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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-09-26

THE
WEEK
In
SOCIETY

In Honor Of Mrs. M. ). McNelll.
A number Of the elderly friends Of
Mrs. w. A. stotts spent Wednesday
afternoon In very pleasant manner
at her home, 400 South Eighth street
at a party given in honor Of Mrs
NJ. J. McNeill Of Seymour, Texas. The
guest Of honor is the mother OF Mr.. J.
Il. Mcneil of this city. The g.esls
were asked to name their grand chil.
dren and prize was given the lady
having the most. This was a pretty
souvenir plate and was presented Mrs.
John Wallace Mrs. Wallace is "
years OF age and has thirty-fiye grand
children and seven great-grandchil-
dren. Another interesting form Of en-.
tertainment was a mock election OF
the next preSident, Bryan being the
favored candidate end winning by
large majority. Music was also en-
joyed during the afternoon. Lovely
refreshments were served by the host
ess, after which the guests had their
pictures taken on the lawn. Mrs
stotts was assisted in entertaining her
guests by Mrs d. Il. Emerson and
Mrs. w. A. Bennett. Those invited to
meet Mrs. Mcneil were, Mesdames
Jackman, Hinton, Bennett, Bridges,
Aldrldge, Wallace, Ingham, Mckenzie,
ellis, Ledford, Edwards, Moss, Neber-
gall, Whatley, Ray, Frank, Springer,
Bishop and Pottenger.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-12-18

The next Christmas she sent me to
her old college chum. Mrs. De Brown,
who was member of her brothers
congregation. Next Christmas Mrs. De
B. sent me to her pastor. The pastor
grinned when he saw me again and
remarked something like Cast your
bread upon the waters and it will re-
turn to you after many days"
The next Christmas the pastor sent
me to his old college chum, who was
sweet on Miss Susanna. There was
every prospect of match, since Miss
Susanna had despaired of winning the
preacher who was known to be en-
gagged to another lady. But-the very
next Christmas the preachers college
chum sent me to Miss Susanna with a
perfumed note praising her dainty lit
tie feet. This broke of the match, Of
course.
Well. next Christmas Miss Susanna
mailed me to a friend Of hers clear
across the continent. Miss Susanna's
address on the corner of the box in
which was mailed got rubbed of en-
route, and her friend didn't know who
sent me.
So the very next Christmas I re-
turned to Miss Susanna. Oh, I was
hard to lose! I was not made to wear:
I was made to circulate. l. am a good
thing, and so everybody passes me
along.
Oh, so you recognize me now? Yes.
l spent year with you. Well, time
slips. and I must be going. This d
Christmas eve, you know.
T. sAPP, JR.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-12-18
Autobiography Of
Christmas Gift

am Christmas gift. In fact, l
have always been one. My age is now
nineteen. though l may look older.
was made by the dainty hands of Miss
Susanna Si!:es. who ut that time was
just the age l an now. Guess her age
at present? She. Is still Miss Susanna,
and she still owns me.
Oh. yes. Miss Susanna gave me away.
Perhaps should, explain that am
twins. being pair of knit slippers.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-12-18

She held up her hand, and there on
the forefinger was the signet.
''Well, I'll be-,
There was confusion worse confound-
ed in McGee's brain. For a few mo.
ments a sort Of mental paralysis kept
him from forming any opinion as to
now the ring got into his girls posses.
sion. When an idea finally came 1t
came all Of q sudden.
'1il kill that Tom Evans as sure
as
Jaqueline burst into merry laugh.
NOEL. EESLEY RATES.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-12-18

MISS susanna, 1t
was understood,
had benevolent
designs upon the
young pastor Of
Ser church, so
she knit me and
sent me to the
reverend youth.
Ne 1t Christ
mas the preach
er, who had re-
ceived five other
pairs, sent me
to his 8 is ter.
You see, knit
slipper RS are
guaranteed to ft
any feet as well
as any other
feet. So the
preachers sister
was not at all
offended
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-12-18

families crops Of
rfiy l Olson edinl&6 n Rice County
cam the
n $ the owner farm
fa a ltngn be
dkR Roosevelt smiefo to to oou
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19

