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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
FARMERS INSTITUTE.
A WELL ATTENDED AND PROFITABLE
MEETING AT NORWAY THURSDAY.

The farmers institute at Norway
Thursday opened at 1880 A. n. with
a good representation OF farmers and
others present. The meeting was called
to order by Hon. John A. Roberts, and
after singing, the commissioner OF agri-
culture, Hon. A. w. Gilman of Foxcroft,
addressed the audience briefly and intro
duced DR.. Fellows, the new president OF
the University of Maine. DR.. Fellows
spoke briefly acknowledging the intro
duction, and was warmly received.
John w. Clark of North Hadley,
Mass, was then introduced to talk on
the subject, "Orcharding for the Hill
Farms of New England" Mr.. Clark re-
ferred to the San Jose scale, saying that
it was the worst pest ever introduced
into this state. Buy trees from we'll
known agents. Select high land for
your orchard. Don't buy every new
variety, but stick to the old kinds. The
Baldwin and Rhode Island Greening are
standard apples. The Ben Davis is a
good grower, a good bearer, good
shipper-and very poor favored apple.
Go slow on the Ben Davis. Would set
out Baldwin, Hubbardston, Nonesuch
and Gravenstein. Cultivate, fertilize
and spray. Ashes is good fertilizer.
Raise only few varieties.
At the afternoon session DR.. Fellows
addressed the audience briefly, compar-
ing the state of Maine with Wisconsin,
where he has lived, and finding many
points of resemblance. DIR. Fellows is
fluent speaker and made good impress
sion.
Dana H. Morse of Randolph, VT,
spoke on hay production. How shall
we feed our stock without buying so
much grain from the West? We should
pillow our land in the fall. 1t will work
mellowcr and retain the moisture better
than if plowed in the spring. Then har-
row thoroughly, the more the better.
Professor j. L. Hills of the Vermont
Experiment Station then spoke on dairy
ing. We cannot afford to raise poor
cows. There are too many of them in
Maine, the average being about 1853
pounds per COW. Test your cows.
Weigh the milk of each COW, and test its
duality. Give your COWS good air.
We cannot materially change the
quality of the milk by feed. We can
cnanSe the qudntity, ou. heho, 'ii''
gives rich milk in her first year will con-
Time to do so through life. Do the best
you can in everything you undertake.
S. NJ. King of Paris and Benjamin
Tucker of Norway were called upon and
spoke briefly on the subject under con-
sideration.
Mr.. Roberts of Norway spoke of the
good work being done at the University
of Maine, and the institute was declared
closed by Commissioner Gilman.
The meeting was well attended and
profitable throughout. Over hundred
farmers were present and were we'll en-
tertained. Mr.. Gilman made an excel
lent impression upon the people, and
the general feeling is that a good choice
was made in his appointment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
NO BIG LIBRARY REQUEST.
A "FAKE" THAT STARTLED SOUTH
PARIS FOR A DAY.

The Democrat announced last week,
on information from an authentic source,
that the library of the late William ID.
Parsons of Brooklyn, n. Y, was be-
queathed to the Paris Public Library.
Some of those interested in the library
had previously had an inkling OF TINS
fact. and were not surprised.
But when the daily papers on Wed.
nesday announced that Mr.. Parsons
will, which had been filed for probate,
gave the library $4,000, South Paris
people gasped in astonishment. The
dispatch was so circumstantial, giving:
other details of the will, that it looked
genuine, and for a few hours people
almost believed it. Only for a few hours
because the statement was promptly
denied BY those in a position to know as
to its correctness.
On the first announcement OF the
s'news," the Democrat took measures tt
obtain copy of the will. The oni,
clause in it which has anything TO III
with the library is the following:
.'Second.-I give and bequeath nntt
the Paris Public Library at South Paris
in the State of Maine, all my books ant
pamphlets"
This is the second library OF consider
able size which has been bequeathed q
this library in recent years, the othe
being that of the late Zina +. Stone
/ Lowell, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
THE VICE OF NAGGING

Clouds the happiness of the homo,
hut nagging woman often needs help.
She may be so nervous and rundown In
health that trifles annoy her. If she is
melancholy, excitable, troubled with
loss of appetite, headache, sleeplessness'
constipation or fainting and dizzy
SMELLS. she needs Electric Bitters, the
most wonderful remedy for ailing
women. Thousands of sufferers from
female troubles, nervous troubles, back,
ache and weak kidneys have used 1t, and
become healthy and happy. Try 1t. Only
SOC. F. A. Shurtleff & Co., South Paris;
Noyes Drug Store, Norway, guarantee
satisfaction.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
HOW TO CURE THE GRIP.

