davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-02

has come from Milford, Mass, to live
with her daughter, Mrs Domenico De.
Cicco
Rev. and Mrs. Benjamin NJ. Washburn
of Kansas City came yesterday to visit
at S. M. Washburn's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-02

That nature is not unreservedly an
ally of the entente allies is shown by
the great shrinkage in the American cot
ton crop because of the drouth. We
must take our share of the misfortunes
along with the good fortunes; and, after
all has been said, one must admit that
our good fortunes far surpass our mis-
fortunes thus far in the war.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-02

The Brattleboro war chest subscribers
ain good standing" July Is have been
announced through the columns of the
daily newspaper there A white-list, as
it were.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-02

The German storm cloud in the east
may be no larger than mans hand, but
it's ominous.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-02

1t is perhaps in order to say that the
burned Fleisehmann yeast plant al
Peekskill, N. Y, will rise, phenix-like.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-02

The title of won" seems to carry no
particular weight in Russia.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-02
STOLEN AUTO RECOVERED.

When Meriden, Conn, Officer Held Up
Soldier at Point of Revolver.
Meriden, Conn, Aug. 2.--Under per-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-02

1t looks like another move for the
crown prince move to the rear.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-02
BETHEL

Mrs. Dennis E. Bushey and her two
daughters are here for three months
vacation from their home in Chelsea,
Mass. They have rooms at w, H. Hart.
wells.
Mrs. Giovanni Amorosa, aged IS years,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-02

Politics is warming up a little in Mont.
pelier. The names of Charles McKenna,
who has been member Of the city COM
mittee a long time, is being considered
by the Republican. party, while the name
of Alderman j. p. Galleher is under con
sideration as a candidate from the Demo
cratic party Both are good men and I'M
less someone else comes into the fight a
lively campaign will be conducted.
Miss Josephine Mccarthy is superin-
tendent Of Heaton hospital while Miss
Anna Crozier is taking her summer vaca-
ton. At the present time there are a
large number of patients in the institu.
ton.
Harlie Ladue of Montpelier left this
morning for Kelly Field, Tex, to serve
as painter in aviation service. There
were five men who left the state to-day
in response to a call for that number Of
painters Mr.. Ladue joins them on the
way to Kelly field. Henry Tossit Of
Middlesex left Thursday for Camp Dew.
ems. He is one of the two negroes who
were called from the county out of l6 in
the state. The other negro, Robert Haw-
kins, formerly chef at the Elks club is
chef at the mechanical training school in
Burlington and viii remain there while
the school is in session.
Howard Lance leaves tomorrow for
Springfield, Mass, to take the place in
the training school there of Cecil Blake
of Mortified, who was rejected. Frank
Miano Of Barre was rejected at the school
in Burlington as an illiterate.
The unpaid taxes in the city of Mont.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19
South Paris Corporations.

Among the corporations that have
recently fled their papers are the South
Paris Market, organized Feb. 2 at South
Paris. Capital stock $4,000, all COM
mon, paid in $3.50, par value $50, shares
subscribed 8. President, Charles A.
Cole, South Paris; clerk and treasurer,
Clara A. Cole, South Paris; directors,
Charles A. Cole, Clara A. Cole and Al
bert D. Park, all of South Paris. Pur-
poses, q general market business. APP
proved Feb. z.
Paris Machine Co.. organized Feb. Q at
South Paris. Capital stock $4,000, all
common, paid in $3.50, par value $50
shares, subscribed IS. President Horace
E. Edwards, South Paris; clerk and
treaurer, A. Frank Goldsmith, South
Paris; directors, Horace E. Edwards, A.
Frank Goldsmith, Bessie z. Goldsmith
and Minnie F. Edwards, all of South
Paris. Purposes, to carry on general
machine shop, plumbing, steam fitting,
etc. Approved Feb. Z.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19

