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Pocahontas star herald., 1912-09-20
In about two weeks. Some cotton
will be picked next week.

In about two weeks. Some cotton
will be picked next week.
our school opened last Monday,
Sept. OH, with an enrolment Of
about l3o pupils and has been inereas
Ing daily ever since, The enrolment
Is now 1856 The four teachers were
present Monday 10 take charge OF
their classes. Miss Meeks, our music
teacher, failed 10 come so the BOARD
hired Miss slaughter Of Pocah ontas
A better selection could not have
been made.
Mr.. Grider Of Oklahoma has put In
a large stock Of merchandise In the
DIR. Estey building,
The farmers have housed one OF the
largest hay crops this year that has
been for many years.
Houses for rent In Biggers are get
ting scarce. Only about two vacant
houses. Parties wanting 10 rent had
better faSten on them at once.
Tom Bigger Is In 81. Louis this
week buying their fall supply ofgoods.
Several pearls are brought In town
most every day and sold 10 our local
pearl buyers,
Joe Brooks Of near Maynard came
over Monday to bring his mother and
TO visit his brothers, Lee and FIJI, who
are I'm business az this place.
Quite a refreshing shower fell here
Tuesday
Uncle Albert Hatley and wife Of
Maynard were over this week visiting
j. NJ. McCrary and family.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-09-20
Program

Following is the program for the
Ravenden Springs Reading Circle,
Sept. 2s, 1919, at 1880 p. m.
l. Roll call-Quotations from
4th chapters Of Chamberlain's
Standards in Education.
2. State the advantages to be de.
rived from correlation and mention
the school students that lend them
selves most readily to it. Is this
idea successfully carried out in our
rural schools?-L. Z. Mahaffey.
3. What should furnish the basis
for determining the relatives value
of students?-Recse Guntharp.
4. How may the study of strong
moral characters such as Garrison
and Lincoln be most yaluableg
Speak of ethics. Vera Wise.
5. Discuss the relation of teach
er TO parent in matters of morals
and discipline Monte Wyatt.
9. How can we cultivate within
our pupils a taste for good litera.
ture?-Edd Bowen.
I. General discussion of every
day school problems.
Let all teachers be present and
make the work interesting and
worth while. We can usually get
as much good out of a thing as we
put into it, and interest added; so
il we mean to be teachers, let US be
live ones and attend our meetings
which is but a snail part of the
duty of teacher.
EUGENE THoMPsov, Pres.
Miss VEsTA WYATT, See.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-09-20
CARTER

A much needed rain fell here yes
terday.
Most farmers have commenced to
pick their cotton.
ID. c. Casey and family Of Sharum
and Mrs. Myra Smith of Oconee were
visiting at the home Of j. II. Pender-
grass since our last report, guests Of
grandma Henson.
Mrs. b. A. Martin returned last
Saturday from a weeks visit with
relatives In Greene county.
Mrs. Bass is on the indisposed list
this week.
Mrs. Luther Martin was quite sick
a few days last week but Is much bet
ter at this writing.
Wallis and Mack Ray spent Satur-
day night Of last week with the Lew
is boys near Shannon.
Henry Smith of Occnee visited at
the home Of Charley Toney since ouT
last report.
J. r.. Pendergrass and family and
John Tisdal and family Of Bigger'
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-09-20

or If you want your corn ground in
to first class meal; or if you want
your cotton ginned so as to bring
you the highest market price, come
and see me.
Feed is scarce and there will be
a home market for all your cotton
seed and at a good price. Bagging
and ties are higher, but | will gin
at the same price as last year. The
Old Reliable Mill Man,
NJ. A. GRANT,
4tf Dalton, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-09-20
MINORCA
fAAHt 0Ahh'
dayeyening.

Mrs. Dave Frazier is very IN at this
writing.
Several OF our young folks attended
church at Pitn.an last Sunday.
Mozella and Cora Eagen visited II.
f. Worrall's school Friday evening.
WIN Taylor's family, whohlve been
visiting no this place, are contempla.
ting moving TO Success.
J. B. Vester Is making sorghum
this week.
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-09-20
Pocahontas High School
Will Open Monday, September 80, 1912.

