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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-01-23
A Cure for Misery.

81 have found a cure for the mis-
cry malaria poison produces" says
r. M. James, of Louellen, S. c. Its
called Electric Bftters, and comes in
SO cent bottles. 1t breaks up a case
of chills or bilious attack in almost
no time; and it puts yellow jaundice
clean out of commission" This great
tonic medicine and blood purifier
gives quick relief in all stomach,
liver and kidney complaints and the
misery of lame back. Sold under
guarantee by Evans Drug Co. and
Postoffice Pharmacy. 2
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-01-23

While water is harmless, 1t is new
ertheless considered an adulterant
when more than 16 per cent Of it is
worked into butter. A number Of
dairymen in different parts of the
country have been jerked up short by
the pure food authorities for overlook
Ing the above fact.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-01-23

One central Iowa potato raiser this
year harvested $500 bushels from
eighteen acres, which means that the
average yield was 800 bushels per
acre. After putting $50 bushels Of
the tubers in his cellar he sold the
remainder for $2,237. This means q
gross return of $124 per acre, not
counting that portion of the crop held
over. The average, yield for the coun-
try is not far from eighty-six bushels
per acre.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-01-23

The coming generation is going to
see much stronger demand for young
men who can formulate and apply
remedy for debilitated and rundown
soils than for those who can diagnose
and prescribe for human indigestion
and nervous prostration.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-01-23

According to report recently made
by the department at Washington, the
parasites which were distributed last
spring in the hope Of checking the raw
ages Of the green bug We're complete
failure, not doing the work that was
expected Of them at all.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-01-23

Ten chances to one the inmates Of
the house that is banked up high and
is fitted all around with storm WIN
dows, with no opportunity for ventila-
ton, will need physician to prescribe
for sluggish circulation, headaches and
indigestion before the winter is over.
Although fresh air charged with oxy
gen and ozone Is the best aid known
for strong lungs, rich blood and all
round good health, some folks are as
afraid of draft of it as they are Of
pestilence or death.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
John's Letter.

Some one prophesied severer winter
than the last. 1t doesn't look that way
now, and it does look as If he knew nc
more about it than those who lay no
claim to being prophets and the sons OF
prophets. We hope, but do not proph.
esy, that such weather as We are having
may put an end to the grasshoppers and
save from a grass famine in the coming
year.
Well, Miss B., if you refer to this
John we apprehend that your memory
has served you trick. If we ever did
saw that old bachelors should be taxed il
must have been said in time of great
weakness, when we we're having one OF
our spells. When in normal condition
we should say that they ought to be pen
stoned. A lone scout from Tor of the
grand army has his hardships and his
dangers and performs his dnties-such
duties as his Commander lays upon him
like those who keep step in the ranks.
His duties may not be the same, but
they are duties, and why he should be
taxed for other duties than his own
beats me. If he be a bachelor from
choice he is not to be pitied, if from
necessity he is not to be blamed.
o, no! John didn't say it. Probably
it was Paul or Peter. You have things
mixed. We have heard it intimated
that you are a lady of an uncertain age
and are not eucumbered by husband,
and such are called-well, you know
what. But yet you are not super,
fluous member of the body polite (you
can't vote, though, unless you belong to
the Grange or some such.)
We must confess that we have about
reached that point in life when we begin
to feel our superfuity, and might fee
that way more fully and painfully had
we a culver full of children. We have
heard of such instances. Then
"Over the hills to the poor house."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
MODERN METHODS.
HOW THEY HAVE IMPROVED A STAND
ARD REMEDY.

HOW THEY HAVE IMPROVED A STAND
ARD REMEDY.
In the 18th Century wave of excite
ment swept over England and France
when the medical profession discovered
such wonderful curative elements in the
Gods liver.
In the 18th Century cod liver oil was
imported and used extensively by physi-
clans in this country, but it was found
to be adulterated to great extent, and
the useless heavy oil which enveloped
the medicinal elements, a great HIM
drance to its medicinal value.
Iu 1855 famous physician from the
Hague went to Norway and after two
years of experiment and research pro,
duced light brown oil from the Gods
livers which was said to be more valu-
able than the pale yellow oil, but the
taste and odor was so repulsive that II
frequently caused such nausea that it
made it unpopular.
The most valuable discovery, however,
was later made by two eminent French
chemists, who after years OF research
discovered an extractive and concentrat,
ing process, by which all of the medi'
cinal, healing and body building Gle,
ments of the Gods liver are separated
from the useless and nauseatiug oil
these recovered medicinal elements com
bined with peptonate-of-iron make Vino
the most scientific and valuable cod
liver preparation which the world hat
ever known.
Vinol is 30 rich in the elements Of
life that 1t imparts vigor to all debilitat
ed and feeble conditions and is unex
celled as remedy for all pulmonary
troubles.
Try Vinol ON our guarantee to return
your money if it fails to give satisfac
ton. F. A. Shurtleff & Co., Druggists
South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
Every Rheumatic
Invited Today
To Test and Try a 75c Bottle OF
Uric.O at Our Expense.

