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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30

To properly dust books, take them by
the half dozen at . time from tho shell,
hold them loosely on table, their front
edges downward. backs uppermost.
Then With . hand at either side Of the
little pile, strike them smartly together
. few times. Now lay on end, top edges
uppermost, and repeat the conclusion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30

The "pure food law" is designed by
the Government to protect the public
from injurious Ingredients in both foods
and drugs. 1t is beneficial both to the
public and to the conscientious manu-
facturer. Ely's Cream Balm, success
full remedy for cold in the head, nasal
catarrh, hay fever, ETC., containing no
injurious drugs, meets fully the require.
ments of the new law, and that fact il
prominently stated on every package.
1t contains none of the injurious drugs
which are required by the law to be
mentioned on the label. Hence you can
use It safely.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30

Emile e. Fournier, Biddeford, Me-.
says, ~ suffered with . severe attack oil
kidney trouble and had pains across my
back. became very nervous and could
not sleep at night. I took Foley Kidney
Pills and In . very short time my pains
left me and l am well again. ! recon.
mend Foley Kidney Pills to all who suf
fer with kidney trouble" A. E. Shurt
left Co., South Paris; s. E. Newell &
Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30

"Your wife will be married twice.
Her second husband will be handsome,
wise and honorable, . man of simple
tastes and refined habits with the man.
pers OF courtier."
"Hang the old cat She never told me
she had been married before"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30

Lady lat fashionable bal)-Do you
know that ugly gentleman sitting oppo-
site to us?
Partner-That is my brother, madam.
Lady Tin oonfusion)-Ah! / beg your
pardon-I had not noticed the re-
sem blauce.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30

Mrs. q. W. Woodbury.. Bangor, tells
how she was cured through Foley Kid
ney Pills. ~ had severe pains across
my back and the action of the kidneys
was irregular and very painful. tried
Foley Kidney Pills and after few doses
the pains left my back, the kidney action
became normal, and I am we'll and
strong again." A. e. Sburtleff Co.,
South Paris; s. E. Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30

Gabe-It will be tough on Capt. Scot.
to hang around the south pole all sum.
mer.
Steve-Oh, I don't know. He 10 IN
Englishman, and doesn't care . thing
about baseball.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30
Altitude Leossns ronauss.

"Workmen on high buildings have
prejudices that must be respected,
said q contractor. "A sedate, well bal.
anced man never likes talkatiVe
neighbor. Height unhinges some mems
tongues. Men who are decidedly un.
communicative at street level lay their
souls bare 800 feet above ground. That
loauacity does not impair their OWL
efficiency. They lay brick or chisel
stone just as skillfully, no matter how
fast they talk, but their chatter gets on
the nerves Of other men whose speech
is not accelerated by altitude. "-New
York Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30

Each of the nine pictured objects
may be described by a word Of the
same number Of letters. When writ.
ten one below the other the aigzag
through the last two columns. begin.
ming with the fnal letter Of the first
word, will spell the name Of the leader
Of a revolt against the Romans and
the primals the calling he followed
q. Nicholas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate Of
HELEN 8. ROBERTSON late Of Sumner.
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds rs the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased sre
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all Indebted thereto are requested 10 make pay.
ment Immediately.
April 10th, 1919. ENOCH b. ROBERTSON.
BYRON n. SMALL, Agent
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30

Take old newspapers and dampen
them, wiring dry and twist them Into
long twists, or sticks, lay away, and
when dry use In place Of kindllng to
start FIRE. II used while still damp
along with coal they mako . quick, hot
fire, and save coal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30

So Miss Fortleigh has become Q
suffragette. Whatever induced her to
espouse the cause?
Kate-She probably thought at her
age q woman ought to espouse some
thing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30

(which side Of this controversy do
you take?''
"Wait ill It's over" replied Senator
Sorghum. "It IL wiser not to make So
lection until you see which side 10 to re-
main uppermost."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30
No. 1722.-lnssrtions.

