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Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04
Mrs.. Hllxabsth p. Edrerlv.

Very sudden was the death of Mrs.
Elizabeth =. Edgerly Of South Paris last
Monday. Because of the condition Of q
hernia with which she had been troubled
Tor years, she was taken on the after
noon tSaip to the Central Maine General
hospital ut Lewiston, where An opera
ton was performed Immediately on
arrival. She came out from the ether
for sufficient time to speak Q hopeful
message to her family, and then almost
Immediately expired.
Mrs. Edgerly was the daughter of
Cyrus Augustus and Ellen e. (Lovejoy)
Lord, and was born in Norway Sept, Is.
1859. She married William s. Edperly
OF South Paris, who was for years q
railroad conductor, and they lived In
Portland. Mr.. Edgerly died more than
twenty years ago, and few years later
Mrs. Edgerly came to South Paris, which
has since been her home. For sixteen
years she had been clerk to Mr.. Park,
the register of probate, and had done
other clerical work about the court
house, being employed as clerk for the
exemption board during the war.
She was q past grand of Mt. Pleasant
Rebeksh Lodge Of South Paris, and 3
member of Hamlin Temple, Pythian
Sisters, William K. Kimball Circle,
Ladies' Of the G.. A. R., and Paris Grange.
She was also member of organizations
in other towns of the Auxiliary to the
Order Of Railway Conductors, the Daugh-
ters Of the American Revolution, and
the Order Of the Eastern Star, and was q
member of the Barton Reading Club of
Norway.
One daughter born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Edgerly died in infancy. She is sur
vived by her mother, Mrs. Ellen E.
Blake Of South Paris, and one brother,
s. Augustus Lord of Beverly, Mass, al
half-sister, Mrs. Ernest L. Parlin, and a
half brother, William A. Blake, OF South
Paris.
The funeral, which was q private
service, was held at the Blake home on
Pleasant Street Thursday afternoon.
Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04
To the First snowdrop, April aoth.
Ynn liasr. sHeet thingl

You dear, sWees tningl
HsW could you ope your tender eyes
Beneath these lowering April snes
With snow and Ice around your tees
And chilly wind-songs drss 70 greet
You-on your natal dayf
You dear sweet thingl
Your lies lesson 10 n all;
When DER us lowers srouble's pail
We should not weep; but smile-uke yous
Look mp, and hope for skies OF blue
And sunshine al the way.
ALICE ELIzABETH MAXIM.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04
FOR SALE.

Young's Garage, Trap Corner,
West Paris, Maine. Best opening
in the State for two young men who
can stand lot of hard work. Plenty
of work for three men during the
summer months, two men durint. the
winter months. Big gasoline and
oil trade. 1870
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04
,John Head.

John Heald, the oldest man in-Sumner,
died Friday morning after lingering
illness of several years. he was "a
years old. he was born In Sumner and
had always lived In the town. He leaves
a wife, Margaret Jordan Heald, and one
daughter, Mrs. Clinton Bisbee, who has
always lived at home. Mr.. Heald was
the holder of the Boston Post cane.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04
p. g.. g. VICTORIOUS.

Paris Grammar School won their
third game of this season by defeating
Oxford Grammar School at P. d. 8.
grounds Saturday, by the score OF Is to
6. Two.base hits, Boyce 3. Double
play, Allen to Abbott to Russell. P. G.
s. will take another whack at Norway
G. s. next Friday, the 7th, at the fair
grounds.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04
Base Ball.

P. h. 8. IL; MEXICO H. 8. 8.
Timely hitting in the game at Mexico
Saturday enabled Paris High School to
beat the Mexico team by tally Of II to 8.
The game was close and fast during the
nine rounds. The pitching of Starbird
and the hitting of Curtis featured the
contest.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04
Woman'e Ressrve Power.

Nobody else can leave the impree.
sion of holding IN reserve 20 much de-
tailed knowledge Of the utmost impor.
lance az a neighbor woman when she
tells you that some other neighbor
woman concerning whose health you
inquire is doing a. well a. could be q.
pected.-Ohio State Journal
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04
Born

In South Paris. April %. to the wife Of Joseph
V. Cummings, q daughter.
In Dixfeld, April 2e, to the wife OF DR.. James
NJ. sturtevant, q son.
In Norway, April 26, to the wlfe OF faui hoy
Holden, q daughter.
In Norway, April 81, to the wife of Urshal g.
Cannon, daughter
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04

v|IOtH
Paris Il. s.....--.0 81 Q p II
Mexico d. Sd o l / 8 100 o.
Two.base hita, Aldrich Rob Shaw, starbird
O'Leary, Henry 2; three.base hit, Curtis; stolen
bases, Maxim, mckinley 8, Aldrich, Rob Shaw
irst base on balls, of Starb!rd l. of Rice 4; hi
by pitched ball, by Rice, Mckinley; by Starbird
Henry; struck out, by starbird I. BY Rice
Scorer Dunham.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04
Paper Reslsts Flrs.

