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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28
Hebron.

The boys had loud and happy cele
bration Saturday evening in honor oil
their victory at OronO.
The concert 10 the church Friday even.
ing was success and greatly enjoyed
by all fortunate enough to attend.
The Ladies' Circle cleared about $50
at the apron and food sale Tuesday
evening.
The ball game here Wednesday be.
tween Portland High School and Hebron
was won by Hebron S.2.
The Alpha Literary Society gave their
annual reception Wednesday evening al
the Home.
Mrs. Joy has been in Fairfield this
week owing to the illness of her mother
who was quite severely bitten on the
hand by dog.
j. E. Bartlett Of Boston Is spending a
few DAYS with bis father, W. A. Bartlett.
81. X. Stearns has set out fifty or more
apple trees on his land by Mathews
Pond.
Owing to the continued rains but little
planting has been done in this vicinity.
o. Il. Trip of Rockland was at Miss
Trips the first of this week.
DR.. Parmalee was in the place Mon
day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28
Oxford.

The Oxford High School base ball
team played the Bryant's Pond team
here Saturday.
Miss Mary Andrews Of Portland ia
visiting her sisters, Mrs. Martha Holden
and Hattie Andrews.
The N. E. circle met with Mrs. Yves.
ton Dunn Wednesday.
Frank Bean was In Albany last week
Gertrude Curtis of West Paris visited
her aunt, Mrs. Carroll Curtis, few days
last week
The high school will give an entertain.
ment and sociable in the Sons OF Temper.
ancs Hall Friday evening for the benefit
of their base ball team.
Charles Young has recently purchased
piano.
Perley BOnney is quite sick.
Harry Goodyear has opened up bis
harness shop and moved into the rent
above the shop.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28
About the State.

A party of eighty members of the
Portland Board of Trade have just been
on tour by special train of the eastern
part of Maine, extending as far as st..
John, N. B.
An exchange is responsible for this
"In spite of the cold winter that Maine
had, Ben Berry of North Arson, while
blowing, this week, plowed out about 10
bushels of potatoes that bad not been
affected the least by the frost. They
had the appearance of new potatoes and
sold for prices above the old potatoes.
He dug the potatoes in blowing five
acres and they brought him about $l4."
Levi w. Weston is the only man that
ever went over Skowbegan Falls and now
lives. Mr.. Weston is now IS years old.
This happened over 80 years ago. At
that time he was at the head of the falls
on jam of logs when the one he was on
shot out into the river and before he
could save himself he was going over the
falls on top of 1t. He went down into
the surging waters distance of probably
80 feet and struck the bottom OF the
river. he retained his presence Of mind
and struggled for the surface. He was a
good swimmer and managed to work
away from the undertow and reached the
shore where crowd of men pulled him
out.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28
Maine News Notes.

Arthur G. Eaton, the Portland In
surance man, gets total OF seven years
for forgery and embezzlement.
Here's grain of comfort: Maine lakes
are "brim fun" for the first time for
several seasons and everything indicates
that the industries of Maine, dependent
on water power for their prosperity, will
not be handicapped the coming year.
The destroyer Jenkins, recently
launched at the Bath Iron Works, has
exceeded requirements on Der tests,
making a mile at the rate of 33 119
knots, three knots in excess Of the con-
tract.
With the site tentatively agreed npon
Biddeford's plans for it's new 800, 0OC
central school house 60 on apace. The
building probably will be ready for occu.
pancy this fall. 1t will be modern in
every particular.
Lumber markets OF the state report a
spirit of optimism throughout the trade.
Interviews with prominent lumber
dealers disclose the fact that the de.
mand for all kinds Of lumber is really in
excess of the supply.
Two years ago the U. s. fish hatchery
at Boothbay Harbor had blue lobst or
on exhibition. The lobster was taken in
a trap near Boothbay. A peculiar
feature was that the tip of each claw was
double. The she'll has been preserved in
college museum.
John Merrill Lewis, IS years of age,
OF South Portland, was drowned on the
18Th by the capsizing of boat In the
barbor. Two companions who were In
the boat were rescued by the quick
work of Charles Jordan, who went to
their assistance 10 his motor boat.
Notice has been given out by the Bar
Harbor school authorities that one OF
the prominent residents, who prefers to
remain anonymous, has offered prize
of a gold watch to the girl In the senior
class of the Bar Harbor High School who
IL, in the opinion of her schOolmates, OF
the highest type of character. Twenty
two girls are eligible.
In an attempt to save the life of Ru-
pert Tobey, the four.year-old son OF
Charles E. Tobey Of Vassalboro, Carl D..
Warren of that town was drowned In
Weber Pond on the 10th. In sailboat
were Warren, Tobey and the boy, and
Charles Rowe. A sudden gust of wind
shifting the sail, the boy was knocked
into the water, and Warren jumped
after him. The boat became unmsnage-
able, and the two men in her were IN.
able to rescue either the man or the boy,
though Rowe also jumped into the water
in the attempt to do so.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28
Locke's Mills.

