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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
Married..

In West Paris, Feb. %, by Rev. Seth Benson.
Mr.. Daniel Henry Curtis OF Paris and Mrs.
frankie Mary Lake of Minot.
In West Paris, Feb. II, by Rev. L. W. Ray.
mond, Mr.. Merton Nj Rowe and Miss Mile j.
Andrews, both Of Sumner.
In Paris, Feb %, by Rev. G. w. F. Hill. Mr..
Ernest K. Buck of South Paris and Miss Bessie
In Norway, Feb. %, by Rev. Merrill G. Ward,
Mr.. Harlow d. Adkins and Miss Alice l..
Schnuer, both Of Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that ne mas
been duly appointed administrator Of the
JAMES z. COLE, JR., late Of Paris,
In the County OF oxford. deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs All persons nav
ing demands against the estate OF said de.
ceased are desired to present the same for settle.
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested 70
"H Feb psist lsiI. GEORGE W. COLE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that che
has been duly appointed executrix OF the
kst win and testament OF
LEWIS n. BROWN, late Of Paris,
IN the County of oxford, deceased. All persona
having demands against the estate OF SAID ae'
ceased are desired TO present the same Tor se!te'
ment, and all indebted thereto sre requeS'oo ~
MAI FeS. IN m. isi14 NELLIE 8. BROWN.
WALTER L. GRAY, Agent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
FAILS VICTIM TO THIEVES.

s. W. Bends, Of Coal City, Ala, has .
justifiable grievance. Two thieves stole
his health for twelve years. They were
q liver and kidney trouble. Then DR..
Kings new Life Piils throttled them.
He's we'll now. Unrivaled for Constipa-
ton, Malaria, Headache, Dyspepsia.
26c. at the Chas. b. Howard Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
tiamlin Lodge Wins the Prize.

Between fifty and sixty members of
Hamlin Lodge, K. of p. attended the
Western Maize Pythian Jubilee at City
Hall, Lewiston, Wednesday night, at
which there was an attendance estimat-
ed at $500. Hamlin Lodge brought
home the prize for the work in compe-
tition in the rank of Knight-a large por-
trait of Supreme Chancellor George NJ.
Hanson of Calais. Much work had been
done in preparation for this event, and
the Knights of Hsmlin Lodge are uatur-
ally elsted at carrying off the prize.
The members of the team as 1t worked
at Lewiston are as follows:
C. C.-J. e. Everett
VIC n. johnson.
Prelate-J. +. Kenney.
M. of wa. c. Maxim.
NJ at Al. +. Barrows
Herald-E. f. Shaw.
Monitor-T. s. Barnes.
Pythsgoras-E. NJ. Durham.
Saskatchewan Maxim.
Attendant-E. :. Jones.
King-F. A. Taylor.
senators-Jame. s. Wright. Charles n; Tit
Kenney. T. :. Barnes, ID. NJ. Stewart, A. II.
Jackson, A. W. Walker. Edward Z. Shaw.
l. G.-E. L. Kenney.
D. &C. w. Burgess.
Guards-w. 7. wetherell, II. y. Porter.
Attendants.C. L. Shaw. $. s. Maxim, Z. NJ.
Millett, Y. X. Curtis.
Rank Master-F. 4. Kimball.
Musical Director-Howard W. Shaw.
Committee of srrangements-0. +. Bowker. j.
(. Kenney, C. II. johnson.
1t is understood that Hamlin Lodge
broke the record in this competition,
making a score between four and five
points higher than was ever before made
in the work on the rank of Knight since
the Jubilee was established.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
LIFE SAVED AT DEATHS DOOR.

LIFE SAVED AT DEATHS DOOR.
81 never felt 30 near my grave" writes
W. R. Patterson, Of wellington, Tex, q
whom frightfui cough and lung trouble
pulled me down to 100 pounds, In spite
OF DOCTORS treatment for two years. ~!
father, mother and two sisters died OF
consumption, and that am alive to-day
is duo solely to DR.. Kings New Discov-
ery, which completely cured me. Now
I weigh 1877 pounds and have been Well
and strong for years." Quick, safe,
sure, its the beat remedy on esrth for
coughs, colds. II grippe, asthma, Group
and all throat and lung troubles. o0c.
and 81. 90. Trial bottle free. Guaran-
teed By the Chas. q. Howard Co. "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
More Wrong Population Figures.

