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Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01
Rain is much needed.

Rain is much needed.
Wild straw berries are very scarce.
Grass is dying when orly half grown
A drouth Is always dreaded by farm
ers.
L. E. Allen is making hen yard il
his field.
Fourth of July will never seem like
an old Independence Day without the
smell of powder smoke.
Mrs. Eta Kennedy of Rumford ID
again housekeeper for Jack Dwinalls,
after an absence Of several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nahum N. Scribner have
been visiting his cousin, Mrs. Lydia A.
Morrill,, in Yarmouth.
The Mason correspondent has my
thanks for correction of error in relation
to dance in Grange Hall on the evening
of June 11th.
Ebert R. Briggs came home from
South Paris Wednesday, and expects to
have employment here through the sum-
mer.
Mrs. Grace Mitchell and son Percy of
Woodfords, have been spending q week
with relatives in town, and were In this
village Tuesday.
George M. Rolfe has returned home
from Northwest Albany, and those who
have been trying to locate case Of
real smallpox may now have to look
elsewhere to find 1t.
The editor of Farm, Stock and
Home says: "No woman has ever sent
man to the devil, but many q man has
gone voluntarily, and then, like Adam Of
old, has charged the blame to the WON.
an"
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DoINdS OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris hill.

First Baptist Church, Rev. G. W. r. Hi. pas
tor. Preaching every Sunday as l0ao A. -.
Sunday School at Il. Sabbath evening service
1t 80. Prayer Meeting THURSDAY evening ~
I 80. Covenant Meeting the last Friday before
the lat Sunday Of the month at 2 80 p. y. All
not otherwise connected are cordially Invited.
The Glorious Fourth this week. Let's
strive to make it "safe and sane
Fourth and on account Of the sick to
confine the noise to the day rather than
the night.
News is received by friends here of
the birth of third son on the 9th inst.
TO Mrs. Ruth Stearns Brooks of Bridge
port, Conn. Mrs. Brooks Is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Austin P. Stearns
and was for several years popular
teacher in this village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis B. Brown, OF New
York, arrived at the Hubbard House
Sunday for stay of few days, coming
through by automobile. Mr.. Brown is
the son of the late Lewis NJ. Brown.
Miss Persis Y. Andrews, formerly OF
this village, now Of Roxbury, Mass, Is
spending a part of the summer at Free
dom, Maine.
Some over twelve hundred feet of ce-
ment sidewalk was completed on Lincoln
Street last week.
The Paris Hill Country Club will open
its new grounds on July fourth when all
members are invited TO be present and
inspect the property as well as.help dedi-
cate the grounds. Tennis, croquet and
golf will be in order. All persons desir-
ing TO become members should send in
-. as in nrdar that
they can be acted upon before the day OF
opening.
Miss Josephine Cole, who has for
some time been a teacher in the State
school for boys at South Portland, has
been appointed to the first grade in the
Valentine School in Westbrook.
Mrs. John T. Record of Buckfeld is
the guest of her brother, Joseph b. Cole,
in this village.
Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Smith and
children of Buckfield were guests at j.
B. Coles on Sunday.
Recent guests at the Hubbard House
are as follows:
Mrs. Edward c. Robinson, Miss Catherine
Robinson, Miss Gertrude True and Mrs. Samuel
A. True OF Brookine, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. l.. case, New York.
+. A. Little, Augusta.
Mr. and Mrs. W. K. ) NTH, Bryn Mawr, Pa.
Martin McMorrow, Boston.
sydney Brown, West Sumner.
Mr.. and Mrs. &. Z. Weatherbee and George
B. Weather6ee, Bath.
Katherine p. Larrabee and Lucinda B. Hatch
Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. WV Munroe. Mr.. and Mrs
Geo. W Lane, Jr Auburn.
Chas. 4. Bryant. j. W. Maxwell, +. b. Loring
Portland.
G.. II. Rogers, Fall River. Mass.
MIR. and Mrs. Chas. A. True, New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Free, Karl Tower, Lewis
ton.
DR. Henry T. Libby, wolfboro, \. II.
Rodney W. Brown, Reading, Mass.
I,la A. Tourtellot. Hampton, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Albert Grossman, New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis B. Brown. New York.
Mrs. Maria Ryerson of Norway, {
former resident of this village for many
years, is visiting DR.. Houghton and call
ing upon old neighbors.
Miss Pauline Davies, who has beer
seriously i'll and under the care Of train
ed nurses for several weeks, is now gain
ing somewhat.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01
DickVale.

