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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
An Excursion to the City.

HEBRON, June /, 1908.
After breathing the fresh air of
Greenwood Hill for about seven months
and taking on quite coat of flesh and a
fair appetite, l thought would take a
trip up the line as far as Rumford Falls
and way stations. So got barbered up
and squeezed on my best clothes early
Friday morning, May 18th, and put for
East Hebron station. | only had about
two hours to wait for the up train.
The station agent seemed to be well
disposed young man, so asked him if
he could give me return ticket at a
reduced fare. He said he could if |
would wait until the next day and come
back Monday, and save enough to buy
me piece of tobacco. So | bought a
, ticket to Hartford, where l could get
kept over night for nothing.
1t was nearly noon when l got to
Buckfield, and some of my old acquaint-
ances hardly knew me, but | came
across my old friend, Walter Conant of
Hebron, who identified me as being the
same man. After that they gathered
around me and complimented me on my
improved condition and general appear
ance. One man was kind enough to ask
me to dinner l says all right. In a
few minutes l looked around his way
and he was gone. I don't know where
he went to, so l got my dinner some
where else.
That night 1 stopped with my friend
Orlando Irish, and he knew me. Satur-
day morning got my return ticket, and
started for Rumford Falls where my
friends seemed to be very glad to see me,
but soon found out eggs were 20 cents
per dozen, and the prospect for custard
pie was not very hattering; but other
things were in about the same proper
ton so did very well.
! l went to dance Saturday evening.
Mr.. Howard invited me to dance, but
declined on the ground that | Thought
my knee action was not quite good
enough for the Rumford gals, but if it
had been 80 years ago / would have
shown them how they did it where
was raised.
Sunday my friend, E. A. Davis, hitch
ed up his team and took me all over
town.
Monday morning started for home.
l had few minutes to spare waiting
for the stage to take me to the station
when a constable came along and said
he would show me the inside of the
lookup. l will confess was little
surprised at first, and told him | had
not been taking ardent spirit, and the
reason / carried cane was because
had a sort of chronic trouble about my
legs. Then he smiled and l knew him,
but he said, "You might as well go in a
few minutes and see what kind of a
looking place it is" He showed me
some boxes of contraband goods taken
the night before, but refused to let me
sample the contents thereof.
Then the stage came and | got aboard
as quick as could, but was so nervous
that forgot to pay the driver, and after
got home and sort of came to myself
sent him ten cents by mail. Nothing
happened worthy of notice until got
home, and then there didn't.
VIM. CUsHMAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20

A raid of boundary stores about two
miles from Houlton was made on the
10th by combined force of American
and Canadian officials. Three places
were visited and five double horseloads
of liquors was seized, the stuff having a
value of about $4,000. The confiscated
liquor was taken to Woodstock, N. b.
No arrests have been made, but several
are expected soon. Both governments
will unite hereafter and it is proposed to
clean out all boundary line liquor stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
Sold by f. A. shurtlefr & Co.
J.. WALDO NASH,
Licensed Taxidermist,
MASONIC BLOCK,
Telephone Connection. NORWAY.
NOTICE OF roREcLosuRE.

WHEREAS, Franklin II. Thurlow of Wood
stock, In the county of oxford and state OF
Maine, by his mortgage deed dated the sixth day
Of August, 1856 and recorded In the oxford
Registry Of Deeds. book 224. pages 266. 267 26s
and $780, conveyed to Agnes +. Cha of Port
land, In the County of Cumberland In said State
certain parcel of real estate situate in Wood
stock, aforesaid, and bounded and described as
follows: certain tract parcel of land situated
In the town of Woodstock together with the
buildings thereon being lot number five In the
west part of said town Of Woodstock excepting 80
much of said lot as has been previously sold to
Charles Russell. Also another lot Of land situ.
atcd in the town of Paris adjoining the said lot
numbered five on TIE south side and containing
twenty-five acres more or less and the who Q
containing onehundred and twenty acres mere
or less. Also certain lot or parcel Of land sit.
uated In said Paris containing twenty. five acres
more or less and being part Of lot numbered
twenty nine In the fourth range OF lots In said
Paris and being the same conveyed to me by
William Parlin by his deed dated Nov. IL, A. ID.
1873: and, whereas, said Agnes +. Chase by her
deed Of assignment dated Sept go. 1883, and re-
corded In said Registry. book 22i. pages 800 and
270. did assign said mortgage deed, tho note.
debt and claim thereby secured, to me, the I'M.
dersigned: and. whereas. the condition of said
mortgage has been broken, now, therefore, by
reason of tho breach.of the condition thereof
claim foreclosure Of said mortgage.
Dated Mt Paris, Maine, this twelfth day Of
june, A. u. 1905.
GERTRUDE d. HAMMOND.
By Wright 4 Wheeler, her attorneys.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
Wilson's Mills.

