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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
The Valuable White Pine.

In Professor Austin Cary's report on
forestry to the State Grange he declared
that the most valuable forest land In the
state at present is southwest OF the
Androscoggin river where white pine
will grow almost like q weed in the
sandy soil. He thinks the Grange has a
great chance to/educate the people in
this respect and to make clear the pos
sibilities and profits in careful, we'll
directed work in this line.
Professor Cary strongly argued in
favor of state forests in Maine, advis-
ing the purchase OF land suitable for the
purpose as rapidly as possible. He de-
clared that state forests are we'll &C.
cepted principle of political economy
and among the advantages named the
following: Maintenance of stable and
substantial income; use of much land
now going to waste.
Mr.. Pinchot has stated that there are
two and one-half million acres in New
England on which only does tree plant
ing have any significance, the rest being
restocked. or capable of being restocked,
by natural means. "If one-half of this
area belongs to Maine," said Prof. Cary,
"a large share is In the above condition.
This is enough, If under good forest cul-
ture and untaxed, to provide all the
revenue now raised by the state" BE
explained that conditions are such that
investment in such projects is not tempt.
ing to private capital and that the work
must be done by the state.
Among the principal problems of for.
estry at present Prof. Cary mentioned
better fire control, augmenting and man.
aging land in name of state, regulating
cutting and gathering of scientific data
for use in practical work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Boys Dormitory at Hebron Academy.
STEPS TOWARD BUILDING 1T TAKEN
BY THE TRUSTEES.

At a meeting of the Trustees OF
Hebron Academy held in Portland Tues
day, it was voted to build boys dormi-
tory at the academy. This is a need OF
the Institution which has long been felt.
Although no plans were adopted, it ia
proposed to erect building at an esti-
mated cost of $50, 900, and it is reckoned
that when the building is completed
satisfactorily and furnished, the sum OF
SAC, 900 will have been used.
A committee composed of Frank B.
Milliken of Portland, W. Scott Bearce OF
Hebron, and Walter L. Gray of South
Paris was chosen to solicit subscriptions.
1t is understood that several large sub
scriptious are already in sight.
The trustees present at the meeting
were: Hon. George D. Bisbse, president,
Rumford; n. NJ. Marshall, NJ. D., vice
president, Portland; j. W. Beede, NJ.
D., Auburn; George W. Hanson, San
ford; W. E. Sargent, Hebron; George NJ
Atwood, Paris; 81. K. Stearns, Hebron;
Hon. John D. Long, bingham, Mass.
W. Scott Bearce, Hebron; A. NJ. Rich
ardson, secretary, Hebron; Edwin C.
league, treasurer, Hebron.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Maine News Notes.

President-elect William Fl. Taft has
been invited by the Portland Board of
Trade to do the very sensible act OF
spending his summer in Portland or its
vicinity.
The owners of the Auburn and Turner
railroad have bonded the fine water
power at Turner. This is said to mean
that mill will be built which will give
employment to a lumber of people and
furnish freight for the railroad.
The inhabitants of a portion of the
town of Berwick will petition the legis-
lature to set them off on to the town
of South Berwick. The valuation of the
territory is about 100000, mostly in
farms. Berwick will oppose the move.
George W. Ross, we'll known as q
former deputy sheriff and chief game
warden for Washington and Hancock
Counties, of late years travelling with
circuses. is now the owner of an interest
in the Frank A. Robbins circus, which
will tour Maine next summer.
The little Catholic church of st. An
thony, built within the past year, at
OquoSsuc, has now been completed and
mass is being held in it, under the d.
reotion of Rev. A. j. Barry of Rumford
Falls. The church was built largely
through the efforts of Miss Cornelia T..
Crosby, so we'll known as "Fly Rod" in
the Raugeley region.
While half a dozen Maine towns are
talking division there are two that are
talking union. As the time approaches
for the assembling of the Maine Legis-
lature, the citizens of Dover and Fox
croft are beginning to renew the dis
cussou. 1t is now believed that large
majority of both towns favor the prof.
ect. The villages have long been one in
everything but name and municipal
government, and in many instances the
taxes assessed in both towns are for the
same purpose and frequently for the sup
port of the same institution, regardless
of which town it may be in.
Taxidermist G. Fl. Hoxie of Dover has
three birds, very rare for this section,
which he is mounting at his shop on Lin
coin Street, consisting of an American
rough legged hawk, snowy owl and a
dovekie. The latter mentioned bird
was found in the western part OF the
town one night last week. 1t had evil
IDENTITY been driven inland by the strong
wind as it was in an exhausted condition
and died few days after. Local bird
authorities state that never to their
knowledge has an American rough leg
ged hawk been seen in this section.
The snowy owl is found occasionally
but it is a rare visitor in this locality.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Johns Lstter.

