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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-12-24

PANAMA LOCKS MAY BE WIpENED.-
Col. George Goethals, chief
Of the Panama canal, and Joe c. s.
Blackburn, a member Of the isthmian
canal commission, arrived in Washing
ton last Wednesday, and at once called
upon the president and Acting Secre-
tary of War Oliver. Their calls were
short and afforded no opportunity to
discuss at length any Of the problems
connected with the construction OF the
canal; though briefly they reported
that everything was progressing salts
factorily on the isthmus.
Former Senator Blackburn, after
spending eight months on the isthmus
returned to Washington loud In praises
of the climatic conditions there. He
declared that he had not seen eight
mosquitoes in as many months, the
temperature had not been excessive
and that the Isthmus Of Panama was
almost an ideal place in which to live.
THE engineers of the Panama canal
commission are perfectly willing that
the locks should be widened to any ex-
tent that the navy department thinks
necessary" said Col. Goethals. I'VE
shall, in a measure, leave it to the navy
department to settle the question
making it a matter of naval expediency
as to how wide the locks shall be-"
This will be the attitude which the
Panama canal commission will take on
the proposition which has been refer
red to the members for a widening or
the locks Of the canal to ITO or 12O
feet, as may seem best, according to
the statement made by Col. Geothals,
the chairman Of the commission. Col.
Goethals says that so far as Is known
at present a width Of 100 feet for the
locks will accommodate mercantile
shipping for years to come, and that
100 feet Is ample for all naval con-
struction now building or proposed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
About the State.

By the rolling of pile Of logs on him
at the Great Northern Paper Co.'S mill
at Madison, Augustus York, 45 years oil
age and married man, received injuries
from which he died.
Alfred Patro, II years OF age, and
with no relatives nearer than Connecti-
cut, had his leg crushed while coupling
cars at Northern Maine Junction on the
I'd, and died in the hospital at Bangor
the next day.
Clarence A. Vincent of South Port.
land, real estate dealer with an office
in Portland, was killed in South Port
land on the I'd by being thrown from his
carriage, striking an electric light pole
with such force that he died few hours
later from his injuries. He leaves
wife and child.
Horace Saindon, 10 years old, a resi-
dent of Great Works, was struck by the
train that leaves Old Town for Bangor
at 7 p. NJ. Tuesday and instantly killed
Mr.. Saindon was walking up the track
towards Old Town. Coroner Emerson
decided that an inquest was unnecessary.
Mr.. Saindon was an old resident OF
Great Works. He is survived Dy three
sons and daughter.
The novel sight of woman engaged
in the business of public carriage
driver is to be seen in Gardiner. The
one referred to is Mrs. Winnie Flister,
the young widow of an electrical engi-
neer, who, having been advised by a
physician that by reason of poor health
she should be out of doors, appeared on
the streets with handsome bay horse
and cab. She intends to drive par
ticularly for women. Mrs. Flister for
years has been accustomed to handle
horses.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
Mrs. Calvin Buchanan.

Died in Mechanic Falls, Nov. LIST, Mrs.
Laurinda G.. Bucknam. aged so years, 10
months and 81 days. She was born the
fourth child of David and Laurinda
Gregg Twitchell and lived in Paris the
greater part of the time until her mar
riage to Calvin Buchanan in March, 1919.
Since then her home has been on the
old Buchanan farm in Hebron. Always
loyal to Paris the Democrat was always
welcomed, and there were no places
quite like the "Hill," and her old home
to her.
A quiet unassuming life was hers.
Owing to deafness and frail health she
was partially shut in for many years, yet
they were happy years. Believing as
she did in an overruling Providence that
works only good, and strong in the faith
of a happy reunion with loved ones gone
before, she has left only pleasant mem
cries.
She is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. A. A. Nelson, who made her home
with her, and Mrs. G. r. Millett Of West
Minot, three grandchildren and one
great grandchild, two sisters, Miss Har,
riet F. Twitchell of Paris and Mrs. Mar
tina S. Lombard of Andover, Mass, and
many friends, especially among the chill
dren who claimed her as "Grandma."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
A Home Wedding.

