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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-12-24

Pvt. Howard NJ. Wight of the S61st
Infantry, who is cited for bravery, 10 .
native Of Harrison and graduate OF
Bates College. He went to Oregon a.
government chronological and has gov
ernment position awaiting him on his
return. he married In Oregon and bis
wife IL In that state, from which no en-
listed. he 10 IS years OF age and has
two brothers In the service, Lieut.. 8.
Kaspar. an instructor in the use OF the
bayonet In Ameraicn army camps, and
Ronello, who Is In France, and two
sistsrs. Mrs. Bertram 8. Lamb OF South
Portland and Miss Catherine Wight, .
teacher In Arlington, Mass. The descrip-
tiou of bis act H.: "Pvt. Howard n.
wight. Company 1, 381st Infantry NO.
2s94SO4). For extraordinary heroism in
action near Gesnes, France. September
28. 1918. When bis battalion withdrew
Alter Attacking q hostile position under
heavy FIRE, Pvt. Wight, instead OF fall
ing back. organized party and. In the
face of Intense maohine-gun fire, rescued
is wounded soldiers who would other
wise bass fallen into the hands OF the
enemy. He placed the wounded men tn
= gravel pit and remained the entire
nisht. administering flrst aid, despite
ths fact that he himself WAS nearly
exhsusted after three days Of fighting"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-12-24
Justin e. Mclntlre.

Az the result of o shock suffered the
day preceding following slight one
some time previous, Justin Z. McIntire
died early Tuesday morning, Dec. II.
ut the home of bis son, Hon. Bertrand
G. McIutire, in Norway.
Mr.. McIntire was born 10 North Read
ing, Mass, July %, 1887, the son OF
Richard g. and Fanny (Cross) Mc1utire.
When be was Q small boy the family
moved to Waterford, and there bis moth
or died when be Was seven years OF age.
For q number of years he worked on
farms in the vicinity, and at the trade OF
shoemaker. In 1857 be WAS united In
marriage with Amanda johnson OF
North Norway, and they settled on .
farm In East Waterford, In what y now
we'll known as the "McIntire neighbor-
hood" Later he went to Harrison and
was engaged In the meat business there
for few years, then returned to East
waterford and bought the present Nc
Intire farm, which was the home OF the
family until within short time.
Besides carrying on bis farm, Mr..
McIntire did Q considerable business IN
buying and shipping cattle to Brighton,
In company with Newell Trafton, for
few years, and was also In the business
of dealing in pulp wood for number OF
Mrs. McIntirs died in July, 1917, only
q few months before they would have
reached their sixtieth anniversary.
Later, on the removal Of his son, Hon.
B. G. McIntire, to Norway, he went with
81 arn - that faWn
Mr.. McIntire was Democrat In poll
tics, and Q Universalist. He was .
charter member of Oxford Lodge, l. U.
o. r., of North Waterford, and was the
last survivor Of the charter membefs OF
that lodge, which was organized In $50.
Two sons we're born to Mr.. and Mrs.
McIntire, both Of whom are we'll known
men. The elder, Leslie E. McIntire Of
East Waterford, is farmer of reputation,
with one Of tho famous Holstein herds
of the state. He 10. prominent 10 the
Grange, was one Of the promoters oil
the New England Milk Producers' Asso-
citation, In which he 10 greatly interested,
has been for q number OF years Woe
president of the Oxford County Agricul-
tural Society and one OF It's most vaiua.
BILE workers, and has held important
positions Of public service. The other
sou. Bertrand G.. McIntire, has held
numerous positions OF trust, was for six
years chairman of the Board OF State
A sseSsors. and was the Democratic can.
didste for governor In the election Of
1918. -,
There are also four grandchildren, two
treat. grand hildren, and one sister, Mrs
Maria Washburn OF Waltham, Mass. !.
The funeral was held Ut o'clocs
Thursday afternoon, attended by hev
G. W. Sias Of Waterford. Tho oearef'
we're the two sons and two grandsons
Burial was at the Bisbeetown Cemetery
In Waterford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-12-24

Kar,Ine osz7. 50 In 40 days trapping
n the rocoid AZ 3. A. Schwartz OF Aurso.
&c trapped - ssd fo1ee " sksnss.
tvo minks and one coon, giving him sne
|ehsmpIosship record for hunting "a
York Count9. He says foxes are VIZ
|eoaeoe and that there sssm 20 % no
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-12-24
FOR SALE.

