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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-30
chaatanqaa was : orsat success
ARrIsrIcALLY AND FINANCIALLY, ALI
THAT WAS REJECTED.

There 10 no question % to the full sue
cess OF the Norway-Paris Chautauqua in
this year Of war 1918. Financially. It
Was profitable to both parties, tho Com
munity ChautAuquas and the local a.
ISOLATION. 1t furnished enough profit to
the local association 90 that It not only
paid all expenses and cleared up the
small debt remaining from last year,
but gave the association little fund to
devote to playground work and Red
Cross benefit, and still leaves q small
balance In the bank for future contin-
gencies.
Also the Chautauqua is assured for
another year. At the program of We'd
nesday evening, e. N. SWEET, the presi-
dent OF the local association, appeared
on the platform and asked those in the
audience to pledge themselves to buy
season tickets for next year. He an.
nounced that last year 500 season tickets
were sold. This year 635 were sold.
The contract for next year would be
signed by q large number of the citizens
provided pledges were given for the
purchase of at least 500 tickets.
The canvass of the audience took
twenty-five minutes, and when the tell
ers announced the results they were
added and announced to amount to sos.
A recount the next day disclosed that q
slight error had been made in the count,
and that the total instead of being q
little over 500 was just under that num-
Der, but the response had been 80
prompt, and the number was 80 near the
mark, that no further canvass was made
at the concluding session, as has some
times been done, and on Thursday the
contract for 1919 Was closed, with near
~ hundred signatures.
The total receipts, including the ten
per cent war tax, were something over
s21OO.
Seating accommodations had been
provided In the tent for about 1900
people, and this proved sufficient ex.
cept on Wednesday evening, band day.
At that program every seat was occupied,
and large number were standing just
outside the tent, the walls of which were
raised on account of the heat.
The weather man was fairly good to
rs. It was the hottest weather of the
season to date, once or twice little too
hot for real comfort. but most of the
time comfortable, and the wall of the
tent was rolled up all around when the
program opened on Sunday, and stayed
there until the close of the last program
Thursday night. One night little rain
at the end Of the evening simply caused
people some annoyance in getting home.
Wednesday afternoon We had a very
heavy shower, but it came after the peo-
pie had got home from the afternoon
program, and before they had to start for
the evening, and the audiences of those
two programs were the largest of the
week.
In It's musical features, taken as whole
the program did not EXCEL those of form
or years, though everything was good
but it would be hard to get together in
one week q more profit able choice of
lectures. Ralph Parlette pleased some
and rather bored others; but there is no
variation of criticism as to the other
lecturers or the message which they
brought. They were un snimously sp-
proved.
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Another Io7 Leave for Camp Devens.
GIVEN A GOOD sEND-oFF AS HAS BEEN
DONE IN EVERY CASE.

