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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22
East Brownfleld.

Mrs. E. A. G. Stickney gave recep
ton to the w. C. T. U. last Tuesday
afternoon.
A number of Changers from here at
tended Pomona at Hiram where an excel.
lent meeting was held November 18th.
The Congregational Circle met at C.
D. Fessenden's last week.
Rev. C. d. Crane gave reading at the
Congregational church hst Friday even
ing, assisted by Miss l. H. Stickney,
who gave several photographic selec-
tons.
Mr.. F. L. Farnham is visiting in town.
Willie Flint shot nice deer the 14th
inst.
The sleighing is fairly good with NO
prospects OF wheeling again this winter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Thanksgiving Sale.
Keep Warm When Driving.
Holiday Stock OF Work Baskets.
Thanksgiving Supplies.
Christmas.
One Lot OF Hats.
New England Boys and Girls.
Wanted.
Probate Notices.
5Notices OF Appointments.
Unclaimed Deposits.
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
A Thanksgiving of Great Bargains.
Notice of Bankruptcy.
Notice of Sale.
Thanksgiving Sale.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22
Oilead.
II p Thoolor k;llod a doar

II. P. Wheeler killed deer.
Florence Millman is working at T. G.
Lary's.
Quite party of hunters from Mechanic
Falls are located in Camp Comfort on
Lary's Brook.
The village school is having weeks
vacation.
Mountain Grange will meet the 25th
to receive candidates.
We are sorry to learn Mrs. Heath is i'll
again, though at this writing is more
comfortable.
Deer hunting seems to be the fun with
the Young people.
As byron Herrick and CHS. Simpson
were returning from the grange they
saw two buck deer opposite Wild River,
fighting in the road.
A. d. Wight, 50 report says, has killed
two deer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22
Dickvale.

We now have a rural free delivery
route and telephone. If they do not
bring in any cash directly they will save
time and time is money.
Ira B. Wing, Jr., shot another deer
last Tuesday.
Benjamin Harrison Child shot one the
same day.
Many are afflicted with bad colds.
E. F. Child has exchanged his driving
horse for work horse.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22
Denmark.

Mr.. Sidney Smith shot fine buck
Wednesday, whose weight was about
250 pounds dressed.
Mr.. Elmer W. Berry is soon to leave
for the South, where his father is now
for the winter.
Mr.. A. C. Pendexter has accepted a
position in drug store in Portland
where he was formerly employed.
The farmers are busy shipping Their
apples.
Mr.. Frank G. Jewett has rented his
house for year to gentleman who has
been with c. Il. McIntire for few
months past.
A grand ball Thanksgiving night II
Odd Fellows Hall.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22
North Stoneham.

W. w. Durgin went to Stow Saturday
to visit his sister, Mrs. Martha Barrows.
Linwood Sawyer and Gilman boy of
Lowell have been here camping and
hunting.
Josie Adams visited her sister, Mrs.
Edith McAllister, of West Lowell, last
week.
Harold Cannon visited his uncle,
VIM. Cannon, this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22
BroWnfleld.

Both schools In the village are closed,
The drama was success both socially
and financially.
A very pleasant gathering was that at
Memorial Hall Wednesday evening
under the auspices of the Ladies'
Universalist Circle.
About eight inches of snow fell Sun.
day night in this vicinity. In some
places 10 town it was estimated foot
and half.
News has just been received of the
death. of Edwin Bean, native Of this
town, in California. He leaves two
brothers, one in California, and Mr.. E.
B, Bean who lives in this village.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22
DISASTROUS WRECKS.

Carelessness is responsible for many a
railway wreck and the same causes are
making human wrecks of sufferers from
Throat and Lung troubles. But since
the advent of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
even the worst cases can be cured and
hopeless resignation is no longer neces-
sary. Mrs. Lois Cragg of Dorchester,
Mass, Is one of many whose life was
saved by DR.. Kings New Discovery.
This great remedy is guaranteed for all
Throat and Lung diseases by F. A. Shurt-
left & Co., South Paris, West Paris.
Price SOC. and $1.00. Trial bottles free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22
North ALBANY.

Two quite severe accidents in the
woods lately. Mr.. John Upton dropped
bolt on his foot, making him very
lame, and Leslie Kimball stuck can't
dog through his rubber into his big toe,
making bad wound.
Songo Lake cottage has again changed
hands. 1t is now owned by E. s. Kilborn
and A. E. Herrick of Bethel. They are
having some shingling done at this writ
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Holton and little
daughter are visiting at Brice Kimball's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22
Newell Hodgkins of Lamoine recent.

