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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
Johns Letter.

We confess, Miss Jennie B., that We
follow more closely the things that you
spin out of your own brain than the
things that are revealed in strange
when you turn on the
the button as it were.
However, we are but one little one 10
big audience. Spin some more when
the spirit moves. 1t made our heart
glow and our mouth water when you
Dragged of your custard pie.
Say, are the foundations of your pies
never, no, never, soggy? Of course were
we sitting at strange table and the
bottom crust" was soggy, we would
eat 1t or die at our post and in the har-
ness, but if we were at our own table
we would scoop out the middle or top
and give the submerged portion to the
cat. How about your soups? Are the
dumplings always light or do they
"sog" down sometimes? Oh, we could
eat a soggy dumping, but it would
throw us into commissions, and we could
eat crow, but not with relish.
Now look here, Miss Jennie! Haven't
we invited you to come over the hills
("to the poor house')? Come over! You
are young and springy. We are old and
clumsy.
Boosted admiration!' Oh, no. If
ours were an isolated case it might do,
but we have mighty company in just
that fix. Partly natural and partly &C.
auired. 1t began with mother. Then
came sisters, and 1t keeps right on in
ever widening circles. There seems to
be no let up.
Oh, by the way, don't know as we
ever thought of it before, but what a
a rafting of women's tongues there will
be over there Intermission at a grange
meeting will be silence in comparison.
We have in the house book called
Daring and Suffering, or Capturing a
Locomotive" that We have read till we
almost know it by heart-or head.
Such terrible suffering, not only in rebel
prisons, but while escaping! This Ia
what one of them has to say: "Who Is
the man who has ever in his life vainly
appealed, in becoming and respectful
manner, for food when hungry, to a
woman? If man exceeds in the brutal
act of war and killing his fellow beings
with successful and unsparing hand, or
being himself killed without murmur,
all of which passes for bravery, noble
woman excels in those higher and more
Godlike attributes of sympathy for the
distressed and charity to the needy.
believe this to be true the world over
where woman is treated as the equal oil
man" We have no reason to dissent
from that opinion. She would share
her last custard pie.
JouN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
THE STRENUOUS LIFE
uLLs so HARD ON THE STOMACH IT

PULLS so HARD ON THE STOMACH 1T
MUST HAVE HELP.
- stress and strain Of the strenuous
life in both city and country makes
stomach troubles. Five people suffer
to-day where one did ten years ago with
sick headache, dizziness, flatulence, dis
tress after eating, specks before the eyes,
bloating, nervousness, sleeplessness and
the many other symptoms of Indigestion.
All who are suffering with stomach
troubles, and that means at least two
ont of three in Paris and other towns,
should use Mona stomach tablets.
Nothing else is as safe, yet effective;
nothing else can be so thoroughly relied
upon to relieve all troubles from indi-
geStion as Mi-o-na.
So reliable is Mi-o-na that F. A. Shurt-
left & Co., with every 5O-cent box they
sell, give a guarantee to refund the
money unless the remedy cures.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
Maine News Notes.

Wallace Stephens, aged SO. Of Auburn,
committed suicide on the Goth by shoot
ing. Dependency over an incurable
illness was the cause.
One of the most distinguished sum-
mer guests at Northeast Harbor Is
Senator Foraker of Ohio. Senator For
aker is one of the leading members OF
the Senate.
While fishing in Otto Pond, South
Bridgton, one day last week, Harold
GRAHAM caught large turtle on which
were the initials G. E. S. and NJ. L. A.
and the date 1S47.
The Aroostook Times declares that
never in the history Of Aroostook Coun-
ty have the grain and potato crops in
Houlton and surrounding towns looked
SO we'll as at present.
Mrs. Jennie Tomlinson, who lives in
Massachusetts, but was at Jefferson visit
ing her mother, was drowned while bath
ing alone in Damariscotta Pond. Her
body was found in three feet of water.
A double launching will take place in
Rocklaud at Cobb, Butler & Co.'s yard
in September if present plans material
lie. One of the vessels will be the four
masted schooner Lewiston, the other
will be the three masted schooner Frank
Brainerd.
Miss Gertrude Gilbert, daughter of Z.
William Gilbert, proprietor of West
Outlet Camps at Moosehead Lake, was
killed by lightning Wednesday. She
was 10 years of age. No mark was left
anywhere on the bungalow in which she
was, and her aunt, who was sitting only
three feet from her, felt no effects Of
the lightning.
Frank Baldarsare, who shot and killed
his brother, Antonio Baldarsare, and
seriously wounded bis uncle, Amedia
Sorretti, at Crotch Island near Stoning
ton, on the night Of July Il, was arrest
ed at Bangor Monday. Although 1t
was supposed that Crotch Island, which
is small, had been entirely surrounded
by guards, the Italian contrived to eludt
them and get to Bangor before he was
discovered.
The seven. year-old son Of c. q. W
Curran of Forest Avenue, Portland, wa
run over by an automobile Thursda!
afternoon, and died later from bis In
juries. The machine, OF Massachusett
registry, was driven by demonstrate
for an automobile concern In Boston
After the accident he brought doctor
and did all that was possible. An in
quest was held, and the driver wa
exonerated from any blame In the mat
ter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
EXCELLENT HEALTH ADVICE.