The Samuel M. Durgin farm on
Elm Hill in Paris. Lot Of growing
wood and timber, some ready to be
cut. This farm must be-sold TO set
tie estate. Inquire Of
WALTER L. GRAZ, 4dmf. !,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-12-24
Christmas Hymn.
, . manager llttle child vas born,

In Manager little child was born,
In Bethlehem afAr,
In the east shining star,
That proclaimed the Joyful tidings
OF the dawn Of blessed day,
And guided:their revefent footsteps
To the stable. where he lay.
O, little town Of Bethlehem; we
Thy sacred name adore,
O, Star Of Peace; thy message sweet,
Shall live forevermore.
O, little Child thy boundless love
Knows neither time nor space,
But folds the whole wire world today,
In one divine embrace.
For twas the King of Kings, who slept.
In that rough, lowly bed,
The Son Of God, who had, elsewhere,
No place to lay his head,
So, for the loWly, poor, distressed,
Should this bless day be given,
For only "In His Steps" can We
Our pathway trace to Heaven.
NARY HAxu.
Cambridge, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-12-24
One Father in Ten

- 49,
One father in ten may-with good fortune
leave to his family nest-egg Of incone-earning
funds. sass
But every father can start now to teach his
children the sound principles of saving and in
vestment.
A War Savings Certificate, carrying from one
Z to twenty 6ve-dollar w. S. S. Stamps deposited
in your strong box in the name of son or daugh-
ter is not only the best of Christmas gifts but the
beginning of business education. That certitl-
cate can never be worth less than its cost; it "
grows in value every day you hold it. Your one
stamp is just as sound as if you had ten thousand .
like it. A gold coin is not so safe, because you
can register the stamp as your childs property .
Never before has, such git-edge government
security been brought to the Christmas tree
Lend your money to the Government to pay
its overdue war bills and you will receive the
Governments bond Gin the form of War Savings
Stamps) to pay back with interest. Let this bond
be your gift to wife or child.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-12-24

Rugs of Brussels, Amin
ster, Congoleum or Fibre.
Nice warm Blankets and
Puffs will keep you comforta-
bic all winter.
Aprons, both sensible and
frivolous, useful and orna-
Handkerchiefs of cotton or
linen for Men, Women and
Children.
Neckwear. Ladies Collars
and Ties, Pins and Clasps.
Hair Ornaments, Side
Combs, Front Combs, Back
Combs, Ribbon Holders, Bar
rettes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-12-24
]
Christmas Bulletin!

You can find Gifts for old and young in our
stock, Gifts for every member of the family.
Let us show you before you make your
purchases
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-12-24

For any itching skin trouble. piles, ecsema,
salt rhenm. hive, Itch. scald head, herpes,
scabies. .Doan's Ointment u highly recommend
Cd. Goa box at al stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-12-24
Reports on School Attendance.

Names Of pupils not absent one-half
day during the fall term from Grades
FIVE and ak, Miss Barnes teacher:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-12-24

Cut Glass, Naples, Bon.
bons, Trays, Tumblers.
Nippon China Chocolate
Sets, Cake Sets, Mayonnaise
Bowls, Cream Bowls, Jam Jars.
What every woman wants.
Pyrex Casseroles, Pie Plates,
Bread Pans, Cake Dishes,
Ramekins.
Dinner Ware, Stock Pat
terms, 100 piece sets odd dish
es. "
Aluminium Tea Kettles, Per-
colators, Boilers.
Lamps, Glass, Nickel, Dec
GRATED, Hanging.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-12-24

