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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-15

The adjourned meeting Of the South
Paris Village Corporation met at Grange
Hall Tuesday evening and was called to
order by Moderator Alton G. Wheeler.
The balance. of the officers left from
the regular meeting we're first elected al
follows:
Clerk-Edwin N. Haskell.
LIST Assessor-John 8. Brown.
I'd Assessor-Carroll A. Wilson.
Sd Assessor-O. K. clifford.
Treasurer-Charles II. Howard.
Tax Colector-Harry NJ. Shaw.
Chief Engineer-Charles w. Bowker.
lat Assistans-Harry /. Lowell.
I'd Assistant-L. l.. Russell.
Member Water Commission-Alton c. Wheel
er.
There was little opposition to the
officers elected, the only real contest be-
ing for the Office of chief engineer. In
this Mr.. .Bowker received Is votes and
Byron NJ. Tuttle Al.
The compensation Of the chief engi.
neer was fixed at 500 per snnum and
that of each of the assistants at $25 per
snpum.
The compensation of the treasurer
was fixed at SIS.
The fee for collecting taxes was made
one and one-half cents on the dollar.
The corporation also voted to fix the
compensation for flremen at organiza-
ton and practice meetings at S1.00; and
for the first hour at fire 81 90 and 80
cents for each additional hour.
The corporation accepted the reports
of the assessors, treasurer, chief engi-
nesr, water commission and on the
hearse fund.
It was voted to>renew the contract for
lighting the streets with an all night
schedule instead of moonlight as at
present.
II was voted to authorize the treas.
urer to make temporary loans for cur
rent expenses, etc, up to the sum OF
$4,000.
The corporation voted to raise the
sum Of s., 900 to pay the deficit of the
water system for the past year, In sums
Of $1,000 for each OF the next three
years. This amount with rentals, etc,
Is believed will take care OF the deficit
In that time.
The corporation voted to place street
lights on Main Street near the post
Office, ON Highland Avenue near the
residence Of G. A. Wilson and on Main
Street at the corner of Oak Street.
The meeting voted to change the name
of Pleasant Street to Main Street, said
street to run from the lower bridge to
Norway line.
II was also voted to place appropriate
signs at street corners, and to abate the
taxes on all property north OF the Nor
way Branch Railroad and west OF Hicks
Crossing for the ensuing year; also to
pay the bonds for collector and treas
urer.
It was voted to appropriate and assess
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-15
Odd Fellows Block Sold.

What was left of Odd Fellows Block
after the fire and water got through with
lt has been sold to Q syndicate OF ten
business men and concerns OF South
Paris. The members Of the syndicate
are the Mason Manufacturing Co., A. w.
Walker & Son, W. j. Wheeler d Co.,
Chas. Il. Howard Co., Eastman b An
drsws, Ripley & Fletcher Co., N. Dayton
Bolster Co., Walter l.. Gray, J. b. Bean
add Alton C. Maxim. A meeting will be
held by the purchasers to-day, Monday,
for preliminary consideration regarding
what kind Of building shall Do pat up
on the site. As yet plans are entirely
indefinite.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-15
Paris fiigh School Notes.

Graduation parts OF the class Of 1921
of Paris High School have been assigned
a. given below. The valedi otory an(
salutatory are assigned on rank for thu
course, the others are elected by tht
class. Two graduation essays, to b
selected in competition, will be An
nounced later:
Neutrality-suspicious. Graves.
salutatory-Gladys Doran.
Oration-J. Hariand Abbott.
Presentation of Gifts-Louise Silver.
Prophecy-Maxine Bennett.
Barbara Turner has been absent the
past week because of illness.
Dale Allen has moved to Norway,
where he will attend Norway high
School.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-15
Samuel c. Shaw.

In the Central Maine General Hospi-
tai, Lewiston, on Monday morning OF
last week died Samuel G. Shaw OF
Auburn. aged u years.
Mr.. Shaw was born In Paris, the son
OF Alpheus and Olive (Tubbs) Shaw, and
married first Miss Georgia Verrill Of
Minot. By her he bad four children,
Albert NJ, Margaret, Lottie and Mrs.
Charles Mason. For bis second wife Mr..
Shaw married Mrs. Flora Goss, who
survives him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-15

1 wish to express my sincere apprscis-
ton to our neighbors and friends for
their many kindnesses manifested dur.
Ing my illness.
All the CHEEKY lines received at the
hospital, also the flowers and gifts, were
much appreciated.
ETHEL MOVES.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-15
Died.