Remain quietly at home and take
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as direct
ed and quick recovery is sure to fol-
low. That remedy counteracts any
tendency of the grip to result in pneu-
monia, which is really the only serious
danger. Among the tens of Thousands
who have used it for the grip, not one
case has ever been reported that did moi
recover. For sale by Shurtleff & Co., z
P. Parlin, South Paris; Stevens, Oxford
Moves Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
WOULD SMASH THE CLUB.

If members of the "Hay Fever Asso-
ciation'' would use DR.. Kings New Dis,
coyery for Consumption, the club would
90 to pieces, for it always cures this
malady-and Asthma, the kind that
battles the doctOrs-it wholly drives
from the system. Thousands of once
hopeless sufferers from Consumption,
Pneumonia, Bronchitis, owe their lives
and health to it. 1t conquers Grip
saves little ones from Group and
Whooping Cough, and is positively guar
anteed for all Throat and Lung Troubles
SOC. $500. Trial bottles free at Shurt
left & Co., South Par's; Noyes Drug
Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
A SCHOOL HOUSE SUGGESTION.
SOUTH PARIS, March 4.
Editor Democrat:

EuNUT DcWoefus.
Please allow me space in your paper
to suggest to the people of Paris that
they build their new high school build
ing on new and larger lot, with the
playground in the rear of the building.
That when the new house is finished,
they dispose of the Shurtleff school
house and lot, and keep the brick school
house instead.
Under this plan you make quite saw
ing on the brick house, and what you
get for the Shurtleff house will go quite
a piece towards a suitable lot. You will
have the old houses to use while build.
ing the new-the Paris High-which vii!
give you time to build right. You viii
not get any more buildings nor need
more janitors. You will have wher
done (if you do it welD what you wan'
and need in the future.
II we have got to take it, give it to III
straight, please.
DAVID B. WOODBURY..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11

Three burglars dynamited the safe in
the Maine Central freight office at Fair,
field early Tuesday morning and escaped
with S35 in money and a number OF
mileage books, but it is believed at least
one of the robbers was wounded by night
policeman Quincy, who fired upon them
as they rushed from the building.
Quincy heard an explosion near the
depot just before O'Clock. He reached
the place just as one man was disappear
inc around a corner and two others
we're coming out of the freight office.
When the men saw the officer they dart
ed up the street after their companion
and Quincy opened fire. One OF the
men stumbled as If hit, but regained his
feet and disappeared.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11

1t was voted to place an additional
light on Hill Street as recommended.
To investigate the light and water
situation q committee of three was
chosen, consisting of n. d. Bolster, A.
f. Shurtleff and A. w. Walker.
Voted to charge interest at per cent
on unpaid taxes after Jan. l, 1908, also
to allow discounts on taxes OF 8 per
cent before June LIST, 2 per cent before
Aug. LIST, and per cent before Nov. LIST.
The assessors were instructed to pur-
chase new hose truck, and the engin-
GERS were instructed to purchase rub
Der coats.
The appropriations made foot up
81, TO, which is $3.50 more than last
year, and an assessment of trifie over
4 mills will be necessary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
BORN.
MARRIED..

In South Paris, March 8, by Rev Edwin w
Pierce Mr. Fred Herbert COrbett and Miss
Alice Virginia Sturteyant, both OF Paris.
Brown and Miss Mary E. Rimball. both OF
Albany.
In Andover, Feb. %, by Rev j. F. Keith. Mr
n. Claude Marston and Miss Lillian A. Cutting
both Of Andover.
In Rochester, N. H., Feb. 10, by Rev. Geo. W
Farmer, MIR. Ralph W. Parker Of Norway and
Miss Leila d. Ro. 8 of Sanford.
In Welchville, March 5, by Rev. b S. Rideout
Mr.. George Albert Cuskley of Monmouth and
Miss liza Eta Jones Of Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11

The quarantine has been raised from
the Beta Theta ri chapter house at Bruins
wick where a case of small pox was sus-
pected, as it proved not to be small pox
after all. A number of new cases OF the
disease have developed in Portland, and
the visitation is becoming somewhat In
convenient from the financial standpoint,
though not seriously so In any other
respect.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
CAN'T KEEP 1T SECRET.