II there are still any sufferers from Rheuma-
tism In this county or wherever this paper
reaches, that have not yet tried the wonderful
Rheumatic Remedy, Urc-0, we want them TO
try It now at our expense. We firmly believe
that there Is not a case of rheumatism In the
world that will not yield to the wonderful effects
of Uric.O, and we want to prove 1t to every
doubter be- ond all possibility. The best way to
do this Is to give large trial bottle OF this
remedy outright to every sufferer and let him
test and try II to his own satisfaction. II you or
any Of your family 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 265 Smith Bldg, Syracuse. n.
Y, and they will send you by return mail an
order on your druggist for 75c. bottle free.
There is no reservation to this offer. You take
TIE remedy home and use 1t sccording to direc-
lions until thoroughly satisfied Of Its merits.
We could not afford to do this II we did not
know that after you are freed from this dreaded
disease that you will recommend 1t to all your
friends who have rheumatism. We know from
experience that personal recommendation from
one person to another Is the most valuable ad
vertising, and that is the way we intend to &C
quaint the world with Uric.O. Send for Uric-O,
no matter where you i've. 1t is sold by druggists
all over this country, and VIC want you to have
a bottle free.
For sale and recommended In South Paris by
+. A. Shurtleff Il Co, South Paris, Me. %
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
Maine News Notes.

Not since the records have been kept
has the Saco River, before this winter,
failed to close in December.
Joseph Varney, u years of age, broke
through the ice while crossing the new
fish pond at Freeport Thursday, and was
drowned.
Clarence Frost was caught in the
shafting of Bartlett's saw mill at Eliot
Wednesday and received fatal injuries.
he was 81 years old and four children
survive.
George Dana Gushing of Freeport, 50
years of age, accidentally shot himself
Tuesday with a shot gun. Just how the
accident happened is not known, as he
was alone in the room at the time, but
the wound was such that death was evil
IDENTIFY instantaneous.
George F. Evans, general manager OF
the Maine Central Railroad, died very
suddenly in his private car at Vanceboro
Friday morning, while on a tour OF in
spection. Mr.. Evans was 63 years of
age, and had been general manager OF
the Maine Central since 1896.
In the Somerset County Court at
Skowhegan Wednesday Amos X. Butler
presented his appointment by the gov
ernor as special county attorney to pros
ecute liquor cases under what is known
as the Sturgis law. County Attorney
Young BY bis counsel, Judge Simmons of
North Arson, protested against the ap-
pointment, Judge Simmons in his argu-
ment attacking the Sturgis law as un-
constitutional. Judge Cornish, presid-
ing in the court, recognized MIR. Butler,
stating that the existing statute was the
law of the state, and that it was not a
question of discretion with him. Mr..
Young has not announced any decision
as to whether he will pursue the matter
further.
The Maine Sportsmen's Fish and
Game Association held its annual meet
ing at Bangor Tuesday, with good at
tendance. There were few changes in
the list of officers. In his report Secre-
tary Harrington recommended that
resident hunters be obliged to pay an
annual license fee of one dollar; that the
duties of the fish and game commission
be divided so that one member shall de-
vote his time to game, one to fish and
the third to act in an advisory capacity
that no one shall be allowed to carry
firearms into the woods in close time,
and that legislation should be enacted fol-
the preservation Of the timberlands
These recommendation were referred
to the committee on legislation, which
will report on them at the next annual
meeting.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
Died..

