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The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22
o 50 nNjIn}VI1TIl lID(SNIMlIIlTIuTA For MALARl lVU IIIkI H l5uASuuQ u l0IM CHILLS and / M @11IlI H6nHgS: RS: :::: :::::.::::: ::::; E: 5:
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Would Need Patience.

There is great deal in putting it nicely. A prisoner was being sen tenced some time ago.
 You have a pleasans home and q bright fireside, with happy children sit ting around it. haven't you?" asked the judge.
 Yes, sir" said the prisoner, who thought he saw way out of the diff culty.
 Well" said the juige, If the happy children sit around the freside till you return they will stay there just 42 days. ."--PearSon'S
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22
To Use Dutch Vessels.

Washington. - Forty Dutch ships, totalling approximately 100000 tons. now idle in Dutch East Indian ports, are expected to be released to bring sugar, tin, quinine and other comnAod- ities to the United States, as the re suit of an informal modus vivendi ef. fected by the War Trade Board through Charge d'Affaires De Beau fort of the Dutch legation.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22
hunrbert Lauds Yankees.

With the French Army in France.- Deepest admiration for the American troops which have been fighting with the British and French in the Picardy offensive was expressed by General Humbert, commander of the Third French army, during talk to war correspondents "The Americans fight" he said. with an ardor that is unsurpassed
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22
Workingman Now Fighting That Democ. racy, Liberty and Justice Shall Not Perish
By GEORGE w. PERKINS Preaden, of Csmaks International Union

For years before broke out the dream of sentimental @ natona world had been prevent international strife eral strikes of conquest At meeting several the representatives from many lands an English delegate posed resolution providing that n the event of of the miners both involved should refuse to dig coal TG man delegation said that such resolution introduced would withdraw for they sat in meeting which
 resolution discussed they would be tried and eyed t a
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22
Qenles 150 u.Roats Lost.

Amsterdam. - With reference to the recent statement by Premier Lloyd George that 15o German submarines had been sunk, the Dusseldorf Nach- richten's Berlin correspondent says:
 We are able to state definitely that the enemy's anti U-boat war cannot show any such success"
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22
Why Bald So Youno?

Dandruff and dry scalp usually the cause and Cuticura the remedy. Rub the Ointment Into scalp. Follow with hot shampoo of Cuticura Soap. For free sample address, "Cutlcura, Dept. X, Boston. At druggists and by mail. Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 5O.-Adv.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22
Many Towns Attacked

London. - A record number of air raids were made into German terri- tory during July The total is said aythoritatively 10 be 96. The bombs dropped amounted to S1 tons.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22
1Ep CROSS BALL BLUE.

That's the idea. 4 pure blue 2
 blue, no dope. Gives to clothes as white, winter than snow. Be calsa use the best. Large package, SOW good grocers only. 3 cents. ASK la today.-Adv.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22
Sure Proof.

Do you believe that Opals bring luck?"
 'I do. My husbands rich uncle a' him an opal ring when he thousa was dying and he got well the 2 week"
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22
For More Co-operatlon.

London. - Lord Reading. the Brit ish ambassador to the United States, is here to discuss with the govern ment proposals for closer Anglo American cooperation involving a de- fensive and offensive alliance, accord ing to the Evening News.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22
Matchind.

What a wonderful head @ that girl has" "Yes, and she's even hare-Orisn1
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22
Satire.

"Pa. what is satfrey' Satire. my boy, is where you say something bit ter with a sweet smile"
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22
w. S. S. Sales ssso. 900 GOO.

Washington. - The American peo- pie have bought s5So.o00. 900 of War Savings and Thrift stamps. treasury reports showed
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22
Certificates oversubscrlbed.

Washington. - The $500, 000,00 is- sue of certificates of indebtedness was oversubscribed.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22
The Main Point.

