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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26

The city Of Portland at the special
election on Tuesday decided against the
annexation Of South Portland. The
total vote was 1875 In favor and 1850 OPP
posed, the number Of votes thrown be-
ING less than one-third of those thrown
at the municipal election few weeks
before. The general sentiment seems to
be that annexation ID sure to come event
uslly, but the time u not yet ripe for 1t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26

President Roosevelt has appointed his
old guide, William Wingate Sewall (gen-
orally known g. "Bill'' Sewall), of Is
land Falls, collector Of customs In the
district Of Aroostook. The appoint
ment occasioned no surprise. While
there were other candidates who had the
political influence behind Thorn, Sewall
had long petition, which, united with
his personal friendship, decided the
president. The Office pays 10 all about
$4,000.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26
WATER CURE FOR CONSTIPATION.

Half pint of hot water taken half an
hour before breakfast will usually keep
the bowels regular. Harsh cathsrtica
should be avoided. When purgative IL
needed, take Cbamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They are mild and gen.
tie in their action. For sale by Shurtlen
& Co., South Paris; Jones Drug Store,
Oxford; Noyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26

Those Penobscot River salmon will
have to "hump themselves" if they in
tend to keep ahead of their cousins from
the Pacific coast, the hump-backed sal.
mon, which are now being propagated al
the Craig brook hatchery in Orland
Last Thursday 1000 eggs of the hump
backed salmon were received from the
state of Washington. A lot of the eggs
received at the hatchery the first OF
November are mostly Matched out now,
and the little fish are about an inch in
length. These fry are larger than oul
salmon fry at the same age, although
the fish mature to about the same size.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26
Hour of Prayer Phil. 4.e. Noontide

A XMAS PRAYER FOR THE NATION.
"Inspire, we beseech Thee, the people
of the United States with sense of the
grandeur of their heritage. Defend US
from civil strife and from the jealousies
of race and class. Impel those in the
seats of the mighty to be faithful in their
stewardship and act upon US all as citi.
zens that there may be maintained the
ordered polity Of the commonwealth"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26
NOTICE,

The subscriber hereby gives notice that b,
has been duly appointed administrator OF tn
DAVID vARNEY, late Of Porter,
in the County of oxford, deceased. and gtvel
Semands against the estate Of said deceased ar
desired to present the same for settlement, ant
ali indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
Dec. 18th, 1905. HERBERT l.. hiDLoN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26
70 OPIUM IN CHAMBERLAIN'S
COIIGH REMEDY.

There is not the least danger in giving
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to small
children as it contains no opium or
other harmful drug. 1t has an establish
ed reputation of more than thirty years
as the most successful medicine In use
for colds, Group and whooping cough.
1t always cures and is pleasant to take.
children like it. Sold by Shurtleff &
Co., South Paris; Jones Drug Store,
Oxford; Noyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26
KING OF ALL COUGH MEDICINES

Mr.. E. G.. Case, . mail carrier OF Can
ton Center, Conn.,, who has been In the
u. s. Service for about sixteen years,
says: 1--WE have tried many cough
medicines for Group, but Chamberlain
Cough Remedy is king of all and one to
be relied upon every time. We also
find 1t the best remedy for coughs and
colds, giving certain results and leaving
no bad after effects" For sale by Shurt-
left q Co., South Paris; Jones Drug
Store, Oxford; Noyes Drug Store, Nor
way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26
Married.

In South Paris, Dec. 90. by Rev. J. H. Little,
Mr.. Carroll Eugene Edwards of South Paris
and Miss Gertrude Lenora Davis OF Minot
In Steep Falls, Dec. 10. by Rev. Orville J. Cup.
till, Mr.. Leroy Pendexter Of Kezar Falls and
Miss Eina Guilford of Steep Falls.
In West Buckfeld, Dec. Is, by Rev. b. +.
Davis of Kent's Hill, Mr.. MoDtr0se 4. Bennett
In I,ethel, Dec. IA, by Rev. Frank e Barton.
Mr.. Eugene Roscoe Bryant Of South Paris and
Mics Iva Hildreth Rand Of Albany.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26
Her. Is Relief for Women.

