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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-06
Second Roof Fire at Old Howe Store

For the second time in February
there was a fire on the roof of the sold
Howe store" last Wednesday, and the
affair was in some respects duplicate
of the fire of Feb. I'd, even to the high
cold wind which was blowing. II was
about 10 O'Clock in the forenoon when a
telephone call brought the hook and
ladder truck from the engine house, no
bell alarm being given. The fire was
burning in two patches on the south
side of the roof, few feet lower and
farther to the west than the former one.
A ladder was set up against the caves,
and the nozzle of hose which was con-
nected with the hydrant at the railroad
crossing was carried up to the top of the
ladder. There was nothing but nine
inch spanner at hand with which to
open the hydrant, but it was finally got
open, and full sized stream, which the
men on the ladder couldn't control,
went fiying over the ridgepole, never
touching the fire, but breaking up into
spray which the wind sprinkled plenti-
fully over firemen and spectators.
As two pals of water in the right spot
would have doused the fame, the men
at the hydrant were ordered to shut 1t
down, but it stuck, and with the short
wrench which they had to use it was
some time before they could start 1t.
Finally the men on the ladder dropped
the hose, then went down after 1t, the
water was turned on again, and stream
directed from the ground soon put an
end to the flame.
Before the hose was laid hole had
been broken through the roof from the
inside above the blaze, but 1t was not
made large enough to work in before
the water was put on.
/ The damage was small.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-06
STRENU-
Gus LIFE
RESULTS IN STOMACH TROUBLES AND
puyarcAy pprAvnowN r. A. sHURT-

RESULTS IN STOMACH TROUBLES AND
PHYSICAL BREAKD0wN. r. A. sHURT-
LEFT co. OFFER SIMPLE REMEDY.
The strenuous life OF modern times
forces people to rush through their
meals hastily, hurrying from the table IN
the mad rush after the almighty dollar.
The result is incomplete digestion, In
flammatiou of the walls OF the stomach,
and lack of secretion OF the gastric
Juices, ending in chronic stomach trouble
and nervous breakdown.
How much better 1t would be to eat
more slowly, cure the stomach trouble
with Mi-o-ns, and soon regain perfect
health. The headaches, sleeplessness,
nervous troubles, pain after eating,
specks before the eyes, backaches, mel.
ancholy aud gloomy foreboding wouid
be soon overcome and perfect health ana
strength would be restored.
Proper treatment OF tho weakened
dieestiye system with Mona will cure
every case of stomach trouble. The re-
suits of this treatment are 80 astonishing
and so pronounced, that those who nave
tried 1t never fail to appreciate Its value
as healing agent. :,
So reliable is Mona in curing all
forms of stomach weakness and troubles
that F. A. Shurtleff & Co. give signed
guarantee that the remedy will COST
nothing unless it cures. Each 0ox OF
Mi.o-na sells for 80 cents, and Is invalu-
able to anyone who suffers with indiges-
ton. nervousness or weak stomach.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-06
ECZEMA, letter, SALT RHEUM
ITCH, RING WORM, HERPES
BARBER'S ITCH.

All of these diseases are attended 0y
intense itching, which il almost instant
" relieved by applying Chamberlain
Salve and by its continued use perma-
uent cure may be effected. 1t has, In
fact. cured many cases that had resisted
ali other treatment. Price Is cents pei
box. For sale by Shurtleff & Co., South
Paris; Jones Drug Store, Oxford; Noyes
Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-06

Announcement Is made thus early
that the railroads are planning for bring
ing the biggest crowds into Maine the
coming summer that they have ever
brought and are making arrangements fol
extra train service AZ we'll as additional
comforts for the travellers. Maine had
one of it's most successful seasons las.
year and the fact that business Is good
in all parts OF the country means that
there will be an unusually largo number
of people of this summer enjoying
rest.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-06

The general committee of the Good
Cheer Society wish to thank all the
friends at home and away who con-
tributed anything for our annual fair,
cat the Sign of the Pink Carnation, "
especially those whose gifts were
prominent feature in helping to increase
the receipts and make the occasion at
tractive to all. 1t may be gratifying to
all to know that at this date, Mar. Sd,
the proceeds of the fair amount to $3.50,
with more to come in which will increase
the sum to $575, and with some articles
still on hand for sale, the final total
amount will not fall short of $500.
j. H. LITTLE, for the Committee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-06
PAvoR1rE REMEDY FOR BABIES.

