davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-05-22
Gun Club

Recreation Gun Club. of Redwood, held
shoot Saturday, MAJ II, at rs blue rocks
each. The score:-W. 7. Madara broke 20,
A. Tomlinson, II; T. L. Munyan, Is; ]. L.
North, Is; W. Elkins, ID; Wright 10; w.
Richards. IL,
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-05-22

After century of wars and conflicts,
the Cubans stood up on Tuesday, May 20,
citizens of free republic. The ceremonies
attending the Inauguration of their first
President were witnessed by happy peo-
pie, who have paid oceans of blood and all
their treasure for the inestimable boon OF
liberty. Four years ago the United States
reached out its hand and struck the blow
that placed an ocean between Cuba and her
ancient oppressors, and now the Cubans have
fallen heir to the priceless inheritance OF
country republic-to cherish and de-
fend. That they may prove equal to Its
maintenance is the sincere wish OF all
Americans.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-05-22

John F. Babcock, who died at Asbury
Park, on the 21st instant, was the last OF
the sOld Guard of New Jersey Editors y
He was n years of age, and for thirty
years was prominent in the State. lie
helped to organize the New Jersey Editorial
Association in 1857; was its Secretary for
twenty-one years; its Treasurer for three
wears, and in 1882 was made President.
He was editor and owner of the New
Brunswick FREEDMAN from 1854 to 1885.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-05-22

Attorney General Knox has given it out
that he does not intend to inaugurate pro-
ceedings against the anthracite coal COM
bine; not that it is not trust and hostile
to the Sherman act, but because he has two
trust suits on hand and is not seeking
another. A pretty good evidence that the
trusts are overpowering the government by
force of numbers Certainly very desper-
ate situation.
1t is apparent from the conditions that
the coal combine is the most trust-like OF
any of the industrial combinations. 1t
has, by collision with the railroads, de-
stroyed the possibility of competition; it
has forced the cost of anthracite coal to
rates almost prohibitory of manufacturing
enterprise or personal comfort; and in
doing so it has vitalized dead railroads by
paying dividends upon millions of securi-
ties which had no value, because of their
over-production. All this has been done at
the expense of other industries not open to
the same accusations.
If Attorney General Knox had begun
with the coal trust he would have had a
much straighter case, and could have Sc
cured his verdicts in other matters much
more easily True American.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25
HELEN KeLLeR's FIRST EARNINGS

HELEN KeLlER'S FIRST EARNINGS
There is pretty story in connection
with the series of articles which Helen
Keller, the wonderful blind girl, has
written for the Ladies' Home Journal,
telling about her own life from infancy
to the present day. She always has
shrunk from the publicity which follows
successful literary work, and it was
with great difficulty that she was per-
suaded to take up the task of preparing
her autobiography. She had, however,
set her heart on owning an island in Hall
fax harbOr for a summer home, and in a
spirit of fun the editor of the Journal
offered to buy it for her, or to provide
the means to buy it. When the work of
writing appeared especially irksome Miss
Keller was reminded of her desire to be-
come land-holder, and it spurred her
on. Just before Christmas she cOmplet-
ed the first chapter of her marvellous
story; and on Christmas morning she
received from her publishers check for
a good round sum. Her delight may be
imagined, for this was the first money of
any account which she had ever earned.
at is fairy tale come true" she said.
Whether she will really carry out her
plan to buy the island remains to be
seen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25
TO FRleNrs OF PROHIBITION

Editor Democrat:
Enforcement of the prohibitory law
has become one of the most potent fac
tors with which we have to deal, and on
it's solution depends in great measure
the prosperity or decline of the best
interests of our people. 1t is interesting
to note the activity that prevails in many
places toward suppressing the liquor
traffic, which is carried on in defiance ot
law. and which is followed by an endless
chain of blood-curdling crime and untold
suffering, and it behooves the friends OF
prohibition, of whatever name or order,
to lend hand in cleansing these dark
spots of perfdy and ruin, and bringing
about a condition worthy the name OF
excelsior. -,
It can be done. Right must and will
prevail, not by spasmodic effort, but by
a continuous grip on the foe, Tightening
at every turn. Our course is not shaped
by self-constituted, misguided pilot
who denounces the prohibitOry law as
snare and delusion, and its advocates o.
hypocrites. Better be staunch prohibl'
tionists and be called hypocrites, than tt
be professional liar in the order OF
Bishops.
Friends of prohibition, shall we no,
take to heart our responsibilities, gro
ourselves for the fray and rise to the
high standard of our possibilities?
S. STOWE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25
LITERARY NOTES.

