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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-11-15
Former Resident Passes.

John McWilliams, a former resident
of Baraga, died Tuesday morning at
the Hancock hospital of a complication
of diseases, at the age of 81 years. He
is survived by wife. The funeral
was held Thursday morning from St.
Patrick's church at Hancock.
Mr.. McWilliams has been located in
the copper country a number Of years
and was in charge of the Houghton
county detention hospital until two
years ago, when he took charge of the
Milwaukee house at Hancock. He is
well known by many of the early resi-
dents in this county, having kept sa
loon and boarding house in Baraga {
number of years.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-11-15
PROCLAMATION BY
GOVERNOR FERRIS.

Just "thank you" thrills the heart
of the receiver and reveals the kindli-
ness of the giyer. Gratitude is con-
tagious, gratitude enriches the home
and the state. gratitude makes life
worth living. During the past year
Michigan has shared with the nation in
peace and prosperity, in civic and re-
ligious progress. in an appreciation of
health and sanity. The firesides Of
Michigan have had the courage and
faith that conquers. To God, the source
Of all power, it is fitting that we de-
vote one day to praise and thanksYiv-
ing in the spirit that shall brighten and
beautify all the days Of all the years
to come.
Therefore, l do hereby join the pres
dent of the United States in designat-
ing Thursday, the 9th Of November, a.
a day for all of the people Of this Com
monwealth to celebrate in thanksgiv-
ing and prayer.
WOODBRIDGE N. FERRIS,
Governor Of Michigan.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-11-15
c! E. BUFFERS SIGNS
HIS RESIGNATION.

Charles E. Buffers, superintendent
of the woods operations Of the Buffers
Lumber Company, has rendered his
resignation, to take effect December 1,
and will leave for Florida or Alabama.
Mr.. Buffers has been q resident of
L'Anse the past year, during which
time he has built the Buffers logging
railroad from the mill to the Silver
river, and has taken care of work in
the woods, installing two skidders. the
first of their kind in Baraga county,
which are keeping the mill supplied
with logs.
During their short residence here,
Mr.. and Mrs. Buffers have made q
number of friends who will deeply de-
plore their departure but wish them
success in their new home.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-11-15
TUG HEBARD BRINGS
In WALDO'S CREW.

The tug Hebard, Captain Bernt Nell
son, on Tuesday brought into Hough-
ton the Canal life saving crew and the
survivors of the L. C. Waldo, wrecked
on Manitou island during the severe
Storm.
The steel steamer had a capacity of
1000 tons and was owned by the Roby
Transportation Company. being en-
gagged in the ore carrying trade.
The crew consisted of % men and
women. When they were rescued the
storm was still fierce and the captain
and crew of the tug had a perilous
time saving them.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-11-15
PEQUAMINC CHURCH
FAIR THIS EVENING.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E.
church have informed us that piping
hot supper fit for king will await
those who care to pertake. at the Pc
quaming hall tonight, when they hold
their annual Fair.
Needlework and many fancy and USE
full articles will also be sold to those
who care to buy and help good cause
along.
II the weather permits. L'Anse
should be well represented. for these
ladies have always attended similar
functions In L'Anse and 1t would be no
more than right that we should return
Bsse favors.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-11-15
Jonas Johnson Dead.

Jonas johnson. one Of Baraga's old
est business men. died Suddenly Sum
day evening at the age of 65.
Deceased was born in Sweden Febru-
AIRY 2, 1848, and came to America in
1883, locating in Baraga in 1885. where
he has since made his home. He is
survived by . wife in Sweden and
three sons, Gus and Louis of Minneap-
oils. MINI, and William Of Pequaming.
Funeral services were held Thursday
afternoon at two o'clock at the Baraga
M. e. church. Rev. Bircham officiating.
Iptermept was in the Barsga cemetery.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-11-15
A Narrow Escape.

County Road Commissioner Peter
Newman last Friday afternoon had a
marrow escape from losing his eyesight
and being bodily injured.
Mr.. Newman was digging well on
his farm at ,Skanee and had placed in
the well three charges of dynamite.
Two charges exploded properly, and
when he went to examine the third, it
ignited, binding him for twenty-four
hours and badly jarring him.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-11-15
Graphite Shipped.

The first carload of graphite to be
shipped this fall was forwarded to the
Detroit Graphite Company Wednesday.
Twenty-one cars. or about 1900 tons
have been shipped during the year, and
as soon as good sleighing is assured the
hauling of ore from the mine to Taylor
switch will be commenced and contin-
ued until the bins at the switch are
full.
ID. P. Menard is the agent in charge
of the loading and hauling.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-11-15
Oyster Supper Thursday.

