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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

III rs sEHsE OF LIGHT USERS NOT 10 IN
SATISFIED WITH TWELVE.

Antotmsi action at the meeting OF thu
South Paris Board Of Trade and liRhi
consumers Tuesday evening was 10 The
eject that rate Of ten and oue-hall
cents per kilowatt hour would be 90.
cepeable In place of the twelve-ceut rata
recently offered Ii Q letter from Ex.Gov.
ernor Cobb. president Of the Oxford
Electric Co.
There was IN attendance Of threescore
or more interested parties, and the meet.
Ing was held In Grand Army Hall, where
some two hours was spent In tho discus.
sion Of the matter. Superintendent 81.
B. Young Of the Oxford Electric Co. was
present throughout the meeting, and IN.
swered number of questions addressed
to him by citisens.
President A. W. Walker OF tho Board
OF Trade presided at the meeting. Re-
ports were made by the three members
OF the committee, Dr., D. n. Stewart,
the chairman, relating what measures
bad been taken by the committee, j. 81.
Bean giving statement of the financial
aspect, and Alton C. Wheeler outlining
possible courses of action.
Then followed q general discussion Of
the subject, participated In by . consid-
cradle number Of the citizens, most Of
them briefly, and all phases Of the ques-
ton, including the street lighting SER
vice, receiving attention.
There WAS some sentiment in favor of
accepting the rate of twelve cents offer
ed by the company, and suspending the
proceedings before the Public Utilities
Commission for the present, with the
understanding that 1t did not prejudice
the case Of the citizens II ut . future
time they should again desire TO ask for
. further reduction. On % informal
vote, though the question did not seem
to be clearly understood, there Was .
considerable majority In opposition to
such action.
A motion was finally made to instruct
the committee to make the offer to the
company that We would accept . rate OF
ten and half cents, with the usual dis
count for prompt payment, which
would make the rate approximately ton
cents, and that II this were granted the
proceedings before the Public Utilities
Commission would be discontinued.
This motion was carried, most of those
present voting for It, and mono against.
1t had been suggested by the commit
tee that up to the present time no ex-
pense had been incurred, other than
three or four dollars for telephoning, but
that II the matter were carried through
TO hearing, some money would DO re-
CURED for the employment Of An eugi-
neer and other expenses, and commit
tee Was appointed to canvass the light
users for pledges toward fund to meet
this expense II Il becomes necessary.
President Walker appointed a. this COM
mittee George r. Eastman, Stanley N.
Wheeler, Morton V. Bolster, William A.
and E. S. Jones.
1t Is expected that the committee will
be- able to secure some response from the
company In time to report at the regular
meeting of the Board Of Trade
Wednesday evening of this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
Town Officers Elected.

rt PARIS.
Moderator, Walter L. Gray. 81 Lrr
Clerk, william ]. Wheeler.
Selectmen. A. Elroy Dean, Henry d. Ham
mond, Charles W. Bowler.
Treasurer, Charles II. Howard.
Collector, Irving o. BarroWs.
8. 8. Committee, D. II. Stewart.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
SPRING COLDS ARE DANGEROUS

Sudden changes Of Temperature and
underwear bring spring colds with stuff
ed up head, sore throat, and general
cold symptoms. A dose Of DR.. Kings
New Discovery 10 sure relief, this happy
combination of antiseptic balsams clears
the head, soothes the irritsted mem
branes and what might have been lin
eering cold 10 broken up. Don't stop
treatment when relief 10 first felt ~ .
half CURED cold 10 dangerous. Take DR..
Kings New Discovery till your cold 10
zone,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
1sLoAN's LINININT FOR RHEUNA-

The torture OF rheumstism, the pains
and aches that male life Undesirable an
relieved By. Sloan's Linimsnt, .. clean
clear liquid that Il easy to apply aud
moro effective than mussy pIastsrs OF
ointments became It penetrates quickly
without rubbing. For the many pains
and sohes following exposure, strains,
sprains and muscle soreness, Slosn'a
Liniment 10 promptly effective. Always
have bottle handy for gouk lumbsgo.
toothaehs, baokache, stiff neck and oil
external pains. At druggists, $50. +,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
FOLEY KIDNEY Pills.
Eca plckAcHE KIDNEYS AND 6lA0psf
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that sht
has been duly appointed misunderstanding OF th'
estate of
In the County of Oxford, deceased, and giver
bonds az the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
ara desired TO present the same for settlement
and all indebted thereto are requested 70 max
payment Immediately.
rehrn.rv aorh. 1917. eli
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
|A$s5,D00 Brick School House
VIII Replace Present Buildine
at South Paris.
Not Vote IN Opposition It the Town
Aeeting On Mooday.