We are taking an everlasting farewell
to the old year, and we shall look on its
like nevermore. It has used rs fairly
well, and better than we deserved no
doubt. We have had showers OF bless
ings even when the skies were brass and
the clouds were dry and gave not down.
OF course we have not realized the fact
every moment of our waking hours.
And of course we have had our morn.
ing grumbles, our meridian worries, and
our post-meridisn frets, farmer-like;
but nature has kept right on doing for
US just the same, and the best she could
do under the circumstances, and she
didn't seem to lay up any hardness
against us for our lack of faith. She
smiled while she did 1t, but there might
have been a tear back Of the smile.
"How sharper than serpent's tooth it
is to have a thankless child" We plant
ed and we sowed, in the season of plant
ing and sowing, and In the autumn We
stayed not our hand, and what has the
harvest been?
When we sum up the years results,
we incline to the opinion that the most
of us-yes, every son and daughter of
us-IulRut udsc al Oru-ioobiohCu hoboo-
giving day with plums in it, and q
Christmas jubilee of the same pattern
with plums in it.
Were our eyes opened as were the
eyes of the young man of Dothan, in the
DAYS of Elisha the prophet, we might
look upon the spirit of Christmas face
to face, and beautiful one beyond the
shadow of a doubt. But it is just as
we'll as it is, and better so. 1t shows
up nicely in fur coat and in such gar
ments as women wear. The spirit
aforesaid is masquerading quite lively
just about now; day time and night
time. We're the spirit stripped of the
grossness that hides it from mortal
view, it would be exceedingly difficult
for it to buy things at the stores and
make change. Couldn't do it. And 1t
would hardly be the proper thing to
spirit them away leaving no equivalent.
And the spirit of Christmas wouldn't do
that. That's what we think. The
Christmas spirit doesn't steal, whatever
garb it wears.
JOHN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
The Chain PRAYER Again.

We have received another copy of
chain prayer, purporting to have been
started by Bishop Lawrence. Bishop
Lawrence has publicly denied ever start
ing the prayer chain or giving out the
prayer said to have been uttered by him.
A man wise enough to be bishop
would never endorse the foolish state
ments made in such Of the chain prayers
az have been sent to us. The best place
for them is the waste basket. True
faith and prayer will find better way
of reaching the multitude for good.
J. Fl. LITTLE,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Died.

In South Paris, Dec. %, Mrs. Hannah (Can.
welD. wife of Andrew j. Lord, aged 10 years.
In South Paris. Dec. %, Mrs. Sarah, wife OF
Spoford Flint, aged "a years.
In Lowell, Dec. Is, Mrs. Ellen w, wife OF
Moses Bemis.
In Dixneld. Dec Is, James Widber, aged 70
yeas.
In East Waterford, Dec. II, infant son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles W. Cannon, aged weeks.
In Sumner, Dec. "a. George w. French.
In Rumford, Dec. Is, J. ". Buzzell, aged 70
years.
In Boston, Dec. u, Mrs. Lena 8. Freeman,
wife of Henry II. Freeman, formerly Of Nor.
way, aged 81 years, 8 months.
In Welchville. Dec. 20, Horace A. Bennett,
aged 60 years. 4 months, 10 days.
In Haverhill. Mass, Dec. q, Bryce Barnett
Hayden, aged 90 years, months. "a days.
In Norway, Dec. 20, Ellen Geary, aged 20
years, months, 20 days.
In Norway, william Robert Herman, aged 40
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
ALL RHEUMATICS
INVITED TODAY
TO TEST URIC-O FREE
A 7s.Cent Bottle Given Free to All
Who Apply.

