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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14
AMERICAN SLAVES.

F. A. sHURTLEFF co.'s EMANCIPATION
ACT THAT WILL FREE THOUSANDS.
F. A. Shurtleff & Co., Paris leading
druggists, are ready to restore freedom
to many who have been in absolute slav-
cry. =,
No one appreciates better than the
victim of indigestion that he is an abject
slave to his stomach, Messrs. F. A.
Shurtleff & Co., in guaranteeing that
Mi.o-na will strengthen the stomach SO
that you can eat what you want and
when you want 1t, remove all fear OF
further bondage.
The stomach is to the body what the
foundation is to the house, and when il
is weakened or diseased, one organ after
another is affected until the heart, lungs,
kidneys and liver will all be involved.
Indigestion causes nervousness, sleep
lessness, head aches, back aches, distress
after eating, furred tongue and general
weakness and debility.
Mi-o-na is not mere temporary relief
for indigestion, but positive remedy
for all stomach troubles, promoting good
digestion, stimulating the secretions and
restoring health.
Ask F. A. Shurtleff & Co. to show you
the guarantee under which they sell Mi.
o-na. A large box of the tablets sell,
for so cents, but costs nothing unless II
cures,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14
Samantha and the Others.

Samantha Allen Ii all right-and &C
are all the others.
The weeks event was the presentation
of Samantha Allen at the Court Of
Fame" on Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings. This is something little
different from anything ever put on hers
before, and it went off very well In al
respects. In spite of execrable weather
and travelling, the house was filled to the
limit both evenings.
The piece was produced under TIT
auspices of Mt. Pleasant Rebekah Lodge
and under the direction of Mics Harriet.
Harris of Weymouth, Mass, who has
staged this and Living Whist" many
times in many places, and who spent two
weeks here preparing and putting thii
on.
The plot is very simple. The GOODIES.
of fame-impersonated by Mrs. Penfold-
occupies throne on the stage, and an
nounces her intention of browning al
Queen of Fame the most worthy claim
ant for the honor. This announcement
is spread abroad by the heralds, and In
response to it there enter to appropriate
music and appear before her, one by one,
various women drawn from history,
romance and allegory, who severally
present the ground of their claims.
Among the early corners is our old friend
Samantha Allen, who volubly sets forth
her claims, with an entertaining run
ming fire of local illusions and hits. Dur
ing the remainder of the scene she en-
livens the proceedings by frequent apt
M m m, unto an tho o1o; y,,.ofc no than a n
pear. OF these there are about thirty,
all familiar names, celebrated in history
or fiction, grave and gay, impressive or
amusing. The crown is not awarded
until Columbia appears, attended by
Cuba, Porto Rico and Hawaii, when the
laurel wreath is placed on her brow, and
the curtain goes down to the strains of
the Star Spangled Banner.
From literary standpoint much of
the piece is not impressive; but AZ a
combination of character play, spectacle,
and vaudeville, it is decidedly entertain.
ing. The cOstuming is entirely appro-
pirate, and excellent judgment was used
in assigning the characters.
In the title role of Samantha Allen,
Mrs. A. l.. Holmes waved her big cotton
umbrella, which she clutched about the
middle, and looked and acted the part to
perfection. To enumerate the other
characters. all of which were we'll carried
out, would take too much space. The
Greek dance with which the scene open
ed was very gracefully done by Miss
Edna Easson, and Miss Daisy Hayes and
Miss Bertha CLANCY of Norway. AS the
gypsy queen, Miss Lolita Richardson of
Norway gave very pretty and graceful
dance. Inasmuch also as Louis Clark
WAS the only male in the entire cast, al
though he spoke not word, it may not
be amiss to make mention of him. 1t is
high art for good bright boy to look
and act as much like an idiot as he did,
in the character of Ike Partington.
The performance will be repeated
Wednesday evening of this week, and
seats are on sale at Shurtleff's and
Stones
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14


Charles Bailey, II years old, wa
badly crushed at the Maine Central
freight yard at Brunswick, early Tues
day. He was at work near the freight
house assisting q fellow workman In
pushing along car when the accident
happened. Signals were set for engines
and cars to keep clear of the track where
the work was going on. A shifting en-
CINE shunted car on the track. II
bore down on the werkmen and caught
Bailey between the track and the plat.
form of the shed. The distance between
them Is less than foot. Bailey was
caught at the waist and badly crushed.
As soon as he could be extricated he was
taken to his home. The doctors are un.
able to tell as yet whether or not he will
recover.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14
Another Italian Stabbing ARRAY.
CARoUSAL RESULTS IN A SERIOUS II
NOT FATAL ASSAULT.