Its pleasant taste and prompt cures
have made Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
q favorite with mothers Of small children.
It quickly cures their coughs and colds
and prevents any danger Of pneumonia
or other serious consequences. 1t not
only cures Group, but when given O.
soon a. the croupy cough appears will
prevent the attack. For sale by Shurt-
left 4 Co., South Paris; Jones Drug
Store, Oxford; Noyes Drug Store, Nor
way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-06

An enviable record is that OF the Ban
cor q Aroostook railroad. 1t has been
In operation for twelve years and week
before last had its first passenger usi1 !,
wreck. In that wreck no one was klIleo
and but one, an express messenger,
severely injured. In tho twelve wears
the road has had NO serious ireign'
wrecks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-06

The children Of the Baptist Sunday
School are to have their annual mission
AIRY box opening at the Baptist parson.
age, Paris Hill, Friday afternoon from q
to 8. All are requested to bring their
mite boxes. Members Of the school arc
Invited.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-06
Died.

In South Paris, Mar. 1, George A. Wilson, aged
In South Paris, Mar. I, Miss Cora Keen, aged
In Bethel, Mar. Q, Mrs. Mary Bracket.
In Rumford Falls, Feb. %, Edward LOWELL
In Mexico, Feb. %, Mrs. James Wheeler, aged
In Rumford Falls, Feb. %, Mrs. Lucinda Is.
In Yarmouth; Feb. %, Mrs. Abbie L. (Haml
Horne. widow Of the late John l.. Horne OF
In North Buckfield, Feb. "a. Mrs. Clara Keene,
In BroWnfield, Feb. %. James Miller Harmon,
aged IS years, 2 months. days.
In south Waterford, Feb. IL, Annie Anterior.
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Born.

In Norway. Feb. %. to the wife Of Joseph A
In Albany, Feb. q, to the wife Of Reuben
Kimball. . daughter.
In Albany, Feb. "a, to the wife Of Fred Skin
ner, Q son.
A. Sanders Minnie Garland), q daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-06

ALL OFFICERS RE-ELEcTED.-A LONG
SESSION WITH LOTS OF TALK. - NO
SEWER MISREPRESENTATION
$40, 42S.75.

The renewed sleighing and the dn'
weather of Monday morning were favor
able to . good attendance at the annua
town meeting, though many who haf
wood and lumber to haul were KEEP
away by the necessity for using ever!
available day of shedding. There was |
large attendance, and 1t 10 needless Il
say, great interest 10 the proceedings
The hall was about half filled wher
Town clerk Wheeler called the meeting
to order promptly at 10 O'Clock. A
number of ladies occupied seats at one
side of the stage, and this innovation wa
the cause of many sidelong glances from
the voters present. The hall filed rapid
ly after the opening of the meeting.
After the reading of the warrant, thu
ballot for moderator was taken with the
following result:
Whole number OF votes, ---------------------;;s
Necessary to choice.
Walter L: Gray
James s. Wright
The report of the selectmen was &C.
cepted without division.
The resignation of DR.. Wheeler from
the school committee was accepted.
After some haggling over the form oil
the motion, a motion was made to &C.
cept the report of the school board.
L. S. Swan began the discussion OF the
motion, criticising certain things in the
report, but in the midst of 1t collapsed,
nearly falling to the floor, and had to be
attended by physician.
The discussion was continued by Henry
Fletcher, who asserted that the reason
of the schools being cut short this year
was that some $1,000 of this years appro-
priation was used for bills due on the
previous year, charging that the matter
was Intentionally misrepresented by the
board to the town last year. He also
criticised transportation items, and
others.
Superintendent of Schools Alton G..
Wheeler addressed the meeting, reply
ing to the criticisms that had been made.
He discussed the matter OF transporta-
ton at some length. He stated that he
had not figured just how much of tho ap-
preparation was expended for schools in
session at the time of the report in 1905,
but stated that there was not $500 then
due as had been stated. He considered
that the question to be considered was
whether the board had acted honestly
and done the best they could.
Mr.. Fletcher replied with an analysis
of figures to show that the committee
had expended for the schools 10 session
a year ago $1,000 more than the amount
they had estimated as then due.
Mr.. Wheeler responded saying that
Mr.. Fletcher's analysis was not entirely
fair.
Mr.. Wright then criticised an insinu-
alton made by Mr.. Fletcher In his re-
marks, and the discussion, which had up
to that point been intense but calm, show
ed signs of warming up; but Question"
was called, and the motion to ac-
cept the report of the school commit
tee was carried by chorus of ayes,
without a no in opposition. The dis
cussion had taken up about an hour and
a quarter.
The election of officers then proceed
ed with the following result:
For town clerk William j. Wheeler re-
ceived all but two of the 141 votes cast.
For first selectman Henry d. Ham,
mond received all the votes cast, 1853.
Sacopd selectman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-06

