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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

Judge E. NJ. Stevens Of Lynn, Mass,
has been a guest of relatives here for a
few days.
The Sunday School class OF Mrs. j. D
HAYNES will meet at her home next
Thursday from to 4:S0 o'clock.
Miss Mary Brown of Bangor has been
recent guest of her sister, Miss
Frances w. Brown, at T. S. Barnes.
Mrs. W. II. Dotsn returned last week
from st. Augustine, Fla, where she has
spent a part of the winter with relatives
George Z. Brown of Milton Plantation
has purchased the C. Fl. Flood farm in
East Oxford, and will move there soon
Mrs. Benjamin Fish and son George OF
Santa Barbara, Calf, arrived here Mon
day morning for visit to her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. r. Morton.
Contra dances only will be the pro-
gram at the dance at Grange Hall Thurs
day evening of this week-a somewhat
striking innovation in these rapid times.
The ladies of the Baptist church and
congregation are invited TO meet with
Mrs. +. A. Heiduer next Thursday after.
noon at 2 o'clock for work and a social
time. A five o'clock supper will be
served by four hostesses. Price of sup
per 10 cents.
The Baptist church has voted the pas
tor, Rev. +. l.. Cam, leave OF absence TO
visit his parents, who are in poor health,
at Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Mr.. Cam
will probably leave town about the mid
die of April, when sea conditions are
little more favorable.
At the regular meeting of Mt. Pleas
ant Rebeksh Lodge, next Friday even
ing, the entertainment will consist OF
Give and Take Party" Each member
is requested to bring parcel containing
some article worth at least ten cents
1t is hoped that large number will bs
present.
The following is the program for th'
Palm Sunday services at the First Con
sregatioual church, South Paris:
Organ Prelude
Anthem. "Hosannah in the Highest" Holtol
| Responsive reading of psalm
Gloria
Notices
selection, "Palm Branches" Faure-Wilso
Scripture Reading
| Sol and Quartette Jerusalem" Parker Lyol
Prayer
| Guono
Offertory
Hymn, aRide on, Ride on In Majesty"
| Sermon
praver and Renediction
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23
Deering Memorial Notes.

Taking a Chance" was the pastors
subject at Sunday mornings service.
Miss Marie Newton sang special ar
rangement of "Rock of Ages"
The evening service was well attended,
the pastor speaking on "Where are the
Desd?"
Next Sunday morning there will be
Junior Church service with special ad
dress to the children.
Evening subject, "the objectionable
SIM"
The W. II. NJ. S. will meet Friday
with Mrs. z. N. Millett.
Friday night the Boys Brotherhood
will entertain Mrs. Abbotts and Mrs
Davis classes In the small vestry.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons Interested In either OF the estate
hereinafter named:
At a Probate Court. held at Paris: In and
for the County Of OXFORD, on the third Tuesnay
of March, In the year of our Lord one thou
sand nine hundred and fifteen: The following
matter having been presented for the action
thereupon hereinafter indicated, 1t Is hereby
ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In.
terested, by causing copy Of this order 10 De
published three weeks successfully In tne VIZ
ford Democrat, q newspaper puDnsnen at south
Paris, In said County. that they may appear ~ q
third Tuesday Of April, A.. ID. 1915, at OF the
clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they see cause.
Seth Benson late of Paris, deceased; will
and petition for probate thereof ana the ap.
pointment of Alpheus ID. Andrews or some other
suitable person rs administrator with the VIII
annexed OF said deceased, presented by Liza T.
Perkins, daughter and legatee
Mary p. Hall late Of Paris, deceased; will
and petition for probate thereof presented py
Augustus 8. Thayer and Orlando A. Thayer, the
executors therein named.
John /. Sawyer late of Hebron. deceased
will and D tition for probate thereof presented
by Charles r. Sawyer, the executor tnerelh
named.
Ruth Clemens late of Hiram, deceased ;
petition that John B. Pike or some other suitap =
estate OF said deceased presented by Calvin F.
Clemens, widOwer.
Abbie e. Washburne late Of Paris, de.
ceased petition for order TO distribute balance
remaining In his hands presented by Curtis H.
Sopher, administrator.
CIV. Eustis late of Dixheld, deceased; hrst
account presented for allowance by John r.
Trask, executor.
Sarah A. Allen late Of Paris, deceased
petition for order to distribute balance remain
Ing in his hands presented by Alton U. wheeler
administrator.
John II. Smith late of Milton Plantation,
DECREASED; first account presented for allowance
by Gertrude H. Smith, administrative.
william Stain late Of Dixfeld deceased
pet,tion for license to sell and convey real estate
presented by John +. Holman, administrator
Lena M. Burgess of Peru, ward; ma
account presented for allowance by John o.
Harlow, guardian.
ADDISON Z. HERRICK, Judge Of said Court.
ls.n ~ WY ALBERT d. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23
Died.