The splendid work Of DR.. Kings New
Life pills is daily coming to light. NO
such grand remedy for Liver and Bowel
tronhIes WAS ever known before. Thou
sands bless them for curing Constipa-
ton, Sick Headache, Biliousness' Saun.
dice and Indigestion. Try them. zoe al
Shurtleff & Co.'s, South Paris; Noyes
Drug Store, Norway, drug stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11

OXFORD POMONA.
Oxford County Pomona Grange will
hold its April meeting at South Paris,
on the first Tuesday.
PROGRAMME.
Work, fifth degree.
Woman's half hour. Topic: Best method OF
washing, Mrs. S. E. Jackson.
AFTERNOON.
Readings by Hebron. Norway and waterford
CIR nges.
song by Paris Grange.
Recitation by West Paris Grange.
Question: Is 1t to the ad' antage OF young
farmers to take the Short Course OF Agriculture
Discnssion opened by w. X. Hamlin.
Music will be furnished by Paris Choir.
Prof. w. J. Thompson. State Lecturer, Will be
invited to speak.
j. A. ROBERTS, Secy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
LocKJAw FROM coBwEBs.

Cobwebs put on cut lately gave q
woman lockiaw. Millions know that
the best thing to put on cut Is Buck
LENS Arnica Salve, the infallible healer
of Wounds, Ulcers, Sores, Skin Erup-
lions, Burns, Scalds and Piles. IL cures
or no pay. Only Csc at Shurtleh q Co..
South Paris; Noyes Drug Store, NOR
way, drug stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
A CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on q o0cent Dottie
of Greene's Warranted Syrup OF lar II u
fails to cure your cough or cold. we
also guarantee 25-cent bottle 70 prove
satisfactory or money refunded. VIII
Hanson & Kimball; Ernest P. Pariin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
PARIS SCHOOLS.
WHEN THE SPRING TERMS BEGIN AND
WHO WILL TEACH.

WHO WILL I6AShs
The Paris school board held meeting
last week and organized for the coming
year by the election of George NJ. At
wood as chairman.
The dates fixed for opening the spring
terms are as follows:
South Paris High School begins March Ath'
and continues twelve weeks.
All other schools In South Paris begin April
It'll, and continue ten weeks.
All other schools In town begin April slst and
continue ten weeks.
Teachers for South Paris and West
Paris schools were all reelected, and the
assignment of teachers for other schools
in town except the Paris Hill grammar
(which will be announced later) are as
follows:
Paris Hill primary-Helen r. Cole.
King-Luclnda Field.
Tubbs-Grace Bennett.
Mountain-Dora Stevens.
Whittemore-Ruth Stearns.
Partridge-Carrie Gray.
Forbes-Mabel Stearns.
Tuell-Retta Berry.
Harbor-Walter Chase.
Hollow-Florence Richardson.
Porter-Ouve SWEET.
BiscJe-Angie Jackson.
Webber-Jessie Curtis.
Superintendent Alton c. Wheeler has
returned to Woburn, Mass, to complete
his work there, but will be at Paris from
April 18th to April Goth to examine and
/ certificate teachers and open the schools
Superintendent Wheeler's work a.
Woburn closes at such time as viii
allow him to visit the schools and attent
to all the more important duties of thu
Office, but during his absence the routine
matters, such as the drawing of orders
ETC., will be attended to by George NJ
Atwood, chairman of the school board
Parties wishing to bid for the trans
portation of scholars in the Bolster
Hall, Stearns' Hill and Shows Fall
Districts can obtain specifications at MI
Atwood's Office, as per advertisement II
, another column of this paper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
EXAMINATION FOR NAVAL CADET.

There will be a competitive examina,
ton for the appointment of cadet to
the Naval Academy from the Second
District of Maine before a committee
consisting of Professor George c. Pur'
ington of Pennington, Frank II. Chase
of Bates College, Lewiston, and Hon. NJ.
C. Wedgwood of Lewiston, at the office
of Hon. NJ. C. Wedgwood in Lewiston
at 8 O'Clock A. NJ, Friday, March 2lst,
1902. The candidate getting the highest
record in the examination will receive
the appointment, an alternate will be Sc
lected in the order of their record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
No,ice of First Meeting of Creditors.

