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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-12
A Waiting Game.

The great war will be decided on the
Western front, either in France and Elan
ders, or on, or within the German front
Ter. There has been much talk of this
war as being a war of exhaustion. If il
should prove to be that, it will be an
exhaustion not of munition, not of eco
nomic resources, but of men. The vast
scale on which this war is being fought
prevents it being decided by any one
great decisive actiOn-the campaign
against Russia by Germany has proved
that. The great nations engaged in this
war have such vast resources back OF
them that all talk of defeat through ex
haustion Is absurd. Defeat will come
through lack of men to put into the line.
When the fighting line thins out beyond
a certain minimum with which 1t can be
held, the enemy will break through,
communications will be cut, and the
whole line of an embattled nation will
be thrown back in defeat. The Allies
realize this, and they are fighting their
fight upon this basis. The central
powers have enormous numbers of men.
True; but the Allied powers have vast
ly greater number and the fighting OF
the war has proved that there Is very
little to choose in point Of bravery be-
tween the opposed forces. Hence, the
inevitable sequel-the collapse sooner OF
later, and rather later than sooner, OF
the central powers for lack of men to
put in the fighting line.-Soientific
American.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-12

The Sunshine Glass of the Congrega
tional Sunday School were the guests o
their teacher, Mrs. George W. Holmes
Al covered dish party Friday evening
and q most enjoyable occasion 1t proved
to be. There were twenty-six present
four of whom were invited guests. AT
ter doing ample justice to fine supper
business meeting was held and the fol
lowing officers were elected:
President-Mrs. George ". Holmes.
1st Vice Pres.-Mrs. Chas. Frost.
End Vice Pres.-Mrs. Horace Oxnard.
| Sec.-Mrs Percy Nevers.
Treas.-Mrs. Horace Sanborn.
Executive Com.-Mrs. Edith Bartlett, Mrs
Percy Nevers, Mrs. Fred Stone.
Flower Com.-Mrs. Horace Sanborn. Mrs
Chase. Mrs. Charles Chick.
The entire class constitutes the Look
out Com mittee and each member il ex
pected to look out for herself and ont
other.
Guy r. Stevens started for Boston
Sunday morning with his auto, with hin
was Giles Frost and Charles Pike. They
expect to witness the worlds series
games that are played In that city, a.
though the matter of securing tickets ID
giving them some trouble.
Howard Drake of the firm of Drake &
Brooks is taking vacation from his
work in the store.
Norway will be we'll represented at the
Musical Festival at Portland this week
Among those planning to attend are Mr.
and Mrs. d. L. Horne, Misses Agnes and
Elizabeth Beal, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pike
Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart Goodwin, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Jones, Mrs. Ed Cummings,
Mrs. lnez Cummings, Mrs. Susan Cragin,
Miss Alice Bsrden, Miss Lougee, Miss
Knight, Miss Whittum and Miss Stone
Rally day at the Congregational Sun
day school was we'll attended and the
exercises enjoyed by old and young.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-12
BOLSTER DISTRICT.
BERTHE Wheeler il clerking In the Col
& Wiggin store.


BERTHE Wheeler il clerking In the Cole
& Wiggin store.
Frederick North took the Juniors oil
the high school on their class ride Thurs
day evening.
F. W. North called on his daughter,
Mrs. NJ. L. Thomas, at Hackett's Mills
Wednesday afternoon.
VIM. T. Merriam of South Acton,
Mass, was the guest of Mrs. Annie
Wheeler and Mr.. and Mrs. P. 8. Mason
recently.
Arthur Talbot had heifer break her
leg In the pasture few days ago. DR..
Merrill set the bones and put the leg In q
plaster case.
DR.. and Mrs. Chas. D. North of Ten
ants Harbor were the guests of his
parents from Monday until Thursday,
making the trip, distance of 120 miles,
with their auto. They returned via
Orrs Island to visit Mrs. North's people.
Mrs. Annie Wheeler is helping at the
corn shop with the labelling.
Mr.. Henry Judd had a surprise a few
days ago, when his brother, A. o. Judd
Of Pittsburg, N. a., his cousin, Mrs.
Chas. Judd of Canaan. VT, called on
him, bringing his sister and her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Nellie Robinson and Miss
Minnie Robinson of Gloverville, N Y.
Mr.. Judd had not seen his sister for 81
years and had never seen his niece. On
their return A. o.. Judd took Mrs. and
Miss Robinson to New York with bis
auto.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-12
wIIBI,R W. PRIDE,

