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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
The Municipal Lighting Bill.
PROVISIONS OF THE MEASURE NOW BE.
FORE THE LEGISLATURE.

Below are given the essential pro
visions of the bill introduced in the
legislature last week, authorizing 6
municipal lighting plant in South Paris
This bill was drawn by committee
chosen at the last special meeting of the
South Paris Village Corporation. The
first two sections are as follows:
Section /. The South Paris Village
Corporation, created by law and duly
organized, in the town of Paris. in ad.
dition to the powers already granted it,
is hereby authorized and empowered to
install plant, for the purpose of max
ing, generating and supplying gas, or
electricity, or both, for the purpose OF
lighting its streets, and also for the pur-
pose of selling, distributing and supply
ing gas or electricity, or both, for light
ing houses, stores, and other buildings.
and furnishing heat and power for other
purposes to its citizens and inhabitants,
within its corporate limits.
Section 2. For the purpose of carry
ing out the provisions of this act, said
South Paris Village Corporation shall
have power TO purchase, or lease for a
term of years. and control, any water
power or privilege, within the limits of
the town Of Paris, or il may furnish such
necessary power by the establishment of
a steam plant, or may lease or purchase
the necessary power to carry out the
provisions of this act, as IL may hereaf-
ter determine, from any corporation,
person or firm, owning or controlling
any such power. said Village Corpora
ton shall have authority TO lay its pipes
and wires and construct and maintain its
lines in, upon. along, over, across and
under the roads and streets within its
corporate limits, or within the said town
of Paris, subject, however, 10 the condi-
lions and restrictions hereinafter pro-
vided
sections three and four provide for OBJ
tanning permission to occupy the roads
and streets with the lines, &c. in the
manner prescribed for corporations I'M
der the general law.
Section five provides that to carry the
act into effect. the said Village Corpora
ton may, at any legal meeting OF said
called for that purpose,
vote to raise money 10 furnish, equip
and maintain its electric lighting plant,
loan its credit, and issue bonds regis
tered. or with interest coupons, in such
as may be determined at
said meeting, to an amount necessary for
said purchase, which, taken in connec-
ton with any other Indebtedness of said
Village Corporation, will not exceed five
per centum of the last regular valuation
thereof"
Section six places the care and man.
lgement of the lighting system, and the
regulation of charges, in the hands of
he corporation assessors, or, if the cor
ooration so vote, in the hands of COM
mission of three members, voters in the
one of whom shall be
chosen each year.
Section seven provides that the act
hall not become operative until it has
,een accepted by a majority vote of the
in meeting called for the
purpose, within six months after the
passage of the act.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
legislative Notice.

The committee on Inland Fisheries and Game
will hold a public hearing, at the office OF the
Fish and Game Commissioners. State House, ON
Thursday, Feb. 10th, at 2 P. NJ, on resolve ~
favor of screening the outlet Of Hancock pond IL
the County of Oxford.
Also on petition of John e. Dearborn OF Wood
stock, and 4s others, for permanent close TINT
on streams emptying into Indian, South anc
Twitchell ponds, and on Indian pond for thret
yeA H.A. FURNISH, Secretary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
A Correction.
BRYANT POND, FEB. 4, 1908.

DIN AM i osNb, A'N''
Editor Democrat:
AS the account published in the Demo-
crat and Advertiser contained some
errors about the house of r. G. Davis
that was burned, should like to have
one of the mistakes corrected. 1t was
stated that it was the house that Ed
mond Chase built. The house built by
Edmond Chase fifty-six years ago last
summer was torn down by my husband
thirty-three years ago and one-and
one-half story house with an ell erected
on the spot.
Nine years ago last spring my husband
added another ell to the house to make
it convenient for two families. My sor
finished what death prevented my hus
band from completing. The house had
been kept in good repair.
MRS. STEPHEN G. DAVIS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
A MOST FATAL GIFT

Would be the power of foreseeing
events. This would destroy hope. A
knowledge of the future would unmake
happiness. There are, of course, some
things about the future we do know. If,
for instance, a lack of energy, ambition,
and loss of appetite shows itself we
know it will be followed by serious com
plants il not checked. Often Liver and
kidney trouble follow quickly. In any
event Electric Bitters will restore you tt
health. 1t strengthens, builds up ant
invigorates rundown systems. Only oOc
Satisfaction guaranteed by F. A. Shurt
left & Co., South Paris; Noyes Drut
! Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
TRAGEDY AvERTED.

