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ESTABLISHED 1933. The Oxford Democrat. ISSUED TUESDAYS. South Paris, Maine, September 26,1916 ATWOOD A FORBES, Editors and Proprietor*. GXOBOS M. ATWOOD. A. E. FORBES. ΓΚΒΜβ —|l-50 a year If paid strictly In advance. Otherwise #--'.00 a year. Single copiée 4 cents. advertisements . —All legal advertisements are «riven three consecutive Insertions for $1-30 per Inch In length of column. Special con tracte made with local, transient and yearly advertisers. « Job Pbinttng Sew type, raet presses, electric power, experienced workmen and low prices combine to make this department of oar busi ness cAmpiete and popular. Republican Nominations. For President CHARLES E. HUGHES Of New York. For Vice-President Charles W. Fairbanks Of Indiana. Coming Events. Sept. 26, 27,23—West Oxford fair, Fryeburg. Sept. 27, 28—Oxford County Sunday School As sociation, South Pari:». Sept. 27,28—North Oxford fair, Andover. Oct. 2, 3, 4— United Baptist state convention, Portland. 1 Nov. 7—Presidential election. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS These Chilly Nights, etc. This Washington Avenue, etc. Blue Stores. First snowing of Men's Sew Fall and Winter Suits. All Wool Steamer Rugs. Fai: Footwear. Free Lecture. Millinery Showing. 3 Probate Appointments. Probate Notices. It's Foolish to Suffer. Lost. Preble House For Sale. Glenwood Kanges. Notice. 2 Petitions for Sale of Heal Estate. County Sunday School Association. The annual convention of the Oxford County Sunday School Association will be held at the Congregational church, South Paris, Wednesday and Thursday of this week, Sept. 27 and 2S. Program as folio we: WEDNK8DAT AFTERNOON 1:30 Song Service Chorus Devotional Service Rev. S. T. Achenbach 2 HO Debate Resolved that the uniform system of Sun day School lessons Is more practical than the new graded system. Affirmative Rev. G. H. Newton, South Paris Negative Rev. D. A. Ball. West Paris Discussion led bv Rev. Ε. H. Stover, Bryant's Pond 3:90 Singing Chorus 3.Ό0 Address, Teacher Training In Oxford County Rev. John M. Arters, Rumford 3 JO Appointing Committees Offering Singing Chorus 3:45 Separate Conferences by Departments Elementary Alms and Opportunities Mrs. Wesley J. Weir Teen Age "The Teen Years and Church Member ship" Rev Frank Otis Erb, Ph. D. Adult Department Rev. J. J. Hull Teacher Training "How to put Unity Into Community" Rev. Gay C. White, Portland 5:30 Social Hour and Supper WEDNESDAY EVENING 7 :15 Singing Chorus Devotional Service Rev. Η. H. Hoyt, Hiram 7:45 Address, Organised Sunday School Work and Its value to County and District Associations Mr. Wesley J. Weir 8:15 Singing Chorus Offering Address, The Teen Years and the Devel opment of Personality Rev. Frank Otis Erb, Ph D. THURSDAY ΜΟΒΜΝΟ 9 -00 singing Chorus Devotional Service Rev. W. P. Porter, Mexico 9:15 Business Reports Election of officers, etc. 10:15 The Rural Sunday School 1. Its Problems Rev. C. H. Fisher, Center Lovell 2. Suggested Solutions and Conference Wesley J. Weir 11Λ0 Address, llow a Sunday School Re-made a Church Rev. J. J.Hull 12.-00 Dinner thcbsdat AfTiraooa 1:30 Singing Chorus Devotional Service Rev. L. F. McDonald, Brownfleld 2 -00 Address, "The Go to Church Band" Rev. William C. Curtis, Bethel 2 30 Address, The Boy ana the Sunday School Rev. Allan Brown, Rumford 2:45 Singing Chorus Offering 3 (X) Address, The Man and the Sunday School Rev. Andrew T. McWhorter. South Paris 3:30 Benefits of Organized Class Work Kev. Γ. C. Chapman, Bethel 4.00 Singing Chorus Five Minute Recess 4 15 General Conference led by Mr. Wesley J. Weir 5:30 Social and Supper Hour THURSDAY ΕνΚΜΙΝϋ 7:15 Singing Chorus Devotional Service Rev. F. M. Lamb, Buckfield 7:45 The Strategic Value of the Sunday School In Evangelism Rev. F. F. Foshay Rum fora 5 :15 Singing Offering 8:30 Address, Keeping Ahead of Yesterday Rev. Gay C. White, Portland The officers of the Association are: Pres.—Rev. M. O. Baltzer, Mexico. Ylce-Pres.—Rev. F. F. Foshay, Rumford; Rev. Ε. H. Stover, Bryant's Pond; Rev. L. F. Mc Donald. Brownfleld. Sec.