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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05
Edmund Merrill.

Edmund Merrill died at his home on
Broad Street, Bethel, Monday evening,
Jan. %, from complication Of diseases
incident to old age. Mr.. Merrill was born
In Bethel, May u, 1884, the son of Ed
mund and Relief (Frost) Merrill, and has
always lived in that town. he was q
carpenter by trade, and followed that
work as long IS his physical condition
permitted. He married in 1850 Emma
N. Bean, who survives him. They have
two sons, Frank, who HIVES In the West,
and Fred B.. proprietor of the Oxford
County Citizen, who has always lived at
home. There are also four grandchil-
dren, two SONS and two daughters OF the
older son, and one of the granddaugh-
tiers, Miss Harriet Merrill, has been with
her grandparents for several years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05

Governor Milliken on Thursday
nominated Lauren n. Sanborn OF South
Portland e Judge Of the Cumberland
Superior Court, to succeed Judge Joseph
E. r. Connolly, whose term OF seven
years expires. Judge Connolly was ap.
pointed In 1911 by Governor Frederick
W. Plaisted. Mr.. Sanborn ID 46 years
OF age, . native Of Baldwin, graduate Of
Bates College. He has served two tsrms
In the Legislature.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05
Another Soldiers Letter.

Mrs. Arvilla Wise has received the
following letter from Cecil L. Burns Of
Co. F, 103d U. s. Infantry, who was
stationed here for while last summer:
Dear Friend: Jan. z, 1918.
A few lines in answer to your most well
come letter received some time ago.
Il found me in good health, and hope
these lines find you the same. I hope
you will excuse me for not writing be-
fore, but have been very busy evenings,
and could not find much time to write.
We have been drilling every day with
the exception of Sundays for the past
few weeks, and I am devoting most OF
nv spare time to studying French. If
I live long enough ! may be able to
speak the language.
We have been having some quite cold
weather here, but 1t is not as cold here
as In Maine. 1t started in raining last
night, and has rained all day. Most Of
the snow Is gone and it Is still raining.
have received letters from two diner
emit ladies who read the letter you had
published in the Democrat. was some
surprised but very glad to get the letters.
There 10 nothing that pleases me more
than to get letter from the places /
have visited, especially from my friends.
am not much of writer myself, but
will do my best to answer all the letters
/ receive.
I get one or more letters from Rose
every mail. suppose she writes you
quite frequently. wish We were both
making you visit.
Am glad to hear that they have new
fire station In South Paris, as their fire
system was very deficient when / was
there. I expect there will be many
changes in South Paris before / see
IL again.
shall certainly send you a souvenir
of France before leave here.
Very truly your friend,
CECIL L. BURNS,
Co. F, 10Sd U. s. Unity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05
War Savings at Brick School.

A drive for the sale OF war savings
stamps has been on at the brick school
house for the past week and half, and
the results 30 far are 40 follows: These
pupils own $5 war savings stamps: Ray.
mond Durham, Harlan Abbott, Frank
Burnett, Martha Fletcher, Marjorie Ed
wards, Ronald Tyler, Stanley Greene,
Priscilla Chase, Gladys Rogers, Gordon
Powers C2), Marian Ames, Edith Lowell.
Sixty-one In the building are saving, and
besides the thirteen war savings stamps,
17e thrift stamps Of rs cents each have
been sold.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05

Charles P. Leighton, 80 years OF age,
living alone on farm few miles from
Bangor, was found dead and bis body
frozen in his house Tuesday morning by
neighbors who had seen no signs Of life
about the place and broke In. Investi.
CATION by the medical examiner showed
that Leighton had been kicked In the
abdomen by his horse Monday after
noon, but had been able to reach the
house and lie down on q couch. Death
was due to the injury and exposure,
there being no flre In the house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05
PARIS HIGH SCHOOL
RUMFoRD HIGH SCHOOL

