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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09
THE HOSE RACE.

A good deal of interest was manifest
ed in the hose race run Thursday morn
ing at half-past seven, and Market
Square was well filled with crowd to
watch the contest. All went away well
satisfied, having seen very pretty race
and quick time.
Water was taken from the hydrant in
the square. The carriage was stationed
800 feet away in the direction of Main
Street. The companies ran to the ny.
drant, coupled on, ran off 100 feet OF
hose and got water. w. L. Farrar, N.
ID. Bolster and w. B. Young acted as
Judges. Mr.. Bolster cracked the pistol
for the start, and Mr.. Young caught the
the time.
Hose Co. No. 8 actually made the
quickest time on the run, but on the
crnnection they made something like
what is known in the golf dictionary a.
s'foozle." The nozzle was fumbled
and before it was in the water got there
and that company was out of the race.
The result was as follows:
First money, 1900. Co. No. l, Il. N. Dunbar
| foreman. Time % IL seconds.
Second money, $6 90, Co. No. 2. n. w. MAXI
| foreman. Time. 81 seconds.
Third money, $500, Co. No. B, +. l.. SsarDir
| foreman. Time. 50 IA seconds.
Co. No. 8, George Hussey foreman fAiied
connect.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09
DIE D.

In Boston, June o, Mrs. Jane A. (Evans),
wife of Ephraim X. Barton, aged "a years.
In In Hiram, June %. william H. Clemons. aged
In Andover, June. Emery Dresser, aged s6
In Augusta, June. Abel Flagg, formerly OF
In Harbor, June 81, Mrs. Susan Nickerson;
In West Sumner. June 20, Ruei ADDISON
Small, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel ID. Small,
In West BroWnfeld, June Is. Josiah Chick.
In Albany, July 8, Mrs. Silas McKeen:
In Rumford Falls, June 20. infant daughter
| of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Nadeau, aged two days.
In Canton, June o. Elisha Drake.
In Winchester, Macs, July 7, Miss Ann N
Morton, aged 70 years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09
THE FOURTH AT FAIR GROUNDS.
WEST PARIS WINS FIRST MONEY AT
BASE BALL.-GOoD RACES AND A
GOOD CROWD.

The Fourth of July as celebrated at
the fair grounds this year may safely be
pronounced a success in every respect.
There were three good games of ball,
three races, all filled, Notwithstanding
the prospect that they might not few
days earlier, and there was good
crowd. 1t was very orderly crowd,
too, and while there were undoubtedly
some who had looked upon the whiskey
when it was red, it had not reflected
enough of its color upon them to make
them belligerent or offensive.
The weather was all that could have
been ordered-deliciously cool after the
long hot wave, and light clouds over the
sun about all day cut off its direct rays
aud added much to peoples opportuni-
ties for enjoyment.
The new ball ground puts the game in
plain sight of the grand stand, though
large part of the crowd prefer to sit or
stand on the lines if it isn't too hot. But
when there are race and a ball game
on together-talk about three-ring
circus Imagine sitting on the stand
attempting to follow both events, and
hearing the word 'Gow just as heavy
hitter comes to the bat with the bases
full! It's trying to the nerves.
WEST PARIS 4; MECHANIC FALLS l..
The first ball game, called at 10
O'Clock, was between West Paris and
Mechanic Falls. In the first inning
there was some loose fielding and some
hits, and each team got in score. After
the first inning it was a clean, sharp |
game. By punching hits in the third,
West Paris ran in three scores. These
were all that crossed the home plate |
after the first inning.
1t was very quiet and friendly game,
with little roofing and no kicking ex-
cept on two or three close decisions in |
the last two innings-which did not,
however, affect the score.
The prettiest thing done in this game |
was fly foul catch by Bowker, the
West Paris third Daseman. 1t came
down in the edge of the crowd, but
Bowker ran hard and reached for it, and
then took header over the crowd with
put losing it.
SCORE By INNINGS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09
1T DAZZLES THE WORLD.