In South Paris, Jan. 6, Charles Z. Handy
age ~ years.
In East Sumner, Jan. 6, Isaac Bonney, aged 81
years.
In Bryant's Pond, Jan. Z, Herschel, son OF
Pearl Wing, aged Il years.
In Albany. Jan. 8, Mary Ann (Scribner,
hurry, aged 80 years.
In Denmark, Jan. 3, Mrs. Lizzie Kenman.
In South Waterford, Jan. 6. Mrs. Elizabeth
Ellen Fernald, wife Of Granville Fernald, aged
70 years, months, 26 days.
In Denmark, Jan. 8, A. p. Merrill, aged 81
years.
In Oxford, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie:
Stearns, aged about months.
In Dixfeld, Jan. s, Mrs. Abel Harrington.
In Canton, Jan. 4, Mrs. Eta, wife Of Henry ID
Knapp. aged SO years.
In East Dixfleld, Jan. 1, Charles Runnels.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
speciaI State Teachers' Examination,

Special State teachers EXAMINATION.
A State teachers examination will be
held at the State House, Augusta, on
Friday, February 81, 1908, from A. N.
to m.
This examination is especially arrang-
ed for those persons who desire to quail
fly for the position of District Superin-
tendent of Schools, but is open to any
teachers who may desire to take it.
Examination will be In the following
subjects: Reading, Orthography, Pen
manship, English Grammar and Compo-
sition, Arithmetic, Geography, United
States History, Civil Government, Ply
siology and Hygiene, Nature Studies.
School Law, Theory and Practice OF
Teaching.
Preliminary returns must be filed at
the Office of the State Superintendent of
Public Schools, on, or before February
IS, 1908. Blanks for these returns will
be forwarded on application.
PAYsoN SMITH,
State Supt. of Public Schools.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
THE SPIRIT OF WINTER.

The Spirit of Winter is with us, max
ing it's presence known in many different
by CHEEKY sunshine
and glistening SHOWS, and sometimes by
driving winds and binding storms. To
many people it seems to take delight
in making bad things worse, for rheu-
matism twists harder, twinges sharper,
catarrh. becomes more annoying, and
the many symptoms OF scrOfula are de-
veloped and aggravated. There is not
much poetry in this, but there is truth,
and it is wonder that more people
don't get rid of these ailments. The
medicine that cures them Hoods Sar.
saparilla-is easily obtained and there il
abundant proof that its cures are radi'
cal and permanent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
RANK FOOLISHNESS.

"Wher attacked by cough or a cold,
or when your throat is sore, it is rank
foolishness to take any other medicine
than DR.. Kings New Discovery" says
C. o. Eldridge Of Empire, Ga. 81 have
used New Discovery seven years and
know it is the best remedy on earth fol-
coughs and colds, Group and all throat
and lung troubles. My children are
subject to Group, but New Discovery
quickly cures every attack" Known
the world over as the King Of throat and
lung remedies. Sold under guarantee
at F. A. Shurtleff & Co.'s drug store
soc. and $1.OO. Trial bottle free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14

The body of Thomas j. Brown, the
East Raymond farmer who mysteriously
disappeared on the morning of the Sd
inst, was found Monday in Panther
Pond, about two miles and half from
his home. A large number Of men had
been searching for traces Of him since
his disappearance. Brown was 81 years
of age, and leaves a wife and daughter.
1t is supposed that he committed sui
eide, but except for slight cold he was
in good health, his domestic and bust
ness relations were all of the pleasantest,
and absolutely no reason for the deed is
kpoun
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
The Train de Luxe Of canada.

The international Limited" the pre-
mier train of Canada, is Endorsed by
everybody who has ever had the expert
ence of riding on it. 1t leaves Montreal
at 900 A. NJ. every day in the year, arriv-
ing Toronto at 4:S0 P. NJ, Hamilton $50
p. NJ, London 7:4S P. NJ, Detroit 1000
p. NJ, and Chicago 7:42 A. NJ, following
morning. 1t is solid vestibule train
modern equipment throughout-with
Pullman sleeping cars through to Chi
cago; also Cafe Parlor and Library car
service. Have the experience on your
next trip west.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14

Maurice Adams, aged -, son of
George w. Adams, was drowned while
skating on the Kennebec River at Madi-
son on the 4th. Young Adams is said to
have been trying to see how near he
could skate to hole in the ice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14

Isaac Bottomly of Dover committed
suicide Saturday by shooting himself
with a revolver three times. The deed
was done while standing outside the rail
on the covered bridge, 30 that his body
might fall into the river, which it did,
and was swept by the current nnder the
thick ice in the mill pond. Bottomly
committed the deed because he had been
told by an oculist that he had an incura-
BILE disease of the eyes which would in
time cause total blindness. He lived
alone, had no relatives in this part of
the country, and was somewhat eccen-
trio.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
1T DOES THE BUSINESS.

