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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
NOTICE.
SOUTH PARIS, MAINE, March I. II

SOUTH PARIS, MAINE, March 4, 1921.
The undersigned, being two of the directors OF
the Mount Mica Building Association, d9 mere
by request the secretary to call special meet
ine OF said corporation within the next week,
for the purpose Of acting on any business COZ.
nected with the proposed sale OF the present los
and the purchase OF new iot ana inc con'
'Niu0''oA ~ FRANK z. KIMBALL.
W. B. STRICKLAND.
SOUTH PARIS, MAINE.
In accordance with the foregoing eau. !.
George F. Eastman, secretary OF the MOUNT
Mica Building Association. do hereby notify the
stockholders Of said corporation that tnere WIN
be special meeting of said corporation. andet t
Article 10 of the bylaws, held at the store OF
Eastman & Andrews in South Paris vilage
Corporation at O'Clock In the afternoon OF
Thursday, March 10. 1921. To act on the Ioiiow'
" 10 authorize the trustees TO convey by
together with the right Of way belonging thereto
and 70 Ok the compensation therefor ana 70 give
the trustees directions In regard 70 personal
property. -.u .,,...x,,.
the trustees to purchase any other lot 70 na 'ns
said lot, and to give the trustees any other nee.
essary instructions connected with the eran'
7. To see what Instructions the stockholders
will give the trustees In regard TO erecslnR
building on any lot which may be purchased py
~ {. TO see If the stockholders will vote 70 In:
creaae the capital stock of this association 70 nos
more than Hfty thousand dollars (eb0.0o0) ana 70
instruct the officers of the association TO ME the
proper papers TO accomplish said Increase.
'' go. r. EASTMAN,
Sec. of II. II. B. A.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
Fire at Norway.

The Norway fire department. was call
ed out about IL 80 Sunday night by Q
FIRE In house on Water Street owned
by Miss Isabel n. Whitcomb and occu-
pied by the families of Mrs. Stephen
McAllister and Mrs. Eula Laiue. The
fire started in the upper part OF tho
house near the chimney. Soon after
midnight the about was sounded. The
fire was easily subdued, but the burning
and the wetting combined did extensive
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]. 81. Bean moved that the road COM
missiopers be instructed to report to the
selectmen at least once In two weeks
the amount Of money expended, and to
whom 1t 10 to be paid. This motion was
unanimously carried.
At this point the meeting adjourned
for dinner.
At / O'Clock business was resumed,
with Q smaller attendance than In the
forenoon.
The articles in the warrant regarding
appropriations had been reached. The
moderator stated that he understood .
committee informally chosen ut citi-
zens' meeting had considered the matter
Of school appropriations, and Dr.. Stew
art, chairman Of the committee, read
the report of the committee, with appro-
priations recommended, and the appro-
priatious were made as given below.
Under Article . Il was moved by DR..
Stewart n follows:
"Moved, to authorize the moderator
to appoint committee OF nine, to act In
conjunction with the school committee
to investigate the school housing prob
lem In the town of Paris, including the
union high school project, to formulate
some policy Of improvement which shall
extend over period Of years, and to
make recommendation to the town at
later meeting"
This motion WAS carried.
Articles were passed over relating to
taking school census ut time OF taking
inventory, maintenance OF kindergarten,
addition of South Paris high school,
appointment OF school physicians, NOV.
| ing of Webber school house, use Of the
Webber school house for kindergarten
In South Paris village, aud the purchase
of conveyance wagons for scholars, and
relating to physical education In schools
In the matter of purchase OF convey.
ance wagons, there was considerable dis
/ cussiou, and the sentiment was gener.
ally expressed that present conveyance
methods are IN abuse Of the scholars.
The motion to pass over the article Wal
carried, 102 to 90.
| G. G. Norton moved that 1t 10 thu
sense of the meeting that better convey
anoe methods be provided by the schoo
board. This WAS passed by . strong
uiud uoce vote.
The articles relating to the Shurtief
school house, and adding machine To-
the superintendent OF schools, wer'
passed over.
The appropriation for support OF poo
was finally fixed at $500, after motions
to make 1t 1880 and $1,000 had success
lively been defeated.
There was discussion on the appropri
alton for roads and bridges ut consider
able length and from numerous angles
A vote was passed warning the roa'
com missioners against overexpendinl
their appropriation, and the selectmel
we're instructed TO apportion the roa'
money according to mileage and condl
ton Of roads.
Il The legacy of Alansou N. Rawson 70
the care Of the Rswson lot, sl25, was q
cspted.
The article relating to sale OF th
Weber school house was passed owe
after some discussion.
i Several Of the appropriations Wei
Iparod hon The nmounta rooommon0o(
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
German ~Thoroushness."