Insert a letter In belief:
In fencing It's a pass.
Insert a letter In renown;
1t darts from lighted gaA
Insert a letter in a hut:
II causes but expense.
Insert q letter In q plants
Tbs pleaded In defense.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30

In cases of rheumatism relief from
pain makes sleep and rest possible. This
may be obtained by applying Chamber
lain's Liniment. For sale by the Chas.
h. Howard Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30

"Our baby cries for Chamberlain
Cough Remedy" writes Mrs. T. B. Ken
drick, Rasacs, Ga. at is the best cough
remedy on tho market for coughs, colds
and Group" For sale by the Chas. q.
Howard Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30

There are two reasons for being mar
ried In dress suit, young man. It's
fashionable and It's your last chance to
get dress suit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30
No. 17ta-Charade.

No. 1718.-Charade.
I. A part Of the body.
2. A bird that's black.
3. A human biped.
4. A place where no track 10 ever
seen. These four combined, and con.
juration you will find.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30

She-Aud you swear that you are not
taking me on account Of my money!
He-On the contrary, darling, I'm
taking the money on account OF you.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30
Word Puzzle.

From a number that's odd out or the
head
II then will even be.
Its tail. ! pray. take next away.
Your mother then youth see.
Answer-Seven.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30

II certainly am sincerely indebted to
you for winning my case"
"By no means. I represented your
opponent"
"Just co."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30

"Gwendolen, have you been ont driv-
ing with young man?"
"Yes, auntiew
."H'mph"
"But he had only one arm that he
could use, auntie; he had been vacci.
mated on the other one"
(Psuse.)
"Gwendolen, didn't you do the driv-
inR?"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30
NOTICE,

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
s. ELI CUTTING late Of Andover,
In the County Of Oxford. deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
are desired 70 present tho ssmc for settlement,
and oil indebted thereto arc requested 70 make
payment Immediately.
April 10th, 1919. BlMSLEY l.. AKERS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30
No. 1717-Word Making.

Using only the letters In the wore
"snowstorm" make the followin,
words:
Impaired by scraping or the like;
To. In distinct divisions. place;
To cut the grass, az with a scythe;
One of swarthy foreign race.
A weight Of many hundred pounds;
Sheep this distemper oft attacks;
A mothers Joy, fathers pride;
The coarse and broken part OF max.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30
Didn't haxa Il With Him.

Didn't Have Il With Him.
Teacher (disgustedly)-My boy, my
boy! Where is your intuition? Boy
I amt got any. I'm only here few
days. and l didn't know what I had
to git.-Louisville Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that be
has been duly appointed administrator of the
estate Of
EMILY L. EMMONS late Of Paris,
In the County Of Oxford. deceased, and given
bonds % the law directs. All persons having de.
msnds against the estate of said deceased are
desired TO present the same for settlement and
oil indebted thereto are requested 70 make pay.
ment Immediately.
April 18th. 1919. DAVID EMMONs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30

Lame shoulder is nearly always due to
rheumatism of the muscles, and quickly
yields to the free application Of Cham.
berlain's Liniment. For sale by the
Chas. Fl. Howard Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30
THE LAND Of
PUzzLED0M,
Ma. 171a-Riddle.

No. 171a-Riddls.
Look at me and two persons you ses.
And yet you see but one.
And 60 away. then neither stay.
For am nobody alone.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30
The Jaek.o'. Lantern.
Swift fades the light.

The Jack.o'' Lantern
Swift fades the light.
And with its flight
Appears the dusk. the time OF night
When COLLINS stray
And fairies play
Where little feet have romped all day
Children. beware!
For see. Look there!
4 goblin face. do declare.
With head 80 light
And eyes so bright
He sits and smiles with all his might
Smiles "How de DOR
oh, that for you!
He can't take of his hat to you.
With eyes 30 bright
Contentcd quite.
He sits and smiles the liveiong night
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30

