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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18
CompIiments.

Said certain eminent actor, who at
the age of afty-nine looks no more
than thirty-tve:
81 try to keep my hair on and my
stomach off-that II the true secret Of
perennial youth"
Then he told one Of his famous sto-
ries illustrative Of the horrors Of corpu.
lence.
"A fat man." he said. "could not help
laughing one day at the ludlcrous ap-
pearance Of very bow legged chap,
one Of those arch looking chaps. you
know.
Though q total stranger to him. the
fat man slapped the bow legged chap
on the back and said:
"'By lingo. brother. you look as II
you'd been riding u barrel
''The bow legged man smiled and
poked his forefinger deep into the fat
man't soft, loose stomach.
"'And :ou look us II you'd been swal-
lowing One. he said Washington
Star
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18
A PAMPERED POET.
Wordsworth Was Waited on Hand and
Foot by His Family.

The somewhat doubtful pleasure Of
visit to Wordsworth In his home at Ry-
ial Mount. as described by Mrs. KEN.
BILE, is thus given by Mrs. L. d. Wal
ford in Memories Of Victorian Lon
ion:"
"It was not a pleasure-the Words
worths were such queer people and so
wrapped up in themselves. Even
though you were their guests you were
expected In everything to play second
fiddle 10 the man Of the house. Round
him everything revolved. You might
have n poor breakfast. cold dishes, bad
coffee-things were mostly bad ut Ky
dal that were only for the inferior gen
eral company-but the masters COM
fort was sedulously attended to-so
different from my other poet friend,
Mr.. Southey. with whom | also stayed
at the lakes. Southey was everybody's
body. attending TO every one. iooNinS
after every one himself, while in the
Wordsworth household II was the Gus
tom for the head Of the house to break
fast I'm bed. wife on one SIDE. daughter
on the other. both wholly absorbed IN
ministering to lis wants. while eveiy
other person might go hang.
"And it was the same all through Tie
day. You might rs Il stranger long 10
see all you could Of those beautiful
lakes and mountains. and almost amy
hosts would have taken care that sou
should, but not 50 the W"rdSworilis.
II it were dull day and rain impcnd-
ing there was chance of his getting
wet, and all the pros and cons were de-
bated in your presence. but without
any reference to your possible witness.
II there were a cold wind they shook
their heads with decision; he was nev-
er allowed to walk or drive in n cold
wind.
zone was fairly sick Of 1t. and
would not have stayed even the three
days did but that was on my way
to Greta Hall and did not like to In
commode the Soutbeys."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18
THE CAUSE OF RHEUMATISM

Stomach trouble, lazy liver and de-
ranged kidneys are the cause of rheuma-
tism. Got your stomach, liver, kidneys
and bowels In healthy condition by tax
ing Electric Bittsrs, and you will not be
troubled with the pains Of rheumatism.
Charles B. Allen, school principal, OF
Sylvania, Ca, who suffered indescriba.
bic torture from rheumatism, liver and
stomach trouble and diseased kid.
peys, writes: "All remedies failed until
I used Electric Bitters, but four bottles
of this wonderful remedy cured me COM
pletely." Maybe your rheumatic pains
come from stomach. liver and kidney
troubles. Electric Bitters will give you
prompt relief. 900 and $l.00. Recon-
mended by Chas. d. Howard & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18

