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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
RURAL SCHOOLS.
Veterans Meeting.

WEST PARIS, Aug. II, 1910.
The annual reunion of Co. F, 9th
Maine, and Co. q, Sth Maine Veterans,
will be held this year under the direc-
ton of Oomrade Joseph A. Noyes and
family at Maurice Noyes' place, Pine
Street, South Paris, on Wednesday,
Aug. II. All comrades of the two com.
NAMES with their families and honorary
members of the association are urged TO
be present. Let us rally while we may
for we shall soon all be mustered out.
F. l.. WYMAN, SEC.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
Born.

In Stow. Aug. 2. to the wife Of Charles 3.
Seavey, ason.
In Minneapolis, MINI July q, to the wife Of
William L. Walker, daughter. Helen Wright.
In West Buckheld, Aug. 1, to the wife Of John
II. Flagg, . son.
In Norway, Aug 4, to the wife Of Edward
Perrault, q daughter.
In West Paris, Aug. 8, to the wife of Otis
Kilburn, q daughter.
In Hebron, Aug to the wife of Floyd Phil.
brick, q daughter.
In Mason, Aug. Q. to the wife of T. e. West
leigh, q son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
Died.

In South Paris, Aug. 9, Mrs. Ann G. Morse,
aged SO years.
In Norway, A ug. 2, Mrs. Lizzie, wife Of c. H.
l.. Powers, aged II years.
In East Fryeburg, Aug 5, Mrs. Percival
Walker.
In Paris, July 20, infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Abel Huotari, aged month, II days.
In Oxford, Aug. II. Mrs. Alice Reed.
ain Gilead. Aug. Is, Mrs. Florilla A., widow Of
George Burnham, aged SO year,.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16

TRIMMINGS, black and fancy colorB,
sold for 81 1.2c to 81 1-2c yard. Blue Tag,
II 1-2c yard.
HAMBURG REMNANTS, 5 I'D. pieces
of edging and insertion. Blue tag price,
15c piece.
SILK GLOVES, long, black, sold
for S1.00. Blue Tag, zoe.
ONE LOT BELTS, nearly all colors,
sold for SOC. Blue Tag, 25c.
CORSETS, one lot mostly large sizes,
sold for sl.00. Blue Tag, 100.
CORSETS, long hip, with hose sup.
porters, one of the latest models, all
sizes from IS to 80, regular sl.0O. Blue
Tag, 79c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
Married..

In Norway, lug. 8, by Eugene r. Smith, Esq,
Mr.. Wendall Harvey Trip and Mrs. Maud
Cushman, both of West Paris.
In Hartford, Conn.,, Aug. l, by Rev. e. P.
York and Miss Edna NJ. Ford of Hartford.
In West Paris, Aug. 8, by DR.. o. K. Yates,
Esq, Mr.. Melvin Herrick Of Poland, and Mrs.
Bessie Bryant Tamberlain of Woodstock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
Philip King visited in Portland last