Max Walter. head Of boys train
Ing school In Frankfort, tells the iol'
lowing story by way OF illustrating
German thoroughness:
A venerable teacher In one OF Ger
many's preparatory schools was dis
tractedly ambllng about his study one
day when he noticed stray piece OF
paper. Picking 1t up he saw that II
was Latin composition from one OF
his devoted disciples.
On looking at It more closely ne oe'
tected an error which he had over
looked. Seating himself at his desk
he dipped his pen In good red INK ano
made the necessary correction. az
then folded the paper into neal
roll, stuck It In the fire, and with u
lighted his pipe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
NOTICE.

An adjourned meeting Of the policy holders Of
the O. ford County Patrons Of Husbsndry M
tnsl Fire insurance Company 10 called at ths
Grange Hail, South Paris, on March at u
O'Clock in the forenoon for the purpos" OF @kine
of insursnce upon buildings that are properly
equipped With approved lightning rod.: TO a.
he rate az compared with other buildings, ane
il 20 decided. 70 change article OF sne ny
bs decided upon BY the policy holders. Also e
amend article 8 By striking out the words lol
trsnsfer) In next 10 last line and (transierree
orl in last line Of said article. And to trsnsac
any other business that may Legally como Detof'
said meeting.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
a.,o,,n. Teach Farming.

The Belgian government has MT
upon novel scheme Of teaching the
farmers Of the country better methods
of farming, says Motor. The idea OF
school for farmers Ii not new Dut
the idea Of taking the school to the
farmer BY means Of q motor caravan
Is certainly novel. The school Duilo-
ing consists Of three units. one pow
cred with q gasoline motor; In short
4 building section on motor truck.
with this powered unit 90 two Tai-
era and the three rolled into position
and Joined together makes the COM
modious and convenient classroom.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
Card of Thanks.

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks
to the many friends and neighbors and
shopmates, who 20 kindly assisted ~ 10
our great Bereavement, and also for the
flowers and all they did We appreciate
most sincerely.
MRS. ERNEST r. ABBOTT AND FAMILY.
Mr.. AND MRS. FRED V. ABBOTT.
Mr.. AND MRS. STANLEY N. WHEELER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
How's This9

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
I'VE years. and has become known az the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces. expelling the Pol
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for short time you will see q
great Improvement In your general
cine at once and get rid Of catarrh. Send
for testimonials. free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
Class Parts.

The class parts for the seniors ct the
Norway High School have been assigned
az follows:
Vsledictorian-Miss Grace Dudley.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Laurestine Foster.
Historian-Stephen J. Cummings.
Prophetess-Mlss Ethel Thompson.
Presentation of Gifts-Miss Elsie Smith.
Words for Ode-Miss Margaret Eisenwinser
and Raymond Winsl0w.
Music for Ode-Miss Bessie KAN.
Clsss NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Tucker
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
This Years ch.utauqua Dates.