Mrs. NJ. NJ. Dawson, of No. $40 Clifford
Ave-, San Jose, CAL, says: "The worth
of Electric Bittsrs as a general family
remedy, for headache, biliousness and
torpor Of the liver and bowels is 80 pro-
nounced that l am prompted to say a
word in its favor, for the benefit Of those
seeking relief from such Affections.
There is more health for the digestive
organs in a bottle of Electric Bitters
than in any other remedy know Of"
Sold under guarantee at r. A. Shurtlef
n CO. drug store. SOC.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
PARIS GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
STREAKED MOUNTAIN.
Score by Innings.
IL 5 4 ) 6 Z s 9-TO


, 8 4 3 9-Total.
Paris Grammar. 4 o x-l0
Streaked Mt.,..- 0 l o =
First base on balls, OF Penfold 8; Off A. Shaw
S. Struck out, by Penfold Z; by A. Shaw I.
Double plays. Bolster !; Davis l. Umpire,
Haggett. Scorer, Easson
The Grammar School base ball boys
are resplendent in new suits of white
with maroon trimmings. A little too
spick and span just now, but that is a
defect that time will remedy.
Tuesday evening the town team will
play short practice game with the sled
factory team and on Saturday they will
90 to Mechanic Falls. At that place
Adams, the former Oxford pitcher, will
pitch against them, and there is much
interest in the result of the contest.
WEST PARIS s; NORWAY 5.
At the fair grounds Saturday after
noon West Paris defeated the newly
organized Norway team in a game in
which costly errors were responsible for
most of the runs.
HOLSTERS MILLS 10; P. NJ. CO. 16.
The team from the Paris Manufacture
ing Co.'s factory was defeated at Boil
ster's Mills Saturday afternoon by the
above score. Bolster's Mills scored ten
runs in the second inning and the lead
was a little more than the Paris team
could overcome.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
WHY JAMES LEE GOT WELL

Everybody in GAINESVILLE, O., knows
Mrs. Mary Lee, of rural route 8. She
writes: "My husband, James Lee, firmly
believes he owes his life to the use OF
DIR. Kings New Discovery. His lungs
were SO severely affected that consump.
ton seemed inevitable, when friend
recommended New Discovery. We
tried It, and its use has restored him to
perfect health" DR.. Kings New Dis
covery Is the King of throat and lung
remedies. For coughs and colds 1t hat
no equal. The frst dose gives relief
Try It! Sold under guarantee at r. A
Shurtleff & Co.'s store. SOC. and 100
Trial bottle free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
BUSINESS Notices.

Straw hats at cost F. q. Noyes Co.
Midsummer sale of summer clothing
now on. Look at r. n. NOyes Co.'s ad
in this paper.
You can save cents and dollars, both,
by buying clothing now Of F. 81. Noyes
Co. Read their ad.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