Friday morning the July contingent
of men from Oxford County, numbering
1O2, left South Paris for Camp Devens.
The men reported here on Thursday
and were indicted into the service by the
local board. Second Lieutenant William
T. Maybury of the infantry, Reserve
Corps, came here to accompany them to
Camp Devens.
On Thursday afternoon by invitation
the drafted men attended the Chautauqua
session on the fair grounds. They came
in q body, and took seats ct the front
reserved for them. As they marched in
the audience rose and greeted them with
applause continued until the last man
had taken his seat. The audience join.
ed under the lead of Superintendent
Powell In singing America. A brief and
CHEEKY address was given them by Rev.
q. L. Nichols of Norway. The Red
Cross ladies served them ice cream, and
as many az cared remained for the after
moons program of music and lecture.
They were also admitted as guests at the
evenings program.
Previous to coming to South Paris,
the men from Rumford and vicinity had
been given send.off at Rumford such
as the citizens of that town have given to
every contingent of men that has left.
Friday morning the men left on the
9:S6 train, in two special cars. There
was no formal demonstration, though q
chorus sang America and The Star Span.
led Banner aud the crowd cheered and
waved to the boys as the train started
out. There was an outpouring of hun.
dreds of people around the station. The
boys were lively, and seemed to be In
the best of spirits.
The list of this contingent has already
been published in the Democrat, and
there are no names to be added.
DRAFT NOTES.
The following men in the list of those
qualified for limited or special service
took the train Monday morning for SYRIA
cuse, N. T.:
Edward Frank Clark, Hebron.
Henry Milton Lord, Fryeburg.
Leslie Marshall Barrows, Milan, N. h.
Linwood Wesley Rice, Porter.
Howard b. Crimmin, Rumford.
James Robertson, Mexico.
Allison Hall Elwo0d. Buckdeld.
Gerald +. Millett, West Paris.
Guy NJ. Cotton, Norway.
The following colored men will take
the train at South Paris, Aug. 8, at 500
P. NJ, for Camp Devens:
Ned Francis Truman, Norway.
Governor Waltsr billiard Poindexter, Norway.
One blacksmith 10 called to take the
train Monday night, July 20. for Camp
Forrest, Lyle, Ga.
Norman Harris Jodrey, Bethel
One man took the train July % for
Vancouver, Wash, for work In the
spruce production division:
Randall Floyd Sessions, Rnmford.
The following five men will take the
train for Fort Slocum, N. Y, Aug. 8, OF
8 80 P. NJ:
Guy Erwin johnson, Bethel r. Ed.
Albert John Durgin, Browndeld.
Tony Parish, Rumford.
Leo Casper, Rumford.
Eden s. Goodwin. Locke's Mills.
The August call will be as large "a
the July call, 1t is said. It will neces
sarily be filled in this county largely
from the registrants Of 1918.
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Dirty Dishwashln9.

More than one case OF disease comes
from the practice Of rinsing dirty
dishes. soda fountain spoons ana tum,
Mar and restaurant dishes In COO
water, says the State Departments o.
HssItb IN pews-bulletin issued thii
weak. In the summer time when people
buy lemonade and other cooling dfinH.
there 10 the greatest need for cleanlinss.
IN dish washing. Even private MONIES
c.nnot be too careful In getting tne
dishes really clean instead OF apparently
clean' m cleanliness 10 one OF the grea
guarantees Of public health, now 70 tn'
time for the public 10 insist on tn's lorn
OF cleanliness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-30

We desire to express our thanks to al
for the many floral offerings and man!
acts Of kindness during our recent DO
reavement.
Nh. AND MRS. r. 8. DoBLE.
Nh. AND NRs. +. 8. D0BLE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-30

For bsby's Group, willie's daily cuts and
bruises, mammals sore throat. Grandma's lame
ness. DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil-the household
remedy. 800 and coo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-30

ton, sleep soundiy and enjoy HE, use Burdoci
Blood Bitters, the family system tonic. Price
ALB.
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readings, which were hugely enjoyed.
The music Of the the quartstte vas vefy
largely Of the popular sort which
takes with most audiences.
The lastday lecture 10 given In tho ~
ternoon, and this year It was lecture
recital on "Kipling, Master interpreter
of tho War Spirit" by Wallace Bruce
Amsbary of Chicago. This was distinct.
~ the literary lecture Of the weeks
course, and from the literary point OF
view &C was well framed and we'll phrased
throughout, very satisfying to those who
like the work Of . master Of English. Mr..
Amsbary gave the audience doubtless {
moro intimate acquaintance with the real
Kpling than many of them had previous.
ly bad. His lecture was embellished and
illustrated with number of Kipling's
poems, which the speaker rendered In
the best possible manner. At the 70.
quest of superintendent Powell, he also
added few ballads of bis own writing,
In the dialect of the French Canadian.
This supplement was, as he said, In q
lighter vein than bis lecture, but there
was no question that It was received by
the audience with much joy.
Mention should not be omitted OF
"The Pageant of Our Allies" which
was given Thursday afternoon by the
children preceding the regular pro-
gram, and received deserved applause.
This was prepared in the Junior
Chautauqua, under the supervision Of
Miss Morris, the superintendent OF that
department. Miss Morris was assisted
by Miss Florence E. Leach of South
Paris and Miss Florence A. Hartman of
Norway. An impetus was given to the
playground work for the two towns,
which will be forwarded by the appro-
priation made from the funds Of the
local association.
The superintendent in charge Of the
session here for the Community
Chautauqua was A. T. Powell, who was
necessarily active in looking after every.
thing connected with the affair, and
found time to make the acquaintance of
. large number of the people of the two
towns during his stay. As preludes to
several of the programs he also gave
short heart-to-heart talks on such every.
day topics as "The Boy Problem" and
another" which were received with
much favor.
Ice cream was sold by the ladies of
the Red Cross, and at the price
of ten cents per cone, with Its sale
promoted by the temperature, netted Q
neat sum for that organization. The
total receipts for the five days were
$2S2.75, and the net profits amounted to
$72. 80 for each of the two organizations,
the Norway chapter and the South Paris
branch.
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Born.