The Pocahontas High School again ounces its oren
ing This school has always stood at the front and prom
ses to be better this year than
new building of four large and well equipped rooms
has been added the teaching force has been increased from
seven nine teachers and the of study has been
raised to eleven grades.
1t should be of interest to the boys and girls of Ran
oph county know that the State Department of Educa
ton has made this school the State High School for this
county, and invite them to join in effort to make
this one of the best in the state
All boys and girls of this county who qualified to do
High School work admitted to this school without tu-
ition.
1t has been decided to make the Teachers Course es-
pecay strong Much time and attention will be given
those preparing take County and Professional examna
tons 1t very probable that this school will add the
State Normal Course year, which will give its gradu-
ates a State License without examination
This is live and growing school, If you expect to en-
ter school this fall will be your interest to write US for
particulars.
E. E. HULEN, Principal,
BEN A. BROWN, President
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-09-20
NOTICE

When in need of rough lumber;
Pocahontas star herald., 1912-09-20

W. F. Acree has been on the sick
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17
Quite a Variety of information.

The afternoon train was lato Friday,
which needless TO say caused more OF
less annoyance to those who want their
mail on time a. we'll ~ to those who
don't get any mail. Between tho time
the train was due at 3:35 P. NJ, and the
time it got In here, about half-past ak,
the Democrat was given the following
variety Of reasons for the lateness, by al
many different people:
Mail train of the track somewhere be-
tween here and Oxford.
Mail train broken down somewhere Do
tween here and Oxford.
Mail train now at Oxford station, with
q broken down engine.
Engine on the train broke down some
whore down the line, and they bad e
send the Lewiston scoot engine TO hau
IL.
Freight train off the rails at Pownal.
Afterwards It was learned that TIT
trouble was that some freight cars OF
the rail In Falmouth had blocked TIT
track.
But do you think that any Of that In
formation, correct or incorrect, va
given out by tho railroad?
why, yes, they announced that No.
Was an hour and half lats-which
certainly was.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17
Basket Ball Game.

The South Paris Athletics, . team
composed of members Of Paris High
School who play Independently. a. oas-
ket ball is not played at the high school,
were defeated at Norway Opera House
by the Norway High School team FRI
day evening, by score OF u to 10.
Paris boys having no suitable place to
practice play under . great handicap
and although their team work on the
whole was superior to that OF the Nor
way team, their shooting at the baskets
was Wild q greater part OF the time.
However, the game was close enough 70
be very interesting, and a. Is always the
case when these two towns arc repre-
sented. much enthusiasm Was In evt
denos by the supporters OF the two
teams. @
The players on the Paris team were >
Davis. L. Davis, Newton, Bartlett anc
Brooks. Bartlett did the best WORK To-
his team, both in shooting baskets IRON
the floor and from fouls. Russell MADE
some fine shoots for the Norway team
and shepard also did good work Tor Oh
team.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17
Hay For Sale.
twenty-five tons good hay.
HUDSON KNIGHT,
IL South Paris

NOTICE.
In the District Court Of the United States fol
the District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
Of Mexico, Bankrupt.
To the creditors Of Alphonse Chabot, In the
County Of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice IL hereby given that on the 26th day oil
March, A. d. 1913, tho said Alphonse Chabot wa:
duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the FIRST
MEETING Of his creditors win be held at the
ONCE Of the Referee, No. g Market Square, South
Paris, on the 1st day Of JAM, A. d. 1912, q
said creditors may attend, prove their claims
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt and
transact such other business - may properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris. Dec. II, 1919
WALTER L. GRAY,
H.S Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17
Aid The Kidneys
SOUTH PARIS SUFFERERS SHOULD tai


NO FURTHER RISK.
Why will people continue to suffer the
agonies of kidney complaint, backache,
urinary disorders, lsmeness, headaches,
Iauguor,-why allow themselves ITO be.
como chronic invallds, when . tested
remedy 10 offered tbem?
Doan's Kidney Pills have been used In
kidney trouble over 80 years, have been
tested In Thousands Of cases.
II you have any, even one, OF the
symptoms Of kidney diseases, act now,
for gravel, dropsy or Bright's disease
may set In and mako neglect dangerous.
Can South Paris residents demand more
convincing proof than the followingp
G. Z. Bradford, prop. laundry, Main
st., Norway, Me-, says: "Sometimes l
had dull pain through the small OF my
back, together with tired feeling. ]
couldn't rest we'll. When . friend ad'
vised me to take Doan's Kidney Pills
I obtained . supply. After I used two
boxes the pains and other anuoyaucei
disappeared, and there was . great I'm
provement In every way. I have bad NJ
trouble SINCE"
For sale by all dealers. Price 30 cents
Foster.M ilburn Co., Buffalo, New York
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's-an.
take NO other. d
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17

