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Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05
Death of Samuel N. King.

Samuel NJ. King, we'll known citizen
of Paris, died at his home Saturday night
at the age of ~ years. He had not been
in the best of health for some time, and
about the middle of September returned
from trip with his stock around the
circuit of the fairs, feeling very poorly.
About ten days since he was attacked
with pneumonia, and his case was con-
sidered critical for several days, but later
he was pronounced out of danger. He
had for some years had bad heart, and
this caused his sudden death Saturday
night.
Mr.. King was born and always lived
in Paris, and during all except few
years of his infancy on the farm where
he died. He was the son of Alonzo and
Miranda (Prentiss) King, and was born
July 6, 1887, on the place now occupied
by Carroll K. King. While he was still
child his parents moved to the farm
which has ever since been the family
homestead. OF the children of the
family Samuel was the one who remain
ed at home.
Besides carrying on the farm, Mr..
King until within a few years had a saw
mill on Stony Brook on the home farm,
where every spring more or less lumber
and shingles were sawed, and where at
one time some manufacturing of wooden
goods was done. As young man he
also ran a saw mill at what is now Red
ding in Sumner, getting out lumber in
the winter and operating the mill in the
spring on the high water.
Some years since Mr.. King began max
ing q speciality of pure bred Cattle Club
Jerseys ON his farm, and built up herd
which has given him and his farm,
"Kingleside Farm" as he named it, a
more than statewide reputation. Every
fall he spent number of weeks making
the circuit of the large fairs with por-
ton of his herd, always carrying of a
large number OF ribbons. On his trip
this fall he went as far as Presque Isle,
and was gone nearly four weeks.
He did not however confine his atten-
tions to stock breeding, but practiced
diversified farming, and made il success
full in all branches. He took a great in
terest in his work, and rarely missed at
tending farmers institutes or other meet
ings where there was any information to
be gained.
Mr.. King was a member OF Paris
Grange, q Past Grand in Mount Mica
Lodge, |. o. o. F., Past Chief Patriarch
in Aurora Encampment, and member
of Hamlin Lodge, X. of P. he had long
been member of the Paris Hill Baptist
church, and was active in the conduct OF
it's affairs. A good citizen, and man
who will be much missed in the com
munity.
Mr.. King married Emily A. Barrows,
who survives him. They had three chill
dren, of whom two died in infancy. The
third is Irene, wife Of Herbert NJ. Tucker
of Orono. Mrs. Tucker was summoned
here week since by her fathers illness,
and was here at the time of his death.
He is survived by one brother, Rev. G
NJ. P. King, d. D., of the faculty OF
Union University, Richmond, Va.
The funeral will be held at the home,
stead in the King neighborhood at l :3C
p. NJ. Tuesday, and will be attended BY
Rev. G. w. F. Hill of the Paris Hill
Baptist church. While the funeral viii
uot be in charge of any order, it Is de
sired that as many Of the Odd Fellows
and Knights of Pythias shall attend as
| possible.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05

A sensation has been caused ir Port
land by the arrest of four young women
who dress styhshly and are of good
family, charged with Wholesale shop
lifting. One of the four is the daughter
of the French consul. 1t is said that the
large stores have been losing goods for
many mouths, and long period of work
by the police department was necessary
before evidence sufficient to warrant
arrests could he secured. IL Is limited
that Others than these four may be in
volvad
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05

Live Spiders Food For Young Wasps.
The young of some wasps can live
only on live spiders. and the mother
wasp therefore renders the spider
powPrless Us her sting. after which II
.'un live month. aud then deposits II
in the cocoon where she has laid her
egg. On Matching out the wasp grllbs
feed ON the bodies Of the living spi.
dprs Another wasp deposits her egg
in the bod: of the spider. which Is
hen buried alive and is fed upon by
'he wasp grub London Standard.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05
IT'S A TOP NOTCH DoER.

Great deeds compel regard. The
world crowns Its doers. That's why the
American people have crowned DR..
Kings New Discovery the King OF
Throat and Lung remedies. Every atom
is a health force. 1t kills germs, and
colds and the grippe vanish. 1t heals
cough.racked membranes and coughing
stops. Sore, inflamed bronchial tubes
and lungs are cured and hemorrhages
cease DR.. Geo. More, Black Jack, N.
e., writes sit cured me of lung trouble,
pronounced hopeless by all doctors. "
SOC, 81 90. Trial bottle free. Guaran-
teed by F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05

As result of inspection by Prof.
Charles A. Davis, peat expert of the
United States Geological Survey, of
Washington, D. c., the peat in Orring-
ton bog has been pronounced highly
Officers of the Peat Mfg.
Co. accompanied Prof. Davis to the bog
recently and the expert after close ex-
animation of the material and the opera
ton announced that the specimens ex.
hibited were excellent and most suitable
for the purpose of fuel.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05
There will be no more meetings Of the
{. D. K. A. until further notice.

