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

In my school days was taught that
the noun "measles" is singular--not
singular in the sense in which Artemus
Ward used the word when be said of the
Mormons that their religion was singular
but their wives were plural, but singular
in the sense In which the word is used
by grammsrians to designate nouns of
the singular number as distinguished
from those Of the plural number. What
is the present usage as regards that
MOUNTS it classed as singular, or plural?
| see BY the Democrat of the 18th in
slant that the Democrats Greenwood
correspondent uses it with plural verb,
but in an article in the Boston Herald of
February 81 it is used with singular
verb, an article there printed being
headed "Measles Closes Three Lawrence
Schools" Though, as have said,
was taught in my school days that the
word measles" is, in its grammatical
sense, q singular noun, yet cannot help
thinking that there is one good reason
for CHASING it as q plural noun, viz, that
the fact of its being so classed tends to
keep current that time-honored quiz to
the effect that a certain Connecticut
town has no fear of the measles "because
it q Haddam" Is there any other good
reason for regarding measles as a
plural nOun9
Should the article "the" be used with
the word measles" or notp in other
words, should one say, 1.-THE measles are
prevalent" Tor ''is prevalent"), or "Mea.
sizes are prevalent" Tor "is prevslent') Z
Some grammatical, Photographed and
pathological experts among the readers
of the Democrat are, undoubtedly, able
to answer these questions. INQUIRER.
r''Inquirsr" IS usual evidently "hai
one ON the Democrat with regard tc
measles, which is plural in form, Blu,
doubtless singular in significance, and
should, according to the authorities, be
used with q singular verb. As to the
use or omission of the article the, II In
auirer can formulate complete rules fol
such use or omission In all cases, or fine
two publishing houses which agree fully
in the matter, or are even invariably con
sistent with their own usage, he viii
have effected great accomplishments
EDITOR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
The Good Cheer Fair.

Wednesday and Thursday the annual
fair of the Universalist Good Cheer So
ciety was held in Good Cheer Hall.
There were no special decorations, but
tables as usual were stocked with food,
homemade candy, aprons, handker-
chiefs, fancy articles, &c, and there was
also the indispensable grab.
A feature Of the food table was large
cake, appropriately decorated and mark
ed, which came from the Paris Home
Bakery. This was sold by auction We'd
nesday evening, and was hidden off by
W. B. Russell at $500.
At the art table there was an attract
i've display from the studio Of Charles K.
Higgins Of acknowledgements hand
colored in water colors. There was q
variety of scenes, many of them being
especially effective in composition and
posing, and all were beautifully and nat
urally cOlored.
Shsw's Orchestra played at the fair
Wednesday evening, also at the play
which was given Thursday and Friday
evenings In New Hall.
This play was "Her Friend, the Enc
n.y." drama of the civil war, In four
acts, with the following cast:
Capt. Jack FernbroOk. who hold. honor
above all. Harold Briggs
Frank Fleming, scapegrace.
Colonel James Burton, c. s. A. With
strong convictions, A. l.. Holmes
Lieut. Berkeley Burton, c. 5. A, his son,
Ralph Butts
Zebedlah jerks, Yauk to the backbone,
Ernest Record
Lige, a negro servant, Walter Abbott
Diana Burton. Of Richmond. Miss Helen Barnes
Mrs. Burton, her mother, Mrs. A. l.. Holmes
Addie jerks. zebediah's daughter, 4. and. u.r,,,
Miss Viola Walton
As may be imagined, this being war
play, the interest 10 sustained through
our, and the audience was not slow in
its appreciation. While the
prompter was worked little, which is
not generally the case, as whole the
performance adds another TO the list Of
successful local plays here.
Most Of the actors in the piece have
been on the stage here NUM- Der OF
times before, and though some Of them
were in comparatively new roles, what
they can do has been before demonstrat-
ed, and they maintained their reputa-
ton. Special mention should be made
of Miss Barnes, who as the high spirited
southern girl had part to play which
called for high order Of acting, and
who did il In manner rarely excelled
on the amateur stage.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04

