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Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
Johns Letter.

Robins were selling for ten cents ;
dozen in the markets of certain Tenne
see town last month. More than ont
hundred and fifty thousand, it is cstimat
ed, were shot or shared in that vicinity
A little later each one of those robins
alive, would have been worth more tc
the farmer than several dozens of them
were to the pot-hunters. No sacrifice
of animal life is 80 wholly indefensi
Bile as the sacrifice of the robins anC
other song birds, says the Youths Com
panion. At that rate of wholesale
slaughter the robin will be only a tender
memory in few more years. Laws fol
bird protection are usually ignored.
We are getting to be a lawless sci
along certain lines, perhaps you may
have noticed. Our law makers are about
as lawless as the rest of us who do moi
know enough to make laws. There is
one law that emanated from some wise
old head or set of heads who cudgeled
their brains for months at the state
house, that we are too thick skinned to
fully understand and appreciate. Now
in these days of multitudinous law enact
ments, no man can lawfully set trap
even on his own premises unless it has a
collar on and wears tag with the own
er's name and who his parents were,
when married and by whom. There
may be excellent reasons for such law,
but it is beyond1s. Is there law on
the way to set mouse trap? Probably
not. That may come later.
A card from niece Mabel tells that she
has reached her destination, Tryon, N
C. She spent ten days in Washington,
and seems to be we'll pleased with wha'
she has seen thus far. She plans to re-
turn in May. We had our outing below
Mason and Dixon's line half century
ago, and it sufficeth us. Grand country
though. Maine is all right. The best
OF all-for US.
JOHN,
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05

ONE PIECE HOUSE DRESS Of very
fine quality French Percale, comes In
pretty striped patterns or plain cadet
blue. Waist is tucked with eight clus-
tsrs of tucks down entire front. The
turnover collar is edged with Swiss
embroidery. Sleeves are full and have
neat buttoned cuff. Dress closes In
front with pearl buttons. Extra full
skirt has deep hem. The splendid
wearing qualities of the material make
it very desirable selection, $3.50
ONE PIECE DRESS of plain Cham.
bray, made with fancy panel in front and
back. Front panel buttons through ct
left side with large pearl buttons. Tuck.
ed yoke and cuffs. Between the panels
are deep side pleats with plain yoke and
tucked section. Comes in cadet, light
blue and tan, $27s
ONE PIECE DRESS Of Gipgham, in
blue and white or black and white check,
made with deep tucks front and back.
Bands Of goods, piped with white, form
pretty yoke effect. Skirt is made with
inverted plaits forming panel front.
Sides are formed with yoke portions and
deep killed bottom, s2.9s
ONE PIECE DRESS Of plain Cling.
ham, in blue and tan, made with panel
front and back tastily trimmed with the
contrasting colors down front, and on
cuffs and collar. Buttons down front
with self. covered buttons. Deep killed
founce, ~ %
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
The Jail Workshop.

Hon. Henry D. Hammond of the boarC
of county commissioners was at Angus
ia Tuesday to appear before the gov
ernor and council relative to the matter
of building an addition to the Oxford
County jail for a workshop. The prison
commissioners of the state, who are
Recommending" such an addition, ap
peared in behalf of such action, and Mr
Hammond, with Hon. James S. Wright
as counsel for the county commission
ers, appeared to ask that the action be
deferred for the present year.
1t is the policy of the prison inspect
ors of the state to have workshop
built in connection with every jail in the
state, and they have already enforced
such action in some counties by means
of the law passed by the last legislature.
The final decision of the matter rests
with the governor and council, and it
was for that reason that the hearing
was held before them last Tuesday.
In behalf of the county commissioners
asking to have the matter deferred for
this year, Mr.. Wright stated that while
there was no desire to antagonize the
prison inspectors, the county had during
the past year been to large expense to
build a needed addition to the county
buildings; that two hundred cords of
wood had been purchased, which the
prisoners were employed in working up,
and that the prisoners are now doing
about as much work as they would in
the proposed workshop, and at less e1-
pense to the county.
The prison inspectors all urged the
necessity of a workshop in this county,
both as matter of general policy and of
economy, saying that the judges will
not now sentence offenders to terms of
any length in anything but a work Jail,
80 that 1t ia necessary for this county to
pay the board of many of its prisoners
in other counties.
The matter was tabled for executive
session of the council, and their action
has not yet been announced.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
F,r. D.n.rtment Orranlzed.