-Treas.—Philip F. Stone, Norway. Superintendents of Departments— · Home, Mrs. D. A. Ball, West Paris. Teacher Training, W. H. Soute, Rumford. Adult Work, Rev. T. C. Chapman, Bethel Elementary, Miss Mae B. Abbott. Rumford. Temperance, Mrs. R. J. Bruce, Norway. Auditor—Alton C. Wheeler, South Paris. Here and There. The penalties imposed by Judge Lan· dis of the United States Court are some times extreme if not peculiar—as when he a few days since imposed on a young man a fine of one cent and confinement for two minutes in a court room chair. Though the twenty-nine million fine which be imposed on the Standard Oil Co. was easily brushed aside on a techni cality, It has not been forgotten. If be keeps on there may be a suspicion that he has a fancy for the spectacular. The Democratic papers are still busy figuring out that the result of the Maine election was a Democratic victory, and makes certain the re-election of Wilson. Mathematicians, figuring on the probable re suit of the presidential election, are puuled In forecasting what will become of the FtmumIti vote of over 4,000,000 in 1912.—Boston Globe. Indicating that there are some fairly intelligent people in the country who haven't yet beard from the Maine elec tion. Oo-To- Sunday «School-Day. . In accordance with the request of the Maine State Sunday School Association, Governor Curtis has issued a proclama tion appointing Sunday, Oct. 8, aa "Go· to-Snnday-School-Day, and oommenda to the people the observance of the day by attending Sunday School in the church of their choice. An effort is to be made to increase the Sunday School attend ance on that day by a large percentage over the average. A special seaalon of the Maine législa ture is called by Governor Cnrtis to meet Friday, Sept. 29, at 10 A. M. The spe cial oojeot of the session is to enact the reviaion of th· statutes, which haa re cently been completed. This ia largely a matter of form. Other objecta named in the call are a consideration of the matter of altering the llnea of Portland harbor, and legislation which will permit the nae of the ao-called land reeerve fund qow in the state treasury. Three persons were killed and two oth er· injured when an abtomobile was atruck by a freight train at a blind grade croaaing near the Enfield station Sunday afternoon. The dead are Charlea H. Randall and hla daughter Doria of Mllo, and Mrs. Abraham Dougherty of Med ford Center. Mrs. Randall may dta, and Mr. Dougherty eeoaped with a broken arm and will reoover. i THE OXFORD BEARS. THE DOINGS OP THE WEEK IN ALL SECTIONS OP THE COUNTY. Parts Hill. Church, Ββτ. q, w f. HlILpa*. lor. Pwachlng every Sunday it ioSa m Sunday School at uTs^btSS e£nlnjr«£Vl£ }L' · I^rAyer Meeting Thursdsy evenlmr ti Covenant Meeting the l&et nidtïï hjllLM ^ LI of the month at 2 :30 ρ îi Ali oonneded 7S? Sy The Mine· Loaiae and Emily Dlman returned to their home in Providence, λ. I., lut week. Prof, and Mr·. William Roy Smith, who have spent the sommer In Canada and Alaska, covering a tour of abont î?m ? mi|ee, arrived at Pari· Hillllaat Wednesday, where they will re Br*Î il»wr!'pa. b*'<"· Another job of ditching to improve the ground· of the Paris Hill Country club r '»* ΡΓ°ΚΓβββ ooder the charge of \f ΐ Brown, president of the Club. Mr. and Mrs. George M. Atwood and Mrs. Clayton K. Brooks and family spent the weekend at Dlxfleld and Lake Webb Mr. William Sparrow, Miss Eleanor î> par row and Miss Helen Sparrow, who have spent the summer with Mrs. Mellie S. Brown, returned last week to their home in Bogota, N. J. At the annual meeting of the Paris Hill Univeraalist Society Tuesday even ing, the following were elected: Mixlerator—Geo. M. Atwood. Ae"e8eaonrii^nUpir~Art,hur K" Forb««· ban Δ ^laxlm. Pierce» Joeeph B. Coie, Ol lÀ T-ae Vute. ko exteQd a call lo Rev. C. A. Knickerbocker to supply the pulpit as usual next summer. Mr and Mrs. J. Curtis Clark of Stan Brown D'' *Γβ gueete o£ Mr8· Mellie S. Crossroads is dosed for two weeks. The family are in Wells River, Vt., the guests of Mrs. Nelson Bailey. Mrs. Jennie Strout is in Portland. ΜΓβ· F'J· R,P,ey ·»<* Mrs. L.k. 