There was pretty home wedding al
the residence of Mr.. aud Mrs. G. F.
Chase, on Western Avenue, South Paris
Tuesday evening, when their daughter,
I.ura Gertrude. was united in marriage
with Guy Norton Carter of Norway.
The parlor was decorated with potted
plants and chrysanthemums. The
couple entered to the strains of we'd
ding march. They were attended by
Mr.. Fogg and Miss Seguin OF Norway.
Rev. J. w. Chesbro of the South Paris
Baptist church performed the ceremony,
using the double ring service. The
bride wore a gown of very pale steel pink
trimmed with lace. The groom wore
the conventional black.
Only the immediate relatives were
present at the ceremony. A reception
was held later at which numerous friends
of the bride and groom were present.
Ice cream, cake and punch were served.
In the midst of the festivities the couple
suddenly took carriage at the door
bnt did not entirely escape the shower
of rice and confetti.
A good number of handsome wedding
presents were received. The bride is q
graduate of Paris High School. The
groom has been resident of Norway
most of his life. Both are well known
and popular. They will reside in Nor
waV
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
Uniyersalist Association.

The Oxford Association of Univers
alists holds its annual meeting a,
Turner Centre, Tuesday and Wednesday
Nov. 12 and 13. Special rates are made
On the railroads. The following pro-
gram has been prepared:
rUEsDAY-AFTERNooN.
Is. Cal! to order.
Welcome, c. A. Bonney, Turner Center
J. H. Barrows, Bethel
Appointment Of Session Committees.
Reading of Records.
Annual Report Of Secretary.
Annual Report of Treasurer.
90. Praise Service.
so. Sermon,
Rev |. P. Coddington, d. D., Gorham, n. II
Communion.
30. Praise Service
800. Occasional Sermon,
wEDNEsDAY-FoRENooN
$50. Conference Rev. W. J. Taylor, Lewiston:
9 90 business: Reports of Committees and
Parishes, Election OF officers.
10 80. Address Lite's Great Purpose,
Rev. Z. W. Weber. Rumford Falls.
II 90. Address, Our National and State Mission.
ary Societies and the Mission Circle,
Mrs. Henry Bernard Smith, Mechanic Falls.
AFTERNOON.
. 90. Address, Does the Bible Need to be
Modernized?
Rev. J. NJ Paige, Livermore Falls.
go. Address The Value Of One,
Rev. II. IL. Hoyt State supt.
80. Closing Business.
I 80. Praise Service.
90. Address.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
Charles K. Houghton.

Mr.. Charles r. Houghton, who died at
HIS home in Livermore, Nov. 6, was fol-
many years a resident in Bryant'S Pond
village.
He was an employee of the Grand
Trunk here for number of years. In
the seventies he formed a partnership
with his father-in-law, Lyman Bolster
in the grocery business. Later he en-
gagged in the stove and hardware bust
ness at the old Knight store, and sold
out after several years of successful
business to the late +. NJ. Cole, and then
moved to Canton.
While here Mr.. Houghton served
several years as town clerk and was also
secretary of Jefferson Lodge of Masons
He was member also of the Methodist
church. He was the son of Moses anc
Lucy A. Swift Hougbton and was borr
Oct. II, 1s4l. He married for his tirs'
wife Miss Mary Helen Bolster. OF THU
marriage one daughter survives, the
wife of Harry d. Cole. Mr.. Houghton's
second wife was Miss Sylvia Fogg o.
Hartford, who with one daughter sur
wives. The funeral will be held here
Sunday at 2 p. NJ, conducted by Jeffer
son Lodge of Masons.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
Law Court Decision.

