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Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOIN0S OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris hul.

First Baptist Church. Rev. Z. o. Tayior, pastor
Preaching every Sunday q 0A5 4. \. Sunday
school sS II u. Sabbath Evening Service q
80 r. =. 7. p. 8. G. =. Tuesday evening.
panl Msssne Msss1s NE s fay before ne is
Sunday Of the month as 50 r. L.. AL NOT
Otherwise connected are cordially invited.
uniyersalist Church. Sunday School every
Sunday At l0SA.A.
Mrs. Il. r. Batcheller, who has been
for some weeks at her homo at Wash
ington, N. H., returned Thursday, &C.
companied by her mother, Mrs. Pierce,
who will be at Elmhurst for some time.
The annual meeting of the Univers-
alist Ladies' Circle was adjourned until
Tuesday afternoon Of this week, at 80,
with Mrs. Scribner. At that time there
will be an apron sale, and good oppor-
tunity to procure good aprons at low
prices.
Mr.. Jonathan Philbrick of Guildhall,
Vt, spent the past week in Paris visit
ing at h. B. Eastman's and at j. b.
Coles.
The Paris Hill School Improvement
League had flag raising at the school
house last Monday afternoon. The
handsome new flag given by Mrs.
Mathewson was presented in her behalf
with brief address to the scholars BY
George NJ. Atwood.
The fall term of school closed Friday
and Miss Stearns entertained her pupils
with very enjoyable party at her home
Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jarvis n. Thayer return
ed last week from their wedding trip and
are stopping at Elmhurst for few days
while fitting up their home.
At a meeting of the directors OF the
Paris Hill Water Company Friday even
ing dividend of four per cent. was de-
clared, payable to the stockholders at
once.
O.E. Curtis of Kennebunk was at Paris
Hill on business last week.
Lewis NJ. Brown, ESQ, goes to New
York on business trip this week.
Judge and Mrs. w. P. Potter are ex-
pected at Elmhurst the last of the pres
ent month. The Judge is now presid-
ing at term of Supreme Court in Pitts
burg, and will come as soon as it closes.
The blizzard struck Paris Hill with
full force Monday morning. Some have
sleighs out and snow drifts are numer-
Gus and still it SHOWS and blows.
News has been received here OF the
death at her home in Boston last Thurs
day of Miss Daisy Austin, eldest daughter
of Albert S. Austin, formerly clerk OF
courts and for a number of years a resi-
dent of this place. Miss Austin's death
was due to consumption, and came after
a long illness. Although the end was
not unexpected, many friends here learn
of the event with sorrow.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
The TrunkAsh.

The trunkfish is one of the peculiar
inhabitants of the ocean. 1t Is called
the trunkfish because Its back Is COM
pletely covered with bony plates Of a
regular shape, forming a complete coat
of mail. 1t is protected so completely
that it can move only its tail, mouth
and a small part of its gills, which
pass through the arlnor. 1t is quite a
small fish and is found only In the
warm waters of the southern tropical
apoS
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
Oxford.

Mrs. W. T. Chapman attended the
national convention of the W. C. T. U.
at Hartford
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Keene received
their friends on Saturday evening. A
large number were present. Refresh
ments of ice cream, cake, fancy biscuits
and coffee were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sturtevant OF Auburn
were in town on Saturday to attend the
wedding reception of Mr.. and Mrs
Keene.
Wendell Linnell and Wilfred Perkins
have been packing apples.
Rev. Mr.. Newport has returned from
Vermont.
The Congregationalist Ladies' Circle
will meet with Mrs. John Eden Wed.
nesday.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
Mechanism Of tho Human Body.

The human body is an epitome In ma,
ture of all mechanics. all hydraulics,
all architecture, all machinery Of every
kind. There are more than 80 mechan'
ical movements known to mechanics
today, and all of these are but modifi'
cations of those found in the human
body. Here are found all the bars
levers, joints, puleys, pumps. pipes
wheels and axles, ball and socket
movements. beams. girders. trusses
buffers, arches, columns, cables and
supports known to science. At every
point mans best mechanical work can
be shown to be but adaptations OF
processes of the human body, a revela
ton of first principles used In nature.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
North Paris.

