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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DoiN0s OF THE WEEK In ALL
SECTIONS OF the COUNTY.


First Baptist Church. Rev. 9. ". 2. Hi, pas
tor. Preaching every sunday - 1913 a.
Sunday school st Il. Sabbath evening service
co!en sys' a Mssnns ,Se i1:s Yssy Ssfeis
the lss Sunday Of the month ~ 80 r. =. Al
uos otherwise connected Are cordially Invited
Next Sunday evening at the Baptist
church there will be . combined mis-
siouary and Thanksgiving concert given
BY the Sunday School. An Offering will
be taken for missions.
Do not forget the circle supper and
entertain ept Tuesday night.
Miss winifred Willis OF Lewiston wss
calling on her relatives and friends 1T
Paris Hill Tuesday.
Another snowstorm Wednesday morn
Ing sufficient TO make the ground white
but like the previous one followed by .
thunder shower which Was reported
quite severe south aud east Of here.
Sunday night the much. wished -for-r
arrived and is doing good service Mon
day.
DR.. and Mrs. Augustus S. Thayer Of
Portland were guests at Elmburst Sun
day.
There will be a Thanksgiving program
at the schoolhouse Wednesday afternoon,
Nov. %. All parents and friends are in
vited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ara B. Cushman OF
Auburn were guests at the Hubbard
House the past week.
The Beeches closed Monday of this
week after a very successful season.
Admiral and Mrs. Fl. W. Lyon will re-
main at the Hubbard House until early
iu December, when the admiral goes to
Washington, D. c., for the winter
months, and Mrs. Lyon will visit their
SOD, q ". Lyon, Jr., at Honolulu.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
Bryapt'S Pond,

The Leonard farm at North Wood
stock, owned and occupied by James q
Billings, was sold last week to w. o
Richardson Of Rumford. Mr.. Billings
sold the personal property at public
auction Wednesday, aud will make bill
future home In Hartford.
The widow Ordway place at NORTH
Woodstock has been leased to William
Hall, who recently returned here from
Fruitdale, Alabama. A part OF the
house has been rented to Mr.. Halls son
iu.lsw, Harry Page, who moved from
South Paris last week.
Amos S. Bryant, who has been In the
Portland hospital for several weeks, re-
turned home Thursday, and will stay
for the winter with the family of Ed
win Thompson.
Mrs. Myra Cole is at Worcester, Mass,
having been called there by the severe
illness OF her mother, Mrs. Millett, who
recently suffered second shock.
A hot water system is being installed
in the residence OF George e. Cum.
mings on Railroad Street.
The annual meeting of the Hotel Cor
poration will be held this week for the
election of officers.
At the regular meeting Of Franklin
Grange last Saturday, 1t was voted to
paper and paint the hall, and q commit.
tee was chosen, consisting of Cora Per.
ham. Annie Davis and Minnie Cushman,
to arrange for the material and work.
One Of the oldest settlers In town 10
an old Robert B. Thomas Almanac,
whose date is 1914. 1t is In the posses
sion Of A. NJ. Andrews, the South Wood
stock undertaken, who has . few more
of little later date.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
APro.oerman programme.

One thing has certainly been shown
BY this war, and that 10 that the Germanl
are wonderful people, With An almost
uucanny genius for organization and
preparation In advancing their own In.
terests. Some of the revelations OF
things done by them long ago 10 prepare
ton for this war seemed ct first blush
almost unbelievable, so far were they
from the line of thought Of the ordinary
peaceful nation.
1t 10 now asserted that the German
government is carrying on an organized
propaganda to influence public senti
ment In this country. This 10 done
through agents of the German govern
meut, men of culture and OF ability In
their work, who mipgle with the crowds
around the bulletin boards of the news
papers In our cities and In other places,
and with skill which the ordinary mar
on the street cannot match, in converse
ton present the argument in Germany!
favor. The country Is said to be well
covered with these agents, all secret Of
course, who receive instructions direct
from Germany.
This is by no means incredible, In
view of what we have learned Of the
thoroughness of German methods In
preparing for war and carrying 1t on.
| II Is significant as showing the value
that is placed on public opinion in this
country. 1t is significant also as show
ing how badly Germany needs the work
of such a propaganda. We Americana
are neutral in our actions, most OF us
but 1t must be admitted that as individ
uals we are not strictly neutral In oul
thinking, nor even in our speech.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
Oxford

