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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12

The Pierces gave an entertainment
here Friday evening which was largely
attended and enough fun taken in to last
several days.
Ira Bearce, who spent Thanksgiving
at home, returned to his teaching In the
U. of N. Saturday.
The Ladies' Circle gave supper Tues
day evening.
Mrs. Brainard is with her father, DR..
Crane, for the vacation. Prof. Brainard
is expected in q week or two.
The people here were greatly shocked
to hear Of the death Of Mr.. Jeffery Par
sons of West Minot who was caught In
the shafting Of the mill Monday Of this
week. Mr.. Parsons belonged to family
of millers. His father and two brothers
were Of the Same occupation, and al
were famous for arst elaas grinding.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
South Rumford.

Warren Adams Is i'll and his daughter;
Mrs. Clara Fuller, is helping care for
him.
Arthur Cameron and Lee Elliott have
been visiting their brother, Samuel r.
Thurston, Jr., in Boston.
Villa Cannon has returned to Stone
ham where she will teach this winter.
w. Clark spent Thanksgiving week
with his sister, Mrs. Helen Waterman,
In Turner.
e. (. Abbott of East Rumford Is work
ing in the iron foundry at the Falls.
Mrs. Wallie F. CLARK entertained her
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Young; his cousins, Arthur and Belle
Young, with their friends, Mr.. Guy
Mccormick and Miss Ferguson, all Of
Ridlonville, and her brother, James s.
Hutchins, and hin two sons, Of East
Bethel, on ThAnksgivin9 day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
Resolutions.

Whereas, In the providence of God,
our Brother Peter N. Holden has been
removed from our grange by the angel
of death. Therefore
Resolved, That we express our appre-
citation of our brother who was one of
our aged and worthy members.
Resolved, That we extend our SYM
pathy to his family.
Resolved, That We drape our charter
for thirty days, and that copy of these
resolutions be sent the family of our
deceased brother, copy be placed on
record, and a copy be sent to the local
paper for publication.
q. A. CLIFFORD, Committee
Il. A. SWAN, on
R.H. GATES, Resolutions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
East BrownfieId.

The Congregational Circle met with
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Gatchell last week.
The large number present had very en-
joyable evening.
Mrs. E. A. G. Stickney was in town on
business last week. She was accom-
panied by her son, G. o. Stickney.
Miss l. Fl. Stickney returned to Bever.
ly, Mass, last Thursday.
Miss Cassie Poore is entertaining a
lady friend.
The W. C. T. U. met with Mrs. Julia
Bean last Friday.
While practicing athletics at Brown.
field High School last week, Walter
Johnson sprained the ligaments of his
right wrist.
Plans are being made for the three
churches in town to unite in Christmas
exercises.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
Gilead.

Ellery Wheeler of Shelburne was in
town Friday.
DR.. Merrill and Mr.. Sweetsir, who
have been stopping at Camp Life, re-
turned to their homes in Portland Tues
day.
Mr.. Bailey and Mr.. Davis left Camp
Peabody Friday for their homes in Port
land.
There was goodly number and a
very pleasant entertainment of the
Mountain Rills at Mrs. D. G.. Lary's
Thursday. The next one will meet in
two weeks at the parsonage. 1t is a
busy time, as Christmas is coming, and
l hear them saying there is so much to
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12

The semi.annual tax on savings banks
and trust and banking companies of
Maine was committed by the state
assessors Tuesday. The totaltax assess
ed on savings banks is s214,2Os, against
5000, 1888 six months ago. The largest
tax $33, 94s, is paid by the Maine Saw
ings Bank of Portland, and the smallest,
s135, by the fremont Savings Bank of
fremont. The total tax on trust and
banking companies is s28,230, an in
crease of s3,201. The largest tax,
s8,s19, is paid by the Augusta Trust
Co.. and the smallest, A.s4, by the
United States Trust Co. of Portland,
which recently began business.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
Denmark.