In Togus, March II, Charles A. Hersey OF
South Paris, aged 90 ears
In South Paris, March IL, Ruth, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. s. Colby, aged l year, 10
In south Paris. March %, Mrs. Lydia s. d.
Hammond, aged 70 years.
In South Paris, March 81, Mrs. Eliza Haskell,
aged IS years, II months.
In South Paris, March q, Mrs. Ellen May,
wife Of Elmer R. Campbell, aged % years, II
months.
In Belfast. March q, Chandler Swift, formerly
of Paris, aged Is years.
In West Paris, March 10, Benjamin Chandler
Curtis. aged IS years.
In North Buckneld, March 81, Appleton r
Macon. aged 6S years:
In Norway, March 20. Mrs. Agnes Tucker
Brown, aged 20 years.
In Lynn, Mass. March Is, David Young,
formerly Of Norway, aged 80 years.
In Norway, March 10, Edith Hadley, aged
years.
In Bryant's Pond, March Is, Mrs. Ellen e.
wife of James l.. Bowker. aged 81 years.
In Lewiston, March 10, John Porter Of An
dover, aged IS years.
In Norway, March 10. Silas W. Rowe, aged :.
In Rumford. March Is. Virgil D. Kimbsll
In Hartford, March IS, Mrs. Sarah D. Bessey
widow Of Marion A. Bessey. formerly Of Paris
In Oxford, March IL, Mrs. Susan, wife Of A
| L. NORWOOD, aged 90 years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23
Pratt Confesses He Only is Guilty

At the opening of the session Saturday
morning Pratt was sentenced to state
prison for life. When asked II he had
any thing to say he stated that he shot
George W. Davis, and that no other per-
son WAS concerned in the killing. he
said that he was intoxicated at the time.
To the officers previous to this time
Pratt stated that he came from Berlin
to South Paris with Davis as he related
on the stand, and that he shot Davis In
the kitchen of the Pratt house. He also
said that the shooting was done with an
old revolver which be afterward threw
away, and not with the one which be
gave Eva Dudley.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23
Born.

In Norway, March IA. to the wife Of Roscoe s.
Edwards, a daughter.
In Hastings, March II, to the wife of Fred
Degrass, y SON..
In Rumford. March IA, to the wife Of Harry
Nc Kinney OF Mexico, a daughter.
In Mexico. March II, to the wife OF Forrest
Kenney, q daughter.
In Mexico, March. to the wife OF Frank Dame.
q daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23
Married..

In Mechanic Falls. March Is, by Rev. ID. w.
Kimball, Mr.. William II. Chase and Mise Susie
Piper both OF Mechanic Falls
In East Hebron, March IL, by Rev. +. NJ.
Swift, Mr.. Luther Nell Lovejoy and Miss Lora
Merline Penley. both of Paris.
In Turner, March 9, Mr.. Benz amin 4. Alden Of
Turner and Miss Mildred Judkins Of Dixaeld.
In Bethel, March Is, by Rev. W. q. Curtis. Mr..
Carleton Saunders and Miss Sara Z. r. Emery .
both Of Albany.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that hi
has been duly appointed executor Of the las,
will and testament of
JOHN z. EMERY, late of Lowell,
bonds as the law directs. Ali persons havinl
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired to present the same for settlement
and all indebted thereto are requested 70 max,
pay nent Immediately.
March 18th, 1915. FRANK e. EMERY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

The single tar propaganda in Port
land has reached the point OF organic
ing a club to promote II, with some quite
we'll known names In the list.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23
All! THE INvIGORATING wHIFF
OF THE PINE FOREST!

