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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
Another Veteran Mustered Out

(Datly Tribune, J0DnstOWn, tenn.l
Ransom Erastus Smith, one of Johns
towns oldest and best beloved citizens,
died at his residence, Sept. 23d, aged
about " years. His health had been
poor for several months. His wife pre-
coded him to the spirit land two weeks
ago. His funeral was attended on the
18th BY Rev. DIR. c. C.. Hays of the First
PRESBYTERIAN church, and the burial was
In charge of Emory Fisher Post, No. 30,
G.. A. r., at Grand View Cemetery.
The deceased was born in Hiram, Maine,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Ransom Smith, and was
a brother of Mrs. Nancy Records of Will
kinsburg, and Hon. Abram w. Smith,
u. S. pension agent at Topeka, Kansas,
and former senator, speaker OF the
house, and once Republican candidate
for governor of that state. he visited
his brother here few weeks ago. Ran
som Z. Smith was a shookmaker, and
came to Cambria County, Penn, in the
latter part of the fifties, to work In
Hon. A. A Barker's sbook-shops at
Ebensburg. When the civil war broke
out he served three months in Penn
sylvania regiment, then returned to his
native state and enlisted in Co. Il, 9th
Regt., Maine Volunteers. When the
term OF enlistment expired, the battle Of
Gettysburg was in progress and the
National Capital was in danger, and
Sergt. Smith was among the $50 MEM
bers of that regiment who responded to
the appeal of President Lincoln and
Secretary Stanton and remained in ser
vice until the dangerous crisis had pass
ed. Soon after the surrender of Lee,
Congress granted medals of honor to
these men, but his did not reach him
till about two years ago; his post office
address being unknown TO the govern
ment. The medal is made of bronze,
with little silk flag attached, and the
inscription on it is as follows: THE
Congress to Sergt. Ransom Z. Smith,
Co. II, 9th Maine Vols.n Mr.. Smith
was Past Commander of Emory Fisher
Post, G.. A. R., at Jamestown, and was
serving as Adjutant of the Post when
his health failed last year. After the
war Mr.. Smith returned to Ebensburg
where he remained until 1880. He came
TO Johnstown that year, and has since
resided here. For many years be was
employed in the Gautier Department OF
the Cambria Steel Company, resigning
some two years ago on account Of his
wife's health. He was married in 1861,
at Ebensburg, to Miss Elizabeth r.
Smith; they had one son, Harry 4.
Smith, who died ten years ago. Sergt.
Smith united with the Presbyterian
church while at Ebensburg. For long
time after coming to Jamestown, he
taught In the Presbyterian Sunday
School, and was made Ruling Elder of
the First Presbyterian church during
the pastorate OF the late Dr.. d. j.
Beale.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOIN0S OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris Hill.

First Baptist Church, Rev. G. W. r. Hill, pas
tor. Preaching every Sunday at 10A5 A. u
Sunday School at IL. Sabbath evening service
at 80. Prayer Meeting Thursday evening a
Z 80. Covenant Meeting the last Friday before
the LIST Sunday of the month at 80 p. y. Al
not otherwise connected are cordially Invited
James L. Chase, formerly of this vii
lage, has removed from Boston to Free.
dom, N. Fl.
Mr.. and Mrs. William L. Perham Of
Boston made brief visit to Maine last
week, calling upon friends at Paris Hill
and in other parts of Oxford County.
Admiral and Mrs. Lyon left here Sat-
urday, closing their home for the winter
months. They 60 to Boston for stay
of few weeks after which they will 60
to Panama or some other southern point
for the winter.
William G. Harlow and Miss Gertrude
Harlow of Dixfield were the guests OF
relatives here over Sunday.
Hon. Prentiss Cummings and Mrs.
Davies returned last week to their home
in Brookline, Mass.
Newton Cummings is at home from
Pennsylvania for vacation of few
weeks.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Lawrence G. Kicker
are receiving the congratulations OF
friends upon the arrival Of son, born al
Washington, D. c., Oct. 10th. Mrs
Kicker will be remembered as Mis-:
Wilma Perham, formerly Of this village
Albion W. Andrews has purchased q
wood lot near South Paris upon which
he will operate during the coming win
ter, aud hired a rent in that village to
which he will move his family soon.
U. Fl. Heald attended the apple show
in Boston last week.
Mrs. F. A. Tufts of Portland was in
town over Sunday.
Mrs. j. c. Cummings visited friends il
Otisfeld last week.
Mrs. Nieman and Miss Nieman, who
have occupied the Carter house for the
summer, returned to New York Monday
Work was begun this week on re
modelling the DR.. Brown house. Tht
ell will be raised up and other extensive
additions and improvements made. p
S. Mason is the carpenter in charge.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
North Stonehau,.

