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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
When "old Women. Aboundsd.

In the eighteenth century women
soon grew old, says an English writer.
At the age Of twenty-nine Marie An
toinette, the wife of Louis XVI, grave
ly discussed the question with her
modiste, Rose Berth. She would soon
be thirty. Her idea was to change her
manner Of dress, which inclined too
much to that Of extreme youth. In
consequence she should wear no more
flowers or feathers. The glorious
Georgiana, the duchess Of Devonshire,
complained to the French ambassador
that she was already seven and TWEEN
ty years old. Consider" said the
glorious one, what an age that ISL
to which the ungallant ambassador re-
piled that "in France at seven and
twenty a woman was considered elder
w."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
Bethel.

The services at the Unlversallst and
Congregational churches were appropri.
ate to Patriots' Sunday. The service ct
the Methodist church Was omitted on 40
count of the Methodist Conference which
was In session ut Westbrook.
Mr.. Blackwood, the new manager Of
Bethel Inn, has arrived, and comes with
. fattering record. Mrs. Blackwood
will arrive next week.
Mrs. Leon Cilley has been ct the Inn
during the past week, and very soon
goes to Maplewood Hotel, where she
will be manager with able assistants.
She carries the best wishes Of . host Of
Bethel friends and their deepest sympa-
thy.
Three boys from the academy senior
class have gone into the army, Herbert
Bean, Vivian Hutchins and Edwin Will
son. This leaves three boys to graduate.
Gard Goddard leaves Monday to join
the medical corps.
DR.. R. r. Tibbetts has passed the ex-
animation with high rank, and IL just
waiting for orders to join his unit when
needed.
Rev. T. G. Chapman, who has served
the Methodist church here for three
years, has been appointed to the
churches of Biddeford and South Bidde-
ford, and Rev. q. 8. Truman is to come
to Bethel.
Mrs. Fannie Bisbee Lovejoy has been
attending the meeting of the Golden
Cross in Waterville the past week.
The boys at the academy are receiving
military drill by Fred A. Tibbetts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
noina II the Riaht Way.

For every right way to do thing
here are ninety-iline wrong ways.
Take the apparently single matter OF
loading sugar in cars or putting 1t In
storage houses. The difference be-
tween any one of the ninety mine
wrong ways and the one right way Is
a sufficient reason for the worlds big
eest sugar company to issue a book
about it.
An amateur wouldn't dream there
could be SO much science In rolling 100
barrels Of sugar in a box car. But
this little book, filed with diagrams,
is a school Of instruction for all en-
ployees. There they learn to do 1t
the right way and to avoid the ninety
nine wrong ones.
The fellow who learns to load sugar
the right way soon finds out that the
thing contains higher mathematics,
chemistry and finance.
The American people eat just about
their own weight in sugar In a year,
and even the tiniest saving on each
pound achieved by this scientific ham
ding is quite enough to pay all salaries
and leave a snug margin to boot.-Gi-
rard in Philadelphia Ledger.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
Oickvale.

Mrs. Grover Brigham has been spend.
ing q week with her mother, Mrs. Linas
Libby. She returned to Buck6eld Sat-
urdsy.
Mrs. Betsy Wyman, former resident
Of this place, Is visiting Mrs. Grafton
Gordon and Mrs. Lowell Shaw.
Mrs. Esther Gordon has returned to
her home here, after spending the winter
with her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Flagg.
Will Dixon is doing some carpenter
work for Ernest Sturtevsnt.
Mrs. j. e. Dow has lately enjoyed q
visit from her daughter, Mrs. Lawson of
Portland.
Mrs. Grafton Gordon IL In poor health,
to the regret Of many friends.
Herman Fuller was at homo from
Rumford over Sunday.
The writer 10 glad to take her pen In
hand, after long sickness.
We all extend hearty welcome back
to spring.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
Easy Jail Methods.