Mrs. Heald and Miss Head of Port.
land are visiting their son and brother,
ii. A. Head, of the Aziscoos House.
The new barn was raised at the old
Alvan Wilson place Wednesday, the
third in the past SO years. Both of its
predecessors were destroyed by fire.
Dinner was served on the grounds to
about sixty people. Tables were set in
what was the orchard. The trees were
all destroyed by the fire last season.
DR.. L. II. Burnham of Lancaster and
Mrs. Burnham have been in town sew.
eral days the past week.
Mr.. Denny, the blind musician, has
also been in town, tuning and repairing
organs.
A fine, warm rain set in Sunday morn
ing. 1t was much needed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
State Teachers Examinations.

The Annual Examinations of Candi
dates for State Certificates will be held
Friday, August 25.
The Places at which Examinations
will be held, about thirty in number
will be announced early in August, and
special notice thereof will be sent to al
candidates registering before August 20
The subjects in which candidates will
be ex, mined are Reading, Writing, Spell.
ing, Arithmetic, Geography, English
Grammar, U. S. History, Physiology
and Hygiene, Elementary Science OF
Nature Studies, Civil Government,
Theory and Practice of Teaching, and
School Law.
For further information, send for cir.
cular, Examination for State Certifi-
Gates" For help in preparing for
examination, send for Manual"
w. w. STETsoN,
State Supt. Public Schools.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20

Dr.. Crane had the pleasure of baptiz-
ing six last Sunday-four young ladies
and two gentlemen, all but one students
at the academy, and that one 9 graduate
of last year.
Judge Bonney is in town for COM
mencement.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. 8. Durham are al
home from their visit to relatives in Mas
sachusetts ard Pennsylvania.
Mrs. J. G. Donham is at home for a
few days this week.
]. F. Moody, Jr., is at home from Ban
gor Law School for vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Richardson were
in Auburn Wednesday.
Mrs. Herbert Cantello is at Mr.. Can
tellO's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
Oxford Conyregationalists.

The eighty-second annual meeting Of
Oxford conference was held with the
Congregational church at East Sumner
Tuesday and Wednesday, June Is, IA
On account of the rain of the first day
and the previous night, the attendance
from the neighboring churches was less
than usual, but the meetings were full OF
interest and profit.
At the business session Tuesday morn,
ing the following officers were elected
for the coming year:
NoderatOr-Rey. b. s. Riieout Of Norway.
Scribe-Mr W. II. Eastman, of East sumner
Treasurer-Mr. Alton e. Wheeler, OF South
Paris.
This was a reelection of the old board
except Treasurer, Capt. III. n. Bolster,
who has held that position for many
years declining a reelection. In con
nectiOn with his retirement the follow
ing resolution was passed:
Resolved. That oxford Conference of Congre
gatlonal churches express their hearty apprecia
ton OF the long anu efficient services rendered
this conference by Dea. II. y. Bolster as theil
treasurer for the past seventeen years, and
deeply regret the physical disability which
makes his resignation Imperative.
Ministers present and participating in
the exercises were Rev. MeSsrs. Newport
of Oxford, RideOut of Norway, Fisher OF
Mexico, Gleason of Bethel, Holden OF
AndOver, Morey of Gorham, y. H., and
Muttart Of East Sumner.
The annual sermon was by Rev. b. =.
RideOut, closing sermon by Rev. l.. W
Morey of GOrham, y. III. The various
topics for discussion were well handled
and brought out much thought of inter
est, showing careful and considerate
preparation and earneStneSs in the sub
ject matter treated. Briefly stated, and
without discrimination, it may be sale
that all the speakers were apt and point
ed in their treatment of the topics pre-
sented and acquitted themselves witt
credit and closely held the attention Of
the audience. The writer, who has at
tended nearly every session for the pas
dozen years, pronounced it one of thu
best sessions of the time.
The ladies served bountiful dinner:
and suppers in the vestry which ELECTED
many grateful comments from the visit
ors in attendance. On this occasion thu
ladies of the vicinity fully sustained
their enviable record as generous anC
hospitable entertainers. Thanks were
voted to the railway lines for courtesie'
and to the people of the place for hos
pitality and to those who assisted in the
music.
Mr.. Rideout's address on Tuesda,
evening on Japan and Russia was al
able and very instructive one and wa!
much appreciated by all present. Mr.
Rideout is always welcomed here since
his labors with the people one season
several years ago.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
Denmark.