MI, -! with the success Of church
,,,.S Suis year, and the fair Of the Uni
s..S.l AIS. Ladies' Social Union last Wed
S,s uad the same liberal patronage
lss gwen its predecessors In that
sOm >, Nearly everything was cleared
u,s,,ous well-6llsd tables during the
dcvna hie. A good number sat
nd NJ; 'oe tables at the supper hour,
4, S soloyed ans rspast. For the even.
tS,.. entertainment consisted of the
rs,srs' play, THE Thirteenth Star, /"
Sors.u oy cast Of young ladies from
habI, This was finely played and
Ia. pleasing to the audience. While
N s u'oy element predominates, there
Haus ~, good character parts, and situa-
e,,,l give opportunity for the por-
vii suotion, and the situations were
aS,a Pfoved. An orchestra composed
Oan ~, Garl s. Briggs piano, Miss Grace
hrp,h.s and George Soper drums,
aiu,a 0ogh II was essentially In the
Csb VI Advertising for the National
r,.n - Ser Co., the illustrated lecture
m,oI,, y Savoy Theatre last Monday
sssns y W. II. Farley Was By nc
NJ ~ acking in interest. Because II
non wi OF common sense and com,
Sol, business sense, i. Wa no,
scs,,h,,n' interesting but should b
lind, ~ IL showed up the many
htSs :, mistakes that merchant make,
k,Se h. arrangements Of his busIpsss. and
Vstsm and emphasized the valus Of
Cot oa, Which 10 4 lesson to be needed
Ss,,I ~. y the retail merchant bat B
tusio. zoe who is engaged in any Lind o
caitsS GO. .. work, from running tht
o Is..sta tss Railroad AdmInIstfstIoI
as o .p|'og house. Although Of cours.
ases,si,ns' s?ssially emphasized We Il,
slsot ny Of cash reeisssr for the nsr
~, sssdoly pronInsns in The tax. Il
haus. ~" re- show, (" and there vss : eoos
Altos r The speaker We istroducsd 5,
xfs,S. Wheeler. psssidsst q tie Boar;
ssS under ~ saspisss q whioi
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-13
WHILE AT WAR
Women Suffer at Home.

WooDFoRD, TENN.-"This is to certify
that | have used DIR. Pierce's Fayorite
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-13
GRAND JURY PRESENT
MENTs. MAY TERM OF
LEE SUPERIOR COURT
GEORGIA. Lee County.

GEORGIA, Lee County
We the grand jurors chosen and
sworn for the May term Lee Superior
court. beg leave to present these, our
general presentments, as required by
law.
Committees were appointed to in
vestigate the various county officers
books and accounts, the condition of
the public roads, buildings records
and bridges, all of which has been
done. except the report of Finance
committee which recommended that
our county commissioners employ an
auditor to audit these books.
Results of these various reports be-
ing contained herein as a part of the
presentment.
Our attention has been called to the
approaching vacancy which will occur
by the expiration of his term as mem
Der of the County Board of Education,
same now being held by w. H. Lurs>
ford. 1t being incumbent upon this
body to appoint his successor, are
pleased to appoint W. H. Lunsford to
succeed himself
We further recommend that upon
the request of the--, the
public road from Leesburg to tn Glands
which the government leased from
]. G. Pruett be repaired Immediately
and that road at once graded from
the public lands to the government
lands.
We also recommend that Mr. w. H.
Phillips be paid $500 and Mr.. NJ w.
Bryan $500 for the use of their cars
for inspection of the convict camp
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-13
Change Of Schedule.

Effective May 18th, the following
changes in arrivals and departures of
trains at Americas will be made:
Train No. s, for Macon leave $40
a. M, instead of 6:37 a. m.
Train No 6, for Macon, leave 2.17 p.
m, instead of 2:11 p. m.
Train No. II, for Macon, leave 1882
p. M, instead of 10:45 p. m.
Train No. 5, for Albany and Mont
gomery, leave 2:17 p. m. instead Of
|2:11 p. m,
Train No. Z, for Albany, leave 1885
p. M, instead of 1880 p. m.
Train No. IL, for Albany and Mont
gomery, leave 5:22 m. instead of 5:19
a. m.
Train No. 81. for Columbus. leave
$3.50 p. m, instead of 800 p. m.
Train No. 80, for Columbus, leave
7:10 a. M, instead of TOO a. m.
/ Train No. %, from Columbus. arrive
at Americas HAS a. M, instead of
1880 p. m.
Train No. 10, from Columbus, ar
rive at Americas 1910 a. m, instead
OF 1906 a. m.
adv est
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-13