In the District Court of the United states Tor the
Distri t of Maine In Bankruptcy.
In the matter o. ,
ANDREW 7. RUFF, In bankruptcy.
Bankrupt
To the creditors of Andrew T: Run, OF Kun.
ford, in the County Of Oxford and district afore
said. n bankrupt. ,,.,
Notice is hereby given that on the oath day OF
Feb. A. ID 1902, the said Andrew T. KUN was
duly adjudicated bankrupt. and that the nrst
meeting of his creditors will be held at the Court
House. in South Paris, on the 18th day OF March.
A. d. 1902 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint a trustee. and transact such other
bu mess as may properly come before saio meet
ing.
HENRY W. CAKES,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
Auction.

To be sold at public sale on Sat
urday, March ssd, 1902, at &c
o'clock A. NJ, at the residence of E.
P. Faunce in Oxford Village in Ok.
ford, all his household goods and
furniture, one Home-comfort Stove,
little used, farming tools and other
things too numerous to mention.
Terms cash.
HAM T. BUCHANAN, Auctioneer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
A Great Surprise

Is In store for all who use Kemp's Balsam for
the Throat and Lungs. the great guaranteed
remedy. Would you believe that Il is sold on It's
merits and any druggist 10 authorized by the
proprietor of this wonderful remedy TO give you
a sample bottle free? 1t never fails 70 cure
acute or chronic coughs. All druggists sell
Kamn,s Ralsam. Price sc. and 6Oc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
SOUTH PARIS SAVINGS BANK.
ANNUAL MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting
of the Corporation Of South Paris Savings bank
for the election of officers for the ensuing yeai
" II he held at its Banking Rooms In Pythiar
Block, South Paris, on Thursday, the 9th day OF
March, A. d. 1902, at o'clock N.
GEORGE NJ. ATWOOD, Secretary.
South Paris, Maine, March 8, 1902.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
FOR SALE.

Eggs from fine pen White Wyandottes,
so cents per 13.
P. E. WHEELER,
s Porter ST., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
WANTED
NOTICE.
PEOPLES WAFER COMPANY.
ANNUAL MEETING.

ANNUAL MEETING.
Notice Is hereby given that the annual meeting
of the Peoples Water Company of South Paris,
for the election Of officers for the ensuing year,
will be held at the Office Of the Treasurer In
South Paris on Saturday, April 5, at five O'Clock
GEORGE NJ. ATWOOD,
Clerk and Treasurer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
NORWAY.

The rural free delivery messengers are
much pleased with their advance of one
hundred per year in salary.
After few days wheeling the snow
came just in season to help out those who
were trifle behind with their winters
work.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. l.. Kimball entertain
ed the whist club at their home on Bridge
Street, Wednesday evening.
A large com pany from this village at
tended the band concert at New Hall,
South Paris, Thursday evening. Norway
people take great interest in the band.
The annual town meeting was largely
attended Monday, and with the excep-
ton of the superintendent of schools,
member of the school committee,
treasurer, one road commissioner and
two trustees of the public library, the
entire list of straight Republican nomi-
nees were defeated by the Democratic or
"Citizens" party. The officers elected
were as follows:
Cleric. G. Mason.
Selectmen-D. s. sanborn. Il. n. Jackson,
Alvin Brown.
Treasurer-H. ]. Bangs.
Town Agent-W. r. Jones.
Experimenting Committee-trank hlmDall.
8, 8. Schools-C. p. Barnes
Trustees Of Public Library-B. 8. Bideout, j.
A. Roberts.
Truant Oficer-Geo. A. Cole.
Road Commissioners-C. E. Freeman. Anson
Millett. j. b. Frost.
Geo. A. Cole declined to serve and the
selectment appointed S. G. Hatch, truant
officer.
Collector of Taxes-George A. Cole. Rae for
Constables appointed-F. p. Towne, J. E.
Msrston, W. c. Cole, W. W. Twombly, G. A.
Cole, g. A. Morse. r A: Cannon, s 9. Hatch.
E r. Jordan, G. r. Hathaway, A. p. Bassets, Z.
q. French, j. F. Sampson and c. r. Boober.
The usual number of surveyors, fence
viewers and sections were appointed.
Taxes will be due Nov. 18th, 1902. After
Jan. LIST, 1908, interest at 6 per cent to
MAY LIST, 1908, then 10 per cent. Voted
a salary of $500 for the superintendent OF
schools. The matter of building school
house was left with the school board,
who are to report at the adjourned meet
\ -s.ks-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
Transportation of Scholars in the
Town of Paris,

