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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16

Assistance in the enforcement Of pro-
hibition is now afforded by the Boston &
Maine Railroad, which, according to re-
cent regulations, will not accept liquors
for shipment into Maine unless shippers
and consignee sign statements that they
are not to be received, sold or possessed
in violation of the state or federal law.
This is giving practical effect to the
Webb law, and is more than the railroad
is under legal obligations to do. Need
less to say, it will make the enforcement
of the prohibitory law in Maine easier.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16
Hiram.

Messrs. Hallet & Chesley have finished
saving the pine upon the Christopher
Allen lot on Hubbard Hill ct East Hiram,
owned by Dow 4 Tucker, and viii re-
move their portable mill to the Andrew
R. Buckuell place In the Spring district,
owned by VIM. n. Tucker OF Steep
Falls.
Mrs. VIM. d. Nswbegin Is In poor
health.
The Hiram village schools take vaca-
ton OF three weeks after Dec. 18th.
We are having fine weather, sleighipg
and wheeling, and persons take their
choice; some four inches OF snow.
Our schools are In good condition.
The Free Public Library is located at
Mr.. Bourbon G. Scribner's house; SOO
volumes. MIRA. Scribner serves as libra
rian,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16
Denmark.

Mr.. Stephen Rowe 10 under the care OF
DR.. Fitch OF BrownHeld, and is quite
feeble.
The ladies of the church held supper
aud sale Wednesday evening at Grange
Hall for the purpose Of assisting In pur-
chasing q new carpet for the church.
Receipts about S2l.0O.
A little stranger arrived at the homo
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Wood the 18th
inst. 1t Is girl, 8 pounds.
Mrs. D. s. Perkins Is visiting in Frye
burg for q few days.
Elmer Gerry shot fine deer Monday,
dressed about 100 pounds.
Fred Sanborn's teams are hauling
wood to Brownfield depot for Leon b.
Ingalls,.
Mrs. Elwood Psndexter IL In Boston
for few weeks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16
Wilson's Mills.

There seems to be general time oil
sickness In town the past week. Among
those who have required the services Of
. physician are Clifton, little son of Ar
thur Littlehale, Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs
Harry Pennock, Mrs. c. T. Fox and
Clyde Ripley, who was taken severely III
at the home Of his grandfather, Hugh
Hoyt. Dr.. Noyes OF Colebrook was the
attending physician.
David York is helping c. T. Fox gel
bis winters wood.
Claude Linnell and Elwyn Storey have
finished their pulp job ut Parsons Land.
ing and have returned homo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16

Mr.. Morrilrs engine has arrived, and
the mill Is ready for it. Expect to hear
the whistle soon.
Florence Cross has been visiting her
cousin, Mrs. George Conner.
Mrs. e. D. Connor's father and mother
have been spending few days with her.
Mrs. L. Shaw and Mrs. Inez Cummings
spent Saturday aud Sunday night with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. j. Cross.
John II. Wheeler has sold his steers to
George Cummings.
Robert Bennett and wife will live In
the Clark house.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16
Peru.

Hattie Getchell Of Dallas has been Wis.
iting her parents, 81. E. Stlllmau and
wife, and friends In this town and Hart
ford.
Birney Conant of East Livermore has
been visiting his uncle, ]. e. Conant, and
family. !.
81. r. Robinson and wife will attend
the State Grange ct Bangor next week.
Mrs. Lucia Walker and her grandson,
Merton, are visiting friends In New
Hampshire this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16
Welchyille.

Samuel Carpenter died at bis home,
Friday night, after q very short illness.
Mr.. Carpenter was born In Poland,
Maine, In 1852, the son Of Samuel and
Sarah Davis Carpenter. Several years
ago be moved from Plymouth, Mass, to
this place, where he has been employed
BY the Robinson Manufacturing Co.. OF
Oxford. Mr.. Carpenter 10 survived by q
widow, Mrs. Sarah Dudley Carpenter,
sndleaves two children, Ernest Carpen.
tor and Mrs. Grace Smith Carpenter.
There are also three brothers. The fun.
eral was held at the n. E. church at l: 80
Monday afternoon. Rev. A. A. Gala
CHAN Of Bridgton, former pastor, ofici-
ating.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16
North Waterford.

