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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-22
Thanksgiving.
PRESIDENT TAFT's PROCLAMATION.

"Th,s year Of 1910 is drawing to close. The
records Of population and harvests, which are
the index OF progress, show vigorous national
growth and the health and prosperous well being
Of our communities throughout this land and ir
our possessions beyond the seas. These bless
ings have not descended upon US In restricted
measure. but overflow and abound. They are
the blessings and bounty Of God
1--WE continue to be at pea.e with the rest
Of the world In all essential matters our rela
tions with other people are harmonious, with an
ever growing reality OF friendliness and depth
Of recognition of mutual dependence. Il is esp:.
cially to be noted that during the past year great
progress has been achieved In the cause of arbi
tration and the peaceful settlement Of interna.
tiOnal disputes.
"Now, therefore, ], William Howard Taft
President of the United States of America. In
accordance with the wise custom of the civil
magistrates since the first settlements In this
land, and with the rule established from the
foundation OF this government, do appoint
Thursday, November "a, 1910, az day Of ma.
tional thanksgiving and prayer, enjoining the
people upon that day to meet In their churches
for the praise of Almighty God and to return
heartfelt thanks to Him for all His goodness and
loving kindness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-22
GOVERNOR rERNALp's PROCLAMATION.

fathers Is deserving of more faithful observance
than that Of recognizing the Benoacent Power,
whose rule brings the sunshine, the rain and the
heat that mean abundance and contentment to
never been more bountifully blessed and pros.
pered than during the year now drawing to q
cos,. Our soil has produced with almost mar.
veous fertility; our labor has been employed
with cnnstancy and profit; country, town and
city have enjoyed with marked equality the
fruits Of peace and plenty.
In acknowledgment, therefore, of Divine
favor, and In accordance with the hallowed New
England practice, /, Bert III. Fernald, Governor
Of the State Of Maine, do hereby designate
Thursday, November twenty fourth, as day Of
public Thanksgiving. Let US observe It In the
Y consecrated by those from whom we
wed it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-22
Butter and Cheese Exhibits Invited

The Maine Dairymen's Association
cordially invites exhibits of dairy and
creamery butter and cheese at their an
nual convention to be held in city hall
Augusta, December 9th to 9th inclusive
Entries open to all people in the state.
Prizes are offered as follows: On
dairy tub, LIST, $500; I'd, SO 90; Sd, $500
The same for dairy prints, creamery
tub, aud creamery prints, with $50 to be
divided pro rata for exhibits in the
above classes scoring 80 points and over
but not winning premium.
For an exhibit of dairy cheese. 1st
prize, $500 is offered; I'd prize, "a 90
Same amounts offered for exhibits OF
factory cheese.
Entries close promptly at twelve
O'Clock Tuesday noon, December 9th.
Special arrangements will be made with
the express companies to have all ex-
hibits delivered promptly. Butter and
cheese sent in will be cared for and re-
packed in the same boxes by the attend.
ants Send all packages prepaid and
addressed to Leon S. Merrill, Secretary
Maine Dairymen's Association, City
Hall, Augusta. Exhibits will be releas-
ed Friday afternoon, December 9th.
After scoring butter and cheese will be
on exhibition accompanied by the scores,
and expert attendants will be at hand to
answer questions, as the whole subject
of the exhibit is educational and for the
benefit of the dairy interests of the state
All entries must be accompanied by a
statement of manufacture or production,
made upon the regular entry blanks fur.
nished by the association. Programs
and entry blanks will be mailed to all
applicants addressing the undersigned
No exhibitor is allowed to compete In
more than one butter class for scoring
Entries may be made in the name oil
the owner of the creamery or factory, OF
maker, but not by both.
r. w. REDMAN,
State Dairy Instructor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-22
FaStRTD Steamship COMPANY

First Glass Fare S1.OO each way.
Steamships GOV. DINGLEY and BAY
STATE leave Franklin Wharf, Port
land, week days at PA
Returning
Leave Central Wharf, Boston, week
days at 7 M.
Through tickets on sale at principal
railroad stations.
J.F. LISCOMB, General Agent,
Portland. Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-22