If you have pains in the back. Urinary. bad
der or Kidney trouble, and want certain. pleas
ant herb remedy for woman's ills. try Moth,i
regulator. Al Druggists or by mail 50 cents
Sample package FREE. Address, The Mother
Gray Co., LIE Roy, N. 7.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26
Christian Endeavor Convention.

The East Oxford Local Union of
Christian Endeavor Societies will meet
at the South Paris Baptist church on
Wednesday of this week, Dec. q. The
evening address will be given by Rev. P.
r. Marston of Lewiston, one of the ablest
clergymen of the state. The full pro-
gramms of the day is as follows:
10 80 to II 90. Praise service led BY
Rev. J. W. Chesbro.
II 90 to II Is Paper. Z. and the Church.
Rev. Christian Koch. Brvant's Pond.
IL rs to II 80. Paper - Christian Endeavor
ard Home. Rev. A. X Baldwin. South Paris.
IL so to IL As. Paper - Christian Endeavor
and Community, Rev. b. 8. Rideout, Norway
80 TO 2 90 Prayer Service led by
Rev. K. s. Cotton.
Business.
sa5 to 80 Paper-C. L and Foreign Mis-
sions. Rev. Frederick Newport Of Oxford
80 to 2l3. Paper-C. Z. and Home Mis-
sions.- Rev. n. 8. Hoses. Mechanic Falls
2:45 TO 3:l5. Discussion.
3I5 Address - Christian Endeavor Rible
Study Rev. e o. Taylor
90 TO 80. Praise Service.
80. Address. Rev. p. r. Marsson. Lewiston
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that nc
has been duly appointed administrator OF the
NELLIE e. DECOsTA, late Of Buck6eld,
in the County Of Oxford. deceased, and
6ayine demands against the estate Of said de
ceased are desired 70 present the same for Set
Element, and all indebted thereto are requested
10 make payment Immediately.
Dec 18th, 1905. FRED W. bECohD'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26
w. G. T. U. Notes.
OUR PLEDGE.

hereby promise, God helping me, to
abstain from all distilled, fermented and
malt liquors, including wine, beer, and
cider, as q beverage, and to employ all
proper means to discourage the use OF
and traffic for the same.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26
NOTICE,

The subscriber hereby gives notice that sht
has been duly appointed executrix OF the las
will and testament OF
NANCY L. MARSHALL, late OF Norway.
In the County of Oxford, deceased. and giyer
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired TO present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested te
make psyment Immediately -
Dec. 18th, 1905. CLARA A. SNOW.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26
The Oldest Country In the Ne,
World.

WOfI0.
Everybody is talking about the high,
class special excursion which the Grand
Trunk Railway system are organizing
for Mexico, and which will leave Mon
treal at 900 A. NJ. January Goth, 1905, in
special Pullman cars on the "Interna'
tional Limited" These cars will be at
tached to the private train that will be
occupied throughout the tour at Chicago
the following morning. All expenses
included in rate. Tour will last about
forty days, and will cover the most in
teresting portions of the ''oldest country
in the New World" Apply to any
Grand Trunk Agent or to j. Quinlan
Bonaventure station, for all information,
descriptive matter, rates, etc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26
CURE FOR SORE NIPPLES

AS soon as the child is done nursing
apply Chamberlain Salve. Wipe 1t of
with a soft cloth before allowing the
child to nurse. Many trained nurses
use this with the best results. Price %
cents per box. For sale by Shurtleff &
Co., South Paris; Noyes Drug Store
Norway: Jones Drug Store. Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26

Fire destroyed Hotel Heselton at
Skowhegan Sunday night, the 18th, and
of the fifty people or thereabouts in the
building number were obliged to leave
the house partly dressed. One woman
had a leg broken in jumping from a Sec
ond story window
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has deem duly appointed administrator with
the will annexed Of the estate of
in the County of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased arc
desired to present the same for settlement, and
ali indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
Nov. 2lsf, 1905. BYRON q. WAITE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26
WE ARE THANKFUL