Charlie Adams is visiting bis father
VIM. Adams, and going hunting.
Jesse Adams and wife are staying oil
Norway for While.
Lewis McAllister> of North Lowell has
been threshing for those who have any
grain.
Melvin Allen had the misfortune to
lose his horse. She bad the colo.
Henry Walker from Lowell village ID
boarding at I. A. Andrews while they
arc at work on the new road.
w. W. Durgin had one OF d. B. No
Keen's teams and went to Stow to visit
Grin Barrows.
Beryl McKeen was at home Saturday
and Sunday from Norway Center where
she 10 teaching school.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
Norway Lake.

Mrs. George Frost went to Bethel the
9th, called there by the illness Of hel
father, Mr.. Philbrook.
W. 8. Partridge is gaining, but rather
slowly.
Scott Pottle is staying with his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Partridge,
and attending school here.
Miss Glare Cannon, who has been
stopping at j. l.. Partridge's, has gone
to Massachusetts, for visit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
North Waterford.

Mrs. Carrie Moulton when at Port.
land was appointed district deputy
president In the Rebeksh Lodge.
Frank Washburn is visiting at Mrs.
Sarah Washburn's.
Mrs. Jennie McAllister Is q guest oil
relatives In Brookton.
Edith knight Is visited by her friend,
Miss Hammond, from Orono.
James Brown has gone to Boston,
where he will stay week before going
to Florida for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Brown are stop
ping at John McAllister's.
Mrs. s. Lizzie Jewett visited her sis
ter, Mrs. Sewell Abbott, Monday.
The W. R. G. inspection will be this
week Thuraday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
North Paris.

Mrs. w. G. Cushman visited her aunt
Mrs. William Woods, In Greenwood,
several days last week.
Bert Gibbs and family are visiting his
parents, George Gibbs and wife.
John Howe, George Curtis and James
Ripley got two foxes In one day recently.
Mrs. George Ripley, who has been sick
a long time, passed away the night Of
the 25th.
A very small crop Of potatoes wa
raised In this vicinity, and several farm
ers will have to buy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
Two Crossing Accidents at Rumford.

wv ShooSAh6 fASSAASueo 80 sNsshsSA -
By a peculiar coincidence, the Smith.
Vile railroad crossing at Smithville,
Rumford Falls, was the scene Of two
accidents last Wednesday, the victim in
each case being peddler.
The morning passenger train down
struck tho team of I. Derin, junk ped.
dler, killing the horse instantly, smash
ing the cart, and terribly injuring the
man. He has been unconscious most OF
che time since, and 1t Is not thought he
can live. he is 48 years of age, and has
q wife and five children in Russia, and
three children in America.
In the afternoon of the same day,
Morris Albert, dry goods peddler, was
struck by a freight train at this cross
ing, though he had heard Of the fore.
noon accident and waited and listened
before driving over. The results were
much less serious, the cart being smash
ed, but the horse and the man getting
off with no very serious injuries.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
Freckled Girls.

I have just received q stock Of VIII
sons Freckle Cream made by Wilson
Freokle Cream Co, Charleston, South
Carolina. It Is Fine, is fragrant and
harmless, and positively removes freok-
les, tan, and brown moth, bleaches
dark faces light, and will not make hair
grow. You have my guarantee that 1t
will take of your freckles and tan or I
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 60c.
Chas. q. Howard Co.
Wilson's Fair Skin Soap, 25c. Z oakS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
East Waterford.

Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Berry, Mr.. and Mrs.
q. o. Rolfe, daughter, and Miss Wilma
Millett, went to Lewiston Saturday even
ing to the play, in their auto.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bumpus Of
Clinton, Conn, have been the guests OF
Mr.. Bumpus' cousin, Mrs. G. d. Pride,
the past week. They have not visited
Maine before for Twenty-Five years.
Miss Helen Sanderson has gone to the
Maine Sanatorium at Hebron as nurse.
Pride Bros. are preparing to dig col.
lar under the ell of their house for q
furnace for hot water heat. The water
will be brought from the we'll across the
road. T. L. Heath and helper are doing
the stone work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
Denmark,

Mr.. Chas. n. McIntire died this 9th
day of October at 6 A. NJ, after short
but painful illness.
Mr.. G. B. Smith has been laid up with
bad sprained arm.
Mr.. Sherman Hartford IL confined to
the house with rheumatism.
Mrs. G. K. Belcher is having bad
spell with pleurisy.
Mrs. Holtham and daughter, who have
been spending q short vacation with her
father, A. W. Belcher, have returned to
her home In Lynn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
Mason.

