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tense,
Mr.. Raskob Yes. They have all been
approved by Mr.. ropkisJ Mr.. Wells
and me.
Mr.. Topkis; And the purchases OF
each item For instance, the head nurse
of the hospital had a voucher for il
and she o. KID the bill We have for
the Red Cross about GOO beds. We have
stored them. I don't know what 10 do
with them. u viii be up 10 the city
TO decide. / have a complete record
Of everything we have got
lNir. Robertson read 10 the meeting
The resolution as drawn up by him.
Governor Townsend / think the res
olutlon Is misleading In a way. The
Council hasn't spent money in a sense.
Mr. Robertson: Well you can change
that 20 read incurred Indebtedness
amounting 10 approximately s25. .000."
A Member: 10 might be made 10 read
that the bills have been sent to The
State Council OF Defense.
Governor Townsend. 1t semes 10 me
that the resolution should be prepared
In this way; that the bills had been
incurred In lighting the influenza.
Mr.. Robertson. ] just gave you that
as an outline
Governor Townsend: They ar. pre-
sonted 10 The state Council OF Defense
but they are not paid.
Mr.. Robertson: That ls tho outline
Tear 10 up 30 suit yourself.
A Member: Instead Of saving spent
that amount" say bills presented TO
the Council Of Defense amounting 10
about 25,0O0."
Governor Townsend: Yes:
(Mr. johnson then read 10 the meet
ing a resolution drawn up by him to
take tho place Of the ono prepared by
Mr.. Roberlsonl
Mr.. Raskob offered the resolution as
read my Mr.. Johnson, including the fol-
, lowing amendment.
Whereas. The cost OF handling the
epidemic In other sections OF the state
has not been borne by the Council OF
Defense, but We ara advised has been
borne by the respective communities
In which the expenses were Incurred: !:
therefore be 10
Resolved. That these bills be trans
mited 10 the Mayor and Council Of the
city Of Wilmington with a copy OF this
resolution for their information and
disposition.
Governor Townsend; That Is all
right
Alr. Raskob: We are without oc1cial
information as % how II has been
handled. is that not a faot2
Governor Townsend. | don't know
anything about H. As the State Coun
ell Of Defense. we haven't paid the
bills.
(AIr. Johnson then read the resolu-
tin as a whole, which was as fol-
lowsl
Whereas, Certain bills Incurred by
the Board OF Health for the city OF
Wilmington and a committee appoint
ed by the mayor 20 assist In taking
care Of the recent epidemic Of influ-
enza. have been presented 10 the Slate
Council OF Defense, and
I Whereas, Such expenditure Is not
within the jurisdiction OF the State
Council Of Defense, and
Whereas. The cost OF handling the
/ epidemic In other sections Of the State
has not been borne by the Council OF
Defense. but we are advised has been
borne by the respective communities
IN which the expenses were Incurred F;
therefore. be II
Resolved, That these bills be trans
mltied 10 the Mayor and Council or
he City OF Wilmington with a copy OF
This resolution for their information
and disposition.
Governor Townsend: Is that salts
factory, Mr. Roberison7
| Mr.. Robertson: Yes, sir.
(The resolution was adopted unsni-
mously)
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Search the Want Ads. for good ofrice
positions and opportunities for busi-
ness partnerships.
Evening journal., 1919-05-06

liens Of Wilmington. through thefr
representatives in Council refuse to
acknowledge the bills as properly be-
longing to them. and that to date, City
Council has not given decision on this
point
Many OF The people 70 whom this
money Is due can IN afford further de-
lay and my suggestion Is that City
Council take hold Of this matter IN 4
.business-llke way. handle II In man
fashion and give some decision in the
matter.
IL. Ir..I.- .-nIlr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29

