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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
East Bethel.

e W. Bartlett attended the K. of p.
meeting at Portland Tuesday, Feb. %.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bartlett Of Berlin
visited relatives here last week.
Mrs. George Blake OF Maiden, Mass,
is the guest of relatives here.
Mrs. Eta Bartlett 10 spending several
weeks with her sons in Massachusetts,.
Miss Elsie Bartlett has gone to Cam
bridge, Mass, the guest Of her sister,
Mrs. David Cav, and family.
z. w. Bartlett recently sold his porta-
BILE mill which was moved to Upton by
Douglass and Leonard Of Newry and o.
B. Farwell Of this place, taking 10 horses
in all. Messrs. Dolliver, Douglass and
Leeman OF Massachusetts, came to assist
In moving the mill, and accompanied 1t
to Upton, where they will operate, and
build large modern summer cottage at
Pine Point, near Lake Umbagog, for
Boston parties.
Born Feb. "a, to Mr.. and Mrs. Dana
Harrington, q daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
Bryant's Pond.

George L. Cushman is in Augusta
this week attending the legislative ses,
sion.
Mock graduation this week for the
benefit of the high school.
Eli Noyes has purchased the stand on
the Paris road owned by Mrs. Abbie Rus
sell.
Mrs. Lena Cummings has been quite
III the past week, also Mrs. Emily Nc
Crillis.
The Griffin family has moved from the
Little6eld farm to tenement In the vii
lage owned by James Farnum.
Benjamin r. Billings Ia visiting in
New York City.
Elsie Cushman, who has been the
guest of c. T. Parker in Grafton, return
ed home this week.
Charles B. Brooks went to South
Portland Tuesday to attend the funeral
Of his son, the Rev. C. A. Brooks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
East Waterford.

Mrs. L. E. McIntire is now gaining
rapidly, being able to sit up part of the
time. The trained nurse went last week
and Mrs. Chas. Becker Of Albany has
been caring for her since. Mrs. Gertie
Young works for her.
Loren Brown of Rochester, N. H.,
called on his niece, Mrs. 8. 8. Hall, the
22d. -
Fred Kilgore Is living In Bisbeetowu
this winter, where he Is getting out tim
Der and operating a mill.
Alice Miller is visiting In Massachu.
sets.
George Miller Is not we'll, and is q,
home for time.
Elsie v. Sanderson has position in q
store in Readfield as okkeeper and
stenographer.
The Independent Workers will meet at
the school house March 9Th. There will
be baked bean supper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04

Senator Stearns of Oxford has intro
duced salutsry measure in the legisla-
ture, which will allow of no marriage
being performed without the five days
notice now required of residents. For
some years il has been the case that resi-
dents of the state, in order TO be mar
ried, must file their intentions five days
before receiving license. The law was
Interpreted to mean that this notice was
not required of non-resldeuts. and so
Maine has been Gretna Green for
Massachusetts, couples, who could come
into one Of the southwestern Maine
towns, get their license aud be married
the same day-and there were plenty Of
men looking for business in that line
The matter had got to be a petty scan
dial, and the bill which will do away with
IL ought 10 be passed. Maine is already
guilty of manufacturing too much trouble
for other states.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
Fast Sumner.

Winslow j. Heald OF Hsald's Camps,
Oquossuc, wa, in town day or two
calling on relatives last week.
Wilmer Bradeen has gone to Houlton
to visit his sister, Mrs. Clytie DeCoster
Owing to uncertainty of trains on the
R. & A. line, he went by the c. P. route.
Union Grange by invitation visited
Buckfield Grange Saturday, March LIST.
Mountain Grange, North Bnckfield, and
Bucktield Grange are invited to visit
Union Grange, East Sumner, on the last
Saturday in March.
About this time "a years ago was
Names eight-day blizzard, the memory
of which is still fresh in the minds OF
many. Gee, wasn't 1t q corker.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
Albany.