There will be no more meetings of th
K. o. Z. A. until further notice.
The Paris Public Library will not b
opened Thursday evening, Oct. 7th.
j. A. Kenney, who has been quite IL
with sores in his throat, is out again.
The regular court temperance meet
ing will be held Tuesday evening Of mex
week.
Miss Isabel C. Morton went Monda,
morning to Boston to resume her ar
studies.
The ladies Of the Congregational Circle
have decided to have their annual sal,
December third and fourth.
Rev. John NJ. Barker, D. D., of New
ton Theological Seminary, has been 8
guest at Grinfill Stuart's for few days
A meeting of the poultry association
will DO held at Engine House Hall Tues
day evening, Oct 5th. Members are
urged to be present.
Mrs. Kate Linder of Mankato, Minn.,
arrived Thursday at the home of hel
sister, Mrs. Cora S. Briggs, and will re.
main here through the winter.
The roll call of Mt. Pleasant Rebekah
Lodge, deferred from the last meeting,
will be held Friday evening of this week.
The same refreshmenr committee will
serve.
Charles FL. Howard was elected treas
urer of Mount Mica Building Association
at a special meeting Saturday afternoon,
TO I'LL the vacancy caused by the death
of Frank A. Shurtleff.
1t is expected that the run at the corn
factory will be flushed Tuesday. The
pack will be small, needless to say, but
larger proportionately than in most of
the factories in this part of the state.
Rev. ]. Wallace Chesbro left this
morning for Brewer, where he will at
tend the dedication of the new Baptist
church in that place, and also the state
convention of the Baptist denomination.
On Saturday afternoon beginning at
$50 o'clock the Baptist Junior G. E
Society will give social in the church
vestry. Popcorn, candy and peanuts
will be for sale. Come and bring your
friends.
Any one interested in hose company
being formed over the river or beyond
the A. K. Shurtleff grain mill please
come to the assessors office this Tues
day evening at I o'clock.
CHAs. W. BowRER, Chief Engineer.
The organ for the Baptist church was
shipped from Brattleboro, VT, last
Wednesday, and is expected this week.
Payment of pledges for the organ may
be made to II. w. Dennison, and it is
hoped that all pledges will be paid this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton C.. Wheeler spent
A few days at their camp at Shagg Pond,
Camp Mooween, last week. On Satur-
lay they "hiked" home by way of Wood
stock Common, South Woodstock and
Trap Corner. The distance is something
ike eighteen miles, but was easily made.
Our weather comes in chunks this
year. Still We have no reason to COM
plain of the heavy rain which fell on us
the first of last week. Wells and springs
have responded, and the water shortage
IS thing of the past. 1t was the first
arge fall of rain since the first of June.
The Woman's Monthly Missionary
meeting will be held in the Baptist vestry
next Thursday at 8 p NJ As the church
doors will be open Thursday afternoon it
will be convenient time for the ladies
" who have dishes in the kitchen to obtain
them, and they are earnestly requested
10 do so.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05

Women lawyers are not unknown in
Maine in this twentieth century, but the
first to present case to jury is un-
doubtedly Miss Ethel Walton OF Skow-
hegan, who appeared few days since in
the trial OF case in the Somerset Coun-
ty court. Miss Walton is the daughter
Of S. J. Walton, a well-known Skow-
hogan attorney. She is graduate of
Skowhegan High School, Lassell Semi
nary, and Boston University law school.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05
FRIGHTFuL FATE AyERfEp.

II would have been cripple for life,
from terrible cut on my knee cap"
writes Frank Disberry, Kelliber, Minn.,
"without Bucklen's Arnica Salve, which
soon cured me-" Infallible for wounds,
cuts and bruises, 1t soon cures Burns,
Scalds, Old Sores, Boils, Skin Eruptions.
Worlds best for Piles. 25c at F. A.
Shurtleff & Co.'s.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05

The Eskimos are said to be an almost
phenomenally healthy people, many Of
our common diseases being absolutely
unknown to them, and Commander
Peary thinks the Arctic region ought to
be popular as summer resort. Who
wants to 90 to Greenland on the next
steamer? Don't all speak at once.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05
MONEY CONES I'M BUNCHEs

to A. A. Chisholm Of Treadwell, N. Y.
now. His reason is we'll worth reading:
"For long time I suffered from indi-
gestion. torpid liver, constipation. ner-
vousness, and general debility" he
writes. 81 couldn't sleep, had no appe-
tite, nor ambition, grew weaker every
day in spite of all medical treatment.
Then used Electric Bitters. Twelve bot
ties restored all my old-time health and
vigor. Now I can attend to business
every day. It's wonderful medicine ~
Infallible for Stomach, Liver, Kidneys,
Blood and Nerves. SOC at r. A. Shurt.
left & Co.'s.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05
Card of Thanks.

