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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-17
HERE'S GOOD ADVICE.

o. S. Woolever, one of the best known
merchants of LIE Raysville, n. Y, says
eff you are ever troubled with piles, ap.
ply Bucklen's Arnica Salve. 1t cured
me of them for good 20 years ago."
Guaranteed for sores, wounds, burns or
abrasions. 25c. at Shurtleff & Co.'s
drug stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-17

June 10th, at Chicago, is the date OF
the Republican national convention, anu
.July Il at Denver, the date Of the DEM
ocratic convention. As seen with the
present perspective, the latter conven-
ton will nominate Bryan. Whom the
former will nominate II not 10 certain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-17
VIII Close Christmas.

We the undersigned hereby agree t
close our stores Christmas Day, Dec
%, 1907:
THOMAS SMILEY.
S. b. & u. S. PRINCE.
MRS. r. l.. POWERS.
II. b. FOSTER.
THE Z. n. SWEET SHOE Co.
NORWAY ADVERTISER.
G. B. CUMMINGS & Sons.
III. j. BANGS.
O. p. BROOKS.
WIN. G. LEAvITT Co.
j. o. CROKER.
JAS. SMITH SHOE STORE.
Z. C. WINsLow.
CHAs. F. RIDLoN.
JAMES n. TUBES.
l.. l. GILBERT.
JAMES N. FAVOR.
Mrs. G. A. ALLEN.
A. l.. SANBoRN.
E. r. BICKNELL.
F. Fl. MOVES.
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Born.

In West Paris, Dec. Is, to the wife OF X. T.
Flavin, son Q3 81 lbs.)
laines. q son.
In Rumford Falls. Dec. u, to the wife Of John
3. Martin, a daughter.
In Albany, Dec. S, to the wife OF Arthur A
Andrews, daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-17
Joshua L. Chamberlain Camp.

Saturday evening Joshua L. Chamber
lain Camp, No. 81, Sons of Veterans, was
instituted in Pythian Hall, by Herbert
w. Mccain of Lewiston, Grand Senior
Vice Commander of the order in the
state.
Previous to the ceremonies of institu-
ton, a supper was served by the Ladies
of the G. A. r. in Grand Army Hall to
the members of the Grand Army and the
Sons of Veterans, at which the tables
were more than filled. A large number
of regiments were represented by the
veterans present, but six members of the
Thirteenth Maine, who were assembled
around one table, had particularly
good time.
The officers installed are as follows.
The remaining officers will be chosen
and installed at the next regular meet
ing:
Commanders. e. Murch.
s. v. &C. Z. McArdle.
JvC.-P. (. Hathaway.
Sec-John Z. Everett.
Treas.-Horace L. Swan.
Camp Council-A. w. Walker, p. E. Hatha-
way, W. II. Motley.
The camp starts off with forty-seven
charter members, and every prospect of
prosperity. For the present meetings
will be held on the second and fourth
Saturday evenings of each month, in
Grand Army Hall.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-17
DO You Eat Pie!

II not you are missing half the pleasure OF life:
Just order from your grocer few packages OF
,OUR-PIE" and learn how easy 1t Is to make
Lemon, Chocolate and Custard pies that will
please you. II your grocer won't supply you,
20 to one who WILL ooo3
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-17
For Sale.

The homestead of the late Charles
B. Atwood, in Buckfeld village.
Inquire Of
46tf F. r. DYER, Buckfield.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-17

For Rent.
Offices or small store to rent in the
Davis Block, South Paris.
Inquire at
SOUTH PARIS SAVINGS BANK.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-17
Collectors Advertisement Of Sale Of
Lands of NONRESIDENT Owners,
STATE OF MAINE.