"Just in the nick of time our little boy
was saved" writes Mrs. W. Watkins of
Pleasant City, Ohio. pneumonia had
PLAYED sad havoc with him and terrible
cough set in besides. Doctors treated
him, but he grew worse every day. At
length we tried DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, and our darling
was saved. He's now sound and we'll.
Everybody ought to know, it's the only
sure cure for Coughs, Colds and all
Lung diseases. Guaranteed by F. A
Shurtleff & Co., South Paris; Noyes
Drug Store. Norway. Price 80 cents
and 81 90. Trial Bottles free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
NINTH ANNUAL BALL OF THE CLERKS
OF NORWAY.

The clerks of Norway, who have now
for nine years had ball every February
spare no expense to make it a first-class
affair in every respect. Sure of large
patronage, and not being in it to raise
money, but simply for enjoyment, they
can consider first the quality and second
the cost, in securing their muNc and in
all other appointments of the affair.
1t is now the leading social event of the
year. This years ball, which was held
at Norway Opera House last Tuesday
evening, was as fully a success as any
previous one. The weather conditions
were such as to keep no one away who
desired to attend, and in addition to the
floor being filled, the gallery was crowd
ed with spectators during the first half
of the ball.
The decorations of the hall were in
charge of Charles S. Akers, who had the
assistance of F. H. Cummings, and never
was more elaborate or successful work
done. The material used was entirely
crepe paper, of white and dark shade
of geranium red, and over $500 yards OF
| it were used. Work on these decora'
tions had been going on for nearly two
weeks. A description of the designs in
detail would give no idea of the effect,
which may be summed up in one word
as that of transformation. For the time
the hall became dream in red and
white.
Stearns' Orchestra, comprising fifteen
pieces for this occasion, and making very
| fine music, gave concert from S to $50
O'Clock, and played for the order of q
dances, with numerous encores, which
followed. John II. Haselton officiated
as prompter.
The grand march which started at $50
vas led by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles s
Akers, and about eighty couples joined
in it. while others came in later in the
evening. Any description of the cos
tunes worn would be imperfect. A
great many handsome gowns were worr
by the ladies present, and the genera
effect was that of a very well-dresset
party.
Charles S. Akers was floor manager
and the list of aids included Messrs. Lee
NJ. Smith, F. w. Faunce, George Wins
low, II. d. Cole, w. l.. Libby, S. n
Butler, Frank Waldron, Mrs. c. F. Rid
lon, Misses Grace Faunce, Sadie HASTE
Blanche Dean, Sadie Booker, Fried;
Schnuer, Grace Nevers, Grace Jordan
Carrie Tucker, Kate Monahan, Beatrice
Hayes, Ava Leach and Marguerite Fin
ney.
Ice cream and cake were served a
intermission, which was not reached
until about II 80. Dancing was resum
ed little after midnight, and continued
until the appropriate hour in the morn
ing for ball to close.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
RANK BOOKS LOST.

Whereas, Owen R. Davis and Leola Q. Davis
have notified me In writing that their Books OF
Depo ait Numbered 1924 and 1929 Issued by the
South Paris Savings Bank. have been lost and
nosit sued to them, notice is hereby given that
such duplicate books will be issued unless the
origina books are presented to me within tine
six months allowed by statute.
GEORGE N. ATWOOD, Treasurer
of South Paris Savings Bank.
South Pa~is Me- Feb. 4, 1903.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
Committee Hearing.

