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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all person. interested in either Of the estate
hereinafter named:
At Probate Court at Paris. in vacation,
In and for the County of Oxford. on the third
day of May. In the year of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and nineteen.
The following matter having been presented for
the action thereupon hereinafter indicated,
IT Is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given TO all persons
interested, by ceusipg copy of this order to be
published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the OK
ford Democrat, newspaper published at 8 ruth
Paris, In said County, that they may appear at q
Probate Court to be held Al Rumford on the
fourth Tuesday of May, A. D. 1913. at 8 Of the
clock In the forenoon. and be heard thereon II
they see cause.
James W. Bicknell late of Canton, de-.
ceased; first and final account presented for al.
lowance by Ralph w. Bicknell, administrator.
Witness. ADDISON e. HERRICK, Judge Of
said Court at Paris, this third day Of May
In the year of our Lord one thousand nine hun.
dred and nineteen.
1870 ALBERT D. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20
North Buckfleld.

There was . good crowd at the dance
May IA. sag
Jerome Damon and Gerald 3essey at
tended dance at Pennington May 10.
q The prospects are good for electric
lights through the place.
There was an aluminium demoustra-
ton at the hall Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Herbert Sampson and Mrs. Her.
bort Spaulding and baby were ct s. j.
Spaulding's recently.
C. n. Keene 10 having new chimney
built. w a..
Mrs. Abble Keens was recent guest
Of Mrs. G. B. Dunbam.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. 8. Bsssey have been
IN Rumford. He has sold his stand
there.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20
Work Of New Congress Planned.
(By Snail Smith.)

Republican majorities IN both House
and Senate are planning constructive
legislation for the special session which
will create prosperity, promote domestic
and foreign trade, expedite industrial
initiative and development, enhance
good feeling toward capital in the ranks
Of labor, and place the nation In an ade.
quate state Of defense against future
trouble. Their plans include the follow
ing: -
Enactment of tariff law which will
cover the difference between the cost Of
production and living at home and
abroad.
Shifting the burden of taxation from
the American consumer to the foreign
producer and distributor.
Elimination OF useless bureaus and
bureaucratic methods which have grown
up under the guise OF the necessity of
war and have exceeded their functions.
PAIRING every executive estimate to the
bare necessity In order to provide
economical and efficient administration.
Returning the railway, telegraph aud
telephone systems to their private own.
ership under federal control, 90 that the
people may no longer be taxed to cover
extravaganza In their governmental
management.
Universal military service for every
youth eighteen years Of age during three
months OF the. warm season, when
schooling will not be interfered with.
Development of the American navy IN
such way % to meet the destiny OF
the nation during the next decade.
Extension of the suffrage to all women
in every state by amendment to the
Constitution.
Enhancement Of the method OF COL
lective bargaining between capital and
labor by which both interests will be
protected and amicable relations be.
tween them fOstered.
Removal of all restrictions upon the
farmer, so that he may compete on an
even basis in world markets without in
direct taxation for the benefit of the
cotton planter.
Subsidy to labor In ship building and
management, 80 as to provide Q great
American merchant marine.
Investigation and exposure of extrav-
agant, wasteful and criminal methods Of
administration In no matter how high
places found.
Revision Of the military regulations 80
as to prevent further ipjustices to en-
listed men by courts. martial and equal
lie benefits in regular and national army.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20
West Sumner.

Sumner a. usual showed its patriotism
in its subscriptions for the 18th Victory
Loan and exceeded Its quota, and went
''over the top"
Herbert Barrows has dissolved part
uership with e. w. Chandler, and has
moved his goods 10 Portland, where he
will work. Mrs. Barrows went Satur-
day, and Mr.. Barrows went Monday In
the auto truck with the goods.
Returned soldiers In town and vicinity
are cordially invited to attend the me-
mortal services as West sumner. A free
dinner win be served to them and .
cordial greeting.
David Boyle has returned homo from
the Lewiston hospital, whore he was
obliged to stay for three weeks.
Mrs. Ella Dunn II at home for Q few
days. She now intends to 60 10 Buck
field to work.
William &. Barrett OF Lynn, Mass, 10
the guest of his brother, p. g. Barrett.
Pleasant Pond Grange sale and dance
was . success fnancially and socially.
The proceeds were ga, which they In
tend to use towards grange hall.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20
East Sumner.

