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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07
Two Women Burned to Death.
SISTERS LOSE THEIR LIVES WHEN THEIR
HOUSE IN SUMNER BURNS.

Miss Saloms Townsend and Miss Ann
Townsend, sisters living In Sumner, one
q little above 20 years of age and the
other a little under, lost their lives Sun
day night in fire which destroyed their
house.
The house in which the sisters live
was a small house situated little dis
lance east of Labrador Pond, in the an
gle of the roads which lead respectively
in the direction of Dixfield and the direc-
ton of Canton. The fire was discover
ed by q neighbor about Q O'Clock. Pso-
pie were at the scene as quickly as pos
sible, but the house was so filled with
fire and smoke that 1t was impossible
for any one 10 get in.
The house was a total loss, and moth
ing could be saved from 1t. In Its ruins
were the bodies of the two sisters who
had been It's occupants. The indications
were that they had attempted to reach
one of the doors which opened out OF
the house, but were unable to do 50.
The property loss is not large, and IL
is probable that there is no insurance, As
the sisters were in poor financial circum-
stances.
There is nothing to indicate the cause
Of the fire.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07

The sum of $32.59 left over from the
West Paris school house addition was
transferred to tho school house repairs
account.
b. G. Brown moved that the perma-
nent road work be done this year on the
state road about Shows Falls. The mo-
ton was carried on . rather weak uica
uoce vote.
Tho subject of the sewer had now
boon reached. the first article on this
subject calling for the resembling OF the
vote relative to the rate charged for en-
tering the sewer.
d. g. Brown declared that the Law
had not been observed in this matter,
and he read from the statutes to show
that the price for entering the sewer
should be assessed by the municipal
officers, and afterward voted on BY the
town.
Moderator Gray stated that BY read.
iug the whole chapter from which Mr..
Brown quoted, II would be found that
tho proceedings had been legal. Mr..
| Brown said be did not believe 1t.
Mr.. Wright stated that 10 his opinion
the proceedings had boon legal, and be
argued that the town had authority TO
fix the rate for entering the sewer, and
that the town would realize moro at the
present rate than at much higher rate.
A motion to pass over tho article was
made. On viua uoce vote tho chair wa"
in doubt. On show Of hands tho arti'
Gle was passed over BY a good vote.
The next article was to see II the town
would vote to rescind the vote BY which
money was appropriated to build the
sewer last year.
Mr.. Brown again argued that the sewer
was not legally located. He stated that
| he would Do willing to have the sewer
extended from where 1t is now I"
Brother Bolstsr's pothole," to take
care OF the surface water, but no farther.
he argued further that the expense
would be large. He would be willing, IL
the village corporation would takSeharge
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07
The Good Cheer Fair.

Inconspicuous but dainty vines of
green on the pillars and walls we're the
decorations of Good Cheer Hall for the
animal fair of the Universalist Good
Cheer Society, which opened Wednes-
day afternoon. The weather was all
that could be desired throughout the
time of the fair, and the attendance was
satisfactory.
Arranged about the hall were tables
for the sale of fancy work, aprons, hand
kerchiefs, homemade candy, food, ice
cream, and so on, with bargain counter
and grab for the children. A rushing
business was done at the food table, the
home-cooked substantials and delicacies
being snapped up rapidly. Chatting dish
productions and ice cream we're 10 de-
mand constantly. In the other depart
ments the sale was not SO brisk, but a
good amount was realized from them.
Wednesday evening Shsw's Orchestra
played very scceptably during the sale,
and entertained Q good audience which
was In attendance.
On Thursday and Friday evenings the
drama "Willowdale" was presented in
New Hall, to houses which filled the hall
to Its seating capacity. Willowdale IL 3
play of the popular rural style, without
many intense dramatic situations, but
one which furnishes material for good
work In character delineatlon. 1t re-
quires q large cast, the whole number
being about twenty, with the parts as
follows:
Harold Briggs.
Tom skerrett. the accused. Harry Shaw.
lswysr2smbisious and INSCRIPTIONS.
Clarence DinsmOre. the school teacher s1s v,.r,.
Rev. Mr.. Prosser. the minister, Arthur Forbes.
leader Of the choir and impromptu detective,
Don Briggs.
Simon Primer.
who would rather whittle than work,
Ralph Andrews.
Mile Basssss. a child of fate, Rose Murphy.
JOss wife. inclined to have S,. her Gw em wsy
Rosetta Gates big nghsy. but true friend nd,
S asssy liz . ssns &'n
Nellie Andrews
village children.
Villagers, wedding guests, etc.
1t 10 sometimes considered good praise
for an amateur production to say that
there 10 not q stick In the cast, but in
this case 1t should be said further that
almost every one Is entitled to special
mention for the manner In which the
part was carried out. Rarely has play
In the list of South Paris productions
been better cast. A good number Of
those who saw 1t Thursday evening went
and bought tickets for Friday evening
to see 1t again. On Thursday evening
there were few of the rough places SO
difficult to avoid In first night per.
formance, but these were smoothed out,
and Friday evenings production was al
most hawless.
Excellent music was furnished By
Shaw's Orchestra both Thursday and
Friday evenings.
The net receipts Of the fair will be a
very satisfactory sum.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07
The Corporation Meeting.