Mr.. c. A. Anderson, agent of the
Judson Tourist Company between Bos-
ton and California, with his wife and
Mrs. F. G. Minis of Melrose Highlands,
Mass, have been guests at Maplewood
the past ten days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Potter have an
other baby born June 18th.
Mr.. Jones B. Holt, after long sick
ness, died at his home June 10th, aged
IS years. Funeral was held at the home
June 18th.
Mr.. Harold /. Perkins and Miss Sarah
Z. Purington were united in marriage
Saturday evening, June 10th, at the par
sonage by Rev. w. II. Palmer.
Mrs. S. |. Brown is visiting friends in
Orono and vicinity.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
DYING OF FAMINE

is, in its torments, like dying of cen
sumption. The progress of conSump
ton, from the beginning to the very end
is long torture, both to victim and
friends. "When 1 had consumption in
its first STAGE" writes VIM. Myers, of
Cearfoss, Md, "after trying different
medicines and good doctor, in vain,
at last took DR.. Kings New Discovery,
which quickly and perfectly cured me"
Prompt relief and sure cure for coughs,
colds, sore throat, bronchitis, etc. Posi-
lively prevents pneumonia. Guaranteed
at F. A. Shurtleff & Co.'s, Drug Store,
South Paris, West Paris; price SOC. and
S1.O0 a bottle. Trial bottle free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
HrGE TASK

1t was huge task, to undertake thu
cure of such a bad case of kidney dis
ease, as that of G.. f. Collier. of Chero
kee, Ia, but Electric Bitters did it. He
writes: "My kidneys were so far gone
could not sit on a chair without ;
cushion; and suffered from dreadful
backache, headache, and depression. In
Electric Bitters, however, found cure
and by them was restored to perfect
health. l recommend this great tonic
medicine to all with weak kidneys, liver
or stomach" Guaranteed by F. A. Shurt
left & Co., Druggists, South Paris
West Paris; price SOC.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
East Waterford,

The school is not in session at present,
the teacher, Miss Plummer, being i'll
with German measles.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. o. Goodwin and
daughter, Mrs. E. G. Hilton, are visiting
in Lewiston, Mrs. Nancy Hilton is stay.
ing meantime with her daughter, Mrs.
Bean, and the three children with Mr..
and Mrs. j. B. Haskell.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Fl. Kilbourne of New
York are at William Fl. Chadbourne's.
Mr.. Kilbourne took in commencement
at Orono, being graduate of that
university.
Mrs. NJ. B. Warren and son of WEIGH
vile spent Wednesday at S. S. Halls.
B. w. Sanderson came home from
Limerick Thursday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
Gilead.

Mr.. 1. A. Bean of Portland is visiting
his friend, NJ. R. Bennett, at Cloverdale
Farm.
Charles Simpson with his friends
went to base ball game at West Bethel
Saturday.
The farmers are nearly through their
planting unless crows interfere with their
crops.
A heavy thunder shower passed over
this town Tuesday. 1t is thought more
rain has fallen than for the past six
months.
Mr.. Thomas Kimball visited his son in
Shelburne, N. H., last Sunday.
Working on the road is the order of
the day Wednesday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
A RAD SCARE

Some day you will get bad scare
when you feel pain in your bowels
and fear appendicitis. Safety lies il
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, sure cure
for all bowel and stomach diseases
such as headache, biliousness; costive
ness, etc. Guaranteed at F. A. Shurt
left & Co., Drug Store, South Paris, West
Paris, only 25c. Try them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20

A family up in Somerset County has
pet which came to them under most re
markable circumstances. A large BALI
eagle dropped from its talons liv'
lamb in the dooryard of Pearl Martin O
Harmony, one day recently. The lamt
had few claw scratches but otherwise
was alive and smart. 1t appeared to b.
about three or four days old and Mr.. Mar
tin Is raising it as a cosset.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
East BrownfieId.

