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Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16

FIRE IN THE "PINE WOODS" DOES QUITE
EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.

The dreaded happened, and on Friday
q fire, starting from some unknown
cause In what is called the "pine woods,
about two miles north from South Paris
and about q mile west OF Paris Hill
raced over q considerable area before u
was brought under control. Il would be
more nearly correct to say that 1t ran
over several large areas, rs II lodged and
Jumped, and started new fires from
sparks, making an irregular burned dis
trict of several divisions.
It was about1 O'Clock in the forenoon
when word Of the fire was received at
South Paris. 1t started on the lower side
of the road, evidently somewhere short
distance north Of the watering trough on
the spine woods" road which is fed from
n spring. A high southwest wind was
sweeping 1t rapidly in q generally north.
easterly direction. though it spread in all
directions, for everything was az dry as
tinder.
The selectmep, who were at work on
the tax commitment at their office at
South Paris, Immediately went to inves-
tigate, and Mr.. Bowker, finding 1t was a
big fire, Immediately returned to the
village and called out force to fight the
fire. C. B. Cummings & Sons of Nor
way, who own large lot Of land In that
region, started q crew of men for the
place at once. Men came from Paris
Hill, and boys from numerous directions.
A general fire alarm was blown ut South
Paris shortly after II O'Clock. Though
no census was taken, there we're doubt
less hundred or more fighting fire for
the first part of the afternoon.
Fighting fire was fiercely hot work,
especially as the day was hot one any
way, and some Of the tenderfeet had to
take longer rests than their stunts of
work. Fortunately the watering place
was pretty near the center OF the opera
tions, and it was easy to supply the men
with water to drink, which was con-
sumed almost by the barrel. Provisions
for a lunch were carried up By the
selectmen.
By half-past two O'Clock in the after
moon the fire was checked In all direc.
tions, and 1t only remained to hold and
watch it to prevent fresh starts, thing
which was especially necessary, az
scores of old stumps were blazing or
smouldsring throughout the district.
An adequate force Of men was kept on
to take care of the situation.
The fire ran from the river through
the woods into the lower fields of the
Paris Hill farms, and covered distance
nearly as great in . north and \south
direction. The area burned can only be
guessed, but is perhaps somewhere be-
tween one and two hundred acres. The
region in which the fire started Is small
growth, where cutting was done after a
woods fire about fifteen years ago. A
large part of the territory is large
growth, some of 1t hard wood, and some
large pine growth. The land burned
over was owned by W. d. Cummings OF
Paris Hill, C. B. Cummings & Sons OF
Norway, Miss Fannie Hammond of Paris
Hill, and Kimball G. Atwood OF New
York. A portion of young orchard
belonging to Mr.. Atwood, on the Chase
farm, was spoiled by the fire.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16
Campmeetiag Association.

The annual meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Empire Grove Camp
meeting Association was held at East
Poland May 10, 1911. Rev. Chas. E.
Brooks of Mechanic Falls was elected to
all tho vacancy In the board Of directors
caused by the death OF VIM. r. Swan.
Officers for the ensuing year were elected
a. follows:
Chairmsn-wm. H. Miles, Lisbon.
Secretary-Rev. Chas. E. Brooks. Mechanic
Tressurer-Rev. G. A. Brooks, Madison.
Rev. C. A. Brooks of Madison was
elected superintendent of the coming
campmeetingeto be held August 3-13,
inclusive, 1911, with Rev. A. Z. Tarbell
OF Lisbon a. vioe-superintsndent.
The following committees were elect
ed:
erounds-s. G. ordway. James Linney. Rev.
C. A. Brooks.
Transfer Of passengers and bagsags..Rey.
Chas. 2. Brooks. James Linney, N. H.
Railroads-Rev. q. A. Brooks, VIM. q. Miles.
Printing-Rey. @. A. Brooks. James Linney.
HusicEN. R. Springer. VIM. q. Miles. Rev. C.
Collecting rents-s. C. ordway. Rev. C.. A.
Brooks. ,.
Presching--Rev. G. A. Brooks, VIM H. Miles
Boarding house and stable-Wm. H. Miles.
Rev. G. A. Brooie, 8. G. Ordwsy, J. r. Quimby
n. r. Springer. james Linney, Rev. Chas. e
Brooks.
Sub Committee on boarding house and stable
James Linney, VIM. II. Mice, Rev. G. A. Brooks
Lamps. G. Ordwsy, N. r. Springer:
Renting and selling cotagcs-Mrs. VIM. 3
Swan, East Poland. Maine; Rev. Chas. e
Brooks, Mechanic Falls. Maine.
1t was voted that the superintendent
Of the meeting request oil ministers IL
this section Of the Augusta District te
close their churches on the last Sunday
Of campmeeting and attend campmeetine
with their people. 1t was also vo'et
that all cottage owners be requested te
clean up the grounds around their cot
tages or send 25 cents to Mrs. VIM. r
Swan, East Poland, Maine, to pay fol
having the Same done.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16
Married.