Tuell school closed Nov. 8, Edna E.
Curtis, teacher. Scholars not absent,
Alberta NJ. Elwell, Eunice N. Gowell,
Alton F. Thomas, Edith N. Littlehale,
Eta NJ. Hollis, Lorenzo e. Littlehale,
Zilpha E. Porter.
Song, America. School.
Recitation. Passage of the Birds. Eunice Gowell.
o. the School
Lorenzo Littlehale.
Essay. Life Of tongfellow. -----..-..Lois Hollis.
Recitation. Cool Company, -E Ear Earl Hollis.
Recitation. When the Bright Leaves S Fan; ;,,.,.
Recitation, The Removal, Keith Field.
'<''A''A' 10 -'' Giada Bonney.
Dialogue. The Coming Woman, ..---seven girls.
Recitation. Opportunity and Johnny. p,.n
Recitation. Look Pleasant. Edith Neyers.
Recitation, October Song. .....-.wm. Littlshale.
Essay the s9Oss M0Oss Row ,sn Do son samss
RECITATION. % Ny Dog .ziipha Porter.
Song. Always In the Way. School.
Frank Littlebale played several selec-
tions on his phonograph.
Frank Littlehale took his new phono-
graph into the Whittemore District to his
brother Albert's school Nov. I'd to en-
tertain the scholars.
<, E. Field found q Baldwin apple
measuring IL inches in circumference.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Hammond visit
ed at George Noyes' Nov. 1st.
Ernest Mason and family went to
Hartford, Nov. 4.
The Methodist society realized about
$500 from their supper Nov. 9th.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
AN ENeL1sH AUTHOR WROTE:

"No shade. no shine, no fruit, no
flowers, no leaves-November!" Many
Americans would add no freedom from
catarrh, which is so aggravated during
this month that It becomes constantly
troublesome. There is abundant proof
that catarrh is q constitutional disease.
Il is related to scrofula and consumption,
being one of the wasting diseases.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has shown that what
is capable of eradicating scrofula, CON-
pletely cures catarrh, and taken In time
prevents consumption. We cannot see
how any sufferer can put of taking this
medicine, in view Of tho widely publish
cd record of its radical and permanent
cures. 1t Is undoubtedly Americas
Greatest Medicine for Americas Great
est Disease-Catarrh.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
The Elections of Last Tuesday.

Elections for members of congress and
state officers were held last Tuesday in
forty-two states. The result in general
agrees pretty we'll with the expectations
and predictions, and there were not
many surprises. This is not saying that
all the results satisfied everybody's
claims, for that would be impossible,
but in general the outcome was what
reasonable men had expected.
Gains of several congressman were
made in different states by the Demo
Gratis, and this was not unexpected.
However, the gains were not, as some
had predicted, sufficient 10 put the house
into the hands of the Democrats. The
present large Republican majority OF ll2
is cut down to about 80, but that is a
good working majority, and the as
surance is thus had that the policy of
President Roosevelt will be continued by
a congress Republican in both branches
during the second half of his term.
Perhaps the one most significant and
satisfying result Of the days work is the
election of Charles Z. Hughes as governor
of New York over William X. Hearst,
though the vote on the rest of the state
tlckSt was very CIOSc. ~ uc Piuio hty
was the dangerously narrow one OF only
a little over $4,000, but twill serve.
The election of Hearst would have been
a calamity, leading TO consequences
which could not be viewed except with
the gravest concern.
In Massachusetts,, where interest in
the contest was second only to that in
New York, Governor Curtis Guild is re-
elected by plurality of between 81, ,OOO
and $4,000 over the eccentric though
courageous John b. Moran, who was the
candidate of three parties and fought the
campaign on the issue of his own per-
sonality.
Gompers, who started out with such a
flourish of trumpets to defeat the con-
gressmeu who did not meet his ideas,
seems to have had about the same sue,
cess in the rest of the country that he
did in Maine, where he is credited by
both parties with increasing Mr.. Little
fields vote. Speaker Cannon, who in
Cured Mr.. Gompers' hostility, is re.
elected by the usual Il, 900 plurality, and
if there is anywhere any effect of the
labor leaders, efforts, it is not apparent
where it can be.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
Hebron.

