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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10
Oxford.

The NJ. E. society had q supper Wed
nesday evening with social and literary
entertainment at which Mr.. and Mrs
Scholfield of Lewiston assisted.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scholfield formerly Miss
Alice Jones) are visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Geo. Jones. Mrs. Scholfield has recently
lost her son, Fred Tewksbury, of Lewis.
ton. He died in Mexico where he had
gone on account of i'll health.
Mrs. d. o. Blake is quite Ill.
C. M. Andrews is sick with grippe.
Mrs. N. T. Frost is improving slowly.
Mrs. Evalina Hewey, an aged lady, is
very sick at the home Of her niece, Mrs.
Charles Brett, at Welchville. She ia
suffering from the effects of recent
fall.
Andrew Hayes of Montana, who was
lately married to Miss May Prescott OF
Orono, has, with his bride, visited his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Hayes. He
is employed as government surveyor and
is soon to 60 to Texas with a salary of
$500.
Leon Walker and bride OF Portland are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Walker.
Mrs. John Robinson and Miss Oena
WHITE are taking trip to California.
Mrs. Robinson's sister, Mrs. Dean, 10
here during her absence.
1t is reported that Winfield Cannon
has bought the Walter Wood stand.
BENZ. Flood has lost his horse.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10
Johns Letter.

Now that Eunice has ''landed her fish,
we can breathe easier, and we rejoice
that he didn't prove to be gudgeon.
OF course We knew well enough how ii
would end Good story. We just dote
on love story, but they mustn't be silly
but sensible and we insist that the right
ones must come together, else there is a
probability that loves crockery will get
smashed before the end of the trip.
Bucktield Is in the same fix as Paris
out of debt. 1t isn't our normal cOndi-
ton and we feel light headed. 1t is
doubtful if it will be a condition of long
continuance.
The other day we dinnered lame
man from the lakes-lamed in the hip
and side by falling tree which had in
capacitated him for work since last fall.
He asked for nothing but to sit in the
shed and rest. Told him il | had any
thing appetizing would invite him to
eat. Said he would accept such an invi-
tation, for he was terrible hungry"
The evidence proved the truth of the
statement. lie is Scot by the name OF
Wallace, unmarried and the last of his
family and alone in the world; said he
sometimes had crying spells when he
thought of his lone condition. He had
worked years ON and around Mt. Zircon
and knew many of those used to know
at Rumford. He was seeking some
Scotch acquaintance beyond Lewiston
with whom he hoped to stay till he is
himself again.
Have just finished reading Sir S.
Bakers expedition t. sources of the Nile.
Darkest Africa indeed. Four years in
hell with the lights turned down, And
his wife was with him through it all
Well, man is immortal till bis work is
done.
He says in closing: "The past appear
ed like dream-the rushing sound of
the train renewed ideas of civilization.
Had really come from the Nile sources?
1t was no dream. A witness sat before
me; face still young but bronzed like
an Arab by years of exposure to burn
ing sun, haggard and worn with toll and
sickness, and shaded with cares happily
now past; the devoted companion of
my pilgrimage. to whom owed success
and life-my wife" JOHN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10
NORWAY Lake.

Mrs. Vesta Frost has returned from
Otisfield to her sons, Asa D. Frost's.
Miss Goldie Frost is stopping at E. E.
Wits now.
We are glad te see Elmer Dunn on our
streets again after his serious illness.
DR.. C. A. Stephens is at home again.
Mrs. G E. Horr will stop with her sis
ter, Mrs. c. A. Stephens. for while.
Mrs. c. r. Whitney remains very
feeble. Mrs. Hussey is caring for her
now. DR.. Bennett of Bridgton came to
sec her few days since.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10

There is great time moving at North
Paris. Mr.. Morrison has moved to the
j. r. Littlehale rent. Thurlow Hazel
ton has moved into the rent he vacated!
A. r. Tuell has moved to his place al
West Paris. Mr.. Peterson has moved
into Mrs Olive Kimball's house.
Rev. Seth Benson has been very sick
but is now on the gain.
Deacon Durham has been down sick
again.
J. 81. Durham had birthday party
SATURDAY.. March 7.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10