Philip King visited in Portland las,
week.
Carl Mason visited frlsnds In Auburn
last week.
Miss Marion Sturtevant of Waterville
is the guest of relatives here.
Ruby A. Clark Of Portland was a
guest OF friends here Sunday.
Charles Elder of Boston arrived Satur-
day for a short stay with his family at
their summer home here.
Road foreman CT engines, N. T..
Brown, Of Portland, was the guest Of E.
N. Anderson on Saturday.
Mrs. Walter Sessions of Providence,
r. L., is visiting her mother-in-law, Mrs.
N. G.. Sessions, for few weeks.
Mrs. l. A. Andrews and daughter Eva
went to West Rutland Monday to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. George G. Erskine.
Miss Olive H. Barnes of Woodfords
and Mrs. Charles King of Portland,
Oregon, are guests at T. s. Barnes.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. McArdle returned
Monday from visit with their daughter,
Mrs. Roy Strickland, at Schenectady,
NY.
Mrs. George Coyle of Portland was
guest of Mrs. Ellen Richards Sunday, re-
turning to Portland with her sister,
Mrs. Dirwanger.
Tie Pacific hand engine will have
trial Tuesday evening at O'Clock, in
preparation for the firemen's muster at
state fair. Eleven companies are enter
ed for this contest, for which $500 in
prizes is offered. The contest is to be
held on Monday, Sept. 5, under the
auspices of tho Maine State Hand En-
CINE League. The judges are Henry
Stetson of Brunswick, Mayor Merrill OF
Auburn, Charles w. Bowker of South
Paris, Z. G. Rich of Springvale.
BOLSTER DISTRICT.
Grover Brown is visiting friends in
Bethel and Newry.
John Small is spending few days va
cation at Old Orchard.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Talbot were at A.
X. Hills, Norway, last Tuesday.
Miss Eunice Fobes is spending her
summer vacation at j. S. Browns.
A. r. Gilman of South Berwick was
here last Friday selling the Furber
shoes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. W. Clifford of Spring |
field, Mass, were recent guests at A. b.
Talbo,'s.
Mrs. A. o. Wheeler. Mrs. Fl. NJ. Wheel |
Or and Mrs. Cora Whittemore went to |
Lewiston last Tuesday.
Mrs. Arthur Pratt of East Orange, N.
j., arrived here last Thursday, called |
here by the illness of her son Arthur.
Arthur Pratt, little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Pratt of East Orange, N. j.,
who is spending the summer at Walter
Swett's, was taken i'll Wednesday with
scarlet fever. A trained nurse arrived
rom Lewiston, and has taken charge of
he case.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
D. j. RUSSELL and others
lsEAL. ,>,n
COUNTY OF OXFORD, IS.

Board Of County Commissioners, May session,
1908; held by adjournment August 8, 1910.
UPON the foregoing petition, satisfactory evi.
dence having been received that the petitioners
are responsible, and that inquiry into the merits
that the County Commissioners meet at
the Post Office at East Sumner, IN ~
County, on Wednesday, October 10, 1910.
at nine Of the clock, A. NJ. and thence
proceed to view the route mentioned IN SAID
petition; Immediately after which view, a near
Ing of the parties and their witnesses WILL be
had at some convenient place In the vicinity
and such other measures taken In the premises
as the Commissioners shall judge proper. And
It Is further ORDERED, that notice OF the time,
place and purpose of the Commissioners meet
Ing aforesaid be given to all persons ana cor.
porations interested, by causing attested copies
of said petition and of this order thereon TO be
served upon the Clerk of the Town OF sum.
ner, and also posted up In three pubic
places in said town, and published three weeks
successfully in the Oxford Democrat, news
paper printed at Paris, In said County OF Ox:
ford, the first of said publications, and each OF
the other notices, to be made, served and posted,
at least thirty days before said time OF meet
ing, to the end that all persons and corpora.
lions may then and there appear and show
cause, II any they have, why the prayer OF
said petitioners should not be granted.
ATTEsT:-CHARLES F. WHITMAN, Clerk
true copy Of said Petition and Order OF
ATrEsT:~CHARLEs F. WHITMAN. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
Will Attract the Attention of Albany.

In the year 1882, when Maine had its
last Democratic governor, the rate OF
state taxation was 1-2 mills.
In 1909, under the Republican gov
vernor, Hon. Bert NJ. Fernald, the rate of
state taxation was mills.
In 1882, under the Democratic gov
ernor, the town of Albany paid state
tax of S627.42, and received from the
state for its common schools SS74.97.
In 1909, under the Republican gov
ernor. the town of Albany paid state
tax of S49374, and received from the
state for its common schools 1929
What will the tax payers OF the town
of Albany do on September II, nexti
Vote to rebuke the false charges of
Republican extravaganza and grafts
Look at the record first.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16

Statistics compiled relative to the
amount of white newspaper manufac-
tured show a total output for Maine
mills, to be LOST tons daily. At the rate
of one cord of wood for each ton OF the
finished paper the daily consumption Of
raw material would amount to 1857
cords of wood or little over $4,000
feet of lumber.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
Paris Teachers.