In accordance with the Instructions OF the
superintending School Committee Of Paris, the
Superintendent OF Schools will receive 9ids lor
the transportation of scholars IN the Holster,
Hall Stearns Hill, and Shows Falls districts, so
called for the ensuing year. The routes will be
practically the same as previously, but anyone
desiring particulars and specifications can con
sult the Chairman of the Board, Mr. George ~
Atwood. who has the books of the committee al
his Office All bids should be mailed before
March 81, 1902, to ,,,r,
Supt. Of Schools,
South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11

Hollis is the latest place to report q
case of small pox.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
To Mothers In This Town.
HAY FOR SALE.

have for sale % tons of No. Hay ut the
place known as the A. g. Pearson farm in BUCK
''''' C. B. HARLOW,
South Woodstock, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
J. HASTINGS BEAN, REGISTER.
ALBANY.
Heirs of Levi z. Brown to Imogene Brown, 81 90
BETHEL.
Edwin Andrews TO L. N. Mann, l75 90
Ella n. Packard to II. A. Packard, 90
HARTFORD.
Albert Ames to W. Z. Bowker, 2e5 90
OXFORD.
Addie r. Stevens to VIM. e. Bumpus, 5000
w. Z. Bumpus TO j. b. Robinson, 5000
SUMNER.
j. A. Noyes to Maurice L. Noyes, 90
PARIS.
AT Hollis to Maurice L. Moves, 700 90
Same TO same, 400 90
M. L. Noyes to L. 8. Swan, 700 O
WOODSTOCK.
W. c. Richmond to T. l.. Wyman, 5000
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11
M,k,Nl ev MEMORIAL FUND.

MCKINLEY MEMOhiAl FUND.-
The following additional subscriptions
are reported:
NAME. RESIDENCE.
Geo. C. Nadeau, Rumford Falls, Me.
b. C. Scribner, Rumford Center, Me.
]. H. Martin, Rumford Point, Ne.
r. B. Martin, Ruraford Point, Ne.
John e. Elliott, Rumford Point, Ne.
Making total for Rumford, $3.50
BYRON.
H. n. Richards, Total, $o2o
MEXICO.
Il. VI. Park, Total, $3.50
GRAFTON.
Otis W. Brooks. Ernest B. Farrar.
James g. Lane A. F. Brooks.
C.. u. Parker. 8. p. Davis.
Julian H. Farrar.
Total, $1.l5
BRowNFIELD.
Frank Cotton. Al johnson.
g. N. Sanb0rn. James X Hill.
r. G. Ham. o. A. Blake.
DR.. ". F. Fitch. Thomas Seavey.
C. Spring. W. G. Boul.
L, r, Giles Newton Clough.
James r. Stone Francis Poor.
Samuel Warren. James Ii. Kicker.
Total, $500
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11

BANKRUPTCY.
Elliott Rich of Bethel has filed a
petition in bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-03-11

IT,, congregational Church. Rev. W. 4.
o m. D.. pastor Preaching services, 10 As
h'V.A en3 100 Pm; Sunday School IL NJ; y.
a a a. +. atop. NJ; Church prayer meeting on
Taesay evening at 81 Ssoe Ga, AL not other
W.; SsS,,S'iyst Church, Rev. A. W. Pottle, Pastor.
a. S~1jsv. morning prayer meeting, s3' A.
y. min. service 10 AS A. NJ; sabbath School
- ~ Epworth League Meeting, eIo p. n,
= -, drawer meeting p. NJ; prayer meeting
sS.' $50 evening; class meeting, Friday evening
ISSs,,,t church, Rev. I. j. Ramsdell, Pastor.
o,' Snn l,y. preaching service 10 +5 A. NJ; Sab
SatF school Il NJ; PRAYER meeting 'Oo r. NJ
,.-.vs- meeting Tuesday evening.
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The Oxford Democrat.
SOUTH PARIS.
RAND rKUSK RAILWAY.

SOUTH PARIS POST OFFICE.
osc, Hours 8 90 TO 7 90 A. n, 500 A. u. 70
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REAL ESTATE---FOR SALE
Continuled.

GREATEST BARGAIN-BEST FARM AND
best proposition ever offered man desiring
ty. South Dakota s' best deep loan clay sub
soil, miles lake frontage, living stream, never
freezes, large boiling spring, plenty shade
half mile to second best town in county; not
a dollar down, 10 years time at per cent il
required; surplus put in COWS will pay for
more than SIS land Iowa; will double in three
to FIVE years; don't answer unless mean bust
ness and can run biz farm; owner going
abroad f. D. Dibble $40 Lumber Exchange.