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, 1906-03-15

Jacob Riis says the people are
behind Roosevelt, a fact that WAS
patent to all before his declaration.
The people are not swift enough
to keepup neck and neck with him.
, 1906-03-15

King Edward has conferred the
order OF the garter on the En-
peror of China. If she is real
good. he may allow the dowager
empress to wear it on state occa
sions.
Kansas has a well that shoots up
hot air. another that sends forth
great blasts of gas, and a third
throws mud. Sort of a subter-
ranean imitation of a political con-
vention, as it We're.
Love in my bosom like a bee
Doth seek his sweet;
Now with his wings he plays with
me,
Now with his feet"
So writes a fair poetess of the
East. Gee! how it must tickle!
A New York paper regrets that
the pure air of the West cannot be
piped to the great cities of the
East. The first dash out of the
pipe our raritied air would shoot
through the murky atmosphere OF
the East like a squirt of crystaI
S lnshine through a fog.
, 1906-03-15

Among the ''favorite songs of
noted people" we may soon see
Count Boni de Castellane's name
attached to IF ! Only Had a Dol
lar of My Own
, 1906-03-15
JingIes & Jests
by i Rarton Adams
by j. Barton Adams.

One of the Chinese commission
ers who is visiting this country to
study our methods was robbed of
500 by II light fingered expert
who was determined that the mod
ern methods of his class of artistic
work should not be overlooked.
Mr. Shonts says the Panama
canal can be completed in seven
years. 1t cannot if they continue
to throw more dirt in congress than
is being thrown on the isthmus.
In every net and thought and deed,
Play fair my son
No victory by selfish greed
Was eve won.
"A square deal" let your motto he.
ITO every man" and you will
Twill lead you to prosperity
Play fair, my son.
, 1906-03-15

If the pure food bill becomes a
law all the whisky that can be le-
gally sold will he us clear us the
water of a mountain brook. This
might put an end to the painting
of towns in a red tint.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-25
Mrs, T. ]. Ramsdell.

The people of South Paris were shock
ed to learn of the death at her home IN
Caribou Wednesday of Mrs. Ramsdell,
wife of Rev. T. j. Ramsdell of the Bap-
fist church in that town. Mrs. Rams
dell's three children had been quite Ill
with measles, and being in feeble health
herself, she collapsed under the strain,
and died after very short illness.
Mrs. Ramsdell, whose maiden name
was Katherine N. Ellis, was the daugh.
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Simon r. Ellis, for
merly of South Paris but who now re.
side at North Norway. She graduated
from the South Paris High School In the
class of 1894, and in 1895 was married to
Rev. Mr.. Ramsdell, who was at that time
pastor Of the South Paris Baptist church
his first pastorate, which he held fol
about twelve years, going from here to
Caribou. Mrs. Ramsdell was few days
less than 30 years of age.
The remains were brought here or
Thursday, and the funeral was held al
the Baptist church Friday afternoon
attended by Rev. j. w. Chesbro, the
pastor. Rev. E. S. Cotton Of the Norway
Baptist church also participated in the
service, and the Schubert Quartette sang
Interment was in Riverside Cemetery.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Ramsdel
leaves three children-Paul, aged 8
Charlotte, 5, and Donald, about . veal
old. She is also survived by her parents
and several brothers and sisters. Two
of the sisters are Mrs. e. A. Howe and
Mrs. Maurice L. Noyes Of this place
A great deal of sympathy goes out to al
those who are 90 sadly stricken BY hel
lOss
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-25


above, in company with his son, Yernal
W. Bates. One visit was soon followed
by another, and the final result was the
transfer to Vernal W. Bates Of lot No.
100 In tho town Of Woodstock, contain
ing about 100 acres, and including the
shore of about the south half Of Little
Concord Pond. Work was Immediately
begun on . carriage road, which follows
the old trail from the highway In to the
pond; and next year, 1t Is expected, .
handsome cottage will 90 mp, with Its
front veranda resting on big rock at
the south end of the pond.
And then perhaps some day, after the
Panama canal is finished, somebody
casting his fly from the veranda will lure
from the depths the Phantom-snd the
pilgrim fisherman will have TO seek some
other shrine wherein to offer up bis
alteration to the goddess Of the sport.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-25
oUTWITs THE SURGEON.