The Committee on Interior Waters will give
public hearing in Its room at the State House II
Augusta, Thursday, February 20. 1903. at r. y
on an act to prevent obstruction to navigation II
Songo river. -
BY order of the Committee,
YARNEY A. PUTNAM, Secretary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our thanks for the
kindness and sympathy of friends and
neighbors in our late bereavement.
Mr.. AND MRS. L. B. HEALD,
MRS. PARLIN,
MRS. COBB,
EMMA HEAD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere and
heartfelt thanks TO the friends and
neighbors who were so kind during oui
recent time of sorrow, and also for How
ers.
Mr.. C. II. LUNT,
Mr.. f.. b. LUNT,
MRS. 4. b. LUNT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
Pension Matters.

lydia A. Titcomb of Norway and Syl-
via A. Hussey of Locke's Mills have each
been granted widows pension of $500
! per month.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10

There is possibility that the Ma
tional Hotel Mems Association Will meet
| in Portland in June.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
Married.

In East Stoneham, Jan. 81, by Levi McAllLster.
Esq Mr.. John Virgil Stevens and Mrs. Eliza
beth McAllister. both OF Stoneham.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
Died..

Died.
In Hebron, Feb. s, Lemuel Quincy, aged q
years.
In Andover, Jan. 80, Mrs. Ann Clark, aged 81
years.
In Sumner. JAN, Miss Annie Head, aged sc
years.
In Hiram, Jan. %, Col. Joseph F. Twitchel
aged 65 years, 3 months.
In Kezar Falls, Feb. 8, Mrs. Elisha Cotton
formerly of Brownfield, aged about 80 years:
In East Fryeburg, Jan. 81, infant son OF Leon
and Marcia Marsh.
In Hayerhill, Mass, Jan. 90, Mrs. Lizzie s.
Warren. formerly Of Norway, aged % years;
In Bridgton, Jan. 81, Enos Z. Chamberlain.
formerly Of North Woodstock, aged 65 years, )
months, days.
In Norway, Jan. 30, Solomon i. Millett, aged
Sc years, months, 1G days.
In Gilead, Jan. 90. d. o. Bennett, aged about
II years.
In oxford, Feb. l, silas Downing, aged Sc
years.
In Boston, Mass, Feb. !, Alfred Bicknell, for.
merly Of Hartford.
In Bethel, Feb ?, Miss Susie Ada Mason.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
ON this It'll day Of Feb, A. d. 1903, on read.
ing the foregoing petition, II Is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be had
upon the same on the eth day Of Feb. A. ID.
1908, 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;
that ali known creditors, and other persons In
Interest, may appear at the said time and place,
and show cause, II any they have, why the pray
And IL is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred
tors copies of said petition and this order, ad-
dressed to them at their places OF residence as
| stated.
Witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
of the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Fort.
land, in said District, on the It'll day OF Feb
r.. a.. A. H. DAVIS, Clerk.
| A true copy of petition and order thereon.
| Attest "A. H. DAVIS, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
TIE RMS,

The Daily'Argus is sent for so cents per month
or $6. 90 per year in advance, and 500 at the
end of the year. free Of postage:
Tn. Weekly Argus, INCLUDING THE
SATURDAY EDITION, ia sent at these rates =
One copy. one year, free OF postage. $3.50 In ad
vance or q 90 at the end Of the year. Clubs Of
;, free Of postage, $500 In advance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
Born.

In South Paris. Jan 81. 10 the wife o. Charles
In Norm Paris, Jan D. 20 the wife Of o-cAr
A. Kimhan. a sou.
In norway, Jan. q. 10 the wife Of >. II. hiIlet
q daughter.
In Norway. Jan. %. 70 the wife Of Frank Ia
france. a daughter.
In Norway. Jan D, TO the wife Of y. Edsa'
Jersey, a daughter.
In Bethel. Jan. .. 10 the wife OF Charles
Wheeler, a son.
a son.
In Bethel. Jan. 30. TO the wife of Lafayette
Watsrhouse, a son.
In North Newry, Feb 3, to the wife OF j. C.
Thomas, son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
Eastern Argus Pub.Co.,
90 Exchange ST.,
PORTLAND, MAINE
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

DdIlkTupt CtltIOU wi OiSSIIoi Sc
In the matter of
CL ,RENCE p. VOTER and AR
rIMUs W WING. late co.part.
ncrs In trade at Rumford, In In Rantruptcv
oxford County, under firm
name of Voter & Wing, as co.
partners and individuals,
Bankrupts.
To the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge ofthe DIS.
trict Court of the United States for the District
GLHRENCE p. VOTER, late Of the firm Of
~ Voter & Wing. of Rumford, in the County
" Oxford, and State Of Maine, In said District.
respectfully represents, that on the eth day OF
December, last past, he was duly adjudged
bankrupt as individual and co.partner under
the Acts of Congress relating to Bankruptcy;
that he has duly surrendered all his property
| and rights Of property, and all the property
rights and credits Of said copartnershp, and has
fully complied with all the requirements OF said
Acts and Of the orders Of Court touching his
bankruptcy. L.
creed by the Court to have full discharge from
| all debts provable against his estate and the
estate Of the late co.partnership OF Voter 4
Wing under said bankrupt Acts, except such
iebts as are excepted by law from such
| discharge
Dated this Goth day of January, A. d. 1903.
CLARENCE p. VOTER, Bankrupt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter of
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE. Judge OF the DIS.
trict Court of the United States for the District
Of Maine:
said District respectfully represents that on the
10th day Of September, last past, he was duly
adjudged bankrupt under the Acts OF Con.
gress relating to Bankruptcy; that he has duly
Sropersy and has fully Complied with ali the
requirements Of said Acts and Of the orders OF
Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That he may ne decreeu
by the Court to have full discharge from az
debts provable against his estate, under said
BANKRUPT Acts, except such debts as are
excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 9Th day Of Feb A; D. Sr 1sSs.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 18th day of Feb, A. d. 1903, on read
| Ing the foregoing petition, 1t Is
Ordered by the Court, That q hearing be had
upon the same on the 9Th day OF Feb, A.;
1908, before said Court at Portland, In said Dis
trict, at 10 o'clock In the forenoon; and that no
tice thereon 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 Tune ana pace .S
prayer Of said petitioner should not be granted
And It Is further ordered by the Court, Tha
the Clerk shall send by mail to all Known cred
itors copies of said petition and this order, ad
dressed TO them at their places OF residence
stated.
witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE. Judg
of the said Court and the seal thereof, at PORT
land, in said District, on the 18th day Of Feb
A. d. 1902.
II. g. A. d. laws, Clerk.
A true copy Of petition and order thereon.
Attest: A. H. DAVIS, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
During this period there were only .
instances of hardness.


instances of hardness.
The Bach Musical Club met at the
home of Mrs. Briggs Saturday afternoon,
Feb. eth. There were about twenty-five
present. The programme was as fol
lows:
Secretary's report of preceding meeting.
Roll.calI answered by items of Interest ABOUT
COpin.
sketch of Chopin's life. Margaret Jones
500. Christmas Bells, ida Dean
Song A Wish. Chopin, .------- Yrs Ethel Noyes
Explanation OF ChOpin's Funeral March,
Mrs. Briggs
Chopln's Funeral March. played BY
Mrs. Briggs anu Mrs. Penfold
Under the head of new business the
club voted to elect Miss Ethel Crockett
secretary, in place of Miss Monahan,
who has resigned the position. Two
captains were also elected and they
chose sides and are to enter upon con
test TO continue for three months, each
side striving to Guido the other in pro-
viding material for the programmes
The defeated side is to entertain the
winners in some manner TO be de
cided later. Each member is also t
| answer ten written questions at eaci
meeting, and the one who has answered
most correctly through the whole series
will receive prize. The next composel
To be studied is Schumann.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
z OF OHIO. CIT OF TOLEDO. lss.

STATE OF ONO, CIT OF TOLEDO, SIS.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he u th<
senior partner OF the hrm OF y. J. Cheney Co
doing business in the City Of Toledo. County
and State aforesaid, and that said nrm VIII pay
the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS TOR eacf
and every case Of Catarrh that cannot De cured
by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
PRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed IN my
presence. this can day OF December. A. ID. lsss.
srII kw. GLEASON.
Notary Pubic
Halrs Catarrh Cure T. taken internally and act.
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. Send for testimonials, free.
p CHENEY a CO, Toledo. q
Ss-sold by Druggists. sc.
Hairs Family Pills are the best
a Certain Care for ChtlbIaens.
shake Into your shoes Allen's Foot ks-e. =
pow1ier Ia cures ChiIbisins. Frosthites, Damp,
Sweating, swollen feet. Al all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, sc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10

SOUTH PARIS POST OFFICE
Office Hours 6 90 TO Z 90 A. N; s 90 A. n. to
sOOP.M.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
The Affair of the Season.

