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Douglas Island news., 1908-09-09

Mrs. Slothan, of California, is visit ing the home of Mayor O'Connor. Mrs. Slothan is the mother of Wm. Slothan, of Ketchlkan, and who Is we'll known on Douglas Island, and has been visit ing her son for the past month.
 The Council sat as a board of equali- zation, in the matter of the municipal taxes for the year 1908, on last Monday evening. Two complaints of unjust assessment were received and in one tho amount was lowered. The Coun- cil will sit for the last time in this capacity on Monday evening, Septem- Der, IL.
 MT. Marvin R. Knickerbocker receiV- ed word last week of the granting of his pension application. He is to re- ceive $500 per month, and back pay from June 9th. 1899. "Nick" served as a volunteer in the Spanish-Amerioan war, and while in che service he accun- ulated A large portion of malaria and a bullet wound in the back of his head.
 The public school did not start last Monday as at first announced, 1t being necessary to postpone the opening for one week that the new room might be prepared. The board was unable to secure the services of Miss Field, but upon her recommendation has employ ed Miss Lois Clark, who is graduate of the Washington State University and of Yale college. Miss Clark is ex- pected to arrive in the oity next Sat urday, and school will begin on the following Monday, September 14.
Douglas Island news., 1908-09-09

"The day is cold, and dark, and drearS' It rains, and the wind is never weary The vine still clings to t he moldering ""'i' But at every gust the dead leaves fali' And tbe day is dark and dreary.
Douglas Island news., 1908-09-09
TREADWELL TOPICS.

Mrs. A. Murphy and children were passengers on the southbound City of Seattle, en route to Michigan, where they will visit for few months.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02
THERE IS HOPE

Notwithstanding the fact that there has been a well laid plan by some of those in con gress who have the power of ap- pointing the var.Ous committe $ to thwart the Interstate Com merce regulation as it applies to liquor transportation it seems that our Southern Senators are about to succeed in bringing the measure to vote on the floor.
 Senator Clay of Georgia pre- sented an amendment to the ship subsidy bill, which was under discussion on March goth, bring ing within the police powers of the states and territories all control over intoxica ting liquors after such liquors have been brought into the state.
 Mir Clay was very earnest in his remarks. Among other things he said The American people have been knocking at the doors of Congress for six or sev- en years for this class of legisla- tion. l maintain that when my state votes in favor Of prohibit bition, when Maine votes in fa- vor of prohibition, when Iowa, Indiana, or auy other state, does SC, and the people of those state" reach the conclusion that they waEt to prohibit the ship ment of liquors into those states so faI as we can protect them it is our duty to do SD. I be- lieve the time is coming when the bar room will be closed in the United States"
 Thank God for such represen- 1 tatives who are brave enough tc raise their voices in defense of | these homes.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02

enough to lose their faith in the gnawings of conscience. and divine in reference in earthly justice was superstitiously regarded as daily oc- currence.
 No queerer example of this could be found than the ancient mode of trying prisoners by bread and cheese. The unfortunate offender was led, with halter round his neck, to the parish church. and there in the pres ence of the people the priest put pieces of cheese and rye bread in a patten on the altar. These he blessed and then the supposed criminal had to eat them dry before the congregation.
 If he managed to swallow them cas- fly he was acquitted, but if he choked he was condemned. Naturally enough scores of innocent folk were thus done to death.-Pearson's Weekly.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02
KEEPS THE SHOES IN SHAPE
Feedstore Man Shows His Customer
 New Wrinkle.

A pale clerk departed with large paper bag of oats under his arm.
 No" said the feedstore man. he don't eat 'em for breakfast food He uses 'em for boot-trees."
 Oats for boot-trees ?"
 Sure. Every night, as soon as he gets home. he takes of his wet and muddy boots, laces 'em up, and fills 'em with oats. What happens? The oats, like plotting paper, absorb all the moisture out of the leather and swells accordin', piumpin the boots out splendid, restorin 'em to their original shape, takin' every wrinkle away.
 So, in the mornin', the man emp ties his oats back into the bag. and. no matter how slushy yesterday s walkin had been, he now puts on d pair of perfectly dry, new-lookin boots
 Yes, l do quite a city trade in oats" ended the feed man. Clerks and typists. male and female. all such as can't afford made-to-order trees they cost, you know, ten dollars a pair-are learnin' to use oat trees in stid. Shall I put you up a pair in this here bag? Five cents is all.'
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02

