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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

To the Honorable Board Of County Commission
ers of the County of Oxford:
Respectfully represents the undersigned beint
not less than twenty taxpayers and quallhef
voters of said County Of Oxford, that public
necessity and convenience require the location
a county road over and across the Toll Bridge
and approaches thereto that crosses the Andres
scogRin River at Canton. In said County, salt
bridge being the property Of the Canton Bridg'
Company, q corporation duly existing under the
laws of Maine The undersigned further repre-
sent that said bridge is necessary TO the accom-
mediation of public travel and that the paymen
OF tolls over said bridge Is burdensome TO tn
, wherefore the undersigned respectfully. re
quest and petition your Honorable Board =
locate and lay out 0 county road from the presen
county road leading to said bridge on the easter
" side OF the Androscoggin River In SAT
county, over and across said bridge ana ~
approaches to the county road leading to SAL
bridge on the westerly side Of said river. Ant
your petitioners pray that said bridge be takei
ss county bridge under the provisions o
Chapter l79 of the Public Laws OF Maine for 10
year 1907.
GEO. II. JOHNsON.) Selectmen
w WALKER. of
a. s. BicKNELi. Canton
land "a others)
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
Died..

In Paris, April "A. Oliver T.. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Adelard Morrisette. aged years.
In South Peris. April IS. Gladys, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Thurlow Hazelton, aged months.
In Canton, April II Peter Russell, aged about
IS years.
In Greenwood, April Il. Mrs. Frances, wife Of
Calvin Cole, aged II years, months.
In Bryant's Pond, April is, Leroy A. SON OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Howe. aged months
In Lowell, April II, Mrs. Mary j. Wentworth,
aged about 10 years.
In oxford. April ID. Merrill W. Bracket. aged
IN Wechville. April 10. Mrs. Tennie King,
aged IS years.
In oxford, April 4, Stephen Alfred Lamb, aged
e. years, 8 months, days.
In Upton, March 80, Mrs. Phebe Strickland
Thomas, aged 5? years.
In Bryant Pond. April Is. James Powers, aged
II years.
IS years.
In York Beach. April IL, A. C. Farwell, for.
merly of Bethel, aged 63 years.
In Yarmouth, April II, Romano Deane, aged
II years.
In North Bridgton. March %. Mrs. Harriet r..
widow Of David McKeen, aged II years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
CHECK YOUR APRIL COUGH

Thawing frost and April rains chill
you to the very marrow. you catch cold
Head and lungs stuffed-You are fe-
verish-Cough continually and feel miser-
able-You need DR.. Kings New Discov.
cry. II soothes inflamed and irritated
throat. and lungs, stops cough, your
head clears up, fever leaves, and you
feel fine. Mr.. j. T. Davis, OF Stickney
Corner, Me-, "Was cured of . dreadful
cough after doctors treatment and oil
other remedies failed. Relief or money
back. Pleasant-Children like 1t. Get
. bottle to-day. 900. and $1.00, at your
druggist.
Bucklen's Arnlca Salve for oil sores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
Married.

In Auburn, April Is, by Rev. VIM. r. Leslie
Mr.. Ronell Z. Bicknell Of Norway and Mrs
Mary e. wentworth OF Auburn.
In Norway, April II. BY Rev. 3. Z. wentworth
Mr. Frank Irwin French and AIRS. Carrie Tuel
Frost both of Newry.
In Norway, April Is, by Rev. c. G. Miller. Mr.
Leslie Norman Wood of Auburn and. Miss Al ict
Maud Abbott of Norway.
In Mexico, April s, bv Rev. d. Herbert Jones
Mr. George b. Savoy of Boston and Miss MARY
b. Furbush of Portland.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

We extend heartfelt thanks to al
neighbors and friends who SO kindly a.
sisted US iu both the service and for the
beautiful flowers In our late bereave
ment.
MRS GLADYS HAMMOND.
CHAs. PRESCOTT.
Mr.. AND MRS. EUGENE PRESCOTT.
MRS. LEACH AND FAMILY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
SPRING LAXATIVE AND BLOOD
CLEANSER

Flush out the accumulated waste and
poisons of the winter months; clean!
your stomach, liver and kidneys OF all
Impurities. Take DR.. Kings New Life
Pills; nothing better for purifying the
blood. Mid, non-griping laxative
Cures constipation; makes you feel hue
Take no other. 25c. at your druggist.
Bucklsn's Arnica Salve for oil hurts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
NOTICE.