The much anticipated pleasure and
success Of the recognition service In
honor of the returned soldier boys was
more than realized at Grange Hall on
Tuesday evening, May 18th. The large
eager, e1pectsnt humanity, estimated to
be over 400 persons.
The occasion marks an epoch never
before attained in town, and was q red
letter day in the towns history. Never
have We seen such an eager, joyful
assembly all intent on giving the "boys"
grand, cordial reception, and 1t was q
grand success.
The loyal ladies OF the town and vicin-
ity furnished repsst free to oil and
abundant. We have not space to present
details fully but the joyous exercises
held the close attention OF all till nearly
midnight. Music, orchestral and vocal,
with "Billy and Phon" with fife and
drum, brief Eve minute speeches by
Rev. Messrs. Lamb, Gilkey, Dresser,
Collins-and prayer by Rev. Mr.. Atwood,
all served TO enlist close attention.
Great enthusiasm and cheers prevailed,
yet II was very quiet while any part Of
tue ptOkIam WAS ~ cucCts
The music was directed by Ernest
Stetson, with Miss Winnie Robinson as
pianist. Solos by Mr.. Stetson, Rev. r.
NJ. Lamb, Miss Robinson and Mrs. G. NJ.
Barrows received encOres, and the speak
ers were also spplsuded heartily. R. G.
stephens, w. q. Eastman and Sharon
Robinson also made brief addresses of
welcome, and the latter recited original
verses for the occasion.
Some 20 boys 10 khaki were present,
marching In to music Of fife and drum.
In S. Robiuson's door yard and beside
the road parked were As autos, one even
coming as far as Harrison TO attend the
happy event.
Hartford united with Sumner, and the
affair was q mutual expression Of re-
spect, honor and sincere gratitude for
the boys in khaki.
The soldier boys are cordially invited
to be present at the Memorial Day
services at West Sumner. Wheelwright's
Band of East Dixfield will furnish music
for the fifth consecutive occasion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20
AudOver.

The Ethel May Shorey Co. played in
Andover Saturday and Monday evenings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Hanson and
daughter from Rumford were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Y. A. Thurston Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Lane from Upton
have moved into the Pratt house.
Charlie Morton, who has been In serv-
ice In France, is the guest Of his parents
In town
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20

The "Glsd Girls" will hold an enter
tainment and social at Good Will Hall
Wednesday evening, May Is A good
program will be given. Homemade
candy and pop corn will be on sale.
The Federated churches enjoyed .
parish supper at Centennial Hall Thurs
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. T. White were at Cole
brook, N. a., last week on account Of
the illness and death of Mrs. Whites
father, Mr.. Tucker. Miss Myrs Austin
also attended the funeral, as Mr.. Tucker
was her grandfather, and the interme-
diate school was closed two days.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Frank s. Briggs Of Port
land, who have been here few days
since the death of his mother, have re-
turned home.
Mrs. Agnes Pratt, who has spent the
winter in Massscb usetts, has returned
and opened her house.
Opening dance at Centennial Hall Sat-
urday night. Shaw's Novelty Jazz
music.
Mrs. Roscoe Tuell and daughter, Mrs.
I. L. Bowker, arrived Friday from Port
land, where Mrs. Tusll has been With
her daughter during the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Bowker are guests
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Still
we'll.
West Paris High play ed against Hebron
Wednesday on the home ground. Hebron
won the closely contested game.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Ridlon are 10 Lew
iston for a few days for an operation
upon Mrs. Ridlon's nose.
A memorial service will be held at
Grange Hall next Sunday afternoon at
Q 80 O'Clock. The address will be given
by Rev. 81. A Markley. There will be
singing and readings by the Eolian
Quartette of South Paris.
The Oxford County VIC T. q. con-
vention is held here on Wednesday Of
this week, at the Universalist church,
opening at 1915 A. NJ. Miss Elizabeth
Gordon of Boston Is the speaker Of the
evening, and will conduct the cbildren's
hour ii the afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20
ESTABLISHED 1858.

rExns-sl.5o year Il paid strictly In advance.
Otherwise $500 year. Single copies 4 cents.
ADVERTISEMENTS: An legal advertisements
are given three consecutive Insertions for 3l-oo
per inch In length OF column. Special con-
tracts made with local, transient and yearly
advertisers.
JOE PRINTING New type, mast presses, electric
power, experienced workmen and low prices
combine to make this department Of our ousi-
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20
Coming Events.