Letters received from the headquarters
OF the Community Chautauquas an
nounoe the Paris and Norway dates for
this year as Friday, July 8, to Wednes-
day, July Is, inclusive, excluding Sun
day, on which day no program will be
given.
Among the features are Strickland
Gillian, noted hum0rist; Chief Tahan; ;
Brush, the great magician; The syria.
ouse Varsity Quartette; International
Concert Company; Sherman Rogers,
Lumberjack orator; and the big New
York Comedy success, "The Cinderella
Man."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
Escaped From Custody

Sunday, March 6, Edward Gillant,
~ years Of age, S feet S inches tall,
weighs 100 pounds, dark complexion
and black hair, thin face. Speaks
with French accent. When he left
was dressed in cotton khaki trousers,
well worn army shoes with no rub
bers, black house coat, brown SLOUGH
hat. Was tracked to the Grand
Trunk Railway track near the gravel
pit about two miles above South
Paris. Give information to
HARRY D. COLE, Sheriff,
10 South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08

The Crown fuel saver. by scientific
combustion, viii save ct least 20 per cent
of your fuel bill and You will get less
ashes, iess SCOT, less clinkers and no gas.
The heat will DO uniform. No modern
invention equals this 10 economy, labor
saving and comfort. The only house
hold convenience that requires NO ex.
pense other than its initial cost. Inquire
Of George b. Davis, South Pariss or
write to Chandler b. Barron, 186 Wood
Street. Lewiston. Ne. o.lO
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
Flned for Sale Of Vanilla.

In the Norway Municipal Court Satur-
day forenoon, Charles Churchill OF South
Paris pleaded guilty TO . complaint for
sale of vanilla extract for tipping pur-
poses, and paid . fine of 500 and costs.
The sale on which the prosecution was
based was OF half dozen bottles to ono
cuafOmer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08

A drizzls of rain and sloppy streets
did not tend toward large attendance,
nevertheless the voters began to assem-
BILE early. Most of the voters went d.
rectly to the Ripley & Fletcher Co.
garage where IL was understood that the
business would principally be conducted,
but half hundred men assembled ct
Grange Hall, where the meeting was
called.
Town Clerk Wheeler called the meet
ing to order promptly on time and read
the formal portions of the warrant.
Walter L. Gray was elected moderator
by Q unanimous vote.
Immediately after the moderator was
sworn, Q motion was made and carried
that the meeting adjourn to the garage
of the Ripley q Fletcher Co.
At the garage the cars had been run
out, practically clearing the room, and q
number of chairs had been placed, which
were principally occupied by women
voters.
After q reasonable time had been
allowed for the change Of place, Moder-
stor Gray called the meeting to order,
and business proceeded.
The reports OF the town officers rs
printed, and the report of the Croker
and Bray funds made by Town Treas.
urer Charles 81. Howard were accepted
without objection.
Election of officers proceeded.
Robert w. Wheeler was elected town
clerk, receiving all the votes cast, So.
Vote for first selectmsn: Mark P.
Shaw received so of the SO votes cast.
Rallot for secopd solectman:
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DANCE
Academy Hall, Paris Hill
Wednesday Evg, March 9
DuNHAM's ORCHESTRA
House For Sale.

7 room Ia story house with
shed, stable, hen house, acre land,
II apple trees, pear trees, running
spring water which belongs with
place, in good condition. Price
S27oo. Also farms for sale, all
prices and locations, some extra
good bargains. L. A. BROOKS,
Real Estate Dealer, Office 81 Market
Square, South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
South Paris Savings Bank.
ANNUAL MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the ANIMAL meet.
ing of the, incorporators Of the South Paris
Savings Bank, for the election Of ofacers for me
business that may legally come before said
meeting, will be held at tie banking rooms In
South Paris, Maine, on Thursday, the twenty.
urth day Of March. 1871. At ! SOP. N.
Cont, p. GsG Name n Ms n 8. isai. io.is
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08

Mr.. Dean moved that the election of
Mr.. Andrews be made unanimous, and
IL was so voted.
The three who had been elected select
men were elected overseers Of the poor,
assessors, and FIRE wards, single vote
being cast In the case of each Office.
The vote for town treasurer resulted
In Charles 81. Howard receiving 119 out
of 120 votes cast.
Mr.. Howard stated that he had con-
sented to be candidate only with the
understanding that the compensation,
which is insufficient, should be increased.
Asked az to what would be sufficient
compensation, Mr.. Howard said he had
stated that be would do 1t for $400, no
less.
$500 was promptly made, an amendment
to make IL $500 was as promptly made
and accepted, and the motion was unsn-
imously passed.
Harry N. Shaw was elected tax COL
cletor, receiving 1873 votes.
Mr.. Shaw thanked the voters, and said
that he wanted only Q fair thing. he
thought one per cent would be q fair
compensation. For many years the COM
pensation has been IL per cent?
The statement was greeted with cheers,
and q motion to make the compensation
one per cent was promptly carried.
For member of the experimenting
school com mittee, to succeed Edwin A.
Daniels, Jeannie Hubbard received 1874
out of 1S8 votes cast.
On the question Of the number Of road
commissioners there was decided diff.
ference of opinion, but on uiua voce
vote there was big volume OF sound In
favor of three commissioners.
The commissioners were then elected,
the vote for the one at the south end OF
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Town Officers Elected.

PARIS.
Moderator, Walter L. Gray.
Clerk. Robert w. Wheeler.
Selectmen, Marx P. Shaw, Osman Z. Clifford.
Alpheus D. Andrews.
Treasurer, Charles Il. Howard.
Collector, Harry N. Shaw.
Road Commissioners. Fred 8. Bennett, Scott
o. Colby, Charles 3. Briggs.
8. s. Committee, Jeannie Hubbard.
NORWAY.
Moderator, H. B. Foster.
Clerk, w. g. Conary. 81.
Selectman for three years, 81. A. Robbins.
School Committee, W. r. Jones.
Treasurer, r. r. Bickford.
Tax Collector, z. G. Libby.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
Earm Bureau meeting.

A meeting of the Oxford County Farm
Bureau will be held at Grange Hal, South
Paris, Wednesday, March 8, at 1880 a.
N. The grange will serve dinner. This
10 the first of series Of meetings to DO
held In the several towns Of the county.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
On School Housing Problem
Committee Named at Paris
Town Meeting.---Spirit
Of Economy Ii
Manifested.

appointment of . committee Of nine
to act In conjunction with the school
board In confederation OF school housing
problems, the union high school project,
and other school problems, to report to q
later meeting, was an important part OF
the business Of the Paris town meeting
Monday.
There was considerable discussion Of
both important and less important mat
tiers, and general disposition to cut
down on the size Of the appropriations
Was manifest.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08

There have been ten fre calls during
the year. One was Q falne alarm, the
t:e being 10 the Norway power house;
two were still alarms, four have been
uuimportsnt blszes, and two serious.
The report ended January 81.
Most of the articles 10 the warrant are
routine measures, but there are several
that are new. One TART. ~ 10 to see II
the corporation will locate street light
near the post Office on Pleasant Street,
and Article IS 10 to see II the corpora
tiou will locate street. light on High
land Avenue near the residence OF Q. A..
Wilson.
Article 30 Is to see II the corporation
will label the streets with appropriate
signs nc functions. -.
Article 10 10 to see II the village VIII
change the name Of the street running
from Market Square to the Norway line
from Pleasant 20 Main Street.
Some one has suggested that the new
concrete street running In . direct iine
from Market Square, South Paris. to
Main Street, Norway, should bear sin-
gls name, and that . committee should
be appointed st this meeting to confer
with citizens Of Norway to make this
change. This would include Pleasant
Street In South Paris, which Article Is
would change, and Paris Street In Nor.
way. Union Street has bean suggsseed
a. 9 name, ~ there 10 now no street b
that name either In South Paris or Nor
kway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
Bankrupts Petition for Discharge.
In the matter Of