'r°'D C,,np " Mjes Eva Jackson, daughter of Bert lSS'i',rl1"' -1" *'·■ bMn Miss Harriet Winslow who has spent De®awSrr hM g0n® t0 Newark· Χ^ηΤβΐΜά6Γ ÎS " gUMt 0f AQ«uet Prof. John A. Nicholls of Boston will lecture at the Baptist church Tuesday evening Mr. Nicholls is a very interest .e'rft' he.r °0βy°U ",0°ld m»k·« J. H. Brooke of Bridgeport, Ct is famllv AtW<^ w®eks' vacation with his ι family at Austin P. Stearns'. FORBES DISTRICT. StoD"',bi"?b°.V4ed h0rSM With G'0rg" Charles Stevens and Carl Stevens have ^n°fht0. ®thel with their teams to work on the state road. Qilbertvilie. day 88 Maude Ellie WM in Lewiston Fri Mrs. Esther Read of Livermore Falls was in town Saturday to attend the funeral of Nathan Reynolds. Mise \ era Adams has returned to her school m Rangeley. *.) m" ^f^oster's in poor health. Mr. and Mrs. John Daily of North Livermore were in town Sunday. Ben Daily is seriously ill. «X'lSST ,""UKi Ur8·R°··Dodd· fiia»0kng ,th08e ,rom out of tow° to at tend the funeral of Nathan Reynold· ΓοΓμ '· an«d irs· Ed«" Carverof Bos" sill η ΐ, of Liverrnore, Louise Staple# cieon Osgood, J. B. Stevenson, ?nd ν L£tan*ood> F· D. Abbott, Mr! Ir» ν hi'00 2 Stratton of Rum ford. Cnnn i * A- of Mlddletown, κ * »ιι· vieitln£ hie Sister, Mrs. G. Al bert Ellis, and family. Deane .Hiscock the fair 1Dgt0° *l8° iD t0Wn attending North Waterford. Several from this place are working at the McWain Packing Co. corn shop at East Waterford. Misa Annie Ward from Atlanta, Maes., who has been spending two weeks with ber parents at their oottage, went back to ber work the 231. Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Bazelton took Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Ward and daughter Annie to the fair Wednesday, and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hobson and daughter Velma Thursday. The bears are doing bad business In Ezra Hersey's and Irvin Green's flocks of sheep as each baa bad several killed. Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Doe from Hing bam, Mass., have returned to their borne, after spending several weeks with her mother, Mrs. Ida Gibbe. Nathan Brackett and daughter Angie bave been visiting Mrs. Lizzie Sawin at the pond. Hanover. C. F. Saunders has been cutting corn with bis harvester for Prof. Chapman of Bethel. Mr. and Mrs. Auverne Lapham's old est son, Cecil, has been very alck with bronchial pneumonia. E. W. Stearns Is plowing for Maria Twitchell. Mrs. Leon Roberts is gaining slowly. Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Stearns are visiting relatives in North Anson. Everette Billings is working for Smith Brothers. Webb Ethridge of Bethel spent lut Saturday with G. M. Kimball. Mr. and Mrs. K. D. Hammon and daughter Mnrleoe visited at Rumford Corner last Sunday. M re. Nancy Mayconoell ii in poor health. North Buckfield. It was a pleasant little party that gath ered at the home of Washington Heald on Sept. 14, in honor of the birthday of his aunts, Jane S. Heald and Adelaide Mason. There were seven old school mates present, all widows—Georglana Warren, Martha Record, Isabelle Swal low, Celia Dunham, Florence Heald, also Lydia Yarney, Mrs. W. Heald's mother. A dinner was served by the hostess. Dnring the afternoon many old time events were called to mind. Soap abate were taken of the gronp. The ag gregate ages of the eight present were 59Θ, the oldest being 85, but from the cheerful smiles and well preserved bodies we say with the poet: "Lament wbo will In fruitless tears The apee4 with which our momenta fly; I sigh not over vanished years, But watch the yean that hasten by." Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Moore and danghter Madeline from Allston, Mass., are spending their vacation at Merton Warren's. Calvin Keene visited at Howard McAl ister's at North Parla Wednesday. Quite a number in the place took In Canton fair Wednesday. Oo Sept. 20, at the home of Mri. Flor ence Heald occurred the marriage of her daughter, Helen Maude, to Mr. Parley Bernard Dunn. Rev. C. G. Miller offici ating, the double ring aervioe being nsed. The bride's dress was of white organdte and net with lace trimmlnga. After the ceremony lnocbeon waa served. The room· were prettily decorated with oat flowers. Both bride and groom are graduate· of Buckfield High Sobool, class of 1914, and Mr. Dunn attended the (Jniversity of Maine two years. They have the best wishes of their many friends. W. J. Morse baa purchased a farm In Livermore and will move there soon. Mr. and Mr·. S. J. Spanldlng and daughter Lnoia recently visited at K. W. Spanldlng's in Snmner. North Stooetuun. Mrs. Lorin McKeen haa been visiting her son, H. B. McKeen. Sarah McKeen is at work for Mrs. I. A. Andrew·. Lnoins Jewett baa returned from the hoepital at Conway, Ν. H., and I· board ing at John Adam·1. He ia In a orltioal oondition. Mrs. Nettle Chute ia visiting her daughter Sdie at Farmlogton, Ν. H. Β. K. Brown from Lovell has a orew of men at work on the road that leada to hi· campa al the fool of Speekle Moon tain. Theodore Allen ha· been quite siok the paat week. iPPWPii!|i(PPP Bethel. Rev. 7. S. Barton of Rookport, Mue., » former paator of the Universalis! church In Bethel, vu preaent at the morning and evening aenrloe of that ohuroh lait Sunday and aaelated the paator In the ezeroliee. Harold Chandler spent Sunday at hla home In Bethel, returning to Wlnthrop In the afternoon, Sunday. Mrs. Nellie Curtis and Mr*. Ο. M. Maaon attended the State W. C. T. U. convention in Lewiaton as delegates from the Bethel Union. Albion Morgan has sold his honse on Clark Street to Pearl Wing of Bryant Pond. Work is progressing upon ▲. W. Her rick's bouse on Vernon Street. Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Gehring were in Bethel to attend the reunion of the "Bethel League," and Wednesday went to Christmas Cove to visit Mrs. Gehring's son, Dr. George Farnsworth, and family. Wednesday evening the Bethel Men's Club resumed its meetings, and Fred Tibbetts gave an address on life at Platts burg, where be spent several weeks in training. Miss Ethel Randall has finished her work in the post office, and Mrs. Lyman Wheeler fills the position left vacant by Miss Randall's resignation. A large number of the village people attended the West Bethel fair Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. E. Bean of Bellows Falls, VL, are visiting Mrs. Bean's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Bean. Donald Mason, who has been visiting bis grandmother, Mrs. Ο. M. Mason, re turned to Portland Friday, and will re sume bis studies at "Little Blue," Farm ington. West Bethel. "Good bye, sweet Summer, since thou now must I lay mv hand In thine, and calmly say The last farewell—and yet I tain wouln stay Thy flight because I love thee, love thee so. "Good bye, bright Summer, fair Indeed thou art No maiden blush of Spring so bright as thine, Thy kisses warm, and sweet as ηectared wine Wake to new life and love the coldeet heart. "Good bye to all thy bright entrancing ways, Thy winsome smiles, and coy, coquettish charms, Thy voice of melody and breath of balm That make the witching beauty of these days." Autumn began last Saturday. Corn is ripening without freezing. Eggs and butter continue to advance in price. Sweet potatoes are plentiful, and 25 cents will buy ten pounds. The beautiful weather drew out a big crowd to the Grange fair in this village Thursday. Frosty mornings, but that is nothing unusual at this season of the year. Edgar and Elbert Brings came op from South Paris last week to visit their father and atteod election. No one seemed to be surprised at the result of our state election, and it U hoped all the officers will now live up to their promises. If the weather continues pleasant many from this place will attend the "World's Fair" in North Waterford on Friday and Saturday of next week. George A. Churchill of Melrose, Mass., visited bis old friend, Edwin R. Briggs, last week. Both were born the same year, and were quite frequently together but their paths diverged in I860, and soon after the breakiug out of the Civil War be became a soldier, and from thai time up to last week they did not