The greatest leniency is shown to
criminals IN New Zealand. Thus In
one Jail at the end Of the South Is
land q prisoner may keep q race horse
and is permitted to transact business
concerning it. In the same Jail we'll
behaved prisoners are allowed an after
noon out occasionally.
Prison authorities In New Zealand
are believers In the moral effects Of
open air.. In one Of their institutions
the newly arrived misdemeanant Is al
lowed the choice Of living in jail or
outside 1t, tents being erected at the
back. This system of sending people
to Jail by letting them live outside has,
however, It's disadvantages. In one
case the prisoners" resenting harsh
treatment in the way Of lockout"
lifted up the "jail" and deposited 1t
far away in the bush.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
Paper From Wood Pulp.

The idea Of making paper from wood
originated in Germany in the early
forties with Gottfried Keller, tradition
having it that he in turn received his
inspiration from wasps' nest. Keller
elaborated with q manufacturer OF
machinery, Heinrich Voelter, in whose
name the patents were executed.
It was not until 1868 that the pos
sibilities Of this invention In this coun-
try were recognized, when Albrecht
and Rudolf Pagenstecher induced their
cousin, Alberto Pagenstecher, to build
mill in this country and financed the
purchase Of machinery and the build
ing Of mill.
The choice of location fell to Curtis
vile, now Interlaken, Mass, where the
outlet Of Stockbridge bowl seemed to
supply an adequate amount of power
The mill was built and on March 8
1867, the first ground wood pulp was
produced York Globe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
Bryant's Pond.

Our new band is making good progress
and Is now holding two rehearsals q
week. 1t will probably make its first
public appearance on Memorial Day.
James Ring of this village, mail car
rier on No. 2 route, has recently pur-
chased the Harold King house on the
Greenwood road, and will take up bis
residence there In a few weeks.
Mrs. Henry Russ is suffering from q
broken wrist, caused by falling from q
step ladder while washing windows.
Edwin Howe has position in Cor
ham bakery and will probably move his
family to that town, closing his house
here for the summer season.
The Woodstock High has organized q
ball team and will have coach hero from
Bates College the present week. The
school hours will be changed during the
weeks training.
The "Cove'' is free from ice, but the
pond Is still solid, with no break from
either shore. Open water in the "Cove"
however, brings nightly watch for the
smelt.
Albert L. Bowker left this week for
the Dead Diamond, where he will be en-
ployed by the Berlin Mills Co. Later he
will be located in the Aziscoos Falls re-
giOn,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
Madrid Is Not So Ancient.

Madrid Is not city Of great an
dQuity. Many efforts, it is true, have
been made to trace its history back
into classical times and even beyond
but the first authentic mention Of the
town occurs in the Arab chronicles,
and this does not carry one back far
Their than the first half Of the tenth
century. The place was, Of course,
occupied by the Moors when they were
the dominant power Of Spain, but was
finally taken from them by Alfonso
vi. in 1888. Henry ~. used it as a
hunting seat, but it did not attain any
Importance until the reign Of Charles
", who made 1t place Of residence
and was wont to visit 1t occasionally.
1t was in the reign Of Philip II. that
at last it attained to the dignity Of a
capital city. He created 1t his capital
and unica corte, or only court, In 1880.
and 1t has remained the capital Of
Spain ever since In spite Of occasional
efforts on the part Of sundry kings to
transfer the government to Valladolid
and Seville.-National Geographic So
ciety Bulletin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
Canton.