May 2l-Oxford County w. @. T. U. Conyen-
ton, West Paris.
June 4-Annual meeting Of Oxford County
Patriotic Association. Grand Army Hall,
South Paris.
June Liberalization West Paris High SCHOOL
June LIBERALIZATION Paris High School.
July q 27-Community Chautauqua, county fair
Qrounds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20

W. Stanley Fox visited ct Kssar Falls
and Hiram the flrst OF the week.
Miss Aristeen Lord IL ct homo from
Rumford, where she spent last winter.
R. A. LeBaron has begun work At
Franklin Gupthsr's cottage on the east
aide Of Lake KeEar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Brown. Buck q Co.
2. L. Merchant.
Chas II. Howard Co.
The Norway National Bank.
South Paris Savings Bank.
Paris Trust Co.
Wanted.
Wanted.
Noyes & Pike.
n. Dayton Bolster Co.
W. j. Wheeler Il Co.
Seed Potatoes For Sale.
Adding Machine.
Wanted.
SAVOY Theatre.
United States Tires.
Auction.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20
SINGLE COPIES.

Single copies Of THE DEMOCRAT are four cents
each. They win be mailed on receipt or price oy
The publishers or for the convenience of patrons
single copies Of each issue have been placed on
sale At the following places In the County:
South Paris, Towards Drug Store.
Shurtlen's Drug Store
Norway, Noyes Drug Store.
stones Drug Store.
Buckheld, A L. Newton, Postmaster
Paris Hill, Helen T. Cole. Post Once.
West Paris, Samuel T. white.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20
Here and There.

The latest statement by Director Gen.
ersl Hines of the railroad administration
indicates that the total deficit to the
government for the operation of the
roads for the year 1919 will amount to
more than three-qusrters Of billion,
and he thinks an increase of rates will
be necessary. 1t is fortunate that the
government didn't take over the coal
mines, not to mention the wood lands
and the farms.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20

Whatever Germany eventually does
about the peace treaty, 1t is evident that
until the treaty was presented to her,
she did not realize that she had been
beaten. The terms are severe, severe
enough to prevent Germany from again
bringing upon the world such . calamity,
and they ought to be.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20

A large part of the troubles between
nations are due to greed Of territory.
II has always been the thought OF q
nation that It should get under its doml-
nation every possible inch of the earth's
surface. So It Is little unusual to find
Denmark protesting against having GER
tain territory in Schleswig given to her
by the peace conference II the people Of
the territory so vote. Denmark does not
desire it, she says. Which Is doubtless
sensible, but rather remarkable.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20

The soldiers on farm In the battle zone In
France found q cow with one leg shot OF, cared
for the wound and finally brought her 10 gooi
health and had milk from her. There Is evident
IL one COW In the world that can be MIXED with
no danger that she will kick the pail over
Manchester Mirror.
Oh. we dunnoi IL depends on which leg was
shot on. IL Il were the right front leg, for
example, the animal ought 20 be able to do
pretty fair job of kicking with the left hind leg
OF course II it Is 3 hind leg that 10 missing then
there Is little chance for an argument.-Bidde-
ford Journal.
Do you think that an editor who wss
brought up on q farm would expect q
COW to kick the pail over with her let
hind leg?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20

Germany has plan of her own for q
league Of nations, the first two objects of
which are said to be the prevention Of
international disputes, and disarmament.
1t looks as il the peace conference had
attended to those two matters pretty
thoroughly, as far rs Germany Is con-
cerned, so that she won't need = league
to accomplish them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20

A singular performance that recently
at Wytopitlook, when Canadian officer
entered Maine without invitation or
authority, arrested q discharged Amer
lean soldier, and carried him across the
border into Canada. There'll be no
bloodshed over the affair, but IL will be
looked into pretty thoroughly and
promptly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20

