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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
Corn Smelling Contest.

There will be at tho Maine Corn and
Fruit Show that takes place at tho Audi
forum, Portland, beginning Monday,
Nov. 8, and ending Saturday, Nov. IL,
lots OF people who have seen apple par.
ings, huskings, cuttings, raisings, and
wrestling matches in the country, but
never witnessed or oven heard of corn
Smelling match before this exhibition
was planned and perfected. This corn
shelling contest is to determine how
many pounds OF shellsd corn can be
obtained from bushel of corn on the
cob. Varieties Of 8, 10 or ~ rowed flint
flint and dent corn are eligible to COM
pete. As tho Smelling progresses the
judges will mark the points on black
board. The rattle of the corn shelters
will be varied and enlivened BY the
music Of the band, and tho laughing and
chatting of tho spectators. In this con.
test tho grand prize ID 500; second
prize $26 and $26 In prizes Of y each for
the next IS competitors. Low rates OF
fare on tho railroads, and good accommo-
dalton at hotels and lodging houses In
Portland ct very reasonable terms. Come
one, como oil, and be, happy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
West Bethel.

"Ohl be not slow to help the downhearted;
A kind word unspoken we OFTEN regret.
A kind look. or handclasp, will cost but 1T
And It's rs something tina. other, may never
forget.
This life is q road but once we may travel,
And Us often uneven and rough for the
But how wondrously light, sometimes, seems
1--we yet a kind look from the ones that we
meet.
Then, OIL be not chary Of kind looks and
actions;
Scatter them broadcast wherever you 90.
The seeds Of good deeds bring the flowers OF
grow"
Autumn is growing old and cold.
Winter has already given many warn.
ings of his approach.
More rain is needed to insure us
against a water famine.
Our otherwise pure mountain air ID
with the odor of skunk.
Another fall of snow on Thursday last
gave deer hunters renewed courage.
j. P. Patterson's show in Grange
Hall on the evening OF Oct. 30th was well
Webster Z. Walker has moved back
from Rumford, and Is working In the
woods with his brother Horace.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Mills are enter
tanning their daughter and husband,
Walter Bartlett and wife of East Bethel.
Philip q. Rolfe and family have NOV
ed from the farm house of Mrs, W, D,
Mills on Flat Street, to the first house
west of the blacksmith shop on Main
Street.
Many hunters are roaming through
the forests, over hillsides and valleys,
and climbing lofty mountains, looking
for that which few succeed In finding.
Last month E. R. Briggs received
sixty-one post cards and booklets, with
Birthday Greetings" from puzzle
writer's and solvers in twenty states. He
is member of the Northwestern Puz.
zlers' League of Minnesota.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
Br0wnfleld.

]. Howard was recently called to the
home OF his sister, Mrs. h. Harnden, on
account of the illness of his father, j.
Howard.
Mrs. d. A. Jordan and son of Port.
land are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Files.
The Grand Army and Relief Corps held
their regular sessions Oct. 21st.
The w. c. T. U. are to give an ex-
perience social soon.
Messrs. F. w. Files aud j. L. Rowe at
tended the Maine Teachers Association
in Augusta.
Frost Mountain Grange entertained
Snowville Grange Tuesday night.
Mrs. Lima Frink Allen, who has been
at her old home at j. L. Frink's, has
returned to her home In Portland.
Mrs. Breslin has closed her house for
the winter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
Give the Children a Fair Show.

Recent developments in the case Of
Rev. Frank W. Sandford and his follow
ers have aroused renewed interest in
that particular cult. These develop
ments began with the arrival OF the
Coronet in Portland barbor, battered,
short of provisions, in almost indescrib-
able condition, seven dead of scuryy and
two more since gone the same way; and
they culmiuatod in the binding over of
Mr.. Sandford on the charge OF man
slaughter for having the vessel INSULT
GENTLY provisioned.
Little Information that is new has been
acquired by the public from these de-
velopments, regarding the Shiloh cult
and its principles and methods. II is sp-
parent, as was before known, that Sand
ford, however sincere be may or may not
be at heart, is at best fanatic, not gov
erned in his acts by enlightened reason,
There Is also fresh proof of the remark
able hold he has on his followers, a
thing which is one Of the psychological
puzzles of the age. 1t is only occasion
ally that one who has submitted to this
influence has strength or desire to break
away from ii.
Now human government acts largely,
not wholly, on the principle that man
needs no protection against himself If
people of mature minds, men or women,
see fit to submit themselves to the Sand
ford influence, and endure all the physi-
cal and mental suffering that may thus
be imposed on them, it is none Of our
business. But this principle should not
apply to children Of tender years, who
under the legal control of their parents
or guardians, against their will, or with
out being capable of making reasonable
choice with their immature intellects,
are forced into the life of the Shilohites.
Thus they may be robbed of large
share of their birthright of joyous youth,
and stunted in their physical and mental
development, deprived of much to which
they are reasonably entitled for them
selves, and crippled in their usefulness
TO the world.
II is question whether the commun.
ity would not be justified in removing
from Shiloh and all its branches, on land
or sea. all persons of immature years
regardless of their parents, on broad
general principle. There are thousands
upon thousands of children in the world
who, In the nature Of things, can't have
a fair show; but needlessly depriviDs
children of their fair show is another
thing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
North Waterford.