As the outcome of a carousal in the
Italian settlement at Smiths Crossing,
near Rumford Falls, on the night of
Sunday, the 5th, the officers took into
custody the next day four Italians,
charged with assault upon fellow
countryman, who was in dangerous
condition with cut in the groin. The
brawl is said to have wound up with the
use of revolvers and knives. The badly
injured man. whose name was later
learned to be Stephen Caperetto, had a
bad cut in the abdomen.
After the ARRAY, all but the severely
wounded man fed. The police, shortly
after midnight, found Nicola Russi hid
den beneath the bed in his own house.
The other men had set out on foot for
Dixfield, about five miles distant, with
the intention, as it was supposed, of
taking the train at that place. They
were followed by Chief of Police Taylor
and Officer Merrill, accompanied by An
Italian who was willing to assist in
bringing the men to justice. The tracks
were easily followed in the light snow,
but the route was SO roundabout that a
large number of miles had to be travelled
before the men were overtaken.
When the three men were finally over
taken, they were found to be armed
with revolvers. knives and clubs. Never
theless two of them surrendered and
were taken into custody. The other
escaped under fire from an officers re-
volver, but was later found standing in
water in small stream, under an over
hanging tree.
Antonio Salatino is charged with the
cutting. Nicola Russi, Antonio RusSi
and Vilo Salatino are held as accessories.
All four of the men were held tU
await the immediate outcome of the
injured mans wound before being given
hearing. 1t is thought he will recover,
though the wound is deep and long.
A hearing was given in the Rumford
Falls Municipal Court on Thursday, and
Antonio Salatino, on charge of assault
with intent to kill Stephen Caperetto,
and Vito Salatino, charged with being
an accessory, were held in $1,000 bonds
each for the March term of the Supreme
Judicial Court at Paris. Antonio Russi
was held in 5000 bonds as q witness.
Nicola Russi was discharged. None OF
the three men bound over secured bail,
and all were taken to Jail on Saturday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14
Suggestions as to the Roads.
FAILINGs IN OUR TREATMENT OF THEM
POINTED OUT BY A TAX PAYER.

ENtOT OSMOCTWt
| would ask the selectmen and road
commissioners of Paris to give serious
and candid consideration to the sugges-
tions of our state road commissioner on
the careful examination of all bars
across the roads, and bitches, where
there are hills liable to be washed in
the fall rains, or in early spring when
the frost is coming out.
We can not have and keep good roads
in town unless there is better care
taken of them, and where it is billy,
bars and bitches must be we'll kept and
cleared, and it must be seen to that in
different parties are not allowed to
chain their wheels aud slide over and
tear ont the reads. This is too COM
mon practice, and we'll known to the
road officers, but not stopped, and roads
thus used are soon ruined by water and
frost.
Again, when the road officers have
knowledge of these defects, they largely
neglect to apply the remedy, and cry,
"No funds to correct these delinquen-
cies," and the expense of repairing later
is increased largely, and the people tax
Now | wish to cite a case. Near this
village, up toward the old Curtis settle
ment, so called, and very near the town
line, is a very bad springy place with a
good spring right in the middle of the
road. The road being very soft and
easily moved has filled the bitches, and
the middle of the road being lower there
and so on down, the hill is muddy and
continually being washed and made
worse, and for a distance of forty or
fifty rods is being carried away. If this
is not fixed the winter frosts and spring
rains, should they be heavy, will make a
large bill to remedy the trouble another
year, and then it will probably only be
patched up to get along, as funds are
limited. Now this neglect is keeping
our roads bad, with large possibilities in
the way OF future increased expense. A
little expense now will save large bill
hereafter, and ten to fifteen dollars will
correct all this, and save one hundred or
more next year.
Now l have no grist to grind and say
it is near my door, for it is not. Neither
do wish to find fault, but We tax pay
ers have tn feel the screws and foot the
bills, and these things should be cor
rected. 1t is easy go. John, and no
funds, and no help to be had, but if the
town will give me fifteen dollars to do
the job. l will do the repairs and save
the town large bill hereafter.
The citizens of this town should know
how and with what care the business OF
the town is being done, and do not do
this to attack the officers, for this mat
ter which l have referred to is failing
continually and should be corrected.
The citizens of the town should stand by
the officers when so doing.
There are other places in the town
than here where better care of the roads
should be taken, and most surely save
the tax payers from increased taxes.
wish the citizens of the town to know,
and if this criticism is proper in the
Democrat, let others speak oat and
lessen our taxes.
West Paris, Nov. s, 1905.
H. G. BROWN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14