The annual meeting Of South Paris
Village Corporation will be held In New
Hall Tuesday evening at Z 80. Besides
the ordinary routine business OF the an
nual meeting. special business Is call ed
for by the following articles In tho war
rant:
Arts To see II the Corporation will adopt
the water rates recommended by the Water
Commission, and to tx future rates for sale OF
water.
Art. Is. To see what sum of money the Cor.
poratiou viii grant and raise 70 pay corporation
debts and Interest.
Art. Is. To sec II the Corporation will appro
PIRATE the income from the water system from
the sale Of water and other income Of the system
TO defray the expenses Of maintenance and pay
interest on the water bonds and other water
loans.
Art. Is. To ZEE n the Corporation viii instruct
the assessors to Install light near J. A. Noyes'
residence on Stony Brook road.
An IL. To see II the Corporation viii instruct
Hss sses the Vicinity Of me SWAN
place and appropriate money for same.
Art. Is. To zee II the Corporation win vote
association Of nremen known Is the Pacific
Hand Engine League. for the purposes for
which the league has been formed, except what
k Is needed for Corporation purposes.
Art. 10. To see II the Corporation viii vote 70
install light above the sled factory near the
junction of weetern Avenue and Nichols Street
- located by the Corporation assessors-
Art. %. To go II the Cooperation win voee to
abats any part or al Of the unpaid taxes for the
! ysss 1905 and 1903.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07
ATTACKS SCHOOL PRINCIPAL.

A severe attack on school principal,
Chas. B. Allen OF Sylvanis, Ca, 10 thus
told BY him. "For more than three
years." he writes, ~ suffered indescrib
able torture from rheumatism, liver and
stomach trouble and diseased kidneys
All remedies failed till I used Electric
Bitters, but four bottles OF this wonder
full remedy cured me completely" Sucl
results are common. Thousands blss'
Thorn for curing stomach trouble, femsle
complaints, kidney disorders, bilious
moss, and for new health and vigor. Try
them. Only 800. at tho G. b. Howard
Co. pharmacy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07
Hotel Andrews Closed.

Last Thursday morning Hotel An
drews, the only hotel 10 South Paris,
was closed by the proprietor, j. Arthur
Colley. While Mr.. Colley continues to
live there, he is not running the house
as a hotel.
We are now thriving village OF over
1900 inhabitants, without hotel, and
term of court only a week In the future.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07

The first year Of our new municipal
water system has been very satisfactory
to all. We have had plenty of water
and we have had good chance to test
the pressure in case of fire.
We find that the income from the sys-
tenn ia ample to care for all expenses and
leave fair amount with which to pro-
vide for the bonds when they shall begin
to mature. The Water Commission
have made no changes from the existing
rates for domestic service during the
year, as it was thought best to continue
the old rates until after we had tried il
for one year and then to make sugges-
tons as to future rates.
A considerable sum has been spent
during the year for perfecting the sys-
tenn and care for same, work on the pipe
line caused by the unusual rain 10 Au-
gust, completing concrete work at both
dams, grading around the "Hooper
Ledge Reservoir" also for settling with
the owners of the land over which our
pipe line crosses and the purchase Of the
reservoir site. This amount Is much
larger than the amount needed for next
year, as we do not expect any unusual
expenses for next year. The books and
accounts of the superintendent have
been audited by us and found correct,
all money having been paid to the treas
urer and proper vouchers being on file
for all expenditures.
The commissioners have carefully con-
sidered the question of rates and while
we wish to make the system as profit
able as possible and pay the indebted
ness as fast as we can, We have consider
ed the fact that the benefits that are to
be derived from public ownership should
be divided among the taxpayers of the
present time as we'll as of the future and
it hardly seems just to maintain a price
that is much higher than Is necessary to
pay the expenses, In order TO pay the
Indebtedness quickly aud let the next
generation get all the benefits. Wishing
TO do what IL fair for all, and to equalize
rates that have seemed out of proportion
to the amount OF water used, We have
made the following recommendation for
your approval. Bear In mind that the
system belongs to the taxpayers of the
corporation, and the opinion of the three
commissioners you have chosen is not
binding ON you, we simply suggest the
rates for your approval.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07

