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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15
Charles n. Colby.

After an illness of some weeks, Chas.
81. Colby died Wednesday morning at
his home in Paris, on the Buckfield road
east of Paris Hill. Mr.. Colby was few
weeks less than 63 years of age. He was
a native of Bowdoinham, but had lived
in Paris for some thirty-fiv years.
Mr.. Colby married Miss Cortna P.
Small of Andover, who survives him.
There are five living children: Mary,
wife of Fred L. Millett, Of Norwood,
Mass. Culver G. Colby of Lawrence,
Mass; Mrs. Dora, widow of Sidney A.
Thayer, of Paris; Joshua W. s. Colby, OF
Elm Hill, Paris; and Scott o. Colby, who
with bis family lived with his parents.
Another daughter, Bessie, who married
L. Ellsworth Thayer, died some years
since. There are twenty-four grand
children. He is survived by one brother,
who lives in Worcester, Mass.
The funeral Friday afternoon was At
tended by Rev. A. T. McWhorter Of
South Paris, with Rev. G. w. r. Hill OF
Paris Hill assisting. Among those who
were here for the funeral were Mrs. Viii
liam Colby of Lewiston and Mrs. Henry
Porter Of Auburn. The daughter and
the son who live in Massachusetts,, Mrs.
Millett and Culver Colby, had been here
for some time before Mr.. Colby's death.
Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15
This slush will help out the water
situation just . bit in places.

This slush will help out the waite,
situation just . bit in places.
Postmaster Samuel r. Davis has com
pleted his fourth term in the office, and
Monday morning began on his seven
teenth year. Needless to say, he does
not expect to stay great while longer
but the appointment Of his successor has
not yet been made.
Assignment of justices for the terms
OF Supreme Judicial Court in 1915 has
been announced. Justice A. NJ. Spear
will preside at the March term In Ok
ford County, Justice George E. Bird al
the May term, and Justice George n.
Hanson at the October term.
The W. c. T. U. will meet at the Con.
gregational vestry Tuesday afternoon,
Dec. Is, at $50. 1t will be a Christmas
meeting and will include Christmas quo
tations, poems, stories and a general dis
cussion on the topic, "Shall / tell my
child who is the real Santa CLAUSE"
Among those who attended State
Grange at Lewiston this week are A. E.
Morse, chaplain of the State Grange,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Cairns, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. NJ. Ryerson, Mr.. and Mrs. Albion l..
Abbott, Mr.. and Mrs. r. 81. Gates, Mr..
and Mrs. Alton G. Maxim, Mr.. and Mrs.
B. F. Hicks, George A. Chapman, G. o.
Chase.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15
(Communication.)


The foregoing proposition has been
made to the people of this town, which,
il accepted, will give to them the Heat
or Piece at the end of Moore Park. This
lot should be a part of the park and un-
dou btedly would have been long ago had
not the Deering cesspool been located
there and the Deering house 80 piped
that to put the cesspool in any other
place would require the repipiug of the
house.
The sewer is complete to Gothic
Street, and will undoubtedly be extend
ed to High Street which will allow the
grantors to transfer the property with
out expense except the value OF the lot
itself, and the town to acquire 1t with
out cost.
The deed in escrow is similar to the
Moore Park deed, but makes no restric-
ton as to streets. This restriction was
not put in as it was thought by many
that 1t would be good plan to discon-
tinue that portion of Deering Street
which Is between High and Park Streets
and put in turn from High to Park
Street just inside Of the elm tree which
stands at the corner. Should this be
done some public spirited citizen may
provide ar. iron fence to put around the
tree, and the teler hone and light com
panies might put in an ornamental pole
on which to carry their wires, making
the corner attractive and carrying out
the park; effect.
An abundant supply of water and an
efficient sewage system are perhaps the
most valuable assets of any village.
While good streets and we'll kept park
undoub tedly tend to the brushing up
and identifying the places of business
and the homes Of It's citizens, these
jointly form great power for the physi,
cal, financial. moral and social uplift Of
the community.
The proposition is in every way gener,
Gus and public spirited and at the next
town meeting will undoubtedly be CRATE
fully accepted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15
Basketball.
n. H. S. As; PYRAMIDS 5.