How it clears the throat and head of
II mucous ailments. It's this spirit of
newuess and vigor from the health-giv.
ing piney forests brought back by DR..
Bells Pine Tar q oney. Antiseptic and
healing. Buy . bottle to-day. All
druggists, 25c.
Electric Bitters spring tonic.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed 'ministrator OF the
estate Of
ETHEL MOVES, late Il Woodstock,
In the County OF Oxford. deceased. and given
bonds as the Law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
arr desired 10 present the same for settlement,
and sil indebted thereto Arc requested 70 make
pay mont Immediately.
March 18th, 1915. CHARLES y. MOVES.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that u
has been duly appointed administrator OF the
JOSEPHINE n. MARSH, late Of Dix1e!d.
in the County of Oxford, deceased. and given
honds AZ the law directs. All persons havin2
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired TO present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested e
make payment Immediately.
March feth, 1915. GEORGE A. MARSH.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23
NO USE TO TRY AND WEAR OUT
YOUR COLD 1T WILL WEAR YOU
OFT INSTEAD

Thousands keep on suffering coughs
and colds through neglect and delay.
Why make yourself an easy prey to seri'
Gus ailments and epidemics as the result
of neglected coldp Coughs and colds
sap your strength and vitality unless
checked In the early stages. DR.. Kings
New Discovery is what you need-ths
first dose helps. Your head clears up,
you breathe freely and you feel SO much
better. Buy bottle to-day and start
taking at once.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that sh,
has been duly appointed executrix of the last
will and testament OF
ELMER T.. LIBBY, late OF Porter,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds rs the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased ART
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
March 10th, 1915. SUSIE Z. LIBBY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23
Tn Mothers In This Town.

Children who are delicate. feverish and cross
viii get Immediate relief from Mother Grav't
| Sweet Powders for Children. They cleanse tht
stomach, act on the liver, and are recommended
| for complaining children. A pleasant remedy fol
worms. At all druggists. &c. Sample FREE
Address, A. 8. olmsted. Leroy. N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

Woman loves clear. rosy complexion. Bur
dock Blood Bitters IL splendid for purifying the
blood, clearing the skin. restoring sound diges'
lion. All druggists sell 1t. Price el.0o.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed executrix Of the last
will and testament of
CLARENCE Z. FOSTER. late of Buckheld,
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de.
mands against the estate of said deceased arc
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested TO make pay.
ment Immediately.
March 18th, 1915. LEILA FOSTER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23
Many Children are Sickiy.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
RresS M Colds In "a hours. relieve feverishness.
Headache, Stomach Trouble. Teething Disor'
ders. and Destroy Worms. At all druggists, sc.
sample mailed FREE. Address. Allen D
Olmstead, lie Roy, y. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

The day Of harsh pnysics Ii gone. People
want mild easy laxatiyes. Doan's Regulets have
satished thousands. &c at oil drug stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

Eczema spreads rapidly itching almost drives
Won mad. For quick relief. Doan's Ointment u
yysll recon- ncuded. 90 e ~ storss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

For Group or sore throat, use DR.. Thomas &c
lectic OIL. Two sizes, &c anu ooc. Az al u'"s
stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice thst she
has been duly appointed executrix OF the last
will and Testament Of
HENRY G1RARDlN. late OF Hebron.
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. and given
bonds rs the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased ar,
desired 70 present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested 70 make
payment Immediately.
March 18th, 1915. FXfLIA GIRARDIS.
l2N
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

Mr.. Smell and Mr.. Jordan testified
that the car had not been changed since
it was in Mr. Jordan's possession, ex
cept as to new tires.
J. II. Stuart of South Paris, surveyor
and civil engineer, who made the plan on
the board, gave figures Of distances.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

Mrs. James E. Kenney, Of High Street,
South Paris, who lives short distance
from MIR. Bowker's, testified to hearing
two pistol shots one night last Septem'
Der, between II and 2. She could not
fix the date, but it was not the night OF
the Goth, as she was in Lewiston that
night.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

Dwight Edwards testified that the car
bought of Prescott Pratt was sold by
him to Prince Jordan Of Mechanic Falls,
in substantially the same condition as
when bought from Pratt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