qua, and indeed, II II doubtful II better
one has been here. It WAS enthusiasti.
|cally received and appreciated by large
audiences. The selections were varied,
and included both classical compositions
and lighter and more popular" music.
A Chautauqua for 1920 lie assured.
The local association, wisely as 1t proved,
decided that no contract would be made
unless pledges were secured at this time
for the purchase of 600 season tickets for
next year. Heretofore not over 500 have
been thus subscribed. The matter was
first presented to the audience'by E. N.
SWEET, president of the local association,
Saturday afternoon, and canvasses of the
audience for season ticket pledges were
made at both programs on Saturday and
Sunday. When the canvass began at the
last program, Sunday evening, the total
stood at 4s4. A few minutes work car
riedit "over the top" and 1t was an.
bounced when the program was resumed
that the pledges had reached the record
number of 612. The contract for next
years course has been signed, and &C.
cording to votes of the audience, II the
people can have their choice, Mr.. Thorpe,
the superintendent, will be at this stand,
as will the junior superintendent, Miss
Mcclure, and Brooks Fletcher Will be
one of the lecturers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29
The Shirt Factory In Process.

There is now no question or contin-
geucy about the shirt factory to be es-
tablished here by the Kaslin Manufac-
turing Co. of Portland. One or two
truck loads Of machines for the factory
arrived last week, and the work of in
srslling them In the building formerly
occu pied by the Paris Shoe Co. is already
in progress. 1t will take probably ten
days, perhaps more, to get the factory
in running order.
A good response has been made to the
call sent out for girls to work in the FAC
tory. 1t is understood that the twenty
five which Mr.. KssliD wants at the start
have definitely been engaged, and that
there are q considerable number OF other
possibilities who have reported TO the
committee. II everything works well,
be will take on new ones at the rate oil
about ten q week until the capacity OF
the factory Is reached.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29
TIME IS THE TEST
The Testimony Of South Paris People
Stands the Test.

The test of time is what tells the tale
The public soon finds out when misrep
reservations are made, and merit alone
will stand the test of time.
South Paris people appreciate merit
aud many months ago local citizens pub
licly endorsed Doan's Kidney Pills; they
do 80 still. Would a citizen make the
statement which follows unless con
yiuced that the article was just as repre-
sentedp Below is testimony such as the
sufferer from kidney ills is looking for.
L.F. Schoff, 81 Market Square, says:
81 was troubled at different times by
rheumatic pains and I felt as II my kid
peys needed attention. Doan's Kidney
Pills greatly relieved me and l have been
feeling much better SINCE" Statement
given June 10, 1908
LASTING RESULTS.
On June 80, 1915, Mr.. Schoff said: 81
still have confidence in Doan's Kidney
Pills. They have brought permanent
benefit in my case"
Price 6Oc. at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.. Schoti
had. Foster Milburn Co., Mfgrs,, But
falo, n. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29
catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease
Catarrh Is a local disease, greatly In,
iiuenced by constitutional conditions en ana no
Internal remedy. Halls Catarrh Medi.
cine is taken internally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces OF the
system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was
prescribed by one Of the best physicians clans
posed OF some Of the best tones known;
nurifiers The perfect combination OF
the Ingredients In Halls Catarrh Medi;;
cine is what produces sach w SanS for
u. CHENEY 6 CO.. Props, Toledo o.
Hali's Family pills for constipation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29
Married.

In Oxford. July Is. by Roscoe F. Staples,
Justice of the Peace. Mr. Albert w. Brown and
Miss Martha e. Sylvester. both of Oxford.
Emery, Mr.. Linwood Jordan and Miss Elma
Brewer, both Of Mexico.
In Mexico, July 10, by Rev. Clarence Emery
Mr. Peter j. Socia and Miss Lila Faye Whitney
both of Mexico.
In Rumfcr6, July q, bv Rev. ]. A. LaFlamme
Mr.. Emery II. Tucker and Miss Marie Louise
Girouard
In Rumford, July 81, by Rev. A. ]. Barry
Mr.. Norman Crawford and Mrs. Mary Deroche
In Andover, July 16, by Rev. Mr.. Lakin, Mr.
Stephen Colby Abbott and Miss Gladys May
Howard, both Of Andover.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29
No Secretary of Board OF Health.
WEST PARIS, July 26;h.

