
one time to get well started for the
days work. For those who love ma
ture. this season Of the year 10 the
time Of Ill to get out and enjoy the
trees and hills II one has thsm; . O.
the sunrise and clouds, tor those *are
the possession Of u III. =
We cannot al be % ambitious -
the early rising Bridget who was up
20 early that she had Ill the work
done and the beds made before the
family were up; but with even q few
minutes day In the quiet OF the un-
Interrupted morning whom ones mind
IL fresh and rssted| from sleep prob
lens are easier to work out.
1t IL said Of Victor Hugo that his
greatest novels were written In just q
few minutes each day before break
fast. .
It Is amazing the amount Of work
that may be accomplished. in . few
moments of concentrated thought. Il
We wish to do anything very much
we will find time to do It. The piece
of sewing, the letters that should be-
written and many things about the
house can be done without dis
turbing the other members who have
not yet risen.
There are many things about cook
ing and baking that take much time
that may be prepared before hand.
Pastry is much better to be made and
chilled before baking. One may pre-
pare the flour, butter and lard with
the salt, put into the ice chest and
take enough for a crust, adding the
water; this will keep indefinitely IL
kept cold.
Such step savers take time to get
ready. but save time when it is often
very pressing. Fruit may be prepared
for the day, vegetables got ready, the
cold dessert made and many things
which may tighten the days labor and
thus make smooth running, unhur-
ried home.
Put in the hook, sew on that button.
hem that frayed skirt before putting
the clothes away, then they will be
ready to put on. One is apt to put a
garment away without attending to
the bit of mending and forget it until
it is wanted to wear. Constant
vigilance is the price of being always
neat and in order, but it is a price
worth paying.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-12
<-H~,<+-<A.
Aominy Muffne.

Mix cupful of warm boiled homiry
cooked to the proper consistency for
the breakfast table with one table,
spoonful Of melted butter, saltspoon-
full of salt and one cupful of milk
Add this mixture gradually to a cup
full and half of -four in which has
been sifted two teaspoonfuls of baking
powder. Lastly add two well-beaten
eggs and bake in hot buttered NUMB
pans.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-12
Woman's Horizon,

AS women we should not quarrel
with our horizon, nor should we shrew-
,tshly arraign poor man because he has
civilized us at his expense. We must
realize simply that emotionally we are
centuries ahead of him, and that we
shall have to wait patiently for him to
grow up, and meantime moderate our
steps to his, Just as we do when We
take the baby out for an airing.-Wom,
ans Lie. III
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-12
One on the Professor.

One on the ProfeS8or.
Has anything been discovered ON
Venus?" asked the student of astron-
omy.
NO." replied the old professor.
whose mind had slipped a cog and
transported him into NEUROLOGICAL
fields. mot il the pictures Of her are
authentic"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-12
CONCRETE IS BAsE Bull DER


Concrete bases for telegraph and
telephone poles arc not new. but the
instrument invented By Z Washington
man and here shown. - recent I'M
provement on the method Of construct
1ng these bases. Where q wooden pole
has rotted ut the base or IN iron POKE
has worked itself loose In soft ground
the trouble can be remedied ~ q.
cavatinE at the base and flling IN the
hole with concrete. giving the pole I
firm foundation.
Heretofore this has been IN expen,
sive operation. but the appliance here
described reduces the expense conl
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-12
Trouble With the fTimepleee.

A Chinese laundrynan in Oakland,
tal., recently had his troubles with a
watch. that habituallyi lost time. so
he took the timepiece to the nearest
matchmaker. %,aut I'll ~,
..'Watchee no good III Charlie Lee,''''
said he. briefly, pushing it across the
counter. "You flxee HIM, eh?"
Certainly said tie matchmaker,
What seems to be the trouble with
IT,"
"Oh. him too muchee Sby n BY" said
Charlie Lee.-Harpers Weekly.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-12
STAINS WOOD WHEN GROWING
Louisiana Man Invents Process Where
BY This Can 30 Done-Unusual
Colors Obtainable.

The idea of staining wood as II
grows seems revolutionary. but q
Louisiana man has invented a process
by which this can be done. BY this
method any light wood can be made
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-12
What They rhouoht,

ParoQuot- actors were tired out
and diggusted from rehearslng the play
Wright wrote. ...s ,.'
Aames-What did they say Of the
production? %: .r~>..;. -: 81.
Paroquet- Sald it was all work and
no play. .....:. -. .,.zzz
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-12
Wire Bond for Bricks,

that the hook hangs over the side OF
the brick, and it also enables the
bricklayer to tell how many bricks
have been used. This bond also OBJ
viates the necessity of chipping
bricks when building a "leader" row
saving much labor and annoyance.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-12
Some Uses for Salt.