Last Sunday morning. March l. the
community was saddened to hear that
little Mary, daughter of Rev. and Mrs.
If. B Schoonover, had passed away.
She was beautiful child, and during
her short life had won the love of all
who knew her. The deepest sympathy
| is expressed for the parents. Presiding
Elder Parsons officiated at the funeral
services Tuesday afternoon. Amid a
profusion of flowers she was laid to rest
In Riverside Cemetery.
The reports from Mr.. William Ken.
dali, who Is critically Ill at the Central
Maine General Hospital at Lewiston,
are more encouraging, and his friends
most earnestly hope for permanent re-
covery.
Saturday, Feb. 20, the Gould Academy
basket ball team went to Portland and
played against the Portland High School
team. The result was SO to % in favor
of Gould's. This closes the basket ball
season and the academy boys may well
be proud of their record.
Mr.. j. S. Rich, whose summer home
is in Bethel, has given the Bethel Pub.
lie Library the cases and 1000 cards
needed for card catalogue. Mr.. Rich
has also placed in the library diction.
aries in French, Italian, German, Spanish
and Latin languages. Mr.. William
Hastings has generously offered to pay
for the work of classification and listing
under the card system.
A cablegram has been received from
Mr.. W. c. Bean announcing his safe
arrival at Callao, having had a pleasant
cruise. Mr.. Bean Is chief electrician on
the Connecticut. Bethel is represented
in the squadron by two Of her sons, Mr..
w. C. Bean and Lawrence Smith, who
is on the Minnesota.
Mr.. Eli Stearns returned from the
West Friday.
Mrs. Lena Frost, wife of Mr.. William
L. Chapman. passed away at her home
Friday morning. Funeral services will
be held Monday.
MIDDLE INTERvALE.
L. D. Brown is still supplying on route
| /, as j. S. Hutchins, our regular mail
carrier, has not recovered from pneu
monia.
The roads are being broken out lately
near the mail boxes.
Mrs. H. Mason, who has been living
with her daughter, Mrs. Bird, in New
Hampshire, for while, has been with
relatives here and in this vicinity.
Not so much sickness here as in other
places. A plenty of onions to eat, pure
air and water, with hard work out OF
doors, keeps US we'll.
Little Stella Veronica Kerwin is here
again.
Mrs. NJ. j. Kerwin is at Bethel Hill
visiting.
Mrs. Florence E. Harvey (nee Kimball,
writes that she is coming on to see heI
mother, and hopes she can 60 back with
her to her home in western Massa
chusetts, and "God be with you till We
meet again."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10
East Waterford.

Miss Mary Morse has gone to New
York to visit her aunt, Mrs. c. Il. Kill
bourne.
Alfred Dustin of New Jersey is visit
ing his mother, Mrs. Nancy Hilton.
The All Star Comedy Co. are at
Haskell's Hall for week selling medi-
cine and giving an entertainment each
evening.
Mrs. G. L. Hilton is recovering from
an illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Keen of Bridgton
were at S. s. Halls Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10
East Sumner.

Town meeting affairs passed off quiet
ly and tremendously. Not quite as
much money was raised on last year,
and the taxes probably may be little
less than for last year. The town voted
to unite with other towns and support a
district superintendent of schools.
Hartford will hold its town meeting
March 8.
Maintenance of roads is the greatest
burden of the town and the great num-
Der of roads In town will always keep up
high rate of taxation. No town in
Oxford County has more miles of road
according to its area and population
than Sumner, and still some are clamor-
ing for still more. In the state road
commissioners report Sumner is report
cd as having 200 miles of road, but we
think this is mistake. We have
enough and poor enough. Uncalled for
roads are worse than paupers, for the
latter die sometimes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10
Denmark.

Mr.. Henry Pingree of East Boston,
Mass, is spending short vacation with
his daughter, Mrs. Fred c. Alexander.
Much sickness prevails in this town
at the present time. Among the number
are Mrs. A. II. Jones, Mrs. G. K. Bel
cher, Miss Flossie Jewett.
Taxes are to be collected cheap this
year by Mr.. VIM. B. Dacey, four mills
on a dollar. A free high school was
voted for year 1908. Mr.. Geo. W. Gray
was again elected town treasurer, max
ing his twenty ninth year in that office.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10
Mason.