Count Won Brockdort- Rantzsu, head Of
the German peace mission, in his most
recent note declares that the peace terms
provide no proof Of Germsny's response
bility for the war. Why should they?
Everybody outside Germany has already
had all necessary proof, and only mental
incapacity would seem to excuse Ger
many for lack Of knowledge Of her
responsibility.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20

1t seems that those British flisrs who
were waiting for the full moon before
they chopped Off" were not holding up
to get the benefit of the moonlight, but
because they thought that the full moon
might improve weather conditions. Can
you imagine men up to date enough to
fly q modern airplane, and at the same
time governing their action on that
archaic superstition that the moon has
some sort Of CONTRADICTORY knows
exactly whatever the weather?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20

The National Liquor Dealers Associa-
ton at its annual convention decided to
mobilize the IS 900 license holders OF the
country in the battle against the enforce
ment Of the constitutional 'dry" amend
msnt. That puts the liquor dealers
squarsly where 1t Is pleasing to have
them, as opposed to the enforcement OF
law.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20
White and COlOred VOile

Nearly every color wanted, Sc and 20 inches wide,
plain colored voes z9c and $780, Whites, sc to 95c
Figured voes in big assortment of which many under
priced.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-20

Carried in the good makes such Warmers Rust
Proof c. B., LaSpirit, R. & G., and the Gossard front
lace corsets, the Gossard, tod is the original front
lace corset. Delighted comments from of the Cos
sard the good lines gives the figure, they add SIT
feels good, toow Come in and be fitted to Gossard
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-27

hand. arc reported to be counting on
the automobile travel revival to OFFSET
inc losses under Il no-liquor status
"hiie in Pennsylvania serving OF iced
beverages TO tourists and dcvotces OF
the dancing craze is expected to,pro-
'idc substantial revenue. Philadelphia
Tor nearly year has permitted no
vending of liquors in dancing parlors,
ana Dack I'm the mountains, where bars
nave been few and far between in
recent years, the prohibition Law will
have little effect on the conduct Of
hotels.
Along the coast, from Atlantic City
south. the hotel men arc working out
substitutes for the bar and the grill
room; We will give them dancing.
Worning afternoon and evening"
carayansary. adding his expectation
bonifacCs in resort cities Of heavy
patronage and good returns from teas,
ices and other light beverages to be
dispensed in the tcrpsichorcan halls
Among hotel men and observers of
the business generally there Is agree
inent that consumption of intoXicants
has been restricted by the high prices
ana increased taxation growing out
OF the war. II the necessity arises
they admit the task OF leading TO the
tearoons and soda fountains that por-
ZION or the public which still clings
10 drink. with kick" in them will
be q simple one compared TO such an
undertaking without, the involuntarv
ancc and abstinence imposed by The
world conflict
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-27
ALLEGED FAKE WEATHER
REPORTS START PROBE
british Air Ministry Takes Seriously
REPORT Tint Pilot Iiawkcr Illus
Been Mislcd.

LONDON April 26.-Thc solution Of
the mystery surrounding the reported
reccip: by PHO. Harry G.. Hawker at
st. Johns of. spurious unfavoraNIe
weather reports from the Air Minis
Try here IN connections with his pro-
posed Hight across the oa.an lies in
81. johns and not in London
From IL. best authority learn
today th"t the Air Ministry has taken
seriously the allegation that Hawker
porting to be official from the minis
try. and has started an investigation.
which may reveal most sensational CIR
cumStances.
We are positive Hawker would not
accept any private tips as to the
weather conditions" said an official
today. wherefore. If the investiga-
Tons prove that he was miSled there
are grave circumstances of mcddIing
at New Foundland
I'VE have cabIcd our representatives
there asking If there is any doubt
whether the messages were transmitted
correctly. His reply is that they
reached him exactly rs they were
cabled.
1T now remains to discover what
agent, If any, tempered with our mes
SaGes before they were delivered to
In the future the ministry's weather
reports 10 the flyers ut New Foundland
VIII be sent in code"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-27
AMERICAN NAVAL FORCE
WILL WATCH SPAlATO
Rcnr-tdmirnl Andrews Ordered IN I.o,L
After the Mediterranean
Situation.

