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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-17
CONDITIONS ARE HORRIBLE
MIR. FRED BASS is HERE FROM
LOUISIANA FLOOD DISTRICT.
Says One Can Hardly Imagine the
Awful Destruction and Suffering.
Millions of Dollars Damage.

Says One Can Hardly Imagine the
Awful Destruction and Suffering.
Millions of Dollars Damage.
Mr.. Fred Bass, who is here from
Houma, La, visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. w. Bass, says that the
newspaper accounts of the floods
which have devastated that country
instead of being overdrawn have pict-
ured the situation hardly half as hor-
rible as it really is.
More than 100000 acres of the
richest farming country in the world
have been covered with the flood wa
tiers, houses and stock have been
washed away and crops completely
destroyed. Many small towns and
villages have also been swept away,
and nothing left of them.
People, cows, horses and chickens
all ON one raft and starving while
floating on the wide expanse of wa
ter is a common sight.
Mr.. Bass says one of the largest
planters in southern Louisiana has
lost about 1000 acres in sugar cane,
the flood waters covering almost his
entire farm,
The loss from the overflow will
reach fully $2OO,OOO,O0O, he says.
While the waters are gradually
receding vast areas are yet covered,
and many miles of railroad submerg-
ed. To reach New Orleans, only 70
miles from where Mr.. Bass lived, he
was compelled to travel $50 miles on
account of the connecting railroad
being under water and traffic sus-
pended.
Besides the loss of property the
suffering of destitute people who
have been made homeless is one of
the most distressing features of the
disaster.
Mr.. Bass will not return to Lou
isiana, but will make his home in
Birmingham.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-17

Mr.. j. P. Waller was here from
Lee county Monday, and reported
quiet times over in that meek of the
woods" politically and otherwise.
Crops are not as promising as the
farmers would like to have them,
and Crisp for congress and Hall for
governor seem to be the favorites at
this time.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-17
HoW's ThisT

We offer one hundred DOLLARS reward for apv
case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. f. J CHENEY & Co. Toledo. o.
We the undersigned. have known F. J. Cheney
for the last 10 years and believe him perfectly
cially able TO carry out any obligations made by
his frm. WALDING, KINNAN q MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo Ohio
Halls Catsrrh Cure is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfa Of
the system. Testimonials sent free, Price 75
cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-17
Another Policeman VIII Resign.

The last issue of The News stated
that Chief of Police Turner intends
to resign that office not later than
September LIST, and now it is said that
Policeman ]. r. Bridges will leave
the force about the same time. Po-
liceman Bridges, who is one of the
best farmers in the county, will lay
down the "billy" and go back to the
farm. He has made most vigilant
and efficient officer.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-17
Gasoline Caught Fire.

The fire department answered an
alarm from the drug store of T. D..
Lee Tuesday morning. Gasoline that
was being poured in an engine be
came ignited in some way, but the
flames were extinguished before any
damage was done.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-17
Rub-My-Tism will cure you.
Presbyterian Services.

Rev. j. H. Stokes of Americas will
preach at the Presbyterian church in
Dawson this wednesday, evening
at 7:45 o'clock, and the public is
cordially invited to attend the SER
vice. Mr.. Stokes is pastor of the
Presbyterian church at Americas,
and is said to be eloquent and force
full in the presentation of gospel
truths.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-17
PEOPLE WANT PUMP FIXED
Street Force Have Removed Pump at
Main and Lee Streets. The
Best Water i'm the City.

The street force on Monday morn
ing removed the pump at the inter
section of Main and Lee streets, and
cemented over the well. The pump
was broken several weeks ago by a
runaway team.
This well has been in use for
many years, and supplied large
number of people as we'll as business
houses with cool water, and they
want the city fathers to have it re-
paired at once.
1t is the opinion of all who have
used it that the water from this
pump is the best in Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-17
win Meet Friday Afternoon.

The News has been requested to
announce that the w. c. T. U. will
meet at the Methodist church Friday
afternoon at 1870 o'clock. All mem
bers are urged to attend, and be on
hand promptly at the appointed hour.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-17
Revival at New Bethel.

The series of meetings is being
conducted this week at New Bethel,
in the eastern part of the county.
pastor Dickinson is being assisted by
Rev ]. D. Snyder, who was pastor
~ the church about fifteen years ago.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-17
Improving Residence.

