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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
Buckfield.

Mrs. o. b. Jersey and daughter Ar
villa, who have been spending few
weeks at Dixfeld, were guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. A. +. Warren over Sunday, re-
turning to their home In Portland Mon
day.
The No Name Whist Club was enter
tanned at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. II.
A. Irish Wednesday evening.
Mayflower Chapter, No. 1876, o. Z. s.,
have voted to hold two meetings per
month instead of one as originally In
tended. The meetings are to be held
on the first and third Fridays of each
month. A profitable meeting was held
last Friday night.
The rural schools closed Friday after
q ten weeks term.
Mrs. Major Alden and son Dwight OF
Portland, Me-, are guests OF Mrs. Al
denis sister, Miss Lizzie Allen.
Rev. A. W. Pottle has been Ill the past
week.
Principal A. A. Towne of the high
school went to Augusta Thursday after
noon to take the state teachers examina-
ton, and the examination to qualify for
the position of district superintendent.
News has been received here of the
death of Mrs. Helen Gregg at her home
in Andover, Me-, Thursday, the Goth
inst.
Mrs. Lucy Sherman and two children
returned to their home in Portland Fri
day morning.
Buckfield Grange had a pleasant meet
ing Wednesday evening in spite of the
storm. A box supper was served to the
members only.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
East Sumner.

Despite the rain on Saturday, the 18th
inst, about sixty members of Union
Grange went to North Buckfield and
visited Mountain Grange, and presented
the comedy entitled the "Old Maids
Convention" On Saturday, March It'll,
Union Grange will visit Buckfield
Grange at the village.
We hear that Rev. S. C. Eaton of Ban
gor Seminary, who is supplying the
Congregational pulpit, is also to supply
the Baptist pulpit Sabbath afternoons
for the present. He is an unusually i'm
pressive speaker and the people are
much pleased with his services. Efforts
are being made to retain him for the
coming summer.
r. o. Sanders of Minot il in town with
q team hauling wood.
Miss Adelia Kidder Of Hale Is visiting
at C.. B. Heald's for short time.
Apples are being sold at seventy-f1ve
cents per barrel in bulk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
Bethel.

Rev. G. F. Parsons, presiding elder Of
this district, preached at the n. T..
church last Sabbath morning, Rev. Mr..
Hannaford assisting in the services.
The services were very impressive. The
holy communion was observed and the
infant daughter of Rev. and ,lMrs.
Schoonover and the little daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Annis received
the rite of baptism.
Rev. Israel Jordan, former pastor OF
the Congregational church, attended the
funeral of Mrs. Octavia Rowe Bartlett
Saturday.
Mr.. William F. Kendall met with a
painful accident last Tuesday. While
splitting wood the axe glanced and
made an ugly wound in the top of the
foot.
Tuesday the W. G. T. q. met with
Mrs. Davis Lovejoy and arranged to
hold union Frances Willard service
Sunday evening.
Hilda and Marjorie Chandler Of South
Paris are in Bethel visiting their grand
parents.
Mr.. Mel Freeman is very i'll with pneu-
monia.
Judge and Mrs. Herrick entertained
the Epworth League and their friends
at their home on Thursday evening.
Mr.. Frank Pike of Norway has spent
the week in Bethel.
Friday evening the Westbrook Semi
nary basket ball team played the Gould
Academy team at their hall in Bethel,
resulting 27.18 in favor of Gould.
The prize speaking of Gould Academy
is to be held in Odeon Hall Friday even
ing, Feb. %.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
Keep on Singing, John!

Editor Democrat:
The following lines were suggested by
reading the graceful tribute paid your
correspondent John" by the Portland
Advertiser, which appeared in your issue
of Feb. IL; and by the memory of rare
poetical gems from the pen of ~. n. l."
which occasionally adorned the columns
of the Oxford Democrat, in the far dim
vista of the past.
As the SEVENTEEN milestone is reached,
we extend heartfelt congratulations, and
a sincere wish that he may loiter many
more years in the path of wit and wis
dom, ere his footsteps falter on the way,
and the sun sinks low in the west. And
with apologies to DR.. OSler and George
Meredith) We are constrained to say:
Sing on, o, bard of the countryside,
Bid envy and doubt depart,
For only the song OF Faith and Love
Reaches Humanity's heart
No note OF discomfort, or strife,
Through all the passing years
Has marred the wOnirous harmony,
That sOothes our listening ears.
That glad refrain Of Hope and Trust,
Makes brighter the paths of grief,
Dispels from the souls horizon
Dark clouds OF unbelief.
The milestone gained, where travellers worn
May find n sweet release,
Where the music OF all earthly songs
However sweet, may cease,
AS the nset hour draws near, sing on
And gladden. the hearts of men,
That all may share the abiding faith
OF thy threescore years and ten.
MARY MAXIM.
Cambridge, Mass
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
Denmark.

The Denmark Telephone Co. now own
the old Ossipee Valley line from here to
Brownfield, and have discontinued the
line from Fred C. Alexander's to Brown
field.
Town meeting the I'd day of March.
The telephone has been taken out of
the post Office.
There was heavy snow storm in this
vicinity Wednesday, the 10th, which will
help the loggers out in great shape.
There is great amount of sickness in
this section, bad colds and grippe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
North Waterford.

Albert Brown, who went to California
a few weeks ago for his health, has
tuberculosis in the throat.
Charles Grover has had another shock
which leaves him in very critical con.
dition.
Sidney Hatch and family have moved
up stairs IN the house where Fred Hazel
ton lives.
L. A. Flint is still doing quite bust.
uess in the animal line. He just ship.
ped a number of boxes of porcupines and
also rabbits. He has some left, also a
gray lynx or bob cat, which he recently
purchased.
Carl Hatch of Lowell is stopping al
his brother Sidney's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hazelton went to
Albany Saturday in the rain to visit his
mother, Mrs. Isaiah Hazelton, who is on
the sick list.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
SINGULAR Coincidence,

In 1884, just alter Commodore Schley
returned from rescuing the survivors
of the Greedy arctic expedition. the
Massachusetts Humane society pre-
scented him with handsome medal for
his achievement, and Benjamin w.
Crowninfield. one Of the Bay States
great orators, was sent to Washington
to make the presentation speech. On
the way to the capital Mr.. Crownlntield
fell in with an old aud prominent resi-
dent Of Boston, who took the privilege
Of asking the orator what his mission
In Washington was In reply the old
gentleman was shown the medal and
told what was to be done with II.
Strange coincidence" unused the
venerable gentleman from the Hub
"Forty-four years ago, In 1910, rode
over this same line and met General
Winfield Scott. ! was as inquisitive
then us now and asked him where he
was going. He said that son Of his
friend, Mr. Schley. had been named
for him and that he was going to
Maryland to see the baby. Nearly half
a century is past. and now find you
going to Washington to carry medal
to the man that General Scott visited
when the man was an infant"
A common danger produces unanim'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25

SOME IMPORTANT FACTS WHICH MAY
PROVE HELPFUL.
Thirty years ago old-fashion cod liver
oil had to be forced down patients
throat. Invalids couldn't take 1t, and
children wouldn't. But the doctors
prescribed it, and it had to be taken by
force. Yet 1t cured people where enough
could be taken into the system, for 1t
has ever been the greatest of all tissue
builders and general reconstructors
known to medicine.
We are now anxious to have every one
know that Vinol is a new form Of this
very old and valuable remedy, contain
ing In concentrated form all the medic
inal elements of cod liver oil, actually
taken from fresh Gods livers, but by an
extractive and concentrating process 1t
Is made without oil or grease, and 1t Is
as delicious to the taste a. q fresh
orange.
vinol does not upset the stomach like
old-fashioned cod liver oil and emul-
sions; It's strengthening and healing
properties are remarkable, and both doc
tors and patients are delighted with Its
action.
Many wonderful cures right here In
South Paris have been effected by Its
use, and We ask all of our customers to
try Vinol on our guarantee to return
money every time it fails to make rich,
red blood, increase the appetite, cure
stomach troubles, give strength and re-
newed vitality to the aged, rundown,
tired and debilitated, or cure chronic
colds, hacking coughs or bronchitis. +.
A. Shurtle6 & Co., Druggists, South
Paris, Haine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas, Death has again entered our
order and removed our brother to the
higher life, therefore
Resolved, That in the death of A. NJ.
Yates Paris Grange has lost worthy
and respected brother, the community
an honorable and upright citizen, the
family kind and loving husband and
friend.
Resolved, That while we as fraternity
mourn the loss of our brother we would
extend sincere and heartfelt sympathy
to his family in their hour of sorrow and
bereavement. And may He who "sfflicts
not willingly" so temper their affection
as to fill their heart with peace.
Resolved, That for thirty days the
usual insignia of mourning be displayed
in our hall, these resolutions be spread
upon our records, copy be sent to the
family of our deceased brother, also to
the Oxford Democrat for publication.
S. <. JACKSON,
j. S. BROWN, Committee.
s. p. STEARNs,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
West Buckfield.

Fred Bennett had to kill his sick
horse. He has one Of C. NJ. Heald's
horses to work with his. He has load
ed his second car of potatoes.
Miss Ethel Hutchinson, who has been
at work for Mrs. Will Fogg, went back
to Turner Sunday.
Fred Cooper is putting up the frame
TO his mill.
Everett Pearson has the cream col
lector's job.
Miss Matte Elwood, who is at work
at Hackett's Mills, was at home from
Friday until Monday
Miss Beryl Harlow has gone to Lewis
ton to work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
Women at Bates.
BATES COLLEGE, LEWISTON, Me.

BATES COLLEGE, LEWISTON, Me.
Feb. IA, 1905
The wonderful demand for college
opportunities for young ladies is evident
from the fact that from one hundred and
fifty to two hundred young women are
yearly making application for admission
to Bates College. Co-education in this
institution has been an unqualified sue
cess. The only regret of the authorities
is that they can receive only about fifty
young women students each year.
Each applicant for admission in 1908
is now required to give a certificate of
character and scholarship from her prin-
cipal, a certificate of health equal to the
demands of college course from her
physician, and a certificate of character
and worth from her pastor.
The merits of the young ladies are
passed upon by the college authorities
and the decisions will be announced
probably in May. Principals interested
in sending young ladies to Bates should
be sure that their applications are made
to the president of the college not later
than March |.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
Byron.

John E. Shaw has finished cutting his
ice and hauling up his wood. He con-
templates visiting friends at East Dix
field, Mercer, Pennington, Buckfeld,
West Minot and Lewiston. He started
on his trip Monday morning.
Ed and Earn Knapp are hauling
spruce and poplar for Glib Hodsdon.
We learn that Germ Philbrick, who
has been sick, is improving.
Miss Helen Houghton and Will Abbott
visited Mrs. and Mr.. James Taylor at j.
E. Shaw's and brought them present
of fine lamp one day last week.
Wallace Hutchinson was in town last
week looking after his business. He
hauls the wood from the Whitney place
and loads it on the cars at the mouth
of East Branch for Bernard Andrews of
Canton. The wood is shipped to the
Cummings Bros. at Bemis.
On account of the storm and soft
roads the Grange did not hold their
meeting Saturday night.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
West Lowell.

There will be dance and oyster sup.
per at the Library Hall Friday evening,
Feb. 2Sth.
Mrs. Martha Elliott and Mrs. d. w.
Irish are both improving though both
are quite i'll.
Mrs. W. S. Fox rode to her fathers,
Alonzo Lords, Feb. 18th, the first time
she has been out since the first week In
October.
G. w. Andrews has gone to Boston on
u visit
Nathaniel Fox is having his wood
worked up with l.. E. McAllister's wood
saving outfit.
Charles Barrows and wife visited at N.
Fo1's Tuesday.
Mrs. Marietta Fox seems little better.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25

Foxcroft has a genuine sensation in
the discovery of the body of Mrs. Maude
Woodbury., wife of Herbert Woodbury.,
a hotel and livery stable keeper of con-
siderable property. Mrs. Woodbury. dis
appeared on the 4th of November last,
and her husband stated that she had run
away with Portland plumber who had
been at work there. He at once closed
the Exchange Hotel, which they had
been running. A search by officers last
Tuesday resulted in the discovery of the
body of Mrs. Woodbury., frozen and
decomposed, hanging to door knob in
a storeroom on the upper floor of the
Exchange. The door of the room was
fastened by prop on the inside. Wood
bury, the husband, was soon after placed
under arrest. The coroner's jury return
cd a verdict that the woman came to her
death by violence at the hands OF some
person or persons to the jurors unknown.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
Norway Lake.

DR.. Edna q. Stephens Of West Somer-
vile, Mass, came home the 18th to at
tend the funeral of her uncle, George
Horr, which occurred the 10th. She re-
turned the 18th.
DR.. G. A. Stephens was here to attend
Mr.. Horr's funeral.
C. W. Partridge was in Lewiston the
18th to consult physicians.
Several from this place attended the
Federation meeting at Norway, the 20th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
Albany.

Allen E. Cummings, who was operated
on for appendicitis Jan. I'd, was out OF
doors for the first time Feb. 18. he is
still at his sisters in Auburn.
Aunt Charlotte Cummings, one OF our
smart old ladies, recently visited her
daughter, Mrs. w. l. Becker. Aunt
Charlotte is over eighty years old.
Lauren l.. Lord went to Harrison one
day recently.
Eleven inches of snow fell Feb. 10th,
which brings out the rollers again.
On account of bad weather the circle
was postponed to Feb. 18th. There was
only a small attendance. Another circle
March 5th.
Roger Sloan is able to be out again.
F. G. Sloan is on the road again with
fish.
J.K. Whesler has been i'll with the
grippe, but is improving.
Charles Grover had severe paralytic
shock recently. His recovery is doubt
full.
One of NJ. F. Lords horses recently
cut his leg 80 badly that it had to be
sewed up.
Marjorie Barker had her hand cut so
badly that the doctor had to take three
stitches in it. She sat still and let the
doctor dress it without flinching.
There are no new cases of scarlet fever
at Lynchville yet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
A Republican State Convention
WILL BE HELD IN THE
Arrr'Ory, ROrtland,
Tuesday, April Soth, 1905,
At 80 O'Clock, 2. NJ.

for the purpose of selecting six candidates for
electors OF President and vice-President of the
United States, and four delegates at large and
four alternates to attend the National Republican
Convention 10 be held In the City of Chicago In
the State of Illinois, on Tuesday the 18th day Of
June, 1905 and the transacting OF any other bust
ness that may properly come before Ii.
The basis OF representation will be as follows (:
Each city, town and plantation will be entitled
to one delegate, and for every IS votes cast for
the Republican candidate for Governor In 1906
an additional delegate, and for each fraction Of
10 votes In excess of IS votes, an additional
delegate. Vacancies in the delegation Of any
city, town or plantation can only be filed by
resi- tents of the County in which the vacancies
exist.
The State Committee will be In session In the
anteroom OF the Armory at II 80 O'Clock z. NJ.
on the day of the Convention for the purpose Of
receiving the credentials of delegates. a dele
gate in order TO be eligible to participate in the
Convention must be elected subsequent to tne
date of this call and delegates cannot be elected
under this call TO the State Convention TO be
hereafter called for the purpose OF nominating a
candidate for Governor.
All electors of Maine, without regard TO past
political affiliations, who believe In the prin-
ciples of the Republican party and endorse it,
policies, are cordially invited TO unite under this
call In electing delegates To this convention.
Per order, Republican State Committee.
SETH VI. CARTER, Chairman.
By RON ROGD, Secretary.
Lewiston, February i, 1905.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
Some of the Things He Eniovs

The following note is so frank and
spontaneous in its tribute that it is pub
lished without change of expression. 1t
was not written for publication, by the
way, but was in letter enclosing pay
for his subscription from former OK
ford County boy now In a distant state:
Enclosed please find my check for pail up
subscription until Jan. lst 1909. still look for.
ward for arrival day" which Is Thursday, and
after reading Paris and Hebron news, SIT back
and enjoy Greenwood" Also John IL delight.
full Also the old man that seems 70 visit"
around, have forgotten his name.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
A Metaphor With a History,

To "know q hawk from hernshaw''
Is a metaphor with curious history.
1t is a comparison drawn from falcon.
ry. "Hernshaw" is corruption of
"heronshaw." or young heron, q bird
which was a common prey of the fal-
cons. To know hawk from hern-
shaw is therefore to be able to distin'
guish the falcon from Its prey. A fur
Their colloquial corruption crept into
the phrase. ito know hawk from q
handsaw." q form used by Hamlet In
one place Possibly the distinction be
tween hawk and Il hernshaw was
found not to lie strong enough for the
purposes of the proyerb.-AlancheStcl
Guardian.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
Mason.

Alice Cole has been visiting her sister
Eva for few days, but has gone to Al
bany to visit her sister Fannie.
A. l.. Bean has sold q COW to j. NJ.
Philbrook.
T. E. Westleigh has bought horse Of
A. E. Tyler.
P. E. Benefits little boy is quite sick.
II. Morrill, driving his team.
W. j. Wheeler of South Paris was in
town Wednesday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
North Stoneham.

Reta, little daughter of John Adams,
is quite sick.
Forte McAllister's twin daughters have
been sick with very bad colds.
Bessie McKeen of Albany is caring for
the sick at Mr.. McAllister's. They are
all improving at this writing.
Wesley Adams is in very poor health.
He fell while out hunting this fall receiv-
ing injuries from which he has not re-
covered.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Haskell from
East Waterford visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Lyman Hilton and attended the valen-
tine ball at Grange Hall at North Lowell.
Beryl McKeen was at home from Nor
way Saturday and Sunday.
Eva McAllister of Waterford visited
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.
Sawyer, last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
East Waterford,

Alton Howe was operated on for ap-
psndicitis Monday by Drs. Weber OF
Lewiston and Bartlett and Barker of
Norway. He has nurse from the Gen.
trail Maine General Hospital. He has
been in very critical condition, the
appendix having burst before the opera
ton, but he is now in fair way to re-
cover.
Paul Howe Ia confined to the bed with
the grippe. Lewis Merrill is helping
him for q few days.
Lulu G. McIntire is to be operated on
for appendicitis at her home Saturday,
the 22d.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
NOTICE.

In the District Court Of the United States for tn
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
ELDES EMERSON, In Bankruptcy
Of Stow, Bankrupt
To the creditors of Eden Emerson, In thu
County Of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice ia hereby given that on the 2lst day o
February. A. d. 1908. the said Eden Emerson
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the frs
meeting of his creditors will be held at the Office
OF the Referee, No. 8 Market Square, South Paris
on the 18th day Of Mar, A. ID. 1908, at 10 oclocl
In the forenoon, at which time the said CREDITOR
may attend, prove their claims, appoint {
trustee, examine the bankrupt and transac
such other business as may properly come be
fore said meeting.
South Paris, Feb. y. 1908.
WALTER L. GRAY,
Referee In Bankruptcy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
Locke's Mills.

The V. 1. S. sewing circle met with
Mrs. Crooker Wednesday afternoon. As
it was quite stormy there was small at
tendance. The next meeting is with
Mrs. Dana Grant.
Ordell Bryant, station agent at Wins
lows Mills, was in town last week.
Miss Vesta Woods returned from
Portland Thursday.
Mrs. Oscar Brown visited relatives in
Lewiston last week.
Miss Maud Davis of Bethel and Miss
Blanchard of West Milan were the guests
of Mrs. Frank Frost few days of last
week.
Mr.. Addison Bryant is boarding at
Bryant's Pond while it is such rough
travelling.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
Hebron.

The Ladies' Circle met with Mrs A.
NJ. Richardson Tuesday.
Mrs. Sargent, who has been in Brook.
lyn, N. Y, with her sister since Christ
mas, is expected home this week.
Miss Hazel Donham will be home this
week for the short vacation.
Mrs. Fred Sturtevant got back from
Portland Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Cantello have a
little daughter.
The snow of Wednesday drifted so
that roads were broken Thursday.
The winter is wearing away and all
will be glad to welcome spring once
more.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
North Paris.

Dea. Durham, who has been on the
sick list for several weeks, is on the
gain.
A. j. Abbott and two little grand
children are down with the grippe at
this writing.
Mr.. Peterson is also sick with the
grippe.
The Ladies' Aid had a supper at the
chapel Wednesday evening, the 10th.
Leroy Abbott went to the hospital at
Lewiston one day last week to consult
DR.. Haskell. His brother Arthur went
with him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-25
The Heart Can't Stand
Rheumatic Acid
Poisoning.
To Free and Correct the Blood a
Uric.O Treatment Is Advised.

To Free and Correct the Blood a
Uric.O Treatment Is Advised.
There Is great danger in those sharp, shooting
pains through the chest around the region Of the
heart. 1t means that poisonous uric and rheu-
matte acid are there ready to spring and grip
tightly the muscles controlling the hearts action.
Don't neglect these warnings, they are the dan.
ger signals Nature flashes to you for help. You
must neutralize and drive these dangerous poi.
sons from the system, or sooner or later they will
overcome you.
The only true way to cure Rheumatism is to
get at 1t from the inside with UricO. 1t acts with
marvellous swiftness upon the muscles, kidneys
and blood. Clears out the sand.like deposits in
the muscles, forces the kidneys to perform those
duties for which they were designed and neu-
tralizes the acid within the blood.
Your hysician will admit that this is the only
true way to cure Rheumatism permanently, and
should know that Uric.O Is the one remedy that
will do 1t successfully and permanently. Uric.O
is q liquid taken internally, times daily, and
does not contain any morphine, opium or other
socalled "pain deadeners." It is good for Rheu.
matism In any form. sciatica, Muscular, In.
hammatory and Articular Rheumatism all yield
readily to Uric-O.
1t sells for 75c. and sl.OO the bottle or you can
obtain trial bottle free by writing to The Smith
Drug Co., s65 Smith Bldg, Syracuse, Y.
Uric-O is sold and personally recommended in
South Paris by +. A. Shurtleh Il Co., South
Paris, Me. SO