Wrap up very smooth piece Of
lead in piece Of paper, then hold
It over the flame Of taper; the lead
will be melted without burning the
paper. providing there are no
wrinkles In the paper and that It u
In contact with the lead everywhere
-Electrical Experimenter.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04

Better b Give Than Lend.
Give, and you may keep your friend
II you lose your money; lend and the
chances are that you lose your friend
Il ever you CT back youf usnsy-
Bulwer-Lyttoa. 9h lJs
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04
NOTICE.

The subscribers hereby give notice that they
have been duly appointed guardians Of
IDA e. BEAN, adult ward, of Paris,
in the County of Oxford, and given bonds
as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said ward are
desired to present the same for settlement. and
all indebted thereto are requested 70 make pay.
LEILA II. STARBIRD,
ALTON G. WHEELER,
April Goth, 1870. South Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04
Imitation Of Precious Stones.

imitation Of Precious Stones.
The opal Is more difficult to initiate
than is the diamond. But from artin'
clal corundum, stained with chrome
alum. real rubies can be made, and
very cheaply. If the coloring agent u
titanium oxide. the product becomes
q genuine artificial sapphire.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04

For dyspepsia, our national ailment. use Bur
dock Blood bisters. Recommended for strength.
ening digestion, purifying ths blood. AZ al drug
seorss. tl.a6 bottle.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that be
has been duly appointed administrator OF the
LUCRETIA G. SWAN, late Of Greenwood,
In the County of Oxford, deceased. without
bond. All persons having demands against tne
estate of said deceased are desired TO present
the same for settlement, and all indebted thereto
are requested to make payment Immediately.
WILBUR A. SWAN, Greenwood, Maine
April Goth, 1870. Hs
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04
NOTICE.
State of Maine.

South Paris, Maine, April 30, 1920.
The undersigned hereby give notice Of their
intantiou 10 organize Loan and Building Asso-
cistion st South Paris, In the County ofOxford,
10 be known a. Paris Loan and Building Asso-
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04
Children's Rompers
$I.oo

Special value, sizes 4-5-6 years, made of
good quality seersucker in blue, grey and
pink stripe, collar, cuffs, belt, pocket of plain
material to match, only S dozen. REMEM-
BER THE PRICE, only $I.oo.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04
NOTICE.

DOG LICENSES are past due.
Please attend to the matter right
away. =
r. w. WHEELER,
1920 Clerk of Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04
Percales at 3oc

Just received case Of them, were pur-
chased several months ago. To buy now
would cost us much more. 36 in. wide, in
light and medium striped and figures. We
advise you to take advantage of the Percales.
Other Percales at 45c.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04
Slip=On Sweaters

An assortment that we are proud to show
in plain and harmonized colors. Many fancy
,weaves. Priced $5.95, 6.95, 7.45, S.95,
9.95.
SWEATERS, Coat and Tuxedo styles, in
fine wool and Jersey, $Is.45, I3.45, 1895
up to $500.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04
E. C. Wardwell Of East Otlsfleld va,
l., <o-n ona dov Ia ~ .aak


In town one day last week.
The selectmen have secured q dump
ing ground for refuse on the intervale OF
Mrs. Ella Jewett Cole. This will do
away with dumping along the outlet OF
Lake Pennesseewassee and other streams.
Llewellyn Cushman will have charge OF
carriage, and any Information regarding
the matter can be obtained from him.
The school census was completed
Thursday. There were 8S7 persons OF
school age found In town. Each pupil
will draw $3.50 from the state.
Adjutant General George Mol. Pres
son spoke ct q meeting OF William 81.
Stone Post, American Legion, last week.
He urged the reorganization Of Company
Id. He stated the Maine quota Of
National Guard would be twelve COM
panies of coast artillery, fifteen com-
panies of infantry and one machine gun
battalion.
aminer for Oxford County, was called to
East Denmark early last week to investi-
| gate shooting accident. The affair took
place In . lumber camp. II seems that
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04
PARIS Il. 8.
MEXICO Il. 8
Score by Innings.