OK. Clifford moved that the money
be expended in South Paris village, be-
ginning at the end of the old work near
Mr.. Walkers.
Mr.. Wright thought that there was
place above Shows Falls where the work
was more needed.
There was some discussion on this
point, and 1t was decided to expend the
money at Shows Falls. The vote when
taken was unanimous.
"Move We pass over the article" was
the motion when the article relating to
purchase of traction engine or road
roller was reached. 1t took only about
q minute to pass over.
George NJ. Atwood moved the appro-
priation OF $500 for concrete sidewalk on
Paris Hill.
Mr.. Wright moved to substitute $500.
Another motion was made to raise
5000.
The final vote was to raise $500.
For concrete sidewalk at South Paris
$500 was raised after some discussion.
At this point the meeting adjourned
for dinner till l o'clock. Dinner served
In Grand Army Hall by the Ladies OF
the G. A. R. was we'll patronized.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
THE CAUSE OF RHEUMATISM

Stomach trouble, lazy liver and de-
ranged kidneys are the cause of rheuma-
tism. Get your stomach, liver, kidneys
and bowels in healthy condition by tax
ing Electric Bitters, 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
neys, writes: "All remedies failed until
1 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. SOC and 81 90. Recon-
mended by Chas. Fl. Howard & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
Tho village Corporstlon Report.

ING VhsexO Sofpofotson Report
The annusl report Of the South Paris
Village Corporation was issued to the
citizens on Saturday, and 10 book of "a
printed pages, with al the details which
't has been customary to publish In
recent years.
The valuation Of the corporation is:
Real estate. resident, $5l6,s70o 90
Real estate, non resident, 5ll60.O0
Personal estate, resident, lT7,6l5.00
Personal estate, nonresident, $4,000
Total valuation, 7ss.475.OO
An increase of about $1,000 over the
previous year.
Number Of polls assessed, 461, at 81 90
each. Total assessment, "a, 805. IL. Rate,
2 mills.
Harry D. Cole, collector, has collected
the balance OF the 1911 tax, and there is
outstanding Of the 1912 tax s2226.
The financial statement shows cash In
treasury 81, .O3, and liabilities of
S6S, 900 in bonds and $500 In notes.
Notes to the amount Of Sl700 have been
paid during the year.
The report of the treasurer sum-
marizes the corporation business for the
year, and is as follows:
Chas. II. Howard, Treasurer, In account with
the South Paris Village Corporation for the year
ending Feb o5, 1873.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
Torn to Pieces by Skating.

At Rumford Wednesday Charles Klo-
was, an employo in the sulphits depart
ment of the International Paper Co.,
was literally torn to pieces when . loose
wool sweater which he wore caught In
the shafting. The only part Of bis body
which escaped uninjured was his face.
Clovas was so years Of age, and leaves .
widow and several children.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04

Col. G. w. Cocktails has written for
the Youths Companion an article on the
building Of the Panama Canal, which
will appear in two early issues. 1t is
straig soldierly account Of the
work, in which full credit 10 given to the
French engineers who first laid out the
work. Much of their plan has been
adopted In the present undertaking.
but modern methods, modern machinery
and modern organization have made pos
sible the expeditions carrying out Of the
plan which baffled the ingenuity Of q
generation ago.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
Town win Buiid Three New Bridges.
SHORT AND HARMONIOUS SESSION OF
PARIS TOWN MEETING.
NO ROAD COMMISSIONERS, BUT OTHER
OFFICERS REFLECTED.


The annual town meeting In Paris ad-
journed at 2:30 p. NJ. after q working
session of only three hours and q half.
There was not large amount of debate,
and nothing bitter.
Business ran quietly and smoothly
throughout both sessions Of the meeting
Monday. The contest on seleotman for
the south end of the town, which had
reused considerable interest during the
past week, resulted In the reelection BY
large vote of Charles w. Bowker, who
has been on the board continuously for
eight years.
All the other officers were reelected
without opposition until 1t came to the
question of road commissioners, wbes
the second contest of the day was reach
ed, and on division Of the house II was
decided not to elect road commissioners.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04

