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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
Oxford.

Mr.. Silas Eardly King of Welchville
a we'll known business man, died a. the
hospital at Portland, Sunday, Nov. 18th.
He was carried to New Sharon fol
burial.
Andrew Faunce of Hammondton, New
Jersey, a former resident, visited his
brothers here. He was accompanied OF
his return BY his brother, John Faunce
who will remain through the winter.
Charles Brett of Otisfield has bought
the A. K. Richmond place near thu
depot.
Miss Foster has returned from Bridg
ton where she was called by the illness
of her mother with pneumonia.
The Congregationalist Ladies' Circle
met on Wednesday with Mrs. Johr
Eden.
Mr.. Remission is visiting his daughter
Mrs. Ralph Edwards.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

OAFUhD, sS. NoV' Io' I0oo'
We, the undersigned. having been duly ap.
pointed by the Honorable Addison z Herrtck,
Judge OF Probate within and for said County
claims Of the creditors Of Candice Rodgers. late
Of BuckHeld. in said County, deceased, whose
estate has been represented insolvent. hereby
give public notice agreeably TO the order OF SAID
after third Tuesday OF September have been
allowed TO said creditors n present and prove
their claims, and that we will attend to the duty
1eld, Maine, Saturday, December 8, 1905. and
Saturday, March 8, 1907. at OF the clock In the
afternoon of each Of said days.
BEN; sPA A1I.p Commissioners.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
DANGERS FROM DYSPEPSIA
IMPERFECT DIGESTION MOST PROLIFIC

IMPERFECT DIGESTION MOST PROLIFIC
CAUSE OF SERIOUS DISEASE.
While health reports do not give in
digestion as cause Of death, yet 1t so
weakens the stomach and the whole sys-
tenn that It makes one readily suscepti.
BILE to serious illness.
If you have distress after eating, q feel
ing Of heaviness in the stomach, nervous
ness, dizziness, nausea, headache or
any other symptoms of indignation, be-
gin the use of Mona at once and get
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 a guarantee with every 80 cent box
Of Mona that the remedy will cost
nothing unless it cures.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
Green wood.

Home again after a ramble of more
than two weeks, still "this side up with
care"-and here goes. We rather ex-
pected to find some deer steak awaiting
US on reaching home, after those two
falls of snow, and our expection was not
disappointed. No less than nine deer
have been reported killed in town, and
still the hunters are after them.
Divers letters were waiting to be read,
two letters of inquiry, which have been
answered.
Not a large amount of news to tell
however, some being favorable and some
otherwise.
Edgar Morgan is having trouble with
his eyes, having lost the use of one for
the present, while the other is some
what affected. He has employed two
physicians and is now about to consult
an oculist. His oldest son, Floyd Nor
gan, who was 80 troubled with rheuma-
tism, has so far recovered as to visit here
and other places.
A recent letter from D. o. Davis OF
Minnesota informs US that the weather
there has been fine all the fall, the
pastures still green and crops all first
class. He has sold his farm and intends
to become a citizen of Maine once more.
some time in the spring. That is good
news. We were schOolmates sixty years
ago and are glad he is coming back to
spend the remainder of his days in bis
native state.
Charley Berry has sent US picture of
the old homestead, taken by one Of the
family, they being amateur photograph
ers who take some fine views. Please
accept our waImest thanks, Charley, for
the present.
Ray, youngest son of j. A. Titus, for
merly Of this town, went up country
with several others on hunt and sue
ceeded in getting fine buck deer with
ten points. The others are reported as
equally successful.
Frank Brooks has moved to Locke's
Mills for the purpose Of working in the
spool factory the coming winter, but ex-
poets to return to his farm In the spring.
Pigs are dying Of sore throat as they
usually do about this time OF the year,
one going that way Monday to the tune
of $50 pounds.
Although it is perfectly calm here, the
telephone wire is humming away for all
it is worth, producing two distinct
, sounds, one continuous, while the other
comes in pulsations-Wo0! Woo! Woo!
What is the cause Of the occasional
humming? And how are the two dis.
tinct sounds produced on the same wiref
Come, John, please rise and explain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
Denmark.

Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel B. johnson cole.
brated their fiftieth wedding anniversary
at Odd Fellows Hall, Friday evening, the
10th. There was a large number OF
friends and neighbors in attendance.
Mr.. L. @. Cook made very neat and
appropriate speech and presented them
with some very nice presents. Singing
by Mrs. Kate Sanborn, reading by Mrs
F. c. Jewett and music by Mr.. Elmer
Berry's graphophone were the features
of the evening. Cake and coffee were
served, after which there was dancing.
Music by the Victor graphophone which
was enjoyed by all. At a late hour all
returned home wishing the happy couple
many long year Of happiness and com
fort
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
Black PettiCOatS.