II there are still any sufferers from Rheuma'
tism in this country or wherever this paper
reaches, that have not yet tried the wonderful
Rheumatic Remedy, Uric-O, we want them to
try It now at our expense. We firmly believe
that there Is not q case Of rheumatism In the
world that will not yield to the wonderful effects
of Urc.O, and we want to prove 1t to every
doubter beyond all possibility. The best way to
do this is to give large bottle Of this remedy to
every sufferer and let him test and try 1t to his
satisfaction. II you suffer from rheumatism
no matter what form, just cut this notice out OF
the paper and send 1t, together with your name
and address, also the name Of your Druggist, to
the Smith Drug Co., 800 Smith Bldg, Syracuse,
N. Y, and they will send you by return mail an
order on your Druggist for 75c. bottle free.
We ask as special request, that you purchase
a &c. package of Uva.Lax Pills when receiving
the free bottle, as the pills greatly assist Urico
Use them together and be convinced OF their
great merit.
We know from experience that personal rec
commentator ia the most valuable advertising
and that is the way we intend to acquaint the
world with UricO. Send for Uric.O, no matter
where you live. II is sold by druggists all over
this country at 75c. and $l.Oo per bottle, and we
want you to have bottle free. Uric-o is sold
and personally recommended by r. A. Shurtleh
& Company.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
The following list has been prepared
by the committee in the contest arranged
by Hamlin Temple:

All members of the Temple are chosen
on Que side or the other and are request
ed to prepare themselves to take some
part in the exercises without further
notice. Each side will be given one
half hour each meeting. Contest will be-
gin next regular meeting, Tuesday, Jan.
u.
A very pretty entertainment was the
cantata, 1.-The Santa Claus Club" given
at the Methodist vestry Thursday even
ing. About forty members of the Sun
day School took part in il, ranging from
young ladies to quite small girls and
boys. Solos and choruses were both
well rendered, especially considering
how young many of the singers were,
and the smoothness of the performance
bore testimony TO the careful drill which
had been given. The cantata also has a
lesson, showing the Santa Claus Club Of
boys willing to let the poor children
from the street have the first seats at
the Christmas feast and take the chances
of what they can get for themselves.
The vestry was filled with an audience
which followed the performance with
great interest.
Paris Grange will hold an all day
meeting Saturday, Jan. I'd. The INSTALL
alton of the officers for the ensuing year
will be in the forenoon at 10 o'clock.
One hour will be taken for dinner, after
which the following programme will be
presented:
Singing. America, Grange
= ~ oft
Brother Leon Brooks
| 2. Current events in the State,
Brother B. Z. Richards
| 5. Harmonica Duet.
Sisters A 1bie Swan and Matte Richards
4. Song. Brother Frank Pike
| S. Remarks. Brother Porter Stearns upon hi
visit 70 Oklahoma with exhibit OF some
| articles procured there.
/ s. Reading, Sister Ryerson
1 I. Question. What are the greatest dangers tina
threaten us as nation? Opened b!
Brother j. II. Little, followed by others.
| 8. Paper, Brother :. NJ. King
i 9. Duet, Sisters Hammond and Rowe
/ 10 Original Poem, Brother Harry FarraI
L. Closing Song. Grange
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29

Col. Z. c. harrington, secretary of the
Maine Sportsmen's Fish and Game Asso-
citation is sending out cards announcing
that the annual meeting of the associa-
ton will be held ut the room Of the judi
clary committee at the state house at 2
O'Clock, Jan. ). The officers for the en-
suing year will be chosen. Some very
important matters relating to the fish
and game interests will come before the
meeting.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Born.

In South Paris, Dec. %, to the wife Of Abel
Huotaen, q daughter.
In Norway, Dec. Is. to the wife Of Chester o.
Holden, a son.
In Norway, Dec. 1s. to the wife Of Harry Isaac.
son, a son.
In Norway, Dec. Is, to the wife Of W. 8. Sloan,
daughter.
In North Lowell, Dec. q, to the wife Of Max
Eastman, q son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
The Patrons Insurance Company.

Saturday the annual meeting Of the
Oxford County Patrons of Husbandry
Mutual Fire Insurance Co. was held at
Grange Hall, South Paris. The com.
pany is in excellent condition as shown
by the reports of the officers. Officers
were elected as follows:
President-Henry d. Hammond, Paris.
Secretary and Tressurer-G. w. Q. Perham
Bryant's Pond.
Directors
Henry ID. Hammond, Paris.
IA. Roberts, Norway.
C. A. Richardson. Greenwood.
Leon A. Brooks, South Paris.
Charles Edwards. South Paris.
l.. L. Phillips, Hebron.
T. b. W. Stetson, Hartford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
What He Ought to Get.

