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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31

Hallow-Eve.
Ghosts and hobgoblins must have thei
day.
Light rains are slowly wetting tn
parched earth.
Charles A. Durham visited his mother
and sister last week.
Work on the new mill of Rolfe Bros
progresses slowly.
The usual amount of cider is being
made by those who think they cannot
live without it.
Harlan Bean and wife of Auburn visit
ed her father, G.. D. Morrill,, last week.
Eben II. Scribner is trapping skunk
for their skins and oil, and wastes tn
perfumery on the air.
The receipt of the Maine Farmer
Almanac for 1912 is a reminder that the
feet but silent feet of time speed con
tinually onward.
Edwin j. Bell of this village and hi
nephew, Clarence E. Briggs, of Soutf
Paris, have fitted up camp in Mason
where they hope with rifles and traps t.
capture all the moose, bear, deer, mink
muskrat, foxes and skunks which may
intrude upon their broad hunting
grounds.
To raise money toward paying for tn,
recent repairs on Union church mic,
rug is to be given the one guessing tn,
nearest the number of seeds in larg,
squash, and another lady solcits guesse
on the number of beans in q bottle,
quilt being the prize.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
West Sumner.

The Harmony Club had a dance Fri.
day evening which was 80 we'll attended
that it made 1t rather too crowded to
dance in 80 small a hall. Music by
VIM. Glover and Mrs. P. G. Barrett.
Horace Farrar, who is at work 10 a
garage at Livermore Falls, has been with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman
Fsfrar, a few days.
There was husking at A. G. Farrar's
Thursday evening. A bountiful supper
and general good time is reported.
Clinton Bisbee, who has been en-.
ployed as a bookkeeper at Auburn, has
come here to spend a vacation of few
weeks. He boards at John Heald's.
Mrs. Asher Parlin Of Weld, who hai
been working for Mrs. D. D. Small, ha,
finished working for her and expects tc
leave for her home in Weld Oct %.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Andrews of Rum.
ford were the guests of Mrs. Andrews
brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Jacobs, last week. Mr.. Andrews and
wife were on their way home from New
York.
VIM. Chase of Andover, An aged mar
duu u lOTmcE Eooiuout VI tuib NhidBo,
was here Wednesday calling on old
friends. He was accompanied by Miss
Jennie Bradbury, who drove him over
from West Paris.
One day last week as Frank j. Brown
was splitting wood at his door his axe
struck a glancing blow and cut long
cash in the top of his right foot. The
wound is doing well and Mr.. Brown il
able to get around the house on crutches
A new piano was placed In the vestry
of the Universalist church Thursday. II
was purchased by contributions Of the
citizens. W. j. Wheeler Of South Paris
furnished it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Garrett and
daughter, Florence Handy, of New
Vineyard, were In town last week visit.
ing friends and relatives.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
East Sumner.

Mr.. Carl NJ. Stephens and bride have
returned from their bridal tour and are
now installed in rent at Elroy Rus.
sells.
The manufacture of apple barrels at
r. G. stephens plant is still going on as
the demand still continues.
Most orchardists are getting more
apples than they expected and the quail
ity is good. Good fruit commands 81. Is
per barrel.
Ella S. Heald returned from trip to
Old Orchard and South Paris last week
Monday.
DR.. Marston reports James D. Bos.
worth as improving slowly in health.
Mrs. Sharon Robinson continues about
the same, but hopes to be better on her
birthday, which occurs Nov. 5tb, when
post cards will be gladly received.
d. JEFF Russell continues to be poorly
and is not seen on the streets often.
Several from the vicinity attended the
Round Up" at the Empire theatre re.
Gently, and were well pleased with it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
Vast Paris.