Paris Grange has received an invita-
ton from William Caldwell OF Oxford 10
a picnic at his grove about mile below
oxford village, on Wednesday of this
week. Several oranges have been invit-
ed. and general public invitation is ex-
tended. II is expected that Hon. b. NJ
Fernald will be present at the picnic.
Any who desire transportation can
probably have it arranged for them by
applying in good season to Chandler
Swift.
Willis A. Edwards and family wen,
Thursday to Mr. Edwards camp for a
two weeks stay. This camp, called
Camp Rocky, is on Rocky Point, Sunset
Lake. in the town of 0tistield. 1t is on
a point which runs out considerable
distance into the lake. The lake is fed
almost entirely by springs, and the water
is very pure. The bottom Is clean white
sand, aud in front of Camp Rocky bath
ers can wade ont a hundred feet before
getting over their depth.
The engagement is announced of DR..
Walter II. Pulsifer of Arlington, Mass,
and Miss Edna May Marston of Brock.
tom. DIR. Pulsifer is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George b. Pulsifer OF Arlington,
and formerly with his parents lived IN
South Paris. he is a graduate OF TUFTS
Medical School and has received the APP
pointmeut of house physician in the
Maiden hospital, entering upon his
duties there July LIST. Miss Marston is
prominent in the social circles OF her
town.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
FOR SORE FEET.

81 have found Bucklen's Arnica Salve
to be the proper thing to use for sore
feet, as we'll as for healing burns, sores,
cuts, and all manner of sbrasiOns,"
writes Mr.. W. Stone, of East Poland,
Maine. 1t is the proper thing too for
piles. Try It! Sold under guarantees at
Shurtleff's drug store. 25c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
,OUTH PARIS.
PARIS HILL.

Score by Innings.
9 8 4 6 I 9-Total.
South Paris,.....s 8 o ! x-l9
Earned runs, South Paris 5. Twobase. hits,
Pike 8. E. shaw. Sacrifice hits, Bolster, Cole.
First base on balls, of Clark 0; of Shaw l..
Struck out, by Clark 8; by Shaw 4. Left on
bases, South Paris s; Paris Hill I. Double play.
+. A Shaw to Cummings. First base on errors.
bail, by CLARK /. Umpire, Wheeler. Scorer,
Thayer.
South Paris Grammar School team
christened their new suits Saturday
afternoon by winning game from
Streaked Mountain. The score of the
game was 10 to 3.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
Christian Socialist Conference.

The Christian Socialist Fellowship will
hold a conference at Old Orchard Camp
ground, Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug.
IL and ~. The speakers will include
Curtis A. Perry of Portland, Socialist
candidate for governor, Rev. John d.
Long, d. d., of Brooklyn, N. Y, and
other prominent Socialists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
Oxford Pomona Field Day.

Oxford Pomona Grange will hold a
field day at Central Park, South Paris,
Aug. 81. State Master C. S. Stetson of
Greene will be in attendance. Paris
Grange will furnish coffee. Patrons
will please bring cups. II stormy, the
meeting will be held in New Hall.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
For Sale.

Registered Hereford male calf, E
months, $50. Choicest breeding,
blocky, color and markings unsur.
passed. Sire's size s IL IT,, sire's
dam 7 #.
L. S. HOLMES,
aI.22 South Paris, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
Where There was so Much Smoke

whats afire?
"Where does all this smoke come
from?"
These are questions that apparently
some hundreds of people asked them,
selves and one another between two and
three O'Clock Saturday morning.
From all parts of South Paris and
Paris Hill came the same story. Some
recognized il as the smoke OF woods
fire: Others did not know what IT was.
IL was so thick In places that people
closed their windows to keep 1t out, ana
MANY looked over their own premises
and their neighbors', to make sure that
the trouble was not at home.
One woman in South Paris saw what
abe called the light of fire over beyond
Paris Hill, bnt no fire has been reported
In that direction.
DAYLIGHT brought day OF average
clearness for August, without any faint
of smoke in the atmosphere.
Then we learned that the smoke was
in evidence on the shores OF Pennessee-
wassee; in the northern part OF summer
and in the southern part OF the town Oh
Rumford; and we don't know how many
other where's.
A strong wind was blowing from a
uortherly quarter, and probably II
brought the smoke on its wings Whers
there's so much smoke there must "
some fire, but where?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
WM. CUsHMAN.

> A pardon was granted at the monthly
meeting of the governor and council
Thursday to Walter 81, Moore of Wilton,
who has served 10 years of life SEN
tence in state prison for assault and rob-
berry Of $50.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

Margaret Mckenzie, domestic, was
so badly burned at Bangor Monday by
the explosion of alcohol with which she
was filling self-heating polishing iron,
that she died in the hospital that night.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
SHE LIKES GOOD THINGS.