Paris Grange and the Western Maine
Poultry Association have arranged TOR
RAYMOND Pearl of the Maine Experiments
Station to speak at Grange Hall, Sou,n
Paris, wednesday evening at 5 O'CLOCK.
DIR. Pearl took up the work where the
late Professor Gowsll left OF. he VIII
give a short review of what has oeen
accomplished at the station and talk
on breeding dairy cattle and poultry Tor
an increased production. The STATION
has three herds Of the dairy breeds, tue
Jersey, the Ayrshire and the Hoistein,
with which they are experimenting, ss
we'll as the famous strain OF Barred
Rocks. Animal breeding for . large
production is of vital importance 70 our
farmers and poultrymen, and &c Is noped
that as many as possible will make an
especial effort to attend the meeting Y.
L. Embree of Bangor, manager OF inc
Farmers Unions of Maine, will also 90
present and will give talk on co-opera-
tive buying and selling OF the supphess
and products Of the farm. The Farmers
Union 10 not connected with the grange,
and any person may become member
whether they are Changers or not. faris
Grange will serve q public supper IN
their dining room at 6:45 ct 10 cents per
plate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

Dwight NJ. Bisbee, superintendent of
grounds at the Canton fair, stated that
no saw tandem team on the night of
Sept. 2lst, near the Canton fair grounds,
drawing peanut wagon which was later
used on the fair grounds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

Charles Edwards of South Paris car
ried the mail as substitute rural carrier
on the 2lst and later days of September.
Met Prescott Pratt on one of those days
with tandem team on yellow cart on
the Buckfield road.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

Prescott Pratt was called to the 6tand,
and in answer to questions by MIR.
Wheeler said that he was "a years old,
and had always lived in South Paris. He
went to the primary school and started
in at the brick school. but left school af-
ter his after his father died. Had work.
ed for Harry Holden, Frank Fogg, and
at farm work, but more for Fogg than
any one else.
Who supported the familyP
My mother and younger brother and
| together.
How much did Holden pay your
Five dollars a week and board, and l
got tips from passengers carried.
Pratt said that he had run Ford car
and Buick for Holden, and had run q
oar some for FOgg.
Where did you work last summer
On the farm for John p. Penley.
When did you finish thereP
After haying.
| Then where did you 60?
To Holden's.
| Pratt said that he worked for Holden
during the county fair, and recalled TAX
ing the Eastman party to Lowell on the
Sunday following.
Where did you 60 the next dayP
To Canton.
What forP
With popcorn machine, with a tan
dem team, for Holden.
| When did you get backp
| About five o'clock the next morning
rode one horse and led tho other.
What did you do Tuesday?
Went to bed In the stable Office.
What did you do Frldayp
| Worked around the stable.
When did you get through for Hold
en-?
Saturday morning.
How much did Holden pay you then
| A dollar and quarter.
| What did you do Saturday.
Went to Berlin.
What forp
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

C. w. Bowker of South Paris, one OF
the village corporation assessors and
superintendent Of the water works, was
called and asked il he kept record OF
the weather for 1914, answered that he
did, and produced it.
Asked for the record Of Sunday, Sept.
q, he read, "Rained little"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

Mrs. George F. Eastman of South
Paris stated that she was one OF an auto
mobile party which went out on Sunday
Sept. 20, with Prescott Pratt as chauf'
feur, in Harry Hoiden's auto.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

Ellery o. Emery of Portland knew
George Davis. The last time he saw
him was the 26th of September.
Where did you see him?
On High Street.
This was in the morning?
Yes.
What did you say to him9
Asked him the way to Otisf1eld. He
told me. Said: "Gee, I'm going up that
way myself"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

William Bray of South Paris testified
to having an interest in camp about a
mile from South Paris by way of Mich
OILS Street. 1t was occupied nearly
every night during the past season.
Cross -examiuation: Did you go hunt
ing last fall with Prescott Pratt?
did, on the 18th of October.
Questioning disclosed that Pratt on
that occasion told two different stories
about the car which he was using, and
that he had ten-dollsr bill and other
money.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

Herman Z. Wilson Of South Paris,
conductor on the Norway branch of the
Grand Trunk, was acquainted with
George W. Davis, and saw him pass the
depot at South Paris some time last July.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

Edwin T. Hubbard, of South Paris,
brother of Mrs. Eastman, confirmed
Mrs. Eastman's testimony as to the date
of the automobile trip.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23
NORWAY.