The following rescript in an Oxford
County case has been received from the
law court:
Oxford County. State of Maine VS.. Ed
ward Siddall. Rescript by Spear, j..
At the January term of the Supreme
Judicial Court for Oxford County, 1906,
Edward Siddall was indicted for selling
Zone glass of whiskey of intoxicating
liquors to one Joseph Cameron" AT
the March term, the respondent entered
a plea of not guilty. Subsequently he
withdrew the plea of not guilty and
pleaded nolo contendere.
At the March term, 1906 the de-
PENDANT was again indicted for single
sale to one Edward G. Wiggett. To
this indictment the respondent entered
a plea of not guilty, was tried and
acquitted. 1t seems that the alleged
sales were made to Cameron and
Wiggett at the same time and were parts
of one and the same transaction.
On the trial of the latter case, Joseph
Cameron, to whom in this indictment it
is alleged the sale of Intoxicating liquor
was made, testified that on the 18th day
of January, 1906, at Rumford Falls in a
place called the Siddall Beer Shop, one
Edwin G. Wiggett bought two glasses of
whiskey, from party not the re-
spondent, and whose name, to said
Cameron was unknown, and that he,
Cameron, at the same time, bought two
glasses of whiskey from the same per-
son. And the said Cameron further
testified, on cross examination that he
had no knowledge of who were the
proprietors of the place. 1t also APP
peared in evidence, that the term "Sid-
dali Beer Shop" was general term,
used to designate the place, regardless
of the name of the proprietors.
Counsel for respondent thereupon
moved that the respondent be allowed
to retract his plea of nolO contendere
and plead not guilty. This motion was
overruled by the court and the respond
emit sentenced. To this ruling excep.
tions were taken.
ga plea of nolo. contendere when &C
cepted by the court, is, in its effect up.
on the case, equivalent to the plea oil
guilty. The judgment of conviction
falls upon such a plea as well as upon &
plea of guilty, and such plea if accept
ed, cannot be withdrawn and plea Of
not guilty entered except by leave Of
court" Commonwealth VS.. 1ngersoll
las Mass. SS1.
The whole matter was in the sound
discretion of the Justice presiding, ant
this court will not interfere except in :
case of abuse of discretion.
Exceptions overruled.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas, The Angel of Death has
again visited us and severed another link
in the fraternal chain that binds us to-
gether by removing our esteemed sister,
Rozella Heald; therefore
Resolved, That in the death of Sister
Head we have lost true friend, kind
neighbor and most worthy member OF
our order.
Resolved, That we, the members OF
Mountain Grange, tender our heartfelt
sympathy to our worthy brother, the
family and sister who have so suddenly
been called to mourn the loss of loving
wife, mother and sister, and would bid
them look to Him who doeth all things
we'll, in their affliction.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
placed on our records, that copy b.
sent to the husband and sister, and thai
copy be sent to the Oxford Democra
for publication.
| CELIA B. DUNHAM,
| GEORGIA Fl. WARREN,
| ALFARETTA BEssEY,
| Committee on Resolutions.
North Buckfield, Nov. 2, 1907.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
Church Roll.Call.

Thursday evening occurred the annual
roll-call of the Second Congregational
church of Norway. A chicken pie and
salad supper was served, after which
came reports from the different depart
ments of church work and the election
of officers. A number of invited guests
were present, and remarks were made
by A. j. Stearns, G. P. Barnes, Mrs. G.
D. Noble and 81. L. Horne.
In closing his remarks Mr.. Horne
presented Rev. and Mrs. B. S. Rideout
the pastor and wife, with sixty dollars
in gold in recognition of their twenty
years of faithful and efficient service in
the church. The pastor responded AND
gave brief review of the twenty years
work. In comparison with five Other
churches in the state, two of which are
in Oxford conference, the church shows
as much advancement and gain as any
which had had four or five pastors dur
ing the last twenty years-in some cases
considerably more.
The rest of the evening was spent in
listening to solo by Miss Gladys Keene
reading from Mrs. II. l.. Bartlett, ant
solo by Mr.. Fl. L. Horne. A large
company was present, the largest of an!
roll. call ever held by the church, and al
pronounce it the best time ever held OF
such an occasion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
Perhaps It Is Possible.
BUT IT'S HARD FOR SOUTH PARIS PEG
PIE TO COMPREHEND IT.
(Kennebec Journal.)

| lkennebec Journal
A good sample of what is possible IL
the way of filling trenches when the
work is properly done was shown at the
Kennebec Jail recently in the laying Of
the electric wires for the lighting of the
building. The wires run from State
Street to the south side of the building
and instead of being carried on poles
they are placed in conduit. In order
to do this a trench was dug from the
building to the street, across the lawn
and driveway, the work being done under
the supervision of Deputy Sheriff Moore.
When it came to putting back the earth
in the trench in covering the conduit the
earth was so thoroughly tamped in that
it did not fill the trench and the work
men had to get some earth from the
garden to even up with. Sheriff Plaist-
ed said in speaking of the work, that so
we'll was it done that one could not tell
where the turf had been removed or
where the trench had been dug across
the driveway, and also that If the same
care were exercised when the streets of
the city are dug up for water or gas
pipes the disagreeable results which now
follow could be easily avoided
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
AN ENGLISH AUTHOR WROTE