The following teachers have been
chosen for the fall term of the Paris
schools:
High school:
Nelson l. Mixer, A. B., principal.
Susan NJ Kendrlck, first assistant.
Jeanne NJ. Towlh, second assistant.
South Paris Grammar SCHOOL,:
Edith ii. Hatch, principal and Ninth Grade
teacher.
J.. Alice wetherell. Eighth Grade.
Marjorie Penley, Seventh Grade.
Helen NJ. Barnes, Fifth and Sixth Grades.
Shurtlef Intermediate:
. Annie NJ. Jenne.
Shurtleff Primary:
Emma K. Shurtlef.
Porter Street Primary:
Hattie NJ. Leach.
Pleasant Street Primary.
Rose A. Murphy.
West Paris high School, Eighth and Ninth
Grades:
John C. Dane, principal.
Mrs. Sadie NJ. Patch, assistant.
West Paris Intermediate:
Eva NJ. Wood.
West Paris Primary:
Annie Stoehr.
Paris HUI:
Edna NJ. Luce.
Supervisor of Music:
Florence Gordon.
RURAL SCHOOLS.
WeDDer-Luld ID udskcu.
Biscoe-Josie NJ. Foster.
Poiter-Nina FELTON,.
Shows Falls-lona +. Littlehale.
Hollow-Geneva Young.
North Paris-Not yet assigned.
Tuell-Abbie A. Starbird.
Forbcs-Ethel Weber.
Partrldge-Cora M. Wight.
King-Ida NJ. Field.
All schools will begin on Monday,
September 10.
Owing to the large number of scholars
in the first three grades of the Porter
Street Primary, the Fourth Grade will be
transferred to the Shurtleff Intermedi-
ate School.
Each scholar will please remember to
bring their promotion cards to their
respective teachers on the first day Of
the term. After inspection by the
teachers they will be returned.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
SEEMED TO GIVE HIM A NEW STOMACH.

SEEMED TO GIVE HIM A NEW STOMACH.
81 suffered intensely after eating and
no medicine or treatment tried seemed
to do any good" writes 81. NJ. Young
peters, Editor of the Sun, Lake View,
Ohio. "The first few doses OF Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets gave
me surprising relief and the second bot
tie seemed to give me new stomach
and perfectly good health" For sale
nv all dealers
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16

Farmers in the vicinity Of Skowhegan
are saying that not for years have the
crops been 30 good. The hay crop Is
nearly double what 1t was last year.
The potato crop Is most promising and
the sweet corn crop will exceed any 10
several years. The grain fields are look.
ing fine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
LIFE ON PANAMA CANAL

has had one frightful drswback-mala-
ria trouble-that has brought suffering
and death to thousands. The germs
cause chills, fever analogue, biliousness.
iaundice, lassitude, weakness and general
debility. But Electric Bitters never fall
to destroy them and cure malaria
troubles. "Three bottles completely
cured me of a very severe attack Of
malaria" writes VIM. A. Fretwell, Of
Lucsma, N. c., "and I've had good
health ever SINCE" Cure Stomach
Liver and Kidney Troubles, and prevent
Typhoid. 500. Guaranteed by +. A
Shurtleff & Co. $780,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
STRITCK A RICH MINE.

s. W. Bends of Coal City, Ala, says he
struck perfect mine of health in DR..
Kings New Life Pills for they cured
him of Liver and Kidney Trouble after
- years of suffering. They are the best
pills on earth for Constipation, Malaria,
Headache, Dyspepsia, Debility. Csc. at
A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
New Bank at Kezar Falls.

An application for commission to
open a national bank at Kezar Falls, to
be known as the Kezar Falls National
Bank, has been made to the comptroller
Of the currency at Washington.
George w. Towle and Orman L. Stan
ley, both of Kezar Falls, respectively are
to be president and cashier, and the cap
ital will be $25, 900.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
Items for the Good
Housewife.