The Citizens Telephone Company will
hold their regular annual meeting Of the
ASSESSOR Office, South Paris, ON Mon
day evening, Jan. 8, 1918, at7:90 O'Clock,
for the election Of officers for the year
ensuing, and the report of the business
done the past year will DO read, and any
other business that may come before
said meeting. All 1919 annual dues
must be paid before this meeting.
CITIZENS TELEPHONE co.
CHARLES w. BowKER,
61.63 Clerk and Treasurer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17
Vast Coal Reserve.
United STATES HAS EXHAUSTED ONLY
ONE-HALF OF ONE PEP CENT OF
AVAILABLE SUPPLY.

The known coal fields of the United
States embrace total area, according to
the United States Geological Survey, OF
$40, 298 square miles, to which may be
added something over 100000 square
miles of which little Ii known, but which
NAV contain workable Goals, and about
80, 900 square miles whore the coal lies
under heavy cover and 10 not considered
available under present conditions. The
supply of coal before mining began Is
estimated to have been 3,076, 24, 00O, 900
short tons, Of which 1922, 97s, 0O0, 900
tons were considered to be easily accessi-
Bile and 1,l53, 225, 000, 900 short tons to DO
either so deep or the beds 80 thin that
thew are accessible only with difficulty:
Classified according to the character OF
the coal, the original supply consisted of
81 .OOO. OOO, 900 short tons OF anthracite,
]. 68l, 457, 200, 900 tons Of bituminous coal,
85O Isl. 900, 900 tons of subbituminous
coal. and 74S, 500, 200, 900 tons Of Ignite,
the supply of bituminous coal being
something moro than that OF oil
other grades combined.
The total production OF coal to the
ClOB6 OF 1911 udu dtuouusoU w S1Sso'scSf
1877 short tons of anthracite and 8,46s,-
773, 800 tons of bItuminous coal, or an
aggregate of s,739.572, 427 tons. This
total production to the close OF 1911
repr esents, including the waste OF coal
in miuiug, An exhaustion OF tho beds
equal to IA, 1871 $3.50, 900 short tons, or
somew hat less than 05 per cent OF the
original supply. In other words, the
quantity OF coal still remaining to be
mined amounts to 8, O62, 022 .020, 900 short
tons, or little more than 90 pei, cent
of the original supply. The annual rate
NJ exhaustion at the present time as
represented by tho production in 1910
and 1911 il Q. O25 per cent OF the supply:
The quantity Of coal still In tho ground
At the close Of 1910 was 5000 times the
production Of that year, or. estimating q
halt ton of coal lost for every ton recov,
cred, the supply Is equivalent to 1000
times the present annual rate OF OK
haustiOn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17
DRIVES OFF A TERROR.

The chief executioner Of death 10 the
winter and spring months 10 pneumonia.
It's advance agents are colds and tho
grip. In any attack BY one OF these
maladies NO time should DO lost In TAX
ing tho best medicine obtainable to drive
II Of. Countless thousands have found
this to be DIR. Kings New Discovery.
"My husband believes 1t has kept him
from having pneumonia three or tour
times" writes Mrs. George W. Place,
Rawsonville, VT, land for coughs, colds
and Group We have never found IT.
equal" Guaranteed for oil bronchial
affections. Price 80 cts. and sl.W:
Trial bottle free st Charles b. Howard
Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17
Collectors Notice Of Sale Of Lands
Of NONRESIDENT Owners.
STATE OF MAINE.

Unpaid taxes on lands situated in the town Of
Woodstock, In the County Of Oxford, for thu
year 1919.
The following list Of taxes on real estate o.
nonresident owners In the town Of Woodstock
aforesaid, for the year 1872 committed TO me fol
collection for said Town on the goth day Of April
1879, remain unpaid and notice Is hereby giver
that II said taxes with interest and charges are
not previously paid, 30 much Of the real estate
taxed as is suficient to pay the amount due there
for, Including interest and charges. will be sold
without further notice at public auction at Towr
Hall, In said town, on the first Monday IN
February, 1918, at nine O'Clock A. II.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17
FAMOUS STAGE BEAUTIES

