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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter Of
AsEKOFF 4 PERsKY, a CO.
partnership. consisting Of In Bankruutoy
Louis Asekod and Harry f"S'
Persky, and they individ-
ually, Bankrupt,
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of the
District Court Of the United States for the
District of Maine:
HARRY PERSKY, formerly Of Rumford, In the
III County Of Oxford. now Of Lewiston In the
County Of AndrOsc0ggp and state Of I'M Maine In
30th day Of December. last past. he was duly
adjudged bankrupt under the Acts Of Congress
relating 10 bankruptcy; that he has duly sur.
and has fully complied With all the requirements
Of said Acts and q the orders of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays. that he may be decreed
debts provable against his estate individually,
and as member OF such partnership, under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex-
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this kth day Of June, A. ID. 1911.
HARRY PERSKY, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE. So.
On this 9Th day Of June, A. ID. 1917. on
reading the foregoing petition, IL 70
Ordered by the Court, that hearing be had
upon the same on the 10th day Of July, A. d.
1917, before said Count as Portland, In said Dis
notice thereof be published In The Oxford Dem
ocrat, newspaper printed In said District, and
that all known creditors, and other persons In
interest. may appear at the said time and place.
and show cause, II any they have. why the
prayer Of said petitioner should not be granted.
And 10 is further Ordered by the Court, that the
Clerk shall send by mail TO all known creditors
copies of said petition and this order, addressed
to them at their places of residence IS stated.
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE. Judge
ofrthe said Court and the seal thereof, at Port
land, In said District, on the &h day OF June.
A. ID. 1917.
isl FRANK FELLOWS, Clerk.
A true copy Of petition and order thereon.
AB Attest: FRANK FELLOWS, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26

When women complain OF WEAKNESS,
backache, dull headaches and similar
ailments, they accept these troubles az
their lot because they are women, when
the ailments may be the result Of dis
ordered kidneys. Mrs. Mary V. Bunker,
Milton on.the-Hudson, N. Y, writes Of
Foley Kidney Pills: "Just what I need.
ed. "-Shurtleff Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26
HAS HAD BENEFICIAL RESULTS

A man is not treating himself fairly
when he neglects backache, rheumatic
pains, dizziness, stiff joints, sore muscles,
or other symptoms Of kidney or bladder
trouble. Isaac B. Truman, 1877 Wash.
ington Ave-, Ashbury Park. N. j.,
writes: ~ used Foley Kidney Pills and
had the most beneficial results from
same. "-Shurtleff Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26
DIFFERENT-BUT SATISFACTORY

Indigestion causes worry, sick head.
aches, biliousness, bad breath and con.
slant distress. w. A. McRae, Raleigh,
Ca, writes: "Foley Carthartic Tablets
cleanse my system thoroughly and do
not grippe or hurt at all. find them en-.
tirely satisfactory and wonderfully diff.
fersnt and more pleasant than any other
pill. "-Shurtleff Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26

"Lots of women have no sense Of hu-
NOR" the Washington Stars would. be
critic said to young lady.
swell, what of thatp" she replied.
Lots of men have no sense at all"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26

Francis Brown of Biddeford, who was
on the British bark Ceremony when on
May IA she was sunk by German sub
marine, while on voyage from Buenos
Aires to Queenstown, and experienced the
hardships of three days and three nights
In an open boat before being picked up
and landed in Scotch port, has arrived
home. He is but 10 years of age and not
within the selective draft limit, but he
says that while before his recent expert:
epce he had no idea of enlisting, he will
low join Uncle Sans navy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26

Friends the State over will join in
congratulations to "Uncle" Charles b.
Lovrjny of Sidney, who on Tuesday,
juno IL, observed the 84th anniversary Of
his birth, at his home, where be received
many flowers aud other tokens of re.
membrance from neighbors and friends.
Mr.. Lovejoy has for 40 years been the
messenger of the Maine Senate and is the
dean of the State House corps, enjoying
an acquaintance throughout the State
probably une1celled BY anyone.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26

"Do you like your new sister, Tom
my?"
"Ob. yes" replied Tommy, "sbe's all
right, but there's lot Of things we
needed more"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26

First Landlady-I manage to keep my
boarders longer than you do.
Second Landlady-Oh, don't know.
You keep them so thin that they look
longer than they really are.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26