Author-Sir, my play is epocn' ing.
 Manager-That's all right oll money making?
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22

Every man on earth has either rheu- matlsm or q hobby
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22

The man who trusts to luck is up against 1t when his friend deserts him.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22

At no time in the history of the coal mimi. ;-- try has there been such peace and tranoutv .4aa prevails between employers and employees.
 There are 100000 men employed in and ,. the coal mines of this country If they could b., steadily employed the year around we would hoo. little complaint about coal famine But this ss] to be physical impossibility and we must do., Nl the situation as 1t presents itself 11
 During last winters severe fuel ebort.c. : miners in many localities in this country worp.,
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22
he Heat of sH

The Strong Withstand the Heat oi
 Better Than the Weak Oid people who are feeble ana nn sns,2 who arc weak, will be strengt thenea anu asus, s a go through the depressing heat 9I 9TInSiT sdrI ii y and enriches the blood and builds pp ',s Ln. lr tem- You can soon feel Its suensshen'A' aGnR hneca 60c.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22

A lunatic's train of thought ID ally on the side track.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-08-22

French soldiers, surrenderino when they ssund themselves surrounded, were slaughtered by the Germans, acting under com mands ef thelr officers. Thls b one Of the incidents described in the next lnstallment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
william L. Chase.

William L. Chase died at bis residence
on Main Street, South Paris, early We'd
nesdsy morning, at q few days more
than SO years Of age. Mr.. Chase was
the son of Daniel and Lydia Lufkin)
Chase, and was born In Gray Feb. Is,
1929. he had lived In several places In
this vicinity-among them North Paris,
West Sumner, Buokfield and Albany,
and had run lumber mills In q number
of them. he came from Albany to
South Paris a little more than three
years ago, and had been with the family
of George w. Remission ut the w. l..
Blood house on Main Street.
He married Lovina Gray, who died
about twenty one years ago. No chill.
dren are now living.
Mr.. Chase served In the Ninth Maine
Regiment during the civil war, being en-
rolled Sept /, 1881, and continuing In
the service continuously until finally
mustered out July Is, 1855. During
quite portion of that time he served as
cook.
The funeral was held at the home
Thursday forenoon, attended by Rev. G.
I. Spear of Livermore Falls, formerly
pastor Of the Methodist church here,
in accordance with Mr.. Chase's request.
Rev. D. F. Faulkner assisted inj the SER
vice. Grand Army veterans acted as
bearers, though Mr.. Chase was not q
member of the organization. The re-
mains were placed in the tomb, and
burial will be at West Sumner later.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
Mildred e. Small.

From the effect of pneumonia follow
ing measles, Mildred Emily, daughter Of
Mrs. Annie Small and the late Daniel D.
Small, died at her home on the Stony
Brook road early Wednesday morning.
She would have been IS years Of age on
the Goth of March. She was in the
eighth grade In the public schools, and
in Mrs. Clarence Morton's class In the
Baptist Sunday School.
The Small family formerly lived on q
farm near West Sumner. After the
death of Mr.. Small, Mrs. Small purchas-
ed the house where they now live, and
came with her children to South Paris
about three years ago.
Besides her mother, she leaves broth
or, Gilbert NJ, older than herself, and .
sister, Rachel, and Q brother, Ralph
Stanley, who are younger.
Az the rest of the family had been ex.
posed to the measles, the funeral service
which was held Friday afternoon, attend
cd By Rev. G. b. Newton, was private.
The remains were placed In the tomb, to
be buried later ct West Sumner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
Mrs. Sarah ]. Atkins.

Mrs. Sarah j. Atkins, who fell and
fractured her hip on the 18th of Febru.
airy, died Tuesday morning at her home
on Gothic Street. Up to the time of her
injury she had been we'll and active fol
one of her years.
Mrs. Atkins was the daughter OF
Nathaniel and Ruth (Lufkip) Rideout OF
New Gloucester, and was born in that
town May "a, 1929. She had resided in
South Paris for about fifty years. She
married Wallace r. Atkins, who died
some fifteen years ago. Since Mr.. At.
kins' death, her sister, Mrs. Dora B.
Greene, has lived with her. Mrs. At
kins was . member of the South Paris
Congregational church.
Besides Mrs. Greene, she leaves one
other sister. Mrs. Serena A. Sweetsir of
Pownal, these two being the survivors
Of large family Of children.
The funeral was held Thursday after
noon, attended by Rev. C. W. Rogers.
Among those from out OF town who
were here were Mrs. Serena A. Sweetsir
and Miss Ida Sweetsir of Pownal, Mr..
and Mrs. j. W. Rideout, Mrs. Albert
Rideout and Miss Annie Berry of New
Gloucester, and Mrs. o. B. Morrow of
Auburn. Burial will be in Riverside
Cemetery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
West Paris House This Time.
Requires the Principal Large
Item Of Unusual Expenditure.
Business Transacted Rapidly and VIII
Little Fiction At Town Meeting.


