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Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-09
coEERorH oEEERs DATE

1t looks as though frankie Dwyer
and his $4,000 backing for Eddie Kelly
are due for call from Abraham Attell.
Jimmy Coffroth. the Frisco promoter,
wired yesterday that he would stage
the match over the 45-round route on
st. Patricks day and Dwyer and Kelly
are both willing. Now Able is in line
TO make q reply.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-09
POMONA HOPES TO
BEAT OCCIDENTAL
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
CLAREMONT, Feb. S.-Sage brush
infants are putting in hard ticks on the
track in preparation for the interfresh-
men meet with Occidental Saturday.
The meet comes as the third fresh
men event between the two colleges.
Honors at present are divided between
the babies of the two schools. The
Presbyterians put it over the Congre-
gationalists in football. while the COM
pliment was returned by the. Clare
mont nurseryites In basketball.
Captain Rogers has a strong team on
which 1911 pins its hopes.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-09

ST. LOUIS, Feb. S.--John DAILY of
Chicago defeated Harry p. Cline of
Philadelphia so to AZ tonight in the
third and last game Of the three-cushion
billiard championship contest. DAILY
wins from Cline the diamond medal
land wager OF $3.50.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-09

In other words. by an added invest
ment of 1926, a saving Of $3.50 per month
is accomplished, or $1,000 per year.
1t VIII be noticed that the above esti-
mate is conservative because on two o.
the four days four wagons were dis
placed instead of three, and in the cost
OF horse delivery no account has been
taken of veterinary's services. and the
board, stabling and shooting Of each
horse has been placed at S25 per month";
whereas In most cities It win aggregate
considerably more than that.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-09
ToDAY's GAMES IN THE
SOUTHERN STATE LEAGUE

Following is q schedule and lineup
OF the games to be played in the South
ern State Amateur Baseball league this
afternoon:
Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-09
Rouah CoIIeae sports

man who took part in college
athletics of some years ago was dis
cussing the agitation about roughness
in sport. He got finally on to the SUD"
feet of the strain and risk OF injury
to the competitors. why, ne SAID, 1
don't know how hard the modern game
of football is, but do know for GER
tain thing that Il couldn't very wen be
any worse for the men who take part in
IT than the old game of tug of war.
That, | believe, was the hardest physl-
cal strain that ever any college attn
lete had to undergo. The duration or
the contest and the tremendous STRAIN
that 1t threw OH the men made II worse
for them than rowing, and that have
always considered to be the worst of
the college sports as far as continued
physical and nervous drain was con-
cerned.
"a man who finishes a tug of war
was in no shape to do anything but
think for a long time. and 1t was
game that required a lot OF strength
and speed, too 1t wasn't merely lying
down on rope and trying 10 keep II
where IL was, as so many persons
think. Even that would have been
hard enough strain ON the men, but
there was some mighty Juggling to be
done. and / don't think that there is
anything worse than mere pulling.
That takes all the speed ana ginger
out of an athlete quicker than almost
anything else that | can think OF.
"Persons who followed college sports
made the same sort of objection to the
tug of war then that is made to foot
ball now. They said that it was a
foolish and hurtful pastinne and that
many men would be injured for life by
II. and the relief when the tug was
dropped from the intercollegiate pro-
gram was as great In the hearts of
fathers and mothers OF college ath-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-22
Johns Letter.

Not translated but transplanted is the
condition in which we find ourself at the
present time, and we know of no reason
why we may not flourish like the green
bay tree, as the soil is congenial. When
we were all sole alone resort to the
pen or pencil seemed to be necessity.
1t is not SO now, and we think it would
be well to give you and yours long
breathing spells between whites.
Don't, John! You may not be in debt
to the world, but the world needs all it
can get of that sunny philosophy Of
yours-we mean faith, not philosophy
even if it could get along without the
sparkle with which it is served up.-ED.)
Yesterday 81. D. aud l called on DR..
and Mrs. Cushman, and it gave me a
little bit of shock to see in her the
ravages of time and disease. Our
thoughts flew back to that far away
June morning when with evident trepi-
dation and a voice that trembled, she
took up her cross and opened her school
with few words of prayer which set
her on a pedestal in the heart of her
largest boy. And the fact came out
wildly that we all do fade as a leaf.
The flower fadeth and the grass wither-
eth. However, though the outer man
perisheth, if the inner man be renewed
day by day, nothing matters much.
"Our visions are baseless, our hopes but CLEAN,
Our staff but reed, and our life but dream
Then, OH Let US look-let our prospects allure
To scenes that can fade not, to realms that en-
dure,
To glories, to blessings that triumph sublime
Ger the blighting, Of change and the ruins OF
time"
They are to spend the winter in Ohio
where the first years of their married
life were spent, he to undergo an opera
ton, the nature of which we do not
know.
East Hebron Grange will celebrate its
anniversary Jan. 9th, at which time will
be burned the written evidence of past
Indebtedness. Some claim that debt is a
blessing. We never felt it to be so. We
greatly prefer to be blessed in some
other way. Swimming under water has
it's disadvantages, even though we may
come up to blow now and then. Don't
dive, lest you get stuck in the mud.
Pay as you 60, or 60 without, if 1t be a
possible thing. That is the advice Of
your uncle.
JOHN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-22
Ordination.