Hon. Payson Smith and son Norman
of Boston have been visiting relatives In
town.
Swasey Wadlin is i'll.
Mrs. D. A. Fletcher IL visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Handy.
Mrs. Cora Fuller entertained the Pine
Tree Club Saturday at the Revere House.
The program was as follows:
Roll call answered by current events
History period: "From the Civil War 70 the Re
construction" Mrs. o. NJ. Richardson
Life of Lincoln Mrs. Ralph Bicknell
Life Of Walt whitman Mrs. r. w. Morse
Life Of jefferson Davis Mrs. 8. B. Ellis
Life of Longfellow Mrs w. A. Lrcas
Poem misunderstanding
Life Of Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan
Mrs. G.. Carson
The next meeting was with Mrs. Lucas
Saturday, April 81.
Aaron jackson has been called to Au.
burn by the death of his brother, Free
man Jackson.
DR.. F. w. Morse and DR.. R. W. Bick.
nell have been appointed school physi.
clans.
Miss NJ. E. Coburn entertained the
Ocean Park Study Club Wednesday even
ing at her residence on High Street. The
study topic was Brazil. A guessing con-
test consisted in naming the products OF
Brazil. Mrs. Yates and Robert Slower
solved the largest number. The next
meeting 10 two weeks will be held with
Mrs. Yates.
Miss Elsie Slower has been entertain
ing her brother Robert of South Penob.
scot.
Merton Drake is i'll with diabetes.
Z. r. Brown has leased the Bonney
farm in Hartford for another year.
Mrs. s. p. Butter6eld and children,
Maxine and Hollis, have been guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Goodwin of
Mexico.
Miss Elva Fuller has returned to her
school In East Bethel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
Hebron.

The moving pictures Friday evening
were very good.
The Ladies' Circle met Tuesday after
noon with Mrs. Herbert Cantello.
Neighbors gave c. d. George a chop
ping bee Wednesday. Mr.. George Is one
of our oldest citizens with an arm Grip.
pied In the civil war. After engaging
two men to cut his wood both disap-
pointed him, and his friends kindly took
it in hand. 1t reminds me of the neigh
borliness In our younger days.
Harry Merrill is moving in with j. F.
Moody, and will work for Mr.. Moody on
the farm.
Mr.. Stanley of Newton was In the
place two days this week in regard to
the house which is to be built for two OF
the teachers. Mr.. Stanley laid out the
ground which is just back of the facul-
ty's tennis court. Work on the cellar
will be begun at once, the house to be
ready for occupancy for the fall term.
Albert Richardson, graduate last
year, has started in as young farmer,
and bids fair to be a successful one. BE
is hard at work trimming trees, etc. he
is much interested in hens and has a
flock of fine White Orpington pullets
that are doing first class work. Success
to him. Wish more Of our young men
would go-or stsy-and do likewise.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
Her aHope Box1


Miss Helen, the daughter Of the fam
lily in which jet black Maria Jackson
occasionally worked by the day, had
been given q beautiful cup and saucer
Of rare china. She showed it to Maria
and said:
II mean to put it away in my hope
box. You know what that is, Aunt
Maria? It's the box girl puts things
into in the hope that she will some day
need them US bride"
"Lawzy, chile, knows all about dem
hope boxes. I got one Of my own,
.hiic."
"Why,sI thought you were already
married.
II is, chile, an my hope box Is one
is putin money into fas' as I kin
,:ntil has enough to pay TO- divorce
;lent from Pete Jackson. More'n one
Kind Of hope box is mixed up with mat
rimony. Miss Helen" New York
Times
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
West Paris.
1870 ->-,v--

Mr.. and Mrs. Irving French Of Newry
have been recent guests of Mrs. French's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Tuell.
Miss Margaret Tuell is spending few
days at A. r. Tuell's.
Mrs. Henry Brook is confined to the
house with the measles. Miss Grace
Brock 10 just recovering from an attack.
Mrs. G. L. Briggs and little son Don.
aid spent the weekend with relatives In
Lewiston.
Miss Jennie Bradbury is having re.
pairs made on her house at the Corner.
NJ. s. Bubier is doing the work.
Mrs. G. L. Briggs is III at this writing.
Miss Hattie Hilton is working at Les
ter Penley's.
Mrs. Cora Stearns has returned from
Boston.
Mrs. Woods Is sick at the home of her
son, o. L. Peabody.
Mrs. Emily Field, Miss, Doris Field
and Keith Field spent Sunday at Locke's
Mills,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
Temperance Patriotic meeting ct
RAthAo