Of the sewer, to turn over what had been
done to the corporation.
After some rather informal discussion.
motion to pass over the article was car
ried on q show Of hands, by decisive
vote.
Under Article 10, which was to see II
tho entire amount appropriated for the
sewer should be expended in one year,
N. D. Bolster said that he thought 1t
economy to do that. and be moved 1t be
done, though he said he did not think
the South Paris people would be very
strenuous about It. His motion was
carried by practically unanimous vote,
after very little discussion.
Appropriations were continued a.
follows:
Brown tail moth determination, ........e $4,000
Repairs of town farm buildings,..-.-.... 10000
The two iron bridges for which an ap.
preparation Was asked, 1t was explained
by the road commissioners, were one
over Stony Brook, near the Rowland
road, and the other at Shows Falls.
Nobody seemed to know anything about
what the bridges would cost, and there
was quite lot of informal discussion.
Mr.. Wright moved to put In the two
bridges, and have the cost put In the
1912 assessment. The motion was car
ried by rather indifferent vote.
Voted to pay not exceeding twenty
cents per hour for labor on the highway,
for man, span Of horses, or yoke OF
oxen. the price within that limit to be
left to the discretion Of the road COM
missioners.
Appropriated for school physicians
$780, 90.
For salary of district superintendent Of
schools, $500 was raised.
The article relating to the purchase of
steam road roller was passed over In
ten seconds.
To pay interest on funds, $3.50 was
raised.
For town officers bills, the sum of
81, 10000 was raised.
Compensation of members Of school
committee was fixed at $40 each.
For miscellaneous bills, 100000 was
raised.
It was voted to appropriate $500 for
Memorial Day observance, to be taken
from the miscellaneous account.
It was moved that $500 OF this sum
be expended at West Paris, and this was
carried.
A temporary loan not to exceed
$4,000 90 was authorized.
Article 50 was as follows:
Art. 80. To see II the town will vote to accep
fund of not less than two hundred dollars from
persons interested In the cemetery In the Mount
ain district, go called, In Paris, 10 be held by
said town In trust, the income of which shall he
each year expended under the supervision OF the
municipal officers, to insure perpetual care and
attention to said cemetery, the amount to be
each year expended to be fixed by the town by
vote. and list Of the persons donating, with the
several amounts thereof, to be filed with the
Town Clerk, and become Q matter OF record.
Mr.. Wright made an explanation of
the conditions, saying that the descend.
ants OF the pioneers buried in that ceme
terry wished to take this way to care for
the yard, and he moved to accept the
donation of not less than 5000, interest
to be paid at the rate of 4 per cent. The
motion was carried.
Voted to maintain schools In the Bis
coe, Forbes and Partridge districts, and
not to maintain schools 10 Bolster, Hol-
low, Mountain and Tubbs districts.
The moderator was voted IS for his
services, and the meeting adjourned at
2:35 p. NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07
Inland Fisheries and Game.

Inland Fisheries ana uame.
The Committee on Inland Fisheries and Game
will give q Public hearing In its room at the
State House In Augusta, Estate huseum)'
Wednesday. March sth. at2 p. II.
No. 100. Resolve for the purpose Of operating
the fish hatcheries and feeding stations for hsn
and for the protection Of fish, game and birds,
with statement Of facts.
No. l2l. An act to regulate the disposal OF
ash and game seized by the Commissioners Of
Inland Fisheries and Game. or any official en-
powered 80 to do.
No. 122. An act to regulate the sale and pur.
chase Of game birds.
No. l23. An act to amend Section 81 Of Chap.
ter SO of the Revised Statutes, relating TO the
penalty for trapping fur. bearing animals In any
Of the unorganlzed townships or on the wild
lands OF the state. and for operating sporting
camp, without first procuring license therefor
SETH r. CLARK, Secretary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07

