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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12
Greenwood.

I.lewellyn Emmons has finished bis
new house at the City, and now has q
home of his own. Perhaps some have
forgotten that his boy baby was born a
year ago the 4th Of July, just 20 years
from the day his grandmother, now Mrs.
Charles Swan, was first married.
Frank Morgan has built his camp, be-
fore referred to, on Patch Mountain. the
building being IA Z Is, and 10 foot posts,
large enough for what it was intended.
Millions OF families live in smaller in.
closures and are glad to get there.
Last Tuesday, Charles Verrill brought
his wife and little FIVE ear-old girl here
on visit, while be went to town meet
ing. They have boy IA years old. the
two making just modern sized family,
although once In q while they grow
larger than that.
/. w. Swan, wife and daughter, OF
Locke's Mills, are here on a visit, and
have related q somewhat curious event
that occurred there this morning.
While Mr.. Whitman was pumping . pail
of water, q partridge few from some
where and lit ON . tree only few rods
distant. and he, thinking the bird was
worth getting IL possible, but having no
gun, borrowed one Of q neighbor. then
came home and shot the partridge, which
apparently remained there for that pur-
pose.
The first fake of snow that has fallen
here ~ yet to date, came down last Sun
day In . sQuall, which covered the
ground so that the kids got their hand
sled out and hauled each other over the
dooryard.
Another rain storm ct this writing,
Thursday, but not . downpour like the
one = week previous, which washed the
roads badly In some places.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12
The Taboo on Moderate Drinking.

The Taboo on Moderate Drinking.
The use of alcohol Is receiving some
hard knocks these days. A prominent
railway system, not content with the
general rule heretofore iu force on rail-
ways forbidding employees to drink
while on duty, now forbids employees to
indulge at all in drinking out of employ.
ment hours, or in any other conduct
which will impair their health or make
them less alert and less capable while on
duty. The owner Of one Of the nations
pets-a prominent base ball ,team-an-
nounces that moderation in drinking is
not sufficient; the players on his team
must leave alcohol entirely alone and
abandon cigarets. The Justification for
such rules may DO found not only In the
difficulty OF being moderate In indul-
gence, but also in the cumulative and
aiter-effects Of dissipation. The world
is moving; the old fetch Of personal
liberty" 1t whatever cost OF danger to
the public st large seems to be losing its
power. The Journal Of the American
Medical Association thinks that the time
may como when every man to whom the
life and safety of othsrs are entrusted
may be expected or even required to DO
as abstemious as BALL players and rail-
way employees.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12
Hebron.

Norman Richardson was at home from
Bates over Sunday.
A boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Err
nest Davenport Monday morning, Nov,
4th.
About 8 A. NJ, Tuesday, FIRE was dis
covered at the Academy. The fire de-
partment responded promptly to the
alarm given and 1t was soon out with
very little damage.
Mr.. DeMerrit, Rangeley guide, Wis
tied b. K. Stearns and Vivian Bearce re.
Gently. While here Mr.. DeMerrit and
Mr.. Stearns took trip to Bemis.
Most of the apples in this vicinity have
been picked, and the crop is large
Harry Bsarce had 1000 barrels, and z.
NJ. Glover we hear has nearly as many.
Mr.. Hobbs of Lynn, Mass, visited bis
sister, Mrs. Charles Cummings, recently.
The children in the Center district
gave an entertainment Saturday evening,
followed bya box supper, and made
s17.O0.
Some of the district schools close this
week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12

Rising 10 fortune In . nights time was
the experience of Jesse Hsrrin Of Canaan,
Monday. John d. Rockefeller with his
wealth, or Lord Byron rising to fame,
never felt happier than Gid Mr.. HerrIn
when ou going to his traps Monday
morning he found Q black fox valued at
$4,000, . gray fox valued ct $1,000 and
two red foxes. But that isn't oil. While
Mr.. Herrin was looking after his traps
In tho woods, Mrs. Herrin who was In
the road waiting for him, sitting In the
carriage holding her rifle In her lap,
thinking she might see . partridge,
suddenly saw the head Of big buck .
short distance away. She deliberately
but slowly raised her rifle and aimed -
near TO the deer's shoulder - she could
and fired. The deer dropped but rose
again, but after leaping bat few rods
fell dead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12
Locke's Mills.