The oyster supper to be given next
Thursday evening at the Town Hall by
the ladies of the M. E. church should
be well attended, fort the cause is a
worthy one, the funds raised to go
toward liquidating the debt on the par
sonage.
The ladies have contracted for a
large number of oysters and will be
able to supply the needs of all. Supper
will be served from to 10 o'clock
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-11-15
Items of Local Interest.

Rosanns and Emma Bushey were
Barags visitors Wednesday.
Rev. Frank H. Pequette left Wednes-
day for his home in Sawyer. Mimi, af-
ter visiting here few days.
Harry J. Hicks left Monday for Iron
Mountain after spending the summer
here, building the Hebard telephone
line and wiring.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-11-15

A slight blaze in Won zelien's drug
store Sunday morning called out the
citizens. The fire. originating from
the chimney, was diseevered BY Supt.
Mellencamp.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-23
Notice of Foreclosure.

WHEREAS, James W. williams of Rumford
In the county Of Oxford and state OF Maine, by
his mortgage deed dated the 9th day of April
A. d. 1909, and recorded in Oxford Registry Of
Atkins Of Dixneld, In the county OF Oxford and
state Of Maine. the following described Real
Estate, to Wit:
A certain lot or parcel Of land with the build.
ings thereon situated In the town Of Peru, In
said county Of Oxford and state OF Maine, being
the former homestead farm of the said David
Atkins, containing 60 acres be the same more or
less and being part Of Lot number In Peck's
Also one other piece Of Real Estate situated in
said Peru and the Same decided to o. L. Ham.
mond BY D. r. Bishop and containing one acre
Also one other piece of Real Estate situated In
said Peru and the same decided to o. L. Ham.
mond by Joel Hall and containing one.fourth Of
On acre be the same more or less.
Also certain spring or we'll which now fur.
Also one other lot or parcel Of land with the
buildings thereon situated In the town of Rum.
ford, In the county OF Oxford and state Of Maine,
being part Of the Charles =. Smith farm and
ginning as point on the street line 0. feet dis.
FAINT In an casterly direction from the lot now or
formerly owned BY John johnson; thence along
said street line 100 feet; thence In . northerly
thence IL sous ii direction Il test 70 point
And whereas the said David Atkins BY his
deed of Assignment dated May 9th, A. d. 1919,
and recorded In Oxford Registry Of Deeds, Book
asS and Ss ss sSsrsSy 70
underlined, and whereas the condition Of said
mortgage has been broken. now therefore, BY
reason Of the breach Of the condition thereof, ]
' p.sa 9 e Sn e. Il; .sn a':s lin day of
81 JAMES p. JoHNsToN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-23
East Sumner.

R. G. Stephens and Arthur Chandler
have SO far recovered from illness as to
resume their duties at the store.
Wilmer Bradeen returned from Heald's
camps near Oquossuc Tuesday with a
fine deer.
Several deer have been secured In the
vicinity Of Redding which Is q favorite
spot for sportsmen.
Ezra Keene and wife went to Lewiston
Monday shopping.
1t Ia not fully decided as to any public
Christmas trees at the churches this
year. Those who years ago aided in
public Christmas festivals, are now too
old or have passed away, and the pres.
snt element In young people prefer
dance or social. Then many now prefer
a home gathering and tree. In the writ
er's boyhood days our Christmas festival
was confined to the hanging up Of a
stocking near the old open fireplace at
night, to find in the morning few rails.
ius and beechnuts in 1t. No pretty
cards or choice candies then. A striped
stick Of peppermint candy, few red and
white peppermint drops or sugar
heart, made up the candy diversity
What q change The many lovely
choice Christmas gifts could not be OBJ.
tanned then for they were not In evil
deuce. But We In later times could
stand on one side of the yard fence and
"whicker" at the gal on the other side
and "swap gum" with her If the old
folks had retired-(yum-yum.)
"Oh best retirement
Thy charms inspire"
SIOCIIM
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-23
Deer Killed, 10, 900: Men, ~

On the basis of the game receipts at
Bangor, ii is roughly estimated that dur
ing the season now closed 10000 deer
were killed in the state this season.. and
200 moose. In 1912 the game receipts at
Bangor were larger than this year. The
falling off is largely attributed to the
fact that almost continuous rains in
October spoiled the hunting that month.
1t is not thought that the increase in the
cost of nonresident licenses from SIS TO
s25 kept many hunters away. The
moose killed this year were Of fair size
only, but the buck deer were unusually
large and fat.
During the season II persons met
their death in the woods-seven by &C.
cidentsl discharge of their own guns,
four through being mistaken for deer,
three by dragging guns muzzle first, two
by getting in range OF men firing at deer
or other game, and one by drowning.
Several men have been bound over for
reckless or careless shooting.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-23