BY Invitation, the semi-annual meet
ing Of the Maine State Board OF Trade
will be held with the State Of Maine
Club In Boston, March 10Th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-06

The discussion of these appropriations
was in inverse ratio to the size OF the
appropriation. The large amounts were
passed without division, and hardly an
audible vote, while some of the small
ones started flow OF talk which spread
over the whole range Of town affairs, far
away from the matter under discussion.
The selectmen were authorized to
draw from the miscellaneous account q
sum not exceeding five hundred dollars
to pay outstanding bills.
When the question of extending the
sewer in South Paris village was reach
ed, N. D. Bolster spoke in favor OF it,
and moved an appropriation OF $3.50.
II. G. Brown and E. Z. Field opposed
the appropriation.
The vote, taken by show Of hands,
resulted in so close vote on a show OF
hands that the house was polled. The
count resulted in vote Of 145 in favor
to 100 opposed.
In reference to the bill Of A. W.
Walker & Son for sewer extension In
1904 motion was made to pass over the
article. A. w. Walker then explained
that the work was done according to
contract, and that It was bill that was
actually due. The matter was discussed
and explained, and 1t was finally voted
that the bill be left with the selectmen
to settle, and that the fees paid by
abutters for entering the sewer be used
to pay the bill.
Raised 5000 for state road.
Voted to expend the 500 received
from the state on the state road.
The road as laid out by the selectmer
by the residence Of James L. Chase OF
} Paris Hill was accepted.
Voted to charge interest on all unpait
taxes at per cent after Jan. 1st, 1907.
Voted to allow discount on taxes o
1905 at the usual rates. per cent befor
June LIST, Q per cent before Aug. LIST, ant
ono per cent before Nov. 1st.
Voted to maintain schools during tn
coming year In the Mountain, White
more, Tubbs, Forbes and Bisooe districts
and not to maintain schools In tn
: Shows Falls, Hall and Bolster districts
Voted to pay the moderator $500 to
his services, and the meeting adjourne
, at 4 o'clock. .o
The appropriations, adding 800
: which will be assessed on the hig
2 school building this year, amount
. $40, 49, Is, against $l9, 1900 last yea,
This indicates that the tax rate will D
about half mill higher than last yea
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-06
AFFLICTED WITH RHEUMATISM.

AFFLICTED WITH RHEUMATISM.
II was and am yet afflicted with rheu-
matism, says Mr.. ]. G. Bayne, editor OF
the Herald, Addington, Indian Territory,
sbut thanks to Chamb erlain's Pain Balm
am able once more to attend to business.
It ID the best OF liniments." II troubled
with rheumatism give Pain Balm q trial
and you are certain to be moro than
pleased with the prompt relief which 1t
affords. One application relieves the
pain. For sale BY r. A. Shurtleff & Co.,
South Paris; Jones Drug Store, Oxford ;
Noyes Drug Store, Noway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-06

For third selectmsn Jesse c. Howe re-
ceived all the votes cast, 81.
The meeting then adjourned for DIM
ner.
After dinner the election of officers
proceeded as follows:
For treasurer Frank A. Shurtletf re-
ceived all the 80 votes cast.
For collector Alfred Il. Jackson re-
ceived the ia votes cast.
The compensation of the collector was
fixed at l 1-2 per cent.
For experimenting school committee
three members had to be chosen. The
first ballot was for a successor to George
VI. Atwood, whose term of three years
expires. Mr.. Wright announced that ne
was authorized to say that Mr.. Atwood
and Mr.. Howard would accept re-
election, and he advocated their re-elec-
ton. This precipitated more discussion,
participated in by A. D. Park and ID. u.
Brown. The ballot was then taken with
the following result:
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Married.

In Harbor, Feb. II, by Rev. e. r. Doughty.
Mr. Charles seavey and Miss Blanche D. Leavitt.
In West Bethel, Feb. Is. by 8. W. Potter. Esq.
VIZ. Henry M. Osgood and Miss Eva RICHARDSON
both of Bethel.
In Rumfortf Falls, Feb. 20, Mr.. Arthur Landry
of Berlin, n. H., and Miss Josephine Gauthier OF
RumfOrd Falls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-06

Prizes were awarded in the contests -
follows: Charles A. Young, ton OF coal;
: Mrs. T. Thayer, table cover; Miss Lila
Swift, doll.
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Town Officers.