That the reports of the corresponding
secretaries of forty different states car
show that LAT new unions were organ
lied during the year, with an increase OF
8, IA in membership,-that while many
of the states do not report the number
of pledge-signers secured, as far as
reported they number as many as Al Jos.
That the District of Columbia con-
tributed mnch labor toward the placing
of the Willard statue in Statuary hall OF
the National Capitol.
That notwithstanding the introduc-
ton of bills last winter for the repeal OF
the anti-canteen law, no action whatever
was taken.
That during the last quarter of a cen.
fury the W. c. T. U. has been an active
factor in the promotion of purity, and
that much good has been accomplished
through mothers meetings, reform
legislation, the public school branch and
rescue work-that purity is classed as
one of the fundamental principles of the
W. c. T. U.
That all along the line from Maine to
Texas we can point to anti-saloon vic
tories during the past year.
That the American Anti-Saloon
league, upon which rests now the dew
of youth, is going to do some earnest
work at the next congressional its
heart is full of courage, and all victories
seem possible to the men who are lead
ing it on to battle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26
NOTICE.

II the parties who broke out the windows OF
replace the glass during this week, no further
action will be taken In the matter, otherwise
steps will be taken to punish the Offenders.
South Paris. Dec. 25, 1905.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26

Don't Get Footsore! Get Aliens Foot Ease
A wonderful powder that cures tired scMng;
shoes easy. Ask to-day for Aliens Foot, Ease.
At all Druggists and Shoe Stores. % cts. Don't
accept any substitute.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26

NOTICE.
In the Di strict Court of the United States for the
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter o.
JOHN P. MASON, In Bankruptcy.
of Rumford, Bankrupt.
To the creditors of John p. Mason In the
County of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the 9th dav OF
December, A. b. 1905, the said John r. Mason
drst meeting Of his creditors will be held at The
Court House in South Paris. on the l1i
day Of January, A. D. 1905. at 10 O'CLOCK
in the forenoon, at which time the SAL
Spnoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business a. may
properly come before said meeting.
South Paris, Dec. %, 1905.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26
TE7NG8

The Daily Argus is sent for so cents
per month or $500 per year in advance,
and 500 at the end Of the year.
The Weekly Argus, INCLUDING
THE SATURDAY EDITION OF the
Daily-One copy, one year, $3.50 in adj
vance or $500 at the end of the year.
Clubs of s, $500 in advance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26

At the grain mill Of L. Z. Locke &
Co., West Paris, special sales will com-
mence on Friday Of this week, Dec. 29th,
continuing till the balance of stock 10
sold. There Is large quantity Of vari-
sold below cost. Grain, feed, poultry
food, animal regulator, land plaster, seed
corn, pease, grass seed, &c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26
Died.

In West Porter. Dec. Is, Melvin Douglass.
/ aged about 4s years. N
In Norway, Dec. Is, Fred II. Holmes, aged ~
years, 8 months, 8 days.
In North Waterford. Dec. 10. Mrs. Eunice Far.
| rington, aged 7s years.
Ia Buckheld, Dec. 10, Mrs. Olive Hutchinson,
In Bucfdeld. Dec IS, Scion c. futile, aged s.
years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26

Frank Carlos Griffith, who published
last summer. a little pamphlet called
"Maine's Hall Of Fame" has published
a novel called "The Man from Maine"
1t tells the story Of An Oxford County
blacksmith who was appointed consul to
Boolohacksntula, South Africa.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26

Seventeen ladies met on Thursday
afternoon, Dec. IA, at the home Of Mrs.
Geo. Morton for our regular December
meeting. The first part of the afternoon
was devoted to business, after which
most pleasing programme was carried
out, which had been arranged by Mrs.
Geo. Morton, consisting of quotations
upon Giving, Van Dykes Christmas
Prayer, most excellent paper by Mrs.
Chesbro on Peace and Arbitration, a
selection from The Union Signal, and a
symposium on The Wisest Christmas
Giving. Light refreshments were served
and the ladies dispersed, all pronounc-
ing it one of our best meetings.
The January meeting will be held in
the parlor of the Methodist church, Mrs.
E. E. Chapman leader. An invitation
has been sent to the Norway union to
meet with us at that time.
Let US be thankful for all helps and
encouragements along temperance
lines.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed executor OF the lass Will
and testament of
EDWIN HARTMAN, late Of Hiram.
In the County of Oxford, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate OF said de
ceased are desired TO present the same ior se!tie
ment. and ali indebted thereto are requested e
make payment Immediately.
Dec Sch, 1905. GEORGE I. SAWYER.
Walter p. Perkins, Agent
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26

Motto for workers: "First know,
then do"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26
PROBATE NOTICES.


