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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09
No Amslsamation for Progresslves.
LARGE CONFERENCE RESOLVES IN FAVOR
OF INDEPENDENT ACTION.

ProgressIves of Oxford County to the
the number of hundred or more were
in attendance at the conference at the
court house on Thursday, which was
called by Hon. John s. Harlow, Oxford
County member of the Progressive State
Committee.
Forenoon and afternoon sessions were
held, and there was much enthusiasm
manifested. There were specially large
delegations from Paris, Woodstock, Rum
ford and Dixfleld.
The forenoon session was called to Or
der by Mr.. Harlow. L. W. Blanchard of
Rumford was made chairman OF the
meeting and A. e. Stearns of Rumford
secretary.
Mr.. Blanchard In his opening remarks
called especially for expressions OF opin-
ion with regard to any amalgamation
with any other party, and to the ques-
ton of running an aggressive campaign
in the state next year.
Sentiments against smalgamatIon were
expressed by all the speakers, some of
whom were Alton G. Wheeler OF Paris,
Aretas Z. Stearns of Rumford, George
N. Thompson of Dixfield, r. L. Cum
mings of Woodstock, F. o. Walker of
Rumford, G. q. Lane of West Paris, G.
W. @. Perham of Woodstock, N. r.
Springer Of Bethel, N. s. Stowell OF Dix
field, Rev. B. C. Wentworth Of Norway,
E. W. Howe of Rumford.
Resolutions favoring a full quota OF
standard bearers "from the head OF the
ticket to It's foot" were adopted unani
o,,.t, md nth opf hu iaam
At the afternoon session strong ad-
dress along Progressive lines was deliv-
cred by Walter c. Emerson OF Portland,
who reported strong sentiment
throug bout the state against any kind of
amalgsmation, and urged organization
and work for the coming campaign.
The resolutions passed are as follows
Resolved, That the Progressivss of Ok
ford County in convention assembled do
hereby renew our allegiance and pledge
our adherence to the platform OF the
Progressive party as adopted by the
national convention at Chicago In 1912.
We believe in upholding the Progress
sive banner In peace and in war, during
the intervals between elections and in the
actual stress of political campaign work.
We believe in fighting the battle OF
progress and liberalism all along the
line, and with a full quota Of standard
bearers of our own political faith from
the head of the ticket to its foot.
We believe in the enforcement OF all
laws duly enacted for the preservation
of the rights, liberties and morals of the
people of our state, and hereby do pledge
ourselves to the selection OF officials who
shall fearlessly, honestly and vigorously
enforce the probibtory law.
South Paris, Maine, Dec. 4, 1913.
ALTON q. WHEELER,
ARETAs e. STEARNs,
CARL DUDLEY,
N. r. SPRINGER,
JOHN S. HARLOW,
Committee.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09
MS Fathers Comrade.

Rev. Z. A. Davis, after being in South
Paris four years, made an interesting
discovery the other day. While he was
in the store of John Pierce, some refer
ence was made to Mr.. Piercs's army ex-
perience in the civil war, and Mr.. Davis
asked him what his regiment was.
1.-THE Sixth Massachusetts," was the
reply.
any fathers regimentw exclaimed
Mr.. Davis. "Whst company"
AK" replied Mr., Pierce.
"His company" said Mt. Davis.
And as Mr.. Pierce had recollection
Of every man in the company, he had no
difficulty in recalling the elder Davis
In fact, he at first claimed him as a tent
mate, but finding that his name was
AIonzo A. Davis, withdrew the claim, as
il was another Davis with whom he tent
ed.
The Sixth had three enlistments dur
ing the war. Mr.. Davis aud Mr.. Pierce
went in at the second enlistment, which
was in 1862, for nine months. Both en-
listed from Chelmsford, Mass, though
from different sections of the town. MT
Pierce continued with the regiment II
the third enlistment, but Mr.. Davis die
not. There are now surviving aoou
eighteen member of Co. X. Alonzo A
Davis has died since bis son, Rev. e. A
Davis, came to South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09
Charles Allen Young.