PARIS.
Observation-Disclosures L. Gray.
Clerk-William j. Wheeler.
selestmen-Henry D. Hammond. Charles W
Bowker, Jesse &. Howe.
ColIector-Alfred H. jackson.
Treasurer-Frank A. Shurtleh.
IS. Committee-George n. Atwood. Charles
n. Howard. DR.. r. e. Wheeler.
NORWAY.
Moderator. A. 8. Kimball.
Clerk. G. l.. Curtis. :,
Selecimen, D. 8. Sanborn. A. r. Robbins. II
r. Greeneaf.
Treasurer, e. C. winslow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-06

Fred Laferrier has accepted position
as principal of the Vinalhaven school.
Judge Evans of Gorham, N. e., made
Norway business trip the first OF the
week.
Frank l.. Pike and Walter S. Chandler
went to West Paris to take part in the
minstrel show at that place Thursday.
They are both all right.
Harriette E. Cragin is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. George Mulholland, at Med
ford, Mass. =,
Ross l.. Bickford has added to his
collection of gems what is known as the
Andrews collection. They are all OK
ford County gems and are first class it ia
said.
Enoch Wentworth called on his Nor
way friends the first of the week for
funds to enable him to 60 to Portland
hospital for treatment.
Merrill w. Bickford, formerly of Nor
way, but now of Maiden, Mass, is visit
ing his Norway friends. For a long
time he was employed in the Norway
tannery. OF late he has worked In the
Charlestown Navy Yard.
Linwood Brown has returned from
Orono. Maurice Brown has returned to
Bates.
Co. DIS oyster supper will be furnish
ed by Fletcher Monday evening, March
10th. The rifle team with the small
score pays the bills.
A masquerade ball will be in order
some time the last of the month under
the auspices of the members of Co. D.,
LIST Regt., N. G.. s. M. Somewhat later
there will be rifle matches between the
members of Co. d and Portland and
Lewiston teams.
Mr.. Tower sang In the Congregational
quartette Sunday in the place of Chester
w. Horne, who was visiting his son, DR..
Lester Horne, In Massachusetts,.
The meeting of the Federation OF
Women's Clubs at Concert Hall Wednes.
day evening was great success. The
attendance was large from the Barton,
Browning, Veranda, Norway Lake and
Heywood Clubs. The following most
pleasing and instructive programme was
the order of the evening:
Music. duet. Mrs. Akers, Mrs. Stearns.
Paper, Mineral Resources Of Maine, Geo Howe
READING mTb: II. -. oeisIoss
| Song, Mrs. B. +. Brad rury
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whlstling Boy-Orth, -.------- Francis Andrews.
Peep-O.day-Orth..--.-.-- Nerna Howe.
The acksmith's Song-Reiphold.
March-Niason,. Bessie Barker.
Ethel waltz-virgil Ills Taylor
LullAby-Clark Clara shepherd
Cooling Doye--Orth.- ..-----------Mi Mildred Curtis.
King Coles March-Englemann,
Alma Snepuetu.
Maytime-Ganne.. Marion GRAY
Queen OF -Englemann, Ruth Bolster.
Minuett-Paderewski,-. ----------.Et Ethel Bennett
Boat SOnx-Heins,- -.---.-------M Marion Evereu
SchoOmate waltz-williams,- Irving Barrows.
Joyous wanderer-Costa.. Ruth Cummings.
Queen OF Hearts-Krogmann, .---- Bernice Nash.
Students song-spinder Marjorie ,,. Barker ,hST
Drummer Boy-Krogmsnn. Willie rockingham.
Golden Banner, two step-Hart.. Gladys Buck.
Trixie. Danse Gracieuse-Pabst, ,
Those Happy Davs-Metzler, 49, Lila Farrsr.
Highland Lsss-Lsnge,- ----------I IDA psan'
Cheerfuuess-Bohm, .-------------- Azoa fike-
Queen OF Twilight-Englemann,. Ruth Blood.
silver Nymph-Heins. ---------Geneva Sarker.
Morning Serenade-Behr. Geneva Young.
Nalse de CONGRATULATED. ----.---Nellie jackson.
After the program fruit punch and fancy
cakes were served by the Misses Nellie
Jackson, Lila Farrar, Blanche Barrows,
Clara Hathaway, Pearl Cook, Ollie Lib
by and Geneva Barker.
The March term of court will open
Tuesday of next week, March Is. Judge
Albert NJ. Spear of Gardiner will preside.
Although It is impossible to tell with
certainty in advance, there seems
probability Of quite long term. The
Norway case of Thompson VS.. Cum
mings, which is to decide the respective
rights of boat and lumber owners in the
outlet of Pennesseewassee Lake, is ex'
pected to be heard. and to be OF con
siderable length and much interest
Trial is also indicated in several Other
civil cases. In the criminal court there
is the Varney murder case, besides tn'
usual grist, il indeed the grist is not con
siderably enlarged by the recent Kun
ford Falls seizures. The grand Jur!
which was empaneled last October Wi
be on duty. For traverse jurors venire
have been returned as follows:
Edwin L. Allan. Stoneham.
A. ID. Andrews. Parts.
Henry w. Bonney. Sumner.
David A. Bradley. Fryeburg..
St,llman J. Durgin. Brownfeld-
Fred l.. Edwards. Bethel.
Frank II. Emery. Albany.
Dana X. Elliott, Rumford.
Ellsworth p. Howard, Rumford.
s. r. Heald. Lowell.
Charles q. HIN. Woodstock.
Rust Jackson, Norway.
Charles M Kimball. Bethel
Adelbert Kidder. Mexico.
Marx A. LApham. Greenwood.
Edwin e. Libby, Norway.
w. 8. Perkins, Waterford.
Daniel e. Smith, Dixheld.
Isaac w Shaw, Buckheld.
l.. Il. Swan, Paris.
A. X. Thomas, Oxford
Martin v. b. Watson. 0iiead-
/. w. Shaw of Buckfield has died sine
the venire was returned.
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NEW WRAPPERS AND
SHIRT WAIST SUITS.
You know the kind, DOMESTIC. T.
made, Best designs and Best colors.