The very latest dress goods in Gee & Sons window.
 New patterns of Linoleum at Prescott Hardware Co.
 Fulton Folding Go-Carts at Prescott Hardware Co.'S.
 Ice cream at the Nevada County Drug Store today
 Fresh shipment of butter cup candies at Geo. J. Terry Co.'S.
 Cool and dainty designs in lawns, only 7c per yard, at Gee & Sons.
 We deliver Memphis ice cream to all parts of the city. Hester ly Drug Store.
 Ladies, get pretty cool dress ing sacque or house dress of the new lawn at Gee & Sons. Only 7c a yard.
 The Maharra Minstrels at the opera house last night was greeted by a moderate house and the performance given was also quite moderate. There were sev- eral splendid male voices, but the feminine portion of the program didn't perform any better than they looked. and that isn't say ing much. The audience was compoeds mostly of the colored popula tion. who had seats spec tally reserved for them How ever, there was a good sprink- ling of white people, who enjoy ed very much some features of the program. The manager of the show, however, would doubt less ado much to the finances would he only eliminate the fe- male portion which has no at traction whatever.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02
APRIL EVENTS.

2-McRae-McRae nuptials at the
 Presby terian church. 3-W. c. T. U Mothers Day. 3-Reception to Arkansas Fra
 velers at the Park Hotel. Democratic County ConVen-
 tion meets.
 6-Profs. farrell and Hicks, the blind musicians will give a grand piano concert at NJ. F.. church. 7-Fortnightly Club meets with
 Mrs. H. c. Moore. 7-City election. 7-Council meets. 9--Se.f Culture Club meets. 9-Dr. Knott vii! lecture for the
 benefit of the school Birthday of The Prescott
 Daily News-one year old. 10-Dr. l.. G. Herbert at the opera house--Lyceum Course. 14-16-State Erworth League Conference at Methodist church.
 21--Republican County Conven-
 tion at Laneburg.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02
Admission by Ticket.

Mandy was young colored girl. fresh from the cotton fields of the south. One afternoon she came to her northern mistress and handed her a visiting card De lady wha' gibe me dis is in de pa'lor," she explained. "Dey's annoder lady on de do'step. Gracious, Mandy" exclaimed the mis- tress. Why didn't you ask both of them to come in?" ''Kase, a'am. ' grinned the girl. de one on de do'step don forgit her et."-Brooklyn Life.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02
Tender-Hearted.

Mrs. Flagg-At last I've seen tenderhearted tramp!
 Mir. Flagg-How's that?
 Mrs. Flagg-He came here this morning begging for something to eat. He told such a pitiful tale that 1 gave him a meal and offered him two of your cigars; but he wouldn't ac- cept the cigars
 MT. Flagg-Offered my cigars to a tramp, We'll, where did his tender heartedness come in?
 Mrs. Flagg-He looked at the cigars longingly for moment and then told me he didn't have the heart to smoke them.-lllustrated Sunday Magazine.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02
Paris French In Canada.

Where does monsieur come from?" asked Jean.
 From New York"
 New York? Why, 1 did not know that French was spoken in New York.
 Mo- l explained but l learned my French in Paris"
 Paris? Where is that?"
 l explained once more that Paris was a city in the great country of France.
 "Oh. yes, France. have heard of that. We'll" he said. decidedly 1t Is not good French. that Paris French" Then. evidently with the kindly intent of softening the blow, he added, how. ever. l can understand you" u."-Birge Harrison, in Scribner's
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02
Supply In Danger oY Exhaustion.

Did yuh hear that Si Huskinby had gone and ordered tombstone for himself?"
 "Sakes alive! Why, ther aint a healthier man in this hull county"
 Wall. he's just back from the city and he says If them Moo Workers keen on a-buildin' office buildin's, hotels quick lunches an bootblack parlors in the style they do, the price uv mar, blell soon be beyond his means."- Judge
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02

Have you seen the Ferris Wheel of post cards at the Ne vada County Drug Store If not, walk in there today and look through the largest and best assortment of post cards ever brought to Prescott. and so conveniently arranged as to make the effort an extreme pleasure.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02
He investment.