The Constitution of the United States
of America has put new meaning into
the word citizenship. The high ideals
of the fathers of our country have laid
the foundations of good citizenship in
such a way that the Industrious, high
minded, ambitious men and women OF
all nations have focked to our shores.
The present prominence of our nation
among the nations of the world and its
new fields of usefulness and power have
given to American citizenship fresh in
spiration toward true living and great
accomplishment.
The high sentiments of our Chief Ex-
ecutiye in his address, "The New Citi-
ZEN" printed in The Youths Compan-
ion, are fittingly published in the Wash
ingtons Birthday Number George
Washington, by his pure life and wise
conservatism and ambition for the new
country, fairly won his title of Father of
his Country. Theodore Roosevelt, the
best exponent of our twentieth century
activity, has equally high ideals for the
nation; and in this address and in his
life he lays particular stress on the indl-
vidual, his Stewardship, his usefulness
in home and public life.
Washington and Lincoln led our
nation over its most difficult paths. II
has been left in recent years for such
men as Theodore Roosevelt to embody
the highest ideals of private and public
citizenship.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25
SUPERINTENDENT o. SCHOOLS.

As the question of who is best qualified
for the position of superintendent OF
schools in Paris is being discussed,
wish to say a few words in regard to
Alton c. Wheeler, one of the candidates.
Mr.. Wheeler is the son of p. f.
Wheeler of South Paris, and is "a years
old. He graduated from South Paris
high school in 1894, and from Bates Col
lege in 1899. While at the latter school
he was manager or president of nearly
every organization in the college, show
ing executive ability of a high order.
He worked his way through college by
working in the sled factory at South
Paris, as clerk in store, and by teach
ing school. He taught two winters at
West Paris, was principal of Paris Hill
Academy one winter, and was engaged
for another year, but resigned to accept
a better position at Mechanic Falls. This
school was built up under his manage.
ment, the largest and most successful
for many years. He resigned the posi-
ton to accept a still better one as sub
master of the Woburn City High School
of Woburn, Mass.
There are more than 300 pupils in
this school. and thirteen teachers. Even
here Mr.. Wheeler has been offered quite
flattering inducements to remain an
other year, but as he has chosen law as
his future labor, will shortly enter the
law Office of Hon. j. S. Wright, where
he will remain at least three years.
While at Mechanic Falls and Woburn
he purchased about all the school sup
plies for these schools, thus showing the
confidence the school boards had in him,
besides thoroughly informing him about
that line of business. Mr.. Wheeler
knows all about every book and school
room in the village schools of Paris, and
their needs. He is also we'll informed
in regard to the rural schools and their
needs. He has steadily advanced in the
confidence and esteem of all those with
whom he has come in contact. He has
been very successful in everything he
has undertaken, and is a self-made man.
No young man in the town or in Ok
ford County has better record-level-
headed, of remarkably good Judgment,
exemplary in his habits, he is already a
conspicuous young man, and destined
to become more so. If elected superin-
tendent of schools in Paris there is no
doubt about his efficiency and ability.
That the same success would follow as
in his past labors there can be no ques-
ton. CITIZEN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25
FOR SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT.

Editor Democrat:
1t was with sincere regret that l learn
ed that our efficient superintendent OF
schools, who has so successfully and &C
ceptably filled that position, could not
allow his name to be used for reappOint-
ment. But change being inevitable I
am pleased to know that candidate is
secured, Clayton K. Brooks, ESQ, who
will bring with him the essential gualifi-
cations for that office, who is well post
ed in advanced ideas of school culture
and the honor of the position will not
suffer in his hands. IN the event OF his
election the continued efficiency which
has characterized the work in the past
will be assured, and further feel conf
dent that any or all who may give him
their suffrage at the coming election Will
have no occasion for regret.
S. STOWE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25

