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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27

After the transactions of few matters
of routine business at the opening OF the
Wednesday afternoon session, Rev. Jud-
son w. Shaw was introduced. Mr.. Shaw
is field secretary of the Young Citizens
Loyal League, devoted to the work OF
instructing the youth in the duties OF
good citizenship. He spoke for five
minutes only on the work of the league.
The committee on nominations made
the following report, which was accept
ed, and the officers nominated were de-
clared elected:
President-Rev. A. T. salley, d. ID of Lewis
ton.
Secretary-Rev Harry W. Kimball. skowhe
ga.
Treasurer-R. C. Jordan. Alfred.
AUDITORS. NJ. Came, Alfred.
General Secretary-Edward A. Mason, Oak
land.
AS Mrs. Barnes, who was to conduct
an institute at the afternoon session,
was delayed in arriving until the 3:3S
train, substitute programme was ar
ranged for the first part of the session.
The first speaker was Rev. Harry w.
Kimball, who spoke on the grading of
the primary department in the Sunday
School, and laid out a full course of
study, naming the text books which
may be used during the several periods.
ILLUSTRATION of Bible Truths for Small
Children" was the topic of Miss Coch-
rane, a worker for the Maine Missionary
Society, who explained in detail her
method of dealing with the little ones.
Miss Holmes, also worker for the
Maine Missionary Society, spoke of Bible
study in its relation to the higher educa-
ton. She is engaged in Bible teaching
in college, and told of some surprising
ignorance of the Bible among college
students, giving brief but interesting
talk.
J. n. Drummer, field secretary of the
duced and congratulated the association
on being out of debt, on its general sec
rotary, and on its Star. He then appeal
ed elOquently for three things in Sunday
School work: Conservation, concentra-
ton, momentum. Mr.. Dummer is man
of tremendous energy, a very ready and
interesting speaker, and his talk, which
covered great variety of the details of
Sunday School work, was heard by
everybody with great interest.
''Old Needs Emphasized" was the
topic of Miss Chambers of Portland, who
gave practical talk on Sunday School
work illustrated by incidents from her
own experience.
Mrs. Rand of Lewiston spoke in rela-
ton to problems in the intermediate de-
partment-how to get the children and
how to hold them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27

A large audience assembled in the
spacious auditorium of the church Tues
day evening. Special music was given
during the services by the Schubert
Ladies' Quartette, Mrs. ii. E. Wilson,
and a chorus under the lead of Mr..
Wight.
The meeting opened with praise
service, followed by Scripture reading
and prayer by Rev. A. w. Pottle of
South Paris.
The visitors were then formally and
severally welcomed, to the county by
Rev. w. Z. Brooks, ID. D., president OF
the Oxford County Sunday School Asso-
citation; on behalf of the citizens of Paris
and Norway, by Deacon Geo. B. Crockett
of the South Paris Baptist church; on
behalf of the churches, by Rev. B. ).
Rideout of the Norway Congregational
church and Rev. II. S. Pinkham of the
South Paris Baptist church. The wei
coming was done in 4 very happy vein,
and the speakers did not omit TO point
To the Oxford hills for inspiration, TO
cite our county's fame as producer OF
men, and hold her up as county of real
prohibition, where the open saloon is
unknown. Nor did they fail TO testify
to the Importance of the study of Gods
word, and to anticipate good results
| from this convention.
In responding to the welcomes, DR..
Salley disclaimed the ability to ''strike
the keynote of the convention" as he
was advertised TO do on the programmes;
but he did wish to consider what lines OF
work this association should adopt.
The church to-day is making poor in
roads into the ranks of the unchurched.
Our numbers are recruited from those
families where religious instruction is re-
ceived in childhood in the home. How
shall we bridge the chasm between the
churched and the unchurched? The
sunday School is to be the hope of the
church in this direction.
/ Two methods we should adopt: First
give the field clean sweeping for God
Begin with the cradle ROLAND the
speaker enlarged upon the advantage
and necessity of the cradle roll. Hunt
I'D every newborn babe and add il!
name to the cradle roll. Follow thu
work up through the several department
of the school.
Then, when you have swept the'tield
and got hold of the children, seek so Il
intensity their spiritual life as to brint
them to God.
By vote of the association, fraterna
greetings were ordered sent by Telegram
to the Massachusetts and Vermont con
ventions, then in session.
. The special address of the evenini
was given by Rev. <. l.. Marsh of Water
Vile, on 1.-THE Religious Education
, Association which was recently oil
, ganized at Chicago, and in the organiza
, ton of which Mr.. Marsh took part. TIL
! speaker, after briefly outlining the forr
! of organization, called attention to th
fact that moral and religious educatio
is now banished from the public schools
I neglected in the home, and inadequate
the Sunday School. 1t is an iutellectu;
5 age. and our intellectualism is unba
: anced by moral and religious instruction
I The religious capacity is Unborn an
2 educable, and the purpose of the ASS
S citation is to supply in various ways I'll
: religious training the lack of which n;
= been noted. The speaker strongly urge
the necessity for increase OF religion
Education, which is evangelization.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor OF the lass
will and testament OF
W." JOSIAH s. HODGDON, late Of Peru,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, ana
Siven bonds q, the law directs. All persons
6aying demands against the estate Of said de-
ceased are desired 70 present the same for set;
Element, and all indebted thereto are requested
TO make pay ment Immediately.
Oct. Goth, 1908. W. II. EASrMAN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27