In Denmark, May I. by Geo. W. Gray, Esq.
Mr.. Fred G. Warren Of Denmark and Mrs
Linnie A. Trimbsck Of Norway, Ne.
In Bethel, May g.. by Rev. j; q. Littie' mr.
Roy +. Brown Of Locke's Mills and MIS-
Florence D. Skillings of Bethel.
In Canton, May 8, by Rev. r. r. Enslin, Mr
Guy r. Boothby of South Livermore and Misi
Katharine L. Wording of Canton.
Hague, Mr.. Carl n. Brown Of North waterford
and Miss Carrie +. Chapman Of Lowell.
In Rumford. May 8, Mr.. Asa Bosworth ant
Miss Lydia Milledge, both Of Rumford.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16

The log drivers are starting early ~ .
dry season is feared. It 10 estimated
that 125. .000. 900 feet OF logs will come
down the Kennebeo river. The logs to
come down the Penobscot west branch
are estimated at 65,000.0 900 feet and on
the east branch at $1,000, 900 feet. The
entire cut on Aroostook waters will be
about 5000, 900 feet. Tho logs to go
down the st. John will be about co..
600, coo. About 1000, 900 will 20 down
the Allegash and Big Black rivers and
about 3. .000, 900 will 60 down tho Aroos
took and Nachias rivers.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16

Frank L. Brett of Norway, the direct
representative of the Triple-Wear Hos
ierv Mills Of Philadelphia, Is canvsssing
this town, This line Of hosiery 10 guar
anteed. Six pairs will need no mend'cg
for six months from date OF sale. Should
thew wear holes during that period, the
damaged pair or pairs may be returned
and new ones will be given free OF charge
In exchange.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16
DO GHOSTS HAUNT swAMPss

No. Never. It's foolish to fear fam
cied evil, when there are real and deadly
perils to guard against In swamps and
marshes, bayous and lowlands. These
are the malaria germs that cause ague,
ohills and fever, weakness, aches in the
bones and muscles and may induce
deadly typhoid. But Electric Bitters
destroys and casts out these vicious
germs from the blood. "Three bottles
drove all tho malaria from my system" "
wrote VIM. Fretwell, OF Luoama, N. c.,
"and I've had fine health ever since. T"
Use this safe, sure remedy only. 500. .,
the @. Il. Howard Co. pharmacy.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16
Arbor Day Proclamation.

The return OF the season OF SEED time
reminds us that we may become cola
borers with the Giver of every perfect
gift in assisting Nature to adorn the
earth and bring happiness into the lives
of our fellowmen.
I, therefore, pursuant to the statutes
of this state, hereby designate Friday,
the 10th day of May, as Arbor Day, and
l recommend that 1t be observed by the
people of our state In the planting OF
trees, shrubs and vines, In the adorn-
ment OF public and private grounds,
places and ways, and In such other
efforts and undertakings as shall be 10
harmony with the general character OF
the day.
One of the most valuable of our nat
ura resources is our great forest area,
not only as q commercial product but
one that greatly assists In conserving the
waters of our rivers and causing more
even distribution throughout the season.
A large portion of the most valuable Of
these forests has been cut off and hills
that were once the admiration OF all who
looked upon them now show great scars
where the woodsman's Ak and saw have
done their work and black patches caus-
ell by fires stand out as blots on the
otherwise beautiful landscape.
| We cannot correct the errors of the
past, but the present is ours and for the
future We are also responsible. We can
teach the children to love the trees OF
Maine.
Love for nature, for the shrubs, flow
ers and trees should be inculcated in the
youth of our state and I trust that In
our schools the teachers will on Arbor
Day mpress upon the minds of the boys
and girls the many ways In which they
can do an important part In giving our
state a greater charm and making II
more dear to all Its people. The plant.
ing of the tree and the sowing Of the
seed should be followed by exercises
that will make the day distinctive in the
lesson that 1t teaches.
The homes and farms, the parks and
highways of our state should bear evi.
dence in the years to come that theil
future beauty and utility were kepti ID
mind by those in whom their steward
ship had been placed. This We owe te
posterity but we will not have to walt
beyond our own time for the reward.
Given at the Executive Chamber, al
Augusta, this 9th day Of May, in thu
year of our Lord, 1911, and OF the In
dependence of the United States o
America the 135th.
| FREDERICK W. PLAIsTED.
By the Governor,
!, Cyrus w. Davis,
Secretary Of State.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16