York East Conference, and served some
of its largest churches as pastor.
The Maine Conference includes all the
Methodist churches and pastoral charges
in Maine west of the Kennebec River,
with few towns-Gorham, Berlin, Con-
way and Bartlett-in New Hampshire.
The conference st present Is divided
into two districts, the Portland and the
Augusta Districts, over which two dis
trict superiutendents preside-the Rev.
d. B. Holt, D. D., on the Portland Dis
trict, and the Rev. j. M. Frost, d. D,
on the Augusta District. The Portland
District includes sixty-six pastoral
charges, and the Augusta District fifty
eight. A few OF these charges are serv-
ed by local preachers as supplies.
The membership of the Maine Annual
Conference consists ofthose who, having
sci we'd at least two years on probation,
and passed the required four years
course of studies, are, on recommends
ton OF their district superintendent, re-
ceived BY vote into the conference. Local
preachers who serve as pastors are ex-
pected to attend conference and to make
to that body their reports, but have no
part or power in the conference.
Ffty-two years ago, the Maine Con-
ference held its thirty-seventh session in
South Paris. Bishop Scott presided. at
that time the conference was divided
into three districts, over which presided
the Rev. Ezekiel Robinson, the Rev. G.
C. Cone and the Rev. Heman Nickerson.
At that conference "full entertainment
was given by the good people of South
Paris and Norway, some of the younger
preachers walking out three miles for
their lodgings. But for several years
the conference has adopted the "Har-
ward plan" The families Of South Paris
and Norway, all the churches assisting,
will furnish to all conference members,
and local preachers as supplies, with
their wives, free lodgings and breakfast /;
and dinners and suppers for twenty-five
cents each will be served to all who wish
as follows: Tuesday evening and Wed
nesday by the ladies of the Methodist
church at the Baptist vestry ON Park
Street; Thursday the ladies Of the
Universalist church will serve dinner and
supper at Good Cheer Hall on Pine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18

C. s. Stetson, Master Of the Maine
State Grange and chairman of tho exec
utive committee Of the National Grange,
represented the National Grange at tho
Federal Aid Good Roads Convention
held in Washington, d. c., March o and
7. at the Raleigh Hotel. This conven-
ton included all classes OF people who
are users of the roads and for any rea-
sons interested in better roads.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18
Here and There.

In the rapidity of this age it had per.
haps seemed that the limit of luxury had
been reached in the houses which the
rich can build to live in. But all the
time new possible luxuries, which will
In time become necessaries for all who
can afford them-and more who can't
are being discovered. One of the latest
is the moving picture room, without
which no house is now considered up-to-
date for a family of large means.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18
Plan Your Work.

1t is we'll to plan now for next years
work. While you have time map out
your field of action and study what
methods to pursue to make your work
lighter and more profitable than ever be-
fore.
By all means keep book account, 80
at the end of the year you may know
how you stand what you have lost, and
what you have gained. Whether 1t is
worth while to continue in the Same old
rut, or whether 1t 10 moro profitable to
change methods. A. Raiser In Sue
cessful Farming.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18

The eighty ninth session of the Maine
Annual Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church will be held at South
Paris, commencing Tuesday evening,
April 10, and will continue over the fol-
lowing Sabbath, adjourning Monday
morning, April 81. Bishop Henderson
of Chattanooga will preside. Rev. r. A.
Rich Of Fairfield is secretary. This will
be Bishop Henderson's first visit to
Maine, he haviog been elected to his
present Office at our last General Confer
ence. Previous to his election to the
Episcopacy he was a member of the New
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18

1t is none too early to commence plan
ming next years garden and getting .
list of needed seeds ready for ordering.
Plan to try one or two new vegetables
each year. A few seeds or plants are
suffering for trial. Sometimes We run
across something which We like very
much In this way. Look over the back
numbers of the farm papers and see how
much aid they will be 10 planning for a
now sesson.-C. J. Griffin In Successful
Farming.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18

It is claimed by one authority that ono
hundred pounds OF clover meal CONTAINS
enough lime for the shells OF ~ liz doz'
ans Of eggs. Glover 10 very rich In pro-
tain and contains potash, soda, phos-
phoric acid, and other ingredients that
make it one of the best feeds for fowls
that can be named. 1t contains oil the
essentials In well-balanced proportion,
and is palatable to the fowls as we'll as
N o~lthful
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18
PUTTING Il Mildly.

She was only sixteen stone and three
quarters. 80 that when she trod on q
bannnu skin she subsidized very gently
A polite shopkeeper came out to assist
her TO rise from q box Of his best new
laid eggs.
"Oh. { do hope have not broken
themr' she cried.
mot at all. madam" said the polite
pne; they are only bent"-London
Globe
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18

John D. Rockefeller, the story goes,
was playing golf at Augusta, Ca, when,
In order to enter into conversation with
his caddy, he asked the boy how to
make his stroke. The boy gave the To-
structlon a. best he could. Mr.. Rookie
feller pretended to be following his ad'
vice, and the stroke was . brilliant one,
"Say, mister" said the boy. "if you had
my brains and bad your strength
what a great team we'd make!'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18
The Maine Methodist Episcopal Conference.
INFORMATION REGARDING THIS BODY, WHICH
WILL MEET AT SOUTH PARIS.