The state assessors say that the years
increase in the valuation OF the state
amounts to over $1,000, 900, the largest
increase in any year since the board was
established.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27

''The late Mrs. Barnes" as she smil-
ingly admitted herself to be, though for
the first time in her work, and not by
her own fault, arrived on the afternoon
train, and was few minutes later intro
duced to the audience. The speaker,
Mrs. J. w. Barnes of Newark, n. j.,
who is primary and junior secretary of
the International Sunday School Asso-
citation, is a woman of very pleasing
presence and evidently thoroughly in
love with her work. She was to have
occupied the principal portion of the
afternoon session with an institute for
all grades. Under the circumstances it
was possible to use only the remaining
hour, and that was well employed by
Mrs. Barnes, with the aid of black
board
The largest audience of the convention
assembled for the session of Wednesday
evening. The seats were all filled, the
standing room was occupied, and many
were unable to get into the church.
Following the opening services, Mrs.
Barnes gave a talk on "Childhood: Its
Possibilities and Limitations"
An address followed by Rev. Smith
Baker, d. D., of Portland, on "The
Greatness and Dignity of the Sunday
School Teachers Work" DR.. Baker is
we'll known as man of great force, and
his address was heard with great pleas
ure and profit.
The closing feature of the evening
session was an address on "The World:
Convention at Jerusalem" (which is t.
be held in April of next year,, given b!
]. n. Drummer, general secretary of tn,
New Hampshire association, and wei
illustrated with stereopticon views.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27
NOTICE.

The subscribers hereby give notice that they
have been duly appointed administrators OF the
estate Of
WALTER W. BARNES, late OF And9ver.
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
ali Indebted thereto are requested 70 make pay
ment Immediately. pype
Oct. Goth, 1908. DANIEL W. BANNED
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27

The Kelley Institute in Portland, Me-,
on Munjoy Hill, is successfully curing
drunkards and drug users.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27

Thursday morning, a workers con-
ference, conducted by Mrs. Barnes, was
held at the Methodist church at s
o'clock.
At the regular session at the Baptist
church at 8 o'clock, after service OF
song, reports of committees were in
order. The committee on resolutions
reported, and the resolutions were
adopted.
| The committee on credentials reported
that a total of 355 had registered, of
whom 43 were from Paris and Norway,
and 81 from other places. 1t is thought
that from 70 to 100 were not registered.
Every county in the state, and Ill towns
we're represented The principal de-
nominations represented were: Congre-
gational, 1903; Baptist SO; Methodist, IA;
Free Baptist, Al; with smaller number
from each of a half-dozen other denOmi-
nations.
1t was voted in response to an invita-
Ition from Fort Fairfield, to hold the
1904 convention in that town.
!, Representatives of "Some Allied
Forces" were introduced to speak ten
minutes each on their respective Organi-
cations. Rev. A. 7. Craig of Wilton
spoke for the Epworth League; Miss
! Alice III. Moore of Rockland, state
organizer, the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union; Rev. c. D. Crane OF
Yarmouth, state field worker, the Chris
{ tian Endeavor Society, and Professor
i Herbert r. Purinton of Cobb Divinity
{ School, Lewiston, the Theological Semi
: naries.
Mrs. Barnes spoke on "Stories," signi
q fying Bible stories, and Bible stories
told TO impress the lesson which the.
contain. The will has been called thu
; fulcrum of character, and nothing ba
O been found SO effective in experience t
a direct the will of the child, as the story
a The Bible is full of stories, each carrying
!. its lesson, and the problem is to tell tn
O story that is adapted to the need of tn
; child. Fathers and mothers, and al
! christian workers, should know tn
q Bible so well that they may have at IN
,. slant command the special story tina
a will be the best adapted to the child
p need. There is some Bible story fo
every child, under every kind of eli
~ cumstance. Know the story 80 tho
,e oughly that you can feel as the poop
al in it felt.
ctl The final address of the conventio
n was given by Rev. VIM. Byron Forbusl
Phi. D., pastor of the Winthrop Congr
m gational church, Boston, and author
nv 1.-THE Boy Problem" whose subject Wi
m 1.-THE Heart of a Boy" That DR.. Fo
bush (who is young MANI, Is familia
de both from experience and 0bservatio
al with the mysteries of that heart whi'
u. furnishes him with his subject, is eviden
y and the audience followed him with
h. tense interest as he pictured the inn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27
Died.

