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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
Mo. What She Expected.

Maria was tender, sentimental Ut
tie thing, but, to put it mildly, hardly a
beauty. She was very fond of hubby
but exacted from him rather an undue
amount of attention and service.
"Oh, George" she complained one
night, IT don't believe you really love
me! Tell me, would you feel 1t, dear.
If we were parted"
"Eh-what's that" said George,
Frightening up.
II mean II some one were to come
and offer to take me away, give me
beautiful home and every loving care
and all the best that money could buy.
how would you feelT
1T won't happen" he answered, re-
lapsing into moody silence.-Pittsburgh
Chronicle Telegraph.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
a...a.... and th. Towel.

THE story of how Bob Burdette pc
ran TO write for publication is rather
Interesting. His wife was an invallo:
and most Of his verse and short STUN
were written solely for her entertain
ment. One day he was talking 10 fraAA
Hatton. who later became postmaster
General under Arthur. Hatton was
then editing the Burlington Hawkeye.
"Bob," said Hatton, when you &c.
through reading your stun to your n,
wife hand 1t over to me ana III
print It." a ovor
One of the first things he turned owe.
wos his famous ode to the printing Oh
Ace towel. This is part OF 1t:
over and under was blacker than thunoeF
And daily put on more mixer nue.
Until one windy morning without any
II FELL on the door and was broken IN
two,
Charles B. Lewis On. QUAD In new
York Sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
Wilson's Mills.

Mrs. E. S. Bennett and children were
recent callers at Mrs. M. G. Linnell's.
Mrs. Lillian Ripley, who has been
away for medical advice, is now board
ing at Arthur Littlehale's.
E. s. Bennett and Mrs. B. Wilson went
to Berlin Monday to have some dental
work done.
Claude Linnell has been having bis
house shingled.
Clyde Ripley and Dermont Fox have
gone to Nason's camp to work.
b. G.. Bennett has gone to Lewiston to
visit his daughter and to consult ply
stefan.
A. D. Cameron is laid up with cut
knee.
School closed Friday, q term of fifteen
weeks, Miss Gertrude Allerson Of Peru
teacher.
A party of hunters near the close OF
the season went to Benefits camp, 60
ing in autos across the lake, where there
was but little ice. They each got q
deer but will not care for the experience
again.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
The Grange Resolutions.

Considerable interest was manifest in
the reports and the action of the State
Grange on several questions OF impor-
lance at it's annual meeting in Bangor last
week.
The committee on good roads declared
that the improvement of the secondary
or country roads IL equal In Importance,
if not of greater importance, than the
trunk line highway.
The committee also expressed the be-
lief that the building of state aid roads
must be accelerated in order to meet the
demands of modern rural life.
The committee on taxation declared
that the Grange has always stood against
special favors In the Legislature and is
not In sympathy with the growing tend
ENJOY for special appropriations.
The resolutions endorse National con-
stitutional prohibition and urge Names
delegation 10 Congress to work to that
end; ask Governor-elect Milliken to en-
force strictly the prohibitory law In this
state; endorse woman suffrage; demand
that the mill tax and school fund be dis.
tributed according to the aggregate at
tendance in public schools; approve the
movement to organize the dairying in
dustry of New England, and ask for the
appointment Of farmer on the state
highway commission.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
BroWnfleld.

About twelve inches of snow fell here
In the last storm.
Mrs. Abbie Boynton Moulton of Bux-
ton had paralytic shock while visiting
Mrs. William Davis in this village. She
was taken to Mrs. Walter Bickford' q
home, where she was intending to spend
the winter after visiting her friends,
there she will be cared for.
Mrs. Annie Lynch has closed her
house for the winter. She will spend q
number of weeks in Portland before 60
ing south, where she intends spending
the winter.
Owing to the bad travelling there were
no services at the Universalist church
Sunday.
There is to be q Christmas tree and
entertainment at Town Hall.
Charles Adams of Bingham returned
to his home Saturday, after visiting rela.
tives here and in Conway, N. q.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
..The Color for Blinds. I"



