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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
the TELEPHONE KISS.

THE TELEPHONE KISS.
In these days when the question, II
the village and on the farm, is getting t.
be, "What is home without a tele
phonep" the verses below, while not o.
the highest grade of literature, may
strike responsive chord in some one''
breast. These were contributed anony
mously to the Kennebec Journal, ant
were good enough to cause that pape
to break the inflexible newspaper rul'
to pay no attention to anonymous com
municatiOns:
"Ssy, Central Will you please
Give me LISP"
listen till the wire brings -
My sweetheart's voice TO me:
And when she says "HelloP-l feel
I'd give up all l own
II could only find way
To kiss her DER the 'phonei
They say some genius far or near,
VIII soon invent q way
80 we can see "a we'll as hear
By telephone, some day.
Saw, Edison! it's not enough
To see or hear, alone;
just fix 1t 80 I'll kiss her, too,
Across the teleph0nel
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
ABOUT THE STATE.

Cases of small pox have been reported
in Milo, Dexter and Lewiston, but all
possible precautions are being taken In
all these places, and no alarm Is felt.
The Bath city government has turned
down the appropriation for an Old Home
Week state day celebration, and it looks
as if no state day observances would be
held anywhere.
D. Willcutt & Son of Boston have
been awarded the contract for building
the $3.50, 600 Hubbard Library at BowdOin
College, which will be gift to the col
lege from Gen. Thomas Hubbard of New
York.
If this carnival of crime keeps up
much longer the good people of Maine
will have to arise in their wrath and
throw out drag net that will gather in
all who cannot properly account for
their presence in the state at this time.
Robert Heating of Red Beach was
found dead in bed at Hotel North in
Augusta Sunday afternoon, the gas be-
ing turned on full head. Heating went
there on the Pullman to see his son who
is sick at the insane hospital. 1t is be-
lieyed that the cause was accidental.
A New York man who was arrested in
Lewiston for soliciting for an unlicensed
insurance company, announces that his
company will contest the case. Their
contention is that the state insurance
law is unconstitutional, as it discrimi-
mates against the citizens of other states.
The entire front of the store of Merton
SWEET at East Knox, containing the post
office, was blown off with dynamite
Monday morning, and the building, ig-
hitting from the explosion, was totally
burned. In addition to the mail matter
in the office there was large loss. The
building was fully insured. 1t is sup
posed to have been the work of burglars.
The safe, however, was intact.
Pennington Chronicle: One of the
leading religious journals of New Eng
land describes with some detail we'd
ding, and after telling of decoration,
gowns, ETC., says: "These were the visi-
Bile settings of the race-old picture,
when true hearts join for life's combat"
Doubtless the many friends of this
young couple are glad to know they
have determined to eight it out on this
ine'' if it takes lifetime. Meanwhile |
we are reminded of the epitaph on the
of couple who had lived
ong years together: "Their warfare is
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
RESOLUTIONS.

We, the members of the South Paris
Methodist Sabbath School, adopt the
following minutes with reference to the
decease of one of our beloved members,
Miss Vaughn Clark.
1t is with unfeigned sorrOwowe record
this sad event. We would bow with sub
mission to this mysterious Providence,
knowing that our Heavenly Father is too
wise to err, or too good to be unkind.
We miss her from our ranks. We mourn
her early departure from this life.
We shall long remember her for her
bright, vivacious qualities, her attractive
gifts, and the deep interest she took in
her Sabbath School, and her readiness to
bear her part on all occasions.
We deeply sympathize with the be-
reaved family, and hereby assure them OF
our tender regard and earnest prayers for
their support under this great sorrow.
These minutes will be spread upon the
records of our school, and a copy sent
the bereaved family.
MRS. A. w. PorrLE,
MRS. G. NJ. GILES, Committee
SUSIE PORTER,
c. L. BUCK, Superintendent.
A. w. PoTTLE, Pastor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
SAVED TWO fRoM DEATH.

"Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack of whooping cough and
bronchitis" writes Mrs. W. X. Haviland
of Armonk, N. T., "but, when all other
remedies failed, we saved her life with
DIR. Kings New Discovery. Our niece,
who had Consumption in an advanced
stage also used this wonderful medicine
and to-day she is perfectly WE'LL" Des-
perate sore throat and lung diseases
yield to DR.. Kings New Discovery as to
no other medicine on earth. Infallible
for Coughs and Colds. SOC and $1.00
bottles guaranteed by F. A. Shurtleff &
Co. Trial bottles free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
MoLLoCKETT's GRAVE.