A complication of female troubles,
with catarrh of the stomach and bowels,
had reduced Mrs. Thos. 8. Austin, Of
Leavenworth, Ind, to such deplorable
condition, that her doctor advised an
operation; but her husband fearing fatal
results, postponed this to try Electric
Bitters; and to the amazement Of all
who knew her. this medicine completely
cured her. Guaranteed cure for torpid
liver, kidney disease, biliousness, jaun-
dice, chills and fever, general debility,
nervousness and blood poisoning. Best
tonic made Price so cents at F. A. Shurt-
left & Co.'s drug store. Try 1t.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-25

George Crockett, %, q laborer, COM
mitted suicide Thursday by hanging
himself in the attic of bis home at Win
terport. A wife and several small chill
dren survive. Dependency was the
probable cause.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-25
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested in either Of the Estates
hereinafter named:
At Q Probate Court, held at Paris. 10 and
for the County of Oxford, on the third Tuesday o.
Dec, In the year Of our Lord One thousand
nine hundred and six. Tho following matter
having been presented for the action thereup0r
hereinafter indicated, Il IL hereby ORDERID:
That notice thereof be given TO oil persons In
terested, by causing . copy Of this order 70 be
published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY IN the OK
ford Democrat. . newspaper published at South
Paris, in said County, that they may appear at q
Probate Court to be held at said Paris. on the
third Tuesday of January. A. d. 1907. ct
Of the clock In the forenoon, and be heard there
on II they SO cause.
sILAs e. KING. late Of Oxford. deceased
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Florence H. King, the executrix therein
named.
JOHN NJ. PHILBROOK Of Brown1eld, ward
first account presented for allowance by Oh ,rles
NJ. Phllbrook, guardian.
WILSON STILLMAN. late Of Peru, deceased ;
second account presented for allowance by
James g. Wright, administrator.
JOHN e. DECOSTER Of Paris, minor ward
final account presented for allowance by James
6. Wright, guardian.
ADDISON z. HERRICK, Judge Of said Court.
ALBERT D. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-25

It's too bad to como down from
romance to something that smacks OF
reality, but the theory is held BY some
that when these ponds were stocked &C
cording to the methods of years ago,
the fish were taken at time when only
males were to be caught, and 80 when
they were placed In these ponds they
constituted bachelors club with the
inevitable result OF race suicide, thus
accounting for the generally accepted
fact that for years no small trout have
been taken from these ponds, but oc-
casionally very large ones.
And to 20 from theory to fact, an en-
dsavor IL now being made to re-stock
these ponds, which should make most
excellent breeding places for trout and
salmon.
But to get back to Little Concord.
This summer for the first time, L. c.
Bates, president Of the Paris Manutaotur.
Ing Co. and well.known citizen Of West
Paris, visited the hill region described
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-25
Christmas Observance at South Paris

Christmas Observance at South Paris.
Christmas will be duly observed by
the several South Paris churches, with
appropriate exercises.
At the Congregational church there
will be tree and exercises this Monday
evening. Refreshments will be served
to the members of the Sunday School.
The following programme win be given
at 1880:
School.
Prayer.
CSorus~Hosanna, He Cometh. School
Observation-Disclosures Stocking. airline Croker
Chorus-Messenger OF JOY x.,..,.. s S,.S
Disiogae-Christmas Spelling Lesson. -,
Primary Scholars
song-Star Of the Christmas Sky,
Part IL.
pO,lys RSS ass sS}s s Fellow l Marie Newton
so0TWhsrs santa Claus Lives Mur,ei BOWER
| Song-Our Christmas Stockings, Five Girls
Boys Parade, SIX boys
The Christmas exercises &C the
Universalist church will be held this
Monday evening in Good Cheer Hall.
Supper will be served to members Of the
Sunday School at six O'Clock sharp, and
the usual Christmas exercises will COM
mence at 7:30 to which every one Ia in.
vited.
At the Methodist church Christmas
dinner will be served Tuesday at about
1890, and in the afternoon there will be
q tree and a general social time, with lit
tie formal programme.
The Baptist Sunday School will
observe Christmas with the usual Christ
mas concert and tree on Christmas Eve
A programme Of recitations and songs
has been prepared and good time Ii
anticipated.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-25