The golden wedding of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ezra Marshall which was celebrated last
week at their home was q very pleasant
affair. Quite company Of friends and
relatives were present. Letters were
read from absent relatives and remarks
BY Rev. DIR. Crane and other friends, also
singing BY all. and song by their little
grandchild, Ethel Marshall. There was
poem by Mrs. Della Keene Leach, an
other granddaughter. Mr.. and Mrs:
Marshall had many presents. Fred
Marshall brought beautiful flowers for
the occasion. Refreshments were serv-
ed. All enjoyed the day and left their
best wishes with Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall.
Mr.. Drew Thompson and Miss Fannie
Thompson Of Auburn have been visiting
at III. K. Siearns'. Mr.. and Mrs. Porter
Stearns of South Paris have also been
there for few days.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13

Heury E. Jones Of Tampa, Fla, writes:
~ can thank God for my present health,
due to Foley's Kidney Cure. ] tried
doctors and all kinds Of kidney cures,
but nothing did me much good till !
took Foley's Kidney Cure. Four bottles
cured me, and / have no more pain In
my back and shoulders. ! am 81 years
old, and suffered long, but thanks to
Foley's Kidney Cure l am we'll and can
walk and enjoy myself. It isa pleasure
to recommend Il to those needing kid
ney medicine" =. 4. shurtls6 d %.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
Mason.

School begins Monday, the 18th, Mrs.
Lizzie !. York, teacher.
Ernest Hutchinson of Massachusetts,,
formerly of Mason, and a friend, are
visiting friends and relatives In town
for few days.
Erwin Hutchinson cut his foot quite
badly Monday.
A. G. Lovejoy of Norway came to
town the 1th.
Austin Hutchinson is in town. He
brought up nice pig.
Erwin Hutchinson is loading part Of q
car of pigs for E. W. Penley Of Auburn.
Erwin Hutchinson bought horse OF
Charles Connor Of Albany, the 9th.
E. Il. Morrill, is doing quite job on
his house, laying new floors and build
ing new chimneys and reshingling the
ell
Addison Brown was in town the sth.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
DANGERS FROM DYSPEPSIA.
IMPERFECT DIGESTION MOST PROLIFIC
CAUSE OF SERIOUS DISEASE.

IMPERFECT DIGESTION MOST PROLIFIC
CAUSE OF SERIOUS DISEASE.
While health reports do not give in
digestion as a cause Of death, yet 1t SO
weakens the stomach and the whole sys-
tenn that 1t makes ono readily susceptt-
Bile to serious illness.
If you have distress after eating, feel
ing Of heaviness In the stomach, nervous
ness, dizziness, nausea, headache or
any other symptoms of indigestion, be-
gin the use Of Mona at once and got
we'll.
Mi-o-na will give such strength and
tone to the whole digestive system that
you can eat anything at any time with
out fear Of distress or Indigestion.
F.A Shurtleff & Co. have so much
faith in its superior merits, that they
give guarantee With every so cent boz
Of Mona that the remedy will cost
nothing unless 1t cures.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13

Mr.. Vim. C. Ordway has returned
homo with his newly married wife.
Mr.. Dudley Perkins and wife arc visit
ing friends In Mechanic Falls.
Mr.. Augustine Ingalls 10 putting .
new coat OF shingles on his buildings.
Mrs. Gee. A. Hill was visitor ut Mr..
and Mrs. A. W. Belcher's last week.
Mr.. Wells 10 about ready to assume
work in his nov blacksmith shop.
The body Of Mr.. I'd Wales Vas
brought from Nedford, Mas, last Mon
dAy and buried n the fAmily lot.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13

The first electric locomotive for the
Atlantic Shore Line arrived In Kittery
Wednesday morning from the car works
at Laconia, N. II. 1t will be placed up
on the trucks and taken to the car barn
at Kittery Point. The locomotive is
numbered 10l, painted and lettered as Ia
the first freight car, which arrived some
months ago. It resembles large fiat
car with pilot house In the middle and
COW catcher on each end. It attracted
much attention as 1t lay sidetracked at
the navy yard station.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
Barn Burned at Roxbury.