Organization of the South Paris Fire
Department for the coming year wai
effected at Engine House Hall Saturday
evening. AS made up the department. II
as follows:
| Chief Engineer-Charles w. Bowker.
| First Assistant-Wm. A. Porter.
Second Assistant-E. N. Durham.
HOSE co. NO l.
Forcman-G'orge +. Eastman.
Assistant Foremsn-Har9d Cannon.
Clerk-I. e. Andrews.
Pipeman William Culbert.
Assistant Pipeman-William Wetherell.
Hydrantman-James d. Haynes.
Hosemen-George B. Bennett, Stanley Nd
Wheeler. Albert P. Abbott, ]. Arthur Coley'
Shirley j. Rawson, Guy Cole, George Wetherell
HOSE CO. No.2.
Foreman-w. C. Thayer.
Assistant Foreman-C. r. Wyman.
Clerk-R. c. Gray.
Pipeman-W. z. Weston.
Assistant Pipeman-E. l.. Carver.
Hydrantman-Charles Edwards.
Hosemen-P. 8. Mason, Perley Whitney, W.
E. Kenney.
HOSE CO. NO. 8.
Foreman-E. o. Millett.
Assistant Foreman-P. NJ. Walker.
Clerk-L. Z. Monk.
Pipeman-D. ". Bean.
assistant Pipeman-Merton Millet.
Hydrantman-L. X. Monk.
Hosemen-Hiram NJ. Berry, Pearl KenistoD.
B. P. Bullock. Frank II. Plummer, G. Z. Nc
Ardle.
HOSE co. NO.4.
Forcman-J. e. Murch.
Assistant Foreman-John e. Everett.
Clerk-Scott N. Marston.
Pipeman-S n. Marston.
Assistant Pipeman-C. W. Burgess.
Hydrantman-ErnestP p. Crockett.
Hosemen-Gerald e. Wing, p. A. Ripley, g. A.
Marston, II. N. Porter, Fl. A. Bailey.
HOSE CO. NO. 5.
Foreman-Chas. Swan.
Assistant Foreman-Frank Dow.
'lerk-John Mason.
Pipeman-John Mason.
Assistant Pipeman-Ike Lowell.
Hydrantman-W. W. Jacobs.
Hosemen-J. II. Linscott, F. L. Starbird, r.
E. Frost, Chas Wilson, II. C.. Judkins.
HOOK AND LADDER CO.
Foreman-Harold T. Briggs.
Assistant Foreman-Guy SWEET.
Clerk-D. Z. Dresser.
Laddermen-J. NJ. Doble, Edwin w. Pierce,
Harold c. Fletcher, Harry Lane, L. w. Hollis,
Roscoe Slattery, Ralph Easson, George Hickev,
Kenneth Waldron, Munroe Farrar, William
Hickey.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
Maine News Notes.

The body of a man found floating In
the Kenduskeag River at Bangor Tues
day was identified later as that OF An.
drew Andrews, q woolen spinner, who
had been employed at Skowhegan.
No satisfactory cause Is assigned fol
the suicide of j. H. Fisher, a prominent
Lewiston business man, who had beer
numbering near Greenville the past win
ter. He shot himself at Greenville Mon
day, although he had appeared in good
health and spirits. He was 84 years o.
age.
At Madison Wednesday Michael Mn'h.
rol gave his own life to save that OF an
other employe of the Great Northern
Paper Company. A stick of dynamite
had been prepared to loosen a huge pile
of pulp logs in the mill yard and the
fuse had been lighted when Mushro
noticed that the yard team and driver
had not left the danger zone. he gath
cred the dynamite stick, intending tc
throw It to one side. when the cap ex
ploded, blowing of both his hands ant
severely injuring the side of his head
For some reason the dynamite did no
explode. Mushrol died three hour
afterward from his injuries. He wa
about 35 years old and leaves an aget
mother and two small children.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
Short Corporation Meeting Saturday
WILLIAM j. WHEELER AND OSCAR K.
BARRows ELECTED ASSESSORS.