Wilbur W. Pride, resident OF Nor
way for over fifty years and a man re-
spected by all who knew him, died at
his home at Norway Lake, Monday, Oct.
A, at the age of Is years. Cause OF
death was enteritis.
Mr.. Pride was the son of Josiah and
Sophia (Fairbanks) Pride, and was born
in Waterford June 7th, 1887. He attend,
ed the schools at Waterford and remain
ed in that town until IS years of age, al
ter which he moved to Norway, where
he has since lived. He married Rachel
Hall of Norway, and two sons were
born to them, Mark, who died in March,
1905, and Walter H., who is married and
lives on the old farm.
MIR. Pride has always been progress
i've and prosperous farmer. In politics
always a Republican. He was a mem
Der of no secret society or church, but
attended when circumstances would per,
init, the Universslist church in Norway
village.
He is survived by wife, by his SOL
Walter, and by one granddaughter
Madeline /. Pride, all Of Norway.
The funeral was held at the home
Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock,
attended by Rev. c. G. Miller, pastor OF
The Uuiversalist church. The bearers
were ]. Z. Marston, H. S. Perry, F. T.
Green and c. f.. Cannon. Burial was
at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-12
GEORGE DURHAM.

After long illness and months OF
acute suffering, George B. Durham died
at bis home, 80 Coburn Street, Lynn
Mass, Friday morning, Oct. LIST. Cause
of death was hardening of the liver
Funeral services were held at the home
Sunday afternoon, after which the re-
mains were brought to Norway on Mon
day, Leroy D. Keene of South Framing
ham, Mass, a nephew of Mrs. Durham
making the trip with the widow.
Mr.. Durham was II years of age, be
ing born in Paris, Sept. %, 1884. dc
was the son of Samson and Avice Cum
miugs Durham and his early life was
spent in the town in which he was born
being educated in the Paris public
schools. In July 1865, he married Sa
mira Keene of Paris and for many years
they resided in Norway, Mr.. Durham
being employed as a shoe maker. Thir
teen years ago they moved 10 Lynn
Mass, and that city has since been theil
home. One daughter, Nora Louise, wa'
born to them, but died at the age o.
seven years. Two boys have found
home with them and received an educa
ton, but neither was adopted. Beside'
the widow, three brothers survive, Au
gustus S. Durham of West Paris, Ma
than NJ. Durham of Norway, and Eleze
NJ. Durham of South Paris.
The funeral in Norway was held Tues
day afternoon at two o'clock at the Bap
list Church, in charge of Oxford Lodge
r. and A. NJ. of NORWAY of which he hat
been member since 1874. Rev. Fl. l.
Nichols of the Methodist church was tn,
attending clergyman. An abundance o
beautiful floral offerings testified Il
the esteem in which he was held and tn
patience and fortitude with which b
bore his final suffering was remarkable
Burial was in the family lot at Rustfielt
Cemetery, Henry Foster, Frank Cook
Horace Kimball and George Holmes act
ing as bearers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-12
Recent Deaths.
EBEN II. MARSHALL.

II
The funeral of Eben Il. Marshall tool
place at Deering Memorial Church We'd
nesday afternoon at two o'clock. Mr.
Marshall died at his home, Is Granite
Street, Auburn, Monday morning, Oct
4th, after an illness of some over three
months. He was 50 years OF age anC
was born in Paris, the son of Ebenezel
Fl. and Nancy Cummings Marshall. He
married Sarah Janet Herrick of Green
wood and greater part of their married
life was spent in South Paris, where MT
Marshall was employed as blacksmith
and mechanic. About four years ago he
moved his family to Auburn in order
that the children who were then work
ing in that city could be at home, and
since that time he bad resided there.
Besides the wife, he is survived by
daughte liza, and son, Neal. There
are also living four brothers and sis
| ter, w. d. Marshall of North Stratford
IN. H., 81. A. Marshall, Clarence Wesley
Marshall and Nathan Marshall of Athol,
Mass, and Mrs. Alice Gertrude White OF
Norway.
Mr.. Marshall was a member of the
South Paris Methodist church and one
whose Christian character and right living
made any community better by the
worthy example he set. he was also a
member of West Paris Lodge OF Odd
Fellows and of Pejepscot Eucampment
of Auburn, and also a member OF the
New England Order of Protection.
Prayers were held at the home in Au'
burn at noon on Tuesday and the re-
mains were then brought to South Paris
and the funeral held at Deering Memoir,
al Church at two o'clock. By the re-
request of the deceased the officiating
clergyman was Rev. 1. A. Bean of Lew
iston, formerly pastor of the South
Paris church when Mr.. Marshall was a
resident here and attended that church.
Rev. Fl. L. Nichols of Norway, also a
former pastor of the South Paris church,
spoke briefly. Mt. Mica Lodge of Odd
Fellows attended aud performed the
burial service of the order. The bearers
were from Abou Ben Adhem Lodge, L.
o. o. F., of Auburn, that lodge having
been in attendance during his final sick
ness. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-12
JASON +. ROWE.