Richard Perkins is taking lessons on
the piano of Hazel Wardwell.
Mrs. Henry Plummer, president Of the
w. R. c., 10 sick and has been unable to
attend the last two meetings.
Ava Andrews Of Norway 10 visiting
friends here.
There was surprise party for W. A.
Manning at Odd Fellows Hall Thursday
evening, the occasion being his birth.
day. Sandwiches, cake and coffee were
served.
Edith Knight, who has been spending
her vacation here with her mother, Mrs.
L. A. Knight, has gone to her work in
Connecticut.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16
NOrway Lake.

The Mothers Club served roast ven.
ison supper at their hall Dec. 9th to
nearly hundred people. The venison
was given by Mr.. Virgil Dunn. 1t was
nice venison and plenty Of It.
Mrs. Chester Flint is quite Ill at the
present time.
Virgil Dunn spent the day Dec. 7th,
With his brother Fred at the Maine Gen.
eral Hospital in Portland. he Is said to
be gaining again.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16
SINGLE COPIES.

Single copies Of THE DEMOCRAT are four cents
each They will be mailed on receipt OF price by
the publishers or for the convenience of patrons
single copies of each issue have been placed on
sale az the following places In the County:
South Paris. Towards Drug Store.
Shurtlef's Drug Store
Norway, Noyes Drug Store.
stones Drug Store.
Buckheld. A L. Newton. Postmaster.
Paris Hill Mrs. Harlow. Post ONCE.
West Paris, Samuel 7. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16

. Bankruptcy Notices.
To Make Your Hair More Beautiful.
Heard In South Paris.
Probate Notices.
2 Appointments. ,,..-
Seasonable Suggestions for Christmas 1lIts'
A Merry Christmas 10 You.
Christmas Merchandise for Men.
Something New for Christmas.
Gifts Worth the Giving.
Not Satisfied.
Happy Yuletide Ia Drawing Near.
Footwear for Christmas Gifts.
Buy Christmas Presents.
Christmas Gifts.
Buy Plant In Flower.
Bitter Truths About Stoves.
Christmas shopping etc.
Free an Eight Day Clock.
For Christmas Gifts.
Non Resident Taxes In Paris.
Non. Resident Taxes In Woodstock.
For Sale.
Parker's Hair Balsam.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16
West Sumner.

The winter term of school began Mon
day with Miss Edith Barrett OF Sumner
Hill as teacher.
The Harmony Club, assisted BY the
church societies, will have q Christmas
tree and entertainment In the Baptist
church Wednesday evening, Dec. Oath.
M. C. Barrows butchered beef that
dressed over 800 pounds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16

In few weeks number of changes
in the parcel post regulations will go
into effect, including an increased limit
OF weight of fifty pounds in certain
zones, reductions of rates in some zones,
the inclusion of books of certain weight,
&c. Indeed, so frequent are the changes
in the parcel post regulations that they
are almost as difficult to understand as
the income tax law.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16
West Lowell.

Miss Aristeen Lord has trained
nurse. :,
Miss Helen Armstrong Was moved
from Sweden to the home of her moth
or, Mrs. W. D. Irish. She Is gaining.
Mrs. Alonzo Lord has been i'll with the
grippe for four weeks.
w. 8. Fox appears to be gaining.
Mrs. Jane Hatch is visiting Mrs. Caro-.
line Fox.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16
Here and There.

The Thaw case has now progressed so
far that the constitutional questions con-
nected with it are almost ready to go TO
the United States Supreme Court. When
those are settled, the legal processes will
begin along some other line.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16

II taking the duty of every product
would send the price up as the price OF
eggs has been climbing since the passage
of the tariff bill, how rich the owners Of
our protected Industries would get under
free tradel
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16
Bethel.

