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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
Bethel.

Mr.. Moses Mason lies critically i'll at
his home, and his sisters, Mrs. Stone Of
New York and Mrs. Reed of Portland,
are here.
DR.. A. W. Burnham, eye specialist, has
been in Bethel.
Owing to the illness of DR.. Wight, DIR.
Bradbury of Norway was called TO visit
his patients last Sunday.
The ice is out of the river but the con-
tinued cold weather prevents rise in
the water, which is very low, and the
logs cannot be driven out of the streams
yet.
Rev. F. C. Potter, pastor of the NJ. f.
church, is going to San Francisco to at
tend the National M. E. conference and
will also attend the worlds fair.
Friday, April s, Miss L. NJ. Stearns
held her opening of millinery. The dis
play of trimmed hats, ribbons, flowers
and ladies' furnishings, was very attract,
i've and the store was prettily decorated,
making pleasant contrast to the snow
and cold outside. Miss Stearns deserves
much credit for her efforts to please the
public.
Mr.. and Mrs. Colby and little Elesnol
of Berlin, n. H., have visited Miss
Stearns and her father.
There is much building and repairing
being done in our village. A large crew
of carpenters are pushing Mr.. Martins
house to completion, and Mr.. Frank
Barker has also begun to rebuild.
Monday evening the alarm of fire
caused commotiOn and it was learned
that Mr.. Ceylon Rowe's chimney was
on fire. The chimney was repaired moi
long ago and brick fell down and dur
ing the winter SCOT had collected until il
was nearly filled. In the morning tn,
family discovered the burning SCOT an(
watched it closely all day, but abou
seven o'clock it got beyond control hav
ing burst through the surrounding
wood work, but was soon extingushet
upon the arrival of the fire company.
The Congregational society will serv'
clam supper Thursday evening.
Wednesday, April 13, Mrs. Hills ant
her assistant, Miss Nevers, of Norway
held millinery opening with Miss Z. +
, Burnham. There was fine display ant
the window decorations were indicative
of the display in the store. Hats of al
the latest styles, trimmed and untrim
med, were displayed. Such a pre-
fusion of bright flowers, laces and rit
bons, and hats never was displayed her
before, and was much appreciated by tn
ladies who no doubt will show their az
probation by their patronage. Mrs
Hills won many friends among the Betht
ladies last season.
Miss True and Miss Wright are enjoy
ing trip to Washington, ID. C..
Mrs. j. G. Gehring returned froI
: Portland Thursday where she has bee
i'll. DR.. and Mrs. Gehring have bee
e obliged to abandon their European tri
for the present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
Greenwood.

Death loves a shining mark as well as
ever, and never was there better oppOr-
tunity to ask the question why, if one is
so inclined, than at the present time. A
little more than three weeks ago Mrs. L.
L. Downs and Mrs. James Lapham visit
ed at Wesley Coles on the same day,
each having an infant some six months
old. Soon after the visit both of these
mothers were Frustrated with pneumonia
which accomplished its fatal work in a
few days, the former passing away on
the 18th of March, and the latter the LIST
day of April. Mrs. Downs left hus-
band and seven children, having buried
three. Mrs. Lapham was the second
daughter of G. Clinton Cole, had been
married about three years, and left a
husband and one child, the infant being
cared for at present by Mrs. Nelson Lap
ham of West Paris.
Some time last year Herbert Ring
bought a COW for which he paid $40.
Recently, in consequence of difficulty
that could not be overcome, she became
total loss except the worth of her hide.
| July 4, 1871, listened to an Grafton in
Lincoln by Hon. John A. Peters of Ban
| gor; and so favorable was the impression
he made on my mind that have kept on
| track of him ever since, and was well
aware that he was getting to be an old
man and that the taper of life would
soon go out. His obituary in the Lewis
ton Journal made highly interesting
reading to me.
| In regard to those 80 snow storms
West Bethel says were reported from
other parts of the state, am inclined &c
think there was some trouble with the
observers optics, possibly cross-eyed,
so that they saw, or thought they saw,
two storms when really there was only
one. Just think of a snowstorm about
every third day during the winter
| My method of keeping the meteorolOgi-
cal winter record is to take an almanac,
generally Ayers, and on the left hand
blank space of the calendar page, write
zero, and on the opposite or right hand
space, snOwstorms; and then as fast as
| they occur note them down in their
proper place. Thus by referring to the
December calendar, find the first snow
storm occurred on the 9th of that month,
and marked 10; that being the number
of inches. In like manner | find the
first zero morning on the 18th of the
same month, and marked 6; that being
the number of degrees below zero; and
so through the winter.
1t is all as simple as squaring the cir
Gle, requires but few moments time to
make record, and still claim mine to
be approximately correct, the other fell
lows to the contrary notwithstanding.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
East Waterford.