Sunday evening temperance patriot.
10 meeting under the auspices Of the w.
@. T. q. and W. B. @. WAS held in the
Universalist church ct Bethel which was
elaborately decorated with flags, bunt-
ing and ont flowers. This had been done
by Mrs. Irving French, who has bad
charge of the decorations of this church
for twenty years, and Miss Mona Martyr
assisted her. As this was Q union SER
vice of ell the churches the auditorium
was packed to Its fullest capacity. Mrs.
F. L. Edwards had charge of the music
and the choir rendered choruses, solos,
and trios which added much to the pro-
gram.
BY request OF the president Of the W.
G. T. o., Mrs. Mae Goodwin, Mrs. Nellie
Curtis presided. The choir and congre.
cation sang Coward, Christian Sol
diers," and "Battle Hymn of the Repub-
lic."
Mrs. Curtis spoke of the fact that
temperance and patriotism were allied.
and told of the work of the w. G. T. q.
along the lines of Christian citizenship,
and being the fret to advocate the abol-
ishment of the canteen In the army and
navy, and now with its new opportunities
1t accepted the sacred trust with still
greater earnestness according to the
needs of the present crisis.
Rev. w. G. Curtis read the Scripture
and Rev. j. q. Little offered prayer.
After trio rendered by Mrs. F. L. Ed.
wards, Mrs. Hastings and Miss Martyr,
Mr.. Curtis spoke of "The Necessity OF
Prohibition In War" Mrs. E. G. Van.
denkerckhoven read "The Pentecost of
Calamity" Miss Martyrs solo was fol-
lowed by the salute of the flag by the
W. R. c., with the color bearers grouped
in tableau while the congregation and
choir sang the Star Spangled Banner.
Rev. Mr.. Little gave an address, sour
Flag" as only veteran can. America
was sung by the audience, and gener-
ous Offering received for the Red Cross.
An open forum followed which was
full of inspiration. Brief remarks by
Messrs. W. J. Epson, Fred A. Tibbetts,
j. s. Hutchins, N. R. Springer, p. E.
Hsnscom, E. G. Park, Judge Herrick and
Mrs. Morrow. When the presiding ofh.
Ger called for an expression from all who
were willing to serve in any capacity the
whole congregation arose.
By request Mr.. Irving Carver told OF
bis visit to the Red Cross Society In
Portland and committee was informally
chosen to form an auxiliary. Much In
terest was manifested and the meeting
was most inspiring and patriotic. A
touch of pathos and deeper spirit was
manifested as we thought of the "boys"
who had just gone out from Us, and q
hearty God speed welled up from every
heart.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
7:OLEY KIDNEY PILL:
OR HAcKAcHE KIDNEYS AN0 6lAD DER
Sheriff's Sale.
STATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD ss. April 18th, 1917.
Taken this 18th day of April, A. D. 1917 on ex.
ecution dated March Both, A. D. 1917. issued on
judgment rendered by the Supreme judicial
Court for the County Of Oxford, at term there:
of begun and holden on the second Tuesday Of
March, 1917, to wit: on the 2srd day Of March,
1917, in favor Of Walter E. Foss Of Norway, in
of said Norway, for One Hundred twenty three
dollars and sixty seven cents, (sl236D, debt or
damage, and nine dollars and eighty two (49s2)
costs Of suit together with fifteen cents )l6c) for
one writ Of execution. and will be sold BY public
auction on Saturday, the ninth day Of June, A.
office Of Albert j. Stearns In Norway Village, In
the Town Of Norway, In said County OF Oxford.
all the right title and interest and right In equity
which the said Wilfred j. Smith has and had on
the fifteenth day Of September, A. D. 1915 at
eleven O'Clock and ten minutes In the forenoon,
being the time when the same was attached on
the original writ In the same suit, to redeem the
following described mortgaged real estate, to
wit:
The homestead of the late Efie G.. Smith,
situated on the Northerly side Of Brown Street,
in Norway Village, In said Town of Norway,
bounded Easterly by land owned now or for.
merly by Archie Frechette; Northerly by land Of
Alfred Dyer; Westerly by land of Simon Grover
and Southerly by said Brown Street. Being the
same premises conveyed to the said Efie G..
Smith by Harry Isaacson, by deed Of warranty
dated May 24th, A. D. 1918, and recorded with
Oxford Registry Of Deeds, Book ss2. Page 17;
being subject 70 q mortgage given BY him to
corded with Oxford Registry Of Deeds. Book
HARRY o. sTIMsON.
l7.lS Deputy Sheriff.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
Brownfield,