SUIT of extra fine quality navy India
twill. Coat 10 . graceful semi fitted
model trimmed with wide silk braid and
lined throughout With SINNERS satin.
Skirt is seven gored, braid trimmed to
match coat. Price, $4,000
SUIT OF imported French serge. Coat
has wide messaline braid around bottom.
Skirt is stylish model. Several colors.
$4,000
SUIT OF fine serge. Coat is lined with
SINNERS satin, revers and collar
trimmed with wide silk braid. Skirt has
side inverted plaits. Several colors.
$500
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested In either Of the estates
hereinafter named:
At Probate Court, held at Rumford, In and
for the County Of Oxford. on the second Tuesday
Of May, In the year Of our Lord ono thousand
nine hundred and eleven, the following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated, 1t is hereby ORDERxD:
That notice thereof be given 70 all persons In
terested, by causing copy OF this order to be
published three weeks successfully In the OK.
ford Democrat, newspaper published st South
Paris, in said County, that they may appear
as q Probsss Court % be held At Paris. on
the third Tuesday Of June, A. D. 1911, at nine
OF the clock In the forenoon, and be heard there.
on II they 80 cause:
James II. Mclaughlin late Of Dixneld
deceased; petition thai George 7. Porter or
some other suitable person be appointed %
administrator of the estate Of said deceased pre-
sentsd by Martha A. Andrews, . daughter.
Sophia II. Buck late of Dixneld, deceased
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by John II. Holland, the executor thereir
named.
Viola ID. Holt late Of Dixneld, deceased
petition for license to sell and convey real estatl
presented by John 9. Harlow. administrator.
ADDISON z. HERRICK, Judge of said Court
WIZ ALBERT D. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16
Suicide at Dlxfleld. .

The body Of Frank G. Nichols, we'll
known citizen Of Dixfield, was found
early In tho morning of last Friday,
hanging in the stable at the homo Of his
sister, Mrs. George L. Merrill, with
whom he had made bis homo for some
time. Mr.. Nichols has been In feeble
health for long time, unable to sleep
much, and his condition evidently wore
upon bis nervous system.
Mr.. Nichols had until about q year
ago been superintendent OF . spool mill
In Dixfield. He was about 30 years oi
age, and was native Of Searsport, com.
Ing to Dix6eld about twenty-five years
ago. He had been active In musical and
social Affairs, and bad many friends.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16
Born.

In Paris. May 8, to the wife Of Alphonsine
Pommerlau, daughter.
In Gilead, May 8, to the wife Of F. B. Cofin, q
daughter.
In woodstock, May l. to the wife of Alba
In West Peru, April 5, to the wife Of Clarence
Oldham, q son.
In Rumford, May 9, to the wife Of Lucian W.
Blanchard, daughter.
In Oxford. May II, to the wife Of George
Smith, daughter.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16
1T STARTLED THE WORLD

when the claims were first made fol
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, but forty year,
of wonderful cures have proved them
true, and everywhere 1t Is now known 81
the best salve on earth for Burns, Boils,
Scalds, Sores, Cuts, Bruises, Spraips,
Swellings, Eczema, Chapped hands,
Fever Sores and Piles. Only 25c. at the
store of the G. Il. Howard Co.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16
Birthday Party.

Miss Helen Emeley entertained seven
of her little friends at her horne Friday
evening, 1t being her seventh birthday.
The invitations read, al shall be pleased
to have you come to my tea party, FRI
day, May 18th, at six o'clock. Please
not to bring present."
The dining-room was decorated with
cherry blossoms. In the center OF the
table was a large birthday cake with
seven candles. The place cards were
small pink and white standing May
baskets filed with CONNECTIONS. After
tea Mr.. Rmeley took the children for ar
auto ride.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16
NOTICE.

In the District Court Of the United States FOR the
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of
ELiHs a eiiesa, III %,fsofi Bankrupt. IL DA'A'Np
To the creditors Of Elias T.. Wilson In the
County Of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the 18Th DAY OF
NAV, A. d, 1911, the said Elias e. Wilson wai
duiy adjudicated bankrupt, and that the frsl
meeting Of his creditors win be held at the
ofice Of the Referee, No. Market Square. South
Paris, on the 3lst day Of May. A. u. 1911, q
said creditors may attend, prove their claims
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt, anc
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris. May l3, 1911.
WALTER L. GRAY,
Rafereo In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16
Suits and Coats
The best line we have ever shown.
Everything in department new. Not
one suit or garment but is fresh
from factory.


