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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

and as it was getting late in the after
noon and | had quite long tramp,
the only thing that l could do was to
cut off the heads and take them back
with me. Later, / had them stuffed
and gave them to some of my friends
And the Boston man believed 1t all,
for although the events of the day
We're many he kept leading the con-
versation back To the subject of deer
hunting, and kept after the owner of
the cottage so persistently to take
him out on a hunt, some day, in the
wilds about Cobbosseecontee, that the
latter almost regretted that he had
told the yarn and thus filled the
visitors head with a recital of an
event which never occurred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Rev. Brian c. Roberts, rector of St
Marks Episcopal church. is in New
York, this week, in attendance at the
triennial convention of the American
Branch of Protestant Episcopal
churches. which will call together dele
gates from all over the United States
and from all of it's possessions. Among
ether matters which will come before
the convention will be the election of
bishops to take charge of the several
Gioceses which have lately been Great
ed. and also that of the contemplated
Roberts will be absent for about a
month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02
|ELY'S CREAM BALM OPENS Cl0CCED
|N0STRILS AND HEAD---CATARRH GOES

balm dissolves by the heat of the nos
trlls; penetrates and heals the in.
iiamed. swollen membrane which lines
the nose, head and throat; clears the
air passages; stops nasty discharges
and feeling of cleansing, soothing re-
lief comes Immediately
Don't lay awake tonight struggling
for breath, with head stuffed nostrifs
closed, hawking and blowing. Catarrh
or a cold with it's running nose, foul
mucous dropping into the throat, AMI
raw dryness is distressing but truly
needless.
Put your faith-just once in Ely,s
Cream Balm" and your cold or catarrh
Will surely disappear
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02
Instantly Clears Air Passages; You
Breathe Freely, Nasty Discharge
Stops, Head Colds and Dull Head
ache Vanish.

Get small bottle anyway. just to
try it-Appiy a little in the nostrils
and instantly your clogged nose and
stopped-up air passages of the head
Will open; YOU will breathe freely;
dullness and headache disappear. By
morning. the eatarrh, cold-in head or
catarrhal sore throat will be gone.
End such misery now. Get the
small bottle of "Ely's Cream Balm" At
any drug store. This sweet, fragrant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Scott B. Stewart, one of the civil en-
pineers in the employ of the STATE
! Highway Commission. returned, Tues
day, from Casco, where he has beer
engaged upon work IN connection Will
the new concrete bridge now in course
of construction at that place, an6
which is a part of the state highway
work being done this season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

II. NJ. Springer and \. n. Jones have
returned from an automobile trip &c
Pennington. where, on Tuesday, they
attended the Pennington fair Mir
Springers mare, Mercer c., having
been entered in the races. Both gentle
men reported that the fair was Il good
enc and that the exhibit of cattle was
larger than had been shown at any of
the State fairs, this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

The Steamer Islander will make hel
last round trip on Sunday, Oct. 5. TIL"
steamer will stop at any regular land-
ing upon notifying Captain Dunton OF
agents on Monday. Oct. 6, to take on
freight for Bath, Boothbay Harbor 81
IslandS-AdV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Saturday evening, there will be ;
dance given at Union hall by the II.
q. club. Music by lannon's orchestra
This IS the second in the series givel
this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Mr.. and Mrs. William S. Gilman
formerly Of Belgrade Lakes, We're il
town, Tuesday, on business, and left
that night on the Pullman, going Il
Tuscola, H.. where Mr.. Gilman is EN-
ployed as superintendent Of the Contra
Illinois Public Service Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Cushnoc Royal Arch Chapter. No. 43
will hold its annual convocation, this
Thursday evening, Oct. ?, at Masonic
Temple. The treasurer and secretary
will make their annual reports and Of
ficers will be elected for the coming
year a good attendance is desired, as
, the occasion is one of MUCH importance
10 tho members
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Mrs. r. II. Bennett of Old orchard
formerly of Augusta, was a visitor i
town, Wednesday, for a few hours, %
her way to Fairfield, to attend wed
ding
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