Mrs. Abbie Trask was pleasantly sur
prised Monday to receive . visit from
her cousin, Albert L. Hobbs, OF Fresno
Cal, formerly Of Norway, whom she had
not seen for twenty years. Mr.. Hobbs
left Norway thirty years ago to try hi
fortune In the West, and although BIZ
worked his board for time after arriv
ing there, by remarkable pluck and
perseverance has forged his way ahead
until he Is to-day successful business
man of Fresno. He is engaged in the
packing of raisins and buying and selling
dried fruits. He married Alice
Steinmitz Of Fresno and they have one
son, Chas. s. Hobbs.
Mrs. Lena Rand and Mrs. HANNAH
Whitman were in Norway Monday.
Fred Morton is enjoying q two weeks
vacation in Boston.
C. B. Tebbets has a new auto, pur
chased of Herrick Bros, Of Bethel.
Mrs. George Tirrell returned from
Foxcroft Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. D. Cross are rejoicing
over the birth of daughter, May 20.
DR.. Packard and family are at theil
camp for the summer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28
East Bethel.

Mrs. Irving Kimball of Roxbury,
Mass, passed few days here last week
Miss Elsie Bartlett has gone to Rum
ford Falls where she has . position ~
stenographer.
Mrs. Alma Russ of Rumford Falls 70.
Gently visited at Porter Farwell's.
Mrs. Dolly Blake, who has been spend
ing the past year with her sons In Mas.
sachusetts, has returned to her home
here.
Judge G. F. Rich and SON Robert Of
Berlin, N. H., accompanied by A. n.
Bean and Frank Bean Of this place, en-.
ioyed an auto trip to Lewiston last
Saturday.
Earl, little son of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
G.. Holt, who Was taken to the
Maine General Hospital ut Portland
Sunday, the 10Th, 10 reported to 10 re-
covering from serious illness. He was
accompanied BY bis grandparent, Hrs.
Susie Bean, who stays BY him.
Mrs. Lucetta Bean went TO Lawrence,
Mass, last week, called there By the
death Of Q relative.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28
Norway Lake.

The shower and wind In the afternoon
Of the 18th caused considerable damage
in this vicinity. At DR.. G. A. Stephens
1t demolished the windmill and one OF
the bird houses, and blew . skylight q
long distance over roof down into the
orchard. 1t struck an apple tree, break.
ing quite large limb and hanging the
skylight on the tree, but broke only one
pane OF glass.
W. 8. Partridge has been III for several
days. He has not been In the store since
the 18th.
Mrs. W. 8. Partridge 10 having hard
time, caused by an attack Of neuritis In
her rigit arm and shoulder.
Mrs. DR.. Noyes Of Lowell has been
sick with measles for ten days at the
homo Of her father, ]. L. Partridge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28