Miss Ethel Waterman, a junior in thu
high school, has been spending the week
at the Methodist parsonage.
Tuesday, Rev. A. W. Pottle and wife
were at South Paris in attendance on th'
meeting of pastors and their wives o.
Paris and Norway and contiguous towns
Mrs. Ada Shaw and Mrs. Pottle tool
carriage ride Monday down int
Hebron, returning in the early evening
Harry Dudley aud wife took ride tt
Canton Friday, selling honey.
James Murch is employed by Geo. d
Jersey, doing some finishing on hi
house.
C. l.. Baxter, E. R Baxter and j. w
w. Atwood of the Portland Packing Co
were guests at Hotel Long last Tuesday
as was W. II. Dyre, of Lewiston, Of tn
Standard Oil Co.. later in the week.
Mrs. Fl. II. Nulty has recently return
ed from visit to her son Brigham ii
Portland. Bridgham Nulty is submas
ter of the South Portland High School
c. w. Shaw, who has recently sue
ceeded c. S. Childs in the meat ant
grocery business, is starting in finely
and already is doing good business
Fred Holland is clerking for him.
Buckfield gamesters are being quit
successful in bringing back with then
some good game. Among their trophie
have been three deer, one of them sho
about a mile from the village by Der
| Hutchinson.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-22
Sealshipt
Oysters
Straight from the Oyster
Reds Under Seal.

Sealshipt Oysters are shipped direct
to US in air-tigbt, erm-proof containers.
These containers are packed solid with
oysters at the seaside and sealed. The
ice goes round the outside of the con.
tainer-not drop of water can get in.
The seal remains unbroken until the
oysters reach our store. They are
oysters at their best.
If you want to know the flavor of the
real SCI oysters, come into our store; take
pint of Sealshipts home with you. A
pint will 60 as far as quart Of ordinary
oysters because there is no "liquor'-all
solid meats. While in the store also ask
for copy of our free book "Seaside
Oyster Dishes" 1t contains many fine
shore recipes.
u AT UY.o:-IL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-11-22
Denmark.

Osborne Richardson still remains very
sick, not expected to recover.
S. T. Jewett and daughter Alice are
visiting friends in New Hampshire.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Belcher will
spend Thanksgiving week in Boston and
vicinity.
Mrs F. C. Jewett is in Portland for a
few days.
A. II. William has been discharged
from the insane asylum and is at home
here with his family.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-04
Justus Dart For Speaker.

The most widely discussed political
question in the State Press at the
present time is that of the speaker
ship of the House Of Representa-,
tives. There seems to be but two
active candidates In the field, Frank
o. Howe of Bennington and Judge Fl.
S. Peck of Burlington. However
several well known names have
been mentioned among whom are ].
G.. Martin OF Brookline w. II. Row.
land of POuItney Allen NJ. Fletcher
of Cayendish and Justus Dart our
own representative-elect but none of
these have made any canvass and
are not actively in the field. Mr.
Howe is the editor OF the Remington
Banner and has practically the un-
divided support OF the newspapers.
The Reporter along with many peo-
pie In the tate would like to see Mr..
Dartt elected peaker. He has the
necessary qualifications is possessed
of no little legislative experience
and ability and could be depended
upon to preside over the sessions of
the lower house with dignity and
precision. But Mr. Dart ,as we have
said before, is not seeker after
Office and will not engage actively in
canvass. In our opinion should the
house choose Mr.. Dart for speaker
It would confer upon itself an honor.
Springfield Reporter.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-04
The speakership.

