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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-04-29
IIOITZ.

HOlTZ.
Mr.. Martin Holtz, for many years a
citizen of Thurmont, died Sunday, April
25th, shortly after dinner while sitting
talking with one of his daughters. For
some time Mr.. Holtz has been in feeble
health. Sunday he got up, ate dinner
with his family and soon thereafter pass
ed quietly away.
Mr.. Holtz was born in Prussia and
came to this country In childhood, the
greater part of his life being spent in
Frederick county. He was a quiet, in
offensive citizen and enjoyed the friend
ship of all who knew him.
Mr.. Holtz is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Elizabeth Holtz, and the following daugh-
tiers, viz: Mrs. Thadeus Creeger of
Thurmont; Mrs. J. C. Hobbs and Mrs.
William Meehan, Of Waynesboro, Pa;
Mrs. Joseph Weigman and Miss Belle
Holtz, of Baltimore, and Miss Elizabeth
Holtz, at home.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
morning in Mt. Carmel Catholic church,
Requiem Mass being said by Father Rey
nolds. The deceased was IS years, 10
months and "a days old.
WELLER.
Mr.. John C. Weller died at his home
in Hagerstown, Monday, April 26, after
an illness of almost one year. He was
we'll known in Thurmont, having worked
for many years at Rouzer's tannery and
residing with his family near town.
Mr.. Weller was member of the Unit
ed Brethren church, and belonged to the
fraternal organizations X. of P. of Thur
mont and Jr. 0. u. A. M. of Westmn-
ster. Funeral services were held in the
Methodist church Wednesday, April 28,
Rev. Station, of Hagerstown, and Mar
tin, of Thurmont, officiating. Interment
was made in the United Brethren ceme-
terry.
Mr.. Weller is survived by his wife and
the following children, viz: Harry, of
Detroit; Charles, Mrs. Daniel Grove,
Mrs. Oscar Minor, Mrs. William Hook
and Mrs. Albert Ridenour, of Hagers.
town; Mrs. j. Edw. Baxter, of Thurmont,
and Mrs. C. Sherman Grove, of Hickory,
N. Z. The deceased was SO years old.
Willhide & Creeger funeral directors.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1915-04-29
SPECIAL NOTICE!

Beginning THURSDAY MORN
ING, MARCH 25TH and continuing
every Thursday thereafter until fur
ther notice, a representative of the
Firm of H. M. CHILEAN & SON,
Butchers and Meat Dealers of EN-
mitsburg, will be in Tnurmont. with
with Choice Fresh and Salt Meats.
The wagon will call at your door,
and orders for anything in the meat
line not on hand will be taken for
future delivery.
Telephone, Emmitsburg GO.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-01
Lowell.

The spriu session Of the West Oxford
Sunday School Association was held with
the village Congregational school, Fri
day afternoon aud evening. Besides the
routine work Of the session there were
addresses in the afternoon by Rev.
Charles Harbutt of Portland, Rev. c. a.
Fisher of Center Lowell, and Rev. B. n.
Stone of Fryeburg. The praise service
was led by Rev. Mr.. Beede Of Fryeburg
Harbor Supper was served in the din
ing ball at six O'Clock by the women of
the Ladies' Aid. The evening service
was opened by chorus of forty voices
which had been in training from the diff
ferent schools of the association, with G.
K. Chapman conductor and Mrs. +. E.
Emery at the organ. The address Of the
evening was given by Rev. A. D. Leavitt
of State Street Congregational Church OF
Portland, aud was an eloquent and
powerful appeal for the belief of, and
use Of the Bible.
One number was given by the local
male quartette, and q solo by James c.
Kilgour.
The schools OF the Congregational and
Christian churches of the Center, OF the
village, Harbor Methodist, North Frye
burg Universalist, Fryeburg Congrega,
tionalist and New Church, and the
Brownfisld Congregational churches,
were represented.
The next session in October will be
held with the Uuiversalist church, Rev,
II. II. Hoyt pastor, of Hiram.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-01
Antonio Ruscio Acquitted.
JURY FINDS HIM NOT GUILTY OF MURDER
OF ANTONIO GRIFFo.

