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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22

The festival chorus has closed tn worl
for the season, and win have no moro re-
hearsals until fall.
Rev. s. G. Davis OF Norway will
preach in the Universalist church next
Sunday on exchange.
The Ladies' Aid Of the NJ. E. church
win serve a supper, followed with a
social, at their vestry Thursday, May
"a, at $50 O'Clock.
All members of Circle No. 10, Ladies
of the G.. A. R., are requested to meet at
Grand Army Hall Saturday evening,
May 20, at 1870, for memorial service.
Seventeen teachers in the Paris schools
met in the grammar school house Satur-
day morning for the discussion of i'm
portant matters pertaining to their work.
Next Sunday evening the Epworth
League will celebrate it's seventeenth
anniversary in the Methodist church. A
program of special interest will be pre-
pared.
A party consisting of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry A. Morton, S. Barry Locke, John
T. Lindley, and Misses Olive and Sara
SWEET, has spent few days at Camp
Concord.
Pythian Sunday was observed by
Hamlin Lodge, K. of p, with the deco
ration of graves of deceased Knights,
and sermon, Sunday afternoon. The
graves in Riverside Cemetery were deco
rated just before the church service.
The sermon was by Rev. j. w. CHESHIRE
at the Baptist church at 2:30, his theme
being the friendship of David and
Jonathan. The singing was by male
quartette composed of Messrs. Sessions,
Cole, Carl S. Briggs and George A.
Briggs. There was large attendance,
about hundred Knights and good
number of members of the SisterhOOd
from the two towns being out.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
At "Central Park.

A work of preparation is now going on
at that pleasure ground near the Norway
Branch crossing formerly called Electra
Park, but which flourished for brief
ten DAYS last season under the name OF
Pine Tree Park. After the Col. Saunders
fiasco had been completed, and the
structures which the hustling colonel
had put up had been recovered by due
process Of law to satisfy such portion OF
the debts as might be, the lot and the
buildings and lumber on it as they stood
were purchased by A. p. Bassett of Nor
way who is now at work there.
At his convenience during the winter
Mr.. Bassett has sheathed the inside OF
the entrance building and finished of a
ticket office on one side and check
room on the other. Last week board
fence was built entirely around the en-
closure, and other work is now in prog
reSs.
1t is Mr.. Bassett's intention to enlarge
the stage building so as to make some
convenient dressing rooms. The plat
form started for dancing floor will also
be extended to the stage building, a
covering of some sort put over it, and
good floor laid, making rink about
seventy five feet in length, which can be
used for skating or dancing. Flower
beds are being arranged, the refresh
ment stand will be put in order,
and the various other minor accessories
of the place will be run as usual.
Probably the park will be ready for
use about the last of June.
The name which now appears over the
entrance is Central Park"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
500 Askew Ave., Kansas Cit
A Woodstock Truancy Case.

In the Norway Municipal Court on
Wednesday there was trial of tru-
ancy case from the town of Woodstock.
Evidently the case had "made lot OF
talk" in Woodstock, for one OF the law
yers remarked, when something was
said about gossip as evidence, "If we
should bring in all the gossip there's
been about this case, we should be here
for week." Notwithstanding this, the
hearing was not at all spicy, but was in
stead rather dull except for those who
had some personal interest in it.
The complaint was made by Gale L..
Morrill,, truant officer of Woodstock, un-
der direction of the experimenting
school committee, against Wilfred j..
Smith of Woodstock, for failing to send
his minor SON, Charlie Smith, aged IL
years, to school. Hon. James s. Wright
of South Paris appeared for the state,
and E. c. Park, Esq, of Bethel, for the
respondent.
Smith lives in the section of the town
from which the pupils attend the school
In the Chase school house, so called,
and at distance from the school house
variously estimated by the witnesses at
from one and half to two miles. 1t
appears that in previous terms the
scholars from that neighborhood, includ-
ing the boy in question, have been car
ried to school, q member of Mr.. Smiths
family being engaged to carry them.
This spring a portion of these scholars
were kept at home by order of the board
of health, 80 that there was only the
Smith boy In that section to 60 to school,
and the committee decided not to trans.
port him alone. His father refused to
send him unless arrangements for trans.
portation were made, and after all other
methods of securing his attendance had
failed, this complaint was made out.
For the defence 1t was asserted tina,
the boy was not strong, and was unfit to
walk the distance to the school house
that he was nervous, dyspeptic. and had
required treatment BY physician at In
tervals all his life. DR.. o. z. Yates oil
West Paris, who had been the family
physician, testified as to the boys con
dition, and said that he considered u
would be detrimental to the boys health
70 walk the distance to the school house
At the close Of the hearing Judg'
Davis discharged Smith.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
Take Time
To Eat.