For some time the authorities of York
County have been searching two or
three states for Charles II. NOVEL;, who
was charged with abducting lola Reed
of West Newfield, girl of Is, daughter
of Nowell's cousin. On Wednesday the
girl returned to her home, and the next
day NOVEL; returned and gave himself
up to the officers. Neither of the parties
will make any public statement as tn
where they have been, but there Is evil
dence that they have been together at
least q portion of the time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14
SHIRT WAISTS


In this department We can always
show the best styles to be had.
ONE LOT of figured brilliantine, 4 clus.
ters Of tucks in front, plated back,
cuffs tucked, they come in white, blue,
tan and black, all sizes, $I.oS
ONE LOT of fine nuns yelling, all wool,
tucked front and back, embroidery in
front, neat, stylish waist, $7.9s
Others at all prices, Csc. to s5.9s.
SKIRTS
Our line of skirts is the best we have
ever shown.
ONE LOT misses skirts, black and blue
mixture, plated, very full, rs to 80
inch length, $3.50
ONE LOT ladies' separate skirts of Ok
ford mixture, $3.50
ONE LOT separate skirts of novelty
mixture, 4 clusters of box plaits, seams
bound, stylish, durable skirt, $4.9S
ONE LOT skirts of broadcloth, in blue
and black, @ clusters of plaits, making
very full skirt, we'll made, $4.9S
Other pretty styles up to 5000.
GLOVES
We can give you almost anything you
wish for in wool, cotton or kid.
ONE LOT Isle thread, black and colors,
silk lined, all sizes, soc.
ONE LOT all wool golf gloves, black,
white and colors, of good yarns, soc.
DOG SKIN gloves in the tan shades,
one clasp, $I.oo
C0RSETS
We have almost any size in the Sl.00
corset that we are selling for 6oc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14
As to the Schools.

Considerable discussion has arisen In
the town of Paris about the closing OF
all the common schools. The reason fol
such action is that the appropriation al
the March meeting was only $4,000 a,
against S4,O6S Is in 1904, and the money
has been exhausted. Unless . specia
town meeting should be held, there viii
be no more school until after the mex
March meeting.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.


DISTRICT OF MAINE, SO.
On this 18th day OF Oct, A. d. 1905, on read
ing the foregoing petition, 1t is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be had
1905, before said Court at Portland, in said Dis.
trict, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that no.
tice thereof be published in the Oxford Demo;
crat newspaper printed in said District, and
that all known creditors, and other persons In
interest, may appear at the said time and place
and show cause, II any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted
And It ia further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mall to all known cred
itors 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 Port
land, In said District, on the 9sth day OF Oct.
A. D. 1908.
L. s. JAMES Z. HEW Ell, CLERK.
A true copy Of petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES K. HEWEY, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14
AN ENeLIsH AUTHOR WROTE:

mo shade, no shine, no fruit, nc
flowers, no leaves,-N0vember!" Many
Americans would add no freedom from
catarrh, which is 80 aggravated during
this month, that It becomes constantly
troublesome There is abundant proof
that catarrh is constitutional disease
1t is related to scrofula and consump
ton, being one Of the wasting diseases
Hood's Sarsaparilla has shown thai
what is capable of graduating scrofula
completely cures catarrh, and taken II
time prevents consumption. We canno
see how any sufferer can put off taking
this medicine, In view Of the widel!
published record of Its radical and per
manent cures. It is undoubtedl!
Americas Greatest Medicine for Ameri
cas- Greatest Disease-Catarrh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14
in TINE OF PEACE.