In court at Rumford Friday Antonio
Ruscio, indicted at the March term for
the murder Of Antonio Critic, was &C
Quilted. The killing of Critic occurred
on the 18th Of January at Rumford. Both
parties were Italians.
The case was begun Tuesday morning.
County Attorney Albert Beliveau and
Attorney General VIM. r Pattangall Of
waterville appeared for the state, and
George A. Hutchius and Judge Matthew
Mccarthy of Rnmford were counsel for
Ruscio. A jury was secured out Of
about a score Of talesmen who were
called Charles l.. Brown of Rumford
was foreman.
IL was not denied that Critic was shot
with a revolver in the hands OF Ruscio.
The shooting occurred on the evening Of
Sunday, Jan. II, 1915, at Smithville,
Rumford. The parties bad previous to
the shooting been in the little store OF
Joe Gochette, and the shooting was done
outside soon after they had left the
store together. Critic was found with
two bullet holes In bis body, and died a
few hours later in hospital.
The defence was that Ruscio shot in
self-defeuce. He testified that he car
ried a revolver because Critic had many
times threatened to kill him. Accord
ing TO his story Critic had long been
endeavoring to get him to join the Black
Hand Society.
Ruscio said that Critic fired twice at
him, and that he then shot Critic. Wit
nessss who were in Gochette's store tes-
tilted TO hearing four shots.
The case went to the jury Friday fore
noon, and they were out about an hour
and half before returning verdict o.
not guilty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-01
Bryant's Pond.

The Charles Hill house and lot located
opposite the Town Hall has been sold
this week to Eli NJ. Noyes Of this village.
Price $500.
George L. Cushman has charge of the
crew building an extension OF the state
highway which was commenced on the
Greenwood line. The New England
Telephone Co. are moving their poles go
as not to interfere with the changes to
be made in the roadway.
George Allan England and family ar.
rived here Saturday from Springfield,
Mass, where their home has been
through the winter. Mr.. England has
nearly completed another book, which
will be ready for the press In June.
Fred Whitman, who has occupied the
Gilman Whitman house for the past
year, has given up housekeeping and
will store his goods for the present al
the home of Elvern Whitman.
Culver Jackson has sold his land and
buildings at North Woodstock to Josiah
Richardson. Price $3.50.
George L. Cushmau aud family have
moved from the farm to their summer
cottage at South Pond.
Robert G. johnson has returned to hi'
home at Keene, N. Fl. He was accom-
panied by his son Robert, Jr.
EFF. Verrill, former resident OF tbs
town. was here on business this week
Mr.. Verrill is now engaged in the gun
business at Pennington where he has
quite a plant and puts upon the market
. number of tons of gum every season.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-01
East Sumner.

Veteran soldiers, the G. A. R., Relief
Corps and members Of Buckf1eld Grange
we're most courteously entertained by
Union Grange on Saturday, May %. The
raising for the first time OF q large flag
over the hall added to the pleasure Of
he occasion. A fine dinner was served,
and the entertainment of songs, recita.
lions and patriotic representations on
the stage was we'll rendered. The
abrupt closing prevented no opportunity
Tor any expression Of gratitude from tho
guests, yet the occasion was evidently
much appreciated by ell. 1t was, 10
brief, . most happy occasion for all
present.
r. G. Stephens and wife and W. a..
Eastman and wife went on . trip by
auto to Lowell last week, where the
County Commissioners met on business.
Mrs. A. D. Park Of South Paris visited
her sister. Mrs. Ella s. Heald, and her
brother, Lester E. Robinson, last week
Miss Susie Russell, who is in poor
health. was made happy recently by the
receipt of q large May box filled with va
rious fruits, confectionery, ETC., the gift
OF members of the Young Peoples G. E.
Society. The Society also made sub
stantial gift OF edibles and cash to Mrs..
Luslla Cary. Such gifts are cheering.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-01
East Waterford.

The East Waterford Circle will have a
sale OF ice cream and their quilt, togeth.
or with short program, the evening OF
June 18th.
The School League had an ice cream
sale and entertainment Friday evening
to raise money for slate blackboards.
harold r. Merrill has bought the Hu'
bert York place.
P. L. Davis has moved into part OF
Eugene Nevers' house.
Mrs. B. G. McIntire took her daugb.
ter, Mrs. Lillian Pride, and Rev. and
Mrs. G. W. Sias In her auto to the re.
cital at Brighton Academy Wednesday
evening.
Eugene Nevers ia working for Ernest
Mason on the state road toward North
Waterford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-01
Wilson's Mills.

c. T. Fox has received bis commits.
sion AZ fire warden In this district the
coming season with headquarters on
Aziscoos Mountain.
e. 8. Bennett went to Colebrook for
the new road machine and soraper for
the town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Llswellyu Wentworth
came from Cambridge, Mass, 10 their
auto for few days outing, and were
guests at Cragstown Farm.
John Olson visited his daughter, Mrs.
Azel Wilson, Sunday.
Fishing parties are now the order OF
the day, and automobiles arc greatly In
evidence.
Assistant road commissioner Harry
Hutchins OF Rumford was 10 town Sat-
urday laying out the state road.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-01
East Brownfleld.