Mrs. Lizzie Manning and Mrs. Ross
York entertained the Ladies' Circle at
the vestry Tuesday afternoon and even
ing, Nov. 7th. Harvest supper, Hallow-
cen entertainment; erybody invited.
Winifrea Knight had the misfortune
Saturday to lose gold Waltham watch.
Edith Knight has gone to Searsport a.
nurse.
Mrs. Lizzie Jswett has gone to Lowell
to work.
Mrs. Maria Davis is at Harrison where
she was called by the death OF her sons
wife, Mrs. Albert Davis.
Mrs. Annie Hazelton lie doing quite
business finishing post cards and pic
lures that she sells.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07

Mrs. n. ]. Damon died at her home
Monday morning at the age OF 81 years,
and was buried ct North Paris. Mrs.
Damon was the widow Of Capt. Hardy
and married Mr.. Damon about four years
ago. The funeral was held Wednesday
morning, Rev. Mr.. Lee, the Episcopal
minister from Rumford, officiating.
The scholars of the high school held q
Halloween social Friday night at the
school house and cleared . fair sum OF
money, and q good time was enjoyed.
b. r. Rawson went to Lewiston Satur'
day to officiate at the Bates-Bowdoin
football game.
There was . service at the N. Z.
church SUNDAY,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
Tina nksgiylng Proclamation.

"The people of this land having by
long sanction and practice set apart
toward the close of each passing year a
day on which to cease from their labors
and assemble for the purpose of giving
praise to Him who Is the author Of the
blessings they have enjoyed, 1t is my
duty as chief executive to designate at
this time the day for the fulfilment of
this devout purpose.
"Our country has been signally IA
vored in many ways. The round of the
seasons has brought rich harvests. Our
industries have thrived far beyond our
domestic needs. the productions of our
labor are daily finding enlarged markets
abroad. We have been free from the
curses of pestilence, of famine and of
war. Our national councils have fur
thered the cause OF peace In other lands
and the spirit of benevolence has brought
US into closer touch with other peoples,
to the strengthening of the bonds Of fell
lowship and good will that link US to our
comrades In the universal brotherhood Of
nations. Strong In the sense of our
right and inspired by as strong sense
of the rights of others we live In peace
and harmony with the world. Rich in
the priceless possessions and abundant
resources, wherewith the unstinted
bounty Of God has endowed US, we are
unsel6shly glad when other people pass
on toward prosperity and peace. That
the great privileges we enjoy may con-
tinue, and that each coming year may
see our country more firmly established
in the regard and esteem of our fellow
nations, Is the prayer that should arise
In every thankful heart.
"Wherefore, l, William Howard Taft,
President of the United States of Ameri-
ca, designate Thursday, the thirtieth of
November, next, as day of thanks
giving and prayer, and l earnestly call
upon my countrymen and upon all that
dwell under the flag of our beloved
country, then to meet in their accus-
toned places of worship to join in Offer
ing prayers to Almighty God and devout
thanks for the loving mercies he has
given to u.s."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
East Bethel.

Freeborn Bean has returned from
Phillips, where he was tho guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Lester F. Bean.
A. N. Bean Joined An auto party from
Lowell and has gone to G Pond on q
hunting trip.
Insley I. Young of East Weymouth,
Mass, accompanied by his grand
daughter, Miss Evelyn Ross Of Wood.
fords, visited this place last week.
John D. Bean and Miss Emma Wiles
of Somerville, Mass, were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. 2. W. Bartlett the past week.
Mrs. 8. E. Rich of Berlin, N. a., Ii
visiting her sister, Mrs. A. n. Bean.
Born, Oct. "a, to tho wife Of Mr..
George Harrington, . son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
Hiram.