The barn owned by John Reed at
Ro1bury was burned to the ground at s
o'clock Wednesday morning.
The confagration was first seen by
the nearest neighbor who lived about a
mile away. He at once aroused his
neighbors who hurried to the scene of
conhagration.
The fire had made such headway that
it was impossible to get the contents out
of the barn, which comprised from so to
Is tons OF hay, farm machinery and
number wagons and sleighs belonging to
neighbors.
As the barn was located on the edge
of woodland, the trees ignited and every
effort was made to keep the fire from
spreading.
1t is understood that there was no in
surance on the building or its contents.
1t is thought that the fire was origi-
mated by tramps, as early In the morn
ing two were seen vending their way
down the railroad track.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
East Sumner.

DIR. C. N. Bisbee of Rumford Falls was
In town last Wednesday to see S. A.
Oldham. who is quite feeble.
Abel S. Heald, who has been great
sufferer of late, has not been quite as
comfortable. A Mrs. Mooney, . nurse
from West Paris, is assisting in the care
of him.
Charles B. Bonnsy Is quite feeble from
rheumatic and heart trouble.
Fifty-five years ago . heavy fall Of
snow came on Nov. 10th making perma-
neut shedding for the winter. The first
snow fall of that season was on Oct. 81,
which made shedding for few days. but
mostly went of.
Samuel Heald Of Paris has been In
town few days visiting relatives. he
has lived near Sonth Paris most OF the
time for the past Is years.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13

Many sufferers from nasal catsrrh say
they get splendid results by using an
atomizer. For their benefit We prepare
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Except that
1t is liquid 1t is in all respects like the
healing, helpful, pain-allaylng Cream
Balm that the public has been familiar
with for years. No cocaine nor other
dangerous drug In It. The soothing
spray relieves at once and cure Is certain.
All druggists, 75 cents. including spray
ing tube or mailed by Ely Bros, 30 War
rem Street, New York.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
Wilson's Mills.

J.F. Hart and his mother, Mrs. W.
q. Hart, have gone on a visit to friends
and relatives at Waterford and Otisfield.
w. II. Hart and his son Leslie have a
Stanley automobile.
Geo. Mason has purchased blackboard
automobile.
C.I. Wilson has gone to work with
his oxen for ". W. Linnell.
A. w. Hart is taking the game war
den's place in the back woods. The
game warden was called home by sick,
ness in his family.
D. C. Bennett and s. W. Bennett have
each brought in a deer after deal OF
bunting.
Leon Bennett and L. a. Coy went
hunting Saturday without success.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
An Innocent Diversion.

"Poor wOman" sighed the prison WIS.,
ltor to the convicted murderess. Does
not the thought Of your impending
doom cause your mind to revert to the
days Of your innocent childhood? Do
you not wish you could he playing
again MS you did them
"Why. yes" replied the poor woman.
II would like to skip the rope ."-Phila-
delpha Press.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
North StOneham.

Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Hilton have gone
to Bridgton on visit. James Vance OF
Lowell is staying with VIM. Cannon
while they are away.
Kate Adams has gone to Lowell Center
to work for Edwin Meserve.
Ella Sawyer is at home.
Perley Adams and daughter Thankful
from Albany visited his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Sylvester Adams, Saturday.
Perley and his brother Ralph each shot a
deer Saturday.
VIM. Adams has had house full OF
boarders this fall but they have not
been very successful in capturing deer.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13

Oklahoma, admitted as state by a
Republican congress, went Democratic
at its first election last week, and the
result is treated by both parties as a
joke, with . pleasant or bitter flavor &C
cording to the point of view. 1t Is q
pity that the first standard by which the
action of any officer or governmental body
is judged Is that of political expediency.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
The White Headed Boy.