L. c. Putnam of Turner spent the
weekend with his brother, Bernard Put
nam.
Bernard Putnam and Win Dixon are
working for Z. NJ. Worthley saving
pine.
Mrs. Betsey Wyman, a former resi-.
dent of this place, is visiting friends.
Mrs. Elbridge Child is in poor health.
DR.. Sturtevant attends her.
Ezekiel Hines of Canton spent Sunday
at Bernard Putnam's.
Elder Elmer Osborn of Fairfield is hold
ing meetings in the neighborhood. A
baptism is to be held soon.
Arthur Child and wife spent Sunday
with his sister, Mrs. Epos Faruum Of
Milton.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01
Fryeburg Academy Graduation.

The graduating exercises of the class
of 1918, Pryeburg Academy, were hello
in the Congregational church at Frye,
burg Tuesday afternoon. The music
was by Dunham's Orchestra Of Bridgton
Floral decorations were very effective.
As for many years past, the diplomas
were presented by DR.. S. C. Gordon oi
Portland, president Of the board of trus
tees. The program was:
Music
Prayer, Rev. James Taylor, pastor OF the NJ. E
church az Har6or
Opening Address Helen Elizabeth Nut(
Class Grafton Henry Percy FursdoI
Prophecy Marguerite Florilla MonrO
Glass Essay Hester Eastman
Piano Duet-COronation March Meyerbeei
Mary Anne Hutchins, Blanche Ellen Rust
Presentation Of Gifts part u
Herbert Leslle Wiley
Harriet Thompson
Closing Address Helen Persis Gale
Prizes Awarded RC Clark
Diplomas Conferred DIR. ;. G Gordon
BenedictiOn Rev. Mr.. Taylor
Music Orchestra
In presenting the diplomas to the
graduates, DR.. Gordon, the president OF
the board of trustees, spoke words Of ap-
probation of the instructors, two of
whom, Ridgely s. Clark, the headmaster,
and Rudolph Sussman, the sub-master,
will sever their connection with the
school and gp TO other institutions.
The prizes were awarded as follows:
Monday speaking contest-Mary Hall,
1st, 50; Leslie Chapman, 2nd. "a
Gold medal for senior English compo-
sitiOn-Helen Gale.
Latin or classical prizes-Helen Gale
first for girls, Marion Haley second ;
Fred Kimball first for boys, Reuben
Walker second.
General Improyement-HeDry L Dyer
and Carrie Nicholson.
The baccslaureate exercises were held
in the Church of the New Jerusalem
Sunday evening, the address being given
by Prof. Wilmot B. Mitchell of Bowdoin
College.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01
Oxford.

OXIOr0.
Rev. Mr.. MacKay attended the COM
mencement exercises at Bates College
and the following day the exercises at
Bowdoin.
Leon Cash and Harry DeLano gradual.
ed from Bates College. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Cash attended the exercises. Mrs. De.
Lano was prevented by illness from at.
tending the baccalaureate sermon.
Mrs Louise Richmond and Mrs. Lena
Car have returned from Wellesley
where they went to attend Lena Carr's
graduation.
Misses Lena Perkins aud Doris An.
drews went TO Lewiston Wednesday to
attend the Bates College commencement
exercises.
Fred Pottle of Otisfield, a graduate OF
Oxford High School, won a scholarship
at Colby College, passing the best exami
nation in the competition of over fifty
high schools in the state.
Il. o. Perkins, Cyrus Wardwell, w
". Andrews, j. S. Fuller, Cbas. San
born, Oliver Coy and others are going tc
Gettysburg. DR.. Il. R. Fsrris, Eric
Stowe and Ernest Carpenter are going
on the hospital corps.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01
Lowell.

Mr.. Isaac Hatch, resident Of this
town, but who had been an inmate oi
the asylum at Augusta for sixteen years,
died there Tuesday. The remains were
brought here Wednesday and the funeral
Thursday afternoon from the Center
Congregational church. He leaves a
widow and several SONS and daughters.
On Thursday morning his son, Kendall
Hatch, who had come over from Norway
and was making preparations for bis
fathers funeral. committed suicide by
shooting with rifle on the farm Of n.
w. Palmer. Coroner A. P. Bassett was
called from Norway but on investiga-
tion deemed an inquest unnecessary.
His funeral 10 Saturday from the Center
CONGREGATIONAL church,
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01
Frank Estes Drowned at Bemis.