Reports ON Public Roads and Buildings
We, the committee on public roads
and buildings, have made an inspec-
ton and beg leave to make the fol-
lowing report
We find that the public roads all
over the county are in very bad con-
dition, particularly are the following
in instant need of attention: The pub
lie highway known as the River
Road, from Albany through the Red
Bone district; the Middle" road run
ming from the Walton place to Be-
lott; the road from the Byne place to
Armenia; the road through the Phil
Cook place; the road between R. s..
Pryor and Jno Wilkerson.
We suggest that the worst places in
these various roads be patched up, and
as soon as possible the county warden
use every energy to put all public
thoroughfares in a condition that will
reflect credit to the county.
We find that the law against the OBJ
struction of roads and bridges is not
being complied with and urge the
proper officers see that the laws
against ploughing and otherwise OBJ
structing be lived up to.
HOMER HAY, Chairman
A. R. BESSINGER,
H. SMITH,
NJ. w. BRYAN,
d B. PAUL.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-13
have used DR..

CFavorite Prescription" the ever
famous friend to ailing women, and
vGolden Medical Discovery" the great
est general tonic, are both put up
in liquid and tablets, and are to be
found in nearly all drug stores. They
have enjoyed an immense sale for
nearly so years, which proves their
merits as well as the statements made
by users. If not obtainable at your
dealers send 10 cents to DR.. Pierce,
IDvalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y, and he
viii mail trial package Of either tablets.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-13

We, the committee on public build
ings. make the following report:
We recommend that the panes out
of the windows of the Jail be put il
at once We also find that the toilets
IN the jail ere in very bad condition
and recommend that the same be put
in a sanitary condition at once. We
also find 8 prisoners, of them negroes
and two white women. We find that
prisoners are well fed.
JNO w. JORDAN, Chmn
H. J. BAGLEY,
J. A. TUCKER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-13
Convict Camp.

We, the committee on convict camp,
beg leave to submit the following re-
port:
We have visited the camp and found
it nicely kept and checked the war
dens report and found same correct,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-13
and public roads. respectively.
Leesburg, Ca, May 7, 1918.

Leesburg, Ca, May Z, 1918.
We, the committee on feneral pre-
sentiments, have carefully gone over
the presentments of the grand jury and
find that it contains an accurate and
full report of business tranacted by
us.
GOODE PRICE, Chairman.
J. L. WELLS.
JNO. w. JORDAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-13

SYLACAUGA, ALA.
Pierce's Remedies
and they are fine.
/ used the Cough
Remedy myself and
my wife has used
DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription with
good results. More
than once she used
this medicine when
in a delicate condi-
ton. w. B. GRANT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-13

however, we find the main stockade
in an unsanitary condition caused by
the leaky roof and recommend that
same be recovered at once And as
a precaution, we suggest that smae
be kept well Uttered until said re-
pairs are made. We also suggest that
our commissioners furnish ten tons
OF fertilizer to be used on crops.
w. H. PHILLIPS, Chmn.
j. A. TUCKER,
NJ. W. KITCHENS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-13

To the Hon. Body of Grand Jurors,
Lee County. Georgia.
Gentlement:-We the commission
ers of Lee county, beg leave to submit
the attached reports of the various
county officers. which we have gone
into, and to the best Of our knowledge
and belief are correct. Owing to the
Continued on Page So
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-13
]. p. Committee Report.

We, your committee appointed to ex-
anime Justice of the Peace books, beg
leave to report ali books found cor
rectly and neatly kept. except of Judge
Hines, in which instance we find that
some cases were failed to be docket
ed; also the books of one district,
that of Chokee, were never returned
for examination.
A. R. BESSINGER, Chmn.
J. L. WELLS,
w. II. PHILLIPS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-13

We, the committee of public docu-
ments, have looked over the books
and found same being neatly kept
and so far as we know, correctly kept.
R. S. PRYOR, Chairman.
z F. CHRISTIE,
Fl e. KENNEDY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-13

Prescription also
the Golden Medical
Discovery and find
them to be as repre-
sented. When suf-
fering with nerv-
Gus prostr a tion
Favorite Prescrip-
tion' cured me
when other medi-
cines failed. /
think it is a grand
medicine and never
fail to recommend
it to suffering
"A LEE HOGAN,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-05