Monday opened clear and cool, with
good sleig thing, and interest in the days
doings was manifested 10 good At
tendance from all sections of the
town when the time for the meeting ar
rived.
Town Clerk William ]. Wheeler was
prompt in calling the assembly to order
at 10 O'Clock. After he had read the
warrant and return, he called for votes
for moderator.
Walter L. Gray received So votes, the
entire number cast, for moderator, and
Immediately proceeded to business.
The reports of the town officers as
printed were accepted without division.
Town Treasurer Howard reported the
distribution of the Croker and Bray
funds, and the report was accepted.
Election of officers then proceeded:
For town clerk William j. Wheeler re-
ceived the entire number of votes cast,
81.
A ballot for first selectman was taken,
with the following result:
Whole number of votes S9s
Necessary to q choice lS
Charles W. Bowker BIG
Leon A. Brooks 81
This ballot took on something of the
character of long caucus. The hall by
this time was packed, and the casting of
the bulk of the vote took some minutes.
Then additional voters came stringing
in, and for about ten minutes the an
nouncement of zone moren" from the
rear of the hall was almost constant,
and the voters waited patiently while an
other made bis way through the crowd
TO the ballot box, until finally it appear
cd that they were all in. The announce
m ent of the vote was greeted with APP
plause, and Mr.. Bowker briefly thanked
the voters.
Ballot for second selectman resulted,
216 for A. Elroy Dean, the entire number
cast.
While this ballot was in progress a
delegation of the high school students,
both boys and girls, came In and took
places on the stage, at the left OF the
moderator.
For third selectman Frank A. Farrar
received 105 votes, the whole number
cast.
The three who had been elected select
men were then formally elected assessors
on single vote, and overseers of the
poor In the same manner.
For town treasurer Charles FL. How
ard received all the votes cast, ITO.
For member of the school committee
for three years to succeed DR.. F. Z.
Wheeler of West Paris, ballot was
taken, and DR.. Wheeler was re elected,
receiving all the votes cast, 40.
The vote for collector of taxes was 100,
the entire number, for Harry D. Cole.
Compensation of the collector was
fixed at 1-2 per cent.
This brought the meeting to the ques'
ton OF whether road commissioners
should be elected. A motion to elect
two road commissioners brought q
chorus of both ayes and noes between
which no one could distinguish. On a
show of hands the moderator declared
the motion lost 1903 to 95. Doubts were
expressed, and poll of the house was
called for.
Mr.. Wright and Mr.. Gates we're ap-
pointed tellers.
The result of the poll was lis in favor
of electipg road commissioners, LAT Op-
posed. The care of the roads is there
fore left with the selectmen for the CON-
ing year.
Articles making appropriations of
money were then reached. Superin.
tendent of Schools Jones explained
the need of an increased appropriation
for common schools. The motion to
raise $4,000 was carried with shout of
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04

The following experience occurred in
South Paris. A South Paris citizen re-
lates 1t.
Similar experiences are occurring
daily.
South Paris people are being relieved.
Getting rid Of distressing kidney ills.
Try Doan's Kidney Pills the tested
Quaker remedy.
South Paris people testify, South Paris
people profit.
The evidence Is home evidence-the
proof convincing.
South Paris testimony is gratefully
given.
South Paris sufferers should heed it.
Mrs. Elmer Stiles, Western Ave,
South Paris, Me-, says: For several
years member of my family suffered
from sharp pains through the small OF
his back. he had dizzy spells, felt
tired and was all run down. On a
friends advice, we got Doan's Kidney
Pills and they gave prompt relief, In
fact made great improvement in every
way. Dosn's Kidney Pills have our
highest endorsement.
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cents.
Fost or NJ ilburn Co.. Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for, the United States.
Remember the name Doan's-and
take no other.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04

The town vnted to maintain schools IL
the Tubbs, Partridge, Mountain and
Weber districts, leaving the Bolster and
Hollow without schools. As usual, the
decision of these questions provoked
about the most discussion of anything
In the warrant.
The selectmen were instructed to
print In the next town report an abstract
OF the towns valuation, including real
estate, stock in trade, and money at
interest.
The revised list of jurors was &C
cepted.
Voted to pay the moderator $500 for
bis services.
The meeting then adjourned.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
REST FOR SKIN DISEASES.

Nearly every skin disease yields quick
" and permanently to Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, and nothing is better for burns
or bruises. Soothes and heals. John
Dsye, of Gladwin, Mich, says, after suf-
fering twelve years with skin ailmen'
and spending $500 in doctors bills,
Bucklen's Arnica Salvs cured him. 1t
will help you. Only 25c. recommend
ed by Chas. II. Howard & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
Tho ,.tsst han storv and one which

The latest hen story, and one which
seems to be in class by itself, is told
BY a West Gardiner man. About a
month ago the man set a hen, with a
view to getting some early chicks. The
hen house was not one of the warmest In
town, and during the process of incuba-
ton the late cold snap came on. The
hen frozs her comb, also both feet, and
to add to her discontinue, during re-
cent snowstorm the snow sifted in
around window and covered her with
blanket of white. With the well-known
persistency of sitting hen, how ever, she
stuck to her job, and few days ago
hatched out IA of the Is eggs on which
she had been sitting.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
Born.