Old Lady (who had given the tramp a nickel)-Now, what will you do with it?
 Hungry Hobo-Waal, ye see mum. ef buy an auto. there ain't enough left 10 hire a shofur So l guess I'll get schooner. l kin handle that me self.-BohepiRn.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02
Baker Drua Store
 SMe ReSaM StOve
l. O C A l. N E w $

Lime for Sale-Apply to H. M. Stewart.
 Memphis ice cream at Hester ly's fountain.
 Tomato plants for sale-Apply to Mrs. $. T. Boyd.
 Prescott Hardware Company are showing an entirely new line of Art Squares in all grades.
 This is one of those rainy days when news is scarce and the re- porter is surely up against it to fill his columns.
 We have just received 5000 pairs of Sample Shoes, Mems Boys, Ladies and Children-all sizes. They were manufactur- ed by the leading shoe house in New York City. You will find them at the New York Store at half their actual value.
 The John F. Stoves great pro- duction, On the Frontier" which was to have appeared under can vass on the lot back of the Mil Ter Hotel has decided on ac- count of the indictment weather to show tonight in the opera house. It is a splendid attrac- tion and you should not miss it,
 Rev. Henry Knott who comes to the opera house here on the evening of April 9. in Shakes peare impersOnations is an actor of superior ability, and the press Of the state, in ali places where he has appeared, are unanimous in saying that he is by far the best artist of the kind ever seen As the entertainment is for the benefit of the Prescott public schools, and as the attraction fs far above the average, there is little doubt but that he will be greeted by large audience.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02

cred the blow. "He was down because he slipped, and 1 was afraid he might not step in the same place again if l let him get up.'
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02
Announcement.

Mrs. F. II. Mitchell, of Prescott has asked us to say to the public that she has been appointed dis trict sales agent" for J. E. Me- Brady X Co.'S Toilet Goods, and will call soon.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02
Prudence.

Why did you hit that boy when he was down.? asked the gray-bearded man. Don't you know that was a cowardly thing to do?"
 Tt wasn't cowardly; it was just pru. dent" replied the boy who had deliy.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02

The small boy, after a wash, doesn't look in the glass to see if he is clean He looks at the towel to see if it is soiled
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02

The furniture faker can take make it look as if it was 200 years old So can the furniture faker's lit tie boy.-Los Angeles Times.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02

Manayunk's lanest man says he will
 marry no one but widow. as he will then be saved the trouble Of doing the counting.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02
Prescott & Northwestern Ky. Co.

No. l. No 2' 955 m Leave Prescott Arrive $40 p m
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02
TRIAL BY BREAD AND CHEESE
Old-Time Primitive Way of ConvIc,
 ing Suspected Criminals.

There were many odd ways in an cient times of detecting criminals. Our ancestors had not lived long
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02
For Your Systems Sake

That you may be better able to withstand the rigors of our more or less strenuous Spring take
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02
CONTR RASTS.

It is when we have wrongs that we most distinctly feel that we have rights.
 Several large fortunes have been made by picking up money that has been thrown away
 Some people who are selfish in oth- CT respects never think of keeping their opinions to themselves.
 No man feels more keenly the ex- actions of the railroads than the man who has forgotten his ss.--Lippin- cott's.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-04-02
RexaM SavsapavMa ooNlc

The per, if not the superior of any tonic on the market. Try a bottle today under our person al guarantee. Your money back if not satisfied Price, 5Octs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-06-23
East Sumner.