In the first months Of the Russia Japan
war we had striking example OF the
necessity for preparation and the early
advantage of those who, so to speak,
shave shingled their roofs in dry
weather." The virtue OF preparation
has made history and given to us our
greatest men. The individual as well as
the nation should be prepared for any
emergency. Are you prepared to sue
cessfully combat the first cold you take?
A cold can be cured much more quick
" when treated as soon as it has been
contracted and before it has become
settled in the system. Chamberlain
Cough Remedy is famous for its cures OF
colds and it should be kept at hand
ready for instant use. For sale by Shurt'
left & Co., South Paris; Jones Drug
Store. Oxford; Noyes Drug Store, Nor
Wav.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14
Arthur Cole Seriously Hurt.
LOSES THE WHOLE OF HIS LEFT Arm
AND sUsTAINs OTHER INJURIES.

While at work in the factory of the
Paris Manufacturing Co. Friday after
noon, Arthur Cole met with an accident
resulting in the loss of his left arm, and
received other injuries of dangerou,
character.
Mr.. Cole was at work on . planer
running short stuff. A stick shorter
than the distance between the front and
rear feed rolls swung around sidewise
after it passed the first roll. Mr.. Cole
took stick in his hand, and without
stopping the feed, reached over the feed
gear to straighten the stick, when the
sleeve of his frock caught in the gear
and drew him in. He had presence OF
mind to kick off the feed belt, which
was within his reach, but before the gear
stopped, he was drawn into it 80 far that
the flesh of the under side Of his arm,
and of the body below the arm, was fear
fully mangled and torn. Even after the
machine was stopped, it was necessary
to wait for the foreman to come before
he could be released, the other men not
knowing how to do it. 1t was after
wards said by the physicians that the
main artery of the arm having been cut,
he would have bled to death even before
be could have been released, If the grind
ing action of the machine had not 40 i'm
bedded the severed artery in the flesh as
to check the bleeding. As it was, he
bled but little.
Physicians were at once summoned
and he was taken to DR.. Stewards office
aud attention given his injuries, and on
the afternoon train, which left about an
hour and half after the accident, he
was taken to the Maine General Hospital
in Portland.
At the hospital it was deemed neces-
sary to amputate the arm at the shoulder.
which was accordingly done. He stood
the operation well. and came out in as
good shape as could be expected, con-
sidering the severity of his injuries.
There is some danger of blood poisoning
from the quantity of foreign substance
fabric, dirt and grease-which
was ground into the wounds on his
body. If this danger can be got over,
he may be expected to make a good re-
covery.
Mr.. Cole is the oldest son of Harry G.
Cole of Paris Hill, and is % years of age.
He has been employed by the Paris
Co. most of the time for
a number of years, and has been very
Industrious and prudent. He is of rather
a quiet disposition, but of good char
acter, and his full recovery, even with
the loss of an arm, is hoped for by many
friends, who extend to him their fullest
In all the years of this compauy's
work, there has never before been an ac-
cident in which the victim was so badly
as in this case.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14

Eugene Lewis, the Boothbay Harbor
merchant who mysteriously disappeared
some weeks since, after being discharg-
ed from Portland hospital, has been
located in Ottawa. Little can be learn
ed about him, beyond the mere fact that
he is there. 1t Is thought by his rela-
tives that he must be wrong mentally.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter of
WILLIS q. RECORD, In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt.
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of the Dis
trict Court of the United States for the District
Of Maine:
WILLIS o. RECORD Of Fairfield, In the COun
w ty Of Somerset but formerly Of South Paris
In the County Of oxford and State Of Maine
In said District, respectfully represents that
on the Goth day of April, last past, he wat
Congress relating to Bankruptcy; that he has
duly surrendered all his property and rights
Of property, and has fully comp led with all 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 full discharge from all
debts provable against his estate under said
Bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are
excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day Of Oct, A. D. 1905.
WILLIS o. RECORD,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14
GROUP.

A reliable medicine and one that
should always be kept in the homo for
immediate use is Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. 1t will prevent the attack II
given as soon as the child becomes
hoarse, or even after the croupy cough
appears. For sale by Shurtleff q Co.,
South Paris; Jones Drug Store, Oxford
Moves Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14
CHAPPED HANDS.

