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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
Hu ntington Chambers, Boston.

The terms of the members of the en-
forcement commission (Sturgis Com
mission as it is commonly KNOWN hav-
ing expired, Governor Fernald last week
made new appointments. The new COM
mission is composed of Hon. Henry w.
Cakes of Auburn, George NJ. Phenix of
Alfred and Andrew P. Havey OF Sulli-
van. Mr.. Cakes is the only reappoint-
ment. All the members Of the commits
sion have served in the legislature. Mr..
Havey, who is the Democratic member,
was a member OF last winters legislature,
voted against resubmission and against
the repeal of the Sturgis law, and was
the originator of the law requiring that
the expense o. enforcement by the COM
mission shall be paid by the county
where the work is done, not by the state
as now.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
Base Ball.

NC. FALLS II. s. s; PARIS H. s. 9.
Under weather conditions that made
good ball playing impossible and which
were much more suitable for football
than base ball, Paris High School base
ball team went down in defeat in its first
game of the season, which was played
on the high school grounds Saturday
afternoon. Considering the few times
that the weather has been suitable for
practice and the trying conditions under
which the game was played, the work Of
both teams was very creditable. The
Mechanic Falls boys came by team and
were so late in arriving that it was near
y three O'Clock before the game was
started.
There are large number of men try
ing for positions on the team this spring
and the team which met Mechanic Falls
High Saturday was not picked until Fri
day night, and there is little doubt but
what there will be some changes before
another game is played as those who
show up best this week will get the
chance 10 play against Bridgton High
School next Saturday. Like most high
school teams they are weak in batting
and the best hitters will probably get
the regular places on the team.
After shutting out the visitors in the
first half of the first inning the home
team got busy at once and scored four
runs on three singles, base on balls
and double They did not score again
until the sixth when single, double
and an error gave them one run and
would have given them another had it
not been lost by foolish base running.
Another single and double gave them
their last run in the eighth, they being
retired in one, two, three order in the
ninth.
Mechanic Falls first run came in the
third on hit by Prince which slow
fielding allowed him to turn into home
run. Two singles followed this hit, but
with men on second and third Cutting
got the next two batters on strikes.
Three errors, single, a double and a
triple gave Mechanic Falls four runs in
the fifth and they followed this up by
scoring three more in the sixth on two
triples, a double and single. They
were unable to score again in the last
three innings.
In Lawler Mechanic Falls has fine
pitcher and all round ball player, but it
is too bad be is so well aware of the
fact. Prince did some great batting and
Campbell played a clean game at third.
Lord was the weak spot in the visiting
team.
For the home team, Rawson and With
am did nearly all the batting, although
Curtis double was very timely coming
with two men out and scoring two runs.
Cutting had fine control and was effect
i've except two innings. Nothing got by
Barrows and his throwing to the bases
was fine, he caught two men at second
and had another If his throw bad not
been dropped. The score:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
Railroad Man
Badly Crippled.
HAD MUSCULAR RHEUMATISM

Used Uric-O and Became En-.
tirely Cured and Recon-
mends the Remedy to Eel
low Workmen.
John B. GRAHAM, q we'll known signal
tender In the Maine Central Railroad
yards at Pittsfield, Me-, has the follow.
ing to say in favor of Uric-O.
For several years past, / suffered un-
told fortunes from muscular rheumatism
paid very little notice to the trouble al
first, thinking it would pass away as
grew older, but instead, from year to
year the disease increased until my mus.
Giles had become so contracted at the
knee that was almost unable to follow
my occupation. Through the recon-.
mendation of druggist Il. a. Nutter,
began the use of Uric-O and have taken
six bottles and can truthfully say the
remedy has entirely cured me.
have treated with the most eminent
doctors and have used various medicines
recommended by friends, but neither
gave relief.
am glad to testify to the merits OF
Uric-O for rheumatism and believe that
1t will cure the most obstinate forms OF
this terrible disease.
Oric-O is sold and recommended by
Shurtleff & Co. at 75c. and $100 the
bottle. They will furnish samples and
literature upon request or same can be
obtained by writing to the Smith Drug
Co., 220 Smith Building, Syracuse, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
On the Way Home from South.
New YORK, April 20, 1909.