Eva Wheeler has got her new sewing
machine, bought OF W. j. Wheeler.
Harry Judkins and wife visited at r.
E. Benefits for few days.
George Baker has returned home from
q visit at his mothers.
Ell A. Grover attended Pomona
Grange at West Paris Tuesday.
One of e. d. Morrill's son Guys sheep
has little lamb, the first one of the sea-
son In this section. !,
Miss Eva Wheeler 10 visiting Ut Bethel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10

Senator Frye says that the letters he
receives from Maine show very strong
sentiment for Taft. 'Indeed, as far as
these letters | receive are concerned"
said the senator, "the sentiment is all
one way. suppose the delegates will
be elected without Instructions. As far
as anything am aware of there is to be
no struggle to have the state convention
or the congressional conventions pass
Taft resolutions" The uninstructed
delegation is all right, if it doesn't lead
to the support of Cannon or Foraker.
The mass of the Republicans of Maine
want candidate who will follow the
path blazed by President Roosevelt, and
don't want to take the chances of any
thing else.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10
East BroWnfleld.

Mrs. Cora Giles Haley, after an alb
sence of two years In Japan, has return.
ed home.
c. E. Hill is laying foundation for q
new mill to take the place of the one re-
Gently burned.
L. R. Giles Is about leaving for the
south, 1t is said.
Mr.. Bachelor and family have been
visiting at Mr.. Hiram Gatchell's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10
A Republican State Convention
WILL BE HELD IN THE
Arr,Ory, Portland,
Tuesday, April goth, 1908,

AT OClOCk, L. W.,
for the purpose of selecting six candidates fol
electors OF President and Vice President OF the
United States, and four delegates at large ant
four alternates TO attend the National Republican
Convention TO be held In the City Of Chicago, In
the State of Illinois, on Tuesday the 10th day Of
June, 1905, and the transacting OF any other busi
ness that may properly come before t.
The basis of representation will be "a follows
Each city, town and plantation will be entitle
10 one delegate, and for every IS votes cast for
the Republican candidate for Governor In 1895
an additional delegate. and for each fraction OF
40 votes In excess Of IS votes, an additional
delegate. Vacancies In the delegation of any
city, town or plantation can only be filed by
residents Of the County In which the vacancies
exist.
The State Committee will be In session In TIE
anteroom of the Armory at II 80 O'Clock =. NJ
on the day of the Convention for the purpose OF
receiving the credentials OF delegates. deli
gate In order to be eligible 10 participate in tn
Convention must be elected subsequent to the
date of this cal, and delegates cannot be elected
under this call to the State Convention to be
hereafter called for the purpose OF nominating q
candidate for Governor.
All electors OF Maine, without regard to past
political affiliations, who believe In the prin
eiples of the Republican party and endorse II.
policies. are cordially invited to unite under thi
call In eecting delegates TO this convention.
SETH VI. CARTER, Chairman.
BYRON BOYD. Secretary.
Lewiston, February Il, ls0S.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United States for the
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
Of Porter, Bankrupt.
To the creditors Of George W. Libby In the
County of Oxford and district sforesaid:.
Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day OF
March, A. D. 1908, the said George W. Libby
meeting of his creditors will be led at the ONCE
OF the Referee, No. Market Square, South Paris,
on the 25th day Of Mar, A.: D. 1903, at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon, At which time tho said creditors
trustee, examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly come be-
fore said meeting.
South Paris, March 8, 1903.
WALTER L. GRAY,
Rsfsrss n bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10
North Paris.

Miss Ida Littlehale, who is attending
Gould Academy at Bethel, is at home fol
the vacation.
Rev. Seth Benson, who has been very
sick, is improving.
Mrs. Rosetta Ryerson has been at A.
T. Hollis helping to care for their child
Sylvia Grace. the seven months ole
baby of Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Hollis, died
Wednesday morning, March 4th. The
parents have the sympathy of their
friends and neighbors. The funeral was
held March 9th, at 1890, attended by
Rev. j. w. CHESHIRE of South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10

Governor Hughes is good man. The
most obvious objection to him seems to
be that most of the Democratic papers
and large part of the nominally indie
pendent papers seem anxious to have
him nominated. Why shouldn't that
fact be just as valid an argument against
his nomination as the fact that President
Roosevelt favors Taft should be an argu.
ment against nominating the secretary
of war?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10