The two Joyful owners Of the little
house, that was to be home, stood talk
Ing with the contractor. The broad
clspboarded walls stood finished, the
colonial doorway welcomed them, the
small PANIED windows were set; the time
had come to settle upon the color of the
shutters, solid panels with an old-fash-
toned crescent In each.
Out of the back pocket of his overalls,
the contractor drew . card covered with
samples OF dark green paint Of varying
shades.
"Oh, no." cried the joyful owners;
1--WE don't want that color. We want
the shutters to be sort of soft gray
blue.green, you know-the color that
old green shutters fade TO-"
The contractor looked bewildered.
"These are the oolors for blinds" he
announced.
"But we don't want those gloomy
oolors," protested the joyful owners.
"We want soft Italian green, you see
the sort of green that forms on old brass
and copper-a dull green with blue in 1t,
you know"
"These are the colors for blinds" in
sisted the contractor.
The joyful owners looked sweetly
patient.
"But our blinds are going to be differ
ent," they urged. They are going to be
dull gray. green. :"
"You can't have 'em that COLOR" said
the contractor. "These are the colors
for blinds. Everybody has 'em this
color"
"Yes, but We aren't going to-" de-
terminedly from the joyful owners. "Our
shutters are going to express our love
for beautiful color, our own individual
taste and preference. Our shutters are
going to be a soft blue-green-the verdi
girls green that forms on. -.
"Oh, we'll, I'll have 'em painted that
color If you say so," yielded the con-
tractor. "But these are the colors for
blinds"
And he stuck the card back In the
pocket of bis overalls.
Moral: 1t takes considerable patience,
persuasion, and persistence to overcome
the momentum of thought which sets
down arbitrary standards and then In
sists that they shall be universally OBJ
served. 1t takes some effort to free one
self from custom and tradition, to estab-
lish ones freedom and independence, TO
express individual tastes and tendencies.
But joyful owners everywhere are discov-
ering that they can break away from
sameness in dress, sameness In foods,
sameness in homes, and be themselves
even In the face of the steady reiteration,
"Tbese are the colors for blinds"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
Peru.

q. E. Stillman of Dallas has been visit
ing at j. E. Commits.
We had the worst storm and blow here
that we have had in years. There were
no freight trains run on the 10th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Robinson held
their wedding reception at the grange
ball on the 10Th. There was good
turnout of his friends, and he and his
wife received q good many presents.
Candy and cigars were passed, there
was social dance, and all bad . good
time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
Oilbertyille.

Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Adams and Mr..
and Mrs. A. q. Adams were in Buokfleld
Saturday.
Mrs. G. A. Ellis and daughter Lillian
are Ill with the grippe. DR.. Morse is In
attendance. Oliver Ellis has been quite
III but is better.
Hattie Crocksr was In town Saturday.
Mrs. Horace Worden, who has been
very i'll at the home of her sister In Nor
lands, Is better and has returned home.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
Albany.

Frank Stevens, the peddler, took din
ner ct j. K. Wheeler's Friday, the 18th,
and bought three nice heifers. He put
up that night ct Ora Saunders and on
account OF the storm and blow had 10
stay till Tuesday. He got to Barker's
mill Just ct dark, and had to stay al
night. Arthur D. Bean hauled the heif.
ers to W. A. Hollis Wednesday.
Gould's scholars came homo Thursday
night for . two weeks vacation. The
mstron and four children got % far -
Alton Eernald's that night.
Annie Cummings has been having
asthma.
Mrs. Calvin Cummings Was ct Bethel
through the storm with Miss Plaisted.
The four-hoss teams got out, 20 We
sdon had Z good road.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26

Postmaster Walter 8. Marean Of Steep
Falls hanged himself In . deserted camp
Thursday after wandering oil night
through swamp following his failure
to find certain vouchers for post Office
inspector. The matter OF the vouchers
could have been cleared up easily, 10
cordlng to the inspector. Mr.. Marsan, Il
10 believed, took too serious . view Of
the matter. 80
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
East Sumner.

Miss Esther Eastman of Gorham Nor
NAL School and Miss Muriel Palmer of
Pennington Normal were at home at
Christmas.
Special music and other appropriate
exercises were substituted for the regu-
lar Sunday services at the Congregation
al church last Sunday.
Members of Buokfeld High School
played the Country Minister" at Grange
Hall Tuesday evening. Despite the
clustering weather . good audience
greeted them.
Breaking out roads has been the pas.
time of late, and there's more to follow,
no doubt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
Have a Rendezvous with Death.