AT the largely attended meeting Of the
State Grange at Bangor last week, State
Master c. S. Stetson OF Greene was re-
elected ty 4SS votes against ITO for B.
Walker McKeen of Fryeburg, and abo,.t
90 scattered among other candidates.
The other officers are:
Overseer-E. c. Patten. Topsham.
Lecturer-C. D. Purington, Bowdoin.
Steward-Daniel e. Foster. Augusta.
Assistant Steward-A. l.. Roberts. West Ken
nebunk.
Chaplain-A. e. Morse. South Paris.
Treasurer-E. Z. Addition, Greene.
Secretary-E. II. Libby, Auburn.
Fiora-Mrs c. 8. Stetson. Greene.
Pomona-Mrs. e. @. Patten, Topsham.
Ceres-Mrs. ID. 4. Foster. Augusta,
Lady Assistant Steward-Ars. A. l.. Roberts,
West Kennebunk.
Executive Committee-EdvardE Evans, Waldo;
L. e. futile. Caribou.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-23

There has been the usual number of
visitors and callers the past week,
among whom might be mentioned
Charles A. Durham, who stopped with
US Saturday night and returned to his
work the following day. He is yet en-
ployed in Bethel at blacksmithing,
although offered much larger pay up in
the back woods where he had formerly
worked.
Our daughter, Carrie E. Swan, came
on visit the first of the week, and to
rest from caring for sick mothers and
their little kids. She is still with US
and expects to return home Friday.
Another snow storm Tuesday night,
the amount being about one-half inch,
which disappeared soon after sunrise
the next day.
Our latest evening visitors were
Warren Brooks and housekeeper, Mr..
and Mrs. Dannie Bryant and school
teacher They seemed to find enough
to talk about, and played games until
the time came for retiring.
Mrs. Calvin Cole has been getting
poorly of late, and is now unable to get
about without assistance. She was in
our Sabbath School Bible class thirty
years ago, and is one of the very few who
are still living, now 70 years old. A few
years more and not one will be left to re-
spOnd TO the roll call.
1t is gratifying to know that open
time for killing big game Is past for
Que year, and that no more men will be
shot by being mistaken for deer. But
there is now and then streak of humor
connected with this kind of sport, as the
following incident will show:
About the time the open season COM
menced, a somewhat noted sportsman
told his sixteen year. old son, who, by
the way, had become quite q modern
Nimrod, that il he would kill deer
during the open season he would buy
him a rifle when the next year came
round. A week or two later, his father
being gone, the boy took his rifle out on
a hunt and soon called for help to take
his deer home, which proved to be q
fine doe.
Neither was successful In getting
another until one day, about two weeks
before close time, when the father took
his rifle and the son his shot gun, and
going in opposite directions, in an hour
or two the son came home with his
second deer, while bis father finally
came home with nothing; and when told
there was another fine doe in the barn
ready to be dressed off, ne refused at
first to believe it, but finally admitted
the Ike was on him; but was willing,
being sure of his part Of the fresh meat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-23
North BuckfieId.

S. j. Spaulding, master OF Mountain
Grange, attended State Grange at Ban
gor.
A. s. Bessey has snapped horses with
Ernest Millett.
Charles Buck has moved to his farm
recently purchased of V. c. Keene.
Mrs. j. E. Mayhem, who 10 at Auburn,
remains about the same.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln Purkis and Mrs.
Leon Purkis were at g. A. Holmes re-
Gently.
Roger Clapp Of Salem. Mass, Is here
for bis Christmas vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Burdin of
Chase's Mills were at r. E. Warren's
Sunday.
Mrs. E. v. Pearson and baby have re-
turned home after stopping with her
mother, Mrs. R. j. Warren, several
weeks.
Bertha Gerrish IL at the Central Maine
General Hospital at Lewiston.
Julia Gle and Ellen Cole spent the
week end with Eola Swallow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-23
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOIN0s OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Parla Hill.