In this department We can save you
money, Just look them over.
MERCERIZED SATEEN SKIRTS, ~
inch fiounce with hemstitching and
shirred rutile, for only 9Sc.
IMITATION HEATHERBLOOM Skirts,
accordion plated flounce with ruffie,
S1.25
MERCERIZED SATEEN SKIRTS, 10
inch fl0unce with two tucked ruffies
headed with tucks, good value, $l.ss
HEATHERBLOOM SKIRTS, IL inch
fiounce headed with five rows Of shir-
ring, hemstitched ruffle, beaded with
shirring, dust ruffie, G.Io
WOOL MOREEN SKIRTS. Is inch
founce with rufiie, sateen yoke, - %
TAFFETA SILK SKIRTS, u in. founce
with tucks, accordion plated rune,
dust runae, fine quality, N.ss
Many other styles and prices.
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West Paris,

Remainder the Universalist sale and
chicken pie supper on "Wednesday OF tnis
week, Nov. 81. The fancy work table
and table of aprons and useful articles
will be In the church parlor on the first
floor. The supper will be served from
80 to 80 In Good Will Hall below.
Price of supper tickets, 20 cents; chill
dren under II years, 10 cents. The
candy table will also be in the hall. The
following are the various committees ap.
pointed for the occasion:
Fancy work table-Mrs. r. e. Wheeler. Mrs
r. III. Packard, Mrs. Dora n. Jackson, Mrs. l.
y. Iriah, Misc Ruth A. TUCKER Miss Linnie =
Apron table-Mrs. Z. 3. Davis. Mrs. Z. E.
Candy table-Misses Ethel n. Howe. Blanche
Penley. Dora I. Hin. Nellie E. Hammond:
lon. Mrs. Maude Day, Mrs. +. H. Hin. Mrs. e
Entertainments Miss Della H. Lane. Mrs. H
II. Wardwell
The entertainment will be free, and be-
sides the vocal and instrumental music
the program will close with magic
mirror. Admission free both afternoon
and evening. The sale will begin at
2 O'Clock in the afternoon. There will
be large number of useful and fancy
articles for sale including over thirty
dolls and q number Of genuine FIR pill
lows.
Mrs. j. L. Marshall and daughter
Elizabeth are now making visit in
Portland. She expects to remain there
for the winter at least, and will have
rooms and do light housekeeping. Mr..
Marshall has . position with the Fair
banks Co. as travelling salesman, and at
present his headquarters will be in that
city.
DIR. Sullivan L. Andrews of Clinton
made short visit with relatives in town
the middle Of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Lapham have
gone to South Paris to live.
Mrs. Thomas Whiteside is visiting her
sister in Paterson, N. j.
Several deer have recently been
brought in by different ones who have
been hunting.
Mrs. James Lapham returned from the
hospital over q week ago and is making
rather slow recovery.
Miss Eva Tucker came from the Maine
General Hospital at Portland last We'd
nesday and is doing finely.
Mr. and Mrs. A. d. Coburn are in Dix
field and Carthage for two weeks visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. W. Durham have re-
turned home. Mr.. Durham has been
confined to the house with cold since
his return, but is now improving.
There was large and interested au-
6ience present at the presentation of the
drama, "Tony the Convict" Wednesday
evening of last week, and the dance fol.
lowing the play was we'll patronized.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
Locke'S Mills.

Archie s. Cole and viii McNally Of
Albany were ut w. II. Farnbam's Sun
dsy. Mr.. Cole went to Island Pond, VT,
Monday.
Mrs. Nellie Farnham, OF West Ellis,
Rumford, brought her mother, Mrs. s.
A. Wells Of Craftsburg, VT, to W. H.
Farnham's Sunday. They both were
compelled by the storm to remain until
Tuesday when Mrs.. Farnham returned to
her homo and Mrs. Wells t0 hers.
Percy Farnham and Harry Farnham
are both sick with colds and sore throats.
Zsnas Bartlett was ON Howe Hill look
ing at timber Wednesday.
The deer hunters are taking advantage
Of the new snow, trying to secure their
nunb9 Of dear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
Dress Skirts.

