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Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18
Huuaers Have Cssi S,cce,s

Hunting parties from Gunnison
are numerous the past two weeks
and sage hens are reported plentiful
in the hills. The majority of the
hunters hunt in the vicinity Of Mt
Carbon or in the hills south of town.
Among those who were successful
are Jos. Metroz, John Whipp, Tom
Murray. John and Frank Zugelder,
Joe Miller, Tully Haymaker, ID. F.
Eddy and Henry Bartlett.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18
Railroad Mems Annual Ball Tonight

Elaborate arrangements are being
made for the Second Annual Rail-
road danae 30 BE- given at La Neta
tonight This Is one Of the biggest
Affairs 0f the season aud a large
crowd Is expected Music will be
furnished by Mauer's Orchestra.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Judge and Mrs. D. 7 Sapp left
tins week.for trip to Denver and
the east. BY virtue Of his position
as Dept Commander Of Colorado
and Wyoming G. A. II he has busi-
ness IN Denver in connection with
the management Of the Soldiers
home at Monte Vista. On Monday
they expect 20 be IA Rochester, y.
Y % attend the National Encam D.
ment Of G. A r.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18
Store at Whitepine Burns Down

Nhitspine Colo. Aug, lG,-L W.
Bailey's general merchandise store
burned down this morning. Saved
nothing except what was in his ware
house
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Word has been received from Mrs,
j. j. Carpenter from Sslida, that her
son Grover who went over with her
Sunday is sick in the Red Cross
hospital with typhoid fever.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Mr. aud Mrs. Grant Rutland aud
children left YESTERDAY for Aspen 10
visit relatives Mr.. Rutland will al
So solicit pupils for the Normal
school DIR and Mrs Geo. Sullivan
will occupy their residence during
their sojourn.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Joe Gavette leaves the first of the
week for Wellington, Kansas, for a
visit. This fall he expects to enter
the Colorado College of Dental Sur
gerry at Denver.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Geo. Trevarthen returned from
Grand Junction Tuesday and will
brake out Of Salida in the future.
Dick Grout has been transferred to
Grand Junction in his place.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

II. Bartlett, brother Of Henry
Bartlett, returned to his home in
Logan, OHIO. Thursday. DIR. ii. NJ.
NImans also returned to his home
in Indiana at the same tlme. Both
enioyed their trip here
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Those who attended the ball game
at Denver last Sunday between SaIida
and Gunnison were Henry Crooks,
Henry Corum, Joe Riley and Pat
Hanlon. All report having a swell
time.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Mrs Sarah starkey and son,
cousins of Mrs j. NJ Allen are visit
ing at the Allen ranch. Mrs
Starkey is from Kansas City.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

The following word was received
from DIR. Chas, +. Hubbard this
week: TOn the top Of North Cape.
the northermost point of Europe, my
wife and | have inscribed our names
by full daylight. at twelve O'Clock.
midnight and written Gnnnison in
the visitors BOOB" /"
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Walter Rssch returned from Mont
rose Tuesday whore he sttended tn.
funeral of his grand father.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

A new floor has been laid in the
Rogers buildings and stone founda-
ton put under the place.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

A daughter arrived at the LONE
Of W l. Miller.
Miss Mary Marsh went to Greeley
10 attend school.
A daughter was born 10 Mr.. and
Mrs Chas Owens.
A daughter arrived at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. ". IL knode.
NJ p. Getchell moved into his
residence ON the Boulevard
5 q. Gill was fitting up a resi-
dence north of the court house.
Miss Eva 1etard was married a,
Crested Butte to y c. Wheeler
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

o. H. Knight, sn oAd timer OF
Hinsdale county and formerly editor
Of the Lake City Times, died recent
ly o. his home at Lyons, Colo.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Miss Elolse Spencer departed yes
terday for Berkeley, Calf, there to
attend the university another wear.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

The Won Hagen ranches ON the
Dalles near Montrose, have been sold
TO Kansas City parties. The deal
concerned about 1000 acres of land
and purchase price is around $780,
90.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Mrs. H. Hansen, who has been
visiting the Msuers, Howlands and
knolls for some time, returned to
her home in Debuque, Iowa, last
week
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Albert Slime has resigned his posi-
ton at iiavette store and left We'd
nesday for Montrose
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

