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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
Test of Water Pressure.

The first official test of the pressure on
the pipes of the Norway Water Co. since
the new reservoir was put in was made
last Wednesday afternoon. 1t was in
charge of a representative of the New
England Underwriters Exchange, who
was sent here for the purpose. A test
was made at Norway, and the men who
handled the apparatus, with officers OF
the Norway Water Co. and other in
terested parties, then came over here.
First connection was made with three
hydrants, the one in Market Square, the
one in front of Mrs Rounds, and the
one near Samuel Richards These are
six-inch hydrants, put in in place of the
old four-inch ones last summer, and are
three of the four six-inch hydrants in
town. To each one length of hose and
one-inch nozzle were attached. The
inspector attached his pressure gauge to
hydraut, and Chief Engineer Bowker
also attached pressure gauge to the
standpipe in front of Odd Fellows
Block.
Mr.. Bowker's gauge showed the fol-
lowing figures: Standing pressure, 50
pounds; with one stream on, so pounds;
two streams, 20 pounds; three streams,
90 pounds. The inspectors gauge
showed little higher figures, ranging
from about 81 standing pressure to 10
with three streams on.
Three streams were then thrown from
one hydrant with about the same result.
A move was then made to the court
house, where with two streams on, one
at each hydrant, the inspectors gauge
showed So pounds, which about cor
responds with the results obtained when
the test was made by the county COM
missioners few weeks since. On We'd
uesday the two streams were put on to
the roof of the court house, going above
the caves all clear.
There was more or less discussion
among those who had gathered as to
several points, particularly as to what
the efficiency of the service would BIO
under actual fire conditions, with several
hundred feet of hose on and four or five
streams in use, but only one point in
question seemed TO be settled. AL
though the inspector had been given to
understand, according to his statement,
that the pressure was solely that fur
nished by the two reservoirs, Mr.. An
drews, the president of the water COM
pauy, on being questioned admitted that
both pumping stations were at work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
Some lights Changed-Others Stay.

The village corporation meeting OF
last Tuesday evening was like the early
part of the late presidential campaign,
in that it was characterized by general
apathy" Not that the voters stayed
away, for there were nearly forty present
which, to our shame be it confessed,
is nearly twice the average-but that
everybody seemed unwilling, even under
the stimulus of desire for action, TO get
on his feet and make a motion or say a
word.
A. Z. Shurtleff was elected moderator
by two votes out of total of three cast.
Ii was voted TO place an additional arc
light on Pleasant Street near the butter
factory, the entire proceeding not re-
quiring more than fifty spoken words.
II was also voted to move the arc light
on Pine Street to the corner of River
Street, this being done without any dis
cussion.
The next proposition acted upon was
that to change the arc light on High
Street near the B p. Adkins house to
the corner of Spring Street. o. K. Cliff
ford asked for information as to whether
an iucandescent light had recently beer
located on Spring Street, and was an
swered that there had not. There was 9
pause, and finally Mr.. Clifford moved t.
pass ovor the article, and vote to tha
effect was formally passed.
The last article in the warrant was The
one giving the assessors authority tt
make changes in the kind and location
of the lights, according to their judg
ment. The announcement of this wa
followed by another pause, and finally
motion was made to pass over the article
and was passed without discussion.
The meeting then adjourned, abou
ten minutes after it was called to order
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
Farm Buildings Burned.
OSCAR L. TURNER OF HARTFORD LOSES
LARGE HOUSE AND BARN.

EAST SUMNER, Nov. IS.
The valuable farm buildings of Oscar
E. Turner of Hartford were totally con-
sumed by fire on Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. Turner, who had been at work in
his blacksmith shop, first discovered it
and FASTENED to put it out, but being
alone and the FIRE under such Roadway,
he was unable to do so. A high wind
prevailed and the flames soon set the
barn on fire, but Mr.. Turner managed to
save his fine herd of Hereford stock, but
little of his household effects were
saved. His wife had gone out to a
neighbours and the fire which evidently
started in the cook room got quite a
good start before it was discovered.
The loss will be heavy as the buildings
were in good condition and we'll furnish
ed. The place was known formerly as
the James Glover farm and was near the
Moses Young place. At this writing it
is not known whether Mr.. Turner will
rebuild, or just what insurance was on
the buildings. At best, it will be
heavy loss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17