Engine House Hall was we'll filled for
the special village corporation meeting
of Saturday evening. In addition a
number of voters variously estimated at
from nine to fifty were in various places
about Market Square, waiting for the
meeting to adjourn to New Hall, as
"they said" it was going to do-a state
ment without authority, but it kept
some away from the meeting.
After the firemen's organization had
been completed, the corporation meet
ing was called to order, and Walter L..
Gray was elected moderator.
The resignation of r. N. Hall as
assessor, by reason of i'll health, was
read and accepted. Voting for his sue
cessor was quite lively with ballots pre-
pared in advance. William j. Wheeler
had 43 votes, and George Il. Davis 3S.
The resignation of Charles L. Buck as
assessor was also read and accepted.
Voting was again lively. Oscar E. Bar
rows had 43 votes and George q. Davis
80.
After little discussion, it was voted
without division to change the arc light
at Hicks Crossing into incandescents,
to be located by the assessors.
About twenty minutes was occupied
by all the business.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
Notice Of Sale of Real Estate
bY Administrator.

This is to give notice that pursuant TO license
from the Probate Court In and for the County Of
Oxford, which was issued on the Third Tuesday
of September. 1909, shall sell at public sale, on
the premises In Andover. at ten o'clock IN
the forenoon, OF Saturday, May 7th, 1910, The
following described real estate of Charles W
Hodgman, late of said Andover, deceased, TO-
wit:-certain real estate situated In the souif
part Of Andover and bounded and described al
follows :-On the south side starting at stone
on the west bank Of the Ellis River near an elm
tree; from there westerly to stone post ana on
the same course to the road and then westerly
course to pine tree on the Heater line on =
range line; then on said Brange line northerly til
It comes to land Of Ingalls, Bragg then eas tery on
the line between me (Hiram ID. Abbott) and said
Bragg 10 the road, fence on the line part OF the
way; thence on the easterly side OF the county
road on the line of the fence between my (Hiram
d. Abbott's) land and GeorGe Hutchins to O
cedar post In the f. nee; then down said river az
It used to run twenty five years ago or more, to
the place of beginning; It being the same farm
where Hiram b. Abbott once lived and the same
place where my III. d. Abbott's) father John
Abbott formerly resided, with some alteration
of the side lines and containing one hundred
and fifty acres. more or less.
VIM. Fl. CALDWELL,
Administrator Of the g. tate Of Charles w.
Hodgman, late Of Andover, deceased
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
George e. Buck.

George Z. Buck, who had gone to the
hospital at Lewiston few days earlier,
died there last Tuesday evening. Death
was due to diabetes, with which he had
been affected for a number Of years, be
coming to South Paris some nine years
since to be under the care of physician.
Mr.. Buck was born In Gorham, N. H.,
sixty-three years ago, and the remains
we're taken to that place, where the
funeral was held Thursday afternoon, In
charge OF Gorham Lodge Of Masons, OF
which he was member.
At an early age he went on the Grand
Trunk Railway as a fireman, and waa
given charge of an engine as soon as the
rules would allow. For thirty five years
he was an engineer on the road, leaving
It about ten years ago.
Mr.. Buck was an honorable, upright
man, and it is especially noted by biz
friends that he was never heard to say
an unkind word of any one, and that hs
has frequently been known to leave
company where gossipy tongues were
wagging, because he did not like tha
kind of conversation.
He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Gershor
P. Bickford Of Washington, d. G.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
Strike or No Strike at Rumford ?