SUIT Of pure wool serge. Coat 70
lined with Skinner's satin. Skirt has
pleated sections. Only $1,000
SUIT of fine quality serge lined With
satin. A fine line Of colors. A great
bargain. 1o.OO
SUIT of serge, tailor made. Coat 10
lined with high.grsde Venetian lining:
Skirt has plated flounce section, headed
BY shaped band. Assorted colors.
$12.60
SUIT of navy diagonal with striped
Venetian lining. $1,000
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16
A RuRGLAR,s AWFUL DEED

may not paralyze . home 80 completely
% mothers long illness. But DR..
Kings New Life Pills are splendid
remedy for women. ''They gave me
wonderful benefit In constipation and
female trouble" wrote Mrs. n. G. Dun
lap Of Lesdill, Tenn. II ailipg, try them
$50. at the G. q. Howard Co.'S store.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16
Here's a Tremendous Bargain.

s75 acres; only Q l.9 miles TO depot; the wood,
mi sa T for nsny times the low price Of $500
for the farm; 80 acres In machine:worked fields.
pasture for 80 COWS, wire fenced, 200 fruit ees;
Groom house, running water, 60ft. barn with
cellar. sts BILE; never again will there be such q
tunity; all details and travelling Instructions TO
see this and another of 90 acres for only 800 In
So. Ne, page ls, "strout's Mammoth Farm
Catalogue No. a." copy free. e. A. sTROUT.
Kent's Hill, Maine. ~
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16
August McKeeu Drowned.

While at work on the drive on Sunday
River, in Riley Plantation, or "ketoh-
um," on Monday, May s, August Nc
Keen Of West Paris was drowned. Mr.
McKeen was . Finn, 21 years OF age, and
leaves some relatives in and about Paris
The remains were brought to West Paris
nm Tuesday for burial.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16
Iana Pomona Canceled.

Owing to the condition Of the Grange
Hall at Hebron, the June meeting OF
oxford Pomona Grange, which WAS to
have been held there on the 0tn, nas
been cancelled. The next meeting OF the
pomona will be at Upton on the Esd o'
lima.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16
u.a All.n,s Foot.Eass. }.

the antiseptic powder to shake Into the shoes
Makes tight or new shoes feel easy. Relieves
painful, swollen, tender. sweating. aching reef
Sold everywhere, CSC. Don't accept any suosft-
tiite. Sample FREE. Address, Allen 8. 0lm; OF .;
sted, lie Roy, NY D'zz
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
and testament of
LYDIA II. sTETsON late Of Canton,
in the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired TO present the same for settlement, and
ali indebted thereto are requested 70 make pay.
ment Immediately.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16

Our eve glasses are the kind you Ike
easy to the eyes and easy on the nose.
8. Richards.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16
FOR SALE.

An old-fashion, marble-top, black wal
nut Chamber Set. Inquire at this Office
for further information.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16
PARIS II. s.
Totals,
NORWAY Fl. 8.
Score by Innings.
o q a z q

Score by Innings.
ls3& SIS 8 s-Total.
Paris II. S.......l o o o 2S
Norway II. SO o o l o 0 O-5
Two. base hits. X. witham, Newton. Shepard.
g. Davis q First base on balls, on Lowell l; on
stevens l. Struck out. by Lowell 6; by Stevens
8. Passed balls. Stevens. Umpire, d. Briggs.
Scorer, c. Easson.
PARIS II. 8. II; HEBRON SECOND Z.
Paris High won its game Saturday
with Hebron Second at Hebron by
score of II tot. The summary tells its
own story.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16
Silk Coats
Auto and Rain Goats

CRAVENETTE COATS, the style OF
garment and material will appeal to you.
Price, $l2.oO
RAIN COAT of highly mercerized
material, stylish cut, no rubber shows.
$500
DUST COAT, special value, $500
Oxford Democrat., 1911-05-16

SLIP ON COAT, in shades OF grey
and tan rubber, special, $500
AUTO COAT OF pure linen crash. A
bargain, 5000
DUST COAT In tan color, patch
pockets and pearl buttons.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-04
WHO WILL HOLD
KING GEORGE HAT
BRETt~H NOBILITY iGIrATE.D
DAlH pRfG FnE>tE IN CF.RE-i
MoNfaL OF THE CoR0-
NATION,
LIN 3f.ITATI,D