We herewith wish to extend thanks TO
our friends and neighbors for their KIND
ly sympathy aud assistance in our late
bereavement, and especially do We wish
to extend thanks to DIR. Stewart and MS
assistants for their faithfulness In caring
for Mr.. Shurtlef.
MARY F. SHURrLEFF,
STANLEY SHURTLEFF.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05
.harIes II. Howard Town Treasurer.

The special town meeting of Monday
afternoon was a short affair, with some
forty voters in attendance.
Ballots for Charles II. Howard were
distributed to the voters as they entered
the door.
Town Clerk Wheeler called the meet
ing to order at 2 O'Clock, and Walter L..
Gray was elected moderator.
A ballot was taken for town treasur-
er to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Frank A. Shurtleff. The total vote
was 81, all the votes being for Charles
II. Howard. The meeting adjourned at
9 minutes past 2.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05
TEE BED ROCK OF SUCCESS

lies in keen, clear brain, backed by In
domitable will and resistless energy.
Such power comes from the splendid
health that DR.. Kings New Life Pills
impart. They vitalizs every organ and
build up brain and body. j. A. Har-
mon, Lizemore, W. Va, writes: "They
are the best pills ever used" 25c at
r. A. Shurtleff & Co.'s.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05

4Aud best of all F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
guarantee 1t to cure You or money back
Read this: :.
"I have been q great sufferer for IA
years, everything ate gave me heart
burn. I have never been able to get any
thing that would give me any relief un-
til friend of mine insisted on my taking
Mi.o-na. / took 80 cent box and l be-
lieve am entirely well."-F. n. Bryant,
Newman, Ca, June 5th.
Mi-o-na is not nostrum; it is the pre-
scription of celebrated physician who
is a specialist in stomach diseases.
One clever woman calls Mi-o-na the
Sunshine Prescription, because 1t
changed her from a miserable, nervous
dyspeptic into bright, healthy, happy
woman in few weeks.
These little Mi-o-na tablets are surely
wonder workers. They absolutely cure
indigestion whether acute or chronic.
They stop belching, gas In sfomach
and heaviness in few minutes. Dis
tress after eating vanisbes as II by magic
when one or two little Mi-o-na tablets
are swallowed.
Only so cents box at leading drug
gists everywhere, and in Paris by +. A.
Shurtleff & Co. Test sample free from
Booths MILO ma, Buffalo, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05

He was for time correspondent Of the Boston
Herald, and the desk men In the Herald office at
that time had very hazy idea about Maine and
things pertaining 70 this state.-Recent news
paper personal.
Was there ever a time when the ideas of
the Boston and New York papers per-
tanning to Maine we're not pretty hszyp
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05

A novel suit in law Is threatened by
the owners of mill property recently
burned in Randolph, who talk of suing
the town for damages because of INSULT
cient FIRE apparatus and inefficient work
Of tho FIRE department.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05
The lntricacies of X.

"Wny don't you study the time tn
bic. aud then you wouldn't have miss
I'd your traln?"
That was the trouble. While ] was
trying to translate the time table the
train pulled out New York Herald
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05

What was the best job you ever
did?" inquired the first barber.
81 once shaved man." replied the
second ditto.
"Well?"
well. then persuaded him to have
Il hair cut. SINCE. shampoo. face mas
sage. sea foam. electric buzz, tar spray
and finally tonic rub"
What then?"
"By that time" concluded barber
No. 2. "he needed another shave.'-
London Answers
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05
s. r. DAVIS, Postmaster.