made, Best designs and Best colors.
assortment coors gathered at neck
belt in that gives tho
efec Of ash suit Price $Loo
WRAPPERS good perca gathered ts hanging
wrapper with inch ru Price $2S
SHIRT WAIST white checks and large assortment OF
figured percae, rr'ce s'oo
SHIRT WAIST SUITS has pretty
etrimmed with small pearl buttons, Price SL2S
white ground with
rr'ee S"7S
suITs If extra fine pere $Io8
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Pullets for Sale.

Twelve May-hatched pullets, nice
ones.
A. J. PENLEY,
Dec. 4, 'o5. South Paris, Me.
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To Mothers IN This Town.

Glasses on weekly payments. Dr..
Parmenter. Read my I'd.
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To Mothers In This Town.
Children who are delicate, feyerish and crosl
will get Immediate relief from Mother Gray'i
Sweet Powders for Children. They cleanse Che
stomach, act on the liver, making sickly child
strong and healthy. A certain cure for worms
Sold by all druggists, PIG. Sample Free. Al
In Pinch, use ALIENS FOOT.EASE'
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease. 9
powder. Il cures Corns, Bunions, Painful
Smarting, Hot, Swollen feet. At all Druggisti
and Shoe Storea, &c. Sample FREE. Address
Allen 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
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Coats and Suits

In samples of advance styles which are both smart
and sensible in style and color. They will interest YOU
popular invisible plaid made with dare ~
and - attractive, FTce $1,000
COATS with stapping durable and stylish $3.50
which advanced Elton and Jacket effects In gays ana
blues Price $500, IL. and 1900
and they fresh from the workroom
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-03-06

Fin. Com.-H. L. Drake and p. II. Nevers.
The ladies of the NJ. E. church gave a
food sale at G.. A. R. Hall, Thursday
evening. which was followed by the
The copper era., 1906-02-01

The "Thursday Musical" met with Mrs. Alsdorf on the evening of Janu- ary the twenty-ffth and as usual an excellent program was rendered as follows:
 Rigolletto de Verde .....Mrs A. F. Williams Vocal Solo, "CaIled Back k''................
 ..........M Mrs. Robert Louis Henderson, Jr Home Sweet Home," Spring Song
 Miss Nellie Bond Impersonation, selected from Shakes-...
 phere. Now is the Winter of our Dis. content MT 1ngiis InstrumentalSolo. Rustic of Spring ,,e .-...::; .;..; -.........- Mrs: F. H. S1ayton Song of Spring" Mrs. Henderson Instrumental Solo, ''Maypole Dance.
 mlllarQ SlQeDOtnam Instrumental Solo. o.......... Mrs. A. F. Williams
 The purpose of the Thursday Musi- cal is to instil a musical spirit into the general public. The help and en- couragement of all music lovers is solicited in order to make this under taking a success.