In the District Court of the United States fol
the District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
IRVING s 5. THOMPSON. In Bankruptcy.
of Rumford, Bankrupt
To the creditors of Irving 8. Thompson II
the County Of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day
pril, A. d. 1914, the said Irving 8. Thompson
was duly adjudicated bankrupt. and that the drs
meeting Of his creditors will be held at the office
of the Referee, No. 8 Market Square, South
Paris, Maine, on the 9Th day Of May, A. D. 1914
Al 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, at which time thu
said creditors may attend, prove their claims
appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt, and
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris. April Is, 1914:
WALTER L. GRAY.
1918 Referee In Bankruptcy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

II may seem Incredible, but 1t 10 said
to be TACT that the Ice went out OF the
Penobscot this year about two weeks
earlier than last spring.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
Born.

In South Paris. April L.. to the wife Of Arviitl
Rosenberg, 9 daughter.
In Byron. April 10. to the wife Of Sumner
In Norway, April s. to the wife Of Forrest D.
Thurston, q daughter.
In Andover, April II, TO the wife Of Wallie
Marston, daughter.
In DixHeld. April IL. to the wife Of Guy Gard.
ner, q daughter.
Tunney, q daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
CLEARS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
SKIN BLEMISHES

Why 60 through life embarrassed and
disfgured with pimples, eruptions,
black heads, red rough skin, or suffering
the tortures Of Eczema, Itch, letter, salt
rheum. Just ask your druggist for DR..
Hobson's Eczema Ointment. Follow
the simple suggestions and your skin
worries are over. Mild, soothing, effect
i've. Excellent for babies and delicate,
tender skin. Stops chapping. Always
helps. Relief or money back. SOC. at
your druggist.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

The Scott Harding fruit and apple
farm situated near Mechanic Falls mas
hesn sold through The Dennis Pike heal
Estate Agency 10 Frank W. Sanderson
Of NORWAY, who will take possession
Nav 1st.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
NEW CURTAINS

House cleaning time here you will find that
curtains needed make the home attractive, clean
and fresh.
room with new Curtains will change it much that
your friends will hardly recognize it the same ROOM This
showing extensive assortment OF ser,
Marqusee and Lace Curtains and they reasonable In
price they will be a surprise to
has pretty Of fancy
brsdg ids finished With cuny
edge white and
design braid and fancy stitching
narrow lace EDGE very
SCRIM CURTAINS sl good quality has inch heavy lace Insertion
this idea, very pretty curtain
flet insertion and hsmstn
white
scBIM CURTAINS pr quality
scRIM CURTAINS 81 90 pr es
CURTAINS has and oneha inch lace Insertion
scRIM CURTAINS SHE pr in white edge.
New Lace Curtains
wide range of patterns in Arabian and WHITE some fancy SCROLL
fancy figure many plain with fancy border almost end
less assortment to select hom soc 75c, 77c $780, $s5 SITS,
$780, $3.50.
Odd Lots of Curtains about one-half
regular price
only psis Of
kind, marked onehsf the regular
Materials for Curtains
initiate
stitch beautiful pattern. q and 33c I'D.
csc 3D.
SCRIMS plain and drawn work, several patterns l5c yd
SCRMs with choice figured range 22c and cy
MADRAS being used white and desirable pasn
yd
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

A lazy liver leads TO chronic dyspepsia and
|constipstiou, -Weakens the whole system. Doans
Rcgulets (G6c per box) act mildly on tho liver
and bowels, At al drug stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

No. 20-A PRETTY % ACRE FARM. only two
miles to Norway from Oxford. i've scrcs ullags.
bal wood and pasture; two story dwelling. oil
and stable In fair repair; nno location for early
gardening and for poultry raising. must b sold
at once, e75o.
No. a-sPLENDID SIX ACRE FARM mid.
way between Norway and South Paris. In 6os
till.ge, especially adapted TO small fruit or truck
gardening. nice two story dwelling. bsth. city
water. Piazza and bay Windows. large ssabIs
and hennery. VIII be sold for less than actual
value, for quick sale, t96oo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
Reliable AGENTS Wanted

We want more local and travelling meu
to sell our strictly High Grade nursery
stock, fully guaranteed. No experience
necessary. Fine outfit free. Commits.
sions paid weekly. Write AT ONCE for
terms and exclusive territory.
HOMER N. CHASE & co.,
1917 Auburn, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

For baby's Group. willie's daily cuts and
bruises, mammals sore throat, GranmdA's lame
ness.-Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil-the household
remedy, &c and Soc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
Base Ball.