First Baptist Church. Rev. g. W. T. Hll. pas
tor. Preaching every Sunday at l0ao a. n.
Sunday School at II. Sabbath evening service
st I SO. Prayer Meeting Thursday evening at
80. Covenant Meeting the last Friday before
the LIST Sunday Of the month a. 80 r. \. AL
not otherwise connected are cordially Invited.
Mrs. Mary G. Buck died at her home
10 this village Friday evening at the age
of IS years. Mrs. Buck had been In
feeble health for long time but was able
to be around the house until Wednesday
of last week, when she suffered paraly-
tic shock from which she did not recover.
She was the widow of the late John A.
Buck, q veteran of the civil war, who re-
sided in this village for q number OF
years. Mrs. Buck 10 survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Cora Robinson Of Port
land, and Mrs. Mary J. Radcliffe Of West
Paris, and four sons, Solomon, George,
Amos and Lewis. Mrs. Buck has been
faithful and devoted mother and has
earned the esteem and respect of the
community. The funeral services were
held Sunday afternoon attended by a
large number of relatives and friends.
Perley +. Ripley has purchased from
Walter L. Gray his summer cottage,
"Gray Birches," at Norway Lake, in
GLIDING motor boat and all furnishings.
Nearly hundred enjoyed the circle
supper and entertainment at Cummings
Hall last Tuesday evening.
Willie Chase, son of Mr.. James l.. and
Annie Chase, now residents of Mechanic
Falls, has completed his course as Q
nurse at the Boston City Hospital, and
received his certificate from the Masss-
chusetts state board of examiners for
registered nurses, having taken the high
est rank in his examination. He is now
contemplating entering medical school
and taking regular course required for
physicians who intend to practise medi-
cine. He is fine young man Of excel
lent qualities with no bad habits, aud Is
sure of success. No better boy was ever
raised in the town of Paris or elsewh here.
On account of the Christmas tree the
library will be open only in the after
noon Wednesday.
There will be a Christmas tree and
exercises by the Sunday School in the
Baptist church Wednesday evening at
half past seven O'Clock.
We are very sorry to learn that Miss
Annie l.. Paris is again confined to her
bed after her long illness. Her many
friends hope for q speedy recovery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-23
BuckHeld.

James r. Packard died at bis home
early Sunday morning after . long III
ness, at the age Of IA years. Mr.. Pack
ard was born 10 this town, the son Of
Jesse and Joan Monk Packard, and had
lived here for the greater part OF hii
life. he was twice married. His first
wife was Maria Bessey Of Stoughton,
Mass, who died. There were three
children born OF the union, Mr.. Vira
Downs of Fairfield, Miss Lenora, and
James who lives 10 Philadelphia, Pa.
In 1895 he was married to Mrs. julia
Fcss, who survives him.
Mr.. Packard was Q member OF the
Baptist church and q prominent Grand
Army man, and was for years command
or of the local G.. A. X. post, and mem.
Der of several veteran associations. He
served two enlistments, first in the Fifth
Maine Volunteers and afterward 10 the
Fourteenth Maine. and was discharged
with the rank of Corporal.
The funeral was held from the home
on Tuesday, and burial was In the fami.
~ lot In the village cemetery. Mrs.
Packard has gone to South Paris to be
with her sister, Mrs. Alton Ames.
A parents and teachers meeting was
held at the school house Saturday with a
good attendance, and an organization
was perfected, constitution and by.
laws adopted and officers elected. A
fine enterl ainment was furnished by the
scholars OF the primary room.
W. Fl. Brigham and A. F. Warren
went to Rumford Tuesday to furnish
fife and drum music for Sons of Veter.
ans imitation.
The high school held sociable and
mock Christmas tree at the school house
Friday night.
Tho regular Thursday evening prayer
meeting will be omitted Thursday even
ing, and union service with the G. z.
Society will be held Tuesday evening.
Miss Esther George of Hebron has
been with Miss Lucy league for q few
days, returning home Saturday.
Mrs. Eugene Vaughn of Waterville is
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Gardner for a
visit,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-23
Peter c. Pickett.