81 have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for a number of years and have
no hesitancy in saying that it is the best
remedy for coughs, colds and Group l
have ever used in my family. l have no
words to express my confidence in this
remedy.-Mrs. j. A. Moore, North Star,
Mich. For sale by Shurtleff & Co., z. p.
Parlin, South Paris; Stevens, Oxford
Noyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25

teresteL,
published ill.,
ford Democrat, ia.
Paris, in said County,
Probate Court to be held
third Tuesday of Mar, A. ID. 1872,
lock In the forenoon, and be heard :.
they see cause:
MARY X. RICHARDSON, late cf Dixneld
deceased. Final account presented for allow
ance by John S. Harlow, administrator dc Donis
non.
HENRIETTA b. THOMPSON, late of DIX
field, deceased. Final account presented Tor
allowance by John n. Thompson, executor
JOSEPHINE II. NEWMAN. late Of Dixileld,
decea-ed. Final account presented for allow
ance by John S. Harlow, executor
ARTHUR l.. NEWMAN EFT AIS. wards, of
DiXtield Petition for license to sell and con
vey real estate presented by Henry ii. Luce
guardian.
ADDISON f. HERRICK, Judge of said Court
4 true copy-Attest:
ALBERT D. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25

Two attempts have been made to burn
a double tenement house owned by
Joseph PhilbroOk & Son at Lisbon Falls
during the past month, and Insurance
Commissioner Carr has now taken the
matter in hand and is making search
ing examination. The flames have been
extinguished both times without serious
damage.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25
FARMERS INSTITUTES

A farmers institute will be held at
Norway on Msrch 8, and at South
Waterford the next day. Professor j..
F. Hill, director of the Vermont Expert
ment station, will speak on Dairying:
John w. Clark of North Hadley, Mass,
on Orcharding; Dana W. Morse of Ran
dolph, Vt, on Hay Production.
These institutes are in no sense con-
fined to the grange. The state bears the
expense, and they are open to all classes
of people who are interested in the sub
jects treated. The present high price OF
orchard and dairy products should lead
every farmer to seek all possible knowl-
edge how to produce the most and the
best. ]. A. RoBERTs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25
MIR. WHEELER GOT RID OF HIS
RHEUM ATISM.

"During the winter of 1898 was SO
lame in my joints, in fact all over my
body. that 1 could hardly hobble around,
when bought bottle of Chamberlain $
pain Balm. From the first application !
began to get well, and was cured and
have worked steadily all the YEAR,.
Wheeler, Northwood, N. Y. For sale
by Shurtleff & Co., E. P. Parlin, South
Paris; Stevens, Oxford; Noyes Drug
Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25
FOR STOMACH TROUBLES.

have taken great many different
medicines for stomach trouble and con-
stipation," says Mrs. S. Geiger of
Dunkerton, Iowa, "but never had as
good results from any as from Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver tablets" For
sale by Shurtleff & Co., E. P. Parlin,
South Paris; Stevens, Oxford; Noyes
Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25

When you lack energy, do not relish
your food, feel dull and stupid, after
eating, all you need is dose of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
They will make you feel like a new man
and give you an appetite like bear.
For sale by F. A. Shurtleff & Co., E. P.
Parlin, South Paris; Stevens, Oxford
| Noyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25
1854 81

IN. B.-The printed report gives the
balance unsolicited of the 1901 tax as
S969.O9. This is typographical error
which was not discovered until after the
report was out. The correct amount is
$4,000, as given above.)
Last year there were corporation notes
outstanding to the amount OF 500. or
this $500 has boon paid during the year,
leaving $400 now outstanding.
The assessors recommend apprOpria-
tions amounting to 81, $500 for the next
wear. They also recommend one addi-
tional light on Hill Street.
The report of Frank A. Shurtletf,
treasurer, is as follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25
A CARO-.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on 5O-cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar II II
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded. VIII
Hanson & Kimball; Ernest P. Parlin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25
A mystery. Who is this hunter, trap