Editor Democrat:
IL was stated In the Democrat short
time ago that the selectmen had appoint
ed DR.. w. B. Raymond secretary OF the
board of health. Being a little sur
prised wrote the secretary OF the state
hoard of health. He informs me that
the selectmen have nothing to do with
appointing secretary of the board oil
health.
section Al of the health laws OF Maine
ia as follows: Before the 10Th day OF
May in each year, the board of health
shall meet for the transaction OF ousi.
ness. and shall choose chairman and
secretary from their number"
There has been no such meeting to my
kno wledge, 1t was the secretary's duty
to call one) Icallsd DR.. Rsymond's at
tsution to the need of meeting to or
ganizs as per above section Al. de
replied he wss,too busy. IL would not
have taken thirty minutes OF his time;
There ia no secretary of the board oil
health. 4. II. rAchAnn'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29
Report On Crossing Accidents.

Decisions we're made public Wednes.
day by the public utilities commission
ON several automobile accidents at rail
road crossings which resulted In deaths
Three of these are the accident in Var.
mouth on the 9th of July, when Mrs
Ethel G.. Stetson was killed; that al
Hunters Crossing In Freeport on the 4th
of July, when all six occupants OF
Ford car were either killed outright OF
fatally injured; and that of June q at
Jacks crossing near Pejepscot station,
when Stephen Abbott, seven years OF
age, was struck and killed by an automo'
bile. In these cases the cause OF the &C.
cidept ia declared to be carelessDess or
reckless driving on the part OF the
driver. The other accident was that In
which Charles b. Bonney of Sumner was
fatally injured, regarding which the
ommission says In part:
"Chsrles d. Bonney, aged 80 years, OF
Sumner, while driving Dodge automo-
bile, was struck by Maine Central pas
senger train No. 214 on June "a, 1919, at
9:5i A, NJ. at East Sumner crossing, and
received injuries from which he died q
short time after.
"Tbe evidence shows that Mr.. Bonney
was somewhat deaf, 80 that he probably
did not hear the train. 1t appears,
therefore, that Mr.. Bonney drove directly
on to this crossing in front of the ap'
preaching engine without being able to
either see or hear the train. OF course
he should have stopped his car before
coming on to the crossing and had ne
done 30 the accident might possibly have
been avoided; but We are Impressed by
the fact that his view of the train was
entirely shut off by freight cars on side
track and he was therefore deprived OF
that element of safety and protection
which he was entitled to have. A CROSS
ing otherwise clear and safe, 80 far as be
was concerned, was made blind and un-
safe by the position of these cars.
can examination of these premises at
tar the accident discloses that there Is q
large pile of wood in another angle OF
this crossing which obstructs the view
of the traveller approaching from the
other direction. While this obstruction
did not affect the result In this accident,
1t might, perhaps, be a contributing
cause in some other accident. These
temporary distractions, which should
not have been placed there, made thii
crossing blind and more dangerous tt
public travel. 1t Is Of little use to cause
these crossings to be cleared OF bushes
and other distractions, 1t they are e
be equally or more encountered by freigh
cars and wood piles.
"These crossings should not only b
.aa olaor Init kapt clear. and 40 far a
is possible every precaution should b
taken to protect the traveller even from
the effect of bis own negligence.
I'VE believe that II these precsution
are taken many accidents will be avoide'
and many human lives saved, and "
cannot escape the conviction that ha'
these precautions been taken at Eaa
Sumner crossing the sad accident tina
we are now considering might not hav
occurred"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29

Penobscot County officers are investi.
eating the death Of James Sproul Of
Orono, an employee of the Orono Pulp
and Paper Co., about 40 years OF age
Snroul was found dead Wednesday nigh,
on the road between his home and thu
mill. pierced by three bullets. He LEI,
his home to 60 to the mill 70 MS soli
about II O'Clock, and was found deae
aoout half an hour later.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29
PROBATE NOTICES.
To all persons interested in either Of the estate
hereinafter named

To all persons interested in either of the estates
hereinafter named:
At a Probate Court at Paris, in vacation,
In and for the County Of Oxford, on the twenty.
third day of July, in the year OF our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and nineteen.
The following matter having been presented for
the action thereupon hereinafter indicated,
1T IS hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons
interested. by causing copy OF this order TO be
published three weeks successiveiy In the OK
ford Democrat, q newspaper published at s outh
Paris, In said County, that they may appear az q
Probate Court to be held at Rumford on the
fourth Tuesday Of August A. D. 1918. at 9 of the
clock in the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they see cause.
Juliaette Stetson late of Hartford, de:
ceased will and petition for probate thereof and
the appointment of Lewis c. Stetson as executor
of the same to act without bond as expressed In
said will presented by said Lewis G. Stetson'
the executor therein named.
Witness, ADDISON E. HERRICK, Judge Of
said Court at Paris, this twenty third day OF
July In the year Of our Lord one thousand nine
1882 ALBERT D. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29
Born.