WASHINGTON, April 2s.-The or
In command Of the American naval
force in the Mediterranean to look
after American interests at Spalato
ana elsewhere in Italy, were sent from
l'arlS. according to state and Navy De-
partmcnt officials here,
Admiral Andrews best shin ia tho
olympia. a protected cruiser. The rest
OF his squadron consists OF seven de-
stroYers and about Il half dozen sub.
marine chaScrS.
Officials here do not regard the or
ders to Admiral Andrews as Indicating
that there is any Immediate necessity
OF landing sailors or marines in italy
me orders he has are custonariiy
issued when there are continued re-
ports or rumors to the effect that
American life or property is in danger
in any part of the world
The orders TO Admiral Andrews dealt
with possibilities rather than prob
abilities. The Navy Department points
out that there is now in Paris or near,
Secretary, of the Navy Daniels and
Admiral Benson. his chief adviser for
operations for the .Adriatic. This
counsel is composed OF British. French
American and Italian representatives.
ana II is stated their function is
mutually to look after individual as
we'll as collective international in
tgrcStS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-27
|OTEL MEN MAKE PLANS
| FOR PROHIBITION PERIOD
omc Proprictors Declare Financial
Ruin Faces Them After
July I.
ILL INSTALL SODA FOUNTAINS:
ancing Will BE Another Feature
to Attract Former iiabitues of Wet
Emporiums-EhU to Prevent
Laws Operation.

NEW YORK, April 26.-Hotcl men
the North Atlantic States, except
'S groups with headquarters in the
ctropolis who profess TO sec Moth
TX but ruin ahead IL prohibition liz
pierced. expect TO be doing business
the old stand in the days impend-
Us when the mahogany bar and con-
bottoms more or less mysteriously
iXed by the whitc-aproncd dignitary
uthind it become matters of history.
Despite predictions vi the city and
tate bOnifaces' associations of New
ork that large numbers of hostelries
~ be forced out Of business by the
ir"nt Of the dry regime. the ma
Tlfy Of persons we'll informed re-
5ardinS hotel affairs hold to the opin-
I'm that no such situation will develop.
IL along the coast and westward TO the
Ippalachians. they declare, proprictors
| city. town and country hotels. both
the commercial and tourist types,
r. mapping out means OF Obtaining
rom other sources revenues equivalent
those derived from the sale of in
3Nicdnts. POpuld!iZcd dining rooms,
"a ana dance parlors. soft drink griIls
40 even the p!cbian soda fountain are
[novatiOns planned and. in some cases,
ready in operation with success sur.
!rislnsly gratifying TO their owners
ana revival Of automobile tour
~: wh:th mad less than half the
inericii was at the height OF her war
Ifort. IS expected 10 prove potcn,
Iutslde factor Ia iidins the majority
notes over The transition period
1hted TO begin with enforcement o!
ar-timc prohibition July /.
Editor, Gave Warning.
SIGnincan; ~ straws that poin, the
hE oil tho wind in tho "bone-dry"
|ciSis arc editorials in several OF the
IddlhS periodicals devote 10 the
|otet business. ana reports OF advertis-
~ "scncieS whose trade is drawn
otel editors. while hoping for the
cEt--and the best admittedly from
iel! point OF View would be 2 fall
ire OF the government 10 enforce the
GGrseMcy prohibition measure. to-
|cthcr Win a court o. popular decision
|uAfyIns the national prohibition
'ncndincnt-adv!sc their readers 20
|'ok the situation squarcly in the
zee ana prepare for the operation OF
Al sorts Of substitutes for revenues
[otaincd from the liquor trade are
IiSgeStrd ana IN" live proprietor is
rgyd to Guit worrying and get to
The advertising men. summarizing
,eir canyasses, declare that space"
|'ntractcd by the hotel interests far
|Scccds that OF last year, in fact. sets
now record. The tourist houses in
Particular, they state, have plunged
|eaNiiy into publicity. frankly antici-
''aiflc anu planning, through Increased
tuun"Sc and expansion in many cases
L meal serving activities 10 recouo
H. losses which will follow the ban
hment Of Old John Barleycorn.
Many Tourists Ready.
From automobile rows" Of hundreds
K Eastern cities the word has gone
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-27
"CLIVEDEN" IS TO LET
Major Waldorf Astor's Home in Eng
land May Re Had at $3.50
Week.

LONDON. April 26.-Majo- Waldorf
Asior's house. Ciivcden. near Maiden