At the forenoon session Monday, the
Paris town meeting, - It, principal mat
ter OF business outside Of routine mat
ters, raised the sum OF $4500 to pay out
standing bills for repairs on the West
Paris school house, and complete the
toilet and heating systems according to
plans approved by the state departments
Of education and health. There was
some opposition, but the vote was more
than two to one.
Other large appropriations were made,
especially for snow bills, whore the
record sum of 5000 was raised, and in
the opinion of many this will not be
enough.
Only about forty minutes Was ocou-
pied by the afternoon session, and no
business of unusual importance was
transacted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05

A clear, crisp morning for the annua
town meeting day brought out . good
representation Of the voters Of Parie
Monday morning. While the roads Of
the town could not be called good, they
certainly we're not slumpy, and every
one who desired could get here.
Before business proceeded, Miss Mar
garet A. Baker read to the meeting q
circular sent ont by the New England
Liberty Loan Committee to be read in
town meetings.
Town Clerk William j. Wheeler call
ed the meeting to order just after ten
o'clock, and read the essential parts OF
the warrant, emitting most Of the long
list of articles.
Thirty votes were cast for moderator,
all for Walter L. Gray.
The reports of the town officers, as
printed and distributed, were accepted.
E. q. Pike asked for an explanation OF
some things In the report which he did
not understand. Explanation was made
by the selectmen. Some fifteen minutes
was taken up with this.
Report of the Croker and Bray funds
was made by Town Treasurer Charles
q. Howard, and was accepted.
Election of officers then proceeded.
For town clerk, William j. Wheeler
received SO votes, E. b. Pike2.
For first selectman, Henry D. Ham.
mond had 24S votes out of $50 cast.
For second selectman, Charles W.
Bowker had 118 votes out OF 121 votes
cast.
Ballot for third selectman resulted:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
Paris High School Notes.

The Student Council wishes to thank
the class of 1917 for its aid In the pay
ment of the Liberty Bond.
Ernest r. Clasop, Q former principal,
and stephen P. Clifford, former student
of the high school, have recently visited
it's classes.
An interesting patriotic program was
carried out by the students Thursday.
Feb. %. This program consisted OF
readings, solos, and selections by mix
cd quartstte.
The members of the Girls Patriotic
League thoroughly csnvassed the town
wednesday for pieces Of outing flannel
and of other material that would aid In
their work.
The girls OF Mexico High defeated the
girls of Paris High by . score OF lSS
Friday evening. The visiting team
plsyed an unusually fast game. The
Paris girls were at q disadvantage "a
their team was crippled by the spidemic
of measles. Through . mistake In sched-
nile. the coming Of the Mexico girls was
unexpected. The Paris girls had plan
ned that the game was to DO played 10
two weeks and they did not learn until
after five o'clock Friday, that the Mexi-
co team was on its way to Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
Recsptioa to Rev. Mr.. Rorsrs.