Although the base ball team OF Paris
High School suffered from the gradu-
alton of a large number of players last
June, a team is BOW in training, and
will begin it's schedule this week, which
is expected to give good account of the
school. The schedule arranged for the
season is as follows:
Winfield Brooks. Captain
Harold 1. Merrill. Manager
II. E Boucher, Coach
April o. Hebron Academy at Hebron
IS Gould's Academy at Paris
May 2. Norway II. $. at Norway
9. Lewiston H. s. at Paris
l6. Edward Little H. s. at Auburn
20. Mechanic Falls II. 8. (pending) at
Paris
%. Gould's Academy (pending) at
80. Mechanic Falls II. 8. at Mechanic
Falls
June Q. Norway II. S. at Paris
Is. Edward Little II. 8. at Paris
20. Alumni at Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
barley Picture Free.

COPY OF "sHERMAN's MARCH TO TIKI
SEA" GIVEN WITH A YEARS SUB
sCRIPTIoN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
TO LET
WANTED

at once. A capable woman or girl
for general house work, one used to
work in farm house preferred, good
wages. Mrs. JOHN E. PORTER,
Elmwood Farm, Conway, N. H.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
WANTED

Hay For Sale
20 odd tons of good hay for sale, at
The Beeches, Paris Hill, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
SOUTH PARIS.

SOUTH PARIS POST OFFICE.
ONCE Hours 1880 A. NJ TO ] 80 P. u.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
NORWAY.

Miss Helen Holmes entertained three
tables at whist and one table OF finch ai
her homo on Main Street Wednesday
evening. Refreshments Of homo made
candies and peanuts were served and
fine time enjoyed BY those present. The
one making the highest score and the one
making the lowest score we're given
slight token as q future reminder OF
their great ability.
Norway Lodge, I. o. o. F., worked
the Initiatory Degree upon two candi-
dates Tuesday evening, and Wildey
mpment, /. o. o. F., held special
meeting Wednesday evening and work
ed the Patrlsrchial Degree on class of
candidates.
Willis Tucker and family have return
ed to Norway, and Mr.. Tucker has en-.
ployment with tho Paris Manufacturing
Co.
The annual meeting Of Norway VII
lage Corporation was held at the Opera
House Tuesday evening, and the bust.
ness was quickly disposed OF by fair
number OF voters that were present. A.
S. Kimball was elected moderator, and
the officers chosen for the year are:
Assessors W. Holmes, William A.
Bicknell, Charles II. Adams.
Clerk-Dennis Pike.
Treasurer-E. N. SWEET
Collector-Charles n. Pike.
Engineers-Chief. J. P; Cullinan; lst Assist
Fire Police-G. A. Morse, 8. G. Hatch, Guy
Estes, Geo. E. Walker, H. e. Mixer. e. q.
Winslow.
It WAS voted to make poll taxes payable
July lat, and property taxes payable
Nov. 18th, and to charge interes. at the
rate of per cent on all taxes not paid
by Jan. LIST, 1915. The corporation taxes
against the shoe factories will be abated
az were the town taxes. The balance OF
the sewer appropriation was left In the
hands Of the assessors to be expended on
such extensions to the sewer as they
deem advisable. The appropriations
were as follows:
expenses NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 4,sOO
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
THE NOMINEES.

Senator-John 8. Harlow. Dixfeld.
Sheriff.. q. Frost, Mexico.
County missioner-Bepjsm amin r: Billings,
Woodstock.
Register of Deeds-wallace B. Strickland,
Paris.
Clerk Of Courts-Fred B. Merrill. Bethel.
County Treasurer-Clarence L. Ridlon, Paris.
County Attorney-Aretas E. Stearns,
Rumford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21