South Paris,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10

1t is very doubtful if the record of the
South Paris High School for the past
twenty weeks can be surpassed in the
points of punctuality and regularity.
The enrolment is 81 pupils. For the
twenty weeks ending Feb. 6, 1908, the
attendance was Us follows:
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-09
Value of Ground Grains.

In feeding grain to stock of any kind,
there is no doubt but what the best re-
suits will come from feeding whole
grain part Of the time and ground grain
on alternate days. 1t is known that
feeders in some sections object to the
feeding Of ground products, but usual
ly because of the supposed expense Of
grinding. True, this Is considerable IL
one. has to pay for grinding. but in Il
neighborhood where considerable stock
Is kept it will pay farmers to own a
machine in common, buying one with
a belt attachment so that an engine
may be used. Usually any man owning
an engine will do the work for twenty
five cents an hour, and hundred BUSH
els may be ground at small expense. In
the feeding Of this ground product, one
must be guided BY experience but mix
lures of corn an oats are generally de-
sirable, while to still further vary the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-09
UTTERLY uNTENABLE.
Another German Professor So
Pronounces the Monroe
Doctrine.

Berlin, March 5.-"Tbe Monroe doc
trine is an empty pretension behind
which is neither energetic will nor &C.
tual power"
Thus Professor Adolph Wagner, the
celebrated political economist of Berlin
university, began his reply to questions
submitted by OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
the Monroe doctrine was in moral
sense binding as international law, and
what action seems dictated, first, in the
interests of the German people. and
then in the interest of the Europeans.
Scarcely could such doctrine be
forced upon a conquered people alter
extraordinary Victories" continued the
professor; 'no people and no great
ruler ever proclaimed such doctrine.
Neither England nor Russia, nor Napo-
leon at the height of his power, ever
made similar pretension. But not
even the United States predominant
interests are behind this unheard of as
sumption. South America is neither
historically nor geographically SO we'll
connected with North America and the
United States as to Justify such a pre-
tension, even from North American
standpoint
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-09
The Seed Supply.


No scotsman can guarantee an even
quality of all his seeds every year. In
some, unfavorable growing seasons oc-
cur; in others insects and fungus dis
eases assail the crops; in fact, there is
not often season when all seed crops
are both large and of prime quality.
Those who are interested in cucumber
growing will be surprised at the high
price they will have to pay for. cucum-
Der seed this year; in Nebraska last
season. where immense crops of SUI
perior seed are now annually raised,
the crop was an entire failure and the
crops elsewhere were variable OF late
years Michigan has become one of the
largest producers of seed peas but the
crop there last season was very short,
so that the cost Of seed will be greater,
if anything, than in 1902. Some beans,
too, are scarce. the wax varieties par
ticularly. There was only a moderate
crop of reliable seed of some sorts Of
squash. that Of the Hubbard being less
than moderate. The price Of onion
seed will be about the same, and cab
bage seed will be lower No grower
should plant corn this year, at least
without first carefully testing it. In
many of the seed-growing sections the
crop had not time to mature promptly,
and there will probably be consider
able unfit corn for sale.-Country Gen
tleman
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-03-09
UNIVERSITY GETS FIRST.
Scholarships at Oxford Under Will
of Cecil Rhodes.


Of Cecil Rhodes.
Spokane, March Cdr. r. G.. Par
kin, agent of the trustees of the will of
Cecil Rhodes, has been in in conference
with the presidents of the six colleges
in Washington, Idaho and Oregon. The
object of the meeting was to plan for
the awarding of scholarships at Oxford
England, under the Rhodes will. Each
state and territory in the United States
will be entitled to keep two scholars
constantly at Oxford; and the will
makes an annual allowance of 81, 500
for each scholarship.
After the general conference the
Washington committee decided on the
rotation plan, and agreed that the first
scholarship should go to the state uni
versity in 1908, the second to Whitman
college in 1904, the third to the state
agricultural college at Pullman in 1906
and the fourth to Whitworth college at
Tacoma in 1907.