~ wv ME- kOB0I0s
large number Of people forming .
genial and friendly company Of the
people OF the town gathered Thursday
evening ct the Congregational vestry for
sne reception given Rev. G. Wellington
rogers, the new pastor Of the church,
and his family. The hostess church
was represented by . large portion Of
Ito olientage. and there were also present
- Invited guests the pastors and officials
OF al the other Protestant churches Of
the place.
Decorations OF flags and greenery
added to the pleasant appearance Of the
room.
After all had been presented to Mr..
and Mrs. Rogers, and the seating ar
engagements had been enlarged to accom-
modate oil, the assembly Was called to
order and the people were welcomed by
Deacon Charles 81. Howard, who pre-
sided during the exercises which follow
Cd.
Musical numbers which were given In.
cluded . piano duet by Miss Jackson
and Mrs. Morton, vocal solos by Mrs.
Alton G. Wheeler and Mrs. r. E. North,
with Mrs. Cora 8. Briggs at the piano,
. vocal solo BY Miss Barnes with violin
obligato by DR.. Carl s. Briggs, . piano
solo BY Miss Maxine Bennett, and .
piano duet by Mrs. Briggs and Mrs.
Daughraty.
In response to the call of the chair
man, remarks were made by Rev. G. G..
Miller of the Universalist church, Rev.
G. b. Newton of the Baptist church,
Rev. D. r. Faulkner Of the Methodist
church, Rev. G. I. Spear of Livermore
Falls. former Methodist pastor, and Al.
ton G. Wheeler, speaking for the Con-
gregational church. Certain features
were conspicuous 10 what was said by
all the speakers: testimony to the worth
OF Rev. A. T. McWhorter, the former
pastor; appreciation of South Paris as q
church going, we'll ordered and unified
community; cordial welcome to the new
pastor and bis family; and pledges of CO.
operation In the religious life and work
of the churches.
Mr.. Rogers In response spoke both
entertainly and feelingly, expressing his
Of the welcome extended,
and closed by impressing upon the
people that 1t IL Americas business and
the business Of the churches in the
present situation to win this war-an ad-
monition which comes with force from
one who already has one son on the way
to the western front, another enrolled 10
the service and awaiting call, and the |
third preparing for the service.
Punch and crackers were served by |
the young ladies after the program, and
an hour was spent socially.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05

Five OF these are southern states and
two-Kentucky and Maryland-were not
In the prohibition rank-were In fact
claimed as strongholds by tho liquorites.
Considering that only two months have
passed since Congress submitted the
amendment to the states, and that only
eleven or twelve Of the state legislatures
are in session this winter, the outlook
could hardly be more encouraging for
the friends, or moro disoouraging for the
opponents of prohibition.
Meanwhile, why not close the brewer
les? The sugar, tho grain, tho coal, the
labor used BY them ID worse than vast
cd.
Every patriotic citizen should tele-
graph or write his senator's and congress.
men to-day, urging national war prohi-
bition.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
Girls Patriotic League Organized.

A committee composed OF Mrs. q. e.
Wilson. Mrs. Alta Rankin, Miss helen
Barnes. Miss Rnth Bolster and Miss
Ethel Crockett met at the high school
building Tuesday, Feb. 10, and organic
cd q Girls Patriotic League. Junior
Branch National League for Woman'a
Service. Following officers were elect
Cd:
Pres.-Mary Abbott.
vico. Pres-Doris Kerr.
Sec.-Eyelyn Wight.
Treas.-Eva Andrews.
WorS Committee-Mrs. b. Z. Wilson, Emms
finance connissse-Hslsn Barnes Marion
TIC T1ecutive Commitsse-Mrs. b. =. Wilson
Helen Barnes. Ruth Bolster, Ethel Crockets
This Girls Patriotic League has boer
organized for tho purpose OF doing WORK
for the boys Ut war to help the Women'a
Service League four local brancbl. and
will do knitting, sewing, and help IN an!
vav possible. There will Do about ONT
hundred and City members enrolled
Following 10 the pledge: II pledge e
uphold the honor Of my country, my
community, myself and other girls, aat
| do uerponal service whenever possible
for fol- my country. my community and
other girls" -
Neetines for work will be every Non
| dsy after school. Every girl u asked z
| b. present, - there 10 . lot OF Work q
do and Nc nsed everyone to help.
Fash teacher Of the grades has Pee!
APPOINTED commander and will lool
| aftsr thu work IN her school.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere thanks
to our many friends and neighbors, thu
various orders, and the boys OF the shop
for the kindness and sympathy shown
especially for the beautiful floral trib
utes, In our recent bereavement.
Mr.. JAMES e. KINNEY,
Mr., AND MRS. HOBART A. KINNEY
Mr.. AND MRS. GEO. q. Fox,
MR. AND MRS. ERNEST l.. KINNEY
MRS. JOHN P. WHITNEY,
MRS, ANNIE e. BLAKE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
Basket Ball.
NORWAY 81; PARIS %.