,ool, with horror on Skin Eruptions,
Blotohes, Sores or Pimples. They don''
have them, nor will any one, who uses
Buckleu's Arnica Salve. It glorifies the
face. Eczema or Salt Rheum vanish %,
fore It. It cures sore lips. chappec
hands, chilblains; heals burns, cuts an %
bruises. Unequaled for piles. Only ~
cents st Charles Fl. Howard 20.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17

parcels All In East Woodstock
C. D. Bradbury or unknown. The piece
Of land formerly known - the
Lone Star Gold and Silver MIN.
ing Co. Part lot "a. Beginning
at the northwesterly corner OF
ssid lot; thence southerly on the
westerly line 65 rods 70 stake
and stones; thence ut right angles
easterly % rods TO stake ana
stones; thence at right angles
portherly IS rods TO land occu.
Died BY &. E. Farnum; thence
westerly by said Farnum's line to
point begun a. being II acres
more or Joss. 3l.0
e, I, Brown, Samuel Thorne lots IS and 81,
90 acres, value 800. e2.
Z. I. Brown. Lot 80, 100 acres. value eloC, ~
e. /. Brown, 10 Of lot o.. 80 acres. value
K. I. Brown, Lunt farm. part of lots 81 and
SO, $50 acres, value $3.50. Is
e. I. Brown, Lot IS and part OF lot "a, 40
acres, value ESQ, e6'
Thompson. I. g., Lot b, 100 acres. value -.
rovne Brothers, Part Of Mari farm, lot 60,
100 acres, value 3l60. %
Towne Brothers, Part of MARI farm, lot %,
30 acres, value 800, ".
Tovne Brothers, Cotton farm, lot 69, LOO
acres. value t276. ~
FLOYD e. MORGAN, Collector Of Taxes
6l.6 of the Town OF Woodstock
Dec. II. 1911.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17
Rolls roUL PLOT.

When shameful plot exists between
liver and bowels to cause distress BY re-
fusing to act, take DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, and end such abuse Of your system.
They gently compel right action OF atom.
ach, liver, and bowels, and restore your
health and al good feelings. $50 at
Chas. b. Howard Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17
Banhupt's Petition for Discharge.

Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
In the F Hss'si # f. FISH; Bankruptcy
To the Hos. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of the Dis
trict Court Of the United States for the District
of Maine:
DRANK H. FISH. Of Mexico. in thu
+ County Of Oxford. and State of Maine, u
said District, respectfully represents that on tls
10th day Of July, last past, he was duly 40
Judged bankrupt under the Acts Of Congress re
lating 10 Bankruptcy; that he has duly surren
dered all his property and rights OF property
and has fully complied With all the requirement.
Of said Acts and OF the orders Of Court touching
wherefore he prays, That he may be decreec
by the Court to have full discharge from 81
debts provable against his estate under sait
cepted BY law from such discharge; .
Dated this 9th day Of December, A: D. 1912.
FRANK H. FISH. Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, s..
On this 18th day of Dec, A. D. 1918 on read
Ing the foregoing petition, II 10
Ordered BY the Court, That nearing DC n1 ~
1918, before said Court at Portland, In said DIS.
trict, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that no
tice thereof be published In the Oxford Demo
crat, newspaper printed IN saia Distrct, AM a.
that all known creditors, and other persons II
interest, may appear At the said time and place
and show cause, II any they have, why tht
prayer Of said petitioner should not le granted
And It IL further ordered by the Court, Tha'
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred
itors copies Of said petition and this order. ad
dressed 70 them at their places Of residence a.
stated.
witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE. Judge O.
the said Court, and the seal thereof. at Portland
In said District, on the 18th day OF Dec, A. ID
1919.
ISL JAMES e. HEWEY, Clerk.
a true copy Of petition and order thereon.
6l.63 Attest: JAMES Z. HEWEY. CLERK.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17
re 1reehers In 1his Town

Children who are delicate. feveriah and cross
viji ret Immediate relief from Neither cray
sweet Powders for Children; they cseanse t toS
for COM lsining children. uleasant remedy
FOR Worrns. At all druggsts, sc. Sample FkEk;
xairess. A. 8. Olmsted, Leroy. n. 7. $S-oo
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17

The Dennis Pike Real Estate Agency
has negotiated the sale Of the Charles
ri Pike farm In Greenwood to Ralph Is.
Chapman Of Bethel for occupancy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17

Here II Belief for Women.
II you have pains in the back. Urinary. Blah.
def or Kidney trouble. try Mother Gray's
AROMATIC LEAF. pleasant herb remedy for
women's Ills and great system regulator. Al
Drugyists or BY mall 60c., sample FREE. Al:
dress, Mother Gray Co., Leroy, Y. ls+O
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17