In Rumford. July IL. to the wife Of Morris
0reenman, q son.
In Hartford, July 20, to the wife of A. v.
Brown, q son.
In Rumford. July Is, tn the wife Of Everett
Shaw of Mexico, twin daughters, Ramona and
Remola.
In Rumford, July. to the wife of Howard Web
Der, q son.
In Rumford, July. to the wife Of James
O'Reilly, daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29
The Street Railway Matter.

l 10 accordance Win the euBgobtlOI
made by the public utilities commission
in it's recent finding on the discontinue
ance of service on the street railway oil
the Oxford Electric Co., that company
on the 23d filed with the public utilities
commission letter stating that 1t does
not ex pect to resume service on the rail-
road that 1t is willing and eager to def
initely retire from the field and permit
others, If they so desire, to occupy the
field and put themselves in position to
render service. A willingness is express
ed to transfer without consideration the
street railway franchise, provided the
franchise for the light and power bust
ness is not interfered with or impaired.
| Before copies of this letter were re-
ceived by the attorneys for the citizens,
the following letter had been mailed to
Mr.. Gordon, the manager of the com.
pany, by Alton c. Wheeler, one of the
attorneys:
The recent decision of the Public Util-
tiles Commission appears to deadlock
the situation concerning the operation OF
the Norway and Paris Street Railway,
and in the meantime there Is growing
feeling of hostility which will inevitably
impair the good will upon which the
electric lighting business of your COM
pany must rest, If there Is to be con-
tinued success of that branch OF the-op-
GRAFTON.
Anticipating the possibility of dead
lock decision, and realizing the serious
ness of the situation. both for the COM
muuity and for your company, an effort
has been made to put ourselves In touch
with people who appear to be willing to
take over the situation and operate such
"a company as would meet with
the cordial cooperation and support OF
the consuming public. Representing
such people as are interested in that
feature of the matter in South Paris, l
now make the following inquiries of you,
az manager in control of the Norway and
Paris Street Railway and of the lighting
business for South Paris and Norway:
/. Will your company indicate within
thirty days from this date whether or
not 1t will retire from the transportation
field in Norway and South Paris, and
leave that field open to those who might
wish to operate such system?
2. Will your company indicate within
thirty days from this date it's cash price
for an immediate sale of the electric rail
way and alkof its equipment?
8. Will your company indicate within
thirty days from this date whether or
not it is willing to sell its lighting busi.
ness for these two communities, and
will you quote cash price for the same9
II answers to the foregoing inquiries
can be turned over by me to my clients
they will undertake in good faith to lock
into theIsituation more thoroughly and
will endeavor to meet you upon some
proposition which will relieve the local
situation. And have suggested to them
and 1t is agreeable to their purposes, to
refer any matters of procedure or dis
puted points in such negotiations to the
Public Utilities Commission.
The only other development in the sit
uation for which there has been time as
vet is a telephone conversation which
adds nothing to what is given above.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29

Frank Chick, boy II years Of age:
who had been placed on the farm OF
George W. Nutter of Saco by the county
Children's Aid Socity, was killed oy
3 bull which plunged horn through the
boys heart. The boy struck the Dull
with stick when he went after the
COWS. and the bull turned on him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29

ANY skin itching is temper tester. The more
you scratch the worse Il it"hes. noan's Oint-
mept % for piles. eczema-any skin Itching. 6oc
at all drug stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29
C.... at summ.r Complaint,

Stomach and intestinal disturbances are ne
ouently corrected by the use of Mother Gray
SWEET Powders for Children. They tend to
cleanse the intestinal tract and promote diges;
ton Used bv mothers for over so years. All
druggists sell them. 1873
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29
Notice.

I hereby notify the public that my
wife. Lucy Lawrence, having left my bed
and board, I shall not DO responsible Tor
suy bills contracted by her after thIs date.
ALBERT D. LAWRENCE.
Paris, Maine, July II, 1919. 1881
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29
Died.