Mrs. Susie Mercer has begun the
work of improving and remodeling
her home on Seventh avenue. When
completed it will be one of the pretty
and modern residences of the city.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-17

Dysentery is always serious and
often dangerous disease, but it can
be cured. Chamber1ainis Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoe Remedy has cured
it even when malignant and epidem-
ic. For sale by Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-17
Story Telling Hour.

The story telling hour this week
will be five O'Clock Thursday after
noon at the library. The children
are all urged to be present.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-17

Heavy, impure blood makes mud
dy, pimply complexion, headaches,
nausea, indigestion. Thin blood
makes you weak, pale and sickly. For
pure blood, sound digestion, use Bur-
dock Blood Bitters. $1.00 all stores.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-17
Keep the Flies Out.

Call Variety Works Co. and have
measures taken for your window
and door screens. Phone 48.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-17

Would be useless will out our new
LIQUID Face Powder. Phone 20 for
particulars. Nasworthy's Pharmacy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-07-17
CASH COUNTS

|at this store now, and a lit
lie of it will carry off a lot
|Uf goods. Big shipments of
bur Fall goods are already
|On the way, and we must
Empty some Of the space
these occupy and fill some
|Of that space in our money
drawer.
"Come on in, the water
is fine"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-11-08
THE ELECTION

The election last Tuesday resulted
Sin an overwhelming democratic vic
tory The republican party was
riven in twain and as result all of
the doubtful states and many of the
heretofore rock-ribbed republican
commemorative will cast their cleo
toral votes for Wilson. The spirit of
unrest and dissatisfaction which has
been constantly gaining Roadway
among the people for the past decade
found vent at the polls and swept
the democratic party into power by
staggering majority.
But the result was more a protest
against existing conditions than a
vote Of confidence in democratic pol
icies The people demanded a change
and took the democratic party on
probation. If that party fails in it's
duty, it will be defeated four years
from now and some other remedy
sought. The victory has brought
with it a tremendous responsibility.
The big dem ocratic majority in the
house and the progressive majority
in the senate should enable Mr.. Will
son to carry out his program of leg
islative reforms and write into the
law of the land the pledges contained
in the platform of his party.
Those pledges must be redeemed,
If the party hopes to remain in pow
er, for the mass of the voters are
in no humor to tolerate any side
stepping or evasion. If the demo-
Gratis devote their attention to SQUAD
bling over the spoils and fighting
about the details of proposed legs
| lation, their lease of power will be
short. The people want results and
they want them at once. If their
confidence is abused, they will resent
it promptly and effectively.
The same tremendous responsible
ity which rests upon Woodrow Will
son confronts Ernest Lister, only in
less degree Governor Hay was
defeated because the people were dis
satisfied with his administration, be-
cause they believed that he had used
the power entrusted to him for the
benefit of his party rather than for
the benefit of the state. He desired
to perpetuate himself in office, but
made the mistake of catering to the
big newspapers and active politicians
instead of looking after the interests
of the taxpayers. AT the expense of
the people he built up personal ma
chine and because he feared to an
tagonize certain party leaders, he al
lowed bills to pass and appropria-
tions to go through which should
have been vetoed. He went into the
campaign with the backing of ali the
big daily papers of the state and the
active support of a well organized
machine, but his record did not APP
peal TO the voters and they were not
influenced by the manufactured en-
| thusiasm in his behalf
Lister was elected because the
people want an economical, business
like administration which will cut
down the appropriations of the state
to meet its revenue, instead of con-
stantly increasing the revenue to
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-11-08

meet the appropriations. They
turned to Lister because of the good
record which he made as chairman
OF the state board of control under
the administration of John r.. Rog-
ers. He has great opportunity and
if he hews to the line and makes
good his pledges he will not have to
spend $13, 200 to secure a re-nomina-
ton, but the people will force the
nomination upon him.
In the enthusiasm of victory
democrats must not forget the re-
sponsibility which that victory has
brought, The nation and state have
decided to take a democratic admin
istration on trial, that is all Unless
the result proves satisfactory the
reins of government will be handed
to some other party.
Will democracy rise to the oppor-
tunity?
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-11-08
PARCELS POST RULES
HAVE BEEN ISSUED
After January 1 Special Stamps
Must BE Used on All Fourth
Glass Matter