The styles include all the features
which are popular and the best materials.
GRAY SKIRTS In light and dark, 0
pored, 5 side plaits on each side of
front gore, single plat at each seam.
$5.9S
BLACK ARMURE SKIRTS, gored,
plated panel front, only 1898
PANAMA SKIRTS In blue and black.
two box plaits in front, back and nd
sides, ~ 10
BROADCLOTH SKIRTS in blue, black
and brown, four tucks inserted In each
seam, trimmed with buttons, very
pretty, 10
CHIFFON PANAMA SKIRTS In black,
triple box plat in front, back, and the
sides very full, " on
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BrownfieId.

First Congregational church, Rev. DR..
James j. g. Tarr, pastor. Morning
worship at 10:45 with sermon by the
pastor, "The Peoples Thanksgiving"
Sunday School at II NJ. Att there will
be temperance concert. The pastor
will give an "Object-Talk" on "Strings
and Chains" AS this Is the Worlds
Temperance Day, the W. c. T. U. and
the L. T. L. are invited to attend both
morning and evening. All will be vel.
come,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
Blankets and PuffS

have the attention of the housekeeper at
this season. A visit to this department
will pay you.
1914 BLANKETS, both gray and white,
only SOC pair
ia BLANKETS in gray, brown and
white, only t. soc. pair
ia BLANKETS, soft and good weight,
plain white, white with fancy border,
and gray, only $l.OO pair
ia BLANKETS, soft and heavy, white
and gray with fancy border, $3.50
la BLANKETS of beautiful gray and
white with delicate border, great
value, l.9s
BLANKETS of all kinds and qualities
from low to high quality.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
Thanksgiving.
THE GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION.

THE GOVERNORS fhOSLAnAIioS.
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
q holiisy. 10 IL In spirit festival IL celebrates
the boupties of nature and the rewards Of toll.
arouses sentiments of gratitude for the blessings
OF peace and prosperity vouchsafed our state
and nation. quiekens the desire TO lessen the
burdens the un fortunate and needy, AMI above
all else ipclines the heart to reverent acknovl-
edgment TO God for the divine favors He has
bestowed upon His people. Therefore. IL. Will
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 It's meaning, aud heedful of the years dis
appointments as well as Of Its achievements to
resolve upon a course OF conduct that shall
promise Individual happiness and public we'll
being.
Given at the Executive Chamber at Augusta
this eighth day Of November In the year OF our
Lord one thousand nine hundre and six and
OF the Independence OF the United States OF
America the one hundred and thirty. arst.
WILLIAM I. COBB
BY the Governor. with the advice and consent OF
the Council.
BYRON BOYD.
Secretary Of State
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
East Bethel.

Mr.. E. S. Bean has gone to Cupsuptic
to work for the winter.
Mr.. Nelson Mann is visiting at Porter
Farwell's.
Mrs. j. L. Holt has returned home
from Boston. She was accompanied by
her sister, Mrs. VIM. Torrey.
Miss Amy Bartlett, teacher In Rum.
ford Falls, visited her home here last
week.
Miss Margaret Whidden gave a "cob.
web party" for her scholars last Friday
evening, which they all greatly enjoyed.
A nice treat was served.
Mrs Ezra Chamberlain and children
have moved to her fathers home, Mr.. N.
A. Austin's, for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Peare have moved
into q. w. Bartlett's rent and are work
ing for him.
Died at the Central Maine General
Hospital at Lewiston, Mr.. Charles q.
Bryant, aged II years, 8 months.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
STATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD, IS. Supreme judicial Court. !
In Equity. !
FRANK II. MOVES vs.. OXFORD COUNTY
LOAN ASSOCIATION.
ORpsREp. that a hearing be had on the allow
ance of the fourth and final account Of Silas d
Andrews, Receiver of said Association, at The
Court House at Paris In the County Of Oxford
on Tuesday. January sth, 1907. at 10 O'Clock A
causing an attested copy OF this order to be pub
lished three weeks successively In the Norway
Advertiser and in the oxford Democrat. both
published In said County. the last publication ir
hearing, that ali persons interested may be
heard thereon.
Dated at Auburn, Nov. II, 1905.
A. r. SAVAGE,
Justice Supreme judicial Court.
[L.sj CHARLES +. WHITMAN, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
Hebron.