There will be no meeting of the Con-
gregational Junior Union on Wednesday
Of this week.
Mrs. n. Z. Cushman of Livermore
Falls was the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Ellen M. Curtis, last week.
Winslow C. Thayer has purchased
what is known as the Herman Fuller
place on Hill Street of Its present owner,
Lincoln Sturtevant.
The Zilphers gave one of their men,
bers, Miss Eulalia Millett, surprise
party at the home of Miss Jessie Tolman
Monday evening. Ii was the occasion
of her fifteenth birthday. There are six
members of the club, and as gift they
presented her with book entitled, "Six
in ALL" Dainty refreshments were
served and pleasant evening passed.
Fire from burning brush piles just
above the railroad bridge Saturday
afternoon got away from those in care Of
it, and burned up pretty near the lower
end of the Mason Manufacturing Co.'s
yard, which is full of piles of sawed
lumber. As the wind was blowing
toward the mill yard, it was
fortunate that small piece of land had
been plowed where the river bank and
railroad are nearest, so that it might
have stopped the fire even if there had
been no one to look out for it. A line
of hose was laid, but it was not neces-
sary to use il, as the fire was checked
BY other means.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19
Couldn't Get Water Over the Eaves.
PRETTY POOR PROTECTION FOR OUR
PINE STREET PROPERTY.

A test was made Friday night imme-
diately after the supper hour which
showed pretty conclusively the insult
ticiency of the fire protection which We
now have. As is well known, there is
one hydrant on Pine Street, which is
supplied by four-inch main on the
Norway Water Co.'S system, this main
having been been put in after the high
school building was erected.
Connection was made with this hy-
drant, and line of hose run to the high
school building. Here, with one stream
through a regulation nozzle, it was i'm
possible TO get water above the caves of
the building.
Two streams were then put on, and
with these water could be thrown on to
the roofs of the porticOs over the en-
frances, but could not be got over the
sills of the second story windows.
Three streams were tried, and though
there was no measurement of their per
formance, the best way of describing it
is to say that they went about as high as
tall man could reach.
The test furnished striking revela-
ton of the situation we should be in if
our high school house should take fire.
1t is only recently that general attention
has been called to the fact that large
part of the hydrsnts in the village, off
the main line of pipe, are supplied by
four-inch pipes, which are too small to
give good fire service, and that several
sections of the village would be almost
if not quite as badly off in case of fire as
Pine Street.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19

nomination. and was brought IN and
spoke briefly. He had no prepared
speech Of acceptance, but as every body
knows, he is always ready, and this brief
abstract gives the pith and sentiment OF
bis remarks:
appreciate the honor of being nOmi-
mated by this great district and promise
that IL am elected and am permitted to
take seat in the national halls of legis.
lation I will render faithful and loyal
service. will see to 1t that by no vote,
by no word, by no act will ever bring
dishonor or discredit upon the grand old
State of Maine. 1t is not possible for me
to bring to the public service the ability
of those great friends of mine who made
names not only famous In the nation but
of worldwide acclaim. know cannot
20 ably represent this district as Perham,
Frye, Dingley, cor Charles E. Littlefield ;
but promise you loyal service, not for
any one locality or interest, but for all
localities and all interests in the district.
l will be not only the representative OF
the Republican party in the second dis
trict but the representative of the people
Of the second district.
Without contest, Hon. Seth NJ. Carter
Of Lewiston and William c. Thompson
of Bristol were chosen delegates to the
national convention, and
Joseph w. Perkins Of Wilton and Frank
G. Whitehouse of Topsham alternates.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19
Memorial DaY Exercises.