Ralph Cushing is helping press hay fol
Hastings Bros.
E. II. Morrill, spent the weekend will
his brother in Norway.
D. R. Hastings and party were In
town by auto Wednesday.
Rev. I. A. Bean and wife of Lewiston
visited relatives In town last week.
Mrs. A. E. Tyler is having we'll dug
Mrs. j. A. Mckenzie and Mrs. G. A
Tyler and two children visited Mrs
Tyler's mother one day last week.
G. L. Whitman of Grover Hill is work
ing for Mrs. Fannie Tyler.
Miss Eva Wheeler has been visiting a,
A. j. Hutchinson's recently.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
High Class Show Coming to Norway.

hhSh Shooo ShoW SVhhu6 ~ iNoA Woys
"The Missouri Girl" the big comedy
show which is billed to appear in Nor
way Opera House for Wednesday, Nov.
1, is one of the very best that will be
seen In that city this season, and many
local theatregoers will no doubt take
advantage of this opportunity of wit
Messing the famous production. It Is q
clean, up-to.date American comedy,
with music and high-grade specialties
interpreted. and will be produced there
in the Same thorough manner as In New
York, Chicago and all the larger cities.
Better telephone over and have your
seats reserved, as the show is famous as
record breaking attraction. Prices %,
35 and 80 cents, seats selling at Stones
drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
SINGLE COPIES.

Single copies OF THE DEMOCRAT are four cents
each. They will be mailed on receipt OF price oy
he publishers or for the convenience OF patrons
single copies OF each issue have been placed on
ale az the following places In the County:
south Paris, Towards Drug Store.
Shurtleff's Drug Store.
Norway, Moves Drug Store.
stones Drug Store.
Buekfeld, Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
Paris Hi. Mrs Harlow, Post ONCE.
West Paris, Samuel I. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31

Was 1t, or not, just bit wicked in DR..
Blanche Denig to select an audience Of
Boston stenographers on whom to i'm.
press the fact that they must be careful
whom they kissed II their lips were
cracked?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
Coming Events.

Oct. 81, Nov. l.-Oxtord Congregational Confer
enee, oxford.
Nov. "a, 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, 1911-10-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Johnson's LinIment.
Best by Every Test.
The Norway National Bank.
Valuable Hints.
Buy IL at the Blue Stores.
Young Men.
Special Sales.
A Sale OF Fine Ribbons.
The Handy Heater.
Pure Grain.
Dry Mash.
Real Estate for Sale.
Blame Your Stomach.
Try This
Probate Notices.
School Days.
Free II IL Fails.
Causes Much Disease.
The True Test.
Hair Hints.
Picture Frames.
Howard X. stevens.
Notice OF Appointment.
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
Chrysanthemums
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
BLAME YOUR STOMACH
GET RID OF THE POISONOUS GASES AND
FERMKNTING FOOD.


If you suffer from headaches, dizzi-
ness, biliousness, constipation, inactive
liver, nervousness, sleeplessness, bad
dreams, foul breath, heartburn, short
ness of breath, sour stomach, or DE-
spondency, be sure and try MI-O-NA
Stomach Tablets.
II you want immediate relief from an
upset or rebellious stomach try MONA
| Stomach Tablets.
You might just as we'll get 30 cent
box today and start to put your stomach
in tip-top shape and make your body
feel fine and energetic. :.
You take no risk, not q particle, for II
MONA Stomach Tablets do not do all
that Is claimed for them Chas. Il.
Howard Co. will return your money.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
Trvou Ar..rr,n. s.n.,tiv.

About the size of your shoes, It's some satisfac-
tion to know that many people can wear shoes .
size smaller by sprinkling Aliens Foot Ease Into
and for breaking In New Shoes. Sold Every.
WHARF. 10. Sample FREE. Adiress, Allan 3.
Olmsted, L. Roy, ny. $40
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31
West Bethel.

