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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03

An article on whist, stating the num-
Der of billions of billions of ways that a
hand may be dealt, adds, THE fact that
each hand could be played in SO many
different ways would of course still in
crease this number" Interesting facts,
but somehow the number of different
ways in which these billions of hands
may be played ceases to possess intense
interest for the man who doesn't hold
anything higher than a nine-spot, and
can't do a thing but follow suit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
NOTICE,

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator of the estate
of
ALBION TAYLOR, late of Paris,
in the County of oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
April 18th, 1904. FRANK a. TAYLOR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
NOTICE..

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed executrix of the
last will and testament of
OLIVER q. CURTIS. late of Paris
in the County Of oxford, deceased, and giver
bonds as the law directs. All persons hav
ing demands against the estate of said de
ceased are desired to present the same fol
settlement and all indebted thereto are requested
to make payment Immediately
April 18th, 1904. ELLEN NJ. CURTIS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 10th day of April, A. d. 1904, on
reading the foregoing petition, 1t is
Ordered by the Court, that hearing be had
upon the same on the 9th day of May, A. D.
1904, 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
Democrat, a newspaper printed in said District
and that all known creditors, and other persons
In interest, may appear ut the said time and
place, and show cause II any they have, why
the prayer of said petitioner should not be
granted
And 1t is further ordered by the Court, that
the Clerk shall send by mall TO all known cred.
itors copies of said petition and this order, adj.
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 Port.
land, In said District on the l6tr day Of April,
A. ID. 1904.
II. 81 JAMES K. HEWEY, Clerk.
A true copy of petition and order thereon
Attest: JAMES E. HEWEY, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor of the last
will and testament of
ELIZABETH e. TUBES, late of Hebron,
I'm the County of oxford, deceased, and given
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired to present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested to
make pavment Immediately.
April 18th, 1904. FRANCIS III. COBB.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
ATWOOD &c FORBES,
Editors and Proprietors.
GEoKGE NJ. ATWOOD. A. L. FoRBlS.

TERMS also a year n paid strictly In advance.
Otherwise eco year Single copies eensS'
ADVERTISEMENTS All legal advertisements
sre given three Consecutive insertions for $l.SO
per Inch In length OF column. Special contracts
made with local, transient and yearly adyertis-
ers.
jos PRINTING New type, fast presses, steam
power, experienced wOrkmen and low prices
combine 70 make this department Of our bust
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
Coming Events.

April %, SO.-Oxford County teachers conSen-
ton, oxford.
May 3-Oxford Pomona Grange, Hebron.
May 6-Arbor Day.
May Estate Prohibition convention, Portland.
Junel-DemOcratic District convention, Auburn.
June l5-DemOeratie state convention, Portland.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
Buckdeld.

Howard P. Shaw, after short vaca-
ton, returned to his studies in Boston
Tuesday.
Nv. Shaw, wife and children, were In
Portland few days last week.
Owing to poor health John Gerrish
has sold his team and trucking business
to Walter Ellwood.
G. W. Tilton visited his brother,
Ardon F., in Auburn, stopping over
Monday to see David Harum played.
Alfred Cole had an auction Friday
Edwin Phinney Saturday.
An assault case came before Justice
Parsons Saturday. The respondent
was discharged for lack of evidence
The parties were from Sumner.
Arthur Lowell lost young son on
Sunday, 81 months of age. He fell into
ditch by the side of the road, striking
his head on stone, burying his face in
water.
o. E. Waite has a rock maple So OF
an inch in diameter, % feet inches tall
Mention being made of the winter OF
lS43 in the Democrat, brings to mind
many incidents fresh to my memory
more so than of any other winter of my
existence. 1t was the year set for the
destruction of this world, and the at
tendant excitement stamped on my
memory many events. The first snow
storm commenced December 1st, just a
night, and so much fell it was next tt
impossible to get to the woods. And i
came, storm after storm, leaving man!
short of wood. Never since has ther'
been anything equal to it. One Apri
day there came two feet, coming gently
and quietly down on warm day. Lee
lures were delivered by the Millerites
with descriptive charts, ornamented b.
cuts of dragons, and other horrible
beasts. This was one of the cruel thing
that are allowed to stir up SENSITIVE
people. And the end is not yet, ant
other prophets arise with all kinds o
schemes and people do follow them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03