After being out eight hours, the jury
at Auburn Saturday night returned a
verdict of guilty Of murder against
George None and Pascal Nikolis or
Ligorasi, charged with killing James
Scott on Nov. Is, 1907. The murdered
man and the two respondents are Of
nationality commonly reckoned as
Greeks" Scott's body was found on
the Whittemore farm, during the past
summer, with q rope about the neck
showing that the man had been strangl-
ed. The trial was peculiar one.
While the state was eudeavoring to fix
guilt on both respondents, each Of them
had lawyer, and the fight was really
triangular one, each of the respondents
swearing that the other killed Scott.
Exceptions will be fled, and the case
will 90 to the law court.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank all of our friends
and neighbors, who have been so kind to
us in our deep sorrow, also all who sent
us such beautiful flowers. We hold you
all in grateful remembrance.
MIR. ROBERT NJ. BEAN.
Mr.. AND MRS. CHARLES RAwsoN.
SHIRLEY RAwsoN.
MRS. j. A. JACKSON.
Mr.. AND MRS. CHARLES BEAN.
Miss LILLIAN BEAN.
ELMER BEAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17

The laugh is on one Jones Of West
Gorbam, who on awaking from q deep
sleep few nights ago saw the form of a
man at the opposite side of his room.
Hastily concluding that bold, bad
burglar stood in his presence and that
he would give the nocturnal visitor q
warm reception he drew revolver from
beneath his pillow and fred two shots.
The figure remained motionless, but up
on investigation q few minutes later
Jones found that both shots had taken
effect-that IL, in the plastering, after
having passed through suit OF his own
clothes which hung upon the wall.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
Maine News Notes.

Goyernor-elect Fernald was one of the
speakers at the annual banquet of the
Maine Society of New York Thursday
evening.
Another cunning accident near Ban
COR on the 9th, when a hunter shot MS
companion in the left side; but the
wound was not fatal.
John French, boy of seven years,
was killed at Camden Wednesday by an
electric car in front of which he was
playing at recess time.
William D. Trufant, who was elected
in September representative to the
legislature from Durham, died Monday
morning at bis home. He was 81 years
of age.
The growth of Names summer bust
ness il indicated by the statement that
in ten years the valuation of the town OF
Rangeley has increased from S175,OO0 to
$500, 900.
William A. Frye of Newport, 81 years
of age, was struck by a train when cross
ing the track near the station at New
port Thursday, and received injuries
which are expected to prove fatal.
Oren F. Smith of the Desring district,
Portland, was struck by train and
killed at crossing near his home Fri
day evening. He was carpenter by
trade, and leaves widow and three
children.
Fred Davis of Whitefield is held to
await the action of the grand jury,
charged with the murder Of George
Durham, a Spanish war veteran, whose
body was found in his room in Chelsea
some ten days since.
David Triton Written, . member OF
the Junior class at Colby College, fell on
the stairs of the fraternity house Thurs
day in such way as to break his neck.
He was 10 years OF age, and was very
popular in the college.
The party that is scouting for gypsy
moths in York County is finding an un-
expected lot of them. 1t is hardly
probable that they can get them all, but
thew will have reduced next years
supply by many millions.
By the fall of a derrick at the Cony
High School addition in Augusta Tues
day, one man was killed and four were
seriously injured. The dead man is
John Mihalis, a Greek, 80 years OF age,
and two of the injured men are also
Greeks.
Mrs. Rachel NJ. Fernald, real daugh-
ter of the Revolution, died at her home
in Kittery Tuesday. She was SO years
of age and was the widow of Reynold
Fernald. Her father was a Revolution
airy soldier named Frost. She leaves
two daughters.
Captain A. C. Scott of the fishing yes.
sell Susia B. of Eastport was knocked
overheard and drowned during heavy
suuall near Grand Manan, N. B., Thurs
day. The body was not recovered
Captain Scott was about 40 years old
he leaves wife and six children.
The Maine State Pathological Society
held its annual meeting at Waterville
laat week, with interesting and profit
able sessions. William Craig of Auburn
was reelected president. The society
will ask the legislature to make a special
appropriation for an experimental
orchard.
Little John Curzelis, Jr., the 7.year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. John. Curzeli:
of Portland, was burned so badly Sat
urday evening that he died few hours
later in the hospital. In the temporary
absence of his mother he was playing
with the fire at the kitchen stove, and
act fire to his clothes. His mother was
badly burned in trying to eItinguish the
flames.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
SEVEN YEARS OF PROOF.