Street; Friday, the ladies of the Baptist
church will serve dinner and supper at
their vestry on Park Street. and Satur.
day the ladies of the Congregational
church will serve a chicken dinner and
baked bean supper at their vestry on
Main Street.
On the Sabbath the services OF this
conference will be held at the Opera
House at Norway. Bishop Henderson
will preach at the morning service. Dim
ner and supper will be served in Norway,
probably at the Methodist church ves-
trv
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18

The swift progress of the world is
hardly better illustrated than by che fact
that it is now against the law of England
for citizen of any other country to fly
over or land upon the soil of that coun-
try without permission from the govern
mont. Think how few years it has been
since the time when such law would
have been the height of absurdity!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18

1t is not expected that 80 many pas
toral changes as usual will be made at
this conference. All the churches on
the Kennebec River, excepting the two
Bath churches, expect no change of
pastors. 1t is reported that changes will
be made at Westbrook, Gorham, Wood
fords, Berlin, South Paris and Lisbon
Falls. In some Of these cases failing
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18
BEST FOR SKIN DISEASES.

Nearly every skin disease yields quick
II and permanently to Buoklen's Arnica
Salve, and nothing Is better for burns
or bruises. Soothes and heals. John
Dsye, OF Gladwin, Mioh., says, after suf-
fering twelve years with skin ailment
and spending $400 in DOCTORS bills,
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him. 1t
will help you. Only 900. Recommend.
cd by Chss. d. Howard q Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18

Clarence A. Day of Presque Isle. q
successful Aroostook county farmer, has
beensngaged to take charge OF the farm
denomination work In Washington
county. He will begin bis duties at
once. In that county the work will be
directed principally with relation to po'
tato and grain growing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18
Times Changes.

YOU" saId she as she came down
the stairs leisurely pulling on her
gIoves-"you used to soy I was worth
my weight In gold"
"Well. what II I didY' he asked. look
Ing ut his watch for the third time In
fifteen minutes.
"And now you don't think I'm worth
a wait Of two minutes."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18
BEST KNOWN COUGH REMEDY.

For forty-three years DR.. Kings New
Discovery has been known throughout
the world as the most reliable cough re-
medy. Over three million bottles were
used last year. Isn't this proofp 1t will
get rid of your cough, or We will refund
your money. j. j. Owens, OF Allendals,
s. c., writes the way hundreds of others
have done: "After twenty years, find
that DR.. Kings New Discovery is the
best remedy for coughs and colds that I
have ever used" For coughs and colds
and all throat and lung troubles, 1t has
no equal. SOC and Sl.00 at Chas. Il.
Howard & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18

There Ii disposition to sell on the
d.irv cows and 20 into "something else. =
Aiv.vs that delusivs 'something else
- lnre us and make us trouble! STICK
N ~ soms COWS, some hogs, some sheep
some poultry. That 10 tho safest iafm
| ing any man can do'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18

Two library trustees in an English
town, who were not versed in the his
tory of their own literature, barred "Tom
Jones" out of the library as unfit for
general circulation. The trouble was,
they hadn't been informed that the book
was ''literature," and simply judged 1t
on its merits as to fitness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18

health on the part of the pastor or his
wife requires the changes. Others hav-
ing served long tenn of years desire a
new field of labor.
A very pleasant session of the con-
ference is anticipated, aud we have no
doubt that South Paris and it's popular
pastor, the Rev. T. N. Kewley, will
prove themselves royal entertainers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18
Domestic Tragedy.

pomebktC iEsSeeJ'
"Whnt's the matterr
'This morning our furnace was
found choked." :
"Whom do you suspectT
Well uncle was the sworn enemy
Of that furnace. and father Ii known
to have made threats" - Louisville
Courier Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18
Puzzled.

