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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30
Paris schoo, Finances.

To the Citizens Of the Toson Of Paris:
Assuming that all fair-minded citizens
should await the annual report Of the
town officers before making charges Of
Encouragement, this communication
would be uncalled for. The excuse for
its appearance arises from the fact that
some have circulated charges against the
school officers of the town OF Paris that
are misleading and condemn without
evidence.
Naturally citizens ask, and they have
. perfect right to know, "Why, with q
larger appropriation, do We have less
weeks Of high SCHOOL," The answer is
this: In order to retain the present very
efficient teachers the school officers
found it absolutely necessary to increase
the salary of the principal and one Of
the assistants, and the amount now paid
them is considerably less than is paid BY
several other Oxford County towns for
tho same grade of work, notably 10 one
town where, with less than One-half our
number of scholars, the principal re-
ceives $4,000 per year more than we are
now paying. Further than this, notice
from the State Superintendent warning
us to comply with the law requiring the
teaching of high school studies to be
paid for from high school appropriations,
compelled the School Board to expend a
part of the high school money at Paris
Hill and West Paris, in both of which
places the first two years OF the high
school course is taught.
It is further charged that the school
management has overdrawn the common
school appropriation, and this charge
too is easily explained. Owing to the
very small amount appropriated by the
town for common schools, the school
board found itself confronted by two
problems; either to overdraw enough to
complete the twenty weeks of school re-
quired by law, amounting in fact to
1921 .94) or to sacrifice the state appro-
priation for the coming year, amounting
to about 81, 10000. They chose the less
er evil. They did what they believed
to be for the towns best interest and
made the overdraw, but, at the same
time they held back in other appropria-
tons unexpended balances enough to
offset this overdraw. They will also
turn over to the town at least $3.50 W nth
VI iuci iOouy iok uSC, PotousSou ~ Ao"oA
prices than can now be obtained.
1t should be understood also that all
these expenditures have been made upon
orders drawn by the selectmen and paid
by the town treasurer. and not independ-
emily by the school officers alone.
Below l append brief statement of
the school finances as have taken them
from the books and vouchers of the su-
perintendent of schools and compared
them with those of the town treasurer.
Vouchers for these expenditures are all
ON file.
In the outstanding bills have reckon
ed and included a sufficient amount to
pay the balance that will be due the
principal, assistant teachers and janitor
at the completion of the term of high
school now in session.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30

The Negro, John Ashton, arrested In
st. John, N. B., In connection with the
post Office break and shooting of James
Brown ut Red Beach, Calais, has been
positively identified as Minot st. Clair
Francis, who escaped Sept. 18th last
from the state farm at Bridgewater,
Mass. The white man arrested at the
same time was at first thought to be an
other man wanted in Massachusetts,, but
proves not to be.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30
DANGERS OF A COLD AND HOW
TO AVOID THEM.

More fatalities have their origin In or
result from cold than from any other
cause. This fact alone should make
people more careful as there is no dan
ger whatever from o cold when 1t Is
properly treated In the beginning. For
many years Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has been recognized as the most
prompt and effectual medicine In use for
this disease. 1t acts on natures plan,
loosens the cough, relieves the lungs,
opens the secretions and aids nature In
restoring the system to . healthy condi.
ton. For sale by r. A. Shurtleff & Co.,
South Paris; Jones Drug Store, Oxford
Noyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30

For any disease OF the skin there II
nothing better than Chamberlain's salve.
It prevents tho itching and burning SON.
sation instantly and soon effects cure.
Sold by Shurtleff & Co., South Paris,
Jones Drug Store, Oxford, Noyes Drug
Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to extend our sincere thanks
to the many friends and neighbors for
their help and sympathy, during the
sickness and death Of our only daughter;
also for the beautiful flowers.
Mr.. AND MRS. r. L. WARREN.
East Sumner, Jan. Is, 1905.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested in either Of the estates
hereinafter named:
At a Probate Court at Paris. In vacation. In
and for the County OF Oxford. ON the 9th day
Of Jan, in the year Of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and Fix, the following mater
hereinafter indicated, It IL hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given TO all persons n.
terested, by causing copy Of this order TO be
ford Democrat, newspaper published at South
Paris, In said County. that they may appear at
Probate Court to be held at Paris. on the
third Tuesday Of Feb. A. D. 1903, at nine OF me
they zee cause:
CHARLES n. PORTER, late Of Paris. de.
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof pre-.
sented by william A. Porter, the executor there
In named.
ADDISON K. HERRICK,
Judge Of said Court.
ALBERT d. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30
HOW TO PREVENT BILIOUS
ATTACKS.