Il v. II. ). 4S, PYRAMIDS 3.
Norway High School basketball team
played its first home game against a Wis.
iting team at the Opera House Friday
evening, winning easily, showing the
fine form which their supporters were
certain they were capable of. The Wis.,
tors were the Pyramids, an amateur
| team from Lewiston, and so hopelessly
were they outclassed and outplayed that
| they failed to throw basket from the
| floor during the entire game.
A large group of girls from the school
occupied seats on the stage and sang
school songs and cheered the team at
frequent intervals, this being the first
time that the school spirit has been
shown in this way. The attendance,
considering the attraction offered, was
very good.
The first half closed with the score II
TO 2, and the visitors made an even poor
er showing in the last half. Sanderson
scored the most points for his team, his
total being 20, made on 9 baskets from
the floor and 2 free throws from fouls.
Shepard threw 6 baskets, and every man
on the Norway team threw at least 2
baskets from the floor. The visitors
three points came on fouls. They had
is free throws and only made good on
three attempts. Norway also showed
the need of more practice in this de-
dartment, Sanderson getting only two
goals out of nine tries aud Shepard miss
ing two throws that he made. Andrews
played his first game for the high school,
doing good work, and with little more
experience will make valuable man for
the team.
Before the game and between the
halves the freshman team from the high
school defeated the grammar school
team 10 to II.
Next Friday night Norway will play
Oak Grove Seminary of YassalbOro.
The lineup:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15
A Park Proposition.

We, the undersigned, do hereby make
the following proposition to the inhab-
itants Of the Town of Paris, County OF
Oxford, Maine, to witt
For and in consideration of the con-
nection of our property on High Street,
known as the Judge Deering property,
with the town sewer without any cost OF
expense to us, we will give deed to the
inhabitants of the town of Paris for park
purposes covering the lot of land bound
ed by High Street, Park Street, and
Deering Street sometimes known as the
Deeriug Garden Pstch) together with
any portion of Deering Street which
might revert to the Deering property
should that portion of Deering Street
which lies between High and Park
Streets be discontinued as street.
The deed to said property has been
duly executed and placed in escrow in
the hands of Alton C. Wheeler subject
to acceptance of this proposition by the
inhabitants of said town of Paris.
1t is understood that the citizens will
act on this proposition at the first meet
ing that such a matter can properly
come before and, il accepted, make the
sewer connection as above stated within
five years from date. The title Is to
pass when said sewer connection has
been completed.
Dated at South Paris, Me-,
Nov. 81, 1914.
HAROLD T. BRIGGS,
DONALD S. BRIGGS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15
~ PARKER'S
~ e Cleanse: :nd be.a.lil:: s: h.,.
- Promotes luIuriant growth.
= - Never Pals to Restore Gray
R6TS@ Hair to its Youthful Color.
ZSA8YE Prevents hair falling.
Z0SV Soc. and Sloo at bruggists.
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
In the matter OF
ROY II. LORD, In Bankruptcy.

Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
' ROY II. LORD. In Bankruptcy.
bankrupt.
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of the Dis.
trict Court of the United States for the District
OF Maine:
DoY H. LORD, formerly OF Albany. now Of Wa.
Maine, in said District, respectfully represents,
that on the sth day Of Dec. 1918. he was duly
adjudged bankrupt, under the Acts Of Congress
relating TO Bankruptcy; that he has duly sur,
and has fully compiled With ali the requirements
Of said Acts and Of the orders Of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
creed by the Court to have full discharge from
ali debts provable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex.
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 1st DAY Of Dec, A. D. 1914.
ROY H. LORD. bankrupt
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS. :.
On this 18th day OF Dec. A. D. 1914, on read
| ing the foregoing petition, II Is
Ordered by the Court. That hearing be had
upon the same on the 22nd day OF JAM, A. d
| 1915 before said Court at Portland, In said DIS
trict, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and thai
ocrat, newspaper printed In said District, and
that all known creditors, and other persons In
interest, may appear at the said time and place
and show cause, II any they have, why the pray
And It is further ordered by the Court. That
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred
itors copies Of said petition and this order, ad
dressed to them % their places OF residence 81
| stated. -.
witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
of the said Court. and the seal thereof, at Port
land, In said District, on the 18th day OF Dec.
A. D. 1914.
r.. 81 JAMES e. HEWEY, Clerk.
| true copy of petition and order thereon.
D0-52 AtAst:]AHES Z. HEWEY, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15
Notice of Public Sale.