In bulletins received at the post
office Postmaster General Hitchcock
announced that special stamps will
be required on fourth class matter
after January / and gives a series
of rules regarding parcels post rates.
The rules which will apply Janu-
airy /, when it will be possible to
send packages up to II pounds
through the mails, follows:
Parcels post stamps must be used
on all fourth class matter beginning
January /, and that matter bearing
ordinary stamps will be treated as
held for postage"
Parcels will be mailable only at
postoffices, branch offices, lettered
and local named stations, and such
mum bered stations as may be desig-
mated by the postmaster.
All parcels must bear the return
card of the sender; otherwise they
will not be accepted for mailing.
III duhlllOn W SNdltS W MIN W III
have a capacity of II pounds instead
of four pounds, each postmaster will
be provided with a tape line six feet
long for measuring packages. All
presidential postoffices will be pro-
yided with scales before the law is
in effect, and fourth class offices
will be supplied as soon as possible.
The local office has not yet re-
ceived detailed information.
The previous general ruling of the
postmaster general follows:
Up to four ounces, regardless OF
distance, a flat rate of one cent an
ounce.
Above four ounces rates are by
the pound, varying with the dis
lance. A four-pound parcel would
be subject to these changes: Rural
route and city delivery. eight cents;
5O-mile zone, II cents l00-mile
zone, % cents; 30O-mile zone, y
cents; 6O0-mile zone. 81 cents; 1000
mile zone, 81 cents; over 1900 miles
so cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-06-18
Escaped the Third Frost.

It's the seemingly impossible that hap
pens this year. 1t was seemingly impos,
sible that we should have third heavy
frost within a week, with the calendar
almost at the middle of June.
Well, we didn't, but as the boys say,
we came so near it that there wasn't any
fun in it.
After almost week of weather cold
even for this season, Thursday was day
that seemed like November. At noon
the thermometer stood at 40. In good
season that afternoon gardeners began
protecting their plants. About every
piece of bedding that the shivering peo'
pie in the house didn't need was put into
use in the gardens. Some gardens were
literally covered with newspapers and
other protectors.
At night the wind went down, az
usual, and the sky partially cleared
Fortunately it later clouded up again
for while, and that doubtless was what
saved us. Though it was clear in the
morning, the cooling down stopped just
short of freeze, and in only some of the
most exposed places was mere touch Of
frost seen.
We are still hoping for some season
able weather.
IN. b. The above was put in type
Friday, when it seemed that the limi,
must have been reached, and that the
temperature would inevitably rise. Ever
at sunset the prospect was not suct
as to send people out to cover up as or
earlier nights. Nevertheless, we had .
light frost Saturday morning, and but fol
a timely fog might have bad q worse
one. Such succession Of June frosti
must come pretty near the record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-06-18
Mary Hathaway Rowe.

Mary Hathaway Rowe died at her
home, 272 Spring Street, Portland, June
7th, at a good old age, although a
woman young in spirit.
Mrs. Rowe was daugh ter of Lazarus
and Lucy (Cole) Hathaway OF Paris.
Her grandfather came from England and
settled in Bridgewater, Mass, and her
father with the Fobes were the first set
tiers OF Paris. Her father was promi-
ueut in the affairs OF the town and serv-
ed as a representative to the Legislature
from the town of Paris in the early days
of the State.
She attended the schools of Norway
and graduated from Bridgton Academy.
After her graduation she taught school
10 Paris. She married Ellery W. Rowe
of Oxford, who died about twelve years
ago. She is survived by a daughter,
Miss Harriet Rowe, who made her home
with her mother.
Mrs. Rowe was sister Of Ex-Governor
Perham's wife, who died some years ago.
She was a woman of poetic tastes and
had written quite bit of verse, some OF
which appears in the volume OF The
Poets of Maine.
Although not member, she was do
voted attendant on the services OF the
Congress Square Universalist church Of
Portland until her health failed and she
was unable to attend services.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-06-18

"Every bright, normal country girl or
boy is interested In the living creatures
about him." writes the Freeman CORE
spondent of Maine Woods. "Not only
does he make pets Of the chickens, pigs,
calves, and other young domestic ami
mails, but he learns the ways of the
denizens of the wild, the chipmunks and
squirrels, the woodchucks and the rab-
bits. Even the squat toad with bis
bullying eyes does not arouse feeling
of fear or disgust until some older per.
son cries out, "Oh, don't touch him.
You'll have warts II you do" Perhaps
not many know what an interesting pet
toad makes. 1t was our good fortune
to have sensible mother who allowed
us to handle toads and taught Us the fall
lacy of the wart making theory 80 that
We made a special friend Of one who
came every night to the front doorstel
to catch insects for bis supper, and
learned at length to drink the new milk
from the plate set down for him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-06-18
Married.