tBatted for Rice In 9th
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-04

"A'er u. gray VINO VIII serve nVe
years.
:, decision was arrived st by the Pub
Hc Utilities Commission last week
aasnorizlng the Central Maine Power
company to issue and sell 4S2 shares Of
Ns seven per cent cumulative preferred
sIoek and loan the proceeds Of such sale
70 the Central Securities Corporation for
Nae purpose OF purchasing the water
,lgoe and real estate known as the High
snd Hips property. The Central Maine
rover Company, as a matter OF course,
oeing absolutely in control Of the Gen.
Tsi Securities Corporation to see that
.peo proceeds are devoted to perfecting
Ins Consolidation of the Androscoggin
electric Company, the Knox County
siectrio Company and the Oxford Elec
n'c company with the Central Maine
rover Company. This decision Is OF
interest to South Paris people as 1t 10
expected they will soon be patrons Of
Tue Central Maine Power Company.
The Masonic bodies of South Paris
.nd Norway will be particularly inter
1''So In the meeting Of the grand bodies
70 PORTLAND this week. The grand lodge
ruI open Tuesday, the grand chapter
waesaay evening, the grand council
"eunesdsy afternoon and the grand
Sommandery on Thursday. The particu-
aa reason OF interest this year 10 be.
Sau'e the grand lodge was instituted
Ooe hundred years ago this year, and
.uy lew days after Maine became q
r. 'e; The grand lodge win meet ~
s.Sal at nine O'Clock Tuesday morning
Su continue through the day, bot on
munesday afternoon instead Of the
s;s ssa4 degree work, the time viii bs
rha nsa over a. an historical celebration
o.O =. Chase, past master, who, BY
n.y, Ssy, 10 native OF Paris, has pre-
H. : history Of the grand lodge, and
n... Onarles y. johnson, also . pas
sss, viii give an oration.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-08
Voters Elect
Allen Mayor
of Jefferson

Jefferson. Or. Nov. S.-Despite
the fact that election day came
without the nomination of a single
officer, the full city ticket was
elected. Blank tickets were placed
at the disposal of voters and the
name of each officer elected was
written on the ticket. There was
considerable interest shown in the
election and 116 votes were polled.
The result of the election is as fol
low: For mayor-M. S. Allen re-
ceived 40 votes. Robert Krims %
and W. L. Jones 81. Mr.. Allen was
the choice for that office. For
councilmen. E. D. Smith received
II, o. o. Epley So, David Nurnett
81 and William Kotthoff 3S. There
were three to elect For recorder
E. f. Howell received 33. L. H.
Knight 66. For treasurer W. E.
Smith received 6S and E. D. Smith
l3. No campaign had been made
by any of the candidates. they were
wholly the choice of the people.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-08
Hoff Urges
Bond Board
BeCreated
State Treasurer Sug-
gests Commission to
Supervise Invest
lnents of Funds

The creation Of a state bond
commission to consist of the gov
errnor, state superintendent of
banks and the state treasurer to
supervise the investment of state
funds is recommended by State
Treasurer o. P. Hoff in his bien-
nial report to the Forthcoming leg
islature which was transmitted to
Governor Olcott today.
1T is politically impossible for
the state treasurer to make these
investments without subjecting
himself to more or less. criticism"
Hoff's report reads. Especially
will this be true in the future by
reason of the rapid increase of
these funds. Therefore it is my
recommendation that the law be
changed so. that the state treasurer
will not be required to carry the
entire burden in regard to invest
ing these funds"
Thinks Plan Sound,
Commenting on his recommend
alton for the creation of a state
bond commission Hoff declares:
This suggestion L believe is
sound and believe these officials,
because of their positions and IA
miliarity with state affairs and
business conditions would be emf
nently fitted to pass upon securities
for state Investments"
Hoff also recommends in his re-
port that the present law be so
changed as to require all munich
palities and school districts to send
written notice of sales of bond
issues to the state treasurer.
ut is my opinion that with the
enactment of laws embodying these
two features in reference to the
purchase and sale of bonds that the
state would be protected" the re-
port reads.
The state treasurer refers in his
report to securities now held by
the state as sound and high inter,
est bearing securities"
None of the interest is delin-
quent upon any of the bonds held
by the state treasurer with the ex-
.ception of few school districts
which at times are slow in making
remittances," s." the report states. .'On
every bond we have purchased the
interest has been promptly paid
and the bonds are substantial il
every particular"
Growth Demands Change,
The phenomenal growth of the
financial affairs of the state is
shown in the report i'll compare
tice table which shows that re
celpts of the state treasurers office
for the biennium ending September
80, 1920, aggregated $39.406. 6.O26.1s
Ias against receipts of $20,133..
970.04 for the preceding biennum
THE volume. of business handled
during the last biennial period, as
shown by the receipts of the bien
mum, exceeds the receipts of any
preceding biennial period by ovei
nineteen million dollars, or ap
proximately 92 per cent" the re-
port sets out. 'sThe same condition
exists as to the disbursements
which, during the past biennia
period exceeded the disbursements
of any preceding biennial period by
over twenty-five million dollars, OF
approximately 103 per cent.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-08
Insurance Men
Elect Officers
at Big Meeting

Officers were elected and plans
for the future were laid Saturday
noon when local insurance mem
gathered at the Spa. J. N. Michel
son. of the Metropolitan Insurance
company, was chosen presidents +,
II. Pixley. of the New York LIT
company. was made vice-presidenta
and E. j. willard. of the PrudeH-
tial company, was elected secretary
treasurer. ssa
A program which will have fuE
its purpose the educating of Salem
re sidents as to the value of insur-
ance was outlined. and it was de-
cided that members shall meet OF
the first Saturday of each MONTH
The meeting was marked by
spirit of cooperation, and several
excellent talks were made Be
lief that the local organization VII
in the near future become affiftat-
ed with a national body of iusur--
ance men. was expressed.
About 205 local writers were
present at Saturday's meeting.
A board OF directors, COMPRISING
the following. was chosen: A. G.
Bohrnstedt. of Travellers; ]. F
Hutchinson. Of Mutual; L. E. Ed
wards, OF Equitable; and w G
Drer. II ,sss-oEti state.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-08
Peace May
Yet Rule In
Baseball War
Opposing Factions in
Session at Chicago
Hotel May Get To-
gether, Belief

Chicago, Nov. S.-Peace in or
ganized baseball was believed in
sight today when Ban johnson,
president of the American league,
and his loyal five" club owners,
fent into session at the same hotel
where the National league mag
mates and the three minority Anfer-
lean league owners were meeting.
Clark Griffith, one of the loyal
five" accepted an invitation to at
tend the rival meeting and discuss
plans for the reorganization of the
national commission.
After spending a half hour with
the National league and three mi
nority magnates of the American
league, Griffith came out arm in
arm with Colonel Jacob Rupert of
the New York Americans, one of
the minority owners, and went into
session with the Johnson faction.
Colonel Rupert proposed to the
Johnson faction that the sixteen
club owners hold a joint session,
excluding the presidents of both
leagues. Ban Johnson and John A.
Heydler.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-08
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Non-P artisans
Are Elated by
Strength Shown

Minneapolis, Ind. Nov. 8.-Re-
suits of last Tuesdays election are
constructed as IA remarkable gain"
for the national partisan
league in a statement to the Asso-
ciated Press today by oliver S.
Morris, director of league public
|ity and editor of its national publ
cation.
League candidates polled more
than 100000 votes in 1920 in nine
states" Mr.. Morris said. This is
more than three times the vote of
two years ego and is a remarkable
gain in a republican landslide
year.
Although the league candidates
for state office in Minnesota were
defeated by large majorities, men
indorsed by the league in Wiscon-
sin and North Dakota were elected
governor and in North Dakota, the
first partisan United States
senator was name, Mr.. Morris
pointed out.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-08
Lad Hurled to
Pavement and
Hurt In Mixup

Glen McSorley was thrown to the
pavement and injured when the
buggy in which he was riding was
struck by an automobile driven by
Robert M. Gray, 1415 Waller street,
Saturday night, according to the
report made to police by David
Mowery, 448 s. 18th street, who
was driving the horse. Young Nc
Sorley sustained several bruises,
but was not seriously injured,
Mowery said.
Mr.. Mowery stated that he was
driving south on 18th street. and
that the Gray car was approaching
north on the wrong side of 14th
street when the accident occurred.
McSorley was riding in the back OF
the buggy, he said.
The buggy was badly damaged In
the mixup, Mowery stated. Nobody
but McSorley was reported injured
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-08
Prison Paper 4
Lacks Support
To Keep Going

After more than Is years of un-
interrupted publication, Lend A
Hand" the Oregon state prison
magazine, has been compelled to
suspend because of lack of support.
to justify its continuation.
In his swan song in the NO
vember issue which is just off the
press, Jesse p. webb (prisoner Mo-
6435), who has beene editor OF the
publication since his Incarceration
in the penitentiary in 1911 refers tn
the necessity for suspension OF the
magazine as only another regret OF
which life is full and of which the
man in prison has his share. espe -
clally prison editors"
Lend A Hand" has always been
regarded as one of the most credit
able of the many publications OF
this character. practically ever
penal institution in the counry
maintaining such a magazine for
the dissemination of impression
from the men on the inside"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-08
Armistice Day
Service Plans
Are Completed

At IL O'Clock Thursday - the ex-
act hour at which the arrnisuce'
ending the world war. was signed =
an appropriate memorial service
will be held at the Salem armory
under the auspices of Capital Post
No. 9, American Legion.
The main address Of the morn
ing will be delivered by Judge X
r. Butler. of The DalIes. Hope
that the armory will be well filled
with Salem people was expressed
today.
A dance of ex-service men ano
their friends will be held Thurs
dav evening. AIiIisr McGiichrist Is
chairman of the Committee IN
charge. Several unique features
are promised
Salem people are asked 10 deco
rate their homes and stores. on
Arnlistice day
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-08
2-Year Search
For Abductor
Ended Today

Chicago, Nov. S.-A two year
search for James H. Witchell OF
San Francisco, wanted for the al
legged abduction of Miss Helen Das'
son, daughter of the head OF the
English colony at Con, China, end
ed today when federal agents ar
rested him at downtown hotel. He
was held in $4,000 bonds for viola
ton of the Mann act. Witchell is
said to be the son of millionaire
hotel owner in China.
In Court Before.
San Francisco Nov. S.-James n
Witchell. engineer for q rice mill
ing company in Indo-China, VINO
was arrested today in Chicago, was
sued by his second wife here Octo-
Der 29 for $3.50 a month aiimony
and the custody of two of her four
children. She named MISS Helen
Dasson as a correspondent.
Witchell resisted the action, say
ing he was British subject, WISH
ing America on business and Mrs'
Wdtchell was asking the court 10
exceed its jurisdiction; He was per-
mitted to continue to Chicago.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-08
Morns Chilly,
'Boes Migrate,
5 jailed Here

The migrating season for no
boes is on.
TON the Traveller" and the
"California Kid" are going home.
For the frost has beer on the
pumpkin now for several days and
the fodder is beginning to feel at
home in the shock. And, while
blasts of wintry wind" and things
like that are nice themes for po-
ems, they are, unquestionably. en-
emies of last summers b. V. DIS.
South bound trains through Sa-
lem are loaded with "willies" bent
on reaching the southern cline,
officers say. Not infrequently Sa-
lem residents are "mooched" fol
hand out.
Twenty three hoboes were jerk
ed off No. 23 by the train crew
Saturday night. Eight of then
were forced to purchase tickets
ten escaped and five were placed
in the Salem city jail. They gave
their names as c. Rice. z. b. WI
liams. Harold Moore, F. Ford and
Joe Huffman.
To curb attempts to beat it.
the Southern Pacific is sending {
special force of men on each train
local police state. At stations thes'
men are rounded up and thos'
who are caught are made to pur'
chase tickets, il they have IN
money.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-08
Price Declines
Hit Merchants
of Mexico Hard

Mexico City. Mexico. Nov. s.
The sudden fall of prices in many
lines of goods has hit some of tn"
Mexico City business men hard.
These ordered heavy stocks when
prices we're high. They now face
the prospect of large losses because
II is impossible for them to sell at
the prices existing when they made
their purchases.
business has fallen off since the
announcement OF the drop in
prices. shoppers are waiting Tor
the expected marking down CT
goods.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-08
Booze May
Be Stored
Anyzgherg

Washington. Nov. S-Liquor law
fully required by a person for his
personal use may be stored in a
place other than his home under a
ruling today by the supreme court.
The courts decision was on an
appeal brought by william G..
Street. of New York city, from low
er court decrees refusing an in
junction prohibiting federal prohi-
bition officers from selling liquor
which he had stored in a room
leased from a safe deposit COM
pany. The court declared congress
did not intend to prohibit such
storage when the liquor was law
fully acquired for a lawful pur-
pose.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-11-08
Must Have Been
Real Blockhead

Paris, Nox. g. At a recent
meeting of the French Academy
of Medicine, Professor Keynes,
of Marseilles. reeounted how he
was once called in to attend to
a madman, who, during a Few
hours liberty. had driven three
two-fnch nails into his head
piercing the brain.
The fellow did not appear to
be in pain and did not show the
slightest interest when NJ Rey-
nes removed the nails. The man
was haunted with thoughts OF
suicide and he was even more
depressed when he realized the
nails did not kill him. Kept
under close observation, he was
cured Of his self-inflicted injur-
les and died many years later Of
a natural feverish disease