Referee, Merrill. Timer, Jones. Time of
periods, 20 min.
At Norway Opera House Friday even
ing Norway High School defeated West
Paris High School 80 to IS. A large
number Of the supporters of the West
Paris team accompanied the boys to Nor
way, most of them remaining over night.
Gould's Academy defeated Woodstock
High at Bethel Friday night, 80 to 10.
The Gould's girls also defeated the
Woodstock High girls, u to 2.
On Friday and Saturday, the 18th and
10th, Paris High School will 60 to Rum
ford and Mexico to play the teams at
those places.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05
Resolutions

Whereas, The reaper Death has enter
ed our ranks and taken therefrom a
beloved sister, therefore belt
Resolved, that in the death of Sister
Russ, Franklin Grange loses loyal
member and the family loving and
devoted wife and mother.
Resolved, That We extend to the be-
reaved husband and daughter our sim
cere sympathy in their great affection,
and may 1t be comforting memory to
them that she had lived out tho full
measure of her years In usefulness, and
was as the ripened grain ready for the
harvest.
Resolved, That copy OF these resolu-
tions be spread upon our records. . copy
sent to the family of the deceased, and
copy to the Oxford Democrat fol
publication.
G.. W. @. PEBHAM.
G.. l.. CUsHMAN.
FLORENCE CUsHNAN.
Committee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05

A man who had been working In the
Lily Bay region said recently that the
deer were having hard time up In that
section, on account Of the deep snow.
He said they were very plenty and II Q
spruce WAS felled, Il could be left alone
but abort time before II would be pref
ty we'll trimmed up BY the hungry deer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05
ch.utauoua Dates March 6.S.

Miss Grace Hershey OF Swarthmore,
Pa, representing the Swarthmore Chau-
tauqua, was ut South Paris and Norway
last Thursday, making preliminary
arrangements for the winter Chautauqua
for which contract Was made last fall.
The Chautauqua will be held at Norway
Opera House March 9, Z and 8, with pro-
grams in the afternoon and evening Of
each day. A meeting Of the gusrantors
was held at the municipal court room In
Norway Thursdsy afternoon. Full an
nouncement Of the attractions to be pre-
sented will be made later.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05
Oxford County Fruit Growers

will meet at Grange Hall. South Paris,
Feb. II, ut 10 O'Clock A. n. There will
be q good round table talk about how to
better the industry. Come prepared TO
ask and answer questions. State Horti-
culturist r. 81. Dudley viii be present
and talk on Commercial Varieties Of
Apples for Maine"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05

The Bar Harbor Board Of Health has
decided In view Of the oountry-wide
movement, to increase production OF
food stuffs, 70 permit the keeping OF one
pig Dor family within the village limits,
during the present year, under condi-
tlons satisfaceogy 10 said board.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05
Basket Ball.

Paris High won another victory over
Mechanic Falls last Wednesday night at
Mechanic Falls. The game throughout
was clean and fast, both teams showing
much skill and excellent sportsmanship.
Mckinley and Porter took the lead for
Paris, Mckinley shooting six baskets
and Porter shooting five, while for
Mechanic Falls Jordan and Tracy took
the lead, both getting away with four
baskets. The lineup was rs follows:
PARIS HIGH SCHOOL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05
n.,v ch,Idr., are Sicily.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
break up Colds In "a hours, relieve Feverishness,
Headache, Stomach Troubles, Teething Disor.
ders and Destroys Worms. At all druggists, 25c
Sample mailed FREE. Address, Mother Gray
Co., LIE Roy, NY. 6-s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05
The pIattsburs rIanual advises

the daily use Of Fool. Ease In the Shoes. There II
nothing 20 good for the quick relief Of Corns,
Bunions, C6ilblains. Blisters, Sore Spot or Cal
lousos q this old, standard remedy. Aliens
Toot.E sse, the autiseptic powder TO shake into
The shoes. Sold everywhere. Don't accept any
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05
Died.