HURRY AT MEALS WILL SEND you TO
F. A. sHURTLEFF co. FOR Nj o-NA
STOMACH TABLETS.
"Eat in haste and repent at leisure" is
an old saying brought up to date.
Hurry at breakfast means bad start
for the day, and II You hurry also Ut the
other meals, you will soon suffer with
loss Of appetite, sleeplessness, nervous.
ness, furred tongue, specks before the
eyes, headaches, back-aches, weakness
and debility, indigestion or other Ills
that are caused by an abused stomach.
Here In Paris, as In thousands OF other
places over the country, hurry at meals
Increases the druggists business. Not a
day passes that r. A. Shurtleff & Co. do
not sell several packages OF Mona
stomach tablets to those who have ruined
their digestion by not taking time to eat.
OF course indigestion has many other
causes, but whatever the cause, the rem
edy is the same, Mi-o.na. 1t cures any
acidity there may be, increases the How
Of the gastric juices, and actually gives
strength and tone to the whole digestive
system, 80 that you can soon eat anything
at any time without fear of indigestion.
r. A. Shurtleff & Co. have seen so many
cures made by Mi-o-na that they sell 1t
under an absolute guarantee that 1t Will
be successful in every case where 1t 10
used in accordance with directions, that
is, one tablet before each meal, and will
refund the money to anyone whom 1t
does not help. A large box OF Mona
tablets costs but 80 cents II 1t cures;
nothing If 1t fails.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
Paris School Notes.

All schools are to have ten weeks,
those in South Paris, West Paris and
Paris Hill closing June 1st.
Albert Littlehale was taken sick and
Miss Ethel Crockett continues the Whit
temore school in his place.
The school committee voted to place a
wire fence on one side of Paris Hill
school, and also at South Paris Gram
mar. They expect to repair Biscoe
school house and add new desks. There
is talk of painting the West Paris build
ing. The blackboards are to receive
special attention as many are in bad
repair.
Many pupils need to study evenings,
and could do SO with mental profit and
without physical injury. Parents are
requested to encourage home study.
The State Superintendent of Schools,
Mr.. w. w. Stetson, suggests that pupils
aid in rebuilding the school houses OF
San Francisco. No pupil is to be urged
to give, but will be allowed to contribute
from one to ten cents. Each teacher
will receive the money and the town
superintendents will forward the gifts to
Mr.. Stetson. The Paris school COM
mittee voted to endorse this plan, as
good lesson in national unity and
philanthropy.
We desire to have splendid drill In
all our schools in arithmetic, grammar
and spelling. Every pupil should learn
how to write correct letter.
HOWARD A. CLIFFORD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
BY Force of Impulse.

One of the most ambitious plays, in
acting, costuming and stage setting, that
has been attempted by amateurs in
South Paris for long time, is "By
Force of Impulse" presented in New
Hall Thursday and Friday evenings.
That it was not 10 any respect beyond
the reach of our South Paris amateurs
was amply demonstrated.
The play is of absorbing interest
throughout all its five acts, which occu-
DIV more than two hours aud half in
the presentation. In fact, the most evil
dent criticism to be made on the play is
that it is a little too long drawn out. 1t
has also rather too large a proportion of
'harrowing' scenes, relieved by too
little of the comedy element, and even
the latter partakes somewhat of the
comic opera character which is general
ly regarded as the real thing in the
modern drama. But let no one think
from this that the play is faulty beyond
the average. It's action is well balanc-
ed, and its interest does not flag.
The scene is laid near the seat of war
during the civil conflict, and two of the
most effective scenes are in the camp of
tue VI lOu army.
A great variety of character is requir-
ed in the twelve who made mp the cast,
and the requirements were fully met.
II would take much space to review the
several characters and the good work
done in different roles by them. Suffice
il to say, there was not weak spot in
the cast, and it would be difficult to
assign the parts in any town with as
good results as were obtained. Evil
dence of long and thorough drill was
given, and the defects due to insufficient
rehearsal which mar nine out of ten
amateur performances were almost en-
tirely absent. In fact, it was as whole
performance ahead OF a large fraction
of those which are put on the stages OF
the city theatres.
The stage management was in line
with everything else about the play.
The scenes were changed swiftly and
uoiselessly, and there was absolutely no
waiting. The costuming and all ap-
pointments were correct, and some
special scenery added to the effect.
The music, by the Tschaikowsky
Orchestra, received and fully merited
the highest praise.
The houses, on both evenings, were
only fair, much less than the quality OF
the performance ought to bring out in
Mace of this size
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
1T is DANGEROUS TO NEGLECT
A COLD.