John Burns Everett passed away the
night of the 9th aged GA years, 3 months,
days. The funeral services at 1890
the following Saturday were conducted
by Rev. Truman 5. Perry of whose
church he was a member. He leaves a
widow, daughter, Mrs. Llewellyn
Saunders, who with her husband and two
children resides at home, and two sons,
Herbert, who lives in Connecticut, and
Arthur, who lives at home.
Helen NJ. Sanderson returned from
Massachusetts, the It'll much improved in
health.
l.. ID. Pride was in Portland the 9th.
G.. l.. Hilton has bought large horse
at the Andrews stable at Norway to
mate one he had.
David Merrill of North Bridgton visit,
ed his niece, Mrs. C.. III. Pride, Sunday.
Walter Whitman, of Scribner's Mills,
has hired W. III. Keen's farm for year
He will move here the first of May.
A little son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Albert B. Bean the 9TH, but it is not ex
pected to live.
There is also little one at Melvin
Morey'S.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
HOW TO WARD OFF AN ATTACK
OF RHEUMATISM.

"For years when spring time came on
and went into gardening, was sure to
have an attack of rheumatism and every
attack was more severe than the pre-
ceding one," says Josie Mcdonald, OF
Man, Logan County, West Va. 81 tried
everything with no relief whatever, un'
til procured q bottle of Chamberlain's
Pain Balm, and the first application gave
me ease, and before the first bottle was
used I felt like a new person. Now I
feel that am cured, but I always keep
bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm in
the house, and when feel any symp-
toms of return soon drive 1t away
with one or two applications Of this
liniment." For sale by Shurtlef d Co.,
South Paris; Stevens, Oxford; Noyes
Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
East Brownfield.

The Congregational circle met with
Mrs. A. +. johnson last Wednesday
afternoon. From 6 to s o'clock picnic
supper was served. Over eight dollars
was received.
Ralph Giles has returned to Bowdoiu
College.
Mrs. E. A. G. Stickney is away from
home for two weeks.
Georgia Gatchell, A. +. johnson,
Clarence Allen, Glenn Gray and Jesse
Rowe attended the Jubilee Concert in
Fryeburg, last Tuesday night.
The wheeling is quite good about the
village now.
The Richardson brothers gave dance
at Bradbury's Hall last Friday night.
The Red Men enjoyed an oyster sup
per at their hall last Wednesday night.
Mrs. o. A. Perkins Is In Boston after
millinery goods.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
North Buckfield.

Heald Brothers have their white bircf
all sawed, also the lumber for A. S. Bes
sey & Son who are going to build house
at Rumford Falls. They are now saw.
ing the lumber for the Grange Hall
which is to be built here this summer.
Fred Cooper and his brother-in-law
Mr.. Cook, of South Paris, have bOugh,
quite large wood lot of Merit Warren.
DR.. II. NJ. Heald's family of the lower
village are visiting in our place for few
days.
Fred Scott is at work for G. w. Ham.
mond this spring. Mr.. Hammond has
bought four team horses lately and he
intends to do quite business in the
rock maple lumber industry. The lum.
Der is going to the Irish Brothers al
Buckfield village.
Will Cummings, who was accidentally
shot last September, is gaining quite fast
now. He is so he goes all around the
neighborhood on crutches.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
Denmark.

Miss Laura Ingalls,, sister Of Mr.. Au-
gustine Ingalls,, is reported as quite
sick.
Hazel, little daughter of Mr.. Leon H.
Ingalls,, is very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elbridge Thorn have left
the town farm where they have had
charge seven years, and are now in their
home here at the corner.
DIR. Shaw has taken up practice here
and can be found at the office of the late
DR.. Brown.
Mr.. Fred Sanborn is running both of
his mills to their fullest extent.
Mr.. Fernando Witham is making ex-
tensive repairs in his house.
Mr.. Geo. W. Gray is making another
addition to his house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
Dickyale.