With unsnimity which pleased thos
who have been urging the matter, AMI
surprised everybody, the Paris tow
meeting on Monday voted to replace tn,
present brick school house Of Soutl
Paris with new house Of brick, and h
pay for It with the proceeds OF an iesu'
of bonds for the sum OF 3S5, 900. for th'
term Of twenty years, optional after fiv'
years. This action Vas completed be
fore the meeting adjourned for dinner.
No suoh liberslity In appropriation
WAS ever seen before, and the total TO b.
assessed figures up about $500 90 more
than last year, ~ will DO soon from the
table below.
Though there wss divided vote on sev
eral proportions, the meeting Was bar
monious throughout, and NO word othel
than pleasant was spoken.
Although cold northeast snow storm
was in progress, the voters came 10 early
from oil parts of the town, and there
was fair crowd in the hall when the
hour of opening arrived, though less
than the usual number.
Promptly at 10 O'Clock Town Clerk
William j. Wheeler called the meeting
to order. On his suggestion IL was vot'
cd to omit the reading of the long war
rant, and only the constable's return
Was read.
Walter L. Gray was elected moder.
ator, receiving all the votes cast, 81.
The reports Of the town officers, a
printed, were accepted without division.
Town Treasurer Chas. q. Howard 70
ported the expenditures under the
Croker and Bray funds.
Election Of officers for the year then
proceeded.
For town clerk William j. Wheeler re-
ceived 10S out Of 100 ballots cast. Dur
ing the ballot Charles E. Merrill an
nouucsd that he had understood bis
name was being used, but that he was
not candidate.
Mr.. Wheeler briefly thanked the vot-
ers for electing him to this position for
the twenty-fourth consecutive year.
For first selectman 1872 votes were
cast, all for A. Elroy Dean.
For second selectman Henry D. Ham
mond received 172 votes out OF 174 cast.
For third selectman Charles W. Bow.
ker had all the ballots cast, 1853.
The three who had been elected select
men were chosen overseers Of the poor,
assessors. and FIRE wards, In each case
on single ballot.
A ballot for town treasurer resulted In
so votes, all for Charles d. Howard.
When the election Of tax collector was
reached, the quiet meeting buzzed into
activity, this being the only election
contest OF the day. The ballot resulted:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
Born.

In Paris, Feb. q, to the wife Of q. Hiram
Head, daughter, jeanette Sewall
In Norway, Feb. q. to the wife OF John r.
Judkins. = daughter, Marion Louise. ,s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

Mother Grsy's Sweet Powders for Children
relieve Feveriihness, Headache, Bad stomach
Teeshing Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and destroy worms. They break NJ
colds In "a hours.i Used by mothers for S0years
An Drnggistss Sc. Sample FREE. Address
Mother Gray Co, Leroy, N. Y. lolS
For any pain. burn. scald or bruise, apply DIR
Thomas Eclectic ONEthe household remedy
Two sizes Csc and Soc at al drug stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
village Corporation Report.

Saturday the annual report Of South
paria Village Corporation for the year
ending Feb. 20 was issued. It 10 book
of twenty eight pages. -.
Valuation Of the corporation. $685.
bsO. 90. Gain from the preceding year,
e. $1,000. Rate OF taxation, 8 4.10 mills:
Total assessment, $4.740.6S, OF which oil
but SS46.5 has been paid.
Liabilities OF the corporation srs
sss 600 In water bonds, resources
"a S71. 81 in cash and taxes due. Two
thoussnd dollars, tho total floating In
debtedness. has been paid ont OF the
earnings Of the water system during the
Additional collections since the repor!
In lat weeks Democrat bring tho ne'
profit Of the water system Tor the yes'
up to s2,444.S9.
Expenditures OF tho corpofauoo ~
A. <ha pauOrt Of tho tfo10uI-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

Automobile registration receipts mp to
Feb. "a amounted to e6S, 6o4, - against
$61, 967. Is for the same period laat year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
1880 a