In Springfield, Mass, Feb. /, Bessie (King)
wife OF Francis 8. Chapman, aged IS years.
In West Paris, Feb. 2, William +. Willis, aged
In Bethel, Jan. %, Edmund Merrill. aged
SO years.
aged 70 years.
Holmes. aged SO years.
In Hebron, Jan. is, William B. Mckay, aged
AZ years. .,
In Andover, Jan. 81, Frank Akers, aged 81
years.
In Bethel, Jan. %, Mrs. Lucretia, wife of AL
phonso F. Bean.
In Roxbury, Jan. q, Charles Ph'lbrick. aged
SO years.
In Norway, Jan. % infant son Of MIR. and Mrs
Guy P. Sturtevant of Paris, aged days.
In Lewiston, Jan. 26, b. Perley Proctor OF Nor
way, aged IA years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05
Army Enllstments.

Recent army snlistments In Maine In
clude from Oxford County, Donald
Stewart Bartlett Of Norway and George
W. CLARK Of Bryant's Pond. Ell
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05
, HIGH SCHOOL
MECHANIC FALLS.

Paris High School defeated the second
team from Rumford High School at
Savoy Theatre Friday evening, As to 20.
Lineup:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05
Born.
Married.

In somerville. Mass, Jan. is. by Rev. Otis W.
Foye. Mr.. Levi Henry Hazelton II West Paris
and Mrs. Florence May Woodbridge Of Somer.
Vile.
In Buckaeld, Jan. %. by Rev. W. NJ Davis, Mr..
Arthur Raymond Keene Of Hartford and Miss
Stella NJ. Bowen Of Buckfeld.
In Norway, Jan. %, by Rev. H. L. Nichols, Mr..
Chester Arthur Morey Of Greenwood and Miss
Katherine Alice Gregg Of Norway.
In Williamsburg, Pa, Jan. Is, Mr., Cedric Thurs
ton of Andover and Miss Clare P. Houston.
In Fryeburg, Jan. %, by Rev. B: N. Stone, Mr.
Raymond F. Richardson and Miss Beulah d.
Warren, both of Fryeburg.
In West Paris, Jan. 81, by C. II. Lane, Jr:,
Robert D. Churchill and Miss Annie Mcdonald,
both of Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05
Deering Memorial Church.

The fourth quarterly conference of
the Deering Memorial Methodist Church
was held last Wednesday evening. The
reports of the various departments
showed the work of the church to be In
excellent condition especially in the
Sunday School and Ladies' Aid, and
general satisfaction was felt by all the
officers. The pastor, Mr.. Faulkner, was
very cordially invited to return for an
other year.
The following officers were elected to
serve for the ensuing year:
Trustees-w. s. starbird, G. L: Buck. George
I. Burnham. George w. Cook, George r.
Farnum, T. NJ Davis, Benjamin SWEET, Harry
Morton, Charles Edwards.
Stewsrds-C. L. Buck, T. NJ. Davis. George z.
Farnum, E. n. Millett. Lyman Merrill, s. q.
Ordway, B. n. Chapman, Isaac Monk, g. D.
Robertson, James Millett. E. E. Chapman,
Frank Notsage, Charles Mouton' Leon Brooks,
Elmer Briggs, Charles Merrill, e. o. Millett,
John Small.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05
COMMITTEES.