Mrs. D. j. Cross is better of her cold,
and Mr.. Cross Is poorly, able to sit up
only part of the time.
Mrs. Eva Morrill, and son Edwin drove
out after Mr.. Morrill, Saturday, and
called on Miss Estella Bean.
Miss Florence Wheeler and Miss e.
tella Bean spent Friday with Mrs. Cora
Sawin at North Waterford.
Eli Stearns OF Bethel was at L. j.
Andrews and j. K. Wheeler's packing
apples Saturday.
D. Fl. Spearing has been in town look
ing for cow.
On account OF the storm the dance at
the Town House was postponed until
Saturday, March lat. Several new
dresses appeared on that occasion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04

Having been appointed by the Home
Supply Co. a. agent for the distribution
and sale of their burners, will say I
have thoroughly tested these burners,
and they are . wonder, and valuable
light, easy to the eyes and make reading
and sewing more like day than other
wise. There IL no odor or smoke, and it
saves both oil and cleaning of chimneys.
This is patent, but no humbug, and
the saving soon pays the cost. / can
supply any one wanting promptly. Try
one or more on your lamps.
b. G.. BROWN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
Buckfleh.

Mrs. A. S. Holland has been in Port
land with her daughter, Mrs. Gertrude
Blair, for visit, returning Monday.
Mrs. E. l.. Gardner went to Water
vile Friday for visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Eugene Vaughn.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Wilmington and
Constance spent the week end with Mrs.
Withington's relatives in Portland.
Henry Holland Of Portland has been
with his brother, Mr.. A. S. Holland, for
a few days. returning home Saturday.
W. Fl. Brigham has been In Portland
| and Boston the past week on business
trip, and has purchased light truck to
use in bis water business this summer.
Mrs. w. NJ. Kicker and Barbara went
to Sabsttus Saturday morning, returning
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Irish of Rumford
were with Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. A, Irish over
Sunday.
George Eastman was at home from
Peru over Sunday.
| Mrs. Elizabeth Irish and daughter
Elizabeth went to Boston Tuesday morn
ing for visit with friends.
Mrs. Lydia A. Baker died suddenly OF
heart disease at the home of her brother,
A. S. Bessey Monday morning aged sew.
enty-nine years. The funeral was held
from Mr.. Bessy's home Wednesday
morning, and the body taken to Lewis
ton for burial. Mrs. Baker was the
widow of the late Shubal Baker, who
was killed by the steam cars near the
Lewiston fair grounds some three years
ago.
Miss Josephine Sherman of Portland
has been the guest of Miss Sadie Spauld-
ing for week.
The dance at NezinscOt Hall Thursday
evening was we'll attended, and the
hackers had TO be assessed only forty
cents each to make up the required
amount.
School boys fooling on the corner
broke the large show window in Morrill,
& Coles store Thursday afternoon.
Miss Ethel Robinson of Peru has been
visiting Miss Clara Wilmington for few
days. Miss Robinson and Miss Whiting
ton attended the play "Milestones" at
Lewiston Wednesday evening.
The remains of j. Addison Shaw, who
died suddenly in Hartford, we're placed
in the receiving tomb here Friday.
The debate between Buckfield high
school and South Paris high school Fri.
day evening resulted in victory for the
Buckfiel boys. The question was "Re-
solved, That United States Senators
should be elected by direct vote of the
people," and the Buckfield boys had the
affirmative. A sociable followed the de.
hate
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

W. J. Wheeler & Co., Insurance.
Think This Over.
Spring Furnishings for Men.
Marked Down Sale.
z. l.. Merchant 4 Co.
Spring Suits.
For South Paris People.
Steero Bouillon Cubes.
Legislative Notices.
To Rent.
Wonderful Light.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
Denmark.

Mrs. A. Fl. Jones is very sick with
bronchitis and bad heart.
Mrs. Greeley True is very sick at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Allen. Mrs.
Allen is also very poorly.
Rev. Oscar Peterson Of Brownfield
gave a very interesting lecture at Odd
Fellows Hall Wednesday evening with
illustrated pictures of Through the Land
of the Midnight Sun, and the Home of
his Boyhood. A fine supper was served
by the ladies of the Congregational
church.
The two last snow storms have made
the loggers happy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
BEST KNOWN COUGH REMEDY

For forty three years DR.. Kings New
Discovery has been known throughout
the world a. the most reliable cough re-
medy. Over three million bottles were
used last year. Isn't this proof 1t will
get rid of your cough, or We will refund
your money. j. j. Owens, OF Allendale,
S. c., writes the way hundreds of others
have done: "After twenty years, l find
that DR.. Kings New Discovery 10 the
best remedy for coughs and colds that
have ever used" For coughs and colds
and all throat and lung troubles, 1t has
no equal. SOC and S1.00 at Chss. b.
Howard & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
NORWAY Lake.