- s<SsAASA' WV "sse.
This poem was written by Alan Seeg
or, an American fighting for the allies
who has since met the appointment witt
Death somewhere In France" Tn
great war can hardly produce piece o
writing more expressive.)
I have rendezvous with Death
At some disputed barricade e.
When Spring comes round with rustling shade
And apple blossoms I'LL the air,
have q rendezvous with Death
When Spring brings back blue days and fair.
It may be he shall take my hand
And lead me into this dark land
And close my eyes and quench my breath;
II may be shall pass him, still,
have q rendezvous with Death
On some SCARED slope of battered hill,
When Spring comes round again this year
And the first meadow flowers appear.
God knows 'twere better to be deep
Pillowed In silk and scented down,
Where love throbs out In blissful Sleep,
Pulse nigh to pulse, and breath to breath,
Where hushed awakenings are dear,
But, I've q rendezvous with Death
At midnight IN some flaming town,
When Spring trips north again this year,
And to nv pledged word am true,
shall not fall that rendezvous.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
Milkmaids In London.

At one time it was a common thing
TO see milkmaids in Fleet street. Lon
don milkmaids Of past days were
usually strongly built Irish or Welsh
girls, mostly Welsh, but how long ago
It is since one yodeled in Fleet street
It is difficult to say. Yet only few
years ago q milkmaid actually prac-
ticed her calling in the open in central
London. Two cows were attached to
the milk fair" In st. James park,
near Spring gardens, and tumblerful
of milk "fresh from the COW" was a
popular beverage. The "fair," which
was held by family descended from
the original holders Of an old privilege
granted by royalty, was abolished by
order of the Office Of works.-Lonion
Chronicle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
Andover.

There was Sunday School concert In
the Congregational church Christmas
eve.
Edwin Noble Of Hyde Park, Mass, is
guest at Glenellis.
2. A. Thurston Was in Lewiston last
week buying horses.
Ralph Thurston was on the sick list
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Jackson, who
have been spending the summer In town,
have returned to their home In Boston.
L. R. Hall and daughter Matte attend
cd State. Grange ut Bangor last week.
Mrs. Davis Rand IL visiting relatives In
Massachusetts,.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
please Feed the Birds.

The deep snow covers their usual
food-insects' eggs and larvae and the
seeds of wseds-and they will starve un-
ess We feed them.
Give them "hayseed," chat from the
barn floor, crumbs, scraps Of meat, bones
and suet; anything eatable and they will
repay you thousand fold by their work
In the garden and orchard all the spring.
Do II now. Fasten the meat scraps
and suet securely TO the trees and see
how eagerly the chickadees and wood
peckers go to it. Tread the snow down
hard and scatter the hsyseed and crumbs
there, or put the food on board or box
and watch the juncos and tree sparrows
all up. Put ont chat and grain for the
quail and meadow-larks in the pasture.
They work for as all summer long, eat
inginsects.
Keep IL up while the snow lasts. II 10
not only fine philanthropy but q pay.
Ing investment for each one Of as. IL
you want to know moro about feeding
and protecting birds, write to Winthrop
Packard, Agent, National Association Of
Audubon Societies, 90 Newbury Street,
Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26

Breaking roads seems to b the main
business now, although We are hauling
some wood and few logs.
Miss Roberts, who has been quite III,
10 now reported - on the gain.
Hiram Washburn has been laid mp
with . boil.
Lowell Shaw works ID Dixfeld.
Elmer Farrar's children, who have
been very III. ere reported better.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Chas. II. Howard Co.
Eastman 4 Andrews.
L. II. Noyes Co.
Cut Flowers.
Charles 4. Merrill.
Brown, Buck 4 Co.
Rubbers with Red Soles.
II. b. Foster Co.
Y. Dayton Bolster Co.
Vivian W. Hills.
z. L. Merchant & Co.
Start That Boy Right.
Feel Ali Used Up?
Notice Of Foreclosure.
4 Notices Of Appointment.
Probate Notices.
Petition to Sell Real Estate.
Petition 10 Mortgage Real Estate.
Commissioners Notice.
Wanted.
For Sale.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
Oxford.