Imprisoned in the cabin of a small
steamer belonging to G. B. Cummings
4 Sons, by whom he was employed,
Frank Estes was drowned in Mooseluc-
meguntic Wednesday night when the
steamer went down. A fellow work
man named McGinnis escaped and swan
TO a motor boat near by.
During the afternoon the two men had
taken party of lumbermen from Be-
mis-, where the Cummings firm has
mills, to point across the lake near
Upper Dam. While returning they
struck a rock, but got of very soon.
Not observing Bigns of any damage,
when the anchorage was reached they
went to sleep in the cabin as usual.
About midnight they were awakened by
the water rushing in. BY great exer-
tion they managed to force open the
door of the companionway, but before
Estes could get through the steamer
sank.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01
Norway Lake.

Asa Frost went to Ssbattus the oath.
Verne Flood of Pennington is spend
ing his vacation with bis grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. David Flood.
Mrs. Jack Smith and Mrs. Victor
Partridge visited at Roy Frost's recently.
Several from this place attended
Pomona at Bolster's Mills June oath,
W. o. Perry, Mrs. Fred Perry, Mrs.
Zenas Mills, and some others.
Miss Geneva Sturtevant visited at Mrs.
w. 8. Psrtridge's the 22d and 23d of
June.
Mrs. Arthur Tucker and several chill
dren are visiting her mother, Mrs. Ben
jamin Tucker, who Is Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Bartlett have gone
to Upton to visit her mother, who Is Ill.
Mrs. Asa Frost and Mrs. Winnie hall
spent q few days In Sabattus recently.
Donald Partridge has gone TO st. An
drews, N. B.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01
West Sumner.

We regret to learn that Frank Young,
who was injured last week, remains in q
critical condition.
Mrs. Julia Mayhew of North Buck
field is visiting her niece, Mrs. Warren
Lotbrop.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. T. Heath spent the
weekend with friends in West Paris.
Mrs. Matte Tuell and two children of
Walpole, Mass, are visiting K. P. Bow
ker and q. T. Heath.
E. W. Chandler is making his annual
fishing trip to Bald Mountain Camps.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01

"summer IL with US, come, throw away care.
Let no brow be clouded when Nature's so fair.
Our hearts should be joyous, take Summers
warm hue,
Twill dry up our tears as the sun dries the dew.
There's enchantment In Summer, sweet season
Of bloom,
1t makes US forget there has ever been gloon.
Summer Is with US, her great weslth's displayed,
Garlands she offers In sunshine or shade. q
See them spread out over mountain and palm,
Glinting with sunshine or dripping with rain
Sweet, fragrant tSummer-wreaths, bright sunny
hours,
Thanks be to the Father who planted the now
ers."
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01
Wilson's Mills.

n. X. Leach has a crew peeling pulp,
also Peter Littlehale. They are also
having pulp timber peeled on the Ben
nett Il Leavitt lot.
Leon Bennett is building garage for
his new auto.
Mrs. Claude Linnell went to Gorham,
Maine, Friday to join her husband, as he
has cottage there for the summer.
Services at the church were we'll at
tended, which We hope may continue, as
our pastor has plain, practical sermons
that all ought to appreciate. The new
pulpit furnishings are in, and We hope
TO add AN organ soon,
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01
Brownfield.

Mrs. Lizzie Rowe accidentally fell II
her stable, hurting herself quite serious
ly. Her niece from Rochester, N. a., Ia
caring for her.
Among the sick ones In town are Mrs.
James Seavey, Simon Hanscom. j. l.
Frink, who has been on the sick list fol
four months, is still very feeble, not able
to attend to any business.
Quite good many from Brownfield at
tended the dedication of the soldiers
monument at Denmark.
Mrs. Mary Gray from Corinna, Maine,
Is the guest OF DR.. and Mrs. Fitch.
Brown-tsil moths are plenty and hor.
rid.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01
LOcke'B Mills,

Mr.. Lucius Trask died at his home
Thursday evening. He was in his usual
health until within few hours of bis
death.
Mrs. C. B. Tebbets is entertaining her
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Engle-
man of Durham.
J. w. Crockett of New York has been
visiting relatives in town.
W. B. Rand has moved into his new
rent over the store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Legrow and son
Carl Of Portland are spending their vaca-
tion at Camp Echo.
Dr. Packard and family of West Paris
were at their camp few days last week.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01
North Stonel1am.

Goldie Adams is at home from Massa.
chusetts on vacation.
Alice Adams has finished her school
at East Stoneham.
Grace Allen has been quite sick, but is
better at this writing.
q. B. McKeen has had the stable torn
down and is building wagon house and
henhouse on to his barn. Will Decker
and Arthur Curtis of East Stoneham are
doing the work.
Warren johnson of Bartlettboro is
plastering Il. NJ. Adams new dining
room and laying fire place and Chin
noV
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01
Personal.