No Discovery in medicine has ever
created one quarter of the excitement
that has been caused by DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Its severest
tests have been on hopeless victims OF
Consumption, Pneumonia, Hemorrhage,
Pleurisy and Bronchitis, thousands OF
whom it has restored to perfect health.
For Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Group, Hay
Fever, Hoarseness and Whooping Cough
it is the quickest, surest cure in the
world. 1t is sold by F. A. Shurtlefi
& Co. who guarantee satisfaction or re,
fund money. Large bottles SOC. and 81.
Trial bottles free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09

AS the result of the death of Freder.
lex Farnham at Hallowell, Frank A. Nc.
Clench, saloon keeper of that city, and
Charles L. Payson are under arrest for
manslaughter. Young Farnham, who
had never drunk liquor before, after
playing game of ball lined up with
Payson and others in front of McClench's
bar. Here he took at least ten drinks
of mixture of liquors, with fatal effect.
Another result of the affair will be a
spell of liquor law enforcement in Hal
lowell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09
cn,lDREN,s DAY.

Children's Day was observed at the
Methodist church yesterday. There was
a full house in the morning, and the
pastor, Rev. A. w. Pottle, took for his
text, Prov. SIT. In the evening there
was a children's concert and the follow
ing programme was given:
/. Anthem-Choir.
Q. Responsive reading.
3. Prayer.
4. Response-Choir.
5. Recitation-A Greeting for Chlldren's Day,
Louise Sumner.
6. RecItation-Our Holidays, Harold Merrill.
4. Duet-Little Hands are Knocking,
Murl Monk and Francis Cummings
q Recitation. Nettle Newell.
Q. Recitation the Programme, Murl Monk.
H. H. Solo. ~'''' Miss Carrie Gray.
Il. Il. Recita.ion-For Our sakes He Became
Poor, Fannie Chapman
Is. Exercise-Rock Of Ages.
IA. Recitation, Francis Chapman
Is. Recitati0n-B0b'e IDEA OF 6ous Leon Auen
M. Solo. Louis Sumner with Chorus
is Pecisation-A lesson. liza Marshall
10 Rscitation Lester Henry
az Recitation. Marion Grey
n. Chorus-We're the Children Of the King.
p. Exercise Christ and the Children:
% Recitation. Berthe Curtis
p. Remarks BY the Pastor and Offering.
IS Anthem by Choir.
g. Benediction.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09

Anthony Columbe of North Jay, lost
both hands Thursday night through .
mistake in handling fireworks. he was
having a little home celebration for his
two children and lighted the fuse OF q
giant fire-cracker, thinking 1t was q
Roman candle. He held the cracker
and when it exploded it shattered both
hands so that amputations at the wrists
were necessary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09
TROUBLES OF A MINISTER.

To benefit others Rev. j. T. W. Yer.
non, of Hartwell, Ga, writes: "For a
long time I had running sore on my
leg. I tried many remedies without
benefit, until l used bottle of Electric
Bitters and box of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, which cured me sound and WE'LL
Sores, Eruptions, Boils, Eczema, letter
Salt Rheum show impure blood. Thou
sands have found in Electric Bitters g
grand blood purifier that absolutely
cures these troubles. Satisfaction
is guaranteed or money refunded by F
A. Shurtleff & Co. Large bottles only
soc
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

E. P. Faunce, Esq, of Oxford, is an
nou 1ced as candidate for County Com
missioner before the next Republican
County Convention to succeed Hon.
John NJ. Philbrook of Bethel, whose
term of Office will expire. Mr.. Faunce
is most respected citizen of Oxford, a
good business man of high character and
standing and will be strong candidate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09

More than half of the central portion
of Blaine village was destroyed by fire
which started from some unknown cause
Thursday evening, and not building IL
standing on Main Street, the principal
thoroughfare of the town, for a distance
of more than 100 yards. The property
loss will exceed $4,000, and this is only
partly covered by insurance. Many of
the residents lost everything they had in
the world and are utterly destitute.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09
NEW POSI- oEEIcE.

