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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22
JONATHAN NELSON'S LETTER.
FoF THE FIRST TINE HE DISCLosEs HIS
True NAME AND HIS VIEWS ON LAW
IERS.

About the first Monday in June. 1899,
spicuous hole In the highway. close to
the wagon ruts, reetified, plugged, re-
paired or closed iu. Ii has been gap
ing" there as menace for six weeks,
but the authorities have verv consider
stely poked In a post as q safeguard and
warning. Some one is destined 10
break a shoulder blade or knock hip
down aud then comes q suit for dam
ages, but we shall fight Il as usual aud
get licked as usual What do We feed
our lawyers for bat TO fight our legal
battles, Lawyers must be supported.
That "a what they are made for. We
don't keep them just for ornaments. We
wouldn't keep dogs unless We could "sic
EN- AZ occasion required, don't you
know
Thou shall call his name john"
luke :l3). without doubt he WAS clll-
ed John because that was his name.
No angel was At our christening and that
ia no. the name that will be cut on our
slab IL there be enough left over after
life's racket is ended 10 buy slab. IL
ia but here and there person who can
really afford to die stylishly, to be boxed
np 10 an up-to-date manner, and he
buried In a state betting the occasion.
In the FAR away time when nv father
had sufficient reasons for applying the
switch, he gave me the full benefit OF nv
name. IL struck chill 10 nv soul
when he would say, jonathan Nelson,
follow me 70 the hog house" Then he
would cut and trim n goodly branch
from Old Baldwin and proceed TO bust.
ness while would proceed 10 disturb
the quiet OF the neighborhood. Dear
old msn' lie never struck blow amiss,
and as remember IL now he never hurt
me particle, only scared me into good
behsvior-for brief period. II the lu-
finite Father will only be a. reasonable
with me In nv shortcomings shall es-
cape better than deserve.
Scion futile, who has been a very sick
man, is out again apparently as well as
ever.
,iustus Mason has also been 4 very
sick mau but he Is slowly climbing
toward heslth sgsin. The same trouble
came upon him a few months ago. A
fall that be had years ago caused an en-
largement that gives the heart INSULT
Gent room for working.
Mr.. Hutchinson and wife, OF our
Grange, have moved TO Peru on TO the
old Harrison Bray place. JOHN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22

OXFORD. 50.
To Perley II. Wilson. OF Woodstock, In said
County, one Of the members OF . Parish
known aud called by the name Of the tirsi
Seventh Day Advcn, Parish In Woodstock
Greeting:
Whereas, Periey n. Wilson, Enoch Z. Bartlett,
and Geo'gr ". McKeen. three OF the members OF
ssid Parish. have applied "a me, Alden Chase,
Esa., one OF the Justices OF the Peace In said
County, requesting me 10 Issue warrant 10 You,
the said Perley II. Wilson, directing you u call
n meeting Of said members for the following oh
jects, u wit
lat To choose n moderator ~ preside nj said
meeting
end. To choose Clerk. Treasurer. Collector,
THREE Trustees, AMI any other Officers necessary
a. complete the organization.
5rd. To sac what action the Parish Will take u
repair their meeting house, AMI care for the
same
You arr hereby required Ia notify and warn n
meeting III sai members according ~ lAw Ia lie
held nj the Advent meeting house Ia said Wood.
stock. on the seventh dsv ~ December, iss~. nj
eleven OF the clock In the forenoon, for the pur.
poses aforesaid. AMI have you this warrant
with your dolngs therein.
Dated mt Woodstock. the ninth day OF Noyem-
Der, A. ID. lss-
ALDEN CHASE.
Justice OF the Peace
NOTICE
The members OF the First Seventh day Advent
Parish In the town OF Woodstock are hereby
notified " Il nj the time and place and for the
purposes above mentioned.
PERLEY II. WILSON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22
THE SURE IA GRIPPE CURE.

There Is no use suffering from this
dreadful mslsdy, u you will only get
the right remedy. You are having pain
oil through your body. your liver |, out
Of order. have no appetite, no life or am
bition, have n bad cold, In fact are CON-
pletely used up. Electric Bitters Is the
ouiy remedy that will give you prompt
and aure relief. They act directly on
your Liver, Stomach and Kidneys, tone
up the whole system, and make you feel
like new being. They are guaranteed
to cure or price refunded. For sale at
Shurtlef-s drug store, only 80 cents per
bottle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22
MECHANICS FAIR SOON TO CLOSE.
ONLY THREE MORE WEEKS IN WHICH
TO VISIT THIS SPLENDID EXHIBITION.