Sunday, May oath, Comrades aud
Ladies of the G.. A. K. and Soss of Vet
erans are requested to meet at G. A. X.
Hall at O'Clock p. NJ, to form in line
and march to the Universalist church,
where services will commence at p. NJ
Sermon by Rev. j. Fl. Little.
Saturday, May S0th, will be tittingly
observed by comrades of W. K. Kimball
Post, G. A. r., as Memorial Day--a day
replete with tender recollections of the
past. The Sons of Veterans, Ladies of
the G.. A. R. and children of the public
schools under direction of their teachers,
and all patriotic people are cordially in
vited TO participate in the ceremonies of
the day. The line will be formed in
front of G. A. r. Hall at 10 O'Clock A.
NJ, and led by the Gilead Brass Band,
will march to Riverside Cemetery where
will be held the usual exercises OF
decorating the graves. At the conclu-
sion the line of march will be by way of
the soldiers monument to High Street,
thence to G.. A. r. Hall, where q free
dinner will be given the Comrades and
Sons of Veterans. Afternoon services at
New Hall at 80 o'clock p. NJ. w. s.
Robinson of Hartford will deliver the
address.
CHARLES GEORGE, Com.
HENRY MAXIM, Adjt.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19
Empire Grove Association.

The ffty-second annual meeting of
the board of directors of the Empire
Grove Campmeeting Association was
held at the cottage of Capt. VIM. r.
Swan Saturday, May 9th. A sumptuous
dinner was served by Mr.. and Mrs. Swan.
Those who we're present were: VIM. Il.
Miles OF Lisbon, VIM. r. Swan OF Ches-
lea, Mass, Rev. G. A. Brooks of Nor
way, S. C. Ordway of South Paris, N.
r. Springer of Bethel, James Linney OF
Lewiston, j. NJ. Potter of Mechanic
Falls, j. W. Smith of Empire.
After dinner the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
VIM. II. Miles, Chairman.
VIM. r. Swan, Secretary.
Rev. G. F. Parsons, Presiding Elder Of the
Central District, Superintendent Of the ap
preaching campmeeting.
Rev. c. A. Brooks, Vice-Superintendent
Campmeeting to commence Aug. 18th and
close Aug. cath.
Committee on Grounds, VIM. R. Swan, c. A
Brooks and James Linney.
Committee on transfer Of Passengers and Bag
gage, VIM. r. Swan, James Linney and n. K
Springer. ~
VIM. r. Swan, w. w. DENIM.
Committee on Printing, Rev. c. r. Parsons
Committee on Music. N R. Springer
Committee on Collecting Rents, Wm. r. Swan
Committee on Preaching, Rev. q. +. Parsons
Rev. c. A. Brooks and W. II. Miles.
Committee on Boarding House and Stable
Miles, Swan, Brooks, Ordway, Quimby, Spring
er and Linney.
superintendent of Grounds, VIM. r. Swan:
Superintendent Of Lamps, 8. G. Ordway, N. r
Springer.
Voted to request Mrs. B. F. Beals Of
Auburn to act as reporter for the Lew
iston papers.
Meeting adjourned in due form.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19
Base Ball.
p. II. s. Is; BLISS COLLEGE 12.

P.H. s. 10; BLISS COLLEGE II.
By a garrison finish Paris High School
won its game from Bliss Business Col
lege at Lewiston Saturday. Bliss scored
eight runs in the first two innings and
Paris was obliged to play hard uphill
game, which ended in blaze of glory
for them in the ninth inning by the
grandest batting rally they have shown
this season. Things looked pretty bad
ly for Paris at the beginning of the ninth
inning. Bliss had lead of five runs
and Paris had been unable to score in
tho three preceding innings. However
they commenced to hit the ball and
kept it up until eight Paris men had
chased one another across the plate.
This gave them lead of three runs
which was enough, for they played
in the last half of the inning
and Bliss could not score. The score:
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19
The Projected Water system.