The honor of bringing in the first deer
of the season seems to belong to Frank
lin Maxim, though he didn't do the
shooting. he was at work in his field
about mile out on the Stony Brook
road Saturday forenoon, and a good
sized doe came into the field. When
team came BY she would dodge back in
to the woods, and come out again later.
After she had been around for about two
hours, Harry Dudley OF Buckfield came
along, and Mr. Maxim, knowing that he
travelled prepared TO meet game, told
him to take this deer. Mr.. Dudley
loaded with buckshot, aud bad no diff
Guilty dropping his game. Mr.. Maxim
went and got his horse and cart ana
hauled the deer in and dressed 1t, and
took one hind quarter as his share Tor
beating the bush and dressing the game.
Quite delegation from w. X. kimball
Post and Ladies of the G.. A. K. respond
ed to the invitation from Bethel Post
and Corps to visit them on the 18th, and
were very highly entertained. Almost
every residence and place of business
was decorated with flags. There were
visitors present from Rumford, Mechanic
Falls, Oxford, Norway and South Paris.
We were met at the station by members
of their Post and Corps and escorted to
the hall, after which there were auto
mobiles furnished to take any one to
ride that wished to 90, and there were
great many that availed themselves ol
the privilege. Then came bountiful
dinner, followed by campfire in the
afternoon. Surely, Bethel is very
pretty village and We all feel like giving
three cheers for the town, its loyal citi-
zens, and the way We were entertained
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05
The West Oxford Fair.

Tuesdays rain was not the worst
thing that might have happened to the
West Oxford fair at Fryeburg, which
was to have opened that day. The rain
was so emphatic that there was no ques.
ton of anything but postponement. The
three days following were good enough,
barring shower the last of the after
noon on Thursday, and good fair was
held. Following are the summaries OF
the races:
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05

John Elwell, convicted of burning the
Odd Fellows building at Tenants
Harbor, was sentenced to FIVE years in
state prison.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05
Oxford Congregational Conference.

Oxford Congregational Conference.
The semi-annual meeting of the Ok
ford Conference of Congregational
Churches will be held with the Norway
Second Congregational Church on Tnes-
day and Wednesday, Oct. II and 13.
Programme:
TUESDAY, OCT. Il.
AM
1915. Devotion.
Business Session.
1ll5. Topic, Personal Work,
~. Qualifications,
Mrs. A. T. Mcwhorter.
" W. H. Eastman
lal5 Refreshments and Social Hour.
1.3O. Praise Service, Rev. j. G. Fisher.
las. Sermon, Rev. Il. L. Packard.
2SO. Topic, Evangelism.
~. Its Place In Modern Church Work,
Rev. A. T. McWhorter.
(2). Its Purpose, Rev. b. 3. hideout.
Re; ssv. ". w. F. Stewart Stewart, D. D., Detroit, Mich.
400. The women's Missionary Societies,
Mrs. VIM. B. D. Gray. Cheyenne. Wyoming.
EVENING.
100 Praise Service.
715 Address,
Rev. VIM. B. d. Gray. Cheyenne, Wyoming.
500. Address,
Rev. W. F. Stewart, D. D., Detroit, Mich.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 13.
A. ".
S45. Prayer Service.
9l5. Business Session.
$40 Maine Missionary Society.
10. Topic, The Ground and Value OF Optimism
In Christian Work, Rev. 8. q. Eaton.
1920 Topic. Moral Uplift Of Our Young People
~. In Our Public Schools,
Prof L. NJ. Felch
(3. In Our Sunday Schools.
Rev. w. G. Curtis
(3). In Our Christian Endeavor Societies
Mrs. T. 8. Barnes
Ills Sermon, Bev. j. G. Fisher
IL As. Communion.
auf
Oxford Democrat., 1909-10-05
Suffering Ended

r. A. ShurtIeff & Co. Sell the Rem.
edy That Cured Stomach Trouble
of IA Years.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-11-26
Building Operations Continue.

There is NO let up in building opera
lions. With the many new buildings
nearing completion contracts are being
signed for other structures.
Mr.. w. r. Jackson has given the
contract for the erection of two story
brick store 35x6O on Pine street, oppo-
site the 81. IIucie Drug Company, and
work will commence 10 few days.
Ground will be broken Monday for
the erection of the Faber Bros. build
ing on the southeast corner Of Pine
street and Orange avenue. opposite the
News handsome new quarters. The
building will be constructed Of brick,
4Ox8O, story and a-half high with orna
mental stone trimmings. Mr.. |. 81.
Jones has the contract.
Judge Fred Fee is having his large
residence moved to a lot recently pur-
chased by him south Of The News Office.
The distance to be moved is about q
block and half and Roylsnce 4 Hor-
ton have the contract On the site for
merly occupied by the residence Judge
Fee is planning to erect big business
block SOxlOO with four large store
rooms facing on Pine street.
other structures are in course OF
erection, among them being the Cath
olic church, the Willis bungalow,
county court house, Grant residence
and many others.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-11-26

regular meetings are to be held.
The following committees were Their
appointed
Executive Committee-Mrs. DAISY
Horton, Mrs. d. D.. McCsrty, Proi
Okerlund.
Membership Committee -Mesdame'
Feigle. Whyte, w. N. and A, A. Hen
dry. jackson, Jennings.
observation-disclosures sample
Wilson, Nesbitt.
Committee on Propaganda = Mes
danes Penny, Hemmings, Andrews
and Messrs. Nesbitt, Dittmar and Glad
win.
Library Committee-Mrs, Elizabeth
Raulerson, Mrs. Clarence Summerlin'
There being no further business the
meeting adjourned to Friday afternoon
December 3, meeting to be held In the
school house.
ELMA GEIGER, Secretary
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-11-26
SCHOOL ASSOCIATION FORMED
Ladies Are Working for a New
School Building.