But one object Of this story was to tell
you something about how this wilder
ness 10 being discovered. 4.
For years men flshed and hunted, and
picked berries, and cut some lumber, In
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-25
Shall We Tan Your Hids,

BhaIf we TNu xour Hue
The average Stock Raiser hardly realizes the
value Of COW, steer and horse hides when con.
verted Into fur coats, robes and rugs. Get the
new illustrated catslog Of the Crosby tristan Fur
Co., Rochester, N. Y. Il will be revelation to
you. And "Crosby pays the freight"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-25
Born.

In Norway, Dec. 10. to the wife of Alex Locke
o son.
In Norway. Dec. IA. to the wife Of Harry
Isaacsop. . daughter.
In South Paris, Dec. II, to the wife of Franz
w. N0ttage, Q son.
In Bethel, Dec. Is, to the wife of Fred Mundt
son.
In East Fryeburg, Dec. II, to the wife of W
G.. Douglass, q son.
In Mexico. Dec. "A, to the wife of II. c. Wing.
daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-25
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
will and testament Of
ALVA SHURTLEFF, late of Paris,
In the County of Oxford, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate Of said te.
ceased are desired to present the same for settle.
make payment Immediately.
WILLIE X. sHURTLEFF.
Dec. 18th, 1906. Walter L. Gray, Agent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-25
Wanted.

Pine, Poplar, Spruce, Fit
and Hard Wood cut 81 inches
long and delivered at our fac
tory. All soft wood saw logs
delivered to J A. Kenney's
mill.
Mason Mfg. Go.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-25
NOTICE,

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that ht
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate Of
DORA L. ADKINS, late of Canton,
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 settlement, aud
all indebted thereto are requested TO make ply.
ment Immediately.
Dec. 18th, 1906. WILLIAM Z. ADklS'.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-25
Married.

In South Paris, Dec. %, by Rev. J. II. Little
Mr.. George F. Rideout and Mrs. Mary z. King.
both Of Lewiston.
In East Dixield, Dec s, Mr.. Arthur Hiscock
and Miss Lila Coolidge, both Of East Dixfeld.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-25
Died.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The regular annual meeting of the
Citizens Telegraph and Telephone
Company will be held at the Assess
ors' Office, South Paris, Monday,
January 7, 1907, at 1870 Pm.
G. w. BOWKER,
Secretary and Treasurer.
N. B. This will be a good time
to pay your annual dues of one
dollar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-25

near Shagg Pond, in the vicinity OF
which are three farm houses. For the
next three miles its course Is over
"Granite LEDGE" through the woods
up one steep slope and down another,
until it reaches Concord Pond. Here
the road forks, one fork going westward
down the valley of Concord River to the
IAndroscoggin, and the other eastward
north of Speckled Mountain to Dickvale
in Peru, and out to the Androscoggin at
West Peru. At Concord Pond and east.
ward there are occasional farm houses.
There was formerly road up the
Russell Brook valley, on the other side
of Speckled Mountain, In the narrow
pass between that and Black Mountain.
1t was magniflcently scenic road, and
was said to be the shortest route between
Paris and Dixfield; but 1t was so hard
to travel and to maintain that 1t has been
discontinued. The farm houses along 1t
have practically disappeared, and the
farms are being left to their most nat.
ural and most profitable use, the growth
of wood and timber.
For many years the brooks and ponds
of this region have been the frequent
objective point Of parties of fishermen,
and the remarkable tales that are told
but this article has nothing to do with
fiction; and its mountain.tops have In
the season furnished many blueberriea
for those people within reasonable dis
lance who take their outings in the good
old New England way, BY working 9
little harder than on other days. The
most of the growth Of the region is hard
wood, and the rocky upland soil is clean
and sweet. In the forests on It's hills
the thrusbes sing their liquid notes with
peculiar sweetness, and the white
throated sparrow, or Peabody bird, thai
distinctive habitant of the wilderness, II
never silent. Indeed, to the writer Of
this, and to others a. well, there is nc
other place on earth which has seemed
80 much like an enchanted land sine.
the gates of the Valley Of Boyhood
which swing only one way, closed for
ever.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-12-25