"Whats the matter. John? You look
worried"
81 can't make out whether this piece
Of paper had in my pocket is a lauB-
dry ticket or q scrap from our simph-
lied spelling meeting" - Baltimore
American.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18

The lack of salt shows clear through
into the milk. Milk that comes from
COWS that do not have salt enough 10 fiat
and insipid.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18

The old dash churn went with lot Of
other things which kept folks from
reaching the best there 10 In farming.
Glad of it!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18

The country is temporarily losing Its
interest to some extent In the price OF
coal, but 1t is already getting notice on
the other end of the year. Ice is going
to be high!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18
AMONG THE FARMERS.
SPEED THE Flow"

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
u solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY D
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrst. Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18

Start for town when tho milk can gets
rusty. A new one may save you ten
times the cost Of good can.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18
For Sale.

The Tirrell place, in South Paris
Village. Room for two tenements,
also a stable connected. Inquire OF
,tf JAMES S. WRIGHT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18
araa.

When we are children we brag about
our parents When we get to be young
men aud young women we brag about
ourselves When we become older we
brag about our children
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18
SOUTH PARIS, MAINE, TUESDAY, MARCH I8, 1913
STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY OF OXFORD.

COUNTY OF OXFORD.
COUNTY TREAsuRER's OFFICE.
South Paris. Maine, Jan. %. 1918.
The following list containing the aggregate
amount OF costs allowed In each criminal case ss
audited and allowed by the Supreme judicial
Court snd specifying the court or magistrate
that allowed the same and before whom the case
originated Is published In compliance with the
provtsions of Section Is of Chapter l57 OF the
Revised Statutes of the State Of Maine.
sEroRE SUPREME JUDICIAL couxr,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18

Now's the only bird lays egss o gold
Lowell
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18

Stay BY your COWS a. we'll - they stay
BY you.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-18

For Sale or To Rent.
lOroom, two tenement house, we'll
oeAsed, In trst class repair inside and
out Also stable, II good fruit trees,
Ssd OK. CLIFFORD.
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18

No. l. One part of CALIFORNIA; high
ground, is, by strange freak of ma
ture, walking over neighboring piece
Name the two, one word each, and also
name the nature of them.
No. Q. Find a fve-letter word for
each of the eight pictures, and when ar
ranged properly the initials will name a
prominent city. ...
No. 3. Here, in plain view, almost,
are two of CALIFORNIA; most famous
products. Dig them apart and name.
No. 4. The name of a watercourse
in one word
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18

Think cutting of
npna OF onseaor home and personal comforts without
describes and Illustrates the $50 household supplies
and retailers Such necessary articles
to satisfy and all obtanable
also shows the ~ NNNN '-'AA r'Ne'' ~
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18

with purchases of our products at regular
retail prices fine furniture of all kinds
carpets. rugs. curtains, portieres silverware
crockery, and stylish new spring and summer
clothing for every one of the family. Every
article Is of the highest quality and. like our
respect or your money back. Some of these
articles would cost you SIS. $50, and $40 at a
retail store. You can get them without any
extra expense whatever, simply by purchas-
ing your household supplies direct from us.
4 the manufacturers. You save their entire
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18

cost by Larkin Factory to- Family Dealing
NO doubt you've heard about Larkin Co.
dozens OF times You've probably heard your
own neighbors praise our reliability and
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double-or nearly double-value for your
money, just as well as they. We will gladly
article given therewith-all of your selecting
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what better proof of quality could we offer
The Washington herald., 1913-05-18

Read our money-saving offers in full
giving. This catalog costs you nothing,
and more home and personal comforts,
should. you choose to avail yourself of
its many attractive offers. Just send
the coupon below to our nearest address
or write postal, mentioning this
magazine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-27

taken as a penalty for the murder of
one man. Even those interested in
the remotest degree are liable to the
suItan's vengeance 1t is not so much
the number the ruler Of Turkey Is au-
thorized to put out Of the way, but
rather where the line is to be drawn.
The Turks have a story of one Of
the earlier successors Of Mohammed
whose life was only endangered be-
cause of a rock falling down decliv-
ity near which the sultan was riding
with his retinue. Half n dozen Of
those in charge Of the trip were put to
death as an ordinary matter of course,
then half a dozen more who might
have remotely known something about
the facilities afforded By the road for
killing the sultan. Finally all the mem
bers of secret club or lodge were or
dered executed because it was ascer-
tanned that one of the responses to a
password was twill you roll down the
stone?"
Despite the protestations of the club
members that the words had no slgnif-
canoe at all with respect to the sultan
or the sultan's trip along the road. they
were ordered to the Scaffold. They
numbered 1IS in all and died bravely.
assuring their executioners to the very
last that they were innocent Later a
eunuch who told how the falling OF the
rock was merely an accident was also
Put to death for daring to say so.--New
York Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-27
Special Taxation Notice.