Children's Day was observed at the
Congregational church on Sunday, the
l4th inst, with very interesting exercises
and a good attendance. Much credit is
due Rev. S. c. Eaton and Supt. W. Il.
Eastman for their efforts in making the
event good success.
Sunday, the 2lst inst, the Children's
Day will be observed at the Baptist
church.
Summer term of school closed Friday.
The sprinkling of rain on Tuesday was
gladly welcomed by the parched earth.
A few from the vicinity attended the
Pomona Grange at North Buckfield on
Wednesday.
Rev. S. C. Eaton and family are occu-
pying the DR.. j. BSRobinson rent snd
are much pleased thereat.
The Anasagunticook S. S. Association
will hold a picnic and temperance rally
at the grove near Canton bearing the
name of the association, on July 4th. g.
s. Walker, secretary, assures US that 1t
will be nice occasion. Good, speakers
are to address the people and Dixfeld
band has been engaged for the occasion
An interesting feature and one that will
create amusement is thepresence OF the
celebrated Boston humorist and imper.
senator. Edward Fl. Frye, whose selec-
tons will not fail to "bring down the
house." Every effort will be made to
make the occasion worthy the day and
the people attending. A nice place for
warm days outing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-06-23
Taft and Sherman.

For President, William Fl. Taft of
Ohio.
For Vice President, James S. Sherman
of New York.
Such is the ticket nominated by the
Republican national convention in Chi
cago last week. Taft received 702 votes
on the first ballot, to 267 for all oppo-
nents. His nomination had for some
time been practically certain, though his
rivals did not give up until the vote was
actually taken. Then the nomination
was promptly made unanimous, and is
supported by united party.
William Fl. Taft is man who has
served the people in a variety of i'm
portant public positions, and with dis
tinguished ability in them all. In all
the stress of political campaigns and
contests, not word has any one spoken
against him personally, or in disparage-
ment of bis ability. He is leader OF
whom the Republican party may be
proud-a big, brainy man whose energies
are devoted to serving the people.
James S. Sherman, the nominee fol-
vice president, has been representative
in congress for about twenty years, and
is one of the valuable and influential
members of that body, fitting second
on the ticket.
With Taft and Sherman the Republi.
can party may 60 into the campaign with
confidence of a triumph in November,
and a strong and creditable administra-
ton for the four years after the fourth
of next March.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-06-23

Sunday morning Rev. w. @. Curtis
preached a sermon to the children at
the Congregational church.
Miss Mansfield Of Orono Is the guest
of her uncle, Rev. Frank Mansfield.
Miss Grace Ames of New York Is
spending her summer vacation with her
mother at their home In Bethel.
Saturday Mrs. E. T. Russell, accom-
panied by her daughter Shirley and Miss
Mary Shirley, arrived from Brooklyn, N.
Y, to their summer home in Bethel.
Mr.. Orlando Harden Is visiting his
brother and sisters. Mr.. Harden's
home is in West Virginia, where he has
resided since the close of the civil war,
in which he saw active service.
Tuesday the W. G. T. U. met at the
home of Mrs. Chandler and plans were
made for the observance OF the flower
mission department.
Mrs. Curtis is entertaining q friend
from Waldobor6.
Thursday evening the NJ. E. society
rendered the new pastor, Rev. Mr.. Bang
hart, and family, q reception at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Atherton.
Wednesday evening, July LIST, there
will be an entertainment under the
auspices of the Ladies' Club.
July I'd there will be an entertainment
in Odeon Hall under the direction Of the
Universalist society. 1.-THE Old Maids
Convention" in charge of Prof. Baxter
will be followed by dance.
Mrs. A. E. Herrick and Mr.. b. d:
Hastings, Esq, have recently presented
to the grammar school very fine for
eign photograph of Milan Cathedral.
The Relief Corps will give their an
nual rose supper at Grange Hall, June
oath.
The Y. P. S. C. E. held an ice cream
sale on DR.. Tibbetts' lawn Thursday
evening.
The announcement of the death of
Miss Hattie Bond at the home of her
sister in Portland was received in Bethel.
The Bethel base ball team played the
Andover team Thursday, score standing
& tn 7 in favor of Bethel,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-06-23
PROBATE NOTICES.
To all persons interested in either Of the Estates