A. Z. Stearns Of Rumford moved that
the county committee act - committee
on credentials, and this vote being pass
ed, Chairman Blanchard Of the commit
tee Immediately reported flfty-seven del.
egates present and entitled to vote.
On motion of Fred B. Merrill of Bethel
the temporary organization was then
made permanent.
A recess was taken to allow tho dele.
cations from the several legislative dis
tricts to select members of the county
committee and the committee on resolu
tions, and after the recess they were
formally chosen of follows. County
COMMITTEES:
L.w. Blanchard. Rumford
Charles r. Millett. Norway
R. L. Cummings. Woodstock
George W. walters, DixHeld
H. N. Burbank, Hiram
DR.. H. j. Binford. Mexico
N. r. Springer, Bethel
Committee on Resolutions:
Fred o. Walker. Rumford
Dr.. b. L. Trufant, Norway
Henry Fletcher. Paris
Elton L. Newton. Peru
Archie McDaniels. Porter
]. III. Doyen, Mexico
Fred b. MerriL, betnel
The convention then adjourned for
dinner. At the afternoon session the
nomination OF candidates was at once
taken up.
A. E. Stearns OF Rumford presented
the name OF John s. Harlow Of Dixfleld
as candidate for State Senator, and the
nomination was made by reclamation.
For Sheriff L. W. Blanchard Of Rum
ford presented the name of Harry D.
Cole of Paris. He stated frankly, as he
said was we'll understood, that Mr.. Cole
had papers in circulation for the Repub-
lican nomination, but did not think
Progressives should object II the Repub.
licans saw at to endorse their candi.
date.
Mr.. Coles nomination was seconded
by r. L. Cummings and G. W. Q Per
ham Of Woodstock.
F.O. Walker of Rumford, while agree
ing with what had been said regarding
Mr.. Cole, thought it was important to
make right start, with the best man,
and the one who will draw most votes.
II the Republicans nominate Mr.. Cole,
be said, they will have some strings on
him, or at least will think they have.
He presented the name OF E. G. Frost of
Mexico. The name was seconded by j.
NJ. Doyen of Mexico.
A ballot was taken, resulting:
Necessary to o choice.
e e.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-04-21
To the Honorable Board Of County Commission

1918
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-19
Trade in Birmingha m

The appointment of chief of
police at a near date is imperative.
The city commissioners have had am
pie time to survey the situation and
the taxpayers have right to expect
an early settlement of this important
question. The feeling of uncertainty
that now surrounds the police depart
ment is bound to have bad effect
on discipline. A strong man who will
command respect from the members
of the force and who will enforce dis
cipline and respect for the law with
out favoritism is needed.
Cannot such man be found in this
great city of Birmingham?
The city has now population of
approximately 100000 and the sug-
gestion that man capable of filling
the position of chief of police with
out showing favoritism, cannot be
IOuHQ WtIlout SOiliS UulSiuC tiiC SOiii-
munity is a sad commentary on the
ability of the people for self-govern-
ment.
1t matters not who the city COM
missioners appoint as head of the
police department, just so he is capa-
BILE, of good character and honest. Is
it possible that there is not such
man in the confines of Greater Bir-
mingham?
The slogan of ~ Chamber of Com
merce and other civic bodies is,
"Trade in Birmingham" and applies
to city appointments as well as COM
mercial buying and nothing can be
gained by advertising to the outside
world that we have not man in our
city capable of administering police
control to the satisfaction of the
community.
A local man. free from political en-
tanglements, courteous and courage
Gus should receive the appointment
and have the individual sun~cr. of the
city commissioners. A Birmingham
man for chief of police!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-19

as a cotton crop failure is al
most unknown. Alabama's 1913 crop
was about 100000 bales. 1t will
hardly be less this year. 1t will not
be surprising to see it up to the rec
ord crop of 1911.
Intensive farming is coming to be
the rule in this state, and the cotton
grower who used to think he was do
ing fairly we'll when he raised third
of bale to the acre is not satisfied
now until he makes a bale on an
acre and half. The time should soon
come when nothing less than a bale
to the acre will be regarded as good
farming.
And as with cotton so with corn.
He is a poor farmer who cannot make
corn yield So or 40 bushels to the
acre, instead of 10 to 20 bushels as in
former years. 1t will not be a great
while before large corn fields will be
made to average so bushels to the
acre.
There is every promise that 1914
will be another banner year in this
states agriculture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-19
NO SMALL REGIONAL RANKS