In the Gazetteer of New England
which is a portion Of the A. B. c. Path.
finder Railway Guide, the town ut
Waterford il given population of LOTT,
which is 1000 in excess of the correct
figures. and the town OF Bethel 10 given
a population of 722. which 10 1,l13 less
than the CORRECT figures, the figures
which the Guide enormously gives for
the town being the correct figures for
ths village. The Guides population
figures are, or are intended to DO, &C.
cordipe to the census of 1900, the figures
for the 1910 census not having been
ton of the latest number of the Guide.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator Of
ELIAS 8. OLDHAM late of Peru,
in the County of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
desired TO present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
Feb. 2lst, 1911. ALONZO I. OLDHAM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has bean duly appointed administrative OF the
SARAH LESSOR otherwise SARAH MAYO
late of Norway,
In the County Of Oxford, declared, and gwen
honda "A the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased arc
desIrcd to present the same for settlement, ana
an indebted thereto are requested TO mako pay
@i Fsb .? SiSs. III. LIZZIE COURTNEY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
Our Stock Reduction
SALE

sense OF the word we nave
Of happy with our extremely low prices
expected sale Feb 2et and have said 30 IN
all of our advertisements but find at this time that we
still have large variety of bargains and we believe that
people who have been unable thus 70
of this very low price and for that reason
this sale
Will Continue until March 7th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that pc
has beer duly appointed administrator OF inc
estate Of
In the County of oxford, deceased. and given
bonds ss the law directs. All persons naVins
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired 10 present the same for settlement. and
ali indebted thereto are requested to mako pay
ment Immediately. wp,,ur
Feb, 2lSt, 1911. JAMES .. w NUM-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that no
mas been duly appointed administrator OF inc
GERALD B. KEENE late Of Oxford,
In the County of Oxford, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs. AL persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired TO present the same for settle.
mept and all indebted thereto are requested 10
make payment Immediately.
Feb 2lst, 1910. SYLVESTER y. kEESE'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor OF the last
will and testament Of
GEORGIA I. PARKER late Of Lowell,
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 TO make pay
ment Immediately.
Feb. 2lst, 1911. CYRUS n. CHAPMAN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

The largest tree cut IN Litoh6eld or
vicinity in many years has been down
cd by Charles Goodwin of that place. Il
was q pine ITO feet tall and scaling 20S6
feet, twenty-four feet Of the trunk giving
9O5 feet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator OF
the estate of
LINWOOD 8. KEEN late Of Oxford,
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 all indebted thereto are requested TO make
payment Immediately.
Feb. 2ist, 1911, SYLVESTER o. KEENE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
Born.

In Hartford. Feb. lS. to the wife Of Madison
Ford, daughter.
In Norway, Feb. l6. to the wife Of Chester p.
Gates, q son, Roger Gardner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator OF
'"' JAMES f. COLE late Of Paris.
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 20 present the same for settlement,
and ali indebted thereto are requested 70 make
payment Immediately.
Feb. 2lst, 1911. GEORGE W. CoLb'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

To Break In Now Shoes Always Use
Aliens Foot. Ease, the antiseptic powder. II
prevents tightness and blistering. relieves
Bunions, Swollen. Sweating. Tender Feet. At
Druggists, csc. Sample mailed FREE. Ad-
dress A. 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y. ITO
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor OF the last
will and testament OF
In the County of Oxford, deceased. AL persons
having demands against the estate OF said de-
ceased are desired to present the same for settle.
ment and all indebted thereto are requested 70
"H Feb. slst. Isii. EDDIE C. FOSTER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator of
MARCELLUs e. TUCKER late of Mexico.
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
all Indebted thereto are requested to make
p1 FeS ais , isii. JOHN N. THOMPSON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