Edward King has returned from Fells-
moro. Florida, where he has been on .
business trip. .
DR.. Wiley and family are still guests
of relatives in Bethel, whore the doctor
came to convalesce after his critical Ill.
ness.
Schools closed this week for the
Christmas vacation.
Harold Chandler went to Norway Fri.
day to visit his parents, returning Satur-
day.
Thursday afternoon and evening the
ladies of the Congregational society held
the annual Christmas sale of fancy and
useful articles, homemade candies, etc.
The sale was we'll patronized, and q
large number enjoyed the roast chicken
and pastry supper. The ladies report q
very successful fair.
Benjamin Kimball has gone to Lake,
N. a., to work for the Berlin Mills Co.
The old landmark, MOrrilrs mill, 10
being torn down, and Messrs. Epson and
Bingham, the purchasers Of the property,
are having toboggan slide made, and In
time it will, no doubt, become place for
both winter and summer sports.
Misses Grace and Daisy Dixon OF Au-
gusta are still here caring for their aunt,
Mrs. l.. T. Barker, who continues i'll.
The deer hunters have been busy, with
more or less success.
Very favorable reports are received
from Miss Alice Willis, who submitted
to a critical operation at the Maine Gen.
eral Hospital, Portland.
The grange elected officers last Thurs
day evening.
Mrs. Ebenezer Richardson passed her
Goth birthday last week, and Is wonder
fully bright and active.
Teachers and students OF Gould Acad-
envy are enjoying the Christmas recess.
The fall term closed Thursday, to open
Dec. Goth.
The children are enjoying sliding on
the icy streets, but the lumbermen are
hoping for more snow.
MIDDLE INTERvALE.
Casper Capeu is trimming apple trees
on maple and Pine Farm"
Blanche E. Kimball now belongs to
the Bethel Hill graded school. School
closed for vacation Dec. 18th.
Alice Kimball is teaching in Bethel
Greenwood union school district, E +.
Callahan, superintendent.
We have received some lovely Christ
mas cards from our soldier friend at
Togus. He says they have fine home
for the winter, warm and well fed.
"God will provide"
Howard Hutchins is here Tuesday OF
each week with nice, neat looking
meat cart with first class meat for sale.
Mr.. Sloan, the fish man, comes once in
two weeks with fine fresh fish. Our
Grand Union salesman comes once In
three weeks on Tuesday, aud all is first
class goods.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16
Coming Events.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Dec. 80, 81, Jan. l-ShOw Of Western Maine
Poultry Association, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16

Impure blood runs you down-makes you an
easy victim for disease. For pure blood and
sound digestion-Burdock Blood Bitters. At all
drug stores. Price, 1l.O0.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16

When baby suffers with Group. apply and give
DR.. Thomas Eclectic OIL at once. Sale for chill.
dren: A little goes long way. 25c and 6oc.
At Ill drug stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16

The installing of a ten-iuch gun at the
armory in the heart OF the city OF Port
land is doubtless only for the purpose OF
practice by the National Guard.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16

The use of the photograph is growing
almost by leaps and bounds, but few
have yet learned how to spell the name
of the thing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16

Although Vermont is supposed to be
the home of rock ribbed conservatism,
on the same day the Vermont State
Grange passed a resolution favoring
woman suffrage, and the Massachusetts,
State Grange resolution opposing it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16

Portland and Westbrook Republicans
and Progressives, thinking alike on most
questions, voted together in the recent
municipal elections, and the results were
encouraging to everyone who dislikes
Democratic rule. The opening shots in
the campaign to redeem Maine were both
in the bullseye.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16
"Out of the sky

"Out Of the sky
just starting TO ny
One little snowflake, and then Its brother,
Racing and chasing one after the other.
Till the air is so full. you might think they
would smother,
Then hey for the sleigh bells, and hey for
the funl
For that's the way winter has always begun
In every December
That can remember"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16
MIDDLE INTERYALE.
West Bethel.

"Often In winter the wind roars through
With trump and whistle and fierce halloo,
And cracks the tree-tops and whirls the
snow
Like phantom horses Of long ago,
On the old route over the mountain"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16

An unusual feature is Incorporated in
a bill introduced in congress which re-
peals the tax on oleomargarine. This
feature prescribes penalties for consum,
ers who knowingly buy misbranded
oleo. 1t has always been customary to
put the burden of an illegal sale wholly
upon the seller, leaving the buyer guilt
less. If the principle in the bill cited
should have general application, the man
who buys liquor in prohibition territory
would be subject to penalty for so doing,
and the enforcement of the law would be
rendered even more difficult.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16

or course in case of the sale OF a vote,
the briber aud bribed are held equally
guilty under the law, though in this case
it is the buyer whom the authorities
generally get after, and the seller who
generally does the "squesling" If any is
done. Also it is the seller who general
IL gets the contumely. The man who
sells his vote is cheap, but the man who
buys it is frequently a distinguished
member Of society, and flourishes like a
green bay tree.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-16

One-half the machinery in Maine
wooden mills is running half time. The
rest isn't running at all. That Is the
condition in which a leading wooden
goods manufacturer finds the mills with
in a few months after the Democratic
free trade law went into effect.
The herald., 1913-11-06
ECONOMY IN USE Of rAYS
haviss Several, Zach FOR Ne spse'si
Service, Means Also the Saving
of Much Work.