In response to a call issued by the
Bryaut's Pond Baptist CHI urch OF
Bryant's Pond, Maine, delegates from
the Oxford Association together with
Secretary B. Mower, ID. d., Missionary
Rev. Z. A. Davis and Rev. A. 7. Salley,
d. D., of Lewiston Free Baptist church,
met with the church Wednesday, Dec.
10, 1908, to consider the ACCESSIBILITY OF
ordaining to the gospel ministry Mr.. c.
d. Mckenzie, pastor elect of the church,
who had been received by it from the
Bates Street Free Baptist church OF
Lewiston. The council was organized
with Rev. |. B. Mower, ID. D., as modsr.
ator, and Rev. j. Wallace CHESHIRE OF
South Paris, as clerk. The council lis
tened to the Christian experience Of the
candidate, his call to the ministry, and
his views of Christian doctrine. On
motion, the council expressed itself as
we'll pleased, and advised the church to
proceed to ordain the brother. The fol
lowing program was adopted and carried
out:
Praise and Devotional Service, Rev E. A. Davis
Rev. j. w. Chesbro
Charge to the Candidate,
Charge to the Church, Rev. j. w. Chesbro
Right Hand of Fellowship into the Christian
Ministry, Rev. II. l.. Hanson
PRAYER of Ordination, Rev /. h. Mower. ID. ID
Sermon Rev. A. T. Salley, ID. ID
Benediction, Rev. e. ID. Mckenzie
]. WALLACE CHESHIRE, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-22
Died..

In Dickvale, Dec. II, Mrs. Almon j. Farrar
aged IS years. x
IN Someryille, Mass, Dec. 16, Mrs. Nellie NJ
Kicker, formerly Of Hartford, aged 50 years.
In South Waterford, Dec. 10, Laforest Del
mont, SON of Charles and Linda Haskell, aget
years. 10 months.
In Albany, Dec. II, Thomas o. Jordan, aget
20 years. 9 months, % days.
In Wilton. Dec. ID, Leroy s. stowe' aged D
years.
In Lewiston. Dec. IL, Albert Orland Sargent
aged 80 years, II months.
In Lewiston, Dec. 9, Clifton Churchill Of Buck
field, aged SO years.
In Rumford, Dec. u, George Roberts, aged g
years. ,,,,
In Lewiston, Dec. 10, Mrs. Charles L. Mills o
Rumford.
In Rumford. Dec. IA, Mrs. Clarissa Chamber
lain.
In Hartford, Dec. l6, Miss Ethel Stetson, aget
In Rumford, Dec. Is, John Campbell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-22
Maine News Notes.

The town of Rockport is without
hydrant protection, owing to the fact
that the town and the Camden and
Rockland Water Co. could not agree up
on a new contract, aud the water CON-
pany has disconnected the hydrants.
The man whose dismembered body
was found scattered along the railroad
track at Bowdoinham was identified as
Abial Kincaid of Richmond, a wood
chopper. 1t was learned that he was
somewhat intoxicated when last seen
The general opinion now is that death
was accidental, and the theory of foul
play has been abandoned.
The Maine State Grange held its an
nual meeting at Waterville last week
with large attendance. Three oranges
surrendered their charters during the
year, and eight new ones were organized
making the present number 1926. The
total membership is 56,004, net gain o.
1880 for the year. There was no ectioI
of officers, as the officers elected las
year hold for two years.
Professor George C. Purington of tn,
Pennington Normal School is gathering
one of the most extensive collections o
native woods to be found in privat,
ownership in the country. Professor
Purington is combining his specimens II
those that grow in Maine and has dis
covered many species that are no
generally known to be native of tn
Pine Tree State. The work of gatherin,
these specimens requires considerable
time and effort. In various parts of tn
state there are rare woods to be found
but il is often necessary to travel far II
the deep forests in order to get them
Professor Purington's collection to dat
Ii very complete, but there are severa
known varieties that he IL anxious +
acquire.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-22
hydrant Tests Made.

