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Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25
Chinese Gambler. Penance.

A Chinese cook named Chin Kan had
been engaged by wealthy Chinese In
IIo In street In Canton. All the money
he earned had been lost In gambling
On one occasion his master paid him
some money for the provisions ne sup
piled. The cook lost all the money a,
one stake. Finding that his debts
were accommodating day by day. on the
twenty.fourth day lie went into tho
kitchen and chopped of the forefngel
OF his left hand as self punishment
and warning In order to relinquish this
evil habit Of gambling in the future
He became unconscious through tht
pain. but was BROUGHT round again II
q few minutes. Times.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25
Denmark.

Mr.. Nathan Sanborn has bought the
steam saw mill ct the Steve Eames place
Of Mr.. Proctor.
Mrs. Emma Warren Of Portland 10
visiting friends in this place.
Mr.. Albert Wentworth and Mrs.
Georgia Alexander were married at
Bridgton Tuesday.
Mr.. Freeman Sanborn II sending away
quite number Of young dogs and has .
large number on hand to dispose Of.
The sleighing never was better than 1t
the present time In this vicinity.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25
Locations Granted Electric Road

The Rumford Falls and Bethel Street
Railway Co. has been granted the use OF
the streets In the location as made, In
all the towns through which it will pass
These locations were granted without
opposition in all the towns except Rum
ford, where the hearing was held last
Wednesday. There was so much in
terest In the hearing that Cheney Opera
House was filled.
A very strong sentiment in favor oi
the road was manifested by the larger
part of the witnesses. The opposition
was based principally on the argument
that the Bridge Street bridge, ovel
which the road must pass, is not wide
enough or strong enough, and that Con
gress Street, the principal business
street, through which location is ask
ed, Is too narrow, especially in winter
when the snow must be removed.
The road was represented by Hon
Herbert N. Heath of Augusta, with A.
E. Stearns and Matthew Mccarthy Of
Rumford Falls. The opposition wat
represented by Hon. George d. Bisbee.
Mr.. Bisbee ia largely interested in the
Portland and Rumford Falls Railway
and is its attorney, and 1t is generally
understood that that railroad Is the real
objector.
It is but fair to say, however, that nc
objection was made to the location oi
the main limo of the road, but only to
that portion of it which comes across the
bridge on to the "Island."
The selectmen took the matter under
advisement at the close of the hearing,
and later granted the location as asked
for by the road.
The road as located begins in Mexico
near the toll bridge and runs through
the village to Swift River bridge, coming
to Rumford Falls village via Franklin
Street and Bridge Street bridge, proceed.
ing north on Congress Street to Strath.
glass square and then up Hartford
Street, terminating near the depot.
From Rumford Falls 1t goes up the val
ley of the Androscoggin through the
towns of Rumford, Hanover, Newry and
Bethel, terminating near the middle Of
Bethel village.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25
Mason.

Z. C. and L. Z. Mills are at work for
z. W. Rolfe, helping build rollers for
road breaking.
A. E. Tyler and wife visited at Boil
ster's Mills few days.
Benz Skillings was in town the past
week.
Z. c. Uhlman, Z. Il. Morrill, and Roy
A. Grover are putting in ice for L. r.
Blanchard at his camp.
E. A. Grover is hauling wood for
George NJ. Rolfe.
Mr.. Croshner, who has been working
for John Westleigh, is moving out on
Bethel Flat into ID. F. Beans rent.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25
A TEXAS WONDER,

There's Hill at Bowie, Texas, that''
twice as big as last year. This wonde
Is W. d. Hill, who from weight OF 81
pounds has grown to over $50. He says
81 suffered with a terrible cough, ant
doctors gave mo up to die OF Consump
ton. was reduced to 80 pounds, wber
began taking DR.. Kings New Discover!
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
Now, after taking IL bottles, have
more than doubled in weight and an
completely cured" Only sure Cougl
and Cold cure. Guaranteed by r. A.
Shurtleff & Co., druggists. Price 30 cts
and $1.OO. Trial bottle free.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25
Norway Lake.

Norway Lake Mothers Club will have
their meeting at the hall Jan. 1st, 1907.
II will be timc for election OF officers
and We hope every member will be
present.
with Mrs. w. s. Partridge Dec. 26th.
Miss Greene, the new school teacher,
boards at r. <. Pottle's.
Will Hale of Massachusetts, is visiting
his aunt, Mrs. C. W. Partridge.
Charles Partridge Of Rochester, N. Y,
was at his fathers, G. W. Partridge's, q
few days this week.
Rev. Mr.. Rideout was here at the Lake
making calls Monday.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25
East Bethel.

