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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-08

Ltwton. Okla April SIN the
Keys field south Of Lawton. the KEYS
wei No 81. which registered 80. OO0.-
600 feet several days ago when
brought in has Increased its flow TO
b0.o0O.000 cubic feet daily. This Is
the largest gasser in that immediate
vicinity since the discovery Wen was
brought in The new well Is in sec
ton 26-1S-10W.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-08
LARGE OIL COMPANY TO
ENTER PEC0S VALLEY FIELD

IrabelL Texas. April s. C. A
owen. representing the Dominion oil
company, said TO be a subsidiary Of
the Standard OIL company. was here
and made a location for a well in
section 20 block .. H & T. C. sur
vey- The section is the one in which
the Bell discovery well is located.
The Dominion is the first large com
paly to enter the Pecos valley field.
Garden Seed-Fresh and full Of
life Fl Paso seed Co. 500 .. San
Antonio St-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-08
MAGMA COMPANY GETS
OIL ON CHAMPION FARM

Iulsa. Okla, April s-A 1900 bar
rel ven has been brought in at
Hewitt by the Magma oil and Refin-
ing company. II Is the companv's
test on the J. 3. Champion farm. The
oil sand was encountered at ESQ feet
and the well is averaging so barrels
an hour The test is on the south
east edge Of the Hewitt pool and ex-
tends The feld.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-08
Ell PAsO LUMBER REACHES
NEW YARD AT IRABELL. TEXA

Irabeu. Texas. April s.-A car OF
lumber. the first carload consiEn-
meut 10 Irabeu arrived Tuesday. The
lumber was shipped by the Henning-
American Lumber company. OF Fl
Paso. and Is the first shipment OF a
stock for a local lumber yard. 10 be
known as the Irabell Lumber yard.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-08
Stop Headache
Avoid Danger
Doctors Advise AspirOnal Elixir TO
Remove Cause rs Wei rs Relieve
the Pain Quicker-AbsOluteIy safe.

The medical profession is strongly
opposed 10 the use OF headache REM
edies that merely relieve the pain
They are warning the public that the
cause Of the headache should also
be removed That is why physicians
and druggists are so delighted with
the new Aspironal Elixir that Is sold
under the two-minute guarantee.
They know Aspironal also removes
the cause Of bilious and sick head
aches by gently acting on the liver.
correcting biliousness and coustipa-
ton and preventing the return OF the
headache next day.
The next time you have a headache
80 TO your nearest drug store. hand
the clerk half a dollar for a bottle
Of Aspironal and tell him 10 serve
you two teaspoonsful In a lite water.
With your watch In your hand count
off two minutes and call for your
money back, as per manufacturer
guarantee. II you can't feel your
headache fading away within the time
limit Your druggist invites YOU to
try Aspironal, so don't be bashful.
Everybody is doing IT, Same guar
antee applies to colds, coughs and
uralgia.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-08

andOintmentsndthen bought more
After I had used two cakes Of Cuti-
cura Sosp and one box Of Cutcura
Ointment for I've weeks I was
entirely healed" Signed Miss
R Mcdaniel, Carlton, ". Va,
Sept ;, 1919
Use Cuicura Soap, Ointment and
TslUm for al toilet purposes.
Eausls Eleh Frss By Ezl ADDE'S -oziisura
rsb5rzfsrie1. Dept Il lIaidan lrza1-s Sod eVery-
uhere Soap z5e- Oiurz1snt 8 and g. Taleunn &c
Cu6curl Soap slaves without mug
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-08

me very much- he Itch
ing and burning were 80
intense that ! scratched
and Initiated the affected
parts, and my clothing
aggravated the breaking
out. I sent for q free
sample Of Cuticura Soap
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-08
intense ITCHING
BURNING PIMPLES
On Face and Arms. Scratched
and Irritated. Cuticura Heals,

II was troubled with pimpies on
my face and arms which annoyed
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02
TENSE PRESSURE
ON HER HEAD
my Sides, Back and Head
Panied Me Just All the Time,"
Says Alabama Lady. Who
Took Cardui and Got Well.