caves dripping and mercury several de-
prees above freezing. A rise OF over
sixty degrees in twenty-four hours at
South Paris, which must come near the
record.
The old Pacific hand engine was taken
out for a trial Friday, the first day since
the fire of three weeks ago, when she
failed to work, that has been warm
enough. When the brakes were manned
she threw a stream at first about thirty
feet from the nozzle, and then it gradual
ly petered out A thorough examination
disclosed that the only trouble was that
the leather packing of the plungers was
not tight, although every endeavor had
been made to keep it soft and in good
condition. New packing is being put on.
The next supper and entertainment OF
the Good Cheer Society will come on
Jan. LIST, New Years night. In part
recognition Of the very liberal patronage
given the society by the public for The
last twelve months, every twelfth sup
per ticket will be free. Every twelfth
person who comes to the New Years
supper will be admitted free. Entertain
men. ten cents as usual. The commit
tee in charge intend this to be the supper
of the season. Let this be one Of you
New Years resolutions that you will at
tend this 'New Years" supper and b
the lucky twelfth.
Mrs. Roxie McArdle entertained
party at Fan Tan Hall last Tuesday even
ing, in honor of the birthday of hel
daughter, Miss Iva L. McArdle Th,
actual birthday was the preceding Fri
day, but for good reasons the observance
of it was postponed. The affair was de
signed as a surprise to Miss McArdle
and contrary to the condition in som,
cases, it actually proved to be such. A
variety of games were played for enter
tainment, baby pictures Of the guests
were identified, affording much amuse
ment, and a general social time was en-
j0yed. Refreshments Of peanut butter
sandwiches, marshmallow and pineappl,
cream, cake and coffee were served
Miss McArdle was presented with
handsome vase a. . memento Of the oc
caslon.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

Adve- tisement of Application fol
Letters of Administration.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial District Court-Par-
ish of st. Mary.
Succession of VIM. Brent, De-
ceased. No. 1912.
Whereas, Frances Brent, wife of
John Thomas, of the Parish of st.
Mary. Louisiana, has filed in this
Court her petition to be appointed adj
ministratrix of the estate of the late
William Brent. deceased, intestate.
Notice is therefore hereby given to
all to whom it may CONCERN to show
cause. if any. they have, within ten
days from date hereof, why the said
applicant should not be appointed, in
accordance with her prayer. admins
tratrix of the said estate.
Witness the Hon. A G.. Allen, Judge
BIRD Judicial District Court, St. Mary
Parish, Louisiana, this 18th day of
Dec. A. D., 1906.
WILBUR H. KRAMER,
Clerk 23rd Judicial District Court,
ST. Mary Parish, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

Mr.. Andre Bossello, after a long
and protracted fitness quietly
passed away into the great beyond
last Monday morning surrounded
by the members of his family.
He leaves to mourn his loss
wife, daughter and a sister, Mrs.
VIM. Kyle, and large number
of friends. He had been a life
long resident of Franklin, until
few years ago, when he moved to
Texas. He had reached the age
of 40 years. His remains were
buried from the Episcopal Church
on Tuesday evening, at o'clock.
The BANNER extends it's condo
lence to the bereaved family.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

Mr.. Alex Sterling, we are sorry
TO note, is still quite ill at his homs
on Second street.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

The public schools throughout
the parish will reopen next We'd
nesday, Jan.2, 1907.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

Mrs. Fred Ohlmayer has been
quite ill the past week, but we
are glad to be able to state to her
friends that she is convalescing.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