The series of meetings at the Congre-
gational church by Rev. VIM. G. Mann
of Westbrook closed Oct. goth, when one
man and six women united with the
church. The church has also voted TO
join Cornish church in calling Rev. Mr..
Stevens of Phippsburg Is pastor.
Nov. I'd we had a snow squall; Nov.
Sd mercury at 20 above.
Miss Lizzie N. Clemens has bought a
piano.
Mrs. Francis l.. Watson is slowly re-
covering from paralysis, and can leave
her room and walk.
The immense drive of logs that has
filled Saco River for mile and half all
summer, closed out Oct. 30th, the latest
date within the memory of man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons Interested In either OF the estates
hereinafter named:
Alta Probate Court, held at Paris, In and for
the County Of Oxford, on the third Tuesday OF
October, in the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and eleven. The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated, 1t Is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given 70 all persons IN.
terested, by causing a copy OF this order to be
published three weeks successfully In the Ok.
ford Democrat, q newspaper published at South
Paris, in said County. that they may appear at a
Probate Court to be held at said Paris, on the
third Tuesday of November, A. ID. 1911 at OF the
clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they see cause.
Hezekiah G. Mason late of Mason, de.
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by j. Hastings Bean, the executor
therein named.
ADDISON E. HERRICK, Judge Of said Court
true copy-attest:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
CAN'T CURE cATARRH
STOMACH DOSING, SPRAYS AND DoUCHEs
HAVE ALL FAILED.

There is only one way to cure catarrh.
Reach the raw, tender, inflamed men,
brane that is infested with catarrh germs
and destroy the germs.
You can't reach the hooks and crev.
ices with liquid preparations-there is
only one way-breathe the antiseptic
germ killing air of HYOMEI pronounce
1t High-o-me) directly over the infested
parts.
HYOMEI contains no opium. cocaine
e other harmful drugs, it is made of
Australian eucalyptus, thymol and other
Historian antiseptics. 1t is guaranteed
to end the misery of catarrb, asthma,
Group and bronchitis, or money back.
Ask Chas. q. Howard Co. about the
HYOMEI outfit to-day. They sell it
for only 81 90 and guarantee it. 45-47
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
Freckled Girls.

have just received a stock of Will
sons Freckle Cream made by Wilson
Freckle Cream Co, Charleston, South
Carolina. 1t is Fine, is fragrant and
harmless, and positively removes freck-
les, tan, and brown moth, bleaches
dark faces light, and will not make hair
grow. You have my guarantee that it
will take off your freckles and tan or
will give You back your money. Come
in, see and try 1t. The Jars Are Large
and two at most are sufficient. send
them by mail, If desired. Price SOC.
Chas. 81. Howard Co.
Wilson's Fair Skin Soap, Csc. a cake.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
Welchvllle.

Entertainment and bog supper at the
Caldwell school house Friday evening,
Nov. 3D..
Mrs. Harry Hannaiord and family are
spending few weeks In Portland and
Gorham, Maine.
Walter Morse went to Lynn, Mass,
Thursday.
Mrs. Dexter White and daughter from
Lisbon Falls visited her sister, 1n.
Ethel Thayer, Sunday
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
Denmark.

Mr.. J. N. Smith died this morning
Nov. Sd, at A. NJ, having been sick fol
a long time.
Mr.. Mcmillan, the weigher at the corr
shop, left for his home in Nova Scotia
Nov. Sd.
Mr.. William Potter has sold his farm
to Fred Ssnborn.
Mr.. A. D. Fessenden, Arthur Jack,
Leon Jack, Frank Jack and Harold Per.
kins have been on hunting trip in An
dover the past week and have brought
in four nice deer.
Mr.. Ellis Blake shot a deer the I'd OF
November.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
NOTICE.