One who Is subject to bilious attacks
will notice that for day or more before
the attack he Is not hungry at meal times
and feels dull after eating. A dose of
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
let's when these first symptoms appear
will ward of the attack. They are for
sale by Shurtleff & Co., South Paris,
Jones Drug Store, Oxford, Noyes Drug
Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30

The public spirited women Of Houl-
ton, led by Mrs. A. o. Putnam, have
maintained district nurse In that town
during the past year and the system has
been such Q success that 1t will be con-
timed
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30
NOTICE.

I'm the District Court Of the United States for
the District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of
MIKE GILL, In bankruptcy
of Rumford Falls, Bankrupt
To the creditors of Nike Gill. In the
County of Oxford and district aforesaid:
January, A. d. 1905. the said Mike Gin was
duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the hrs!
meeting of his creditors will be held at the Court
House, in South Paris, on the 3lst day OF Jan
A, D. 1905, at 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 as may proper
" come before said meeting.
South Paris, Jan. Is, 1905.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30

Elias Dobson of Mars Hill is In the
hospital at Bangor with q fractured
skull, said to be the result of blow
struck by Charles Perkins, a companion,
during a quarrel between the two men.
Perkins has disappeared,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30

We wish to express our sincere graft
tude for the great kindness shown us IN
our recent bereavement.
Nina. j. r. McARDLE.
IVA NCARDLE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30
A JAMAICAN LADY SPEAKS HIGH.
LY OF CHAMBERLAIN's COUGH
REMEDY.

Mrs. Michael Hart, wife Of the super
intendent of Cart Service at Kingston,
Jamaica, West Indies Islands, says that
she has for some years used Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for coughs, Group
and whooping cough and has found It
very beneficial. She has implicit conf
dence In Il and would not be without q
bottle of 1t In her home. Sold by Shurt-
left & Co., South Paris; Jones Drug
Store, Oxford; Noyes Drug Store, Nor
way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30
Cord Wood,
Slab Wood,
Edgings,
Stove Wood and
Coal at
A. W. Walker & Sons,
South Paris, Maine.
UNCLAIMED DEPOSITS
IN THE
South Paris Savings Bank,
SOUTH PARIS, MAINE.
South Paris, Maine.

5OUTH IN Mo, M hINE'
The following statement contains the name,
the amount standing 10 his credit, the last known
place of residence or post hice address and the
fact of DEATH II known, of every deposition In the
South Paris Savings Bank. who has not made a
deposit. or Withdrawn any part thereof, or any
part of the dividends thereon. for 9 period OF
more than 90 years next preceding November ],
1905, and 10 not known to the treasurer 70 be
living.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed executrix Of the last
will and testament Of
SOLON c. FUTILE, late of Buckfed.
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired to present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested to
make payment Immediately
Jan. 18th, 1908. ANNIE NJ. FUTILE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
In the matter Of
CHARLES H. WHITMAN, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt

TO the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge OF the Dis'
of Maine:
CHARLES H. WHITMAN, Of Mexico. in the
u County Of Oxford, and State OF Maine,
In said District, respectfully represents that
on the 18th day of October. last past. he was
duly adjudged bankrupt under the Acts Of
Congress- relating 70 Bankruptcy; that he has
duly surrendered all bis property and rights
Of property, and has fully complied with all the
REQUIREMENTS Of said Acts and of the orders OF
Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prsys, That he may be decrced
by the Court 70 have . full discharge from 81
debts provable against his estate under said
Bankruptcy Acts, except such debts a. an
excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 23rd day of jan, A. d. 1905.
CHARLES II. WHITMAN, Bankrupt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30

The spirits Of the Ice man, the coal
man, and the plumber man rise - the
mercury goes down.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30

Clara L. Mixer, Dec. 81. 1874, y -!
Sophia and Geo. Lapham. Jan. %. 1883, lO10l
hereby certify that the above statement -
true according TO my best knowledge and belief,
GEORGE NJ. ATWOOD, Treasurer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30
Born.