Through communications from two
correspondents at Andover, A. S. Jor--
dan and E. NJ. Bailey, the Democrat
learns that Mollockett is buried in the
cemetery at that place, and that over
her grave is a marble slab, erected by
popular subscription some time in the
early sixties, through the efforts OF Dr.
n. i. True of Bethel and Silvanus Poor
of Andover. The inscription on the
stone, given below, was undoubtedly
prepared by DR.. True, and shows that
even he did not follow uniform SPELL
ing of the name. Historian" in letter
to the Democrat, says that DR.. True
usually spelled the name Mollockett,
but sometimes, as in this inscription,
used single final instead ola double:
MOLL0CKET.
Baptized into the Christian faith Mary Agatha
Died Aug. Q, 1916.
Tn, last Of the Pequakets.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
SEVEN YEARS IN BED.

evil wonders ever ceaseP" inquire
the friends of Mrs. S. Pease, of Law
renee, Kan. They knew she had been
unable to leave her bed in seven years
on account of kidney and liver trouble,
nervous prostration and general debility;
but "Three bottles of Electric Bitters
enabled me to walk" she writes, land
in three months / felt like new per-
son." Women suffering from Headache,
Backache, Nervousness, Sleeplessness,
Melancholy, Painting and Dizzy Spells
will find it priceless blessing. Try it.
Satisfaction is guaranteed. Only 50c
at F. A. Shurtleff & Co.'s drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
BASE BALL.

The South Paris High School team
met defeat in a well played game at
Mechanic Falls Saturday. The boys
played great game and their playing
would have won an ordinary game. The
game was particularly free from errors,
the Paris boys making only three real
errors, and Mechanic Falls none. The
score was Mechanic Falls 8, South Paris
High School, l.
Mechanic Falls made her runs in the
fourth inning by two hits, sacrifice,
and an excusable error by Briggs, who
played a good game all the time with
the exception of that piece of hard luck.
South Paris scored on passed ball in
the ninth after two men were out.
Score by innings.
n nkol
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
Shake Into YOur shoes

Aliens Foot. Ease, . powder. It cures painful,
smarting, nervous feet and ingrowing nails, and
Ions. It's the greatest comfort discovery Of the
age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight or new
shoes feel easy. It is q certain cure for sweat.
ing, callous and hot, tired, aching feet. Try Il
today. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
By mail for s5c. in stamps. Trial package FREE.
Address, Allen 8. Olmsted. LIE Roy, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
DOCTORS NEVER DISAGREE.

DOCTORS NEVER UISNGHEE.
on one point-that celery is natures own
remedy for all nerve diseases. The
purest and best celery preparation In
the world is Cleveland's Celery Com-
pound Tea. 1t cures all nerve troubles,
indigestion, constipation, liver and kid.
ney diseases, and all skin diseases and
eruptions. It purifes the blood and
tones up the whole system. We will
give you free trial package. Large
packages, 25 cents. E. p. Parlin, South
Paris; Williamson & Kmball, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11

All who are interested in obtaining
for themselves or friends the most
scientific and reasonable treatment OF
the eye are urged to read the announce
ment of DR.. Tenney, the well-known
oculist, on another page Of this issue.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
A EAST BICYCLE RIDER

Will often receive painful cuts, sprains
or bruises from accidents. Buck ems
Arnica Salve will kill the pain and heal
the injury. It's the cyclists friend.
Cures Chatting, Chapped Hands, Sore
Lips, Burns, Ulcers and Piles. Cure
guaranteed. Only 25c. Try it. Sold
by F. A. Shurtleff & Co., Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
THE MIkAoo.
DELIGHTED GOOD AUDIENCES FOR
THREE NIGHTS.