"There is wisdom in reading ads" so
says c. A. Cummings, 236 High Street,
Portland, Ne. "While suffering intense
" with kidney trouble and severe pains
across my back, read an advertisement
of Foley Kidney Pills and the great good
they were doing. I took some and In a
very short time the pain left my back
and my kidneys became strong and
healthy again" A. E. Shurtleff Co.,
South Paris; S. E. Newell G. Co., Paris.
Bokus-Why don't you try to get q
job?
Pokus-Employers prefer to hire mar
ried men.
Hokus-Then why don't you get mar
ried?
Pokus-A girl won't marry fellow
unless he has . job.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-04-30
NOTICE,

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate Of
In the County of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired TO present the same for settle.
ment, and all Indebted thereto are requested to
mako payment immediately.
April 18th, 1919. VIVIAN c. HORNE.
The oasis., 1912-12-25

more extensive in area than in the
 United States, and their sway ex-
 tends over large sections, their boundaries contiguous, and each embracing several towns or settle. ments. The latter are designated as cOmisdridS, and they are under the supervision of a local municipal officer styled a cOmiSdriO, who is appointed by the municipal gov ernment, and in his bailiwick exercises considerable power and authority. The chief town, where. in is seated the municipal govern ment is designated as the cabO (head) of the municipality. The area embraced in the municipality of Nogales extends southward as far as Agua Zarca, on the line of the Sonora Railway twelve miles distant; to Santa Bar bara and Buena Vista. the same distance eastward; and to Planchas de Plata, twenty miles southwest
 In all that territory the municipal authorities exercise supervision
 goyer ming the people, caring for the roads and highways, conduct ing the schools, and administering justice within certain prescribed limitations, It is seen at glance that they exercise an authority far wider with power far greater than that reposed in like officials ir American towns, where the sway of municipal officers extends over areas limited to great extent bS the spread uf the urban popula
 ton, and authority is divided, on,
The oasis., 1912-12-25

competent corps of about d dozen teachers, including a principal, two chief assistants, eight assistant teachers, a music teacher, an Eng fish teacher, and an instructor in manual arts. The schools occupy the handsome structure snown in the engraving, which has been erected during the year now draw ing to a close.
 The principal of the public schools is Professor A. Rios. Prof. H. Cabildo is the assistant in charge of the boys' school, Seiorita NJ. Boubion is assistant over the girls school.
 As stated before, Nogales is one of the chief ports of entry in the Republic of Mexico, and it is the home of many federal officials. They are
 Collector of Customs, Juan Mon tafio
 Post Master: Ignacio Romero o.
 International Revenue Stamp Tax Agent: Leopoldo M. Nunez.
 Federal District Judge: Julio Espeio.
 Nogales. Sonora, is the head quarters for "a consular district of the United States. embracing the northern part of the state of So- nora, with consular agency at Cananea. The officers in charge are
 Consul: Frederick Simrich.
 Vice Consul T. D. Bowmang
 One of the most important features in Nogales, Sonora, is
The oasis., 1912-12-25

board governing the schools, an other exercising the executive and legislative power, while frequently there are other boards, one exercis- ing police powers, and another caring for streets, highways and thoroughfares. In the municipal ity of Nogales, Sonora, the
 OFFICIAL LIST. Embraces the following individ- uals, viz:
 Presidente (Mayor): Guillermo Barnett.
 Vice Presidente: Juan Aguirre.
 Regidores (councilmen): Agustin Escobosa, Manuel Quiroz, Antonio Varela, Juan Aguirre, Guillermo Barnett.
 The presidente and vice presi. dente are chosen by the council men from among their own nun. Der, of which there are five elected each year. The election is held in August, and the officials elected are installed on the Sixteenth of September, the anniversary of Mex ican independence. Other local i officials are as follows:
 Treasurer: Julio Carranza.
 Secretary: Juan Robles. i Chief of Police: Romulo Mejia.
 Local Judge: Mariana Varela.
 Prosecuting Attorney: Platon Osters
 Judge of First Instance: EzequieI Rios y Santos.
 Justice of the Peace Manue Estrella.
 In the public schools there is ;
The oasis., 1912-12-25
MUNICIPAL MARKET,