And now some are returning 70 tne
! nae of horses, because "mot0. osEs u"
a common. dontcheE knoWg
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17

Dyspepsis IL our national silment. Burdock
Blood Bitters IL the national cure for H. u
strengthens stomach membranes. promotes now
Of digestive juices, puriAes the blood. builds
you up.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17

az have been somewhat costive. but Doan's
Regulets gave just the results desired; Lnez
Georee b. Kause. 100 Walnut Ave, Altoona
Pa
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17
FoIey kidney Pills

TONIC IN ACTION QUICK ~ RGsvLTs
Give prompt relief from sAcKAcHE,
KIDNEY and BLADDER TROUBLE
RHEUMATISM, CONGESTION Of ID
KIDNEYS, INFLAMMATION Of the
BLADDER and al annoying URINARY
IRREGULARITIES. A positive boon ID
MIDDLE AGED and ELDERLY
PEOPLE and sos WOMEN.
HAVE HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION
g. 4. Davis, e7 Washington st., Counelsyills,
Ind, Il In his SSth year. He writes rs: II have
latsly suffered much from my kidnsye and blad
der fhad severe backaches and my kidney action
Vas too frequent, causing me 70 lose much slesg
st nisht, and IN my bladder there vas constant
pain. took Foley Kidney Pills for some time
snd am now FREQ Of eli trouble and again able r
3 up and around. Foley Kidney Pulls have ~
highest Recommendation"
A. e. sHURTLEFF CO, South Psns'
8. e. NEWELL q CO.. fan'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17
Christmas Music at the Churches

Christmas Music at the Churches.
Next Sunday being the last Sunday
before Christmas, there will be special
music and other services appropriate to
the occasion at the churches Of South
Paris. Christmas festivals will also be
held by the several Sunday Schools later
In the week.
At the Baptist church there will be
special music, with . program not yet
definitely arranged, and the choir will
be assisted by Hubert Davis, violinist.
Following is the order of the morning
service at Deering Memorial Church
(Methodist EpiscopaD:
Organ Prelude-Adoration
Professionalism of Kings.
selection-Angefs Song WILSON
Responsibility, Holy.
Solo-Song of the Dressier
Mrs. Flemming.
Violin Obligato, Miss SWEET.
Anthem-Joy TO the World
Hy%nNis Came Upon the Midnight Clear.
Professional.
f0stluoe.
Concert by the Cecilian Choir and Orchestra.
Orchestra-violins, Mr.. Davee, Miss SWEET
Geo. Merrill. Flute. Ray Newton. Clariones,
Sumner Davis. Cornet, Floyd Davis. from
| bone, Harold Merrill. Mrs. Geo. ]. Burnham.
Oraganist, Director.
The following program will be given
at the First Congregational church at
the morning service:
Organ Voluntary.
Authenticity to the World. Adams
Responsive reading Of Psalm.
Gloria.
Notices.
Hymn-An My Heart This Night Rejoices.
Scripture Reading.
Anthem-That Glorious Song Of DID,. stearns
Prayer.
Onertory.
/ Sermon.
Benediction.
Postlude.
Miss Ruby Clark, Soprano.
Miss Helen Barnes, Alto.
Mr.. Frank Moore. Tenor.
Mr.. George Briggs, Bass.
Cora 8. Briggs, Organist'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17

Spruce, Pine and Fir
$500 per thousand
Hemlock and Elm not taken.
All sound logs, straight and 10 inches
In diameter at the small end, and free
from knots, will be classed as No. l.
All sound logs between ten and seven
inches in diameter at the small end, and
ell crooked logs, and all logs having
knots or other defects will be olassed as
No. 2.
Length of Logs, 10 to l6 Feet
The different kinds OF lumber must be
kept separate, when hauled, as much al
possible.
The above prices will be paid for logi
delivered at factory, at South Paris.
Paris Manufacturing Company,
| 81 SOUTH PARIS, NE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17

At the Baptist church there will be
special music, with program not yet
definitely arranged, and the choir will
be assisted by Hubert Davis, violinist.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-17

Concert by the Cecilian Choir and Orchestra.
Orchestra-Violins, Mr.. Davee, Miss SWEET
Geo Merrill. Flute. Ray Newton. Clariones
Sumner Davis. Cornet, Floyd Davis. from
bone, Harold Merrill. Mrs. Geo. i. Burnham
Oraganist. Director.