F. L. Sargent of Porter was in town
last week selling maple syrup.
Miss Luella Bennett of West Brown
field, student In the high school, after
spending her vacation with her parents,
is again back to her school.
There will be May ball at Town Hall
In the evening of May LIST.
There was . basket ball game and
dance at the Town Hall Monday evening.
Cornish played Brownfeld and won 80 to
%.
Rev. Lewis Swan occupied the pulpit
last Sunday at the Congregational
church. Il 10 reported he will preach
next Sunday at the Congregational
church. II will probably be bis last
sermon at present In this place.
The movie picture show and dance at
Town Hall every Saturday evening seems
to be gaining In interest to the people,
not only here but In nearly oil the sur
rounding towns. Bad roads, driving
storms-nothlng but sickness or death
keeps them away. Professor and Mrs.
Flint have charge Of the music. These
of course attract the majority.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
Secure Seed and Fertilizer.

The state committee on Food Produe-
ton and Conservation urge al farmers
who have not already on hand, or ar
ranged for, their needed seed and fertil-
izer for maximum crop In 1917, to pur-
chase at once. Both seed and fertilizer
are short and railroad transportation 10
overtaxed. Seed potatoes can now be
had In Aroostook County, but In two
weeks from now there may be no sur
plos.
Any person having surplus Of seeds
Of OATS, VII sat, corn, beans and potstoss,
10 invited to write ut once to the Com
mittee Of Food Production and Conssr-
walton, Augusta. This committee will
act a. medium Of exchange without
expense.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
DsncleHald.