Norway High School trimmed Paris
High School 10 q very close game at
South Paris Friday night. The game
was characterized by hard, clean play
ing on both sides. The game was 90
close that no one could foretell the re-
suit until the second period ended. Nc.
Ginlsy played we'll for Paris, scoring
baskets from the floor and 8 fouls during
the first half.
Paris has found valuable forward In
Maynard Curtis. This was his first
game, and he showed up very well.
Time was called twice during the sec
ond period for injuries. First Campbell
hurt an ankle and then Descoteau was
injured by blow in the leg. True was
allowed to return to the game for Nor
way by agreement after having left 1t.
Lineup and summary:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
Married.

In South Paris, Feb. q. by Rev. 9; G. Miller
Mr.. Philip D. wight of Bath and Miss Ava III
A In sonsb Paris Feb. "a, by Rev. Chester
Miller. MI. Ralph G. Ryerson and Mise Mildred
Leighton, both Of South Paris; o..,.s
In Norway. Feb. %, by Eugene =: smith ana
Justice Of the Peace, Mr. Frank =; Smi'n anu
In Lewiston, Feb. %, BY Rev. W. A.: Kelley
Mr.. Arthur d. Ray and Miss Addie Belle
Marston, both Of Canton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
v,II.1e Coruorstion Meeting.

The annual meeting OF south rars
village Corporation will be held In New
Hall Tuesday evening OF this week,
March s. at 7:S0. The warrant contains
tvepty articles, all but three OF which
relste to matters Of annual business.
The first assessment Of $500 for the
nav fire station on Pine Street viii DC
added TO the amounts raised ut this meet
inc. the meeting OF last July having vot
al 70 build Ere station at . cost not 20
exceed S45OO, the amount to Do raised oy
ssssssm emit at the rate of $500 psr year,
beginning with 1918.
ARTICLES in the warrant relating 70
other than regular business arc:
Attn. No zee II the corporation WIN vote te
plsce an additional light on Pine stress.
Al "a. To sec II the corporation Win vote e
change the light on Deering street % me osne'
AIDE 81 the street and nifty fees fursnef esss'
AT. 10. To zee II the corporation win vote z
,,skruef he assessors to abate al saxes on ~
nrorertv north Of the Norway brancn nAAMs!
md Wesf of Hicks Crossin2 for the ensninS ~,
Or until such tine a. hshss and waser mans M
furnished this secoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
Died.

In South Paris, Feb. %, Mrs. Sarah ]. Atkins
aged SO years. ,v,,, ch...
In South Paris, Feb. g.. Mildred Emily
daughter OF Mrs. Annie and the late Daniel d
Small, aged il years, II month";; al. ia.
IN Norway, March 8, Mrs. Lillian .. Coie' wiz
In Norway, March 8, Mrs. Mary ]. Linneit
widow of Udillion B. Linnell. aged 50 years. II
months and days.. ,,.
'o In WSssrford. Fsb. q. Herbert L. whitcomb
In National Home, Wis.,. Feb. 70. Alfred Dus
tan, formerly of W aserford, aged ~ year, =,
Edgar b. Andrews, aged 7S years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05

amount not exceeding $4,000 were
authorised.
The meeting promptly passed over the
article relative 70 IN appropriation fos
understanding tho "Nilitafy road" OF
Cedar Swamp.
There was moro discussion over the
article relating to laying tile pipe from
Hill Street near w. 8. Starbird's to the
river bank, to care for tho surface water.
but on uird voee vote tho article va
passed over.
Under the last article It was voted to
cell tho part Of the gravel pit lot on the
Paris Hill road, north Of the cross road,
reserving the building now on the lot,
the proceeds to be carried to the high
way appropriation.
It was voted to pay the moderator the
usual sum of five dollars for bis services.
II was voted that tho balance remain
ing on the Hreproof vault account be
carried TO the miscellaneous account.
Final adjournment WAS made Ut lao,
which 10 about the earliest hour on rec.
ord.
Amounts assessed in 1917 for town
purposes, and to be assessed In 1918 for
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
Born.

In South Paris, March 4, to the wife OF Percy
In Norway. Feb. q, to the wife OF Archie
Perry, . daughter. r.or A
In oxford, Feb. q. to the wife OF Leon a
In Bethel, Feb. p, to the wife of e. e. Barker
inWsssrford. Feb. 10. to the wife of Dennis
In Mexico, Feb. s, to the wife ofAlbert Carey
daughter. =. p.,,.m,r
Harlow, son.