In Norway, March .. Miss Helen Noyes. aged
n Oxford, March 8, william +. Caldwell. aged
n South Woodstock. March 9. Mrs. Elmer B.
Davis, aged 81 years.
In Lewiston, March 8. William Alien, Formerly
of North waterford, aged 81 Year,.
In Bridgton. Feb. g, Mrs. Lydia J. lDoWnsS
Pratt, . native Of Porter, aged ~ years, IL
" in Lewiston, March 7. Samuel @. Shaw, for
merly Of Paris. aged % years. Ia,
In Bnokneid, nsrcn ~; NJ III a vss9s A. "Ae
In South Braintree, Mass. March 8, Charles
Cannon, formerly Of Canton:
In Old Orchard, March Z, Clifford L. Richard
son. formerly Of GiIead. aged 81 years.
In Norway. March 10. Mira. Florence a. him
In In Byron, Asroh Q. George n. Ladd. aged q
In North Paris. March 10. Addison J. Abbott
II Norway 10 March u. Mrs. Elvira F. Brooks
aged % PEARS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-15

Dsta 10 to try an experiment with
pictures as q feature OF her edu-
program. Superintendent OF
q. II. Stuart, who Is q South
|oy as most readers Of the Demo
>ow, has been instrumental 10 try
> this new departure to determine
q visual methods produce greater
than those now employed In class
The subject chosen for the ex-
30 is Bacteria. A modern pic
u on bacteria will be shown with
pentary explanations by teachers.
mart viii personally conduct this
perimen. in the eight grades OF
otter from George n. Atwood to
omocrat announces that be and
ktwood have been enjoying sun
rather down in Florida, although
means excessively hot. On the
q day 10 Bradentown since they
been there the Thermometer regis
|84 degrees. On the coldest morn
= glass read 80. The average tenn
Ire is about 80 st night and 70 II
hddls of the day. Mr.. and Mrs. A.
ksxpscs TO be in South Paris aoou
rot OF April. They intended q
before that date. but it has oeel
sible to get sleeping car reserva
4 Winter tourists are all trying u
Dms ct this time of year, and reser
= are sold In advance for weeks
! Petersburg. . few miles north o
|ntown, there are forty thousand
<ls now ready TO return TO thei
IRA homes, and this city 10 no
the lergest resorts either, 20 on
> The transportation dimonlsSss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-15
Miss Helen Moves.


Miss Helen Noyes, a life long resident
OF Norway, died suddenly Wednesday
evening at the home of her niece, Miss
Mercy Millett, where she had been
spending the winter. She bad been In
falling health for several years.
Miss Noyes was born Feb. 8, 1s4s. the
daughter OF Robert and Elizabeth Ilsley
(Souther) Noyss. She was the last Of
five children.
She was . member OF the Congregs
tional church of Norway.
She 10 survived by three nieces, Mi.l
Millstt with whom she lived, Mrs. w
e. Lombard of Saxon River, VT, and
Mrs. Harriet o. Porter Of Rumford, ant
a nephew, Robert N. Millett, . schoo
teacher In New Hampshire.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-15
A New Odd Rellows, Han.

The Odd Fellows have purchased OF
Oscar X. Barrows the lot on Main Street
where the "Hewett house" formerly
stood, and on it win build q new ball, on
Some plan NOT yea decided upon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-15
Seneca Club,

The next meeting OF the Seneca Club
will be held Monday evening, March 81.
The subject of their program will be
"Our Nation" The various numbers
follow:
Roll call-Current Events.
It's Problems and Progress Miss Cora j. Mason
'''S'''' ANU wa Mira virgie Wilson
Manufacturing the Postage Stamp.
A Study of the U. 8. Coin.
National Song.
Hostesses-Mrs. j. G.. Littleheld. Mrs. ID. n
Stewart and Mrs. Bessie Goldsmith.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-15
Born.

In Bethel, March 8. to the wife Of Paul Thurs
ton, q son. ~
Corbin. Q daughter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-15
Married..

In Bethel. March 8. by Rev. W. C. Curtis, Mr.
Guy W. wiley 81 Bethe and Miss Lula II. Cost
Of Greenwood.
Miss Alice Kenerson, both Of Norway.
of East stoneham and Miss lnexe Matheson Of
North Waterford.
In Bath, Feb. Is, Harley Danforth True o,
Norway and Miss Cora Kingshury O'Brien OF
Bath.
In South Paris, March 10, BY Rev. Chester g
Miller, Mr.. Edwin II. Greeley and Miss kasner
| Inc o. Quincy. both Of Belfast.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-15
Fire Department Note.