Newell Hodgkins of Lamoine recent
~ killed two foxes with one shot while
cruising the woods in the vicinity of his
home. The two young providers were
standing erect on their hind legs in a
wrestling attitude when discovered and
the crafty young hunter lost no time II
taking advantage of such a rare oppor.
tunity. David Springer and Rufus
Stratton also secured silver-gray
specimen of the fox family in the same
section q short time ago which will
bring them a good price.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22
NOT A SICK DAY SINCE.

81 was taken severely sick with kid
ney trouble. l tried all sorts of medi
cines, none of which relieved me. One
day / saw an ad. Of your Electric Bitters
and determined to try that. After tax
ing a few doses I felt relieved, and soon
thereafter was entirely cured, and have
not seen sick day since. Neighbors OF
mine have been cured of Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Liver and Kidney troubles
and General Debility" This is what B.
2. Bass of Fremont, N. c., writes. Only
SOC. at F. A. Shurtleff & Co., South
Paris, West Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22
DOESN'T RESPECT OLD AGE.

It's shameful when youth fails to
show proper respect for old age, but
Just the contrary in the case Of DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They cut off
maladies no matter how severe and ire
spective of old age. Dyspepsia, Jaun-
dice, Fever, Constipation all yield to this
perfect Pill. 25 cents at F. A. Shurtleff
& Co.'s, South Paris, West Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22
A RUNAWAY BICYCLE,

Terminated with an ugly cut on the
leg of j. B. Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill.
It developed stubborn ulcer unyielding
to doctors and remedies for four years.
Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured. It's
just as good for Burns, Scalds, Skin
Eruptions and Piles. 25 cents at +. A.
Shurtlen 4 Co.'s Drug Stores, South
Paris. West Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22

The monument erected by the STATE
of Maine at Andersouville, Ca, to the
memory of the citizens of this state who
died in prison there, was unveiled on
Monday of last week. A party from
Maine, including members of the execu-
tive council and others, were present
Governor Hill was unable to attend on
account of Mrs. Hills illness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22
Dedication of Lord Hall.

Lord Hall, the new laboratory for me
chanical and electrical engineering at th'
University of Maine, will be dedicated
Nov. 22d, at PIP. NJ. The building will
be accepted on behalf of the state b.
Governor Hill, and the dedicatory ad
dress will be given by Hon. William T
Cobb. Every citizen of Maine may con
slider himself invited to be present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22
Here and There.

1t is doubtful if any announcement
could give more general satisfaction to
the country than that made by President
Roosevelt that John Hay will remain in
the Office of secretary of state until
March 4, 1909. The announcement takes
no account of possible contingencies,
but it shows that the president foresees
no danger of a necessity for change.
John Hay is likely to be recorded in his
tory as the most distinguished figure in
American diplomacy, and one of the
leaders in the world.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22

Nominations for president for 1905 are
being briskly made. Better let the sub
ject alone for a few weeks. We are just
out of one campaign, and willing to take
little vacation before we begin studying
the application of the doctrine of fore.
ordination and predestination.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22

New pulp and paper mills are to be
built at Sprague's Falls, ten miles from
Calais on the st. Croix River, by COM
pany recently organized. Tho output
will be 100 tons of paper day, and
about 400 men will b employed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22

China is beginning to absorb western
civilization. A Chinese officer is now in
Portland, Oregon, endeavoring to secure
instructors in the art of war to 60 to
China.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22

The young students sold candy they
made for the occasion, and received 80
for the same, and the door money with
the candy money brought them $9.65.
This will be used to obtain dictionary
for the school room. Miss Bearce has
gained the love and good will of her
pupils, and the unanimous report is they
hope to have her again for teacher next
week.
A four weeks term of Indian summer
would be gladly received by the majority
| In this place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22
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TERMS ell. 50 q year II paid strictly In advance
Otherwise 500 year. Single copies cents
Coming Events.
Thanksgiving.

Nov. A.-Thanksgtving.
Dec. s.-Oxford Pomona Grange. South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22

One fact is reasonably certain, Of
which this large campaign expense !.
simply An illumination. 1t is often said
that in America the poorest boy may At
tain to the highest place; but the poor
boy may very rarely attain 10 the high
place until he has demonstrated his
business ability by becoming rich man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22

Slang expressions have their value,
but sometimes one is spoiled by being
twisted from its original significance.
For instance, more or less of the pa
pers joke about Judge Parker eating
crow, because he is defeated candidate.
But in the original and expressive signifi-
canoe of the term, man eats crow when
he votes for an Objectionable candidate,
against his Judgment and his wishes,
simply because the candidate is the
regular nominee of the party.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22
Bethel.