The closing days of the Mechanics
Fair, with It's multitude OF interesting
and Instructive exhibits, are drawing
near and but three weeks now remain 10
which to take advantage OF what IL liter
ally "a two dollar show for quarter, y
as one delighted visitor has characterize
ed it. There are over $50 individual ex.
hibits, the mammoth building being ILL
ed TO OVERLOOKING with so many novel;
ties and attractions that whole day can
be spent without seeing all. Then
again, there Is the unusual feature OF .
complete vaudeville performance, free to
Fair patrons, rendered possible through
the open-handed generosity Of Mr.. B. r.
Keith, who bears out Of his own private
purse the entire expense Of this depart
ment OF the exhibition without dollar
OF remuneration. As Mr.. Keith express
ed IL: 1T is n pleasure for me thus to
compliment the public Of New England,
to whose generous patronage owe so
much, and to make, 10 this form. my
contribution to the Massachusetts Char
liable Mechanic Association, which has
done so much for the artisans OF our
good old Commonwealth" Mr.. Keith ID
Ia daily attendance at the Fair building
and personally supervises the entertain
ments In the new Paul Revere Theatre.
Reeves celebrated American Band OF
Providence, with Mr.. b. X. Church, the
eminent cornet soloist, and Mr.. Spary,
the famous trombone soloist, furnish en-
joyable music day and evening, and the
Cambridge Manual Training School
Band give delightful concerts every Sat
urday. Ia the Domestic Science Depart
ment there are daily programmes OF
special Interest to housekeepers under
the able management Of Mrs. Marion A.
Msc Bride. founder of the International
Womsn's Press Association and National
Superintendent Of the Domestic Science
Department Of the w. c. T. L. Ia the
Historical and Patriotic Department
there are enjoyable features Of daily en-
tertainment under the direction Of Mrs.
sara White Lee, Honorary Vice-Presi-
dent G. eneral Of the General Society OF
the u. S. Daughters Of 1912, and who Is
a well-known authority 10 historic and
patriotic matters. Mrs. Lee Is also In
charge Of splendid collection OF valua-
BILE relies, which arc on exhibition at the
Fair, many OF them OF great historic
interest.
The progress Of mechanic, electric and
engineering arts are exempliaed by
working exhibits, many Of them never
before shown In public; and all these,
with the japanese tea garden, the srti-
fetal daylight psrlor, the electric tab
lesux, the wireless selegraphy demon
STATIONS, the wonderful Mays and
host OF other features comprise what Is.
in the language OF the Boston Herald.
'.Bv far the best exhibition ever given
in Boston," Many Of the exhibits, II Ia
safe to say, will never again be gotten
together under one roof, and those who
fail to visit the Fair will miss the OPP
portunity Of a lifetime. The exhibition
will positively close Dec. 81.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22
THE BEST PLASTER.

A piece OF flannel dampened With
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound on
to the affected parts h superior to any
plaster. When troubled with pain IN
the chest or side, or . lame back, give u
. trial. You are certain 70 be more thsn
pleased with the prompt relief which u
affords. Pain Balm 70 also certain care
for rheumatism. For sale By r. a.
Shurtlsff, South Paris; Grin Stevens, y.
D., Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22
sl,ckLeN,s ARNlcA sALvs.

The Best Sslv In the world fnr Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever sores, letter, Chapel Hsnds,
Chilblains, Corns, and oil Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t Is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by r.
A. Shurtlef.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22
STATE DAIRY CONFERENCE.

The State Dairy Conference OF the
Maine Board Of Agriculture is 10 be held
ia City Hall, Portland. The public exer-
eises will be held Tuesday and wednes-
day, December Eth and sth. As much
Of the 9th rs possible will be occupied
in setting up the exhibition, with bust
ness meeting Of the Board At the United
States Hotel at : 80 10 the evening. The
following Is the programme:
WEDNESDAY. A. NJ, pEC. !.
ESQ. Dairy machinery IN operation.
10 %. Introductory exercises.
10 60 s.Our Dairy Work for lse." by q. N.
towel. Professor Of Animal Industry at
University OF Maine.
u-so. The Dairy Outlook for lss9." by Secre-
tary y. W. Mekeen.
IN. Economic Dairy Foods" BY Professor j
l. Hills. Director Of the Vermont Agri
cultural Experiment station. Burlington.
II Discussion, opened by Mr.. u.
Briggs OF Auburn, Member Of the Board
from Androscoggtn County.
80 's-The Value Of fee'iing standards 10 the
Practical Farmer" by Prof. Chas ID.
Woods Director OF the Maine Experiment
s'1n o sx - pi Ssssa %c%ssr q
the Board IRON York County.
THURSDAY, A. NJ, DC. s.
eOe. Dairy Machinery In Operation.
lOR The Breeting. Selection. and Handling
OF the Modern Dairy Cow 20 secure Nost
Profit" by Nalaneey 4. Fuller OF New
York, Secretary Of the American Jersey
Cattle Club.
80 SANITARY Aspects Of Dairying. by DR.;
Theobah smith. of the Harvard MedicAi
school.
IN. Address by Dr. A. W. Harris, President
OF University OF Maine. followed by five
Minute Talks by Farmers and Creamery
Men.
The exercises will be interspersed with
selections of appropriate music, A cor
dial invitation TO be present at the meet
ing il extended To all. Questions are al
WAYS In order, and il Is hoped that mem
bers of the Board and others Interested
in the work will participate freely In the
discussions
PRICES Of 500 cash will be divided
among exhibitors Of dairy butter, and
the same for creamery butter; other
prizes for butter display, cheese, dressed
poultry, etc. Exhibitors who desire
spsce should write TO j. j. Frye, Port
land. for particulars.
Hslf-fare rates will be given by the
railroads.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22
PENSION MATTERS.