A more general use Of trays throusk
out the house would result In . dis
tinct saving Of work II once adopted.
Large trays should be provided for
clearing the table and putting away
the dishes, for holding jolly glasses
or preserve jars 10 be nlled. and for
carrying furniture polish, 1oor WAL
glass and metal polishers and clean
ing brushes TO the scene OF house
cleaning activity; smaller ones for
holding an assortment OF bottles and
jars on the dressing table. for sponseA
soap, boric acid solution, cotton. etc.
for the baoy's bath, and for odds and
ends, such as screws, nuts. bolts. ETC,
which are occasionally found abovt
the house and are apt to be thrown
away unless some receptacle be At
hand In which 10 put them. II is not
the actual money value Of these tn
fles which makes II advisable to save
them. but the trouble Of replacing
them when needed And lastly, don't
forget the tray for soiled spoons. egg
beater, pastry brush, etc, TO stand al
one side OF the baking table
The herald., 1913-11-06
CABBAGE WITH FORCE MEAT
Excellent for Noon or Evening piposs
and We'll Worth Time Needed IN
Its Preparation.

Ingrsdients-One medium sized
head OF new cabbage; one pound OF
chopped beef; two tablespoonfuls Of
chopped onion; one tablespoonful OF
beef drippings or butter: salt and pep
per to taste.
Method-Select q loose leafed cab
bage and cut OF stalk, without separat-
Ing leaves. Wash well Prepare force
meat by cooking II with onions in fat
until slightly Drowned, but not
quite done. Season rather highly with
salt and pepper then begin to fold
back the outer leaves OF cabbage, dis
tribute the meat between the inner
leaves. Fold the outer leaves together
to form a perfect head again, tie =
clean cloth over and plunge into kettle
OF slightly salted boiling water Sim
mer about one hour or until tender
When serving take from cloth and set
on platter, pour little melted but
ter over, season with a little salt and
pepper and cut into sections from top
to bottom at the table. This Is good
served with mashed potatoes.
The herald., 1913-11-06
Beanpot Stew.

A choice dish OF meat is prepared
OF the cheapest cuts of meat Legs
and neck pieces may be used. Beef.
fresh pork. lamb and veal may be
used together. Get them cut up in
lengths Of three inches or so. then
with a sharp trimming knife trim OF
fat and outside rinds. Place In two
quart beanpot (which must be very
clean) with few cut-up potatoes and
a carrot or two. one small onion. one
slice OF bacon, half teaspoon Of pick
ling spices. salt and pepper to tasts,
and one teaspoon OF sugar. Fill with
water one inch from top, cover pot
tight and do not uncover until ready
to serve. Bake from four TO eight
hours, according to amount OF hest;
the slower the better About five
pounds OF meat as you buy 1t ia needed
for q twoQuart pot
The herald., 1913-11-06
Very Unusual.

you newspaper fellows are ordina-
dly hard pressed for funds. are you
notf" asked the genial stranger.
Our natural pride forbade us to agree
with this outsiders conclusion. So we
said:
"Why-er-not necessarily. What
makes you think so?'
"l'll tell you. | am acquainted with a
member Of your profession, and a fine
chap he is too. The other day want
ed to talk to him, so / called him up
on the phone and asked him If be
would lunch with me- He accepted,
and at the appointed hour we sat at
the table. / opened the conversation
thus:
"'Well, what's the news? Anything
unusual In your lineT
Yes answered the reporter
this! cleveland Plain Dealer.
The herald., 1913-11-06
STORIES AND THE DRAMA.
Harder Work to Write a Novel Than to
Construct a Play.

One reason why play is easier to
write than novel is that play Is
shorter than a novel On the average
one may say that it takes six plays to
make the matter of novel. Other
things being equal, short work OF art
presents fewer difficulties than long
eS one. The contrary is held true by
the majority. but then the majority.
having never attempted To produce n
long work of art. are unqualified to
offer an opinion.
Ii is said that the most difficult form
of poetry is the sonnet. But the most
difficult form of poetry is the epic. The
proof that the sonnet is the most diff
iicult form is alleged to be in the few
ness OF perfect sOnnetS. There are.
however, few more perfect Sonnets
than perfect epics. a perfect sonnet
may be a heavenly accident. But such
accidents can never happen to writers
OF epics.
Some years ago we had an enormous
palaver about the art of the short
story" which numerous persons who
had omitted to write novels prOnOunc-
ed to be more difficult than the novel.
But the fact remains that there are
scores of perfect short stories. where
as it is doubtful whether anybody but
Turgenev ever did write a perfect
novel.
A short form is easier to manipulate
than Il long form because its cOnstruc
ton is less complicated. because the
balance of its proportions can be more
easily corrected by means OF rapid
survey. because 1t is lawful and even
necessary in 1t to leave undone many
things which are very hard to do and
because the emotional strain is less
prolonged The most difficult thing in
all art is TO maintain the imaginative
tension unSlackened throughout con
siderable period. Metropolitan MaGa-
zine.
The herald., 1913-11-06
METHODIST NOTES.