What he Ought TO Ger.
A popular London millionaire made
his vast fortune by his business abili-
ty. Thinking that, as he had been so
successful in trade and finance, he
must also succeed in literature, he did
as others have done-wrote book OF
travels. Having proper pride In his
own work, he expected to receive a
fairly good price from his publisher
therefor.
To his intense disgust, instead Of
offering him a comfortable check for
the copyright the publisher demanded
that he should pay him for the risk OF
issuing the book. 1t was clear to him
that this was an attempt to take adj
vantage Of his position as a rich man
without experience in literature. He
happened to be on friendly terms with
a we'll known journalist, and the hap
by thought occurred to him TO send
the manuscript to the great litterateur
and critic with q businesslike inquiry,
What do you think should get for
thisW
The journalist was equal to the &C.
casion. After reading the manuscript
he returned it with the laconic answer
written across the top sheet, give
years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Communication.

Editor Democrat.
l do not care to get into the water
works controversy, though inadvertent-
ly and hsedlessly becoming somewhat
involved in the matter. l am not a
"good friend" or partisan of the Norway
Water Company, and have no stock in
or interest in it whatever. except
through its furnishing my family with
water. l have always felt and 80 ex-
pressed myself without reserve that If
the people of South Paris wanted sys-
tenn of water works of their own they
ought to have it.
SOUTH PARIS, Dec. 26, 1908.
G.. r. WHITMAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
A DANGEROUS OPERATION

is the removal of the appendix by a
surgeon. No one who takes DR.. Kings
New Life Pills is ever subjected to this
frightful ordeal. They work so quietly
you don't feel them. They cure consti-
patton, headache, biliousness and
malaria. 25c at F. A. Shurtleff & Co. g
drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
MARKED FOR DEATH.

"Three years ago l was marked for
death. A graveyard cough was tearing
my lungs to pieces. Doctors failed to
help me, and hope had fed, when my
husband got DR.. Kings New Discovery"
says Mrs. A. C. Williams, Of Bac, Ky.
"The first dose helped me and improve
ment kept on until l had gained SO
pounds In weight and my health was
fully restored" This medicine holds
the worlds healing record for coughs
and colds and lung and throat diseases.
1t prevents pneumonia. Sold under
guarantee at F. A. Shurtleff & Co.'s
drug store. Soc and $1.00. Trial bot.
tie free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
THIS is WORTH READING.

Leo F. Zelinski, of 6s Gibson St.,
Buffalo, N. Y, says: II cured the most
annoying cold sore / ever had, with
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. I applied this
salve once a day for two days, when
every trace of the sore was gone. Heals
all sores. Sold under guarantee at F. A.
Shurtleff & Co.'S drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Beyond All Music.

At one Of the Yorkshire inns, relates
a Liverpool contemporary, there Is a
pianist who can improvise accompani-
ments to any song that any singer
wishes to sing. He cannot read n note
of music, yet, in the local vernacular,
he "can play owt." Recently, however,
he met with an unexpected check. A
man hummed over an air, but the pi-
anist failed to get the key. lets try
1t again." he said. And they tried 1t
again. Still it was of no use. a third
trial brought no better result. Then
the pianist turned to the singer IN an
ger and said: "Sltha. awe tried tina
on t. white 'uns, awe tried tina on t
black 'uns and Awe tried tina on t
black and white 'uns mixed. It's no
use. Tha's singing between t cracks!'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Married.

In,Buckaeld, Dec. %, by Rev. A. W. Pottle
Mr.. Arthur w. Jacobs Of Hartford and Miss
Della NJ. Jordan of Buck6ed.
In Lowell, Dec. "a, by Rev. J: w. Card, Mr.
Ralph g. Charles and Miss Carrie E. Hubbard
both Of Lowell.
In East Sumner, Dec 25, by W. II. Eastman,
Eco, Mr.. George E. Gregory and Miss Lillian
r. Hobbs, both Of Hartford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
pRoRATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested in either Of the estates
hereinafter named
At a Probate Court at Paris, in vacation. In
and for the County Of Oxford, on the 10Th day OF
Dec in the year Of our Lord one Thousand
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter Indicated, It is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons IN.
terested, by causing copy Of this order to be
published three weeks successfully In the OK.
ford Democrat, q newspaper published ut South
Paris, In said County, that they may appear at
Probate Court to be held at said Paris, on the
third Tuesday Of jan, A. D. 1909, at nine OF the
clock in the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they see cause:
Joseph II. Davis, late Of Woodstock, de;
ceased; will and petition for probate inereoi
and the appointment of Julia Davis as admins.
tratrix with the will annexed presented by said
Julia Davis, widow.
ADDISON K. HERRICK,
Judge Of said Court.
ALBERT d. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
4 Dark Outlook.