"When the frost Is on our noses,
Why, the air below ia fine,
And the one who just supposes
'Tisn't, is far out Of line.
We love to get out In It,
And to battle with Its strength,
And we'll not give up a minute,
Though the fire feels good at length"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-10-31

TERMS $3.50 year II paid strictly In advance
Otherwise $500 year. Single copies cents
ADVERTISEMENTS All legal advertisements
are given three consecutive Insertions for 81 81
per inch IL length OF column. Special con-
tracts made with local, transient and yearly
advertisers.
jon PRINTING New type, fast presses. electric
power, experienced workmen and low prices
combine to make this department Of our busi'
ness complete and popular.
New-York tribune., 1911-11-05
A JUDICIARY SCANDAL.

What else have our statesmen and poll
tcians been doing?" asked Busy Man.
''The Democratic judiciary scandal in the
counties Of Kings and Queens reached a
definite aspect when formal charges OF
conspiracy for procuring the nomination Of
William Willett. ir., for the Supreme Court
bench on the Democratic ticket in queens
were incorporated i'm an information and
filed with Justice Townsend Scuddcr, OF
the Supreme Court in Queens County. The
information alleges that sum of money
was paid 10y Willett for his nomination
and names the following men as the al
legged conspirators: William Willett, jr.,
Democratic candidate for justice of the
Supreme Court: John II. McCoOey, Demo-
cratic leader Of Kings County; Joseph CAS-
sidy. Democratic leader OF Queens County
and Louis T. Walter. jr., a real estate
dealer at Far Rockaway and CASSIDY
lieutenant.
Placing himself on record As firm be-
llcver i'm the principle of equal pay for
equal work. Governor Dix signed as Chap
ter 902 the bill of Senator Grady cqualizing
the salaries Of the school teachers of New
York City. The signing of the bill is a
victory for the women school teachers of
New York City, who for years annually
waged a stubborn fight for the enactment
Of bill similar TO the one just approved.
New-York tribune., 1911-11-05
Some News Notes of Interest Gathered from Various
Various

question during the first week OF Novem-
Der. so that the Board OF supervisors can
have an expression Of opihion from tax
payers generally with the idea Of appro-
pirate legislation next winter.
Edward B. Long, editor and Republican
politician OF White Plains. Is having a nara
time trying to use small building on the
rear of his property on North broadway
az garage. because the courts are atter
him almost continually. I've says
For over a year there have been court
actions over the use OF the building. be-
cause Mrs. Mary B. HEPBURN, a neishbor,
brought an action to restrain him from
using it on the ground that 1t was vio-
lation I'm the restrictions or ms deed. Al
the first trial Mr.. Long won but on an ap-
peal the Appellate Division reversed the
lower court. and nov Justice heogh has
signed an Injunction restraining Mr.. Long.
his family. servants and agents. from using
the building az az during the pendency Of
the suit. Mrs. Hepburn Is SUING to have
the building removed because, she contends,
it Is an cyesorc and detrment To the sur
rounding properties.
Mr. Long saws lac will carry on the battle
TO the Court of Appeals II necessary
The women connected with the Siwanoy
Country Club Of Corcoran Manor, Mount
Vernon. VIII play golf tournament on
Wednesday for a consolation trophy.
Sheriff nartnett VINO Was recently ap-
pointed to mn the vacancy caused by the
death Of Sheriff Henry Schcrp. OF New Ro-
New-York tribune., 1911-11-05
XTH7S FFXTTRF + INTENDED ESPECIALIYAS BUSY MAN 4

Campello, a lieutenant OF cavalry and gen
tleman-n- waiting TO the King. Enver Bey
was reported at the head OF the Moslem
troops In Tripoli having arrived by way
OF Syria and Egypt. Turkish force at
tackled HONS. near Tripoli, but was re-
pulsed with heavy loss. Italians accused
the Moslems OF poisoning wells as meth
cd OF opposing the invaders. Reinforce
ments for the Italian army Of occupation
were rushed secretly Four bombs were
dropped by military aviators on the TURK
ish encampment outside Tripoli.
After long weeks or secret negoua-
tion France and Germany arrived at an
arrangement satisfactory to themselves
on the Morocco question. Germany recog-
nizes the right of France to establish
protectorate in Morocco. while both ma
tions engage TO obtain the adhesion 10
this accord Of the other signatories TO the
Algeciras agreement France. as compen-
satlon for German recognition of her pro-
tectorate in Morocco. cedes 10 Germany
about $4,000 square miles in northern
French Congo, touching the German
Kameruns The territory ceded, when
is about the size of the state OF Callfor-
MIA. is inhabited by 100000 negroes. and
has q commerce valued at s2.400,0O0 an
ruaIlV'
New-York tribune., 1911-11-05