William Kerr, who has been the VIC
Iinist in the orchestra at the Colonia
since the new theatre started, has re
signed his position and is now playint
in the orchestra at the Opera house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02
Daily kenneber 1ournai
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Samuel Lyon Of Windsorville was
among the business visitors, Wednes-
day, IL the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Associate Justice and Mrs. Warren c
Philhrook will close their home in Wa
terNille, this winter, and have taken
suite at the Augusta House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

D. w. Adams Cos. windows are
certainly an innovation in Augusta
and so novel and unique in effect. 1t
partakes of the metropolitan, Suci
window dressers, and this company arr
sure to be rewarded for their efforts
to keep Augusta to the front.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Cohen, ac
eempa MED by Miss Rebecca Cohen,
niece of Mr. Cohen, left, Wednesday
afternoon. for Lewiston, where the!
will attend the Hebrew New Year ser
vices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Charles Burke, son Of Mr. and Mrs
JOIN Burke, who is in the employ O
tire Maine Central railroad as an en-
sineor is row running on train No. 8
in the absence Cf the regular engineer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Rev. Henry Goddard of Rostol
tbrother of Arson NJ. Goddard of thi'
city, will conduct the services at St
Marks Episcopal church, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Charles Brown of SomerVille was a
business visitor, Wednesday, in Tho
capital city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Mr.. and Mrs. B. E. Bithcr, Who had
fer the past few days. been enjoying an
auto trip in the Parlin pond region, re-
turned, Tuesday afternoon, to their
home on State street. They made the
journey IN company with Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Boston of Gardiner, and report
that they had one of the greatest runs
of the season, and through a country
which. at this season of the year, can
not Re excelled in beauty or attractive
ness for an auto trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry =. Reed o
Weeks Mills were in the city for a por
ton of the day, Wednesday, visitini
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Arthur Piper OF WindsorVile was il
town for a few hours. Wednesday, OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Horace North of Boston is in the city
for a brief visit, on matters &C a bust
ness nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Quite large number of baseball fol-
lowers in the capital city are planning
to attend tle worlds series between
the New York Giants and the Athlet-
les. commencing, Tuesday, Oct. It'll, to
be held "a New York and Philadelphia.
Last season, on account OF the fact that
part of the games in the series Were
played in Boston an unusually large
number from this section attended.
This year Augustus representation will
hot be as large. nevertheless there are
few who are going to be ON hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Current Events Club will hold its
first meeting at 3 O'Clock, Friday after
noon, Oct. 3, at the home of Mrs. Kath-
crime C. Morrill,, 6 SeWall street. Quo
tation: United Womanhood. What a
Power Ii Foretels!" Program, roll call,
current events: presidents address,
Mrs. f. A. Tenney; report of delegate
to State Federation, Mrs. katherine G.
Morrill,; paper, The Social Problem of
the Young Woman" Mrs. e. S. Turner;
music; reading, Miss IneZ e. Hill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Foster CT Au
sasta are visiting in Rome, for a fey
days, the guests Of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-10-02
Over c cats

UVeR G. cars
WIN be strictly in order u
very few eays. No man can
| dodge the necessity. Soft,
rough textures in any combina-
ton Of eolors are the real thinS.
The fabrics are light in weight
and very VAIN, but very un-
satisfactory for service unless
made of pure wool and free from
| shoddy, which gives it nice
inish but destroys it's durability.
The man who can afford one
every season doesn't have to
consider this point. We are not
| al SO situated and will be only
too glad to dodge this necessity
next year and several years TO
come. SO one important fea-
ture is durability. How about 4.
| comfortable, easy fitting coat for
all of these years? Is that any
less important? While you are
about it why not have it made
as you want ii, in the style of
cloth you like. These are all
important to you. For the rea-
son that many have paid less at
tention to their overeoat and
cannot appreciate the difference
between a custom made coat
which has all of these essentials
and a ready-to- wear. we are
going to give them an opportun-
| ity to see the difference AMI
prove the merits we claim We
are going to put out a coat for
| $500 as a leader that will keep
them all a-guessing. Come IN
and see how we do it. We
have the goods. YOU need them,
we do not.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-02-18
North Paris,