In West Peris. July 20, Mrs. Lillian (Noyes),
wife of Samuel K. Estes, aged go years.
In Norway, July %. Mrs. Mary E., wife Of
Fairfield Lewis. aged 81 years.
In East stonehsm, July %, Mrs. Georgia E.,
wife of Virgil H. Littlefeld. aged n years.
son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Jones, aged II years.
In West Lowell, July 81. George Warren
Nichols, aged 20 years.
In Bunkfeld, July "a, veranus d. Irish, aged
In North Newry, July 81, Herbert G. Chap
man.
In DixHeld. July 25. Charles Teagse. aged
about 10 years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29

Ralph A. Higgins, II years OF age,
was drowned at Bath Saturday wnile
swimming In the mill pond. Two com.
panions made strenuous endeavors 20
rescue him, without success.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29
ovnsv Moth In Oxford County.

Frank 81. Dudley, state horticulturist,
and Hon. George 81. Bsbb or Seoago,
working for the state departments Oh
Agriculture, have been in this section OF
the state for number of days scouting
for farmers enemies. They had an eye
ont especially for the European corn
staik borer. a destructive pest which
has got into this country. Happily,
they found none of il, nor did they npu
any other species OF stalk oorer, some
of which, not so destructive as tno
European species, have been KNOWN ="
this country for some time. A.,
Farmers should keep watch ior sne
annea.ance of the stalk borer, and IL
any are found, report to the stare 10
psrtment at once.
However, they did make unpieasan,
discoveries in other lines. They founo
two infestations of the dreaded gypsy
moth one at the farm of G. w. BUCK 10
Norway. and the other at the farm o.
r. Talbot on Fore Street, Oxtoro
Any one wishing to know how 20 comus
this or other insects should send 70 I'M
state department of agriculture iof
free pamphlet on spraying anu '"'''
pests. ,.,r vh;ta min,
h,;star rust was also found. This Is
sar;ons enemy to Names most vaiuaoi'
timber crop. It Ii q disease Oh pecuns
habits, IL Is not communicated i,on
nina TO pine, and does not reproduc.
IT'S elf ON the pine trees, but is communl
cassd 10 the pines from ourrant am
o~sahsrrv bnshes. on which 1t 10 cap
sbls of reproduction. Pines At . COZ :
sidsrabls distance from either cufran
or Soosebsrry bushes are not liable :. =
~. attacks. The moral OF this, - ~
nlied to worthless currane ana goos'
harry bushes, Is not far to seek.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29
1hou..nd, Of People Sent p.ck.aes

of Aliens Foot Ease to their sons, brotners OF
Sveethearts in the army and navy, because they
kmeW from experience, that It would freshen ana
rest their feet, make their shoes comfortable and
WAKING easy. Those who use Aliens Foot Ease
have solved their foot troubles. a'sS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29

Doan's Reeulets are recommended by many
who saw they operate easily. without gripping
and without bad after effects. 80c at all drug
stores,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29

I,,. arpscted that court order WI,
s..,sd a. an early date for the sale o.
90. ~ 'I T'swiston. Augusta and Watervills .
railroad, which Ii now oe.nS .sGIv he
Siddsr In By the bondholdsrs' oomm'ssss
and roorGnniBed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29

household remedy in America Tor % Year,
DR.. Thomss' Eclectic OIL. For cuts, 1prens.
burns, scalds, bruises. soe ana ooc. Alan osus
stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29
For Sale.

Horse 9 years old, weight 1000 pounds.
Gsntle and sound. Will be sold reason
able. Owners sickness cause OF saie;
For further particulars inquire at Hotel
Andrews Stable. ZSh
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-07-29

Donald B. Macmillan, the Arctic e1'
plorer, who Is to start on another o.,
plorstion trip next summer, will have
p.,i schooner with auxiliary power, te
=. h hn,Is At Boothbay and christened tho
P ~ The schooner viii be aoou,
i Dor sass in length, built to withstand
49, 80. Measure . Of the ice foes, and will 70
o o-S a crew of less than ten men. In'
qa will devote from two to three year
- syniorstion work under the anspice'
~ shs National Geographic Society.