The Mikado, as presented by the mus
cal talent of South Paris under tn
auspices of Mount Pleasant Rebekal
Lodge, was decidedly the musical even
of the season, and more tlfan fulfilled
expectations. Three nights-Wednes
day, Thursday and Friday-it was play
ed to good and appreciative audiences
Thursday evenings house being tn
largest. Wednesday evenings pre-
sentation had some of the slight diff
cul.ies incident to first night, but thu
other two were very smooth perform
ances, and went off with that swing ant
dash which are indispensable to thu
success of comic opera.
The cast, as previously given, was a.
follows:
The Mikado Of Japan, Harry Swan
Nanki. Poo, His Son, disguised as q wandering
minstrel. and In love with Yum Yum.
Ko-Ko. Lord High Execu,ioner of Titipa,
Pooh Bah. Lord High Everything Else. -
pish Tush. A Noble Lord. George Haskell
Pitti.sing WARTS of Nellie Andrews,
Peep.Bo, Ko-Ko, Miss stockbrldge
Katisha, An elderly lady, 10 love p., witt viii
Chorus Of school. Girls, Mobiles, Guards and
Coolies.
CHORUS.
Mary Emeley. Lizzie Russell.
Hattie Leach. Carrie Gray.
Carrie Hubbard Annie Fletcher.
Lizzie window. Hattie Haskell.
Isabelle Doten. Jessie Toiman
Grace Thayer. Eva Robinson.
Sarah Chute.
Albert Dean. Frank kimban.
Charles stuart. Alfred Fuler.
George BurDham. Fred Tirreli.
Howard Shaw. Clayton Churchlii.
The leading parts were without ex-
ception well sustained; but Hal r.
Eaton as Ko-KO had exceptional OPP
portunities for the exercise of his talents,
and he made full use of them, and be-
sides fine rendering of his songs added
a great deal of life and snap to the play.
George A. Briggs, who has never done
ANYTHING otherwise than we'll in many
years service on the amateur stage, bore
himself as Pooh-Bah with dignity be-
to his numerously exalted
station. The Three Little Maids were
girlish, Mrs. Andrews as Pitti-
sing DciuS cSpceiaiiy Pi4u"he CIV
vivacious. The scene between Ko-Ko,
Pooh-Bah and Pitti-Sing in the second
act, and their interview with the Mikado
later, were the most taking parts of the
opera, and would have done credit to
any stage.
Mrs. Barnes as Katisha was very
effective, both in singing and acting,
and was in especially good voice. The
duet between Ko-Ko and Katisha was
the musical gem of the piece.
The accomplishments by Mrs. Cora S.
Briggs were fully up to her standard
md assisted materially in the effective
ness of the rendering. Preceding the
curtain and between acts duets were
played by Mrs. Briggs and Miss Gather
ne Briggs.
The costumes were obtained in Port
and, and were very handsome and en-
.irely appropriate.
Although the expenses were necessa-
lily large, the liberal patronage will in
sure quite respectable sum in net
receipts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
DIDN'T MARRY FOR MONEY.

The Boston man, who lately married
sickly rich young woman, is happy
now, for he got DR.. Kings New Life
pills. which restored her to perfect
health. Infallible for Jaundice, Bilious.
ness, Malaria, Fever and Ague and all
Liver and Stomach troubles. Gentle
but effective. Only 25c. at F. A. Shurt-
left & Co.'s drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
Nc. Falls, % OO3 90 o o 0-S
So Paris IN g. O O 0 0 0 0 OIL

The second school nine of South Paris
PLAYED q team from Paris Hill in the
school yard Saturday, and defeated them
II to 5.
The June Bugs of South Paris played
against team of similar avOurdupOis
and tender years at Paris Hill Saturday,
and came home with victory perching on
their banners by score of 10 to 3.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
BORN.

In South Paris, June 8, to the wife Of Linwood
l.. Powers, a daughter. =,
In Paris, June 3, to the wife Of Rev. II. II.
Bishop, son Harvey Powers).
In Rumford Falls, May Is, to tie wife Of Benz.
In Rumford Falls, June Q. to the wife Of John
ellis, q son. MN
Chadbourne, o son.
In Norway, June /, to the wife Of Neville 8.
Burnet, daughter.
In Rlmford Falls, May, to the wife Of George
In Norway, May 10, to the wife Of Nathan A.
Noble, son-Nathan. ,r,,,.
In Sumner, May %, to the wife OF Willie
BOwker, q daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
PENSION MATTERS.

u John, Pierce, South Paris, has been
granted pension of $500 per month.
An increase of pension to $l4.O0 per
month has been granted to James j.
Field, East St0neham.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
Shoe EvoIutions.

