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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06
Citizens Offer on Street Railway.


Following is q copy of letter sd-
dressed to the Public Utilities commits
sion by Attorneys A. J. Stearns and
Alton G. Wheeler, replying to the report
and recommendation of the commission
regarding the case OF the Citizens of
Norway and South Paris vs.. Oxford
Electric Co. The letter is self-explana-
tory:
Public Utilities Commission,
Augusta, Maine.
Gentlemen:
Re: Citizens of Norway and Paris vs.
Oxford Electric Company.
As counsel for complainants in the
above entitled action, we have, since
receiving copy of your report, taken the
matter up very carefully with the citi-
zens of these two villages, and are
authorized in their behalf to say to the
Commission that they are willing to act
upon the suggestions of the Commission,
and to negotiate with the Oxford Elec.
trio Company along the lines Of your
recommended provided one further
condition be added, VIZ:
The citizens of Norway and South
Paris will undertake to raise one half
the amount that shall be found to be
actually necessary to rehabilitate the
Street Railway, said one-half part not
to exceed, however, the sum of $40, 900,
under the conditions suggested In the
report and recommendations OF the
Public Utilities Commission OF April 9,
1919, provided that the Oxford Electric
Company shall not be allowed to declare
any dividend or dividends upon any Of
its stock-common or preferred-until
it shall have retired all bonds subscribed,
paid for and held by said citizens, and
provided further that the Oxford Elec'
trio Company shall not be allowed to
invest or expend any of Its revenues or
earnings In any extensions or additions
to it's present plant, nor to increase Its
present surplus, but shall apply Its net
earnings or net revenues to the retire
ment Of said bonds. :.
We think that an explanation OF the
above condition or conditions, which we
ask you to have included, is unnecessary,
as you will readily see the purpose Tor
which we desire to have the same In.
cluded and the reasons Why.
We believe that these conditions will
impress you as being reasonable, and we
desire to avail ourselves Of your offer to
use your good Offices In promoting
happy solution OF the difficulties which
the company and the communities are
facing. II this suggestion meets with
your approval, We would be pleased and
are authorized to request that you allow
us to have the benefit of the services oil
your engineer, who will 60 over the
road with representatives OF the com.
munities and Of the Company, and assist
us In fixing the approximate amour!
necessary to rehabilitate the road-be6
and equipment, in order that we may
have a reasonable basis upon which te
proceed In soliciting our part OF the
necessary funds.
Awaiting your further advices, we are
Respectfully,
ALBERT j. STEARNs,
ALTON G. WHEELER,
For Complainants.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06
Paris High Second In Track Meet.

The track team OF Paris High School
came home Saturday afternoon from the
intersch olsstic track meet at Hebron feel
ing fair degree of justiflable jubilation.
without q gymnasium and with very
little special training they secured
second place in the meet. The first
place was generally conceded to Edward
Little High School of Auburn, and no
one was disappointed when that school
secured total of As points. Paris came
second with %, Rumford got 81, and
Mexico /. Woodstock High failed to
score.
The surprise OF the day came on the
last event, the discus throw, when Glenn
Ross of Paris went beyond the mark set
by Galvsriski, the big Pole from Rum
ford, and landed it at 100 feet 10 inches.
This decided the contest for second
place between Paris and Rumford.
The points for Paris were made as fol
lows:
aalf-mile run, Robert Shaw LIST, $
points.
Three fourths mile run, Hollis Nc
Ginley I'd, 8.
Mile run, Robert Shaw 1st, 5, Carde
Sd, l.
FOrty-ys dash, Gustave Porter 3D.
Shot put, Glenn Ross Sd, l.
Discus throw, Ross 1st, 8.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06
Talbot.Feif.

Ernest E. Talbot, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur B. Talbot Of Fore Street, Oxford,
formerly of South Paris, and Miss Lois
Felt of Farmersburg, Ind, were united
in marriage in Worcester, Mass, at noon
Of Wednesday, April 80. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Mr.. Finley OF the
Old South Church of Worcester, ut the
parsonage. The bridal couple were
guests while In Worcester In the family
Of Mr.. Talbot's uncle, b. w. Clittord.
Mr.. and Mrs. Talbot came Friday TO
the home OF hiAparents, where they VIII
reside. Mr.. Talbot 10 engaged In farm
ing and milk business with his father
Mrs. Talbot has been of late engaged in
teaching in Indiana. :,
A reception for the bridal couple VIII
be given at the home on Fore Street thls
Monday evening from s to 10 O'CLOCK
and ali friends are invited to be present
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06
W.. nxhlblt Train Here Tuesday.