The water commission recommend
that the corporation now sdopt nxed
policy Of TAXING up ct least $1,000 OF the
water bonds each year.
In his report Chief Engineer Charles
". Bowksf urges the installing OF nrs
alarm systsm and the bulldipg OF : nre
atatIou near the square.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

wOOLENs-Dress materials and coatings d.
rect from the factory. Write for samples and
state garment planned. T. A. PACKARD,
1925 Box ITO, Camden, Maine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

wANTED-A woman or girl TO do housework.
Work not hard, and pay good. Call, write or
telephone ERNEST c. MUCH. Deering Street.
Norway, Maine. III
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby give notice that she has
been duly appointed eIecutrix OF the last Will
J Jos isP r. PARROrT, late Of Jacksonville.
Fla,
IN the County of Duyal, deceased. An per:
sons having demands against the estate OF said
deceased are desired TO present the same Tor
settlement. and all indebted thereto are request.
ed 70 make payment Immediately. q
u.,-,.-, aoth 1o17 = -, oil
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
Married.
Died.

In Norway, Feb. q. William P. Knishty. aged
S6 years.
DeLeon and the late Mildred French Of Norway,
aged years.
In East Bethel. Feb. 81, Zenas W. Bartlett,
In West Paris, Feb. q. Stella D. Churchill,
aged IS years.
In Allston. Mass, Feb. "a, Mrs. Laura n.
Bennett, widow Of DR.. 8. A. Bennett. formerly
Of Norway, aged s. years.
In Windhsm Center, Feb. ~, Mrs. Eliza
Blake, widow Of Edmund Blake, formerly OF
In Canton, Esrch /, Frederick W. Buck, aged
81 years. .'''., t#fr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

The experimenting school committee
was instructed to maintain schools dur
ing the coming year In the Biscoe, Por.
ter, Shows Falls, Tuell, Partridge,
Tubbs, and Mountain districts.
The next article was that relating to
the matter of q new school house at
South Paris in place Of the present brick
house.
The report of the special committee
chosen at the last town meeting WAS
called for, and was read BY Chairman N.
D. Bolster, who apologized for the fact
that It was not printed In the town re-
port. The recommendation OF the com
mittee 10 that new building be erected.
It was also stated that plans prepared BY
architects, were In the room.
Superintendent Joy was called upon to
explain the situation with regard to the
plans. j.,
Mr.. Joy explained plans which he had
in hand for an eight-room building. He
stated frankly that building from these
plans would cost about $S6, 900. Ques.
lions were asked and answered.
DR.. D. N. Stewart stated the position
Of the school committee on the matter,
calling attention to the fact that the
school committee fifteen years ago REQ
commended that the brick building be
torn down. He did not consider the
building even perfectly safe for children
to- attend school in. In other ways the
building ID unsuited to its purpose. RI.
act estimates on the cost Of building
can not be made, but tho architects have
reckoned that tho building would cost
from $50, 900 to $1,000. We can find no
builder who will indicate to % that 1t
can be built any cheaper ct any future
time.
Hon. james 8. Wright made remarks
along the line OF the cost OF building. In.
dicating that there 10 little prospect OF
lower prices In the future. He presented
for consideration two motions, TO erect .
new brick building, and to raise tho sum
of 9S5, 900 by 6ve.twsnty-yea bonds Of
four per cent, In denominations OF $l0O
and upward.
Rev. D. A. Ball of West Paris briefly
expressed bis sentiment In favor OF the
new building. -,
Brief remarks by others favored the
new building.
The motion TO erect on the present lot
q new brick building was carried by q
chorus of ayes, without voice In oppo.
sition.
The motion to raise the sum Of $S5, 000
| BY an issue of bonds was also carried
without opposition. -.
Az building committee William j.
Wheeler nominated DR.. D. n. Stewart,
=. r. Penley, Charles w. Bowker,
Walter L. Gray. and Philip 8. Mason,
and they were chosen without opposi'
| ton.
At this point tho meeting adjourned
for dinner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