From the ST. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Secretaries McAdoo and Houston made
it quite clear, in their conference with
southern bankers at Atlanta, that each
district to which federal reserve bank
shall be allotted must be financially self
sustaining. 1t must possess enough cap
ital to finance its industry and commerce
under normal conditions without calling
for help from another district.
otherwise, as the secretaries indicated
the purpose of. the law would be defeat
ed; the purpose being to make the sew
eral sections of the country financially
independent of each other; to prevent alb
normal congestion of cash and credit In
the nations speculative markets, and
thus to keep the peoples surplus funds
available for productive business
Strict application of this rule makes IL
unlikely that the number of reserve banks
in the beginning of the system will ex.
ceed eight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-19
Alabama Farming

Last year the farmers of Alabama
made a new high record in prosperity.
The states cotton crop was next to
the largest ever produced and its
money value was much larger than
that of any previous year. The corn
and hay crops were large and they
brought the farmers a total of about
5000, 100000. This was doing wonder
fully well, when it is remembered that
the total money crop in Alabama
seven years ago was only S100,000,-
900.
The farmers are getting ready to
plant as large an acreage in cotton
this spring as in 1913, and larger
acreage in corn. Even if the weather
conditions should not be as favorable
for crops rs usual, such a thing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-19
The Motion Picture

The motion picture made in Bir-
mingham by the Paragon Feature Film
company under the auspices of the
Chamber of Commerce is sure to prove
very interesting to Birnninghamians
when it is thrown on the screen in a
focal theatre said one who has
watched the movements of those max
ing the picture.
THE plot calls for many beautiful
scenes and shows many beautiful spots
in birmingham. Many Industrial plants
are also shown. The picture, while not
an out and out advertising PROPOSE
tion. will prove to be one of the best
methods of advertising Birmingham yet
devised. There Is not suspicion of
advertising in any of the pictures, but
the fact that it was made in Birming-
ham and that 26 cities in this country
will see the many beautiful places
here and the industries will be, it is
thought, of inestimable benefit.
Miss Mary Munger as the heroine,
Ed B. Crawford as the hero, and A.
II. Ford and Mrs. Sydney j. Bowie as
the father and mother, respectively,
have displayed real talent in the max.
ing of the picture and are to be strong
ly commended for the public spirit
they displayed Miss Munger forfeited
a match in the golf tournament, even
after she had qualified. beating her
nearest opponent by two points. 1t was
generally conceded that she would have
won had she played the game She
se.ve it up in order to complete the
making of the picture. Mr. Ford and
Mr.. Crawford gave much of their time
from business, spending almost all OF
Tuesday and Wednesday posing for the
| cuIl.era man."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-19
A New Air Craft

If half the predictionss made for
the Batson hydro -aeroplane come true
this newest craft of the 'freak" type
will revolutionize modern methods of
travel.
1t is claimed that the Batson ma
chine is the first of its kind ever
adapted to commercial purposes and
capable of carrying both passengers
and freight. II has been under con-
struction on Dutch Island, near Sa-
vannah, for the past year. 1t was
recentlyoinspected by party con-
sisting of its financial hackers and
army officers representing the United
States government.
Judging from recent snapshot of
the new hydro-aeroplane, it is weird
looking contrivance, but nevertheless
has an appearance of great power.
According to detailed description,
the machine is painted a dull gray.
The flying parts are the height of a
mans head above the body. There
are IL wings covering an area of 80 "
feet Eight of the wings, which will
sustain the craft in flight, are ar
ranged above the upper mechanism,
four on each side of the machine,
while the other four wings. are i'm
mediately above the decks of the boat
body and will sustain the craft on the
surface of the water.
1t is claimed that this hydro
aeroplane will skim along the surface
of the water at speed of 60 miles
an hour, will lift itself into the air
at speed of five miles an hour, and
once elevated will be capable of trav-
cling 100 miles an hour. Three en-
gines are carried. A crew of six men
and pilot will direct the movements
of the craft.
The propellers, which are II feet
in diameter, will revolve 1000 times
suite. The tail, located considera-
bly, aft of the machine, is 10 feet
wide and 20 feet long. This will be
used to guide the vessel through the
air and will insure stability on the
water, supplementing the rudders,
There is also wireless telegraph
equipment.
!. The first long trip contemplated
will be from Savannah to New York.
The sanguine inventor thinks that will
be success and afterward he plans to
cross the ocean. He thinks he can get
across the Atlantic in 36 hours.
1t remains to be seen whether the
Batson hydro-aeroplane is practi-
cal invention or, like SO many other