A new post Office has been established
| in the town of Rumford. 1t is named
Littlefield, in honor of Congressman Lit
tlefield, and is at Scribner's mill above
Rumford Centre. Rumford now has
eight post offices-Rumford, Rumford
Point, Rumford Centre, East Rumford,
Rumford Falls, North Rumford, Zircon
and Littlefield.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09
MARRIED.

In Norway, July s, by Rev. B. 8. Rideout, Mr.
Percy Arthur Millett and Miss Mabel A. Foster
both of Paris.
Mr.. WILDER A. Swan and Miss Lucretia G. Cole
both of Greenwood.
In Rumford Center, June 20, by Rev. w. z
Purintop, Mr.. Francis W. Brown and Mis-
Mary Floresta Berry, both Of Carthage.
cell, Mr.. Ora A. Bird and Mise Martha LOUIS
Lovejoy, both Of West Paris:
In Lowell, June 20, by G. K. Chapman, Esq.
Mr.. Pierce Maggie Of Washington. d. c., ant
In Bethel june q, by Rev. Webster Wood
bury, assisted by Rev. Arthur Marley, Mr. Johi
Voorhis Holt of Andover, Mass, and Miss Alic
Emma Purtngton Of Bethel Corrected
Marshdeid, Mass, and Miss Martha e. Dennisol
| of West Bethel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09
NOTICE TO WHEELMEN.

There's positively no need to endure
discomfort by reason of chatting, sun
burn, insect stings, sore and perspiring
feet or accidental bruises. You forget
these troubles in using Buck ems
Arnica Salve. Infallible Tor Pimples,
Blotches, Skin Eruptions and Piles.
Sold by F. A. Shurtleff & Co. 25 cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09
A POOR MILLIONAIRE.

Lately starved in London because he
could not digest his food. Early use OF
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, would have
saved him. They strengthen the stom-
ach, aid digestion, promote assimilation,
improve appetite. Price Csc. Money
back if not satisfied. Sold by F. A.
Shurtleff & Co., druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09
Use AlIen,s Foot.Ease,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. Your
feet feel swollen, nervous and hot, and get tired
easily. II you have smarting feet or tight shoes
try Aliens Foot Ease. 1t cO0ls the feet, and
makes walking easy. Cures swollen, sweating
feet, ipgrowing nails, bIIsters and call0us spots
Relieves corns and bunions Of all pain and givei
rest and comfort. Try 1t today. Sold by al
druggists and shoe stores for &c. Tiial pack
age FREE. Address, Allen 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy
MY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United States for
the District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of
Milton Plantation,
Bankrupt.
To the creditors OF William n. Pratt In the
County of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice Is hereby given that on the 22nd day OF
June. A, ID. 1901, the said William n. Pratt
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the drst
meeting Of his creditors will be held at the Court
House. in South Paris, on the 24th day Of July,
A, D. 1901, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business a. may proper
ly come before said meeting.
South Paris, June 18th, 1901.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09
BUSINESS NOTICES.

AS will be noticed by his ad in another
column DR.. Tenney, Oculist, has post
poned his visit at Fryeburg until the
10th.
Ernest p. Parlin is introducing in this
vicinity Bloody Bug Death, instant death
to potato bugs, etc. Call at his drug
store for free sample. The best thing
you ever used.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09
NOTICE.

I'm the District Court Of the United States for
the District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
Rumford, Bankrupt.
To the creditors OF David A. Noble, In the
County of oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice Is hereby given that on the e2nd day OF
June A. ID. 1901, the said David A. Noble
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the first
meeting of his creditors will be held at the Court
House, In South Paris, ON the oath day OF July,
A. D. 1901, at ~ O'Clock In the forenoon. at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove their
and transact such other business as may proper
ly come before said meeting.
South Paris. June y, 1901.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09

The big new Northern Hotel at Milf
nocket burned Wednesday night. The
stairs to the employees quarters were
cut off, and in escaping from the
windows a clerk, head waiter and
chambermaid were considerably injured.
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Volunteer Jrs., o i VI
WEST PARIS Is; OXFORD I.