Mrs. Chas. E. Smith 81 West Frank
lin, Maine, says: 81 like good things
and have. adopted DR.. Kings New Life
Pills as our family laxative medicine,
because they are good and do their work
without making fuss about It." These
painless purifiers sold at F. A. Shurtleff
& Co.'s drug store. Csc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
MANY woms, pr.,s. Tb,. Remedy.

Mother Gray, nurse in New York, discovered
an aromatic pleasant herb cure for women's Ills
called AUSTRALIAN.LEA Ii Is the only
certain regulator. Cures female weaknesses and
Backache, Kidney. Bladder and Urinary trou
bles. At all Druggists or by mail 80 cts. Sam
pie FREE. Address, The Mother Gray Co., Ii
Roy, MY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
Thirty.Second Maine Reunion.

The Thirty-second Maine Regimental
Association will hold its annual reunion
at the Lake Grove House, East Auburn,
Wednesday, Aug. 10. Dinner will be
served at p. M, at 80 cents each.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
Annual Meeting.

South Paris, Aug. :, 1908.
Annual meeting of the Durell Hill
Cemetery Association will be held
in the Town Office, Saturday, Aug.
s, 1908, at go P. M.
II F. A. SHURTLEFF, Sec.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
Born.

In South Paris, July IS, TO the wife Of Frank
II. Plummer, q son.
In West Sumner. July &c, to the wife Of G. +.
Hadley, son.
In West Sumner, July d, to the wife OF &. l..
Curtis, q daughter. =,
In West Sumner, July %, to the wife Of W. H..
Chandler. daughter.
In Mexico, July %, to the wife Of Fred Bart
lett, twins, q son and daughter.
Lackey, a son.
In Rumford, July ls, to the wife OF John
Coulombe, daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04
Married.

In West Paris, July 25, by Rev. d; r. Ford,
both of Paris.
In Buckfeld. July 80. by the Rev. A. W. Pot
tle Mr. Hezekiah Stetson and Mrs. Annie Alice
In Denmark, July ., Mr.. Sumner H. Smith
and Miss Ethel NJ. Boyd.
In Auburn, July 81. by Rev. A. j. Marsh, MI
Willis ". White and Miss Nellie e. Abbott, posn
Of Dixfield.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

Ask for Aliens Foot-Ease.
A powder for swollen, tired, hot, smarting feet.
Sample sent FREE. Also Free Sample OF the
FoOT.EAsE SANITARY C0RN.PAD, new inven
ton. Address, Allen s. Omsted, lie Roy, n. \.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

Found, a watch. At the Democrat
Office,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-08-04

SOUTH PARIS.
GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY.
.-.,f,.a, lima Of los
-v,rSs LEAvE SOUTH PARIS

town cast 50 A. NJ, daily; > 80 A. N =.
lent sunday; u p. NJ, daily; 81 A.
55p N, sunday 0nly
n -, ,,p .we-t)-9 50 a. NJ, daily; IS P. n,
sscep, sunday; 10 IS p. NJ. daily 10 y A.
4.p NJ sunday only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-02
STRIKES AND SPARES.
PAPKE A MODERN APOLLO.
German Fighter Can Stand Lots of
Gaff, Too.

NEW YORK. February Willie Papke
is the Apollo of fighters. Physically he is
a model He is built for the fighting
game from his toes to the top of his
head There isn't a weak spot in his
anatomy or line of his make up that the
most critical of sculptors would care to
have changed. For a twenty one-year-
old lad his development is remarkable.
Papke weighs 15G pounds stripped. He
isn't fine" for he didn't have to train
down to meet Stanton in Boston. Papke
stands five feet eight and three-quarter
inches His reach is seventy one inches.
This is only an inch less than the reach
of Jim Corbett, former heavyweight cham
pion who is just five inches taller than
the new king of the middleweights
The illinois Thunderbolt' has arms and
hands that are perfectly adapted to the
fighting game. He has great forearms, and
fists as big and strong as John L. Sulli-
vans Much of his truly remarkable hit
ting power comes from these fists. and
he can hit harder than any other middle
weight in the world. He usually wins his
fights with clean knockout In the hrst
second or third round.
Papke was asked the other day how he
happened to become fighter. I've been
fighting less than two years. he SAID. Il
fought my first main event year ago
last November / knew Jim Barry d
couple of years ago That was before lie
ever thought of fighting men like Lang
ford He was boxing and training in my
town and he liked to ride around with me
and help me unload coal. / began boxing
with him little and helping him to
train l used TO box and then give him
rundown. One day another friend of mine
had to draw out of Il match down IL
Peru. III. He asked me if I'd like to go
down there and fight for him. l went. just
for fun. and knocked my man out i'll
thirty seconds with only couple OF
punches / thought that was pretty easy.
and so l changed my profession. It's come
pretty easy ever since
Papke was born in Illinois of German
parents. They say German scrappers
don't like the gaff" he remarked. but /
seem to like it. The harder fight | get
the more fun it is.
Papke is larger edition of Terry Me-
Govern at his best. He is just as great
a fighter among the middleweights as
Terry was years ago among the little
men. He fights like fury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-02
GOOD WRESTLING PROMISED.
National Guard Tournment Has
Large Entry List.