In Paris, Jan. 81, to the wife Of Mark P. Shaw,
q son.
In Greenwood, Jan. "a, to the wife Of John +.
Noyee, q son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30

Glasses on weekly payments. DR..
Parmsntsr. Read my adj
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30

Mrs. MllfOrl. IN love Will prahtioIu,
pohar, Wnas,ar
Frank Coleward. ----.-------. Robert heeIer'
, Rose Milford, .-.--Bes Bessie Haggctt.
KyIe caKy;S Brsntford, Administrator Of Mr..
Milford's will. -.-----------Me Merton Sumner.
Ike Hopper --Chester Merrui'
Polly Dowler,- Oariio Nhnoiu.
Bob Button, the spy, Wilbur startevant
Sooky Button,-- -----------.---M % an, ain
Zeke.. Louis Ciark.
Sheriff, Chapman.
Albert, son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. P.
Parlin of Sabattus, whose illness with
diphthera was noted last week, and who
was thought to be making good re-
coyery from that disease, was attacked
the last of the week with heart trouble,
and died saturday morning. The re-
mains were brought here Saturday night
and Immediately burr ed, and the funeral
was held Sunday afternoon, at the home
of Mrs. Parliu's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. III. Blake, attended by Rev. j. a..
Little. Albert was a little less than five
wears of age, an only child, and his
parents have much sympathy In their
loss.
There's no question now, il is admit
ted after last Thursday evenings sup
per, that the men of the Congregational
society are cooks. There was crowd
of more than two hundred out to test
the fact, and they agree that it was all
right. The entertainment following was
also first class. consisting Of music by a
male quartette composed of Messrs.
Dunn, Sessions, Briggs and Hall, solos
by Messrs. Sessions and Briggs, and
readings BY Miss Hodsdou, teacher OF
elocution at Hebron Academy. Miss
Hodsdon was well received, and the
audience was very enthusiastic over her
fine rendering of her selections.
There was a good attendance at Paris
Grange Saturday. The program con-
sisted of interesting essays, readings
and music. There will be fair after.
moons and evenings, Feb. 10 and 10. All
members will please be ready to serve
on some committee as already assigned
under the following chairmen:
Decorations-Miss Matte Richards.
Aprons-Mrs. +. Maxim.
Cooked food-Mrs. Lottie Gates.
Articles on white lble-Mrs. Geo. Chapman.
Fancy Articles-Mrs. Rose Swan.
Homemade candies-Mrs. Abbie Alb OFT.
Sale OF chiffoniere-Mrs. ii. A. swan.
The gentlemen are to furnish articles
for a fish pond. All articles are desired
at the hall on Saturday, Feb. 10.
Ivory NJ. Smith, who had been i'll some
weeks. died Thursday at the home of biz
daughter, Mrs. j. F. McArdle. He wa
7S years of age, and the last OF a family
of eight brothers. Mr.. Smith was
native of Grafton, and spent quite por
ton of his life on farm in Bethel. d.
afterward moved to Norway, where az
lived several years, and after the deatf
of his wife six years ago came to liv'
with Mrs. McArdle. Besides Mrs. Nc
Ardle, he leaves one other child, Harolt
4. Smith of Lynn, Mass. Quiet and un
assuming, but always pleasant and com
panionable, Mr.. Smith made friend
wherever he was. The funeral on Sator
day was attended by Rev. j. d. Little
Intermeut in Riverside Cemetery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30
Bankrupts Petition fof Discharge.
In the matter Of
GEORGE ]. WHOOLEY, In BANKRUPTCY.