Jason F. Rowe, a resident OF Norway
since 1861, man highly respected and
esteemed BY all who knew him, passed
away at his home at Steep Falls, Norway
Village, Sunday morning, Oct. 10, after q
long period of failing health and final
illness of about two weeks. Cause OF
death, muscular heart trouble. Mr..
Rowe was "a years Of age, having been
born in Danville, Aug. II, 1881, the son
of Solomon and Hannah tMillett) Rowe.
In 1868 he married Martha j. Foster,
who with one daughter, Mrs. Bessie Hut
chins, survives him.
Mr.. Rowe was q Civil War veteran,
serving in Company Of the Maine Coast
Guards. He was mustered out July Z,
1865, He was a member Of Harry Rust
Post, G. A. R., Oxford Lodge, r. and A.
NJ, and Norway Lodge, l. o. OF.
The funeral will be held at the home
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, attended
by Rev. G. G. Miller of the Universslist
Church and burial will take place al
Pine Grove Cemetery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-12

The lid lie off in Lewiston. The ga
looms, according to the reports In the
Lewiston papers, are gradually opening
up for business and remain unmolested
BY the ones whom the Democratic party
have put into power. 1t Is evident that
the old friends OF the Democratic ma.
chine, the rumsellers, are to be rewarded
for their loyalty to the party and perhaps
make enough money to enable them Il
contribute generously to the funds fol
the next political campaign. Oh, well,
previous experience has taught ~ what
to expect and the only thing that 10 sur
prisiDg Is that they have not been allowed
to do business before.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-12
LEMuEL DUNHAM.

Lemuel Durham passed away at bis
home in Greenwood, Oct. 4th, after
long sickness. He was born in Hart
ford, Me-, Aug. 20. 1880, the son of Lem
uel and Mary (Bisbee) Durham. II
1880 he married Lydia Cummings Cliff
ford by whom be had four children, two
of " hom survive him, Carrie e. Dun
ham Swan, and Elton L., with whom be
lived. About 1865 he moved from biz
farm in Hartford to Bryant's Pond living
there ten years. During bis residence
there he with his wife were baptized
and Joined the Baptist church. In 1915
Mr.. Durham moved to Greenwood
where he has since lived. He was Re-
publican in politics, poet of some re
nown and has been for many years a cor
respondent for the Oxford Democrat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-12
Democrats Meet at Court House

A considerable number Of the Demo
Gratis of this vicinity gathered at tbt
Court House Saturday afternoon for the
purpose of meeting and listening to re
marks from Senator johnson, Congress
man McGillicuddy and Charles T. Reat
of Saco, chairman of the Democratic
State Committee.
Judge Mathew Mccarthy of Rumford
Oxford County member of the State
Committee presided at the meeting
which was informal, and was largely ar
organization meeting, the speakers urg
ing all who were interested in the sue
cess of the democratic party to do theil
part in its support.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-12
COUGHS THAT ARE STOPPED!

Careful people see that they are stop
ped. DR.. Kings New Discovery is a REM
edy of tried merit. 1t has held its
own on the market ior 40 years. Youth
and old age testify to Its soothing and
healing qualities. Pneumonia and lung
troubles are often caused by delay OF
treatment. DR.. Kings New Discovery
stops those hacking coughs and relieves
la grippe tendencies. Money back If it
fails. SOC. and S1.0O.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-12
TAKE CARE OF THAT ITCHING
ALL ITCHING BORDERS ON
rrVEMA

Do you regard that itching as serious
thingP 1t Ia! Unless you begin tc
fight it with DIR. Hobson's Eczema Oint
ment, the disease is likely to cling or
for months and years. Scores Of CRATE.
full users say: "Why did we waste those
months and years In agony when sc
tested q remedy was on the market. "
This ointment Is no experiment; it is alb
solutely healing In its power. Do not al
low 1t to become serious. Buy box to.
day to fight the beginnings of eczema.
SOC. q box.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-12

The Stone family reunion was held
with Mr.. and Mrs. Benton L. Swift on
Saturday with an attendance of sixty
Eve. An account of the occasion reach
ed this Office Monday morning but ow-
ing to the press of other matter Its pub.
LEGATION Is necessarily deferred until
next week. For the same reason the
report Of the Wyman golden wedding
viii be delayed one week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-12