81 have had seven years of proof that
DR.. Kings New Discovery is the best
medicine to take for coughs and colds
and for every diseased condition Of
throat, chest or lungs" says W. ".
Henry, of Panama, Mo. The world has
had thirty eight years Of proof that DR..
Kings New Discovery Is the best remedy
for coughs and colds, Ia grippe, asthma,
hay fever, bronchitis, hemorrhage of the
lungs, and the early stages of con-
sumption. Its timely use always pre-
vents the development OF pneumonia.
Sold under guarantee at F. A. Shurtleff
& Co.'s drug store. SOC. and $.10O.
Trial bottle free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
Suicide of Harold A. Jewett.

The body of Harold A. Jewett, who
had been missing for several days, was
found in a gully back of the Eastern
Promenade in Portland Sunday after
noon. The throat was cut, and near the
body was a razor identified as being the
dead mans. 1t is supposed that he
committed suicide, though the cause of
the deed is not known. Jewett was
about 25 years of age, and went from
the town of Denmark to Portland, where
he had been employed for some time,
racantly az q grocery clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17

from the last years work, where offend.
ers against the liquor law have pleaded
guilty and are at liberty until they again
offend, when they may be hailed into
court and committed forthwith, without
trial, and of these practically every one
is included in the list above as having
been punished by fine or Imprisonment
within twelve months.
The record of Mr.. Barnes work is one
of which he may be proud; and for
which the county should certainly be
grateful.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
Born.

In South Paris, Nov. 10, to the wife of Merton
C. Titus, a daughter.
In North Paris, Nov. Q. to the wife of Frank E.
Keene, q son.
In Greenwood, Nov. ], to the wife of Grover
Cleveland Yatea, a son.
In East Bethel, Nov. 9, to the wife of George
Haines, a son.
IN Stow, Oct. q, to the wife of Albert Quint, a
son.
In Berlin. n. H., Nov. 6. to the wife of Cur.
shon p. Bickford, a daughter.
In Norway, Nov. 6, to the wife of Vim. T.
Brown, daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
To Increase Penalty for Assault.

A petition asking the next legislature
to make the penalty for criminal assault
on women and girls much greater than
at the present time, is being circulated
around the town. OF course every
woman and every man who stands for
good order and decency will want to
sign it. 1t is hoped that this petition is
the beginning of good work that will
spread through the whole state. K.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17

Clarence Ridlon. II years old, of Mon
mouth, was accidentally shot through
the foot by a younger brother while
hunting Sunday. While q bad injury,
tho wound is not fatal. This Is some
thing above the twentieth shooting acct
dent Of the present hunting season in
Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
Italian Killed by Derrick.

An Italian by the name of Bastian
Marghignone was killed at Rumford
Tuesday forenoon by being hit by the
arm of a derrick, crushing his skull.
He was in the employ of the Cummings
Construction Co., which is putting in a
new penstock for the light station. He
was stationed near the derrick to give
signals to the engineer, when some part
of the apparatus broke and the arm
struck him on the head.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17

This record of our retiring county at
torney for the last year of his service,
speaks for itself as to the efforts of Mr..
Barnes to preserve order and enforce the
law.
Of the seventy four cases finally dis
posed of as above, in the last year, but
two escaped punishment, by verdict of
juries, namely, Yelbmert and Ouilette,
charged with completely in the attempt
to break Jail last May when Jailer Farrar
was injured.
There appear on the criminal docket
of the court thirty-one cases, arising
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
Thanksgiving Thursday Of next week.