In North Waterford. June 8, by Rev. W: b
Hague, Mr.. Charles 8. Cheever and Mrs. Myra
Moore Patrick.
In Casco, June 1, by Rev. J. A. Nichols, Mr.
Leon Albert Twitchell and Miss Ethel Kate
Trebilcock, both Of Oxford.
In Rumford, June u, by Rev II. L: Hanson
Mr.. Percy f. Sweetsir and Miss Elizabeth L.
Douglas, both Of Rumford.
In Abbot Village. June II, by Rev. George A,
Martin, Mr.. Marion T. Stanley Of Rumford and
Miss Melicent Flynt of Abbot.
In Rumford. June IL, by Rev. W. 7. Carter,
Mr.. Arthur L. Lang and Mics Marian Poor, both
Of Andover.
In Weld, June 3. Mr.. Arth IT n. Tyler Of Hart,
ford and Miss Vivian N. Beedy Of Weld.
In Rumford, June 10, by James 3. Stevenson
Esq. Mr.. Everett l.. Winslow and Miss Jessie A.
joyce, both Of Rumford.
Enslin, Mr. Arthur NJ. Packard OF Canton and
Miss Eva E. Conant of East Livermore.
In Rumford, June l2, by Rev. W. 7. Carter.
Mr.. Roger L. Thurston and Miss Lille
Thomas, both of Andover.
In Rumford, June u, by Rev. H: L. Hanson,
Mr.. Hiram Schriver and Miss Leila Darling, both
of New Brunswick.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-06-18
STATE OF MAINE.


Taken this sth day of June A. D. 1912. on
execution dated May 10Th A. D. 1912, issued on
o judgment rendered by the Supreme JUDICIAL
Court, for the County Of Oxford. at term there:
Of begun and held on the second Tuesday OF
May A. d. 1912, at Rumford In said County. TO
wit, on the 18th day Of May A. D. 1919, In favor
Of The Portland Creamery, . corporation duly
organized and existing under the laws OF Maine
and having Its principal place OF business az
Portland In our County of Cumberland and state
of Maine, against Edward G. Winslow OF Nor.
way In the County Of Oxford and St1te OF Maine,
for one hundred twenty three dollars ana ten
cents, debt or damage and ten dollars anu Blk
cente, costs of suit, and will be sold at public
auction ut the office of Walter L. Gray ut South
Paris In said county, to the highest bidder. on
the 18th day of July A. D. 1872 at ten O'Clock and
thirty minutes In the forenoon, the following
described real estate and oil the right,
title and equity which the said Edward Q.
WinsloW has and had In and to the same on the
18th dsy of Oct. A. d. 1911, ut one O'Clock and
ten minutes IN the afternoon the time when the
same was attached on the writ In the same suit,
to wit, A certain lot Of land situated In said
Norway, on the northerly side OF Paris street
bounded and described as follows, VIZ: Begin.
ming at the south easterly corner OF land former:
ly OF Benz. Tucker and on the northeriy side OF
said street; thence north ten degrees west,
twenty. three rods more or less; thence north
eighty seven degrees west ten rods, seven feet
and two inches moro or less TO stake; thence
parallel with the fret course 70 said street;
thence by said street to the point begun a. being
said Winsl0W's homestead stand.
1891 HARRY D. COLE. Deputy Sheriff.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-06-18
sTATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD, IS. June Sth, A. d. 1912.
Taken this h dav OF June A. D. 1912, on exc.
cution dated May goth, A. D. 1912, issued on
Judgment rendered by the Supreme Judicial
Court. for the County Of Oxford, at term there
of begun and held on the second Tuesday of May
A. D. 1912, at Rumford In said County to wilt, on
the 18th day of May A. D. 1919, In favor OF The u.
8. Melcher Company q corporation duly estaD.
lished and existing under the laws OF Maine ana
having its principal place Of business, at Port
landin our county Of Cumberland and state OF
N aine, against Edward q. WinslOw OF Norway
In the County of Oxford and state OF Maine, Tor
two hundred and ninety dollars and two cents
debt or damage and ten dollars and six cents
costs of suit, and will be sold at public auction
at the office of walter L. Gray at South Paris In
said County, to the highest bidder. on the 18th
day OF July A. D. 1912, at eleven O'Clock In the
forenoon, the following described real estate AMI
ali the right, title and equity which the said Ed.
ward c. Winslow has and had In and TO the same
on the 4th day Of Nov A. ID. 1911 at eleven O'Clock
in the forenoon the time when the same was at
tached on the writ In the same suit. to wit, A
certain lot of land situated In said Norway on
the northerly side of Paris street bounded and
described as follows, viz:
Beginning at the southeasterly corner OF land
formerly of Benz Tucker and on the northerly
side Of said street; thence north ten degrees
west twenty three rods more or less; thence
north eighty.seven degrees west ten rods, seven
feet and two inches more or less to stake; ;
thence parallel with the rst course to said street,
thence BY said street to the point begun at, being
said Winslow's homestead stand:
1927 Deputy Sheriff.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-06-18
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