Moot disHsuring skin eruptions, scrofula, PIN
pies, rashes, etc, are due TO impure blood. Bur.
dock Blood Bitters % cleansing blood tonic, u
well recommended. tl.00 at all stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-12

A very pleasing piano recital was given
at the home of Nellie NJ. jackson Friday
evening by her youngest pupils, time OF
studying being from two months 60
wear. They were assisted by Lo iise
Abbott. Some of thu pieces were played
from memory and all very we'll given.
Following is the program:
Piano Duet-a Ding. Dong, says the Bell.
b Bye-Low, Baby.
Phila Harmon and Miss jackson.
piano Solo-Mary. Mary, Quite Contrary, Livsy
Geraldine Stewart.
Duet-My Papa's Waltz.
Mary Briggs and Miss jackson.
Solos-Sleep. Baby Sleep, Livsy
Ding. Dong.
Phila Harmon.
Duet-Sipg, Song.
Here We Go.
Geraldine Stewart and Misc Jackson.
solo-Swing Song:
Vocal Solo-The Owl.
wa" Louise Abbott.
solo-The Lonesome Apple. Erp
Phila Harmon.
puet-Flower Fairies Waltz; streaooog
Mary Briggs and Miss Jackson
so,o-UarkI Hank the Dogs do Bark.
Geraldine Stewart. WA,
solo-Hillside Echo. '"si
Mary Briggs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-12
SOUTH PARIS.
sourH PARIS posi- OFFICE.
oH,s Ho-rs: 7:5oA.h.io so P II.

GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY.
Beginning Sept. IL, 1918,
-..-Ss LEAVE SOUTH PARIS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-10-12


T. Stanley of Auburn also came and Will
yis, her daughter, Mrs. c. w. Bowker,
AMI son, Writ Stanley.
Besides those who went to Lewiston
on The special train last Monday evening,
several have gone from here the past
week TO witness 1.-The Birth of Nation"
a, The Empire Theatre. Most OK those
VITO have attended are enthusiastic over
the production, the music which accom-
paujes the pictures giving special pleas
ure
The Grand Trunk Railway is advertis'
ing cheap excursions TO Boston THIS
fall on new basis. According to the
posters the first excursion will be run on
Thursday, Oct Ia, tickets good returning
the next day, Oct. 10. Another excursion
goes on the 2Sth and returns the 18th
We venture the opinion that few viii
care to take the trip for such short
stay.
A district meeting of the Universalis
Sunday Schools of Bethel, West Paris
Norway and South Paris will be held witt
the South Paris School on Wednesd d
this week, from live in the afternoon tl
nine in the evening. There will De
picnic supper and other enjoyable fea
lures. Rev. and Mrs. Dwight A. Ball o
West Paris will be among the speakers
The ladies of the Congregations
circle will serve their annual harves
supper at the church Thursday evening
OF this week at 6:45 o'clock. The enter
tainment which will follow will DO giveI
By the ladies' of the Norway Congrega
tonOl church and will be the pantomin
Dora" Supper Is cents, entertain
ment 10 cents.
We wonder IL the Grand Trunk are
short of passenger cars as II appears
When the forenoon train for Lewiston
and Portland arrived Saturday mornin
nearly every seat was occupied, q fe'
got of here, while there must have bee
nearly fifty waiting TO get on. Standiu
room only when the train pulled OIL
such things do not appear at all necsi
sary.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1915-08-12
ROOpe.

SpSeiaI 10 tie News.
Eating watermelons seems to be the
order Of the day. -
VIII Looney and Miss Mae Newsome
looked cute Sunday. Will said he sure
did enjoy carrying the little white
parasol.
Mrs. Odessa Newsom and children
called on their aunt, Mrs. Martha Da-
Wis.
Mrs. Matte Davis and children. from
Dunlap. are here visiting friends on
I'd Newsom and viii Davis have
gone to Kentucky. Hope they will
find work and be satisfied.
Miss Rebecca Davis looked sad Sun
day, as her best fellow ia in Alabama.
Miss Hesse Bailey was all smiles
Sunday as her best fellow called on
her. -sst..--.
The big boat came down the river
the other day.
Jim Stansberry said he was as happy
as happy could be. He said he sure
did enjoy hanging his hat on Liddie
Bailey's COW horn.
Robt. Newsom looked cute Sunday.
Mrs. Georgia Bailey has returned
home after two weeks VISIT at ner
randfather's at Whitwell. She
brought her mother and brother home
with her.
Look out boys. there are some more
wedding bells going to ring on Etna
mountain.
A certain girl on Etna mountain
said she would be glad when e. Il.
Looney returned from Alabama
Rev. Harris Prince preached at the
Drum schoolhouse Sunday. Not many
were there on account Of misunder-
standing as to the date.
Quite crowd of young folks called
on Miss Rossley Godsey Sunday. and
she treated them to peaces One girl
ate so many peaches she could not eat
any grapes when they stopped In
vineyard ON the way home.
II you want to see Robert Newsom
smile, ask him how he likes for girls
to give him apples. $1,000
If you want to see Will Looney
smile, ask him If he likes to fan
young ladies.
Frank Newsom made flying Tip to
Carpenter Friday.
Jim Stansberry and best girl seemed
to have been interested Sunday, as
they were SO far behind the crowd.
Baby Doll.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1915-08-12
Burroughs Chapel.