The pension Of Levi Cannon Of Can
ton has been increased from $40 to $l2
per month.
Aaron Page of Oxford has been grant
ed pension OF Sc per month.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22

COUNTY or OXFORD.

COUNTY or OXFORD.
COUNTY rREAsUREk's OfficE,
South Paris, Maine. Oct 81. is9s.
The following list containing the aggregate
amount Of costs allowed In each criminal case ~
audited and allowed ut the Oct. term ls9s,
Of the Supreme Judicial Court for said County
Of Oxford and specifying the court or magistrate
that allowed the same and before whom the case
originated 10 published In accordance with the
provisions OF Soc. - Of Chap. ll6 aud Of Sec IL
Of Chap. 1856 Of the Revised Statutes Of the state
Of Maine:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22

WASHINGTON, November 10, lS9S.
Adjutant- General State Of Maine, Angus
Ia, Me:
Dear Sir-I am 10 receipt Of your favor
Of the 9Th instant, addressed to General
Greeley. chief signal officer OF the army,
informing the department that the CON-
psny Of volunteer signal corps from your
state Is DESTROYS Of remaining In sers Ice.
In reply would say that the chief signal
officer, In selecting companies to be mus.
tered out OF service, designated those
which hsd seen foreign service, aud OF
all those designated am free 10 say that
the company from Maine rendered the
most arduous and difficult service and
were subjected TO more exposure than
any other company In the volunteer
signal service. The service rendered by
this company was not only efficient, bn,
will prove historic In the records OF the
signal corps, and | can assure you that
were IL possible 10 retain an additionsl
force In service the Maine company
would be among the number selected.
The department has called upon the
several bureaus to reduce the volunteer
force and with this end 10 view six COM
psnies Of the volunteer signal corps have
been designated for muster out. Every
member OF the Maine company leaving
the service may be proud Of the record
made during the war.
Very truly YOURS,
(Signed)
II. II. c. DUNwooDY,
Colonel, Signal Corps, L. 5. A,
Acting Chief Signal Officer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22
For Sale or Exchange.

shigh erAds Bsoyelss. nsw aad In god shape.
OLD HSExtf CI2osftHSEd a0uSf.
e Court D., Aubaro, 0o1no.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22
400 PRETTY HOMES AND GARDENS

400 PRETTY HOMES AND GARDENS.
How generally the use OF photography
is coming to be adopted by the modern
magazine as \ means OF Illustration Ia
shown In the announcement OF The
Ladies' Home Journal that II Is about to
publish six new, distinct series OF arti-
cles which will include not less than 400
photographs. The idea OF the magazine
Is TO present one hundred Of the prettiest
country homes In America, to encourage
artistic architecture; one hundred OF the
prettiest gardens TO encourage taste In
Horticulture; seventy churches decorated
for festsl occasions of all kinds, such rs
weddings, Christmas and Easter services.
etc. some forty Of the prettiest girls
rooms In this country; twenty-five floral
porches and vine-clsd houses; and the
story OF the native wild flowers In Amer
les, told 10 seventy-five photographs.
Over 5000 photographers, In every part
Of the country, were employed by the
ms gazine to get these pictures, and sew
al thou sands of dollars were paid 10 prize
awards for the best photographs. The
choice was made out OF over 10000 pho
togrsphs received by the magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22
soaN.l

In Albany. Nov ., to the wife Of Ned schully
daughter.
In Norway, Nov. 10, 70 the wife OF Claude W,
Cox, son Edwin William)
In Norway, Nov. 9, 70 the wife OF Chester q
French, Q daughter.
In RidliouviIIe, Nov. 9. 10 The wife OF David
Morgan, sou. III pounds.l
In Mexico, Nov. II, to the wife Of John Gillis
son.
In Mexico, Nov. -. to the wife Of Andrew An
derson. daughter.
In Rumfori Falls, Nov. u, TO the wife Of John
Nollet, . son.
Green, son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22
STATE OF MAINE.