UniontowR. Ala.--"After the birth Of
my baby, l came near dying" writes
Mrs. Maude Felts, Of Uniontown. 81
was in an awful condition, -. 1t
just looked like ! would die.
u couldn't bear anyone to even
touch me, l was so sore not even to
turn me in bed, My sides back and
head all panied me, just all the time.
we had the doctor every day and
he did everything he knew how. II
looked like Yet lay there suffering
such intense pains as seems | can't
describe.
"Finally. | said to my husband. let
us try Cardui' . g.. He Went for II Mt
once. and before had taken the first
bottle the =. came back, the soreness
began to go away. and began to
mend. The intense pressure seemed
all at once to leave my head. and be-
fore long | was up.
IT took three bottles and was we'll
and strong and able to do my work.
| believed Cardui saved my life. =.
[ cannot praise II enough for what
it did for me-"
If you are woman, and need
q tonic
Take Cardul, the Woman's Tonic.
ADV.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02

Imam who practiced medicine
tyounsa district became famous and
ins falia1 in consultation in many
vss ea and cities because of his sue
towns Oh. abo treatment of disease. This
cess ID q. 'i pierce who afterward moved
VS. n VI. \. !. He made up his
" buaa Mace some OF his medicines
NINA y the public, and he put up
oelo . he called his "Favorite Pre-
v nm N and placed it with the
rnp pa;sts in every state in the Union.
af pss tfty years DR.. Pierce's Favorite
, FOL ,,Sio hiss sold more largely
ish Isseet the United States than
taloa osber medicine OF like character.
~ ny The the testimony of thousands OF
~ M that it has benefited or en-
. sull,'I aradjcated such distressing all
. .asn,s as women are prone to. 1t Is
a ns4's soId BY druggists in tablet form
q well as liquid.
gorsroS, TEXAS. Doctor Pierce's
r.rorite Prescription is an excellent
r.s;eine | have taken it for femi-
iostroubes and when rundown, weak
an. .5I nervous, and it was very quick in
sniiaipg me up and relieving me Of my
,,a,bIe always felt better = Mrs.
uF WILLIAMS, 2424 Freeman Street
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02
A New Log Saw
Cuts Faster. Costs Less. Makes
More Money for Users and
Works While You Rest.

4 new improved power log saw now
being offered. outdoeS al other log saws
In euffing wood quickly and at little
cost \ new 4-cycle. high power motor
equipped with OSciiIatine Magnetic
no batteries IL fail yoB-makes he 81"
bite through logs faster than other log
saws II finishes it's cut and is ready for
another before the ordinary -f~ ~ well
started This log Saw--The 0ttaWa--has
a specially de-i gHed friction clutch, con.
trolled by a lever. which starts and stops
the saw without stopping the engine.
Others have initiated. bur 40 other
mower log saw has this Improvement
inst Ike the ottawa. The OTTAWA Log
Saw soils for less money than any
mower saw Of ANYTHING like It's size.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02
why DRUGGISTS RECOMMEND
SWAMP ROOT

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DR.. Kilmer's Swathp Root.
the great kidney. liver and bladder medi
cine.
1t Is a physicians prescription.
Swamp. Root ia strengthening medi
cine. 1t helps the kidneys, liver and blad-
der do the work nature intended they
should do.
Swamp. Root has stood the test of years.
1t is sold by all druggists on its merit
and it should help you. No other kidney
medicine has so many friends.
BE sure to get Swamp Root and start
treatment at once.
However. il you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DIR,
kilmer 4 Co, Binphamton, N Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER
ne Remedy With Record Of Fift~.
reur Years of SURPRISING Excellence

Those who suffer from neryeBs
dyspepsia, constipation. indigestion
torpid liver dizziness headaches
coming up of food. wind On >fa,n.
ach Palpitation and other inaHea.
tons of fermentation ana 3aa#sa@.
ton will find Green's August Flower
most effective and efficient as>f>,an,
ID ehe restoration Of natures functions
ana a return q health ana happiness.
mere could he no better testimony AZ
the value of this remedy for the>, rrao-
Dies than the fact that is U.s. for HE
last fifty-four wears has extended mia
many thousands of households an over
the civilized world ana no indication 81
any failure has been obtained in all
that time where medicine could effect
relief. Sold everywhere
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02

Hurry mother A tesspoonful of
california Syrup of Figs today
may prevent sick child tomorrow.
If your child is coustipated. bilious,
feverish, fretful, has cold, collie, or II
stomach is sour, tongue coated breath
bad. remember gcod "physie- laxa-
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02
Simpler Method.