a commodious building on Arizpe street, filled with hucksters' stalls where are sold fruit. vegetables, meat and fish, which is busy scene from the early hours of the morning unti nine o'clock at night. Most of the fruit and vegetables sold come from the val ley of the Santa Cruz river, on the south side of the international boundary, which valley is traversed by the Nogales -Cananea branch of the Southern Pacific, and from the Magdalena river valley, on the line of the Sonora railway: the fruits come from all parts of So- nora, and the fish and oysters from the waters of the Gulf of California, in the vicinity of Guaymas. The meats come from the municipal abattoir, which is located in the outskirts of the town.
 The town is supplied with water by the Compahia Proveedora del Agua de Nogales, which has it's sources of supply in the hills sur rounding, and gas and electricity are supplied by the same corpora tions that serve the other town ot Nogales, Arizona. Nogales, So. nora, has three
 BANKING HOUSES
 All branches of great and wei known banking institutions in the interior of the Republic. Tn, Banco de Sonora, a great financia institution, with it's chief office a Hermosilo and with capital anC
The oasis., 1912-12-25
NoeALEs, SONORA:
The Twin City to Nogaies, Arizona, an interesting and Thriving Munlel-
 pallty In Mexico.

broad street lies the intimate com. panion of the American town, the thriving and handsome municipal. ity of Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, a town which sprang up at the same time as it's sister upon the northern side of the imaginary line separat- ing Mexico from the United States, and has grown with its growth, advanced with it's advancement and thrived with it's prosperity. In population, wealth and taxable values the two places rank about alike, although there is a wide difference in the two systems of taxation, the Mexican municipal ity enjoying a munificent source of revenue that the Arizona town has not, nor anything like it. In Mex leo the federal government pays into the municipal treasuries of all ports of entry II % of all collections of imposts and duties made at such ports, to be devoted to improve ments. In the maritime ports the fund so realized is expended usual ly in harbor improvements, but at the frontier ports where there are no harbors to improve, the funds go toward municipal improvements. In Nogales, Sonora, the municipal revenue from that source is about one thousand pesos monthly. In addition to that fund the general government pays to the town 4% of the receipts from the federal tax levied upon retail sales by all merchants, which is handsome addition to the municipal rev enue. Ths town imposes also heavy excise upon the sale of liquors. With the percentage from the federal customs receipts there has been carried out a splendid system of civic improvement, and the other sources of revenue men, tioned supply funds for the con- duct of the municipal government with little or no taxation. From the sources combined the revenue is so great that there is generally surplus in the municipal treasury, that is devoted from to time to some IMPORTANT MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT, And in that way there has been erected fine municipal building, a handsome schoolhouse that cost nearly fifty thousand pesos, mas sive jail, several steel and stone bridges, crossing the arroyo, and the latter has been confined within walls of stone all of it's winding way across the town. Architec turally the public edifces men, tioned are very handsome, and the bridges and other work are solid and substantial. Another import ant and attractive public edlhce IS the federal custom house, which occupies prominent site not far from the line and convenient to the railway stations. As a port of entry NogaleS ranks about the fifth in importance in the entire republic, a large part of the imports 10 the West Coast entering at this gateway, and the customs collec. tions are very large. There are presented also several remarka blt differences between the two towns in the extent and scope of the authority of their respective
 MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS
The oasis., 1912-12-25
PRINTED IN SPANISH.