Mayor Beal is trying to convince the
people of Bangor that the river water is
free from typhoid germs and safe to
drink And yet somehow the impress
sion has got abroad that water is little
used beverage in Bangor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
the matter of
ALBERT A. COSAST. In Bankrupt
Bankrupt.

bankrupt.
To the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of the Dis
trict Court Of the United States for the District
of Maine:
A LBERT A. CONANT of Hebron, In the
n County Of Oxford, and State OF Maine
on the 25th day Of April. 1903, he was
duly adjudged bankrupt, under the Acts
of Congress relating to Bankruptcy; that he has
duly surrendered all his property and rights of
the requirements of said Acts and of the orders
Of Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he may be decreed
by the Court to have a full discharge from all
debts provable against his estate under said
bankrupt Acts, except such debts as are ex.
cepted by law from such discharge
Dated this 18th day of April A. d. 1904.
ALBERT A. CONANT, Bankrupt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03

The Panama canal is now the property
of the United States, the legal title hav-
ing passed, and the canal strip is Ameri-
can territory. But in spite of our IAN
kee push and rush, it will be number
Of months yet before any digging will be
done. The first thing to be done is to
clean up the filth of the canal strip and
get it So it is tit to live in-in other
words, TO Americanize il.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
North Paris.

w. Z. Curtis is feeding out hay thai
has been in his barn "a years this season
being cut in 1870.
Rev. D. B. Dow visited his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. B. K. Dow, recently. Ht
preached at West Paris April "a. BE
goes from here to Los Angeles, Cali, a:
mentioned in the Democrat last week.
John Reeves shot nine porcupines in
less than one day recently.
Six new members received the first and
second degrees in the grange April 23d
A. d. Andrews with crew has bull,
over the Warner bridge so called.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03

Mrs. NJ. D. Brown and husband are
stopping at her fathers, A. J. Abbott's
for short time.
Most of the Abbott brothers are eX
pected to visit their father over Sunday
May LIST.
Mrs. Jessie A. Hammond is at hel
home for short time.
James Ross is at work for Dea. Dun.
ham.
Several went smelling last week and
brought home enough for themselves
and friends.
J. F. Littehale has sawed out the
lumber that was drawn in to his MILL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03

The Bath Independent opposes the proposition
of the local club women TO have seats erected on
the park IL says they would be used chiefly by
hOOdlums who would disfgure them with knives
ami by young people for flirting purposes when
evening came.
Well, what are parks for, anyway
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03

May 10 is the date set for the ice to
leave Moosehead. Tote teams are still
hauling heavy loads on il.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
NOTICE,

NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United States for
the District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
EDWIN l.. CARvILLE, In Bankruptcy.
Of Mexico, Bankrupt
To the creditors of Edwin l.. Carvlle In the
County of oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the Goth day OF
Apr, A. ID. 1904. the said Edwin l.. Carvlle
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the
first meeting of his creditors will be held at the
Court House, In South Paris, on the 18th day OF
May, A. ID. 1904, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon,
at which time the said creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint trustee, examine
the bankrupt and transact such other business
as may properly come before said meeting.
South Paris, May 2. 1904.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
Mexico.