Miss Ada Gibbs, who has been very
sick for several weeks, was taken to the
hospital 10 Lewiston by her parents Sat-
urday, the Sth, for an operation, and it
is now thought she may recover.
Miss Gladys Trask has returned from
the hospital, where she had tonsils and
adeuoids removed. They were very bad,
but she is now doing we'll.
B. c. loves two children recently
had operations for tonsils and adenoids
performed at Norway and are now doing
we'll.
Mr.. Jones of South Paris was here re.
Gently making repairs on the mill.
Mr.. and Mrs. McAlister and Mr.. and
Mrs. Trask were at the auto show last
week.
A blacksmith ia expected to open up
the shop here the first Of March.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-02-18
North Waterford.

Mrs. Sarah Perkins died Feb. 18th al
the residence of her son, Winfield Per.
kins, with whom she had made her home
for several years. She had made many
friends here, and was loved by all who
knew her. The deceased would have
been so her next birthday, which was 10
March. Mr.. Tarbox Of Harrison carried
her remains to New Hampshire, where
her husband is laid at rest.
Daniel Lebroke, an aged and respected
citizen OF this place, died Feb. Sth at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Z. j. Paige.
He had been in failing health nearly all
winter, but was confined to his bed one
week. He was 95 years and 25 days old.
The funeral was held Tuesday, Rev. w.
B. Hague officiating. The deceased left
five daughters, two sons, grandchildren,
and great grandchildren and great-great-
grandchildren. He was laid at rest at
Bisbeetown.
Ellsworth Field had the misfortune to
break both bones in his leg below the
knee, beside bruising 1t very badly. DR..
Bradbury OF Norway assisted DR..
Coolidge in dressing it.
Stephen McAllister OF North Lowell Ia
visiting his sister. Mrs. o. e. McAllister,
who is very sick.
Mrs. Newell Andrews is quite sick.
winfred knight took party Of the
Odd Fellows to Norway in his auto
Thursday night to attend the district
meeting there. Herman Holt also took
q load with his horses.
Mrs. NJ. j. Bisbee, who has had the
grippe, 10 getting better.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-02-18
Greenwood.

IL is quite evident that Jack Frost has
been making ice pretty rapidly here in
New England, aud possibly so far west
as the Hudson River, but cold as it is
there is one happy thought, in two
weeks the month comes in that "beareth
the gentle name Of spring." however
cold aud stormy the weather may be.
The selectmeu are nearly through
with their town business, being some
what delayed on account of sickness.
Mrs. A. S. Brooks has at last succeed
ed in hiring girl, and it is hoped that
now she will spend two weeks in visit
ing friends, all of whom will be glad to
see her.
The cold weather and small quantity
of snow on the ground have caused
many of the small streams to freeze tC
the bottom, and thus make trouble by
overlooking.
The other day as Daniel Bryant was
working up stove wood over the chop
ping block, assisted by his little six-yesr
old grandson Leslie, the boy got his
hand too near the ak, resulting in the
loss of one-half Of forefnger of hi'
right hand. Soon after it was dressed
the little fellow was at play again who'll!
unconscious of the fact that the rest o.
his life he will be minus one half of {
finger.
The measles, spoken of last week, jus
begin to show up, but then there ar,
only six in the family 10 have them, TIT
older ones having passed the ordea
years ago.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-02-18
Bryant's Pond.

Mrs. Emma R. Estes, who died at the
Maine General Hospital Feb. 9th, was a
native of our village. She was the
daughter of Charles w. and Mary Aldrich
Swan. She married Hiram A. Estes who
was killed on the Rumford Falls railroad
some twelve years ago. For the last ten
years Mrs. Estes has made it her home
in Portland with sister, Mrs. Frank W.
Ford. Besides mother, three sisters
survive her. The remains were brought
here Tuesday for burial in Lakeside
Cemetery.
Mrs. Florence Cushman and daughter
Elsie are visiting friends in Grafton.
The largest load Of pulp wood ever de
livered at this station was hauled from
Billings Hill Thursday by George Cush.
man with one pair of horses. The load
measured four cords.
Charles Gray, who recently died in the
French hospital in Lewiston, was a
former resident of Woodstock. He was
the son of the late Austin A. and Sarah
Gray.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-02-18
The norss's Prayer.