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Wood, of Sabattus,
and their children, Edith and Margaret,
were at Asa Frost's from the 22d to the
oath.
Donald Partridge visited bis mother a
few days recently.
E. T. Dunn and family have moved to
Alpine Street In Norway.
Virgil Dunn of the new firm will move
into the house bought Of Elmer Dunn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
West Bethel.

"March. In thy reign of blast and storm,
Smiles many long, bright, sunny day,
When the changed winds are soft and warm
And heaven puts on the blue of May.
Then sing aloud the gushing rils,
In Joy that they again are free,
And brightly leaping down the hills
Renew their journey to the sea-"
"The harvest fields lie bleak and brown
Beneath the winter SHOWS;
There Is no breath Of violet,
No fragrance Of the rose;
or birds or brooks no roundelays->
Oweary daysi
Yet somewhere, in her sweet content,
Spring wal Gods loving call,
And sets her buds. unquestioning,
Beneath the SHOWS that fall to-day
Sleep blooms of May"
Town meetings, but NO excitement il
Bethel.
The crew in the mill here is growing
smaller.
Richard n. Estes of Rumford was il
this village Wednesday.
Old wells are becoming dry, and many
water pipes are frozen.
William A. Bragg of the Grand Union
Tea Co. was in this village Tuesday anG
Thursday.
Mrs. Clara Abbott, who has been car
ing for her mother, Mrs. Daniel Morrill,
during her illness, has returned to hel
home.
March has been called "the month o.
snow drifts, aud of bleak and boisterou.
weather." so 1t is best to be prepared fol-
the worst.
Those who had expected to sell hare
wood for six dollars per cord are now
glad to find chances to deliver the sam,
for four dollars.
1t has become common occurrence
for mail trains to be delayed severa
hours by freight cars leaving the rail,
between stations.
Ebert Briggs goes to Gilead this weel
to run dowel machine in Leighton
mill, and will move his household goods
to that village as soon as he can secure 9
rent.
February gave Us more clouds thar
sunshine, but no heavy fall Of snow
Winter is still with us, and the road,
are in fine condition for sleighipg ant
numbering business.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04

Joseph Arsenault was found frozen to
death Tuesday morning on Brassua
lake, near lockwood. As near as can
be learned, he came across the lake with
other men and returned late in the even
ing alone, and 1t Is supposed he became
exhausted and died of exposure. He
was 10 years old and bad been employed
as cook ct camp. he leaves his par
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04

Professor Henry Leland Chapman. the
oldest member in point of service Of the
Bowdoin College faculty, died on Mon
day. Professor Chapman was born in
Bethel in 1854, but soon after moved
with his parents to Portland. He was q
much loved member OF the Bowdoin
faculty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
SINGLE COPIES.

Single copies OF The DEMOCRAT are four cent
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 OF
sale at the following places In the County:
South Paris, Towards Drug Store.
Shurtlef's Drug Store.
Norway, Moves Drug Store.
stones Drug store.
Ruckfeld, Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
Paris Hill, Mrs Harlow, Post Office.
West Paris, Samuel L. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
fHB LARGEST MAGAZINE m TIE WORLD

TopAY's MAGAZINE Is the largest and
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
Here and There.