Some tests Of the hydrant pressure al
different places in the village were made
under the direction of Chief Engineer
Bowker Thursday morning. No gauge
was used, the streams being put On
merely for observation, and some photo.
graphs made.
The first was made at the court house,
and before the hydrant was opened Mr..
Bowker telephoned to the pumping sta
ton, to ask if the pumps could be STOP
ped for while If running, in order to
show the pressure from the reservoirs
alone. This brought out the informa-
ton that President Andrews of the water
company, having been notified that there
was to be test, had just given orders to
have the pumps started. As they would
not be stopped without orders from him,
they were kept at their work, and all
the tests were made with the pumps
running.
Three streams were put on at the
lower hydrant by the court house. Two
of them fell just short of reaching the
caves, and the other went above them.
Connection was also made with the
hydrsnt at the high school building,
with one on upper High Street, and with
one on Hill Street, three streams being
pnt on at each place.
At the school house, one of the
streams could be put we'll on to the roof,
while the other two, from a siamesed
hose, just about reached the caves.
On High Street and Hill Street the
streams were weak, very little if any
better than in those places before the
work of Improvement on the system was
done last summer.
One feature of the test at the school
house duplicated that at an earlier trial
1t the court house. Gravel stones which
got into the pipe when it was laid, and
which were too large to go through the
lozzles, would plug them and stop the
stream. Then il was necessary TO shut
III the water, unscrew the nozzles, and
irive out the stones. This was done
hree times before the streams could be
sept working long enough to make a
rood trial of them, but as it was not
lnder actual fire conditions, no serious
larm was done. Still, there may be
more stones in the main.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-22
DR.. PARME NTER
EYE SPECIALIST
AND OPTICIAN,
Norwav. Maine.
Norway,
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested in either Of the Estates
hereinafter named:
At a Probate Court, held at Paris, in and
for the County Of Oxford. on the third Tueeday OF
nine hundred and eight. The following matter
having been presented for the action thcreupon
hereinafter indicated, It is hereby ORDERED:
teres ate BY causing COPY Of this order to be
published three weeks successfully In the Ok
ford Democrat. newspaper published at South
Paris. In said County. that they may appear at
the third Tuesday of jan, A.. d. 1909. at 9
of the clock in the forenoon, and be heard there.
on II they see cause.
Ktlbon Perham, late of Woodstock, dc.
ceased; will, cOdicils thereto and petition for
probate thereof and the appointment OF George
W. Q. Perham as administrator with the will an-
| n .xed, presented by George W. q. Perham, son
| and heir.
ceased; final account presented for allowance
| by r. j. Everett. executor.
David Chamberlain, late Of Hartford, de.
ceased; first account presented for allowance by
Ten Brock W. Stetson, administrator.
| James p. Daley, late of Canton, deceas.
ed; fret account presented for allowance by
Milford A. Waite. administrator.
| Charles J. Cheney, late Of Rumford, de.
ceased; petition for an allowance out Of per.
sonal estate presented by Emma ]. Cheney,
| widow.
Fred n. Barrett, late Of Andover, deceas.
ed; petition for an allowance out OF personal
estate presented by Lydia X. Barrett, widow.
Mary p. Wsntworth, late Of Brownaeld,
deceased; first account presented for allowance
by Arthur Merrill and William II. Wentworth
executors.
| Eugene A. Barker, late Of Rumford, de-
ceased; petition for an allowance out Of per
sonal property presented by Julia X. Barker
l widow.
Arthur N. Perkins, late of Rumford, de
| ceased; petition for order of distribution filed
by Frank G. Perkins, administrator.
Almira II. Minard, late Of Paris, deceas
ed; final account presented for allowance by
Royal A. Rich, executor.
Charlotte E. Fisher, late Of Oxford, de
ceased; first account presented for allowance by
Sarah w. W Wellington, executrix.
ADDISON e. HERRlCK, Judge of said Court
4 true copy-Attest:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-22
Oxford Mill Strike Ended,

The strike in the Oxford paper mill at
Rumford, which has been on for some
weeks, has been officially ended by vote
of the strikers. This ends for the pres
emit the labor troubles at Rumford,
which have caused much loss to the
town and Its people In tho past few
months.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-22
Born.