mystery. Who Is this hunter, trap
per and guide?
H. P. Dennison of West Bethel was al
South Paris over Sunday.
Judge Wilson, who was worse for a
few days, is improving again.
Miss Sue Rounds was at home from
Turner Saturday and Sunday.
Myron W. Maxim is spending a week
in Boston, and attending the sportsmen's
show.
The Methodist Sunday School will
have special exercises next Sunday, and
will make it Decision Sunday.
The members of Mt. Pleasant Rebekah
Lodge are requested to meet at l p. NJ.
Wednesday to attend the funeral of
Sister Lula Briggs.
Advertised letters in South Paris post
Office Feb "a:
Mr.. W. f. Young.
Mrs. Winfield X. kimbal.
Miss Lula Briggs, daughter of. Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Briggs, died at her
home in the Whittemore neighborhOod
Sunday, of consumption. Her loss will
be deeply felt by her parents. She was
a member of Paris Grange and the
grange will attend the funeral at the
Methodist church Wednesday afternoon.
Rev. G. w. Hinckley of Good Will
Farm supplied the pulpit at the Baptist
church Sunday, and in the afternoon
union service was arranged as was plan
ned, at which Mr.. Hinckley in his in
teresting manner told the story of the
work that has been done and is now be-
ing done at Good Will. The house was
filled. The pulpit will be supplied next
Sunday either by Rev. Mr.. Taylor or
Rev. Mr.. Hatch.
Subscriptions to the Mckinley National
Memorial Association will be received at
the South Paris Savings Bank up to
March 4th. The Paris subscriptions
already received amount to $3.50 and
the subscribers are as follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25
Total liabilities,

1t is reported that Mrs. John A. Wood
man, of the Beal's House, has recovered
through City Marshal Odlin of Lewiston,
some of the property stolen from her
room some time ago. The diamond ring
has not, however, as yet been found.
The property was, we understand, dis
covered by the arrest of a young chap in
Lewiston who stopped some days at the
Beal's House.
Mrs. l.. |. Gilbert died at her home on
Beal Street Sunday, Feb. 10th. She has
been in very poor health for years. She
was born in Waterville, the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Elias B. Chandler. In 1882
she married Mr.. Gilbert who survives
her. She was member of the COngre-
gational church in this village. The
funeral services were held at her late
residence, attended by Rev. B. S. Ride
out, assisted by Rev. B. F. Pickett. The
church choir was in attendance. The
flowers were as follows:
Gates Ajar with dove, L. I. Gilbert.
Pillow, Mrs. w. Z. Foss.
Pinks and hyacinths, Mr.. and Mrs. A. L..
wardwell, Turner Centre.
Pinks. Mr.. and Mrs. ". J; Jones.
Ferns. Mr.. and Mrs. 9. W. Holmes:
Callas, Mrs. Jesse Edwards.
PInks and smiax, Mr.. and Mrs. II j. Bangs:
Pinks, Young Mems Union. Congregational
" BasEe. of flowers. Mrs. NJ. B. Cutler, Lewis,
ton.
Wreath, Masonic order.
Piuks, Mrs. Maggie Libby. Howard Young.
Pinks, Mrs. Geo Locke, Mrs. A. +. Andrews
Pinks, Leila n. Wi tson.
Roses DR.. and Mrs. b. F. Bradbury.
A. NJ. Rollins entertained the whist
club last week.
Alice Frost and May Thibodeau have
returned to their studies at Bates.
Marguerite Finney, June Leavitt,
Bertha Mann, Grace Jordan, Lolita
Richardson and Mertie French furnish
the music at the Universalist church in
stead of choir.
The operetta "Pauline" with fifty
voices will be the next in order. Sever
al rehearsals have been had.
The Republican Town Committee
have called a caucus to be held at the
Opera House Saturday, March LIST, at j
o'clock p. NJ, to nominate officers to be
supported at the annual meeting, to
choose Republican town committed
and to transact other business that may
be presented.
DR.. Tenney, oculist, will be at the Elm
House, Norway, Thursday and Friday
of this week. See his ad elsewhere.
E. E. Andrews will be at home from
the West Friday with another car load
of horses.
What promises to be the social event
of the season occurs next Thursday even
ing in the Norway Opera House, wher
the Uniform Rank, K. of p, will hold
their annual ball which has been sucl
popular success in the past. Specia
effort has been made to make this the
most pleasant of all previous occasions
and specially has been made of thu
decorations, which will be composed al
most entirely of colored electric lights
over 400 of which will be used. Ticket.
to the floor sl.OO. Balcony 20 and 81
cents.
Charles R. Smith of Portland visited
his father, Mr.. James Smith, this week
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25

The annual corporation meeting will
be held Tuesday evening, March 4.
The warrant for corporation meeting
contains only two articles relating to
ANYTHING outside of routine business.
These two articles are:
To see II the corporation will vote to locate any
additional street lights.
To see II the corporation will vote to appoint
sny committee to investigate the electric light
and water situation, and raise money TOT the e1'
pense Of such investigation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25
Tn No Anomes A. ]. BERRY.