Attention hos been called to the
fact that Chittenden county has not
had a speaker Of the House of Rep
resentatives since Hon. George F.
Edmunds oct lpied the position in
1859. This ia interesting as a his
torical fact, but it furnishes no argu-
ment in itsel why a speaker should
be selected f on that county.
The legislator best qualified for
the position, regardless of the sec
ton he comes from, must be select
ed if the coming legislature hopes to
obtain the most satisfactory results.
II. S. Peck of Burlington, the candi-
date for the speakership from Chit
tenden county is absolutely without
Legislative experience. having never
been a member Of either branch in
the general assembly To select as
speaker of the House a man who
has had no opportunity to famiiarlze
himself with the practical duties OF a
legislator would, to say the least, be
taking an unwarranted risk, and one
which The News does not believe the
coming legislature would care TO as
sumo
There are number of experienced
Legislators who would undoubtedly
make good in the speakers chair.
Allen NJ. Fletcher OF Vavendish, r.
! w. McCuen of Vergennes and ]. G..
Martin of Brookline being among the
number, but it is not understood that
they are making any active canvass,
with perhaps the exception Of Mr.,
Cuen.
The News, however, as it has pre-.
viously stated, believes that every
thing considered, Frank f. Howe OF
bennington, would best I'LL the posi-
ton. In saying this no reflection is
intended upon the qualification of
any other experienced legislator.
! Mortified News.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-04
GENUINE ECZEMA REMEDY
New Remedy That Cures Eczema
Quickly

w. l.. Gokay sold hundreds Of jars
OF Hokara In the last few weeks and
although he offered to refund the
purchase price to any dissatisfied pur-
chaser, not one jar has been return.
ed.
While this Is surprising in ITSELF
vet the most marvellous thing to him
Is the reports Of chronic cases OF &c
zema that have been cured by this
simple skin food. People who have
suffered with scales, soabs and even
bleeding. itching piles have found re-
lief and cure I'm Hokara.
No matter where the eczema, PIN.
pies or other breaking out occurs,
whether on the face, hands, legs or
body. the application OF Hokara will
give quick relief and even the worst
or most chronic cases will be cured
In short time.
You can buy n liberal sized jar at
the very low price OF 25o and with
every package goes w. L. Gokay's
guarantee to refund the money II Il
Is not satisfactory. Larger size. 50c.
n the skin disease Is
caused by impure blood or II
the bowels are inactive, use Hokara
Blood Tablets. They cool and
cleanse the blood and regulate the
bowels IN q natural way.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-04
The speakershlp.

or the wide attention that the
question OF speakership Of the next
Legislature has gained. The Rutland
News says:
Some OF the newspapers Of the
state are discussing the speakership
.of the forthcoming legislature lust
as II the matter were TO be decided
by the press. AS we take il. the men,
bers OF the house are for the most
part perfectly able to pick their own
presiding officer without great
deal OF advice from outside. They
certainly have an abundance of good
material to select from. and that
very thing will doubtless give them
the most trouble. II there we're any
one member OF superlative quallfca-
tons for the honor their task would
be simpifed."
This is strange preachment, indeed
me press has come to be looked up
on rs a public conveyance for the
distribution Of the news Of the dav
and one Of its hitherto accepted func.
tons has been to comment editorial.
" upon the intelligence which II
bears to its readers In fact so i'm
portant has this phase been. since
the very birth OF the nation, that II
received h guarantee Of its confirm
lnce by constitutional amendment
II has always been considered III
and proper for the press TO discuss
political possibilities, to put TO the
test of public opinion anyone who is
ikely TO become a servant of the
people. II is matter In which the
people are concerned, and Il has I'm
the past been the concensus of onin.
ion that the press was not nvadinc
sacred ground in holding up such
men to public scrutiny that the peo.
pie might exercise more intelllgently
their duties as citizens.
The Messenger dares venture the
opinion that The News would not ne
elect TO use It's influence II n man
whom Il considered TO be unfit wer,
proposed for the speakership. Can
II reasonably be expected that IN,
remainder OF the state press SHOULD
remain silent because Il has some
J thing good to say OF this or that can
didateY ''''' ~"
Would The News carry It's argu
ment to IFS logical conclusion and sa,
that comment OF the press on IN,
: candidacy OF any man for any ofiic,
which the Legislature has 10 conslde
. Is out OF place because OF the sell
} suiiicienoy OF the sa'onsg The Mes
senger thinks not. Good government
needs the press more today thai
ever for Il is harder 10 be good nov
l than II used to best Adams Mes
. senger.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-04
The speskership.