When minister. marrying n negro
couple. started to ask the woman,
DO you take this man for better or
Ter verse;" the woman startled the
Clergyman by hurting out: mo, judge,
wants him jest as he Is. If he gifts
any better he'll die, and If he gifts any
wuss I'll kill him myself"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29

Mother 6ry's Sweet Powders for Children,
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse In the
ness, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders. move
and regulate the Bowels and Destroy Worms:
Over TO- 900 testimonials. They nerer Jda. At all
druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Address, Allen
8. Olmsted, LIE Roy. N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Conscience.

Conscience enables us not merely to
learn the right by experiment and
induction, but intuitively and In ad
vance of experiment. So In add
ton to the experimental way whereby
we learn justice from the facts Of hu,
man history we have transcendental
way and learn 1t from the facts OF hu'
man nature and from immediate con-
sciousness.-Theodore Parker.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29

Calais will reach its centennial in
April of this year, having been incor-
porated as q town in April, 1909. At
that time It had 25O inhabitants.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Mt. Mica Building Association.

The annual meeting of Mount
Mica Building Association will be
held at the Town Office, Thursday,
Jan. 9TH, 1909, at o'clock, P. NJ,
for the choice of officers and the
transaction of any other legal bust
ness.
FRANK A. SHURTLEFF,
Secretary.
South Paris, Dec. aS, 1908. 57-1
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
Trimming Ship.

Trimming Ship.
The Wickfords, who for several
weeks had been touring Europe, had
reached Pisa and were ut the top OF
the famous leaning tower. Mr.. Wick
ford was thin and wiry, but his wife
was so feshy as to be almost burden
to herself.
AS she STOOD clinging to the railing
On the higher side, gasping for breath
and tanning herself. he cautiously ap-
preached the lower side, lay fiat on his
stomach and, grasping one OF the up
rights, pulled himself forward until he
could look down over the edge. The
effect was terrifying, and, with hasty
exclamation, he drew back. The tower
seemed to be falling, and he could feel
his hair rising to meet the emergency.
"What Is 1t, Nathan?" asked his wife.
starting toward him.
"Get back there, Candace, quick" ne
gasped. IF you bring your weight
over here the whole thing will 60 over
sursr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29

Noble discomfort is the path to heav-
sn,-Higsinson.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29
His Last Job.

His Last Job.
Bill Nye in his earlier days once ap-
preached the manager of lecture bu'
.reau with an application for employ
ment and was asked II he had ever
done anything In that line.
ooh, yes" said Bill.
"What have you done"
"Well." replied Bill, "my last Job
was in dime museum, sitting In
barrel with the top of my head stick
Ing out-posing as the largest ostrich
egg in captivity"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29

Prices $3.50, $500, 80 so, $500, 1915,
$3.50 each. Given away Free. Call and
see our new stock of latest style, up.to-
date Jewelry before buying your Holiday
presents and get beautiful Metal
ICED Real Rose Hat Pin Free. Twenty
wears gold filled watches for $3.50. Both
Ladies' and Gents Watches, Fobs, Rings,
Watch Chains and Cuff Links, Bracelets,
Brooches, Stick Pins, Baby Pins, Neck
Chains, Lockets and Mount Mica Gems
set in Tiffany gold rings all ready to put
on. Clocks, all styles, sizes and prices.
You will find an expert matchmaker in
our Jewelry Department. Bring your
watch and clock repairing to A. c. Lord:
Also Jewelry of any kind. We repair and
make over any article in the Jewelry line.
We sell the Parker Lucky Curve Foun-
tain Pens.
DR.. Parmemter gives his personal at
tention to Eye Troubles and fits Glasses
for Same. All Glasses made to order.
Latest styles in Frames and Mountings.
Come here, Consult me. Open every
evening. We are little out of the way
but it pays to walk. WE PRODUCE
THE GOODS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-29

Col. Warren E. Riker of Lewiston will
install the officers on the evening of the
third Wednesday of January.
Annie Danforth is at home from Som.
erville, Mass, for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Morrison of Carl
bou are stopping with Mrs. Morrison'f
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Freeland Howe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hal Eaton of Stoughton,
Mass, are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles II. Sargent, Mrs. Eaton's parents
Freeland Howe, Jr., and wife passed
Christmas with Mrs. Howe's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brown, at Bangor