The enclosed poem was written and read
IA. W. II. Eastman at the we'd ling receipt
Mr.. and Mira. A. j. Kerry, reported In Q
lumns last week. mention Of which was ins
rtently overlooked by the reporter
"sang the bluebird, the Owaissa,
Happy are you, Hiawatha,
Having such r wife to love you
Sang the robin. the Opecher,
Happy are you, Minnehaha,
Having such noble husband
As the bluebird and the robin
In glad emulation We'd
With each other, sweetly greeting
Hiawatha and his bride,
So we como with merry greeting,
Wishing you unbounded joy;
To express congratulations
Our best efforts we'll employ.
All! the day you came among US
Was to us happy day.
And we hope so well you'll like us
That you'll always want to stay.
When your household fires you lighted
ON the dear old hearthstone there,
Sacred made by tender memories,
Passing sweet, beyond compare,
lou WltHln OuE
Friendship fires which brighter glow,
Truer, steadier. and more constant
Than your anthracite, trow.
Bonnie bride and sturdy husband,
Take an ancient DANES advice
(Rear with me. III not be lengthy,
Twill be over In trice);
Aa the noble Hiawatha
Rent the aaplings In the way
Minnehsha was to follow
On their joyous wedding day,
Ever seek to smooth the pathway
OF your trusting little wife;
In your strong arms bear her over
All the troubles Of this life.
And, sweet bride, like Minnehaha,
Follow him where he may lead;
Trust him ever. "rule by patience"
IT'S a sceptre kind Indeed.
Now, good night, yet ere we say 1t.
We one joy for you implore-
May God bless you. richly bless you,
Bless you now, and evermore.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25

Capt. Charles II. Choate of Portland
was asphyxiated by gas Saturday night,
the 18th. 1t is supposed that he did not
understand the gas fixture and so acct
dentally left it open.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25

Amount assessed and committed,
S2,672.33. Rate, 4 mills. Poll tax, Sl.OO,
assessed on 400 polls.
The expenditures in the several de-
partments show small unexpended bal
ances, except in the miscellaneous &C
count, which is overdrawn $3.50. The
resources are:
Balance uncolected tax OF 1900. .---.--....$ s. q
1901, ....- I69 %
Cash on hand ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 29@
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25

an
peop.
by the OF
The qua
Girls Home
Society, and ably e
paper man. Subscrll
cents per year.
All letters of inquiry and into:
of girls who need the care and help
the Home, should be addressed to the
secretary, Mrs. NJ. j. Gammans, No. q
Church Street, Belfast, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25
THE CORPORATION REPORTS.

W. S. Starbird, A. w. Walker and o.
E. Barrows, assessors of the South Paris
Village Corporation, have had printed
and distributed to the voters their re-
port for the past year. The report
shows the valuation of the corporation
as follows:
Rea! estate, resident. -$SI2IIo w
e" non resident, ----------- 5000 w
Personal property, resident. .----- i2s'aoa w w
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-02-25

Moder ator-Miss Retha Glover.
President-Mr. Geo. Boutelle
Vice. Presiient-Mr W. T. Knightly.
Rec. Sec.-Miss Marjorie Penley.
Cor Sec.-Mrs. Geo Boutelle.
Treasurer-Mrs G. r. Penley.
Lookout Committee, Mr.. Henry Kerr, Mr.. G.
II. Penley, Miss Nellie Durg,n, Mrs. b. M. Gree
lev, Mr.. Frank LOvejoy.
Prayer Meeting Committee, Mr.. Geo. a.
Chapman, Mrs. George Durgin. Mrs. W. T.
Knightly, Mrs. Frank Lovejoy, MIR. II Z. Brad
ford.
The meetings are held every Saturday
evening at 1870. One meeting has been
held with a large attendance.