In Canton, July 81. to the wife Of Charles W.
In Norway, July 10. to the wife Of Harold "A.
Anderson, . daughter.
In Rumford, July 81. TO the wife Of Charles
Dunton, . daughter.
In Mexico, July IS. to the wife Of N. j.
NORM, Q son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-07-30

In Rumford, July %, William n. Hendry. sged
81 years.
IN winter Hill. Mass, July lS. Chadbourne
Rand Of Denmark, aged about 81 years.
In Newry, July II, Mrs. Bertha Mae, wife Of
Harry Powers, aged 81 years.
In East Bethel, July IA, John D. Bean, aged IS
years.
In Rumford. July %, Marguerite. daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. sylvanus Learned, aged years.
In West Byron. July %. Amede Thibodeau,
aged 20 years.
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Service Flag Dedicated.

/ A large congregation of citizens at
tended the evening service in the Deer.
ing Memorial Church Sunday evening
which was the dedication of their new
service flag. The following program
was carried out and much enjoyed:
Observation-Disclosures the Beautiful"
/ Prayer.
Organ response and solo by Mr.. Edwards.
Scripture lesson.
Choir selection-song Of the Flag.
Reading by Miss Leots schon. =,
| Solo by Miss Ruth Graves
Remarks by W. s. Starbird.
Statement and poem, "Did he Coz" by Pastor,
followed by reading List Of q names and a
prayer Of dedication.
Reading by Marion simpson
1.-THE Girls In Overalls. /"
Hymn-by all.
Renediction by Rev. Mr.. Rogers.
The following is q list of the names
honored:
Alfred A. Starbird Francis Chapman
Winfield A Brooks willie Thibodeau
Everett A. Wheeler Clarence Winslow
Edward W. DeCoster Herbert Woodwork
Leslie B. Remission Dwight +. Faulkner, Jr.
Rae Newton Charlie Gray
Llewellyn Bartlett Harold Merrill
Lloyd l.. Davis Roscoe Butler
Richard Guy Cole Fred Durgfn
Carroll Cutting Arthur Remission
Perry Chapman Ernest Thurlow
sDied In France.
The flag was given by the home depart
ment of the Sunday School, of which
Mrs. Lucy Edwards Is the efficient
superintendent.
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WASH DRESSES

A mark down early in the season gives you
long time to wear them, large number of
styles to select from.
Plaid Bingham Dresses that were Jas, Green
Tag price 5.95.
Beach Cloth Dresses that were 4.e5, Green
Tag price a75.
Colored Wolfe Dresses that were 1895, Green
Tag price 6.e5.
White Beach Cloth that were 500, Green
Tag price $50.
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Married.
Died.