Among the candidates for the
speakership is Judge II. S. Peck OF
Burlington, VT Mr.. Peck is a man
OF wide acquaintance and we'll quail
fed for presiding Office in both ex-
perienoe and ability. He is a man
who, II elected, will certainly do his
duty. and that duty will certainly be
for the welfare OF the state. Between
Judge Peck of Burlington and Frank
L. Howe of Bennington will probab-
ly center the choice. and in either
event the choice will not be amiss.--
Newport Express and Standard.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-04
The speakership.

Good roads and the speakership
questions are holding the attention of
the future lawmakers and their time
in some parts Of the state has been
pretty well occupied. In nearly every
county of the state a movement for
good roads has been inaugurated and
the excursions that have been made
over the good and bad roads, so that
the representatives elected may see
the contrast, certainly ought to be a
most convincing argument. Even In
Addison county the Vergennes Board
of Trade is planning a trip through
the county and into the neighboring
state of New York. Certainly the
coming legislature can afford TO give
up one day 10 obtain practical knOWl-
edge OF this most important ques-
ton.
The question Of the speakership
is still undecided and the situation
is even more complicated than a
week ago. Frank Il. Howe, of Ben
nington. is still a very active candi-
date for the Office and has built up
quite a following in certain parts of
the state Howe was prominent
member of the last legislature and
has many friends and associates of
1908 who are endorsing his candidacy
most enthusiastically.
Judge II. S. Peck, of Burlington. is
a strong candidate for the position
who will have the solid support OF
his county and Is well qualified in
every respect to perform the duties
of the office Judge Peck will natur
ally be a prominent and efficient
member of the legislature OF 1915
and his friends believe he has an ex
cellent chance for the speakership
The situation is more complicated
Just at the present time by the re
port that the friends OF Allen NJ
Fletcher OF Cavendish. will present
his name for the position.
There is no question but that Mr.
Fletcher will command a large fol
lowing II his name Is presented. NJ
a good many men would recognize
his exceptional ability, his long ex
perience in the legislature. and hi
thorough knowledge OF state affairs
Robert w. McCuen, OF Vergennes
whose name has been PROMINENT,
mentioned as candidate. has man,
friends among the members iron
this county and many promises o
support from prominent members Fl
other parts OF the state. Othe
names have been mentioned an
among them are some strong mer
Contained In the list are Justic
Dart OF Springfield, j. r. Rowland q
Poultney, and J. G. Martin Of Brood
line. With this array of candidate
for the Office there Is no question bu
that the speakers chair will be we
occupied
II is to be hoped that too muc
time will not be wasted In the selel
ton OF speaker, that the commi
tees win be appointed as soon a
possible and the work OF the sessio
will commence without delay. We
gennes Enterprise
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-04
The speakershIp.

Present day prospects point to the
election Of Frank y Howe Of Ben
nington. as speaker of the incoming
house of representatives. There is
scarcely newspaper in the entire
state that is not favoring him, and
that in the most enthusiastic manner
for the position. Mr.. Howe is a man
and not a four foot stick Of cord
wood, aud II elected he will typify
and serve the manhood OF the state
and not a mass OF antedlluvianlsm
which Is and has been for years the
curse OF Vermont.-White River
Junction Landmark.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-04
The Speakers by Counties.

The Free Press calls attention to
the fact that in the past 80 years Ad-
olson county has had three speakers.
Bennington two, Caledonia one,
Franklin two. Lamoille two. Orleans
two, Rutland two, Washington one,
Windham four, and Windsor two;
and that during this period Chitten-
den, Essex, Grand Isle and Orange
counties have not had speaker.
Chittenden county has candidate
for the speakership this year in the
person of Hamilton S. Peck. Whet-
her she can land him remains to be
seen-Ludlow Tribune.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-04

EMERSON SHOES
hold their original shape
to the end.
There is no hurried
lasting or neglect of
detail in any stage of
their manufacture-only
honest, sincere work. \
In consequence, you
have the pleasure OF
well-formed and COM
Portable shoes through
out their service.
N. NOV
Bennington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-04
Estate of Philomene Mercier
Lapointe.
NTATE OF VERMONT.