Housewife.
Read this list carefully for
there are bargains that you
cannot afford to miss.
LINEN CRASH, regular width, extra
heavy, sold for lie. Blue Tag, 90.
LINEN CRASH, good width, rem,
nants, sold for l0c. Blue Tag, Sic.
TOWELS, linen Huck, Damask and
bath, large size, sold for SOC pair. Blue
Tag, 800.
ONE LOT TOWELS consist Of
Huck and Damask, sold for Csc pair.
Blue Tag, 19c pair.
NAPKINS, 22.incb pure linen, assorted
patterns, sold for 500 and s2.75. Blue
Tag, SLIGO.
NAPKINS, large size, pretty patterns,
sold for 81. 90 to $3.50. Blue Tag, 31.25.
NAPKINS, pure linen, regular size,
sold for $3.50 to s1.75. Blue Tag, Csc.
Small lot napkins, Blue Tag price, 79c.
PILLOW SLIPS, 42xS6, sold for 25c
pair. Blue Tag, 10c each.
BLEACHED SHEETS, Slx9O inches,
sold for 75c. Blue Tag, SOC each.
BED SPREADS, one lot, good size,
sold for s1.25. Blue Tag, Csc.
BED SPREADS, regular size, sold for
$3.50. Blue Tag, sl.19.
FIGURED LAWN AND BATISTE,
assortment of colors, sold for II Lee.
Blue Tag, 1-2c.
MERCERIZED PRINTS, silk and
Pongee styles, some with borders, sold
for 7c. Blue Tag, SC.
GINGHAMS, Bates, the old reliable
kinds, in remnants, sold for II 1-2c.
Blue Tag, 0 lie.
GINGHAMS, Everett classic, in checks
and stripes, sold for DC. Blue Tag, l'2c.
GINGHAMS, apron checks, brown
and navy, sold for Sc. Blue Tag, &c.
PLAID GINGHAMS, extra good for
children's dresses, regular II 1.2c. Blue
Tag, &c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
Grove Meeting at Bryants Pond.

On Sunday, Aug. 2lst, will occur the
annual grove meeting at Dearborn's
Grove, Bryant's Pond. There will be
preaching at II 100 A. NJ, and at 2 P. NJ.
A good musical programme will be pro-
vided and speakers of ability have been
chosen. Picnic dinner Is in order and
hot coffee will be provided by the friends
at Bryant's Pond. Rev. Dwight A. Ball,
secretary of the association, will be In
charge. Rev. Herbert E. Benton OF
Stamford, Conn.,, will be one of the
speakers. Grand Trunk train service
will be ample and convenient for all.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16

Buy 1t now. Now is the time to buy
a bottle of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t Is almost
certain to be needed before the summer
ID over. This remedy has no superior.
For sale by all dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16

Readfeld is now enjoying electric
lights for the first time in it's history
The power station Is located in the old
wooden mill. The promoters OF this
enterprise are Charles P. Hatch, state
auditor, and Leon o. Tebbetts, the
present register of deeds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16

A we'll known Des Moines woman
after suffering miserably for two days
from bowel complaint, was cured by
one dose of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by all
dealers,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
To Build Jail Workshop.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HAVE BOUGHT
LAND AND WILL BEGIN AT ONCE.

The Oxford County Commissioners
held a conference last week with the
State Board of Prison Inspectors at
which it was decided to begin work at
once upon a workshop in connection
with the county Jail at South Paris.
The commissioners have already pur.
chased from Luna W. Cleasby lot Of
land at the rear of the present jail and
the work of removing the bank and put
ting ip the foundation will begin at
once, and the workshop will be erected
and completed the coming spring.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16

An ordinary case of dlarrhoea can, as q
rule, be cured by single dose Of Cham
berlin's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. This remedy has no superior
for bowel complaints. For sale BY all
dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16

This years potato crop in Aroostook
County is the largest ever planted, one
field being 80 acres with rows half q
mile long.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16

Experienced travellers have found
great benefit by taking with them bot
tie of DIR. Seth Arnold's Balsan. 1t
cures illness caused by impure water and
sudden changes of climate. Warranted
BY r. A. Shurtlef & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
CHARLES W. BowKER.
Base Ball.