Christmas greetings to all.
Miss Jennie Swan has gone to South
Paris where she has work.
Mr.. j. Cleve Bartlett 10 at homo from
South birmingham, Mass, for the
Christmas holidays.
Mr.. o. B. Farwell with team Ii work.
ing for Mr.. Orlando Buck.
Miss Rose Greenwood has gone to
South Paris where she has work.
Mr.. A. Fl. Bartlett of South Framing.
ham, Mass, 10 ut homo for the Christmaa
vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. N. Sanborn and little
daughter Of South Paris are spending q
few weeks vacation at their home here,
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25

President Roosevelt Is q Fesleralist after the
heart Of Alexander Hamilton. few more wears
OF the Rough Riders will would turn the theory
OF state right into waning tradition. There Is
something thoroughgoing about the centraliza-
ton policy Of President who talks OF apply
Ing force to bresk down Cslifornia's con
stitutional power to manage Its own educational
arairs.-Trouto Mail and Empire.
The Canadian journal quoted has fallen
into the same error as have the San
Franciscans and many others in this
country, from careless reading Of the
presidents words. A careful reading
will show that the president has never
iutimated that he would use military
force against California's management OF
her educational affairs. His message
sent to congress last week is explicit.
The purpose for which it states the
whole power of the government would
be used if necessary is simply to enforce
the provisions of the treaty which
guarantees to Japanese residents "full
and perfect protection for their persons
and property"
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25
HuclIRlold. .

The Baptist church, Rev. W. d.
Athearn pastor, will observe Christmas
with q tree and entertainment Monday
evening at their church.
The Ieth0dist society have their tree
with social and entertainment at the
parsonage Monday evening.
Mr.. A. F. Warren and wife have spent
the week at Augusta in attendance on
the State Grange.
Mr.. Charles Wilmington has been intro
ducing some new and labor saving ma
chiuery into bis brush factory of late.
Apples In considerable quantities have
been shipped from this station this week.
Mr.. John Gerrish is buying agent here
in town and vicinity.
Mr.. v. r DeCoster and wife have been
In attendance on the State Grange at Au-
gusta, returning home Thursday.
Miss Cleora DeCoster, q student at
Leavitt Institute, is spending her vaca-
ton of three weeks at home. At the
conclusion of her course at Leavitt
she contemplates entering Bates College.
Mrs. Nancy B. CroOker, having spent
several weeks with friends in town. re.
turned to her home in Auburn Saturday.
Mr.. Benjamin Irish has let his house
to Mr.. Charles Gray and has gone to
spend the winter with his daughter, Mrs.
Daniel Tuttle, at Bolster's Mills.
Mrs. Vesta Tuttle has closed her house
and is spending the winter with her son,
Rev. D. A. Tuttle, of Bolster's Mills.
Mr.. W. l.. Morrell and housekeeper,
Miss Pratt, will entertain Mr.. Henry
Bicknell and family on Christmas day.
Miss Virgie Knox of Wilton is teach
ing the East Buckfield school and is Civ
ing very general satisfaction. Monday
evening her school will have Christmas
tree and entertainment at Good Templars
Hall.
The Ladies' Circle at East Buckfield
met Wednesday for an all day meeting
with Mrs. Fred Warren. A large nnm-
Der were present and good time was
enjoyed. A good dinner was served by
their host. The officers of the circle are
as follows:
Preaitlent-Mrs. Fred Warren.
| President-Mrs. Lyman Waterman.
| Secretary-Mrs. Julia g. Forbes.
Treasurer-Miss Addie Shaw.
Miss Clara Wilmington is spending {
few days with her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth
Irish, of West Paris.
Miss Emma A. Jewett and Rev. A. W
Pottle and wife spent, by invitation
Thursday evening with Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Wilmington.
Misses Amy and Mildred Shaw o
Massachusetts will spend the holiday
with their mother, Mrs. I. W. Shaw.
Rev. w. d. Athearn and c. H. Prince
were in attendance at the Baptis
quarterly meeting at Norway this week
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25

Charles Pillsbury, a lumberman, was
arrested Tuesday at Milllnocket on the
charge of manslaughter for the accident.
al killing of William Lahey, aged about
IS, in mistake for deer at Dolby Rip.
Lahey, who was lumber operator, was
shot through the leg and died from loss
of blood. When arraigned Pillsbury
was held in $500 for the February term
NJ court
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25
Here and There.