Foreign Missions-Geo. Farnum, Mrs. Harry
Morton, Mrs. Chas. Moulton, Chas. L. Buck,
Richard N. Millett.
Sunday Schools-Geo Robertson, Mrs Benz.
SWEET, Mrs. Jas. Millett, Mrs. Elmer Briggs.
Temperament. e. Chapman, e. o. Millett.
George Remission.
Freedman's Aid-James Millett. VIM. SWEET,
Amos Barnett.
Church Records-Geo. Robertson, John Small.
8. o. Ordway.
Church Property-E NJ. Millett, Mrs. e. NJ.
Millett Charles Edwards, Mrs. Chas. Edwards.
Estimating Committee-W. 8. Starbird, c. L.
Buck. Z. NJ. Millett, Benz. SWEET, 7. NJ. Davis,
George r. Farnum.
Trier Of Appeals-George W. Cook.
Apportioned observation-disclosures F. Far
mum, Mrs. Chas. Edwards, George Robertson,
Jas. Millett. Leon Brooks.
Home Missions and Church Extension-Mrs.
Charles Edwards, Mrs. Julia Abbott. Mrs. Kate
Stuart.
Tracts-Mrs. Benjamin SWEET, Mrs. Charles
Edwards, Mrs. Jas. Millett.
Education-Leon Brooks, James Miilett,
Elmer Briggs.
Hospitals-C. L. Buck, Mrs. =. E. Chapman.
Mrs. +. II. Davis.
Auditors-T. NJ. Davis, Charles Merrill.
Church Music-T. NJ. Davis, s. @. Ordway, G.
L. Buck.
Examination Of Local Preachers-John Small
Communion-E. NJ Millett. Elmer Briggs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner? Bitter taste9
Complexion sallow? Liver perhaps needs wax
Ing up. Doan's Regulets for bilious attacks. 300
at all stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05

XiHuO ODck-HlaukAsiOu Od1CGo------ AIOOlu
Mrs. Wheeler and Mrs. Carter.
Riano Solo-In Dreamland- --Nevtn
Mrs. Brickett.
Xpng-Dorts
Mrs. Barnes.
Riano Solo-Scottish Tone Picture u scDoweE
Mrs. Burnham.
local oaarseste-The Night Has Thousand
Mrs. SSyes, Mrs. Perkins, Mrs. Barrows. Mrs.
4 Morton: Violin o6hysto' Miss Dean;
Piano Solo Barcarole In f--.-------MacDowel
Mrs. Ida Briggs.
Mrs. Smiley.
'An0 500 Mis-. Jackson.
3ong-A Bed time Song .--..---.----------Nevi
Miss Leach.
Plano Duet-vslse Caprice --Nevin
Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Morton.
focai Vuinsetse-"ynken Blynken ana MOI,
1drs. Wheeler, Mrs. Wilson, Miss Thayer, Mrs
Smiley. Mrs. Burnham. Accompaniment,
Mrs. Briggs, Mrs. Daughraty.
Indications are that there viii not
be long term of court at the session
NJ hich opens Tuesday OF next week. No
specially important or long civil cases
IRE known 10 be for trial, and there Ia
DO reason to expect large amount Of
criminal business. Justice George Z.
Bird will preside. Traverse jurors
Drawn for this term are:
Eldon n. Adkins, Canton.
Charles Andrews. Fryeburg.
william b. Bartlett, Bethel
Ernest Bennett, Lincoln Plantation.
l.. H. Bishee, Sumner.
John B. Bryant, Buckheld.
Lester ID. Bryant. Woodstock.
Edmund b. Carter, Norway.
j. Herbert Carter, Bethel
Q. II. Davis, Mexico.
/ n. K. Day, Greenwood.
Milton g. Day, Hiram.
Dana X. Elliott, Rumford.
Clarence B. Files, Stoneham.
Richard II. Gates, Paris,
Fred u. Grant, Rumford.
Frank Harmon, Lowell.
Edwin 9. Head, Denmark.
Arthur L. Holman. Dixfeld.
Robert A. Kfmball. Waterford.
Y. 3. Newton, Andoser.
ID. b. Perry, Hebron
Hiram N. Porter, Paris.
John Russell, Peru.
Winaeld g. sloan, Norway.
a. ID. Thayer, Oxford.
hvang Wsokas PoEosg.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05

& Mr.. and Mrs. Emery W. Mason, Mr..
1bd Mrs. Philip s. Mason and SON James
Npect to 60 within few weeks to
falmouth Foreside to take up their resi-
(ence, and have engaged house there.
khilip Mason and SON James expect to
Iove shipysrd employment. They will
- about the first Of March. E. w.
JASON will engage in carpenter work.
he and Mrs. Mason will 60 about the
1kst of April. They have leased their
oouse on Brook Street to w. E. Kenney
md Harry N. Shaw for year.
81 The Euterpean Club holds its February
nseting with Mrs. Gray on Maple Street
bis Monday afternoon. The program,
hich Is devoted to American music, is
follows
xoll Call-Items about American Musicians.
Rfano Duet-Plantation Dances Arnold
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05

Dyspepsia ID Americas curse. To restore diges-
tiop. normal weight, good health and purify the
blood, ure Burdock Blood Bitters. Sold at all
Drug Stores. Price, t1.26.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05
GOOD PROFIT

you want learn all about the sheep raising industry
nd how be successfully conducted in Maine visit the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05
NORWAY.