The Grand Division, Sons of Temper
ance, held its annual meeting viii
Oxford Division Nov. ~. The following
ficsrs were installed by George Hazen
Deputy Grand:
G. W. P.-Patrick Hayes, Chelsea.
q. W. A.-Kate Starbird, Oxford.
G. K. S.-Georgis Cash. Oxford.
q. T.-George PARROT, oxford.
&. Chap.-Rev. Malcolm Mackay, Oxford.
G. C.-Sibbie Hanscom, Oxford.
q. Pst.-Edith Thomas.
G.. Select W. q. Bergin of Portland
was not present TO be installed. A sup
per was served in Temperance Hall.
T. A. Roberts W. X. c. was inspected
Saturday, Nov I. Mrs. Mary Burns o.
Skowhegsn, Inspector. Refreshments OIL
coffee, sandwiches and cake were served
Mrs. Stanton entertained friends, Mr.
and Mrs. Blake of Portland, last week.
David Millett, for many years . resi-
dent Of the town, died Saturday, Nov. Z
after an illness Of only few days. he
caves widow, three sons and five
daughters. His funeral was held at his
late residence Tuesday, Rev. Mr.. Farl
officiating. {.
An invitation from A. A. DwinaI
Corps to be present on the occasion OF
heir anniversary, has been received by
+. A. Roberts Post and Corps.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
Snow squalls on frozen ground.

Snow squalls on frozen ground.
Thanksgiving Day draweth near.
Some repairs were made In the village
schoolhouse last week.
The Maine Farmers Almanac for 1915
was received from the publishers last
week.
The first snowstorm came Saturday
night, but it melted Sunday before noon.
Elmer Briggs of South Paris visited
his father and brothers the first Of last
week.
Mrs. Bion Brown and daughter OF
Bethel Hill visited in this village last
week.
Lloyd Luxtop cut his foot quite badly
with an axe when working In the woods
for, Hazen B. Lowell.
Henry A. Cross of Oxford was In town
Sunday, and called on few old friends
and former neighbours, who were very
glad TO again meet him.
Mrs. Mary A. Lapham Of Oxford came
back here Thursday forenoon, and was
with her sister, Mrs. Grover, for six
days and nights before being separated
by what Is known az death.
After many months of suffering, Mrs.
Hattie A. Grover, wife of Llewellyn D.
Grover, was on Wednesday, Nov. 18th,
freed from all earthly Affections and Is
sleeping the dreamless Sleep" Her
age was sixty years and five months,
and she leaves husband, one sister, and
an adopted daughter seven years Of age.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
Increased Interest In Forestry,

That the people of Maine are showing
an increased interest in forestry is the
text OF report made by Professor John
NJ. Briscoe, of the forestry department
at tho University of Maine, to the forest
commissioner of the state, Blaine S.
Vilcs. In this one year alone the inter.
est has increased to such an extent that
the money provided for the University's
work In forestry has proved insufficient.
The department Is facing deficit, be-
cause the 81, 900 increase made by the
legislature will not meet running ex-
penses.
Thirty.two students are now taking
the course in forestry, and there are
thirty. four students of agriculture who
are taking work In forestry as an elect
i've subject helpful to their own pur.
suits. Four graduates In 1913 and four
more In 1914 won the degree, Bachelor
OF Science In Forestry.
An instructor In forestry has been
added to the departments teaching fac
ulty. New courses have been added to
the curriculum and the old courses have
been strengthened to meet the demand
made by the growing number of stu
dents. Extension courses, In the shape
of lectures, for normal schools, public
schools, oranges and clubs, have been
offered. A summer school camp and q
State forestry nursery have been estab.
lished.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
Hebron.

Miss Fannie Thompson has returned
to her home in Auburn.
Vivian Bearce and Mrs. Bearoe were
the guests Of Il. K. Stearns for few
days recently at his camp at Rangeley.
Laurence Bearce has been very Ill for q
few days this week.
Mrs. E. S. Durham and Mrs. Lord
spent Tuesday at Norway with Mrs
Adams.
Mrs. Tilden has been visiting In Water.
Vile for q short time.
DR.. Tilden preached at West Minot
Sunday afternoon.
The scientific lecture here Saturday
evening, the 7th, was very interesting.
News Of the death Of Mrs. Fannie
Crane Brainard, wife OF Principal Albion
Hale Brainard Of Arlington High School,
New Jeasey, reached here this morning.
Mrs. Brainard passed away Wednesday
night after q very short illness. The
funeral services will be held here Sstur-
day afternoon. Mrs. Brsinard's death
has saddened the whole community, and
great sympathy Is felt for her husband
and aged father, DR.. Crane.
Henry Bearce was at homo over one
train Saturday, and Frank Moody for a
few hours Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
Light from the Left Side.