Fire Department Note.
The amount expended from this years
The amount appropriated March s.---.--- 5000
Amount sysilab e6l4 -
You have expended up to the corporation
meeSng Will
10 We now have for the year.------.---t s7s 50
Now We have about seventy five men
10 the fire department. IL your organi-
cation costs $50, aud we have two prac-
tice drills costing $50 each, making t240.
we have nothing left for Improvements
G. w. BowKER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-15
New Spring
Suits, Coats, Dresses, Skirts and Waists

THE NEW DRESSES
interesting degree and beyond ability describe them
satisfying thing them here the department where
will appropriate for the occasions for which required
A WONDERFUL SALE OF NEW SPRING
DRESSES, $19.76
Silk Taffetas Satins and Tricolettes
Offers large variety models many with tun of varied design
others with rather elaborate embroidery on the waist
skirt or on BOTH and choose from
brown grey and navy
WOOL PLAID SKIRTS
Striking coongs pretty peated sport models with novelty
pockets large of pads in large blocks
broken plaids and line plads
All Wool Plaid Skirts, $1495 to $19.76
BEAUTIFUL SHIRT WAISTS
Waists this Georgete Waists fine
beautiful with hand work. bead and silk en-
broidery and aces. There is a wide selection
WOLFE WAISTS, large shipment containing unusually pretty
Styles some of the popular tie back in the lot.
GEORGETTE WAISTS $500 to 1896
WOLFE WAISTS $2.45 to 1896
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-15

SMART NEW SUITS
Models thoroughly original in conceptions interpreting he most sue
e STYLE IDEAS are assembled Their perfect tailoring and spen
did fabrics will surely distinguish the being most fashlonab
alfred.
SUITS OF TRICOTINE AND FRENCH SERGE in large num-
Der yes models models and Styles
Tasy trimmed braid embroidery buttons and fancy stchng'
beautiful silk lining used
Prices from $24.75 to $4,000
suit The models smart wonder
fully attractive They full of comfort and downright common sense
that the clever today feels that she not possibly go through
a without one
Prices from $1495 to $29.75
COATS AND WRAPS
This splendid of Spring garments the
models of leading fascinating their exclusive and grace
full elegance developed the of the favored fabrics The materials
show wide variety different and the coongs are ch ana
most appealing the approved coat fashions tor
are the graceful Wraps
Coats priced from $3.50 to $4,000
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-15
Corporation Meeting.

The adjourned meeting Of the South
Paris Village Corporation met at Grange
Hall Tuesday evening and was called to
order by Moderator Alton G. Wheeler.
The balance. of the officers left from
the regular meeting were first elected as
follows:
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-04-22
CONFAB FAILED
Labor Puts Boot on The
Other Leg

Rockford, Ill.-Glaring headlines in
newspapers in this city and vicinity
announced that conference would be
held under the auspices of the builders
association, and responsibility would
be placed for the present building
stagnation. The sponsors for the plan
declared that ''the fur will fly" and
the public would be told who the
guilty parties are. Numerous con-
tractors were interviewed, as were ma
terial men, and all demanded show
down. At the first conference labor
was represented in surprising num-
bers. And worse yet, labor presented
program of action, which included
resolution in which the workers
courted full investigation and demand
ed that the same policy be applied to
other interests. The resolution was en-
barrassing, but the conference passed
it, and the conference adjourned with
the newspapers dropping the subject.
Some local unionists hint that the
stage was set for blaming labor for
present conditions, but the workers
demand for full investigation spoiled
| the game,
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-04-22
P.0 @ CHANGES
Urged BY National Postal
Clerks

Observation-Disclosures of the Ma
tional Federation of Post Office Clerks
conferred with Postmaster Genera,
Hays on plans to redress grievances
of these employees. The memorial
presented by the unionists include
such subjects as special clerks, night
clerks, scheme study, seniority rating
system, recognition of organizations,
overtime, sanitation, promotions fol,
lowing demotions, vacation pay re-
funds, weekly pay day, extension of
holiday benefits and reinstatement of
dismissed employees.
The postmaster general referred to
several cities where conditions must
be improved. These included Chicago
Boston and New York He admitted
that he was not acquainted with de-
tails of the post office to pass judg-
ment on the employees specific re-
quests and suggested that he be given
time to study them before expressing
an opinion.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-04-22
JURY SYSTEM
UPSET
Special Interests Determine
ed to Jail Workers