The phrase "his mothers white head
ed boy" is as old AS the bills In Ire
land. 1t appears in many Of the Irish
fairy stories of the last century. Irish
mothers who knew good fairies always
kept the secret for the white headed
boy" of the family. Gerald Griffin in
one Of his best short stories years ago
used the phrase Us one he had Dor.
rowed from IN old Celtic book.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
MADE HAPPY FOR LIFE.

Great happiness came into the home
of s. c. Blair, school superintendent, at
st. Albans, w. Va, when his little
daughter was restored from the dread
full complaint he names. he says: ."My
little daughter had st. Vitus Dance,
which yielded to no treatment but grew
steadily worse until as . last resort We
triei Electric Bitters; and rejoice to
say, three bottles effected . complete
cure" Quick, sure cure for nervous
complaints, general debility, female
weaknesses, impoverished blood and
malaria. Guaranteed by r. A. Shurtleff
& Co.'s drug store. Price SOC.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
Norway Lake.

Norway Lake Woman's Club had their
annual supper and gentlemen's night
Nov. Sth at the home of the president,
Mrs. Christine Stephens. There were
between 80 and 90 people present. The
next meeting of the club will be Nov.
l4th, with Mrs. Mary Mills.
Myron Richardson of Denmark is stop
ping at A. d. Kilgore's.
Mrs. John Smith of Chester, N. a., is
visiting her sister, Mrs. j. NJ. Wood.
Some one is visiting hen houses round
this way and their poultry is diminish
ing in numbers.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
Mixed "a. to Definitions.

Hungry Higgins-Wot! You dunno
wot a miser ISL A miser is man that
denies hisself the necessarles Of life
when he has the money to buy 'em
Weary Watklns-Oh, / have met some
of them fellers. But fought they
called themselves Prohlbitionists.-ln'
dianapolis Journal.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
Newry.

The measles are very prevalent on this
river; some of the victims have been
very sick.
At present W. b. Wight of North
Newry has them and pneumonia also.
He is very sick man. DR.. Twaddle OF
Bethel attends him.
Dennis Kilgore is sick, and Mrs. Mary
Baker also. She is suffering exceeding
ly with facial neuralgia, which has been
troubling her for many years.
The hay pressers have been in town
pressing hay. j. S. Allen has sold his
to NJ. l.. Thurston. he has sold his ap.
ples TO Eli StearnS.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
rul,v Valued Thsn,

1--WE never realize the full value Of
a thing until we lose it." remarked the
man who was fond Of moralizing.
"That's right" replied the practical
man, especially If the thing lost was
insured" Philadelphia Ledger.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
His RetOrt.

Laird-Well. Sandy. you are getting
very bent. Why don't you stand
straight up like ME. man? Sandy
Eh, mon, do you see that field O. corn
over there? Laird-I do. Sandy
Weel, yell notice that the full heids
hang down and the empty ones stand
up.-Glasgow News.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
West Paris.