Monday evening tho Rebekah lodge
was visited BY the inspector, Mrs. Annie
Young Of Calais, and delegation from
the West Paris lodge. The heavy rain
prevented many from attending.
Tuesday Mrs. D. n. Mason and Mrs.
E. W. Chandler went 10 Rumford to
attend the Oxford County W. G. T. U.
convention, returning Wednesday even
ing.
The concert which was to have been
given by Mrs. Schoonover. assisted BY
Mr.. Hill. sololst, and Mrs. Florence
Chapman Berwick, violinist, was post
poned until the 18th on account Of the
illness of Nrs. Schoonover.
Mrs. Keene OF Sumner has been visit.
ing her daughter, Miss Mildred Keene,
and went to Rumford Thursday.
Announcement has just been received
from the New England College Entrance
Certificate Board OF the re-approval of
Gould's Academy for the full term OF
three years. Gould's was among the
first schools to be approved BY the
Board, and one Of the few that have been
able to hold the privilege continuously
since that time. This is q recon- menda-
ton for this school.
Mr.. Copeland and Lyman Wheeler are
loading hay to be sent to the Boston
market. A very large quantity Of hay
has been shipped from this station this
spring.
The Memorial sermon was preached in
the Congregational church Sunday morn
ing by Rev. B. F. Pickett, pastor of the
NJ. E. church.
Memorial Day will be observed In the
morning by the graves Of veterans being
decorated by comrades of Brown Post.
In the afternoon the soldiers and Relief
Corps, accompanied by the school chill.
dren, will march to the soldiers monu-
ment, and appropriate services will be
held. Lincoln's address at Gettysburg
will be given by Carroll Valentine. In
the evening Rev. Merrill @. Ward OF Nor
way will deliver the address In Odeon
Hall.
The academy will have . recess from
Wednesday until Monday.
Sunday, June 2, the baccalaureate SER
mon by Rev. ]. II. Little, to be preached
In the Congregational church, will open
the exercises of commencement week.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will
be devoted to final examinations. Thurs
day graduation exercises will be held In
Odeon Hall. The concert will be given
in the evening. Friday evening the stu
dents will give a reception.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28
West Lowell.

Miss Mary johnson of Stow has beer
at Albra Lords for few days.
Mrs. Cora Nichols had an i'll turn Mon
day morning but 10 better.
The horse left in the Walker pasture
West Lowell, Is 10 the care OF A. F
Wiley of Stow. The wagon is still
housed under the trees.
Mrs. George Chadbourne has started
for Redlands, California.
Mrs. John Seavey and Lizzie Gould Of
Harbor were at Mrs. Oris LeBaron'!
Wedneadav
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28
East Sumner.

Fl. C. Buck, who was quite badly
injured in an accident last week, Is now
improving and able to sit up some.
Memorial Day will be observed at the
Congregational church by the usual ex
ercises and an address by Rev. F. A
Leitch of Auburn. Exercises to begiI
at p. NJ.
Mrs. Ella S. Heald while at South
Rangeley recently caught IL pound
trout, standing on the steamer landing
The party made up Of A. D. Park and
wife and Mrs. Ella s. Heald were very
successful and secured some fine lake
trout while guests of Cleon S. Osgood al
his camp. w. j. Heald was guide.
The wet weather has given grass fine
start, but has delayed planting some.
what. At this date Thursday after.
noon) II looks like dull weather! also, as
il Teddy" is the coming man. Ohio
the people seem to say.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28
Postmaster Examination.

The United States Civil Service Com:
mission announces that on Saturday,
June %, an examination will be held at
Buckfeld, Maine, as result Of which 1t
10 expected to make certification to fill
q contemplated vacancy in the position
of fourth class postmaster Of class (b) at
Hebron Station, Maine, and other va
cancies a they may occur at that office.
The compensation Of the postmaster at
this Office was s246 for the last fiscal
year.
Application forms and full informa-
tion concerning the requirements Of the
examination can be secured from the
postmaster ut Hebron Station or from
the U. s. Civil Service Commission,
Washington, d. C.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28
Greenwood.

We we'll remember that May snow
storm 20 years ago, how It broke dowr
Transcendant crab apple tree SO that II
has not entirely regained its normal form
to this day. The one last Monday wal
light com, ared to that, yet the ground
and trees were white for a while, 'as nc
fuller on earth could white them" The
only thing remarkable about such storms
ia their coming SO late In the spring; Il
looks like winter clinging to the tail oil
May.
Several business calls during the week
but too stormy and cold for visiting.
As formerly mentioned our school
closed before the proper time, and in
stead of hiring another teacher to keeI
it out, the scholars are carried to the
Center school.
Harry Swift has changed housekeeperi
by carrying the widow Herrick home and
hiring Mrs. Ada Elwell. The widow
thinks of resuming work there in the
near future, since she is highly pleased
with the situation.
The crown prince of Spain, now ak
years old, is learning to be an artist and
pictured out az taking snap shots with
his camera. But his father Is not very
popular with q certain class, and bis
mother still less so, being an English
woman. And furthermore there is re.
public on each side of bis kingdom,
France on one side and Portugal on the
other; so 1t Is quite possible that the
crown prince Of Spain will never wear q
crown after all.
Two or three years ago Lester Morgan
bought E. H. Morgan's farm on Patch
Mountain, and now 1t Is reported that he
Is about to take to himself q wife and
settle there for home.
And 1t is further reported that Frank
Morgan, who. was born and grew to man.
hood on that farm, but now married and
lives In Waterford, has bought the New.
ton Herrick place near by but for what
purpose report saith not.
There is pair Of swallows flying about
here, which indicates that summer ID
near, though the cold and stormy wealth.
or still continues.
Last week We received pictorial card
from friend in Yarmouth, and this In
part is what she wrote on it:
81 wonder II you have 80 good q like.
ness OF our Maine Poet? Years ago, In
the days Of horse cars, I was coming
from Newton, Mass, to Cambridge, and
when opposite Of Longfellow's house,
be came out and rode long distance In
the same car / was In and saw plainly
the man whose poems had much on.
joyed.
"Will You say In your items to the OK.
ford Democrat, that Mrs. Estslla Chase
Ford of Yarmouth, Maine, wishes to
thank her many friends who 90 kindly
remembered her at Easter? I am . shut.
in, and depend upon my wheel chair to
get around, and the shower was most
gratifying"
Yes, sister. we cheerfully do you the
favor, and also thank you for the picture
Of Il. W. Longfellow, who was ono oil
the most gifted poets OF modern times,
whether this side of the water or be.
yond.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28
Hlraru.