SpeeiHl 10 tie MeUy
A large crowd attended Sunday
school Sunday.
Lawrence Rust and Joe Adams Of
Oak Grove, called on Fred Campbell
Sunday. They were intending to go
to the orchard and get peaches. but
were too late.
If you want to see Elec West and
Fred Campbell smile, ask them how
they enjoyed patching.
Miss Nelvie Campbell was all smiles
Sunday.
Jim watley went to Pryor Ridge
Wednesday.
Harry Coldwell is visiting home
folks.
Louis Frank passed thru here ped
ding one day last week.
Clyde Russell was all smiles Sun
day.
Della Campbell has returned home
after weeks visit with Mrs. Elya
West.
Bud Kilgore and daughters spent
Wednesday with Fred Campbell.
Clyde Russell went to Jasper Satur-
day.
Elec West ordered the Sequachee
News sent to him six months because
the editor fought the bond bill 30 hard
and he says all ought to take 1t who
are against the bond bill.
We understand that Miss Lula Sim
mons, of Kimball, has our school, and
hone all will be pleased with her.
George Campbell seems to be lucky
in finding bee trees. He has found
several this summer.
Miss Nelvia Campbell, who has been
visiting relatives at Kimball, return
ed home Thursday.
Elva West called on Mrs Eliza
Campbell Wednesday.
Jesse Brown was in the cove one
day last week on business.
Bob Weaver of Tracy City, passed
thru here with a load Of peaches
Thursday en- route home.
G. W. Mccullough went to Jasper
Saturday.
Charlie Brewer was on the noun
tain last week.
John Brown and Reece Boyd were
on the mountain Saturday.
Best luck to the editor. Blue Bird.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1915-08-12
Sulphur Springs.

SpeaaIk0 fte Assvs.
Rainy weather seems to be the or
der Of the day.
sunday school was attended by
small crowd Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Richards attend
ed Sunday school Sunday.
Luther sexton, Cbas., Walter and
Alvin Wells attended the singing
here Saturday night
Fred Sexton attended the singing
here Saturday night.
Bee Thomas called on Lum Thomas
one day last week.
jamie Foster failed TO make her reg
ular trip to Victoria Saturday. won
der why. 1,,
Mrs. Callie Smith called on Miss
Mary Bailey Sunday afternoon.
W. Fl. II. Powell called on his son,
John Powell, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Ferguson. DOCK
and Curry Davis, attended the singing
at Looney's Greek Wednesday night.
Bud Saynes and Charlie McCurry
were seen going down the road Sunday
evening.
Hattie Foster is back home after a
visit of few days at South Pittsburg.
Mrs. Clara Pickett called on her
mother Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Ferguson called
at Dock Davis Sunday evening.
Myrtle Pickett attended Sunday
school Sunday.
Roy Massengale looked cute coming
down the road Monday morning.
Carl FRY called on Claud and Roy
MassenRaie one day last week.
Jim Foster called on his brother,
Riley Foster, Sunday evening.
Houston Powell sure was riding
Monday.
Oscar Smith passed thru our burg
one day last week.
Miss Hattie McCurry spent Sunday
with Miss Louise Massengale.
Mr.. Sanders mad e flying trip to
Whitwell Monday morning.
A certain girl said that Oscar
Thomas looked cute to her eye.
Luther Carson passed thru our burg
one day last week.
A certain girl said that Austin. Pick
EFT looked cute coming from Sulphur
Spring Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Austin visited
at Mr.. and Mis-. Hartman's Friday.
Robert and Edwin Prigmore attend
ed the singing here Saturday night. ~,
A certain girl said that Marshall
Powell looked cute In her eye Sunday.
Bud Foster called on his uncle, Jas.
Foster, Sunday.
Robert and Joe Pilgrim attended the
singing at Looney's Creek Wednesday
night.
Come on, "Blue Bird" of Need.
more, and "Old Joe," of Caroline
Chapel, for we like to read Your piec-
es, Rainbow.