In North Fryeburg, July 20, Mr.. Fred Thurs
ton and Miss Ruth Drew.
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n
DeVens have already gone across, and
are now in England, or were when heard
nom. This contingent included from
Tie town of Paris, Roscoe Hazen Butler,
tInWood NJ Corbett, Allie Gotta, El
Drldge 7. Mcdonnell, Ralph G. Ryerson,
EDWARD Z. Shaw, Harry Mason Swan,
benjamin B. Twitchell, and John Wilson.
- Alton c. Wheeler was ut Rumford
tuesday and Wednesday at the hearing
10 the referred case of Zoccoll VI. Bart
,0u, Tor SANDER. This case was 10 have
0een tried at the May term of court ut
aumford, and was expected to be one OF
,ne most interesting cases on the list, n
TAT as the public was concerned. In
ssead OF being tried, however, the case
was referred, the referees being Justice
TSeorge K. Bird, Ralph T. Parker and
Mr.. Wheeler.
"A great success was the big jazz
oance at Paris Grange Hall Thursday
evening, over Q hundred and fifteen
couples attending. besides the drafted
meo who were guests Of the evening.
0n the lucky number waltz there were
20 couples. The couple holding the
LUCKY number were Gladys Hatch oil
south Paris and Mr.. Allen OF Albany
Inc prizes were thrift stamps. Through
,ne courtesy Of Mr.. Shaw and bis excel
TENT music Ii was grand good time.
Mrs. Daniel B. Morris OF New York ID
me guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie u
nasou. On Tuesday Mrs. Mason gave .
luncheon In honor Of Mrs. Morris.
lovers were laid for fourteen and the
quests were all from Rumford, where
mrs. Morris formerly resided. They
we're Mrs. Z. L. Mslchsr. Hrs. James w
paris, nrs. Robert J. Harris, 9s
sonn a. Greene, Mr.. Louise h. Baker
s sfs. Martin L. Griffin, Nrs. ]. A. ME
IN. Charles Israslson. niss bcxsna
,sfsslson, Min Hattio IHasl.oa, 1ss
nj Q. 1n1oa - ~. 49, q oooe1e
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-22
MRS. WILLIAM R. HEARST
HAS EDITORS INDICTED
Takes Criminal Libel Procedure Against
New York Times md
Tribune.

NEW YORK. June 2l.-Criminau libel
was charged in indictments found TO.
day against the New York Times and
the New York Tribune AND two Of tho
editors OF each. The indictments re-
suited from a grand jury investigation
Instituted upon complaint OF Mrs. VIII
liam Randolph Hearst. accusing the
two newspapers with printing and
publishing articles charging her with
o-Gcrmanism. The men Indicted
were Adclph 5. Ochs, publisher and
president and John II Paine. night
city editor Of tho Times, and ogden
Mills Re!i. editor and president. and
Erel Hart. assistant night city editor
Of the Tribune
Mr.. ochs ::nd Mr. Hart were out OF
town. and VIII be arrhiened mex, week.
Mr.. Reid and Mrs Pain. appeared late
to-day before Judge RosnlsHi. and wer,
released upon furnishing $1,000 bail
each. If convicted. the editors may
each be fined $1,000 or Imprisoned for
not less than six months nor more
than three years, or both. The news
papers II convicted. may he fined $1,000
each.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-22
Engine Builders
Helping to Win War
Captain Rosa. Of Canadian
Forces, Speaks at american
Locomotive Works.