We are getting to be quite metropoli-
tan ~. N. l." may live way back,
watch that biddie, count the eggs, and
read dime novels when he can find time
after scratching the hayseed from his
hair, but he must not think that all the
good things come his way. We have a
lookup. All that ought to find lodg-
ment in it do not, and yet it is fairly
well filled occasionally, especially by
Sunday DRINKS and other disturbers of
the peace. Other agreeable things(D
have come in with the boom that are not
in accord with our tame life of score of
years ago.
With two church bells calling to SER
vice Sabbath mornings and evenings
quite large numbers of church attend
ants, with Christian Endeavor societies
and other religious organizations, we
have much of good report, many moral
and Outstanding influences at work
with successful results.
We have mems clubs, women's clubs,
library associations-so many organiza-
tons, social and secret, that 'shut-in''
cannot keep up with them all.
We have resident lawyer, the first
since Judge Chas. w. Walton had an
office in the house now occupied by
Daniel G. Frost.
We have-Gad! that is, we shall have
"a brass band as soon as the members
get sufficient training.
In all matters pertaining to supplying
food for families and water for house.
hold purposes we are citified. Delivery
wagons from the grocery dealers, baker
wagons, laundry wagons, milk dealers
| hulled corn dealers, every kind of hawk,
or and peddler, news boys and instalment
plan furnishers of everything from an
alarm clock to a piano or furnished
dwelling house.
We formerly sent one delegate to con
ventions-now we are allowed to send
four.
We had valuation twelve years age
of 500, 000-now our valuation is $3.50, 900
Regal Council, United American Me
chanics, has purchased the Mexico
Union church, paying $1,000 therefor
The money has been paid to the Congre.
gational church society, for which the
same pew rights have been made over to
the members of the Union church so.
ciety which they had in the old church.
Our clergymen exchanged pulpits Sun
day, the oath. Union prayer meetings
were held in the new church five even.
ings of last week. The present week
they are to continue, but held in the
Baptist church.
r. C. Bradford from Portland, John
Jennings from Leeds, and VIM. Snow
Walker were among last weeks visitors.
Our tax rate for this year has been
determined-S5 mills. Why so great?
Another school house for which $4,000
as special tax was assessed. For being
metropolitan we have to pay dollars.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
PROBATE COURT.

Paris, Maine, April 18th, 1904.
The next term of Probate Court at Rumford
Falls will be on the Second Wednesday OF May
instead of the Second Tuesday, the regular term
day. Per order,
Register of Probate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
Drill Wells Y -Four Neighbors

We can start you In a paying business
on small capital. Machines easy and
simple to operate. Write for free Illus
trated catalogue and full information.
Star Drilling Machine Company,
Factory, Akron, o. Office Io4 Fulton ST., N. Y
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-05-03
West Bethel.

The day of the oyster is passing away,
His season Is up on the first Of May;
But let this thought give US comfort and cheer,
Beans are In season throughout the year"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-19
Conditions and General Forecast,

Washington, Jan. 1S.-The Eastern
part CT the country is occupied by an
area of nigh pressure of great extent
and magnitude. The crest Of the high
remains in Northern Ontario, where Il
barometer reading of 1895 inches with
q temperature 80 degrees. below zero is
reported, tonight. The depression that
was central on the north Pacific coast,
Sunday evening, has advanced to South
Dakota. 1t his been attended by scat
tered precipitations in the plateau and
Rocky Mountain regions mostly in the
form of snow. Zero temperature again
prevail in Eastern New York and New
England. The weather is quito cold
in middle and South Atlantic coast dis
tricts. The area OF precipitation will
extend into the East Gulf and South
Atlantic states. Wednesday. 1t will be
warmer. Wednesday, in Atlantic coast
districts. The winds along the Attain
tic coast will be mostly fresh north to
northeast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-19
WORRY
A Sure Starter for Ill Health.

Useless worrying Ga form or nervous
rcss) is indirectly the result through
the nerves. of improper feeding. y
furniture man of Memphis says:
About a year ago I was afflicted
with nervous spells would worry 50
over trivial things.
IT went TO consult one of the best
nhysicians in Memphis and he asked
among many questions if l drank
coffee.
"His advice was: Go to some pro-
vision store and get box OF POSTUM
drink 1t in place of coffee and as you
are confined to your desk to n great
extent try and get out in the open air
as much as possible" I followed his
Instructions regarding the Postum.
AT that time my weight was 142 and
l was taking all kinds of drugs and
medicines to brace me up but all
failed; today I.weigh 165 and all of my
old troubles are gone. and all the credlt
is due to having followed this wise
nhysician's advice and cut off the
coffee and using Postum in its place.
ST now consider my health perfect.
am willing to go before a notary public
and testify that it was all due to my
having used Postum in place of coffee.
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
Theresa reason for quitting the
drug-drink coffee. and there's a reason
for drinking Postum. Trial 10 days
proves them all.
Look in each package for copy Of
the famous little book, The Road to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-19
MOST ENJOYABLE EVENT.
Bcu!ah Rehekah Lodge of Richmond
lnotalIs It's Officers.