Rev. Mr.. MacKsy has returned from
the hospital at Lewiston after surgical
operation.
Ralph Edwards has been operated up
on for appendicitis at the Carney Hospi-
tai, Boston. His brother, Leroy Ed
wards, who was with him, returned
home last week.
The students from Colby, Bates, and
University of Maine are at home for the
Christmas vacation.
Rev. Mr.. Colby Of Scarboro preached
for Mr.. MacKay the first Sunday of his
absence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
Creased Ribbons.

Crushed ribbons should not be iron.
ed; it makes them shiny. Dampen
them and then fold them smoothly and
tightly around q rolling pin or empty
bottle. This will remove slight creases.
There is nothing for very bad creases
but to iron them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26

II. story-Miss Santa Claus Of the Pullman. tod
distribution Of aifts-Comniisee. Rev. and MRS
Grundy, Rev. Miss Robinson, Mrs. D.
A. Ball, Mrs. A. H. Mann.
Christmas Sunday evening at the Uni-
versalist church, the Union Service was:
Choice Selections of Christmas Hymns.
Scripture Reading. Rey; Z: "; GTnn ad
Brissf Addresses BY Pastors on S- Theme, What
Christmas Means To Ne.
The Young Peoples Christian Union
sent out their usual baskets to the shut
ins and invalids.
A good number of Christmas gather
ings and family trees were enjoyed.
Among them were the usual family tree
at L. q. Penley's gotten up most es-
pecially for Master Donald. A family
party and tree at Carroll Bacon's.
Another at DR.. Wheeler's where they en-
tertained company from Portland. Mr..
and Mrs. d. S. Mann entertained her
brother, Elliott Newell and wife from
Sumner and they had tree for Mr..
Mann's daughter Persis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Mann entertained
q Christmas dinner party composed OF
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Mann, Mrs. Jennie
Andrews, Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Tuell,
Mr.. and Mrs. q. R. Tuell, Mrs. Cynthia
Curtis and Beatrice Smith. Master
Lewis Jacob had Christmas tree In
which all joined.
Bert Lang lost his horse Monday
morning on the railroad. He had left the
horse in the yard of the grist mill, and
the high wind blew the sleigh seat off on
to the horse. The horse was frightened
and ran, going down the railroad track.
About half a mile down he met the west.
bound passenger train, and was struck
by 1t and killed. Though not very
valuable animal, it was his only one.
Miss Mildred White of Topsham lie the
guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. T. White, for two weeks.
Miss Clara Bacon, who is teaching
this year in Pennington Normal School,
and Miss Ethel Brock, who is q student
there, are at home for the holiday vaca-
ton.
Miss Lucy Everett is at home from her
teaching in Readfeld.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
OUR JITNEY OFFER-THIs AND
FIVE CENTS.

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with Ave cents to Foley q
Co.,, 1886 Sheffield Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,,
writing your name and address clearly.
You will receive In return trial pack
age containing Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound, for coughs, colds and oroup;
Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic
Tablets Go.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
North Paris.

Miss Nellie Webb of South Gardiner,
who was recently married, has been at
home on visit with her husband.
Mrs. Abbie Lowe, who went to Masss-
chusetts In the fall, returned q short
time ago, and with her SON Llewellyn is
keeping house at the old home place.
Mrs. Martin, who has been away on q
visit, has returned home.
Erwin and Gladys Trask were In Lew
iston last week.
Christmas tree was at the old church,
and exercises by the school children.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
Coming Events.

Jan. 9. 8, Show Of Western Maine Poultry
Association. South Paris.
jan ls-Julia Hammond spelling contest, Paris
schools.
Jan. y, 10, l4-Secoud annual session Maine
Community Efficiency Conference, Augusta
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
The pifferenoe In pooa.

You can keep a real fine dog in food
at an expense Of about $40 month,
while a real sorry dog can get out and
make living for himself.-Fort Worth
Star-Telegram.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
Not Drastic,

OF the unconscious humor Of wit.
nesses the following is not bad ex-
ample:
Magistrate-I understand, then, that
after heckhng the candidate the de-
PENDANT became very violent and abu-
sive?
Constable-Yes, sir.
"And So" continued the magistrate,
'.you used drastic measures to remove
himT
Constable-No, sir; used my club.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
ATWOOD 6 FORBES,
Editors and Proprsefors.
GEORGE NJ ATWOOD. A. Il. FORBES.

TERMS 81 so year II paid strictly In advance.
Otherwise ss00 year. Single copies cents.
ADvRRrIsENENrs:- AN legal ADVERTISEMENT
are given three consecutive Insertions for sl.oo
per Inch In length Of column. Special con-
tracts made with local, transient and yearly
advertisers
JOB PRINTING New type, mast presses, elecsric
power. experienced workmen and low prices
combine to make this department OF our basi-
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
SINGLE COPIES.

Single copies Of THE DEMOCRAT are four cents
each. They will be mailed on receipt OF price oy
ne publishers or for the convenience or patrons
single copies OF each issue have been placed on
,ale at the following places In the County:
South Paris, Towards Drug Store.
Shurtlef's Drug Store.
Norway, Moves Drug Store.
stones Drug Store.
Buckfeld, A. L. Newton. Postmaster.
Paris Hill, Helen r. Cole, Poet ONCE
West Paris, Samuel T. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26

The principal line Of Maine news just
q present consists Of announcements
that such and-such city has been made
- dry - covered bridge, or will BE-
made % after the first Of January.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
Might Apply In Smaller Places.
fYouth,a Companion.l

Our city planners might well initiate
the example Of Buenos Aires, which
every year exempts from taxation the
most beautiful building erected within
the preceding twelvemonth, and awards
Q medal to the architect.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
No Initiative Wantsd.

No Initiative Wanted.
Rich NANNY daughter, sir, has new.
er wanted for anything. Poor Suitor-
Then for heavens sake don't make her
begin now! She wants me!-Philadel.
phia Bulletin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
Steadily. endlesslv. one nv one.

Steadily, endlessly, one by one,
The years go marching past;
For each shall come, and one by one,
The year that shall be the last.
But over the great time bridge wen tread
To the house Of the Lord Most High,
Where death, our foe, Is forever dead.
And life abides for aye:
Margaret E. Sangster.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
West Bethel.

"Tne springtime spreads her roses in crimson at
our feet;
The summer sets the mockingbirds to singln'
silver. sweet;
But pleasure In full measure comes with the
winter gray,
And I'm thankful that I'm living In world like
this today"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1916-12-26
West parls.

Union Christmas exercises and tree
were held at Centennial hall Friday
evening. The program WAS ~ follows:
I. Silent Night sons.--.....-..;:.-;AudisnnscnS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-07-27
MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE ASSOCIATION

You are hereby notified that the said above
law. at the annual sale of lands upon which
taxes had become deliquent, after advertising
thereof, as provided by law, which sale was
made at the auditors office at the court house
IN the city of Langdon, county of Cavalier
state of North Dakota, on the 10th day of
december, 1872. and the amount of the deli
quent tax due upon the real estate aforesaid
at the date of sale was Nineteen and 77-1OOths
dollars, including penalties. costs and interests
then and there sold asprovided by law for nine
teen and 77-100ths dollars, and a certificate of
said sale was issued to the purchaser Thereof
under the hand and seal of the auditor of said
Cavalier county.
And you are further notified, that the owner
and holder cfthe certificate so issued has pre-
sented the same to the undersigned as auditor
of said county. and demanded a deed for said
real estate as provided by law. and said certifi-
there being Twenty-nine and S6-1OOths dollars
due and unpaid thereon, including subsequent
taxes. penalties aud interest, and there appear
ing no legal objection why a tax deed should
not be issued as demanded;
You are therefore notified that Twenty-nine
and eS-lUOths dollars exclusive of accruing
costs, is necessary to redeem said real estate
from said sale, and that unless the said amount
and the costs of this proceeding are paid on or
within ninety days after the service of this
notice upon you. a tax deed will be issued
therefor as provided by law.
Period of redemption expires September 18th
1916.
Given under my hand and official seal this II,
day of June, 1916
(SEAL) O. j. EIDE
Auditor of Cavalier county, North Dskota.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-07-27

This week the Courier-D Democrat
issues No. l of Vol XXXII, and as
the files Of the paper show the period
is n that practically covers the
happenings of Cavalier county, his
torically, politically or otherwise
from the time of its first organization.
1t is not for US to make comment on
anything the paper itself may have
accomplished, but the march of time
through the past three decades shows
that it has been a period of marvellous
advancement and rapid progress for
both the county and state and we
have done our best to keep up with
the procession. We merely wish in
passing to mention that the CD. has
passed another milestone and feels
just as fit as it did when a youngster
over thirty years ago.