George j. Schneider and Others work
ing with him, who had been endeavoring
to organize the workmen in the Interna-
tional paper mill at Rumford, left that
town last Wednesday. 1t Is announced
that Schneider went on business, con-
nected with his recent deportation"
from the town. 1t is thought, however,
that the real reason was the poor success
be was having in organizing the men.
President j. T. Carey, Of the United
Brotherhood Of Papermakers of America,
arrived at Rumford Falls Saturday, and
on Sunday issued a strike order on his
own responsibility. 1t Is not known
whether the men will regard the order
as having any force, but 1t seems to be
the general opinion that they will not go
out.
At Livermore Falls the situation re-
mains without much change, part Of the
men being out aud part of the ma
chimes being kept running by strike
breakers. There seems to be great
foggiuess as to what the strike Is about,
and nobody has yet given clear expla-
nation of it.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
A Distiuguished Visitor.

His Grace, the Archbishop of West
minister, head of the Roman Catholic
Church in Great Britain and suite, have
sipnifled their intention of attending the
Eucharistic Congress that will be held In
Montreal next September. 1t Is prob.
able that His Grace will be accompanied
by the Duke of Norfolk, the leading lay
head of the Roman Catholic Church in
England.
While in Canada, this distinguished
party will vIsi, Ottawa, Toronto, Hamil-
ion, Niagara Falls and other important
places.
His Grace has accepted the invitation
extended by President Chas. N. Hays,
for himself and suite to be the guest OF
the Grand Trunk on their Canadian
t0ur
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
Business Notices.

Medium underwear, grades 80 cents,
IS cents, s1.O0. F. Fl. Noyes Co.
Spring hats, caps. Hathaway shirts
fancy hosiery In good variety. We cateI
TO your wants. r. Il. Noyes Co.
DIR. George NJ. whitley, osteopathit
physician, Of 6S4 Congress St., Portland
Maine. wishes tn announce that he vii
be at the Beai's House, Norway, every
Friday, beginning April s. Chronic
diseases q speciality. Hours. o A. n. u
4P.M
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
SAVED FROM THE GRAVE.

81 had about given up hope, after
nearly four years of suffering from Sc
we're lung trouble" writes Mrs. N. L.
Dix, of Clarksville, Tenn. "Often the
pain in my chest would be almost un-
bearable and I could not do any work,
but DR.. Kings New Discovery has made
me feel like q new person. It's the best
medicine made for the throat and lungs"
Obstinate coughs, stubborn colds, hay
fever, Ia grippe, asthma, Group, bronchi:
tis and hemorrhages, hoarseness and
whooping cough, yield quickly to this
wonderful medicine. Try 1t. SOC. and
$1.0O. Trial bottles free. Guaranteed by
r, A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
The East Dixfield Fire.

Fire at East Di1field, on the night OF
Friday, March 25, caused serious loss.
1t started around the chimney in the
house of W. q. Hildreth, and burned
his house, stable and store, with quite a
stock of goods, the house and stable OF
C. D. Whittemore, and the buildings Of
Mr.. Sampson, the last named being al
some distance from the others, and fired
by sparks. 1t was only by the hardest
kind of work by bucket brigade and
hand force pumps that the Grange Hal
and many other residences were saved
The total loss is at least $1,000, partly in.
an rad
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
Born.

In Paris, April l, to the wife Of Leslie E.
Newell, a daughter.
DR.. e. A. Sheehy, q daughter.
In East Denmark, March q, to the wife OF
Frank Burnell, q son.
In Brownfeld Center, March 20, to the wife OF
Ned Wentworth, daughter.
ter Littehale, q daughter.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05

Edgar j. Riker has been at the head of
the blacksmith department of the Hill
Manufacturing Company OF Lewiston
since 1853, with the exception OF two
years. Il IL believed this long term of
service cannot be duplicated In any other
manufacturing establishment In New
England. He was born In New York
City In 1888.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
Socialist Convention.