Tuesday IL the day when sne
arhibit train now touring Maine In ene
intsrest of the Victory Loan comes 20
South Paris. It will arrive here at S:SV
p NJ. and leave ct $50. It's arrival VIII
\. announced BY whistles and bells, ard
-. airing of one or moro aerial bombs
from the train itseli-which We hope ID
~ only kind of bomb the air OF tnis
rs s ~ the world will ever know.
~ On hoard the train will be war material
81, al Iinds such % we have oil resd
ohom, nth more or less captured Ger
. ~ mstsrisl. A number OF men are
along in charge Of the train ., p,sp and the
ansWer all imaginable questions, anu 'n'
train Also carries several speskols a.
everybody - invited ana usse' y
come. sec, hear, and ask quest'oos'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06

Warren SWEET and SON Roger Of Win.
chester, Mass, we're ct South Paris over
the weekend. ~ Nt7sE
The j. r. Plummer houss on Pine
Street has been sold by Mrs. Plummer
to 81. E. Wilson.
There viii be social dance at Academy
Hall, Paris Hill, this Monday evening.
Music by Shaw's orchestra.
The Ladies' Social Union will meet
with Mrs. j. A. Ksnney Thursday after
noon to sew for the fall fair.
Mrs. N. 81. Carr and Miss Hilda
Corkum Of Portland spent the week end
with their sister, Mrs. NJ. G. Weeks.
William @. McArdle went to Freeport
Thursday 10 visit his daughters, Mrs.
Guy Q. Bean and Mrs. Gertrude Gray.
Sbaw's music will play for the dane
ing in connection with the soldiers well
come at West Paris next Saturday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Walker were at
East Brownfield Sunday to attend the
funeral OF Mr.. Walkers mother, Mrs.
Mary G. Walker.
Sheriff Harry D. Cole and Verne Wal.
ton drove to Rumford Thursday 10 see
the parade In connection with the well
come home given the soldiers of that
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Cookson, former
ly OF West Paris, now Of Auburn, who
have been spending the winter in Florida.
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Fl. Herrick
last week. Mrs. Cookson is sister of
Mr.. Herriok.
The summer train schedule went into
effect on the Grand Trunk Sunday, and
the time Of leaving South Paris is a.
given in the Democrat last week: east,
5:S5 and 9:31 A. NJ, 5:45 P. NJ; west,
9:S1 A. NJ, S:S9 and 9:S1 P. N.
Miss Sue Thompson, who had been for
the past few months at Mrs. L. G. Nor
toms, went Saturday to the home of her
sister, Mrs. Davis, In Rumford, DR.. Brad
bury accompanying her on the trip.
Miss Thompson is in poor health.
P. E. Wheeler, who has been with his
son Harry NJ. Wheeler in Wakefield,
Mass, during the winter, came Sunday
to the home Of his son Alton G. Wheeler,
where he will remain for the summer.
Mrs. Alice Bibber Of Lisbon is employed |
at Mr.. Wheeler's for the season.
Rather backward season at present,
but the thunder showers are not back |
ward. That Of Friday night was . fair |
starter, and the one Sunday night was q
good one. When you lie awake listening |
to the thunder, just think how
the danger Is compared |
with a night bombing raid such as mil
lions have experienced in the past Eve
, ears.
The girls class of the First Congre-
yational church at South Paris held q
business meeting last Thursday night,
May LIST, at the home of Miss Ethel
Hardy, and chose the name "Tawici,"
helper, for their class. After
he business meeting q social evening
was enjoyed. The next meeting Thurs
lay, May 9Th, will be held at the homo
Of their teacher, Mrs. Rogers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06
Stock and Cattle Owners. Attention
-UsE-
DR.. Merrill's Veterinary Remedies
FOR DOMESTIC ANIMALS.

FOR DOMESTIC ANIMALS.
Preparations for Horses, Cattle, Sheep,
Swine, Dogs, Cats and Poultry.
Collie Drops-Used in the beginning
will cure 95 per cent of all cases Of collie.
Fever Drops; for all cases of fever and
acclimating green horses.
Cough Powder; following pneumonia,
strangles, etc.
Dinretio Powder; for kidneys and liver
and q preventative against Black water.
Spawn treatment that is q wonder.
Worm Powder, very effective.
Liniments for sprsins, bruises and all
forms Of acute lsmeness.
Heave treatment, that gives the de-
sired result.
A special liniment for caked and
swollen udder.
Absorbing Liniment for removing
shoe-boils, curbs, etc.
A concentrated tonic for horses and
cattle.
Send 80 stamp for circular giving full
information and prices.
All remedies guaranteed for purity
and full medicinal strength.
Address
@. M. MERRILL, D. v. s.,
South Paris, Maine.
Telephone Norway Exchange 14711.
1897
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06
Mrs. Mary c. Walker.