Charles Allen Young died at his
boarding place on Pleasant Street,
South Paris, Friday evening, after a very
short illness from acute indigestion.
Mr.. Young was 10 years OF age. he
was the youngest and the last to survive
of the seven children of William and
Sally (Briggs) Young of Norway, and
practically all his life was spent in Nor
way and South Paris. He was an orna'
mental painter by trade, and was engsg.
ed in that work, either for others or for
himself, until within few years, when
advancing years prevented his continu'
ing it.
He served in the Twenty-third Maine
Regiment, and was member OF VIM
K. Kimball Post, G.. A. K.
Dir. Young is survived by a widow,
Mrs. Jennie Young of Norway, and
leaves three children, Herbert Young OF
Auburn, Mrs. Lizzie, wife of Herbert K
Cole, of Lynn, Mass, and Mrs. Fred
Moore of Norway. There are also
number of nephews and nieces.
The funeral is held at the Universal
ist church at 2 O'Clock Monday after
noon. 1t is attended by Rev. Chester
Gore Miller, pastor of the church, and
Vim. K. Kimball Post is in attendance
and gives the Grand Army burial ser
vice
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09
About the State.

Fire at Fort Kent Wednesday night
caused loss of some $4,000, burning
a hotel, six stores and several dwellings.
Capt. Herbert Seavey of Boothbay
Harbor committed suicide Friday by
shooting. he was IS years old. No
cause ia known.
As the result OF week of bad wealth
or, the "Topsham fair" will have, after
the state stipend is paid, debt OF
about $4,000 to wipe out.
Peter Hanson of st. Adams has been
bound over on the charge OF breaking
Into the st. Adams post Office on the
night of Nov. 20. He pleaded guilty.
Belfast is looking for building boom
in the early spring. As one item Bos-
ton firm, It Is reported, will build twenty.
six seven-room houses to be disposed OF
on easy terms.
Something new has come out OF Knox
county. The trolley cars that run
around Rockland, Thomaston, Rockport
and Camden now bear on their dashers
every Saturday and Sunday signs read
ing "Sunday, go to church" This 10
not too bad an idea after all.
Announcement is made that the Lin
coin county commissioners have decided
to close the historic jail In Wiscasset, ar.
raugements having been made for board
ing the prisoners at the Knox county
Jail. There are so few prisoners that
the commissioners have decided that II
will be more economical to close up
the building and pay the board OF
prisoners elsewhere. Years ago Knox
county prisoners were sent to Wiscasset
Jail.
A pardon has been granted by the ex'
ecutive council of Massachusetts, to Ar
thur Willis Shaw of Freeport, who was
committed to the state prison In Charles.
town In June, 1912, convicted OF larceny
of 5000 from the A. W. Shaw and
Cumberland Shoe Companies. 1t will be
recalled that In this somewhat sensa
tioual case the A. w. Shaw Co. collapsed,
and Shaw was arrested In California
The petition for his pardon was signed
BY Governor Haines, several hundred
citizens OF Freeport, and q number o.
Shaw's creditors.
Lewiston Journal: "Talk about SAM
tary drinking cups" remarked travel
ing man in the lobby of the Dewitt
Monday night, ~ was 10 certain public
building In Maine the other day wher'
thew supply them. The employe who's!
duty 1t is 70 keep the receptacle in which
the cups are kept filled, was attending
TO that work. He was chewing tobacco
his hands were none too clean and hi
fingers were going into every cup. Thu
was necessary in order to separate them
After that exhibition rather think an
willing to take my chances with the sin
gle general drinking glass, washed onc'
in a WHILE"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09
Mrs. Oliver Howard.

Climena Grover Howard, wife Of OIL
YER Howard, more than forty-two year
resident Of Greeley, Colorado, passed
away October 1ltb, she being the last OF
the offspring of the late George w. Gro
YER of West Bethel. Mrs. Howard. with
other mem bers of her family, attended
Gould's Academy at Bethel, and retain
ed a lively affection for her schoolmates
and for the good DR.. True. Few women
have been more beloved than Mrs. How
ard. She was an all-round capable
woman, loved by all who knew her well,
and worshipped by her husband aud sew
en- children and six grandsons. She was
born In West Bethel April %, 1889.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09
Gates.Buck.