Sunday, May 10. was the warmest day
of the year, at Is. On the Goth, A. NJ,
the record was 80, with . brisk snow
squall for an hour and half, reminding
US that on May 2lst, 1892, IL showed five
inches in Hiram. The writer also re-
members a snow squall on May Goth,
1857.
Albert Fowler of Wilton, Conn.,, is in
town on business.
Mrs. Ephraim E. Hanson and Mrs.
Albert G. Stearns are in very poor
health.
Mrs. Alonzo Parker was taken to the
Maine General Hospital last week fol
treatment, and perhaps surgery for in.
ternal trouble.
Eli C. Wadsworth went to Brownfield
Tuesday and to Denmark Wednesday.
Miss A. Louise Bradford of Boston 10
passing . few days at Ell c. Wads'
worth's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28
North Paris.

Mr.. Coffin has sold his stand to Mr.,
Tracy Of Peru.
The Village improvement Society have
voted to buy the Morrison Hall, now
owned by L. j. Trask.
Mr.. McAlister's clerk, q Hadlsy boy OF
Sumner, was thrown from Q carriage last
Sunday, the 10th, and broke his leg iu
two places.
Herbert Gibbs is at home from the
hospital.
George Gibbs has moved to the Parker
place which he bought last fall and has
also bought the fields formerly owned
with 1t.
Freeman Ellingwood and wife have 70.
turned home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28
West Buckfleld.

Mr.. and Mrs. 81. w. Phillips and
daughter Aldaua went to North Auburn
Sunday and returned Monday.
Charles Smith of Conway, N. H., has
been at John Smiths recently.
Thomas Bradbury returned from Down
East Wednesday.
Mrs. s. NJ. Bonney and children Of Ok
ford were at Dastins Turner'S last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Cummings Of Paris
were at o. d. Warren's Sunday.
Miss Mary Farrar Of Auburn has been
very sick since leaving here.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hall ID ut Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Halls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Jordan are ut G. II.
Heald's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28
West Paris.

There will DO NO special observance oil
Memorial Day In this village, but I'll
Veterans, citizens and school children
are invited to meet at the Free Bsptis,
church ct O'Clock, A. NJ, Msm0rla
Day, where line Of march vii! be form
cd to the cemetery to decorate the graves
Of comrades.
The family of W. j. Curtis arc pack
ing their household goods preparatory
to moving to South Paris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Porter of Boston
are the guests of Mrs. Porter's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. G. 8. Marshall, and Other
relatives In this vicinity.
The annual business meeting and
election Of officers of the Y. P. C. U. wal
held at the First Universalist church
Tuesday evening and the following Of
ficers were elected:
Pres-v e. Eningwood.
vice-Pres.-Mary Stesrns.
Sec.-Mrs. Leona Ridlon.
Treas.-Ralph Bacon.
The Mission Circle of the Univers.
alist church held its annual meeting
With Mrs. Levi Shedd on Thursday Of
last week and the following officers were
elected:
Pres-Mrs. d. A. Ball.
vice-Pres-Mrs. Elva E. Locke.
Sec.-Delia II. Lone.
Treas.-Mrs. Phila Shedd.
Albert Ryder has sold his stand on
Church Street to Joseph Il. Durham fol
occupancy. Mr.. and Mrs. Ryder will
move to Freeport.
Mrs. Irwin L. Bowker Of Portland Is
spending few days with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Tuell. Mrs,
Bowker 10 on the return trip from Har-
risburg, Penn, where Mr.. Bowker is q
delegate to the Engineers Union in ses.
sion there.
Several members of Granite Lodge, F.
and A. NJ, visited Bethel Lodge Thurs
day evening.
Augustus Durham is visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Jennie Currier, at Bry.
ant Pond.
Mrs. Frances Durham of West Sumner
has been the recent guest of her daugh.
ter, Mrs. Bert Day.
Myrtle Robinson of Sumner is visiting
her uncle, Percy Mayhem.
Mr.. Butts, Of the firm of Longley &
Butts, Of Norway, is plumbing the house
of e. j. Mann, on Main Street. j. Fl
Cole has finished the carpenter work,
and will soon move his family to Haver
hill, Mass.
A heavy thunder shower passed ovel
this village Friday evening.
j. q. Cole will soil his household
goods, some small tools and other small
articles, at auction, next Saturday, june
l, at l 80 o'clock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28