One of President Roosevelt's messages
transmitted to congress last week,
favors more rapid promotion of the
officers in the navy, so that they may
reach the higher grades at an earlier
age. So far as heard from there is no
opposition among the young naval
officers.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25

First Congregational church, Rev. DR..
James j. G. Tarr, Ph. D., minister
Sunday, Dec. 30, morning worship at
lO.45, with sermon by the pastor, "The
Unknown Path" Sunday School at II
N. Evening worship at 100 when che
pastor will preach on "The Storming of
Jericho" We earnestly invite all to at
tend these services, and assure You of q
hearty welcome.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25

1t is significant of the somewhat bellig-
erent temper of the age that just as the
Nobel peace prize has been awarded to
President Roosevelt for his services in
ending the war between Russia and
Japan, in which the general sentiment
of the people of this country so largely
favored the Japanese, the papers begin
to be filled with talk about the posi-
bility of war with Japan. Some of the
talk is almost wickedly absurd, but fol
all that everybody knows that war with
Japan, or with any other country fol
that matter, is, alas. not an impossibility
by any means.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25
LONG TENNESSEE FIGHT,

For twenty years W. L. Rawls, Of
Bells, Tenn, fought nasal catarrh. He
writes: "The swelling and soreness inside
my nose was fearful, till began apply.
ing Bucklen's Arnica Salve to the sore
surface; this caused the soreness and
swelling to disappear, never to return" -"
Best salve in existence. 25c. at T. A.
Shurtleff & Co., druggists.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the many friends for th
tokens Of love and expressions of sym
pathy In our great sorrow.
REV. T. j. RAMsDELL.
Mr.. AND MRS. s. r. ELLIS.
AR. AND MRS. MORRIS MOVES.
Mrs. Z. A. HOWE AND HENRY.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25

The State of Maine Club In Boston, an
organization Of former residents OF
Maine, has made an assignment. 1t ia
stated that the clubhouse will be given
up and although it is hoped to maintain
the organization, the present intention is
to do without headquarters and later to
engage one or two rooms where members
may meet. A large number of men in
Maine were nonresident members Of the
club.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25

The Eyes are the Windows Of the Soul.
Criminal Costs.
Belle.
Are They Afraid?
Pre-Stock- Taking Sale.
1897 VIII Soon be Here.
Millinery.
Mems Underwear.
A Sensible Holiday Crowd.
Wanted.
PROBATE Notices.
Two Notices Of Appointment.
Notice.
Sleighs.
Bankruptcy Notice.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25
BrOwufleld.

Pearl Rebekah Lodge nominated their
officers for 1907, also gave an entertain
ment and supper.
Monday evening the Robinson Family
gave a concert at town hall.
There is to be union Christmas tree
at town hall.
Terribly cold weather and plenty of
snow.
Miss Stuart has good assortment
of Christmas goods, also Mr.. Blake.
Louis Brooks is quite sick.
George Rowe remains about the same,
very feeble.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25

A shed at Old Town, and car stored
in It by the Bangor electric railway, were
demolished early Friday morning BY an
explosion. The car had been put In
about two hours earlier. Except that
two men were heard running away just
before the explosion, there was no clue
10 the perpetrators.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25

The Sagadahoe lawyers. at the last
session of the probate court for 1905.
had notable demonstration in honor OF
Judge Hall who now retires after Is
years of continuous and faithful service.
1t was . we'll deserved tribute.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25
NEW CURE FOR EPILEPSY.

j. b. Waterman, of Watertown, O..
Rural free delivery, writes: my daugh
ter, afflicted for years with epilepsy. wal
cured by DR.. Kings New Life Pills
She has not had an attack for over two
years." Best body cleansers and life
giving tonic pills on earth. 25c at r. A
Shurtleff & Co.. druggists.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25
Wilson's Mills.

The following officers were elected at
the annual meeting of Aziscoos Grange,
No. 402:
NJ. 3. Buckman.
OIL. Littlehale.
LIS. A. Eckett.
ST.. l.. Bennett.
Asst. ST. +. Bennett.
&C. G. Bennett.
T-S. s. Bennett.
SIS. l.. Littlehale.
G.K-H. j. Fox.
&C. T. Fox
Pc. Hoyt
FL. r. Hart.
L. A.S.-E. 8. Beunett.
s. w. Bennett has gone to Upper
Magalloway to cook for crew.
Leslie Corbett and Leon Davis OF
Enrol are working for Fl. G. Bennett.
Lawrence Littlehale is laid up with a
lame arm, caused by kick from horse.
Bessie and Gladys Cameron were
guests of their aunt, S. s. Bennett, Sat
urday.
4. S. Bennett has gone to Augusta to
attend Maine State Grange, P. OF n.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25