Sillicus-They met on railroad train,
quite by accident, and In less than three
months they we're married.
Cyplcus-Tbat's what comes OF neg
lecting to take out an accident policy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26

Tho subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has bean duly appointed executor Of Tie las6
will and testament Of
AUGUSTA Q. BROWN, late OF Denmark,
n the County Of Oxford, deceased. An per-
sons having demands against the estate Of said
deceased are desired TO present the same for
settlement, and all indebted thereto are 70
Quested 70 make payment Immediately.
June 5<h. lsl7. Nss
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26
CHIMNEY FlUE SHOPPERS


To all persons interested In either of the estate
hereinafter named:
At Probate Court, held at Fryeburg In and
for the County Of Oxford, on the fret
Tuesday of June, In the year Of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and seventeen. The
following matter having been presented for the
action thereupon hereinafter indicated, it Ii
hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons IN
terested, by causing copy Of this order 10 be
published three weeks successfully In the OK
ford Democrat. newspaper published at South
Paris, In said County, that they may appear at q
Probate Court 70 be held at Paris. on
the third Tuesday Of July, A. ID. 1917, at
8 Of the clock In the forenoon, and be heard
thereon II they see cause.
Fernando w. Witham late Of Denmark,
deceased; will and petition for probate thereof
and the appointment of Anna NJ. Witham as
executrix thereof without bond presented by
said Anna NJ. witham, the executrix therein
named.
Rutherford l.. Racklin, minor; petition
for the adoption Of said child and change Of its
name presented by Clarence l.. Kimball and
Annie B. Kimban of Fryeburg.
Clara w. Davis late of Denmark, deceased;
petition for determination of collateral inherit
ance tax presented by Molly p. Pingree, execu-
trix.
ADDISON e. HERRICK, Judge Of said Court.
A true copy-attest:
a.ss ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26
JUST WHAT SHE NEEDE

Ethel-I didn't accept Harry the first
time he proposed.
Edith-No, dear you were not present.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26

Maintaining Health by . Sane LIE.
What pro6teth man that he gain the
whole world yet lose bis health?
Natursllsts say that long ago tho pre- |
historic waters were infested with . |
species OF enormous shark which finally |
became extinct BY reason Of the workings
OF ito voracious Appetite. Thus Nature
eliminates the overfed.
Tho desire for ease Of life and plentiful
diet 10 universal and 10 the great stimulus
OF man and animals alike. When man
becomes greedy and takes more ease and
food and drink than is his share, Nature
discards him.
In the race for power and place, for
ease of circumstance and relief from the
stimulus Of hunger, the modern man 10
apt to forget that unless he is careful OF
bis body he,will soon be made to suffer
for the infraction Of Natures memorable
physical law. With the loss In body
tone comes an equal loss 10 mental acuity
and the brain which for time Was able
to operate despite the complaints Of an
over-fed, under-exercised, self.p0isoned
body, stops working.
Statisticians have discovered that the
mortality rate of persons In the United
States over IS years of age 10 increasing.
The strenuous life Of today IL not alone
responsible for this. Lack Of health
giving exercise, .superfiaity of diet, lack
of restoring sleep, over. stimulation, the
high pressure OF the race for power,
wealth and position, plus physical neg
leot,-these bring early decay. The
goal 10 reached wealth Ia amassed, -
honor, position and power are just being
grasped when the apple of accomplish
ment turns to the ashes of dissolution.
The brilliant mind becomes clouded, the
steady hand is no longer accurate, the
eye which once gazed fesrlessly on the
whole world is dimmed and It Ia not long
before the floal breakup occurs. All OF,
this was entirely preventable.
Other things being equal 1t is the man
who leads the wellbalauced life who
lasts the longest, whose work to the end
10 uniformly best, he who neither over
works nor over-plsys, neither over-eats
over. drinks, nor over-slesps, he who
maintains standard of simple, healthy
diet In moderation, who offsets mental
work with physical recreation, Iwho Is as
honest with bis own body as he Is
with his own business. When success
comes to such an one his physical and
mental condition 10 such that he can
enjoy In peace of mind and coutentment
OF body the fruits of his lsbors.
The regulations of U. 8. Public Health
Service state: at Is the duty of officers
to maintain their physical as well as
their professional fitness. To this end
they shall be allowed time for recreation
and study whenever their official duties
will permit" 1.-THE Government regards
lit ss essential that its sanitary experts
shall be safeguarded in this way, is 1t
not equally important to every citizen
that he similarly maintain high stand
ard of physical integrity
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-06-26
STATE OF MAINE.