G. Nj Parker Of Denver Is here on
a fishing trip and is the guest Of y.
j. Zaeelder
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. L v. Critchfeld of
Wichita, Kan, were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. Cofer last week.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Mrs. B +. Hutchins of Salida is
I'll with typhoid fever at the home of
her mother, Mrs Clifford.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

New cement sidewalks have been
laid by Herman Eilebrecht, c. II
Meyer, and Dr. N. Macintosh.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

A son was born TO Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Williams at Tucson, Arizona.
last week Mrs. Williams was
formerly Miss Grace Cuthbert.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Frank kalb left for Rochester, n.
\. last night ON business connected
with his fathers estate
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

DIR. and Mrs. Macintosh entertain
ed party of seven at the Jointed
Rod "Wednesday evening
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

DE-. and Mrs. Geo. Sullivan re-
turned from their trip to Grand
junction, Friday
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Coombs and
children are expected this week from
Salt Lake City.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Bob Hards has painted the front
OF his barber shop and furnished up
the barber pole, with other improve
ments.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Fred, Carl aud Frank Zurelder
returned from lola Sunday where
Ihey have been building the founda-
ti1n for the new school house
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Miss Lillian Blakeley has returned
10 her home in Denver after month 5
visit with Gunnis0n friends.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Mrs. Maggie Neesham and child
rem OF Somerset were In Gunnison
Monday ON their way to Crested
Butte.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

The Royal Nei ehbors and Modern
Nnodmen are practicing for a play
Untitled Down in Dixie 10 be given
s0me time in September
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

After spending a month with Gun
nlson friends Miss Lillian Blakelev
returned TO her home in Denver
Tuesday.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Mrs. f. j Sampliner and daughter
Irene are expected Sunday, from
Cleveland, Ohio. where they have
been visiting for several months.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Mayor E. NJ. Collins is putting mn
a new iron fence in front of his
handsome residence This matches
the pretty lawn. cement walks and
other improvements which our pro-
eressIve townsrnsn has been adding
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

VIM Fits, a wealthy mining man
OF Colorado Springs, is stopping at
the La Neta and enjoying the fishing
here
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Mrs. Chss Freeman is entertain
Ine her mother Mrs. Kellogg ID
I.elta.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Miss Caroline Walter Of Denver is
the guest of her sister Mrs. Fred
Zueelder.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Harry Gavette is here for visit
rom Atchee, Colo He is now a
lreman on the Uintah railroad
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

w. H. Bsrnhart who has been
spending several weeks here with
his aunt, Mrs. F. G.. Zagelder. will
return 10 his home in South Bend
Ind, tomorrow. He is emploved
as teacher in the city high school
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Mrs. Minnie Clemens aud children
went to DOYLE Monday.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Miss Edna Rockefeller was :
visitor from the Buttes this week.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Miss GosdIe Nermlllion oi Paon,s
Is visiting with Miss Mary Zeieler.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

k.,bt. t..sser iefs ias a "Trip 10 Ssis
L...se Cay Neaaerass.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Mrs. II. b. Leisge, sister Of ]. NJ
Payne, and her two daughters re-
turned 10 their home in Omaha ON
Monday after a months visit here
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Mrs Q. W McPhetridge was
called TO Denver Tuesday on account
Of the serious illness Of her sister
Hattie, nov in 81 Luke's hospital
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Miss Nettle Circuit left last weed
for vIsIt with relatives IN California
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Cha-. April Is no~ E-aHsHe t,ess
ssll ~ Mess 1sennIsaa.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

frank Keenan, came in from Sills
vile Monday. the Maple Leaf mine
at which he was employed having
shut down for au indefinite period
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

doe Wilson was over from Colo
rado Springs the hrsi af the week.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

4. Nesnberaer nsa<ie tr4P ~
Asrbls fr-t 81 the week
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Mrs. +. Il Smith Of Grand June
tIon is the guest Of Mrs. r. : Cuth-
bert. She viii also visit at the Press
Club 5 camp before returning home
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18
TWENTY YEARS AGO