A large number Of modern appliances and de-
vices are In reality quite useess-merely cum
bersome and expensive-but few persons have
the courage TO say 80. The mothers OF Meth
Odist parish In Evanston, H., ran against one OF
these useless devices the other day, and said so
They went 70 q service and found that arrange.
ments had been made for checking babies In the
anteroom. They were willing - have the ba
bies cared for durlng the meeting, but they told
the attendants that checks were not needed. as
each one was perfectly capable Of recognizing
her own child.-Ex.
Doubtless, but was the check room
manager perfectly capable of recogniz-
ing all the mothers? The check isn't
useless after all.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
Don,t Get Avn Run Down,

Weak and miserable. II you have kidney o,
bladder trouble, headache. pains In the back
feel tired all over and want pleasant herb rem
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Soc. Ask today. Sample FREE. Address,
The Mother Gray Co., LIE R0y. n. Y. es
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04

There's nothing 30 good for sore throat ~
DR.. Thomas Eclectic OIL. Cures IL In few
hours. Believes any pain In any part.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
Historical Sketch of Colby,

OLD COLLEGE HAS COMPLETED A HUN
DRIED YEARS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
UNITED STATES BRANCH
Phoenix Assurance Co., Ltd,
OF London,

On the 3lst Day of December, 1912.
The amount Of Its U. 8. Deposit is $4,000 90
THE ASSETS OF THE COMPANY IN THE
U.S. ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
CHOICE SUITS
$4,000

One style of medium gray, fsr:,
stripe, one bottom cutsway model, Dc.
revers with fancy figured silk. euf,t
same, lined with guaranteed messalu.
clusters of buttons in back; very stylish
drop skirt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
MANNISH SERGE
SUITS
$500

Made of fine quality, lined with satin,
neatly trimmed collar with corded silk,
silk braid and buttons, back OF coat
trimmed with braid, buttons and satin
pipings; skirt has plaid back, wide pleat
In front with braid trimming at bottom
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04

Total Liabilities and Surplus......$ l,4s2,s43 s.
WI. WHEELER & CO., Agents,
South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
UNITED STATES BRANCH
or The
North British & Mercantile
Insurance Co.

Total Liabilities and Surplus, .-...$ 8,99S.9l3 IS
WI. WHEELER & CO., Agents,
South Paris, Maine.
W. r. TARBOx, Agent,
Fryeburg, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
w. .J.Wheeler &CO.
Insurance
London Assurance
Corporation.

Total Liabilities and SURPLUS 3,7s96o7 30
WI. WHEELER & CO., Agents,
South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
Royal Exchange Assurance
Of London.

Total Liabilities and surplus......$ 2,474.s2s 90
w.J.WHEELER 8 CO., Agents,
South Paris, Maine.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-01
WHAT THE OHIO LEGISLATURE
ACCOMPLISHED DURING THE DAY

a n prohibition: no provisions TO
prevent saloons from being opened
near a church or school, or TO prevent
sales TO drunkards.
The Senat has passed the bill Of
Tered by Mr.. Fitzpatrick. of Trumbull
county. which requires that all inter
urban r running more than ten
miles shall be equipped with sanitary
conveniences. The bill now goes to
the Governor for his signature.
The Senate defeated an effort by
Mr.. WeySandt to have farmers ex-
emIred from the provisions of the
hudson bill. which requires that all
employees be paid at least every two
weeks. The Senate also passed these
bilis: Permitting milk dealers 10 la
Del the milk on top of the retainer in
stead of having their names blown I'm
the side OF the bottle: authorizing the
employment of an additional instruct
or In the State School for the Blind.
10 aid pupils who are taking a higher
course in a college or university.
AFTER the mount had been cut from
5000 10 $1,000, the Senate passed
tEe Moone bill providing for an in
into the fire and insurance
rates OF the state. Senator Dollison
attacked the $1,000 allowance and
warned the legislature TO 20 slowly
with the expenditure OF the peoples
money.
The House labor committee will re-
port The bill for the two platoon sys-
tenn In fire departments. "A similar
measure having been defeated in the
last legislature. The bill Will be- on
posed because il will double the ex-
pense OF conducting fire departments
ana eau II Is against home rule.
II Is pointed out that each city can
now adopt the double platoon system
~ IL desires. Representative Chapman
VINO Is chairman OF the committee.
says he believes that Governor Cox
VIII veto the bill IL il is passed.
The senate killed the Cook bill.
which provided for the appointment
OF "A commission to inspect all dairies
and cattle.
The home judicial committee has
voted 20 report without recommends
non IN" l.lcrr bill which provides Tor
the recall Of all elective Tfficials.
II city of Cincinnati has no use
Tor the ohio State University stu.
sted in Columbus and every time its
legislators ger a chance they make an
attack Of th" local institution. Now
S"ndhOr Cook, OF the Queen City.
want 10 tax a fee OF $500 a year on
all taking the law. medicine. Veteri-
nary. dentistry and pharmacy courses
80 the University. This hundred dol
lars is 20 be- a minimum. the directors
10 decide II 4 larger fee Is 10 he
charged.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-01
COMMISSIONERS SALE.
Special Commissioner sale OF valuable
Haal ERtat


