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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
Eastern Argus.
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DAILY AND WEEKLY.

The Eastern Argus. which will soon
reach the century mark, fully maintains
the position II has won as the leading
Democratic paper Of Maine and the
strong and unswerving exponent OF JET
fersonian principles. Broad In its
views, aggressive against wrong, uni
yersal In its information and clean Ia
character, It IL welcome In thousands OF
Maine homes and the sphere OF its in-
fluence Is constantly extending. This 10
due to the fact that The Argus is Q
modern newspaper sup to date" In all its
departments. Its general news service
includes the fullest telegrsphic and cable
dispatches. Its local and State news
cover thoroughly the First District and
the whole State; Its market and ship
news reports are unequalled In Maine.
The circulation of the Argus Is now
greater than Il has ever been before and
the coming year promises n large In.
crease. Great questions and new hori-
IONS are looming up before the American
people. The Argus will keep Its readers
In closer touch with the national life
than ever before. and TO that end II will
seek 10 give All the News, while IL will
be enlivened BY all the attractive features
that have made II one Of the brightest
and best Of Family papers.
The mechanical facilities OF the Argus
Office for producing a frst-class paper
were never so perfect as they are to-day,
and embrace the latest Improvements,
including a complete outfit for artistic
Illustrative work by the Argus's own
artist. la short no pains or expense will
be spared the coming year to maintain
the standing OF the Argus In the front
rank Of New England newspapers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
w. c. T. U. NOTES.

The new year opens with much to en-.
courage as well as discourage. The foe
which we fight Is mighty, but the God
we trust IL mightier.
The news from the worlds work Is en-
coursging.
The work of the national society Il
progressing. The national president
our own Mrs. Stevens, Is now at home
She has been Of late quite iudisposed
She was overworked and severe colo
caused some alarm. She Is now herself
and taking up the work again.
The time and place OF the next Nation
al Convention has been fixed at thii
early part Of the year-Seattle, Wash.
Oct. 20-25. Who Of US In Oxford Coun
ty can 60?
1t has been suggested by one Of oul
state workers, that ~ the national
work has fallen to Mrs. Stevens Il
direct, the Maine women relieve her Of
much Of the home work, which she ha!
always done, by doing more ourselves. A
good suggestion.
1t 10 encouraging that Oxford County
Is coming more TO the front. Mrs. Sea
mens' visit In the eastern part has beer
productive of much good. 1t 10 TO b
regretted that she could not visit tn
western part Of the county, but theil
time will come when they are ready
Now II the work In the state and county
is to increase and prosper, the loca
unions must make II. No union 90 small
but it helps the growth II It does what !
can.
Let the local unions take for the nev
years motto, "Faithful over . fes
sthines."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
HON. NELSON plhaleY.

Hon. Nelson Dingley, representative
20 congress from the Second Maine
District, after having passed the crisis OF
his disease and being thought on the
road to recovery, died suddenly at 1880
Friday night, at Washington.
Mr.. Dingley has had notable public
career, marked by steady advancement
and constantly Increasing honors. He
was born on a farm in Durham, Feb. Id.
1889, and after several changes Of resi-
dence with his fathers family, becsme a
resident OF Auburn In 1884. In 1863 he
took up his residence Ia Lewiston, which
has ever since has been his home.
Mr.. Diugley graduated from Dart
mouth College In 1885, and then read
law and was admitted to the bar; but
preferring journalism to the law. In
1856 he bought the Lewiston Journal.
then weekly, to which In 1861 he add
ed daily that has since become the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17

Just before war was declares WIN
spain and AZ time when, 10 their
shame be it said, some employers were
saving to the young men in their em-
ploy. and especially TO those who were
members of the National Guard, 1--WE
can't hold your place for you il you go
10 the war the Maine Central, under
the able leadership Of General Manager
Evans, proved patriotic, and has con,
tinued so TO this day, ana very hkeiy WIZ
for some tine to come, because two OF
rheir men are in the heavy artillery, and,
therefore, still in the service. In strik,
ing contrast was the course taken oy
some other corporations, where men
were discharged on entering the service,
IL il sadly true that many MEMBER .,
the ist Maine, who went TO that iatal
southern camp. and who remained there
through the summer, found on nis re.
turn 10 Maine that his place had been
FILLED and thst be must hunt for Joo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
THE NlNETeeNTH CENTURY
pRO4l EN-.