Mr.. and Mrs. B. Wilson, who have
spent.the summer at Birch haven, return
ed to Boston Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lang OF Dor
chester, Mass. were in town last week,
called here by the serious illness OF Mr..
Lang's mother, Mrs. Moses Knight.
Herbert Croker has gone to South
Paris to work in the sled factory.
Mrs. William Bean died Friday, Nov.
1st, after painful illness of several
months. Besides husband and four
children she leaves mother, two broth
ers and three sisters. The funeral was
held at the Union church at / O'Clock,
attended by Rev. Mr.. Joslin of Norway.
The schools closed Friday. The win
ter term will begin after one weeks va
cation, with the same teachers, Miss
Dresser and Miss Jordan.
A. W. Bryant of South Paris was a
weekend guest at David Fosters.
Sewall Millett called at L. C. Trask's
Tuesday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12
East Bethel.

Mr.. Carl Swan Of Worcester, Mass, IL
at his home here for short vacation.
Mrs. F. B. Howe has gone to Waltham,
Mass, the guest Of her sister, Mrs. W.
C. Howe.
Miss Bertha Cole was at home for q
few days the past week.
Mr., John Fifield OF South Paris Ia
spending a few days with bis sister, Mrs.
G.. K. Hastings and family.
Mr.. Albert Swan has gone to Worces-
ter. Mass, for few weeks vacation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12
Hanover.


John Saunders has been quite III with
q bad cold.
Eli w. Stearns went to Rumford last
Monday with load Of potatoes for Ches.
ley Saunders.
Forrest Howe and family were guests
at q. j. Stearns' last Sunday afternoon.
z. D. Harmon attended the dance Of
Newry Corner last Saturday night.
d. J. Stearns worked for John Morse
last week.
Mrs. q. j. Stearns' brother, Alexsn-
der Warren, and granddaughter, Thelma
Warren of North Nswry, spent last Sat.
urday and Sunday with bis sister.
Charles Frost is working for Chesley
Saunders at present.
DR.. Abbott was In this place last
Thursday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12
Miss R. T. Newell of City Point, Bel

Miss R. T. Newell of City Point, Bel
fast, has been granted, by the Western
Union Telegraph Co., pension OF TWEEN
ty.five dollars per month from Oct. !
1912, to April /. 1918, and will resume
her work April LIST, II able to do 90
Miss Newell has been manager Of th!
Belfast office for the past ten years, and
was . Western Union operator the great
or part of the previous fifteen years
She has been out Of her Office since last
June, having narrowly escaped nervous
prostration, and although much i'm
proved In health, was not feeling able to
resume her work October LIST, a. she had
intended. Miss Newell Is among the
frat to receive Western Union pension,
and greatly appreciates the liberality
and the kindness Of the Western Union
Compauy,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12
North Waterford.

MI Charles and Walker Mason eaot
shot deer.
John McAllistsr and family have NOV
ed into Bert Browns house for tho win.
ter. -.
Fred iHazelton and Chandler Merrill
are working for Charles Aarston.
Mrs.. Lydia Lord IL visiting her daugh'
tor, Mrs. Ralph Penfold, ct Portland.
Yernie Judkins 10 stopping With
George Mercy on the plains. They are
outing birch for Joe Haskell.
Master Frank batch has been stopping
with bis aunt, Annie Haselton, for near
~ two weeks.
John McAllister ID quito sick with ton.
silitis.
Paris Paige ID falling.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12
Johns Letter.

Much has been said and much has
been written on the high cost of living.
With the many the fsvorite idea, for
lack of better, 10 that 1t 10 the logical
result of the tariff. 10 It not barely
possible that the yearly two bilniaArddSSfi -
lar drink bill of th. nation has some
part and lot N tho matter? Could a
miresS',e be performed and that tidy lit
Tile sum be turned into the channel OF
legitimate trade, 1t might change the
complexion Of things as we'll az OF
noses. Might Il not trauspire that the
millions Of the underworld could pro-
cure their balanced rstions, their fan.
nels, their butter fat and their etceteras
SO much moro easily and satisfactorily
that they would not give continental
whether they were living under protec-
ton, tariff for revenue only, or free
trade? 1t might be worthy trial. Quite
likely It will be tried out whom the mil
lennium swings into line.
There ID one thing for which We
should be profoundly grateful. O.. to
wit, namely: that the election has up
and gone, leaving the country normal
and not in the condition of poor old
back-broken Mexico. It IL close time
for Moose, and the people have stacked
their guns and turned their attention to
apple packing and the little uncom-
pleted jobs before the time arrives for
banking the house and packing the iron
pump with sawdust.
Thanksgiving Day Is nearly due.
There are a number OF things for which
We should be thankful-to wit, namely:
Mashed potatoes and cream, several
kinds of pie, doughnuts with holes In
them-also the twisted kind that mother
used to make,-puddings with plums
into 'em, cake with frosting and cake
with chocolate daubings, and-ah, o,
yes, beans.
As porterhouse steak isn't down on
the bill of fare, thankfulness In that d.
rection would be superfuous. Doubt
less 1t would be tough and tasteless any
how.
It takes the people Of the United
States only about FIVE or six hours, say
from 10 A. n. to 8 P. n. to get the men
they want, but 1t takes some longer to
get the measures they want. They come
in driblets, q little at q time. II they
keep pegglng away they will get all that
is coming to them. Peg away! We are
all in the same old boat, with new and
uutried sailing master. II the crew Is
Trustworthy and cautious there will be
no Titanic disaster, NO humping against
cebergs, and no grounding In shallow
waters. JOHN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12
West Paris.

Mrs. G. b. Lane, Jr., went to the Cen
trail Maine General Hospital, Lewiston,
Wednesday, for an operation for sp.
pendicitis. Mrs. Lane was accompanied
by Miss Nellie Marshall, who will re.
main with her for tho present.
Elroy r. Davis, who 10 ut the Central
Maine General Hospital, 10 recovering
from an operation for appendicitis.
8. w. Durham II to erect bungalow
near the residence of his son, b. w.
Durham, with whom Mr.. Durham lives
John Kennagh spent Saturday In Lew
iston.
The eldest son Of Mrs. Annie Kimball
is reported worry III from membraneoul
Group.
G. W. Berry has purchased G. R
Briggs' stand at Trap Corner. Mr.
Briggs has bought the Marshall farm.
C. R. Briggs 10 on the sick list.
Fred Berry has sold all but two of hii
large herd Of high bred Jersey COWS te
Mr.. Lewis of Yarmouth.
Mrs. Nelson Lapham, who has beer
Ill for several weeks, 10 very Ill at thiI
writing.
The sale, drama and dance to have
been held under the auspices of the D
A. @. Club has been postponed indef
nitely on account of illness 10 the family
of one of the actors In the play.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. j. johnson are receiv
ing . visit from their brother and sister
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson, and child, Of Der
lin, N. q.
So far as reported the diphtheria easel
are convalescing. The schools viii
reopen Monday, Nov. Is.
Arthur Flavin has been staying will
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. W
Durham, during the illness OF hi
family from diph.heria.
A large amount OF apples are beini
shipped from this station. r. L. Cum
mings, Durham & Grover, and Mr.
Colby are loading cars.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Emerton of An
burn are visitors at L. q. Peuley's.
Mrs. Ella Swan has returned from
visit with friends at South Paris ant
Norway.
Merle, son of Mrs. Annie Kimball ant
the late Oscar Kimball, died from mem
branous Group Friday afternoon. IL
was nine years old. The child had beef
very sick for the past two or three days
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12
A School of Long Ago.

WEST PARIS, MAINE, Oct. 80, 1912.
In the long ago q little school was
kept on the shore of the Magalloway
river. All the men were away, logging,
that winter. With the help of small
boy did all the chores at the barn, bnt
was rather lonely and finally decided to
invite some small boys to come in, and l
would give them some lessons. There
were NO schools In that place then.
We had but few books, and 1t did not
take many in that day. / think there
were five boys, and they seemed very
anxious to learn. There was one poor
little boy who came mile through the
snow, just foot path; he said he wanted
to learn to read and make figures on .
slate. The other boys would laugh ut
him for he could not speak without slut
tering very badly at times. When he
wanted any help he would call me "Sa:
Sa- Sarah, cast an eye over here; and
see II I do-do.do this right" the boys
would laugh and he would cry, poor
little fello ". used to pity bin, and
tried to help him all could in school
hours. tried to befriend him, for his
parents were so poor that he was thin'y
clothed, and often did not have enough,
to eat. Though the boys made good
many snowballs and snow-men when
they were out doors, they were quiet and
we'll behaved In the "school.room".
We had chairs for seats, and benches
made of rough boards to put the school
books on when they studied. What
would the boys of to-day think of such q
chance as that to attend school?
The little boy of whom spoke was
trying to be good boy. One night he
rose In little prayer meeting and said,
~ want to be a good boy and not swear,
but you are all la-la.laughi,g at me,
and grin-grin-grinning at me! 80 l
can't"
When he became older and went into
the war, he was taken prisoner and put
into Libby Prison with others, and there
be suffered untold miseries. he lived to
come back and I talked with him. BE
said ono day a big dog followed his mas
ter In where they were, and he did not
notice him when he went out. 1t was
only q few minutes till the dog was divid-
cd up among the starving men. The
boy has now grown to manhood and
lives in New Hampshire near where he
once lived, and ia quite prosperous.
Perseverance,, and patience In suffering
will surely bring good results.
No ono lives In the little log house,
but there are good roads along the river
for miles and miles, and the little steam
ers ply the lakes there, freighted With
city company, all through tho long sum.
mer months. They have nice school
houses, and In the CLOVER Town., .
meeting house.
MRS. s. E. BARTLETT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12
Oickvale.