AN ENGLISH AUTHOR WROTE:
"No shade, no shine, no fruit, no
flowers, no leaves,-NovemberF Many
Americans would add no freedom from
catarrh, which is so aggravated during
this month that it becomes constantly
troublesome. There is abundant proof
that catarrh is a constitutional disease.
1t is related to scrofula and consumption,
being one of the wasting diseases.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has shown that what
is capable of eradicating scrofula, COM
pletely cures catarrh, and taken in time
prevents consumption. We cannot see
how any sufferer can put off taking this
medicine, in view OF the widely publish
ed record of it's radical and permanent
cures. 1t is undoubtedly Americas
Greatest Medicine for Americas Great
est Disease-Catarrh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
HE FOUGHT AT GETTYSBURG

David Parker of Fayette, N. Y, who
lost foot at Gettysburg, writes: "Elec.
trio Bitters have done me more good
than any medicine l ever took. Fol
several years had stomach trouble, and
paid out much money for medicine to
little purpose, until began taking Elec
trio Bitters. / would not take $500 fol
what they have done for me-" Grand
tonic for the aged and for female weak
nesses. Great Alternative and body
builder; best of all for lame back ant
weak kidneys. Guaranteed by F. A
Shurtleff & Co., druggists. soc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12

Vanceboro's three-footed bear which
has survived so many battles, is dead,
killed by Jed johnson and Bob Croker
They set dead fall and the bear was
caught mapping. Bruin was one of the
largest ever seen in that vicinity and was
very old. One foot was missing, having
evidently been taken off in trap, but so
well healed that old hunters say that the
accident must have happened years ago
The bear has been seen in many places
within 5O-mile radius, Musquash Lake
in Topsheld, Lambert Lake and the
Orient Horseback being his famous
stamping grounds. He has been fired a
scores of times, but always escaped
Half dozen scars of bullets were fount
in his hide and one ear had clear
hole through it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express to all our neigh
bors and friends our sincere thanks fol
their help and sympathy extended to u:
iu our recent sad loss by comforting
words and kind acts, also for the last
loving tributes to our dear one.
b. FRANK HEALD.
WASHINGTON HEALD.
MARGARET HEALD.
ADELAIDE MASON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12

At Somerset Junction Monday Harry
Sheasdreem was fatally shot by John
Williams, proprietor of the Somerset
House, small hotel at that place.
According to Williams story, Sheas-
dreem and another man, both drunk
and auarrelsome, had been elected from
the house, and Sheasdreem then picked
up an axe and started into the house,
when Williams shot him with a shot
gun. Williams has been bound over on
the charge of manslaughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
A HARD DEBT TO PAY.

az owe debt of gratitude that can
never be paid off," writes G. S. Clark OF
westfield, Iowa, "for my rescue from
death by DR.. Kings New Discovery:
Both lungs were so seriously affected
that death seemed imminent, when
commenced taking New Discovery. The
omiuous dry, hacking cough quit before
the first bottle was used, and two more
bottles made a complete cure" Moth
ing has ever equaled New Discovery fol
coughs, colds and all throat and lung
complaints. Guaranteed by F. A.
Shurtleff & Co., druggists. SOC and
$1.00. Trial bottle free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12

The body of Stephen G. Barter of st
George was found on the I'd in the road
leading into Levensaler's quarry il
Thomaston. The body was lying face
down in pool of water, with gashes or
the head. 1t is understood that Barter
was on his way to Rockland looking fol
work. He was about go years of age
and leaves wife with whom he did not
live, and one daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
Died..

In Mechanic Falls, Nov. !, Mrs. Laurinda g
Buchanan, aged 81 years, 10 months, q days.
In Peru, Oct. % Mrs. Cora T., wife of Elroy
Cannon, aged ~ years.
In Lewiston, Nov 3, John 5. Mason' Formerly
Of Paris, aged so years.
In Rumford Falls, Nov !, Timothy Holland.
In Portland, Nov. 3, Caleb c. Buck, native OF
Norway, aged "a years. =,
years. ,,,, - u,,
In Norway, Nov. I, Willis Walter Harmon
aged 4s years, months, 90 days.
In Norway, Nov. 3, Leonard A. Carter, aged 40
years, II months. 2 days.
In Fryeburg, Oct. 81, Mira. Cora Johnson aged
AZ years.
In Upton, Oct %, Arthur v. Strickland:
In south Waterford, Oct 90, Mrs. Maria Sar.
gent Kimball, aged 81 years, months, Is days
In Byron, Nov. 2, Mrs. lothian Shaw.
In Denmark, Nov. 5, Joseph Colby, aged 81
years.
In Liyermore, Nov. 6, Charles r. Houghton,
formerly Of Bryant's Pond, aged &C years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
NOTICE,

NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United States for the
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
F Fl .ss Gai!sf q z. LANeLoIs In Bankruptcy
Of Mexico, Bankrupt
To the creditors of Francois X. Langlois. In the
County of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day OF
Nov, A. d. 1907, the said Francois Y: Langlois
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the
first meeting of his creditors will be held at the
ofice of the Referee, No. s Market Square. South
Paris, on the 9th day OF Nov, A. ID. 1907, al
10 O'Clock in the forenoon, at which time the
said creditors may attend, prove their claims,
appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt, and
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris, Nov. ii. 1907.
WALTER l.. GRAY,
Referee in BankruTtcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
Personal.