Att o'clock business was resumed.
For improvements ct the West Paris
school building $500 was raised without
opposition. -.
For support of poor and overexpeuded
account, $500 was raised.
For snow bills, q, 1000, after some dis
cussion.
For roads. and bridges, 5000.
Voted to raise $3.50 for state aid road.
For maintenance OF state aid high
ways, $500, after very little discussion.
The three articles relating respectively
to concrete sidewalks ct Paris Hill,
South Paris and West Paris were psssed
over on q uivG voce vote, tho motion %
worded being 10 pass over them "fot thia
year."
Voted to pay Tor the bonds for the
treasurer and collector. ~
Voted TO pay the treasurer the sum Of
$500 for bis services for the year. asH
When the article relating TO . sewer
on Gothic Street was reached, b. 81.
Gates moved to pass over the article. ],
81. Bean spoke 10 opposition, but on
viva voce vote tho article ma passed
over. a4 81.
For interest on funds, $500 was raised
For town ohlcsrs' bills $500 VA
raised.
| i For miscellaneous bills, d, 900 90.
For repairs on the road from ths T. b
Warner place 70 Tuell Town corner
400. 49, ~
For observance Of Memorial Day b
VIM. K. Kimball Post, Us. 70 b paid
from the misosllsns6us account.
For liberalization Of brova-tai
moth, e126. 80. s.
Au6h closets, bath room and oehet -
pairs u TIE town farn ealled out quit
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-28

THE INTENTION OF THESE LITTLE TALKS TO statesmen IS
Since HAYES started to build in Oklahoma City for the Depostors Oil and Gas Company
one of the bets sales forces in the country, have talked to i've hundred or more statesmen or
those Who claim to be. alemen from whom have found BUT TWENTY SEVEN, who, well,
who we're my ON THE LEVEL with themselves Thst wentyseven men, oum to be
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-28
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happy earnest, good hearted, honest fellows, who kno
proposition.
HUNDRED n SOME ODD statesmen THAT ME
OFF ON A SIDE TRACK.
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selesmen-Om Proposition Does Not Have TO Be MGsrepnesem&ed

The concHsuso of opinion of practically thee entire banking fraternity and the argerb bust
ness interests in the state has been framed into practically these words: That no more sub
santauy organized or properly panned organization has been started in the state of Okla
bma for the dewlopmento of the Ill industry asa business"
You can sen il to your friends and your family IT'S HONEST, properly orgmized. It's
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-28

being properly financed and WE HAVE FAlTHin It's purpose to bring big returns
the strongest BUSINESS and BANKING Endorsement of any proposition In the sta
EVERY SALESMAN working on It's HAPPY, and KNOWS that he Ia doing good, and
ING MONEY.
Come in and Join TWENTY-FIVE of the happest statesmen In the state.
See Mr.. Thompson or Mr.. Darlington, 601-23A Majestic Bldg.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-05-23
HORNS CREEK.
Attended Children's Day Exer.
cises at McKendree. Hap
penings of Interest in
the Community.

We are now in the midst of some
beautiful, warm summer days, after
having few weeks of such cool
weather, which caused the cotton to
die out very badly. If we could
get shower of rain, now, the pros
poets of the future would look
brighter for US all along the line of
foodstuffs. On the other hand,
when we begin to think Of our boys
departing for the front, we have to
stop and wipe away the tears that
dim our sight. Oh! how sad it IS
for fathers to leave their familys,
young men to leave their sweet
hearts. We that are left behind
can only offer our prayers to them
that are fulfilling their duties to
their country.
Two automobiles filled to their
full capacity with people from our
little community had the pleasure
of attending Children's Day at
McKendree Sunday. They consist
ed of Mr.. and Mrs. John Mays,
Fred and Sam, Mr.. Earnest RYAN
and others. Each and everyone
felt that they were greatly repaid
for their trip. The crowd in Mrs.
Crafton's car had such a grand time
that when they reached Edgefeld,
en- route for home, their nearest
way was by Johnston. The days
trip is to he long remembered by all.
Mr.. Herbert G. Pedle who has
been spending sometime in the home
of George Swearingin, is now with
Mr.. P. N. Broadwater, of Johnston,
the former spending Sunday and
Sunday night with Mr.. and Mrs.
G. A. Wells, in which home Mr..
Pedle was 80 lucky as to win the
heart of the fair daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Wells.
Mrs. Pierce Ryan has returned
after quite an extended visit to her
daughter of Augusta. We all re-
ioice to have Mrs. Ryan back home,
las she was greatly missed by all. 3
Miss Eaanla per ii pending
some time with her cousin, Mrs5
Walter Miller of Trenton.
Mr.. Claude Harris spent Sunday
night with his aunt and uncle, Mr..
and Mrs. John Mays.
Mr.. Roy Ryan, who is sales
man for Wright & Wright of
Augusta, came up Saturday and
stayed antil Monday with home
folks.
Mrs. Henry McKie and her FIVE
children, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Wells.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-05-23
Civic League Meeting.