Miss Maud Mixer has returned to her
home after spending monitor more
with friends and relatives in Portland.
Past Grand Master A. 8. Kimball and
Past Grand Representative A. L. T. Pike
of Wildey Encampment, !. o. o. F., OF
Norway, went to West Paris Monday
afternoon OF last week with the members
of Aurora Encampment of South Paris
and assisted in the degree work which
was done before the new encampment at
West Paris was instituted.
Mrs. A. L. Clark and Mrs. q. T.
Thayer were in Portland, Old Orchard
and Saco on business trip Tuesday.
The ladies of the Congregational cir.
Gle have supper and entertainment at
the church dining room Wednesday
evening, supper to be served at 6:46 fol-
10 we'd BY the pantomime "Dora," which
will BE- given by the following cast:
Farmer ~ I Rro,t
The Child, Arthur u bartlett
Dora Emma n: puoH
Mary. Gladys Il. mayer
Reader Mrs. Edith Bartlett
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

At the close of Thursdays session, the
Jury were taken outside the court house
to inspect the automobile formerly own
ed by George w. Davis, and now in pos
session of Mr.. Jordan. The car had
been brought here by Mr.. Jordan, and
was presented by the defence as their
ex hibit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

The case OF Antonio huSCiO, iuuiVtou
for the murder of Antonio Critic at Rum
ford, was continued to the May term at
Rumford for trial.
The few divorce hearings OF the term
came on Saturday. Some other small
matters of business were disposed OF,
and there was hearing in an equity
case, in which a number of witnesses APP
peared. This suit was brought by
Charles Starbird Of Sumner against Mrs.
| Lillian Maxim of South Paris, to enforce
fulfillmeut of contract to sell piece OF
real estate in Sumner This parcel OF
real estate was formerly owned by Il. b.
Maxim, now deceased, husband of the
defendant, and was left by will to Mrs.
Maxim. After his death there were
negotiations for its sale to Mr.. Starbird,
and he took possession of the place
The issue between the parties Is the con,
sideration to be paid. Mr.. Starbird
alleges that it was to be 5000, paid Sl0C
per year, and Mrs. Maxim says that 10
addition to the $500, hay was to DO fur.
nished to keep horse and COW until the
notes were fully paid. Alton c. Wheeler
for Mr.. Starbird, James s. Wright for
Mrs. Maxim. The case was taken under
consideration by Judge Spear.
Final adjournment Of the term wa
made Saturday afternoon about five
o'clock.
Divorces were decreed a. follows:
Henry +. Rugg OF Albany from Matte M
Rugg OF Albany. Adultery. Custody OF mino
chiIiren Nellie NJ. Rugg and Chesley II: Rug
given 10 l,belant, and custody OF minor children
Gladys A. Rugg. Edith n. Rugg and bersrau
Rugg given to nbeee-
Franoena Z. Hamilton Of Porter from Ciemen
@ Hamilton of Parsonsneld. Cruel and abusiv
treatment and refusal TO provide maintenance
Custody Of minor child Georgianna Hamilton
given to mother.
Ralph N. Gilbert of Rumford from Edith
Gilbert Of Mexico. Adultery. Custody OF mino
child given to father.
Joseph Leyesque Of Batchelder's Grant fror
| Laura Leyesque Of Berlin. Desertion.
Mary e. williams Of Denmark from Rouni
Vile Williams Of parts unknown. Deseroon an
habits OF intoxication.
RE. Lee Brigham of Buckneld from Cati
crime Brigham Of Paris. Desertion.
Alice Etter Box Of Norway from Thoma
! Henry Box Of South Portland. Desertton. Cu
! tOdy Of minor child given TO mother.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-03-23

Made of fancy weave Pop!in, has
"Skinner" Satin lining, stitched
band giving belt effect in back, with
box pleating below b'lt and two
rows of small buttons Skirt has
yoke. Other styles in suits for
$1,000.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-06-11

placed his ear quickly to her heart.
His face was a study in establishment.
The minutes sped fast.
To us outside, who had no idea what
was transpiring in the other room,
the minutes were leaden-footed. Aunt
Josephine, weak but now herself
again, was sitting nervously.
Just then the door opened.
/ shall never forget the look on the
young ambulance surgeons face as he
murmured under his breath, Come
here-the age of miracles is not
passed-look!"
Raising his finger to indicate that
we were to make no noise, he led us
into the other room.
Kennedy was bending over the
couch.
Elaine, her eyes open now, was gaz-
ing up at him, and wan smile fitted
over her beautiful face.
Kennedy had taken her hand. and
as he heard us enter, turned half way
TO ua. while we stared in blank won
der from Elaine to the weird and
complicated electrical apparatus.
Its the life current" he said sim
ply, patting the Leduc apparatus with
his other hand.
CTo BE CoNT1NUED.)