The annual sale, chicken pie supper
and entertainment of the Good Will So
ciety will be held In their hall Wednes.
day afternoon and evening, Nov. %.
The Ladies' Social Circle OF the Free
Baptist church will hold their sale and
entertainment Nov. Is. This sale was
postponed from Oct. 20.
Mrs. Daniel Churchill suffered Q para
lytic shock last Monday. She is some.
what improved at this writing.
Rev. D. A. Ball has returned from
Massachusetts,, having attended the
Universalist General Convention al
Springfield. In his absence members OF
the Y. P. G. u. conducted the service
Sunday morning.
The harvest dinner and supper, sale
and dance held by West Paris Grange
Wednesday was we'll attended. A good
number partook of the excellent dinner
and supper and the dance In the evening
had large attendance. The music by
Davis Orchestra of Norway received
many compliments.
Mrs. Pierce of Bath is the guest Of
Mrs. F. e. Wheeler.
Ellsworth D. Curtis had the misfortune
to fall from scaffold In his barn and
badly sprain his arm. 81. R. Tuell Ii
supplying on his mail route.
Mrs. Davis Curtis has sold the shop or
Main Street near her residence to George
Buck, who will move 1t to Pioneer Street
and remodel it into dwelling house.
Warren Cookson of Boston Is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Cook
son.
A good sized audience was present
Friday evening to witness the farce
"a $4,000 Wager" There were pleas
ing specialties between the acts consist
ing of piano solo by Miss Lila Young
violin solo, Miss Nellie Tubbs, accompa
MED by Miss Mary Stearns; reading
Mrs. F. z. Wheeler; song by Berths
Morse and reading by Mrs. G. W. Ridlop
and duet by Earle and Margaret Bacon
A social hour was spent after the play
$40 was cleared for the Y. P. G. U.
G. E. Stearns lost a good horse from
pneumonia Tuesday night. Mrs. F. S
Farnum drove to Rumford with tht
horse Monday, whore it was taken SICK
and died the next day. This is the SEQ
ond horse Mr.. Stearns has lost this sea
son. Mr.. Stearns has sold his livery
business to Nathan Merrill OF Turner.
Ivan Tuell, who has been spending
several weeks here, left Saturday for his
home in Walpole, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
Bryant's Pond.

John NJ. Gould of Portland was ir
town on business Tuesday.
Charles G.. Hill has returned from
Worcester, having decided not to locate
in that section. Mrs. Hill is still with
her people there.
One Of our selectmep, B. R. Billings
came into town Wednesday morning
with large and fat black bear. Mr.
Billings shot him near Bull Brook 10
New Hampshire.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Clay of Lincolr
were guests OF Mrs. Roy Kersteid las
week.
Dexter beverley is fixing over th'
basement of his house and will put ir
steam heat.
Fred c. Noyes will occupy the Ids
Stevens house through the winter.
A carload of cider apples were ship
ped to Mechanic Falls this week.
The old stage line that has been run
ming nearly sixty years is soon to b
abandoned. In that time 1t has had
many owners, though the Tuttles have
controlled it more years than any othe
party. The original route was to Rum
ford, Andover and Dix6eld. Messrs
George H. aud Byron V. futile hav'
run the line since their father, Aze
futile, died. Early this season Georg'
futile sold out his interest to his broth
or and will now engage in the hotel bust
ness, having purchased Mt. Abran
Hotel at Locke's Mills.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
Oxford.

The Grand Division of Sons Of Tenn
perance met with Oxford Division Wed
nesday, Oct %. Dinner and supper
were served in the hall. An entertain
ment was given in the evening with read
ings by Mrs. Baker of Portland, and in
strumental and vocal music by Miss
Oliver of Canton, and home talent, fol
lowed with remarks from visitors auC
members. Ice cream was served. The
officers elected were:
w.P.-w. P. Pratt of Portland.
g. W. Airs. Mary Frost Of Oxford.
G. S.-Mrs. Annie l.. Hayes, Chelsea.
G. Treas.-Geo. J. Parrot, Oxford.
G. Chap.-Mrs: Sibbie Hanscom, Oxford.
G. S.-H. 8. Burgess, Portland.
G.P.-Miss Mary Mclean, Portland.
p. G. w. P.-Patrlck Hayes, Chelsea.
George j. PARROT of Oxford was chosen
representative to attend the National
Division, s. of T., and Earl Hayes Of
Chelsea alternate. A vote of thanks
was passed for their hospitable enter.
tainment and for the courtesy extended
by the Grand Trunk r. R. The people
of the Oxford Division were happy to
meet old and new friends and pleasant
day was passed.
Mr.. Dyer, principal Of the high school,
Miss Perkins, assistant, and the teachers
in the other departments, attended the
teachers convention at Augusta.
Miss Doris Andrews spent q few days
with relatives In Gardiner.
The Hersey Guild met Monday even.
ing with Mrs. Arthur Bumpus.
The NJ. E. Circle met with. Mrs. Perley
French and the Congregational Ladies'
Aid with Mrs. c. F. Starbird.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Keene have re-
turned from Massachusetts, where they
have been visiting relatives.
The T. A. Roberts Post and Corps will
hold a campfire on the first Saturday
In November.
Mr.. Dyer and Lester Richardson at
tended the football game between Colby
and Bates at Lewiston.
Mrs. James Cook has returned from
Gorham where she has been visiting her
father Mr.. Cloudman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
Locke's Mills,

