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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
SAMUEL RICHARDS,

SAMUEL RICHARDS,
Expert Optician. South Paris, Maine:
Dear Sir:-Please excuse me for not
writing before, but you know how fully
my time is occupied. l received my
glasses all right and you do not know
how pleased am with them and can see
as we'll as ever could.
Aud to whom it may concern l DO
recommend Samuel Richards as an ex-
pert in his profession.
w. T. S. SMALL,
Engineer and Master Electrician
Pennington, Maine, May q, 1908.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02

There was remarkable shooting
affair in Oakland Monday. Mrs. Everett
Bickford was shot in the back with a re-
volver by her 10-year-old son, and is
probably fatally wounded. The boy has
been ''bad boy" and as he appeared in
corrigible his parents had decided to
place him in school in Massachusetts,,
and were about to start with him the
next morning. 1t is supposed this was
the cause of the act. The boy has been
bound over to the grand jury and placed
in iail. He expressed no contrition.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
FARMER STRENGTHENED OUT.

"a man living on a farm near mere
came in a short time ago completely
doubled up with rheumatism. handed
him bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and told him to use it freely and If not
satisfied after using it he need not pay a
cent for it," says c. P. Rayder, OF Pat
tens Mills, n. Y. "a few days later he
walked into the store as straight as
string and handed me dollar saying
give me another bottle of Chamberlain
Pain Balm. l want it in the house all
the time for it cured me-" For sale oy
Shurtleff & Co., E. p. Parlin, South
Paris; Stevens, Oxford; Noyes Drug
Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
Following is detailed score of the Nor
way-Paris game of Saturday, May 23d:
pApyo man sCuOOI
Totals, ..--------.f Is 10
NORWAY HIGH.
Score by Innings.
IL 3 8 8 9-Total.

Score by Innings.
/ 2 @Total.
P. Fl. S.....2 2 0 2 8 ! x-ls
n. II. S,..--..0 9 6 0 0-l6
Home runs. D. Briggs, Pike. s-base hit D.
Briggs 2.base hit Fletcher 9. Rich ], Keene
Cannon l. Struck out Cole 8, Fineld 9, Morse
Z, Whitman 2. Base on balls Fifeld 8. Morse 4,
Whitman ]. Stolen bases p. II. s. 8. n. II. s.
Hit BIZ pitched ball Cole 2. Fifcld l. Umpire
Wilson. Scorer Lindley.
The Paris High School boys and the
Old Timers met for the third time at the
fair grounds after school Thursday
night. The High School boys put up
the best game that they have played
this year, and won the game II to L.
The high school boys did not do as
much batting as usual. Curtis and Will
son did not kick any this time. Wilson
played good game for the Old Timers.
Harry Shaw spoiled home run for
Fifield. The game was as good as has
been seen around here this year.
Saturday afternoon the Paris High
School team was defeated at Mechanic
Falls, 6 to 5. The score:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
Annual Meeting,
PARIS Me. Nav 20, 1909

PARIS Me-, May 20, 1903.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Paris Hill Water Com
pany for the election of officers, and
The transaction Of any other business
that may properly come before said
meeting, will be held at the Hubbard
House, Paris, Maine, on Saturday,
June I3, 1903, at s o'clock P. M.
u. H. HEALD, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
GREATLY ALARMED
nv PERSISTENT COUGH, BUT PERMA-
NENTLY CURED BY CHAMBERLAIN
COUGH REMEDY.

Mr.. H.. P. Burbage, student at law,
in Greenville, S. c., had been troubled
for four or five years with a continuous
cough which he says, greatly alarmed
me. causing me to fear that was in the
first stage of consumption" Mr.. Bur
bage, having seen Chamberialn,s cough
Remedy advertised, concluded to try IL.
Now read what he says of it: II soon
felt remarkable change and after using
two bottles of the twenty-five cent size,
was permanently cured" Sold by Shurt'
left g Co., E. P. Parlin, South Paris
Stevens, Oxford; Noyes Drug Store
| NORWAY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 23rd day OF May. A. d. 1903, on real
Ing the foregoing petition, It is
Ordered by the Court. that hearing he hal
upon the same on the 18th day Of June. A. -
l9O3 before said Court at Portland, In said Dis
trict, at 10 o'clock In the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published In The oxford Dem.
ocrat a newspaper printed in said District, and
that all known creditors, and other persons in
interest, may appear at the said time and place
and show cause, II any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
End II Is further Ordered by the Court, that the
copies of said petition and this order, addressed
to them at their places of residence as stated.
Witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE Judge
of the said Court. and the seal thereof, ut FORT
land. In said District on the 23rd day Of May, A.
d. 1873.
L.s. JAMES E. HEWEY, Clerk.
true copy of petition and order thereon.
Attest JAMES 4. HEWEY, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
TOO GREAT A RISK.