In the class which graduated from
Colby College last week, there were the
following from Oxford County who re-
ceived the degree of bachelor OF science:
Elmer r. Bowker, Brysnt's Pond; Will
liam b. Carroll, Rumford; Elmer Fl.
Hussey, Norway. Mr.. Bowker was
graduated cum lGade.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01

BEST LAXATIVE FOR THE AGED.
Old men and women feel the need of a
laxative more than young folks, but 1t
must be safe and harmless and one which
will not cause pain. DR.. Kings New
Life Pills are especially good for the
aged, for they act promptly and easily.
Price 25c. Recommended by the Chas.
II. Howard Co.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01
Here and There.

To know whether your telephone has rung
while YOU are absent. place a piece OF CARTON
paper between the bell Ani the capper. Nhen
the bell rings the clapper W. make a mark.
And if you are on 'tye-pAs,7 line,
or twenty-psrty farmers line, you
are likely to tind the carbon paper pretty
well worn out when you get back.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01

Heavy, impure blood makes muddy, pimply
complexion, headaches, nausea, indigestion
Thin blood makes you weak. pale and sickly
For pure blood. sound digestion. use Burdock
Blood Bitters. 81 90 at all stores.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01
w. J. WHEELER &C0
All Kinds Of Insurance
AGENTS FOR THE
Leading Foreign and American Companies
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Mr. Joseph R. Wilson, brother of President Woodrow Wilson
the service of the United States Fidelity Guaranty Comn
Manager Promotion and Development Department with h
Baltimore Mr. Wilson's long service with the Nashville Raj
and his newspaper work with that journal enable him bring %
United States Fidelity Guaranty Company intelligent, upo
methods and ripe judgment.
The department over which Mr. Wilson will preside Manager
importance other department. because the
depends upon inspiration and work that department develop
vance and increase the company's business.
The United States Fidelity Guaranty Company be cono
lated upon securing of Mr. Wilson for this most
branch of the companys work
The United States Fidelity Guaranty Company, Baltimore M.
land does Accident Health, Liability Fidelity and Surety Plate G
Boiler Burglary and Theft, Fly Wheel Automobile PrOper
Damage, Workmen's Collective.
W. J. Wheeler Co., Agents for Oxford County,
SOUTH PARIS, MAINE.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01

A man without sense of humor is
melancholy object. Among the many
good Jhings on the editorial page OF the
Boston Herald, none are more entertain
ing or Illuminating than the vest pocket
essay, of George Fitch-some better
than others, but always good. A few
days since his subject was Henry Ward
Beecher, and il was treated in his usual
yein-uOte, without tinge of disrespect
for either the man or his work. 1t
called out from a correspondent pro
test against the manner of treatment OF
serious subject, which in its ponderous
lack of appreciation of the existence OF
such a thing as humor, just escapes
being itself humorous. Really, the un-
doubtedIy most estimable correspondent
of the Herald should be commiserated.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01

For any itching skin trouble, piles, eczema,
salt rheum. hives. itch, scald head, herpes.
scabies. Doan's Ointment is highly recommend
ed. SOC box at all stores.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01

That is remarkable story of a Greek
surgeon who was allowed to establish an
invalid camp near prospective battle
field, and when the battle was actually
on, TO have the bodies of recently killed
soldiers delivered to him, when he
transplanted healthy and still living
organs of the dead men to his patients.
The same kind of surgery has been per-
formed before, in the case of healthy
men killed by accident, but this story
puts the process step nearer the grew
some possibilities which might be
imagined.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01
West Bethel.

"when all the world is Summer,
And dusks are poppy heads,
Love Is the shy new conner,
Who meats In lily. beds;
When all the world is Summer,
And clouds are rosy reds"
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01

No, brother "Pats and Knocks" man
of the Portland Press, the Democrat did
not say in an obituary that Neither of
his wives survive him" II commented
on the statement as having been made
by an esteemed contemporary. Further
more, II did not quote it as "Neither of
his wives survive him." but Neither of
his wives survives him." which is better
grammar, is il not?
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01

The cause OF the recent elevator ex-
plosion in Buffalo is said to be the
"puffing of dust accumulations." There
is chauce for some scientist to explain
the matter so that everybody may under
stand something about what happened.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01

Clara E. Hamlin late Of Norway, deceased !;
will and petition for probate thereof presented
By Rose L. Hamlin and Florence l. Howe, the ex.
eCutrices therein named.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01

