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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-16

Good viii Farm at Hinckley had .
serious loss Friday morning at 4 O'Clock,
the complete destruction by fire OF the
Grange cottage. Il was ono Of the best
homes in the institution, being built
and maintained by the State Grange. 1t
was used for accommodating the girls,
fifteen being In Il at the time Of the fire.
The occupants all escaped, rushing out
into the bitter cold clothed only for
night. The work of the fire was 90
rapid IL was not possible to save any OF
the furniture. Il 10 not known where
the fire originated.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-16

NuoTicS Wa DdstdIo LoSt ~ EonS'
Charles NJ. Ballard Of Portland Is sup
posed to have lost his life In Lake Win
New Hampshire, on the 9Th
inst. He started alone to 90 to his camp
on the shore of the lake, during the
snow storm, and was not afterward
seen. 1t Ia believed either that the
strong wind broke up the ice while be
was on it, or that he lost his course in
the storm, and wandered into the open
water in the middle of the lake.
Mr.. Ballard is the son Of Hon. Dean
A. Ballard of Fryeburg, former county
commissioner of Oxford County, who
has been directing the search for him
with other relatives. 1t Is thought that
he was drowned. and the lake now being
frozen over, no dragging for the body IL
possible, 80 the search has been aban
doned for the present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-16

The venerable but sprightly Capt
William NJ. Otis, OF Brunswick, celebrat
cd his 9Sth birthday by indulging In biz
favorits game of So at the rooms OF the
Brunswick club, where there Was Q re-
ceptiou in bis honor on tho 4th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-16
JANUARY SALE OF r1USLIN UNDER
WEAR AND CORSETS.

Our counters loaded with dainty undermusns that will
the most exacng received large shipment
Muslin Special Values All crushed
soed sold greatly In order
doub interesting nave put on sale ne" LOU o
corsets two qualities complete line Of Sizes
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-16
Many Children Are sickly.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Headache, Stomach Troubles. Teeehin8 Disor'
ders, and Destroy Wovms. A. al druggiess. 70
sample mailed FREE. Address, Ailen .. yin,
stod, Leroy, N. Y. IL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-16
OLD SOLDIER TORTURED.

"For years I suffered unspeakable tor.
ture from indigestion, constipation and
liver trouble" wrote A. X. Smith, . war
veteran at Erie, Pa, "but DR.. Kings
New Life Pills fixed me all right.
They're simply great" Try them for
any stomach, liver or kidney trouble.
Only Csc at Chas. Il. Howard Co.'s.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-16
White Petticoats

SKIRT insertion separated clusters OF
tucks 8inchha EDGE only s1O0
SKIRT with plain tucked dhemstit I
SKIRTS Very fine material Two styles
Only sl.25. ~ ..
SKIRTS embroidery 81 So 81 $500 and $3.50
SHORT zoe value &c., 39c value 2
hamburg
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-16
Will Provoke Discussion.
ADVANCED IDGAs SET FORTH IN MAINE
TEACHERS QUARTERLY.

In the last issue Of the Maine Teach
ers' Quarterly some pretty advanced
ideas are set forth. Under tie heading,
"A Caution" the editor refers to the
demaud that is being made upon high
schools for a change In their curricula of
studies as "hysterical," and urges that
school officials do not overlook the I'm
portance Of shaving our secondary
schools emphasize strongly the courses
that At the students for college" The
editor then goes on to point out that the
So called commercial courses are prov
ing great barriers to students who wish
to enter college," for the reason that
such courses are not counted toward col.
lege entrance and such students az take
up with them do so at an age when they
are not to be held responsible for the
wisdom of their selection. College
officials "a we'll as school officials are
then scored for not getting together and
mapping out course acceptable to
both. Under the caption, "The Course
Of Study Craze" belief 10 expressed in
the Quarterly that school officials are
carrying the course of study too far; 1t
is referred to as "a kind of superintend-
ent's mania; course Of study applica-
BILE TO all schools IN any school system is
called "sn abomination chiefly because
it violates fundamental fact in educa-
tion"-by which il meant the tendency
toward individualism. Aud again under
the caption, "a oue-day's convention"
the editor sets forth the wisdom of de-
voting one day instead Of three to the an
npal cnpyaptiou of tho Mama TaoChara,
Association with program inspiratiOnal
and constructive. This would mean
dispensing with the departmental ses.
sions which the Quarterly believes no
longer serve useful purpose. The
several editorials are bound to provoke
much discussion among Maine educators.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-16
Married..