Raisins, Currants, Citron. Dried
Figs, Prunes, Nuts, Cramberries,
ia fact everything good to eat at
0sNiell's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

From the quantity of packages
and bundles seen on our streets
the past week, the merchants and
our business places must have
done q good business.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

i, Christmas passed off quietly in
Franklin. Every one seemed to
enjoy themselves and much good
feeling prevailed.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

We will send out our collector in
: few days and will ask all those
who are indebted to US to please
settle up, as we need the money to
nav our bills.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

We are glad to be able to state
to the friends here of Mr.. w. F.
Giles, of Adeline, who has been
seriously sick the past week, that
he Is much better.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

II your harness needs repairing,
Or your surry, buggy or other We
hicle needs overhauling, see @. S..
Brenn. Phoue g..
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

We are glad to see our ole
friend, Capt. VIM. Kyle, out
again after being confined to his
bed for the past three weeks with
IN attack of rheumatism.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

All work in the pressing, clean
ing and dyeing line is guaranteed
at Colein's, Willow street.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

I Nearly all of our young people
who have been attending school
away from home returned for the
holidays.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

The many friends of Judge Allen
are glad to see him out again, after
an illness of some ten days.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

Mr.. Walter Y. Kemper purchas-
ed on Thursday last the two
story residence Of Mrs. R. E. Hine
on Adams street.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

81 General John r. Patterson will
move his insurance Office on the
hfst of the year to the Office oc-
cupied by his son, Attorney Jas.
II Patterson, on Main street.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

Delivery wagons made to order,
old ones repaired at O. S.
Brenn's. Phone 2.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

Just received, lot of fine Plush
Lap Robes, all colors, at G. S.
Brenn's. Come and see 'em.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

Court will convene next Thurs
day, Jan. 3rd.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

!. Mr.. r. E. Milling has been con-
Aned to his bed the past week with
sickness, but is now much better
and will soon be able to be out
again.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

The newly appointed pastor for
the Methodist Church here, Rev.
,4 w. Vaughan, formerly station
"a q Morgan city, held services
= the Methodist Church on Sun
dAy last.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

Ifyou need an Oil Heater, try
the Brightest and Best at O'Niell's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

Mr.. Sim Neal Roth, young
man employed at the Franklin
Refinery, met with very sad and
fatal accident on last Sunday
morning about ii O'Clock. The
young man was subject to epileptic
fits and while in the yard OF the
refinery was taken with one of
these spells and fell into a ditch
of boiling water which runs from
the refinery to the bayou, which
caused his death a few hours after.
He was buried from the Catholic
Church the following day. To
the sorrowing mother and brothers
we extend our sincere sympathy.
The "big head" is a popular
way of expressing common and
very frequent ailment. 1t arises
from various sources, but the real
foundation is lack of sense. A
little money develops it in some
people; few good clothes gives
it to others; a little Office, where
chance is given to exercise little
authority, is often the cause of it,
while others get it having a little
better job than their associates.
The truth is no sensible person
gets the "big head"
Just received. A fine assort-
ment of brand new saddles and
harness. Call and inspect them.
At Byerle's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

Resolutions for the new year are
the next thing in order.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

You have TWO days more to
pay your poll tax.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

Raisins, Currants, Citron, Dried
Figs, Prunes. Nuts, Cramberries,
in fact everything good to eat. At
O'Niell's.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29
SOUTHERN PACIFIC Time Table.

The BANNER wishes all happy
and prosperous New Year.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

Don't be a squaw man but pay
your poll tax.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

The Episcopal Church will give
q grand Mardi- Grass ball on Feb.
~, ut the Auditorium. Refresh
1ents of all kinds will he served
md Z good time will be given to
III Who attend.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

ia. S. Brenn makes a specially OF
httseshoeing,. Try him. Phone 2.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

Aince Neat, Plum Pudding, Jel-
- Preserves, Apple Butter,
9NDo, Pickles. At O'Niell's.'
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1906-12-29

Cleaning, Dyeing and Pressing
Of Colgin's, Willow street.