COUNTY OF OXFORD, 50.
Board Of County Commissioners, Sept. Session,
lsss; held by adjournment Oct. Is. is.s.
UPON the foregoing petition, satisfactory evil
dence having been received that the petitioners
are responsible, and that inquiry Into the mer.
its of their application Ia expcdient. IT In Or
DERED, that the County Commissioners meet at
the house OF A. q. Corbett In Paris, In said
county, on the gath day Of November, A. ID. 1s.s.
next at eleven Of the clock A. ~, and thence
proceed 10 view the route mentioned
In said petition. Immediately after which view, .
hearing Of the parties and their witnesses will
I've had at some convenient place In the vicinity.
and such other measures taken In the premises
rs the commissioners shall judge proper. And
Il II further ORDERED, that notice Of the time,
place and purpose Of the commissioners meet.
Ing aforesaid be given 70 all persons and corpo-
rations Interested, by causing attested copies OF
said petition and OF this order thereon TO be serv
eli upon the Clerk Of the Town OF
Paris, In ssid County. and also posted
ell up In public places In said town
and published weeks successfully In the
Oxford Democrat, q newspaper printed at Paris,
In said County Of oxford. the 1rst Of said pubhca
lions, and each Of the other notices, 10 be made,
served and posted at least thirty days before said
time Of meeting, 70 the end that all persons and
corporations may then and there appear and shew
cause. II any they have, why the prayer Of said
petitioners should not be granted.
ATTEST s-CHARLES r. WHITMAN, Clerk.
A true copy Of said petition and order Of court
thereon.
ATTEST CHARLES y. WHITMAN. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22
FROM NEW ZEALAND.

RsEFTON, New ZEALAND, Nov. %, D6
am very pleased to state that since ]
took the agency Of Chamberlsin's me H.
cines the sale has been very large, more
especially OF the Cough Remedy. Iutwo
years have sold more OF this particular
remedy than of all other makes for the
previous i've years. As to Its efficacy, l
have been informed by scores OF per.Ons
Of the good results they have received
from Il, and know its value from the usf
of IL 10 my own household. IL IL go pleas
ant tn take that we have to place the
bottle beyond the reach Of the children
z. j. SckNTLEBURY.-F0r sale by r. A.
Shurtltff, South Paris; Grin Stevens,
L. d., Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22

Two Mormon elders are rePossea " u
doing missionary work In $500 ana
Biddoford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22
BUSINESS NOTICES.

There is nothing equal to success.
The Kelley Institute, Isl Congress St,
Portland, Is daily asserting Its im-
portance and value In meeting the de-
mands made upon It by those who de-
sire to become cured OF rum, opium, and
tobacco diseases, as well as Of nervous
ness and nervous prostration. Core
spondence solicited.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22

MORE OF THE SIGNAL CORPS.
AdiutAnt-General Richards has receiv-
cd the following letter regarding the
Maine Signal Corps, which has before
this had many words Of praise
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22
A SURE SIGN OF GROUP.

Hoarseness 10 q child that Is subject to
Group Is q sure indication Of the ap-
proach If the disease. II Chamberlsin's
Cough Remedy is given as soon as the
child becomes hoarse, or even after the
croupy cough has appeared, It will pre-
vent the attack. Many mothers who
have croupy children always keep this
remedy ut hand aud find that 1t ssves
them much trouble and worry. Ii can
always be depended upon and Is pleas
ant to take. For ,ale by r. A. Shurtleff,
South Paris; Grin Stevens, N. d., Ok
ford
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22
STOCK FOR SALE.