1t is interesting to note that the de-
stroyer Aylwin, built in Philadelphia,
has gone back 10 the works for further
alterations, after having three times
failed to make contract speed in her
trials, while the Bath-built destroyer
Cassin exceeded contract speed in all
her trials.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01

With the first of July the c. o. d.
feature of the parcel post will go into
effect, when goods not exceeding 800 in
value may be sent in this way, as is now
done by express. In one respect the
system will differ from that of the ex-
press companies, in that no package may
be opened until it has been paid for.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01

Good courage, that a man with so
ominous a name as Stuck should attempt
the ascent of Mt. Mckinley. But he ap-
parently belied his name, and succeeded.
he has not yet reported finding any indi-
cations of DIR. Cooks visit.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01

1t is likely to interfere somewhat with
the success of that Danish insurance
company which insures women against
the possibility of finding no husband,
that any woman who marries under 40
loses all the premiums she has paid,
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01
Silk Waists

All Of our fancy colored Silk Waists put in at cleanup
prices.
Oxford Democrat., 1913-07-01

Sophia H. Davis late Of Norway, deceased |;
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Frances b. Smith. the executriI therein
named,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-25
RALLSTON

Mrs. w. II. Morris is quite sick in
Portland.
The little Allen girls from Sheri-
CONTINUED on Page Four)
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-25
Summons.


In the Circuit Court of the State of
Oregon, for Polk County.
Robert R. Armstrong, Plaintiff, VS..
Mary E. Armstrong, Defendant.
To Mary E. Armstrong, the above
named defendant:
In the name of the State of Ore
gon, you are hereby required to ap-
pear and answer the complaint filed
against you in the above entitled
Court and cause on or before the End
day of May, 1913, and if you fail to
answer for want thereof the plaintiff
will apply to the Court for the re-
lief prayed for in his complaint to-
wit: That the bonds of matrimony
existing between the plaintiff and de-
fendant be dissolved and that he have
such other and further relief as to
the Court may seem just and equit-
able.
This summons is served upon you
by publication in the Polk County
Observer by order of Hon. VIM. Gal
loway, Judge of the above named
Court, dated on the Goth day Of
March, 1913, the first publication to
be on the 21st day Of March, 1913,
and you are required to appear and
answer on or before the End day of
May, 1913.
JAS. G. HELTZEL,
3-21 so Attorney for Plaintiff
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-25
his hon interests here.

his hop interests here.
Our base ball boys are putting their
ground in fine shape for the coming
season.
w. E. Williams went to Independ-
ence Monday
Mrs. Amos Holman, of Dallas, vis-
tied her daughter Miss Nettie Hall,
who runs our telephone switchboard.
In the first game of the season be-
tween Airlie and Buena Vista, play
ed on the grounds of the latter on
Sunday the Airlie team won by the
score Of 13 to s.
Harry Williams, of Kings Valley,
was in town on business Monday.
Mrs. Mack Crowley and daughter,
Elsie, visited in Falls City Sunday.
Walter Dalton and Lew Caughey
are slashing for Morris Fowle.
j. G.. Turner is fencing his prop
erty here which he recently bought
from J. S. Smith.
Mrs. Wade Williams and daughter
visited in Independence Monday.
Mrs. Jackson Silabugh will lecture
here April 30 at O'Clock p. m.
Gus Linderman, of Corvallis, was
in town Tuesday.
Mrs. Tom Williams of Independ-
ence, visited relatives here this week
A. r. Lewis is transacting business
in Linn county this week
R. G. Dykstra, teacher at Fair
view, visited our school Wednesday.
George Conn is fencing his land
that he bought recently from W. e.
Williams.
A section of the Polk county teach
ers meeting will be held here on
May 3. Some good speakers are ex-
pected to be present and some inter
esting addresses on educational sub
iects will be heard. Everybody in
vited. Lunch will be served at noon
free.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-25
GUTHRIE

Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Minnich spent
Sunday at the home of their son, Il.
j. Minnich.
Mrs. G. G.. Irish and daughters,
Grace and Jessie, visited in Antioch
this week.
w. T. Hibbard went to Falls City
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pike and children and
Mr.. and Mrs. Moffat were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Hamilton,
Sunday.
Basil and Merle Gillian drove to
Salem Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Minnich and
children, Lester and Dorothy, of Dal-
las. spent Sunday at the c. w. Min
Mich home.
w. J. Knox and G. Messerli went
to Falls City Sunday.
A number of people from our neigh
borhood attended the circus in Dallas
Monday.
Merle Hike, of Falls City, visited