Teacher Who discovered America
Small Boy-punno. Teacher-Nhy.
supposed every boy in school knew
that. Smnll Boy.-I dida't know that II
y-.s Ipst
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25

When the new state of Oklahoma be-
comes a part of the Union next May, it
is estimated that it will have about 5000
miles of railroad in operation. And yet,
in spite of all that has been written
about Oklahoma, there are probably
still people who haven't learned that
Oklahoma is fully civilized region.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25

The New England Journal of Educa-
tion prints . list of IS city school super
intendents outside Of Maine who are
natives Of this state, and the list ID By
no means complete.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25

John O'Brien of Lewiston was struck
by an overhead bridge on the Maine
Central railroad in Waterville Wednes'
day and died from the effects OF his In.
juries. He was "a years OF age.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25
vo,h., e,,v,, Sweat powd.n fo, chlld,..

Successfully use by Mother Gray. nurse In the
Children's Home In New York. Cure Feverish
ness. Bad Stomach. Teething Disorders; move
Over Sc. 900 testimonials They never fail. A. oil
druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Address. Allen
8. Olmsted, Le Roy, ". Y.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25
Baptist Quarterly Meeting.

The quarterly meeting of the Oxford
Baptist Association was held with the
Baptist church of Norway. Not very
large representation of the churches was
in attendance but the meetings did not
lack In enthusiasm and earnestness on
that account. Everyone who came
thoroughly enjoyed every session.
The welcome and hospitality of the
church was hearty and warm though the
weather was rather severe. The rail-
roads very courteously granted reduced
rates. An excellent programme was
carried out and all the speakers made
good preparation for their parts and
many helpful words we're spoken.
The thanks of the association were
voted to tho entertaining church and to
the railroads for their courtesies, and
resolutions were passed commanding
Governor Cobb in Ills enforcement Of
our prohibitory law, also urging every
one to oppose In every way the resub-
mission OF our prohibitory amendment
to popular vote.
J. WALLACE CHEsBRo, Clerk.
PROGRAMME.
Wednesday.
II 90. Organization and Greetings.
Rev. W. II. Clark chosen moderator.
IL 20. Devotional Service, Des. g. B. Crockett.
As. Reports OF Churches.
2A6. Christian Culture In the Homo,
Rev. w. ID. Athearn.
3:l6, Prayer Service, Rev. J. W. Chesbro.
7:30. Praise Service, Rev. g. 8. Cotton.
500. Sermon, Rev. n. 8. Howes.
Thursday.
$50. Devotional Service. Bro. G. II. Prince
Symposium on Means Of Soul Winning.
100. (a) Preaching. Rev. A. 3. Crane, D. d.
10 20, tb) Workers, Rev. E. o. Taylor.
10 40. icj Prayer, Rev. W. II. Rice.
II 90. (d) Special En- rts BY Pastor.
Rev. w. ID. Athesrn.
II 20. se) Special Efforts BY Exchange.
Rev. e. 8. Cotton.
IL 40, (O Special Efforts By Evangelists,
Rev. n. 8. HoWes.
80. Praise Service. Rev. e. o. Taylor.
9 90. Reports Of Committees.
unAnished Businsss.
aas. sermon, tsv. W. 4. CAss.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25

Always use Aliens Foot. Ease, . powder. Il pre-.
vents Tightness and Blisters. cnres Swollen.
sweating. Aching feet. At all druggists and
shoe stores, 25c.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25
Coming Events.
NEW ADvERTlsEMESTs.

Jsp.1-oxford Pomona Grange. Norway.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25

The national house refuses to raise the
salary of members of senators and repre-
sentatives from $1,000 to $500, while it
puts up the salary of the cabinet men,
bers, the vice e-president and the speaker
of the house to $4,000. For the MEM
bers to refuse to increase their own
salaries is good politics, but it is to be
doubted if the vote represents the honest
Judgment of all the members as to the
worth of their services.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25

There was never such boom in the
steel business as now. 1t is said that in
certain lines of manufacture the entire
product of the mills for the year to come
will be needed to satisfy the present
demand.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25

Maine. although minus pine trees, Is still the
Pine Tree State.-Belfsst Journal.
Yet the forest commissioner says that
over 100, ,OOO, 600 feet of pine lumber was
cut in Maine in 1905; and the annual
growth is probably more than that.
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25

The following officers were elected at
the annual meeting of Aziscoos Grange,
Oxford Democrat., 1906-12-25

Without the door let Sorrow lie;
And II for cold II hap to die,
Wen bury IL In . Christmas pie.
And evermore be merry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-04