James Bicknell is building q new ell
to his house with all the modern i'm
provements.
Fred Hesld had horse die very sud-
denly Wednesday which he has owned
nearly 20 years.
Grover Keene 10 the proud possessor
of nice colt which was foaled recently.
John Gerrish 10 in the place painting
and papering.
Hesld Bros. have got through saving
long lumber.
Isaac Fuller Ia still confined to the
house.
A. F. Mason is buying wool again this
spring, paying % cents pound.
Althea Stetson, who is teaching school
at East Hebron, was at home Sunday.
At their regular meeting Saturday
evening Mountain Grange held q me-
mortal service for those members that
have died since Its reorganization.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28
North Waterford,

Annie Hazelton, who has bssn quits
sick with the mumps and bad cold, 10
better.
Mrs. Ellen Millett Davenport Of Wor-
cester, Mass, 10 visiting friends here.
We are all glad to welcome her back
with rs again.
John Grover and family have moved
into their new home.
Harry Brown and family were visited
Sunday by Mr.. and Mrs.. p. P. Dresser.
Mrs. Edna Ssssions and son Rsx, and
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Dresser.
Mrs. Walter Brown 10 expecting some
more Finns to board soon. They arc TO
work for Harry Brown.
Mrs. Chandler Merrill and girls intend
visiting her parents ct Lowell . few
weeks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28
Here and There.

DIR. Woods Hutchinson says children
should be kept out of school until they
are twelve, when they can acquire in six
months what il takes six years to drill
into them by the ordinary school meth
DDS. Professor Sidis and some Others
begin the education of their children as
soon as they are able to talk, aud have
them ready for college when they are
ten to twelve years old. When doctors
disagree, and both are at variance with
the common methods, what does the
ordinary man know about it?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28

The total sale Of the Aroostook potato
crop Of 1911 10 estimated at between
1900, 900 and II, 600, 900 bushels. besides
two or three million bushels used for
starch. seed. food. and Loaf. Al it 10
reokoned that the average price receiv-
cd was better than two dollars . barrel,
the total received for the years crop 10
estimated - over $lS,000,0 COO. This
year the farmers will put In about the
came acreage - last year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28
Denmark.

The corn shop 10 being covered with
nov rubber roofing, and new coal shed
70 to be built.
John A. Bracket of Lawrence, Mass,
10 in town for . few days In the interest
Of the new soldiers' monument.
George Chase Of Portland 10 visiting
with Mr.. and Mrs. D. 8. Perkins.
Mrs. Norton 10 reported - very sick.
w. w. Berry has new Ford anto.
Elmer Hale also has . new Ford auto.
Harold Perkins has received his new
auto.
A.. P. Cobb and wife are In Providence,
R.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-05-28

For so years. Hon. Joel Wilbur Of
Phillips and Il. G. Turner of Dedham
Mass, have been making annual fishing
trips to the Rangeley Lakes, says the
Maine Woods. On the 18th they packed
their tackle and started north, both Of
these veteran fishermen In good health
and spirits, despite the fact that Mr.. vii
bur is Is years old and Mr.. Turner 49,
1--WE would not think Of missing the
early fishing" said Mr.. Turner, who was
formerly paving contractor of Boston
"For so years Joel and have been going
to the lakes In the spring and usually
again in the fall" Mr.. Wilbur has been
a Raugeley fisherman for the past 81
years without missing q single season.