The Universalist Good Win Society
will hold . sale and supper ct their
church on Wednesday afternoon and
evening, Nov. 2lst. There will DO 9
table Of fancy work, including . good
variety of articles and over thirty dolls
which have been daintily dressed for the
occasion; also an apron table and .
candy table. This will be an excep-
tional opportunity for the purchase Of
Christmas gifts for those desiring 10 do
90. Admission both afternoon and
evening free, and the public Ii cordially
invited to attend. From $50 to 1880
p. n, q chicken pie supper with the ad-
dition of other numerous good things
will be served In Good Will Hall. Price
of supper tickets 20 cents. In the even
ing q free entertainment will be given
consisting of songs, instrumental music,
etc. Further particulars next week.
Mr.. Samuel Evans, young man from
Belfast, Ireland, has accepted the united
call Of the Free Baptist church of this
place and the Baptist church at North
Paris, and will have charge Of these two
churches, and will hold regular preach
ing services every Sunday here, includ-
ing praise and prayer meetings on Sab
bath evenings. Mr.. Evans Is licensed
preacher in his own country, which gives
the same privileges as an ordained minis.
ter in America, and has had several
years. experience in the work. He LETT
his home In August, arriving In Lewis
ton the 9th of September, his object
being q course of study at Cobb's Di-
viuity School at Bates College. He is a
bright, interesting speaker and we'll
liked.
Granite Chapter, o. E. S., held an
especially interesting meeting at Masonic
Hall Thursday evening Of last week, with
a good number in attendance. D. D.
G. NJ, Mrs. Florence B. Rounds OF
Waterford was present and the work
was exemplified in q creditable manner.
Refreshments were served.
Mrs. Ryerson of Paris Hill Is here and
will spend the winter with her daughter,
Mrs. Samuel Estes, Jr.
Mrs. Lucinda Small is visiting in Nor
way and South Paris.
j. Miles and E. R. Davis 60 Monday
of this week 10 West Milan, N. H., and
vicinity for ten days hunting trip.
Mrs. Ezra Swett and two children OF
Dixfield are visiting Mrs. A. D. Coburn.
Last Friday afternoon the primary
school closed the term with special ex,
ercises of recitations, dialogues, songs,
etc., by the children, the program being
credit to. both teacher and scholars
Several of the parents were interested
visitors at the exercises.
The grammar school closes this week.
Mrs. C. 81. Bates was happily surprised
one evening last week. During hei
absence from home her husband, Mr.
Bates, had a piano moved into their
house, which he had recently purchased
for her.
Some of the Greenwood people have
formed a dramatic company and will
present the five-act drama "Tony, the
Convict" at Dunham's Hall on Wednes
day evening Of this week, Nov. IA. The
play has cast of eleven characters
Admission Is cents. There will be
dance after the play.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
SINGLE COPIES.

Single Copies Of the Democrat are four cents
each. They viii be mailed or receipt Of price by
the publishers or for the convenience Of patrons
Jingle copies Of each issue have been placed on
sale at the following places In the County:
South Paris, Brooks Drug Store.
Shurtlen's Drug Store.
Norway, Noyes' Drug Store.
Stones Drug Store.
Buckheld, Alfred Cole. Postmaster.
Frveburg, AT. Lewis, Insurance once.
Paris Htll, Mrs. Harlow. Post Once.
West Paris, Samuel I. White.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13
Thanksgiving.



As the close OF the year approaches. the mind
turns to the observance Of the best and oldest OF
New England customs, Thanksgiving. By law
holiday, II IL In spirit festival. IL celebrates
the bountes OF nature ami the rewards OF toll,
arouses sentiments OF gratitude for the blessings
OF peace and prosperity vouchsafed our state
and nation. quickens the desire to lessen the
burdens OF the unfortunate and needy, AMI above
all else iIclines the heart to a reverent acknowL
edgment to God for the divine favors he has
bestowed upon His people. Therefore. Il. VIII
liam T. Cobb, Governor of the State of Maine. do
hereby designate Thursday, November twenty
ninth, instant, Thanksgiving Day. and ask the
sons and daughters OF Maine TO honor the day
and Its meaning. and heedful Of the years dis
appointments as well as Of Its achievements to
resolve upon a course Of conduct tnat shall
promise individual happiness and public we'll
being.
Given az the Executive Chamber at Augusta
this eighth day OF November In the year OF our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and six and
OF the Independence of the United States Of
America the one hundred and thirty nrst
WILLIAM T. COBB
By the Governor. with the advice and consent Of
the Council.
BYRON BOYD,
Secretary of State.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-11-13

'sThat was a rather serious mistake
the types made In speaking Of young
Golightly."
I'm what wayf"
Changed a ~ into an a. and said
he was a ragged specimen Of athletic
mauhnod"