Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-10-05
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| Mrs. Adelaide B. Chpp, 95, initiated
into the Order Of the Eastern Star, In
Greenwood Chapter. Bethel, Conn, is
believed to be the oldest person ever
received into the order In the United
States.
While working over a small stal.
the police say, Joseph Braztahis. AZ
years old. of Brighton, Mass, re-
ceived burns that resulted in his
death upon arrival at st. Elizabeth
Hospital.
It took ten years for the Postofics
Department to deliver a post card
FIVE miles. A Washington's Birthday
souvenir post card. just received In
Orange, Mass, from Athol. was dated
February q, 1910.
Lt-Gov. Charming Coz, Republican
candidate for Governor of Massachu-
sets, has been appointed chic: mar
shall of the Harding and Coolidge
torchhght parade to be held N Bos-
ton on the night of Oct g
Electrical Workers Union No. 103,
Boston, at a special meeting adopted a
desired new wage and working agree
ment calling for wage of $1s0 an
hour, or $12 day, in place Of the
present rate of 81 an hour.
The special recess committee, which
is revising and recodifying the stat
utes Of the Commonwealth, refused to
wipe of the Massachusetts statute
books the laws relating to the licens-
ing of the sale Of intoxicating liquor.
Miss Barbara A. Quinton, aged IS,
and Miss Margery E. Cheetham, aged
| 81, inmates of the Nevins Home for
aged, Methuen, Mass, and fnseparable
companions for many years, died with
In two hours Of each other at the home.
Miss Margaret Koch, for ten years
engaged in Christian Endeavor work.
was ordained q minister at the Free
Baptist Church, Springvaie, Ne. She
has been extended a unanimous cali
to the pastorate Of the Baptist Church
at Oameld.
Lorne B. Hulsman, for three years
principal of the Pittsheh, Masa, high
school. has resigned to take effect
Oct. 19. He is to be Pittsfaid repre-
sentative OF C. d Parker & Co. Bos-
ton stock brokers' His salary Is
$3400 year.
Frank Vasso made his 3oth a3-
pearance in district court Of West
ern Hampden, Mass, charged with
assault on his wife. Vasso has been
previously arrested on variety Of Of
fenses, ranging from drunkenness to
assault with intent to kill
A swordfsh, believed to be the larg-
est ever brought to Boston, was
placed on exhibition. The fish
weighed 845 pounds, about twice che
average size os ewordflsh brought to
the Hub. 1t was caught by fishermen
off LouiabWg, Cape Bretnu-
Seven men, mmasked but armed, In
coffee house of Bivino Brothers on
Bank St, Waterbury, Conn. gathered
up all the money on card Tables, and
robbed the dozen or more players. The
police say that the proceeds to the
robbers were between $1,000 and $4,000.
The four divers assigned to duty at
the Charlestown Navy Yard received
pleasant surprise when word came
from Washington that their pay had
been increased. Under the old order
the pay Of a diver was $15.72 per
diem. Hereafter he viii receive
s15.76 day.
Michael Kolachuk, charged with
placing bomb near the home Of Su-
perintendent of Police George M.
Beach last July. pleaded guilty in su-
perior court, Waterbury, Ct. Judge
John p. Kellogg Imposed a sentence
Of 10 to Is years in state PRISON and a
fine Of $1,000.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Huntington
narrowly escaped drowning when
their canoe upset in Lake Memphre-
magog, VT, while they were duck
hunting. A rife Mrs. Huntington
was using Kicked" and upset the
craft, and both she and her husband
were thrown into the water.
The survivors Of the old 9th Massa-
chusetts Regiment held their 49th an
nual reunion in Memorial Hall,
Springfield, recently. There were only
100 living members Of the regiment Of
1857 men mustered into service In the
Civil War. The oldest veteran pres
ent was M. v. Whitney, 81, Of West
field.
Brookline, Mass. police have asked
Tor an increase In pay. an eight-hour
day, free uniforms and overtime tn a
petition to Chief Rutherford with
request that it be submitted by him to
the Selectmen. IF the petition finds
favor with the Selectmen, Il win then
60 before a town meeting. The DO
Ncemen ask Tor IS a day.
Seventy two employees Of John q.
Ainsley & Co. wholesale fancy dry
goods house Of Boston are jubHatfng
over the receipt Of sums totaling ST.
500 left to them by their hate en-
ployer and senior partner OF the firm,
John R Ainsley. Mr.. Adnsley. one Of
the distinguished merchants Of Bos-
ton, died May 8, 1870. Sums Of $1,000
were left to each employe who had
been with Mr.. Ainsley more than
eight years; $500 to each one who
bad been with him less than eight
years but more than five, and $500
to every employe Of between three
and i've yearg standing.
Medicine In the Form Of Cake.
The Journal Of the American Med
ical Association recommends laxa-
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