To all persons interested In either of the Estates
hereinafter named
asd the q rd 81 1@a
June, In the year Of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and eight. The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
That notice thereof be given to all persons in.
terestea, by causing copy Of this order to be
published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the Ok
ford Democrat; . newspaper published at south
Paris, In said County, that they may appear at a
the third Tuesday Of July, A. d. 1908. at 8
Of the clock In the forenoon, and be heard there
on II they see cause.
Cordelia b. Everett, late Of Hebron, de.
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by R. ]. Everett, the executor therein
named.
Emma L. Hubbell. late of Dix6eld, de.
ceased; petition that George Waters or some
other suitable person be appointed as admins
traitor of the estate Of said deceased presented
by George Waters.
Cora E. Walker, late Of Lowell, deceased;
petition that Amelia T. Walker or some other
suitable person be appointed as administrator
Of the estate Of said deceased presented by
Amelia T. Walker, q creditor.
Lizzie 3. Davis Of Denmark, a ward; first
account presented for allowance by Edward j..
Eagan, guardian.
Thelma A. and Therrold II. Andrews
Of Stow, minors; petition for license to sell and
| convey real estate presented by Margaret K.
Andrews, guardian.
Airline ID. Croker Of Paris, minor; second
account presented for allowance by Rose l..
Davis, guardian.
Nellie M. Bowker Of Paris, minor; final
| account presented for allowance by Cora E.
Hardy otherwise Bowker, guardian.
Arabella Carter, late of Paris, deceased
| final account presented for allowance by Mary
b. Carter and Percival j. Paris, trustees.
Henry Gary, late Of Paris, deceased; first
account presented for allowance by Mellen East
| man, executor.
Elizabeth A. Davis, late Of Denmark, de.
ceased; FIRST and final account presented for al.
lowance by Edward j. Eagau, executor.
James p. Daley, late OF Canton, deceased
petition for an allowance out Of personal estate
presented by Daisy B. Daley, widow.
Eliza Francis, late of Peru, deceased; petit
ton that A. z. McDonough or some other suit
able person be appointed as administrator Of
the estate Of said deceased presented by Hannah
Shuebuer, sister.
Lorenzo ID. Thompson, late Of Brown
| field, deceased; final account presented for al
lowance by Fred R. Thompson, administrator
ADDISON e. HERRlCK. Judge of said Court
A true copy-Attest:
| ALBERT D. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-06-23
Johns Letter.

Curious about that everlasting P, isn't
1t, with so many living witnesses? Ny
brother was living in Massachusetts,
during that hot old time, and he remem-
bers distinctly that he was given the
benefit Of the p. there and at that time.
With US the Arson p. Morrill, had but
Just risen above the horizon, while Anse
was right overhead, in the zenith, a
bright and shining light. The diction-
airy of names ought to be correct.
Probably it was mistake of the printer.
Have heard it remarked that they do
sometimes make mistakes. Having
been up late with his best girl he was
nodding about that time and didn't care
a continental and didn't properly mind
his P's and Q's. That is the way that
we CIPHER IL out. Easier than to up
root anything that is thoroughly en-
bedded in ones memory, planted there
when his years were young and his brain
receptive. JOHN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-06-23
Hebron.

A public memorial service was held in
the church Sunday afternoon by the Re.
lief Corps for Mrs. Cordelia Everett
Mrs. Fred Marshall gave an excellent
address. Mrs. Everett was the Oldest
member of the corps and had son in
the civil war
Miss Grace Bumpus has been visiting
friends in Poland the past week.
Miss Jennie Copeland of Portland is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Fred Sturtevant.
The week has been filled with the
closing exercises of the school, from the
baccalaureate sermon Sunday by Rev.
Fred Peakes, former graduate Of the
academy, to the concert Wednesday even
ing and extra examination Thursday
morning. The place has been full of
strangers too numerous to mention, and
the weather has been perfect. Students
are leaving town and soon all will be
settled down for quiet summer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-06-23
North Paris.

Jordan Bros. of Buckfield have been
doing some painting for A. T. Hollis.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Churchill went to
South Paris June II.
Mrs. Eliza Twitchell has moved to her
farm in Sumner.
Mr.. D. q. Curtis has had telephone
put In on the Curtis Hill line.
West Paris Grange will observe Chill
dren's Day after their regular meeting,
June ~. Following that will be q
strawberry festival. Everyone Is invited
to come. The children are all invited to
help in the exercises.
Della Elwell is on the sick list.
Miss Madden of Portland is visiting at
Fred loves.
Charlie Childs went to the hospital
June 10 for an operation for appendicitis.