To thee. my master, offer my prayer;
Faed me. water and care for me. and,
vhen the days work 10 done, provide
me with shelter, . clean dry bed ana
stall wide enough for me to lie down 10
comfort.
Always be kind to mo. Talk to me.
Your voice often means as much TO me
A the reins. Pet me sometimes, tnat
NAV serve you the more gladly and learn
TO love you. Do not jerk the reins, ana
do not whip me when going up bill.
Never strike, beat or kick me when 90
not understand what you want, but give
me q chance to understand You. Watch
mo, and II l fail to do your bidding. see
II something IL not wrong with my har'
ness or feet.
Do not check me 30 that I cannot have
the free use of my head. II you insist
chat wear binders, 80 that cannot see
behind me "a 1t was intended should, l
pray Won be careful that the binders
stand we'll out from my eyes.
Do not overload me, or bitch me where
wstor will drip on me. Keep me well
shod. Examine my teeth when DO not
eat, may have an liberated tooth, and
that, you know, ID very painful. Do not
tie nv head In an unnatural position, or
take away my best defense against flies
and mosquitoes by cutting off my tail.
cannot tell you when am thirsty, so
give me clean cool water often. Save
me, by all means In your power, from
that fatal disease-the CHAMBERS. can.
not tell you In words when am sick, so
watch me, that by signs you may know
my condition. Give me all possible
shelter from the hot sun, and put q
blanket on me, not when am working
but when I am standing In the cold.
Never put frosty bit In my mouth; first
warm It by holding 1t a moment In your
hands.
I try to carry you and your burdens
without q murmur, and wait patiently
for you long hours of the day or night
Without the power to choose my shoes
or path, I sometimes fall on the hard
pavements which I have often prayed
might not be of wood but of such
nature as to give me safe and sure foot
ing. Remember that I must be ready
at any moment to lose my life In your
service.
And finally, o Ny Master, when my
useful strength Is gone, do not turn me
out to starve or freeze, or sell me u
some cruel owner, to be slowly tortured
and starved to death; but do thou, NJ!
Master, take my life In the kindest way
and your God will reward you here ant
hereafter. You will not consider me ir
reverent II ask this In the name OF Hin
who was born In stable. Amen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-02-18
Locke's Mills.

Mrs. Abbie Knight, wife Of Moses
knight, died at her home here, Feb. 9th,
of consumption. She bad been sick for
long time, but had borne her suffer
iugs with fortitude, aud as she said,
"tryiug TO get WELL" She was the
mother of three children, by former
husband, William Lang, who died in the
army. Two of the children died several
years ago. She has been tenderly cared
for during her sickness by her husband
and her granddaughter, Mrs. Wesley
Kimball, who have done all they could
To make her comfortable. Frank o.
good, her grandson, has been especially
kind TO her. She is survived by her
husband, one son, Charles Lang of Dor,
chester, Mass, one brother and one sis.
ter, and several grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Funeral was at the
house Tuesday afternoon, and by her re.
quest, Rev. j. II. Little Of Bethel spoke
words of comfort to the family and
friends. The flowers were beautiful,
handsome piece from neighbors. The
bearers wers Curtis Abbott, W. B. Rand,
Charles Harrington and e. Z. Stowell.
The casket was placed in the tomb COW
cred with the flowers she loved so well,
Lawrence, little son of Mr.. and Mrs
c. B. Tebbets, has been very sick with
pneumonia, but at this writing is some
better. A trained nurse is caring for
him.
Alfred Hobbs Of North Bethel was a
recent guest of his cousin, Mrs. Abbie
Trask.
Landlord Tuttle is having the hall at
the hotel repaired. 1t ought to have been
done long ago. What we need In our
little village is good hall
Mrs. Frank Hsthorn is on the sick
list.
Azel Bryant has been quite sick, but is
now on the gain.
Harold Croker of South Paris spen,
Sunday with his parents.
Frank z. Graves OF New Sharon was
in town last week fitting glasses. BE
seems to understand his business.
An auto passed through here Sunday
Feb. o.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-02-18
SHE WANTED A MASTER.
Tn. WAY a Woman Of Montenegro Sc
iected a Husband.