Daniel A. Bean Post and Relief Corps
attended services at the Congregational
church on Sunday. Rev. Mr.. Mcdonald
preached the Memorial sermon.
On Saturday, the Goth, there, was a
picnic dinner In their ball and an address
10 Town Hall by hon. A. A. Perry OF
Fryeburg.
The Congregational circle met with
Mrs. Andrew Blake on the Goth.
Mrs. James r. Hill has closed her
house and is spending some time with
her SOD, Leslie Hill of Conway, and Mrs.
Fitch of Sebsgo, her only daughter.
Mrs. Annie Lynch of Maple Ridge
Cottage has been In Portland. Miss
Maria Tyler, who has been spending a
few days here, returned with Mrs. Lynch.
Mrs. Jacob Hatch 10 In very poor
health.
Repairs have been improving the Now
Uberty
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-01
North Waterford.

The pet coon that Linwood Flint has
had for several years was sick and died
Thursday.
George Ssavey, who has beer out
West for some time, has returned to bis
nephew Fred Kilgore's.
John Evans is repairing the shed and
barn at VIM Fishes.
Mrs. Allen Carrot went to tho hospi'
tai at Lewiston Monday.
Mrs. Hattie Rice 10 going back to
Massachusetts, to work, but vi ! wait I'M.
ill after the celebration Of the fiftieth
anniversary Of the church, June Esd.
Work began on the state road Mon
day from Ernest McGray's toward the
village. Ananias McAllister and Eugene
Nevers work there and board at Fred
Hazelton's.
Mildred Parker Of West Paris visited
her home here few days. Her mother,
Mrs. Annie Holmss, went homo with
her on visit.
The news reached here that Oliver
McAilister OF this place had ended his
life Sunday at Lowell by hanging him
self.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-01
Hebron

Mrs. Chas. Dryer gave Mrs. j. G
Donhsm very pleasant birthday sur
prise party on the 2lst. Many friends
were present. Mrs. M. c. Joy made the
birthday cake. Other refreshments
were served, and Mrs. Donham had sew
eral nice presents
DR.. Sargent's birthday was Sunday
and he was presented with beautiful
Dirt hdsy cake at the Home. Several 9th
or birthdays came the week before.
Miss Crawford, missionary, spoke In
the church on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sturtevant return
ed from Portland Saturday evening
bringing her sister, Mrs Dobson, and
little boy, and Miss Jennie Copeland.
]. <. Bartlett, who has been with hi
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Bartlett
for few days, returned to Boston last
week.
Hebron has met with great loss II
the death of Ira N. Bearce. He hac
many warm friends In this his native
town. The paper last Tuesday stated
that Mr.. Bearce left one brother, Henry
Of Washington, D. q. There are also
three sisters. Mrs. Alton Damon OF Buck
field, Mrs. Walter Conant of Hebron
and Mrs. Daniel Chase of Clinton, N. Y
Mrs. Chase was here for the funera
Monday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-01

Every shower is followed by colo
winds.
Apple and cherry trees are blossom
ing.
Water was frozen over Thursday
morning.
Potatoes, corn and beans are being
planted this week.
Miss Gladys Grover of Bethel Hill wal
In this place last Sunday.
Joseph b. Haskell of East Waterford
was in this village Sunday.
Tent csterpillars are numerous tbii
year, and brown-tail moths are moi
thought Of.
Archie Hutchinson was quite III last
week and unable to do any work.
John Reid Is having good success 10
selling papers for the Curtis Publishing
Co.
Automobiles Of all sizes and colors are
on the roads here both day time and
night time.
Robert Edwards, who had employ
ment IN shoe shop In Auburn during
the winter, has returned to West Bethel
Horace E. Walker Is still hauling birch
bolts to the mill here, and the yard ID
nearly full Of sawed strips.
Rev. Harry Draper, the young pastor
OF West Bethel Union Church, boards
with Mrs. Clara Abbott.
Charles Lyman Abbott, whose wife
was taken from him by death two weeks
ago, has left his lonely home, and 10 now
with bis daughter-in-law In this village.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-01
LOcke's Mills.