Charleston.-Every liberal-minded
citizen in this state IS protesting
against a recent law passed by the
legislature which upsets the American
jury system by permitting jurors
from counties outside of the county
of the accused to serve as jurors in
criminal cases. The statement is not
denied that special interests rushed
this law through the legislature be-
cause of the approaching trial of Sid
Hatfield and others charged with the
murder of seven Baldwin-Felts de-
tectives at Matewan, last May. The
accused were acquitted of the death
Of one of the detectives. and they are
to be tried on other indictments. Un-
der the new law jurors can be secured
from counties outside of Mingo coun-
ty, the home of the defendants.
At a conference of trade unionists,
in this city, the workers declared that
"the law presents opportunities for
hand-picked juries and frame-ups."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-04-22
NEW LABOR INJUNC-
TION

Minneapolis. - Judge Molyneaux
seems to have made new record in
labor injunctions by ordering mem
Der of the Milk Wagon Drivers
Union to cease delivering milk in
part OF the city that the Standard
Milk Company declares is it's prop
erty."
The unionist was formerly employ
ed by the company and was forced to
sign an Individual contract not to join
union while so employed or deliver
milk on the route in question. Several
other milk concerns compelled its en-
ployes to sign the same contract. The
inevitable strike followed and now the
unionist is debarred from earning a
living in that part of the city which
the company stakes off as its personal
property"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-04-22
WILL REVIVE ALIEN
BILL

Washington.-The immigration re-
striction bill that was passed in the
closing days of the last congress and
killed by a pocket veto, will be rein
troduced at this session Of congress.
Advocates of the bill declare that it
will pass in practically the same form
The bill provides that the number
of aliens of any nationality who may
be admitted in any one year shall be
limited to per cent of the number
of foreign born persons of such ma
tionality resident in the United States,
as determined by the census Of 1910,
and that later the number of aliens Of
any nationality who may be admitted
in any one calendar month shall not
exceed Is per cent of che total num-
Der of such aliens admissible in that
fiscal year.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-04-22
E pa pa
WILL NOT BE BULLIED

Cincinnati-"The organized rail
road employees are not going to be
bulldozed and ruled by any industrial
overlord of the Atterbury stripe,
declares the Railway Clerk.
Railroad labor will not permit
wage reductions to add to the swag
of men responsible for the financial
condition of the roads.
"Never was there a more vicious
and insidious attack made against
the workers in any industry. When
the railroads passed their pet trans
portation act they didn't anticipate
they would have so much trouble jug
Cling wages. Hampered by the law
of their own creation, they are leav-
ing nothing undone to carry out their
original program"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-04-22
WORKMAN'S COM
PENSATI0N
For District of Columbia Ii
Bill By Fitzgerald
Passes

Washington, D. establishment
of a workingmen's compensation law
in the District of Columbia is pro-
vided for in a bill introduced in the
house of representatives by Congress
man Roy G. Fitzgerald, of Dayton,
Ohio, representative of the Third Ohio
district.
In addition to his membership on
the flood control committee and the
revision of the laws committee, Rep
resentative Fitzgerald is member OF
the District of Columbia committee
dealing directly with affairs of Wash
ington and the District of Columbia.
Mr.. Fitzgerald has been studying
during the past week compensation
or insurance bills as they have been
written into the statutes of several
of the states, notably Ohio, Wash
! ington and New Jersey, and his mea-
sure embodies the best features OF
these state laws. He also has been
studying the federal compensation act
The bill as introduced by Congress
man Fitzgerald provides insurance Oh
a contributory plan for all employees
IN the district. Chairman Focht, ap-
preciatlng Mr.. Fitzgerald's interest II
this problem, has already announced
that the Ohio member will be mao
chairman of the subcommittee, whicf
will hold hearings on the measure
Mr.. Fitzgerald will, therefore, have
charge of the insurance bill in Its
progress through the house.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-04-22
LABOR TEMPLE
BECOMING POPULAR

Since the molders, machinists, pat
tern makers, coremakers and many
other crafts whose members have
been idle for some time, find that the
new labor temple is a fine place to
gather daily. Hundreds of trades
unionists stroll down to the labor
temple for a quiet little game OF
cards or to read a few papers, maga-
zines, etc. The place is kept neat and
clean throughout, and it is an ideal
place for the boys to meet. All kinds
of soft drinks, sandwiches, cigars and
tobacco can be purchased in the base
ment. For further particulars, ask
C. w. Price.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-04-22
WAGE CUTS NO SOLU-
TION