Unpaid taxes on lands situated in the town Of
Paris, In the County of oxford, for the year
1907.
The following list OF taxes on real estate OF
non resident owners In the town of Paris.
for the year 1907, committed to me for collection
for said town on the 18th day of May, 1897, re;
main unpaid; and notice Is hereby given that II
said taxes, interest and charges are not pre-
viousy paid 50 much of the real estate taxed as Is
sufficient and necessary to pay the amount due
therefor, including interest and charges, will be
sold at public auction at New Hall, south Paris
in said town, on the first Monday in February,
1905, at nine O'Clock A. NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-17

Peter Bedard, aged Is, was drowned
in the Mousam River at Sanford on the
7th while skating on thin ice with two
cOmpapiOns,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-17

Mary A. Abbott.
Miss Bertha Corbett.
Miss Angle NJ. Field.
Mrs. William Upper.
Mrs. Addie +. Hasey.
Mrs. +. ). Pitts.
Mr.. Truman Hayes.
Mr.. Hiram Maxim.
Freeman Mckeen.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-18
Child Turning Purple.

Mary Eighotz, three years old, Of
New York. Is turning purple. The
doctor says she is suffering with dis
ease known as purpura hemorrhagica.
The child's mother first noticed the
changing color three weeks ago. While
bathing the girl she detected small
purple spots on various parts Of the
body. Alarmed, she applied home
remedies, but the spots continued to
spread. The child's body presents the
appearance of being tattooed. Almost
the entire body Is covered. with the
exception of the face, which thus far
has not been affected. While raost Of
the time the blotches are OF mellow
purple, they occasionally change to a
deep plum color or dull red. Some
blotches are as large as a penny. 9th.
ers are no larger than pinhead. The
disease is probably caused by . rheu.
matte germ.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-18

using Doan's Kidney Pills / suffered
everything from kidney troubles for a
year and a half. had pain In the
back and head, and almost continuous
in the loins and felt weary all the
time. A few doses of Doan's Kidney
Pills brought great relief, and l kept
on taking them until in short time
/ was cured. l think Doan's Kidney
Pills are wonderful"
For sale by all dealers. 80 cents a
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
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WOMEN IN NEW FIELDS.
British Smart Society Takes to shop
Straightforward Veterinary.

Work in the hop fields is the latest
rest cure" fad for London's smart
set, and the luxurious society hop
pers" claim that weeks hopping Is
far better and more pleasant than a
rest at any well-known health resort.
The tents of these well-to-do pickers
are extensively furnished, and easy
chairs, soft beds and up-to-date camp
ing outfits are among their hopping
appliances.
In Berlin there is q woman veter-
mary surgeon who is an official in
spector Of animals. She rides through
the streets on the lookout for animals
suffering from any disablement, and
before reporting horse as unfit for
work. she examines its injuries and
whenever possible applies remedies to
alleviate its pain. She carries leath-
er case filled with bandages and other
surgical appliances.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-18

Sheer white goods, In fact, any ilne
wash goods when new, owe much OF
their attractiveness to the way they
are Numbered, this being done In .
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory II proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickering
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance Of your work.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-18

The conditions the writer saw In
mill town In northern Wisconsin. Inc
local paper carried practically no local
advertising when the size OF the Town
was considered, and the stores OF the
town we're but small affairs. In taik-
ing to one of the merchants ne COM
plained that more than $4,000 was
sent from that community to the chi
caso mail-order houses each month.
THAT is easily twice the amount tnat
is spent in all the stores In this Town
nut together each month" he explain
ed. Merchandising don't pay In sucn
a place as this"
few hours later the writer was
talking with the publisher OF the local
paper. and the conversation turned 10
local advertising, or rather the lack
of it.
II was very much tempted to accept
a uroposition which l received from
orc of the Chicago mail-order houses
a few days ago." said the publisher.
az still have the proposition here on
NV desk. They offer me cash con-
tract at my regular display rates for
1 500 inches, to be used during the
wear. and In addition to the cash ad'
yertising they offer me q small com
mission on all the new business Sc
cured in this county during the life
Of the contract They say their bust
| ness in this county during the last Il
months was approximately $4,000 pei
month. and l would secure q small
percentage on all business done ovel
this amount during the next Il
months"
Have you shown that proposition
to the merchants of this town."
asked.
81 have, and 1t didn't move them,
he replied. They simply say 1t don
nav to advertise. / would jump a
the offer IL 1t were not for the fac
that cannot bring myself to the poin
OF doing that which l know will hel
To kill this community" /.
There ,,as an illustration OF mai
order methods. The wide-awake mai
order man proposed to reap a golde
harvest from the field the very-mucl
asleep local merchant would not ca
dvate.
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ONLY Believe.