Editor Democrat:
We are once more in the big, noisy
city, and rather enjoy 1t after so long
stop in the quiet South. We spent 9
very pleasant winter in Orlando, Fla
Could see quite growth OF the place In
the six years since our first visit. Or.
lando il very pleasant, attractive city
and do not see why 1t should not be al
healthy as any place In Florida. The
growth of the city is not spasmodical
but steady. Many northerners build
cottages and come down and spend the
winter. We had q warm December, but
after that chsngeable, three frosts that
killed many plants and early vegetables
We left April first for Jacksonville
where we spent two weeks. Florida
has been we'll patronized this winter
though the season did not commence as
early as usual.
All very well at present, and pleasant
ly located In our old quarters where we
expect to remain for two weeks or more
Were glad to find the Democrat waiting
for US.
We shall be glad to get back to our ole
home at Buckfield, If you will get us 9
good housekeeper to care for US.
K. N. PRINCE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
Watch for the date of the Seneca

Watch for the date of the Senecs
Graduation.
Clinton McKeen is employed as clerk
in the confectionery store Of Mrs. Cook
The auto season is open. and the buzz
wagons begin to defy the wintry blasts,
Supper and entertainment at Baptist
vestry Thursday evening. Prices az
usual.
Mr. and Mrs. Ellis S. Doble are to be
engaged on q farm In New Gloucester
this summer.
Mrs. James Crooker and son Harold
of Locke's Mills were guests at j. j,
Murphy's Saturday.
Miss Blanche Barrows, who has 20.
sition in Lewiston, was at home q short
time the first of last week.
Don't forget the auction Wednesday OF
this week at the residence of Mrs. Louise
j. Briggs, Market Square, South Paris.
Mrs. C. A. Record of Abingdon, Mass,
visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
B. Crockett, over Saturday and Sunday.
Rev. II. S. Pinkham of Somerville,
Mass, former pastor of the Baptist
churSh here, is to lecture here June LIST.
The ladies of the Congregational
parish and society will meet with Mrs.
J. w. Chute Thursday afternoon, April
20.
Only few days of April left, and we
can without sorrow bid last good-by
to its cold and leaden skies and frequent
showers.
Mrs. Henry Burgess died at her home
on Elm Hill Thursday night, and the
funeral was held Sunday afternoon.
Burial at Norway. Mrs. Burgess was
about IS years of age.
The South Paris Baptist church is to
have new pipe organ. Through the
efforts of the pastor, Rev. j. w. Ches-
bro, promise was secured from Andrew
Carnegie of gift of $500 provided the
church raised an equal amount. The
necessary $500 was secured by the
church in pledges within few days dur
ing the past two weeks, and Mr.. Carne-
gie's contribution is expected soon. The
additional amount required to install the
organ in the church will now be secured,
the Ladies' Aid taking the lead in this
work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
Resolutions.

Another comrade has passed from this
world of sunshine and shadow to a
brighter home above, and with unbound
ed faith in our Heavenly Father we feel
that all is we'll. Therefore,
Resolved, That in the death of Com.
rade Orange F. Small, W. K. Kimball
Post, G. A. r., has lost an honored mem
Der, whose kindly heart and genial man.
ner endeared him to all the members of
our order. Comrade Small manifested
his love for our country by serving as a
private soldier in its defense during the
dark days of the rebellion.
Resolved, That this Post extend to the
bereaved family its sincere sympathy in
their loss, and that these resolutions be
placed on our records, also a copy sent
to the Oxford Democrat for publication.
Y " :; s as5si Committee
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
Sumner Henry Needham.

On June II, 1855, a monument to
Luther Crawford Ladd and Addison Otis
Whitney, two of the four soldiers be-
longing to the 9Th Massachusetts, regi-
ment, who were killed by mob in Balti.
more on April 10, 1851, was dedicated al
Lowell, Moss. Gov. John A. Andrew
of that state was the orator of the occa-
sion, and on page is of his address he
mentions Sumner Henry Needham and
says that he was born in Bethel, Maine.
1 should think that your Bethel CORE.
spondent could tell something as to
where Needham was born. INQUIRER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

In making public their decision re-
garding the train wreck at Millinooket
in which an engineer was killed, the
railroad commissioners state that the &C
cident was the fault of the night oper-
ator, who opened the semaphore without
knowing that the line was clear. They
further say that the operator Is boy OF
II, and they do not think boy Of that
age should be placed in position where
he controls the movement Of trains.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
Hearing on Closing Stony Brook.