Thanksgiving Thursday Of next week.
"Of course this will 60 off''-but will
ite
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Penley and son
Of Greenwood spent Saturday and Sun
day at ]. j. Murphy's.
Aud yet we need about a foot of rain
before the ground closes up, or we shall
have winter drought.
A business meeting of the Ladies' Aid
of the Baptist church will be held at the
close of the prayer meeting next Wednes-
day evening.
The counters and partitions are going
into the rooms of the Paris Trust Co.
They are of antique oak, and are hand
some furniture.
The Good Cheer will meet at 2 O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon, and all are re-
quested TO come, as there is quite lot
of work to be done.
Don't forget the date of the Christian
Endeavor Christmas sale at G. A. r.
Hall Dec. 10. Supper will be served in
the Congregational vestry at Gas.
The Swastika Orchestra are engaged
to play for the Thanksgiving ball at
West Paris. The ball will occur on
Thanksgiving eve, Wednesday, the 25th.
The Pythian Sisters will give supper
followed by an entertainment and social
Thursday evening November 10, at Gas,
in X. p. Hall. Supper and entertain
ment 20 cents. Every body invited.
There will be a harvest supper in the
Baptist vestry next Friday from $50 to
7:30, to be followed by an entertainment
consisting of tableaux and music. %
cents for supper and entertainment; 10
cents for entertainment.
The annual Thanksgiving concert will
be given in the Congregational church
on Sunday evening next at O'Clock, by
the best local talent, assisted by Miss
NJ. Louise Staples, soprano at the Con-
gregational church, Norway. An offer
ing will be taken, and it is hoped that it
will be generous one.
BOLSTER DISTRICT.
Hattie GOwell has the mumps.
G. +. Penley was at j. 5. Browns last
Friday.
Elsie Chapman is staying with her
aunt, Mrs. John Small.
Emery Mason is making repairs on
DIR. Kings barn on the Pratt farm.
DR.. aud Mrs. King were at their sum-
mer home here last Tuesday and We'd
nesday.
Del Witham is the new man carrying
the cream on this road to the South
Paris butter factory.
Mrs. Scott Poor of Chapman, Kansas,
was the guest of Mrs. A. b. Talbot last
Tuesday. Mrs. Poor and her husband
we're former residents of Andover but
have lived in the west for nearly forty
years, this being her first visit to Maine
for thirty-nine years. She is visiting
friends in various parts of the state and
will return to Kansas in about month.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
Her. 4, Relief for Women.

II you have pains in the back, Urinary, Blad-
der or Kidney trouble, and want certain. pleas.
ant herb cure for womans Ills. try Mother
Gray's Australian.Leaf. 1t is safe and
never. falling regulator. At Druggists or by mall
so cent? Sample package FREE. Address.
The Mother Gray Co.. Le Roy, n. Y. 45-48
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17

The principal industry of the town of
East Machias has been wiped out by two
fires, both apparently of incendiary
origin, which have destroyed the mills
of the East Machias Lumber Co. The
steam saw and planning mill valued with
its stock, finished and unfinished, at
$50, 900, was burned on the night of the
It'll, while another mill belonging to the
same company was burned several
months ago.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
HOW IS YOUR DIGESTION.

Mrs. Mary Bowling of No. 22S Sth
Ave-, San Francisco, recommends a
remedy for stomach trouble. She says:
"Gratitude for the wonderful effect of
Electric Btters in case of acute indi-
gestion, prompts this testimonial. l
am fully convinced that for stomach and
liver troubles Electric Bitters is the best
remedy on the market to-day" This
great tonic and Alternative medicine in
vigorates the system, purifies the blood
and is especially helpful in all forms of
female weakness. SOC. at r. A. Shurt-
left & Co.'s drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons Interested in either Of the estatca
hereinafter named:
and for the County Of Oxford, on the second
Tuesday Of Nov, In the year Of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and eight. The follow.
Ing matter having been presented Tor the action
thereupon hereinafter Indicated, 1t is hereby
That notice thereof be given to all persons In.
terested by causing Q copy OF this order TO be
pubIshed three weeks successfully in the Ok
ford Democrat, a newspaper published at South
Paris, in said County. that they may appear at
Probate Court to De held at Paris. on the
third Tuesday Of Dec, A. ID. 1908, at of the
clock in the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they see cause.
John O. Robinson, late of Canton, de.
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Mary A. Robinson, the executrix
therein named.
ADDISON E. HERRICK, Judge Of said Court.
ALBERT D. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
Dew a A Martin Goes to Bangor.