ON1OrV,
Volunteer Jrs., o / 0 OIL
WEST PARIS Is; OXFORD I.
The final game, for first money, was
called about o'clock, and the Oxfords
and West Paris, winners in the forenoon
games, lined up to determine which
should carry home the $50. This game,
too, with one inning left out would have
been a very pretty exhibition OF ball
playing. The Oxford pitcher caught a
hot liner and put a finger out Of joint.
Whether his throwing was affected some
what by this, or he was simply tired
from throwing seventeen innings, does
not appear on the surface. At any rate,
in the eighth inning they pounded him
pretty well over the field. After West
Paris had run in six scores for the in
ming, with the bases full, change OF
pitchers was made; but the Oxfords had
bad case of rattles, and not until five
more scores had been run in was the
series broken. Eleven scores for the
inning. Final score Is to Z.
SCORE BY INNINGS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09

OXFORD Z; VOLUNTEER JRs. i.
The second game was between the
Oxfords and the Volunteer Jrs. of Lew
iston, and was nobody's game until the
seventh inning, when some costly errors
by the Volunteers allowed the Oxfords
to run in four scores, no one of which
they were entitled to except by the
loose play of their opponents. In the
ninth they added two more which they
fairly earned. Except for one inning,
this game was sharply played all round.
SCORE BY INNINGS.
q & Z Total
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In the District Court Of the United States for the
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of
Rumford, BANKRUPT.
To the creditors Of Fred d. Waldo, In the
County Of Oxford and district aforesaid:
June. A. ID. 1901, the said Fred D. Waldo
was duly adjudicated bankrupt; and that the hiss
meeting Of his creditors WIN be held u the
Court House. in South Paris, ON the Nsh
day of July, A. ID. 1901, t 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon, at which time the said
creditors may attend, prove their claims,
appoint q trustee, examine the Bankrupt ana
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
south Paris, June q, 1901.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
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8 o r NJ.

In East Hiram, June, to the wife Of j. B. Pike,
q daughter.
Walter Douglass, Q son.
In Ridlonville, July Q, to the wife Of L. A
Howard, son. Q034 pounds)
In Mexico, June %, to the wife Of j. Gallant
q son.
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LOST.

In South Paris VILLAGE, the back case Of o watch.
silver, engraved, with picture inside. Finder
viii be repaid for trouble by leaving 1t 1t the
Andrews House.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09
NOTICE.,

In the District Court of the United States for
the District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of
To the creditors Of Charles w. Verrin In
the County Of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice Is hereby given that on the End day Of
June, A. ID. 1901, the said Charles ". verTin
6rst meeting Of his creditors will be held at the
Court House, In South Paris, on the Nth day OF
July, A. ID. 1901, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon,
at which time the said creditors may attend
prove their claims, appoint Q trustee, examine
The bankrupt and transact such other business
as may properly come before said meeting.
South Paris, June D, 1901.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Glasses warranted to fit, at one-half
travellers prices. S. Richards, Optician,
South Paris.
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ANNUAL MEETING.

NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United States for the
District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF
ROY MOORE, Of In bankruptcy
Canton, Bankrupt.
70 tne Sreaiso g.s VI .yaoso,S, :" VIZ N'
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day OF
June, A. D. 1901, the said Roy Moore was
duly adjudicated bankrupt and that me mrs,
House, in South Paris, on the oath day of July,
A. D. 1901, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove theii
claims, appoint q trustee, examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business as may proper
ly come before said meeting.
South Paris, July lst, 1901.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee In Bankruptcy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09

Good morningl Do you use a Quaker
rannA2 ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09