A petition regarding the closing OF
Stony Brook to fishing was presented to
the last legislature, and by that body
referred to the commissioners OF fish
and game. The commissioners give
notice that they will give a hearing on
the matter, on Tuesday, May 4, at 10 A.
NJ, at the Grand Trunk passenger sta
ton at South Paris, when all who desire
may be heard.
The petition asks that the brook may
be closed to all fishing for the term OF
three years, and thereafter opened only
on Wednesday of each week.
Stony Brook was formerly remark
ably good rout stream, but has been a
good deal overworked for the past
twelve or fifteen years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
WORDS TO FREEZE THE SOUL.

"Your son has consumption. His
case Is hopeless" These appalling
words were spoken to Geo. E. Bleveus,
leading merchant Of Springfield, N. c.,
by two expert doctors-one lung spe.
cialist. Then was shown the wonderful
power of DR.. Kings New Discovery
"After three weeks use," writes Mr..
Blevens, che was a. we'll as ever.
would not take all the money in the
world for what 1t did for my boy" In
fallible for Coughs and Colds, it's the
safest, surest cure of desperate Lung
diseases on earth. SOC aud s1.00 at F.
A. Shurtleff & Co.'s. Guarantee salts
faction. Trial bottle free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
CPD RATHER DIE, DOCTOR,

than have my feet cut off," said NJ. l.
Bingham of Princeville, Ill.,, "but you'll
die from gangrene (which had eater
away eight toes) If you DON'T" said al
doctors. Instead-he used Bucklen's
Arnica Salve till wholly cured. Its
cures OF Eczema, Fever Sores, Bois
Burns and Piles astound the world. 25c
ut F. A. Shurtleff & Co.'s.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

A hearing was held at Bowdoinham
Tuesday before State Commissioner of
Agriculture Gilman ON the question of
Withholding the state stipend from the
Sagadohoc Agricultural Society-or the
Topsham fair, as it is better known. 1t
is alleged that gambling games were run
at the fair last fall. Assistant Attorney
General Barnes appeared for the state:
Two Bowdoin College students testified
that they saw gambling games running
at the fair. Officers OF the fair, police.
men and newspaper reporters testified
that they saw no gambling. Commits
sioner Gilman reserved his decision.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
UP BEFORE THE BAR.

N. H. Brown, an attorney Of Pittsfield
Vt, writes: 1--WE have used DR.. Kings
New Life Pills for years and find them
such good family medicine we wouldn't
be without them" For Chills, COnsti
patton, Biliousness or Sick Headache
they work wonders, ESQ at r. A. Shurt.
left q Co.'s.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

Rev. DR.. W. +. Berry of Kent's Hill
and Rev. W. P. Lord have been chosen
secretaries of the Maine Christian Civic
League, the Maine Methodist Confer.
ence, of which they are members, con-
senting to their serving at its meeting
last week. DR.. Berry was the first Sec
rotary of the league, but for some years
has been out of active work In 1t. Rev.
H. N. Pringle and E. II. Emery will con-
time as secretaries of the league, which
will now have four secretaries.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

Score by Innings.
lsS4 6 s s-Total.
Nc. Falls II. SO 0 4 8 o 0 0-s
H. S.,...4 0 o Ol0l &c
Earned runs, Nc. Falls II. s. Z; p. II. s. 4.
Two base.h,ts, witham 2, Curtis. Lawler, Nc
Cam. Three base-hits, Lawlcr, Whitman,
Prince. Home run, Prince First base on balls.
of Lawler 1; OF Cutting l. Struck out by
Lauler l3; by Cutting Z. Left on bases, Nc.
Falls III. s. 6; p. II. 5. 5. First base on errors,
Nc Falls II. 5. 5; z. II. s. 2. Umpire, Clark.
Scorer, Thayer.
Next Saturday Paris High school will
play Bridgton High School on the high
school grounds. Last season Bridgton
had fast team and no doubt Paris will
be obliged to play good ball to win next
Saturday.
At the fair grounds Saturday Norway
High easily defeated Gould Academy of
Bethel by a score of II to l. Norway
scored seven runs in one inning, the
Bethel team going completely to pieces.
The West Paris Grammar school boys
failed to put in an appearance here Sat-
urday so there was no gam at the brick
school house grounds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
The Outdoor Season.

The outdoor season Is here. To thou
sands - hundreds of thousands - this
means base ball. To other thousands 1t
means golf. To multitudes Of others II
means autoing, motor boating, fishing,
hunting, tennis, camping, gardening,
rambling In the woods and fields. To
all these 1t means pure air and sunlight.
To the majority of the devotees OF the
out-0f-doors 1t means redder blood,
stronger muscles, clearer brains, strong.
or hearts and generally better health and
a frightening Of the lease of life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
Boston Reunion of Fryeburg Alumni.