The we'll known fact that, when using
the eyes for any near work, the illumi-
nation should come from the left side
rather than the right is often disregard
ed. Let any one who considers the mat
ter of little Importance once demonstrate
to himself the difference and he will
never forget it. Take pencil and pa,
per and try to write while In such posi-
ton that the light will fall from the
right side. The shadow of the hand or
pencil or both is thrown on the paper In
such a way as partly to cover the char.
acters one is making. This necessitates
a closer viewpoint and conscious strain
On the eyes. Now let the position of
the writer be reversed so that the light
falls on the work from the left side. He
will notice that the shadows fall away
from the work he is doing and leave
the field unobscured. In making the
change be cannot help but notice the
feeling OF ease that Immediately is ex.
perenced by the eyes. This applies to
any other kind OF near work In which
the fingers work under the guidance OF
the eyes. This fact should be remem-
bered in planning scboolrooms, work
rooms, offices and any places where
steady close work is to be performed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
Locke's Mills.

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Cum mings and
son Clarence and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
knight were at East B Hill last week on
hunting trip. j. G. Littlefield and
party were also at the same place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Tuell Of West
Paris spent the day Wednesday with Mr..
and Mrs. David Foster.
Miss Esther Littledeld was the week.
end guest of her grandmother, Mrs. D.
D. beverley Of Bryant's Pond.
Mrs. Abbie Trask and Mrs. Lola Eos
ter spent Thursday with Mrs. Arthur
Stowell. In tho afternoon Mrs. Ruth
Young, Mrs. Geo. Woodsum and Mrs.
c. E. Stowell came In. All brought
their sewing and fancy work, and jolly
good time they had. Delicious refresh
ments were served. Mrs. Stowell was
assisted 10 entertaining by her mother,
Mrs. E. N. Rowe OF Jamaica, New York.
Mr.. Powers Of Newry, Samuel Estes Of
West Paris, and James Boyce Of Bethel,
arc doing the mason work ut the mill.
Miss Edith Cross returned 10 Port
land Tuesday, after two weeks visit
ut ]. O. Littlef1eld's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
East Sumner.

Quite an unusual sight for Novem
Der evening was the flashes of light
ming seen from a clear sky on Wednesday
evening, the 18th inst. Tuesday proceed
ing was the coolest night of the season
The grange fair, supper and dance wa.
well attended, and a pleasant, civil at
fair on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Ella S. Heald returned from {
several days visit at South Paris Tues
day afternoon. She came back via Rum
ford Falls.
Mrs. J. n. Atwood visited friends il
Lewiston two or three days last week
returning Wednesday. Part of the time
she was the guest of Professor Tubbs
and family of Bates College.
DR.. Z. j. Msrston was In town Tues
day on his professional calls. his pres
emit address is 233 Main Street, Auburn
a. the former residence of the late DR.
". j. Pennell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17

Miss Rosa Tyler 10 In Bethel d
Herbert Rowe's Ct work.
School closed for short vacation last
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hunt entertained
guests from Norway the first Of the
week.
Mrs. Aaron Kennison Of Portland
visited at D. W. Cusb.ng's recently.
Mrs z. B. Mason and little daughter
Of West Bethel visited the formers par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. s. Westleigh, tho first
OF the week.
Mrs. P. W. Saunders of North Water
ford, who has been caring for Mrs. D.
W. Gushing and baby, returned home
Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
Oilead.

Mrs. Ivan Heath and daughter Mildred
and Mrs. Larry of Bethel were guests Of
relatives In town last Thursday.
William Dyer met With painful acct.
dent last Wednesday by cutting bis foot
with an axe while ct work In tho woods
for @. E. Leighton at Larry Brook.
Perley Bennett shot deer last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Larry and family,
who have resided In town for many
years, left last Friday fos their new homo
In Yarmouth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
North Buckficld.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Crockett Of Locke.
Mills have been visiting Washington
Hesld and family.
Mrs. Bertha Fuller. who has been Wis
ting her brother at Brattleboro, VT, re
turned home the 10th.
Mrs. Cora Crockett and brother were
in Lewiston Monday on business.
Hesld Bros. have been having crew
saving their winters wood.
Lester Varney attended the sale and
dance held by Union Grange Nov. 10th.
A. F. Mason, who has been very sick
is slowly improving.
New Century Pomona met with
Mountain Grange Nov. llth, and held a
very interesting meeting.
Wednesday there was q cold snow
storm in this section. In the evening
several flashes of lightning were seen,
an uncommon thing for the time OF
year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
PROBATE NOTICES.
To all persons interested In either OF the estate
hereinafter named