Some times the four sleuths would play cards together and pretend to be very jo- vial and friendly, Before the game was fair ly under way Uncle Abijah would stroll into the smoking room and say:
 T dunno whether any of you fellers heard about that big robbery in London or not, but 1t was a corker Teller walked into a Jewelry store and picked up a bushel of diamonds and walked out agin as cool as a hired man going to work. I happened to be right near the store at the time, and didn't know but what they would arrest me. The feller got away, but I'm purty sure saw him and would know him agin."
 He would then lounge out on deck and the game would soon break up and one of the officers would hunt up Uncle Abijah to get further particulars He would intimate that he had seen the robber among the pas sengers aboard. and that he might give way on landing, and thus the four officers would be further puzzled and mystified. Each one was invited up to New Hampshire over and over again. and before Sandy Hook was sighted each one knew the old mans his- tory from the day he was borned. No ar rests were made at Quarantine. It had been left to the purser, and he had telephoned up. Four interviews had been held with him, and as a result four different men were arrested when the steamer made her dock. The victims were Messrs, Saunders, Dubois Wilkinson and Stone. Uncle Abi- jah saw them taken into custody and smiled and winked. He had also worked out a little plan.
 Three hours later the four men. accom- panied by two detectives from headquar- ters, boarded the Monarch to ask of the purser: ....
 What do you know of the old fellow who called himself Earnest"
 Mice old man and innocent as a ohild," replied the official Say now, he's gone off and forgotten his package"
 eff he returns for it tie a string around his wrist, and hold him fast" replied the headquarters men, He's the chap that took the diamondsH
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-04
WILL ARBITRATE IT
ROAD BUILDING DIFFERENCES TO
 BE ADJUSTED.
Bids Were Offered for Fine and For Reiture by Board of Revenue
 W. R. weller Was
 Highest Ridder

At yesterdays regular weekly meet ing of the Board of Revenue. the Mer- ritt- Bradley controversy over the open ing up of short road extending from the Philadelphia to the Rocky Mount Road was practically settled by all par ties concerned agreeing to leave the question of damages to disinterestei persons.
 Both W. S. Bradley, who has been opposing the road through his place, and Sam Merritt, the strong proponent of the road, were present at the meet ing and exchanged greetings. Miss Emma Knight, representing the Knight interests, the larger part of which have been opposed to the road. was also in attendance. The Board of Revenue served as mediator between the unhar- monious parties and finally adopted an agreeable resolution whereby the dam age to the Bradley and Knight prop erty is to be assessed by John Mizeu and D. E. Landers and, if they cannot agree, they will select a third disinter- ested person to help them solve the problem. They are directed to submit report December 10.
 Thus the termination of a long drawn out dispute is in sight.
 The fine and forfeiture fund was awarded, according to law, at the meet ing. Bids, from persons and firms hold ing script were opened at the noon hour. They were as follows: W. A. LaPrade, $10.000. bid 1899; w. R. wal Ter, $1,403.15, bid S5; M. S. Gilmer, $12O. bid 30 on half and "A on other
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-04
HEAD NOTES SUPREME COURT.
DIX vs. THE STATE.

Murder (Decided June IA. 19O6.' 4l
 So. Rep. 924. ) :...~
 |. Grand jury; drawing and sum moning; written order of court; neces- sity; record; sufhciency.-Under Section 10 of the act amending the Jefferson Criminal Court Act (Acts 190O-0l, p. t217), it is not essential that the opin- ion of the judge of the necessity for the organization of the grand jury be in writing; and where the record re- cites that the grand jurors were drawn according to law, and that the court did formally organize the grand jury at the beginning of the term from the grand jury venire returned by the sheriff, it is sufficiently shown that the opinion of the judge had been duly expressed and communicated to the proper officers, and that the jurors were drawn and summoned.
 9 Criminal law; indictment; notice to accused.-The defendant need not have notice that an indictment has been returned against him. previous to ar raignment, nor need a copy of 1t be served upon hlm prior to that time.
 B Same: verdict; return of; per sonaI presence of defendant.-While a verdict of guilty, in felony cases, can not be returned in the absence of de- fendant whose personal presence must affirmatively appear of record, 1t is not necessary that the record should state in direct terms that the defendant was present at the rendition of the yer dict. and during all the previous pro ceedings of the trial Where the re- cord recites the presence of the de- fendant at the time of arraignment, the continuance of the trial from day 10 day and that defendant was person. ally present when sentence was pro- nounced it sufficiently appears by inn p1ication that defendant was personally present from arraignment during the