At an early hour Wednesday morning,
Raymond S. Gates and Miss Myrtle E..
Buck were united in marriage at the
home Of the BRIDES parents, DR.. and
Mrs. Chas. L. Buck ,on Skillings Avenue.
The term "early hour" Is used advisedly,
as To be exact IL was few minutes after
II o'clock when the ceremony was per-
formed. This selection Of time was
made to escape the young friends Of the
couple, who were most assiduous in
their attentions.
A few simple decorations Of flowers
and evergreen were arranged, the work
necessarily being done after ten o'clock,
when all callers had gone. There were
present besides the contracting parties
only the parents of the bride, her grand
mother, Mrs. c. T. Buck. the parents OF
the groom, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard 81
Gates, and Rev. and Mrs. G. l. Spear
Rev. Mr.. Spear officiated, using the
single ring service. The bride was
gowned in white shadow lace, and car
ried pinks.
The bride has for some time been II
the telephone exchange at Norway. So
cially she has been quite active in the
various lines of work connected with tht
Methodist church. The groom makes
his home with his parents, and is engag
ed in the work OF carrying on the farm
on Stearns Hill with his father. Boil
have large circle Of friends. Numerou
gifts Of beauty and value have been re
ceived by them.
The newly married couple took tn
early train Wednesday morning for
wedding trip, presumably with Boston a
the objective point. After their return
they will reside at the farm on Stearn
Hill.
During the early hours of Wednesda,
forenoon, the Buck house on Shilling
Avenue, and at train time the railroad
station, were besieged by the youni
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Gates, arme'
with packages of confetti and other ap
propriats weapons-which they still bav
in possession. But II one Of them
asked il she ever got stupg, she vii
somewhat loftily reply, swell, l shoul'
think we put one over on them-havin
to have wedding at that unheard-o
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09
Oxford Pomona Grange Officers.

At the annual meeting of Oxford Po-
mona Grange, held at South Paris last
Tuesday, officers were elected, and were
installed very impressively by b. E Jul
son. the retiring master, with the assist
ance of c. S. Hamlin and Mrs. Jillson.
The list Of officers follows:
MI H. Edwards. Otisfeld.
OIL, r. McIntire, East waterford
LA n. Ryerson, Paris.
s-IIarold 4. Pine, South Waterford.
A.S.-Arthnr Buck. Norway.
Chap.-Rey q. W. Sias, South Waterford
Treas-Charles Edwards, South Paris.
sec.-Mrs. s. Y. Jackson, South Paris.
G.K.-H. Mason, Bethel.
Pomona-Miss Lizzie L. Hall. kass w aIeri9ru'
cerss-Mrs. L. Z McIntire, East Waterford.
Eiors-Mrs Lizzie Pike, South waterford.
s-Nrs. Hattie Buck, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09

The dinner OF the Universalist ladies
has been postponed to Tuesday Of next
week, Dec. IS.
Two flashes of lightning little after
9 o'clock Monday morning are reported
by several people.
Norway Lodge, /. o. o. F., No. 10,
will confer the third degree on two candi-
dates for Mt. Mica Lodge Tuesday even
ing.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid will meet
with Mrs. L. G. Morton next Thursday
afternoon to sew. Come as early as pos
sible.
Among the deer recently brought In
were one by Howard Record, who had
been at Gilsad, and another by Gerald
Wing, from Mason.
The Mason Manufacturing Co. will not
be able to start its factory this week as
had been intended, but will probably
start it up next Monday.
Rev. Mr.. Hazelton and family Of Oak
land are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Burr r.
Jones. Mr.. Hszelton supplied the pull
pit az the Baptist church Sunday.
The treasurer of Riverside Cemetery
Association requests all owners of lots
which have been cared for during 1918
to pay for same to him Immediately.
Hon. William Deering Of Chicago, in
whom South Paris people feel peculiar
interest, Is reported as seriously i'll, so
that his family have all been summoned
to his home.
The Fl. Y. S., organized from the boys
in the Sunday School class of Mrs. A. l..
Holmes, met at the home Of Mrs. Holmes
Friday evening and enjoyed social
time. Light refreshments were served
by Mrs. Holmes.
The Congregational C. Z. Society will
have a candy pull at the home Of Mrs.
Don Bean on Tuesday evening, Dec. 9th.
Each Endeavorer has the privilege OF in
viting one guest. All who have saved
their pennies please bring to this meet
ing and five pennies for your admission.
Mt. Pleasant Rebeksh Lodge will OBJ
serve its annual roll call at it's next meet
ing, Friday evening, Dec. 18th. Each
member is urged to be present to answer
to his name, or IL unable to be present,
TO send some message to be read. The
degree will also be conferred, and re-
will be served. II is hoped
thata large number will be present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09
Sorn.