How often do we hear 1t remarked:
sits only cold" and few days later
learn that the man Is on his back with
pneumonia. This Is of such common
occurrence that a cold, however slight,
should not be disregarded. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy counteracts any
tendency Of a cold to result in Pneu-
monia, and has gained It's great popular
ity and extensive sale by its prompt cures
of this most common ailment. 1t always
cures and Ia pleasant to take. For sale
BY Shurtleff & Co., South Paris; Jones
Drug Store, Oxford; Noyes Drug Store,
Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22

Stephen Leavitt, about 40 years old,
and James Carrier, Jr., oldest son OF
Alderman James Carrier, of Calais, were
drowned at Meddybemps lake Thursday,
while they were taking boat load OF
brick and other material to the summer
cottage of s. d. Phelan, situated on an
island in the lake. The boat was over
loaded and was swamped and sank In 20
feet of water. Leavitt leaves wife and
six small children. Currien was single.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
Memorial Services In Paris.

Memorial Sunday VIM. K. kimbali
Post and Ladies of the G.. A. r. will at
tend services at the Congregational
church, South Paris, at 2:3O P. N. Ser
mon by Rev. A. K. Baldwin.
Memorial Day exercises will DO held
at South Paris as follows: Members
will assemble at g. A. R. Hall at III
o'clock A. NJ. Exercises at Riverside
Cemetery 1890 A. NJ, after which the
graves Of buried comrades will be
decorated. General exercises at New
Hall at p. NJ. The address Of the day
will bs given by Judge Charles r. Whit.
man of Norway.
A very cordial invitation il extended
to the citizens Of Paris to be present at
all of these exercises.
H. II. MAXIM, p. C.
IF. HATHAWAY, S. n. Adjt. pro tenn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
SCIATICA CURED AFTER TWENTY
YEARS OF TORTURE.

For mors than twenty years Mr.. j. B.
Massey, of 1922 Clinton St., Minneapolis,
Mimi, was tortured by sciatica. The
pain and suffering which he endured
during this time is beyond comprehen.
sion. Nothing gave him any permanent
relief until he used Chamberlain's Pain
Balm. One application of that liniment
relieved the pain and made sleep and rest
possible, and less than one bottle has
effected a permanent cure. If troubled
with sciatica or rheumatism why not try
q 25-cent bottle of Pain Balm and see for
yourself how quickly it relieves the pain.
For sale by F. A. Shurtleff & Co., South
Paris; Jones Drug Store, Oxford; Noyes
Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
STOMACH TROUBLES.

Mrs. Sue Martin, an old and highly re-
spected resident of Faisonia, Miss, was
sick with stomach trouble for moro than
six months. Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets cured her. She says;
81 can now eat anything want and am
the proudest woman In the world 70
find such good medicine. For sale oy
Shurtleff q Co., South Paris; Jones
Drug Store, Oxford; Noyes Drug Store
Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to thank all our neighbour
and friends and orders, who 20 kindly a.
sisted us during our recent bereavement
also for the kind words Of sympathy ant
the beautiful flowers.
JOHN BENNETT.
Mr.. AND MRS. 81. N. PORTER.
South Paris, May II, 1905.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
SORE NIPPLES.

A cure may be effected by applying
Chamberlain Salve a. soon as the child
is done nursing. Wipe 1t off with soft
cloth before allowing the child to nurse.
Many trained nurses use this salve with
the best results. Price Is cents per box.
Sold by Shurtleff & Co., South Paris;
Jones Drug Store, Oxford; Noyes Drug
Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
Base Ball.
p. H. s. s; BR1DeroN H. 8. /.