bankluptS Tetitloh ioT UisCildISe'
In t aS Sfiis' E e rn1sn1E. In Bankruptcy
trict Court Of the United States for the District
of Maine:
A USTIN E. FRIsBIE of Rumford, in tht
a County of Oxford, and State OF Maine, In
said District, respectfully represents that on
adjudged bankrupt under the Acts Of Congress
relating to Bankruptcy; that he has duly sur
rendered all his property and rights OF proper
ty, and has fully complied with all the require
Wherefore he prays, That he may be decreed
by the Court to have q full discharge from al
debts provable aOtnst his estate under salo
BANKRUPTCY Acts, except such debts as are
excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated thfs Goth day Of May. A. D. 1872
AUSTIN E. FRS BE, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 18th day of June, A. D. 1872. on read
Ing the foregoing petition, 1t is
Ordered by the Court, That q hearing be had
upon the same on the 18th day OF July. A. ID
1912. 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 n Demo mo
that all known creditors, and other persons IN
interest, may appear at the said time and place
and show cause, II any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted
And It is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred
itors copies of said petition and this order, ad
dressed to them at their places OF residence az
stated.
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
of the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Port
land, in said District, on the 18th day OF June
A. D. 1912.
Isl JAMES e. HEWEY, Clerk.
true copy of petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES e. HEWEY, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-06-18

In the District Court of the United States for the
District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In 'As fsss: s ROVE s1s,, BANKRUPTCY.
To the creditors Of Wesley p. Rowe In the
County Of Oxford and district Aforesaid:
Notice 10 hereby given that on the 18th day Of
June, A. d. 1919, the said Wesley p. Rowe
was duly adjudicated bankrupt. and that the 1rst
Of the Referee, No. 8 MARKET Square, South Paris,
on the Sd day Of July, A. D. lsls. at 10 O'Clock
In the forenoon, at which time the said creditors
may attend, provo their claims, appoint s
trustee, examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other buainess - may properly come be.
i0fe ''i' m''W WALTER L. GRAY,
Rsfsree In Bankrupsey.
South Paris June 18th, 1912. 9o.27
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-06-18
Ereeland A, Doe.

Freeland A. Doe, native Of Paris, but
for thirty.five years resident OF Somer
Vile, Mass, died in that city on Monday
of last week. He was Y years OF age,
son of Amos W. Dee, and brother Of
the late Benjamin S. Doe Of Paris Hill
Bv trade be was cabinet maker. he
Was thirty degree Mason, and
member Of the Grand Army, hsvinl
served during the war 10 the Secont
Massachusetts Artillery. He leaves
widow and one daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-06-18
DR.. Twombly,

of Littleton, chiropodist, at Hotel
Andrews, few days only. Painless re-
moval of Corns, Bunions, Ingrowing
Nails, or any disease Of the feet, remov:
ing ell soreness in few minutes. All
severe cases treated successfully. A
sure cure for sweaty feet. Will call Of
house when requested. Twenty years
practice. No Medicine Used. DR.,
Twombly was at Norway last year fol
three weeks.