Mount Vernon. IS In Harrisburg, Penn,
where she Is the guest OF relatives
Rye Lake. which is one of the sources
from which New York City gets its water,
is thirty inches higher than II has been all
summer and water is still flowing in it from
the streams which drain the neighboring
hills. The water has been flowing over the
spilway.
The AGITATION to make Westchester
County a greater city Of Westchester
has not vet been dropped, and IL IS expected
that a bill will be introduced in the Legis-
latnre this fall with that object in view.
Tho agitation Of a greater city may result
ANYWAY in the cause Of uniform system
OF In, collection i'm the county.
Tho plan proposed by the tax committee
Of the Chamber Of Commerce is for the APP
poiptment OF a county commissioner of
taxes to be in White Plains and to have
charge of the work of the county, with a
deputy collector In each Of the twenty-five
townships.
Al th, present time there are ~ collec-
tors of taxes in the county. ana the pro-
posed plan would do away with iS9 of them.
effocting "A saving In money alone To the
county Of about $4,000 yearly. without re-
gard to tie fact that the taxes as now coll
lected cause many property owners To pay
penalties.
Fred Merritt. chairman of The Westches-
ter County Board Of Supervisors. has ar
ranged to give q public hearing on the tax
New-York tribune., 1911-11-05
BEECHAM MUST PAY.

"A London jury i'm the Divorce Coyr;
found Thomas Beecham, the opera pro-
ducer. and Mrs. George Foster guilty In The
action brought by Foster. and the Judge
granted a divorce TO the husband. Mrs
Foster was formerly Miss Fairfax, An
American. Foster was exonerated from the
counter charge Of cruelty, and the costs
of the action were imposed upon Beocham
Julius McVicker. who portrays hand
some lovers in light opera az a resl.s
means of livelihood, married in this CITY
Mrs. Alanson Sumner, the young widow Of
a Standard Oil man, who died about year
ago, leaving her sl5,coo,0oo IT is said.
Miss Marguerite q. Chaplin, daughte' u
the late Lindley Chaplin, of New York, and
Prince di Bassanio, son of the Duke oil
| Sermoneta, formerly Italian Minister ol
Foreign Affairs. were married at 81
James Royal Spanish Church in London.
Miss Chaplin inherited vast fortune from
her grandfather, the late Frederic Gilbert
who was president Of the New York club
a large stockholder in the Adams Express
Company and owner OF considerable real
| estate in New York City.
Supreme Court Justice Morschauser fled
a decision in Poughkeepsic annulling the
marriage of Roy T.. Pierce 10 Mrs Bessie
Chairman Faulkner whose maiden name
was Elizabeth z. Chapman The suit ior
annulment was brought by y. II. +. Seesaf
as next friend of Pierce. The latter l. a
son Of II. Clay Pierce. the oil millionaire
| The ground on which annulment oi thv
marriage was asked was the incompetenv
of the plaintiff who was described by ms
father and his brother, Thomas +. flerce'
AS a profiigate and victim of the excessive
use of drugs and liquor
Justice Pcndlcton upheld the oohteN'
ton that. Notwithstanding the sullivan
law. citizens have right. to keep arms
in their homes. The new law, said the
Justice. does not apply to reyolvers hep'
for the protection of the home.
The bequest Of property valued at about
81 900 600 made by George Crocker, OF tah-
forna. to Columbia University. for cancer
research work, will go to the UNIVERSITY
without a contest. The announcement was
made by John McLane Nash. treasurer o.
Columbia University. that the action "
recover the gift Of Mr.. Crocker had been
abandoned on the payment by the uniyef'
sity 20 the plaintiffs of S6o,co, which was
cqlfivaent to ; per cent interest TOT wv
years on the amount that the step-chiui'n
Of Mr. Crockcr claimed.
Luther Burbank announced at Sah~
Rosa. Cal. that he had perfected thorp'
less blackberry bush with fruit OF nne
favor.
For every human being in the Onlls"
States there are three chickens, accordih'
to Uncle Sans census takers. The ciicH'
ems are worth 20 cents apiece. In adciuo'
there are S.6SSOoo turkeys, 100000 ducks
| $4,000 geese l,765,o guinea lows ""'
| 2.730.Oo0 pigeons"