The Montenesrin woman wishes mol
onlv to be the mother Of mep, but tic
w,fe Of n man. She holds to a Nigh
handed husband, to one VINO VIII oe
master In his own house.
Here is the story Of the woolhs VI
Gordanne:
Gordanne was the beautiful daughter
Of IN innkeeper. Her suitorS were
many. and It was time for her to wed
sho nromised to make her choice among
tbrea suitors and summoned them all
to her fathers house.
First It was a youth gloved and era
waited who during a week end at Cat
faro had acquired the elegancies OF CIT!
life. Excuse me-" he said, with II pc
lite doffing of his hat as she met MIN
at the doorway. "Will you let mt
mass" Gordanne stepped aside, but ~
she did so she murmured, you VII
never be my husband"
The second, a comfortable farmer
was less polite. LET me in" he said
pushing past the girl. Neither shall
YOU ever call me wife," said the girl Il
herself.
Then came the third. who said noth
ing. but, seizing Gordanne by the arm
flung her aside and entered the hous'
rs il already its master. THAT" sign
ed the innkeeper's daughter, lis tru
Montenegrin. He is the husband 10
me-" OF such stuff, after all, are tn
mothers Of heroes made.-Paris l.ette
in London Telegraph.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-02-18
Oickvale.

Mrs. Linas Libby was In Rumford
Tuesday on business.
Mrs. Ida Putnam of Turner was The
week. end guest of her son and wife, Mr.
and Mrs. Bernard Putnam.
Mrs. Viola Child Is spending few
days with her son, Elbridge Child.
Charles Haines, who recently sold his
farm, has an auction this Thursday.
Ezekiel Hines of Meadowview was al
Bernard Putnsm's over Sunday.
Elder Osborn, who has been holding
meetings at the school house, has return
ed to Fairfield.
Mildred Tracy of Dixfield was at e.
bridge Child's Sunday.
Grafton Gordon was at his home here
over Sunday. He works In Auburn.
Herman Fuller is cutting cord wood
for Lucius Lovejoy.
The grange will repeat by request the
Scroggins Divorce Case this Wednesday
evening. It Is worth seeing, tho writer
can tell you.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-02-18
East Bethel.

NJ. Swan is the guest of relatives a.
Berlin and Milan, N. ii.
e. w. Bartlett visited at Berlin, N. ii.
last week.
John Howe entertained party Of his
young friends at whist last Saturday
evening.
Miss Elsie Bartlett has returned from
q visit to Auburn and Augusta, where
she was the guest Of Hon. ID. r. Hast.
ings and family.
Alder River Grange held their regular
session Friday evening the l4th. Several
applications were presented. A Lincoln
and valentine program was we'll present.
ed. Friday evening, Feb. 81, this grange
will present the farce, "Out Of Town"
which will be followed by q social dance
with good music. A baked bean and
pastry supper will be served during in
Permission.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-02-18
Hebron.

Norman Richardson was at home
from Bates Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Richardson and
Mrs. h. A. Cushman went to Poland
Corner Monday to be present at the
golden wedding of Mr.. aud Mrs. e.
bridge Knight.
Wednesday was brothers day at He
bron Grange. Visitors were present
from Minot, East Hebron, North Buck.
field and Norway Oranges. The pro-
gram consisted of music, Rotations,
readings, and an illustrated song, "Just
Before the Battle, Mother" Hebron
Grange is famous for its good dinners
but the ladies outdid themselves on
Wednesday with good things too numer.
Gus to mention. The day was fine and
the sleighing perfect.
Farmers are harvesting their Ice this
week from A. G.. Bowman's pond. The
ice is fourteen inches thick, and OF the
very best quality, as the pond has been
kept clear of snow all winter.