Wash your hands with warm water,
dry with towel and apply Chamber
lain's Salve just before going to bed,
and speedy cure is certain. This salve
Ia also unequaled for skin diseases. For
sale by Shurtieff q Co., South Paris;
Noyes Drug Store, Norway; Jones Drug
Store, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14
BILIOUS ATTACK QUICKLY CURED

BILIOUS ATTACK QUICKLY CURED.
A few weeks ago / had bilious at
tack that was so severe / was not able to
20 to the office for two days. Failing to
get relief from my family physicians
treatment, took three of Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets and the next
day l felt like a new mani. c. BAL
LEY, Editor of the News, Chaplin, s. c.
Those tablets are for sale by Shurtleff &
Co., South Paris; Jones Drug Store,
Oxford; Noyes Drug Store. Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14
Born.

In Hiram, Sept. Is. to the wife Of Jacob G. Pen.
dexter, daughter. Marguerite Lucine.
In Lowell, Oct. 3. to the wife of r. A. Kennis-
ton, a daughter.
In Locke's Mills, Nov, to the wife Of Frank
Stevens, q son.
In Fryeburg, Nov, TO the wife Of George Page.
o son.
In Paris, Nov. l. to the wife OF Charles Damon,
q son.
In East Bethel, Nov. 5, to the wife Of Elmer
Trask, . daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14
SELLS MORE OF CHAMBERLAIN'S
CONGH REMEDY THAN OF ALL
OTHERS PUT TOGETHER.

Mr.. Thos. George, . merchant at Mt.
Elpin, Ontario, says: 81 have had the
local agency for Chamberlain's Cough,
Remedy ever since 1t was introduced
into Canada, and l sell as much OF II a.
/ do of all other lines / have on my
shelves put together. OF the many doc.
ems sold under guarantee, have not had
one bottle returned. ! can personally
recommend this medicine as have used
1t myself and given it to my children
and always with the best results" Fol
sale BY F. A. Shurtlef q Co., South
Paris; Jones Drug Store, Oxford; Noyea
Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14
Married..

In Pleasantdale. Nov. I. by Rev. Frank w
Smith, Mr. Charles Fl. Merrill Of Auburn aut
Miss Nettie Z. Bonney Of Norway.
Mr.. Albert C. Davis OF Harrison and Miss Berthl
Miller of Waterford.
In West Paris, Nov. l, by Rev. Aappo Salmi
men of Worcester, Mass, Tom Cummings
and Elsa r. Cummings, both OF Paris.
In Sumner, Nov. S, by George A. Chandler
Esq, Mr.. Joseph I. Smith of Sumner and Miss
Jennie G. Dunton Of Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14
H.r.i.R.Iief hor Wom.n

II You have pains in the back. Urinary. Blad.
der or Kidney trouble, and want certain. pleas.
ant herb remedy for wnmsn's Ills, try Mother
Gray's Australian.Leaf. II 10 safe monthly
regulator. At Druggists or by mall 10 cents.
Sample package FREE. Address, The Mother
Gray Co., Le Boz, n. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14

Harkl What was thatq Mine explo-
sion 1t New Hall, Nov. Esd.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14

Last weeks rain (which was snow In
part of tn, STATED was very welcome in
Maine, and helped toward filling the
empty lakes. At the same time consider
able more will be needed before the
ground closes up, to ensure . winters
supply for the streams and springs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14
THOMAS SMILEY

buying fall clothing and fancy goods here:
Large Stock Qualities Low Prices Prompt Service Here
few samples from stock with prices.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14

For Sale.
House of s rooms, stable and two
acres of land, fruit trees, etc. All in
good condition. Apply to
F. A. TAYLOR,
Buck6eld, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14

Glasses on weekly payments. DR..
Parmenter. Read my ad.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-11-14
Died.

In Brownfeld, Nov. Z, Samuel Durgin.
In Denmark, Oct 81, Mrs. Lillian smith Craw-
ford, wife of j. W. Crawford Of Lowell, Mass,
I'm Lewiston, Nov. I, Hattie NJ wife Of b. II.
MICA lister of Norway, aged Sc ears, months,
rs days.