In almost every neighborhood some one
has died from an attack of collie or
cholera morbus, often before medicine
could be procured or physician sum-
moped. A reliable remedy for these
diseases should be kept at hand. The
risk is too great for any one to take.
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhea Remedy has undoubtedly saved the
lives of more people and relieved more
pain and suffering than any other medi.
cine in use. 1t can always be depended
upon. For sale by Shurtleff & Co., E.
P. Parlin, South Paris; Stevens, Oxford;
Moves Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02

When you want pleasant physic try
Cbamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's. They are easy to take and pleasant
in effect. For sale by Shurtlef d Co..
E. P. Parlin, South Paris; Stevens, Ok
ford: Moves Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor Of the last
will and testament Of
LIZZIE T. TURNER, late Of Buckfeld.
In the County of oxford, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons havlns
demands against the estate of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, anu
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay.
ment Immediately.
May 18th, 1873. ARTHUR +. COLE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02

Elsewhere in these columns appears a
letter TO DR.. S. Richards, the optician,
which speaks for itself. It is worthy OF
note that Mr.. Small had difficult eyes 10
fit, and came from Pennington express
ly TO have them fitted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children,
Home, New York. break up Colds IN 4 n3Mss'
Teethine nisorders, and Destroy Worms. AZ
All Druggists, 9bc Sample mailed FREE. Al
dress. Hfen 8, Olmsted, LIE Roy n. 7.
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NOTICE,

The subscriber hereby gives notice that nc
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
NLPHEUs C. MORSE. late Of Greenwood,
in the County of Oxford, deceased. and given
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, ami
ali Indebted thereto arc requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
May 18th, 1903. JAMES IL. GLONEh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
mas been duly appointed executrix OF the Last
will and testament Of
SAMUEL ID. MCKUSICK, late of Denmark,
in the County of oxford, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate of said de.
ceased are desired to present the same for set;
Element, and all indebter thereto are requested
to make payment Immediately.
Nav 10th. 1909 SARAH G. MCKUSICK
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
Baptist Quarterly Meeting.

The quarterly meeting of Oxford Bap-
fist Association will be held at Mexico,
June 10 and IL. In connection with the
meeting, there will be recognition SER
vices of the new church.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
BOrn.

In South Paris, May 20. to the wife Of Albert
f. Cash, q daughter. =.
In North Waterford. May 10, to the vile Of
Fred Littlefeld, daughter.
In Lowell, May Is. to the wife OF Horace ).
Kimball. son--Cliffori Gerry.
In West Paris. May "a. to tho wife OF Eric
4. icson, adaughter-Johanna.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
NOTICE

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate Of
SIMON s. STOWELL. late of Paris,
in the County of oxford, deceased, and given
demands against the estate of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, ami
ali Indebted thereto are requested to make pa.
mont Immediately.
May 10Th, 1903. JAMES s. WRIGHT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
J. K. Chase, So. Paris.
R,nkrupt,s Petition for Discharge.

B,nkrupts Petition for Discharge.
In the matter of
JAMES NJ. HASEY, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge of the Dis.
trict Court of the United states for the District
of Maine:
lanes M. HAsEY of Oxford, in the
u County of Oxford, and State Of Maine, In
said District respectfully represents. that on
the 18th day Of July, last past, he was duly ad.
judged bankrupt under the Acts Of Congress re.
lating to bankruptcy; that he has duly surren:
dered all his property and rights OF property and
has fully complied with all the requirements OF
said Acts and Of the orders Of Court touching his
bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he may be decrecd
by the Court to have a full discharge from all
debts provable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts az are ex'
copied by Law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th dsv of April, A. u. 1903.
ACEy 10
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed executor OF the last will and
testament OF
in the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased arr
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all Indebted thereto are requested to make pa,
mont Immediately.
May 18th, 1873. HIRAM X. HUBBARD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
The Charming Princess Bonnie.
SUCCESSFUL PRESENTATION OF THE
OPERA TO THREE GOOD HOUSES.