In Norway, Feb. 1a, to the wife Of Frank j.
In Norway Feb. %, to the wife Of Carl l..
Brown, q son.
In Norway, Feb. %. to the wife Of Paul r.
Holden, q daughter.
In East Bethel, Feb. q, 70 the wife Of Dana
Harrington, daughter.
In Mason, Feb. rs, to the wife Of J. A. Nc.
Kenzie, q daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank the many friends
for the kindness shown through the
long sickness and bereavement OF our
husband and father, also for the beau
tiful flowers.
Mrs. ELIZA PARLIN
Mr.. AND MRS. E. w. PARLIN
Mr.. AND MRS. A. w. ANDREWS
MILDRED PARLIN
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A2I.Il5 90 s22.5OO 90

Added to these will be state and county
taxes. II the legislature fixes the state
tax at four mills, the same as last year,
as it seems now to be planned to do, the
tax rate this year will be in the near vi
cinity of 10 mills, against Is 40 mills
last year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
ARE YOU CONSTIPATEDp

II so. get box Of DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, take them regularly and your
trouble will quickly disappear. They
will stimulate the liver, improve your d.
gestion and get rid OF all the poisons
from your system. They will surely get
you we'll again. 25o at Chas. h. Howard
& Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
Town Officers Elected.
PARIS

PARIS
Moderator-Walter l.. Gray.
Clerk-William j. Wheeler.
Selectmen-Charles W. Bowker, A. Elroy
Dean, Frank A. Farrar.
Treasurer-Charles II. Howard.
Collector-Harry d. Cole.
SIS. Committee-F. K. Wheeler.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04

An Interesting part OF the report is the
report OF the water commission and of
the superintendent of the system. As
already stated in the Democrat, the net
income of the water system for the
year, above interest charges and main
tenance, was over $1,000, the exact
figures being sl,202.44. The gross in
come was S5,579.49.
Chief Engineer Bowker In his report
estimates the total damage at the fires
of the year at less than 800. There
were but two general alarms, and few
stills for chimney fires.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04

care we nation of graftersP" asks
the Philadelphia Record. No! A thou.
sand times No! At least that number of
US don't have the chance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
Canton School House Burned.

The Wymsn school house in Canton,
built about two years ago, was burned
10 ths eround on Tuesday Of last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
This VIII Interest Mothers.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children
relieve Feverishness, Headache, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders. move and regulate the Bow
els and destroy worms. They break up colds In
"A hours. Used by mothers for .. years. All
druggists &c. Sample Free. Address, A. s.
Oimsted, LIE Roy, N. Y. SO
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04

Doan's Regulets cure constipation, tone the
stomach. stimulate the liver promote digestion
and appetite and easy passagea Of the bowels.
AK your druggist for them, s cents box.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
For South Paris People

SOUTH PARIS CITIZENS EXPERIENCES
FURNISH TOPIC FOR SOUTH PARIS DIS
CUSTOM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04

Amounts assessed for town purposes
in 1912, and amounts to be assessed for
town purposes in 1918, are rs follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04

When business was resumed after din.
ner it was voted to pay for the bonds OF
the treasurer and collector from the mis-
cellaneous account.
The next article related to the pur-
chase of new bridges. The three bridges
asked for are at the foundry at South
Paris, at North Paris, and above Trap
Corner.
There was some informal discussion OF
the condition of these bridges, In the
course of which all the three bridges
were pronounced unsafe.
o. K. Clifford moved that a bridge be
put in Immediately at the foundry.
CIV. Bowker had a good word to say
in favor of q concrete bridge, which he
said, according 70 estimates made to the
selectmen, would cost about $3.50,
while an iron bridge would cost some
where about $500.
Mr.. Clifford then amended his motion
to specify that it should be concrete
bridge.
At this point the meeting resolved
itself into sort OF informal conference.
Then there was more semi.formal discus
sion, relating to the number of bridges
that must be built this year, and the
comparative virtues Of steel and con-
crete bridges. :,
Finally a motion was passed that oil
three bridges be built this year, the
South Paris bridge of concrete, the
other two of steel.
1t was voted that $500 for the pur-
pose of building the bridges be assessed
this year, and the balance In two equal
assessments in 1914 and 1915.
Appropriations were continued:
Brovntail moth DETERMINATION. $3.50 90
Salary Of superintendent Of schools. 10000
Interest on funds. .soovv
Town officers BILL. io0VN
Miscellaneous bills.
Voted to pay Hudson Knight $3.50
that be paid out on the road leading to
his farm, to be paid from the highway
fund.
Voted to appropriate SIS. 90 from the
miscellaneous fund, for observance of
Memorial Day.
Temporary loans Of 5000 were au-
thorized.
Under the article relating to purchase
OF land to enlarge the school yard at
North Paris, 1t was stated that $3.50 was
assessed last year for that purpose, but
the selectmen had not been able to pur-
chase the land and 1t was voted to In
struot the selectmen to secure the land
from that appropriation, II 1t could DO
dOno,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04