Miss Bertha Lawrence Is very sick, anG
it Is feared she will have to 60 to the
hospital.
Mrs. Ira Jordan of Bethel was in town
Thursday.
The Mt. Abram Hotel has been sold
to Mr.. George Tuttle of Rumford
Corner.
Mr.. George Tirrell is on the sick list,
The members of the Sunday School
gave an entertainment at the Hotel Hall
Thursday evening.
Mrs. Ida Croker entertained her
brother, Mr.. /. /. Young Of East Wey-
mouth, Mass, last week.
Mr.. Frank Powers is working In the
spool mill.
Lucius Trask and Bion Wilson were in
Bethel Tuesday.
Stanley Wheeler of South Paris was in
town last Saturday.
Mrs. Nellie Dudley Is visiting relatives
at Bryant Pond.
Chris Bryant has returned from Bos-
ton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
Maine News Notes.

Over 2200 teachers attended the state
teachers convention at Augusta last
Thursday and Friday. L. E. Moulton OF
Auburn was chosen president of the
association. 1t will meet next year 10
Portland.
Jacob G. Ludwig, a former business
man for many years, committed suicide
in Rockland Thursday by severing an
artery In his throat with a razor. 1t
was supposed he was Respondent be-
cause he was out of employment. His
body was found in shed near his home,
Mrs. Mildred T. Keefe of Bath has been
placed under arrest, charged with the
murder of her three-year-old son, Martin
Howard Keefe, Jr., whose body was
found in few inches of stagnant water
at some distance from the bridge from
which Mrs. Keefe asserted that he had
fallen.
Mrs. Grace E. Royce of Augusta, who
was tried for the murder of her child
and found guilty of manslaughter, was
given the maximum sentence of twenty
years In state prison by Judge Spear
| IN ItupOSiuS LILO soutouCo Ouuso oPooA
said that the woman was plainly guilty
of murder.
After having been long time at sea,
the Sandford yacht Coronet limped into
Portland harbor on the 2lst, in terrible
condition. The vessel was in sinking
condition, and kept afoat only by con-
slant work at the pumps, at which men,
women and children had been kept fol-
weeks. Seven had died of scurvy, and
others on board were seriously i'll with
1t, and the food supply had been insult
ficient for long time. Rev. Frank W.
Sanford, who was on board, was imme'
diately arrested on a civil suit brought
against him by former follower, and
after few hours was released on bail
A day or two later, after an investiga'
ton by the federal authorities, he was
again arrested on the charge Of causing
the death of one of the men who had
died during the voyage by reason Of
criminal neglect In having the vessel in.
sufficiently provisioned. Bail was later
secured in this case also, and he was
AGAIN act at liberty,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
Buckfield.