Curtis Abbott has new Ford sutomo,
bile.
A Camp Fire Girls Club has been or
ganized here, with Mrs. Nellie Stowell
as guardian.
Miss Elsie Herrick of Norway was call
ing on friends In town last week.
Mrs. Nellie Moody Of West Paris is
keeping house for Chris Bryant.
The Ladies' Circle met with Mrs. Nell
lie Stower Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Curtis Abbott returned Tuesday
from ten days visit with relatives at
Mechanic Falls.
Ransom Cummings of Bryant Pond is
visiting in the family Of Elmer Cum
mings.
Addison Bryant Of Milton was In town
last week.
Mr.. Bragg, our Grand Union Tea man,
was in town Thursday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-01
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOINds OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
pnrls Hill.

First Baptist Church. Rev. q. W. 2. Hill. pas.
tor. Preaching every Sunday at !Oa5 A.
Sunday School as Il. Sabbath evening service
80 Covenant s' Meeting the last fridsy before
the LIST Sunday Of the month at 20 p. n Al
not otherwise connected are cordially invited
The evening mail service for the sum-
mer went into effect June lst; the addi'
,ional mail leaving here at six O'CLOCK
each afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur s. Rigby Of Bos-
ton, and Mr.. and Mrs. BENZ. 5. Doe Oh
Portland, were guests Of Mrs. Doc over
the holiday.
Mrs. ]. n. Thompson is spending q
few days in Portland.
Hon. Prentiss Cummings OF Brook
line, Mass, arrived here last week, COM
ing through with one OF his automo-
biles.
Mrs. Charles Andrews is 80 much i'm
proved that the trained nurse 10 no long
or needed and Mrs. Andrews mother 10
caring for her.
Mr.. A. D. Beattie and Cleveland Beat.
tie of French Camp, Calf, are guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Jenkins. :,
Admiral and Mrs. William w. kimoail
returned last week from Washington,
ID. c., where they have spent the winter.
and opened their home here "o'd
Brick"
Mr.. and Mrs. George N. Atwood and
Raymond L. Atwood spent Sunday and
Memorial Day with relatives at Dixtield.
George w. Cole was taken suddenly
and critically i'll Saturday requiring the
81 nhua n
proving at the time this is written.
Mrs. Anna Glover of North Arlington,
Mass, who is in town packing the goods
of the late Mrs. S. NJ. Glover, has been
stopping part of the time with her
brother at The Long Look Farm.
Mrs. Z. Fl. Jackson, Miss Mary Hub
bard, Mrs. 81. l.. Scribner, and Mrs.
Seward Stearns spent one day In Port
land last week. going by auto.
Mrs. Frank Robbins recently spent
few days at her daughters in Hebron.
Miss May Bennett Is at South Paris
working at Mrs A. L. Holmes.
Mrs. Stuart w. Goodwin and two
children spent last week with her
father, Austin p. Stearns.
The Sunshine Club met with Mrs.
Rose Swan May 10. Thirteen ladies
were present. The day was very pleas
an,ly spent IN the usual busy, happy way.
The next meeting will be held at Angie
Scribner'S June 2.
The Misses Diman OF Providence will
have Benham Cottage this season.
Miss May of Boston, Miss Leverich OF
New Orleans, Miss Stoddard OF New
York are at The Beeches
Beginning with June 7th the library
hours will be- as follows: Monday from
8 to 4:SO P. NJ, Wednesday from 7:S0 to
9P. NJ.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles'L. Case OF New
York were in town over the double holi'
day
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-01

Mr.. and Mrs. 8. E. Briggs, Miss Daisy
Briggs and Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Briggl
took trip to Lewiston Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bennett took q car
riage drive 10 East Peru Sunday, coming
back Monday.
Wesley Turner passed away Monday
afternoon. Funeral services Wednesday
afternoon.
Miss Hester Shurtleff has been . re-
cent guest at o. D. Wsrren's.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. 8. Hall visited Pleas.
ant Pond Grange Wednesday.
C. Fl. Record was through hero this
week buying wool.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-01
West Parls.