Paris High returned from Bridgton
Saturday evening we'll pleased with the
victory they won over the Bridgton High
School team. The fact that ClasOn was
to pitch for Paris struck terror to the
hearts of the Bridgton boys, and the
game was lost to them in their minds
before it was played. The fact that
thew were afraid of him made it easy for
Clason, and he was not obliged to exert
himself. He used a slow ball almost
entirely and the Bridgton boys could
not hit it safely. 1t was not until the
last of the game that Bridgton was able
to get one man across the plate and save
itself from a shut-out.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
NOT IF AS RICH AS ROCKEFELLER.

II you had all the wealth of Rocke-
Teller, the Standard Oil magnate, you
could not buy Q better medicine for
bowel complaints than Chamberlain
Colo, Cholera and Diarrh@a Remedy.
The most eminent physician can not pre-.
scribe better preparation for collie and
diarrhea, both for children and adults.
The uniform success Of this remedy has
shown It to be superior to all others. It
never fails, and when reduced with water
and sweetened, Ii pleasant to take. Every
family should be supplied with 1t. Sold
by Shurtleff d Co., South Paris; Jones
Drug Store, Oxford; Noyes Drug Store,
Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
RADCLIFFE IL; BATES 2.
Representative Caucus.

According to the apportionment agreed
upon four years ago, the town OF Buck
field has the Republican nomination for
representative to the legislature this
wear In the district composed OF Paris,
Buckfield and Milton Plantation, and the
Republican caucus to nominate candi-
date will be held at Nezinsc0t Hall,
Buckfield, on Saturday, May 20, at 2:SO
p n,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22

"A man living outside Of Freeport has .
bull which he drives In harness while .
man in Topsbam has been working q
peculiar team in the woods the past win
tar, consisting of . COW and bull yoked
together and horse on ahead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22

Manufacturers of other high grade
shoes buy Sorosis when they want them
for use in their own families. This Is
fact. Sorosis are sold In this vicinity
only BY the e. N. SWEET Shoe Co., sue
cessors to Smiley Shoe Store, Opera
House Block, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22

The safe in the post Office at Kenhe-
bunk was blown early Tuesday morning,
and about $40 in money and $500 In
stamps was taken. The explosion was
heard by DR.. Ross, who fired several
shots from revolver without effect,
and the burglars got away.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22

In South Paris, May 10. by Margaret A. Baker,
duly authorized, Mr.. Kalle Heikkinen and Miss
Heta Lisa Tenhonen, both of Paris.
In Waterford. May 5, by Rev. e. A. Rumball.
Mr.. Walter Shaw and Miss Stella Adams, both
Of Waterford.
In sc. Johnsbury. w., May 10, by Rev. A. r.
Walch, Mr.. Fred H. Evans OF South Paris and
Mrs. Ina II. Frixzell of Enrol, N. II.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
WANTED.

Any one having an Atlas Of Ok
ford County by Caldwell and Half
penny, 1880, wishing to sell please
drop a postal to the subscriber,
stating price and condition of book.
JAMES PLUMMER,
Augusta, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
Died.

In South Paris, May Is. Eugene A. Briggs.
aged "a years.
In Buckaeld, May 10, Andrew j. Hall, aged 81
In Lowell, May IS. Nathaniel Palmer, aged
about s5 years.
In Bethel, May II, Sidney Goodwin.
In Peru, May 10. William Gillespie, aged "
years
In Oxford, May Is. Grin A. Martin.
In Norway Lake, May II, Mrs. Joha 8. Knee.
land.
In Porter, May 10, Mary, widt W Of John Lord,
aged "a years.
In Hanover, May II. Mrs. ]. Z. Russell. aged
In Urton, May s, Mrs. Jane Sanborn, widow Of
the late VIM. Sanborn, aged IS years.
In Norway, April 10. Mrs. Sarah Z. Morse
aged 10 years.
In Mexico, May IS, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Everett Smart, aged year, months.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
A new. Lot

of Plumbing Goods. The best of
oak woodwork for closets. No old
goods. Call and see this line. Job
bling promptly attended to. No
charge for team.
T.. M. Long1ey,
Nor,yoy Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22

North Berwick had . 90, 900 FIRE Tues
day, the property destroyed including
the Baptist church, portion OF the
North Berwick Hotel, . stable, two
storehouses, blacksmith shop and two
teuamanta
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
Score by Innings.