PRINTED IN SPANISH.
 Naturally place where there are located two custom houses would have an extensive business for houses doing customshouse brok- craze, and there are several such firms, there being the firm of P. Sandoval & Co.,, A. Clausen and the Agencia Aduanal de Nogales, $. A., Henry Levin and A. Joffroy managers. Upon the American side of the line the firm of Chas L. Holler is engaged in the sa me public service. All these houses transact business with either customs house, and despatch imports in either direction. The Southern Pacific of Mexico has also custom broker age department, under manage ment of its agent, John L. Pope which attends to the work in that line for many of its patrons.
 Nogales, Sonora, is situated in the Magdalena District, one of the nine political subdivisions of the State of Sonora, the seat of govera- ment being at the town of the same name, which is situated on the So. nora railway, a part of the system operated by the Southern Pacific of Mexico, about fifty miles south from the international line. The district is rich in mineral, and it's agricultural production is exten- sive, several rich and fertile valleys having great deal of fine land, with an abundance of water for Iirrigation. The climate in the southern part of the district is semitropical, and citrus fruits abound. The cattle raising indus try is of considerable importance. and many of the large grants have extensive ranges, while some of their herds are graded up with high bred cattle.
 Other important towns in the district are Santa Ana, Llano, No ria, on the line of the Sonora rail way, and Santa Cruz, on the Nogales-Cananea line.
 In drawing to a close the fore going descriptions of the line cities and their surrounding region it is fitting to reiterate that they are live, attractive towns, in region highly favored in location, natural advantages and great natural re- sources, with a combination of lati- I tude and altitude which give them a delightful climate, and make them pleasant places of residence, and good points for business of all kinds. Hand in hand they have advanced from small beginnings, } until they have reached their pres 3 ent proud position, and it needs l not the eye of prophecy to grasp that they are but at the beginning of a great future.
The oasis., 1912-12-25

assets rising well toward score of millions, has here one of it's several branches of which Mir. Carlos Ri vera is manager, and Mir. c. Mig nardot, is cashier. The Banco Naci- onal of the City of Mexico, has a branch of which MT. R. Mango is manager. The Banco Occidental of Mazatlan, one of the most substan- tial financial institutions on the West Coast of Mexico, is represented by the sterling house of P. Sandoval x Co.,, one of the earliest brokerage and banking firms to locate in the line city.
 The Ramirez theatre is the chief place of amusement in the town, and it Is under the same manage ment as the Lyric Theatre, in the twin city, Mir. w. K. Neumann. The Ramirez is one of the most finished temples of amusement in It's interior arrangement and de coration to be found anywhere in Southwest.
 In manufactures the town has candy factory, a shoe factory, cigarette factory, and a liquor blending establishment. It has one newspaper, the El Eco FrOn. ,terizo,
The Yale expositor., 1912-12-12
LYNN.

We are called upon to chronicle the
death of one of our oldest settlers in
this township, William Henry Nor.
gan, who died December 5, 1912, at
the age of "A years, months and 2S
days.
Mr. Morgan had been i'll for some
time with kidney trouble and was a
great yet patient sufferer, internal
hemorrhage being the immediate
| cause of death.
Mr.. Morgan leaves a widow and
children to mourn his demise, Syl
vester Morgan, of Yale, Lewis Morgan
on the homestead as also does the
daughter, Miss Clara, Mrs. Minnie
Lang, another daughter lives in the
village of Capac, and Mrs. Ralph
Rowley, the other daughter lives in
the township of Mussey, Miss Violet
Phillips, a grand daughter also lives
at the Morgan homestead.
Mr. Morgan was born in Detroit
Michigan, February 18th, 1888 and
and settled in this township at an
early day, when the only business OF
| those days was numbering.
Deceased served his country well as
soldier in the Civil War of 1865
| being an earnest Jealous patriot
He was also one of our best citiz.
ems. He had the esteem and regard
of his neighbors and acquaintance
and was the friend of all; was con
scious to the last, and passed beyond
the portals of this world surrounded
by his family.
Funeral was held from Bethel
1 chtr Of
Lester Clark of Yale officiating, as.
sisted by Rev. Chas. Bragg of the
same place.
Miss Herbert Hougton, of Yale,
played the organ and the choir of the
Brockway Cole church sang.
The remains were laid at rest in
the family lot in the Lynn cemetery
About 40 rigs followed the remains
to the church. There was a very
large number gathered at the church
to pay their last respects to the de-
ceased.
Relatives and friends were from
Yale, Capac and Armada.
The casket was draped in Old Glory
and covered with most beautiful flow
ers.
The family and relatives have the
deep sympathy of all in their sad be-
reavement.
Thus one by one the old pioneers
are passing away. Time in its SHARP
and certain ministry has taken an
other land mark from our midst, and
he work of almost three quarters OF
a century is done. The cleaner of "a
harvests has ceased to work in the
fields of earth and has gone to gather
imperishable treasures in the pro
ific fields of that better world