Most of the teachers are at their homes
during the two weeks recess of the
schools.
Unquestionsbly a "hestless Monday"
with the thermometer twelve to fifteen
below in the morning.
The family worst hit by the measles Is
that of James s. Record on Elm Hill,
where seven children are sick with the
disease.
Mrs. J. E. Ksnney, who has been Ill
with pneumonia for two weeks or more,
continues without much change, though
she seems to be gradually growing weak
or.
The Ladies' of the G. A. r. will have
special meeting next Saturday evening,
Feb. Esd, to celebrate Lincoln's and
Wsshington's birthdays. There will be
invited guests.
The operetta, "Windmills OF Holland"
recently put on at West Paris by the high
school at that place, will be presented
here on the 9th of February, for the
benefit of the Red Cross.
Supt. /. d. Davis or the turner Gen.
ire Dsirying Association plant In this
place requests the Democrat to announce
that there is no truth in the report that
has been circulated to the effect that the
creamery Is to be shut down.
Mt. Pleasant Rebekah Lodge will have
an entertainment and pie social at Its
meeting next Friday evening, which
comes on Washiugton's birthday. A
good program has been arranged, and 1t
is hoped that all members will attend,
and bring pie.
Mrs. Sarah j. Atkins fell Friday at her
home on Gothic Street, and fractured
her hip. It occurred when she was
opening or closing the stable door, and
she was alone. She managed In spite Of
the injury to drag herself into the house
and on to couch. Owing to her ad-
vancsd age, no attempt will be made to
get the hip in place as would be done
with younger person. Mrs: Atkins Is
SO years of age, and has been smart and
active for her age, doing much work In
the garden last summer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19
Paris High School Notes.

There will be q sociable after the
basket ball game Friday night, February
az.
The senior stenography class went to
tho court house Friday morning to take
notes on court proceedings.
The Julia Hammond Prize Spelling
Contest has been postponed indefinitely
on account Of illness In the schools.
Washington's birthday will be cele-
brated by the high school Thursday
afternoon Of this week, with appropriate
exercises.
Mr.. and Mrs. James 8. Wright have
kindly given to the high school the
copies OF the Review OF Reviews for
l9i7, for which the Students' Council
extends its thanks.
The Ssudents' Council Friday moru-
Ing, voted to extend Ito thanks 70 the
Alumni Association for the gift Of .
service Gag for the school, and also for
the money which the Associstion 90
kindly contributed toward the school
bond 4 3
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19

walter Phelps Poland, East Peru.
Myron Lee Holman, Dixneld.
John Robinson, East Sumner.
BENJAMIN 9oule Irish, East Peru.
George Blanchard Barrows, Canton.
Harold Bolster Gilbert, Canton.
Grover d. Hodge, Canton.
Jesse Gay Bryant, Canton.
Perley Alvah Drown, Dixfeld.
Guy Bernard Leroy Andrews, Canton Point.
William Everett Flagg, Byron.
Perley Clifford Robinson, East Sumner.
Duncan Mcpherson, Hanover.
Maurice &. Tracy, West Peru.
Cephus Edward Irish, East Peru.
Fred Touchette, Roxbury.
Frank II. Stockwell, Rumford.
Vernon T. Taylor, Byron.
Lester Lee Child, West Peru.
Alden Goodrich, Rumford.
Anthony G.. Thurston, Rumford &. +. ID.
Antonio Chidoni, Rumford. -.
Louis Duboy Wood, Rumford.
Henry Stillman Dorr, Mexico.
Henry Arsenault, Rumford.
Howard Almont Rainey, Mexico.
William Henry Brown, Livermore Falls.
Arthur Stillrnan Noble, Andover.
Harold McInnis, Mexico.
Odelon Provost, Rumford.
Pierre Gegiste Raoul Lessard, Rumford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19
Smlleage Books.

Any who desire to contribute to the
enjoyment of the soldiers at the camps
10 this country by the purchase Of
smileage books may purchase them at
the Democrat office or the South Paris
Savings Bank.
In order that the beat entertainment
may be furnished the boys in the ser
vice, the Military Entertainment Council
has voted to establish Liberty Theatre
at every training camp. In these
theatres the best plays will be given.
The smilage book cosbs one dollar,
and contains twenty tickets for these
Liberty Theatre plays, at five cents each,
each ticket giving the bearer admission
10 one performance. So that these may
coat the boys nothing, 1t Is the intention
to have the books purchased by In
dividuals and sent directly to the boys
or to the heads Of camps for distribu-
ton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19
The following divorces were decreed

