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The daily sentinel., 1913-05-10

Il know" said hastily. for he talking rather
loud
Wish you'd dine with us--to soften things
But l won't" / said. Il haven't heard of your
being rowed for a week So what's the use of putting
off the inevtabef"
NO use" said he dissnay. and then he frightened
There's to be spoon pudding he said.
Why didn't you say II was important in the first
placer said l. OF course III come. Anybody else
dipir' with youi"
oh," said he, 81 suppose thsrsll be somebody-Mis,
Ellen was in rare form, wasd't shef"
4 was not aware" >said l, that her form varied
from day to day. She in very hne voice. however
il that IS what you mean"
But Mrs. Caxton was very snarp with for keeping
her good dinner waiting What She said was:
you ought to show some consideration for people
who kind to you, Willy And the Grswfords have
are always hanging about till the last minute. If
were Miss Crawford I.wouIdht standit"
II thought you were mad" said Willy. because it
yoay dinner that was kept waiting"
What perfect nonsense" said she. "As If cared"
But we who were guests felt very sorry when we
thought what Willy had let himself in for by that
remark
When woman has been married long as
Why" ~
at was the day after the Fitzsmmons Jefries fight
said he glibly with money that the result"
Whenever it was she said Willy was late for the
ceremony The hanson he ordered 10 take to the
wouldn't have caught it"
And the porter" Willy began, but stamped on
his extended nstep.
And nothing. she finished. "in my whole married
life has ever been on time
Willy lifted his glass of champagne
ITO youl" he said. very smiling and tender At
such moments he was irresistible
Mrs. Caxton frowned, smiled. blushed and became
her happy good-natured self
"And in spite of ALL" she said Il have a certsn
fondness for the creature"
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-10

me- and she forgot it. I have my own opinion of
her; but don't like to. give it from here"
Miss Crawford laughed She was always quite easy
and natural in the dark
Come and tell me" she said.
So climbed the stair, tripping once, remember, on
my blanket coat and took pains to sit her good
side" though it was really too dark to matter.
This is nicer than the piano ROOM said. There
too many Greeks there tonight"
Creeks she asked.
who use your hosptable roof such. Our real name
isn't Greekstats Just fer outsiders but its defivative
We still dervatively The Helenites And that OF
derived from The Ellenites. But those of
who have bsen properly brought UP call ourselves The
Msselentes.'
And what" said She has that to do with your
private opinion of my sisters
Everything" conhdsd. "Qou see, want to resign,
OF course she doesn't say in words; but the fact
is as state it"
She's going to sing said Miss Crawford.
And we sat il Silence until the vast vibration had
have been at home dressing for dinner they, dine
at seven-thirty and his wife hates him When he is
latc) came into the hall knew that WILL
because there was aelittle fluffy rug that he always
damn" Then we heard click, and instantly light
poured from the door of the piano room and
saw that he was reaching for the switch that con-
troed .!e hall lights and that in nsement poor
But size had seen the danger sooner than !, or had
perhaps anticipated it.
"Time to dress. Goodnight" she said and gone
before coud. get TO my feet and Just in time to
escape the brutal ncandeseence of half dozen thirty
two candle-poxer bp)bs.
Hello" said Will stupidity. what you eoin up
thsss'"
He was courteous enough to consider this funny
and waitedtuntil ] hadSoincd him
Look he said, Pm late hddlers--
The daily sentinel., 1913-05-10

ANKSLA COTTAGE IL little two-story
box painted white but nearly covered
with strong canes of the leveN roisette
rose from which Il Is named. Two slen-
der, hutsd columns supporting little bal
cony evef the front door, end two slender
chimneys Of brick whitewa she'd are Its
only architectural fsatnfhs,
But after her husbands death Mrs.
March nsyer came South again. and
d sssssaI alvays to nsWly msresed
c9uplee. Mp March lied. Aad it was
lsfraed that the eottake had tesn sold by
hi ektate 70 the Misses CraMfofd. Of
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21
otteld for Postage,