Special commissdoners' sale OF vAiuaois
Real Estate.
In the Circuit Court OF Ohio County.
West Virginia
Friedrich Tofaute. Louise
Goldman and William
Gotham. her husband
Caroline Raster and
Jacob hasten. her hus-
band. and Hannah
Schneider. In Chancery.
cOmpiainants.
Rlca Behrens and Charles
Behrens. her husband.
Defendants
BY virtue OF the authority vested IN
the undersigned special commissioners.
by decree OF the Circuit Court OF Ohio
County. West Virginia made In the
chancery case OF Friedrich TofaIte. ct
al vs. tScka Behrens. et al made ON tile
10th day OF december. 1912. and enter
ed In Charcery order Book No. ~. at
page ESQ. they Will sell. at public auc-
tion. to the highest and best bidder. at
the North Front Door OF the Court House
OF Ohio County. in the city OF Wheeling.
West Nirginia. on saturday. the 2sth
day or March. \ u. 1913. commencing at
real estate situated in the C1ty OF Wheel
ing. County OF Ohio and State OF West
Nlrslnia. d~eslgnated and described rs
follows. to-wtt: The following described
real property. one parcel OF which is
situated on the INST side OF Main street.
between 2lst Street and 22nd Street. IN
80 - "a ~ NHAf ,NAAL1 VI
ohio and state of West virginia. and IL
known as the North half OF lot numbered
eighty-two tS2). in Chapline and loft :
Addition to the said City OF Wheeling.
The other parcel thereof Is situated on
the South side OF Sixteenth Street. be-
tween Eofr and Jacob streets. In the
said city of Wheeling. and - known as
the West half of lot numbered one hun
drcd and etghty-fOur $50 ~ IN. East
" heeling addition to said CRY.
said special commissioners Will offer
said property as a whole or In separate
parcels. ana will sell the am IN such
manner as Will bring the most money.
TERMS pF SALE. One-third G-3l
ana as much more az the Purchaser or
purchasers may elect 20 pay OF the plr-
ghase money cash In hand ON tn. dav II
sale. and the remaining portion OF the
purchase money to be aid in two equal
annual installmcnts. payable respective
~ IN one ana two years thereafter. with
interest thereon. payable annually. the
purchaser or purchasers giving ms or
their negotiable prom@SSory notes there
Tor. ute to said propcrty to be retained
as Iurther security until all OF said pur-
chase money shall have been paid
MARTIN BROWN.
g. l. MORRIS.
Special commissioners
! hereby certify that bond and Securi-
u nave been given by the above named
special commissioners. as required by
law and IN" said decree.
JOHN l.. kINGHORN.
CLERK or the Circuit court OF ohio Coun-
~. West Virginia.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-03-01
FOR SALE-FARMS.
FoR sGLE. sr6AL.L rAp1

FOR SIZE. SHALL rARN.
Wen ifui proved. MI!te fnE atscripton.
W. i-N. -H'! automobile as pat pay.
.AHir'N t'HN hs. 0u!;tfi"-1. 81. f-1t-m
iA.. .rIlt farm for sale. sit
uat'4 d Mi.e from Euney's Point ONO
""hi\ IHl~ Place al Ns bought Ior
less money iNtn .uu can build TIE mousse
ana lufi f't fr"ut=. IN. ..rr Leonard
nurFitt. 80 aui - Tv-nty-.irst street.
W 'clilE rls.r
TOR SALE f-..t. ia. X or poultry
iLrin. couti.aiu- - acres. near Peas
nnt 'ioNr. 'Hlp Call coz write j. o.
Miller. AI,'a. Dlio. j.. J. 3D. No