Salt water is splendid gargle for
sore throat. Salt water snuffed into
the nose is great relief for cold,
catarrh and often for a headache.
Dry salt or salt water rubbed into
the roots of the hair three times a
week will stop falling hair.
If the chimney Is burning out on a
windy day throw in handful of salt.
Salt sprinkled on carpets brighten
them and keep down the dust when
sweeping.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-12
Torpedo Doat without Funnel,

Torpedo Doat Without Puanels.
It 10 stated from Italy that one :
the construction companies Of thS.
country has succesded in building
successful torpedo boat without fun
nels. The products Of combustioo
are discharged from the vessel ~ tt:
means Of electric ventilators. NO srnoks
Whatever being shown. Tho operatio1
Of getting up steam Was coaAucGel
on the trial trip quite a. rapidly 6
under ordinary circumstances.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-12
The Real Purpose.

|, The Real Purpose.
+ so you are going to give big house
party for the pleasure Of inviting the
people you like"
NO." replied Mrs. Cumrox: "for the
pleasure OF emitting from the list peo-
pie don't like"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-12
An ExkHAmlat.

Nov, this IL what call carrying a
craze too far" -
/ whats the trouble?"
"A scientist advocates storilixed
bats for baseball players"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-12
The Language.

ri....' The Language. 80 7<.au.
This is pretty st;:te of affairs,
isn't it," w. ~,
yes, 1t is very ugly matter, but
somebody will have to pay handsomely
for 1t. III
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-12
He Cearneds somethino.

I Little Willie-say. pa, what IL
worldly wisdom? 4 :.
Pa Worldly wisdom, my son, Il 1
perfect knowledge Of tho failinss a
our neighbors.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-08-12
Ell}|ifi Ejg{IER'|| 1 l|3T|fz8

AVE EASE, have health.
~ And spirits light as air,
And more than wisdom.
more than wealth.
A merry heart that laughs
at care"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-15
Locke's Mills.

In Locke's Mills, March 9th, Mrs.
Lydia A. Bryant, aged SO years, month
and 2 days. Mrs. Bryant was born in
Norway and was the daughter of Ira and
Irene knight Hobbs. She was married
to Geo. C. Bryant, son of Deacon Abra-
ham Bryant of Bird Hill, Bethel, by
whom two children we're born, one dying
in infancy, the other, Mrs. Lola NJ. Eos
ter with whom she has always lived.
She has been an invalid for II years and
much of the time great sufferer. She
leaves one daughter, one brother, o. f.
Hobbs of Gorham, N. a., and one sister,
Mrs. l.. C. Trask, of Locke's Mills. The
funeral was on Tuesday at l O'Clock, at
her late home, attended by Rev. j. Fl.
Little of Bethel, who spoke in his usual
manner. The floral tributes were very
pretty. The remains were placed in
the receiving tomb.
Hon. Jesse F. Libby of Gorham, N. H.,
was in town Thursday. We hear he will
rent his house to Herbert Mason.
Mrs. Helen Bryant attended the meet
ing of Pythian Sisters at Bryant Pond
Thursday.
Addison Bryant and Mrs. Ruth Bryant
of Milton were in town Tuesday to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. Lydia Bryant.
Lola Foster was quite sick with the
grippe Friday and Saturday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-15
The Good Cheer Jubilee.

Al announced, the annual fair Of the
Universalist Good Cheer Society was
held on Wednesday and Thursday OF
last week. The sale, which continued
through the afternoons of Wednesday
and Thursday and the evening of Wed.
nesday, was held In Good Cheer Hall.
Wednesday evening there was music by
Stearns' Orchestra.
There were no special decorations In
the hall. There were separate tables for
food, Ice cream, candy, aprons, handker-
chiefs, fancy and miscellaneous, and .
mystery booth. Space viii not permit
OF detailed mention of the articles for
sale.
Thursday and Friday evenings the
three-act drama "Oak Farm" was played
in New Hall to two good houses. Com.
mont on the play ranges from the "pretty
good" Of the proverbial faint praise to
the enthusiastic declaration of one miss
Of tender years who says It was better
than Jefferson in Rip Van Wrinkle that
she saw in Portland. Most Of the adults
in the cast are of considerable experience
in amateur theatricals, and doubtless no
ones feelings will be hurt II special mem
ton is made only of Master Ralph An
drews, who as the male juvenile OF the
piece had quite an important part, and
did 1t as to the manner born, adding
much to the enjoyment of the audience.
Music was by Stearns' Orchestra both
evenings.
There was a good patronage through
out. While financially the returns will
not equal the large figures of some
previous years, nevertheless the total re-
ceipts from all departments were only q
little below $500, and the net proceeds
will be quite handsome figure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-15
West Bethel.