The Ladies' Circle gave supper and
entertainment at the church Tuesday
evening.
The public lyceum by the students,
which was held in the assembly room
Wednesday evening, was largely at
tended.
Hebron Grange held an all day meet.
ing Wednesday.
Several former students and other
friends visited here last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stobie of Waterville
spent Sunday at the Home. Their son,
who graduated last year, was with them.
DR.. McFadyen is on the sick list. II
is hoped he will be out soon.
Mr.. S. A. Bumpus Is gaining slowly.
A large amount of apples are being
shipped from here this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
Sweaters.

These are something that are very
attractive.
SWEATERS with high neck, fancy her
ringbone weave, blouse front, solid
colors, cardinal, oxford and white, for
only CSC.
SWEATERS with v shape neck, fancy
weave. good quality, blouse front,
pearl buttons, colors same as above,
$3.50
SWEATERS with V shape neck, leg of
mutton sleeve, turn back cuffs, pearl
buttons, colors same as above, very
heavy, s2.9S
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
NOTICE.

In the District Court of the United States for the
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
CHARLES ii tIi LES g. pATNANDE, In Bankruptcy.
of Rumford, Bankrupt
To the creditors of Charles e. Panhandle, In the
County of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day Of
Nov, A. d. 1905, The said Charles e. Panhandle
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the
first meeting Of his creditors will be held at the
office Of the Referee, No. Market Square. South
Paris, on the 9Th day Of Dec, A. D. 1905, q
10 O'Clock In the forenoon, at which time the
said creditors may attend, prove their claims
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt, and
transact such other business 20 may properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris, Nov. 10. 1906.
WALTER L. GRAY,
Referee In BANKRUPTCY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20

It il reported that the proprietor OF
the New Meadows Inn, after having been
visited by burglars, has procured -
handsome, large Dane" to act - recep'
ton committee for burglars In the fu-
ture. Just what advantage 1t 10 to q
native OF Denmark acting a. Waterman
to be handsome might be a question; but
probably what IL meant is Great Dane,
and even . burglar could appreciate Q
handsome dog.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
NeWry,

Born in North Newry, to the wife Of
Perley Flint, Nov. II, . daughter.
Mrs. G. A. Baker Of Sunday River has
been a patient at the Eye and Ear In
Urinary at Portland for several weeks.
Her friends hope she will so far recover
as to be able to return home very soon.
Mrs. C. o. Moore Of North Bethel has
just returned homo from pleasant visit
among friends at South Paris.
Many deer have been taken in town
since the late snow. E. B. Knapp, Don
Smith, Perley Flint and Bert Harlow
have each got one this week.
Mrs. Walter Foster has spent three
weeks with her parents and friends in
Aroostook County.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
East Brownfield.

By some mistake the East Brownfield
items were printed under Brownfield
last week.
Schools closed Nov. 10 for short va.
cation.
Enough snow came last week to make
good sleighing.
Several deer have been shot around
here recently.
The Congregational Circle have q
chicken pie supper at Bradbury Hall
Nov. 2lst.
Mr.. R. Y. Storer, who has charge OF
Brownfield High School, will spend the
vacation at his home in Brunswick.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
HAD A CLOSE CALL.

IA dangerous surgical operation, In
volving the removal Of malignant nj
Ger, as large as my hand, from my dsugh'
ter's hip, was prevented by the appiica
ton of Bucklen's Arnica Salve," says A
C. Stickel, of Miletus, W. Va: "Per.
sistent use of the Salve completely cured
It." Cures Cuts, Burns and Injuries
25c at F. A. Shurtleff & Co., druggists
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
North Paris.

Mr.. A. j. Abbott has gone to Dorches.
ter, Mass, to visit his daughter, Mrs.
NJ. D. Brown.
Lincoln Dingle, who has been work.
ing for Rev. Seth Benson, finished up
work there last week
Mrs. George Robertson of South Paris
recently visited Mrs. A. B. Abbott.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
FurS.

II you are in need of new fur scarf
or muff, We have q large line to select
from at money saving prices.
Isabella and Sable Fox, $500 to $40. 90;
Opossum, $3.50 to 5000; Blended
Muskrat, $2.75 to $500; Japanese
Mink, $500; Gray Squirrel, 81 9S; Blue
Wolf, 5000; Coney, s2.72, $3.50.
MUFFS, blended Muskrst, 1898 and
$3.50; Gray Squirrel, $3.50 and 50 90;
Coney, $3.50; Opossum, $3.50; Fox,
$3.50 and $1,000. These are all pillow
shape.
CHILDREN'S FUR SETS, Angora, Err.
mine, Mink, and Australian Lamb,
from $l.Z3 10 ~. 10
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
North Stonel,arn.