Be not downcast IL difficulties sur
round you in your heavenly life. They
may be purposely placed there by God
to train and discipline you for higher
developments of faith. II he calls you
to '.toiling in rowing" it may be to
make You the better seaman, and to
lead you to a holier trust in Him who
has the vessel and its destinies Ia
hand, and who, amid gathering clouds
and darkened horizon. andscrested bill.
lows, ever murmurs the mild rebuko
to our misgivines: Said not unto
thee. that If thou wouldst believe. thou
shouldst see the glory Of God REV.
! John R. Macduf.
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Couldn't Have Stood u.

Jack-Was yours long courtshin
old fellow?
Will-Gracious, no! My wife mao
nine little brothers and sisters.
Jack-Really. But what difference
did that make?
Will-What difference? Well. II you
had to bride crowd like that to keep
out of the drawing-room every time
you went to see your girl, you would
soon want to cut down the expense
Royal Magazine.
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Woman Of Experience.

I, Mrs. Smith, hear Mrs. Weeds IL
going to marry a farmer and live In
the country.
Mrs. Jones-Well, she ought 10
make good as farmers wife.
Mrs. Smith, don't see why. Sne
has always lived in town.
Mrs. Jones-True; but as this Is ner
sixth matrimonial venture she evident
ly knows all about husbandry.-Chica
20 Daily News.
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ROAD TO SUCCESS
PUBLICITY IS THE MAiL-ORDER
MANS GREAT WEAPON.
MERCHANTS MUST ADVERTISE
~Fiqhs Fire with Fire" and the Dol
lars Now Going cityward Will
Stay in the Home Community.

The merchant who would wage sue
cessful warfare against mail-order
competition should study mail-order
methods. The same tactics that takes
the dollar out of the community will
keep it at home.
And what are mail-order methods!
The keynote of it all may be found
in the one word-publicity. The mall
order house advertises. 1t does not
advertise better goods at less money
than the home merchant gives, but 1t
advertises persIstently. 1t puts its
proposition before the public constant
". 1t recognizes no dull season in its
campaign for publicity. 1t never lets
up.
At a gathering In Iowa some time
ago a mail-order man explained some
of the system followed in the cam
paign of publicity. According to this
EXPLANATION the mail-order house seeks
the line of least resistance in its
search for business. Whenever they
can find a town in which the mer
chants are not active advertisers they
flood that community with their liter
Azure. When they find town II
which the furniture dealer, for exam
ple. is afraid to use printers ink the,
pay particular attention to the subJec
of furniture. They are searching To-
the weakest link in the chain OF hom'
| defenses.
Something of this is explained b.
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NOT EQUAL TO THE TEST.

ITS all rank nonsense to talk ABOUT
che men of this day and generation not
having the courage and valor OF tne
men of the olden times" said Mr.. Juni-
per. wrathfully, as he slammed down
the paper he had been reading.
people don't seem to remember
ne added, that there's nothing IN
this day to call forth exhibitions Oh
high courage and true feariessness'
Let the occasion arise, let the country
he in peril, let traitors insult the nag
let anything happen to put men 10 lne
test, and you would see that we wouiu
match in splendid courage the heroes
of any age" =.
Charmed with his own oratory, ne
burst forth again:
81 only wish / might prove TO tne
world that there is one man In inns
age of weakness as it is Called VIM
IA ready to do or dare anything II neeo
be. to face any foe or danger, to
I'm truly glad to hear you say SO
Henry" said Mrs. Juniper, FOR you
know that Bridget, the cook, was u
be discharged to-day, and | haven
the courage to do it. II you'll Just e
down now and" :.
why, it's almost two O'Clock, sal.
1uniper. hurriedly. II forgot that
had an important engagement at WV
O'Clock in town. must be on Uni
minute. Just tell that fiend that sne
have to go, that's all. I'm on"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-18