By virtue Of the authority vested in the I'm:
ders'gned, as administrator Of the estate OF
Aaron II. whitman, late Of Denmark, In the
County Of Oxford anu State of Maine, and under
license granted by the Judge Of Probate In and
for the said county, on the third Tuesday Of
November, A. d. 1914, hereby give notice that
shall sell at public auction, on the premises,
In said Denmark, at ten O'Clock In the forenoon,
on the eighth day of January, A. d. 1915, the
following described real estate Of the said Aaron
II. Witham, to wit:
A certain lot or parcel Of land with the build
ings thereon described IS follows: Beginning
at the northery side of the county road leading
from Denmark Corner, In said Denmark to
Bridgton, In Cumberland County, and said state,
two rods from the Easterly corner of the land Of
Loren Newell, thence parallel with the easterly
line Of Loren Newell and Charles o. Pendexter
twelve (l9) rods; thence easterly parallel with
said road ten and half rods thence southerly
parallel with said Newell and Pendexter line
Twelve (ls) rods to said road thence westerly on
the northerly side of said road TO the first
mentioned bound. co..
Newry, Maine, December 4, 1914.
WALTER N. POWERS,
1871 t ...- Administrator.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15
A Correct Statement.

"what did you learn in school today"
asked q mother of her little daughter
who 10 in the first grade.
~ learned that Woodrow Wilson Is the
governor of this county," was the re-
Spouse.
"'Tain't So" broke in the younger
sister. Charles Bowker thinks ne Is,
but he amt. God is the ruler OF this
world"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15
Died..

In West Paris, Dec. IL, Wellington W. Dun.
ham, aged II years.
In Norway, Dec. 10, Frank N. Barker. NJ. D.,
aged "a years.
of Herbert II. Hosmer, aged 81 years, months
% days.
In Paris, Dec. 8, Charles II. Colby, aged g.
years.
and Mrs. Larry Losier.
In Fryeburg, Nov. 80, Jason Whitman Towle'
aged so years.
In Lewiston, Dec. 8. Mrs. Henry Knight OF
Dixfeld.
In DixGeld, Dec. I, D. n. Torrey.
In Rumford, Dec. 8. Walter Braley, aged
about 60 years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15

Heirs of Lillian G.. Buck, one house lot on
Gothic Street Extension, so-called,
bounded. Wet by Carl 8. Briggs
| pasture NORTH by land Of Imogene
| NJ. SWEET, East by house lot Of E. n.
Anderson, South by said street, 1927
j. F. Moody, Maxim land, Ills
HARRY D. COLE.
Collector of Taxes Of the Town Of Paris
Paris, Maine, Dec. 18th, 1914. 5o'52
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15
Agricultural Society Election.

The annual meeting of the Androscog'
gin Valley Agricultural Society was held
at Canton on Monday, Dec. 7. Reports
showed that the fair of 1914 was finan-
cial success. The old board Of officers
was reelected, the full list, including the
hold-over trustees, being as follows:
Pres.-J. Merton johnson, Lewiston
Vice Pres.-Stanley Bisbee, Rumford
Sec.-Otis NJ. Richardson, Canton
Treas.-George l.. Wadlin. Canton
Trustees
Ezra Keen. Hartford
william s. Marble, DixHeld
Charles II. Bonney. Sumner
Dwight A. Bisbee. Canton
Walter G. Morse, Rumford
Henry R. Robinson, Peru
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15

Mrs. John F. Wood, formerly Of Bos-
ton, announces that she 10 prepared to
accept engagements for reading and
singing. Coaching plays and classical
dances a speciality. For terms and dates
apply Mrs. John F. Wood, West Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15
Stock and Tools at Auction.

At the farm lately occupied by Daniel
D. Small, In Sumner, on Wednesday
Dec. 10, ct l O'Clock In the afternoon,
Mrs. Small, the exeoutrix, will sell q
number of head of stock and quite an
extensive list of farming tools and I'M
plemepts, which are named on the bills.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15
Collectors Notice of Sale.
STATE OF MAINE.