The following divorces were decreed
during the term:
Jennie NJ. Gould from James W. Gould. Cruel
and abusive treatment and non-support Gus.
tody Of minor child Marietta Carlton Gould given
to the hbelant.
Mary A. Child from Isaac j. Child. Cruel and
Donald b. Child and Dorothy e. Child given to
the libelant.
Gertrude G. Heald from Harry NJ. Heald
Cruel and abusive treatment Custody Of minor
children Annie IL. Heald and Emeline L. Heald
given to the libelant.
Nellie Beatrice McGray from Ernest McGray.
Cruel and abusive treatment and non.support.
Custody Of minor child Carrie Maud McGray
given TO the mother, and custody OF the two
boys Lloyd McGray and Elmer McGray given 20
the father.
Desertion. Custody Of minor children Wyona
A. Holley and Eunice I. Holley given TO the
libelant.
Ruth !. Mills from onealF. Mills. Cruel and
abusive treatment.
Edith G. spinney from James A. spinney.
Cruel and abusive treatment Custody OF minor
child Marian g. Spinney given to the nbelant.
Zenos A. Merrill from Fannie n. Merrill.
Cruel and abusive treatment. Custody Of minor
children Leslie 8. Merrill and Jennie =. Merrill
given to the libeant.
Howard I. ListleAeld from Carrie B. Little.
field. Adultery. Custody Of minor children
Frank A. Littleheld and Orris Il. Littleneio
given 70 the nbelant.
Nina ]. Libby from Walter Libby. Cruel and
SsSis Of ou:sOSy q minor chi
dren Lydon 8. Libby and Gladys Libby given
70 the hbelant.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19

The Mexico and Rumford trip of the
18th and 10th of this month resulted In
two defeats for Paris High. The score
with Mexico was A to Is, with Rumford
18 to s.
The Paris team was greatly crippled
by the illness Of several of the players
during the week.
Mexico High deserves much credit for
her fast team, but We expect, with Porter
back In the game, to trim her when she
plays on our floor March 22d.
At Rumford the boys played q hard,
fast game and had many shots, but
simply couldn't cage the ball.
In each game Curtis led for Paris,
Cormier led for Mexico and Kilgore for
Rumford. The line-ups were as follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19
The New Ideal.

The love OF health rather than the
dread Of disease ID rapidly becoming the
ideal OF public health workers, says the
State Department Of Health. This new
Ideal will Affect the health and efficiency
Of men, women and children everywhere.
III Z recent article In the Journal OF the
American Medical Association, Dr.. w.
8. Rankin says that "the new Ideal OF
health ID qualitative, making for greater
human efficiency and better qualify OF
being, rather than lighting diseases IN
order to reduce the death rate. In short,
It seeks health for the happlness. con-
tentment and moral gain that 1t brings
rather than because Of the miseries that
follow sooner or later IL tho wake Of ILL
health.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19
Thanks Of Co. D for "smokss. !"
CHRISTMAS PACKAGES SEEM TO HAVE
BEEN RELATED, BUT GOT THERE.

Headquarters Co. D, 10Sd Infantry.
January 10, 1918.
To the Citizens Of South Paris:
! wish to thank the citizens Of
South Paris, In behalf of the boys Of
Company D, for your kind and generous
contributions to the tobaoco fund, and
your care and thoughtfulness In select
Ing the smokes for the "boys In France.
I have recently received the boxes,
and the contents have been distributed
among the boys Of the company, who
hailed the smokes with great enthusi-
ssm, and were afforded great deal of
pleasure thereby. We therefore wish to
express our sincere thanks to any and
all who helped in this work for Us.
GUY I. SWEET,
1st Lieut.. 103d Infantry
Commanding.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19
Born.

In South Paris, Jan. 81, to the wife Of Freedom
In Oxford, Jan. II, to the wife of Homer W..
Truman Of Norway, son.
In South Paris. Jan. 81, to the wife OF Robert
Snow, q daughter.
In Rumford Center, Feb. 10. to the wife Of Rev.
W. W Latte, . son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19

Several tons of food and other sup
plies were taken to Vinalhaven by q
government steamer which smashed her
way through the Toe the first of last
week. The arrival of the ship was
greeted with cheers, as the situation on
the island had become pretty nearly des-
perate. Grain for the live stock had
been out for number Of days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19

Livermore Falls High School team
played West Paris High School team at
West Paris Friday evening. Score,
Livermore Falls 81, West Paris 10.
Next Friday Paris IL scheduled to play
Morse High at Paris. Morse High 10
considered one of the fastest prep.
school teams In the state. Paris High
girls team will also play Mechanic Falls
girls.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19
The Baptist Church.