Richmond Me-, Jan. 1S.-(SpcCiaD.
One of the most enjoyable events in
the history of Bculah Rebckah Lodge.
No. %, I. o. o. f.. of Richmond. oc-
Cured, last Friday evening, when the
members of the lodge and delegations
from Queen Esther Of Bath. Evening
Star of brunswick, and Ivy of Port
land. net in Odd Fellows hall to cele-
brate the 2lst anniversary OF the lodge
and to witness the installation of its
officers for the ensuing year.
On the arrival Of the evening train
the visitors were met by the reception
committee. who escorted them to Grand
Army hall. where d bountiful collation.
was served.
After the supper all members Of the
order repaired to Odd Fellows hall.
where after the usual routine of bust
ness. the installation of the officers
took place. District Deputy President
Mrs. Sarah Benson and Grand Marshal
Mrs. Towlc of Winthrop, assisted by
p. G. Ella F'laag us grand warden. Z. g..
Emma L. Hathorne us grand secretary
and +. c. Flora Eankins as grand
treasurer installed into their respective
chairs the following officers:
N. c., Annie S. Mansir; V. c., Eliza
N. Voter: recording secretary. Helen
NJ. Smith: financial secretary, RE
Farnham; treasurer. Julia G. Richards;
warden. Ida Gaubcrt: conductor. Ida
Elwcll; inside guardian. Carrie Leav-
lit; outside guardian, James Hatho'nc;
r. S. Of n. G.. Emma +. Hathornc:
l.. S. Of n. O., Gcorgianna Conlcy: Il.
s. of V. G., Ella +. FlagS; J.. S. Of Y.
c. Minnie Foster; chaplain, L. Maulc
Elwcl.
The installation was performed in Il
very able and Impressive manner. At
it's close remarks were in order and
there wore many interesting and witty
speeches by visiting members. Among
those of our oTn members to mako
remarks was ono v hO has been pre-
vented by bodily infirmitics from
meeting with us for long time,
Brother David s. Richards. He made
some very interesting remarks. and at
the close of the meeting goodly part
of those present extended the kindly
hand of fellowship to the brother.
Everyone present seemed to feel that
it had been one of the most enjoyable
times of their lives.
Beulah Lodge is in prosperous con-
dition and is steadily gaining in MEM
bcrship. 1t is o3e of the institutions
of our pretty little town and is here
to stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-19

Reid Is Fully Identified.
Utica, N. Y, Jan. 1S.-Wm. j. Reid,
Continued on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-19
THE WOODEN KEY
Which Helped Reid to Freedom Found
on the Suspect.

Rutland VI, Jan. 1S-The officers at
the house of correction here who have
been greatly interested i'm the pursuit of
William J. Reid. the hotel swindler who
broke Jail at Springfield. Mass. Sunday,
Jan. 10, by reason of the fact that one
of their number. officer Mitchell, Joined
with the Massachusetts officers in the
chase. learned from Gens Falls. tonight.
that the officers there are very sure that
the man who was arrested in Utica, to-
day, is the famous fugitive
Deputy Sheriff Conkrite which Is assist
cd by Deputy Sheriff Studley Of Spring
field. stated. tonight, over the telephone
that Reid was arrested in the railroad
depot at Utica at 3 o'clock this after
noon. by police officer of that city. He
was sitting on n bench at the station
reading an Amsterdam paper, and when
the officer passed held the paper up in
front of his face so that he could not
be seen. Reid left his seat and made for
the door. but before he could get outside
the officer had overtaken him and placed
him under arrest
Reid on being taken to the police sta
ton refused absolutely to either admit or
deny his identity; neither would he say
anything about himself.
On being searched the wooden key with
which he unlocked several doors in the
Hampden county Jail at Springfield when
he made his escape. was found In his
pocket. as well as a cash fare slip from
Springfield to Bellows Falls, and a ticket
from Utica to Rochester.
Nothing is known of the whereabouts of
the horse and sleigh which Reid hired in
Bellows Falls, Monday and on which he
drove over the greater portion Of south
western Vermont ard part OF New York
state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-19
REID CAPTURED.
Taken, Monday, by An Officer
at Utica, N. Y.
Refuses to Admit Identity but Officers
Are Absolutely Positive.
Famous Wooden Key Used in Escape
Found on Person.