The third season of comic opera for
South Paris closed last week with the
presentation of 1.-THE Princess Bonnie
before good audiences on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday evenings. The
amount of work put into the preparation
of this, which has covered period of
many weeks, has undoubtedly been
greater than that on any similar previous
event, and it's production was successful
in every way.
If there is one word that may be used
to name the leading characteristic of the
opera throughout, it is sparkle. The
music is of such character as comic
opera should be, and the dialogue is
bright and entertaining all the way
through, so that although the two acts
are long, there is not spot in it for the
interest to flag or the attention to weary.
From spectacular standpoint, this was
ahead of anything previously put on
here. While there were a number of at
tractive scenes in it, the tambourine
drill of the Spanish girls, and the brides
maids dance, both in the second act,
stood at the head, and deserved dozen
times the "hand" that they got from a
cool audience.
Bonnie, the only survivor from YES
sci which went down near the Maine
coast fourteen years before the play
opens, is the foster daughter of her
rescuer, Capt. Tarpaulin, and is cared
for by him and his sister "Auntie
Crabbe." She is proved by incoutestable
evidence to be Spanish princess, and is
carried back to Spain by her uncle,
Admiral Pomposo. In her infancy she
had been betrothed to Count Castinetti,
Flageoletti, Falsetti, and her
uncle is determined that she shall marry
him. But Bonnie has fallen in love with
Roy Stirling, young American, and the
two parties most interested, as well as
Bonnie's intimate friends, decide that
she shall not marry the count. Accord
ingly Capt. Tarpaulin, Roy Stirling and
follow her to Spain, where the
scene of the second act is laid, and gain
admission to the castle of Admiral Pom
poSo in the guise of wax figures. Being |
they badly use up whole
company of Spanish soldiers, but are
finally captured, when the admiral orders
heir instant release on the discovery |
hat he has offered an indignity to q
United States uniform. The count is
hen shown up by the Americans as a
,onspirator against Admiral Pomposo,
md disappears in disgrace, and the adj
niral in his gratitude bestows his niece,
he Princess Bonnie, upon Roy Stirling,
md everybody is happy. This is the
blot, sufficient for comic opera, and
enough to serve as the basis of very
setting.
The speaking characters in the cast
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
Something New in Crockery.

The new Notified Cream ware with
new fireproof glazing, can be used
in oven or on stove without Grazing
or cracking. A very beautiful mot.
tied cream color, tops with wide band
of gold burned in, will never tarnish,
an artistic, highly ornamental table
dish. Prices about the same as
crockery stores charge for cheap,
plain, white ware. have bowls,
naples, bakers, buildings, berry
dishes, pitchers, custards, etc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
MECHANIC FALLS.
Score by Innings.
n n a

1854 G I s 9-Total.
Mechanic Falls. o 0 x-G
p Il. S...0 0 9 0 2 %
Struck out by Cole 8. bv Parker IA. Double
plays, Fified, Briggs. D.. Briggs, H.. Fletcher,
Berry. Two-bsse hit, Fineld. Three. base hit,
Bearce Rase on balls. Parker 8, Cole 6. Stol n
bases Mechanic Falls, 2; Z. II. S. l.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
Married.

Tn Bethel, May. Mr.. Clarence Newton Of Ando.
YER and Miss Matte Jordan of Bethel.
In Norway, May q, MIR. w. Charming bancn,
ard of lewiston and Miss Lillian 4. Anderson
of Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
CHURCHES.