IL. Roumania. Serbia and Monte
negro should be evacuated: occupied
territories restored: Serbia accorded
free and secure access 10 the sea and the
relations OF the several Balkan states
TO one another determined by friendly
counsel along historically established
lines OF allegiance and nationality.
12. The Turkish position in the
present Ottoman empire should be as
sured secure sovereignty. but the
other nationalities which are now un-
der Turkish rule should he assured an
undoubtcd security of life and an alb
solutely unmolcsted opportunity of
autonomous development, and the
Dardanclles should be permanently
opened as free passage to the ships
and commerce Of all nations under
international guarantees.
13. An independent Polish state
should be erected. which should in
cludc the territories inhabited by in
disputably Polish populations. which
should bc assured free and secure
access to the sea and whose political
and economic independence and terri
torial integrity should be guaranteed
by international covenant.
II. 4 general association of ma
tions must be formed under specific
covenants for the purpose OF affordlng
mutual guarantees of political inde-
pcndcnce and territorial integrity to
great and small states alike.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-05
TAFT AND ROOSEVELT AGREE.
Two Former Rivals Get Together For
the Good of the Party.

Theodore Roosevelt and William
II. Taft. last Thursday. issued joint
appeal for the election of republican
majority in congress. Seated al
a table in the Union League club in
New York they prepared the state
ment and discussed old times while
it was being typed. The appeal says:
I'VE approach this subject as
Americans and only as Americans.
When this war broke out We would
have welcomed action by the presi-
dent which would have eliminated al
questions of party politics. II would
have enabled us all TO stand behind
him to the end, without regard TO
anything except national considera-
tions. Instead Of this partisan lines
have been strictly drawn from the
first and now the president announc-
es that only democrats can be en-
trustel with future power, and only
those democrats who do his will.
Because of this reflection on other
patriotic Americans we appeal for
fair play.
"Thc next congress will serve from
March 4. 1919, to March 4. 1921. In
that period:
First. the war must he fought to
unconditional surrender. unless this is
achieved before.
Second. the terms of world peace
must be settled.
Third, the democratic aaminis-
tration, after expending billions OF
treasure and exercising more absolute
power than any administration in
our history. must give an account of
its stewardship.
Fourth. the change from war con-
ditions to conditions Of peace must be
brought about with the least disturb
ance and the work of reconstruction
must be broadly begun.
"a republican congress will be
much better qualified than one con-
troled by democrats, to aid the coun-
try in adopting the measures needed
for these great tasks"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-05
NO. 80

caused me to regard my country and
my government in a new light. Before
this war never thought much about
the country and the government. /
Just took them as q matter OF course.
like thousands Of other young fellows
did. think differently now. realize
that / am personally affected by my
government and that I have a direct
interest in my country's veal because
II means my veal also. I've seen
thousands Of soldiers come and go in
the year and the days. and have been
impressed with the fact that the gov
ernment belongs to them and to me
and to hundred million others. And
association with these thousands and
thousands has taught me a lot about
democracy never knew before. Why,
I once had the idea that the Demo-
cratic party was all there was to de-
mocracy.
have learned in this year twen-
ty-seven days that: there's always a
better man somewhere than you are.
have learned in this year and twen-
ty-seven days that the service Of
no one man are indispensable.
I have learned that you've got to
bank on yourself. first. last and all the
time II you want to hold your own and
forge ahead. and that applies TO the
world.
Too Iaorpad tbot opa can't always
have his own way and that 1t is better
so.
And at the end Of this year and
twenty-seven days know just enough
about this great army. this great gov
ernment, these thousands Of splendid
fellows soldering here with me. to
know that hardly know anything. I
have much to learn.
My dad used to lecture me a great
deal. He does 1t now whenever he gets
q chance. He's informed me a thou
sand times that he who controlleth
himself is greater than he who taketh
a city. or words to that effect.
In the past year and twenty-seven
days I've been under control darn
sight more than I ever was before in
my life.
This article is on the square. I'm
stating facts.
haven't controlled myself.
But believe me-the army has.
Jas. D. Grist.