TO speed up locomotive production
and not hesitate TO work overtime to-
ward that end was the message
brought to the several thousand EN-
ployccs of the Richmond branch of
the American Locomotive Works. yes
tcrday by Captain Carl Rosa. OF the
Canadian army.
Engines. h. pointed out. were in the
greatest demand. not only in this coun-
try. hut in France. where supplies had
to be transported to the lighting forces
and wounded soldiers brought to hos
pitfalls from trc front. lie said that
by cXertine every energy 10 turn out
as many locomotives as possible. the
engine builders were helping to win
the war
Having seen servi:e at the front
himself. Captain Rosa to.i the work.
men that the stories Of the brutality
OF the Germans were I -uc. and that he
had seen severs.i soldiers crucitied TO
barn doors. That they were nailed up
when alive was shown by blood trick
ling from the wounds. for had the sol
dicrs been ucad no blood would have
come forth after the crucihXion. The
outragcs against Belgian and French
women and thildrcn wcie ais, true, he
declared. and il was up TO the locomo-
tive workers to speed up production
and assist our soldiers in whipping the
Kaiser soon as possible
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-22
BREAK BETWEEN GERMANS
AND AUSTRIANS OVER FOOD
Papers Charge Tcutons Arc Keeping
All OF tho supply of
la

LONDON. June FL. serious rift
has appeared between Austria Hungary
and Germany over tho question Of
food The Austrian papers. according
10 dispatches from various points
charge tina, Germany is keeping all
the grain
All hope Of food from hungary has
been lost by the Austrians after Count
T!za's pessm!Stic statement 81 tho
actual conditions.
The Arheiter ZeitunE. OF Vienna $50
cialisc. produces statement u: the
weekly food ration in Austria.
half-kiloGram Of potatoes. an
eighth Of kilo OF bran. forty grams
of lard, one egg 100 grams OF sugar
and 200 grams OF meat
These small quantities 0. foodstuns.
II is declared. often neccssita,c a long
wait before being procured Tho mont
allowance is forthcoming II tho nun
cry wait all night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-22
ALLOW USE OF LOW-GRADE
COTTON IN WAR ORDERS
Government Orders ChnuEc Made In
Specifications for Army and
Navy Contracts.
nm .Assnc!ateh prcss ]

WASHlNGTON, June 2l.--The use OF
los grade Cottons b. manufacturers
viii ne permitted hereafter BY the gov
eminent in The filing Of war orders
George L. jana, chief OF the cotton
and production section OF the war In
dus'rics board to-day advised senator
smith. Of South Cal o!ina. Changes IN
government specification regulating
tn" awarding o. war contracts for the
army ard navy are being made TO COM
ply with the ncw orucr.
The boards decision resulted from
repuest by senator Smith. who inform
cd chairman Ba.uch that tests con-
ou'''' ~ the government in 1913
showed that tho tensile strength Of the
lower grade cottons is equivalent to
mat OF 'nn better grades. Under the
SoNerNr1"nt's existing specifications,
ohly h'eh grade cotton was used. the
t"E :"!i' which resulted in prices
Tor The lowtr grades being unneccs.
Sari!% forced down.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-22
PREMIER LLOYD GEORGE
QUOTES MORE FIGURES
Declares Empire Inns Hccn DIsnppeInt-
incnt to Foes and Surprise
to Friends,

LONDON. June 2l.--"'rhc British en-
pirc has been Il sad disappointment to
her foes and Il surprise to her friends
said Premier Lloyd George at West
minister to-day In Offering toast to
Our cabinet colleagues from the do
minions."
The disappointment and the surprise
he pointed out. were due TO the achieve
ments of the empire and the manner in
which the domin!ons rushed to the aid
OF the motherland.
I'm nearly four years" the premier
said. Eve have cleared the sea of the
enemy. The mother country sent c.
100000 men to the lighting services and
the dominions about another million.
For the past three months" he
added. we have bafiicd the carefully
prepared plans Of the Prusslans with
their greatest generals and their most
seasoned warriors.
That is great achievement"
Tine Kaiser" the premier said. rs
proclaiminG that God gave Won linden
burg and Ludcndorn to him and to
Germany.
~ wonder who gave the British en-
pire 10 his enemy? Who planted in tho
heart Of her people the desire to see
Justice liberty and right prevail"
The premier praised India for rails
ing l.0oO.oo0 men and Keeping the gate
WAYS to the East He added that Ind:a
was preparing TO raise another half
million men.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-22
COMMIT ZEE FORMED OK
NATIONAL. IE't:ISI \'IIpS