June ball at Grange Hall Wednesday
evening, june Q. Music Shaw's Orches-
trs. Floor manager, Ora q. Aarston;
aids, A. C. Perham, q. 8. Mann, z. j.
Mann. Supper, strawberries and cream,
hot rolls, salads, etc. Grand march $3.50.
Supper 80 cents, dancing 30 cents, gal
lery tickets 10 cents.
Granite Chapter, o. E. g., will have q
food sale at L. q. Penley's store Friday
afternoon, June 4.
Mrs. Emma J. Mann Is spending few
days In Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. Clarence Curtis OF
Dorchester, Macs, were here one day
last week to make some arrangements on
their burial lot In West Paris Cemetery.
Mrs. Flora Durham Wilder and son
Paul Of Chelsea are guests Of the fami'
lies of Quincy and Bert Day.
Granite Chapter, o. E. S., celebrated
their tenth anniversary Friday evening.
Forty members of Oxford Chapter OF
Norway, Eve from Jefferson Chapter,
Bryant's Pond, and two from Mayfower
Chapter, Buckfield, were present. OK
ford Chapter exemplified the work in
very pleasing and efficient manner.
Supper was served at the close OF the
work, consisting of strawberries and
cream, salads, cold meat, pies, Ice cream
and cake. A program was given. Miss
Alice Barden rendered four solos, MIS-.
Phila Davis readings. Benton Swift was
toastmaster.
A very high wind ragged here from
Wed uesday night to Friday night. Con-
siderable alarm was felt when both fac
tories sounded an alarm OF fire Friday
morning about $50. The fire company
and nearly every man and woman were
soon In the street. The fire was discov,
cred to be q small blaze on the roof OF
n. G. Browns stable, and was soon out.
The cause of the fire was from burning
wooden box which contained ashes.
Alfred Psrham saw the fire and gave the
alarm 10 a very timely manner. II the
fire bad gained much Roadway the vii
lage would have been In great danger,
as the buildings are situated on an emf
nence at the head Of Church Street.
Roy Young Of Portland has been the
recent guest of bis parents, Rev. and
Mrs C. Il. Young.
The food sale held by the Ladies' AID
Tuesday received good patronage.
Miss Della Lane spent day or two iu
Portland last week.
Ora q. Marston is enjoying a. vacation
and fishing trip 10 Andover and South
Arm. Mrs. Marston and the children
are visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Fl. Y. Bacon.
The Camp Fire Girls are planning &c
| sell ice cream and homemade candy o.
the bali game next Saturday.
The students from Hebron Academy
are at home for the Memorial recess.
Miss Wall, Miss Parker and Mis'
Chandler accompanied Miss Durham tc
her home in Bridgton to spend the
| weekend
Several from here attended the bal
game at South Paris Saturday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-01
0llead,

Alice Bisbes Of Shelburne, N. a., was
Q recent guest Of her sister, Georgia Bis.
bee.
Fulton O'Brion of Somervills. Mass,
10 spending few days at his cottage
here.
A. N. Carter Of Berlin, N. H., Was In
town last Friday.
Earl Jordan and family have moved
on to the Berlin Mills farm which was
recently known - the D. c. Larry farm.
John Richardson was In Gorham, N.
A., recently.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-01
Peru.

Married on the Esd, Mr.. L. E. Irish
and Mrs. Elva Hammond, both OF Peru.
s. A. Getcbell and family have return
ed to their home in Rapgeley. They
have been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs II K Stillman.
A s. Holman los, q nice horse from
collie on the Goth.
The farmers are busy planting their
corn. There is going to be large acre
age planted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-01

Fatal accidents OF one day, Thursday,
in Maine: Isenee Pelletier of Brunswick
killed aud companion slightly Injured
when the motorcycle they were riding
was struck by train at a railroad cross.
ing; Louis Roger Of Lubec killed and
another man shaken up In an automobile
accident In the town of Perry; Miss Eva
Libby of Norridgewock, 10 years OF age,
fatally burned when she used gasoline
by mistake for kerosene to start up fire,
and her brothsr-in-law, Herbert Night
ipgale, badly burned.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-01
Waterford.
C. W. Chick Of Norway called on r

CIV. Chick Of Norway called on r
A. Damon Sunday.
Matt Dewitt had the misfortune to lose
one of his work horses Sunday night.
In Waterford, May %, to the wife Of
Mason McAllister Bessie Skin ner), a
daughter.
j. C Harvey was 10 Norway on bust
ness Monday.
l. Z Abbott went to Howard Ran
dalps Saturday to get bull calf he
traded for.
Mr.. and Mrs L. Z. Abbott visited bel
cousin, Mrs. Fl. B. Boyle, In Norway
Sunday. Master Donald stayed with
his grandma, Mrs. r. A. Damon, while
they were gone.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-06-01
East Bethel.

Miss Elna Bartlett Is teaching school
al East Milton.
Mrs. Gladys Estes is working for Mrs
z. w Bartlett.
Robert Cole Of Washington, D. c., Is
spep ding the summer with his uncle, L.
Z. Cole, and family.
Henry Howe OF Springfield, Macs, re-
Gently visited his uncle, Fred b. Howe,
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs j. II. Swan have return.
ed from a visit to Dover, N. H., and
Worcester, Mass., where they were guests
of their sons.
Elmer Trask and family drive out in a
handsome new REQ auto, recently pur'
chased.