rr,.surers once Ausnsa, Nay g. 1877.
land In OXFORD
or the state District Taxes for inc
OXFORD COUNTY WILD LANDS.
state County Dist
New Britain herald., 1917-02-17
ANY 11MB
Her Side---and His
By
Two Letters

Lucy, darling-Some telepathic,
transcontine entail wave must surely
have flashed to you our joy at receiv-
ing your letter 1 read it through tears
blessed, comforting tears, the kind
we women love to shed. Walt, cursed
with the human males inability to cry,
paced the floor and blew an emotional
nose with gusto.
You ask for news. Well, have it,
thought it carries no message of splen-
did victory like yours I am learning
the lesson you left ME, Lucy. am
lea rning how to b. to Walt what you
We're to him-con1rade, helpmate,
working partner! Yes, madam, yet
your eyes bulge as they may: am be
coming a writer as the correspondence
school puts it, I am not only collab-
Grating with my husband on serial
story, hut I have written three articles
on home subjects and sold them for
zeal money!
1T was not easy, Lucy In working
together, Walt and I had many tits. At
first it frightened me. I thought we
were disagrceing seriously and would
have to end the experiment. But our
differences and disputes have been the
best OF lessons. They have made me
think. They have taught me what no
smooth sailing ever could.
'Never be impressed Lucy, with per-
sens who say they have "lived togeth-
err forty years without a cross word
Such people are either zero mentally
or awful liars. Mental friction is neces-
sary to strike eff sparks of wisdom.
Walt and 1 have solved a problem by
getting mad over it. Only we don't
stay mad. Differences of opinion are
mountains which tempt us to climb
and discover new truths.
ROY Nicoll is abroad. He has been
splendid. He begged me to stay at the
helm of Woman in his absence, and
am doing it. Like you, in losing
something he wanted ,or thought he
wanted he has found himself-his bet
ter self. And he has taught me the
bigness and fineness of friendship.
"Walt is at work on a book which
we want you to illustrate. Lucy. You
must do it. The MSS. will be sent you
next week. There! Is this enough news
for one letter?
"Our love to you, Little Brick.
"JANT,T."
New Britain herald., 1917-02-17
THE TRUANT SOUL"
AT LYCEUM SUNDAY

When Henry B. Walthall described
"The Truant Soul by saying, ut is my
masterpiece" he simply echoed the
opinion of film critics. It is his mas
terpiece and if Victor Rousseau had
had Henry B. WalthalI in mind when
he was writing this great work he
could have made no better selection
for the role of Or. John Lancaster
Rousseau and Walthall effect a happy
combination that has given to the film
world one of it's greatest successes
Permanancy is the test that art must
pass and The Truant Soul" both in
fiction and on the screen, will live UNI
til the earth crumbles. :,
When the directing genuises of the
Essanay company were casting about
for someone for the role of DR.. Lam
caster, they had in mind a number of
artists each of whom might be capable
of giving a satisfactory production
But there was one only who could in
terpret and portray the intense emo
ton so necessary and that man was
Henry B. Walthan. The principal fe-
male role is taken by Mary Charleson,
whose work as co-star with Mr.. Walth-
all is on par with his wonderful per-
Torrance. Others in the cast are Pat
rick Calhoun, Anna Mae Walthall,
Mary Parkyn and U. X. Haupt.
Thomas J. Lynch of the Russwin
Lyceum is pleased to announce that he
has secured this motion picture mas
terpiece for his theater tomorrow
night Satisfaction is guaranteed.>
New Britain herald., 1917-02-17
SIDE TALKS
Unnecessary Illness.
BY RUTH CAMERON

Yes said my neighbor che waits
on her very nicely when she has those
sick headaches but he is resentful
about it sometimes and that hurts her
feelings Don't you think that's mean
of him when she suffers so?
And then 1 gave my neighbor Il
great surprise I said flat decided
NO
And this is why.
The woman in question has the sick
headaches in question when she has
been doing too much.
She Does Not Have to Do Too Much.
And she is not a woman who has
to do too much. In that case, she
would have my fullest sympathy.
She has no children except a grown
up son and only a small apartment 70
take care of but she loves to be in
things and go about. She is an indie
fatigable committee member and an
equally interchangeable shopper.
All of which is perfectly right so
long as she has the strength to stand
it but she does not stop there.
For instance. she goes IN town &c
sboD and instead of coming out when
she is tired, she stays little bit
longer. goes to just a few more shops
comes out in rush hour, reaches
homo utterly tired out. and has a SICK
headache the next day.
And He is 3 Busy Man.
When this happens. Of course She
s,,ffers more than anyone else. Never
thelcss, her husband has to bear sont
New Britain herald., 1917-02-17