Last Sunday, Mrs. Clifford, wife OF the
pastor Of the N. E. church at South
Paris, spoke at both morning and even
| ing service at the NJ. E. church In Bethel.
Her subject was the different depart
ments of the missionary work, both
home and foreign, and she proved not
only very interesting but instructive
speaker.
Tuesday, the W. C. T.-U. held meet
ing at the home of Mrs. Andrews. Sab
bath Observance was the subject and
much interest was manifested in the dis
cussions.
Wednesday morning, Mr.. Charles
Mason passed away at his home on Main
Street after long illness. For nearly Q
year Mr.. Mason has been confined to his
home and for several months has suffer
ed much. Mr.. Mason was n years old,
and being born in Bethel, has from
young manhood been identified with the
interests of the town and village. He
leaves a widow, three daughters and two
sons, who have cared for him most
tenderly and to whom much sympathy
is extended. Friday, funeral services
under the auspices of the Masons and
Odd Fellows were held in the Univers-
alist church attended by Rev. r. E. Bar
ton and Rev. A. D. Colson, the present
pastor. A profusion of beautiful flowers
showed the esteem of many friends.
Thursday afternoon, the mother of Mr..
Frank Barker was buried from the NJ. E.
church. Mrs. Barker has made her
home with her son for several years, and
much sympathy is expressed for the
grandson to whom she gave the love and
care of mother. When an infant of only
three weeks, he was left to her care by
the death of his mother. Two daughters
and two sons mourn the loss of faithful
mother.
Thursday evening the friends of the
academy, always loyal to its interests,
filled Odeon Hall to listen to the follow
ing program:
Q. Recitation, "wedlock's Peaceful Repose."
... Miss Lyle Blanchard.
8. Piano Duet.
-... Misses Elsie Hall and Bessie Gould.
5. Vocal Solo, meath the Pines Of Maine"
s. March and Drill. moo '''
I. Selection. School Orchestra.
/ s. Tab'eaux,
l. John Alden and Priscilla.
2. Pocahontas.
! 8. A Russian and Jap.
| 4. Gould's Academy, 1919.
5. Old Mother Hubbard.
9. Diana.
Z. The Goddess OF Liberty.
PARTn.
l. Farce, "My Lord in Livery"
CAsT OP on AID ACrrpa
l. 'rd Thirlmere, .-......... Fitzmaurice Vail
Spiggot. Charles Erskine
| hopkins, -Jonn carter
| Robert, -,.,Forrest keene
/ Laura, acknowledgements Miss Mabel Gleason
| Rose, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Miss Ola Hutchins
g. Selection, -----School Orchestra
Every part was so we'll planned and car
ried out any special mention would seem
out of place. The teachers gave much
time and labor and the results showed
that the pupils had been responsive and
appreciative. The whole affair was mos
enjoyable and brought good sum to thu
treasury of the students.
The mother of Rev. F. c. Potter has
come from North Bridgton to make hel
home with her son.
The schools in the Brick Building
closed Friday. Public exercises were
held Thursday.
The academy will close its fall tern
Wednesday. Public examinations Tues
day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22
Port Arthur seems to be on the verge
of another fall, just like the several
which it has already had.

A student at the University of Maine
has invented trap nest which is to be
used to induce hens to lay two or even
three eggs day. Now if he will invent
something that will induce them to
hatch their eggs in seven days instead of
twenty one, perhaps he can drive the in
cubators out of business.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22
wHITTEMoRE DISTRICT.

Frank Briggs and family have been
spending a few days with friends and
relatives at Mechanic Falls.
+. l.. Cotton has let his mansion house
to Billy Rowe, the circus boy.
Quite a snow storm for the first one
of the season. The roads were pretty
badly drifted up this way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22

Surprising that snow storm and wreck
age of wires had come election night!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22

There are indications that the day is
approaching when the trains on the
great railroad systems will be run by
electricity. When that time comes, will
not those of US who are alive to see it
look back with wonder on that archaic
age when travellers were subjected to the
discomfort of q cloud Of soft coal smoke
and cinders pouring in through every
open door, window and crevice?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22

= Governor-elect Douglas of Massachu-
sets certifies that his campaign expenses
were $34,300. Election came high, but
he undoubtedly considers it worth the
price.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22

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East Hebron.

Winter is with us again, so the snow
causes US to think, to see 1t 80 deep at
the first call.
School in District No. 4, East Hebron,
taught by Miss Agnes Bearce, closed
Friday, Nov. II. The names Of those
not absent during the term are: Ethel
Kelley, Ethel Merrill, Donald Needham,
Elmer Merrill, Leslie DeCoster. Leslie
Keene was absent one-half day, Lester
Packard absent one day. The children
bought q picture for the school room.
Ethel Kelley obtained highest rank In
spelling, not having missed word.
On Friday evening the children had an
exhibition In Grange Hall, Programme
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1904-11-22

PART II.
|. Farce, "My Lord in Livery"
CAST OF CHARACTERS,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-01
CHAPTER VII.
The New World.