Mr.. z. Z. Chamberlain of Clinton,
Maine, says of Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
at does the business; have used it for
piles and it cured them. Used it for
chapped hands and it cured them. APP
piled it to an old sore and it healed it
without leaving scar behind. Csc at
F. A. Shurtleff & Co.'s drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
LOST.

On the evening of Dec. 20, on the
road leading from Paris Hill to West
Sumner, between George Ham
mond's and James Bradford's, a
wolf carriage robe, red lining. Will
finder notify the owner, John Ross,
North Paris. 2
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14

Edwin, son of Mortimer Wadleigh,
and Willis, son of Nahum Pinkham,
both of Brewer, were drowned in the
Penobscot River opposite Bangor on
the 4th. The boys, who were IA years
of age, were skating on the thin ice
along the shore.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
A HIGHER HEALTH LEVEL.

81 have reached higher health Level
since l began using DR.. Kings New
Life Pills." writes Jacob Springer OF
West Franklin, Maine. "They keep my
stomach, liver and bowels working just
right" If these pills disappoint you on
trial, money will be refunded at F. A.
Shurtleff & Co.'s drug store. Csc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
Married.

In Rumford Falls, Jan. 6. by Rev. FIR. ]. A
LaFlamme. Mr.. J. Paul Tourigny of Victoria,
Vile. P. Q, and Miss Lydia Marie Haines OF
Rumford Falls.
In Rumford Falls, Jan. I, by Rev. FIR. J. A
Barry. Mr.. Joseph Waiczunar and Miss Magda
line Ankadovicz, both of Rumford Falls.
In East Denmark, Dec. %, by Rev. George
Barber, Mr.. Roy f. johnson Of Harrison and
Miss Jennie z. Deering Of East Denmark.
In Fryeburg. Jan. l, by Rev. B N Stone, Mr.
Harry C. Bemis of North Fryeburg and Miss
Bessie Pearl Walker OF South Chatham, n. Fl.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
Bark Wanted.

AT Canton, Maine. Will pay fair
cash value for the same, {. o. b. cars
Canton, Maine. We solicit your
correspondence.
~ LYMAN w. SMITH co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14

Music by choir.
Reading, Annie Brown, of Norway Grange.
Paper. Paris Grange.
Discussion by Mr.. Leon Merrill, State Dairy In
structor, on "Cow Test Associations"
Reading, a.; 4. Morse.
One half hour, Franklin Grange.
Muaic
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14

Plenty of fresh fish, finnan haddie,
and homemade hogs-head cheese at
Thayer's meat Market Monday night.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14

l desire to express my heartfelt thanks
and gratitude to neighbors and friends
for their kindly acts and substantial aid
in my hour of need.
MRS. MARGARET HANDY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
Born.

In Mason, Jan. s, to the wife CT Amos L. Bean,
son.
In Norway, Jan. ., to the wife of Lee NJ.
Smith, a son.
In South Waterford. Jan. 6, to the wife OF
Charles Haskell, q daughter.
In Roxbury, Jan. 6, to the wife of David Ladd
o son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
A CURE FOR MISERY.

II have found cure for the misery
malaria poison produces" says R. NJ.
James of Louellen. S. G. otis called
Electric Bitters, and comes in so cent
bottles. 1t breaks up case of chills or
a bilious attack in almost no time; and
it puts yellow jaundice clean out of COM
mission" This great tonic, medicine
and blood purifier gives quick relief in
all stomach, liver and kidney complaints
and the misery of lame back. Sold un-
der guarantee at r. A. Shurtleff & Co.'s
drug store,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14