"Come, spring. time, come!
Nymph Of the open hand, give forth thy treas
ures;
Winters cold gloom hath child the hearts OF
Thy brighter pleasures
Shall cheer the dropping soul, and charm with
fairy measuresl
Come, spring.time, comet
Summers ambassadress. come with floral train
Gather thy besuteous hosts with beetle drum
Deck once again
The f0wery mead and vale, the hedgerow and
the plainp'
St. Patrick's Day next Thursday.
The street lamps are again in use.
Addison S. Bean and wife are nicely
sestled in their new home In the "Bee.
hive"
Mrs. Walter Bartlett recently visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Mills.
Only one week more of winter, and
the air already feels quite springlike.
The fourth of March ball In Bells
Hall was we'll attended, many coming
from other towns.
Miss Gwendolyn Stearns of Grover
Hill visited her friend, Mrs. O'Reilly,
last week.
Mrs. W. D. Mills recently visited her
son Harry and family in Gorham, N. Il
Spring can never begin until the sun
crosses over the line, let the weather be
what it may.
Nahum NJ. Scribner and wife OF AL.
bany visited Edwin j. BELL and family
on the 4th, and attended the ball.
John T. Lewis of Albany was in town
last Thursday peddling goods.
Tha bo, loI -. 81 he
Merrill, Springer Co. in this village is
now being hauled by teams to their
larger mill near Bethel Hill.
Thirty.five men, women, boys and
girls are now employed in the Written
& Dennison Wholesale post card house
and printing rooms, and it is nothing
unusual for them to have million cards
in stock
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-15
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOIN0S OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris hill.

First Baptist Church. Rev. G. W. +. Hill. pas
tor. Preaching every Sunday 1t l0a5 A. n
Sunday School at u. Sabbath evening service
at I SO. Prayer Meeting Thursday evening al
the LIST Sunday Of the month at 80 p. y. All
not otherwise connected are cordially invited.
Freeman Saunders, a nav blacksmith
from New Hampshire, has leased Leslie
Newell's shop and moved his family into
Mrs. Stoves house. Mr.. Saunders is a
practical iron worker and machinist and
is prepared to do all kinds Of shoeing
and repair work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles L. Case Of New
York arrived at Long Look Farm Satur-
day and will remain here for few days
Mrs. Matte Mitchell, who is to run
the White Mountain View House the
coming summer, was in town a day or
two last week.
Quite delegation of Paris Hill peo-
pie attended the drama, "Oak Farm"
given by the Universalist Good Cheer
Society at South Paris Friday evening.
The warm, bright days of the past
week have taken the snow very fast.
The fields begin to look quite bare.
Loren B. Merrill is visiting relatives in
Boston for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Z. Case con-
template a European trip the coming
summer and their residence in this viii
lage is advertised to let in another
column.
Miss Julia Brinckle went to Portland
Monday for visit of week or more.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-15
East Sumner.

March is with US with its sunshine,
again dispelling the recent disagreeable
fog and cheering the hearts of all who
love sunshine rather than cloudy, misty
weather. Of course the winds may blow
and threaten to cast shadows of dark
clouds, yet the sun will continue to
shine, and soon the buds of promise and
hope will open, and the sweet melody OF
the birds will cheer the heart.
Crows are already here looking for
only the filth and refuse of the streets,
and their cawing will not prevent the
robins welcome song.
We shall welcome the advent of spring
when all nature will don its bright,
cheering garb and inspire thankfulness
in the grateful heart. "After the storm
comes sunshine"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-15
Hiram.

On March Sd, Mr.. Asa B. Kimbal
died in East Hiram of heart disease
aged SO years. He was one of our mos,
industrious, worthy, and respected citi.
zens. He leaves widow, two sons and
daughter, two sisters, and one
brother, and numerous friends and
kindred. His funeral was attended
on Sunday afternoon by Rev. Willard
n. Palmer of Wilton, q former pas.
tor Of the Congregational church OF
Hiram, of which the deceased had long
been faithful member. A large mum.
Der of members of Hiram Lodge, Knights
of Pythias, and of Pequawket Lodge, l.
o. o. F., of Brownfield, attended and
served as escort, with Mr.. Henry w
Merrill as marshal. Mr.. Eugene F.
Stanley of Porter was the undertaken
and funeral director.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Libby OF
South Portland attended the funeral OF
their cousin.
Mr.. Samuel W. Clemens, a graduate
Of the University of Maine, returned
from Hopedale, Mass, to visit his father,
Eli Clemens, and left Monday for syria.
cuse, N. Y, to fill position as drsughts.
man.
The election on Monday resulted In
the election of the old board OF officers,
mainly Democratic, with the exception
of A. r. Berry, auditor, and Harry P.
Young, road commissioner. There was
an oversight that deferred the Republi-
can caucus till 8 A. NJ. on the morning of
election.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-15
North Waterford.