First Congregational Church. Rev. W. L.
Brooks. u. D., pastor. Preaching services. 10 As
N and 800 p. NJ; sunday School IL M; Y.
P. 5. c. Z. at s P. NJ; Church prayer meeting on
5rfse connected, are cordially invited.
Methodist Church, Rev. A. W. Pottle, Pastor.
M Sunday, morning. prayer meeting. $50
N :. preaching service 10 +5 A. NJ; Sabbath School
- n. Epworth League Meeting, Sis p. NJ;
,rening prayer meeting p. NJ; prayer meeting
Tue-liav evening; class meeting, Friday evening
gsptist Church, Rev. III. 5. Pinkham, Pastor.
ON sunday, preaching service lO45 A. NJ; Sab
b,tb school II NJ; PRAYER meeting 90 p. NJ;
lever meeting Tuesday evening.
Tniyersalist Church, Rev. j. III. Little, Pastor.
Preaching service every sunday at 80 p. NJ, in
New Hall. sunday School at 80 p. VI.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02

A Certain Cure for Chilblains.
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot. Ease. a
powder. It cures Chilblains, Prostitutes. Damp,
Sweating, Swollen feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, 25c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
Base Ball.

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS WIN THE LAST
GAME OF SERIES WITH OLD TIMERS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
The oxford petmurrat.
SOUTH PARIS.
sourH PARIS POST OFFICE

SOUTH PARIS POST OFFICE.
Orice Hours s 90 to 7 90 A. II; 500 A. =. to
sOOP.N.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-06-02
GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY.
Commencing Sept. %. 1902,
rn,rxs IEAyE sourR PARIS

(,Oing down ltdStI-O.o 90 N N, NudIIyt ouIuufr
,nclnded). 9 80 A. NJ, 440P.M. Sunday only,
6.O0P. NJ.
Going up (westl-lO9o A. ~: SSs P. NJ, sa1
40 A. NJ.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-03-13
INDIAN SIGNALS AND SIGNS.
How the Aborigines Used to Conve
 Information to Friends.

How the Aborigines. Used to Convey Information to Friends.
 Previous to the advent of civiliZing influences the Indian had an elaborate system of signals, some of friendly character, but the majority having re- ferences to war. As time has passed many of his signs and signals have be- come lost and the present generation, with few exceptions, have little or no knowledge of them as they were practiced until the middle of the nine teenth century.
 "The smoke" signals were probably the most universal and best known.
 Many of the early settlers, who located far from the confines of civilization, were fully competent to read and inter- pret the most of them. Fire" signals were also quite commonly employed, especially by tribes inhabiting a noun tainous country. Signals by means of the branches of trees, arrows, stones and sticks were less frequently used though they were by no means rare Their interpretation varied consider ably, so much so that few whites ever 1 thoroughly understood them. Many | were in reality purely local and per | tained particularly to the tribe using l them. This was not true of the 1 smoke" and fire signals. These with possibly few others, were under stood generally by all tribes of h.
 dians.
 l Smoke" signals were made by means of small fire, built of some material
 that would cause a quantity of smoke
 with very little active conclusions
 The highest accessible butte or moun- l tain was selected from which to send
 either these Or fire" signals. The com
 monly accepted statement that rings
 of smoke were caused to ascend is
 wrong. Properly speaking they were
 not rings. but rather puffs or balls o1
 smoke. Occasionally, on still days, g
 column of smoke was allowed to ascend | Primarily it was not q signal, but useC
 principally to attract attention.
 The ball of smoke was produced bS
 covering, momentarily, q small fire.
 using a. buffalo, elk or deer hide, or ir later days blanket. removing
 the covering, permitting puff
 of smoke to escape and i'm
 mediately recove.in ing the fire. In this
 manner quite a variety of signals could
 be produced. One puff of smoke al
 comparatively long intervals meant lar 1 enemy is near" Two puffs indicated
 "a camp here" Three puffs. quite nea,
 together, with a longer interval between
 each set of three denoted "grea
 danger" or attacked by enemy" Fou,
 puffs, in pairs, with an appreciabe in. terval between the two pairs, signifie6 large band of enemy, help wanted"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-03-13
OLD MAIDS AND CLIMATE.

The unenlightened frequently make the mistake of thinking that lack of op-. portunity is responsible for the exist ence of single women, but jay most of it to climate. The New England c!i- mate is not conducive to matrinony or even love-making. And even after the crucial moment has passed arc shs single woman has drifted from g1rlhooG to spinsterhood, O. cold climate, raw winds, chill rains and arcW tenc to J. crease the loneliness oe 1t TisaEf, may be old maids in the south, but never heard of them being called by that name. I have known some single wc-3 men, schcol-teacl1ers, anywhere from seventeen to fifty, and some of theis grown boy pupils were eternaily sn.i perennially in love with them, 4 ssngsa woman who made uy hey ssS;ass rsos tx marry has g. hard t!.rsa ts keap i,aY sasa' olution !.l the scu:h, fer s.s= is Aswsys assailed to break it. Tie very olin.s te breathss love- 4ah. tiareE 1t IS! AS said. ald mails are sssraiy Q nsetsef osi tii,nata-%lIarpers BA.Eass + #
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-03-13


 western Part of the Ssats--An AIl-Day
 SessIon-Addrsss by Mrs. L. ". Water.
 bury, of BostOn-Mrs. George Fsrrts
 Reelected President. The tIlirtieth anniversary of the Wo- mans Baptist Foreign Missionary Con ference was celebrated in the First Baptist church yesterday. There were representatives present from all the southwestern parts of the state, includ- ing Stamford, South NOrwalk, Bridge port. Branford, TOrrington, Greenwich. Putnam. Milford and many other ! places. The members of this associa- tion meet every year and have for their object the furtherance of foreign mis- sion work. The morning programme commenced at 1O:3G and was as follows: A cycle of prayer. led by Mrs. Lincoln,
 of Calvary Baptist church. Reading of the secretary's report for
 the last year.
 A history of years gone by, by Mrs. Dr. Phelps, one of the founders of the
 society, and Miss Fannie Twiss, of Meriden.
 Greetings by Mrs. Dr. Sage.
 Glimpses of the East, by Miss Fannie ] L. Twiss.
 Senior and Junior Work, by Mrs. J. B. Kent, of Putnam.
 This finished the morning session and luncheon was then served to the guests. The afternoon session commenced at 1:30 and was as follows: A devotional thank offering, by Mrs. Borden. A beautiful poem was then recited by Mrs. Nutting, entitled "A Legend of Service"
 A service of instrumental and vocal music followed.
 Mrs. L. W. Waterbury, of Boston, then spoke on the subject ''The Three Tenses.'' The yearly offering was then taken up and amounted to about $1OO. This was followed by the election of the fol- lowing officers, practically the same as last year: President-Mrs. George Ferris, of Calvary Baptist church. , Honorary president-Mrs. s. D. Phelps.
 Vice president and recording secre- tary-Mrs. Elmer T. Armstrong. Honorary vice president-Mrs. Dea- con Stowe.
 Corresponding secretary-Miss Fan nie L. Twiss. of Meriden | Treasurer-Mrs. Arc l. Ward. Board of directors-Mrs. Francis Wayiand, Mrs E. c. Sage, Mrs. Leslie Moulthrop, Mrs F. W. Stone, Mrs Howell, Mrs Kane, of Montowese, and Mrs. Fitch, of Branford After the election of officers the ben | ediction followed about 4 o'clock, | There were five members present who assisted in forming the conference thir- I ty years ago.
 The organization is in most pros porous condition and is doing excellent work.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-03-13
Starin New Haven Transpurtation Line

UaIIy, FIAeept ISaturday. Et N ft43s55g
 Steamer John H. Starin Capt. McAllis-. ter) leaves New Haven from Starin's Pier, foot of Brown Street, at 1915 p. m., Sun Erastus Corning, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Steamers leave Pier, 1S, North River, N. Y., at D. m. daily except Sat. urday), Fare. 75 cents. Excursion tickets. room for sale at J. E. Judson,s S67 Chapel st., Peck & Bishops 703 Chapel st. Free stage leaves depot on arrival of Hartford train and corner of Church and Chapel sts. every half hour. commencing S:30 D. h, Through freight rates given and bills of lad. ing issued to points west, south and south west. Order your freight via Starin Line.
 c. H. FISHER. Gen'I Freight Agent, F. J. GREGORY, Agent starin Pier.