For many years Mrs. Clara A. Hayden
has celebrated her birthday annually at
her home in Norway, but this yer the
| celebration was at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Frank P. Knight. In
Manchester, Mass, where Mrs. Hayden
IL spending the winter. The date was
Friday, the 25th, and the anniversary
was Mrs. Hsyden's seth. All the chill
dren and grandchildren In that section
were present. Mrs. Hayden received
many remembrances, including seal
skin coat from Mr.. Knight. In the even
ing an entertainment was given, with
music by an orchestra and q girls glee
club, and the presentation of "The
CourtshIp of Miles S!andish."
Mrs. Arthur W. Easton entertained a
number of lady friends at her home
Tuesday evening, when four tables were
filed at bridge.
Mrs. Mary Blouin returned Wednesday
from the hospital at Lewiston, where
she has been for some weeks with q
broken leg sustained in slipping on the
ice.
Frank L. Jewell, who fell from the
railroad bridge at South Paris q few
weeks since, is reported improving at
the Maine General Hospital, but 1t will
be some time before he Is able to return
home. Mrs. Jewell, who was with him
for some time there, has returned.
Miriam, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Fred Pike, eight years OF age, has been
quite i'll with pneumonia during the past
week, and under the care of trained
nurse. Appendicitis was feared during
the FIRST of the attack, but the trouble
was thought to be result of the affec-
tion of the lungs, and an operation was
not advised. The child Ia not now
thought to be dangerously i'll.
Rev. D. B. Holt, district superintend-
emit, made his official visit to the Norway
Methodist church Tuesday evening,
when the fourth quarterly conference
was held, and the annual business of the
church transacted. A unanimous and
hearty invitation was given Rev. q. L.
N;oholo IN raknp IN m tho chnrch for an
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-05

Totals
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SOUTH PARIS.
SOUTH PARIS POST oFFlcs.

Beginning Jan. 9, lsls,
TRAINS LKAvE SOUTH PARts
Going east: g. IS AM, local, daily % P. n.
Irpress. daily except Sunday.
Going west: sS6 A. NJ, express, daily except
Iunday; 90 P. M, local. daily.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-04-11
The Call That Comes to All

talk that given by little Miss
Smith the Patriotic Mass Meeting Arory
Saturday. Florence the year old F. H. Smith,
this She in the fourth grade and certainly
should compmented for preparing such
in which she delivered it:
Savings Stamps Campaign is in good earnest
child attending school who buy least one
Thrift Stamp of buy every per-
the United States would buy but Thrift Stamp would
bring the Government Is million dollars What help that would
be- Thrift Stamps issued help exchange
Savings Certificate Stamps The difference between the
Thrift and the War Savings Stamps the Thrift
Stamps and the War Savings Stamps do Thew
bring compounded quarterly The Savings Stamps
January with raise of per until De-
cember they will cost $4.23.
Buying War Savings Stamps is 1t is safe
And privilege, of which every Citizen
should themselves Just think every buy 4s Thrift
Stamps the supply with eass mask
which only costs $3 and his fe Think brave
soldiers there fighting and facing that gas that we
might enjoy and liberty Think of standing after
cold damp Should have the best of
coe protection that buy And are
not the government?
We living in when children longer and
heard We called help this country need
uphold principal will to come Then let
it that help all all
buy until boys and world is safe
for Democracy.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-04-11
RED CROSS ACRE SUBSCRIBERS