To all persons interested in either OF the estate
hereinafter named:
At Probate Court. held at Rumforri, In and
for the County Of oxford, on the second Tuesday
OF Nov, in the year Of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and fourteen. the following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated, II Is hereby ORDERED
That notice thereof be given to all persons in.
terested, by causing copy OF this order to be
published three weeks successfully In the OK.
ford Democrat, newspaper published at South
Paris, in said County, that they may appear
at Probate Court to be held at Paris on
the third Tuesday of Dec, A. d. 1914, at
nine Of the clock in the forenoon. and be heard
thereon II they see cause
Betsy b. Cannon late OF Canton. deceas.
ed will and petition for probate thereof present.
ell by George ID. Cannon the executor therein
named.
william Stain late OF Dixfled. deceased
petition that John I. Holman or some other
suitable person be appointed a. administrator Of
the estate OF said deceased presented by Mary
Stain, widow.
Eliab Averill late of oxford, deceased peti.
ton for an allowance out Of personal estate pre-.
sented by Addie Averlll, widow.
ADDISON Z. HERRICK, Judge of said Court
true copy-attest:
l6.4s ALBERT D. PARK. Register
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
East Browufield.

Services at the Congregational church
were resumed on Nov. 8. The District
Sunday School Association will meet
here on Nov. 10.
Mrs. Mary Davis died on Wednesday.
Funeral service at the house on Friday,
the 18th.
Mrs. Sanborn, our postmistress, spent
Saturday In Portland on business.
The chicken pie supper at Town Hall,
under the auspices OF the Congregation.
al circle on Wednesday evening was .
success. RscsIpts more than $500.
Miss Isabel q. Stickuey Of the liberty
left Wednesday for Boston, whore she
expects to pass two weeks vacation.
Granville Mansfield has been spending
q few days In Saco.
Mr.. and Mrs. WIN. Warren arc spend
ing some time In Boston.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
1T REALLY DOES RELIEVE RHEU
MATISM

Everybody who 10 afflicted with rheu
matIsm In any form should by all means
keep bottle OF Slosn's Liniment or
hand. The minute you feel pain OF
soreness In joint or muscle, battle II
with Slnan's Liniment. Do not rub It,
Sloan's penetrates almost Immediately
right to the seat of pain, relieving the
hot, tender, swollen feeling and making
the part easy and comfortable. Get a
bottle Of Slosn's Linimant for 25 cents
of any druggist and have 1t In the house
against colds, sore and swollen joints,
rheumatism, neuralgia, siatica and like
ailments. Your money back II not sat
lsfled, but 1t does give almost instant re-
lief.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
Sumner.

Gerrlsh and Taylor from Buckfleld
have been buying apples IN this Vicinity.
Fred Poland OF Keene's Mills has re-
Gently visited relatives and friends In
town.
Ellen Poland 10 spending . few days
with relatives In South Paris.
G. ]. Hersey Of Auburn was In town
Friday looking for COWS.
Peter FORTUNE has bought . pair Of
horses.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17