At Engine House Hall Friday evening
an informal meeting of citizens was held,
to give the people an opportunity to
meet and talk with Charles +. Chase of
Providence, r. l., the engineer who is
water system for South Paris.
Mr.. Chase outlined the system as
projected at the present stage. In brief,
it is planned to run a six-inch pipe, over
a route which has been laid out, from
the reservoir built last fall on the
Cooper Spring Brook, TO pressure
reservoir somewhere near the Hooper's
Ledge road, at height of 200 feet
above Market Square. There will be
approximately two and half miles of
this six-inch pipe. The plans for the
reservoir allow capacity of 100000
gallons--a good reservoir of concrete,
10 20 feet, and Is feet deep. This Mr.
Chase reckons will furnish five solid fire
streams for five hours continuously, and
leave a days supply for domestic pur-
poses, without taking account of any in
coming water from the supply pipe.
From the reservoir it is planned to
come by the most direct route to the
river near Park Street bridge, and
thence by Park Street to Market Square.
1t will take approximately mile and a
half of twelve-ineh pipe to do this.
From the Square the water would be
distributed over the village by eight-inch
and six-inch pipes, making loops as
much as possible, and as few dead ends
as possible, in order to get the best fire
service that can be had
With this service we should have a
pressure of So pounds at Market Square,
and Mr.. Chase assures us that with the
size of pipe named We can throw five
solid streams to height of sixty feet
something much different from what we
have ever yet seen.
Mr.. Chase's estimate of cost of con-
structiou of the entire system, with new
pipes laid not less than six feet deep in
the village, is $4,000, or allowing ten
per cent margin for contingencies,
$50, 900 at the outside.
Numerous questions were asked of
Mr.. Chase by those present, and all re-
quested information was fully given.
The meeting was purely informal, and
no action was taken. 1t is recognized
that there is a necessity and universal
desire for water system much improv-
ed over what we have, and much senti-
ment in favor of municipal ownership of
the system, and it was left with the wa
ter committee to prepare for such action
looking to that end as their Judgment
NAV dictate
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19
MORE NEWS FROM THE NEW
ENGLAND STATES.

If any one has any doubt as to the
virtue of Foley's Kidney Cure, they need
only to refer to Mr.. Alvin Il. Simpson,
of Willimantic, Conn.,, who, after almost
losing hope of recovery, on account Of
the failure of so many remedies, finally
tried Foley's Kidney Cure, which he
says was 'just the thing" for him, as
four bottles cured him completely. He
is now entirely we'll and free from all
the suffering incident to acute kidney
trouble. For sale by all druggists.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19
Two Houses Burned at Mexico.
AN OVERTURNED LAMP CAUSES SEW
ERAL THOUSANDS DAMAGE.

Two houses on Howard Street in
Mexico, belonging to Herman Martinson,
were burned Monday afternoon of last
week. One was the residence of Mr..
Martinson, and the other was double
house adjoining. Mr.. Martin
son was preparing to move to Berlin, n.
a., and was working in the attic of his
residence, when his lamp became over
turned and started blaze.
Mexico has no fire apparatus, and
there was no means Of fighting the fire
except by pals Of water carried from a
supply a few rods distant. 1t was i'm
possible to save the house in which the
fire caught, or prevent the other house
from catching. The double house was
occupied by the families of James
Dermody and Carey Leckey. Mr.. Der
mody's piano was burned, but most of
the other furniture in both tenements
was saved.
Hard work was necessary to save the
house of John E. Henry, which stood
near those burned.
Martinson had $4,000 insurance on the
two buildings, and s1250 on his furni-
ture, most of which was destroyed.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19
Cures Coughs and Colds
HYoMEI GIVES RELIEF IN 10 MINUTES