44Aat az ..ss1s a. a.~-esiF1s 3eciae salth
eighty questions as who shall hold
the kings hat when hc isn't wearing
IL during the coronation In June. a
court 81 claims has just been APP
pointed by King George. So many
pespte claim the right to important
parts in tbs coronation ceremony that
iii" creation of the court OF claims
MAS made necessary TO prevent the up
aAssF Glasses Tram being rent asunder
Lord Chancellor Lord Ioreburn is
president az the court; Our right
trusty and well~beloved cousin and
counsellor. Robert Threshie. Baron
Loreburn. lord high chancellor of
Great Britain as the kings warrant
Of appointment calls him Lord Lore
burn : associates include many other
'trasty cousins and counselIors, " some
of whom are right entirely beloved"
and others AMY well heloX ed. ac~
sprding IA their portaaaeei. .s.,
The Marquis Of Winchester Is be-
lieVed to have the best claim TO hold
the kings hat. A Marquis of Win
chester. he says, has performed this
service ever since the kings II Eng
land needed TO have their hats held
Officially holding the kings hat IL
known as bearing before the kings
most excellent majesty the cap, of
maintenance.
The Duke Of New Caste declares il
his privilege to provide II glove for
the kingiy hand and TO support his
maJeSty's right arm while he is hold
Ing the scepfer." wai~h IS only for
few seconds.
The Earl Of Shrewsbury wants TO
walk in the procession carrying a
white stan as IA symbol of his office
% lord high steward at Ireland" The
Duke 81 ArgyU thinks he is apt3ttaa
- do the same thing. as "herotiitart.
master" eff his majest}'s household In
Scotland, Each viii probably f1e hui
mored and allowed To carry white
staff.
All the good positions, however. are
not 10 be in the nobilitys hands. Hen
~ Scrymgeour. c9mmoner of We'd
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-04
CHURCH HILL NEWS
he In
Church Hni Bank

Mr.. Joseph r.. Barker, of 34o2 East
Broad street Will leave Sunday for
Lexington, y g., where he will he
married ta Miss Saliie .Thempson., az
that place. After a visit To relatives
at High Point. \. G., Mr.. and Mrs,
Barker will return TO Richmond ana
will be at home 10 their friends at
34o2 East Broad street,
MIR. George Eaton. Of 301s East
. Marshall street, Is visiting relatives
route to st. Louis. where he has at-
rfute 10 st. iouts. where he has av-
cepted 81 position With the Union Pa
! cifc.
Mrs. Bass, OF Rice. Va. is the guest
of her son, MIR. s. h. BASS, of Chin
borazo Park.
MIR. and Mrs Charles Bailey have
returned to Washington. after a visit
to Mrs. w II. Bailey. of North TWEEN
ty-fourth street.
Miss Maggie wyche, of Oak, Va,
WINS the recent guest of her aunt. Mrs
l.. A. Guy, of East Broad street
MIR. George Fleet spent Christmas
week with Mr. Garnette. OF King and
Queen Courthouse.
Mr.. John Melton and Mr.. r. n
Wildbore. OF Chimborazo Park. have
returned from IA pleasant hunting trip
TO Cumberland.
Mt and Mrs. Harry Oliver and SON.
Franklin, OF Providence Forge. have
been the guests of the formers father.
Mr., l.. III. Oliver. of 1905 East Broad
street.
Mr.. Charles Glenn has left the city
for an extensive trip through North
Carolina.
Mr.. and Mira. Charles Coutts have
returned home. after a ten days visit
to relatives in boswell
Mr.. Kemper Tucker. OF East Broad
street, has returned from a visit to
relatives in Dlnwiddie county.
Mrs. r. y. Wildhore, of Chimbo-
razo Park, will leave to-day for a
weeks visit to friends and relatives
in Hanover.
Mr.. William Hitler has returned to
his home in Philadelphia. after
pleasant visit to Mrs. John Melton,
3s02 East Broad street.
MIR. and Mrs. Judge have returned
70 their home on Chimborazo Boule-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-04

cure. Mayor Richardson did not think
ii would be possible to sell 1t Ia Rock
efeller or Carnegie. and it was doubt
full whether commu nication on the
subject would ever reach either one
of these gentlemen personally, 80 great
is the bulk of their mail each day.
Along with him Mr.. Sykes brought
before and after" photographs Of
himself which he displayed for the
benefit Of the mayor. Before the cure
he had one cancerous growth on the
left temple and another on the left
neck. The picture taken afterward
shows no trace Of the growths
Doctors. as rule. doubt whether
cancer can actually he cured, but their
views on the question do not disturb
Mr.. Sykes in the least He knows he
has been cured and that's ali there
is to il.
Mayor Richardson. while Wishing
the aged South Richmonder all the
" possible, drew the line at
handing out an Recommendation on
the subject himself lie preferred to
let the facts stand for themselves