The more than s2oo, ooo, 900 that fnds
its way to the Chicago mail-order
houses each year is garnered by
campaign of advertising. You, MI.
Local Merchant, claim. and rigntlS'
that you can sell the same goods lof
the same. or less money, than the
mail-order houses offer, but at mo
same time you complain because inc
mail-order man gets the business
Why do they get it? Because tneS
advertise.
They not only advertise. but they
advertise in your field, acd they al
vertise in your field because you 90
not. They select towns, or speciai
lines where they do not have TO meet
the competition that is offered py To-
cal advertising. and they make adVer'
Using pay.
We want the people to trade at
home: we want them to build up tne
home community; we want to see the
dollars kept in circulation here that
one and all of the local people may
prosper. We do not want to see the
fortunes of the city mail-order man
built at the expense Of the local com
munity. but we know absolutely the
value of publicity. and we know the
mail-order houses will capture the doi
lars if the local merchants VIII MOI
fight fire with fire; will not show the
public what they can buy and at wna'
price.
Let us go back to this nortneri
Wisconsin town and see what oppor
tunities the merchants there were sac
rificing. 1t was mill town, ana IL
no way an agricultural community
There we're not 20 farms within ra
djus of as many miles. The industr.
was lumber, and the money to run TN
mills came from the city. The nearl
' 1000 employees were PAID IN cat
! money, and with little effort on tn
part of the merchants in that tow
. this money might have been Kept !
the town. 1t might have been mad
' to build a permanent prosperity. bu
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10. q or @a
STILLS
TORTURE UP TO DATE.

He pulls his shoulders round IN eur's
And twists and writhes in vain'
His face is pale; his eyelids purn
AS IL in frenzied pain.
No cry for mercy rends the air;
He dumbly bears his GRIEF.
No help is nigh, and his despair
Is almost past belief.
His body shows no trace OF blood:
He's not upon the rack.
It's all because his collar stud
Is sliding down his back.
Leslie Thomas. in Royal Magazine
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HONEST MEDICINE
TaY Or. WILLIAMS PINK PILLS
FOR STOMACH TROUBLE.
Convincing Evidence Supported BY z
Guarantee That Must Convince
The Most SkeptIcal.

DR.. Williams Pink Pills are q doctors
prescription, used by an eminent prac-
titioner, and for nearly q generation
known as a reliable household remedy
throughout the United States. Need
less to say, no advertised medicine could
retain popular favor for so long period
without having great merit and it is the
Invaluable curative properties OF the pills
that have made them standard remedy
in every civilized country in the world.
Added to this is the absolute guarantee
that the pills contain no harmful drug,
opiate, narcotic or stimulant. A recent
evidence of their efficacy is found in the
statement of Mrs. N. B. Whitley, OF
Boxley, Ark, who says:
81 had suffered for o good many years
from stomach trouble. For long time
/ was subject to bad spells Of faintness
and lack of breath accompanied by an
indescribable feeling that seemed to
start in my stomach. Whenever was
little rundown or over-tired, these
spells would come on. They occurred
frequently but did not Last very long.
II was confined to my bed for ten
weeks one time and the doctor pro-
| nOunced my trouble cnrOmc lnnamma-
ton of the stomach and bowels. Since
that time have been subject to the
| fainting spells and at other times to flut-
tering of the heart and q feeling as
though was smothering. My general
health was very bad and was weak and
trembling.
81 had seen DR.. Williams Pink Pills
mentioned In the newspapers and de-
cided to try them. When began taking
the pills was SO rundown in strength
that I could hardly do any housework.
Now could walk ten miles if necessary.
Both my husband and myself think DR..
williams Pink Pills the best medicine
made and we always recommend the
pills to our friends.
DIR. Williams Pink Pills actually make
new blood and give strength and tone to
every part of the body. They have
cured serious disorders Of the blood and
nerves, such As rheumatism, sciatica
an@mia, nervousness, headaches, partial
paralysis, locomotor ataxia, st. Vitus
dance and many forms Of weakness IN
either sex. They are sold by all drug
gists or will be sent, postpaid, on receipt
of price, 80 cents per box, six boxes fo1
g.. so, by the DR.. Williams Medicink
Company, Schenectady, N. 7.
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Friendly Tip.