The frst regular meeting OF the La
dies Educational Association was held
at the school house last Friday after
noon. The president being absent
Prof. M. ]. Okerlund conducted the
meeting. Twenty-Five ladies and nine
gentlemen we're present. The secre'
tsry read the constitution sent by the
State Superintendent of Public lnstruc-
ton which was discussed, and, after a
few amendments, adopted.
The next business was the election
of a vice president and treasurer
Mrs G. M. Horton was elected wee
president and Mrs. G. R. Broome treas
urer.
Much interest was manifested 10 the
selection Of site for the new school
building and il was finally decided tnas
J committee should be appointed 70
collect a lot, ascertain the price, TERMS
orc and report at the next meeting
The following were appointed to act on
this committee Mr.. Parker, chairman
Messrs. Cross Dittmar, Penny Mes
bitt, Sample and Fultz.
The first Friday afternoon Of eac l
non,b waa selected as the day on which
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-11-26

creases' until the last ten years when
the tax will be three mills.
On the other hand the county com.
missioners have power to levy 10 mills
Tor road purposes-S under the general
law and 10 special. This they will do
next year If bonds fail to carry. We
are now paying 8 mills for roads and
have paid as high as ten. With the
issue OF bonds nine mills will be the
highest that will ever have TO be paid
that is six for the bond issue and three
under the general law for maintenance
and other roads. This latter can be
cut in half at least. But even taking
the limit--9 mills-there will be a say.
ing of 4 mills by bonding, for the COM
missioners will levy Is next year as
sure as the bond issue fails.
Then the assessed valuation in the
above table is ridioulOusly low. AL
most anyone will admit that with good
roads the valuation will double long
before twenty years-the basis Of their
figures. We can safely assume a higher
valuation than the committee figures
ane therefore a lower rate of taxation.
The roads to be built with the bonds
arei One from north to south ends of
the county along the river front all the
way, short branch roads connecting at
various points, and one from east TO
west ends of the county, with docks
and other similar improvements,
There is an impression among some
that the road to the south will run
back in the fatwoods and savannahs,
but this is entirely wrong, as the road
will run down the river front to The
south end of the county, where it will
benefit the most people.
Don't forget to be out and vote next
Wednesday for good roads. Study the
above figures and show them to your
neighbors.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-11-26

acres of land given their proper Value'
County bonds can be sold in new
York or other money Centers at five per
cent, while your citizens, on an aver
age, would be willing to pay eign1 per
cent. and ten per cent. for money 10
use In their business or to pay taxes
with. Consequently, II these ROADS are
to be built bonds are medium through
which oil the people can GET cneap
money, and instead Of the roads oe'ng
paid for by the few citizens you now
have you may reasonably expec' 70
have many times your present popu'a-
tion and assessed values when your
bonds mature and must be paid. Those
who nav the bonds have had many
times their value in their business anu
the comforts afforded. Every great
citv has done all Of its street and otner
improvements by the issuing OF bonds
and the AUDITING property has gone
steadily up in value and what bonds
have done for the city by reason OF inc
construction OF good streets, pavement
sewerage, etc., bonds will certainly 90
for the country values when used in the
construction Of durable, hard-snrfaced
roads, bridges etc.
With the many evidences OF advant-
ages by reason Of bonds it would seem
any wen informed citizen would not
hesitate to vote for an issue as large as
could be proftably used IN the con-
Confined on page eighth
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-11-26
A PROMINENT CITIZEN DEAD
Mr. H. G. Bronson Passed Away
Sunday Night.

One of the most prominent citizens
OF Fort Pierce passed away SUNDAY
night when Mr.. H. G. Bronson breathed
his last the result Of a stroke Of paraly.
SIS He had been very III for several
days and his death was not unexpected,
although II was shock and has caused
universal sorrow among his friends and
business associates.
Funeral services were held by the
Masons Wednesday and he was laid 20
rest 10 the Fort Pierce cemetery BY
that order, Of which he has been a
prminent member for years.
The following has been handed In to
US and it tells Of his upright character
and life;