II. B. McKeen got deer Monday and
Herbert Adams got one Tuesday.
Bessie McKeen of Albany is visiting
L. G. McKeen's folks on the ridge OF
Speckled Mountain.
George Andrews and Will Fox of " est
Lowell have built them camp near the
bridge of Great Brook and are looking
after the salmon.
The telephone line IL completed and
VIM. Cannon, ]. G. Sawyer. r. n. No
Keen, VIM. Adams and 81. B. McKeen
have each an instrument.
Herbert HcKssn Of Lowell ID staying Ut
]. @. eawyss's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Mems Overcoats.
Thanksgiving Preparations.
Chuck the OIL Can.
Do You Need Any OF These Goods?
Ladies' Fur Driving Coats.
Artificial Teeth.
Unclaimed Deposits.
COMMISSIONER Notice.
Borrowed.
Careful Service.
Notice Of Bankruptcy.
Receivers Hearing.
Warm Footwear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
SINGLE COPIES.

Single Copies Of the Democrat are four cents
each. They will be mailed on receipt ofprice 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.
Buck6eld, Alfred Cole. Postmaster.
Fryeburg. A. Lewis. Insurance once
Paris Hill, Mrs. Harlow. Post Once
West Paris, Samuel I. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
Ahout ON, do,eoatea attended the seth

AbUuC zUU uoIoBaIos Sttouuou tHo JUL
annual convention of the Womsn's
Board of Missions at Portland last week,
coming from all over the world. They
are well-known workers though per.
hsps the best known is Miss Ellen n.
Stone, who became famous by being
held for ransom by Bulgarian bandits.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20
Coming Events.

Nov. a9.-Thanksgiving.
Dec 4-Oxford Pomona Grange, South Paris.
Dec. IL, l2. 13.-Annual exhibition OF Maine
State Poultry Association, Portland.
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The Dress Goods Dept.

In crowded with the latest creations.
Plain, Plaids and Fancy Weaves at 25c.,
Soc, TO-, up to finest goods.
ESPECIALLY pretty gray suitings at
Soc, soc. and 81 90.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20

TERMS Ell 50 year II paid strictly In advance.
Otherwise $500 year. Single copies 4 cents.
DvERrIsENENrs: - All legal advertisements
are given three connective insertions for Sl-oO
per Inch In length of column. Special contracts
made with local. transient and yearly sdvercs-
era.
jon PRINTING New type, hast presses, electric
power experienced Workmen and low prices
combine to make this department Of our husf
ness complete and popular.
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Thanksgiving Preparations


AND
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20

Vermont's experience with Mrs. Rog-
ers is not sufficient, as many thought il
would be, to put an end to the death
penalty in that state. A strong pull was
made for it, but the bill abolishing the
death penalty has been decisively beaten
in the legislature.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20

The Bowdoin football team has been
: weak ened this term by the disqualified
ton of four men for being deficient in
their studies. And yet there il not q
general disposition to consider that
either Bowdoin or the cause of educa-
ton has suffered materially by reason OF
the incident.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20

A bill excluding the Japanese from
this country, as the Chinese are now ex
cluded, will, it is said, be introduced In
congress this winter. 1t will stand about
as little show Of a passage as anything
that could be presented to that body
We admit to this country the people OF
all Europe, some Of whom it will take
many generations to make into good
American citizens. There is NO sense In
excluding the marvelously adaptable
Japanese.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20

1t is eloquently suggestive of the
tendency of the time in matters theatre
cal that the next morning after Modjeska
appears in Macbeth for the last time in
the jefferson at Portland, it is announced
in the papers that the Jefferson is tc
enter the vaudeville field-not to the tx
clusion of the "big shows" as yet, but to
a considerable extent, frequently for
solid week of it. Exit Shakespeare;
enter the writer of horse-play skits: ext,
the world-renowned tragedian; enter the
great American tramp and the orange
haired Irishman, with song and dance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20

The death of Gen. William R. Shafter
brings out many tributes to him al q
gallant soldier, who won his position by
sheer force of merit. And yet it is only
about eight years since Gen. Shafter was
one of the best-abused men in this coun-
try because of his part in the Cuban cam
paign.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-11-20

The announcement in the papers that
Mrs. Russell Sage would give away the
bulk of her husbands SO,OOO,OOO to
individuals, not to institutions or 70
beggars, led to such a horde OF oeggars
swooping down upon her that she Was
intolerably bothered by them. and bur
ried to stop the flood by having denial
of the story published.