The reunion and annual meeting of the
Association of the Alumni and Friends
of Fryeburg Academy will be held April
80, 1909, 10 the Directors Room, second
floor, South Station, Boston.
After the banquet Mr.. d. o. S. Lowell
head master of the Roxbury Latin
School, will give brief address on the
progress of Esperanto.
Reception at 6 o'clock. Dinner, sl.25
at $50.
MARY BARRows,
Assistant Secretary,
Huntington Chambers, Boston
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

On Thursday, April 20, at Dunham'i
Hall, West Paris, w. W. Durham will
sell at auction his farming tools, a par.
tial list of which is given on the bills,
and a considerable quantity OF house
hold goods. Sale begins at 10 A. NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
HIGH-O-ME.
That's the Way to Pronounce Hyo.
mel. the Monex.Rack Catarrh Cure.

That's the Way to Pronounce Hyo.
mel, the Money Back Catarrh Cure.
As doubt exists in the minds Of many
readers of the Democrat let US say that
the above is the proper pronunciation Of
Americas most wonderful catarrh cure.
F. A. Shurtleff & Co. are the agents for
Hyomei in South Paris and they will
sell you an inhaler, bottle of Hyomei,
and full instructions for use, for only 81.
And II it fails to cure acute or chronic
catarrh, asthma, bronchitis, Group, hay
fever or coughs and colds, they will give
you your money back. The person who
suffers from catarrh after such an offer
as that, must like to shuttle, spit and
wheeze, and be generally disgusting.
Read what Mr.. G. F. Lowe says:
81 have used Hyomei for case. OF
nasal catarrh which had bothered me for
long time. I can say that Hyomei
killed the germs of the disease and gave
me the much sought and needed relief.
From this experience know Hyome' to
to be reliable remedy, and l give 1t the
praise and recommendation that it de.
serves. &c. F. Lowe, R. F. D. No. Z,
Allegan, Mich, September 10, 1908.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
Born.

In West Paris, April II, to the wife of Mark
Goata, a daughter,
In North Paris. April l9, to the wife of Samuel
Keene, a son.
In Reddinr, April 10, to the wife Of George
Redding, q son.
In Lowell, April le. to the wife Of the late
Frank A. Remission, son, Franklin a.
In Bryants Pond, March 20. to the wife OF
Herman f. Billings, daughter, Dorothea
Emma.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
Married.

In Rumford. April 20, by Rev. J. A. La.
Flamme, assisted by Rev. FIR. Desilet', Mr..
John T. Roderick Of Rumford and Miss Mar.
garet Louise Martin Of Bangor.
In Canton Point, April u, by Rev. E. w
Weber, Mr.. Arthur r. Eastman and Miss Min.
ME v. Burnham.
In Norway, April II, by Rev. NJ. c. Ward, MIR
Clarence Harry Grover and Mrs. Margery Vera
Flint.
In welchville, April II. by R. F. Staples, Esq
Mr.. Arthur n. staples and Miss leila Bryant
both of Welchvllle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
Died.

In Paris. April %, Melvina, wife Of Henry
Burgess, aged about IS years.
In Bethel, April Is, Mrs. Anne Rowe Burbank,
aged IS years.
In Portland, April 20, James H. Barrows OF
Bethel, aged Il years.
In Welchville, April II, Mrs. Stephen D. jill
son, aged y years.
In Albany, April %. Cora, wife Of George
Cummings.
In Byron, April y, John Houghton, aged s.
years.
In Rockland, Mass. Joseph Packard, formerly
of Buckfeld, aged 50 years.
In West Porter, Joseph Libby, aged 81 years
months, 6 days.
In Bridgton, April %. William Cutler of East
Denmark.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator of the
estate of
ORANGE r. SMALL, late Of Paris,
in the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired TO present the same for settlement, and
ali indebted thereto are requested to make
payment Immediately.
April 20 h, 1909. ROBERT o. SMALL.
WALTER L. GRAY, Agent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
ANNUAL
Lace Curtain and Rug Sale.

serceable
diHerentde nstosele White and Arabian
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
PORTIEREs, COUCH AND
TABLE COVERS.

Porteres in two toned coors oriental designs and plain
These single by the pair $780, $780, 81 9s s. 9s
1880
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
RUGS.