In the District Court of the United States fol-
the District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In H sRe msfse f. y wpoRTLEY, In Bankruptcy
Of Mexico, Bankrupt
To the creditors Of Homer K. Wortley oil
Mexico, in the County Of oxford and district
aforeaaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day OF
Nov, A. d. 1910. the said Homer Z. Wortley was
duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the first
meeting of his creditors will be held at the
office OF the Referee, No. 8 Market Square
South Paris, Maine, on the 18th day of Nov
A. ID. 1911, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon
at which time the said creditors may attend
prove their claims, appoint trustee, ex
anime the bankrupt, and transact such other
business as may properly come before said
meeting.
Referee In Bankruptcy.
South Paris, Nov. !, 1911. 45-i
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07

Rev. Frank W. Ssndford was bound
over to the grand jury at the hearing b.
fore u. s. Commissioner Bradley In Port
land Wednesday, when he was charged
with causing the death Of Charles
Hughey on the Coronet by reason OF In
sufficient provisioning OF the vessel.
Various people, some OF whom were on
the Coronet, testified a. to tho condi-
lions there. Mr.. Sandford was not rep
resented BY counsel at tho hearing, de-
clined to question the witnesses or make
any statement, and seemed TO take but
little interest in the proceedings. Bail
was fixed at $4,000, but was sfterward
reduced to $40, 900, and this was furnish
cd By disciples of Sanford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
North Stoneham.

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Richards have
moved into b. B. McKeen's house on the
Psrley McKeen place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli A. McAllister Of East
Stoneham and Eva Adams Of Albany
visited at John Adams Sunday.
Ralph Adams has finished work for
Dell Stearns and is going on to the
mountain cutting birch.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Kimball and an
other gentleman and lady from Brighton
visited at /. A. Andrews Saturday and
Sunday.
Nuriel McKeen found Q full blown
straw berry blossom Nov. /.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
NOTICE.

has been duly appointed administrator OF the
estate Of
LOIS CHESLEY late of Pennington, N. H..
deceased, and given bonds as the law directs.
All persons having demands against the estate
for settlement and all indebted thereto are re.
quested to make payment Immediately.
Oct 18th, 1911. GEORGE L. CHESLEY.
l547 CHARLES MERRILL, Agent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
For Sale.

Excellent fruit and dairy farm,
located in South Hartford. South
west slope, cuts 20 tons hay, plenty
pasture and woodland and large
amount of young growth. 9o-foot
barn. 1 mile to railroad. Stock
and farming tools if desired.
L. A. KICKER,
aft Buckfield' Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby give notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate of
ADELINE CHEsLEY late of Buckaeld,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds % the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired to present the same for settle.
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested to
mako payment Immediately.
Sept. 18th, 1911. PRESTON I. MERRILL.
4547 ALTON G. WHEELER, Agent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
SINGLE COPIES.

Single copies OF THE DEMOCRAT are four cents
each. They will be mailed on receipt of price by
the publishers or for the convenience OF patrons
single copies of each issue have been placed on
sale at the following places In the County:
South Paris, Towards Drug Store.
Shurtlens Drug Store.
Norway, Moves Drug Store.
stones Drug Store.
Buckfeld. Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
Paris Hill, Mrs. Harlow, Post ONCE.
West Paris, Samuel T. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07

Investigation OF the recent dam dis
aster at Austin, Pa, reveals that the
breaking of that dam In no way casts
doubt upon the reliability of the com
paratively new method of cement dam
construction. The trouble was not that
the dam was built Of concrete, but that
1t was not built according to the plans.
In one place where it should have been
thirty feet thick il was only twenty, and
worse than all else, the foundation was
not built as 1t should have beeu, and as
the plans called for. Because of these
defects the dam broke, and IL seems
from the information published that
somebody was guilty Of more than care
lessness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
ATWOOD & FORBES,

TERMS 81 so year II paid strictly In advance.
Otherwise $500 year. Single copies cents
ADVERTISEMENTS: All legal advertisements
are given three consecutive Insertions for 81 80
tracts made with local, transient and yearly
advertisers.
mower. exnerienced workmen and low prices
combine 20 make this department Of our busi-
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
Here and There.

Little by little the knowledge OF Maine is
spreading abroad. Last year man from Ohio
many exhibits OF corn from Maine. "Who ever
heard before" said he, "that they raised corn In
Maine? thought Ii was q hunting ground. y
Circular OF Maine Corn Show.
And who wonders at this impression,
when we advertised Maine at the St.
Louis exposition with forty thousand
dollar log cabin?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07

Mrs. Roy Risbee and two children of
West Sumner are visiting Miss Gertrude
Warren.
Most OF the farmers are selling their
apples for sl.75 per barrel. Large
quantities are being shipped.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln Purkis and SON
Leon were at George Holmes Sunday.
Mrs. Ernest Cutting, who has spent
the summer with her daughter, Mrs.
Elmer Roberts, has returned home.
Mrs. Lydia Varney of Sumner Is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. W. Head.
Irving Smith and George Record have
gone to Stow deer hunting.
N. L. Rowe 10 Waterman at the corn
shop.
NJ. A. Warren has commenced making
cider.
Adrian Holmes was at home Sunday
from Bliss Business College.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
East Sumner.