In South Paris, Dec. ls. to the wife Of Ernest
+. Clason, a daughter. wv
In South Paris. Dec. 20, to the wife of G. w
In Paris, Dec. 10, to the wife Of Walter T
Knightly, daughter o, n
Lawrence. q daughter, Thelms K.
In Mansfield, Mass, Dec. II. to the vile Of
Perley b. Ryerson, son, (weight ~ P01nds). \,
In Norway, Dec. 9, to the wife Of William M
Noble, q daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-22
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has deem duly appointed executor Of the last
will and testament of
PARIS e. ROGERS, late of Brownfeld.
IN the County of Oxford, deceased, and given
demands against the estate of said deceased are
desired TO present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested TO make pay.
ment Immediately.
Dee. 18th, 1908. FRANCIS A. FOX.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-22
Here and There.
JOHN.

Fame and accuracy of statement d.
minish as the square of the distance. A
friend sends the Democrat clipping
from Los Angeles paper making refer.
ence to Holman r. Day of Auburn, New
York, author of a novel entitled liking
Spruce"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-22

Maine customs officials in the eastern
part Of the state have been warned
against q smuggler who cannot be pun
ished If caught-the ocean. The British
bark Shawmut was wrecked of the east
coast recently, and laths from her cargo
have been coming ashore without pay
ing duty. The officials will see that
they are not sold until the duty is paid.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-22
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed Administrative of the
cetate of
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. AL persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired TO present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested to make
pa Sec. is.h, ises. BERTHA g. REMISSION.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-22
Married..

In East Sumner, Dec. Is. by Rev: s. c. Eaton
Mr. Moses Young and Mrs. Hattie 7. Young.
In Freeport, Dec. l2, by Rev. c. 4. Angel. Mr.
Charles Carroll and Miss Nina Wilhelmine
Keyes, both of Norway.
In Andover. Dec. "A, by C. A. Andrews. Esq
Mr.. Frank s. Learned and Miss Eta +. Thurlow
both of Andover.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-22

President Hadley Of Yale is evidently
not making bid for popularity among
his students when he makes the state
ment that the athletic end Of education
is getting an undue proportion of promi-
nence, and that the nation needs scholars
more than 1t needs athletes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-22

Rockland ice dealers having played
their last card on last seasons crop have
been distributing to their customers
large slabs OF newly cut ice about three
inches thick. It has very strange APP
pearance, but anything in the shape OF
ice is dorbly welcome during the pres
emit famine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-22
Collectors Notice Of Sale of Lands
of NONRESIDENT Owners.
STATE OF MAINE.

Unpaid taxes on lands situated in the town Of
Upton, in the County of Oxford, for the yea
1908.
The following list of taxes on real estate o.
non. resident owners in the town of Upton, afore
said, for the year 1903, committed to me for col
lection for said Town on the 18th day of August
1908, remain unpaid and notice is hereby giver
that II said taxes with interest and charges arr
not previously paid, 80 much of the real estate
taxed as ia sufficient and necessary to pay the
amount due therefor, including interest and
charges, will be sold at public auction at schoo
house, in said town, on the first Monday In
February, 1909, at nine O'Clock A. N.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-22
Baptist Quarterly Meeting.

The Oxford Baptist Quarterly Meeting
met with the Bryant's Pond Baptist
church Dec. 1911. Rev. II. l.. Hanson
served as moderator. After the usual
opening exercises and business Rev. Z
A. Davis led very helpful devotional
service. At noon the meeting adjourn
ed until the next morning at nine O'Clock
to give place to an ordaining council
which had been called for the purpose
of examining Mr.. G. d. Mckenzie, the
pastor of the church, and advising as tC
bis ordination.
The opening service of Thursday was
led by Rev. j. w. Chesbro, following
which there were heard the reports from
the churches which gave evidence Of
much that was hopeful and encouraging
The next was symposium on The
Forward Movement in our Churches and
Rev. II L. Hanson spoke of The Aim
of the Forward Movement, Rev. E. A
Davis OF The Evangelistic Opportunity
A discussion from the floor of the points
made by these two brethren occupied
the time until dinner was announced.
The afternoon service was opened b,
Rev. c. ID. Mckenzie, who led in ser
vice of song.
The committee on resolutions express
ed the appreciation of the body of the
hospitality of the church, the liberality
of the railroads, of the character ant
worth of Rev. E. S. Cotton, who has re
moved from this association to Brewster
Mass, of the harmonious and fraterna
relations of Baptists and Free Bsptists
Rev. d. w. Kimball of Mechanic Falls
preached very thoughtful sermon or
'Work." The afternoon services closed
with review of DR.. T. 7. Eaton's book
Faith and The Faith, by Rev. ]. W. Ches
bro.
REV. J. W. CHEsBRo, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-22
Christmas Observances.