Unpaid taxes on lands situated in the town OF
Sumner, In the County Of oxford, for the year
1914.
non. resident owners In the town Of Sumner, for
the year 1914 committed to me for collection
for said town, on the 2sth day Of April, 1914, re.
mains unpaid, and notice Is hereby given that
II said taxes, interest and charges are not pre-.
viously paid, so much of the real estate taxed as
is sufficient to pay the amount due therefor, In.
Guiding interest and charges, will be sold at pub.
lie auction at the Universalist Vestry. West
Sumner, Maine, in said town, (the same being
the place where the last preceding annual town
meeting of said town was held) on the first Mon.
day of February, 1915, at nine O'Clock A. NJ.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15
At NINETY
Hale and Hearty

G. W. Heath Of South Windham,
Maine, is 80 years fyoung" and still
hale and hearty. For 60 years, he has
used "L. F." Atwood's Medicine, and
his personal recollections of Mr.. Atwood
are very interesting:
"For more than 60 years Ell. F. -
Atwood s Medicine has been family
remedy in my household. At the age
of 90, I am still using it, and my six
children use it from time to time. l
bought it first from L. F. Atwood him
self in 1850, when he sold it from house
to house. I hope Others get as much
benefit as I have from the use of this
medicine" (Signed) G. W. Heath.
Large bottle, 35 cents. All Dealers
Trial Bottle FREE From Us.
"LF."MEDICINE CO., Portland, Me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15

Robsin Arsanault. Land bought
of c. r. Hazelton, bounded
E. by land ofC. r. Mayhem,
8. by land of VIII Berry,
w. by land of Ben. Dow, 200 : 200 . 40
Stumpage Of G. W. Star
bird, $50 $50
West Sumner, IA 100 2.2O
Nettie l.. Morrow, Land bounded
N. and K. by land Of A.. q.
Farrar, s. by land of o. G..
Chandler, w. by land Of
KIDD & Maatta, 40 $50 $50
z. p. Martin, Geo. Dyer farm, 230 300
Land bounded on n. by Peru
line, e. by Co. road. 5. by
land Of II. A. Sturtevant,
W. by land of T. B. w. Stet.
son and j. B. Libby so $50 $3.50
Frank Melvin, Sherwood Lot,
bounded on N. z. and 8. by
land Of c. R. Hazelton, w.
by road, l.2 20
Sherwood Lot. bounded n.
by land of G. E. Hadley, Z.
by road, s. and w. by land
Of A. G. Allen, 1-2 80 go
December IA, 1914.
c. ~. BONNEY, Collector of Taxes
for the Town of Sumner for the year 1914.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15

floor. Sanderson 9, Andrews 3. Shepard 6, Smith
5, Klain .. Goals from fouls, Sanderson 2.
Tracy l. Young .. Time OF halves 20 minutes.
Referee and umpire, Berman and Farnum, alter
Mating.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15

The handsomest neckwear We ever
showed with handsome boxes free.
Don't fall to see our ties. r. q. Noyes
Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15
Christmas at the churches.

A>>~c - INV SssssSssSce
Next Sunday being the Sunday before
Christmas, there will be special music
and other services at the several churches
Of the place.
The following is the program Of the
morning service at the First Congrega-
tional church. Pastor, Rev. A. T. Nc
Whorter.
Organ Prelude
Holy. Holy, Holy-Choir and Congregation
Invocation
Anthem-"And There Were Shepherds" Wilson
Double Quartette
Responsive Reading Of Psalm
Gloria
Notices
selection-"The Message Of Christmas is Love-
Lorenz
Male Quartette, with soprano obligato
Scripture Reading
Anthem-"wonderful Song the Angels Sang"
Double Quartette Heyser
Prayer
acknowledgment the Christmas Star.
nghr Wllson
Female Quartette
HymnS"Joy to the World"
Sermon
Benediction
Organ Postlude
Sopranos, Mrs Ruby Briggs, Miss Rose Clark;
altos, Mrs. Lou Daughraty, Miss Helen Barnes;
tenors. Mr.. Chester Briggs. Mr.. Howard Shaw;
bases. Mr.. Geogre Briggs, DR.. Carl Briggs
Organist and Director, Cora 8. Briggs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15

Read our I'D, "Christmas Ideas" II
may prove profitable to You. +. d.
Noyes Go.
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Born.

In Norway, Dec. 9, to the wife OF Abner II.
Mann of Milton Plantation, a daughter.
In Norway, Dec. l, to the wife OF Antoine
Nismi, a son.
In Rumford Corner. Dec. s. to the wife OF
James X. Farren, a son.
In Rumford, Dec. 5, to the wife Of Alex Law,
q son.
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Married.