Mrs. Mary C. Walker died at her home
Mt East BrownfieId Friday. at the age OF
SO years. Mrs. Walker was the WIDOW
of Charles j. Walker, who died In sne
service In the civil war. One son sur
wives her, Albert w. Walker OF SOUTH
Paris. Two other sons, William, VINO
lived ON the old home place, and Charles
]. of Sc. Louis, died about six years ago.
Thsrs ia Also an adopted daughter, Hat.
tie. wife of George w. rockingham, Oh
Haysrhill, Mass, who became mem per
Of the family at an early age ana re-
NAMED until she had grown to woman,
hood. Mrs. Walkers funeral was neio
Sunday afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06

In hard fought battle Paris Grammar
school defeated Norway Independents
NJ to 2 AZ the high school grounds sat
urdsy afternoon. Ii was 2 0loss Az az =.
clean game. The scores LOT rstIs o Csc;i
follows: j. Judkins 4, A. Lescn - E.
Kimbsll q, A. Aldrich I, Howard yaS.'
son 1, Llswellyn RUSSELL I, Q. Huoo1 sor
/. Lawrence Boyce I. The scores TOE
NORWAY are Payne A, Smith 4, Young l.
Lsbroke 8. -,,, NAV n
donhls header next Saturday, BY playing
Brysnt's Pond Grammar Scnool "1
Canton. Everybody show their SPIRIT
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06

There are Aass made Of red, white
and blue stripes, but the American
DAG has not only the stripes made In
certain proportions. and number. but
the stars a. well arranged upon q blue
ilsld In certain proportions in q ces.
TIN order. No one should mistake
80 bunting for the American aaG.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06
FOR SALE.

One barrel churn, nearly new.
Churns twelve gallons. Also two
butter carriers with ice boxes, hold
ING sixteen and twenty-four pounds.
GEORGE A. TAYLOR.
Wheeler Street, South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06
Finish Annlversarv.

IN Friday, Nay 9, Hon. and Mrs
james 8. Wright OF South Paris reaohed
tne nftieth anniversary of their marriage
On account Of Mr.. Wright's poor healfh
no formal observance of the oooasior
~ nsa, out 1t was celebrated quietly.
number called during the day, and
mowers and other remembrances we're
received from personal friends and organ.
izations.
Few people in Oxford County have
nad wider acquaintance than have Mr..
and Mrs. Wright, and few are o. highly
esteemed. Mrs. Wright was Hannah e.
| woodbury. OF Sweden. They were mar.
REQ May 2, 1859, at Dixfeld BY Rev.
John Elliott. Mr.. Wright was then In
the practice Of Law at that place. having
been admitted to the bar in 1898. and
going into partnership with Hon. w. w.
Bolster of Dixflsld.
Later they moved to Bethel, where
M. Wright went into partnership with
the late Samuel r. Gibson. Their stay
at Bethel was less than q year, Mr..
Wright being elected clerk of courts for
Oxford County, and they moved to Paris
Hill, then the county seat. he was clerk
OF courts from January, 1878, to January.
1883. For the next four years be was
county attorney for Oxford County. In
1887 he was representative to the legis-
lsture from Paris, and In 1889 was In the
state senate from Oxford County. In
1890 he was supervisor of the census for
the western Maine district.
In 1891 the family moved to South
Paris, where their home has since been.
and where Mr.. Wright has continued in
the practice Of law, without further pub.
lie service except term in the executive
council In 1854.
Mr.. Wright has always been a Repub-
lican, and much interested In the welfare
OF the party, and frequently speaker in
it's behalf in the political campaigns.
As counselor and as an attorney be
has been safe and sound, and has epjoyed
the confidence and regard of every one
to an unusual degree. For many years
be was moderator at the town meetings,
has always taken great interest in all
the affairs Of the town and village, and
his Judgment and opinion have always
been valued highly.
Mrs. Wright since living In South
Paris has been prominent in the activities
OF the Congregational church and it's
affiliated organizations. She has also
been active In Mt. Pleasant Rebekah
Lodge, being an officer in it for several
years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright have had two
children. The son, Fred N, is in the
grocery business at South Paris, at the
head of the r. N. Wright Co. The
daughter, Lena, died some years ago at
the age of seventeen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06
lJuiversalist Food Sale.