Utica, y. ", Jan. 1S.-The police ar
rested. this afternoon, man at the
depot, Il man whom 1t is believed to
be w. ]. Reid, the forger. who cs-
capped from the Springfield, Mass. Jail
week ago. The suspect could give
no good account of himself and he fills
the description sent out of Reid. He Is
i'll. has nothing about his person by
which he may be identified and had in
his pocket ii ticket for Rochester
which he bought at this station. He
will be held for further identification.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-19

The Plumbers Union at LYNN. Mass
Monday, declared strike in shoDs of all
master plumbers who are now MEM
bers OF the Muster Plumbers Associa-
ton. the first time in Lynn labor his
tory that union has ordered a strike
to help the employers against other
employers. Thirteen shops are affect
ed and 40 men are out. Two plumbers.
Tuesday made application for mem
abership in the association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-19
Tho Strike at North ShapIeiqh Settled

North Shapleigh. Me. Jan. 1S.-Ey u
compromise affected between the man
agement and the 200 striking employees
OF the Hargraves wooden mills. work
was resumed, today. The 10 per cent
general reduction which caused the
strike was n odified to an average re-
duction of per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-19

Mr.. Turner added 10 the above report
by saying that this was report simply
of progress up to date He also stated
that the committee was interviewed by
the counsel Tor Mr.. Landcrs previous to
the meeting. Monday evening. and tins
Continued on page 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-19
FAIR WEATHER,

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Forccast for
Tuesday and Wednesday. for New
England: Fair Tuesday and Wedncs-
day; warmer, "Wednesday; fresh north
west winds. diminishing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-19
Boston Forecast,

Boston, Jan. 18.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair. Tuesday and
Wednesday,: warmer, Wednesday;
fresh northwest winds, diminishing.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-11-02
Football Mt West Point.

From the looks of the ninety-six
candidates that have reported to Cap
tain Graves for places on the football
squad the West Point Military acad-
envy bids fair to hnve first class team
this year. The "plcbc" class that en-
tered in June turned out forty
men, and all are big, husky fellows.
Although most are green ut the game,
some have already played OH school
and college gridlrons.
Last years stars, Prince and Davis,
are back in the game. as are most Of
last years men.
BY the graduation OF Farnsworth,
Riley, Thompson and Hackett the sol.
diers suffered great loss, but from
the material on hand these places will
doubtless be ably filled.
The coaching this year is being look
ed after by West Pointers. Lieutenant
Boyers and Lieutenant Thompson, last
seasons right guard, have arrived to
direct the coaching OF the team, assist.
ed by other officers of football expert.
ence. Charlie DAILY will also be mem
ber Of the coaching squad.
Trainer Templeton is again looking
out for the men and shortly will start
the training table.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-11-02
Ya,ea Football situation.

Yale's football squad has been In
creased to thirty men by the arrival of
several new candidates for the team.
Chief among them is Bowman, Yale's
baseball captain and all around ath-
lete, who last season was one of the
strong backs.
Rockwell, last seasons quarterback,
has worked hard. He looks in the best
Of condition and will be n strong can
didate to succeed himself as the field
general of the team. Captain Hogan
was engaged principally In directing
the work Of the men In company with
Field Coach Rafferty,.
]. j. Quill, the former Amherst full.
back, Is n formidable looking candl-
date for back. He is getting special
attention Of the coaches. For center
Roraback of last years scrub team Is
being trained. Ralph Bloomcr, guard,
and Tom Shevlin, last seasons end,
have arrived Mt New Haven.