The gypsy moth, In its slow but ap'
parently sure march, has reached Port.
land, and the rest Of the state may we'll
feel spprehensive.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

We wlsh to sincerely thank our KIND
nsighbors and friends Tor tnelr sss..
ance and sympathy during our r cen,
bereavement, also for the beautiful nofa'
offerings.
cola b. Swallow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

: Section /. Chapter One Hundred
Forty of the Private aud Special Laws Of
Nineteen Hundred Nine, in relation to
the South Paris Village Corporation, is
hereby amended by adding the follow
ing:
'Sectiou IL. Aud for the purposes Of
this act the said South Paris Village Cor
poration is hereby further authorized to
purchase the real estate, pipes, fixtures,
and franchise Of any water companies
now in operation within tho limits OF
said Village Corporation"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
Agricultural Insurance Co.,
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that ne
has been duly appointed administrator OF the
estate Of -
ROSCOE A. PEABODY late Of Greenwood,
In the County Of oxford, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demends against the estate Of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, ana
all indebted thereto are requested 70 mako pay
ment Immediately.
Feb. 2lst, 1911. OSCAR l.. fEAboDi'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
TO THE PUBLIC

Manner 'n0
and explain our patrons certain '
onns with our Gigantic and Water Sae portion OF our
hahn. bv smoke and water Saturday Feb ID, 1911
eheldou
previous the received checks IN our mali o'
advertised
them but neither case was any one
MOTTO Ju'hce
To have shown preference mail
customers who had
State and from New Hampshire
rder Sale att g. M on Saturday,
sold before that hour All
mail prompt attention as va" possible con-
sdepg the hundreds people waiting for admission
magnitude than tue "od 1isa'
which We chose Of people waiting outside our
dos was the throng OF customers
de ~ readily that even WIN
attention o'cmen
when the doors were opened and every
necautou making convenient LOT our GUS
tomos order to on inc
made preparation enI our
o,omss interests that everyone vi" always "
M "smleys Gigantic Smoke and Water Sale was square Oea
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
The Paris Town Report.

A pamphlet of ll9 pages, the annual
report for the town of Paris, Is now be-
ing distributed in the town. 1t contains
the usual reports, and in substantially
the usual form.
A summary of the valuation and taxa
ton statistics is as follows:
estate, $l.OSO,9O5.O
Amount Of nonresident
real estate, S'$oW -. ,eo M
Amount Of personal estate
resident, $3ss $500
Amount of personal estate
nonresident, Io,6OOJW
. 344,l25.00
Total valuation. &l.47O.sO 90
io'I iaSs 1.4al $4,000
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
Additional to our Water Charter.

An act additional to the act of the last
legislature, authorizing a municipal
water system for South Paris Village,
has been introduced In the present legis-
lature. and hearing on 1t 10 ordered for
the 10th of March, The act 10 in accord
ance with a suggestion made by a CORE
spondent in the Democrat few weeks
since, and Is as follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
NhhIARAA.

Children.
Relieve Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething
Disorders, move and regulate the Bowels and
are . pleasant remedy for Worms. Used ~
Moshers for q years They ineper fail. At all
Druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Address. A. 9.
OlmiSed, L. Roy, NY. ITO
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

Increase In valuation, 49lo w
Total tax committed 70 collector,
Rate Of taxation, .02 on dollar or $2O on $lOoO
Number OF polls taxed, sa. Poll tax, $500.
Number Of polls not taxed, l25.
Number Of male dogs, l6t.
Number Of female dogs. 10.
No overdrawn accounts are shown,
and the only account in which unpaid
bills are reported 10 the town officers
bills, where there is s72.2l due the COL
lector.
The treasurer's report shows total
transactions for the year of $50, 1925,
with cash on hand Jan. 81, $9,245.92.
In the collectors account there are
shown uncollscted taxes amounting to
81, 522 go, for the five years 1905 to 1917
inclusive.
The report OF the superintendent OF
schools gives a good account OF the con-
dition of the schools. The choice OF
school physician under the law Is rec
commended for this year, and the estao'
lishment of manual training, and q
commercial course in the high school,
are urged as things for the near future:
The selectmen report the financial
standing of the town ~ follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
NORWAY.