In last weeks elections in eleven
Maine cities, the Republicans reckon a
gain from last year. Seven cities elected
Republican mayors and city governments
against four Republican mayors and six
Republican city governments for 1907.
Republican gains were shown in nearly
all cities while in Eastport, Ellsworth
and South Portland the Republican may
ors elected will succeed Democrats. In
Rockland the Democratic party returns
to power with Rodney 1. Thompson as
mayor, he defeating Mayor Arnold 81.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10
Wilson's Mills.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Mason returned
from Boston last Thursday.
s. w. Bennett has finished work fol
d. A. Cameron and gone to Norway.
Us. Wilson had another shock last
Wednesday and is quite low.
Mrs. Burnell has finished work at the
hotel and gone to her home.
ID. C. Bennett has gone to Bethel to
see his children.
b. N. Wilson visited friends in Enrol
the past week.
T. j. Bennett and G. I. Wilson went to
COlebrook Friday.
G. T. Fox ID driving stage.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10
West Lowell.

Evelyn and Nellie Lord are at home
from Sbaw's Business College, Portland.
Daniel McAllister is able to sit up,
having been in bed the past week after
being hit in the back by skid hitting a
tree and rebounding and striking him as
he sat on the back of load of logs. One
of his team horses was taken sick last
Friday and died the following evening.
Mrs. Olden McAllister is still very
poorly.
Mrs. George McAllister is at home
from Norway and is alone as her hus-
band is still in the woods.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10

Terms ;-sl.5o year II paid strictly in advance
Otherwise $500 year. Single copies cents
ADVERTISEMENTS: - All legal advertisements
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made with local, transient and yearly advertis
ers.
jon PRINTING New type, fast presses. electric
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ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10

The scout cruiser Chester, recently
completed for the United States Navy at
the Bath Iron Works, proves on les trial
to be the fastest cruiser af1oat,
maintaining speed of over 20 l-2 knots
on four hours run.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10

After long trial, George Fred Terry,
the Waterville publisher. and Harry w.
Bosnian, clerk in the Watsrville post
office. were on Friday found guilty in
the United States court at Portland of
conspiracy to defraud the government
by false weighing and classification of
second-class mail matter. Motion for a
new trial was Immediately filed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10

In . Pinch, use ALLEYS FOOT.EASE.
A powder for tired, aching, swollen feet We
have over 80 600 testimonials. All druggists, &c.
Don't accept any substitute. Trial package FREE
by mall. Address Allen 8. Olmsted, lie Roy, NY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10

Somerset Reporter: Our Maine farmers
who held on to their apples last fall, al
though they were offered good price,
find too late that they made great mis-
take. The person who wants ''the last
dollar" for his product usually 'gets
left.n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10
nm perie Tovn Meatias.

The edition of the Democrat which
was sent out last week outside the
towns of Paris and Norway contained
the report of the Paris town meeting
only mp to the noon recess. For the
benefit of our subscribers who received
that edition, we reprint the story Of the
afternoon session which was given 10
our local edition:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10
SINGLE COPIES.

Single Copies Of the Democrat are four cents
each. They will be mailed on receipt fprice by
the publishers or for the convenience Of patrons
Jingle copies Of each issue have been placed on
sale at the following places In the County:
South Paris, Shurtlen's Drug Store.
Norway, Noyes' Drug Store.
stones Drug Store.
Buckfeld. Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
Paris Hill, Mrs. Harlow. Post ONCE.
West Paris, Samuel II. White.
+. A. Shurtlef & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10

Inestimable.
Made the Deaf Hear.
Dress Goods.
Brushes Wanted Always.
Wall Papers.
Spring Hats for Men.
Spring Hats In the Newest Styles.
Il Consumption Inherited?
Rheumatism Cured Free.
Wanted.
Fine Farm for Sale.
Wanted.
The White Is King.
Notice OF Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10

After dinner, with . somewhat reduced
crowd, the articles relating to appropri'
atoms were taken up, and for some time
the business was run of rapidly, much
of it being done as routine business
without discussion. Appropriations
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10
Coming Events.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

April 7.-oxfOrd Pomona Grange, South Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-03-10