supper will be given to the mem
bers of the Universalist Sunday School
at Good Cheer Hall Thursday, Dec. "a,
at $50. All the children of the Sunday
School and parents are invited. The
usual Christmas trees and social follow.
A committee will be at the church by
2 o'clock to receive gifts for trees.
Bring them early.
At the Methodist church the exercises
will be held on Thursday evening, and
will consist of the cantata, 1.-The Santa
Claus Club" and tree, the cantata be-
ing given in the vestry down stairs, and
the tree in the auditorium of the church.
About forty are required to present the
cantata.
At the Baptist church there will be a
tree and concert Thursday evening.
Christmas will be observed at the Con-
gregational church with a Christmas
tree and reception to the Sunday School
Friday afternoon from to ) o'clock.
Refreshments will be served. The men,
bers of the cradle roll and their parents,
the parents of the primary scholars, and
the members of the home department
are invited to be present. There will be
recitations and singing by the school.
Please bring presents TO be hung on the
tree as early in the afternoon as possible
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-22

". 7. Ellngwood, the Alpheus Ballsrd
homestead, so.cal.ed, containing 100
acres. more or less, valued at
$65OO0 TAX 5r
DR.. Davis, Forest Lodge lot on Rapid
River. acre, more or less, value
$4,000, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. sec
A. w. JUDKINs, Collector of Taxes
of the town of Upton
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-22


preferred Taft 10 any other candi-
date and that Oregon was probably
well into the TAFT column. "It is my
opinion" he said that II left TO a
popular vote OF the party this state
would express a preference for Taft.
Salem city Fathers for Taft.
Alderman Eldrldge OF this city Is
not a politician. but representative
OF the best order OF quiet citizenship.
he has n good record In the regular
army. having served IN the Philip
pines and saw Taft M governor OF
the Islands. lie formed very high
opinion OF tho man and says he Is TO
be- preferred 10 all others as an ideal
candidate for the Presidency, He
says q was Taft's moderation that
saved the day An ordinary politl-
clan who would have used his power
rccklossly could never have restored
order Or established government
Tnu's work IN the islands commanded
the highest respect OF tho friends and
foes OF tho government IN a very Try.
ing time In the history OF the ISL
ands. and Lieut. Edridgo unresi-
taungly declares .Tatt would mako
one Of the greatest Presidents thf
United States has ever had second
10 none and that his election would
be- moral certainty The writer
has canyassed scores of Republicans
Ia this county and finds that tho
plaluer class OF citizens and business
men are strongly fur TAFT They
argue that hc has nlled an tho civil
military aud judicial positions OF Inn
portaucc. that no Is tried and true
man. has no enemies and nothing 10
explain. white his manners ana per-
souallty ondear him 10 the people
aud would make him a winning can
didatc
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-22

a big howl over the action OF the
department OF justice in removing
the western land fraud cases from
the Pacific coast to courts to those
OF the District. Secretary Bonsparte
submitted 10 congress a request for
an emergency appropriation Of s4s,-
900 to cover the expense Of trying
these cases in this city. Under the
law one-half OF the expense Of rum
ming the District government Is
borne by congress and one-half by
the taxpayers OF the District. The
trial OF the Hyde-Benson-Dlmond
and Schneider cases n this iurlsdic-
tion will mean that one-half OF the
expense OF witnesses fees, jurors
fees, balliffs' fees and miscellaneous
court expenses must be paid by the
property holders of Washington.
They are imposed upon often enough
as Il IL. but when II comes to max
ing them pay for something which
they don't want and IN which they
have no Interest. they feel resentfil.
However, II Is not believed that tho
department OF Justice will change
it's program. and II congress sees A.
to grant Secretary Bonaparte's re-
quest, the District government will
have 10 pay the fiddler despite the
fact that II doesn't dance.