Charles Severy is visiting his daughter
Mrs. L. A. Cole.
The w. C. T. U. held its regular meet
ing at Julia Beans June 9th.
Mrs. A. T. johnson entertained hel
sister and husband Sunday, June IL.
A great many children have whooping
cough.
Mrs. Sheldon Walker has returned
homo from visiting her sister In West
Brown6sld.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20

Pittsfeld, along with Winthrop,
Hallowell and other towns, is harboring
the hope that the North Wayne Tool
Company's works will be located there.
But North Wayne has not yet given mp
the hope that the factory will be re-
built upon the site where it stood for
70 years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
BrOwnfield.

Wednesday evening concert and en-
tertainment, given under the auspices OF
the Maine Association for the Blind,
composed of blind artists, was given at
town hall. 1t was we'll worth the 25
cents to listen to them.
There was so-called circus Tuesday
evening.
A dance Saturday evening.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening.
The late rains have done great
amount of good. Everything outside IL
looking lovely.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
|CHAMBERLAIN'S STOMACH AND
LIVER TABLETS BETTER THAN
DorTop,c PRESCRIPTION.

Mr.. Nv. Turner of Truhart, Va,
saws that Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets have done him more good
than anything he could get from the
doctor. If any physician in this coun-
try was able to compound a medicine
that would produce such gratifying re-
suits in cases of stomach troubles,
biliousness or constipation, his whole
time would be used in preparing this one
medicine. For sale by Shurtlef u Co..
South Paris; Jones Drug Store, Oxford
Moves Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
Thomaston is making elaborate plans

Thomaston is making elaborate plans
for the celebration of July in honor of
the 3O0th anniversary of the landing of
Weymouth on the Knox County coast.
English and American war vessels will
be present, and the literary exercises will
be in charge of the Maine Historical
Society. A handsome bronze tablet in
commemoration of the event will be set
in huge boulder, six feet high and
seven feet long, and weighing over
twelve tons. The moving of this boulder
required a team of forty horses.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
East Bethel,

Mr.. Eli Stearns has purchased thu
wool in this vicinity.
A car load of potatoes are being
bought at 10 cents per bushel.
Mr.. A. H. Bartlett from South Fran
ingham, Mass, is spending few weeks
vacation at his home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. Bartlett have gone
to Waltham, Mass, for a number OF
weeks.
Mrs. n. r. Winslow from Lowell,
Mass, is visiting her sister, Mrs. b. E.
Bartlett
Mr.. F. ]. Russell has sold his home
stead farm and bought Mr.. Ben Kim
balls farm at Middle Intervale.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
NO SECRET ABOUT IT.

It is no secret, that for Cuts, Burns,
Ulcers, Fever Sores, Sore Eyes, Boils,
etc., nothing is so effective as Bucklen's
Arnica Salve. at didn't take long to
cure bad sore had, and it is all o. K.
for sore eyes," writes D. L. Gregory, of
Hope, Tex. 25c. at r. A. Shurtleff 6
Co.., drug store, South Paris, West
Payi0.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20

Professor Howard s. Webb, head of
the electrical engineering department
of the University of Maine, died Monday
at the sanatorium in Hebron, where for
some weeks he had been suffering from
acute tuberculosis following an attack Of
grippe last winter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20

For sick headache take Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets and quick
cure is certain. For sale by Shurtletf &
Co., South Paris; NOyes Drug Store, Nor
way: Jones Drug Store, Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20

II you have pains in the back. Urinary, Blad-
der or Kidney trouble, and want certain: pleas.
ant herb remedy for woman's Ills, try Mother
Gray's AustraIian-Leaf. 1t is safe monthly
regulator. AZ the Druggists or by mail so cts.
Sample package FREE. Address, The Mother
Gray Co., Leroy, \. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20

IHIK Dy TH5tUr.
Music.
The church was prettily decorated will
wild flowers.
G. G. West and wife spent Wednesday
and Thursday of last week with rela
tives in Woodstock.
j. A. Tuell is on the sick list.
Mr.. Sylvester Bisbee, who has been
visiting his son Roy of Auburn for some
weeks, is in town again.
Mrs. A. c. West is visiting her son
Lester A. West and wife at South Paris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richmond Tuttle, who
have been i'll recently, are reported
better.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20

Blue Stores.
Queen Quality.
Brilliantine Skiits.
Wanted.
Probate Notices.
Petition TO Define Limits of Highway.
Petition for Road In Fryeburg.
Ice Cream.
Outing Suits for Summer Wear.
Notice.
Chase's Variety Store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
Coming Events.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

June S2l=Commencement. Hebron Academy.
June 22-Graduating Exercises, Paris High
school, Baptist church, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
Her. Relief for Women.