The ladies' minstrel show at the opera
house Tuesday evening was big sue
cess. The house was crowded to the
last standing space.
The stated annual convocation Of the
Sovereign College of Allied Masonic and
Christian Degrees Of America was held
at Masons' Hall Wednesday evening.
The degree of Masons Elect of Twenty.
Seven or Grand Tylers of Solomon was
worked on several candidates. :
Special convocation Of Oxford Royal
Arch Chapter, No. 20, on Friday even.
ing. Work on the P. N. and N. E. n.
degrees.
The new plate glass was put In place
In the stores in the opera house occupied
by 81. b. Foster and V. ". Hills. The
Foster store will be one OF the most at
tractive stores In the state when fully
furnished. In both stores steel ceilings
cover the burned and stained plaster
work.
Several Norway people went to Port
land Wednesday where they attended
the auto show with . view of purchas-
ing a machine later in the season.
The annual town report for 19lO-l91l
was given to the citizens Thursday. 1t
is very attractive report Of the VARIOUS
town offices, containing some seventy
pages, and is a very good statement of
the towns affairs. There are about
forty town Offices, great and small.
The total valuation was 81 1861 800
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

Indebtedness to school fund at
per cent,
Indebtedness to Bray fund at per
cent,
indebtedness to CushmAn fund AIS
per cent,
Indebtedness to Rose Mckinney
HAYWOOD fund at I per cent,
Indebtedness to William H. bennett
fund at 8 per cent,
Special for school building, West
Paris,
Town ofIicers' outstanding bill,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28
RESOURCES.

Balance uuexpended in poor &C
count, highway account. snow &C
count, Penley uuderdrain &C
count, miscellaneous account,
Balance uucollected town tax. 1875.
Balance uncollected town TAX, lsOI,
Balance uncollected town tax. ls0s,
balance uncollected town tax, 1909,
Balance uucollectedtown tax. 1910,
Cash In hands Of town treasurer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

ueat0 ne Tell and fractured MS up, anu
hed rapidly from that time. For some
time be had been quite infirm, and for
Inc past year or two had been nearly
blind. He was only about a month lesa
than 81 years Of age. He went to Port
and when 10 years of age, and has ever
nnee lived there, though frequent visit
or TO bis native town. For n long time
he was IN the Wholesale grocery business
10 Portland, and was later in the busi-
ness of broker in that city for some
Years. He leaves one son, ii. b. Shurt-
zen OF Portland. Mr.. Shurtleh was one
Of large family of children OK Avian
shurtleff, of whom now two survive,
Mrs. Nancy Whitman of South Paris and
sylvan Shurtlsff Of Portland, both In the
eighties.
Look! Have you heard the news? No!
what is the latest? The ladies OF the
Sniyersalist Good Cheer Society VIII
nold their annual sale at Good Cheer
Hall Wednesday and Thursday OF this
week, March / and 2. The sale opens
NJ o'clock Wednesday and continues
through Wednesday afternoon and even.
ing and Thursday afternoon. There Will
oe the usual fancy work, apron, candy
and handkerchief tables, five and ten
cent counter with great bargains and a
sfso for the children. There will also Of
stood table where food Of all kinds AMI
description will be sold, also the nices'
zee cream that can possibly tempt the
palate. From this table lunches will be
served OF almost everything from chat
Iog.dish dishes down to doughuuts and
SUuse, 50 make your plans IL you gr
Wednesday afternoon to stay at the hal
os Jour lunch supper and take 10 TOT
e'eoing sale and listen to the music dis
soursed by Shaw's orchestra. On Thurs
uAy and Friday evenings in New Hal
sla Do given the drama "Willowdale"
ueksts for which are now on sale a
towards drug store. 25 cents to 81
par" OF the hall, but the earlier you &c
sour seats the better they win be. CHI
u'sS under II, 10 cents. Good must
each evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-02-28