Henry Davis got his foot jammed quite
badly by log rolling upon it while al
work in Wyman's mill.
Llewellyn Burgess has moved into the
Charles Burgess rent.
Rev. A. A. Abbott has bought yoke
of oxen.
School begins April IS.
Charles Andrews has taken job to
move barn for S. N. Knox at West
Peru this spring.
Edwin f. Child has exchanged horses.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
Easy and Quickl
Soap-Making
with
BANNER LYE

To make the very best soap. simply
dissolve can of Banner Lye in cold
water. melt 81 lbs. Of grease, pour the
Lye water in the grease. Stir and put
aside to set.
Pull Directions on Every Package
Banner Lye is pulverized. The can
may be opened and closed at will, per-
hitting the use of small quantity at a
time. 1t is just the article needed in
every household. 1t will clean paint,
floors, mari lie and tile work. soften water,
disinfect sinks, closets and waste pipes
Write for booklet uses Of Banne
Lye"-free.
Tho Penn Chemical Works, Philadelphia
Charles Richardson & Co., Boston. Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19

In the jewel house of the Tower OF
London. the place where the crown
and other royal insignia are kept there
is Il book bound throughout in gold
even to the wires of the hinges. It's
clasp is two rubies set at opposite
ends of four golden links. On one side
there Is cross of diamonds; on the
other the English coat Of arms set II
diamonds. pearls and rubies.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19

Lee Elliott has finished work for John
Thompson and is at home.
Miss Mary Fuller is working for Her.
bert Hall on Zircop.
VIII Cole has gone up Andover way
driving river.
Mrs. Nancy Abbott, who sold her
farm here, has bought small farm in
Attleboro, Mass. Her son Fremont and
family live with her.
Paul Putnam has gone to New Hamp-
shire to visit his sister, Mrs. Mahala
Bachelor. Miss Coolidge from the
Falls is his new housekeeper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
East Bethel.

Large snow banks are still to be seen.
Miss Belle Kimball from Milan, n. H.,
spent the past week with her cousin,
Hester Kimball.
Mrs. Sarah Farwell is spending few
weeks with her son, VIM. Farwell.
Mr.. Insley Young from East Wey-
mouth, Mass, spent the past week in
this place.
Miss Rose Kimball of the News Office
is visiting relatives in Portland and SacO.
Mrs. G. K. Hastings visited relatives at
South Paris last Wednesday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
Locke'S Mills.

Mrs. Harry Norton, who has been very
sick with pneumonia, is gaining.
Charles Lapham, an old soldier and
G. A. R. member. died at the home of
his sister, Mrs. Chas. Barker, Sunday,
the 10th. He has been in very poor
health for some time. He leaves four
sons, all married, Mark L., living at
Locke's Mills, Thomas Lafaette, Percy
G. and George, all living at Rumford
Falls. Rev. G. B. HannafOrd attended
the funeral Wednesday forenoon at the
Union church. He was buried with
honors by his comrades Of Whitman
Post.
Mrs. w. II. Farnham has been in Au-
burn two weeks, called there by the
sickness of her sister. She returned
home last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
Here and There.

Some may possibly have had the idea
that torpedoes are comparatively mod,
ern device, never fairly tested in actual
warfare. That is perhaps true OF the
torpedo boat and automobile torpedo as
now used; but the torpedo played an i'm
portant part in the naval operations OF
the civil war, and in 1865 the secretary
of the navy reported that more ships
had been lost by torpedoing than from
all other causes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19

In connection with the strike of the
Bangor carpenters citizen writes to the
News that two years ago last fall he paid
carpenter 1915 to put on twenty-four
double windows on his house. They
were all numbered, screw-holes made
and screws at hand. One year ago last
fall the bill of another carpenter for the
same Job was 1926. Last fall different
carpenter did the same job and his bill
was 1851. The citizen wants to know if
the man who does the job, next fall, will
be satisfied to take the house in pay
mani
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
North StOneham,

Alice Bean and two sons from LOcke's
Mills are visiting her mother, Mrs.
Leonard Cannon.
Alti Grover of CascO is visiting at Will
Culbert's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester Adams went
to Norway Wednesday to see their son,
Freeland, whose wife is in very poor
health.
Winnie McKeen is staying with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Gam.
mon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ash Smith of East
Stoneham were at a. B. McKeehs Sun.
day.
b. B. McKeen has bought horse Of
w. w. Durgin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
BrOwnfield.