There was a motion to pass over the
article relating to this underdrain, but
1t was defeated on show of hands.
The article relating to the appropri-
alton for state road produced some dis
cussion, in which the relocation of the
state road over Paris Hill was criticised.
Finally the motion to make the legal
appropriation was carried. A motion
was then made to instruct the selectmen
to begin their work on the state road at
the Norway line, and this was carried.
1t was voted to raise in addition for
state road, the amount specified in the
law, SIT so.
Voted to expend the $500 paid by the
state on state road.
Appropriations then continued:
| interest ON funds. 10000
Town officers bills, ....... 10000
Miscellaneous bills, ....1 1000 90
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-16
BANKER DRAKs's NERVE.
Omaha Incident COntrasted with the
Experience of Russell Sage,


The Omaha man who demanded 5000 of
banker under penalty of instant death
by explosion carried Oft his case with
least, and at the expense merely of a small
bottle and little yellowlsh water. The
episode, ridiculous as It turns out to have
been in some respects, nevertheless brings
forcibly back to mind the enterprise OF the
crank Norcross, who marched into Russell
sage's office one day about sixteen years
ago with satchel and demanded a large
sum of money-several hundred thousand
dollars, Mr.. Sage. being Of thrifty dis
position. failed to see why he should hand
over any sum, large or small, upon mere
demand, and began to negotiate with his
visitor, playing for time, incidentally using
the person Of bystander for a shield,
Norcross differed from the Omaha crank
sufficiently to be in deadly earnest. He
dropped the satchel when Mr.. Sage. hav-
ing maneuvered behind his human barrier,
declined to give up the funds. When the
smoke cleared NorcroEs had disappeared
He was later identified by a button, Mr.
Sage was unhurt, but the man he had held
in front of him was peppered with great
variety of foreign substances and wrecked
for life. incidentally. It may be noted that
although he sought relief repeatedly In the
courts he never managed to recover a
penny in damages from Mr.. Sage for hav-
ing unwillingly shielded him from probable
death or dlsablement.
1t is to be remarked that the Omaha
banker showed a stiffer nerve than did
Russell Sage. He met the man half way
and invited him out TO dine, using no third
parties as barricades or otherwise showing
any fear of his intrusive visitor. Oven
though the bottle held nothing more deadly
than colored water, the banker proved
himself OF the right stuff when he pur-
suaded the man who menaeed him with It
to walk quietly to restaurant, where he
could be seized neatly and safely.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-16

The convenience Of a greater number u
served BY having such conventions here
but there are no regrets over the fact that
this one was given 20 Omaha. II provided
moreover, q little Journey for the repub-
lipans OF Lincoln, who were not accustomed
q leaving home when state convention
was on and who rather enjoyed the change
OF program.
So far as the city In which such a
convention ia held is concerned, the
after effect is the all important part.
IL does no good TO get conventions un-
less those who attend them are made
perfectly at home and provided with
all the facilities for convenient trans
action Of the business in hand and the
personal attention requisite for their
individual comfort. Taking care OF
a convention is business in itself and.
like any other business, should be
handled In a businesslike way. Ex-
perience, also, in entertaining conven-
tions should make II easter to handle
properly each In succession.
Omaha has the opportunity through
these conventions to make Arm friends
and grapDle them with hooks of
steel" It ought to make the most Of
the opportunity
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-16
nIRINa rnn cnNYrnrInNS.

A thing that is worth doing is worth
doing we'll. For this reason It
should be more than gratifying to the
people OF Omaha TO have the testimony
OF Lincoln that the republican state
convention was properly and satisfac-
torily entertained. and that the dele
gates went home feeling that their
presence had been welcome.
This is what the Lincoln Journal
has to say;
Omaha learned how TO care for a state
convention just as conventions are going
out OF business In the old days whenever
they managed 10 set a convention up there
the different factions of Douglas county
were 50 busy watching each other that
they had no time 20 get the visitors as
much as q cup Of water. 1t was easy for
even Omaha TO be a graceful host under
the new party unity. The Douglas county
delegation maintained reception room.
had the thsater In good order for the meet
ing. secured = good orchestra and did other
things for the convention. All these
features helped 70 make II a pleasant
gathering.
A similar word OF eommendation is
given by the Lincoln Star, as follows;
Omaha took good care OF the convention.
Even the most ardent Lincoln partisan viii
not deny that, The local aFranEsmehts
were well made. the great fault with
Omaha. ana one that cannot be overcome,
being that delegates from the densely set.
tied portion of the state cannot reach that
city a. sAsiiy a. they can reach LAneoln.