The 2:27 class had four starters, all
having records between 1926 and FPS.
1t was won in straight heats by Edge
mark, Jr, with Bump, owned by F. B.
Fogg of South Paris, close second.
Charles NJ, the South Paris horse owned
by Charles II. Merrill, who was CAM
paigned last fall and won every race in
which he started except the first, disap-
pointed his friends. He couldn't hold
his speed for the mile, but dropped back
on the last quarter.
22TCtAss. PURSE $l25.
Edgemark, Jr.. b. g.. B. +. Delano, ! l
Bump, CHI. g.. +. b. Fogg.
Joker NJ, b. g., j. L. Millett,
Chas NJ, bl. e., II. G. Fletcher,
Time, 2 &c IA, "a IA, 30 IL.
The 2:21 class was not started until
after the other two were finished and the
last ball game had been played, and moi
more than fifty people saw the last two
heats. 1t was procession, won by
Janet, winner of many races.
2:sl CLASS. PURSE ESQ.
Janet, b. m, r. l.. Cummings,
Kite, br. e., r. o. Jordan,
Echoliene. b. M. Arthur Jack, g.
silk Knot, b. g.. Z. L. Pike, dis.
Time, % IA, 80. $50.
E. NJ. Thayer was starter for the races
and performed the duties of that posi-
ton easily and well, and apparently tt
the satisfaction of all concerned.
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West Paris, / o 0 0 IL OBS
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West Paris secured the $50 purse, Ox-
ford the S25, and Mechanic Falls and the
Volunteer Jrs. carried off the consola-
ton prizes of $3.50 each for the de-
feated mines.
The result was something of sur
prise to many, public opinion before the
games being inclined to pick Oxford as
winner of first money. Indeed, it is
said that some money had been placed
on the Oxfords at large odds.
All the games were umpired by G. q.
Curtis, without murmur of disapproval
from any one except in the case of one
or two close decisions in the first game,
when even the spectators were not all
of one mind.
THE RACES.
The first race called was the 2:45 class,
which after some scoring and one or two
accidents, finally got away, with six
starters. The first heat was won in a
close finish in 2 81 IA by Leslie, the bay
gelding owned by Leslie E. Newell OF
Paris Hill. This was the first race in
which he was ever entered. In the
other heats, though his courage held
good, he made number of breaks and
fell back. The next three heats were
won by Pledges bay mare Helen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-09
Grass For Sale.

Inquire of Frank Bennett, Pari
Hill, Maine.
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Wet Paris, l 0 o.

SCORE BY INNINGS.
D 2 & Z = q Tot
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A party of eight young ladies, mostly
ron South Paris and Norway, are
spending a week at Falmouth Foreside
where they have cottage. They are
Misses Eva L. Walker, Mertie G.
Walker, Olive NJ. Stuart and Susie NJ
Wheeler Of this place, Hattie Cragin
Fannie l. Cummings and Blanche
GrOyeS of Norway and Sally Cragin o
Portland.
Last Tuesday afternoon there was al
most constant succession of thunde
showers in this vicinity, and though
none of them were as severe as we some
umeS have, some were near enough u
be quite interesting. The house o
Ernest H. Maxim on the Oxford road
between the railroad crossing and For
Street was struck and burned. Mr.
Maxim was at work in the shoe shop a
Norway, aud Mrs. Maxim had gone Il
the house of the nearest neighbor, Mr.
Stanton, during the shower, so Their
vas no one at home at the time, bu
help arrived in season to save a GOO
part of the furniture. The building
We're insured in Wheeler's agency TO
500, which viii not cover the loss.
Two former residents of South Paris
brother and sister, whose home has TO
years been in Lancaster, n. H., died las
month within the space of a few days
Mrs. Almira F. Stevens died in Lancas
Ter, \. H., June 8, at the age of u, an
aer brother, Levi III. Stevens, died th
zst, while on visit at Lisbon, n. II
az the age of %. Mrs. Stevens fir
husband was James M. Flanders of Bo:
ION. After his death she married h
brother, Jonathan Flanders. He die
several years later, and she married Jer,
man Stevens, who soon after died, lea
ING her the third time widow. II
deceased brother and sister are survive
oy TWO sisters, Miss Jane r.. Stevens I
south Paris and Mrs. Sarah S. Black
providence, r. |. They were grandchi
= ufen OF DIR. Cyprian Stevens, the fir
4 physician settled in Paris, and cousil
VI Deacon Henry Fobes of this place.