Rev. G. A. Martin, who has been pas
tor of the Methodist church at Rumford
for nearly seven years, has resigned the
pastorate there 10 accept call to the
Grace Street Methodist church of Ban
gor, one of the finest churches in the
Eastern Maine Conference. The cali
was unanimous.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
Married.

In Washington. d. c., Nov. I, Mr.. Charles
Hathaway of Canton.
In Andover, Nov. l. by Rev. T. II. Derrick. Mr..
Elmer Clough and Miss g. Ina Poor, both Of
Andover.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17

The water In Messslonskee Lake at
Oakland is the lowest ever known. The
manufacturing places are but staggering
through the day. There is power for
but one car on the Waterville & Oak
land electric road and that can not run
every hour. Wells are still failing and
several never before known to give out
are dry. Many farmers are hauling wa
ter from the lake for distances Of one to
three miles. Wood, butter, eggs and
hay are taking bound upward.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
Paris Taxes Must Be Paid.

All taxes assessed in 1905 must be paid
by the 18th of December, or be adver-
tised as delinquent.
ALFRED FL. JACKSON,
46-7 Collector of Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
Died.

In Buckfeld, Nov. 9, Henry G. Shaw, aged So
years.
In Rumford, Nov. 10, Bastina Marglignone, q
native Of Italy.
In Andover, Nov. Z, Mrs. Louisa Dunlap
Grover. widow of Jonathan Grover, aged o.
years.
In Augusta, Nov. :, Mrs. Annie, widow Of
Herbert W. Cummings. of Locke's Mills.
In Oxford, Nov. 10, Mrs. Lizzie Kennison.
In Norway, Nov. 8, DIR. Charles D. Noble, aged
66 years.
In Bryant's Pond, Nov. 3, Harold H.. son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Cannon, aged months.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
WE WANT MEN TO SELL

Every description of insurance, including a
new form of Accident and Health, which pays
the Doctors bills without extra cost. Write Gen.
eral Insurance Agency, 1Oi Exchange St., Port.
land, Me. 4647
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
WANTED

We want district representative with satisfac
tory references, on salary or commission basis:
On receipt of reply you Will receive persona,
Office Supplies, IS Market St Portland, Me. 46.7
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
Best Catarrh Doctor
This is the little Hyome

This is the little Hyomei
inhaler, q doctor that has
cured many thousands of
sufferers from catarrh,
bronchitis, asthma, hay
fever, coughs, colds, grip
and Group.
It's easy to cure yourself
with Hyomei. Pour few
drops in the little inhaler,
and breath it In. The
healing, soothing and an
tiseptic air will reach every
nook and crevice OF the
mucous membrane Of the
nose and throat; will stop
the irritation almost i'm
mediately; will allay the
Inflammation; drive out =
the foul odor; kill the
germs and cure the disease. =
my wife has been using
Hyomei for two months for n
catarrh. She has received
more relief and benefit
than from any other treat
ment." -E. 8. Parrett, JEFF
fersonville, 0. N'N
F. A. Shurtlef & Co., the drut
sell Hyomei pronounced High-o- m
guarantee 1t. A complete outfit, l
Ing inhaler, only costs $l.00.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
NOTICE OF WARNING.

WHEREAS, my wife, Elmira Allen, has LEFT
my bed and board without just cause, hereby
forbid all persons trusting or harboring her OF
my account after this date.
South Paris, Maine, Nov. 16, 1908.
1913 WILLIAM K. ALLEN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
Criminal Business Of Oxford County for 1908.

report Charles Barnes to the Attorney
ending 1908 showing the finally
judicial Court by verdict imprisonment hne or po on
probat