WHITE AND ECRU CURTAINS
MARKED DOWN.
These curtains in one two three pair lots. In
of the lots curtain is slightly soed being sam
ple The better ones in both White and Ecru come in
four and FIVE pair lots.
White Curtains.
Several styles that were 81 90, sale price 79c
One lot extra size were $780, sale price slOO
Several styles, 12 yds. long 80 in wide, were 81 49,
sale price 1925
One lot two pairs were $500, sale price $3.50
One lot, large curtains fresh pairs were 81 IS,
sale price sl.75
Two lots fine mesh curtains, $780, sale price $40
Two lots extra values SO So sale price 81 so
Ecru Curtains.
These curtains large curtains, all have corded pat
terms
One lot, two pairs, $3.50, sale price sl9S
Two lots large curtains, heavily corded, SO 90 and
1926 sale price s2.5
One lot, extra value, were So sale price IS w
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
WHITE LACE CURTAINS.

One lot 12 yds long, 80 In wide neat pattern only soc
One lot yds long, 80 in wide scroll border, small ag
ured center, QUO
One lot 12 yds long, S6 In wlde bow knot pattern TOO
One lot yds long, "A in WIDE fancy border snow drop
canter " $1.00
One lot yds long, "a in wide, scroll border plain cen:
ter, extra value slzo
One lot yds long, 45 In. wide, dainty pattern In bow
knots both center and border, sL5O
One lot yds go ill., scroll pattern, extra value sl75
One lot 12 yds so in. wide fine mesh, small dainty
pattern, &U
Several other patterns in finer meshes dainty designs ex
ira fine values at $3.50, $275, $500, $3.50
Arabian or Ecru Curtains.
These curtains becoming popular each year on
account of their extreme durability This we have
more styles to select from, besides better values The
prices slOO, 81 25 sl75, S2oo' 500
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
MUSLIN CURTAINS.

Our line of Muslin Curtains larger than ever AZ 2c 5Oc
75c, 81 12c, S100, S1.25, 81 so.
Several styles in Bobbinet in both white and ecru.
Door panels in both white and ecru, SOC, 75c, csc
Curtain loops in silk and cotton, white and ecru,
SC, 10c, zoe pair
We have described only one style in each price but
have several We will be pleased to show them whether
you purchase not.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27

Couch Covers Oriental and Persian patterns, made as
near possible to represent the rich Oriental fabrics,
from 81 25 to $3.50 inclusive.
Table Covers in Tapestry in plain and mixed coors, 5oc
to So 9S, according to size.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-04-27
NC. FALLS II. 5
z. II, s.

sMcKinnon out, hit by batted ball.
Score by Innings.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-07-21

out Of over thirty irrigating ca
nails now in operation in the Lower
Rio Grande Valley. only three suf-
fered any material damage in the
recent high water. and lie total loss
= On these. when compared with the
immense sums invested in irrigating
systems in the valley, are small
These losses were due chiefly TO lack
Of proper protection in the way OF
Ievees al certain points on the river,
q lack which may be remedied AT
comparatively small cost The remedy
indicated, however, is very necessary,
and the land and canal owners OF the
valley should lose no time in seeing
that the preeaution of providing these
keyees be neglected no longer
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-07-21
SITUATION IN THE
oVERFLOWED SECTION.
Herald Makes Inspection and Finds
Complaint of Mr. HalIam Justi-
fed.

An inspection of the flooded dis
trict in the western part OF town
made by a Herald representative last
evening SHOWS that the water has
practically stopped running from the
west of the railroad to the flats on
the town side. but the water on this
side is draining on very slowly The
complaint of ssr. Hallam in yester-
dav's Herald that IN many places the
standing water is causing vegetation
10 rot. breeding mosquitoes and thus
Incoming a serious menace 10 the
health of the entire community an
pears to be justified. a great paTt
of the low land beyond Third street
and between Elizabeth street and the
railroad is still under water, some
of which is running on Slowly
through the newly dug ditch INTO
the resaea beyond the cemetery As
al present arranged, however, this
ditch viii not take of all this water
So more work viii be needed or the
water viii remain there until II evap-
crates or is absorbed by the earth
Some oil has been distributed over
this water. but not enough 10 De OF
permanent benefit
Here and there on the borders Of
ponds or IN bitches, oil can be seen
on the surface of the water, but very
little is visible. Compared 10 the
amount of exposed and standing wa
ter. the oil used n that section ap-
parently has been a negligible guam
tity. or has already evapoFatea-
There IS undoubtedly need OF IN
mediate steps being taken 10 feieNe
the situation in this district