Shatild Hut1 ncgaafftaucs bs ffrra1f
And asrsF brought o. attn9
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

frank Coffee, resident of Sidney,
Australia, one # the engineers en-
pldyed by the Australian govern
ment, visited the Agricultural college
at IT. Collins recently and spoke
sp1'ke hiehly of the work being done
By Geo. kreutzer as division enri-
neer Of the irrigation project at
t7lumo, Australia. Mr. kreutzer.
who is brother Of W. r kreutzer
at tins city, was FORMERLY COW
puneher in Douglas county and later
graduated in civil engineering at the
Agricsltaral college. Speaks well
for the result Of eiacation. Energy
and trimming bring success.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Mrs. Jennie Bates, aud daughter
Irene. who have been visiting Mrs
Z. NJ. Boyles since the middle Of
July, returned "Wednesday TO their
home al Grand junction
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Mrs Eliza Adams. mother of TX
T1vernor Alva Adams. Frank
Adams, William. John and Miss
E.Izabe'h Adams. died at her
iaughter's home at Pasadena. Calf =.
7 l1esdav. August Sth, at the age 81
I. wears. The remains we're taken
ta Madison, Wisconsin. for burial.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

" ii Owen wa- uY fssn Ida
S.isFa=sy
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

ia Cssasan asd i.a.sls ~esi vess
b. tlae ess.s-s SUNDAY
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

fruf. and Mrs " A. Franks re-
turned irom I'enver Tuesday.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Tom kao~ies ls here from Mes
lors vssstIHe be bsothets
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

The baby II Mrs Lake Dsiy v
qaste sscs wIfk paeamonsa
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18

Miss Edwards af IsssveT ls the
guest ef Alss Edna Mrsxht.
Gunnison news-champion., 1911-08-18
Local and Pusaai

" ii Owen wa- pP fss@ Ida
Saasra.sy
is cssdsas and i.a.sls ~e.i ssss
b. tue cs.s-s SUNDAY
k.,hs tse.ser seis i,s a "trip 10 Ssls
l..se Cay NeaaesasS.
Cha-. April Is no~ E-aHsHe t,ess
ball AZ West t'snnlsaa.
L. Nelnberger made a tr4y ~
Aartis FIRST 81 the week
Tom kao~ies ~ here from Mes
Aors vssstIHe be hsathers
The babs of Mrs Lake D..ly "
aaste ssos wSsh paeamansa
Miss Edwards of IsssveT ls the
guest 81 AIss Edna " Mrsxbt.
frof. and Mrs W. A. Franks re-
turned irom Denver Tuesday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-19
East Sumner.

Rev. John Butler of Jackman arrived
last week and began his pastorate with
the Congregational church on Sunday.
His family consisting of a wife and three
daughters are occupying the parsonage.
The first pastor of the church was Rev.
Samuel Sewall who began his pastoral
work on Dec. lst, 1911, just century
ago. During this time the church has
had twelve pastors, not including those
who have supplied less than two years.
Their names were. Sewall. Hsckett, VIII
ley. Maxwell, Hutchinson, Loring, Rice,
Hubbard. Davies, Miller, Muttart aud
Eaton. With the exception of Loring
the last eight named are living. The
church during the century has built and
occupied three houses of worship and
provided three parsonages. Up to 1888
the Sunday services were held in the
churches on sumner Hill" so called.
Since that date at East Sumner. The
familiar names of Hersey, Keen, Sewall,
Cobb, Stetson, Cushman and others that
were prominent attendants in the earlier
days, have become almost extinct in
town. 1.-THE fathers-where are they
and the prophets, do they live forever
zone generation passeth awsy and an
other cometh." Yet the world moves,
and with it the marvellous strides in
science, education, and social and men.
tai development. II is well at times to
recall the past days of yore," but we
have no desire to "yore" them over
again. We must live and act in the
present, and let US be thankful that it is
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-19
West Sumner.

Charles Ryerson attended the Pythian
Jubilee at Lewiston this week.
John Head, who has been i'll with a
severe cold, is slowly gaining. DR.. At.
wood has been called.
Christmas goods are being displayed
In the stores.
Such warm weather in December ia
unprecedented. Monday was a record
breaker with temperature OF "a about
noon.
Winslow Bisbee recently cleared bis
orchard of brown.tail moths. he de-
stroyed 200 nests. Two years ago be
found about fifty nests and last year
nearly q hundred, and this year about
300. This shows how rapidly they are
increasing.
Mr.. Walker OF Buckfield runs q fish
cart here once week.
A. G. Farrar and Emery Ryerson went
to the scene Of the disaster on the Grand
Trunk Wednesday.
There will be social dance In the hal
Wednesday evening. Holmes violin
Mrs. P. G.. Barrett piano.
Miss Beulah Robbins is having the
measles. DR.. Atwood has been called
and at last accounts she was very com.
Portable. Her aunt, Mrs. Maud Day, OF
West Paris, is here for , few days to
help care for her.
The ladies of the Universalist Ladies'
Aid will serve a dinner in the vestry
Wednesday, Dec. 20 A full attendance
is desired az the candy bags for the
Christmas tree will be made that day.
Elaborate preparations are being made
for Christmas. The Universalists, Bap
lists and Harmony Club have united ano
it will be q union concert and tree. The
concert will be held In the Universalis
church this year. The stage for the re
hearsing of dialogues has already beer
built,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-19
RrscneAAld.