Bankrupts Petition for Dlscnarge'
' as e %si:s5 q xtHooLEy. In Bankruptcy.
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of the Dis.
trict Court Of the United States for the Dissr'cs
of Maine:
~ GORGE ]. wHooLEY. Of Mexico. in the
(J County of Oxford, and State OF Maine,
in said District, respectfully represents that
on the oath day Of June. last past, ne was duiy
adjudged bankrupt under the Acss OF d GTnssess
rendered all his property and rights OF property
and has fully compiled with all the requirements
Of said Acts and Of the orders OF Court touching
- wherefore lie prays, that he may be decreed
by the Court to have full discharge from all
debts provable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex'
cepted BY law from such discharge.
Dated this 9Th day Of Jan, A. D: 1905.
GEORGE J. WHOOLEY, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.
On this 18th day of JAN, A. d. 1906. on
Ordered by Ire Court, that hearing be had
upon the same on the End day Of Feb. A: u.
1903, before said Court at Portland, In SAID Dls.
trtct, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that
Democrat, q newspaper printed in said District.
and that all known creditors, and other persons
In interest, may appear at the said time anu
Mace. and show cause, II any they have, why
the prayer Of said petitioner should not be
granted. c. Ain.
And It is further ordered by the Court, that
the Clerk shall send by mail TO all known cred.
itors copies Of said petition and this order, ad.
dressed to them at their places Of residence as
stated. ,,.
of the said Court and the seal thereof, at Port
land, in said District, on the 18th day OF JAN,
A. D. 1906. ,,,,ury c,...
LIS. JAMES 4. HEWEi CIerA'
A true CODY of petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES +. HEWEY, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30

DEAR FRIENDS:
Can you come in soon and see the new
spring line of goods1
Since we wrote you last we have received
large lot of ginghams, most of them are only
1oc. per yard
Then in shirt waist suitings we have
beautiful line. Don't leave out white linen
dress this summer. Our line is complete from
fine handkerchief linen to heavy butcher
linen.
Last but not least be sure to look at the
new check wool suitings, the correct things
for street wear.
If you wish an evening dress, we would
like to have you glance at the new veilings in
Alice blue, reseda green and cream.
We can also show you fine line of new
trimmings for all these goods
If in need of any winter goods don't forget
that we are selling them cheap.
Sincerely yours,
S. B. & Z. S. PRINCE.
Norway, Jan'y "a, 1906.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30


1908, traveller calling himself "Sailor
JEAN" and pushing a wheelbarrow of
somewhat eccentric build which he
called "trolleyette," passed through
South Paris on walking tour of the
country. He stuck to his job, and has
recently been heard from in Georgia.
Since leaving Augusta he has travelled
10000 miles, and has eleven more states
to visit and 1000 miles to travel. His
trip is scheduled to end at Boston, Oct.
LIST next. He asserts that at the compile
ton of it he is to receive prize of 5000,
and will also write book. He is now
considerably ahead of his schedule.
Sailor Jean" is printer by trade, and
for few weeks before starting on his
trip from Augusta was employed In the
office of the Kennebec Journal. He was
described by his employers as "bird"
at the type case, but he didn't want a
job after the first of April that year, as
he must start on his trip then.
Through incomplete information the
Democrat, in speaking last week of the
AroOStook War, failed to mention an
other citizen of the town who started for
tuo SCENE vi tue COuutct ou sno nvsen
eastern border and got as far as Augusta
with his fellow-soldiers. This was Capt.
Benjamin Maxim, who is now living In
South Paris at the age of 81 years. Ht
is in fairly good health with all his facul
ties well preserved, and is frequently
seen on the street. Moreover, he was
commissioned officer. A company OF
artillery was drafted for the war from
three companies then situated in Brown
field, Turner and Paris. One commits
stoned officer was taken from each o.
the three companies, and Mr.. Maxim
who was at that time second lieutenan
of the Paris company, became SECOND
lieutenant of the drafted company. III
went to Augusta and remained there
while, but not till the close Of the war
IL the three weeks term might be 81
called. He was taken sick while there
and upon examination by the surgeon
vas pronounced not in condition TO
military service ut that time. He wa
accordingly discharged and sent home
He subsequently served - captain OF tn
Paris artillery company.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-30

Tuesday was about the hardest day for
railroading that has been seen in long
time. All day the fog was so dense that
no man could see six car lengths in any
direction, and locomotive, no matter
how closely watched for, would loom up
out of the fog almost over ones head
before he was fully aware of its APP
proach. Ii was possible to move trains
about in the yard only by means of
whistle signals from one engine to an
other, and trains were run on the block
system all day, train following another
not being allowed to leave station until
the train ahead was reported at the next
station.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-07-03
Spoken by an Aristocrat.