An offering OF $40 was taken Sunday
evening for Y. w. G. A. war work.
Enlistment Day will be observed in
Sunday School next Sunday. Offering
for Alaska mission will be taken.
Sunday evening the ordinance of bap-
tism will be given candidates from He
bron. Rev. T. NJ. Griffiths will preach.
Misses Phyllis Taylor and Flora Murch
plan to attend the State G. Z. Conven-
ton In Portland the 22d.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19
bic spsrs Of Oregon pil

Twenty-sIx big spsrs Of Oregon pine
have recently been unloaded at the
Maine Central freight yard at Bath for
the Morse Bros. Co. They were shipped
from the Pacific coast and were six
weeks on the road, . remarkably short
time considering the freight congestions
reported all over the country. They
vary In length from the smallest OF %
feet to the longest of 10S feet and are Tor
the Bath Iron Works, the G.. G. Deering
Co., and parties at Boothbay Harbor.
Owing to the Ice In the river 1t was In
possible to unload than In the water and
raft them a. Ia usually done.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19
Leslie Mkrston Of Portland ID the
guest of Henry Morton for few DAYS.

Leslie Msrston Of Portland ID the
guest OF Henry Morton for few days.
The meeting of the Fidelity Glass
which was to have been held Tuesday
evening, Feb. 10, will be postponed.
The date of the Republican caucus to
choose delegates for the Republican
state and district conventions, and tran
sact other business, is Saturday, March 9.
The partnership of John Wilson and
Severi Moilanen, under the name Of the
Finnish Ski Co., has been dissolved. Mr..
Moilsnen will continue the business.
Mr.. Wilson has gone to Harrison, where
he will stay with his parents on their
farm.
Word was received Saturday from Al
fred Andrews, SON of A. d. Andrews Of
North Paris, that he had reached land
safely, the first news since he started for
France Jan. 7th or 9Th. He was then In
camp, but expected to go to his destina.
ton in q few days.
The D. W. DIS did honor to st.
Valentine by q delicious supper, and
appropriate cards with characteristic
verses directed the guests to their places
at the table. The evening was spent in
playing games, and all pronounced 1t .
most enjoyable occasion.
The Ladies' Aid and Official Board of
Deering Memorial Church will give q
reception to the Ceoilian and Junior
choirs and organist at the vestry Of the
church Friday evening, Feb. %, at 7:S0.
A cordial invitation Is extended to all
who attend this church.
A. E. Dean and C. W. Bowker will
attend the assessors convention held by
the Board OF State Assessors at Augusta
Tuesday and Wednesday. This Is the
first meeting of the State Assessors held
for considering problems confronting
both state and local assessors.
The following pupils from Grades
three and four have started thrift cards:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19

/ shall be q candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for Representative
to the Legislature from the class district
composed of Paris, Woodstock and He
bron, at the coming primary election.
ARrHUR E. FORBES.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19

Rahrusry Term. 1Q18.

One of the shortest terms of court In
recent years was that of last week,
which finished its business In four days,
opening Tuesday morning and adjourn
ing finally In the afternoon Of Friday.
While short term, with few trials, 1t
was busy term, and considerable
amount of business was transacted.
One civil case was tried, resulting In
verdict for the plaintiff Of SILT, and
three criminal cases were tried, two re-
sulting 10 acquittal and one In convic-
ton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19

The Bar Harbor Odd Fellows found
that they could ges neither coal nor
wood for use at their hall, 90 commit
tee was appointed to secure woodiot
and than seventeen members reported
with axes and at night eight cords Of
hard and soft wood was ready 10 be
hauled into town.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19

Dvspepsia "a Americas curse. To restore diges-
ton. normal weight, good health and purify the
blood, use Burdock Blood Bitters. Sold at Gil
Drug Stores. Price, tl.25.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19

In Canton, Feb. II, William Bssssts, aged SO
In Franklin, Mass, Feb. ID, Dr.. J. Ambrose
Gallison, aged 81 years.
In Dn6eid, Feb 10, Henry 8. White, gned 81
In MagaIlowsy Plantation, Jan. 20, Mrs. Mary
fBeunett) Wilson, aged "A yeare.
In Hiram, Feb. 8, Asbury Huntress, aged 10
In York Beach, Feb. II, Mrs. Ella p. (Knightl
Farwell,. widow Of Augustus O. Isrwen, aged %
years. SIX
In Bethel Feb. Il, Miss xnnis n. rye. aged
In Norway, Feb. II, Eugene e. Nevers, aged
IS years. 49,.
Charles A. Record, aged 8 years.
In Paris, Feb. Is. Miss Helen D. Paris aged
u years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19