In Norway, Dec. 2, to the wife of Harold T
Thayer, a daughter, Margaret Eleanora
In Norway, Nov. %, to the wife Of Charles
Courtney Pike. a son.
In Mexico. Dec. /, to the wife Of Bonnie V.
Tucker, a son.
In Mexico, Dec. l, to the wife of John Sullivan,
daughter.
In Rumford, Nov. 80, to the wife Of Charles
Mckenzie, q daughter.
In Andover Nov. 80, to the wife oil Elmer
Brooks. a son.
In Dixieid. Dec. /, to the wife of Fred Hawkes.,
daughter.
In Dickvale, Nov. 10, to the wife Of Ernest
Sturtevant, a son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09

We wish to extend our thanks to oil
who so kindly assisted US In our recen'
bereavement. Nam
MR. AND MRS. WM. STILES.
MISS ELIZA G. SKILLINGs
MISS MINNIE Kicker.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09
Married.

In South Paris. Dec. 8, by Rev. c. l. Spear
Mr.. RAYMOND Stearns Gates Of Paris and Miss
Myrtle Elizabeth Buck Of South Paris.
In South Paris, Dec. 8. by Margaret A: Baker,
duly authorized, Mr.. George +. Winslow and
Miss Hazel K. Kimball. both Of Otisfeld.
In Rumford. Dec. 9. by Rev. Harold l.. Han
son, Mr.. George Pratt and Miss Edna NJ. Clark,
both Of Rumford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09
Officers of Paris Grange.

There was good attendance at Paris
Grange Saturday, Dec. 9Th. 1t was an
all day meeting with basket dinner.
The officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows:
MA. n. Cairns
GA. NJ. Ryerson
Hattie Millett
S.-Ernest Talbot
A S.-Frank Dudley
Chap.-John Brown
Sec-Chas. Edwards
Treas w 4. Twitchel
G. K.-A. b. Talbot
C.-Etael Cairns
P-Clara Ryerson
Fannie Wheeler
l.. A.S-Alta Rand
At the next meeting, Dec. Goth G. A.
Yeaton, orchard demonstrator, Will DC
present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09

Impure blood runs you down-makes you an
easv victim for disease. For pure blood anu
sound digestion Burdock Blood Bitters. Al all
drug stores. Price, 4l.00.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09
Died..

In South Paris, Dec. 8. Charles Allen Young
In Gilead, Nov. %. Mrs. Eta o., wife Of Harry
W. Leighton, aged "a years.
aged 40 years.
In North Paris, Dec. 8, Carlton Bacon.
In Bryant's Pond. Nov. 30, Mrs. Martha Estes
aged about so years.:
In East Milton. Nov. 80. John Smith, aged
about IS years.
In Dii6eld, Nov. %, Miss Eveline sinnett
aged Is years. >,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09

aDoan's Ointment cured me Of eczema that
had annoyed me for long time. The result WAS
iasting ."-Hon. 8. W. Mathews. Commissioner
Labor Statistics, Augusta, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09

According to the receipts at Bangor,
,ha Number of moose killed In Maine
,his season will show falling oil from
last year, as that did from the proceed
ing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09

when baby suffers with Group. apply and give
DIR. Thomas Eclectic OIL at once. SAFE Tor chill
dren. A little goes long way. Soc anu ooc'
At all drug stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09

For regular action Of the bowels. easy, natural
movements, relief Of constipation. Try Doans
Ragulets. sc " al stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09

The following pupils of the grades
the South Paris Grammar School bull
ing were not absent or tardy during Il
past term of twelve weeks.
Grade 9:
Mabel Allen Eva Andrews
willard Curtis Gerald Curtis
Lillian Judkins Florence Leach
Fannie Mckeen Ida stiles
Henry wethereu
Grade s:
Annette Austin Burton Clifford
Gustave Porter
Grade Z:
Bessie Campbell Marion Clark
Doris Cole Amy Doble
GLADYS Hatch Leona Herrick
Marion Hollis Bernard Leach
William Maxim Louise Powers
Iva Record Raymond Shaw
Ruth Winslow
Grade O.:
Alice Davis Elmer Dean
Louise Silver
Grade 5:
Maxine Bennett Doris Graves
Stanley Greene Hollis Mckinley
Grade 4:
Harlan Abbott Robert Bracket
Annie Clifford Doris Cummings
Wilfred Davee Alvin Foster
Doris Hatch Ruth Hemingway
Howard Jackson Ralph johnson
Carrie Moore Hester Ordway
Glenna Starbird
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09
Paris School Matters.