STATE OF VERMONT, The HoNoR-
- District of Bennington, IS. ABLE pr o.
BATE COuRr FOR THE DISTRICT or BENNIN O.
TON.
To all persons interested in the estate ~
Philomene MERCER LapOinte, late of Benning-
ton in said District deceased GREETING:
At a Probate Court, holden at Bennington
within and for said District on the Both day of
September, 1910, an instrument purpOrting to
be the last VIII and Testament OF Phiomene
MERCER Lapointe. late of Termination i'm said
District. deceased, was presented 10 the Court
aforesaid, for Probate
And II Is ordered by said Court that the 25lh
day Of Oct 1910 at the Probate Oiice In said
Bennington, he assigned for proving said in
strument; and that notice thereof be given TO
all persons concerned, by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in the bennington
Evening Banner. a newspaper circulating in
that vicinity, in said District. previous to the
time appointed.
THEREFORE,, you are hereby notified to APP
pear before said Court at the time and place
aforesaid, and contest the probate of said will,
II you have cause.
GIVEN UNDER My HAND at Bennington in
said District this 3Oth day of September. 1910
GRACE b. HOLT. REGISTER
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-04

The Washington county grand jury
finds in its report that the county is
free from bucket shops. To this
gratifying condition great credit is
due to S. Hollister Jackson Of Bar
re When he became states attor-
ney. the larger towns were spotted
with these thinly disguised frauds
and not a few men, young and old,
owe their downfall to these institu-
tions.-Northfield News.
And likewise the fact that the
5ucketshop is almost an unknown in
stitution in Vermont at the present
day is largely due to the vigorous
fight made by this same man Jack
son against a Barre operator when
states attorney for Washington
county Bucketshops have come and
gone in Vermont. Oftentimes the
going was the result of financial fail
ure or crookedness on the part OF the
men who managed the alleged
branch brokerage concerns. Some
times hint from the authorities re-
suited in the disappearance of the
big blackboard and the fake tele-
graph instrument Up to the time
that young attorney from Barre tack
led the evil in the only manner that
any real reform can ever be accom-
plished there had been no establish
ed precedent. Fortunately the offic-
ial encountered an opponent who
fought back and when the court de
cision was finally given a record was
made that has kept the territory be
tween Lake Champlain and the Con
necticut river comparatively free OF
these establishments.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-04
For House Speaker.

A number OF men of ability and
experience were chosen members Of
the coming legislature Frank y.
Howe OF Bennington was one OF
those who came through successful.
ly and at present his name Is most
prominently mentioned with the
speakershin. Mr. Howes knowledge
OF legislative procedure. his familiar
ity with state needs and his homes.
ty independence and fairness make
him In our mind the best equipped
man for the responsible position
Windsor Journal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-04

Auditor Graham's recommendation
for a single tribunal for the trial of
criminal cases within the terri
torial Jurisdiction of city and NUM-
cipal courts will undoubtedly be CIV
en- serious attention by the legisla-
ture. It is difficult for vermonters to
break away from the old order of
things and the justice trial is one of
them, but the municipal courts were
originally established for the pur-
pose of not merely facilitating the
transaction of business but to give to
both the state and the respondents
the advantage of a tribunal presided
over by man OF legal attainments
and experience. Unless these courts,
and their number Is likely to in
crease in future years, transact the
business for which they are estab,
lished the wisdom of their continued
existence is likely to be questioned
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-04

Frank y. Howe OF bennington II by
Tar the best qualified Of any or the
candidates mentioned for speaker OF
The House. He has had much exper.
fence OF the kind TO naturally NJ him
Tor this position.-Lyndonvil'o TN.
ion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-04
THE STRUGGLE Is ON VITA

every man TO build up an estate for
his family II he dies. for his own Old
age II he lives. Life insurance Inn.
mediately creates an estate live or
die and In cash too. National LIE
Insurance Co. Montpelier VI. Mn.
tuan. Earle $. Kinsley. Agent. Rui.
land, Vt.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-10-04

SWAMDa Is not recommended for
- everything: but II you have
nnOT kidney, liver OF bladder
NOOAs trouble 1t will be foand just
the remedy you need AT druggists IN hity
cent and dollar sizes. You may have sample
bottle Of this wonderful new discovery by mail
free, also pamphlet telling all about 1t.
Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1910-05-03
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