George r. Howe of Norway has been
appointed by the state bureau of ento-
mology an inspector to look after the
work done in suppressing the brown.
tail moth, his territory being Oxford
and Franklin Counties.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
Born.

In Paris, Nov. |. to the wife Of Oscar W. Par
sons, son (Merton Stanley.
In South Paris, Nov. s, to the wife OF sulmore
McKeen, a daughter.
In Norway, Nov. l, to the wife OF Charles a.
Bradley. a daughter.
In Providence, r. l., Nov. 4, to the wife OF
Harold c. Anderson, son (Robert Edwin.
In Hanover, Oct. 81, to the wife OF Robert
Chase, a son George Robert).
In Rumford Falls, Nov. 6, to the wife OF H.
In Hiram, Oct %, to the wife of Ell c. wads'
worth, a son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Proposals for the construction Of a
million gallon reservoir will be received
by the Norway Water Co. until Jan. ],
1908. The right to reject any or all bids
is hereby reserved. For further informa.
ton parties desiring to bid are requested
to call on or address,
S. ID. ANDREWS, Pres,
1915 Norway Water Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
APPENDICITIS

is due in large measure to abuse of the
bowels, by employing drastic purga.
tives. To avoid all danger, use only
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. The safe,
gentle cleansers and invigorators.
Guaranteed for headache, biliousness,
malaria and jaundice, at F. A. Shurtlefl
g. Co. 8 drug store. 25c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12

New electric roads which may DO built
in 1905 or 1909 are the Bar Harbor line,
the line from Lewiston to Gray, and the
line from Berwick to South Berwick.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12

Send Your Cow, Steer and Horse Hides,
Calf, Dog and other Skins. to the Crosby Tristan
Fur Company, Rochester, n. Y, to be converted
into Fur Coats, Robes, Gloves, Mittens. or Rugs
They are the largest custom Fur tanners OF large
wild and domestic animal skins In the world
send for illustrated catalop 4649
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
Married..

In South Paris. Nov: s. by Rev. }; w GhesDro'
Mr. Guy n. Carter OF Norway and Mrs. Lura G.
NOVEL; of South Paris.
In Kezar Falls Nov. >, Mr.. william Bennett
and Miss Almeda Libby, both OF Kezar Falls.
In Bridgton, Oct. p, by Rev. William WOOD,
Mr., Tracy Lee Adams and Miss Edith May Pur.
rington, both of Denmark.
In Canton, Nov. 4. by Charles II. Gilbert: Esq,
Mr. Merton n. Rich and Miss Celia Babineau,
both Of Canton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
Thanksgiving

day home gatherings pleasant thoughts and good dinner
looks when the table spread with good
nen Why that needing! Assortmens
are larger and prices full as low they will be later
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
pRORATE NOTICES,

PROBATE NOTICES.
To all persons interested in either Of the estates
hereinafter named:
At Probate Court. In vacation. In and for
the County of oxford, on the 4th day OF
Nov, In the year Of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and seven, the following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated, 1t Is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In.
terested, by causing a copy Of this order to be
published three weeks successfully IN the OK.
ford Democrat, q newspaper published at south
Paris, In said County, that they may appear at
Probate Court to be held at Fryeburg, on the
first Tuesday Of Dec, A. d. 1907, at nine OF the
clock in the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they see cause:
ETHEL GILPATRICK. minor child OF Sarah
/. Fitzpatrick, deceased, Of Porter; petition Tor
license to sell and convey real estate presented
by Joseph w. Fitzpatrick, guardian.
ADDISON e. HERRICK,
Judge Of said Court.
A true copy-Attest:-
ALBERT D. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-11-12
For Sale.

The homestead of the late Charles
B. Atwood, in Buckfield village.
Inquire of
46tf F. r. DYER, Buckfield.