Al The suggestion of Coionc. Thomas
=. McAdams, the incoming president
Will also appoint and form a new CON-
mi:tec to be known as the associations
Legislative committee. which will co.
operat" With authorities IN Washing
ton either in the enactment or re-
lection OF laws advantageous OF de-
structive TO banking interests.
Norman II. Williams OF Chase city.
made the presentation OF the loving
cup TO Mir Sands as "a token Of the
appreciation Of the association Of his
services on several Of the most inn
portant committees OF the organiza-
ton MIR. Sands made "A short reply
declaring that il vas the other mem
bers of the committees who deserved
all crsd;, for the accomplishments
Tho patriotic rally was held in the
ballroom Of the Chamberlin at 5. 80
o'cloci: tonight Addresses we're made
by congressman Andrew Jackson Mon
taEue, Of Richmond Job L. Hedges. of
New York. and Lieutenant Sutton.
Later there vas buffet supper served
III the Marine Pavilion which was fol-
lowed by dancing. For the entertain
mcnt Of the delegates and their fam
HES there was conccr; this afternoon
.
sp.te the slight rain and wind. cxhib!-
/ lions by flyers from Langley Field
Throughout; the morning and afternoon
Nominations for members OF the
executive council made today.
and the election VIII be held to-
morrow. Those nominated were:
Harvey Fleetwood Wavcrly: Urshur
wilson. Cape Charles; a. Debrell. Lees
burg; :. w keys.NGladc Springs; F.. y
Maphis, Strasburg; J. u. Harrison. Dan
VILE; :. {. Brittle Warrcnton; Walker
Scott, Richmond, Il +. Jordan. South
Boston: X. r Minor, Jr., Charlottes-
VILE: Il. u. Patterson, Chase city; Giles
y: Miller, Lynchburs; Oscar r.. Par
IRISH. Richmond: r. L. Burke. Apo
mattoX: w. Il. Morgan. Eagle Rock: E.
w. Tinsiey, Roanoke; W T. Harding
Emporia.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-06-22
HOW GERMAN FIGHTERS
VIEW AMERICAN CuNMEN
Letter Found on Prisoner Tells of
Crack Shots Being Sent to
Fight Sammics.
THEY HIDE IN BACKwoODs
United States Artillery Does Terribly
Destructive Work Among the
Enemy Shock Troops, Is Contents
of One Message.
tBy Associated Press.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE. June 2l.-Just why the
formidable German Twcnty-eighth Di-
vision was placed in front of the Amer
icah troops northwest OF Chateau
Thicrry. and also why Il prize rcgi-
mcnt OF that division now is I'm the
front line is shown by "A letter taken
from prisoner. The letter was writ
ten June 10 by Grcnadier Landaucr
OF the Grcnadier Regiment One Hun
dred and Ten, TO his relatives In Ger
many. IT is Grcnadicr Landaucr him
SELF who is the prisoner and his letter
is eloquent testimony as to the i'm :
preston that the Americans have made
on the German Empcror's best troops
The letter reads: We are again in
inc front line because the American di-
vision opposite US has achieved some
successes, and We, as model division,
arc TO make good this loss.
AT the present moment We are lying
in reserve In small wood where W..
nave made dugouts and furnished them
with all sorts OF stuff from q ucar-b y.
inn. OF course we are getting all
sorts OF knocks from the enemy artil-
icry which, especially at night. shoots
at US accurately
Il have heard with JOY that no harm
came TO you through the acts of en-
envy avia,ors."
Letters taken from other prisoners.
which had been written to them by
German civilians. said that the writer :
We're safe. Notwithstanding the air
raids made by allied aviators ON.
letter mentioned the recent raid on
Karlsruhe. and after describing the re-
suit in killed ard wounded ard the
property damage. said:
Thee rascn!s waited untn Corpus
Christi Day had PASSED"
Another letter said: "of course the
bombs fell before our air dcfcrses be-
gan To operates usual