In North Paris, Oct. "A, son Of Samuel Keene.
In Weichvile, Oct. 10. Mrs. Elizabeth Small,
In FRYE, Oct. II, Isaac Bradeen, aged IS years.
In Paris, Oct o. Mrs. Adelaide c., wife OF D..
s. Clapp, aged IS years. months q days.
In Newry, Oct. %, Beulah +. York. aged 10
In Newry, Oct. %, Ora w. Green, aged 20 years:
In Canton, Oct IS, John Thompson, aged ~
In Bethel, Oct %, w. r. Bean.
In Lowell, Oct. 10. Mrs. Caroline Bell, aged 10
wears.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27
The Sunday School Workers.

THE LARGEST CONVENTION OF VISITING
DELEGATES EVER ASSEMBLED IN
SOUTH PARIS. VERY BUSY AND
PROFITABLE SESSIONS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27
NOTICE,

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed executor Of the last Will anu
NDELiNE E. BARRETT, late Of Buckfeld,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate Of said de-
ceased are desired TO present the same for settle.
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested 70
make payment Immediately.
Oct Goth, 1908. BENJAMIN sPAULDiNa.
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statesmen WANTED 3: sss 's ;s.. :s:s

In Oxford and adjacent counties. Salary Of
commission. Address
THE VICTOR OIL COMPANY,
Cleveland, Ohio
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27

The convention was called to order
soon after o'clock by Rev. A. I. Salley,
ID. D., of Lewiston, the president, and
after singing and prayer Rev. A. S. Ladd,
ID. D., presiding elder of the Lewiston
District NJ. f. Conference, was intro
duced to speak on "What the Times
Demand of Our Sunday Schools" DR..
Ladd spoke in his usual taking and en-
pertaining style, with numerous illustra-
tions and anecdotes. The times demand
that Sunday School officers and teachers
shall teach the Scriptures reverently and
intelligently. The Bible has divine
and human side, and do not be afraid
of the human side. The Sunday School
teacher should be full of fertility of re-
source and of tact; should be interested
in the boys and girls, not only on Sun
day but through the week, for it is the
business of the Sunday School to bring
them to saving faith in the Lord Jesus
Christ In a word, the times demand of
our Sunday Schools the best we can give,
in every respect.
A devotional service which followed
was led by Prof. Anthony of Bates Col
lege.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27
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Other styles and prices.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27
Supreme judicial Court.
OCTOBER TERN, 1908.

HENRY C. PEABODY, Justice Presiding.
CHARLES F. WHITMAN, Clerk.
j. A. HAYDEN, Stenographer.
ELLERY G. PARK, County Attorney.
EDGAR l.. FLINT, Sheriff.
FL. f. HAMMOND, Crier.
w. A. BARRows, Messenger
WALTER l.. GRAY, Librarian.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27

1t had been anticipated that the con
vention of the Maine State Sunday
School Association would bring not less
than 800 delegates to South Paris last
week, that number being conservative
estimate. As it proved, it was not
large enough, as $50 visitors were pro-
vided for on the first evening of the con-
vention, and the number was largely in
creased by later arrivals. 1t looked as
if there was something doins" when
the 3:3S train Tuesday afternoon un-
loaded nearly the entire contents of
three cars on the station platform, and
when the people took up the line of
march for headquarters at the Baptist
church, the procession filled the street.
For the care of the visitors, an ETH
cient organization had been formed by
the six evangelical churches of South
Paris and Norway, an outline of which
was given last week, and as far as can
be learned, the work was done to the
satisfaction of all concerned. Dinners
and suppers were served at the vestries
of the Congregational and Methodist
churches, and over night the visitors
were entertained at the homes of the
people in the two villages.
Meetings were held in the South Paris
Baptist church, which had been decorat-
ed with Streamers of white and banners,
principally the stars and stripes and the
conquest or crusaders flag, adopted as
the official emblem of the association.
In the vestry below, which served as
sort of social headquarters, was an
exhibit of Sunday School literature, also
of the literature of the Young Citizens
Loyal League and the Religious Edu-
cation Society.
Certainly if the Sunday School work
ers display the same energy and concen-
tration in their work at home that they
did in the convention, it will not be their
fault if their work is not highly success
full. Between o'clock Tuesday after
noon and the final adjournment Thurs
lay noon, there was not less than 10
hours of busy convention work, mostly
IN crowded three hour sessions without
recess or pause for breath.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27
Ra1nCOat9.