Bring old glasses to DR.. Parmenter'
Read adj
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20

The West Paris Grammar School clos
ed Friday, June 16. Whole number OF
pupils attending, "a; average number, 81.
Names of scholars not absent one-half
day:
Nellie Hammond, Laura Barden,
Madge Tuell. Lila Young,
Lula Emmons, Laura Willis,
Merton Ellis, Lucie Everett,
Merton Hammond, Alfred Andrews,
larence Hammond, Robbie Churchill,
RALPH Bacon, Neville Rowe,
Earle Adams. Myrtle Ring.
Absent but one day:
Iona Littlehale, Walter Littlehale,
Warren COOkson. ElinOr Tuell,
Alba Page.
OLIVE c. SWEET, Teacher.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
West Sumner.

Chldren's Day was observed at the
Baptist church, June 18th, with the
following programmes:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
BriIIiantine Skirts,

light weight cool skirts for They are also
a dressy skirt for any OCCASION
ONE good quality black green gore
seams bound loose plats at bottom, neat SKIRT 1898
brown black and blue gore clusters
of plaits from knee down making very full skirt, S4oS
quality brantne black blue and gore eye
gore making look like skirt ucks finished in
loose plaits making very full, stylish skirt S6os
broadoh and mixed goods
wash skirts from white duck s9 plated
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20

Eiva Hazelton. Gladys Young. Eula Newell
Recitation, Hattie Russell
Dialogue, The Floral Cross, 49,. nine little girls
Talk by Pastor.
Muaie
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
Bethel.

Commencement exercises of Gould
Academy were of unusual interest this
year although the graduating class was
smaller in numbers than usual. Thurs
day afternoon, June s, Odeon Hall was
filled to listen to the graduation parts
which were excellent:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-06-20
West Bethel.

"June. In her leaves and her laces
Gladding the earth with smile;
June, and the Gods and the Graces
Dwelling with mortals awhile"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-11

is daily enacted. In thousands OF homes,
as Death claims. in each one another
victim of Consumption or Pneumonia.
But what Coughs and Colds are prop
eriy treated. the tragedy is averted. F.
G. Huntley Of oaklandon. Ind, writes:
My wife had the consumption, and
three doctors gave her up. Finally she
took DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Coughs and Colds, which
cured her. and today she is we'll and
strong" 1t kills the germs Of all jis-
eases. One dose relieves. Guaranteed
At S0c and 81 by Chas. Rogers, drug
sist. Trial bottle free.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-11
Il SEE YOU HAD A LOVER. /"

doll. The young mans face becam,
scarlet, and he looked in an opposite
| direction.
Mildred served her table faithfully
yet her hand would tremble. Twice
she tore her ruffled skirt and was com.
PEELED to hunt for glue, but whenever
she passed Harold she was only a pa
per doll.
The young man would have left the
fete at once, but his mother detained
him. Why she did so she could not
tell, yet she felt that Harold would be
needed.
The supper tables had been carried
away and the lanterns lighted among
the trees. Henrietta Summers, the
white doll, had been bought in the
lottery By tall, light haired youth.
while Lottie Edwards, the scarlet doll.
waltzed away with a young lleuten-
ant Thus they were chosen one by
one. The only color missing from this
rainbow was lavender.
Il wonder who bought Mlldred's
ticket" said Henrietta as she whlrled
about the room on her partners arm.
Now and then a smothered laugh was
heard, accompanied by the soft rustic
of tearing paper. Some unfortunate
young man had entangled himself in
his partners fluted rufIes.
"Who did you say| repeated Hen.
rietta as she turned toward her part
ner.
Harold Delcoe," was the answer.
Harold had left the room and was
in the deserted garden among |
the swinging paper lamps. Beneath
tall, spreading tree was a tent In
which fortune teller had been SIT.
ting earlier in the evening. Finding II
deserted, he entered. Lying upon a
bench was the red and yellow fiowered
'obe the fortune teller had worn. Sit
ing down, Harold leaned his chin upon
It's hands and looked GloomilY out of