A food sale win be held IN the univet.
.alist vsssry this "Wednesday, NAY Z, =.
2:SO P. n. A Hne assortmsnt OF ecaoi 10
will be on hand. There VAL ALSO %
ssrvsd for those attending bot frsnH'
fnrtsrs and hot rolls, coffee, etc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06
FI.nv Children are Sickly.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Cnndren
Tssdac6a. Stomach Troubles, Teething Dlsor.
ders. move and regulate the bowels. ana Dee,ssEoy
worms. They are 20 pleasant 70 eake cnii0ton
IKE them. Used By mothers for oyer ~ 49,
An drurrists. Sample RREE. address, sot ~
Gray Co, Le Roy, n. 7. H"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06
when Corn. and Buulon, Ache

10 "a the soldiers dol Shake Into your shoes
each morning some Aliens Foot-ease, the anti.
septic powder that makes tight shoes feel easy
and eives rest and comfort 70 tired, aching,
swollen, tender feet. Always ne II 70 break {, In
nav shOos, a-4 lt-D
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06

We vIsh to express our spprecisao o.
N our friends for their kindness ruo
sympathy in our recent sorrow aSu 49, an, ~
For ths bssutiful floral tributes ana 0o"'
forting words Of our pastor. ,x
:, Ma. HxNHY KxRR AND FAhAI
~. Ayp Mas. RoSxnr Nhs.
N IpnaArw Xxnz AID xA>Rkxs
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06
Born.
Married.
Died.

In South Pari., May 4 Mrs Harriet g e NJ n:
In South Paris, Nay I, George W. Whitman
In EAT Brownnsld. May .. As. Mary G.
In Yarmouth, April q. Mrs. Emma L.. wife Of
Tristram 9. Blake, aged wyeas. A NAIVE Of
In Lowell, Msss., April 80, William b. Rich'
ardson, formeriy Of South Paris, aged "a years
In Sweden, April 70, Mrs. Mary Smith. widow
Of Alonzo Smith. aged 70 year.: .,,..,
Bcsss, native Of AndoyeF, aged g ysars;
In Mexico, April 81, Mrs. julia !. Woodwarol
widow Of Dexter Woodward, aged u Year,.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06

Poll taxes are due Nay Let. am ~,
Inc every poll tax payer TO % PEePsSSs -.
% pay this tx when no Fe0e's
notice. 61ssr \. saAw, COLLECTOR. :
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06

Dvspepsls ID Americas curse. TO restore o..
snsiio5. normal weight, good health ana purn
The blood, use -Blrdock Blood biaers. So'o =
al drug scores. Price e1.Sb. s.sl.as1 ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06

Biliousl Feel heavy affair dinnerY HiHex
tasfeP Compilation salloHf Liver pernsps
800 xasssf gp; pcs.s R'sn'e's ''1 ''''S3.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06

.W ,ala.; SNeJ1 abu Will pIOOdUiy
ssn,.sss s IN Massachusetts, before
ssS,s' attending the Central District
hnns,ss caool convention at Bethel
him, nom here were Rev. d. r.
Ae ~, " " I. L, Buck, Mrs. Harold
Ion IN j,S George r. Fsrrun, and Mrs.
sSeS'aS9oe, : nom the Methodist Sun
III s..s SsV, c. W. Rogers and Mrs.
SCo.a'ksll and daughter Elinor from
s,r,sssatlonal school; and Mrs. I.
tssr u",,, Mss Amy Doble and Miss
las S.1 ls nom the Baptist school.
asrs,S1a' s q report one of the most
"a ,oS ana profitable sessions ever
t,abls - Incidentally they have con-
ssl,e. = served them. DIR. c. L. Brck
q. y president Of the association,
baden, " :, Baltzsr Of Norway vice
a,J Az 400 Mrs. l. o. Barrows sec.
he .,.os Sssssurer. The next meeting
'sG A'ion will be held at South
lss l,', >, "a. :, hearing a. the court hOu..
IL B. .ores law cases, before Hon,
,sa ss,s - Oh Bethel as referee. Two
'sl, y, mo brought by William s. Fox o.
s''tson sos against James Themes o.
ssS @ - other against the Diamoos
aaa N X. and ID one by Themes & Psnle,
as ! !, sas . Diamond Match Co. Tb,
ssb,r isa . tn the pay for driving . LOT o
ss A,s Sa Upper Kezar Lake into sh,
sssass 4 D. This lumber was sold b,
=, Nd -. sselsy to the Diamond mattel
aastOo s !. driven by Mr.. For. and Ii,
S0sassDss whether e ThOmss & PsnIsy o
SdtTsSsa Match Co. should psy 70
asas. ! ~ : Whitman Of Norvs,
wa Par, y ,e.nlsy BY Walter L. Gray .
IL a and the Diamond Match Co
s'as vim nIIAissinss Of Rrysburg. Tn
~ soa, o., % reported ct TIA Ma,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-05-06

The schools, factories, stores and Offices will close
tunity to see the cars loaded with Guns Trench Nj
Bombs and German Trophies.
An aerial bomb will be fired from the train to sig
Be on hand to see this great exhibition.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1919-01-11
LOAN ASSOCIATION
CUTS FIRST MELON
Board Of Directors Declares J
Per Cent on Stock of Record
July 1, 1918.