Since John requests me to explain this
matter will do 20 ~ briefly ~ pos
sibie. The question In dispute ID
whether this 10th century closes, and
the 10Th commences Jan. Let, 1900, or
Jan. LIST. 1901. But It has never been
the least question In my mind, for
although not much OF a fgurist, 1t has
always looked as plain as the nose on
the face OF nature.
This same subject, practically, came
up during the year 1880; and the ques-
ton then was whether that year ended
the first half Of the century, or was the
beginning of the last half. II was dis
cussed In private and public, and, final
ly, one Sunday, after It had been going
the rounds awhile between meetings
for, az strange rs It may seem at this
day, they could and did stand two
sermons on each Sabbath, In those
times-JOhn Larrsbee, Esq, stood up,
Gamaliel like, and explained the whole
matter so plainly that II was dropped
right then and there, at least for the
time being.
But so widely spread had this prob
lem become that the next years almanac
took Il up, and told It's readers that that
year, 1881. WAS the beginning Of the last
half OF the present century, and that
further contention was wholly uncalled
for. Aud vet there were those who be
lieved to the contrary and continued to
through life. As the century IL drawing
to close the question has been revived,
and within the last year or two II has
been asked several times In the Christian
Herald and ~ often answered and In
such plain language that 1t seems a.
though everybody ought to understand
Il; but such Ia not the fact. Within a
few weeks two persons have called on
thst paper to rectify the "mistake," and
tell It's readers that this century will end
with the present year instead OF the
year 1900.
Now 'let Us hear the conclusion OF
the whole matter; This 10Th century
will end Dec. 81, 1900, at midnight; and
the Goth will begin ss soon afterward as
old Father Time can splice the two
together, which will not be long, and
that regardless Of the weather, tide, or
whether the sign is In the head or feet.
At least that IL the way Greenwood
ciphers Il out.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
FRANK a IAAyER

Frank A. Thsyer died AZ his home In
south Paris saturday forenoon AZ thu
age % - wears. He had been in failing
health for some years, but with that
energy which was characteristic OF him
had resolutelv continued to sttend 10 his
business until taken with his last severe
Illness some three weeks since.
Nr. Thaver WAS the son Of Arba and
Florills ruttle) Thayer, and was born
in East oxford Nov. -, lSl7. When h
WAS A small oov his parents removed to
south Paris, which has since been his
home. He attended the town schools.
When Young man he was employed
for some time as 4 clerk in the stores OF
n Y. Bolster and y. u. True. Later
Tor 4 number OF wears he conducted q
grocery business for himself on Msrse,
square. For the past nineteen years h.
has been In the furniture business, aud
has also been undertaken and funeral
director. in which latter line OF business
he did his work so quie'ely, efficiently
sud considerably, a. To merit and receive
the gratitude Of all whom he served
For \ number OF wears he carried on his
furniture business at his shop In con-
uection with his residence, bat after ths
completion Of Billings Block he leased
one OF the stores, and his kept good
stock % furniture there.
Nr. Thaver wSs married 10 April.
lS7a. 20 Miss Alice Phelps of South
Paris. who survives him They have
one daughter, Miss Grace Thsyer, who
has been valuable assistant TO her
father
Mr. Thaver wss = supporter OF tn
uivrrsalist faith, aud an earnest advo-
cate OF sll moral reforms. being an actly.
worker 10 the temperance cause. IL,
was outspoken snd sometimes perhsp'
sharp-touguet, but there are few men iu
town Who have 81 fully secured uni
versal respect aud esteem combined with
30 large share Of sffection During
his lsst illness, the one matter which
was first spoken of as men met on tn
street or In public places, was hov
"Frank" was that dsy, and deep sorrow
WAS always expressed for the end which
they knew must be near. His destf
leaves a vacancy 10 town aud villsge
and ne will be missed In many relation
OF life.
Mr.. Thsver WAS Of musical taste, pos
sessing a tiue tenor voice, and had II
musical matters done much for the edu
cation and cultivation OF the people
For more than twenty years he sang II
the choir of the South Paris Congregs
tional church. and later for about tw'
years had charge Of the singing at tn
Methodist church.
The funeral will be held At his lat
residence Tuesday forenoon at 10 30.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
DIED.

In south Paris. Jan. ID. Frank A. Thayer,
aged 81 years,
In Norway, Jan Is. William A., son OF Mr.. and
Mr.. Vim. W. jacobs, aged Ii years.
In Bethel, Jan. IL, Miss Abble Grover. aged "a
years
In Andover. after lingering illness, Willie 5
Hutchins, aged 10 year..
In Hiram, Jan 2, Roscoe q. True, aged ~
years II months, = days.
In Buctfcli. Jan. :. John Buck. aged :, years,
: months.
In Mexico. Jan. :. Mrs. Phcbe $. wife OF
scweii Goa, agvi 20 years.
In South Paris, Jan. 10, Mrs. Augusta
(Prentissl, wife Of Sllas =. Maxim, aged ~
years. 10 months.
In south Paris, Jan. 10. George Titcomb asc'i
- YEAR,.
In IVES, Sumner. Jan. 6, Mrs. Polly Howe,
In Norway. Jan 9, Mercy Elizabeth Noble,
aged d year,.
In EAst Oxfori. Jan. S, Mrs. sophronia J.,
(winshp), wife OF r Billings. aged ~ years, 10
months, 2 days. :,
In south Woodstock. Jan. o, Mrs. Annie NJ.
(Robbin.). wife Of Perley u. Fish, aged - years.
In Norway, Jan. s, William A. Marston, arci
IS years n months, g days.
In Augusta. Jan. o. Abel Chandler OF Bethel,
aged 81 year,.
In Fryeburg, Jan. 5, Elmore Emerson.
In Hastings, Jan. Mrs. Joseph Lamonto,
In Mexico, Jan. 4, Philens C., wife OF Israel
Bradeen. aged - years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17

IL Is reported that Charles A. Plum
mer, who was serving n senten nee In state
prison for burglary ~ Dudley's store In
Bryant's Pond, aud who escaped from
the prison a few weeks since, Is sup
posed to be hiding In kittery. As the
evidence OF hi, being there Is that he
has been positively identified" by =
former acquaintance, he Is probably
somewhere else. Positive identihcations
haven't Identified lately.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
MILLIONS GIVEN AWAY.

1t Is certainly gratifying to the publ,
to know OF one concern In the land who
are not afraid to be generous to ths
needy and suffering. The proprietors OF
Or. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs and Colds, hsve giver
away over ten million trial bottles OF
this great medicine; and have the salts.
faction Of knowing 1t has absolutely
cured thousands Of hopeless cases
Asthms, Bronchitis, Hoarseness, and al
diseases OF the Throat, Chest and Luue'
are surely cured by It. Call on +. A
ShurtlefT, druggist, and get y trial bot
tie free. Regular size soc. and 81
Every bottle guaranteed, or price re-
funded
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
WEEKLY ARGUS.

The Weekly Argus will keep up IL:
old time reputation as a family news
paper, covering the news OF the State and
giving careful attention 10 Its market:
and ship news reports. Subscribers to
the Weekly Argus are entitled to the
Saturday edition Of the Daily Argus
This practically makes the Weekly a
semi-weekly and gives the subscriber a
large volume OF news for small amour,
Of money.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
BORN.

In Woodstock. Jan. 5. to the wife OF Charle'
Swan, daughter.
In Paris, Jan. g, to the wife OF Osmon y. I'M
o son.
IN Hiram. Dec. II, 10 the wife OF AionH'
Thompson, q son Dewey.
In South Paris Jan. ;. TO the wife OF Hiram
Thurlow, q son Charles Ernest.
In South Paris, Jan. 4, to the wife OF Charle'
Noble, = daughter tClara May.
In East Brownheid, Jan. IL. to the vile o.
Clinton Warren, n daughter. 80,
In Norway. Dec. :. "a the wife OF 'eorse
Winalow, a son. ,, a,
In Norway. Dec. -. 10 the wife OF William u
Hartman, q daughter. =.
In south Woodstock, Jan. ]. 10 the wife OF
Y. Davis, q son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
auckIEN,S ARNIcA SAW

The Best Sslv' In the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilbisins, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
Quired. II Il guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by +.
A. Shurtleff
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
BUSINESS NOTICES.

During the Chris,m. rush grip was
left at Shurtlen's Drug Store. The
owner can have same BY proving
property and paying for this notice.
There Is nothing equal to success.
The Kelley Institute, ISL Congress St,
Portland, Is daily asserting its i'm
portance and value In meeting the de-
mands made upon IL 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.
la GRIPPE SUCCESSFULLY TREATED
al have Just recovered from the sec
ond attack OF the grippe this year, says
Mr.. Jas. A. Jones, publisher OF the
Leader, Mexia, Texas. 'ln the latter
case used Chsmberlain's Cough Rene
DIV. and think with considerable sue
cess, only being In bed little over two
days against ten days for the former
attack. The second attack | am sstis-
fled would have been equally as bad MS
the first but for the use OF this remedy
as had 10 90 TO bed 10 about six hours
after being struck with IL, while In the
first case was able TO attend TO business
about two DAYS before getting down. y
For sale by +. A. Shurtleff, South Paris
Grin Stevens, NJ. d., Oxford.
HOW TO PREVENT PNEUMONIA.
You are perhaps aware that pneu-
monis always results from Il cold or
from an attack Of the grippe. During
the epidemic Of the grippe few years
ago when so many cases resulted In
pneumonia, IL was observed that the at
tack was never followed BY that disease
when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was
used. II counterscts any tendency OF a
cold or the grippe to result in that dan
Rerous disease. II Ia the best remedy In
the world for bad colds and grippe
Every bottle warranted. For sale by +
A. ShurtlefY, South Paris; Grin Stevens
NJ. d., Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17

The immense loss of coasters during
the past two months has materially
affected the freightiDg business along
the Maine coast. There is big advance
in rates, and the market has an upward
tendency. Not for 20 years have coast
vessels been In such demand.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
To THE PUBLIC.

We are authorized TO guarantee every
bottle OF Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and II not satisfactory to refund the
money to the purchaser. There Is nc
better medicine made for the grippe
colds and whooping cough. Price, 2
aud 30 cents per bottle. Try IL. Fol
sale BY +. A. Shurtlef, South Paris
Grin Stevens, NJ. D., Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
PROCEEDINGS IN BANKRUPTCY.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
United states. for the District OF " aine.
In the Matter OF the bankruptcy of
Albert r. Bennett OF Norway.
Whereas, on the 1th day Of January. ls,s, Albert
T. BENNETT Of Norway In the County OF oxford.
state OF Maine And District Aforesaid, was
duly adJuigc,l bankrupt by said court, pur'
suant 20 the provision OF the act of copgrrss,
approved July let, lee. and laid matter Wa
referred to the undersigned for further pro.
ceciinH- under said act;
Now. Therefore, 10 L. ordered that the hrst
meeting OF the creditors OF said bankrupt lie
held nj the Court House In South Paris, In the
County 90 oxford and state OF Maine, on
"Wednesday. the si,h day Of January. ls'. nj
10 o'clock A. n.
Its further ordered that this order lie pub
ush-d IN The oxford Democrat, Newspaper
published IN said county and state. once. Mt
least one week before the date OF saih meeting
and that notice by mall shall he given 10y wail'
Ing 10 each Of the creditors OF sa'd bankrupt At
their respective addresses n copy OF this orier
at least ten days before the date OF said
meeting.
Dated January 18th. isao.
GEO. A. WILSON, Referee
for Western District OF oxford County.
y s. STEARNs,
Attorney for bankrupt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
MARRIED..

T.. xo-,v Inn "A. by Rev. C. X. ANGEL, Mr.
Arthur 4. Mann and Miss Emma h. whiis
buth 10 West Pans
In Norway, Jan. :, by Charles u. Mason. Eco
Mr., Ira A. Marshall and Miss Josephine jordan
both Of Norway.
In East Fryebarg, Dec. 81. by Rev. 9. sar
Mass, and Miss Lulu Marcia Berry OF East
frycburg
In North WATERFORD, Jan. 10, by A. u. Wash
burn. Eel. Mr.. George Y. speers and Mis'
Lucinda brown, both OF stonshau.
In oxford, Jan. :, Mr.. Walter Y. Pike and
Mas Emma Aifresia Burn.. both OF oxford.
In North Waterford, Jan. II, by Rev. Danio
Green Mr.. Melvin j. Bartlett Of East stonehau
AMI Miss Honor Green OF North Waterford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17

great paper Il now Is. He early took an
interest In politics. He assisted In the
organize alton OF the Republican party,
and has always been a stslwsrt member
of IL. In 1851 he was elected to the
state legislature He was also elected
20 the legislature In lS62, '63, '64, '65,
Is aud '73, serving as speaker In 'G3 and
CT. He was governor OF Maine for the
years 1874 and 1875. In ISL he was
elected representative II congress from
the Second District Of Maine, TO I'LL the
vacancy occasioned By the election OF
Hon. VIM. L. Frye 10 the United States
senate, and has served continuously since
that time, having been chosen last
September for the term which begins on
the fourth of next March.
Mr.. Dipgley WAS early recognized in
congress a. man OF ability, and the
value and Importance of his services
there steadily increased, until. at the
opening OF the session In 1898, he wss
given by Speaker Reed the most i'm
portsnt position in his gift, OF chairman
Of the committee OF ways and means,
carrying with Il the leadership Of the
Republican side In the house. Presi-
dent Mckinley, 10 forming his cabinet,
rendered Mr.. Dingley the position Of
secretary Of the treasury, but he pre-
ferred TO remain the leader OF the house.
The position In the house which Mr..
Dingley has attained has been fairly
earned, and is not the result Of any poli-
teal schemlug. In everything that he
hiss undertaken, he has been studious
and industrious worker. la all matters
concerning tariffs and revenues, he Is
undoubtedly the best Informed man In
congress. The present tariff law by
common consent bears his name, and
even his political enemies are now sd
hitting, what they for long time de-
MED, that II Is accomplishing the pur-
pose for which Il WAS framed, OF fur
nishing sufficient revenue for the gov
eminent In time Of peace. Men of all
political opinions are agreed that his
death Is misfortune To the country.
la both private aud public life Mr..
Dingley WAS OF unsssailsble character,
aud was an earnest advocate OF all
moral reforms, being an especially active
worker in the temperance cause.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
DEATH FROM COAL GAS.
ALFRED ESTES or BETHEL ONE OF THE
VICTIMS.

A dispatch from Melrose, Mass, states
that Medical Examiner Jack aud Chiei
Of Police Mclaughlin on Friday lnves.
tigared the case of the death OF Michael
O'Connell and Alfred Estes, whose
bodies were found Ia a freight Cal
loaded With potatoes there the previous
night. Medical Examiner Jack states
that the deaths resulted from gas, which
escaped from the car stove ana tha'
there was no evidence Of foul play. "A
pool OF blood which was found neal
Estes head, the doctor found, was
caused by the bursting OF blood vessel
Alfred Estes, one OF the victims, wa:
- wears Of age and belonged in Bethel
Ne. He had had charge OF the car since
IL left thst place. he leaves a daughter
in Bethel. Michael O'Connell, the
other victim. resided in Melrose.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17

How many Maine postmasters have
served 80 years or more? Such was the
record held by the late Oliver Cromwell
Of East Mercer, who has just died at an
advanced age.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
A Sensible Man

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs. 1t IL curing more cases OF Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Bronchitis, Group and all Throat and
Lung Troubles, than any other medicine. The
proprietor has authorized any druggist to give
You Sample Boslle Free 10 convince you of the
merit OF this great remedy. Price sc. and Soc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17

In event of another war fort hnoA
will not be caught mapping. Two car,
loads of submarine mines have oeen
received at the fort and slowed away
unfil needed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
RlsCoE DISTRICT.


Bert Foster ia sick, so we hear.
Ernes, Penley has been quite sick.
Eben Cobb Is taking short vacation
Fred Farrar has bought a flock o.
sheep.
Rsy Farrsr Is attending school a
South Paris.
But few cases Of the real grippe In this
vicinity, bu, many very bad colds.
We hear that A. II. Andrews found
one Of his large hogs dead In the pen.
Howard knightly Of Norway has beer
cutting ice for Walter knightly and A
j. Penley.
Miss Bessie Colby Is teaching the
school begun BY Miss Hayden Who wa:
unable 20 finish on account OF sickness
The scholars welcome Miss Colby ~
one OF their old teachers, although they
were becoming much attached to Miss
HAYDEN, and were very sorry indeed &c
part with her.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
JOHN N. ADAMS & co., PUBRS,
SO Exchange Street,
PORTLAND, MAINE.
STATE OF MAINE.

STATE o. MAINE.
In House OF Representatives, January 10, ls:s'
Ordered, That the time for the reception oil
Petitions and Bills for private and special legi.
lation lie limited 10 Wednesday, January -
lses and that all Petitions and Bills presented
after ina, date be referred 10 the next Legislature
Reaii AMI passed .,
". 5. COTTON. Clerk.