All the grade schools closed the fall
term Friday, to open again Jan. 9Th, and
the nonresident teachers have gone to
their homes. The high school contin-
ues in session for two weeks longer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE. IS.
On this asth day of Nov, A. D. 1913. on read
Ing the foregoing petition, Il 10 - T.. ..s
upon the same on the 9th day Of jan. A: ID
i3lI. before said Court at Portland. In said DIS
trict at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon and that mo-
Graf. Newspaper printed In said District, and
that ali known creditors. and other persons In
interest, may appear at the said time and place
and show cause, II any they have, why tne
And it is further ordered by the Court, Thai
the Clerk shall send BY mail to all known cred
itors copies of said petition and this order. I'D
dressed TO them at their places OF residence o.
stated. -,
Witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE. Judge Of
the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Portland
In said District, on the 29th day Of Nov, A. ID
1918. o.,
A true COPY Of petition and order thereon.
$3.50 Attest: JAMES E. HEWEf, OieSk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-09
Ground Gripper Boots

We have selling this line of boots for both men and
women than years. and sales have increased
constantly during this time They good for everyone to
wear who wants comfort and satisfaction, but they are epe
ay good for people who suffering with flat feet broken
arches and other troubles We have scores customers
who have been greatly benefited by wearing them can De
truly said of them that when GROUND GKlrPEks 60 on
foot troubles 60 off.
We have good stock on hand constantly for men and
women price $500 and they good or better
than many called medical shoes that cost dollar or two
more Do not be deceived, take nothing but the real
GROUND GRIPPER, they initiated but never dupl
Gated
We are the only agents in this part of the state
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-09-04
Pure FOOD OFFICERS
find PLATING DOPE
DANGEROUS MIXTURE
Temporary Luster Caused by
Mercury, Which Gets Into
System With Food.

vermilion, s. DI Sept. 2.--One OF the
most bold-faced frauds OF the many
which are perpetrated ON the unsus-
pecting by the WHY agent has Just
been exposed by Guy Frary, food ana
drug commissioner, at the laboratories
here. "A complaint came from Bon
Homme county, where the agent mas
been making a house to house canvas
selling o so-called silver plating. ~ ls
sold In bottles under the manufactur-
er's name and is called the New YORK
Self Electro Silver Plating.
Upon examination in the laboratory
here il was found to be a rather strong
solution Of a salt of mercury In nitric
acid. colored slightly pink. II As reg
commended on the label OF the bottle
for REPEATING spoons, knives, forks, etc.
and its action depends upon the TACT
that when applied to any silver, copper.
brass or nickel object, the mercury OF
the solution is deposited on the article
treated. Al little rubbing gives q pfight
surface resembling silver, but In rear
ity only mercury, better known as
quicksilver, which wears off In a very
short time.
The application OF this quicksilver
coating to utensils used for handling
food, as are spoons, knives, ETC., IS &C.
tually dangerous, a more or less OF
the mercury lis swallowed with the
food. This might result seriously IN
case a housewife had treated all her
silverware with the mercury.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-09-04
MENTAL DEGENERATE
ATTEMPTS ABDUCTION
OF WOMAN And BABY
Incident Subjects Accused Man
to Arrangement on Any One
OF Four Counts.

Howard. &. ID. Aug. so.-Lewis
Whitmarsh, recently released from the
Sioux Falls p~enitentiary, after serving
n term for a statutory offense commits
ted at Huron, lis again in custody on q
serious charge, or complication OF
charges. on account Of threats made
70 Mrs. Nectie Jensen-Foster, y an,
attempt to make her follow him at the,
point OF a gun, he is subject to trial
on any n or all Of n Following
charges; Attempted hoidup, assault
with intent to commit a statutory of
tense, having In his possession burglar
tools and assault with intent TO do
great bodily harm.
Whftmarsh is believed to be some
what unbalanced. The new series OF
charges against him are the result OF
his attempt TO bold up n abduct
Mrs. Nettie Jepsen-Foster while shs
was on her way to her home In How
ard with her baby and little brother.
This was at about 3 o'clock at night.
When Mrs. Jensen-Foster repulsed his
advances he drew a gun and ordered
her to follow him. In fear OF her life
the young woman followed him for o
short distance, and then, coming ops
posite the gate OF q residence. b sud-
denly rusSe6 through the gate and
screamed. Whitmarsh, alarmed BY the
screams, which he believed would
bring assistance to his intended victim,
took to his heels, but was arrested a
short time later at a hotel, where he
had registered under an assumed name.
When arrested, a gun and part OF
kit or burglars tools We're found In
his possession. He was held In bonds
Of 5000 for trial during the Septem-
Der term OF court.