BRUNSWICK, MAINE, Dec. 20, 1905.
DIR. LITTLEFIELD,
CHAIRMAN BOARD OF HEALTH, S. PARIS
Dear Sir:
have analysed the six samples of ic'
you sent me Dec. 22d, and have visited
the ice fields from which they were thel
taken, and inspected the conditions from
a sanitary standpoint. The following i.
my report and conclusions:
The samples were numbered 2, 8, 4, 5
6, Z, respectively.
The question | was asked to decide
was whether the ice showed signs 90
sewage or other pollution. Sewage pol
luton in a water or ice is indicated by
increase in number and character o.
bacteria; increase in chlorine; presence
of nitrites; increase in ammonia ant
organic matter.
Without giving figures as to amounts
which would be of themselves meaning
less except to experts, | would say thai
numbers 2 and 3 showed no signs Of
sewage pollution, and No. showed I'M
mistakable signs of it, while 5, 9, and 4
although not badly polluted showed
that the water they came from was af
fected by drainage material which did
not appear in 2 and 3 In this was
most apparent, in 6 next, and in least
The impurities in 6 and 4 would NOT
be enough to condemn them as woSld be
those in Z, but from my inspection OF
surroundings, and knowledge that 5, 6,
4 came from below I, and not agreat
distance below, l feel quite sure that
there is an element Of risk connected
with using such ice for domestic pur-
poses which ought to be avoided.
1t should be borne in mind that when
pollution flows into water, especially
into river water, with rapid current, 1t
does not distribute itself uniformly at
once, but goes in streaks gradually broad
ening as they progress. 1t is thus per
fectly possible to take samples for analy-
sis at given time and place which do
not show pollution. Hence il inspection
shows source of pollution it should be
guarded against even though a single
analysis may not reveal its presence.
In this particular case inspection
shows a source of pollution-the houses
Just below the bridge-and analysis
shows the presence of it in the water at
that point with unmistakable though
diminishing traces below, this makes,
from a sanitary standpoint, the duty
clear to remove the source of possible
pollution or not use the ice in such a
way that filth disease could be caused
by it.
The question whether pollution may
nat flow hack from the dam where the
river evidently receives good deal of
drainage, is an important one, and one
not thoroughly investigated at this time,
but these samples did not indicate such
a thing, because No. 4, which came from
the point nearest the dam, was better
than 5 which came farther up.
If have not made my statements
clear or you wish for further information
please let me know.
Yours very truly,
FRANKLIN C. ROBINSON.
Prof. of Chemistry.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14

As 1t has been suggested to the Demo-
crat that the report Of Professor Robin
son of the State Board of Health, made
two years since, on samples of ice sub.
mitted for analysis, be republished, and
as there seems to be some misapprehen-
sion as to just what that report was, it
is given below. The samples of ice were
taken from the river as follows:
Nos. Q and 8 we're taken above the
Park Street bridge.
No. 4, from the channel of the river,
east of Riverside Cemetery and above the
SANDY"
No. 5, from the channel in front of
Oak Lodge.
No. 6, in the upper cove.
No. I, near the mouth of the two
private sewers which discharge into the
river below Park Street bridge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
Oxford Pomona Grange.

Oxford Pomona will meet with Frank
lin Grange, Bryant's Pond, on the first
Tuesday in February. Program:
A. NJ.
Routine Work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
What About the lcea
sANroRp. MAINE, Jan. eth, 1908.

Editor Democrat.
would like the space in your paper
to ask the people of South Paris, and
more especially the Board OF Health and
their able counsel, if they consider the
sewage, in the form of ice, below Park
Street bridge, any better for domestic
use than 1t was two years ago, or was
the Board of Health at that time over
jealous for some particular reason, and
for some particular purpose?
G. Z. BENNETT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14

At the meeting of Stony Brook Lodge,
New England Order of Protection, We'd
nesday evening, the officers were INSTALL
ed by Deputy Mabel G.. Warren and an
installing staff from Norway. About
twenty members of Lakeside Lodge OF
Norway were present, and the attendance
of members of the home lodge was large.
After the installation supper and social
time was enjoyed. This order is now
having large increase in membership,
especially in Massachusetts,, aud good
growth in this state, where 79S medical
examinations were reported in the month
OF December. Stony Brook Lodge has a
membership of between so and 80. The
officers installed are:
j. p. w-Frank A. Briggs
Warlen-Gerald E. Wing.
v. Warden-Charles Cutler.
Rec. Sec.-Hattie Dean
Fin. Sec.--Albert 4. Dean.
Treas--Car Mason.
Chap.-Gertrude Mason.
Guide-John Wight.
Guardian-Judson Fileld.
Senttnel-Thomas Mahern.
Third Trussee-Mrs. Bertha Turner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14

Routine Work.
Comforting 9Th degree.
IntermissiOn.