Hoax-Know that man on the cor
Ner?
Marks-No.
Hoax-Well, If you should ever
form his acquaintance beware OF him
tte is one of those men who treat a
fellow and then make him pay for 1t.
Markg-You don't say.
Hoax-Fact. He's a physician
Chicago Daily News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-18
Made from Skinned MIX.

"Why, / see billiard balls. boxes for
Ihandkerchiefs, ink wells, combs, etc..
ARE now made from skinned milk,
said the dealer in the tactical fluid.
"And one other thing you forget to
mention is made out of skinned
milk" said the lady as he handed out
the tickets.
Whats that, ma'am?"
"Money!"-Yonkers statesman.
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Her. Helpful Suggestion.

Il have written an exquisite poem,
said Bardsley, but | can't think OF a
title for it. You see 1t is one OF those
vague, impressionistic things that are
80 beautiful and yet so elusive that
II is hard to define them"
''Oh, WELL" replied his wife. why
don't you label 1t Aftermath? That
seems to fit almost any old kind OF
poem."-Chicago Record-Herald.
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no, the merchants left wide field for
the mail-order houses which they i'm
proved, and the money that might
have built a town that would have
stood after the lumber interests are
gone and the mills are closed has been
allowed to return to the city from
which it came, and now every lofty
pine that falls but drives another nail
in the coffin of the town. and all be-
cause the merchants did not believe II
would pay to advertise.
WRIGHT A. PATTERSON.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-18

they get OUT OF Oruer
it causes backache,
headaches, dizziness,
languor and distress
ing urinary troubles.
Keep tn Q kid n ey s
well and all these suf-
ferings will be saved
you. Mrs. S. A. Moore.
proprietor of a res
taurant at Waterville,
Mo-, says: Before
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Their Use.

II suppose" said the studious man,
"that the drum and cymbals were
among the first musical instruments to
be invented"
EYES," answered Mr.. Cumrox. II
probably didn't take them long to real
ize that they needed something to put
a crash in every now and then and
wake people up."-Washington Star.
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His Chance.

Father" said little Jimmy, as hii
parent seated himself at the tea table,
II was very near getting to the head
of my class to-day"
How was that, Jimmy"
"Why, a big word came all the way
down to me, and If l could have
spelled it should have gone right up
to the top"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-18
Prceticino.

George Goode-That nasty Tommy
Tufin called me liar to-day, ma.
Mamma-The yonng villain! What
made him say such thing?
George Goode-His uncle told him
he might be president some day
Puck.
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Comparinq Notes.

Goodwin-Our minister Is always
preaching against something. II 1t
isn't one thing it's another.
Highchurch-Ours only breaches
against one thing.
GoodwinAWhat is that?
Observation-Disclosures Daily
News.
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Have you never felt the longing that
It were possible to step quietly on yo1f
accustomed path In life and strike out
into fresh fields and pastures new!
There are few of us SO contented a.
never to be troubled with such q wish
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-18
Horrible Thouaht.

6he-Don't you feel well. dear?
He-My head feels heavy. Do You
suppose those biscuits you nude coulc
have gone to my head?---Yonkefs
Statesman
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1907-05-18

Friendship is tie only thing in the
world concerning the usefulness OF
which all mankind are agreed
Cicero.
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Peggy-what do you consider the
hest sign of spring weather?
Paul-The delicious feeling which
makes you want to sit down ana
watch other people work.-N U.
1imes-Democrat.
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TIRED BACKS.

The kidneys have q great work to
do in keeping the blood pure. When
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Lady-Tve given you a shilling.
What do you want more?
Nomadic Pete-Well, mum. that
slop's got his eye on me. Won't yer
Just take me arm and talk fondly to
me, and he'll think I'm yer old man
and arsk no questions.
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No Chance.

Yeast-Ever talk into phonograph
Observation-Disclosures. Tried once
though.
why. it's very easy"
Not for me 1t wasn't"
"Why not?"
my wife was there!"-Yonkers
Statesman.