Fred L. Berry, . we'll known and high
~ respected oitiseD, committed suicide
BY hanging In his barn. His lifeless body
was discovered early Thursday morning,
life seeming to have been extinct for
several hours. No special reason can be
given for Mr.. Berry's taking bis life ex.
cept depression over the loss OF bis twin
brother Frank, who committed suicide
by drowning about three years ago, nm.
less Q severe pain which he had suffered
In bis head for several days might have
unbalanced his mind ct the time Of the
oct. Mr.. Berry was So years of age, and
Was the son of Geo. w. and Mary MAR
shalD Berry, and WAS born In Paris. BE
10 survived BY two brothers, George w.
and Edwin R., of West Paris, and three
sisters, Ella and Clara, whose home was
with him at the old homestead near Trap
Corner, and Lizzie, wife of John Carsley
OF Pennington. A brother, Hiram n.
Berry, recently died from typhoid fever
at Portland. The family have much
sympathy In their great bereavement.
The funeral Was held from his late home
Saturday afternoon, Rev. l.. W. Ray.
mond officiating, and the interment Was
10 the family lot In West Paris Cemetery.
Rev. Asa NJ. Bradley has conducted
mission meetings at the Universalist
church several evenings during the past
week, which have been very helpful and
interesting.
Remember the annual sale and chicken
pie supper under the auspices of the
Good Will Society Wednesday afternoon
and evening at the Universslist church.
Supper will be served at $50 to O'Clock,
at % cents, children Is cents. Everyone
invited.
Mrs. q. Y. Bacon and Mrs. Ora Mars
ton are visiting the family Of George
Proctor at Norridgewock.
The teachers OF the grammar, inter-
mediate and primary rooms attended q
teachers meeting at South Paris Friday
night.
Mrs. Arthur Shurtleff of South Paris
has been spending several days with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. q. Lane.
Mrs. Percy Mayhem went to Yarmouth
Friday to visit her uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Ryder.
TRAP CORNER.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Il. Tuell went 70
Newry Nov. -, to visit their daughter,
Mrs. French. They returned home the
next day. :.
The community was shocked and sad
dened by hearing of the death of Fred
Berry. which occurred early Thursday
morning, Nov. II. His death was
caused by suicide by hanging. he bad
been Respondent and In poor health for
some time, which Is supposed to have
been the cause of the act. Mr.. Berry
was the son of the late George and Mary
(MarshalD Berry, and was So years of
age. he leaves two brothers, G. W.
and E. R. Berry, both of this place, and
three sisters, Ella, who has kept house
for him since the death Of their parents;
Clara, who teaches in Massachusetts,, and
Mrs. Lizzie Carsley OF Pennington. he
was regular attendant o. the Baptist
church, and an esteemed citizen Of this
place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
Where Prohibition Prohibits.

II the drink evil undermines national
vitality and is the determining factor in
the survival of nations, then, unless 9TH
er nations quickly wake up to the peril
of alcohol Russia will prove herself the
tittest to survive. Russia, which con-
stitutes one.seventh part Of the habit.
able globe and has population of no.
100000, is to-day dry nation. There
has been, dispatches from Petrograd an.
nounce. such startling regeneration"
of the peasantry in the three months OF
prohibition that the minister of finance
has received an imperial order to the eff
feet that the prohibition Of the sale Of
vodka shall be continued after the end
Of the war. The Russian empire will
make good the loss in revenue-as ad.
vised by the Gear last March-from
"the inexhaustible wealth of the coun-
try and the productive labor of the pop
ulatiou." In spite of war conditions
savings banks deposits increased during
September 5000, 900 roubles Isl 500, 000)
over the same month last year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
Waterford.

Ernest Pike of BLACKBOARD was around
buying apples Saturday.
Nelson Decker and F. A. Hoagland re-
turned to Norway Saturday.
Mrs. +. A. Damon has been helping
Mrs. Charlie Damon of Harrison for a
few days. Mrs. c. Damon has young
son.
West Riley is doing quite business
trapping this fall.
Matt Pulkkinen has sold his driving
horse to his brother, Hector Pulkkinen.
The first snow Of the season came
Tuesday night.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17

1.-THE faults of back ward school chill
dren may often be traced directly Il
their eyes. Eyeglasses for such chill
dren would help them to secure an edu-
cation. Many children do not have or
equal chance with other school children
on account OF their bad eyes."-From
the Optical Journal and Review Of Nov.
IL, 1914.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
Mest Sumner.

Mrs. Fred Green Of Livermore ID
spending the week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Glover.
Charlie Ryerson, Rodney Chandler and
George Heath are away packing apples
for Durham & Grover.
Lin Dyer and family have moved over
on the place formerly occupied by Allie
Durell.
The anniversary dinner Of tho Relief
Corps Was we'll attended and good sum
realized from the ssle Of fancy articles
and candy, everything being sold out.
A good entertainment was given.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
Olckvale.

Apples are moving at S1.25 per barrel
delivered at the railroad station.
Deer are scarce. There are six hunt
ers to one deer. D. Z. Chepery got a
small one recently.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Z. G. Child attended the
Emerson Irish auction Nov. IL.
The threshers are In the neighbour
hood.
The Pleasant Valley Telephone Co.
holds its annual meeting Nov. IA.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-11-17
Here and There.

The Democrat has been criticised for
saying, in the summary Of election re-
suits In the last issue, that there are now
thirteen prohibition states, the correc-
ton being that there are fourteen. In
stating the number, the Democrat mere
ly relied upon the statement In the press
dispatches in the daily papers giving the
results Of the voting on prohibition,
without taking pains to verify it. Evi-
IDENTIFY the number given was wrong, and
should have been fourteen, as further in
vestigation indicates. The fourteen
states which have adopted prohibition
are Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Kansas,
Mississippi, Maine, North Carolina, Ore
gon, Tennessee, Washington, West Vir-
ginia, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and
Virginia.