The General Information Editor wrote
a pithy paragraph regarding the heed
lessness of the people who put ordinary
postage stamps on "parcel post" pack
ages. Then he turned from his literary
work to one Of the other nine hundred
and ninety nine kinds OF duties IN
country printing Office, and wrapped a
card plate to send to the engraver, as he
has frequently done before. Put 1t on
the scales. Usual weight, two ounces
and fraction. Slapped on three cents
in stamps, as usual, picked II up with
other mail matter, and went across to
the post office and showed the bunch In
at the window, where the postmaster just
then happened to be standing.
"Hm-what's this, third class mat
ter?" said Uncle Sam-or Uncle Sans
representative.
mo, sir, fourth-cl ascent an
ounce" replied the General Information
Editor.
Didn't you know" said the postmas'
ter ia his sevsrest tone, shat regular
stamps aren't any good on fourth-olass
matter?"
Well, when all the parcel post talk
is about pound rates, how 10 thunder dc
YOU expect a man 10 remember thai
measly little packages under four ounces
90 by parcel post?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21
Paris High School Notes.

A meeting of the Forum was held at
the school house Thursday evening,
with the following program:
Music, Orchestra
Business.
Dorothy Wight and Elsie Gray
Debate, Resolved. That the United States Sen.
ators should be elected by direct vote OF
Observation-Disclosures. MePhee. Bryant.
Brooks, D.. Woodwork, Bigelow, Merrill
Negatiye-Bacon, Es.son. Chapman. Nc
Keen. Brooks. w., Clifford. wight b.
paniment.
Defamation, Andrew Eastman.
Decision OF Judges.
Music, Orchestra.
Many parents attended the debate.
The Judges were George F. Fsrnum, T,
NJ. Davis and Mrs. s. c. Ordway.
Speeches of the debaters were three
minutes in length. The judges decided,
on a basis of two-thirds for the merits OF
the argument and one. third for the man.
ner of presentation, In favor OF the
affirmative.
1t is hoped that the people will show
their interest in the school, and by their
attendance encourage the pupils In this
very helpful exercise.
The next sociable will be held Jan.
3lst.
The play, "Higbee of Hsrvard,"is In
preparation by the senior class. Tenta-
tive dates for its presentation are Feb.
8 and Z.
On the 18th of February will be the
next meeting Of the Forum.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21

A terrible crossing accident happened
1t Chisholm, near Llvermore Falls, Mon
day. Four school children, coasting
down . rather steep grade on Jewel
Street near the post Office on double
runner sled, were picked mp BY the noon
passenger train from Portland and scat
tered along the track two or three rods.
When reached two were found TO % kill
cd outright and the other two we're 20
seriously injured that little hope OF their
recovery Was entertained. The dead are
Joseph Pomerleau, sged about 10, and
Bernadetts Charest, aged II, both OF
whom were Injured about the head. The
injured were Albert Pomerleau, nine,
injured about the head and shoulders,
and Katie Hebert, nine, left leg broken
and injured seriously about the hip. A
fifth child WAS on the sled when It start
cd but fell of and escaped injury.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21
Died.

In Paris, Jan. II, Alden Marion Bessey, aged
81 year,.
In woodstock, Jan IL, Mrs. Lucretia Davis,
In North waterford, Jan. u, Stanley. infant
SON of Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. Knight.
In Denver, Colo, Jan. 8, Fremont l.. Chase,
native Of Paris, aged 50 years.
In Auburn, Jan. IL, Mrs. Iva, wife OF George
w. Bryant, aged 80 years.
In Hebron. Jan. IA. Charles Carroll Bicknell,
In Bethel. Jan. Il. Eugene 8. Bean. aged 81
In Bethel, Jan. Is, Mrs. Carrie Il. Jewett. aged
IN Norway, Jan. IL. Aaron Paige. aged II years.
months, IL days.
In Norway, Jan u. Mrs. Miriam Libby, aged
81 years, j month, II days.
In BrowpHed, Jan. II, Mrs. Blanche, wife OF
Ernest n. Hill, aged 81 years.
In BOSTON. Mass. Jan. l6. Walter Howard
Pusifer. ~
In Canton, Jan. 7. Mrs. Sarah Bowles. aged 60
wears.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21
About tho State.