Mr.. and Mrs.. j. G. Wilmington spent
Sunday with relatives In Portland.
Mr.. BENZ. Spaulding, Jr., went to
Portland Saturday, returning Monday
morning.
The Rebekah fair and supper Wednes-
day night was . very successful affair.
An excellent supper was served from
five-thirty to seven o'clock. Fancy
articles, home made candies met with
q ready sale, and booth presided over
by Miss Higgs Of the vegetable patch
was crowded with eager buyers and the
entire stock of vegetables was disposed
of in short order. A short entertainment
was given followed by dance. About
thirty.seven dollars was cleared.
The junior exhibition at Odd Fellows
Hall Friday evening showed careful and
painstaking preparation and reflected
great credit on both scholars and teach
ers. The program consisted Of readings
BY members OF tho class and presenta-
ton of the casket scene from The Mer.
chant of Venice, all of which was excel.
lently done. The usual dance followed
the exhibition.
Mrs. James E. Packard and son oil
Philadelphia are with Mr.. aud Mrs. j. r
Packard. Mr.. Packard is stationed at
the U. s. Arsenal there. Mr.. Beadle OF
Sanford, nephew Of Mr.. Packard, has
also been here.
Mr.. Merritt and family have returned
from Hoopeston, Ill.,, and moved into
the rent in the Stanley Damon house.
The funeral of Mrs. Lizzie j. Packard
was held from the home of her brother
E. G. Smith, where she died after short
illness. Mrs. Packard was sixty-sight
years old and Is survived by husband
four sons, who all live in this town, one
daughter, Mrs. Howe Of Rumford, two
brothers and one sister. Rev. Mr.. Lamt
conducted the service and the burial wal
in the Damon Cemetery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-19
Maine News Notes.

During the hunting season which
closed Friday night, fourteen men and
boys and one girl we're killed by acct
dent. Three of these were mistaken for
deer, and two or three others were
wounded but not killed by the same
error. Estimates of the game are 1000
deer and 800 moose.
Another name was added to the cas-
uslty list after the close of the hunting
season, when Elmer Hall of Searsmo ont,
10 years of age, was found dead In the
woods Saturday. He left homo Friday
to 60 hunting, and as he did not return,
search was made, and he was found with
q bullet hole In his neck.
1t Is reported that big concern which
makes vending machines and other
Amusement devices is to build 5000, 900
plant in Kennebunk. Its first building
will be six-story fireproof brick fac
tory, with other smaller structures, with
q possibility Of large increase Of ca.
pacity In the future.
A three and ons.half pound son was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Perkins
of Skowhegan. It's their 18th baby, too.
They have been married but Is years.
Smyrna Mills. however, will not be out
done by Skowhegap, the former town
reporting tho birth of twin daughters to
Mr.. snd Mrs. A. L. Hardy, their second
set of twins, making IA children In tho
Hardy group.
Burglars whose work showed them to
be professionals operated successfully
at South WATERFORD Wednesday night
and escaped without leaving clue to
their identity. From the post Office
which was opened In the new building
only the day before, the former post
Office having been burned In the con.
flsgratlon last summer, they secured
1000 stamps, valued at about $50, and
ripped open three mail bags. At the
grocery store OF Edwin earle they blew
open the safe and secured $25 and one
dozen watches. They also carried away
two or three fur coats. The robberies
were not discovered until morning.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-19
Green wo Cd.