Changes for the best are constantly be.
ing made. There is an evolution going
on all the time in the manufacture OF
shoes. The up-to-date shoe dealer is
alive to this fact; yet many continue to
sell the same old-style shoes they did
years ago-clumsy, illhtting, hard on the
feet. Only few years ago none but the
well-to-do could afford to purchase glove
fitting shoes-cost too much. Then 1t
was that the purchase of new pair of
shoes was anticipated with dread, be-
cause, during the "breaking-in" period,
much discomfort was experienced, and
the old pair was given up with reluctance.
1t was a sacrifice of comfort in the old
shoes to style and appearance in the new.
To-day the manufacture of shoes has
reached the stage of specialization, the
period where vast fortune is invested
in special tools and machinery for the
production of one special design, which
has been brought to state of perfection
by the employment of the best shoe
brains in the country, their whole energy
devoted to combining the highest degree
of comfort with grace, style, and du-
raOlllty.
Thus we have the largest manufacturer
of women's fine shoes in the world pro-
ducing the "Queen Quality" shoe. Ladies
who have formerly paid from 81 to IS
for their shoes find in "Queen Quality"
thoroughly high-grade shoe of unusual
merit at the sensible price of 50. To pay
more is to throw money away. The
umiddle-class'' purchasers who did not
feel they could afford to pay "a or more,
and, therefore, have to be contented with
a less expensive article, now have the
acme of comfort and style within their
reach at a price within their means.
We shall tell you more about "Queen
Quality from time to time. No
one else in South Paris or Norway sells
them, and what we say of them is ex-
actly so.
J. F. PIummer,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
FOUR YEARS At THoMAsToN.
THE ANDovER POST OFFICE BURGLARS
SENTENCED.

In the United States District Court OF
Bangor Thursday, the Andover post
Office burglars, who gave their names as
Robert McLain and John Jenkins, were
sentenced to four years, in the Maine
state prison at Thomaston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
Wanted.

Poplar delivered at my mill, South
Paris, of regular size and length.
Will pay market price for same.
L. P. HAWKINS, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11

The remains of man killed by a train
in Bangor few days since, were later
identified a. those Of Horace j. Connell
of Calais.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
ROOtbeef
Bankfupt,s Petition for Discharge.
South Paris,


NELSON Il Sc mater It. f a {; Bankruptcy
To the HON. NATHAN WEBB, Judge Of the Dis.
trict Court Of the United States Tor the District
H o. ms,pS G. ELDER, of Paris, In the
N County of Oxford, and State OF Maine,
In said District, respectfully represents
that on the h day OF AprS last
lating to Bankruptcy; that he has duly surren'
derei all his property and rights II property,
and has fully complied with all the requirements
of said Acts and Of the orders Of Court touching
'' Wherefore he prays, That he may be decree,di
by the Court to have full discharge from az
debts provable against his estate under saiu
bankrupt Acts, except such debts as are except
ed by law from such discharge.
D ' NELSON g. ELDER, Bankrupt
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this Let day of June, A. ID. 1901 on reau
"a Ordered Ty the Court, That hearing be had
upon the same on the 22nd day OF June, a.; ~
1901 before said Court at poranu AMI sa that no
lice thereof be published In the Oxford Demo
crat. newspaper printed In said District, ant
that All known creditors, and other persons II
interest, may appear at the said time ana pace ~
n npaye s Of said petitioner should not BE- granted
And It Is further ordered by the Court, Ina ina
the Clerk shall send by mall to all known cred
;tors COPIES Of said petition and this order. al
dressed TO them at their places Of residence
stated. ,,a.. q
the AID Cont. and the seaithsreof, at Portland
n aid Dlstrics, on the LIST day Of June, A. u
1901. ~ n.y,e c,er.
true copy of petition and order thereon Sa..
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statesmen WANTED 3: ss. ,s Interests. .::s.

in Oxford and adjacent counties. salary or
commission. Address ur.vv
Cleveland, Ohio.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
BISCOE DISTRICT.

BISCOE DISTRICT.
Mr.. Russell Swan visited here last
week.
A number from here went to see The
Mikado.
A. J. Penley's brood mae has colt
by her side.
Bert Dunn and lady were at A. j..
Penley's recently.
Henry Kerr's mare, Kantarka, has a
nice foal by her side, Nettie.
*. jackson found his sucking colt
dead in the pasture last week.
Mrs. Eunice Corbett, who has been i'll
in Buckiield, is somewhat better.
The Maybasket season has Tapped
over into June, and is raging furiously.
Albion Taylor of South Paris has
bought Robley D., a S-year-old colt, OF
A. j. Penley.
A School Improvement League was
formed in this neighborhood last week,
branch of the state league.
At the last Pomona meeting held at
South Paris, paper bag of Mayfowers,
in which was letter, was lost and the
owner was unable to find it. Any one
wishing to return the letter to Mrs. A. j..
Penley, South Paris, will be kindly
thanked.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11
| Barrows is at Grafton on a fish