Torturing eczema spreads Its burning area
every day. Doans Ointment quickly stops Its
spreading, instantly relieves the itching, cures
1t permanently. At any drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04
Married.

In Portland, Feb. %, by Rev. Timothy j.
Mahony, Mr.. Ralph c. Cole of Paris and Miss
Anna Ferguson of Scranton, Pa.
In South Paris. March. ], by Rev. A. y: Nc
s. Fuller, both Of Oxford.
In Rumford, Feb. o, by r. H: Bartlett, ]: p,
Mr. Arthur G. Carroll Of Oxford and Miss Grace
Morse of Milton.
In Conway, N. H., Feb. Is, by Rev. T. c. Chap
man, Mr.. Clyde L. Stimson of Norway and Miss
Gertrude e. Durgin Of Conway, N. IL.
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Committee Hearings.


Judiciary.
The Committee on Judiciary will give hear
Ing at their room at the State House, Augusta.
Friday, March 7, at 7. p. M. on
No. 2l7. IAN act to authorize County Commits
sioners of Oxford County and the Municipa
Officers Of the town of Rumford to provide 4
building at Rumford for County Court an
Municipal Purposes"
JOHN r. DUNTON, Sec.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-03-04

Inland Fisheries and Game
The Committee ON Inland Fisheries and Game
will give Public Hearing In Its room at the
State House In Augusta,
Wednesday, March S, at = p. M.
No. 81. An Act to prevent the pollution of the
waters Of the State.
SETH F. CLARK, Secretary.
NJ. Ii. Hodgdon, Clerk
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SOUTH PARIS.

SOUTH PARIS POST oFFIez.
ONCE Hours; 7:SoA.h.to 1So r. Il
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quiet but very pleasant wedding
took place at the Congregational parson-
age Saturday morning, when Rev. A. L.
McWhorter united in marriage Mr.. Den
mis- l.. Dorey and Mrs. Maude s. Fuller.
The bride was tsstefully dressed in
travelling suit of gray. Both are resi-
dents Of Oxford, and will make their fu-
ture home there.
The erecting car Of the American
Bridge Co. is here, preparing TO put in
the heavy girders at the railroad bridge.
Since last summer, when work began on
the rebuilding OF the abutments, and
sections Of the track were set up on
stills, every train has had to crawl across
the bridge, losing from five to ten
minutes time. IL must be relief TO the
railroad men to see some prospect OF
track once more in condition.
The Euterpean Club meets with Mrs.
Cora $. Briggs at Highland Cottage this
Monday afternoon. Russian Music Is
the theme Of the day. The program OF
the afternoon 10 full is as follows:
Roll Call-Current Musical Events
seharwenka-Polish Dance
Mrs Briggs Mrs. Wilson Miss Barnes
fAper-Russian School Of Music
Mrs. Morton
hosZkowski-Hungarian Dance
Mrs. Daughraty Mrs. Shurtlen
kuoinstein-rhou'rt Like Unto Flower
Miss Barnes
Arensky-Gavotte Psstorsle
Miss Ida Dean
Borovski-Adorstion-vi Solo
Miss SWEET
Mrs. Durham at the Piano
hnolnssein-wanderer's Night Song
Miss Gordon Miss Tolman
hschmaninon-Preludei In sharp minor
Mrs. Burrham
fsehaikowsky-whether by Day
Mrs. Moves
pSsnmanior-a o. Thou Billowy Harvest Field
noolnstein--b Good Night
c. Mira Smiley
chopin-Military Polonaise
Mrs. Brickett