Three COWS, oae heiler. one pig. J an about
q move and would IKE 10 cell lmmesliately.
MRS. a. 4. ANDREWS.
Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22
Those absent but one dsy aud less :


In spite Of fog. rain and mud, Rood
audience heard The lecture OF Rev. henry
L Rose in the Epworth League course
Friday evening. quite number coming
Norway. Mr.. Roses subject was
"Abrshsm Lincoln. the apostle OF true
patriotism " He traced the career OF LIN
coin from his birth 10 his assassination,
Illustrating his talk With frequent
anecdotes. His lecture WAS demonstra-
ton that Lincoln was Whist he called MIN
IN his title, the apostle OF true patriot
ISM, and gave most Of his audience
probably clearer insigh, than they had
ever before had into the character or one
OF the greatest men in American history.
Mr.. Roses style Is not only finished but
powerful and his delivery Is pleasant
and effective. The audience were both
instructed and entertained.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22

"a, anal after Oct. :, l>se. trains leave South
81. ;;aing down; sis A NJ, Sundays IN
.i','lstr yASA ". 4,l6 p. "a, Going up s9s
a :. ,...,...v tr.in arrives = IL A. ~.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-11-22

made on the chapel of one Of the leading
city churches, bowling allev Is con-
templated in the basement. The day has
passed for church TO be reserved sim
ply for services on Sunday or q prayer
meeting in the week. The time has come
when II must meet the active agents on
the street, and hold and attract the
Young, by providing healthy entertain
ment and smusements within Its walls.
The time will come when the live church
will keep open doors seven days In the
week, and set its direct positive influence
against the saloon.
Anthony Comstock appeared before
United States Commissioner Choste at
wsterville Friday to prosecute Lyander
w. Mason, Augusta, for violation OF the
United States postal laws 10 sending adj
yertisements and articles through the
mails, prohibited by law. The offense
IL punishable by fine Of 5000 or im-
prisonment for five years, or both.
Mason has been operating In Portland
and Augusta, under the name OF Mrs
DR.. Lsnders. He was trapped by decoy
letters sent BY Comstock from Summit,
IN.J. Mason waived examination and
was bound over to the United States
court In Portland.
One Of the heaviest and longest star
routes in the mail service In New Eng.
land, the route that runs from Els.
worth TO Calais, distance Of over l0l
miles, is soon TO be abolished, and rail-
road service will be substituted for t.
The Washington County Railroad, con-
Meeting these two points, Ii DOW 90 near.
| " completed that the superintendent oil
the read, II. r. Dowst. sent telegram
Monday morning, to Edward j. Ryan
superintendent Of the railway mail serv'
| Ice It Boston. informing him that spe'
cial train to run over the route Will b
placed at his disposal ~ soon - no Cal
inspect the line for the purpose OF e.
tahlishine q mail service when TIE regu
lar railroad schedule goes into e6sct.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-04-02
DANTE, Faith And DOCTRINE.


He Was Always Devoted Son of tho
Church.
1t may be declared at once that there
Is not the very smallest ground for
claiming Dante as a "reformer before
the reformation, says the Fortnightly
Review. There is no trace in his writ
ings of doubt or dissatisfaction re-
specting any part of the teaching of
the church in matters of doctrine. He
would probably have considered any
such feeling as most presumptuous, and
indeed, as little short of blasphemOus.
A great deal has betn written about his
supposed defense of the right of "pri-
vate judgment" of his alleged sym
pathy with free thinking" or with
-"philosophic doubt" and so. forth. OF
this also it appears to me that no evil
dence can be found. There seems every
reason to believe him to have been an
entirely firm, faithful and devoted son
of the church without any misgiving
as to her teaching or as to her indie
feasible right to teach. All this is per-
factly consistent with the most seathing
denunciation of abuses in practice on
the part of the popes, cardinals and
the members of religious orders. Dante
himself quantity expresses the distinc-
ton in his letter addressed to the Ital"
ian cardinals He imagines them re-
torting upon him that by so interior
ing he is repeating the sin of Uzzah.
Truly Che replies) l am one of the
most insignificant of the sheep of the
flock of Jesus Christ, and certainly
| do not abuse any pastoral Office because
l have no wealth! Mote the caustic
irony Of that "because.") Nor am l
guilty of the presumption of Uzzah,
because he interfered with the ark. l
with the refractory oxen (boves calcit-
rantea( that are dragging it out of the
path Nor, indeed, is the language OF
Dante respecting such abuses a whit
more severe than what may be found
in the writings of many canonized
saints, such as St. Peter Damian, ST.
Bonaventura, st. Bernard and many
others. Again, that Dante would have
Joined Luther in his denunciation of the
sale of pardons and indulgences, and
such like abuses, we cannot for a mo
ment doubt He has, in fact, antici
mated him here. In Par. xvii, 81, BIZ
makes st. Peter say that he never
thought to have become the figure on 1
seal attached to venal and mendacioui
privileges, which ofttimes makes hin
to blush and glow with indignation
even in heaven. But there is no evi
dence, but very much the reverse, tina
Dante would ever have dared to lay Iii
hand upon the ark of doctrine.