Bfllous? Feel heavy afssr dinner? Bitter taste2
Compiexion sail0W? Liver perhAps needs wax
Ing %. Dosn's Requests for bilious atfacka. 10
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19

Following this case work began on the
criminal docket, which contained be-
sides the indictments found at this term
number of cases appealed from the
Rumford Falls Municipal Court.
Joe Bison pleaded guilty to an in
dictment for adultery.
Tony Rossi of Mexico retracted and
pleaded guilty in an appealed case for
larceny, and on motion OF County At
torney Dyer the case was continued for
sentence, the respondent to report to
Chief of Police Dennis at Rumford once
In two weeks.
In several other appealed cases the
respondents retracted and pleaded guilty,
and the cases were continued for SEN
tence: George Mazilauskis, keeping and
depositipg; Brigida Matelonis, illegal
transportation; Annie Bowk0wski, illegal
TRANSPORTATION. In the cases Of Louis
Fortier and John Levasseur, who did
not appear, bail was defaulted and the
sentence of the lower court was affirm.
ed.
The first criminal case tried was that
of Simon Logunins of Rumford for illegal
transportation. County Attorney Dyer
for the state, George b. Hutchins for
respondent.
One night last November Deputy
Sheriff Leon NJ. Small held up an auto
mobile In which were the respondent
and other Polapders, on Prospect Avenue
In Rumford, and told the driver to drive
to the police station, Mr.. Small In bis
car following. At the police station
there were found on Logunins sixteen
pints of whiskey. Eight Of the pints
were In sort of canvas lifebelt with
shoulder straps and pockets, which be
wore under his sweater, the other eight
pints were In his pockets. The com.
plant charged him with transporting
the liquor from the point where Mr..
Small encountered the car TO the point
where II stopped on River Street.
| The respondent, who had to give hii
testimony through an interpreter, testi
| fed that he had the liquor for bis own uss
and that he brought It from Berlin II
the way he did because he undertook
| the public car drivers didn't like to hsvt
| IL brought In grip. It was Also argued
| by the defence that the automobile while
going over the route named In the com
plant was being run according 10 tht
| directions Of Sheriff Small, and not b!
the voluntary action Of tho respondent
After being ont about an hour, til
| jury returned : verdict Of not guilty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19
Basket Ball.

The girls team of Paris High School
went to Bethel Friday night, chaperoped
by Miss Crockett of the teaching force,
to play the girls of Gould's Academy.
They had splendid time, even though
they suffered defeat by the score of Is to
Z. The lineup:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19

Not until Thursday morning did q
case 90 to trial, and the first case which
was tried was very brief one, occupy
ing less than three quarters Of an hour.
1t was suit brought by the Morse Co.
OF Cincinnati, O., against Fred G. Barnes
of Norway. The plaintiff company is q
liquor concern, and the suit was brought
for the price of eight quarts OF whiskey
ordered by Barnes and shipped to him
about two years ago. A. J. Stearns was
counsel for the plaintiff, z. F. Smith for
defendant.
The defence was that the liquor was
intended for illegal sale, and therefore
the account was not collectable under
the law. Barnes told Of disposing of
the liquor to two men, who gave him
dollar toward the price, which was all
he had ever received.
The jury was out about the same
length of time 1t took to hear the case
and returned verdict for the plaintiff
SILT.
This case will 60 to the law court on
motion for new trial.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19
GOULD'S GIRLS
SOUTH PARIS GIRLS

FLOOR FOUL
nnATa nnAya
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19
The following pupils from Grades
three and four have started thrift cards:

Donald Hathaway has filed one thrift
card and received war savings stamp.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19

|Oice Hours: Monday to Friday Inclusive,
loo A. n. 10 s 80 p. n. Saturday evening open
q distribution of mail. No Sunday hours.
GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY.
Beginning Jan. 8, lsls,
TRAINS LEAVE SOUTH PARIS
|Going east e:Ss An, local, daily; s % p. N.
kpress daily except Sunday.
|Going west: SO A. n. express, daily except
hnday; I :0s p. NJ, local. daily.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19
PARIS HIGH SCHOOL
RUMFORD HIGH SCHOOL.
PARIS HIGH SCHOOL.

FLOOR FOUL
GOALa GOALS POI
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-02-19
Examination Of Registrants.

Results of the physical examination OF
registrants under the selective draft law,
at Rumford and Fryeburg, during the
past week, are az follows: