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Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18
A Tribute to Our Heroes.

written on Armistice Day, Nov. II, 1871
On this anniversary of the close OF the
Great War in which so many of our boys
took part, it is very fitting that we should
paw a tribute to those who so heroically
offered their lives in the service of hu-
msnity.
Few realized the extent and impor-
tapce of the work that was being under
taken when Uncle Sam called for volun-
teers to fight for democracy and human
ity. Little did we suppose that nearly
every home that bossted son would be
called upon 20 display service flag in
that sons honor.
From North, South, East and West
they came at the call of duty freely to
offer their young lives that this world
might be a safer place for US all.
Now they are all home again. Did l
say all? No, for some are still serving
and will continue to serve until peace
really reigns, and many of the blue stars
on our service flags have long since
turned to gold in honor of those who fell
while doing their share either on the
fields of battle or in the hospitals behind
the lines, or while still in the training
camps.
So to-day while the bells ring out and
the whistles blow in remembrance of the
cessation of hostilities, let us stop for q
few moments to pay our tribute to all
those who helped to bring about that
cessation. 1t is for rs as loyal Ameri-
cans to finish the work which they so
nobly began. Since our boys have re-
turned we appreciate more than ever
their value and the sacrifice they made.
May the years never dim our memory
of their bravery, and may we always re-
peat with pride the stories OF the heroic
part which our beroes-for so deem
eyery one who answered the csll-had in
bringing to a close the Great War.
IONA r. LITTLEHALE.
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18
Cole.McKinnOnA

Alou E. Cole and Mrs. Gertrude Nc
Kinnou were quietly married Tuesday,
Victory Day, Nov. IL, at eleven O'Clock
in Gorbam, N. 81. The bride and groom
accom- panied by her lady friend and
brother, William Wilson of Concord, N.
a., went to the parsonage of the Sacred
Heart Church and were united in mar
riage by Rev. FIR. Dubee of Berlin in
place of the Gorham Father who was Ill.
At one O'Clock bountiful repast was
served to a number OF relatives and
friends at the home of the brides par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson. Hazel
Cole, Mr.. Coles eldest daughter from
West Paris was there. A number OF
presents were received. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cole left on the afternoon train for
whitman, Mass, to visit two OF her sis
ters who live there, first stopping on al
Mechanic Falls to visit her twin sister.
Mrs. Cole was the wife of the late
.Johu McKinuou of Athol, Mass, who
died in October, 1918, resulting from the
Influenza, same as Mr.. Coles wife did,
and has two little girls. Mr.. Cole Is q
native of Greenwood and resident OF
West Paris, but has been working Tor
the Grand Trunk Railway as foreman oil
the ward at Gorhsm, N. Il.
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18
Armlstlce OaYl

The history of all civilized nations
shows that certain days that mark some
great event or noble achievement are set
apart as holidays in commemoration OF
those events.
In our own country the Fourth OF July,
Patriots Day, Thanksgiving Day and
Christmas Day are greatly observed as
commemorative of important events.
And now another holiday is added to the
calendar in "Armistice Day." for 1t
marks very great. important and sig-
uiticsnt event In the worlds history, as
it is international, not sectional. The
dsy will be treasured and honored by
millions Of loyal people at home and
abroad as day Of triumph over autoc'
rscy:
A day that hushed the csnnon's roar;
day when Peace triumphant came;
A day proclaiming war was Ger;
A day Of joy-a day OF fame.
A day Of nations born again;
A day when despots lost their power;
A day Of triumph-day OF gain;
A day made joyous ev'ry hour.
aArmistice Days. day of cheer;
A day made glad by service given;
A day In memory held dear;
A day Of gratitude TO Heaven.
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18
Great Real Estate Activity.

Various explanations are given ior tne
large increase in buying and selling OF
real estate which Is going on all over
Maine. Some say it Is the natural Sc
ouencs to the inactivity during the war,
when people were "sitting tight" 9th
ers saw it is "partly fever" and others
have different explanations, but none
that puts the situation in sentence. 10
Sagadahoc County, the development OF
Bath with its shipbuilding provides q
local explanation, but the same eona,,
lions prevail all about. In Oxford County
il has been apparent for months in the
increase of the business of the registry OF
deeds. At the recent special session OF
the Legislature, increases were made ID
the amount allowed for clerk hire In the
registry Of deeds OF several OF the coun,
ties. II being stated that In some OF the
counties it takes from month 10 sia
weeks under present conditions 70 gst =
deed back from the registry, the work is
so far behind by reason OF the increased
amount of IL.
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18
Frank McAlIister Accidentally Shot.

Frank McAlister, q resident OF Stone
ham, died at bis home on Tuesday, the
11th, from injuries received by the
accidental discharge of rifle on the
Saturday preceding. There was gath
ering of relatives at his home that even
ing. There were several rifles about
the house, and one of the guests, Mrs.
Winfield Flanders, was being instructed
in the use of firearms. She picked up
one OF the rifles from which 1t was sup
posed that al! the cartridges had been
removed, when a cartridge which had
apparently stuck In the magazine was
discharged, the bullet entering Mr.. Nc
Ailister's left thigh and making jagged
wound.
Physicians secured as soon as possible
treated the wound, but it was found
necessary to amputste the leg, which
was done late in the day Sunday. He
failed to rally from the shock and loss
of blood, and survived only till the
second day.
Mr.. McAllister was born In Stoneham
June 5, 1852, the son of Isaac and Mary
(McKeeu) McAllister, and had always
lived in that town. BE Is survived by a
wife, four daughters and two SONS, all of
admit age
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18
j. Madison Chesley.

The death of James Madison Chesley,
a former resident Of South Paris, oc-
Cured Sunday at his home In Auburn,
where he has lived for the past twenty
Years. at the age of 81 years. Mr.. Ches-
lev was born in Buckfisld Aug. 80, 1928,
ths son of Samuel and Sally (Lewis)
Chssley. On Nov. 10, 1850, be, married
Miss Narcissa Jordan, daughter OF Ben
iamin and Annie Jordan, of the same
town. Mrs. Chesley survives, and
though SO PEARS of age is still In good
health and able to attend to her house
hold duties.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Chesley there we're
horn three children. The Oldest, Mrs..
5. B. Kicker of North Auburn, died In
1915: the only SON, George +. Chesley,
also = former resident Of South Paris,
has lived for some years in Auburn; the
Youngest child 10 Mrs. w. <. Whitman
of West Paris.
Mr.. Chesley served Ia the civil war, ID
Co. G, Eighth Maine Regiment.
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18

Delmore p. Adams OF New Portland,
who recently returned from overseas,
holds the record for modesty. He en-.
listed ~ . private for service overseas
and came back a second lieutenant. This
much bis friends knew. But he did not
tell his parents or anyone else that he
bad been thrice cited for bravery, once
by the o. s. military officers, once by
the French and once more by Belgium.
BE was liaison agent In one of the most
dangerous sections, and several times
risked bis life to continue his work.
Only through friend did the story of
his honors become known.
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18
500 Reward, 500 !

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure In all its stages and
that Is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
Influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and
acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur
faces Of the System thereby destroying
the foundation Of the disease, giving the
patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature In doing its
work. The proprietors have SO much
faith in the curative power Of Halls
Catarrh Medicine that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that It fails
to cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo,
Ohio. Sold by all Druggists. TIC.
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18

At q meeting Of the Republican State
Committee at Augusta last Monday q
resolution was passed that immediate
steps be taken to perfect party organ.
ization among the Republican women OF
Maine. The members ofthe State Com
mittee in the several counties will recon-
mend to the chairman for appointment
the names of women to serve on the
state, county and town committees. 1t
10 expected that the names OF those ap-
pointed 10 the State Committee will be
announced In . few weeks.
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18
Born.

In South Paris, Nov. 8, to the wife Of Carroll
W. Sweet, daughter.
In North Buckdeld, Nov. Q, to the wife Of Per-
ley Dunn, q son.
Alton Hove, daughter.
In Norway, Nov. I, to the wife Of John n.
White, son, Leslie Arnold.
In Bethel, Oct. %, to the wife Of Lewis Merrill
of L0cke's Mills, son.
In Mexico, Nov. 4, to the wife Of Ed. Jones. .
In Dixneld, Nov. 8, to the wife Of Thomas
Welch, . daughter.
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18
Married.

4 In South Paris, Nov. 8, by Rev. Q. Wellington
Rogers, Mr. Charles 81. Walker and Mrs. Carrie
e. Jacobs, both Of South Paris.
In Mexico, Nov. 8, by Rev. Clarence Emery,
Mr.. Charles Russell Of Hartford and Miss Alice
Bartlett of Sumner.
In Cornish, Nov. 5. by Rev. George Smith.
Mr.. william g.. Thurlow Of Hiram and Miss
Edna L. walker Of Maiden, Mass.
In Gorham, n. H., Nov. 8. by Rev. Fr. Dubee,
Mr.. Alon e. Cole and Mrs. Gertrude McKinnon.
In East Rumford, Nov. II. by Rev. 3. +. Lowe,
Mr.. David Lindberg and Miss Florence Evelyn
Sessions, both Of Rumford.
In Bethel, Nov. Il, by Rev. j. b. Little, Mr.
Everett McKeene and Mrs. Laura o. Day.
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18

In South Paris, Nov. II, Edwin 8. Maxwell,
In sloneham, Nov. IL. Frank McAliister, aged
In Kezar Falls: Nov. 4, John Trueworthy, aged
90 years.
In Kezar Falls. Oct 81. Mrs. Ursula Morton.
In Kezar Falls, Nov. .. Mrs. Eliza Stanley,
In In Portland. p Nov.s, Mrs. Sarah j. Chapman.
aged 81 years, formerly Of Upton, Bethel and
In South Rumford, Nov. II. Henry Thurstor,
aged II years. :.
In Mexico. Nov. 9, Mrs. Charles sumner.
IN Lynn, Mass, Oct. Is. Francis e. Besse,
q native Of Paris, aged 81 years.
In Auburn, Nov. 10. James Madison Chesley
agod 81 yearS.
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18
To orv.nIze Post of Legion.

Application for post of the American
Lseion ia being made, and all men In
.ns branch of the service between April
a 1911. and Nov. IL, 1918, from Paris
and neighboring towns, are reques.ea 70
meet at the fire station at south rar's'
Saturday, Nov. 20, at 7:S0.
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18
Oxford County Notes.

The Maine Anti uberculosis Associa.
tion is to carry on q special campaign
under the name of the Red Cross Seal
Campaign from Dec. to Dec. 10, under
the direction of q statewide committee
of which Governor Milliken Is chairman,
to raise sufficient funds to provide for
the fight against tuberculosis In every
county of the state. At present part OF
the counties are not organized. Governor
Milliken has requested number of peo-
pie in each county to serve with him on
the committee. The Oxford County
people named are Waldo Pettengill OF
Rumford, Walter L. Gray of South Paris,
and DR.. d. l.. Bartlett Of Norway.
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18
Amsricanlsm Prorram on sundav,

Amsricanlsm Program on Sunday.
A citizens' meeting, In final celebra-
ZION OF Armistice Week, and a. . part OF
the Roosevelt Memorial drive, was held
% Grange Hall Sunday afternoon at 2:S0.
ibis Meeting was arranged by Alton G.
Wheeler, who was the Oxford County
chairman OF the Roosevelt Memorial
drive. Mr.. Wheeler presided at the
meeting. Prayer was offered by Rev. D.
+. Faulkner. Selections were sung by
the Eolian Quartette, Misses Wight,
West, Silver and Hatch, with Mrs. Nor
ton at the piano, and the Jolly Gentle
men Quartette, Messrs. Ross, Bolster,
Woodwork and Abbott, with Miss
Barnes at the piano.
Seats were reserved for the civil war
veterans and the service men of the great
war, with their allied organizations, and
q considerable number Of them were
present. The hall was crowded beyond
the doors.
In opening the program and present
ing the speakers Mr.. Wheeler said that
the topic of the day, as had been an
nounced In the advertising, was Ameri.
canism. It had been thought by those
In charge that no better memorial to
Theodore Roosevelt could be had than
to teach Americsnism to the rising
generation. 1t is about time to
teach Americanism, when there is o
propaganda working under our American
life which may undermine the founda-
tions OF our government, and which has
even come into Oxford County, as was
evidenced in q recent trial here.
Three service men from Portland were
the principal speakers on the program.
These men spoke with Mr.. Wheeler at
the soldiers welcome meeting at Den
mark last Thursday, and he was so much
interested in them that be promptly
engaged them to come here for this
meeting.
Lieut.. 81. E. North, who was twenty
eight months in the service, part of the
time in France, gave a review of the op-
erations of the American soldiers in
France, showing how they saved the sit
uation there.
Flight Commander Roland G. Stout,
who was the next speaker, early enlisted
in the Canadian service, and was a men,
ber of the famous Black Watch. Later
uC W 90 W buO oNtobiOu oOIN-
ice. He rested easily on q table while
speaking, but only those who knew were
aware that this was on account of wounds
and injuries received in the service, which
be did not mention, but which make it
difficult for him to stand for any length
of time. BE told some of his expert
ences, and said that flying is cinch,
but he would hand it to the infantry for
hard, uncomfortable, dangerous service.
Buck Private Walter c. Saitta, who
returned only q few weeks since from
service in the Army of Occupation, spoke
at less length, and closed with one of the
poems of Robert W. Service.
Rev. G. W. Rogers was the concluding
speaker, in q memorial to Roosevelt.
About the best memorial we can give
him, be said, is to call him Roosevelt,
American" He paid tribute to Roose-
velt's qualities of mind and heart, to his
high Christian character, and to his serv-
ice to the country and the world.
The meeting closed with the singing of
America by the audience, accompanied
by Howard Shaw on the piano and Ches-
ter Hammond on the violin.
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18
Eyeryone's Brotherhood

r don't belong to the K Of @.
OR the I. o. o. II. either.
The z Of p. or the b. p. o. E.2
lam q member Of neither.
To tho A. q. H. I'm stranger too,
And the Y. n. @. A. as well.
wsth All OF these have nothing 10 do,
Bnt stick with the II. Q. OF I:
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18
House Dresses

domestic and 4" Bar
mon" make the kinds that
are reliable. They are made
as a dress should be, in
medium and dark colors,
many styles to select from.
Regular size SO to 46,
$2.45, $2.95, $3.45.
Extra large size as to 81,
$2.95, $3.45.
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18

r,~ snv itching skin trouble. Piles, eczema
~ nhsow hives. Itch, scald head herpes cad
sss ssn -nosn;s Oinfment II highly reconmenoeo'
- = hox e ~ Stozoos
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18

Heavy, impure blood makes muddy, pimply
complexion, headaches, nausea, indigestion.
Thin blood makes you weak, pale and sickly.
For pure blood. sound digestion, use Burdock
Blood Bitters. e1.25 at all stores.
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18
Poverty Dance.

wsst Paris Grange Hall, Saturday
night, Nov. 22. Prize ior osss sesup. .p
Admission 80 cents. Snaw's orcnes'fs'
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18

For . mild, easy action Of the bowels. ~
Doan's Reguletss . modern laxas've' Sc ~ an
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18

nsnv,s Group. willie's daily cuts and
..s.. rvr roshsr's sore throat. Grandma's lame,
o'su.Nfsr' Thomas Electic Oii-she nouseno"
remedy SOC and 6oc.
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18
Fall Sweaters

Attractive styles, beautiful
colors. Made of all wool
yarns in many beautiful col
ors and combination of COL
ors: We have the slip-on
and coat styles. The new
rufAe sweateri is here. Young
women are particularly in
terested in this style.
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18

ssscHNou buo OoaOohseioA -
places.
On the 10th of November, 1902, the
Philadelphia theatre of B. +. Keith was
opened as the most magnificent structure
devoted to vaudeville. This theatre was
quilt under the direction Of Harry i.
Jordan, formerly of South Paris, VINO
nas ever since been Its manager. In
noting the anniversary of the theatre,
one OF the Philadelphia papers says:
Few men are better known in civic and
public affairs in Philadelphia to-day
snan Harry Jordan. He Is widely and
popularity known In club circles, being
President Of the Rotary Club, vice-presi-
Dent OF the Poor Richard Club, q mem
Ger OF the Union League, New England
society and several other organizations,
and his activity In anything that is pro-
grsssive or for the welfare and advance
ment OF Philadelphia and Philadelphians,
mas made him one of this city's leading
Citizens"
one of the most enjoyable evenings
ever spent by the "rook party" was that
O UI last Thursday. with Mr.. and Mrs. d.
w. Dennison on Park Street. A partic-
ular reason for this was that the tirst
tuiog on the program was supper, for
winch the party assembled early. It was
. covered dish supper, and however
strangely the cards may sometimes have
oeen mixed later in the evening, 1t Is q
peculiar fact that with ten families con-
uiouting, and no previous arrangement,
10 Two brought the same article OF food,
while the variety was such as TO make
sSupIete and satisfying repast. Seated
soOut the long table set by the hostess
we're Mr.. and Mrs. Dsnnison and dangh'
Tt - Dorothy, Mr.. and Mrs. T. s. Barnes
1f. and Mrs. K. N. Haskell, Mr.. and Mrs
rrafsy d. Cole, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A
usyior, Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson g. Elder
MT and Mrs. II. A. Morton, Mr.. and, Mrs
S L. Noyes, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur \
MsJIoss, Alton @. Wheeler, Miss Julia r
horton. Five tables were flllsd for th'
ps5ing which followed.
Oxford Democrat., 1919-11-18

Following the regular meeting of Lake
Temple, Pythian Sisters, Tuesday even
ing of this week, there will be social
dance. The temples at South Paris and
Oxford have been invited.
L. NJ. Carroll is arranging to open 9
shoe factory at Ellsworth, working
through the board of trade in that city.
A suitable factory has been secured, and
workers are said to be available. This
will not interfere with Mr.. CarrolPs shoe
business in Norway.
Mrs. Sarah j. Chapman, who was for
merly for some years resident OF Nor
way, died in Portland on the 9th, and
the remains were brought here Wednes-
day for burial In Pine Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Chapman was born In Upton 81
years ago. She married Charles e. Bean,
who died In 1874. After his death she
married Sewell Chapman of Bethel. AT.
ter Mr.. Chapman's death she lived sew
eral years In Norway, and for the past
thirty. three years has been In Portland
She is survived by one son, Henry K.
Bean of Portland, and three daughters,
Mrs. Emma Swan of Norway, Mrs. Her.
man Jones of Hoosick Falls, N. z, and
Mrs. Julia B. Knight of Portland
The Browning Reading Club meets
this Monday evening with Mrs. Bertha
Evirs. Roll call, current events. The
third reading In "Out to Win" will be
given by the hostess.
Mrs. Aaron Babb has removed bel
household goods to South Windham
where she will make her home with
nephew.
Stephen G.. Hatch is able to be ou
again, after q severe attack of illnesi
which he suffered some weeks since.
Winfield s. Sloan is at Lancaster, Mass.
doing carpenter work at the state indus
trial school.
Twenty-Five candidates took the de
erees at the meeting of Oxford Council
Z. and 8. NJ, Friday evening. Other
| who had intended to be present wer,
kept away by the condition Of the travel
ing. In spite of the said condition OF th'
roads, there WAS large attendance o
members from several towns.
The St. Mary banner., 1919-10-25

Clerk Of Contribution Fl. Kramer.
CnrOntr = Beverly W. Smith.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 7. Vecdar,
William Davis, Ernest Ditch.
POLICE JURORS
Ward No (number to be elected II
IT b Kimhrough.>
Ward No 4tuumber to be elected II
Oscar Boudreaux.
Ward No (number to bc elected II
W n G ,cch.
Ward No tnumber to be elected II
"A Z Gain
Ward No 6{number to be elected ~
John A Pharr
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE
Ward N {numbar to be elected q
L q Delha e. George Lob ,uryeoi :.
Ward No 2 2fnumbec to be elected ID
-hernard Levy.
Ward No number TO be elected II
j. I'm Mge :.
Ward No 5 Ia lnber ID be elected II
w X Wilson.
i Ward No s (uumber to be eIec ed II
Paul Choti
CoNSTABLES
Ward No number to be elected 2I
Edward Faa cheaux, Albert Pecot.
Warl NJ 2 number to be elected !
-Edw.rd pichoff
Ward No 3 number to be elected 81
Wallace Badeaux Philip Alberas.
Ward No 4 humber to be eiecte II
-Tdw ,rd r hichaux
| Ward No 5 (num her to be elected II
--Numa .. Fassermau.
Ward No 6 laumber tl i,e elee.el 2
"A ] BE Idle, Robert Maitland.
Ward No taumber TO be elected !
Louis Landry.
Ward No [number to be elected | ]
"A eek katciitf.
The following g resolution n was intr ID uc-
ed, daty seceaded and carried aud the
Chairnaa aea Secretary Of this Cnm-
mittee we're aathorMad 70 sead a
certified copy cs saas to the Secretary
Of State:
Whereas, the following Qualsied
electors have declared their intention
To become candidates for nomination
for the offices set opposite their re-
pective names, at the Primary Elec-
ton of the Democratic Party, to be
held January 20, 1929.
POLICE JURORS
Ward No : lnumber to be elected II
s~GaAelsl Hsyds., ] u RrQwa>
The St. Mary banner., 1919-10-25
Reviewing the Situation.

1.-THE ideals for which men died
have apparently gone stale aGd
-sour for the governments that pto .
1essed them are grabbing at ehAd.
ows Of empire" Who ea!d. il?
Not . German, nor a bolshevik
but the editor of the Saturday
Evening Post. He continues:
"Half the world has been sulk.
Ing and Stacking, and the other
halt has been Stacking and jazz
Ing. Labor has been on q new
joy.strike every morning. The
railroad brotherhoods have been
raising their wages and iucidcn.
tally the carpenters and brick.
llaysSs' costs of living. The car.
= painters and briokiayers have been
Hoooettng theie own pay and Incl.
dsntally the brotherhood's rent.
Capital has been tacktng the ne "
cost on to prices and eometimes Q
ertne oit more, for luck. Boot.
blacks are making moro than
Clelks, walters more than probes.
soeo, and cooks more then teach.
yrs. Evcrybody has been let,ina
down . little. wasting . little, and
'savtng mighty little."