Mrs. Eliza, widow of the late William
Wentworth, died April 10 at the home
of Mrs. Julia Bean, where she had been
staying for the last few months. She
had passed her SSth birthday. She
leaves son, DR.. Wentworth, and one
daughter to mourn for her.
A cold wave Thursday.
Fred Hanscom from Glen, y. H., was
in the village recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Leavitt of Port
land are visiting at Mr.. II. Boynton's
They are on their bridal tour.
Mr.. Ansel Bean is working for DR.
Fitch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19

A disordered stomach may cause no
end of trouble. When the stomach fails
to perform its functions the bowels be-
come deranged, the liver and kidneys
congested, causing numerous diseases,
the most fatal of which are painless and
therefore the more to be dreaded. The
important thing is to restore the stom-
ach and liver to healthy condition,
and for this purpose no better prepare
ton can be used than Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale
by Shurtleff & Co., South Paris; Ste
vens, Oxford; Noyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
N.,ornnfo Verse,

Macaronc verse is verse written III
more than one language or one h'i''
.,lage twisted to appear like another
For example, long poem on WINE
dating from early In the sixteenth cen
fury, begins:
The best tree II ye take intent
Inter ligna fructifera.
Is the vine tree by good argument
Dulcia ferens pondera
Another example of the second KING
mentioned Is Dean Swifts imitation
Latin poem beginning "Mollis abuti
hasan acuti." which in English reads
"Molly's beauty. has an acute eye.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19

C. +. Cotton has moved to South
Woodstock.
Charles Kimball died April Is. The
funeral was April Is at o'clock.
The Abbott boys have been saving
wood for Ross Nevers and Ben Dow,
with their gasoline engine for power.
+. Z. Gowell has had an order for 1000
eggs for Matching by DIR. Packard of
West Paris.
w. Z. Curtis has lost horse.
Fremont Tamlin has cut his foot badly.
p. A. Crawford and Lin have gone to
West Virginia.
Frank Keene has bought the Harvey
Corbett place of A. +. Mayhem and NOV
ed there.
The next regular grange meeting will
be omitted and there will be special
meeting in the evening of April % at 7:3O
p. N. to confer degrees.
Mr.. Smiths boy is sick with pneu-
monia.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19

81 have been counting her for two
years" said the disconsoiate one, land
| am certain that she will refuse me
when propose"
".lh that is interesting" said the
amateur photographer, "a sort or unde
veloped negative "-Pittsburg Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
r,. s,or,an Japanese Father.

The Spartan character of the Japa
nese father may be gathered from Two
facts mentioned by Consul Daigor'
Cob in the admirable address on ram
ily relations in Japan which he deliv
cred before the Japan society. Ih'
.Japanese child calls its father Gem
nm" and its mother "JibO'-whicf
mean "strict father" and "benevolen
mother"-and Mr.. Cob quoted Japa
aese boy who classified the japanese
father as one OF the -four feariu
things of the world-earthquake. thuh
der. contiagration and father. '-l-ondo'
Truth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
Grafton.

John Morse has bought farm in
Albany, hear, and they are about NOV
ing on to it.
Miss Carrie Z. Brooks is at Enoch
Abbott's for a short time.
The greater part of our young men
are working on the Bear River drive for
NJ. l.. Thurston. They came home
Thursday for a few days on account of
low water caused by the cold weather.
The members of the Busy Workers
branch of the 1. S. S. met with Mrs. A.
F. Brooks last Friday, the 9Th.
Arthur Parker is working for Ernest
Farrar while he is working on the drive.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19

"You don't object to a contributor
dropping into poetry once in awhile,
presume?" said the visitor, with an AZ
fable smile.
Certainly not, sir. Sit down. re-
piled the editor, pushing the waste pa
per basket toward him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
Maine Congressman Renominated.