In Rumford, Dec. 6. by Florus H. Bartlett
Esq, Mr.. Harry Stevens and Miss Edith Hop.
kins, both Of Rumford
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15

When baby suffers with Group, apply and give
Dr. Thomas Eclectic OIL at once. Safe for
children. A little goes long way. 25c and 5Oc'
At all drug stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15

Why not give useful gifts to the men
this year? Come In and look around.
F. Fl. Noyes Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15
Woodstock's Centennial.

WOODSTOCK 5 NeutennIdIs
Woodstock is the only town in Maine
which will reach the centennial of Its in
corporation in 1915, and it is thought
that the occasion will be suitably cele-
brated. In 1915 eleven towns will reach
their centennial, of which Greenwood is
the only one In Oxford County.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15

| pOuUlc QudTbcttc ucye6
Rssponse-"Underneath the Christmas Star
Female Quartette
Hymns"Joy to the World"
| Sermon
Benediction
| Organ Postlude
altos. Mrs. Lou Daughraty, Miss Helen Barnes
| tenors, Mr.. Chester Briggs. Mr.. Howard Shaw
bases. Mr.. Geogre Briggs, DR.. Carl Briggs.
| Organist and Director, Cora 8. Briggs.
Program at the Baptist church. Rev
F. L. Cam, Pastor.
casol-aol Little Town Of Bethlehem" DA'''''
| Invocation
| Anthem-"Arise, Shine" Make,
Responsive Reading
Duet-"songs of Praise the Angels Sang
Miss Leach, Mr.. Jones
Scripture Reading
Anthem-"Angels from the Realms Of Glory"
Neidlingel
Response-"There Were Shepherds" ........F Eos:
Onertory
sOlo-"fhe City Divine" Bonheu,
Mr.. Ruth
Sermon
Hymn
Benediction
Postlude
man. Mr.. William Ruth. Mr.. Burr +. Jones.
Mrs. Nellie Brickett. Organist.
The topic of Mr.. CAMS sermon in the
morning will be "The worth and glory
of simplicity" In the evening, "The
gift without the giver is bare"
Order of morning service at Deering
Memorial Church. Rev. c. l. Spear,
Pastor.
Process,onal-"King OF Kings"
Cecilian Choir
Choir Seection-"What Mean Those Holy
Voices Adams
Responsive Reading
Anthem-"And There Were Shepherds" Wilson
Prayer
Response
Carol
Scripture Reading
Organ OGertory
~ Miss Evangeiine woodman
Hymn-Antioch
Sermon-"The Star In the East"
Benediction
Recessional-"Hark, Harki My Soul"
Mrs. Geo. Burnham, Organist and Director
The members of the Cecilian Vested
Choir:
Misses Marie Newton, Lulu Davis. Verna
Howe, Evangeline Woodman, Mrs. Elsie Flem-
ming, Misses Helen Chapman, Tina Newton,
Florence Leach, Ella Remission, Flora Brooks,
Beatrice SWEET, Ruth McAllister, Dorothy Ken
iston.
The program for the four O'Clock Yes
per Service will be published later. A
full musical program by the Cecilian
Choir, assisted by Miss Grace Dean, vio-
linist, and vocal soloists.
Christmas music at the Universalist
church. Rev. Chester Gore Miller, Pas
tor.
Organ Preude--Triumphal March. Il. V. Flager
DoSology
Invocation
Authoritative, Shine" --..-.I. II. Meredith
Responsive Reading of Psalm
Anthem-"Hark! Hark, My SOUL"
Harry Rowe Shelley
Scripture Reading
Anthem-"Glory 70 God in the Highest"
E.W. Hanscom
Prayer
Response-Selected
Hymn-"Joy to the World"
Sermon
Onertory Ley uacn
--.--------.---G. Froeilcn
Benediction
Nunc Dimittis
Organ Postlude
Soprano, Mrs. II. Z. Wilson; contralto. Miss
Grace Thayer; tenor, Mr.. l.. s. Sessions; bass,
Mr.. Albert Dean. organist, Mrs. Agnes l..
Morton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15

Impure blood runs you down-makes you an
easy victim for disease. For pure blood and
sound Observation-Disclosures Blood Bitters. At all
drug stores Price, $l.00.
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WANTED

Work by the day or hour. Wash
ings taken home.
MRS. ELLEN MACDONALD,
N r. F. D. No. Box O.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15

For regular action of the bowels; easy natural
movements, relief Of constipation, try Doan's
Reguets. 25c at all stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1914-12-15

Itching, bleeding, protruding or blind piles
have yielded to Doan's Ointment. SOC at all
stores.