Mrs. G. 4. May was hostess on
Monday afternoon at the regular
monthly meeting of the Civic League,
Mrs. Lovick Minis presiding over
the meeting. Many important mat
ters of business were discussed, and
taken up as a part of the coming
years activities. Among them was
the decision to adopt the Redpath
Lyceum and a very splendid fall
and winter programme was selected,
so that the Redpath Lyceum will
come next season under the auspices
of the Civic League.
1t was also decided to cooperate
with the w. G. T. U. in the Baby
Day celebration on Friday, and
distribute literature to all mothers
who come.
Many activities for the good Of
the town were discussed, which will
become practical in short time.
This organization is one of the
most enthusiastic and altruistic in
our town, and is worthy of high
esteem from all citizens of our town
and community.
.o.-o--~~ooo~-o~-o~~ ~~o-oc-o-o0o0--~o~-~
executive, legislative, or judicial
officer Of the state or nation, name
your office and say whether it is an
office Of the state or nation. If you
claim to be member of religious
sect whose creed forbids its mem
bers to participate in war in any
form, simply name the sect. Ifyou
are employed in the transmission of
the United States mails or as an
artifcer or workman in an armory,
arsenal, or navy yard of the United
otates, or if you are mariner en-
ployed in the sea service of any citi-
zen or merchant within the United
States, so state. If you are felon
or otherwise morally deficient and
desire to claim your exemption on
that ground, state your ground
briefly. If you claim physical dis
ability, state that briefly. If you
claim exemption on any other
ground, state that briefly.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-05-23

Continued on Fifth Page.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-02

The baseball season Of 1916 saw the
passing cf five of the games greatest
stars,
Will 1917 herald the passing of three
other veterans who have endeared
themselves to followers of the game &?
In 1916 Matthewson, Miner Brown.
Nap Rucker. Larry Lajoie and Rhody
Wallace hung up their uniforms, new
er again to don them in the big lea.
CUES.
And as 1917 opens the shadow of
time rests gloomily on Honus Wagner.
Eddie Plank and Sam Crawford, three
giants Of the game OF giants.
No year in baseball history saw the
retirement Of so many idols as did
1916.
1t was a fit and dramatic finale to
two dramatic careers that Christy Mat
thewson and his most formidable riv-
al, Miner Brown. the three fingered
wizard Of the old Cubs should have
closed their major league baseball
playing days in pitching duel.
Lajoie closed his big league days
in game at Cleveland. where he had
played and managed teams for years
prior TO going to the Athletics. He
did not finish the season on account
of an injury in that game.
Rucker and Wallace finished out
the season.
Three of the old timers are left.
Wagner came to the big leagues III
1895, the same year Wallace joineu
the old Cleveland Nationals. Crawford
bobbed up at Cincinnati in 1900. the
same year Matty Joined the Giants
and Eddie Plank broke into select
company the next year.
Crawford whose legs made him all
uncertain proposition in 1915. was re.
leGated to pinch hitting last year and
reports from Pittsburgh indicate Wag-
ner will be removed from the short
field to first base in 1917.
Plank pitched wonderful ball in
1916 considering his age and term of
service, but has declared he will retire
rather than serve another year with
the Browns. AS a suitable trade has
not yet been arranged it may be Plank
will not appear on an American lea
que diamond in 1917.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-02
HOMER WHERRl, OF
DELONG, Strong
FOR WENTWORTH
Tells His Druggist He's
Well Enough to Work
Every Day.

The demand for this matchiess fam.
lily Nerve Tonic is by no means con.
fined to Fairmont. Customers for 10
have sprung up In all directions. And
there are grateful customers who tell
their druggists what wonders Merry
Worth has brought for their health.
One Of this class speaks as follows
in signed statement given recently
to the druggist at st. Mary's, w. Va I:
Il have taken two bottles OF Nesy'
Worth and feel like a new man.
Il was so nervous I could not sleep
and had not done full days work
for over year. am now working
every day and feel like new man.
1 cannot recommend it to highly 10
any nervous or rundown person.
HOMER WHERRY"
"Delong, near st. Mary's, w. Va.
Your dollar back at Cranes Drug
Store, of Fairmont, II Nery-Worth does
not benefit you.-Advt.