Hancock County viii retain lite two
.tats senators under the new apportion-
msnt. aud none Of the counties wiz De
CHANGED FROM their present representa-
ton, in spito Of oil the talk there mas
been.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07

Charles Harper, 90 years Of age, who
came originally from Turner, was killed
IN the Hoosac Tunnel In Massachusetts
on Tuesday. he was brakeman on
work train, and 1t 10 supposed he was
struck BY passenger train on the other
track.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07
elS,7lS SO

Resources of s1,552.55 In the form OF
unsolicited taxes are shown in the state
ment of financial standing, and liabilities
in bonds and notes of s72. 900 90, mainly
ter system.
Naturally document OF considerable
interest is the first annual report OF the
water commission, which Is az follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07
LEGISLATIVE NOTICES.

Legal Affairs.
The committee on legal affairs will give .
public hearing in It's room at the State House In
Augusta:
Friday, March 10, 1911.
No. IA. Act to revive and extend charter OF
South Paris Light, Heat and Power Company.
No. l45. Act additional to law in relation to
South Paris Village Corporation.
ALTON C. WHEELER, Secy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07

When you have rheumatism in your
foot or iustep apply Cham berlain's Lini-
ment and you will get quick relief 1t
costs but q quarter. Why suffer- For
sale by all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07

NOTICE.
In the District Court Of the United states Tor I'M
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of
of Rumford, Bankrupt
To the creditors of Eyarts u. Mayberry, IN TN
County of oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice Is hereby given that on the 18TH DAY. o.
Feb A. d. 1911. the said Evarts b. MayDerry va
duly adjudicated bankrupt. and that the nIsl
meeting of his creditors will be held At tht
office Of the Referee. No. 8 Market Square, south
Paris, on the 22nd day Of Mar, A. ID: lSli, ~
10 O'Clock in the forenoon. at which time the
said creditors may attend. prove their Claims;
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris, Mar. lsll.
WALTER L. GRAY,
Referee In Rsnkrurtcv
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07

Below are shown the respective
amounts for assessment last year and
this. except the state and county taxes.
The rate of state and county taxation for
this year has not yet been fixed by the
legislature. On the basis of the same
rate as last year for these taxes, the rate
in Paris this year will be 10 mills or a
little less, as against 20 mills last year:
1910 1911.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07
Born

In Paris. Feb. %, to the wife Of Sanford II.
Brown, daughter, Ruth Mildred.
In Locke's Mills, Feb. 26, to the wife Of Elmer
Cummings, daughter:
In West Paris, Feb. %, TO the wife Of Laforest
Emery, daughter.
In bixaeld, Feb %. 10 the wife Of Edgar
Masterman, a daughter.
In Canton, Feb %, to the wife Of DR.. +. W.
In Canton. Feb q, to the wife Of o. c. Fuller,
daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07
Our Stock Reduction
SALE

We will enumerate few of many bargains and we
have many Come while the assortment s large
Kangaroo sizes 52 and H. the
$500 grade for $3.50.
Mems Patent Leather Balls Walk Overs e 7l2 and
$500 grade for $780,
Butcher Walk medium is o.
and O. $500 grade for $685.
L. g. 6l2 7is
and o. a. grade for s24e
Walk H. g. 6i2 y IL ana wv
grade
Mems Walk Over o1fords g. ss $3.50 gFsde
$780,
Mems Fiu Shoes Boots oo for $780,
10 IL and $3.50 and *4W grsAes
$89
grade for $780, $500 grade Tor ~
Mems Slippers and less
Odd lots Of Boys and Youths Shoes at very low prices
Patent Leather grade Tor y w.
$3.50.
Woms Patent Leather oxfords sorosis for e.
$780, Also Tan for ne
prices.
One lot women Evsngsue samples o1 IL and and
9s 2 or those narrow As
hereis ito saves 0 $500 shoe
Odd of WomensB Evangeln $500 grade ~ 25
Evangeline Oxfords, 90 kind $225
lot Women Boots Calf Polish, $500 grade
sl69
womens Pat Butcher New Century, 81 so grade $780,
American Beauty Patent Leather Cali and V As
utton andB $3.50 grade for $l9s
Tan 81 80 kind $l9
Evanlne all In this lot $SU was the price,
$780, 49,
Bluoher $3.50 grade now Wv
boots II l2 to regular price * no" w.
One o 81 90 kind for s
Trunks Bags aud Suit Cases tor ~ per cent e aA
the regular price, aud ourrs regular price low.
flannel lined footwear Mons SOCKS
and Felt very low prices
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07

After dinner business was resumed
Mr.. Wright moved that the compensa.
ton of the road commissioners be $500
per day for time actually employed and
It was 80 voted.
Appro priations were rapidly made a.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07
[T;EIIIIIliI![IL
REDUCED FARES.