Franklin crossed the Missouri river,
that dividing stream known to a gen.
ration of Western men simply as "the
River" and acknowledged as the boun-
Diary between the old and the new, the
known and untried. When he de-
scended from the rude train he needed
no one to tell him he had come to
Ellisville. He was at the limit; the
edge, the boundary! well, friend"
said the fireman, who was oiling the
engine as he passed, and who grinned
amiably as he spoke, you're sure at
the front now"
Franklin had not advised his friend
Battersleigh of his intended arrival,
but as he looked about him he saw
that he had little need for any guide.
Ellisville as an actual town did not
yet exist. A rude shanty or two and
a line of tents indicated the course Of
a coming street. More than forty
COW ponies stood in the Cottage corral
or in the street near by. Affair there
swelled the sound Of morning revel-
ries.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-01
ere TO have Protection From the Courts
OF Mexico.
NEEDED Foo SEVERAL YEARS.
Ambassador Clayton Has Secured Orders
From The Mexican Department OF
Justice to Circuit And District Courts
About This Outrage.

Washington, Dec. "a. - Complaints
having reached the state department
from many sources during the last few
wears that American citizens employed
in various capacities on the roailroads
of Mexico frequently had been arrested
and imprisoned on the charge of Grim
inal negligence in railway wrecks
honicides, ETC., and held for long
periods without trial, the United
States ambassador to Mexico was di-
rccted by Secretary Hay to examine
into these cases and bring the subject
to the attention of the Mexican gov
srnment with view of remedying
Ing conditions.
As consequence of Mr.. Clayton's
representations to the Mexican foreign
office, an important circular letter has
been issued by the Mexican department
of justice and sent to the district and
circuit courts throughout that republic
advising against the arrest and i'm
prisonment of such railway employees
except on strong presumption OF
guilt and directing them in all cases to
expedite the judicial proceedings as
rapidly as possible.
The provision for the release of the
accused on bail also is made wherever
the nature of the offense will permit
it, Ambassador Clayton has reported
to the department of state that of
forty-three cases of American railway
men arrested since June, 1901, thirty
eight have been disposed of, and in
three of the remaining FIVE the men
who were released on bail fled to the
United States.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-01
1hristmar Earthquakes
United States

ogdensburg, N. Y, Dec. ga DIS
tinct earthquake shock waas felt here
Telephone reports show that it was
noticed all through Lawrence county
being the severest along the st. Law
rence'valley. buildings trembled vio-
lently The earthquake was accom-
panied by noise resembling thunder
which was sufficiently loud to awaken
people.
Los Angeles, Gala severe earth
quake shock. lasting about eight sec
onds occurred here. The buildings in
I'm the Bye center swayed for moment
so that 1t was thought they would fall.
No damage is reported
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-01-01

The latter had not attended coun-
try school for nothing. Stepping light
ly aside, he caught his ready opponent
as he passed, and, with one arm about
his neck, gave him specimen of the
"hiplock" which sent him In the air
over his own shoulder. The cowboy
came down much in a heap but pres
emily sat up, his hair somewhat
rumpled and sandy. He rubbed his
head and made sundry EXPLANATIONS
of surprise. "Huh!" said he. well.
I'm id! Now, how you s'pose that
happened. You KANT do that again."
he said to Franklin, finally.
shouldn't wonder If l could" said
Franklin, laughing.
Look out fer me-I'm comin'!"
cried Curly.
They met more fairly this time. and
Franklin found that he had an antag-
onist of little skill in the game Of
wrestling, but of a surprising wiry,
bodily strength. Time and again the
cowboy writhed away from the hold.
and came back again with the light Of
battle in his eye It was only after
several moments that he succumbed,
this time to the insidious grapevine. "
He fell so sharply that Franklin had
difficulty in breaking tree in order not
to fall upon him. The cowboy lay
prone for a moment, then got up and
busted off his hat
! Mount, friend" said he, throwing
the bride back over the horses neck
without other word. you done II
fairi"
"I1l tell you what we'll do" said
Franklin, extending his hand. We'll
Just both walk along together a way
IL you don't mind. I'll get me Q
horse pretty soon. You see, I'm new
man here-just got in this morning
and haven't had time to look around
much yet. / thought I'd go out and
meet my friend. and perhaps then We
could talk over such things together
Shore" said Curly. why didn''
you tell me? Say, ole Batty, he''
crazy to ketch whole lot o. bosses
out'n a band O. wild bosses down t.
the Beaver Creek. He always a-want
in me to help him ketch them bosses
'Battersleigh is fond Of horses" saiG
franklin, land he's a rider. too"
That's So" admitted Curly. HI
kin ride. You orter see him when h
gifts his full outfit on. sword an pisto
by his side, uh-huh!"
He has a horse, then7~
Has. a, hoss7 Has a hoss-haS-
WHAT why O. course he has a boss
Is there anybody that amt got
hossf~
well, I haven't" said Franklin.
You got this one" said Curly.