Miss Ethel Hilton is to teach q sing
ing school at East Denmark.
The big fire at Brownfield Centre was
plainly seen here.
Mr.. Fred Sanborn will start up his new
mill Monday, the 18th.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle met with
Mrs. A. W. Belcher Tuesday afternoon,
and will hold their annual fair and sale
the 18th at Odd Fellows hall.
Mr.. WILDER Kennison is very sick and
DR.. Hebb of Bridgton was in consulta-
ton with DR.. Shaw Thursday afternoon
regarding his case.
1t is reported that Frank Whales will
move to Biddeford before Christmas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
Byron.

Chas. o. Peare of Livermore has been
hunting and calling on friends in town.
He secured large deer to take home.
Geo. and Richard Taylor are at work
at MaSon's mill in Mexico.
1t was reported few weeks ago that
the Dolloff house at Houghton had been
purchased by A. j. Peare of Bethel. We
have since learned that it was not true,
but that it has been sold to the Oxford
Mining Co., who will make their head
quarters there this winter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
lev Court Decislon.

A decision has just been handed down
by the law court in the Oxford County
case of Martha j. Abbott vs.. Portland
and Rumford Falls Railway. This case
was brought to recover for the burning
of the plaintiffs house In Gilbertville,
Canton, the plaintiffs assertion being
that the house caught from sparks from
an engine of the railroad. The defence
endeavored to show that the fire started
inside the house. The case was tried at
the March term, 1905, and verdict for
the plaintiff was returned in the sum of
SSS9.59. Wright & Wheeler for plain
tiff, Swasey and Bisbee & Parker for
defence. A motion for new trial was
fled, and the case went to the law court.
The motion is over-ruled, and the YER
dict stands. The rescript is as follows:
Martha j. Abbott vs.. Portland & Rum
ford Falls Railway. Rescript mo Opin-
ion). Rescript by Strout, j.
This cause is before the law court up
on motion to set aside verdict for the
plaintiff as against evidence, and a like
motion based upon newly discovered
evidence.
The issue was whether the plaintiffs
buildings were set on fire by sparks
from locomotive of the defendant.
Upon the general notion
The evidence tending to sustain the
contention of the plaintiff was circum-
stantial, but 1t was sufficient to author
ize the jury to find in her favor. We are
not disposed to disturb verdict where
the evidence is closely balanced, even if
we might come to different conclusion.
The jury Is the authorized tribunal to
find the facts, and unless their finding
is clearly against the evidence, it is be.
yond our province to set it aside.
Upon the motion on the ground of
newly discovered EVIDENCE.
Much of this evidence is cumulative,
and we are not impressed with its weight
as likely to produce different result If
it had been introduced at the trial. One
of the witnesses was Carroll D. Fogg,
who says that Mrs. Arris, who had been
a witness at the trial and was living in
the house that was burned, told him
that the fire Caught around that old
chimney" and that she also said she
had had no fire In the stove after II
O'Clock, the fire occurred at about 200
or 2:30 in the afternoon. Mrs. Arris
says she did not make any such state
ment, and that she was not at the house
when it took fire. Such statement, if
made by her, was nothing more than her
opinion, and would not be admissible.
No facts are given on which to base it,
So much of the newly discovered evil
dence as would be admissible fails to
impress US as likely to change the YER
dict, If presented to the jury; and we
are not prepared to say that it ought to
do so, nor can we say that the damages
are excessive.
| Both motions overruled.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
Mason.

Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Hutchinson enter
tanned Archie Hutchinson and family,
Cyrus Mills and wife, Elijah Mills, Mrs.
Lura Merrill and family and Alton
Merrill and family at Thanksgiving din
ner Thursday.
Rachel Westleigh went to Portland
Saturday to have her eyes examined.
Stephen Westleigh cut his foot quite
badly Tuesday. DR.. Sturdivant took six
stitches in it.
One of Prescott Benefits little boys
has been quite sick for the past week.
Three of Jack McKenzie's children
and hired man are sick with the measles.
Clyde Whitman OfGrover Hill is work
ing for Arthur Tyler.
Erwin Hutchinson has traded horses.
Edward Ublman has sold his work
horse to parties at Wild River.
F. o. Bean and daughter Marion took
Thanksgiving dinner at Frank Beams in
Albany.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
NO OPIUM IN CHAMBERLAIN'S
COUGH REMEDY.

There Is not the least danger In giving
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to small
children a. 1t contains no opium or
other harmful drug. It has an establish
cd reputation Of more than thirty years
as the most successful medicine In use
for colds, Group and whooping cough.
It always cures and L. pleasant to take.
Children like 1t. Sold by Shurtleff &
Co., South Paris; Jones Drug Store,
Oxford; Noyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
FURIOUS FIGHTING.

"For seven years." writes Geo. w
Hoffman, of Harper, WASH, 81 had q
bitter battle, with chronic stomach and
liver trouble, but at last won, and cured
my diseases, by the use of Electric Bit
ters. unhesitatingly recommend them
to all, and don't intend In the future to
be without them in the house. They are
certainly a wonderful medicine to have
cured such bad case as mine" Sold
under guarantee to do the same for you,
by F. A. Shurtleff & Co. at SOC bottle.
Try them to-day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12

On the allegation that the officials
have not done much of anything in the
way of enforcing the prohibitory law,
the county commissioners of Androscog.
gin have refused to allow bills approved
by Sheriff Cummings for services render.
ed by his four liquor deputies during the
month of November. The officers are
considering the advisability of appealing
Tn the courts
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
East Sumner.

The funeral services of Mrs. Cora E.
Foye occurred at the Congregational
church on Tuesday, the 5th inst. Age
of deceased so years. She died at the
residence of Zury r. Doten in Lewiston.
The deceased was for nearly thirty years
a resident of East Summer and was gen.
orally beloved and respected.
Quite party attended an auction sale
of the late A. j. Berry on Thursday. A.
D. Park acted as auctioneer.
The Congregational Ladies' Circle
served dinner at the vestry to a large
crowd Thursday.
Our hunters have returned bringing in
number of fine deer carcasses. They
were remarkably successful.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
Wilson's Mills.

The lumbermen are having hard time
for the want of snow.
H. W. Pickett and sister, Miss Hannah
Pickett, were guests of S. s. Bennett
on Wednesday.
Thanksgiving day has come and gone
again. A family gathering at John Oh
SONS rendered the day pleasant for
few.
Our young people are planning an en-,
tertainment for Christmas under the
supervision of Mrs. j. w. Buchanan and
Miss Cecil Bennett.
Mrs. Clouie Derry is helping S. S,
Bennett with her homework.
The open season is drawing to close,
and still the deer seem quite plenty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
TORTURE OF A PREACHER.

The story of the torture of Rev. o. D..
Moore, pastor of the Baptist church of
Harpersville, N. Y, will interest you.
He says: II suffered agonies, because of
a persistent cough, resulting from the
grippe. had to sleep sitting up in bed.
l tried many remedies, without relief,
until took DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
which entirely cured my cough, and
saved me from consumption. A grand
cure for diseased conditions of Throat
and Lungs. At F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Price SOC and s1.00, guaranteed. Trial
bottle free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to all the neighbors and friends
who kindly assisted US In our recent sor-
row, to those who furnished music, and
for the flowers which fittingly expressed
so much sympathy.
Mr.. AND MRS. HARRY B. HOLDEN.
West Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12

One of the young costumed dancers
who attended an Eastport masquerade
ball and had plenty of fun while on the
floor received quite a shock when the
masks were removed. He had taken
quite fancy to one of the handsomely
gowned dancers and looked carefully
after her during the evening, but at the
unmasking was somewhat shocked to
find out that it was his divorced wife
that he had shown so much attention to.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12

Mrs. Lillian W. Ward, wife of Lee
Ward of Lagrange, committed suicide,
Monday forenoon, while mentally de
ranged, at the home of her brother, VIM.
j. Head, by cutting her throat with a
razor. She had been in an insane hos
pital and had been discharged. A hus-
band, three sons, three brothers and a
sister survive.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12

WATER CURE FOR CONSTIPATION.
Half q pint of hot water taken half an
hour before breakfast will usually keep
the bowels regular. Harsh cathartics
should be avoided. When . purgative IL
needed, take Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They are mild and gen.
tie In their action. For sale by Shurtleff
d Co., South Paris; Jones Drug Store,
Oxford; Noyss Drug store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
Coats.

We have some styles in any size, in
fants' to ladies'.
ONE LOT children's coats, blue, green
and brown mixture, S4.9S
ONE LOT misses coats, light gray and
brown mixture, strapped back, flat
collar, large, neat sleeve, $1,000
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
Towels.

We can always show you good values,
at Christmas time better values than
ever.
ONE LOT towels, good size, plain or
fringed ends, white or colored border.
u l.2c.
ONE LOT damask towels, extra heavy,
20x3s inches, double hemstitched ends,
pretty figure, 25c.
ONE LOT fine linen, large size, double
hemstitched and fringed ends, neat
figure, SOC.
ONE LOT bath towels, very large size
and heavy, II lie.
ONE LOT of the square Turkish wash
cloths, &c.
NAPKINS, all sizes and qualities, one
lot good heavy linen, IS inches square,
neat patterns, SlIj
Other values from 81 90 to 500.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
A FEARFUL FATE.

1t is a fearful fate to have to endure
the terrible torture of Piles. 81 can
truthfully say" writes Harry Colson, of
Masonville, Ia, that for Blind, Bleed
ing, Itching and Protuding Piles, Buck
len's Arnica Salve is the best cure
made" Also best for cuts, burns and
injuries. Csc at F. A. Shurtleff & CO..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
IN MAD CHASE.

Millions rush in mad chase after
health, from one extreme of faddism to
another, when, If they would only eat
good food, and keep their bowels regu-
lar with DR.. Kings New Life Pills, their
troubles would all pass away. Prompt
relief and quick cure for liver and
stomach trouble. 25c at F. A. Shnrtleff
& Co.'s. Guaranteed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12

The story of So pound turkey comes
down from Higgins Hill, Aroostook
county. This beats BY four pounds the
Rhode Island bird which grscsd the
White House table on Thanksgiving day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
Pillow Covers.
Sweaters.

Useful most any time Of the year.
ONE LOT extra good value, in white,
gray, red, novelty stitch, 1925
ONE LOT in gray, red and white, good
fitting sweater, Sl.75
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12

Over 65,OO0,OOO feet of logs will be
cut on Aroostook waters the coming
winter, so it is claimed-the largest cut
for some years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12

NEW ADVERTISEMENT
Advance Christmas Sale.
Christmas Display.
A Mans Christmas.
White Robes for Babies Sleighs.
Christmas Hints.
Christmas Presents that are Useful.
Merry Christmas at j. r. Plummer's.
A Large Stock Of Christmas Goods.
Ladies' Speciality Store.
Notice.
Annual Meeting.
Have You 3 Camera?
For Sale.
Parker's Hair Balsam.
Notice OF Bankruptcy.
Wanted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
-Tabooed Patent Medicines.


1t was some time since announced by
the treasury department that a new
ruling would be adopted regarding the
sale Of certain proprietary medicines.
As 1t appeared that there were on the
market some compounds (which were
composed chiefly of distilled spirits, or
mixtures thereof, without the addition
of drugs or medicinal Ingredients in
sufficient quantity to change materially
the character of the alcoholic liquor"
manufacturers of these and dealers in
them would be required to pay the taxes
required Of manufacturers and dealers
in alcoholic liquor.
The circular making this announce
ment caused some CONSERVATION, as it
did not specify any of the remedies
which would come under the ban. But
analysis Of portion Of them having
been made, a list is given in a circular
issued few days since. That no injus-
tice may be done tn any one, the order
regarding the payment Of the tar il not
made operative against manufacturers
until Jan. LIST, while with retail dealers
the date is made April 1st, 1905.
The list given in the circular referred
TO a. coming within the ban is as fol-
lows:
Atwood's La Grippe Specific.
Cuban Gingeric.
De Wits Stomach BitteFs.
DIR. Bouvier's Buchu Gin.
DR.. Fowlors Meat and Malt.
DuHy's Malt Whiskey.
Gilbert's Rejuvenating Iron and Herb Juice.
Hostetter's stomach Bitters.
Kudros.
Peruna.
Rockandy Cough Cure.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
ATWOOD 6 FORBES,
Editors and Propristers.
GEoR0K n. ATWOOD. A. Z. FORBES.

TERMS Ell so year II paid strictly In advance.
Otherwise ts.0 year. Single copies cents.
ADVERTISEMENTS: - Ali legal advertisements
are given three consecutive insertions for tl.oo
per Inch In length Of column. Special contracts
made with local, transient and yearly advertis-
ers.
jon PRINTING New type, fast presses, steam
power. experienced workmen and low prices
combine TO make this department Of our busi-
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
ADVANCE CHRISTMAS SALE!


the best and peHea in lot You
ntofhm
and Christmas accordingly A our leaders are Hand
FanGo Waists
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
NeckWear.

No one has too many pretty stocks,
therefore they make excellent gifts.
We have large line, put up neatly one
in a box, Csc. and SOC.
Large line of pretty Neck Ribbons.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
Fancy Articles.

This includes many neat little articles,
such as Fans, Pin Cushions, Doiies,
Glove Cases, Handkerchief Boxes and
many other articles for useful little
gifts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
Here and There.

President Roosevelt's message, read to
congress last Tuesday, breaks the record
in point of length-iudeed, even the
presidents admirers are willing to admit
that it might be shorter to good advan-
tage. III given in full, it would occupy
about two pages and third in the
Democrat. While it is really interest
ing reading, for most people a summary
of it is better than the full message, as
many would not take the time to read it
all. Such a summary, condensed into
less than two columns, is given on the
fourth page of this issue of the Demo-
crat, and is recommended to our readers.
1t covers the main points of the message.
Peculiar thing about that Portland
election, which puts Democrat in the
mayors chair. Although as nearly as
one might judge from faithful reading
of the Argus during the campaign, i'll
was fought throughout almost wholly on
municipal issues, columns of comment
on it now appears in the papers, demon
Strating to the satisfaction of the writer's
that the result is popular protest
against the Sturgis law. Which simply
proves anew that results in political
affairs can generally be interpreted &C
cording to the desires of the interpreter.
One of the December magazines actual
ly contains story which is not a Christ
mas story. No, the name will not be
given here, for that would be more adver-
Using than the magazine could expect to
get without cash consideration.
Senator Depew's resignation as a
director of the Equitable was signed
''The Hon. Chauncey NJ. Depew." That
is probably correct form, but it is some
how a reminder of the lady in Augusta
some years ago, who explained to a
friend failing to recognize her that she
was 1.-THE Speaker of the Houses wife"
The committee on the change of in
auguration day will again recommend a
change in the day from the fourth of
March-this time the last Thursday in
April being the day named. And prob
ably congress will again kill the move
ment, as it has several times before. The
change has nevertheless several con-
siderations in its favor.
Those Isle of Pines fellows have at
least the virtue of persistency. After
having their american" government
disavowed in the strongest terms by
Secretary Root, it is said they will insist
on sending the territorial delegate they
have chosen to congress, and demand his
recognition by that body. 1t seems to
he nm IN fha Sepate IN rafifv the treaty
confirming Cuba's title to the island,
and put stop to such foOlishness.
A newspaper paragraph informs the
readers that President Roosevelt is the
only president who has ever received the
degree of L. II. ID. To most people the
statement will not be very illuminating,
unless they consult the dictionary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
Table Linen.

This is strong department with us,
we can show you many good values.
ONE SET table doilies, contains IS
pieces, scalloped edges, buttonhole
stitched, 9 sizes, an excellent gift,
S2.S7
PRETTY linen doilies, several styles,
10c. to SOC. each.
TRAY CLOTHS of good heavy damask,
several patterns, plain hem, hemstitch-
ed, imitation Mexican work, all good
size, 25c.
ONE LOT of heavier, finer linen, neat
patterns, SOC.
TABLE CLOTH, one lot 60 inches wide,
several patterns, good qualities, SOC.
ONE LOT GO inches wide, of finer linen,
pretty figure, 75c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12

Glasses on weekly payments. DR..
Parmenter. Read my ad.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
Coming Events.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Jan. 2.-o1ford Pomona Grange. Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-12
Handkerchiefs.

This is always our leader, one whole
counter devoted to these useful little
articles. 500 dozen to select from.
ONE LOT neat styles in all white, COL
ored borders, and the picture style, Sc.
ONE LOT lace trimmed, embroidered,
hemstitched, linen, 15c.
ONE LOT linen, embroidered, hem
stitched, many neat ones, 25c.
Many qualities up to S1.00.