4 Directors Of the Great Falls Building
and Loan association last~evening, fol-
!. lowing the annual stockholders meeting
in the associations office on Central
avenue, declared semi-annual dividend
of 3 per cent to be paid stockholders
in good standing with the association on
January l, 1919 and who were mem-
'bers on July i, 1918, dividends to be
payable only on the period from July !,
1913 to January 1, 1919. This is the
first dividend declared by the directors
since the establishment Of the organlza-
tion approximately two and one-haif
years ago.
There have been times when the associ-
alton has had hard shedding, being organ
lied in practically new territory and
one where considerable education as to
just what building and loan associations
are had to be carried on. However, the
directors feel elated at being able TO
declare a dividend at this, especially
following the difficult period infested BY
war time conditions, and the report Of
the past years activities as read By
ecretary-Treasurer Gordon o. Shafer
convinced them the organization has
splendid future before it. Mr. Shafer's
report showed that the assets of the as
scciation had been increased about
$4,000 during the past year and the
!, resources are now very close to the
100000 mark. There are 500 members
and 6,328 outstanding shares the par
value of which is $632 800. During the
past II months the association has made
s;4 loans on homes, Which means that
many people have been assisted in
erecting homes in this city and vicinity
thru the efforts Of the association The
directors and stockholders feel their or
eanization is doing a. worthy work IN
the community.
Officers Reelected
Stockholders reelected the three direc-
tors whose terms had expired and the
board Of directors renamed all officers,
SO that officials and directors of the
association during the coming year will
be as follows: President, Andrew This
ted; vice president, Lew L. Galloway;
secretary-tre treasurer. Gordon Q. Shafer:
counsel, John Mckenzie: directors: +
J. Boornan, Fred A Woehner, c. d.
Eliot. Fred I. Long. r p. Reckards. L
II. Hamilton; general representative,
w. III. Swadling.
ecretaryTreasurer Shafer read
general paper on building and loan as
scciations which was much appreciated
ty the stockholders and General Rep
II sentative w Ell. Swadling was con
siderd due for considerable credit for
cisposing of approximately S250,OO0
work of stock during the past year, in
spite Of war time conditions.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1919-01-11
TO CONTINUE TT
UNTIL WEDNESDAY

The membership campaign carried on
by the high school Athletic Association
is to be continued until Wednesday of
next week, at which time, it is hoped that
practically all Of the 30 rooms win be
on the 100 per cent honor roll.
For three days the drive has been on
under the leadership of Gordon Pierce.
Up to the time school closed yesterday
Great Falls daily tribune., 1919-01-11

the year, beginning next July, was de-
cided on today by the house naval sub
committee, in beginning the work OF
framing the. naval appropriation bill
This force is 25,OOO less than was recon-
mended by Secretary Daniels
Great Falls daily tribune., 1919-01-11

Fifty cows an hour. is the capacity of
a milking machine invented by an Aus
traIian.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1919-01-11

400 students and teachers had signed up
Us members for the 1919 athletic season,
and eight had already reached the 100
per cent goal.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1919-01-11

NAVAL PERSONNEL SET
At 225,000 IN HOUSE.
Washington, Jan. 1o.-A temporary
naval force of 225,0OO enlisted men for
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1919-03-07
SOLDIERS ARE TUBERcULoUs.
Federal Board of Vocational Reeduca
ton Trying to Rehabilitate Them.

WASHINGTON, March More than
40 per cent OF the disability claims filed
with the bureau of war risk insurance at
Washington by returned soldiers are
based on tuberculosis, according to re-
ports issued by the bureau yesterday. The
problem OF how to treat soldiers who
are incapacitated by this disease is ono
of the great questions facing the federal
board for vocational re-cdueation.
According to DR. r. i. Kidner of the
Canadian rehabilitation service, this work
should be carried on as far as possible
By a return to the mans former employ
cnt, where it is not too arduous nor the
environment unsuitable If possible,
DR. kidner said. ''the work should be
done largely in the open air
The work of rehabilitating tuberculal
soldiers has already commenced under
the auspices of the federal board for vo
cational re-education at Fort Stanton
\. n, where there is an army tubercu
losis sanitarium The work will soon bt
expanded to large proportions.