w. A. Barrows is at Grafton on fish
ing trip.
Mrs. j. A. Record visited in Lewiston
over Sunday.
L. S. Drake of Portland has been in
town for few days.
Mrs. Norris of Auburn has been a
guest at VIM. M. Shaw's for few days.
G. Z. Brett has recently painted his
buildings and made other improvements.
William d. Clark has bought Walter
w. Farrar's house lot on the ridge above
Western Avenue near Gothic Street.
Percy Lowell has moved from the
Spofford house on Church Street into
| w. III. Robinson's house on Pine Street.
Advertised letters in South Paris post
Office, June 10, 1901:
Miss Dora Ellingwood.
Mr.. Isaac Duyal.
j. ). Homes.
The South Paris Grain Co. will go
out of business August LIST, and A. Z.
Shurtleff, who has bought the mill and
all appurtenances, will continue the
business from that date.
The South Paris post Office is doing
some business nowadays. Postmaster
Davis has received notification that be-
ginning July LIST, the salary will be
S1500-an increase of 800.
George Salisbury has left for Bar
Harbor, where he has position for the
summer, but stops on the way few
DAYS at Portland, where his sister, Miss
Bertha Salisbury, is in the hospital.
Mount Mica Lodge, No. II, l. o. o. F.,
will hold their memorial services on
Sunday, June 10th, at 2:30 p. NJ. All
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are requested
to meet at l. o. o. +. Hall at 2 p. NJ.
Fred Myers, formerly of Paris, now
of Wells River, VT, and his bride, have
been in town a few days, stopping with
Charles f. Morse. Thursday evening
they entertained party of friends, and
served ice cream and lemonade.
Ivory Smith is suffering with bad
case of blood poisoning. For few days
last week fatal outcome was feared,
but recovery is now hoped for. His
Miss Iva McArdle, who |
teaches in Braintree, Mass, was sent for
and arrived home Sunday morning.
Some South Paris fishermen, includ-
ing j. III. Stuart, K. 2. Parlin, Writ
Stanley and George w. rockingham,
spent day or two on Lake Auburn last
week. In common with all the rest of
the fishermen on the lake at the time,
and there were lot of them, they had
luck-didn't get strike.
The Children's Day exercises of the
Baptist Sunday School were held on
evening. 1t was evident to those
who saw the troop of children present
that in South Paris at least there is no
danger of the New England stock dying
out in the immediate future. There
was an excellent programme carried out
in a very creditable manner and an
audience present that taxed the seating
of the house.
C. E. Brett and brother, II. p. Brett
of Beverly, Mass, together with their
wives. returned Friday from a fishing
trip to the south arm of Richardson
Lake. They brought home with them
twenty-five fine lake trout-two of them
weighing four and one-half pounds
apiece. They speak in very high terms OF
the entertainment received at the Lake
House. Mr.. and Mrs. II. p. Brett re-
turned to their home in Beverly, Mon
iay, TO tell their friends of their good
luck-as they caught the two biggest
)nes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-06-11

A recent arrival at the Jail is Allen IL.
Garrett, who has been out since the
February term of court. At that term
he was indicted for the larceny of oi-
cycle, and pleaded guilty. In consider
alton of his youth az years. and the fact
that he had been in Jail four months
awaiting trial, sentence was suspended
and he was allowed to go. Since thai
time he has worked at several different
jobs, around Hebron and South Paris
until about two weeks since, when he
hired team of o. Nj. Cummings OF Nor
way and drove into New Hampshire
with it, There he sold the team for hive
dollars In money and the promise OF
thirty-tive more to be paid later. Deputy
Sheriff Bassett soon afterward gathered
him in, and he is bound over to avail
the action of the grand jury in October
DIR. Herbert S. Hersey, whose serious
illness was recently noted, died at hi
home in Philadelphia June I'd. In hi
death we may feelingly ask, "Who hatl
not lost friend?" Whether in the socia
circle or in his extended field of labo
there was an outward adjoining, mani
testify transmitted from soul tende
and burning with these fine qualitie
which were SO incentive TO the draw
Ing to him a manifold circle of friends
thus exemplifying the wisdom OF tn
words, "A man that hath friends mus
show himself friendly Love was tn
great centre around which his Who'll
life reyolved His sympathy for thos
In adverse circumstances was involur
tarily drawn ont and suffering was me
with kindly aid. DR.. Hersey seemed Ell
tirely absolved from selfisbness and II
gratitude and his life was replete wit
benevolenee. He was dignified an
manly but ever quiet and unassumin!
dear friend has gone out from us, b'
no viii long be held in loving memor.
: devoted wife and sister, Matte Z
survive him, and great sympathy go'
out for them in their deep affection.