REDUCED FARES.
In effect from March 10th to April 10th, In
elusive.
Second Claps Colonist Fare from SOUTH
PARIS, ME-, to
Nelson, Vancouver, Victoria,
Westminster. b. c. ! $6O TX
Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma. WASH. %o~'Ao
Portland, Greg.
San Francisco, Los Angeles, hso,s
San Diego, Cal. SOE.1O
Mexico City. Mexico.
Low rates TO many other points.
TOURIST SLEEPING CAR
Leaves Montreal for Chicago on Mondays,
Wednesdavs and Fridays at 10 80 p. u. Berths
Available for accommodation Of passengers hold:
ing frat and second class tickets on payment OF
nominal charge. Connection made with trains
carrying cars OF similar style at Chicago:
For further Information apply 70 Geo. A..
Doran, Agent, G. T. Ry., South Paris, Me-, or
any other representative OF the Company.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07

Rule /. All water rates to be payable
in advance on the first days Of January
and July of each year.
Rule 2. Outside sprinkling during
July and August and for such further
time as commissioners may decide for
each year to be limited to two hours per
day, from six o'clock to seven O'Clock 10
both the forenoon and the afternoon, ex
cept stores where they may sprinkle
during the middle of the day, but not
over two hours In all, daily.
Rule 3. All persons one year In ar
rears for water rentals and all persons
violating the rules as to sprinkling lawns
or street shall be cut of at once.
GEO. r. MORTON,
A. K. SHUBTLEFF,
WALTER L. GRAY.
OF these rates, some are not changed
at all from those previously 10 force.
The single faucet rate 10 reduced from
s.. 90 to 500. The sill cock rate Ia
increased from IS. 60 to $500.
Charles w. Bowker, as superintendent
of the water works and as chief engineer
of the fire department, makes full re.
port of the work done during the year
and the present condition In each de.
partment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07

Mr.. Jackson moved to make Mr.. Coles
election unanimous, and 1t was so voted.
The compensation Of the collector was
fixed as in previous years at IL per
cent.
It was voted to elect two road com
missioners. For road commissioners for
the south end of the town, 90 ballots
were cast, all for William B. Russell.
For the other road commissioner, "a
votes were cast, Of which A were for
George W. Berry.
At this point the meeting adjourned
for dinner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07
No Sewer Votes Rescinded.
A SHORT TOWN MEETING, WITH BUT
LITTLE DISCUSSION.

Only about three hours and half OF
working time was required for tho an
nual meeting of the town of Paris on
Monday, and the final adjournment came
early In the afternoon, after the shortest
session In years, characterized by the
email amount of discussion and the rapid
rate ct which the thirty.three articles In
the warrant were disposed of.
The sewer matters, which had been
exected to take up considerable time and
stir up more or less feeling, were dis
posed of In less than half an hour, with
out excitement. Tho whole status was
left as before, except that the entire re-
naming appropriation, a. . matter Of
economy In work, is to be expended at
once.
When It came to q vote on the sewer
matters, there was 30 little sentiment In
favor of resembling the votes of last year
that 1t did not come to count at all,
only show of hands being necessary.
There was good attendance from all
sections of the town.
The former officers were-re.elected, ex.
cept that DR.. D. N. Stewart succeeds
Charles II. Howard on the school COM
mittee, and Harry D. Cole succeeds Al
fred q. Jackson as collector of taxes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07
Married.

In South Paris, March l, by Rev. B. C.. Went.
worth, Mr.. Francis Carl Slattery and Miss
Alice Bertha Morey, both Of Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07

Meter rate per thousand gallons, ..:.---...,
Boarding houses, hotels. livery stables, all
manufacturing plants, etc, rates ~ be
Axed nv com issiOn or water metered
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-03-07

Art. %. To go II the Cooperation win vote 70
ahats any part or al Of the unpaid taxes for the
years 1905 and 1903.