Mrs. o. Fl. Hersey and daughter,
Arilla, have been the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. +. Warren for the past week.
The snpper, sale and entertainment
given by the ladies of the Baptist Circle
Friday evening was success CASTRO
uomically, srtistically and financially.
Mrs. John E. Sherman and two chill
dren have been with Mr.. and Mrs. G. a.
Prince this week, returning to thei,
home in Portland Saturday.
The funeral Of j. E. Wood was held
from his late home Thursday. Mr..
Wood has been an invalid for long
time with a rheumatic trouble, and a
great sufferer. Rev. Eleanor Forbes oil
Gray conducted the funeral service and
the burial was in the village cemetery.
Mr.. Wood was SO years of age and is sur
vived by a widow, one son, and two
daughters.
The COLLINS and such like assembled
at the home of Miss Myra Irish on
Halloween for regular ghost dance.
IL. B. Hayden has bought a stand in
North Buckield.
Dexter BRIGHAM and family have
been with Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. BRIGHAM
for two weeks visit, returning Thurs.
day to their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ulrich have re-
turned to their home in Baltimore fol-
the winter.
Frank Berry and Leslie Roberts left
Wednesday for West Palm Beach,
Florida, where they have employment in
hotel.
w. II. Consnt went to the New Eng
land Fruit Show in Boston Wednesday
Died, in Bucktield, Oct. %, Kimball
n. Prince, eldest son of Noah Prince and
Sarah Farrar. Mr.. Prince was born or
May s, 1928, in Buckfield where he re.
ceived the greater part Of his education
which fitted him for college, but which
impaired health prevented his entering.
When young, he removed to New York
where he lived until his retirement from
business, returning to Buckfield in 1888,
where he has since made his summer
home, spending his winters in Now York
and in various parts of the south. Mr..
Princes first wife and mother of his
only child, Leonard K. Prince of New
York, was Miss Mary Jane Emery OF
Buckfield. She died in 1872 aud after.
wards be married Miss Sophie E. Dana
of New York who survives him. Mr.
Prince was member of the Presbyterian
church, man of sterling character, up.
right and honorable in all the relations
of life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
ConkIing.Woodbury.

One of the most brilliant weddings oil
the season In Pottsville, Pa, was sol
emnized on the 2lst of October, wber
Miss Isabella Mitchell Woodbury., daugh
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley K. Woodbury.
of that city, became the bride of Roscoe
Seely ConklIng, q prominent attorney Of
New York city. The wedding occurred
at the First Presbyterian church, an6
the ceremony was performed by the
Rev. John Huse Eastman, D. D., assist.
ed by the Rev. George Norton, of St
Georges Episcopal church, New York
city.
The church was decorated with au
tumn leaves and chrysanthemums, the
color scheme being pink, and bouquet,
of pink chrysanthemums and autumn
leaves were carried by the ladies Of the
bridal party.
The matron of honor was sister Of
the bridegroom, and the best man wal
Robert Bellville Woodbury., brother Of
the bride.
A reception at the home Of the brides
parents followed the ceremony.
The BRIDES father, Wesley K. Wood
bury, is Q former resident of Bethel, SOC
of the late Hon. E. W. Woodbury.. The
groom is q nephew Of the former United
States Senator Roscoe Conkling.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
Bethel.

Walter Chandler and daughter Doro-
thy Of Norway spent Sunday In Bethel
with his parents.
Miss Isabel Shirley has returned to
Bethel from N. Y, and will remain with
her sister, Mrs. E. T. Russell, until she
is able to return to her winter home in
Brooklyn.
Rev. Grin Stone of Norway supplied
the pulpit at the Methodist church last
Sunday. Mrs. Stone came to Bethel to
visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Abbott.
Wednesday afternoon quiet wedding
was solemnized at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George King, when their daughter
Ruth was united in marriage to Mr.. Jack
Carter.
Prof. Hanscom was in Augusta Thurs
day and Friday to attend the State
Teachers convention. Gould Academy
took recess from Thursday until Mon
day and Miss Marian Pratt, assistant,
also attended the convention.
Miss Ethel Farwell, master" Of the
Grammar School, attended the conven-
ton at Augusta.
Mr.. Charles Davis was in Bethel Mon
day, returning to Norway on the after
noon express to remain with his daugh-
ter Elsie who is i'll there.
Mr.. Perley Andrews and family and a
party of eleven have been sup to the
Lakes" camping.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Fox have re-
turned from camping trip.
MIDDLE INTERvALE.
The 26th day of October is here, and
still seems like Indian summer.
The little birds with white vest are
here again for short stay.
Our loved robin is Fastening away.
Ayub Haweeli, an Assyrian merchant
from Berlin, N. e., comes here monthly
with fine assortment of dry goods.
L. D. Brown supplied here on Route
several days for Mr.. Hutchins.
n. L. Powers is hauling apples to
ship away.
A. NJ. Carter was a Sunday guest at
his old home here.
Sam Badger has gone to Gilead to
work for Edward Carter.
A man from the Togus Soldiers Home
came here recently to get work on wood.
ne Seeuou otrduSo, duu WOuiu uoe ioau
or converse on intelligent subjects, and
ought to be notified to return whence he
came, before he makes any further
trouble. He said his name was Asa B.
French, and he looks to be about 70
years of age, and claims to be good
wood-chopper, but we were afraid of
him here and would not have him stay.
Uncle Sam provides we'll for old soldiers
and they need not find fault with Togus
living.
Nearly all of our junk peddlers say
their names are Joe Baker.
If you don't believe liquor is bad for
the brain, read the court doings.
We hope our uncle, c. F. Penley, will
have prosperous voyage to see bis
children so far away.
j. Fl. Carter has just returned from a
visit to his brother out west. he re-
ports pleasant time. He called to see
his nephew, Mellen Wiley, in Chicago.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
Charities and Corrections.