To all persons interested In either of the Estates
At q Probate Court, held at Paris. In and
for the County Of Oxford, on the third Tuesday OF
Dec, In the year OF our Lord one Thousand
nine hundred and Eve. The following matter
hereinafter indicated, it is hereby ORDERED.
That notice thereof be given to all persons In
terested, by causing copy OF this order to be
published three weeks successfully IN the OK.
ford Democrat a newspaper published at South
Probate Court to be held at said Paris. on the
third Tuesday of January, A. ID. 1905, at
of the clock In the forenoon, and be heard there
on II they see cause.
sOLON C. FUTILE, late Of BuckGeld, de.
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Annie n. futile, the executrix
therein named.
ELIZA R. SMITH, late of Dixfeld. deceased
will and petition for probate thereof preserved
by Julia B. Kidder, the executrix therein named
PETER NJ. HOLDEN. late Of Paris, de
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by James 8. Wright, the executor
therein named.
ceased resignation of Henry C. Smith as trustee
presented for acceptance.
ABIGAIL WEBSTER. of Sumner, ward; first
guardian.
ADONIRAM j. BERRY, late of Sumner, de
ceased; first account presented for allowance by
Frederick r. Dyer, administrator.
MARGARET BROWN, late of Paris, deceased
first account presented for allowance by James
8. Wright, executor.
w. SCOTT NEWMAN, late Of Dixaeld, de
ceased; second account presented for allowance
by Frank W. Butler, administrator de bonis non
MOODY F. WALKER, late Of Denmark, de-
ceased; first and 6nal account presented for al
lowance by d. Eugene Chaplin, executor.
ALBION E. BRADBURY, late Of Canton, de-
ceased; first account presented for allowance by
Byron e. Waite, special administrator.
EMMA A. HOLT, late Of Norway. deceased
hnal account presented for allowance. also petit
ton for order to distribute balance remaining In
his hands presented by Herbert /. Holt, admin
istrator.
ADDISON K. HERRICK, Judge Of said Court
ALBERT d. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26

The triumph Of the American party
in Salt Lake City, who are radically op,,
posed to the Mormons. and who elected
their candidate for mayor should en-
courage all lovers of America in their
efforts to fight Mormonism. The
Americans in Salt Lake City resolved
to try to make head against sea OF
troubles. They have succeeded in secur-
ing o victory for anti ormonism In the
heart of the Mormon settlement. Now
let them have the moral support OF the
decent people of the rest of the country.
In an account of the greetings extend
tended to the National Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union at the conven-
ton recently held ut Los Angeles, we
quote the following from the Los An
geles Times:
WELCOME w. c. 7. w.
at is the frequent privilege and
pleasure of the city of Los Angeles to
welcome within her sunny gates repre-
sentatives of great national Orgauiza
tions. She is glad to see them come,
always, and 1t is not too much to say
that she never fails to send them away
happy and satisfied and eager to come
again.
"But never was the heart Of this loved
public more earnest than 1t is in thu
Welcome which it extends to the dele
gates to the convention of the Woman''
Christian Temperance Union of America
None could be received with greate
warmth by us than the representative
of that noble band of women, who's
mission It Is to save the race from tn
baleful curse of drunkenness. In all tn
world there IL being made no effort tina
appeals more TO tho hearts Of good peo
ple than the work In which these Chris
tian ladies are engaged"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26

Despite the storm good audience
gathered at the Universalist church Sun
day evening, Dec. Sd, for public tenn
perance meeting under the auspices of
the W. C. T. U. The Schubert Quar-
tette rendered appropriate music. The
address given by A. K. Baldwin, from
LIST Cor. 14:s, "If the trumpet give ar
uncertain sound, who shall prepare him
self for the battlep" was both interest
ing and impressive. Mr.. Baldwin first
proved that intemperance is an evil-1st
financially; I'd, in its cost of position
Sd, an evil against health; 4th, in it,
cost of character, self respect and life
and above all an evil against the home
taking bread and clothes from children
breaking wives hearts, and causing
domestic dissension and divorce.
Because it is an evil in these and othel
ways it ought not to be compromised
with, but it ought to be abolished. III
then compared the evil OF slavery ant
the fight against it to the battle that IL
now on to abolish intemperance. "Th'
grand achievement of the nineteenth
century," said he, twas the destruction
of slavery. What grander achievement
can the twentieth century bring to pas
than the destruction of the liquor
business?"
Beginning with the first temperance
society in 1908, at M0reau, N. Y, n
| followed its growth through the year
until the tenth international Anti
alcoholic Congress has been held; pait
due respect to Cough and our beloved
Frances E. Willard, and cited us to thu
notable victory in the department stor'
of Henry Siegel & Co. He then spok'
of the gain seen through the ever in
creasiug prohibition territory and tn
decrease in hard liquors consumed.
His closing remarks were on what VI
must now work and pray for: LIST, TO
state and country, that present legis
lation be retained, and that more law
be enacted; I'd, for the safety of the In
dividual, and closed by urging us to &c
signers for the temperance pledge, givinl
DR.. Josiah Strong's reasons for taking tn
total abstinence pledge: LIST, many Cal
be total abstainers who cannot be tenn
perate; I'd, because In total abstinenc
there can be no risk to health or morals
Sd, because total abstinence can never b
dangerous as an example; 4th, becaus
total abstinence does not make me il
the smallest degree responsible for
traffic which brings measureless evil
5th, because in the presence of that evl
| cannot afford to stop my mouth wit
wine glass. The best way to &c
people to be total abstainers is to &c
them to be Christians.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-12-26

Marlowe in Romeo and Juliet at the
Empire in Lewiston. From South Paris
about ninety tickets were sold, and the
train of four cars was crowded so that
those who got on at Mechanic Falls
MANY of them had to stand. Liberty
Lodge had total attendance of between
four and five hundred that evening, and
the visitors were royalty entertained.
The theatre goers, too, were delighted
with the opportunity of seeing the dis
tinguished actors who played that night
The train arrived here on the return
about A. NJ.
An attempted break at Farrar's grocery
store in Masonic Block was upset
Wednesday night. At about midnigh'
L. III. Daughraty, in his room on the
second floor, with q window on the south
side, hear 4 sounds which indicated thai
seine one was working on the building
in a manner not prescribed by law. Get
ting up and putting his head out OF the
window, he saw q man at work at thu
basement window nearly under him. Mr.
Daughraty told him he had better b
getting out of there, and the stranger
needed no second warning, but startet
Tor the street as IaSt a. MS ioot Wouie
carry him. Mr.. Daughraty went back Il
bed, and few minutes later heard step
coming into the alley between the build
ings. He got up again and looked on
of the window, and again saw q man
who promptly got out on to the stree
again without any further warning. 1
Is probable that the burglar was looking
for q chance to get at some cannet
goods or something else to give variet.
to his diet. He had got the outside
window out and was working on the in
side one when he was discovered. Al
there are families living on the secont
floor of both buildings on the sides o
the narrow alley. with windows open
Ing on to it, burglar working there L
taking oonsidsrabls Sisk Of discovery.
The Imperial press., 1905-03-04

 \ Briefs From the Electric Hub T "''H of the Imperial Valley
(From regular correspondent)

(FrOm regular COrreSpOndent)
 F. c. Bayess, superintendent of the Inter- Urban railroad, is spending few days in Imperial.
 A large crowd gathered in the school house Sunday evening to hear an address from the Seventh chapter of St. John, delivered by Rev. Thatch of Los Angeles.
 Mrs. J. Henderson, who has had charge of the boarding house here for some time past, left Saturday morning for her former home in Phoenix, Ariz.
 The Presbyterians have services in the Davis Hall the first and third Sunday of of each month. The Rev A. II. PrOco officiating. Sunday school 10 a. m. ; preaching II a. m.
 The entertainment given by the ladies of the town, Saturday of last week, for the benefit of the Holtville band, was well attended and proved quite success. The following program was rendered after which refreshments were served : Euphonon Solo by Prof. Pozzatto; Sel- ection of Coon Songs by Mrs. Mills Piano solo by Mrs. Richards; Comic song by