Benjamin Spaulding,. for many years
one Of tho distinguished citizens Of this
place, died at his home Thursday after
noon ut the age Of 80.
Mr.. Spaulding was born here june Is,
1885, the son Of Sidney and Eliza At.
wood Spaulding. His first wife was
Mary Barrett, daughter Of Gilbert and
Sarah Barrett OF Sumner. To them
we're born four children, Sarah E., Mary
L., Benjamin, Jr., and Gilbert Barrett,
ali of whom are residents Of this town.
Mrs. Mary Spsulding died In 1885 and
Mr.. Spaulding married Mrs. Frances
Bsrrows, who died In 1904.
Benjamin Spsulding Was associated In
business for many years with the late
William d. Atwood in the general store
now owned by Mr.. Spaulding's sons.
Later Mr.. Spaulding purchased the At
wood interests and took bis sons into the
business which they now carry on. Mr.
Spaulding has served 40 selectman oil
the town and also In other capacities
he became director of the Paris Trust
Co. when the branch Of the bank was
started here and has been identified with
every movement for the improvement OF
the town. He was regular attendant
and supporter Of the Baptist church
Besides his children he Ia survived by
a sister, Mrs. c. 8. Cbilds of this town
The funeral was held Saturday after
noon from the home, Rev. VIM. q. La.
kin officiating. Many beautiful fora
tributes were sent from relatives and
friends. The pail bearers we're the two
sons. Atwood W. Spaulding of Caribou, q
nephew, and j. E. Warren.
Mrs. Georgia A. ElWood, wife of A.
d. Elwood, died at her home in the wesl
part of the town Friday morning at the
age of sixty-three years. She was 9
daughter of the late Andrew and Mary
(Hooper) Hall. The funeral was held
from the homo Monday, Rev. G. G.
Miller officiating. Burial at the Damon
cemetery.
A rousing patriotic meeting was hello
at Odd Fellows Hall Thursday evening
with Hon. Halbert P. Gardner as the
speaker. The hall was decorated with
the national colors, and martial music
was furnished by Billy and Fon. The
crowd was there and the spirit of pstri
otism was manifest.
. The committee on crop production
have made q canvass of the town, and q
very large increase in acreage has beer
pledged by the farmers of the town. Ths
ladies of the town held meeting Wed
nesday afternoon to organize for RELIEF
and Red Cross work under the direction
of Mrs. j. G. Wilmington and Mrs. 81. A
Murch. Buckfield is thoroughly organ
ICED for all branches of work In support
of the administration.
The grammar school Is to give an en-
tertainment next Wednesday evening a
Grange Hall.
Miss Ardelia Prince has left Saints
Rest, where she has passed the winter
with Miss Hall, and is now established
in her home on Elm Street.
Mrs. d. F. Atwood returned Thurs
day from Norwood, where she has beer
caring for Mr.. Atwood's mother, who II
i'll.
Miss Amy Shaw spent Thursday with
friends In Mechanic Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. A. Irish have beer
with their son Lewis Irish In Rumfort
this week.
w. d. Conant lost q valuable brood
SOW Friday, and Frank Roberts q fame!
COW on the same day.
R. E. Lee Brigham was home from
Auburn Thursday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
Norway lake.

Mira. j. 8. Smith started for Boston
expecting 10 bring back their little
granddaughter, Sey mour Smiths child,
a. Its mother has had pneumonia and II
very sick.
Milan R. Bennett, who has had trouble
with his eyes for long time, 10 In Port
land again for treatment.
Mrs. Lucetta Bean has gone TO Norway
to stay.
The Toe In the lake looks ~ though it
may stay few days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
State of Maine.
COUNTY OF OXFORD, So.

COUNTY OF OXFORD, IS. n ,o,,
Taken this fourteenth day of April, A. D; 1917
on an execution dated March 80, A.. u. lSII, 10.
Jndicial Court, for said county, at the term
thereof begun and holden on the SECOND Tues'
day of March, A. D. 1917, to wit. on the twenty.
third day of March, A. D. 1917, In favor OF the
Cumberland Glass Manufacturing Company, 9
Corporation duly organized under the laws OF
the State of New Jersey, and having ts once
and principal place OF business at bnogton,
Cumberland County, New Jersey, ana agains!!
Loren N. Blanchard of Newry, IN said OxLoru
County, for three hundred twenty TWO aonars
and thirty.eight cents, debt or damage, ana
twelve dollars and twenty three cents, costs OF
suit, and will be sold at public auction az tns
Office of Fl. II. Hastings, corner OF MAIN anu
Broad Streets, in Bethel village, Bethel, IN saio
County of Oxford, to the highest bidder, on tne
second day of June, A. D. 1917, at ten O'CLOCK 10
the forenoon, the following described real estate
and all the right, title and Interest which tne
said Loren n. Blanchard has and nad In ana 70
1915, at ten o'clock and ten minutes IN the iore'
noon the time when the same was atached on
the writ in the same suit. TO wit:
A certain lot or parcel OF land situated IN sala
NeWry on the east aide of the county road lead
Ing from NeWry to Upton at or near the Junction
of the Branch road, 80 called, commencing az 9
post about fifteen feet south Of maple tree
thence south on said county road one hundred
and sixty feet to stake and stones; thence east
erly one hundred feet to Q stake; thence NORTH
one hundred and sixty feet TO stake; ano
mentioned bound, with the buildings thereon
CHARLES L. DAVIS, -
1918 Deputy Sheriff