The amateur wrestling tournament to
be held under the auspices of the Ma
tional Guard Athletic Association Feb
ruary L, from all indications. will prove
great success. The tournament will bring
out the best amateur wrestling talent in
the city. There will be number of vet
Grams entered who will be forced to work
hard to retain their laurels by the prom
Using new men developed by Williams at
Gallaudet. Lockhead at the National
Guard gymnasium, Foley at Memorial and
Conrad at the Y NJ c. A. The winners
in each event will undoubtedly be the
champion in his respective class. In the
light heavyweight class will be seen John
Conrad of the Y. NJ. c. A. who will meet
some good men in this division. AS Con-
rad always works hard TO win there will
be great doings when these bouts are
called The competition in the 15S-pound
class will be very interesting. as. from all
indications, it will be composed of new
men.
Frank Lockhead, who has been out of
the amateur game for two years. during
which time he has been developing the
embyro wrestlers of the National Guard
Athletic Association, has decided to re-
enter the fold and compete i'm the lf5-
pound class. Several years ago he was a
promising wrestler. and should make the
men in this division hustle to win. In
the 135-pound class will be seen those
two worthy rivals, Mosey and Heron, to-
gethor with other good men, 1t is ex-
pected that Pagin of the Army and Navy
Preparatory School. the winner of the
tournament last year will be entered in
this event Last year in the trial bouts
for the intercity meet Mosey beat Heron
and Pagin defeated Mosey. With this old
score to settle. these boys should make
the competition in this event fast and
furious.
In the 125-pound class Howard Foley is
entered against some good men. The
lighter classes Will be composed Of new
men. Besides Lockhead and Heron the
National Guard will be represented by
Stull, McGrath. STREET., Darden and Rus
sell. In Stull. McGrath. and STREET. they
have three men who have developed rap
idly under the coaching of Frank Lock
head. who has charge OF wrestling in the
Guard gym.
The date for the trials has been changed
from February IL TO Friday, February 4
Entries must be in by Thursday, Febru-
airy 6. SO to avoid delay in arranging
the bouts. Georgetown or Carroll Insti-
tute has not been heard from. but. il is
some Of their men will be en-
tered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-02
EVENING STAR DUCK
PIN LEAGUES FIGURES

BY defeating the Minion team in three
interesting games last Thursday night
and the dropping of one game by the
Agate quint the Pleas have forged to the
front in the race in The Evening Star
Duck Pin League. This team has been
going strong for the past month, and with
the good work of Walker, who had an
average of 11S in his last three games,
have at last accomplished the feat of GUST
ing the Agates from the lead which they
have been holding for some time. The
Plea team has captured ten games out of
the last twelve and now lead the league
with the percentage of .5S3, while the
Agates. who have fallen off in their pin
topping. have only won five and dropped
seven The Nonpareils have met with a
little hard luck in their games, and with a
little more spirit and coaching by their
captain will be right up in line with the
leaders The Minions still remain in last
place. but should get together and do
some pin spilling. as they have the men
who can topple the pins, such as CorWIn
and Waltz.
In the individual averages Baum contln-
ues to hold the honors with an average OF
81 and with Walker creeping from sew
enth into second place with 93 and Corwin
still remaining third with 80 t. ID. Nc
Carly holds the high game score with
130 while Johnson and Walker are first
and second in strikes and spares. Fol
lowing are the statistics: