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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-02

Wednesday morning the chapel eX
ercises were conducted by Miss
Spencer and her Spanish classes.
Many visitors were in attendance, and
each and all expressed their thor
ough appreciation of the work in
| Modern Languages. With the pres
ent commercial trend, Spanish will
soon become a very necessary part
of the education of the modern bust.
ness man. The A. II. s.. always in
the lead in educational progress, was
the first high school in Oklahoma
to give to this language a place in
the curriculum Prof Richards was
fortunate indeed when he secured
the services of Miss Spencer for this
department. She is strong, consci-
entious and accomplished teacher
Her personality is charming, and the
student readily responds to her excel
lent methods of instruction. The pro
gram was a manifestation of this
fact and the students are to be con-
graduated upon the thoroughness of
their preparation and the excellence
of their presentation of the following !
program:
Scripture Reading -Volley Bodoyitz |
Current Events in Spanish
-------------E Esther McNees !
Solo LA Paloma"- Agnes Anderson
Wit and Humor, "El Criado Erudito"
------------M Mary Parkinson
Golondrina" Vida Booth
Todo Hay Quien Gowa"
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Mildred Gait
National Hymns of Spain and Mexico
OldSS
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NEW WILSON

The oil field seems to be headed for
Wilson, the new oil well three and
one-half miles northwest of town has
proven TO be a well to produce 45 bar.
rels day. There are a number OF
new rigs being built near there and
drilling will begin at once.
The sixth tank is being completed
at the tank farm one mile east of town.
The piping is all strung along the
line from the oil field to the tanks, and
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PART l.
Spring Song waltz" -Nentwich
STARS of the Summer Night"
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Despite the inclemency of the
weather a splendid audience gathered
in the auditorium Friday night to en-
Jay the annual operetta, given by the
musical organizations of the High
school, The orers, Pauline" por-
trayed in song and action the events
of one happy day. A party of pic
nickers, reporter for a New York
paper. a Klondike explorer. an alb
sent-minded professor. Reuben, the
typical farmer lad, his sweetheart,
Guile. the maid. the village maiden,
three buns, and the beautiful Paul
inc, queen of the day, meet at Cas-
sidy's inn. The choruses were bright
and delightful. Never have the stu
dents in music presented work that
reflected greater credit upon them
selves or their instructor. Miss Pc
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-02

remain out of school, even for few
days. We would urge parents to be
careful to see that children attend
regularly and remain at home for
no excuse other than illness, or other
unavoidable cause.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-02
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
(Contributed)

High school pupils will receive
their monthly reports this week. On
the whole, work has been well done.
Owing TO illness many students have
been absent one or more days during
the month. 1t is always difficult for
the student to keep his classroom
work up to standard if compelled to
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-02

nearly $35,OOO,OOO in the last ten
years, or almost five times as much
as we paid Russia for Alaska. Nor
mally our imports of chcle amount
to 100000 pounds, for which we pay
about s2,5OO,OOO in the countries of
origin, and to which must be added
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-02
Piles Cured In 6 to IA Days

Your druggist will refund money II PAZo
OINTMENT fails to cure any case ct Itching,
Blind, bleeding Protruding Piles in to 10 days
The first application gives Ease and Rest. SOC.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-02

PART l.
Spring Song Waltz Nentwich
STARS of the Summer Night
----------------- (Shakespeare)
Broadway Male Quartet
Greetings to Spring" "-------- Strauss
Mesdames Guillot, Wood,
Pennington. Adams.
"The Easter Eggs"-(Cutting from
Aunt Minerva and VIM. Green
HID
Miss Bertha Jones.
Violin-'Legende" -------------B Bohn
Mrs. Kari Tietgens
"Fiddle and T'------------ Goodeye
Violin Obl'g' g'-----Mrs. Tietgens)
Mr.. JnO. II. Hoffman, and Chorus
PART II.
Tale of Hat"
Sweetheart" Mr.. Won Nordheim
and Chorus
"Behold My New Hat" Misses
Dickson, Williams and Chorus
''When | Was Younger" Mrs. Wood
and Chorus
"What Would You Do?" Messrs.
Haynes and Won Nordheim
"The Disappearing Hat"-----------
-------------Mi Miss Thompson
HAT With the Beautiful Rose"
Miss Dickson. Mrs. Jones
and Chorus.
Musical Director----Mrs. n. c. Wood
Pianist Miss Ruby Randol
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Closing Prayer.

The following program will be
given at the High school auditorium
Monday, April 3, at Sis p. m, under
the auspices of the Broadway Metho-
dist choir, assisted by some of Ard
more's home talent
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-02

Line of Progress in Porto Rico
Mrs Harry Harts
Coffee and Religion in Porto Rico
---------------Mr Sutherland
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE EIGHT
(This Section)
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customs duties in our own ports Ct
about $75O,OOO."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-02
NeuU Spring Suits in Variety

The Suits we are showing this season are beau
ties There is about the suits this season
DASH, STYLE, that is different from anything
shown in the past large stock to select from of
Chnchilla, Taffetas, etc
Oxford Democrat., 1916-02-01
Finances of the County.

Two murder trials during the year
1915, large expense in the investigation
of the Preece murder case, a tax smaller
by five thousand dollars than in previous
years, and the erection of the RumfOrd
municipal building, have made a mate.
rial difference in the standing of Oxford
County, as is shown in the financial
statement just issued.
The court house bonds having been
paid and there being large balance II
the treasury, the commissioners las
year reduced their estimate from pre-
vious years, and the county tax was fixed
by the legislature for 1915 at S25, 900 in
stead of the $50, 900 which it bad beer
for some years. For 1916 the tax will
be the same amount as in in 1915.
Later the act was passed for the con
struction Of new municipal building al
Rumford, toward which the county con.
tributed the sum Of s25, 900 in consider
alton Of its use for county court pur
poses, and this was secured By an issue
OF bonds Oct. lst.
Murder trials are expensive under any
circumstances, and the two which we
had In 1916 made the Supreme Judicial
Court costs 81, ,529 03 more than in 1914
In addition TO this the investigation OF
the Preece case cost sl,76725 These
several items make difference OF $780,
296 2S as compared with 1914.
The account of County Treasurer
Howard d. Smith for the year is as fol
lows:
Oxford Democrat., 1916-02-01
East BrOwnfield.

The Congregational circle which was
to be held on Wednesday, was on &C
count of the indisposition of Mrs
Rounds; held with Mrs. A. F. johnson.
There was a good attendance consider.
ing the change and the bad condition Of
the roads.
There has been an unusual amount OF
ice harvested 30 far, but the warm
weather has 80 affected 1t that business
on the pond has been suspended.
Eli Whitney met with quite an acci.
dent on Monday. A stake from the TOP
of loaded Car fell and struck the top ol
his head rendering bin unconscious for
some time. He Is improving however.
Isabel b. Stickney of the New liberty
is in Boston for week or more.
Rev. L. F. Mcdonald is In Bangor this
week attending the convoestion of Con-
gregationsl ministers.
Oxford Democrat., 1916-02-01
6slclc6ald.

The Nexinsoot History Club met with
Miss Sarah Barrett and the Buck6eld
Literary Club with Mrs. F. B. Dyel
Tuesday afternoon.
The Dramatic Club of the West Sum.
ner grange presented the comedy "The
Black Heifer." at Nexinscot Hall Wed
nesdsy evening to good house.
Mrs. F. n. Lamb wrenched her ankle
% severely on Sunday that she has been
obliged 20 use crutches for tho week, and
Mr.. Lamb has been Ill with bronchitiI
aud obliged to cancel engagements In
Bath and Brockton. There was NJ
preachipg service In the church Sunday
Jan. so. Sunday School ut clever
O'Clock and social service In the even
ing.
the Rebekah Assembly, with Mrs. Eliza
beth Foster - marshal, both of Lisbon
installed the officers OF Good Faith Lodg'
Tuesday evening:
N.G.-Miss Josie Shaw.
V.G.-Miss Lucy league.
Sec-Mrs. Mertie Cole.
Treas s-Miss Stella Bowen.
Wardeu-Miss Lena lngersoll.
Con.-Mrs. Edith Newell.
Chap-Mrs. Lou Warren.
3. 8. n. G.-Mrs Sadie Robinson.
L.S.N.G.-Mrs. Cynthia Tilton.
R.S. v.G.-Mrs. Elisabeth wilmington.
L.s..v. G.-Miss Myrs Irish.
I.G.-Mrs. Grace Jordan.
o. &C. B. Record.
A party of pool players went to Cantor
Tuesday night and we're defeated by I
few points by the Canton experts.
The grippe germ is busy in our midst
md many Of our people are laid aside.
Sleighing is about gone, and the team
sters are snxiously waiting for more
snow.
Miss Mabel Lamb WAS ct home from
New Gloucester over Sunday.
Oxford Democrat., 1916-02-01
East Bethel.

Mrs. Eta Bartlett has returned home
from Berlin, N. b.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Farwell were re.
cent guests of friends at Bryant's Pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Martin are guests
of relatives in Massachusetts,. Mr.. and
Mrs. Curtis of Rumford Point are car.
ing for their home while they are away.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Eames of Rumford
are working for z. W. Bartlett at his
home farm here.
Miss Elsie Bartlett passed last week
with relatives at Bethel village, and visit
ed friends In Portland over Sunday.
Mrs. Emma Nutting is the guest Of
her daughter. Mrs. Florence Farwell.
Robert and William Hastings and
Homer Bartlett are at home from Gould
Academy on account Of illness.
Next regular meeting of Alder River
Grange, Feb. o. A Lincoln program will
be presented.
Oxford Democrat., 1916-02-01

Mrs. Viola Durham was called home
Saturday to help care for her folks. All
sick With the grippe.
Monday Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bumpus
came, as her father was very sick, pass.
ing away before they got there. He will
be very much missed.
The teacher at the town house is sick.
Went home q week ago Monday. Not
able to come back.
The teacher at Songo was sick one day
last week and went home.
c G. Becker is sick, also his daugh-
ter Myrtle.
Mrs. George Connor, Parker and Lila
called at S. G. Beams Thursday. They
came down with the grippe Saturday
and Sunday. Mr.. Connor has been hsv-
ing hard time with his toe. A log
rolled on to 1t and burst It open. It 10
better now so he gets out some.
Oxford Democrat., 1916-02-01
Deputy Sheriff List.

There were no changes in the county
officials with the new year, but some
changes were made at that and other
times by Sheriff William o. Frothing-
ham In bis list of deputies. At present
the deputies are as follows:
John A. Titus. deputy and jailer. South Paris.
Samuel ii. Eaton, deputy and crier, Oxford.
William Y. Cyr. Rumford.
Lewis e. Small. Mexico.
John Briggs. Canton.
Harry ID. Hastings, Bethel
Willis II. Kigore, North Waterford.
j. L. Mason, Kezar Falls.
Gordon T. shortridge, Fryeburg. tP. D.
East Brownheld, r. ". d.
John n. Talbot. Andover.
George Fl. Record, Buckfeld.
Luther NJ. Hodsdon, Dixfeld.
Deloraine A. Cole. Bryants Pond.
Eugene G. Libby. Norway.
Ernest 8. Bennett, Wilson's Mills.
Frank L. Wilson. Oxford. (P. o. welchyille)
Oxford Democrat., 1916-02-01
Bryaut's Pond.

Frank Cummings of North Wood
stock has charge Of the night crew In
the saw room of the Tebbets Co. st
East Milton.
A juvenile drill squad numbering six
teen is in training for part in the com
ing ball to be given under the auspices
of Mt. Christopher Co., No. 40, March
4th.
Melroy Cummings, who has been
working for Newton Bryant in the log.
ging woods, is now staying with bis
nephew, Howard Maxim, at Bethel.
Mrs. Eta Cole has gone to Portland
for the balance of the winter and will
have charge of the house of her nephew,
Harry Patch.
Mrs. Abbie Dudley will leave Jan.
Goth for Hollywood, Calf, where she
will visit three months with her sister
in-law, Mrs. Ola Dudley Buoknam. She
will be accompanied by her nephew,
Perley Farnum, who may remain In
Hollywood for number of months.
Frank A. Perkins and wife were visit
ors the first of the week ut the home OF
Clarence Perham. Mrs. Perkins, who
has been iii at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Hendrickson, at South Woodstock,
will not be able to continue her work in
the singing schools for the present.
Lewis N. Mann has sold his stock on
the Burns farm and has closed the house
there. Charles Wilson and family, who
have been in charge OF the farm, are
now working for Ernest Billings.
Lawrence Griffin is III with typhoid
fever at the home of A. c. Jackson. DR..
Willard is attending the case, and Miss
Leona Griffin is caring for her brother.
Fred Davie, employed at the spool
mill, moved his family from Buckfield
the first of the week, and is occupying
the Seames rent at the lower end of the
village.
A new organization was formed here
Tuesday evening. 1t Is called the "Parent
and Teachers Association" and Is con-
trolled by the following committee: DR..
r. F. Willard, Thelma Gerry and Mrs.
Ida Farnum.
Oxford Democrat., 1916-02-01
BURDENS LIFTED
From South Paris Backs-Relie,
Proved by Lapse Of Time.

Backache is . heavy burden;
Nervousness, dizziness, headache.
Rheumatic pain; urinary ills;
All wear one out.
Often effects of kidney weakness.
No use 10 cure the symptoms.
Relief 10 but temporary II the cause re.
mains.
II it's the kidneys, cure the cause.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for kidney
ills;
Read about your neigbbor's case.
Here's South Paris testimony.
The kind that can be investigated.
Mrs. Francis 8. Harlow, Skillings Ave-,
South Paris, says: ~ have used Doan's
Kidney Pills and have always found them
good medicine for kidney and bladder
trouble. They strengthen the kidneys
and relieve backache. I was feeling Q
little bad recently and knew that my
kidneys needed q tonic. l got Doan's
Kidney Pills from Howard's Drug Store
and they gave me relief In short time" "
THREE YEARS LATER, Mrs. Har-
low said: II am glad to re.indorse
Doan's Kidney Pills. ! use them occa.
sionally and they keep my kidneys In fine
condition"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Harlow
had. Foster. Milburn Co.., Props, But.
falo. N. Y.
Oxford Democrat., 1916-02-01

Mr.. and Mrs. James Packard are re-
ceiving congratulations upon the birth
of baby girl.
Mrs. Ella Dunn, who has been . re-
cent guest of Mrs. P. G. Barrett, has re-
turned to North Buckfield to resume
work for Mrs. Washington Heald.
The annual meeting of the Oxford
County Telephone Co. was held in the
vestry Thursday, Jan. Goth.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Bonney and little
daughter were ovsr-Sunday guests OF
Mrs. Bonney's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Newell.
Mrs. Rosetta Ryerson has been recent
ly visited by her little grandson, Carl
Hollis.
On account Of the illness of the teach
or the village school closed for one
week.
Forty.seven members of West Paris
Grange were entertained by Pleasant
Pond Grange Wednesday, Jan. 10th.
Miss Edith Bradford, bookkeeper of
the Oxford County Telephone Co., who
has been employed in the West Sumner
Office for several weeks, returned to the
Puckfield Office Monday.
Mr.. Frank Chandler, who has under
gone q surgical operation at his home, is
reported as comfortable, and his COM
plete recovery is expected.
Oxford Democrat., 1916-02-01
Locke's Mills.

d. A. Libby of Auburn was In town
last week buying cattle.
The new engine for the spool mill has
arrived.
Mrs. Abbie Trask was called to Berlin,
N. a., Thursday by the sudden death OF
her brother, Mr.. o. r. Hobbs.
Harry Knight Ia improving In health,
but It will be some time before be will
be able to return to his work.
George Tuttle was at Rumford Falls
Wednesday.
One Of Charlie Days horses died Wed.
nesday.
Clarence Laphsm IL getting ont the
lumber for bis new house he intends
building this spring.
Miss Esther Little6eld spent Wednes-
day and Thursday with Mrs. Lola Fos-
Far
Oxford Democrat., 1916-02-01
North Waterford.

Mrs. NJ. j. Bisbee is gaining again.
Mrs. Irwin Green, who has slept on the
piazza since coming from the sanatori.
um, has now gone in the house to sleep
and ia confined to her bed.
The sick ones seem to be gaining bu'
there are lots not we'll as yet.
Mrs. Elizabeth Morse and s. L. Le
broke were at Norway Sunday to attend
the funeral OF her brother.in.law, Albert
Morse.
Mrs. Sarah York is on q visit with
Mrs. D. q. Lebroke.
Mrs. Winfred Knight was guest a,
her home on Sawin Hill Tuesday.
Mrs. Libby is working fol, Mrs. E. q
Mason, who has been pretty sick.
Mrs. Charles York does not gain u
fast as her many friends wish her to.
Mrs. Rilla Marston is at Lowell visit.
ING her dauQ hter and family.
Oxford Democrat., 1916-02-01
Wilson's Mills.

Mrs. N. A. Wilson is guest of her
nephew, Ernest Bennett.
Mrs. Jennie Mason, who Vas down 10
the settlement through the holidays. has
returned to Wsistata, as she will spend
the winter in camp. Mr.. Mason has
crew at work getting things in readi'
ness to care for sportsmen the coming
summer.
Charles Weiss, who has been caretakel
at Nason's camp for several winters, has
been called to New York by the illness
of his mother.
j. L. Bennett is on the sick list with
the grippe.
Tote teams are busy all days Of th'
week.
One hundred bushels Of potatoes were
put In the cellar at E. s. Benefits dur
ing the thaw for the camps above here
Oxford Democrat., 1916-02-01
East Waterford.

Z. Z. Addition Of Leeds gave . very
interesting talk at Bear Mountain
Grange Jan. %.
Fl. D. Rolfe has returned to Canada,
where he is engaged In the mill bust
ness.
Lawrence Bean is still unable to walk
without crutches.
The East Waterford Circle held bak.
ed bean supper at the school house Jan.
10. A good attendance 10 reported.
VIM. Dining from Canada has been
visiting at B. G. McIntire's.
Mrs. Ins Powers and daughters spent
the night with Mrs. Fred Leonard re-
Gently.
Dance at Haskelps Hall Jan. %.
L. e. McIntire went to Cumberland
Center, where he spoke at IN institute
meeting Tuesday, Jan. 25.
VIM. Msrston 10 stopping with his son,
Lawrence Marston.
Oxford Democrat., 1916-02-01

The grippe 10 prevalent. Ono day last
week forty students from the academy
were absent.
Tuesday evening the officers OF the
Eastern Star were installed BY DR.. l. d.
Wight, assisted by Rev. ]. 81. Little a.
chaplain, Mrs. F. L. Edwards marshal,
and Mrs. I. b. Wight pianist. The fol-
lowing officers were installed:
w.M.-Mr. D. G. Philbrook.
w.P.-Fred B. Merrill.
A. MFRS. W. II. Young.
aec-Mrs. W. C. Curtis.
| Treas.-Miss Annie Frye.
Con.-Mies Harriet Merrill.
A. Con.-Mrs. @. W. Hall.
Chsp.-Rev. W. G. Curtis.
Mar-Mrs. r. I. Edwards.
Pianist-Mlss Elsie Davis.
Adah-Mrs. T. 81. Byram.
Ruth-Miss Bertha Cole.
Esther-Mrs. d. G. Conroy.
Martha-Mrs. @. X. Fox.
Electa-Mrs. II. n. Farwen.
warder-Mrs. Abbie Pierce.
Sensinel-E. =. Bisbeo.
| A short program was given:
Piano Solo, Miss Marjorie FarWel.
Violin Duet, Miss vivian wight and Miss Mar
garet e. Herrick, accompanied BY Misc Blanche
Plano Solo. Miss Doris Frost.
Reading, Miss Alice Lane.
In behalf of the chapter, Mrs. W. G.
Curtis presented DR.. I. b. Wight with Q
Past Patrons jewel. Refreshments OF
ice cream and cake were served and q
social hour enjoyed.
Red Cross seals to the number of 1915
were sold in this village, 74S being sold
by the scholars.
Bert Brown was taken suddenly III
with the grippe, and Is now sick at his
home.
Fritz Goddard now has charge OF Car.
rying the mail, and the express business.
Mrs. Nellie Brickett Was unable to
come to Bethel this week to meet her
music pupils, on account of illness.
Mr.. Stinson, sub-master at Gould
Academy, was called homo Wednesday
by death in bis family.
Miss Nellie Whitman, teacher at Gould
Academy, was in South Paris Wednes.
day to attend the funeral OF Alonzo E.
Sburtleff.
Josiah French has purchased the prop.
erty known as the WInslow land.
Mrs. Emogene Brown has returned
from the Central Maine General Hos
pitsl.
A party from Poland Spring has beer
stopping at Bethel Inn.
The past week Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland
West came down from Enrol In their
auto. Mr.. West has arranged the for
ward wheels of his machine on runners
so as to use 1t in winter.
The children in the school have beer
interested in bringing their pennies as 9
contribution for the fountain which
through the w. C. T. q. is to be placed
in Portland as memorial to Mrs. L. N
N. Stevens.
The Mems Club held their meeting al
Bethel Inn Wednesday evening, and
were addressed by c. B. Shoemaker o.
Portland, on the coal fields Of Pennsyl
vania.
Miss Beatrice Chandler of New Yorl
has been guest Of Mrs. Ella Carter ant
family.
A meeting was held in the bricl
school house Friday evening to organize
parentteacher association.
Oxford Democrat., 1916-02-01
Norway Lake.

Mr.. Benjamin Tucker sold his entire
herd to Mr.. Archie Pratt Of Pennington
They are full-blooded Holsteins. Vslu
able cattle and Of course q good price
was received. Before they left Tuesday
forenoon Mr.. Tucker bought back Eve oi
the herd.
Mrs. Roswell Frost and Mrs. Roy
Frost visited relatives and friends here
recently.
The sick are all much better.
Oxford Democrat., 1916-02-01
Oxford,

Mr.. Tobie of Welchville, q soldier in
the War of the Rebellion, died at
Welchville after long sickness.
Rev. Mr.. Farr Is sick with grippe. He
was unable to preach on Sunday and
Mrs. Fsrr read sermon.
Mrs. Amanda Ingalls,, native OF OK.
ford, daughter Of Luther and Dolly Cald.
we'll Carman, widow of Charles F. In
gals Of Portland, died Jan. 10th, at
Scarboro Beach, ct the home of her SOD,
Charles Ipgalls. aged IS years. Mrs. In.
gals was one Of family of twelve chill.
dren Of whom only two are now living,
Edward Carman of New Hampshire, and
Nelson Carman OF Boston.
Doris Andrews and Lola Haskell are
at home from Colby on account of Ill.
ness.
Mary Andrews has returned to Port
land.
Born Jan. 20:h, to the wife of Joseph
Trebilcock, twins, q son and daughter.
Born Jan. 17th, to the wife Of Merle
Perkins, q son.
Oxford Democrat., 1916-02-01

February.
This is ''leap month"
Jump right this way, dears.
Next Wednesday is Candlemas day.
An eclipse of the sun next Thursday
The days have heightened almost an
hour since Christmas.
March weather in midwinter Is no,
what lumbermen desire to see.
A. j. Hutchinson and son Curtis are
employed in the mill here.
The Grand Union Tea Co. cart went
through here to Albany Tuesday.
Ebert Briggs visited his sisters and
brother in South Paris last week.
By keeping teams on ice as much as
possible, and putting snow on bridges,
loaded sleds continue to pass over the
roads to the mill and railroad station.
D. W. Gushing of Mason hauled siz
cords of hard wood from that town to
this village Monday, at two loads with
two horses.
John Bennett and family have moved
from their farm in Northwest Albany to
the ferry house on the north side of the
Androscoggip, and Mr.. Bennett Is work.
ing in the mill In this village, crossing
the river on the ice.
Oxford Democrat., 1916-02-01
Candidate for Senator.

To the voters of Oxford County:
On account of the withdrawal Of Wal
ter Morse of Rumford as candidate for
the Republican nomination for State
Senator have been urged to become q
candidate for that Office and after con-
sidering the matter carefully, have de-
cided to do so.
believe that my extensive acquaint-
ance throughout the state and my ex-
perience upon important committees in
the last legislature a. well a. my we'll
known attitude upon the larger ques-
tions of the day, viii enable me to work
for the best interests Of the people OF
Oxford County. A
g. w. Q. PKRHAM.
Woodakock Ma