Three. base-hit, Wheeler. Two-base hit, Burn
h I'M First base on balls, or Irish 2: Struck
out by Clason 2; by Irish 8. Double play
Titcomhto Rawson. Wild pitches, Irish 2. Hit
by pitched ball, Irish 2, sumner, Rawson.
Umpire, Knights. Scorer, Maxim.
Next Saturday Paris High will go to
Mechanic Falls for return game with
the team there. As Mechanic Falls won
the first game Paris is very anxious to
take the next one and will try hard to
win.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22

Glasses on weekly payments. Dr..
Parmenter. Read my I'd.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
Born.
Married.

In West stoueham. May Q. TO the wife Of John
Q. Adams, . daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22

A Certain Care for Aching Feet.
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease. o
powder. Il cures Tired. Aching, Call0us,
sweating Swollen feet AZ al Druggists and
Shoe Stores. &c. Sample FREE. Address, Allen
8. Olmsted. LIE Roy, NY
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
p. II. S. I'd 4; s. p. @. s. 8.

OF all the interesting games played in
this vicinity this season, there has been
none more exciting than the one played
at the brick school house yard Wednes-
day afternoon after school. The two
teams were the South Paris Grammar
School and the second team from the
High School. They were very evenly
matched In size and playing ability. and
the High School team won out by
score of A to 8. In the ninth inning the
Grammar School boys got man around
to third but he was unable to score the
tieing run.
RADCLIFFE IL; BATES 3.
Radcliffe defeated team from Bates
College at the fair grounds Saturday by
the above score. The weather was the
best of the season thus far and large
crowd was on hand to enjoy the sport
The game was interesting up to the
sixth inning when Whittier, who had
pitched a game the day before, weaken
ed, and Radcliffe scored runs. French,
who took his place, was easy and Rad
cliffe scored 8 runs in each OF the two
innings he pitched.
NORWAY H. s. 8; GoULD's ACADEMY 8.
Norway High School base ball team
went to Bethel Saturday and played q
game with Gould's Academy at that
place. The teams proved to be well
matched, and the score stood to 8 at
the end Of the ninth inning, but 1t was
necessary to call the game at that time
to enable Norway to catch the train.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22

Aany ChhIofen hre SIcHIys
Mother Grsy's Sweet Powders for Children.
used by Mother Gray, q nurse In Children's
Homo, New York, Break up Colds In "a hour,
cure Feverishpess, Headache, Stomach Troubles,
Teething Disorders, and Destroy Worms. AZ
dress, Allen 3. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-05-22
For Sale.

For Sale.
3 Stoves, Organ, and Carpenters
Tools, fitted stove wood and all
kinds of household furniture.
MRS. E. A. BRIGGS,
Skillings Ave-, South Paris, Me.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-05-16
A Big Price for Nothing.

The Indian Territory blacksmith
who recently sued national presi-
dent for 10000 for the alienation
of his wife's affections, got judg-
ment for $3.50. The jury either
failed to value the affections as
highly as did the plaintiff or else
it neglected to take as careful an
inventory of the property of the
defendant as had the blacksmith.
It's too bad when man gets but
25O plunks out of his wife's love.
Tuere is undoubtedly something
wrong either with the love or wi b
the victim In the present instance
it must have been the Election
was ''off," as the defendant is
Johnny on the spot when it
comes to the matters of "the oon-
sideration."
On general principles, the hus-
band who got $3.50 for the truant
affections of 6ckle wife has made
sharp bargain. The love that
can be enstranged is sc ,rceIy worth
the keeping. 1t would be dear at
the price of a good Cigar. It were
better that the deceived one pay a
"dignified sum" to be quit of it
than that he should demand $2O,.
600 for its loss They never loved
who can forget Mrs. Browning
declares that the phrase, "loved
once" has no place in the language
of the heart. The affection that
cannot endure unchanged through
all vioissitudes and untired by
time is not worthy of the name.
To set price upon that wcioh, if
true, were priceless, is to admit
that cne never trusted it fully To
attempt to measure in dollars and
cents that which is heaven born
and eternal, if it exists at all, we're
to make the heart boodler and
give love the lie
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1906-05-16
Tips for the Table

Bending the head to drink is
-inelegant.
The arms should not be allowed
to rest on the table.
A well-bred host does not urge
guest to eat more.
A gesture of dissent is sufficient
to say one does not take wine.
1t is impolite to assure him
that there is an abundant supply.
A hostess does not apologize.
A guest does not see anything
amiss.
Lifting a small plate from the
table while eating from it is pro-
vincial and common.
Table talk should be pleasing.
Personalities are avoided. Teas
ing and fault finding are barred.