RED CROSS ACRE SUBSCRIBERS
Fellow Workers.:
1t has been impracticable to answer
the many inquiries relative to Red
Cross Acre Signs, and this letter is
published for the purpose of giving
the desired information.
The committee has considerable
difficulty as well as delay in finding
a party who can furnish the signs
required for our subscribers; but an
order has now been placed apd dis
tribution will be made as soon as pos
sible.
It may yet be ten days before ship
ment can be received from the manu-
facturers.
Meanwhile, we hope that all per-
sons who have procured Red Cross
Acre pledges will forward them at
once to the committee, so that signs
can reach subscribers with as little
delay as possible.
Yours sincerely,
Van r. Brown,
Chairman of Red Cross Acre
Committee.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-04-11
Awaits
Bakers Advice

Washington, April g. President
Wilson will make final decision on
the question of withholding in casual
ty lists the addresses of men killed
and wounded when Secretary Baker
returns from France. The President,
it was indicated today, although in
clined to see the addresses published
wishes to obtain the secretary's opin-
ion as formed after conferences with
General Pershing.
Just now no casualty lists are be-
ing issued as the war department is
awaiting word from France which
will amplify Secretary Bakers new
censorship regulations.
The giving out Of addresses in the
lists was discontinued some weeks
ago on the recommendation of Cen
eral Pershing. Many protests against
this action have reached the White
House.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-04-11
PATRIOTIC FOUR MINUTE TALKS
BY THE SCHOOL CHILDREN FRIDAY
Meeting Held at the Armory Friday Afternoon Attended all
School misunderstanding Room Only - Excellent
f-~. i. Talks Were Delivered

A patriotic program was held at
the Armory Auditorium last Friday
in which all of the school children of
the city took part. A parade led by
the High School band and followed
by all Of the school children, many of
which carried flags marched from the
school to the Armory. The program
opened with selection (Rustling
Leaves) by the High School Band.
The music furnished by this olgani-
zation was first class and Prof. On
stad is to be complimented for his
work in perfecting such band in
the short time he has had with them.
The next number was a Flag Salute
which was led by Prof. Brown, after
which the entire audience sang Amer
lea. Following this a contest took
place in which four minute talks were
given by representatives from all the
grades. All of the talks were on
Thrift Stamps and why we should
save and buy Stamps. All of the
speakers from the first grade up to
the high school gave very patriotic
talks and the people of Williston
should be proud to have such class
of public speakers in their midst and
they should be given further chance
to display their speaking abilities.
Following is the list of the speakers
who won first and second places and
the grades they represented:
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-04-11
HEAD ON COLLISION
ON G. \. THURSDAY
FAST TRAINS ONE AND FOUR
CRASH ON MAIN LINE ONE
MILE WEST OF DREW

Fast trains number one, best bound
and number four, east bound met in
a, head end collision about 4 mile west
Of Drew, sixty two miles west of
Williston, last Thursday morning
shortly after eight o'clock. Luckily
the two trains met on a straight
stretch of track and had chance to
slow down somewhat before they
came together. Number one was 60
ing about fifty miles an hour when
she rounded the curve and saw NUM-
Der four. Engineer Conley threw on
the air and succeeded in cutting the
speed down to twenty five or thirty
miles before they struck. Number
four was going ten or fifteen miles an
hour.
Engineer Conley and his fireman
Hill both jumped and from reports
it was fortunate they did as their en-
gine was smashed up a great deal
more than the one on number four.
Engineer Stone was on number four
and none of the engine crews were
seriously injured.
Both engines and a couple of the
mail cars were smashed. Several of
the passengers were slightly injured
but none seriously.
Mail Clerk w. l.. Bennett had quite
an experience. He was working mail
when he felt the air applied but did
not think anything Of it. About the
next thing he was lying in the car
with a lot Of broken car pieces near
His car was standing on end and ne
thought that it must be
hanging over a bridge so he climbed
out the top and found himself about
fifty feet above the ground He was
helped down and little while after
ward the car toppled over.