Dear Janet of Old-WiH YOU be
interested to hear from Lucy after all
these months? Think, my friend, of
it being half a year sinte I blew into
your, Office with my shiny wedding
ring and played the tragedisnne!
Well, dear it only proves that philoso-
pliers are right in telling us our blind
est moves often lead us into the most
blessed light.
Il don't mind admitting, Janet, that
1 was numb with suffering the day I
left New York as Tom Haskalls wife.
Words cannot describe the travail of
spirit I had gone through, the battle
| had fought to eXpel from my heart a
love which had become a torment.
can speak of it now to you, Janet I
could even discuss it with Walt HIM
self! II my victory were not so COM
-plete you would not be hearing from
me. I write not alone for my own
sake, but to set your doubts at rest,
dear, and Waits.
Il seem to understand the alchemy
of publication by flame, for on my
soul, Janet, L came through the fire
cleansed of much that was evil. In
renouncing enc love I gained many. In
casting out bitterness, sweet and I'M
dreamed-of experiences have come to
me. In giving up accustomed work,
fresh hopes have crowded in.
I'm the old days I used to divide
men into two classes-those who were
attractive and brilliant and those who
were not. Now I SORT them according
to characters My eyes are opened to
the f1neness of a really good man. [.
did not know many men like Tom
Haskall when 1 was Lucy Benton. Llfes
had dealt me many blows and l was
skeptical of mems goodness. Now l see
that goodness belongs to no sex. Tom
Haskall lis the best and kindest man
I have ever known.
"There are different kinds of love,
Janet. You were right, love born OF
respect and gratitude is Us good love
to marry on as any other. Perhaps
better. / have never been so happy.
AS for my work, that, too, is going
with gay success! Write me quickly of
yourself. My heart is hungry for news.
My hands clasp yours, dear, and Waits
in deep affection Ind friendliness.
LUCY"
New Britain herald., 1917-02-17
matter afterward, for she did not leave
her bed again until the end.
Is TT the Time:

matter afterward, for she did not leave
her bed again until the end.
Is IT the Time:
At one time she had motioned me
to bring from her. desk the d-fash-
toned key ring on which she kept
her keys. She had held up two, a tiny
key and a larger one and whispered
hoarsely: ."These are the keys to. the
lock box and the little trunk-you
know where the others belong" and
then had closed her eyes as if the
effort of speaking had exhausted herr
as indeed it had
In the wild grief which followed
my mothers death there .. was no
thought of my unknown father except
the bitterness which I had always felt
toward him. 1 knew that the terrible
sorrow he had caused her had helped
to shorten her life, and my heart was
hot with anger against him.
I had never opened the trunk SINCE
her DEATH The exciting, almost tragic
experiences Of my life with Dicky
had swept all my old life into the
background. I could not analyze the
change which had come over me- Az
I lifted the lid Of the trunk and took
from the top tray the inlaid lock box
touched the grief for her which the
sight of the box revived was mingled
with a strange new longing to find
out anything I could concerning tho
father I had never known. @
New Britain herald., 1917-02-17
ALL STAR BILL
ON FOX'S SCREEN

At Fox's tonight Clara Williams i'll
of Many, Mrs. Vernon Castle in tile
second chapter Of "Patriu" good COM
edics and other features. On Sunday
night Il special a!l-star show is billed
at this house. Seldom do names like
Lionel Barrymore, Charlie Chaplin ard
Mrs. Vernon Castle appear on tbs
same bill but these are tie. tiirec ia
voritcs who head the Sunday night
show at F'oN's. Owing 10 .ilc added
features in the snow the first perform
ance will begin OIL Sunday evening at
five o'clock sharp. the second III eight.
The box Office opens at 4:50. Mrs.
Castle will be shown in the first per-
Torrance at ten rniTIntos to s!:.. ThcYe
are many big productions booiisd at
the FOX theater in the I.sal future.
Among them next Wednesday and
Thursday Mr.. George Wals1, in the
Fox special release. "Mc!..nG lIIllione'
This is the biggest thing that :Fis
sterling actor has ever done in the
movies and great claims are lr,ade in
advance of the release of the feature.
Ramona, tho marvel OF all spec
taclcs, Will hold the stage next FRIDAY
and Saturday and '"Civilization'' Will
be back for return engagement on
Sunday, Monday ard Tuesday Mis.s
Theda Bara in the Fox feature Gle luxe
in six reels will follow "Civiiization."
Miss Bara's latest production is "Tho
Tiger Woman" and it is claimed out
shines her triumphant success, "Thc
Darling of Paris"
New Britain herald., 1917-02-17
CHARLIE CHAPLIN AT
KEENEY'S NEXT WEEK