The approaching meeting of the Maine
State Conference of Charities and Cor
rections, to be held in Augusta, Novem-
Der 1st, % and Sd, promises to be an I'M
usually interesting one. At the opening
session on Wednesday evening, Novem-
Der 1st, the conference will be welcomed
by addresses from Governor Plaisted and
the Mayor of Augusta. The opening
address of the conference and response
to the addresses of welcome will be
given by Rev. John 81. Quint OF Bruins
wick, vice president of the conference.
The address of the evening will be given
by DR.. Jeffrey r. Bracket of the Boston
School for Social Workers, a member or
the Massachusetts, State Board of Chart
ties. DR.. Bracket is recognized all over
the country as an authority on social
work. He has been lecturer on Civics
and Philanthropy at Johns Hopkins Uni
yersity in Baltimore, where he has
studied and received his Doctors degree.
Preceding his work in Massachusetts,, he
was director of the Department of Pub
lie Charities of the city of Baltimore.
He has served as president of the
National Conference of Charities and
Corrections, which is perhaps the highest
recognition of merit that can be given TO
a social worker by his associates.
DIR. Bracket will speak at the confer
ence on the subject of 1.-THE Local Aims
House; Who Should be in It?-and Who
Should be Kept Out of It?" This sub
iect is timely one for US here in Maine
because of one great evil connected with
our aims house population, viz-the
keeping there of children. In many
states this is forbidden by law and 1t
ought to be forbidden everywhere. The
association with vicious people and
paupers is about as demoralizing an in
fluence as could come into the life OF the
children. DR.. Bracket viii undoubted-
ly in his address in Augusta refer to this
evil and help point the way for US 10
take better care of our dependent chill
dren.
Others speakers of note to appear at
the conference will be DR.. Z. Stagg
Within of the National Prison Labor
Association; the Hon. Payson Smith,
who will speak on Industrial Education;
Miss Laura b. Garrett of New York, a
forceful speaker on Sex Hygiene, espe-
cially with reference to the educa ton of
children; Mr.. Arthur H. Ham, special
Investigator for the Russell Sage Founda-
ton, on the subject of Loan Sharks and
Remedial Loan Associations, and many
others.
The local committee in Augusta is
making preparations for a large number
of delegates from all parts of the state.
FRANCIS II. KILLER, Secretary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
Sumner.

Mrs. o. L. Newell has been spending a
few days with her daughter, Mrs. Arno
Austin, of Dixfield.
George Spaulding, wife and little
daughter Ellen, visited at George Libby's
Tuesday.
Lionel Bracket of Auburn has been
spending a few days with relatives in
this vicinity.
Several in this vicinity have sold their
apples to Clarence Shaw of Buckfield.
Walter Russell recently traded autos
with Harold Shaw of Buckfield.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31

William Furnish, an aged farmer Of
York who lived alone, made his appear.
ance at the home of a neighbor Friday
night, In battered condition. His skull
was fractured, his nose broken, and be
had other wounds. According to his
story, he had been to the village to draw
some money, and on the way home met
Horace Roundy, q former resident, who
walked home with him, and after they
had gone into the house Roundy assault
ed him with club, beating him until he
was unconscious. When be came to he
made bis way to the neighbours. Fur
bish is supposed TO have had about $50
with him, which Is gone.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
Peru.

Born on the 2lst, to the wife of Arthur
Newton, a son.
Surprise parties have been all the
rage lately. The first was to j. E.
Conant on his Gath birthday; next, Il. r.
Robinson on his 5Sth; and last, Henry
Bryant on his 57th.
The Kidder Brothers took party up
Dead River deer hunting last week and
they brought home two deer with them.
/. C. Kidder took party to Augusta
on the 9th in his auto.