Notice is hereby given 10 all persons
interested, that the city council of the
city of Rock Island, county of Rock
Island, state of Illinois. having ordered
that a local improvement be made by
paving Eleventh avenue from Eley-
enth street TO Twelfth street. the
ordinance for the same being on file in
the Office Of the city clerk, having ap-
piled to the county court of Rock Is
land county for an assessment Of the
costs of said improvement. according
to frontage, and an assessment there.
fore having been made and returned to
said court, the final hearing thereon
will be on the 9th day of October. A.
D. 1918, a. 9 O'Clock a. m, or as soon
thereafter as the business of the court
will permit. All persons desiring NAV
file objections in said court before
said day and may appear on the hear.
ing and make their defense. Said as
sessment is payable in ten 10) In
stallments. and all installments except
the first shall bear interest from date
and after date of confirmation until
paid, at the rate OF five 90 per cent
per annum JOHN G. MILLER
Oficial appointed to make assessment.
Dated Sept %, I915.-(Ady.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-27

burning. After about two years the plmplcs
broke out between my shoulders. Ny cloth
ing irritated them. was troubled with that
eczema i've or six years.
II tried everything that was recon-
mended without any benefit until 1 used the
Cuticurs Soap and Ointment according 70
directions, and Cuticura Soap and Ointment
cured me sound and well In two weeks
(Simed) s. L. KiIlian. Nov. p. 1912.
For pimples and blackhsads the following
l. most effective and economical treatment:
Gently smear the affected parts With Cutic1ra
Ointment. on the end Of the finger. but do not
rub. Wash of the Cuticyra Ointment in Ave
minutes with Cuticura Soap and not water
and continue bathing for some minutes This
treatment is best on rising and retiring. At
other times use Cuticura Soap freely for the
toilet and bath, to assist in preventing inAam-
nation. irritation and ciosgLng OF the pores
Sold everywhere. Liberal sample Of each
mailed freq. with 32-p. Skin Book Address
postcard "Curicura. Dept, T, Boston"
AS-Men who shave and shampoo with Gu
ticura Soap viii find IL best for skin and scalp.
Advertisement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-09-27

putting his name down for $500 and
several others doubling their former
subscriptions. The building commit
tee is composed of A. M Blakesley,
chairman; z. B. McKowns. Frank Mad
Ter, DR.. J. w Stewart, c. E. Adams, J.
w. WEIGH, George NJ. Loosely, j. F.
Robinson and A. d. Sperry.
The Republican Fiambeau club held
its initial drill at the skating rink
last evening. 1t expects to be able to
make a presentable appearance by
Saturday night
Sept. 27.-Railey Davenport has
favored The Argus with a nicely bound
volume Of The Sauks and the Black
Hawk War, edited by Perry A. Arm
strong. The work is dedicated to the
early settlers of Illinois. Among
other portraits is an excellent likeness
of Mr.. Davenport
Sept 2S.-The motors were aban-
doned on the Union Street railway by
the Holmes syndicate yesterday.
The Dayenports play a benefit game
with Omaha tomorrow and all on this
side Of the river who desire to see
good baseball maintained in this VI.
cinity next year with a good club in
the field should attend
Plans have been furnished for en-
larging and improving the Ninth street
NJ. E. church and putting it on d
more solid foundation, so 10 speak
The specifications call for a handsome
stone basement, 12-foot extension in
the rear and truss roof, giving the
edifice a much more churchly appear
! ance than al present. The cost of the
| improvements will be about $4,000 ant
the congregation meets tonight to act
upon the matter.