At LAO Friday p. NJ occurred the
death Of Mrs. Priscilla Elliott, widow of
the late Hiram Elliott. She had been in
poor health for long time, keeping a
trained nurse great deal, but had con-
slant care by one the last twenty-seven
weeks she lived. She was member of
the Congregational church, from which
place the funeral was held Tuesday at
10 A. NJ. Rev. W. B. Hague, assisted by
Rev. G.. w. Sias, preached the sermon
and spoke words of highest praise,
which she we'll deserved. The Rebekahs,
of which she was member, attended in
body. The floral offerings were very
beautiful. She was laid at rest In the
cemetery here.
Winfred Knight attended the automo-
bile show at Portland.
Mrs. Carrie Giles was visited by her
sons, John and Nell Sampson, of Nor
way, Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hazelton visited
his parents in Albany Sunday.
Miss Beverage of Norway visited her
friend, Hattie Knight, a few days. Miss
Knight is now visiting in Norway.
George Farnum, who recently visited
in Boston, is at work for W. II. Kilgore.
Mrs. George Brownell is on the gain.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Fl. Mason attended
Pomona at West Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-15
The Paris Town Meeting.

For the benefit of those who last week
received the "first edition" of the Demo-
crat, we make brief summary OF the
business of the afternoon session of the
Paris town meeting.
The noteworthy contest of the day
was over the question of the sewer in
South Paris village, which came on i'm
mediately after the recess for dinner,
and was discussed at some length.
The test vote came on motion to pass
over the article. The house being poll
ed, the motion to pass over was lost by q
vote of 181 to 231.
A motion was then made to raise the
sum of $500 for a public sewer in South
Paris, to be assessed 800 per year for
five years. This motion went through
without division.
There was some discussion and differ
ence of opinion regarding the fee which
should be charged for entering the
sewer, but it was finally fixed at mini
mum of $500 for single house, and
$1,000 additional for each additional
tenement.
The next article, causing the second
most important discussion of the day,
related to the purchase Of a stone crush
or and road roller. A motion to pur-
chase brought out considerable discus.
sion. On uiua uoce vote the volume Of
sound was so largely against the motion
that no one doubted it's defeat.
Without discussion, except an inquiry
az to whether the sum was sufficient, 1t
was unanimously voted to appropriate
s25OO to build an addition on the West
Paris school house and to purchase land
for that purpose and for enlargement of
the grounds.
1t was voted to introduce music in the
schools.
Although there was some opposition,
a vote was passed to abate the taxes on
the West Paris Grange Hall for term
Of ten years.
Favorable action was taken on some
minor matters, and number of articles
in the warrant were passed over, and the
meeting adjourned at 1897.
The amounts to be assessed this year
as compared with last year are given be-
low. The table published last week,
while it had the correct footings, con-
tanned two misplaced figures. The in
crease in assessment indicates a tax rate
of 20 to 20 l-2 mills, as against IS mills
last year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-15
East Bethel.

Students are all at home from Gould
Academy for two weeks vacation.
Mr.. F. B. Howe was guest at Charles
KimbalPs, South Paris, last week.
Mrs. Walter Bartlett is guest at q.
E. Bartlett's.
Miss Ella Farwell has gone to West
Bethel to work in the post card rooms
of Written & Dennison.
Miss Elsie Bartlett is visiting her sis
ter. Mrs. Herbert Lyon of Rumford.
Mr.. Urban Bartlett is entertaining his
friend, Mr.. Morrill,, of Gould Academy
Dormitory.
Mrs. C. N. Kimball visited her daugh-
ter, Mrs. F. A. Frost in Gorham, and
other relatives in Berlin, N. a., the past
week.
Judge G. F. Rich and son Robert of
Berlin, N. a., were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. NJ. Bean last Saturday and Sum
day.
George Hastings is loading q car of
hemlock bark at Locke's Mills.
Farmers are selling potatoes at thirty
cents per bushel-quite encouraging.