The revival services were unusually
well attended throughout the two
weeks. On several occasions extra
seats had to be provided.
The pastor wishes all children who
applied for church membership to
meet him at the church Friday, just af-
ter school, for a few minutes instruc-
ton. They will be received into the
church Sunday morning following a
sermon to children at the regular
preaching hour.
We wish to express our appreciation
for the splendid assistance during the
meeting rendered by the. Mems Bible
Glass, the Ladies' Bible Glass, the Su-
perintendent of the Sunday Schools,
and his force, to the choir for extra
music, to Mrs. Borrell, and to all 9TH
ers who so kindly and generously con-
tributed toward the success of the meet
ing
At the close of the service last Sun
day night the following adults took the
vows of church membership: Mrs.
Thompson and Mrs. Atchison, 204 Del
aronde; Mr.. J. r. Schlaeger, 1918 Tou-
70 street; Mr.. Ralph Osman, Atlantic
avenue; Mrs. j. l.. Saluby, 933 Val
lette; Claude and Katie Entwistle, Far
ragut street; Mrs. Connolly, 400 Eliza
street; Mrs. Arnold, PA Eliza; Mr.. ].
E. Green, All Slidell avenue; Miss Hill
da Rouskolb. 500 Elmira; Miss Fen
ner Braai, 1921 Pacific; John Braai,
1921 Pacific; Miss Eta Pettigrove, 426
Delaronde. (Members of church please
note street numbers.
Others will be received next Sunday.
The herald., 1913-11-06

ment and cJnrroi or rs affairs shall be
exercised by, a Board OF Directors to be
composed OF eight(Sl stockholders, five (5)
OF whom shall constitute quorum for the
transaction OF the business Of the corpora
ton. The first board of directors shall be
composed of +. c. Bautovich, HAMPTON
ReynSids; Ry N. ?. Bopslog Martin Behrman,
Lazarus and c. II. Willard. The Officers Of
the first board of directors shall be r. q.
Bautovich, President. Hampton Reynolds,
Nice-President and NJ. p Bouslog Secretary
Treasurer, and the said board OF Directors
and said officers shall serve and remain in
office until the SECOND Monday In October.
1914, on which day, and annually there,
after, the board Of directors shall be elected
oy the stockholders at meeting called for
that purpose. All directors and Officers
snail hold ofce until their successors are
elected and qualified, and any failure to
elect directors shall not be regarded as for
In the election of directors, each stock
holder shall be entitled to one vote for each
share OF stock owned by him, and NAV be
proxy. and a majority Of the votes shall
elect. Any vacancy occurring In the board OF
directors may be filled by the remaining
directors for the unexpired term. At the
election and qualification, they shall elect
from among their own number a president.
slce-president and secretary-treasurer
ARTICLB Wall meetings of the
tice mailed from the last known address of
each stockholder, not less than thirty days
before the date fixed for such meetings nm.
less said notice has been waived in writing
by the stockholders.
ARTICLE VII-This act Of incorporation
may be amended, modified, changed or al
tered, or this corporation may be dissolved
with the assent Of the stockholders hold
Ing and owning three-fourths of the CapitaI
stock thereof, who may be present or repre-
sented at general meeting Of the stock
holders convened for that purpose. and
OF which due notice has been given.
whenever this corporation shall be dis.
solved, either by limitation or from any
other cause, Its affairs shall be llquidated
by three (3) commissioners to be appointed
Tor that purpose from among the stock
holders, at a meeting Of the stockholders
convened for that purpose; said Commis-
sioners shall remain In office until the
affairs Of said corporation shall be fully
and finally liquidated. Any vacancy occur
ring among the nquidators from any cause
whatever. shall be filled by the remaining
ARTICLE vIII-No stockholder shall
ever be liable or responsible for the con.
tracts or faults of this corporation In any
further sum than the unpaid balance due by
him on the shares Of stock subscribed to