4 de hope You'll he able IL come
To the mothers welfare meeting en-
Wednesday. We've persuaded ia
nous chef TO come and give us Ice
ture on The Decay Of Cookery II
should be most helpful
Not To me. mum allus gives
mine to the pigs when it gets that
far london Punch.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02
One Way.

Mummy, I'm goin 10 give Auntie
Maud my spade and pail
"WhateYer for, Will!ef'
SO that she can Kick II. -
kick it,
yes. Daddy said we should have
lot Of money if only auntie would
kick the buckle; Tit Bits.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02

'Do you know anything ahont es-
partof"
ooh, yes; We were entertained Ivy
his family when we We're travelling in
Spain"
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02

Now japan and China are at #
again. As Il pcacemaker. the war has
proved the widest kind of II boomer.
ang.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02
New Life for
Sick Man
Eaion;c Works Magic

II have taken only two boxes 81
Eatonic and feel like new man II
has done ne more good than anything
else" writes G. O, Frappr
Eatonic is the modern remedy for
acid stomach floating food repeating
and Indigestion, Ii quickly takes M
and carries ont the acidiJy and sac
and enables the stomach II digest the
food naturally. That means not only
relief from pain and Discomfort hu,
you get the full strength from the feed
YOU eat Big box only costa a tfiae
With your druggists guarantee.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02
USE "DIAM0ND DYES"

Dye right Don't risk
your material in a poor dye
Each package of Diamond
Dyes contains directions
SO simple that any woman
can diamond-dye a new.
rich. fadeIeSs color into old
garments, draperies. cover
ings, everything. whether
wool, silk. linen. cotton er
mixed goods.
Buy Diamond Dyes"
no other kind-then perfect
resuits are guaranteed.
Druggist h diamond
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02

Some men are Too stubborn To ac-
knowledge the corn until You step on
their toes.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02

Archangel is reported to be In Il
state of terror from the official assaS-
Sinaton of intelleetuals. What's in a
namet
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02

The man who lies until lie gels him
self and his friends 10 believe it is an
optimiSr.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02

How one treasures The sUl.c Of
strangers wb0 oyerhear h, witty re-
mark.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02
cuticura Soap fo- the Complexion.

cuticura Soap for the Complexion.
Nothing better than Cutieura Soap
daily and Ointment now and then is
needed To make the complexion clear,
scalp clean and hands soft and white.
Add to this the fascinating, fragrant
Cuticura Talcum and YOU have the
Cuticura Toilet Trio.-AdY.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02

Loclljaw rs punishment for pco-
pie who live ~ keyhoIes would be the
proper thing.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02

The true measure of kindness is the
certainty of its continuance.
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02
Simple Process.

Did your landlord raise your
rent"
Ne; he made lis do it."
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02
Delicious Laxative for Childs Liver and Bowels

tive" ia often ali that ia necessary
Children love the "fruity" taste .of
genuine California" Syrup Of figp
which has directions for babies and
children printed on the bottle Say
california or YOU may get an imi-
tation fig syrup. Bewarel
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02

Thosc who marry for money can af-
ford IA repent at leisure
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02

Desire beauties What Is ugly
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02

Dyes Color Card"-16rich colors. ADV
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02

name
The Nevada County picayune. (Prescott, Ark.) 190?-current, 1920-12-02

NokrH ARh4SsA, FARMS 40 s.0t-zN
Rx@faFs CHEAP-sf 10 $50 per aeE+
r.eonard 4 Tevehaugh. Mountain home AZ
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-06
Francis s, Andrews,