Sylvester Cole has finally concluded
his trade with the Ray brothers Of Bos-
ton, has bought the place Of his brother,
Ransom Cole, at the Center, near the
saw mill, and moved on to it. The Rays
have also moved into their new home,
filled the store, and are already having a
good trade.
Mr.. French and bride of North Nor.
way, who were married Thanksgiving
day, had their reception at the City hall
last Saturday evening and good time
was enjoyed. No report was made of
the presents brought in, but probably
the usual amount. The bride was q
daughter of Newell and May Cummings
Swan of this town.
Frank Ring sold his farm to Finn
and last Tuesday disposed OF what stuff
he did not wish to keep at auction and
moved to West Paris. Mr.. Ring has Q
job as brakeman on the g. T. R., his
trip being between Island Pond and
Portland.
Lester Morgan has hired . man and
commenced cutting birch on the farm
bought OF Z. Il. Morgan on Patch Mount
ain. They will occupy the house there
and do the most of their cooking.
Reuben whitman Of Brysnt's Pond Is
with us aud has told Us the story Of the
railroad disaster below West Paris as he
saw It; lucky that no one was killed or
more badly injured.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-19
Hebron.

Miss Ellen Glover has returned to her
teaching in Buckfield after two weeks
vacation.
Mrs. Myra Davenport, who has been
with her sister, Mrs. Gilman, for some
time, has gone home to Hopedsle, Mass.
Frank Pike has been here from Port
land on visit.
Mrs. Tilden was in Lewiston this
week.
Oscar Bsrrows of South Paris was the
guest of E. S. Dunham Tuesday.
DR.. Tilden went to Portland Wednes-
day.
J.F. Moody is at home for a short
time from his fishing trip.
Miss Eta Sturtevant has gone to Au-
burn and intends going to Woodfords
later on.
Hebron Grange held an all day meet
ing Wednesday.
The academy school closes to-day,
Thursday, for the holiday vacation. All
students are expected back Jan. I'd.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-19
peace priza Contest.

Under the auspices of The American
School Peace League, two sets OF
prizes, to be known % tho Seabury
Prizes, are offered for the best essays on
one of the following subjects:-
1. The Opportunity and Duty OF the
Schools In the international Peace move,
ment. Open to seniors In the normal
schools of tho United States.
Q. The Significance of the Two Hague
Peace Conferences. Open to seniors In
the secondary schools OF the United
States.
Three prizes of sevanty five, fifty and
twenty-five dollars will be given for the
three best essays In both sets.
Contest closes March !, 1912.
Conditions Of the contest:
Essays must not exceed 5000 words "a
length of 5000 words is suggested as de-
sirable), and must be written, preferably
In typewriting, on one side only OF paper,
8 Z 10 inches, with . margin OF at least
/ IA inches. Manuscripts not easily
legiblawill not be considered.
The name of the writer must not ap'
pear on the essay, which should be &C.
companied by letter giving the writer's
name, school, and home address, and
sent to Mrs. Fannie Fern Andrews,
Secretary American School Peace
League, 4O5 Marlborough Street, Boston,
Mass, not later than March /, 1912
Essays should be mailed fat (not rolled.
The award of the prize will be made
at the annual meeting Of the League In
July, 1912.
Information concerning literature on
the subject may be obtained from the
secretary or from Alice May Douglas
Bath.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-12-19
East Bethel.

Miss Rena George is teaching the win
ter term of school here and boarding
with Mrs. Guy Bartlett.
Mr. L. w. Bartlett has moved the port
able saw mill from Rumford Point to
his home farm here for operations this
winter. Mr.. Chas. Durrell of Dixfield
sawyer. He has several choppers at work
on his and has purchased different tim.
Der lots In this vicinity.
Mrs. o. Z. Jones has moved to Han
over to spend the winter.
Miss Eva Bean entertained her friend,
Miss Edith Kimball, last week.
Mrs. Eta Bean has gone to Norway to
d. dressmaking.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. X. Hastings was
called to South Paris last week by the
Alder River Grange held their annual
election Dec. 8, as follows:
Msstcr-J. II. Swan.
Oyerseer-D. C. Foster.
Lecturer-Mrs. May L. Kimban.
Steward-E. ). Bean.
Asst. Steward-Russell Swan.
Chaplain-Mrs. Nina Swan.
Treasurer-Mrs. May II. Farwell
Sec-etary-Mrs. Lizzie G. Bartlett.
Gate Keeper-Mr. Frank Bsan.
Ceres-Mrs. May L. Hastings.
Flora-Mrs. Carrie NJ. Bartlett.
Pomona-Mrs. ID. c. Foster
LAZY Asst. Steward-Miss Ethel Cole.
Pianist-Miss Ella Farwell.
Installation will be first regular meeting
In January.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Swan were chosen
as delegates to attend the State Grange
held at Lewiston.