HYoMEI GIVES RELIEF IN 10 MINUTES
CURES OVER NIGHT.
Everybody knows, or ought to know,
that Hyomei is recognized among scien-
lists az the specific for Catarrh, Asthma,
Bronchitis and Hay Fever, but there are
q great many people who do not know
that Hyomei will cure cough or cold
In less than "a hours.
But everyone should know that the
soothing, balmy and antiseptic air OF
Hyomei when breathed over the raw and
inf1amed membrane of the nose and
throat will instantly allay the inflamma-
tion, and will effect prompt cure.
Complete Hyomei outfit, including in
haler, costs s1.00 at F. A. Shurtlef &
Co.'s, extra bottles, II afterwards needed,
will cost but 80 cents.
Joseph NJ. Harbaueh, Heldredge, Neb.,
writes: 81 have used your Hyomei IN
my family for two years or more, and
find 1t one of the best remedies we ever
used for cold or sore throat. We find
that it gives quick relief in cases OF
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19
Simeon Brillard, state organizer 4

Simeon Brillard, state organizer for
the A. o. U. w., is in town to take up
the work left by Charles B. Walker, who
was called home on account of sickness
in his family. All those men that have
SIGNED with Mr.. Walker will please call
on DIR. Stewart and be examined as soon
as possible, as the lodge will be institut-
ed about June 1st. All those wishing to
ioin as charter members will please drop
me a postal or call at Wentworth's
boarding house. Remember that the A.
o. u. w. is the oldest and safest order
in the country. We have one hundred
lodges in the state composed Of the lead
ing business and professional men. we
have a new level rate plan for young
men. which is on the same principles as
AN old line endowment. Three different
options after three years can be taken
Come and talk il over.
SIMEON BRILLARD, State Org anizer.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19
Died.

In South Paris, May le, Mrs. Eunice, wife of
Albert Thorne, aged rs years.
In Bethel, May 8, Albert W. Grover, aged 81
years.
In Norway, May g. Mrs. Ethelyn A. (Cum.
mings) Herrick, wife Of Arthur A. Herrick, aged
2S years, months, 8 days.
In Norway, May II, William Charming Coie'
aged 81 years, Q months, % days.
In Norway, May 13, Annie Rhea Moore, aged
IS years, month, II days.
In Greenwood, May 10, Greenville Whitman,
In Livermore, May IL, Dennis LaPlante, for
merly of Rumford Falls.
In Andover, May II, Fred Barrett, aged about
81 years.
In wilson's Mills, May II. Mrs. belinda Bean,
aged IS years.
In Byron, May 8, Victor Mitchell.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19

1t is a cheering announcement that
comes from Chief Howard of the bureau
of entomology, that the parasite now
being released will probably accomplish
the work of determination of the gypsy
moth. It is devoutly to be so hoped, as
any other method Of checking the terri
Bile pest, IL practicable, Is terribly ex-
pensiye. Meanwhile, eternal vigilance
Ia still the price OF safety.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19
Basket Meeting.

The basket meeting of the Woman's
Missionary Societies of Oxford Associ-
alton will be held in the Baptist church,
Paris Hill, next Friday, May %, at II
O'Clock. Mrs. Twomey of Portland and
DR.. Catherine Mabie of Africa will pre-
sent the foreign work. Mrs. Anna
Sargent Hunt of Auburn and Miss
Martha Conaway from the italian mis-
sion in. Providence, R. L., will speak for
home missions. A cordial invitation is
extended to every woman and girl in the
vicinity to attend. All are supposed to
carry their own lunch. Tea or coffee TO
be furnished by the entertaining church.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19
Caucuses NAV 2Sth.

The Paris caucus to choose delegates
to the Republican state and county con-
ventions, and the district caucus to nom-
mate a Republican candidate for Repre-
sentative to the Legislature from the
district composed of Paris, Buckfeld
and Milton Plantation, will be held in
the afternoon of Thursday, May 2S.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19
Married..