Miss Florence Richardson has gone to
North Paris, called there BY the illness
Of her brother, Herbert Richardson.
Mrs. Bernard Putnam and little daugh.
ter Audrey spent Tuesday with her
sister, Mrs.. Herman Fuller.
Herbert Fuller of Mexico called on bis
son Herman Monday.
Mrs. Almeda Richardson Ia working ut
A. j. Farrar's In the absence OF her
daughter Florence.
Bernard Putnam 10 cutting pine for
James Tyler.
David Chsnery's house has new coat
Of paint.
Columbus and Sarah Wing are stop
ping ut Mrs. Lizzie Andrews.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12
Portland's Great Organ Concerts

Portland's Great Organ Concerts.
We wonder II the people OF Maine
realize that within their own common
wealth Is located the finest organ In this
country to-day, and second to none 10
the entire world.
But this IL q fact beyond any contro.
versy, and all residents of our state
should feel proud of the fact, and anx.
ious not only to take advantage of every
opportunity to hear this magnificent In
strument themselves, but to pass the
word along to their friends In every part
of the country.
This organ 10 located In the beautiful
new City Hall auditorium. and vas pre-
scented to the city Of Portland BY q
former resident, Cyrus q. K. Curtis, In
memory of his friend, Hermann Kotxsoh-
mar. 1t 10 the first and only strictly
municipal organ with IN Official organist
paid by the city, and under the control OF
q Emusic commission chosen by the
city government In this country, and
we may we'll DO proud Of our opportunity
to make history.
OF course you will Immediately ask,
"Who will play this great Instrument"
and It gives as great pleasure to state
that We have been 20 very fortunate % to
secure the services OF Will G. Aacfarlane,
Of Now York, orgsnist Of st. Thomas
Church and Temple Of Emmanu.El for
almost Is years and recitalist OF ns-
tional reputs, ~ city organist.
With such an organ % described and
In the hands OF . master, Portland may
vol become tho organ centre OF the
United States. This Il Mr.. Asofsrlaue's
ambition and We ask tho hearty co-opefa-
ton of every resident Of Maine to that
cod. Portland does not intend to be
selfish In ito enjoyment Of this great op-
portunity, but we cordially invite you
nue and oil, to share every benefit With
%.
We know that you will be glad to learn
that we have planned for . series Of
organ concerts, to begin tho latter part
of October, continuing about once In two
weeks on the following datss: Nov. 81,
%; Dec. 8, 30, 1919; Jan. 2, 10, 80; Feb.
8, 81; Mar. IS, 20. q; April 10, "a; Nay
8, q; juno 3, 10, 1918,
Single tickets, q cents 10 each concert
without reserved seat. Concerts begin
at 500 p. n.
PosrLAaD Music COMMISSION.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12
East Waterford.

The finish is being put on the outside
Of the corn factory.
Mrs. Lizzie Sawin and Mr.. and Mrs.
Nell Sampson of Norway are visiting at
l.. Z. and B. q. McIntire's.
Hubert York has gone to Stoneham to
work for Ernest Bartlett for the winter
driving team. His family will move
soon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12
North Paris.

Herbert Richardson has been sick 81
Mrs. e. e. Fields. His sister, Mis-,
Florence Richardson, Of West Peru, hal
been with him for . few days.
Mrs. Z. e. Field 10 entertaining be,
sister. Miss Ella Joy. Of Prospect Har
Dor, and aunt, Mrs. Eunlce Jones, oil
Gouldsboro.
Llewsllyn Lowe was In Boston 70
Gently.
Morris and Gerald Tracy are working
for the Paris Manufacturing Co. atSouth
Paris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Blake were In Ber.
lin last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12

The foundation for the soldiers monu.
meut is being put In BY John Bracket,
the maker Of the monument.
G. e. Cobb and his party Of hunters,
Who have been on hunting trip In the
lake region, have returned with six nice
deer. Leon Ingalls, shet two, very
nice buck and doc.
The new bridge d fast nearing COM
pletion.
A series OF revival meetings are being
held at the Congregational church.
Mrs.. A. p. Cobb was suddenly called
to Providence, 3. l., Monday, BY the
sickness OF her sister, Mrs. harris, who
spent tho summer here with Mn. Cobb.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12
SINGLE COPIES.

Single copies OF THE DEMOCRAT are four cents
each They will be mailed on receipt OF price by
the publishers or for the convenience OF patrons
single copies OF each issue have been placed on
sale at the following places In the County:
South Paris, Towards Drug Store.
Shurtlens Drug Store.
Norway, Noyes Drug Store
stones Drug Store.
BuckGeld, Alfred Cole. Postmaster.
Paris HILL Mrs Harlow. Post Once.
West Paris Samuel T. white.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12
PORTO RIco,s NEW WONDER.

From far away Porto Rico como 70
ports OF wonderful new discovery thai
is believed will vastly benefit the people
Ramon T. Msrchan, OF Barceloneta,
writes "Dr. Kings New Discovery 10 do
ing splendid work here. II cured me
about five times of terrible coughs and
colds, also my brother Of o severe cold 10
his cheat and more than 20 others, who
used il on my advice. We hope thi'
ereat medicine will yet DO sold In every
drug store in Porto Rico" For Throat
And Lung troubles It has no equai. A
tisl win copvince you Of its merit. 6Oc
and 500. Trial bottle Tree. auAIsa'
tesd by Chas. b. Howard 20.
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Peru.

Kidder Bros. are installing an cleo.
trio light plant to light their houses and
grain house.
The hunters 10 this section that have
been off deer hunting have not bad very
good success yet.
The whooping cough 10 raging in
town, but is not going very hard.
Mrs. Sabra Robinson has returned
home from Rumford where she has been
visiting.
Fl. Z. Stillman has taken the tax to
collect of Charles Mathews, who bid II
of last spring.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12


Mr.. and Mrs. Fred P. Chandler Of An.
burn came to Bethel Saturday and spent
Sunday with Mrs. Chandler's parents.
Prof. Hauscom has been confined TO
the house By illness tho latter part Of the
week.
Mrs. Davis Lovejoy won't to South
Paris Wednesday, and her mother, Mrs.
Churchill, returned with her for . visit.
Wednesday afternoon Mrs. James
Bartlett passed away after Q long sick
ness.
Thursday evening the ChrIstian En-
deavor held social In Garland Chapel.
The evening was spent pleasantly By
young and old, both socially and with
games Of different kinds. There were
several vocal solos and . duet BY the
Misses Herrick, violin and piano. Miss
Freeman gave q humorous reading.
Home made candy was served, aud the
general verdict was . good time, with
now and then fun that causes merriment,
and games that required . real Yankee
to guess.
william Hastings now occupies his
rent on Main Street, and boards With
Mr.. Cole and family, who occupy . part
of the rent.
Rally Day was observed At the Congre'
gational church, Sunday, Nov. 10, with q
very interesting program BY the Sunday
School.
MIDDLE INTERvALI.
Some potatoes have been hauled to
town and shipped away.
Eggs 40 and 80 cents dozen.
A man and bis wife came here to buy
some nice chicks for laying and wanted
some OF them for IS cents each, and the
| price being 40 cents they argued 80 long
over Ave cents that the owner gave 1t to
them to get rid Of the talk. There are
too many scent people In the world
Such people are never good neighbors,
are they? Answer, some bright person
with clear brain.
Schools close this week.
Our Indian summer is beautiful.
What Q lovely rain Thursday night!
A good wood chopper wanted 1t Maple
and Pine Farm to work for the winter
A good job cutting stove wood, cord
wood or hard wood for Springer's mill
Good wages - any one pays.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Fur Opportunities
z. L. Merchant Go.
Have You Bought Your Winter Horse Blanket?
Freei King Kineo Range.
Be Sure you Use the Right Paper.
Money Back Remedy for Dandru6.
Nj o-ns Banishes Indigestion.
Catsrrh Sufferers Asionished.
Happy Women
For Sale.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-11-12
RemarkabIe % It may seem, . mai

Remarkable % Il may seem, . man
was shot BY mistake for . deer In the
Maine woods on recent day, and wa
not killed. The victim was William r.
Chaplin OF Portland, who was with z
hunting party at Lambert Lake. Though
the bullet passed through the groin,
there will DO NO serious consequences.
Tho man who did the shooting IL not
known, % he took to bis heels and dis.
appeared when be found what he had