The Socialists of Oxford County will
meet In mass convention at the residence
of A. D. Parmenter In Norway on Wed
nesday, April 8, to nominate candidates
for county officers, to elect delegates to
the state convention, to elect q county
committee, and to elect two members oi
the state committee.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05

Bought your spring suit yetP If not
look at our assortment of ready-made
suits. Should you have ideas of suit
different than we show you, ask to see
our samples of special order suits, made
ready-made or custom. We guarantee
satisfaction. F. II. Noyes Co.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
Died.

In South Paris, April 2, Philip G. Bolster, aget
In Lewiston, March %, Mrs. Frances L., Wild
ow of Granville G. Fuller, aged 70 years. For
merly Of Paris.
In Lewiston, March 20, George Z. Buck O.
South Paris, aged 90 years.
In East Stoneham, March %. Vaughn Nutter
In West Fryeburg, March 25, Paschal Is
Hutchina, aged 65 years. ,,,,,
In North Lowell, March Is, Benjamin P. VII
son, aged rs years, 5 months, 10 days. :,
In Lowell, March Is. Josiah ID. Hatch, aged b
years, 8 months, II days.
In Hiram, March 81, Mrs. Eliza (Chadbourne.
Adams, widow Of Nathaniel Warren Adams
aged IS years.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05

Don't take up your carpets this spring.
Hire our Allen Vacuum Cleaner at 10
cents per hour. The kind that requires
only one perbon to operate. It will sur
prise you the amount you can clean In
two or three hours. Saves your temper
too. r. 81. Noyes Co., agents.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05

Woods fires are beginning to get in
their work a number Of weeks earlier
than usual this spring. One on George
town Island the other day burned sum-
mer cottage In the course OF Its sweep,
and was extinguished with considerable
difficulty.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
THE CALL OF THE BLOOD

for publication, finds voice in pimples.
boils, sallow complexion, q jauudiced
look, moth patches and blotohes on the
skin,-all signs Of liver trouble. But
DR.. Kings New Life Pills make rich red
blood; give clear skin, rosy cheeks, fine
complexion, health. Try them. 81
cents at the pharmacy OF F. A. Shurtlef
& Co.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05

Your clothing should be attended to.
We clean, repair, press clothing al
reasonable prices. Agent for dye and
cleansing house. F. q. Noyes Co.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05

Sportsmen are pleased that the Hun
garian partridgss, introduced . short
time ago into the state, appear to be
thriving and to have become aoclimated
to their new country.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05

ONE PIECE
DRESS (like
cut) Of plain
Chambray pret-
tily made with
shoulder tucks
in front and
back. Inserts
in front and
sic sve Of heavy
torchon lace,
also trimmed
with tabs OF
goods. Dress
very neatly pip
cd with white.
Skirt has two
inverted plaits
in front. Sides
made in Moyeu-
age style.
II comes Ia
cadet, II b ,
blue, blue, gra,
pink and laven
der, % 9s
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
Married.

In West Paris, April 8, by Rev. Seth Benson,
Mr.. Edwin Bonney and Miss Kate Reed, ootn OF
In West Beth !, March. q, by Rev. c. l.. Bang
hart Mr. Harlan II. Bean and Miss Gladys 4.
Morrill,, both of Bethel.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In the District Court Of the United States for che
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
IN JOSEPH sSs Haii'f f. ol lsouv1NEY, In Bankruptcy
of Rumford, Bankrupt
To the creditors of Joseph h. Souviney. In tht
County Of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice Is hereby given that on the 2nd day oi
Apr, A. D. 1910, the said Joseph Il. Souviney wal
meeting of his creditors will be held at the
oface Of the Referee, No. Market Square, South
Paris, on the 20th day Of Apr, A. ID. 1910. a
10 O'Clock In the forenoon, at which time ths
said creditors may attend, prove their claim
appoint q trustee, examine the bsnkrupt, ant
transact such other business as may properiy
cone before said meeting.
South Paris, Apr. 2, 1910.
WALTER L. GRAY,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed executrfx OF the last
will and testament Of
EDWIN T. EDGECOMB, late Of Porter,
in the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons hav
ing demands against the estate OF said de-
ceased are desired TO present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested Il
make payment Immediately.
March 18th, 1910. LIZZIE II. EDGECOMB.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05