Rarely has q community felt more
deeply the death OF young man than 1t
does that of Francis s. Andrews of Nor.
way, who died Friday night In Boston.
Mr.. Andrews was the son of Herbert
F. and Lena Jordan Andrews of Norway.
and was % years of age. he graduated
from Norway High School In 1915, vale.
dictorian of his class, and in the fall of
that year entered Dartmouth College.
In the spring Of 1917, after the United
States entered the war be enlisted In
the Signal Corps. Later he was trans
ferred to the aviation department, took
a course of training and was commits
stoned second lieutenant.
After his discharge from the service
be re.entered Dartmouth, taking q sum-
mer course at Cornell to make up for
some of the time lost. This fall he be-
gan on the work of the junior year at
Dartmouth. On account of trouble
with his throat he entered Boston
hospital where he underwent an opera
ton. Pneumonia developed, and his
parents were summoned the first OF last
week. Death came few days later.
Mr.. Andrews had taken two degrees In
Masonry in Oxford Lodge at Norway,
and was to have taken the third on the
night when he died.
The remains were brought to Norway,
where the funeral is at 2 o'clock Monday
afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-06
MRS. Benjamiu J, Turner.

After an illness of only . few days,
Mrs. N. Louise Turner, wife of Benjamin
]. Turner, died early Thursday morning
at her home on Hill Street, South Paris.
Mrs. Turner was the daughter Of Capt.
Benjamin and Susan (Hsrlow) Maxim,
and was born In Buckf1eld March 8, 1910.
She was the oldest OF family OF ten
children. She married James Hooper OF
Paris, and they had four children, Of
whom two are now living, William b.
Hooper of Lynn, Mass, and George
Hooper OF Philadelphia.
Mr.. Hooper died many years ago, and
she later married Benjamin j. Turner OF
Buckfield. For q number of years they
have lived In South Paris. Twin daugh.
tiers were born of this marriage, both OF
whom are living, Angie, wife Of Edward
DeCoster, Of South Paris, and Harriet,
wife OF Fred Caswell, of Buokfeld.
Mrs. Turner was member OF VIM. z.
Kimball Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R.
and was q Universalist In belief.
OF the ten children of Benjamin and
Susan Maxim, all lived to maturity,
and Mrs. Turner's death is only
the second in the family. One sis.
ter, Rose, died some years ago. The
brothers and sisters who survive are
Henry 81. Maxim of South Paris, Olban
A. Maxim of Paris Hill, William Wallace
Maxim OF Paris, Franklin Maxim OF
South Paris, Mrs. Amanda Vining OF
Pennington D. Webster Maxim of Buck.
field, Miss Martha Maxim and Miss Mary
Maxim of Cambridge, Mass.
Rev. D. F. Faulkner attended the
funeral at 2 O'Clock Sunday afternoon,
and the remains were placed in the tomb
at Riverside Cemetery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-06
Congregational Church Officers.

The roll call and annual meeting of the
First Congregational Church of South
Paris was held Wednesday evening. T.
L. Greene, Mrs. Agnes L. Morton and
Henry F. Muzzy were roll call committee
Officers for the coming year are:
Pastor-Rev. c. Wellington Rogers.
Deacons-H. F. Muzzy, A. II. jackson, three
years; A. B. Talbot, e. p. Woodbury., two years
6. H. Howard, W. P. Maxim, one year.
Church Clerk-E. L. Greene.
Church Treasurer-E. N. Haskell.
Committee on Benevolences-Eva Walker, Hat
tie Barnes, Mrs. e. P. Woodbury..
Ministerial supply-E.N. Haskell, It's. Barnes
G. H. Howard.
Sunday School officers:
supt.-C. h. Howard.
Asst. Supt-T. 8. Barnes.
Sec.-W. P. Maxim.
Asst. SEEM. K. Clifford
Treas.-M. V. Bolster.
Lib-H. f. Muz.y.
Asst. Lib.-Mrs b. r. Muzzy.
Supt. Home Dept-Mrs. Sarah Chute.
Supt. Cradle Roll-Mrs e. l.. Greene.
Supt. of Juniors-Mrs. Ada Barrows.
Supt. Primary Dept.-Miss Nellie Jackson.
Ell. Com.-Mrs. T. 8. Barnes, Mrs. j. s.
Wright, A. II. Jackson.
Officers of Y. P. 8. @. E.:
Pres.-Miss Helen Barnes.
Vice. Pres.-Miss Ethel Hardy.
Sec. Treas.-Miss Helene Pitts.
Chm. Prayer Meeting Com.-Mrs. G. w. Rog.
ers.
Chm. Social Com.-Miss Ethel Hardy.
Chm. Flower Com.-Miss Maxine Bennett.
Cor. Sec.-Miss Ruth Bolster.
Supt. of Juniors-Mrs. T. 8. Barnes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-06
Mrs. A. G. Doten.

Mrs. Lora E., wife Of Alvin G. Doten,
died Thursday morning at her home In
South Paris, after an illness Of two or
three weeks. Mrs. Doten was the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. Heath, and
was born in Gilead Al years ago. Pre-,
vious to her marriage to Mr.. Doten
about three years ago, she had buried
two husbands, the first Ingalls, B. Ben
nett, the second George G. Aldricb.
Besides her husband, she leaves q son,
Herbert Bennett of Gilead, and daugh.
ter, Florence Ida, wife of A. B. Tyler OF
Dickvale. She 10 also survived by a
brother, Alfred P. Heath, and q sister,
Mrs. Eva DeCoster, both OF Gilead.
The funeral was held at l O'Clock Satur'
day, and burial was in Riverside Gene
tarv
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-06
An Invitation.

Immediately following the New Years
supper to be served by the Ladies' Social
Union of the Universslist church Tues
day evening, Jan. 8, at Gas P. NJ, and
while the guests are seated at the tables,
Rev. Mr.. Miller will make . detailed
report of the names of the subscribers
and the amounts subscribed to the Mort
gage and Note Fund of the parish.
Therefore Mr.. Miller issues q very cor
dial invitation to all and especially to
all who have their names upon the sub
scription list whether of the Universal
ist parish or not, to be present with
members Of their families and friends.
At the annual parish meeting which will
be held later in the evening, Mr.. Miller
will make regular official report of the
work accomplished. No money Is to be
asked for or raised for any purpose
whatsoever Tuesday evening at either
the public supper or the annual parish
meeting. The minister has very inter
eating report to make and all should be
present to hear IL. The supper will be
IS cents, children under twelve years
70 cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-06
Citizens Telephone Co.

Considerable business out of the ordi-
nary was acted upon at the annual meet
ing of the Citizens Telephone Co. at
Grange Hall Saturday. Officers were
elected as follows:
Pre-. and Treas.-w. c. Thayer.
Clerk-A. n. Cairns.
Direc. ors-F. II. Corbett, A. N. Cairns, 8. o
Colby. w. b. DeCoster.
/ The exchange service rate was In
creased % cents per month.
George 81. McKeen, John Swift and
Charles s. Dudley were chosen com.
mittee to investigate the question of pur
chasing stand at South Paris to be used
for q central Office. The question Of 9
new and larger switchboard was LEFT
with the directors.
The matter Of free exchange with Yves
Paris was left with the president.
At the meeting Of the Curtis Hill ap(
Paris Telephone Co. at West Paris Sat
urday afternoon, W. G. Thayer wa.
elected president and Chester b. Lane
Jr., vice-president and clerk. This com
pany will go on the exchange basis A pri
LAT
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-06
Schools Again In Session.

The schools of Paris opened Monday
morning for the winter term, following
the holiday vacation. The following
changes in the teaching force are noted !:
Clarence E. Dyer succeeds F. b. San
born, resigned, as principal Of the high
school. A brief sketch of Mr.. Dyer has
already appeared In the Democrat.
Mrs. Harold G. Fletcher is substitute
teacher of the eighth grade, taking the
place of Mrs. Clara Bacon Merrill, re-
Gently married, who has resigned.
Earle Hollis takes the Tuell school,
succeeding Miss Mildred Wentworth,
who has resigned.
Mrs. Judith Stevens has resigned from
the primary school at North Paris. Miss
Peckham, former teacher of the gram.
mar department, takes the primary, and
Miss Agnes Gray Is teacher OF the gram
mar school.
Miss Lois Curtis takes the Forbes
school, succeeding Miss Doris Cole who
has resigned.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-06
Married.

In South Paris, Fec. 81, by Rev. Chester Gore
Miller. Mr.. Raynor David Littleaeld and Miss
In Portland, Jan. !. by Rt. Rev. Benjamin
Brewster, Mr.. Robert r. Bickford Of Norway
and Miss Helen r. Cole Of Paris.
In Norway, Dec. 20, by Rev. Frederick A. Sui.
livap, Mr.. Carl B. LufkIn Of Harrison and Miss
Marcia n. Aver of Norway.
In stow, Dec. Is. by Rev. Wilbur Souther, Mr..
Winford s. league of Levant and Miss Edna Il.
Day Of Stow.
10 East Sumner, Jan. /, Mr.. Frank Atwood
Lowe Of Brockton, Mass, and Miss Julia Hattie
Varney Of East Sumner.
In Rrmford, Dec. 20, by Rev J. A. LaFlamme,
Mr.. Henry W.. Belanger and Miss Marion
Lemieux, both Of Rumfori. -.
In Rumford, Dec. %, by Rev. FIR. Cramillon,
Mr.. Robert Cormier and Miss Agnes Cloutier.
In Portland, Dec. q, MIR. George e. Hutchinson
of Rumford and Miss Myrtle L. Hannsford Of
Portland.
In Bridgton, Dec. 10, by Rev. W.. Merton
Snow. Mr.. Charles Leroy Brown Of Bridgton
and Miss Grace A. Gray Of Sweden.
In Bridgton, Dec a, by Rev Z; =. Mckinney.
Mr. Rupert r. Richardson of Bridgton and Miss
Nettie II. Durgin Of Sweden.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-06
Walter p. Maxim.


After an illness of several weeks with
a complication of diseases, Walter P.
Maxim died at his home on Main Street,
at 1915 Sunday evening. Mr.. Maxim
was the son of the late Silas P. and
Augusta NJ. (Prentiss) Maxim, and was
born at the old homestead east of Paris
Hill, March Is, 1857. Some time in the
seventies be came with the family to
South Paris, where he has ever since
lived.
For many years the manufacture of
doors, windows and builders finish was
carried on by s. P. Maxim and Walter
Il Son. The elder Maxim long ago ceas-
ed to be an active partner in the bust
ness, and il was conducted by his SOD
under the old name. For the past few
years, and up to his death, ii was con-
Quoted by him under his own name.
Walter P. Maxim married Amy Louisa
Stowell, and they had two sons, one of
whom, Howard S. Maxim of Norway, Is
now living. The other son, Nelson, died
at the age of seven years. Mrs. Maxim
died some years ago, and be later mar
ried Mrs. Edith Bigelow, who died about
four years ago. A son of the second
Mrs. Maxim by former marriage, Muir.
ray NJ Bigelow, now in Bowdoin College,
has always made his home at Mr..
Msxim's.
Since early manhood Mr.. Maxim had
been q member of the South Paris Con-
gregational church, and for many years
had been one of its deacons. He was q
member of Mt. Mica Lodge, l. o. o. F.,
and of Mt. Pleasant Rebekah Lodge, also
q member OF the Modern Woodmen
Camp at Norway.
Two brothers, Myron W. Maxim and
s. Sanger Maxim, both of South Paris,
survive him, also two sisters, Mrs. Raw
son Holman and Mrs. B. F. Hicks, both
of South Paris.
The funeral at 2:30 Wednesday after
noon will be attended by Rev. G. W..
Rogers, and burial will be in Riverside
Cemetery.