WEST PARIS, Dec. 20.
Peter Chase Pickett, one of the oldest
and most prominent citizens OF Paris,
died from pneumonia Saturday morning
at2I5 at his residence, corner of Green
wood and High Streets. He was born
in Woodstock Nov. 9, 1884, and was the
second son of Simon and Ruth Tyler
Chased Pickett. Mr.. Fickett's grand
parents, Jonathan and Betsy Cox Flick
EFT, were among the early settlers OF
Woodstock, coming from Poland to
Woodstock 10 1915.
Mr.. Pickett was educated in the pub
lie schools of Woodstock, Paris, and
Kent's Hill Seminary. Later going to
Cambridge, Mass, he entered law
school and was graduated, prscticing
law at West Paris. He was member of
the Oxford Bar. he was always promi-
nent in town affairs, and Interested in
political matters, serving as postmaster
under a Republican administration from
June, 1897, to June, 1909, giving faithful
and efficient service during the twelve
wears of his commission. At the time
of his death he was active in the Pro-
gressive party, changing his political
preference directly after the Chicago
convention.
In religious preference he was Uni
yersaist, seldom being absent from bis
accustom ed place on Sunday morning.
The handsome memorial window bear
ing the name Pickett will always be a
suitable memorial for the family and an
expression Of his love and generosity
for the church of his faith.
Greatly interested in fraternal organi-
zations, he was seldom absent from the
lodge room, filling many offices in the
orders. He was a member of Granite
Lodge, No. 81, T. and A. NJ, Oxford
Chapter, r. A. NJ, OF Norway, Granite
Chapter, o. E. S., West Paris Lodge, /.
o. o. F., No. 120, Onward Rebekah
Lodge, West Paris Grange, West Paris
Public Library Association and West
Paris Village Improvement Society.
Interested in every good thing for the
upbuildiug of the social life of the town
and the general improvement of the vii
lage. 1t was during bis second term OF
service as postmaster that he built
the handsome brick block containing
post office rooms and two tenemens
which adds much to the convenience
and attractiveness of the village. He
was unmarried, but is survived by two
sisters, Mrs. Betsy Curtis of Woodstock
and Mrs. Juletts Curtis, with whom he
lived. Mr.. Pickett was highly respected
and liked by all who knew him.
The funeral was held Monday at l:3O
p. NJ, from the Universslist church, Rev.
d. A. Ball officiating. Granite Lodge,
+. and A. NJ, performed their burial
service, the other orders attending in
their respective bodies. There was
large quantity of beautiful flowers. The
interment was in West Paris Cemetery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-23
BroWnfleDd,

Sylvester 8. Harris, tho oldest man In
town, 9s years Of age, died Wednesday
after long sickness.
George G. Kenison, formerly resident
of this town, died In the soldiers homo
at Togus of insanity.
The Congregational Circle repeated the
farce, "How the Story Crew." Wednes-
dey evening.
There 10 to be . Christmas concert ut
the Congregational church Sunday even-
ing.
The village schools, after two weeks
vacation, are again In session. Miss
Weeks of Gorham 10 teacher OF the
primary school.
Mrs. Bradeen Of Porter 10 the guest OF
Mrs. Julia Bean.
Mrs. Sarah Garland 10 Waiting her
sister, Mrs. Albert Blake.
Look into Blake's store and you would
know that Christmas Il on the way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-23
Albany.

Ben Laphsm, Will Pool and father
have gone to T. B. Burke's with their
team and camping outfit to work.
Mrs Rama Morrill, and son spent Tues
day with Mrs. Alton Fernald.
Mrs. Bertha Andrews and Mrs. Flor,
ence Wheeler went to Waterford Satur-
nay to attend the ladies' fair; took sup
per with them, and came home in the
evening by the light of the lovely moon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. T. Judkins took
dinner at j. r. Wheeler's Sunday.
C. d. Connor's baby has been sick, so
they had the doctor; 10 better now.
Every man who Is the owner Of an
apple tree is ordered to pick the moth
nests, and the trees are all covered.
Some cut the trees down.
Mote by the editor.-Cutting the trees
down, unless the meats are carefully
burned, is not q compliance with the
law. II, for instance, the brush IL piled
up with the nests on 1t, the caterpillars
will come out with the warm days of
spring, and at least part of them will
live and flourish a. they would II the
tree had remained standing.)
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-23
Hebron.

At the Last meeting of z. L. Packard
W. r. c., officers were elected for the
coming year.
The Ladies' Circle met with Mrs. A.
NJ. Richardson Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Porter Stearns, Will
Stearns and Mrs. Chase of South Paris,
G. c. Wing, Jr., Of Auburn, and Mrs. J..
C. Donham were guests of b. K. Stearns
Sunday. Mrs. Donham, who has been
in Auburn during the long illness of her
father, has returned to her home, where
she will remain for the present.
Professor and Mrs. Joy and her two
sisters have gone to their home In Fair
field for Christmas.
Nearly all the teachers went home
Friday and Saturday following the close
of the fall term.
Miss Josephine Besssy is in Lewiston
on visit.
Atlee and ROBBIE Sturtevant are cutting
poplar for Ira Bearce.
Albert Richardson and Harold George,
two of the high school boys, took little
outing Thursday, spending the day in
Lewiston.