Did you on dating your correspond
encs on Nov. write 1t October, then
erase? Well, we did, to be In touch with
an old firmly established habit. What q
strong force is habit. When the habit is
correct, Ii is all right. When the habit
is baneful, it is all wrong. The early
formation of habits has a vital in
fluence in forming PERSONS career.
Two boys of our early acquaintance with
similar circumstances, grew up to ma
ture manhood, yet their lives were wide
ly different, especially in later life. One
boy early formed the habit of saving his
hard earnings without being niggardly
or mean, abstained wholly from the use
of intoxicants, chose for his companions,
clean, upright, temperate people, and as
the result to-day Is still living and has
abundant means for his declining years,
and is respected as good, useful citizen.
The other boy, smart, intelligent, and
termed "good fellow" early took to
all the balls and there formed the habit
of indulging in light drinks, then some
thing stronger, and while earning good
wages, it all went to indulging his appe-
tito and wrong desires, and to make the
story brief, was one morning found dead
from what was called alcoholism. Such
10 habit. Instances like this are found
in nearly every community. How i'm
portant then that our boys and girls
early in life are surrounded by good
wholesome influences, and have def
mite fixed purpose to aim for high, noble
ideals that will secure for them good
characters and happy, prosperous lives.
It may be interesting to some OF the
older readers of the Democrat to know
that on Oct. 81, 1911, goo years sgo) the
call to "Parson" Samuel Sewall to settle
over the Congregational church In Sum-
ner as pastor, was extended to him and
he accepted the same on Dec. LIST and
preached from Heb. 1917 (Look this up
for 1t was his cherished desire.) Sin.
gle horse teams went to Bath after bis
effects and arrived back Jan. IS, 1912.
But just think of the salary pledged for
the support of himself and large fam.
ily-two hundred and fifty dollars In
money or produce annually. Provided,
1t could be raised. Also provided that
in case 1t was not fully raised, then he
could have the time not paid for at his
own disposal.
Think Of that, ye students for the
ministry! Now what was the work re.
quired? Two long fully written out ser.
mons weekly, preparation with some.
thing fresh for the Sunday and mid.
week meetings, q preparatory address
on Conference Days" preceding the
admin II; rat q the monthly obsesv.
funerals and birth christenings, give
occasional lectures on church polity,
visit the sick and those rebellious to bis
teaching, investigate scandals, carry on
q farm In order to live with bis salary
and provide bis own shelter. Verify,
those must have been times that tried
the parsons soul II no one else.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
l. Derin Dies F{om Accident.

!. Derin Dies Ffom Accident.
I. Derin, the RumfoM junk dealer who
Was 20 seriously injurAd when his team
was struck by train ht the Smithville
crossing on the 25thtbf October, died
Wednesday, Nov. 1sr The funeral was
held at Auburn, I'd interment was In
the Hebrew GENE , In that city.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07
Coming Events.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Nov. IA, Is, l6.-Annual meeting and exhibition
Of Maine State Pathological Society, Augusta.
Nov. 7.-Oxford Pomona Grange, Albany.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07

A scheme of home rule for Ireland is
now being considered by the British
cabinet. Say, reader on whose hair the
SHOWS Of fifty or more winters have pro-
duced a touch of frost, can you not re-
call that in the days of your boyhood
the issue of home rule for Ireland was
one of the great news topics of the day?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-11-07

1000 Yards Of Pretty Ribbons.
Fur and Wool Robes.
Leather Goods.
Are You Prepared for Cold weather?
To the Victor.
Notice OF Bankruptcy.
Slight Defects OF Vision.
Avoid Harsh Drugs.
A Great Discovery.
Doubly Proven.
Glorious Hair.
Can't Cure Catarrh.
Miserable Dyspeptics.
Get IL from Us.
Notice OF Appointment.
Administrator Sale.
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
Eur Coats