It is strange that the strong.
impressive words spoken by Lord
Avebury in the House of Lords
last week should have failed, as
they have, to excite international
discussion. Lord Avebury said:
"The unrest in Europe, the
spread of socialism and the omi-
nous rise of anarchism are warn-
ings to the governments and the
ruling classes that the conditions
of the working classes in Europe
is becoming intolerable, and that
if a revolution is to be avoided,
some steps must be taken to in
crease wages, reduce the hours of
labor and lower the prices of the
necessities of life. Europe is a
great military camp. We have
no rest; only an arnistice, with
unlimited expenditures. The
result is that instead of accumu-
lating capital for our children
we are piling up for them debt
and overwhelming responsibili-
ties"
These words were spoken, not
by a labor agitator or Socialist,
but by an aristocrat and a mem
Der of the most conservative body
in all Europe. That gives them
all the more significance. They
contain more valuable political
economy than is to be found in
most of the books. They sound
a note of warning.-Wall Street
Journal. -
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-07-03
TROUBLE BREWING
Carelessness of Boys May Cause
Terrible Accident.

Some boys, or young men,
have had a closer call to gather
at the Great White Throne thar
they had any idea of, and are
perhaps In ignorance of wha,
might have happened them.
| From D. B. Taylor, who has a
hopyard south of Crystal Lake
cemetery, we learn that in the
recent past lads INDUCED in the
pastime of shooting at his hop
house. At the time they used
the building for a target there
were 2, 800 pounds of dynamite
stored within. A few OF the bull
lets struck the dynamite boxes,
but were somewhat spent by
their passage through the outer
wall of the building and had not
sufficient force to explode the
dynamite. So it will be seen
that the ruarksmen owe their
SdINdllOu " CuduCC.
1t will be remembered that
during last winter 40 pounds of
dynamite were exploded in Mr..
Taylor's yard and one man was
badly injured. The forty pounds
Jared the whole town. What
would have been the result had
2,3oo pounds been "touched
off?' The chances are some of
us wonld have been unprepared
for the better life we would so
suddenly and unceremoniously
have entered upon.
Of late these boys have ssbeen
in the habit of firing into the
yard from the river and from
higher ground On the N. S. Lilly
farm. On several occasions
their bullets have cut vines
workmen were in the act OF
trimming. Unless the boys
cease this carelessness the chances
are somebody Will be seriously
hurt.
Mr.. Taylor while nice about
the matter, says he realizes that
the boys are not really inclined
to viciousness, but are in ignor.
ance OF what might happen.
However. he is quite determined
that the practice of shooting in
to his ward and hop house must
cease. If necessary to protect
life and property, he intends to
bet ONE vigorous in the course
he shall adopt.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-07-03

not yet arrived. Am of the
opinion that the delay IS rather
lucky, as reports untavorable to
crop conditions have tendency
to stiffen the market. / will be
on the lookout for any informa-
tion that may be of interest %
the coast growers.
''Prices here quoted are rang
ing from so to 10 shillings for
Pacific coast, but none are sell
ing. No business of any inn
portance is being done at pres
ent. Holders are waiting for.
further developments as to crop
outlook. Prices must go higher
in the near future if present con-
ditions continue. There is hut
little goods of prime quality on
the market at any figure. Brew
ers, dealers and growers are wait
ing"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-07-03
A Jolly Affair.

The ice cream social at Ply,
mouth Friday evening was a
success in every respect and was
largely attended. About fifty
people went from Corvallis, most
Of them in two hay-rack parties,
with four-horse teams and spirited
drivers. Il
'.Bushels of fun'' is the report
of all who went. Another hay
rack load came from Inavale. aud
a large crowd from Philomath
was present. A program was
rendered which included an in
strumental solo by Frank White
recitation, Golda Long; reading,
Miss Stella Hall; violin solo,
Miss Winnifred Gates: music by
a quartette composed of Misses
Libbie and Lulu Rice and Messrs.
Frank White and George Cross;
and reading by Miss Mamie
Hall. 7
A huge bonfire was built in
the yard and the young people
INDUCED in games and merry
making until a late hour. The
sale of ice cream netted goodly
sum for the church. =,as.