In Auburn, Dec. %, by Rev. j. True Crosby,
and Miss Mary Lyon Jones Of Turner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-16

After a heavy meal, take couple Of Doan's
Regulets, and give your stomach. liver and
bowels the help they will need. Regulets bring
easy, regular passages Of the bowels.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-16
Norm.

In North Paris. Jan. /, to the wife Of August
McKeeu. son.
in South Paris, Jan. I, to the wife of James
Martin. son.
In Norway, Jan. 4, to the wife Of Albert +.
Prescott. son.
In Bethel. Jan. /, to the wife Of Harold
In stoneham, Jan. 8, to the wife of n. e. Allen,
q son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-16

Every body's friend-Dr. Thomas Eclectic
OF. Cures toothache. earache, sore throat
Heals cuts, bruises, scalsd. Stops any palm
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-16
Died.

In Norway, Jan. 9. Annette Bennett, N. d.
aged IS yesrs. m.,
In Rumford, Jan. 8, Andrew Campbell OF
Prince Edward Island, aged 81 years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-16

nEb. IbOOOttooh AOi VIC AOSOus
silver wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. E. E..
Field of North Paris:
We have gathered here to greet them.
On their silver wedding day;
As with smiles We come TO meet them,
Let US all be gay.
They have journeyed together
For many long years.
Through fair and stormy weather,
Through smiles and tears.
The Scripture injunction they have obeyed
To leave father and mother and all
And 'cleave unto each other" it said,-
They sure have obeyed this call.
Such steadfastness we do admire
In these frivolous days,
when 80 soon ofeach other they seem to tire,
Part and 60 separate ways.
Their silver milestone they have attained;
May their days be bright and gay
TIL every milestone they have gained
That we meet along our way.
We wish them happiness and peace
Until golden wedding day.
And may their love and joy increase
Until diamond wedding day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-16
Pants

ILLUS
PANTS tucked closed all Sizes c value 9
PANTS. tucked rufae, hamburg edge. SPECIAL 25c
PANTS hamburg fine quality, SOC value 29c
CIRCULAR PANTS, hamburg edge, SPECIAL5Oc
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-16

OF tho town. IL Was Quit in mass"
chusetts, has been in Cumberland Coun-
ty, and in the town Of Buckfield, and is
now in the town of Paris, Oxford Coun-
ty, Maine, yet stands where it was built.
Moreover, Zba Thayor, former well
known citizen OF Paris, whose birthplace
this house was, was born in Bucktield.
Cumberland County, Massachusetts,, aud
lived in two states, two counties and two
towns before he left the place OF his
birth.
Officers of the Methodist Sunday
School, elected the first Of the year, are
ss follows:
Supt.-Dr c. l.. Buck.
Asst. Supt.-George y. FSrnum.
Sec-Mfss Mildred Parlin-
Treas-George ID. Robertson.
LioraIian-ss; y .: 0rdway, " n.v,.
Supt Home Dept.-Mrs. 7. NJ. Davis.
Supt Cradle Roll-Mrs. L. b. Abbots.
This Is DIR. Bucks sixteenth year as
superintendent. The average attend
auce for the year past has been SO. Dur
ing the year an orchestra has been Or
ganized, a. we'll as young ladies'
chorus which developed into the sur
pliced choir now singing regularly 10
tho church. For this year the school 10
using the graded lesson leaves for the
primary, junior and intermediate de-
partments.
Because OF the storm Of Tuesday, there
was rather small attendance at the An
nual meeting OF the Oxford County
Fruit Growers Association at Grange
Hall, and the election Of officers for the
wear was deferred until the next meet.
ing, 10 be held in Norway on some day
In February to be fixed later. A dinner
was served by ladies' Of Paris Grange
and in the afternoon an address on or
chard management was given oy u. A.
Ysaton, assistant horticulturist OF tine
state agricultural department. MI
Yeaton regards fruit growing as COM
ing industry In this state, and pred'cts
that 10 ten years Maine will DO . leader
In that line. He advocates better SOFT
ing and grading of the fruit, and names
fertilize, prune aud spray a. the trinity
of the orchard. His talk WAS very prac-
tical and comp rshsnsive, and was enjoy
able and profitable to those present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-16
Silver Wedding Poem.

The following are the lines written by
Mrs. II. S. Robertson for the recent
silver wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. E. E.
Field of North Paris:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-01-16
Charles M. Ballard Lost In Lake.

Valparaiso, Neb.
The broad ax., 1912-09-14
WALTERS A. n. E. ZION CHURCH.
Cor. '3sth and Dearborn Street.

Cor. '38th and Dearborn Street.
Rev. II. ]. Calls, d. D., Pastor.
Owing to the intense heat on last
Sunday the audiences at our services
were not as large as usual, we were
glad to note however the number of
Strangers present some who were old
friends of our pastor in Indianapolis.
Our first Quarterly Meeting will be
held on the 18th of October, Rev.
Robinson, pastor of st. Marks NJ. Z.
Church will preach for US in the after
noon on that day, also the choir of St.
Paul G. N. Z. Church will furnish mu-
sic.
The Woman's Home and Foreign
Missionary Society will serve an elab-
crate dinner on the 22nd, which is
Woman's Day. Their program in the
evening is to be Of a high order Miss
E. NJ. Knox a Missionary from. China
viii deliver the principal address.
The Progressive Rally which was
launched last Sunday starts of auspi-
eiOusly, $500, is the mark set all of the
members and friends of our church
are asked to pray and work to the
accomplishment of this desire.
An organization for Bible study vas
perfected in our church on last Mon
day evening. This is a new departure
and it is earnestly hoped that it viii
receive encouragement from all our
members and friends.
The services Sunday will be as usual.
The first entertainment in the in
terest Of the Progressive Rally will be.
given on Tuesday night the 18th. A
novel entertainment with moving
pictures subjects "The Prodieal Son"
and "Joseph sold by his brethren. 1"
This entertainment is given on one of
the latest improved moving picture
machines. The admission is Is cents
children 10 cents.
It is hoped that the Sunday School
officers and teachers viii not forget
the union Saturday evening teachers
meeting at Wentworth Avenue Baptist
Church where the Sunday School les
son for the following Sabbath is
taught. An the Sunday School work
ers in the 10th Sunday School District
for Cook County are cordially vel
coined and expected to be present every
Saturday night.-fC"
The broad ax., 1912-09-14
HEALTH NOTES.

It is q crying evil Of most city
dwellings especially tenements, that
the bedrooms are located in the dark
est and poorest ventilated parts Of the
house. As a rule, too, the bedrooms
are by far too small to make them
ideal sleeping quarters. This is true
of both the cheaper and the higher
priced buildings; small, dark and
poorly ventilated bedrooms being
about as common in the latter as in
the former class of tenements.
When it is remembered that the big
gest bedroom ever made is not big
enough for even one person to sleep in
without having the windows open, it
is easy to see that small sleeping
rooms should be well ventilated. We
spend about one-third of our time in
bed; and surely we should be as well
provided for in the matter of air sup
ply during our sleeping hours as well
as we would wish to be during our
periods of work and play.
The Health Department that is look
ed upon merely as a police ioree is not
doing very effective work for the peo-
pie it is supposed to serve. For while
health officers must enforce the laws
and through the courts seek to punish
those who violate them, the real work
Of the health official lies in educating
the people to eheerfuly and gladly-dO
the things that mean most for the
maintenance of community health and
comfort.
The fall days are here though the
weather has been deeidly summary in
character. But very soon the chill
nights and mornings will be with US
and so will the deadly and dangerous
house fly. As a matter Of fact, the
cool autumn days bring the flies
swarming about your doors seeking to
get into the warmth and comfort of
your kitchen and dining room. Re
member too, that flies are just as nasty
and dangerous now as they were in
June or July, and keep after them
with a vengeance. Don't let up on
them by any means until the killing
frosts and winter blasts have put them
out of business.
The broad ax., 1912-09-14
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE.
Washington, d. G.

September z, 1912.
Secretary Wilson of the United
States Department of Agriculture has
decided to establish an experiment
station on the Manti National Forest
near Ephraim, Utah, for the study of
grazing and water protection problems.
In fact bids for the construction of the
necessary buildings have been received
and it is expected to have the station
in working order before winter. Al
ready the gathering of observations
on the relations of erosion and run
OF to the forest cover have begun. :
The Manti National Forest was
chosen as the site for this experiment
station because it offers exceptionally
good opportunities for investigating
problems Of practical value in eonnee.
tion with regulated grazing. Ephraim
and other towns in its neighborhood
have suffered severely from floods fol-
lowing violent transforms in the noun
tains, and it has already been proved
eonelusively that the overgrazed con-
. dition of areas on which the natural
vegetative cover has been seriously
altered is responsible for the forma-
tion of torrents and the rapid dis
charge Of debris-laden hoodwaters. In
a recent destructive storm the water
ran clear from a part of the water
shed which was within the National
Forest, and in good condition as a re-
suit of well regulated grazing, while
from other areas it swept down sand
and boulders. One Of the objects of
the study win be to learn how the
maxim Of grazing use Of Natural For
est land can be obtained without in
jury to forest reproduction and stream
flow.
The National Forests provide range
during a part or all of the year for a
considerable part of the stock pro-
duee in the western States. Approx
mately one and One-half million head
of cattle and horses and seven and
one-hah million head of sheep and
goats occupy the Forest lands each
year. These figures do not include
nearly three hundred thousand calves
and over four million lambs and kids
for which permits are not required.
The experts of the Department be-
ieve that when the ranges which were
denuded by many years Of improper
use are restored to a normal condition
of productivity it will be possible to
provide feed for a much larger mum.
Der Of stock without injury to forest
groWths or watersheds, and both the
stockgrower and the consumer of meat
products win thus be benefited. Con,
sequently every effort is being made
to determine practicable means Of re
generating depleted ranges. All Of
the studies which are about to be in
itiated have this point in view.
The broad ax., 1912-09-14

1ON, EhEANOI146 NOAEA1AkA4N AM
FRANK BRoNsToN.
Charles Jackson Conducting Their
Funerals.
Last Thursday William H. Wharton,
who had been employed, for a number
of years, by the Peoples Gas Light and
Coke Company, as, information man
and who was favorably and well
known, to a large army Of both white
and Colored citizens in all parts of
Chicago, passed away at st. Luke 8
Hospital Stomach trouble was the
immediate cause of his death. He was
under the medical care of DR.. Daniel
II. Williams.
He was one of the oldest members
of the Appomattox Club, and for the
last four or five years, being a grass
widower, genial and a whole souled
fellow, in every way, he made his
home at the Club and was one of its
most popular members. His remains
laid in state in the parlors Of the
Club, all day Saturday and Saturday
evening, where they were viewed by
hundreds of his former friends and as
soeiates.
Mr.. Wharton, was a strong and in
fuential Mason. He was President of
the Masonic Building Association,
which owns the Masonic Hall and
Building at 1856 s. State Street.
Sunday afternoon, funeral services
were held over his remains, at the haIl.
Rev. A. ]. Carey, officiating, Charles
Jackson, in active charge. Mt. Heborn
Lodge Of Masons of which he was a
member conducted the Masonic serv-
ices. Henry Young, worshipful Mas
ter Of the Lodge, in a ereditable man
ner, read the services Of the dead.
Many members Of the Appomattox
Club served as honorary pallbearers,
The active pallbearers were members
of his lodge.
Sunday evening his body was ship
ped to Nashville, Tenn, for burial
and the ever smiling William H.
Wharton, who possessed a bright and
sunny disposition, will be greatly
missed by those, who knew him best
in this life.
On Sunday AFTERNOON the funeral
services of Frenehie Coleman, was
held at institutional Church; Rev. A.
]. Carey preached the funeral sermon.
Charles jackson, the funeral director,
S249 State Street in charge. Great
Lakes Lodge No. 43 Order of Elks,
and the First Regiment, uniform
Ranks knight Of Pythias, which he
was a prominent member Of conducted
the main parts, Of his funeral services.
His remains were laid to rest in Mt.
GlenwoOd Cemetery. he was married
and resided at 40 W. 81 the Street.
The funeral Of Frank Bronston An
old and highly respected citizen, was
also held on Sunday afternoon at his
home 5s17 Lafayette avenue; Charles
Jackson having charge of it. Rev. w.
B. Braddan officiating, interment in
oakwOOds Cemetery.
The broad ax., 1912-09-14
WAYMAN CHAPEL, A II z.
CHURCH.
s12 n. Franklin Street.

Sunday Sept. the 18th at IL A. N
and s p. N. viii witness the CLOSING
service for the conference year.
The Pastor Rev. Il. E. Stewart viii
preach his farewell sermon.
Among the special features of the
day viii be q eornet solo at the morn.
ing services, rendered by q Woman
from Oakland, Cal
At the evening services Nh. johnson
win have several special selections.
The Pastor win give a report feI
the work Of the year which closes for
the third year during his administer,
ton.
A final report from an the depart.
nents win Be made Monday night and
plans for the future win be discussed
by the oheers.3fC''
The broad ax., 1912-09-14
DEATH OF MRS. JOSEPHINE
suoNE YATES OF KANSAS

DEATH OF MRS. JOSEPHINE
suoNE YATES OF KANSAS
CITY, no.
Last Monday Mrs. Josephine silone
Yates, one of the most extensively
known and one Of the best educated
.Afro-American women in this country,
after a very short illness closed her
eyes in death at her elegant home in
Kansas City, Mo.
She was q ripe and q well seasoned
scholar; she was for many years an
honored member of the Lincoln In.
stitute faculty at Jefferson City, No.
at the time Of her death she was the
teacher Of English in the Lincoln high
School, at Kansas City, she was the
widow of Prof. ". W. Yates, principal
Of the Lincoln school, Kansas City
who passed away several years ago.
For many years she was q prominent
figure and a leading spirit in the work
Of the Nstional Federation Of Col.
ored Women 3 clubs, she ably and hon
Orably served As president Of the Ma,
tiOnal Association and as president
Of the wOmen's clubs Of No.
She leaves two children. A dauRh,
ter Josephine, teacher IN the Kansas
City schools and a son BIydsn q stu,
dent in the Kansas University. The
news Of her death win be received
with sad regret BY hundreds Of her
former pupils and associates al oTsu
the United States.
The broad ax., 1912-09-14
FLATS TO RENT.