Evidently there may be . time by-and-
by when the Madison girls will be short
Of partners. In the year 1912 there were
born In that town 46 girls and Is boys.
Tho handsome silk flag, which was
presente to Company g when they lett
Biddeford In 1898 to take part In tho
Spauish-American war, is to be present.
ed TO the state Of Maine BY Col. L. d.
Kendall camp, Spanish-American war
veterans. The flag. which cost sS5 va:
purchased through subscriptions secured
BY George A. Anthoine and others. II
has been In possession Of Mrs. Kendall,
widow Of Col. L. q. Kendall. to whom,
when Company q returned to Biddsford,
the dag was turned over for safe Keeping.
Il will be placed In the state capital with
the Gags Of other companies.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21

NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United States for
the District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of
ALEX BOBEN, In Bankruptcy.
OF Mexico, Bankrupt
To the creditors of Ajax Boben In the
County of Oxford and district Aforesaid:
Notice Is hereby given that on the 2lst DAY OF
duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the FIRST
meeting of his creditors will be held at the
Office OF the Referee, No. 8 Market Square, South
Paris, on the 9Th day OF Feb, A.: ID. 1918 -
10 O'Clock In the forenoon, at which time the
said creditors may attend, prove their claims,
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt, and
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris, Jan. II, 1918.
IS Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21

from Portland to Norway and will make
her homo With her parents, Hr. and Mrs.
]. o. Crooker.
E. B. Terhune, owner, has entertained
. party ct his cottage on tho east shore
of the lake. the Woodman cottage, The
party consisted of Clarence Holloway OF
Boston, Edward Carpenter, Boston,
DR.. W. L. Martin OF Lynn, Mass,
and Walter Estabrook OF Boston.
Grin P. Stiles has moved from the
Besl block to Winter Street. N. D.
Merrill has taken the Stiles tenement 10
tho block.
Erland Cummings while sliding Fri.
day morning, was injured by striking q
stump. Several stitches were taken In
his lin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21
Cold Weather In California.

Mrs. Edith Allen, formerly of South
Paris, writes the Democrat from Moreno,
Calf, as follows regarding the recent
freeze of the orange crop 10 that state:
Here in Moreno, where the oranges
have never frozen before, cut them open
and ice would form on the orange. They
are not fit to eat and cause sickness. l
broke ice an inch thick In the tank In
front of the store, and had to get hot
water to thaw the faucet out. They say
they will pick some Of the oranges and
ship them, so look out for them. They
are bitter. II Is not all roses and sun
shine, can assure You. The coolest,
windiest time In history, and grippe and
colds raging. I'd give more for warm
room in our state to live In, than for the
whole outfit here"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21
Married.

In Fryeburg. Jan: II, by Rev. Bsman N; Stone.
Mr. Hector 6. Blake Of Brownneld and Miss
Minnie N. Alexander Of Denmark.
In North Waterford, Dec. %, by ReY. w. B.
Hague, Mr. lErland Frank Noyes and Miss Helen
Marion knight, both Of Harrison.
In Norway, Jan. is, by Rev. B. C. Wentworth,
Mr.. Bertrand Simeon Bixby and Mics Olga
Izetta Brown, both Of Norway.
In Norway. Jan. ID, by Rev. Jos. Drolet. Mr.
Albert sicotte and Mise Eva Rheault, both OF
Giiead.
In Norway, Jan. Is. by Rev. A. T. McWhorter
of South Paris, Mr.. Elmer Morrill, and Miss Kath.
crime P. Stone. both of Norway.
In Norway. Jan. IA, by Judge VIM. r. Jones.
Justice Of the Peace, Winfield 8. Rose and MISS
Bertha Alice Reed, both Of Canton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21
Every Street in South Paris
HAS ITS SHARE OF THE PROOF THAT KID
NEY SUFFERERS SEEK.