To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge OF the
District Court Of the United States for the
District Of Maine:
7 INCOLN II. HOLMES Of Waterford In the
l. County of Oxford. and State Of Maine, IN said
District respectfully represents that on the $50
day of December last past, he was duly sdluoged
bankrupt under the Acts Of Congress relating 70
his property and rights of property and has fully
complied with all the requirements OF said Acts
and Of the orders of Court touching his bank.
ruptcy.
by the Court 70 have q full discharge from az
debts provable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts % are ex
cepted BY law from such discharge.
Dated this lst day Of March. A: u. 1871.
LINCOLN II. HOLMES, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, 90. ,
On this 9Th day of March, A. D. ls2l' on
reading the foregoing petition hssr,n, be had
upon the same on the land day Of April. A; D.
1921, before said Court at Portland, In said Dis.
trict at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; ana tnas
notice thereof be published In The OXFORD Dem,
ocrs printed .n ~ s osS.r Dersons In
Interest, may appear at the said time and place.
and show cause, II any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted,
And Il 10 further Ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail to oil known cred
dressed to them at their places OF residence as
witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE. Judge
of the said Court and the seal thereof, Of Fort
land, in said District, on the 9Th day OF March,
La GEO. G. WHEELER. Clerk.
io.ia Attsst: GEO. G. WHEELER, Clerk.
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OUTH PARIS.
Repentance.

Repentance.
ne, mad march,
you repent
npers so monument
tied on each darling bud
q dared 20 M through mist and mud
ZEE YOU wayering In the hold
Spring's warm arms and winters coldl
wild month
lust be sol
see-the last fierce swirl Of snow
3 was the symbol Of your wrath,
) melted by the garden path,
. battles the jonquils' shivering spears
= very food Of tears.
DANIEL HENDERSON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08

Ut course inc water u5pHrtmons mHkes
rather of bad showing owing to the
freeze up last winter, which cost the
department with maintenance $40, 6S7 a.
100000 had to be borrowed to square
this bill with interest. bonds, etc, beside
the balance from 1919, and water rentals
and installing this year. This caused q
deficit of $5,514.7l.
The financial condition OF the corpora
ton shows liabilities of $72, 957 81 with
resources OF LAST 20, leaving total
Indebtedness of $40, 4S7.20.
The trsasurer's report shows the total
amount received from all sources to DC
ga, 2S4.S1; OF which WAS paid ont $22,.
052.25, leaving q balance on hand oil
~, 232.66.
The recommendation made for the
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08
A Recital.

Eight young pupils Of Miss Ruth Cum.
mipgs gave piano recital one afternoon
last week, carrying out the following
program:
Me-, p.,df
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notdce that %
has bean duly appointed administrstor OF. ne
CYRUS B. HEAD. lase Of CANTOR,
bouds q The Law directs. AL pereone having
denan aEainst the estate Of said deceased
arc desired 70 present To same for eettlemeess
and all indebted thereto sro requested % nake
payment 'nV %fssf6w 3. HlALD.
February iaad. isst oqses'o'' H.
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NOTICE.

Thu subscriber hereby gives notice that she has
bean duly appointed admlnistrasrix OF tho eseass
" GEORGE L. ROWLAND, late Of Paris,
hond' All persons having demands sSainst the
cstste OF ssid deceased are desired 70 presons
the came for settlement, and al indebted thereto
arc requested 70 mako payment immediaseiy.
LILLE 3. MCCALL.
10 Sunset Road, w. somervtnes HAS.
February 92nds 1871. VII
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1921-03-08

Tho name-Doan's inspires confidence. DcanI
Kidney Pills for kidney Ills. Doen's Ointment
for akin itching. Doan's Regulets Tor mild lAx.
alive. Sold u al drug stores.