7240-7242 Wentworth Ave-, first fat,
7 Rooms and Bath, $1,000. Second fat
nothing better seven rooms and bath
Rent $1,000. 5754 Wentworth Ave-, 5
Rooms and Bath front fats 1880 four
room rear fats, Rent 1900 Stone front
House 6521 Shields Ave, Rooms and
Bath $500 best resident district.
2s11 Armour Ave, End fat 5 Rooms
and bath, t1s.Oo. 2I12 La Sale Street,
5 Rooms, $500.
8 RICHARDSON,
aa N ,sth Ave. Room SOC, Phone
Automatic s3-2o1.
The broad ax., 1912-09-14

W. H. Smith, who assisted Robert
T. Motifs, to open the Pekin Theatre,
and who has been in some capacity or
other connected with it ever since it
started, on Monday of this week be-
came its manager. He will run pic
ture show every night except Sunday
evening, and on that evening he vii
put on a strong vaudeville show.
The broad ax., 1912-09-14

]. S. Dorsey, the popular druggist
27O1 Dearborn street, is building up
good trade, and conducting a neat
store. His pOmade for the hair is the
best and the finest on the market and
he guarantees it, to make the hair soft
and glossy. See his ad in another col
umn Of this paper.
The broad ax., 1912-09-14

DR.. h. Reginald Smith, 34Ol S. sta's
street; left last week to take :
weeks course, at the FOrdham MedlsA
University, New York City, where 70
viii study neurology; under some .
the most advanced and eminent SUI
geOns and physicians. Before rss@I
ing home, he viii serve as the DSs'
man at the Croft TrOtter wedding DUE
ton, Mass.
The broad ax., 1912-09-14
Negroes Become Infatuated

As soon as the news of the beating
Of the Negro minister reached the ears
OF large crowd of Negroes attend
ing a picnic and barbecue on the out
skirts, they began plotting to dyna-
mite the town Many Of them ven
tured to the courthouse and their plot
soon became known. Then white men
began gathering around the court
house. Sheriff Lee Of this county. as
sisted by Sheriff Grove Of Hail county,
immediately mustered in a large force
Of deputies to control the situation and
Mayor B. N. Harm and the sheriff
sent hurry calls to Governor Brown for
troops.
The broad ax., 1912-09-14

It was our good fortune to be pre-
sented to Mrs. Yates in 1899 and from
that time to the very day of her death
we have greatly admired her for her
noble and lofty ideals and for her high
literary attainments.
The broad ax., 1912-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward W. c,-
have removed from 1913 Dearbo,, % s''
to 1929 Dearborn Street, where ~. y,
will be at home to their friends -,
next Friday, when they viii depa,t =
a visit to st. Louis, Mo. "
The broad ax., 1912-09-14

Attorney George S. Foster, suite
1909 Ashland Block, knows many Col
ored people of standing in many parts
of Chicago. He owns and rents two
buildings to them at 1915 and 1911
s. State street, and he is always will
ing to assist them in a legal way OF
otherwise, when they need friend
or are in trouble.
The broad ax., 1912-09-14

Mrs. B. F. MOseley, CESS s. Sanga.
mon street; left Saturday evening for
Covington, KY, to administer to be,
son Burton MOseley, who had been
there sometime for the benefit of his
health, and who was taken suddenly
i'll on that evening. They arrived
home Wednesday morning.
The broad ax., 1912-09-14

Mrs. Carrie Warner, 1898 De,,b,..
street, returned home the latter n.-
Of last week from a three vaaE. -
from New York City, PHILADELPHIA al
Atlantic City, where she enfoved b,,y
ing to her hearts content. She is 81
ing fine after her vacation trip.
The broad ax., 1912-09-14

Attorney Walter NJ. Farmer. I4 v
Washington street, left for St. Loui,
Mo-, last evening, to spend a few dav,
among his many old friends. He viii
return home Monday morning in tina
to be on hand at the openings of tia
courts.