Corse Payton and Edna May spoon
err will close their New Britain en-
gagement this evening when they VIII
be seen at Keeney's in Don't Weak
en-" the sketch in which they have
been appearing all week. Payton is now
making a tour of New England as q
Vaudeville performer and his many
admirers as matinee idol are expect
ed to give him a big reception. In
New Britain during the week he has
been greeted most cordially and I'M
mense crowds have turned out to
see him. The sketch in which he is
appearing is taken from Willard
Mack's great play, kick H." and is
one of the best melodramatic attrac-
tons ever seen in New Britain It.
introduces Payton in the type of role
in which he achieved his greatest sue
cess, and gives him an excellent
chance to prove that he has lost none
of his old-tinle power His associates
are performers of the first rank and
New Britain herald., 1917-02-17
"NEW YORK GIRL"
NEXT AT GRAND

Almost everybody enjoys good,
clean wit That's the sort that is pre-
sented in the two-act, multiple scene
burlesque, Step Lively Girls, which
holds the boards at the Grand theater
this afternoon and evening. The
comedy work is in the capable hands
of Rich (Shorty) McAllister, Harry
+ Shannon, Dick Knowles and Fred
Dotson, lille Cox, Mae White and
Maudie Heath head the woman con-
tingent There are several unique
features with this show. One is the
beach scene and another is the scene
at Monte Carlo. Next week the
Grand's attraction will be "A New
York Girl" Harry Bentley, Mile.
Rabette (the female Lew Kelly) WAL
ter Pearson, Clare Fans and otner
fayorites are with this show.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-17

they give an admirable impersonation
of the roles assigned to them.
Tonight's performance will also
mark the final New Britain showing
Of the 100000 film spectacle, LESS
Than the Dust" which introduces
Mary Pickford in the leading role
This is an eight reel feature and is
one of the best screen attractions ever
booked by the Keeney management.
The other big film feature for to-
night will be Marguerite Clark in
"Out Of the Drifts
Charlie Chaplin will be seen all
next week in EASY Street."
New Britain herald., 1917-02-17
GEORGE ARLISS AT
PARSONS THEATER

Miss Jeanne Eagels plays the in
genue role of Lucy in "The Profess
sor's Love Story" in which George
Arliss comes to Parsons theater
Wednesday and Thursday nights
with a special matinee Thursday
CWashington's Birthday Miss Eagcls
is an example Of Ny. ArNSs' belief in
the excellence of "stocK training,
having graduated from the Willis
stock in Kansas City To the advan-
tage of remarkable beauty Miss
Eagels has added a successful expert
ence in ingenue roles.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-17

of the burden.
To be sure, he ought to be patient
when she is suffering, because that is
one of the decencies that Christian
civilization imposes. But surely one
cannot blame him for being a bit re-
sentful afterwards when she does it
again and again.
strength unnecessarily, and that is
just what this woman is doing when
she overdoes. She is using up all her
strength and then some Of his.
And when he, who has doubtless
been through this experience innumer-
able times, shows that he does not
think she is fair, her feelings are hurt!
Doubtless She ADOPTS the Martyr Pose.
Perhaps she tries to put him in the
| wrong by saying aggrievedly, "If you
feel that way, l would rather you
! wouldn't wait on me: I'll take care Of
| myself some how And then she
thinks of herself as a martyr. In
stead of martyr. she is a coward, for
! it is towards trick to parry just
| resentment in that way.
! These things should be looked at in
! a Just and reasonable way And we
/ who commit the sins of unnecessa ry
| illness should acknowledge them just
As we acknowledge other sins, and try
to overcome them