Don't you want one of these popu-
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when you need lightweight coat.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27

v,rst Congregational Church. Rev. w. y.
pI,aSs ID. d., pastor. Preaching services, 10 "a
!. NJ. and 700 P. M sunday senooI - m, :,
rr,S..Ssv evening at 80 O'Clock. All, not other
- co1pected, are cordially invited.
~,Ns.,SoiIst Church, Rev. A. W. Pottle, Pastor.
a. sunday, morning prayer meeting, $50
On SS.ascbing service lO:45 A. NJ; Sabbath School
~ EnSorth League Meeting, Sis p. NJ;
.,-rsTing prayer meeting P. NJ; prayer meeting
.e'' i, evening: class meeting, Friday evening
T1,ntist Church, Rev. ii. 5. Pinkham, Pastor.
% SSrrr'Isy nreaching service 10 45 A. NJ. Sab
pl On Sib@Si II M; PRAYER meeting 90 p. NJ;
' D.', meeting Tuesday evening.
P'IT,ivcrsalist Church, Rev j. III. Little, Pastor
,,-.,.bing service every Sunday at , 80 p. N.
SrT'lay school at 8 30 p. NJ. Evening service
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27
SECOND JURY.

S. Porter Stearns. Paris, Foreman.
Eben n. Fox, Lowell.
Melvin Holman, Dixfeld.
Fred Il. Howe, Bethel.
John +. Merrill, Fryeburg.
S. D. Packard, Mexico.
W. S. Richardson. Rumford.
Augustus Z. Skillin, Hartford.
Geo. +. Stevens, Woodstock.
IT. F. Thurston, Newry.
Henry T. Tirrell, Canton.
Howard Turner, Peru.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27
The oxford Democrat.
SOUTH PARIS.

SOUTH PARIS POST OFFICE.
Ofsee Hours 6 90 to 100 A. NJ 500 A. n. to
SOOP.M.
GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY.
Commencing Oct. 4, 1903,
TRAINS LEAVE SOUTH PARIS
co,n, down (eastl-5 SO A. NJ, daily, Sundays
,o',,ie,D o 80 A. NJ, 4 40P.M. Sunday only,
G0OP. ,ooo Q.ss s,a-
p. N, (iaily, sundays incinded). SUNDAY ony'
- A. NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27

On Friday Wesley Chick, who had
pleaded not guilty to an indictment for
breaking and entering and larceny, re-
tracted his plea, and was sentenced to
three months In Jail.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-10-27

Sured
Sylvan Shurtleff of Portland was the
guest of his brother, Alva Shurtlen,
here last Saturday. The occasion was
the seth anniversary of Alva's birth and
the ed anniversary of the marriage OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Shurtleff. Sylvan
Shurtleff tells the Democrat that next
week he and Mrs. Shurtleff will celebrate
the fifty-fourth anniversary of their mar
rage, and he calls himself "a young man
yet" and he is.
Oscar W. ROYAL was hurt in an acct
dent at the Paris Manufacturing 90. s
factory Thursday morning. He is tool
grinder in the factory, and had Just put
on a new emery wheel when it burst, and
portion of il struck him in the face,
making him unconscious for time. de
was taken home and physician called,
who found that his injuries were not
dangerous, though his forehead was
badly cut. He is now doing as well al
could be expected, and it is regarded
very fortunate that he suffered no worst
injury considering the nature OF the &C
cident.
In week or two the Democrat vii
begin the publication in serial form o
"Alice of Old Vincennes," written o,
the late Maurice Thompson, and one o
the last of his productions. Mr.. Thoml
son was well known as very graceiu
writer, and the spontaneous expresslo
of every one who reads Alice OF vi
Vincennes" is that il is eharmin
story. In addition to the charm oil IL
telling, the story has value from an III
torical point of view, as wildly iiiustra
ing the political and social condition
which existed on what was then on
far western border, in Revolutionar
days. And the story is not without Il
tales of heroism, of endurance an
sacrifice and battle, of thrilling interes
To those who have not yet read 1
"Alice of Old Vincennes' promises
treat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-29
New York Cotton Eutures.
Conducted Excursion to
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 A representative of the s. A. L. will go through to Boston with party to look after details of the trip, and will espe- cially look after those who are going alone. Diagrams of o. D. and Fall River boats now open for reservation. For full particulars and itinerary of trip call at city passenger office, Woodward building. or address William B. Clements, travel ing passenger agent, Atlanta, Ga, or R. C. Hicks, commercial agent, Woodward building, Birmingham, Ala. e-27-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-29
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