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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
House burned at Rumford Fails.

A house at the corner of Pine Street
and Maine Avenue at Rumford Falls,
owned by Mrs. Martha Therriault and
occupied by the family of George Man.
son, was destroyed by fire Monday
morning, the 18th. The barn was saved
by the chemical engine, but nothing was
saved from the house. The family were
in bed when the fire was discovered, and
bad to make their escape in their night
clothes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
NOTICE.

has been duly appointed administrator Of thu
estate of
ALGERNON s. JORD AN, late Of Andover,
In the County of Oxford, deceased, and giver
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased
are desired TO present the same for settlement
and all indebted thereto are requested TO maxi
payment Immediately.
Feb. 18th, 1908. ALONZO ID. BARRELLE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
Analysis of Norway Lake Water

Analysis of Norway Lake Water.
Four times during each year the water
used for domestic purposes has to be
analysed at the State Laboratory OF
Hygiene. The following letter explains
itself regarding the condition of water
taken from Norway Lake:
Augusta, Me-, Jan. q, 1908.
Mr.. S D. Andrews, Norway, Me.
Dear Sir:-I enclose the results of the
sample of water from your public sup
ply sent to me on the Goth inst. The
analysis shows the water to be in almost
exactly the same condition as when ex
amined in the fall, there being only q
slight decrease in the dissolved organic
material in this sample. 1t is a good
aud safe water to use for drinking, OIL
for any dom este purpose.
Very truly yours,
Fl. D. EVANS, Director.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
KEEPING OPEN HOUSE.

Everybody is welcome when We feel
good; and we feel that way only when
our digestive organs are working prop
erly. DR.. Kings New Life Pills regu.
late the action of stomach, liver and
bowels so perfectly, one can't help feel
ing good when he uses these pills. 25c
at r. A. Shurtleff & Co.'s drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25

For the third successive time in as
many years, the state of Maine is to be
favored with an automobile and motor
boat show, which will as in the past,
be held in the Auditorium, Portland's
only big show hall.
Arrangements have been made for
reduced rates on the various railroads
entering Portland and this means that
the city will for the week of Feb. 9th be
the Mecca for automobile and motor
boat admirers from every section OF the
state. The price Of admission has
been placed this year at So cents, and, as
as the exhibit will represent total out
lay exceeding $4,000, one can appre-
ciate that the visitor will find ample re-
payment for the expenditure on his part.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
The Loved Ones Far Away.

latter being lost to sight for forty years or
more, this was brought TO light again and was
read at q campfire recently held at Brownheld.]
am thinking of the loved ones
In the soldiers distant camp;
Where the days are sad and dreary,
And the nights are cold and damp.
am sitting, as In days gone by,
In the well.remembere room;
And breathe sad and mournful sigh
For the loved ones far from home.
Alasl Some of you gallant band
Have laid them down to die;
Since gave TO you the parting hand,
And babe sad goodbye!
But brave men have died before them
Loving hearts grown still and cold;
Let the "brave old flag" wave DER them,
No stars stricken from Its folds
cannot think OF sleeping.
Although sleep my eyelids crave.
While the fearful clouds are weeping
"0'er the unreturning brave"
Tried and faithful friends, God bless you
Wherever you NAV roam;
Though no mothers hand caress you
While you're far away from home.
The fright Mayfiowers are blooming
Where once we used to stray -
They are blooming for the loved ones,
For the loved ones far away.
am thinking OF the schoomate.
With whom l used to rom,
Who is sleeping In soldiers grave,
Far, far away from home.
The old schoolhouse Is standing yet,
And the old familiar seat;
And his loyal heart I'll ne'er forget;
Though no more on earth we meet.
Fond parents hearts are grieving
And a widows heart doth yearn;
Brothers. sisters mourn the loved one
~, afNrf
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
East Hiram Man Kills Himself.

Herbert Stuart of East Hiram shot
himself Thursday with a large caliber
rifle, blowing off nearly all the top of
his head. Death followed very quickly.
He had been in the beef business and
met with business reverses. He is sur
vived by his mother and two brothers,
Charles and Frank. He was about 30
yaa 70 old
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
w. c. T. U. Column.
THE BARcROOM.

AA1 b<AAs AsOOAAs
A bar to Heaven, q door to hell
Whoever named 1t, named 1t well.
A bar to manliness and wealth,
A door to want and broken health.
A bxr to honor, pride and fame,
A door to sorrow, sin and shame.
A bar to hope, o bar to prayer,
A door to darkness and despair.
A bar to honored, useful life,
A door to brawling, senseless strife.
A bar to all that's true and brave,
A door to every drunkard's grave.
A bar to joys that home imparts,
A door to tears and broken hearts.
A bar to Heaven, q door to hell
Whoever named 1t, named 1t well.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
In the matter Of
NORMAN G. MCINN1S, In bankruptcy
Rankrunt l

IN rs sSH Ha''s' g T. ne BANKRUPT. Bankruptcy
To the Hon. CLARENCE HALE. Judge Of the The, DIS Dis,
NORMAN C. McINNIs, of Mexico, in the
N County of oxford, and State Of Maine
In said District, respectfully represents that on
adjudged bankrupt under the Acts Of Congress re
lating to Bankruptcy; that he has duly surren
dered all his property and rights OF property
and has fully complied with all the requirements
Of said Acts and Of the orders Of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That he may be decreet
by the Court to have full discharge from al
debts provable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex
copied by law from such discharge.
NORMAS G. MCfNNIs. Bankrupt
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE. 81.
On this 2lst day Of Feb, A. d. 1908, on rcac
Ing the foregoing petition, 1t Is
Ordered BY the Court, That hearing be hal
upon the same on the 18th day Of Mar, A: ID
l5OS, before said Court at Portland, In said DIS
trict, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that no
tice thereof be published in the oxford Demo
crat, a newspaper printed in said District, and
that all known creditors. and other persons u
interest, may appear at the said time ana place
and show cause, II any they have, why th'
prayer Of said petitioner should not lbs granted
And It is further ordered by the Court, Thai
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred
itors copies of said petition and this order. ad
dressed to them ut their places OF residence IL
stated.
Witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge o
the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Portland
In said District, on the 2lst day OF Feb, A. ID
1908.
II. 8. JAMES e. HEWEf clerk.
true copy of petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES Z. HEWEY. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
Her. :, Relief for women,

If you have pains In the back, Urinary, Blad
der or Kidney trouble, and want certain. pleas
ant herb cure for wcman's Ills, try Mother
Grav's AustraIian-Leaf. 1t Is q safe and
never.failing regulator. At Druggists or by NAL
so cents. Sample package FREE. Address
The N other Gray Co.. lie Roy, n. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
SUFFERING AND DOLLARS SAVED

e. S. Lopez of Marilla, N. Y, says:
81 am a carpenter and have had many
severe cuts healed by Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. 1t has saved me suffering and
dollars. 1t is by far the best healing
salve have ever found" Heals burns,
sores, ulcers, fever sores, eczema and
piles. CSC at r. A. Shurtleff s. Co.,
Druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that hi
has been duly appointed executor OF the las
will and testament of
JOHN HARRINGTON, JR., late Of Lowell,
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired to present the same for settle
r1ent, and all Indebted thereto are requested Il
mako payment Immediately
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25

The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Medwin Fernald Of Troy, who was
fatally burned by her clothes taking fire
Saturday, Feb. Is, died the following
day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25

Aliens Foot. Ease, powder. 1t prevents Tight
Aching feet. At all Druggists and shoe stores
25c. Sample mailed FREE. Address, A. s.
Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
BOLSTER DISTRICT.

A. o. Wheeler and Mrs. Fl. NJ. Wheel
er attended the funeral of Emery Record
Saturday.
Mrs. w. H. SWEET was called to Free.
port last week on account of the illness
of her aunt, Mrs. Isabella Blethen.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Witham and little
daughter Alice of Westfield, n. B., are
at +. K. Williams. They intend making
their home here for the present.
Mrs. S. W. Chapman of Kennebunk
port, who has been spending the win
ter at A. B. Talbot's, went to the village
Saturday to pass few days with her
daughter, Mrs. Florence Chapman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25

Mrs. A. NJ. Whitman has some rooms
to let in the Stowell house on the corner
Of Church and Pleasant Streets.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25

The York and Pepperell companies at
Biddeford and Saco, employing 5000
hands, which have been ON short time,
are now running full time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
NEW GOODS
MUSL| NS and G|NGHAMS

you should be getting ready apparel
several large lots the latest and preest goods obtain
able when you e know will that they cannot be
surpassed elsewhere An early pees patterns you
permanent shades brown, light and
darkbl eandc char 29c
TINTED MERCERZED CHECKS
and pretty
pd different shades don't fail this 2c
PERSIAN ORGANDIE pads black blue pink white
and champagne. 1sc
SILK white dark goods dresses
or shirt waists SOC
BONFLEUR CREPE CHINE GALWAY
CHECK, DMITY, OMBRE STRIPE and PARSENNE ORGANIZES
light with figures stripes checks pads and plain coors
GINGHANS checked and striped IL 12 and
zEPHYRs or SCOTCH psds,
APRON GINGHA in navy and brown checks and Oc
should these goods in order to know what good values
have in them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
The lmportant Issue.

Taxation is the most important issue
before the people of Maine. For the
past decade sentiment has been growing
along the line of taxation reform, and
in the last two or three campaigns ex-
tensive discussion has been heard in re-
gard to the valuation of timberlands,
taxation of railroad property, and tax
alton of deposits in banks and trust COM
panies. All this eliminated in the re-
solve passed by the last session of the
Legislature empowering the governor to
appoint non-partisan commission to
Enquire into the present system" OF
taxation, and eff possible to provide for
more equal, just and equitable system
of taxation on all kinds of property in
this state" and to report to the public
thereon. So important was the work of
this commission considered to be that a
provision was made for an extra session
of the legislature, if necessary, to con-
slider the report; and while such extra
session has not been called, it is general
ly understood that the deliberations and
researches of the commission will take
definite form at the next session of the
Legislature. No one can foretell the far
reaching results of this awakened public
sentiment on the subject of taxation.
Politicians in neither party should be
allowed to obscure the real issue in this
matter, and the people of Maine must
exercise diligent care lest inefficient
legislation be enacted thus defeating the
real necessities of the situation. Many
a good reform has been "White,oashed' at
Augusta by enacting laws which failed
to reach the kernel of the matter; and
many wholesome law has been "side-
tracked" by the Vaccinations of those
men who were working for the so-called
Especial interests" at which the legiSla-
ton was aimed.
Taxation reform ought not to be
brought about by attacking one class of
property unreasonably and leaving
others in the same old situation. Wild
lands and railroads have been considered
more or less by the press, but it remains
to be seen whether or not Maine has adj
justed the taxation OF those two proper
ties on a right basis. Other classes of
property exhibit abuses just as fragrant
as these, and in due time, no doubt, the
people will discover them and make
corrections. We shall do we'll to study
the record of taxation reforms in New
York, Chicago. Pennsylvania, and the
western states, for surely any system of
taxation which allows the gross viola
tions of right and justice that exist in
every town in Maine, is unsatisfactory
and even disgraceful. When the meth
DDS of the president shall have disposed
of the "trust question" may similar wis
dom and courage be directed to the
problems of taxation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25

LIABILITIES.
Indebtedness to school fund at 6 per
cent, s3.6275O
Indebtedness to Bray fund at 5 per
cent, $1,000
Indebtedness to Cushman cemetery
fund at per cent, 10000
Outstanding town officers bills, 1895
Outstanding snow bills, 2294
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25

JOHN c. DEARBORN, late OF Canton de.
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof pre-
sented by Henry K. Coolidge, the executor tn re-
| I'm named,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25

CHRISTINA RECORD, late OF Oxford de
| ceased; will for probate also petition for the
appointment of George Hazen as administrator
with the will annexed, presented by said George
| Hazen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25

J. LYMAN RIPLEY, late of Andover, de.
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof pre-.
sented by Charles L. Ripley, the executor there
| I'm named
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25

ELIZA II. MOORE, late OF Paris. deceased;
will codici and petition for probate thereof pre-
| sented by James S. Wright. the executor therein
named.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25

JAMES BERNIER, late Of Upton, deceased
petition for an allowance out of personal estate
presented by Merte NJ. Berner, widow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25

| LILA NJ. CALDWELL, late OF Canton, de.
ceased; petition for an allowance out of personal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25

JOHN II. SHAW, late Of Fryeburg, deceased
irst account presented for allowance by Georg
W. Plummer, executor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25

AUGUSTUS n. FRENCH, late OF Norway, de
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof pre-
sented by Nellie +. French, the execrtrix there
In named.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25

Ell through the talr anu e'eryoouy 10
welcome.
G.. Fl. Porter hurt his thumb badly a
few days since. He was loading re-
frgerator car with apples, and the car
door worked badly. Two men were
pushing on it to shut it, and Mr.. Porter,
who had been working to clear away
some ice at the bottom OF the door, stood
with his left hand up against the car in
such position that when the door came
together il caught the tip OF his thumb.
The flesh was badly laid open, and It is
by no means certain that the tip of the
thumb may not have to come of, but 1t
has been sewed on, and it is hoped that
it can be healed into whole thumb.
A special train Tuesday evening took
l23 members of Mt. Pleasant Rebekah
Lodge of this place and Mt. Hope Lodge
of Norway to West Paris to visit Onward
Lodge at that place. The train left here
about half past six, and the visitors were
met at the station at West Paris by a
drum corps and escorted to the ball,
where supper was at once served. Later
there was work at the session of the lodge,
and a social session with some speech
making, and ice cream and cake were
served. The special train returned a lit
tie after midnight. All the visitors
speak in warm terms of the good time
they had, and the hospitality of the
West Paris people.
A great success in all respects was the
observance of ladies' night by Hamlin
Lodge, K. of p, last Tuesday evening.
Knights and their ladies and invited
guests to the number of about two hun.
dred assembled for the function. Supper
was served by the Good Cheer Society al
Good Cheer Hall at the usual supper
hour. The party then adjourned to
Pythian Hall, where programme was
presented by entertainers from Portland
Including Miss McGregor, pianist, Miss
Ruth Buch, reader, and Misses Heller
and Leah McBrady. Miss Buck is fine
reader, and the Misses McBrady, juve
niles, in songs and dances, captivated
everybody. The whole evening was de-
lighttal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25

LYDIA A. WOODBURY.. otherwise called
LYDIA A. a. WOODBURY., late of Paris, de
ceased first account pre- sented for allowance hv
James s. Wright administ' ator with the vii
annpyel
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25

HORACE N. BOLSTER, late OF Paris de
ceased first account presented for allowance by
James 5. Wright, administrator.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25

WILLIAM HAZFLTINE, late Of denmark
deceaseI second account presenter for allow
ance by Isaac II. Berry, administrator
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-06-10
COMPLETES
LAND DEAL IN WYOMING

According 70 advices from Chey-
enue. Wye. the Goshen Hole Irriga-
ton Co. which owns $4,000 acres
OF land In the Goshen Hole country,
has transferred half interest in the
property to the Lincoln Land Co,
which is in reality the land branch OF
the Burlington railroad
The con Sideration IS not given. but
il is understood that the deal involves
a much greater acreage in western
Nebraska and that the price paid Is
between 100000 and sS0a.o0e. This
deal in connection with the just an
nounced report thar the Burlington
has secured $4,000. oao for extern
sion work. mainly in Wyoming, is
taken as evidence that the long pro-
jected Cheyenne-NoTth Platte valley
line nj the Burlington is TO he built
at once The land Just acquired lies
on both sides Of this proposed line
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-06-10
WILL COMPLETE THE
COUNTY ASSESSMENTS

For The purpose of completing as
seSSmeut of White River valley and
the Lund neighhorhood. Sheriff X
c. Davis will leave this morning for
thar section. where he expects 10 re-
main for several DAYS. The compile
tion Of the assessment there will
mark the closing OF this work in the
eastern portion of the county Mr..
Davis viii return here in about a
week
With next week he Will get busy
on the western portion of the county.
carefully assessing every portion OF
II. This will probably take another
fortnight. Assessment Of Ely and
immediate vicinity viii then be start
ed. This vii DE rendered compare
lively easy. for an abstract of real
estate showing improvements placed
upon it un 60 date. both in Ely CITY
and Eiy. IS now being prepared for
his guidance.
AT of this work viii probably he
completed ~ the middle of next
month ard the rolls b. ready 20 turn
over u the commissioners 10 De
dealt with As they see III when They
sit As a board Of equalization.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-06-10

Line. has returned from Montana.
whittier he went on Friday last to
investigate the flood conditions Mr..
Bancroft states that traffic on the
Oregon Short Line has been restored
into Butte and all husiness-passen-
ger and freight-is being handled.
OF course. there Is still considerable
repair work to be done on the track.
roadhed and bridges. and General SUI
perintendent j. NJ Davis is still on
the ground and pushing the work for
ward vigorously. Should the weather
remain fair from now on-that is,
II there is no repetition of the de-
luge-all will be we'll. and in a few
DAYS traffic will again be normal
The Northern Pacific and Great
Northern are still experiencing great
difficulty and the lines are not clear
ed
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-06-10
To PAY CASH AT
CARSON MINT FOR GOLD
New Ruling of Treasury Department
Goes in Effect Today.

An order has been received at the
Carson United States mint which
means that hereafter thousands of
dollars in gold will have to be car
ried by that branch owing to the fact
that after the 10th of June all bull
lion purchased will be paid for in
cash at the time of the purchase.
In places where there is a sub-trease
ury located or where there is bank
which is United States depository,
checks will be given on this sub
treasury or depository bank. but as
Carson City has neither of these. the
local mint will be compelled to carry
sufficient money to pay for bullion as
il is brought in. At the present time
the government purchases several
hundred thousand dollars worth OF
bullion each month. and consequent
~ large amount of gold will be car
ried.
The order was made 10y the treas
ury department al Washington. ID. G.
owing to the fact of the congested
condition of the mint vaults with
money. which by this means will be
sent to different purchasing stations
Heretofore the Carson mint has given
New York or Chicago drafts On the
suh-treasuries there
The Nye & 0rmshy county bank of
Carson has already made application
10 become national bank and if the
request is granted and then II be-
comes a United States depository the
business would no doubt he handled
largely through that Institution
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-06-10
FILED FOR RECORD.

The following deeds we're filed for
record yesterday: F T. Sanders and
De Brown 10 J s Mecuan. for con-
sideration of 81. a quarter interest
in the Rarus group of i claims in
this district. a quarter interest in
the Pinto group of eight claims. an
eighth. interest in the Lucky Gus
group of 70 claims. all in Robinson
district. \ second deed from Nc
Guam to W E. Petritt. naming the
same consideration and transferring
the same property was also filed. W.
NJ. Nacniehols has sold TO Arthur
Kneoht for SIS. the Vermont. Ha-
vana Fraction. and the Ell Fraction,
all in Robinson district
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-06-10
". A. SLATER WEBS.

Cards were received IN The city
yesterday announcing the wedding on
June Sd of Miss Clara knodle and
Willis A. Slater at the home OF the
parents of the bride in Elsin. III,
Mr.. Slater will be renem oered pleas
antly by many friends in this city
as collector with the Ely Light a.
Power and the Water companies un-
I'll early in the year, when he left
Ely City for visit to Reno and
Rawhide. going from the latter point
to Salt Lake 70 locate After July
I he will be at home there with his
bride. News Of the wedding came as
a surprise TO the friends of the
young man here. il not having been
known that he had natrimony even
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-06-10
HnrSE MICn RErTER.

Ex-SheriT 4 {. House has been
moved from his rooms in the Munro
block 10 the home of City Marshal
and Mrs } W Hudgens, where he is
at present The attack Of hiccoughs,
which had him aader lis spell Tor
more than FIVE DAYS. was finally bro
ken yesterday and there is now eg-
cry promise Of his recovery. Mr.
House IS being attended by DR.. Brock
and he With the aid OF Mrs. Hudsens.
who was formerly a trained nurse.
viii doubtless he able TO bring him
safety through his stack The news
that he Is on the road to recovery
vill doubtless be received With glad
ness by the many friends of the Pop
ular ex-officiai