Backache? Kidneys weakP
Distressed with urinary illsf
Want reliable kidney remedy
Don't have to look far. Use what
South Paris people recommend. Every
street In South Paris has Its cases.
Here's one South Paris residents az.
perience.
Let Mrs. c. F. Ware, Of Pleasant St,
tell It.
She says: "For some time . member
of my family suffered from kidney
trouble. There were sharp, shooting
pains through the small Of the back and
dizzy spells and headaches occurred.
On Q friends advice Doan's Kidney PILLS
were obtained .. Chas. II. Howard Co. e
Drug Store. They gave prompt relief"
"When Your Back is Lame-Remem.
Der the Name" Don't simply ask for
kidney rsmedy-ssk distinctly for Doan's
Kidney Plls-the same that Mrs. Ware
had. SOC all stores. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21

Harry Robertson. a lumber jack, shot
and killed Constable Maurice ID. Bean a.
Pssssdumkeag SATURDAYS and several
hours later committed suicide when
corusred By . posse after Is mile chase
thyongh a heavily wooded country.
Robertson fired q fatal bullet into the
constable A the latter WAS attempting 10
arrest him on q charge Of forging orders
for camp supplies. After the shooting
ths lumberman fed toward Lincoln, fol-
loved by : hastily summoned posse.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21

In the District Court Of the United States for the
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
MELLROY K. CUMMINGS of Paris,
formerly of Westbrook, in the County Of Cum.
berland and State of Maine.
Notice ia hereby given that on the 18th day Of
mings was duly adjudicated Bankrupt, and that
the first meeting Of his creditors will be held at
the Bankruptcy Court Room. Federal Court
Building, in Portland, on the LIST day Of Febru:
airy, A. ID. 1918, at O'Clock In the forenoon. ~
VII ich time the said creditors may attend, prove
their claims, appoint Q trustee. examine tho
bankrupt, and transact such other business ~
may properly come before said meeting.
GEO. C. WHEELER.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
January 18th, 1918.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21
Birthday Reception to Mr.. shurtIsff.


Good Cheer Hall was the scene Of .
pleasant affair Wednesday evening, In
the form OF . reception to Alonxo z.
Shurtleff, on the eightieth anniversary
Of his birth. The guests were the MEM
bers of the congregation Of the Univer-
salist church and others connected, and
the reception was q testimonial to Mr..
Shurtleff for his services in connection
with the church.
Mr.. Shurtleff 10 and has for some time
been chairman Of the trustees Of the par
ish, and from the beginning Of the move
ment which led to the establishment Of
this church, has been one of the staunch-
est supporters OF the work, giving with
out stint of his time and bis remarkable
energy.
Though the purpose Of the gathering
was generally known to the participants,
it was designed 10 keep 1t secret from
Mr.. Shurtleff until the time arrived. As
was to be expected, something Of the
factjeaked out and reached his ears .
little In advance, though not the whole
Of IL.
Rugs and some furniture brought In
for the occasion made the hall attractive
in appearance. In the receiving line
were Mr.. Shurtleff and his sister, Miss
Jennie L. Shurtleff, Rev. and Mrs. Ches-
ter Gore Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Ken
ney, Charles A. Young and Miss Geneva
Young.
After the guests, to the number Of
nearly hundred, bad assembled, there
was music By an orchestra. Later there
was cornet solo by Philip s. Jones,
and L. s. Sessions sang "Silver Threads
among the Gold" aud responded to an
encore.
In the course Of the evening Rev. Mr..
Miller, on behalf of friends Of the church
and society, presented Mr.. Shurtletf with
a gold watch charm suitably inscribed.
Mr.. Miller's remarks in making the pre-
sentation were particularly appropriate.
Mr.. Sburtleff accepted the gift with re-
marks also appropriate.
This was also the birthday OF Miss Jen-
ME l.. Shurtleff, who is exactly six years
younger than her brother, and she was
presented at the same time with n bOu-
quet of pinks.
Light refreshments were served, and .
social season Was enjoyed before the
party broke up.
Although Mr.. Shurtleff is so years of
age he entirely denies being old, nor Ia
there any indication that he is. He Is at
the head of the A. E. Shurtleff Co., drug
store proprietors, and both day and even
ing is attending to business, there and
elsewher He Is also active 10 church
and fraternity matters, and in various
lines of public affairs, and shows won
derful amount of energy for = man Of
his years.
In addition to this reception, Mr..
Shurtleff received generous shower of
post cards during the day, as we'll a.
other remembrances Of the occasion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21
Commissioners, Notice.

Commissioners' Notice.
OXFORD. S.:
We, the undersigned. having been duly
appointed by the Honorable Addison e. Herrick,
Judge Of Probate within and for said County.
Commissioners To receive and decide upon the
Hiram in said County, deceased, whose estate
has been represented insolvent' hereby give
public notice agreeably 10 the order Of the said
Judge of Probate, that six months from and
after Sept II, 1912, have been allowed to said
creditors to present and prove their claims, and
that VIC will attend TO ths duty assigned US at
the drug store of Myron T. Ridlon In Porter on
the SIKH and tenth days Of February, A. ID. 1913,
at ten Of the clock in the forenoon OF each OF
said days.
FRANK e. sTEARNs. Commissioners
85
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21
tinues with Enticing Bargains All Owe
Dress Goods
Department

On all our best black and colored
goods, including serges, whipcords
fancy mixturer ETC., we shall allow 10
per cent. discount during sale.
ONE LOT DRESS GOODS, soc
value, Sale price 39c yard.
ONE LOT DRESS GOODS, IS
and S5c values Sale price 59c. yard.
THREE PIECES 50 inch
BROADCLOTH, colors navy blue,
brown and green, all good shades
and a beautiful quality, regular
$1.5o goods, Sale price, CSC yard.
ONE PIECE 50 inch BROAD
CLOTH, navy blue. $I.oo value,
Sale price, 69c yard.
REMNANTS AND SHORT
CUTS of all kinds of materials from
our piece goods department, all
measured and marked in plain fig
ures at little price.
Knit Underwear
Regular goods at 10 per cent. dis
count.
ODD LOTS to clean up at about
half price.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21
Bora.

In South Paris, Jan. "A. to the wife OF Perley
r. whitney. sQn.
In Sumner. Jan. II, to the wife Of Leland
Andrews, son.
In Bethel, Jan. Il, to the wife Of Edwin R.
Bartlett. . daughter.
In Bethel, Jan. I, to the wife of Frank Heath,
Q son. =,
In West Peru, Jan. 70, to the wife Of z. n.
Pierce, q son.
In Norway. Jan. 10, to the wife Of Adelbert
In Byron, Jan. 8, to the wife Of D. A. Ladd. a
daughter.
Doherty, . son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21

Domestic Department
HUMIDOR TABLE LINENS
from 20 to 80 Is per cent. discount.
LARGE COTTON HUCK
TOWELS, special values at 10 and
I7c each.
LARGE LINEN HUCK TOW
ELS, values 7sc, Sale price, aoc
each.
FINE LONG CLOTH, IS inches
wide, II yard piece, Sale price, per
piece, $r.I9.
FINE LONG CLOTH, chamois
finish, 20 inches wide, II I'D. piece,
Sale price, per piece, $l.5o.
LOCKWOOD BROWN COT.
TON, 40 inches wide, 8 lac yard.
BLEACHED COTTON a inches
wide, Sale price, &c yard.
OUTING FLANNEL, best Ioc
goods, Sale price Sc yard.
OUTING FLANNEL, unbleach.
ed, special value at 4 lac. yard.
APRON GINGHAMS, Sale
price, &c yard.
ONELOT DARK AND LIGHT
PRINTS, Sale price, SC yard.
BED BLANKETS, from 10 to
20 per cent. discount.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21
An m wind-.Excspt for vlnslhaven,

Courier Gazette: During Saturday 8
gale a Rockland man took bundle OF
banknotes from his pocket for some pur-
pose and the strenuous zephyrs peeled .
twenty.dollar bill off the top and whiried
IL into space. The accident happened
not far from the oorrer OF Main and
PARK Streets, but those who think OF
searching for the missing twenty had
halter direct their efforts 10 some locality
not less remote than vinslhaven. win
a gale like Saturdays and the cost OF liv-
ing at its present altitude money hies
pretty fast.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21

AUGUSTA, MAINE. January 10. 1918.
ORDERED, That the time for reception OF
be limited 70 wednesday, FEBRUARY 8, 1913. and
that all such petitions, bills and resolves present
ed after that date be referred to the next Legisa
W. ROIX,
Clerk Of the House of Representatives.
- We. LAWRY, Secretary of the Senate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21
Perhaps Not Again for Sixty Years

Perhaps Not Again for Sixty Years.
On Monday of last week, the ak cleo
toral votes Of Maine we're cast for Wood
row Wilson for president and Thomas Il.
Marshall for vics-president. This 10 the
first time since 1852 that tho vote OF
Maine has been cast for the Democratic
candidates. DIR. Seth G. Gordon OF Port
land, who was one Of tho electors, was
chosen messenger to carry the vote to
washington. DR.. Gordon, who ID 80
years Of age, was one OF the electors VINO
cast the last previous Democratic vote,
In 1872
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21
No R.eL.ehe or Kidney Pains.

II you have pains In the back. urinary. bladder
or kidney trouble, dizziness and lack Of energy,
tn Mother Grsy's AROMATIC LEAP, the pleas
ant herb remedy. As tonic laxative II has no
day. SAMPLE FREE. Address The Mother
Gray Co., Le Roy, NJ 7. SO
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21
Wanted.

Thirty-ave cords OF first quality green
hard wood. Bids will be received until
Feb. 1st. for best quality green wood In
lots of ten cords or more up to thirty
Eve cords, to be delivered at the school
buildings OF South Paris village.
Address: BURR +. JONES,
"a Supt. of Schools.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21
Wanted.

All persons who have 9 bill against
the Town Of Paris to present 1t on or
before Jan. 81, 1913.
FRANK A. FARRAR,
CHARLES W. BOWKER,
A. ELROY DEAN,
Selectmen of Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21

Don't use harsh physics. The reaction weak
ems the bowels, leads to chronic constipation.
Get Doan's Regulets. They operate easily' tone
the stomach, cure constipation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21

Hives, eczema, Itch or salt rheum sets yon
crazy; Can't bear the touch Of your clothing.
Doan's Ointment cures the most obstinate
cases. Why suffer. All druggists sell Il.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21

Can't look well, eat we'll or feel well with i'm:
pure bloc feeding your body. Keep the blood
pure with Burdock Blood Ritters. Eat simply
take exercise, keep clean and you will have long
Nfe
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21

1t looks peculiar to see commendatory
remarks In Democratic papers on the
material and educational progress OF the
Negroes since their emancipation fifty
years ago. But the figures, which are
from the last census, are cheering and
encouraging, even almost surprising, and
indicate that with patience our puzzling
"Negro problem" will in time to de-
gree solve itself.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-01-21
Charles Carroll Blcknell.

At the old Bicknell homestead in
Hebron, Charles Carroll Bicknell died on
Tuesday, Jan. IA, at the age OF 80 years.
In point of actual years of work at the
blacksmith's trade Mr. Bicknell was
doubtless the oldest blacksmith In the
county at least. He had been at II for
over sixty years, having begun when he
was seven years of age, his father, who
was also a blacksmith, making him a
special hammer to use at the anvil. Mr..
Bicknell was born In Hebron. His work
at the trade was largely done 10 Buck
field, Hartford aud Canton. he leaves .
widow and one son, C. c. Bicknell, Jr.,
of South Paris. The funeral was held
on Thursday, and burial was 10 the
Gardner's Plains Cemetery In Buckheld.