In Rumford Falls, May IL, by Rev. Harold
Hanson, Mr. Hermon Tompklns and Miss
Maude Carswell, both OF Rumford Falls.
In Mexico, May 8, by Rev j. G. Fisher, MIR.
Herbert l.. Ames and Miss Gladys Francis.
In Norway, May 12, by William T. Jones, Esq.
Mr.. Samuel Baker Stuart and Miss Ollye Louisa
Hicks, both of Harrison.
In North BuckHeld, May II, by Rev. J. H. Lit:
tie, Mr.. Lester Alton Kicker Of Hartford and
Miss Josephine Barnes Monk of Buckheld.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19

Now that County Attorney Barnes Of
Oxford County has blazed the way, the
injunction process seems likely TO cut
quite figure In the restriction OF the
liquor traffic in this state. The penalty
recently imposed by Judge Savage upon
Fred E. Tucker of Rumford Falls for
violation of the injunction was the first
case in the state where such penalty
had been put in force. With that
example before them, the officers in York
County have served papers In injunction
proceedings on the proprietors Of several
buildings in Biddeford, and hearing is
now pending. The owners Of saloon
property are said to be "thunderstruck."
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19

It is said that an Auburn farmer haul
ed 100 barrels Of apples from his cellar
and dumped them In . deep ravine one
day recently.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19
A certain Cure for Aching Feet.

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot-E .
powder. Il cures Tired, Aching, Callous, Sweat
6toros. $50. Sample FREE. Address, Allen 8.
OlmSted, Le Roy, n. Y.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested in either of the Estates
hereinafter named -
Al a Probate Court, held At Rumford, In
and for the County Of Oxford, on the thirteenth
day of MAY, 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
ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In.
terested by causing q copy Of this order 70 oe
published three weeks successfully In the Ox.
ford Democrat, newspaper published at Soutn
Paris, in said County, that they may appear az
Probate Court to be held at Paris, ON the
third Tuesday OF June, A. d. 1908, at OF the
clock in the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they see cause.
SARAH G. ABBOTT. late Of Rumford, de-
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof pre-.
sented by Emma +. Bangs, one OF the executors
therein named.
WARREN SEvERY. late Of Dixaeld, de.
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof pre-.
sented by Alvah A. Waite, the executor therein
named.
IRA B. WING, late of Peru, deceased; peti.
tion for license to sell and convey real estate
presented by Joseph A. Putnam, ADMINISTRATOR
ADDISON e. HERRICK, Judge Of said Court.
"A N"' ''p' ALBERT D. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19
Born.

In Paris, May Is. to the wife of Joseph H.
Ellingwood, o daughter.
In East waterford, May IA, to the wife of Al.
bert b. Bean, q son.
In Norway, May 8, to the wife Of Guy L..
Walker, q daughter.
In Fryeburg Center. May 4, to the wife Of
Clarance Day, q daughter.
In Mexico, May I, to the wife Of Edward
Burke, q daughter.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-05-19
BLISS COLLEGE.
sRicker out on inHeld fly.
Score by Innings.
q x g Q-Total


l2 - 6 Z 9-Total.
p. II. S....--.2 0 0 SIS
Bliss Colege,2 6 0 0 l 8 0 0 OLE
Earned runs, P. II. S. s; Bliss Colleges. Two.
base hits, Burbank, Titcomb, Clason, Rawson.
First base on balls, or Cutting 4; of Clason =;
Off Burbank 3; Off Blossom !. Struck out, by
Cutting2; by Clason 4; by Burbank 2. Left on
bases, p. II. ST; Bliss College TO- Double playa,
Rawson to Gates; Cutting to Rawson to Nc
Kenney. First base on errors, p. II. S. I; Bliss
College Z. Hit by pitched ball, Cutting !; Bur.
bank l; Blossom /. Scorer, c. Cutting.
Next Saturday Paris High School will
play Bridgton High School at Bridgton.
At Hebron Saturday Hebron Academy
defeated Bridgton Academy by a score
of 3 to 0.
Norway High School went to Bethel
Saturday and were defeated by Gould
Academy by score OF 9 to 4.
At the brick school house grounds
Friday afternoon, Norway Grammar
School defeated South Paris Grammar
10 to 0, the winning run being made
in the tenth inning, with one man out.
In point of noise, the game was close
second to last Tuesdays convention in
Lewiston.