Art. 10. To zee II the town will vote to hire the
full amount granted and raised for sewer pur.
poses In South Paris village, by vote OF town
meeting for 1910. under Article IL for that year.
due after the 1911 assessment. namely 92lOO, for
Immediate use In constructing said sewer, and
instruct the Treasurer TO hire same on notes pay.
able 800 annually, said amount to be assessed
as provided for In sail Article Is. namely 800
each year for three years, also to instruct the
Treasurer to pay the Interest OH said sum from
sewer entrance feaa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-23

ing the question whether or not the
Hornet has violated the neutrality of
the United States, and pending the re-
suit of that inquiry the state depart
ment announced the vessel would not
be permitted to commit any actual
hostile act against the government of
Honduras.
The Hornet has long been under sus-
picion of the federal authorities. When
1T was being fitted out at New Orleans
information reached Washington that
it was to be used as a flibuster and
the sailing of the vessel was held up
pending an investigation. Federal
agents were unable TO prove any inten-
tion to violate the neutrality laws, and
the vessel was finally permitted to sail,
ostensibly for Cape Gracia on the
northeastern coast of Nicaragua 1t
has not been established where the
vessel received its guns and was con-
verted into an instrument OF war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-23
David GRAHAM
PHILLIPS, THE
AUTHOR, SHOT

New York, Jan. 23.-David Gra-
ham Phillips. the author. was shot
while on his way home to the Prince
ton club by an unidentified man this
afternoon. Four or five shots were
fired, two taking effect. His condi-
ton is serious. The man then shot
himself
About half a block from the club
house Phillips was approached by a
man in rough garb, who without
warning drew a revolver and began
firing. Phillips fell and was taken
to the Princeton club and then TO a
hospital The man shot himself and
dropped dead in the street. There
is no clue as 10 his identity. nor
reason for the shooting Of Phillips.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-23

was confirmed in a wireless dispatch
received by the navy department from
Commander Cooper of the U. s. S.
Marietta.
The dispatch merely stated It had
been found necessary TO place a force
on board in order to detain. the Hor-
net, and added that details would be
reported later. The state department
is anxiously awaiting these details, in
order to determine it's future course OF
action.
STORY OF SEIZURE.
The Hornet was seized Friday after
noon in the harbor of Truxillo, Hon.
duras, by Commander Archibald H.
Davis of the Tacoma, according TO
press dispatches. General Bcnilla.
leader of the revoIutionists, was on
the Hornet and defied the American
commander for two hours, the dispatch
es say. Then Commander Davis seiz-
ed the vessel and cast the rebel crew
ashore, manned it with American gun
ners and engineers and ordered il out
of the inner harbor.
The Hornets recent movements up
and down the coast we're taken in the
light OF threatened hostilitfes against
Honduras by Commander Davis.
NOTICE Is GIVEN.
The Tacoma steamed into port early
in the afternoon after a hasty run to
Ceiba to see that no disturbance had
broken out there. Commander Davis
Immediately sent an officer bearing a
message TO General Bonilla, and declar-
ing his intention of taking charge OF
the vessel in accordance with instruc-
tions from the Washington govern
ment to prevent bombardment OF Hon
duran ports where American property
was in peril.
General Bonilla curtly informed Com
mander Davis emissary that the Hor-
net was his property, that he had pur-
chased the craft for war purposes and
using it
Upon receiving this message, Com
mander Davis sent an ultimatum. al
lowing but two hours for the rebel
leader to reconsider. On the expiration
Of this time General Bonilla made no
effort to comply with the American Of
fcers' command His only words were:
TITS up 10 you"
Commander Davis then passed close I
Up to the Hornet. with guns trained on
he little ship. The Hornets com
nander and General BoniIIa offered no
TO a boarding party. Its .
rev was sent ashore in small boats.
INVESTIGATING STATUS.
The attorney general is inyestigat-