On Wednesday Of last week conven-
tious in three of the Congressional
Districts of the state renOminated their
present representatives in congress by
acclamation-Cha K. Littlefield in
the Second District, Edwin C. Burleigh
in the Third, and Llewellyn Powers in
the Fourth. The convention in the First
District was held on Thursday, and
Amos L. Allen was given unanimous
denomination. The return Of Names
present efficient delegation in the Ma
tional House Is thus assured.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19

The resolutions adopted are as fol
lows:
The Republicans of the Second Con-
greSSional District of Maine, in conven-
ton assembled in Lewiston on this 18th
day of April, 1904, submit the following
resolutions:
Resolved, That We congratulate the
republican party and the country on the
suspicious opening of the presidential
campaign of 1904. Having lost our for
mer leader, William Mckinley, whose life,
public and private, SO touched his cOun-
trymen and so inspired them with the
highest ideals, and having suffered an
additional blow in the death of his COM
rade, Senator Hanna, there has yet been
raised up to us one combining all these
elements OF leadership and who holds
the affections, not only of the people OF
this country, but also the confidence of
the substantial leaders of industry, East
and West. The endorsement of TheO-
dOre Roosevelt for continuance in the high
office in which Providence has placed
him, and in which the people will con-
tinue him is thus assured all over the
land.
Resolved, That there has not been a
question touching our relations with the
world where the attitude of President
Roosevelt has not remarkably combined
the elements of good will for the rest of
the world and the proper regard for the
honor of our flag and our vast and grow
ing commercial interest. The tranquilli-
ty of the Philippines and assertion of
our rights in China and the assured
building of the inter Oceanic highway
are recorded in history to his credit and
approved by the intelligent conscience of
the country.
Resolved, That first and foremost
among the principles of the republican
party which must ever be cherished is
the principle of protective tariff which
must be always safe-guarded and which
recognizes no concession TO other nations
if they mean any evil to our own. As a
part of the principle to which the in
terests of Maine are particularly bound
is the development of an American mer-
chant marine-of ships built in Ameri-
can ship yards, owned and operated and
sailed under the American flag.
We again express our admiration for
the distinguished services of our con-
gresham, Charles K. Littletield, which
from the first have placed him in COM
manding position in national legislation,
a position which from the first has been
to the distinguished honor of the second
congressional district and in return for
which we pledge to Congressman Little
field our devoted loyalty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19

When men organize corporation,
they should, in selecting name for it,
have some regard for the people who
will have to use it. The name may be
too short to be convenient and to
appear well on the printed stationery
and it may may more easily be too long
One of the worst sinners in Maine in this
respect is that corporation whose title is,
'Oxford County Patrons of Hubandry
Mutual Fire Insurance Company"
However, its policy holders generally
clip it by saying they are insured in
"the grange" A name may also be an
offence on the score of simple euphony
and for an example of this may be quot
ed the name of Maine corporation
organized few days since, and known
as "Church Balanced-Impact Steam
Turbine Company" Just pronounce
that aloud, and see what an awkward
mouthful it makes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
North Paris.

Mr.. Charles Kimball passed away
Wednesday, the 18th. Funeral services
at the house Friday. Mr.. Kimball was
a veteran of the Civil War and has been
in poor health for many years.
Mr.. Cotton has moved from the Craw-
ford farm to Harvey Pratt's at Trap
Corner.
A. ID. Littlehale has traded horses
with Sam Keen and bought the c. B.
Stevens cream wagon and will collect
cream on his route the coming year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19

TERMS ;-si. so year II paid strictly In advance
Otherwise 500 year. Single copies cents
ADVERTISEMENTS: - All legal advertisements
are given three consecutive Insertions for sl-5o
per Inch In length OF column. Special contracts
ers.
JOB PRINTING New type, fast presses, steam
power experienced wOrkmen and low prices
combine to make this department OF our ousi-
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Harvest Harness,
For Little Men.
The Eyangeline Shoes.
Top Coats.
Spring Hats.
Tailor Maize Suits.
Sheriif's Sale.
Harness.
Notice Of Sale.
For sale.
Steel Rakes % Cents.
General Jobbing
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
Unsolicited.
A Complete Line OF W. L. Douglas Shoes.
Drill Wells for Your Neighbors.
Probate Court.
Eggs for Matching.
statement Agricultural Insurance Co.
PrOvident Life and Trust Co.
Banner Lye.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19

The best physic. Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Easy to
take; pleasant in effect. For sale by
Shurtleff q Co., South Paris; Stevens,
Oxford; Noyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19

The first question every child asks
on reaching home IS. where Is moth
er?"-AtchiSon Globe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-04-19
Coming Events.

April 2l.-Fast Day.
April ~, 3O.-OXfOrd County teachers cOnSen-
ton, oxford.
May 3.-Oxforl Pomona Grange. Hebron.