Washington--The best proof that
the wage slashing policy of railroads
has failed is statement issued by
the national association of owners of
railroad securities in which it is stat
ed that wage reductions will not solve
the railroads troubles. This is oppo-
site to the claims of the railroads,
whose hackers first demanded the
Cummins- -Esch law, then the Warwick
law, and now wage cuts.
The association of security owners
insists that the railroad question
should be investigated In line with
this policy Senator Cummins an
nounces that he will urge an investi-
cation of the entire railroad subject.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-04-22
TAX LAWS Unequal

Seattle.-Tax provisions of the state
constitution are a relic of the eigh-
teenth century, when everyone was on
the land, declares Professor Laube
of the University of Washington. The
constitution provides for a uniform
and equal rate of assessment and tax
alton on all property in the state.
This provision" said Professor
Laube, ''is the most serious obstacle
in the way of taxation reforms; in fact
the constitution must be amended 10
secure reforms"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-04-22
a n IA
TOO MANY LIFE BOATS

Detroit, Mich.-Opposition to the
seamen's act was registered by con-
ference of business men from cities
along the great lakes. The usual
fire alarm resolution urged congress
to repeal the law instanter if the lake
passenger business is to be saved
from ruin and decay. One of the
grievances is the cost in maintaining
life boats. The law does not compel
life-saving apparatus for every pas
senger who sails or these inland seas,
but the provisions as they exist are
too expensive. saith these business
men, who insist that the life boats
take up too much room and interfere
with revenue-producing passengers.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-04-22
DEFEAT CAN'T-STRIKE
PLAN

Des Moines, Iowa.-The Iowa legis-
lature has adjourned without passing
the Kline can't-strike bill Another
vicious proposal that met the same
fate would permit trade unions to be
sued, just as is incorporated bodies
now are. Under this plan every men,
Der of union would be liable for the
act of any other member during
strikes. 1t would put the spy and
private detective in clover and the
property of every unionist would be
jeopardized.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-04-22
RESIST WAGE CUTS

Los Angeles, Cal-The barrage by
propagandists against alleged high
wages of building craftsmen did not
affect delegates to the annual con-
vention of the California state build
ing trades council These unionists
showed that living costs are much
higher, when compared with 1914,
than wage increases, which have aver
aged 80 per cent, while building ma
terial prices are still as high as 400
per cent in many cases.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-04-22
LESS MINE FATALITIES

Washington.-Th fewer men lost
their lives in metal-mine accidents
in this country during 1919 than in
any previous year for which statis-
ties of accidents have been compiled
is shown in report just issued by
the United States bureau of mines.
The number of men killed was 468
as compared with 646 killed in 1918.
The number of men injured was 31,-
SOC, as compared with 42,915 injured
IN 1913
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-04-22
URGE SMALL CLAIM
COURT

Trenton, N. 1.-THE establishment
of small claim court IS the purpose
of bill introduced in the state SEN
ate. 1t now costs S12 to SIS in court
charges to settle the smallest civil
claim, but under the proposed system
the expense would be only 81 to be-
gin an action. No lawyer would be
required, the plaintiff simply making
his statement to a clerk of the court.
1t is stated that in the city of New
ark alone more than $4,000 would
be saved annually by the creation of
this court, which would eliminate
lawyers and fees.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-04-22
TEACHERS NOT LABOR
ERS

Hartford, Gonna teacher is not
laborer, according to Judge Malt
bic, who denied that teachers employ
ed by an educational concern now in
the hands of a receiver have a wage
lien on the property.
The court said that the law was
intended 3to make the way easier for
the worker who lives each day almost
within that days wage, and is, un-
fortunately, often not provident in his
outlook to the future"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-04-22
LABOR'S MEMORIAL DAY

Washington.-The fourth Sunday in
May-May %, this year-is labor's
memorial day. The A. +. of L. has
designated this time as day upon
which to pay tribute to the memory of
those whose lives have been given
to the service of the labor movement.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1921-04-22
PRINTERS MAKE GAINS

Sapulpa, Okla.--The 4l-hour week
will be established in the composing
rooms Of local printing offices with
cut friction on May l. An agreement
signed by employers and the Typo
graphical Union calls for the short
week and wage Of $45 for day work
and SAB for night work.