The South Paris and Norway local
ball teams played again at the high
school grounds Saturday afternoon.
The Paris boys got on to the Norway
pitcher in good shape, and home runs
were feature of the game. Score II to
9 in favor of South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
KILL THE GERMS.
That's the Only Way to Cure Dand'
ruff, and Partisan Sage Is the
ONLY Killer.

ruff, and Partisan Sage Is the
Only Killer.
Partisan Sage soaks into the scalp, and
when 1t reaches the roots of the hair 1t
not only kills every dandruff germ, but
it supplies the hair with just the right
kind of nourishment to put vigor and
strength into it and make 1t grow.
Partisan Sage is the most delightful
hair dressing in the world and is not
sticky or greasy. Use 1t one week and
you will never give 1t up.
Partisan Sage is guaranteed by +. A.
Shurtleff & Co. to stop falling hair; to
cure dandruff; keep hair from fading;
to stop itching of the scalp, or money
back. Price so cents a large bottle.
The girl with the Auburn hair Is on
every bottle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16

HANDKERCHIEFS, fancy lace and
embroidered, sold for IL IL and 15c.
Blue Tag, &c.
SILK LACE in black and white, sold
for 1Sc to csc. Blue Tag, Sc yard.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
BLUE TAG
SALE :!

You will find great saving if you visit the
BLUE TAG SALE that is going on at Smiley's.
There are many great values that will doubt
less interest you
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
Pigs and Shoats.
O. I. Chesters for sale. Address
A. S. HALL,
Buck6eld, Me.
African Game Trails,

BY THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
am agent for the only authentic account of
Mr.. Rooaevelrs African Trip. Published by
Chas. Scribner's Sons Of New York.
MRS. JOHN SIMPSON,
Gary Street,
q South Paris Me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
Wrappers.

WRAPPERS, that are slightly dam
aged, nearly all colors and sizes, sold for
$3.50, s1.25, s1O0. Blue Tag, sl.l9,
soc, 69c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
Wanted.

Live poultry, also cows, fresh or to
freshen this fall or early winter.
GEORGE NJ. ELDER,
80 South Paris, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
SOUTH PARIS.
NORWAY.
Score by Innings.
a O Il a

2 8 4 8 8 9-Total
South Paris, .3 0 o 0 OIL
Norway, ......--.1 2 8 %
Earned runs. Two.base.hits, witham, Mill.
ken. Home runs, Clark, Witham, H. Shaw.
First base on bala, of Lowell /; of La France 4.
Struck out, by Lowell I; by LaFrance4 4. Hit by
pitched ball, Rawson, Gary.
Umpire, Barnes. Scorer, c. EassOn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
NOTICE,

The annual meeting Of the Durrell Hill Gene
terry Association will be at the Assessors Office
Saturday, Aug. 20, at 80 p. m:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16

David B. Woodbury. last week to inspect
his growing crops, with which he was
we'll pleased. After business they took
a ride to the fine old village OF Paris Hill
and a look at its beautiful scenery. Mr..
Vaughan thought it a fine simmer re-
sort.
The 1910 season for Camp Owsley bids
fair to be one of its best. Mr.. and Mrs.
j. p. Richardson are entertaining with
their usual hospitality Mrs. and Miss
Kathie Jackson of Tarrytown-on-Hud-
son, NY. F.A. Jackson will join the
party later, also Mr. and Mrs. A. /.
Merry of Riverside Drive, New York
City. Miss Doris gilbert of South
Paris Joined the party Sunday.
The calendar of the Seneca Club for
the coming season has been issued. The
course Of study is, Border lands OF the
United States, and little here and
there" Meetings begin Oct. Sd, and
continue fornightly Monday evenings
until April 10th. The active member
shin continues at the limit of twenty,
and there are eight honorary members,
most of them non-residents for at least a
part of the year.
"Kelly," the skurk, which has kept
things lively around Camp "Seldom Inn
all summer, is dead! About week age
a small cream pitcher disappeared in the
night, and Sunday, Aug. IA, skunk
with the pitcher over its head was seen
floating down Lake Pennesseewassee
near the camp. His body with the
pitcher lies buried beneath weeping
willow tree. Appropriate exercises were
held Sunday at 8 P.M NJ.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Powers, Charles
IA. Hersey and G. K. Ripley and sol
Charles were at the reunion of the First.
Tenth Twenty ninth Maine Regiment a.
Long Island, Portland Harbor, Thurs
day. The total number OF enlistment
In these three regiments during the civi
war Was between $500 and 26O0. From
What information is available It
estimated that there are now about ~
survivors. OF these niuety-three wer
present at this years reunion-a YER
rood showing. Thirty-three have die
during the past year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16
,ne oxfurd Bs,nnrrat
SOUTH PARIS.