Barking, Hacking, Rasping Cough
can be broken up quickly BY Aliens Lung Bal,
sam. This old, reliable remedy has been sold
for over 70 yeays. AK your druggist about 1t.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
The LumIey Castle Band Concert

There were number OF surprised
people at the concert given Friday even
ing by the Lumley Castle Band. Their
surprise was due to the fact that band
made up of boys all in their teens, after
only about two months of work, could
''do so good job" az band men are in
the habit of expressing it.
That the music used as yet is of a COM
paratively simple grade, and that its
execution is not at all times perfect, is
of course to be understood; but sur
prisingly good music is nevertheless
made by the band as whole, and some
of the solo numbers were exceedingly
well done.
The programme included seven num-
bers by the band, marches and waltzes,
cornet solos by Lloyd Davis, Alton Cook
and Raymond Penfold, clarionet duet by
Sumner Davis and Charles Cook, cornet
duet by Lloyd Davis and Alton Cook,
drum solo by Rae Newton, tambourine
solo by Raymond Penfold, two songs by
Ralph Andrews, with chorus by the
band, and q reading by Harold Merrill.
The band was organized in connection
with Lumley Castle, Knights of the
Holy Grail, mainly through the efforts
of T. NJ. Davis, and has been under the
training OF Arthur Morgan of Norway
for the two months since 1t started.
Rehearsals are carefully supervised, and
swearing and smoking are absolutely
prohibited in connection with them. At
present the players are as follows:
Arthur Morgan, leader, cornet.
Raymond Penfold. cornet.
Lloyd Davis. cornet.
Alton Cook, cornet.
Stanley Shurtleff, cornet.
Charles Cook, clsrionet.
Sumner Davis, clarlonet.
Ernest Dudley, piccolo.
Llewellyn Bartlett. French horn.
Murray Bigelow, alto.
Herman Woodwork, alto.
Herbert Woodwork, trombone.
Don Brooks, trombone.
Winfield Brooks, baritone.
Ralph Andrews, bass.
Rae Newton, snare drum.
Robert Whttle, snare drum.
Harold Merrill. bass drum.
Philip Jones, cymbals
A fairly good audience was in attend
ance Friday evening, and the applause
was generous. The total receipts werc
s43. is, and the net sum Of $500, after
all bills were paid, was deposited in the
Paris Trust Co. to the credit of Lumley
Castle Band.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
msson's MIN Burned at Upton.

The saw and dowel mill of L. L
Mason at Upton was burned last Wed
nesday. 1t was valued at $4,000 and was
insured for $500.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
GRADE SCHOOL CONTESTS.


General Subject: What is the Harm in
Glass of Beer, Wine, Cider?
Special Themes: The effect of AlcOho
upon the Nervous System, Why Business
Men demand Abstinence on the part O
their Employees, The Effects of Tobacco
The essay awarded the State Prize viii
be forwarded to compete for the Nationa
Prize in the class to which it belongs.
The National prizes are as follows
500 in gold for the best college essay
$50 in gold for the best high schoo
essay; $50 in gold for the best essay
from the grades.
1t is hoped that the teachers anC
students in Maine may be interested IL
this plan and that material may be for
warded to the State Superintendent Sc
that an interesting State Contest In one
or all, of the classes may be held. Any
inquiries will be cheerfully answered
and literature fully explaining the plan
will be furnished upon request tu the
State Superintendent, Mrs. Georgia
Tyler Woods, Troy, Maine.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05

General Subject: The Relation Of In
dividual Total Abstinence to the Pros
perity of the Nation.
Special Themes: Alcohol and the Pub
lie Health, The Public Schools and
Scientific Temperance Instruction, Per
sonal Liberty, Public Obligation.
Oxford Democrat., 1910-04-05
u1au scuoo1. CONTESTS.

General Subject: The Value of TOta
Abstinence to Life.
Special Themes: Alcohol and the
Laborer, Alcohol and Crime, Alcohol
and Tobacco,