SOUTH PARIS POST OFFICE.
Inns. 73OA.A.to u 80 P. n.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-08-16

The following teachers have been
chosen for the fall term of the Paris
schools:
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-06-03
MERLIN PEOPLE WILL
CELEBRATE THE 4TH

Realizing the fact that Josephine
county will be without Fourth Of
July celebration unless Merlin came
to the front, the citizens of that
thriving burg got their heads to-
cether and have decided To hold
one Of the biggest events In the his.
tory ot the place Those Of the
Grants Pass business men who were
numbered among the excurNonists
entertained there last sumer know
that when Merlin attempts TO do a
thing they do It with a will and they
'an well believe that celebration
gotten up 10y Merlin and one In which
they all work. will be- great success
Already a mass meeting has been
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-06-03
THE HOUSEWIFE AND THE FLY.

Don't come into my paror" said the housewife to the ny
There's screen every window and your entrance oe!
There are microbes your footsteps and crust upon your
Which microscopic would fill our hearts WIN ureau'
carry germs of typhoid and spread consumption pa
And sanitary teachers paint crimes In language pa
Don't into my parlor; and for safety would pray
II you walk into dining room upon some sunny das
There are seeds vile dsempes hidden in your tiny wings
And your many Travelled over namees ntny hns
You're menace safety you powerful though small
mischief accomplish would the braVest heart appa
If you enter have poison all prepared for you 10 eat
And paper spread tange your laden wings ana ee
will poison trap smash do not leave my door
modern sanitation will endure your calls no more r.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-06-03

held and Fourth OF July celebration
officers elected. Those elected for
the occasion are: President, Chas'
Phelps; vice-president, Frank
Thompson; secretary, A. B. Coe;
treasurer, w. A. Richards. The
heads of the four principal commit
tees are: Finance, Frank Thompson;
arrangement committee, NJ. Mason;
advertising committee, Chas. Grow;
sports, Lon Martin.
The celebration will be held in the
park about two or three blocks west
of the depot. This park is a beautl-
full grove which is being cleaned up
and made attractive. 1t Is Joined on
the west by the ball grounds, where
spirited game will be held on that
day.
A goddess of liberty contest Will
be started next week to decide who
shall occupy the seat of honor in the
parade, which will be composed OF
floats and other attractive features.
Grants Pass business men will be in
yited to enter floats in the parade.
There will be a big barbecue at
noon and at night dancing In a pa
vilion which is already being con-
structed near the park. A good band
will be engaged, although 1t has not
yet been decided what band will be
selected.
The events of the day will close
with display of fireworks, which
I will be set off from slightly hill
east of the city.
A. B. Coe, of the firm of A. B.
Coe G. Co., was in Grants Pass the
fore part of the week looking after
matters pertaining to the celebration
and he assures us that all who attend
the Merlin celebration will be given
the time of their life
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-06-03

Snmmary-Mean temperature. GO
deg 3 maximum temperature 80 deg.
date 80. minimum temnerature 90
deg; date 10; total precipitation .65:
clear l9; partly cloudy. 3; clondy.
q direction prevailing wind, south.
west
jNO h. PADDOCK,
Cooperative Observer.