meet. He is enjoying good health for a man ol his age and was a welcome visitor here. Dickvale. Mrs. John Wyman passed away Fri day, Sept. 15, after a week's illness at the last, although she had been a patient sufferer for years with asthma. She would have been seventy-one in Novem ber. She leaves to mourn her loss be sides her husband, three children, Thomas Wyman of Weld, Mrs. Grafton Gordon of this place, and Mrs. Lowell Shaw of Buckfield, three sisters and a brother, and seven grandchildren. Rev. Chester Oliver spoke words of comfort, and a profusion of flowers spoke of the esteem of her many friends. Burial took place in the Dickvale yard. Mrs. Wyman was a neighbor of the writer for nearly twelve years, and was known to be a Christian in the best sense of the word. Oscar Allen has been visiting hie daughter, Mrs. D. C. Chenery. Mrs. Elmeda Richardson has returned home after a pleasant visit in Gorham, Ν. H., and West Paris. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lord of Black stone, Mass., are guests of Mrs. Sylves ter Searles. This Wednesday is a nice one for Can ton fair and many are Improving it in that way. Mrs. Esther Gordon got badly injured Tuesday by being run over by a team. As she was trying to get into the wagon the horse backed up. Gerald Tracy has gone to Rumford to work in the bag mill. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Tracy of Stougb ton, Mass., have been visiting relatives and places of interest in Oxford County. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lord of Black stone, Mass., are visiting relatives and friends here. The lights of three airships were visi ble on Tuesday evening, the sky being clear. Ernest Andrews, E. G. Child and R. S. Tracy have been hauling their sweet corn to Dixfield. Miss Jennie, daughter of Grafton Gor don, U Id the Central Maine General Hospital, where she underwent an oper ation last week. Mr. Grant is working for J. G. Tyler. Walter Balentine of Bethel was in the place one day recently. Bad colds aje prevalent. Hebron. Rev. Mr. Dimock preached here Sun day. Mrs. Daniel Chase of Storrs, Conn., and little May Caroline are visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Bearce. Henry Bearce of the Bureau of Stand ards, Washington, D. C., has been ap pointed inspector of barrels, and will remain here a few days longer on that account. Mrs. C. A. Sanger of Peabody, Mass., is visiting her cousin, Miss Tripp. Several from here attended the Bap tist Association at South Paris this week. Norman Richardson was at home from Portland for the week-end. Wllaon'i Mills. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Salt are at Saltaire Lodge through September. They are accompanied by their son, Lloyd B. Salt, and wife. Mrs. Wm. Cobb's nephews, who have been spending their vacation with her at Azisooos dam, have retnrned to their homes, and her father, Dr. Harris, baa returned to bis home in Sherman. Harry Hart made an extra trip with the Parmaoheenee boat Tuesday even ing, taking Mr. Vashaw and three men to their camp. Lloyd Flint has a new five passenger Ford. A. L. Salt of Saltaire Lodge went to Camp Caribou Wednesday. His friend, Mr. Kingsbury, accompanied him. S. W. and E. S. Bennett guides. J. A. Bucknam of Brockton, Mass., is the guest of his son, J. W. Bucknsm. Linwood Wilson has returned to his sohool at Govld Academy. Deputy Sheriffs Titus of Sooth Paris and Bechard of Lewlaton motored through here Friday on their way to Camp Caribou. A free ride was given to all that oould participate on the new boat belonging to the Parmaoheenee Clob, that bas been in the prooess of boilding through the ■ommer. Qllead. Miss Estheryne LeBreton of Berlin, Ν. H., was a recent gosst of friends In town. The village school began last Monday, with Mis· Margaret Libby of Portland asteeeber. Several people of this vicinity attended the fair at West Bethel last Thursday. Frank Coffin was in Portland one day last week. Mrs. Josephine Wheeler has retnrned home from Gorham, Ν. H., after visiting relatives there. Dr. B. L. Riohsrdson of Gorham, N. H., wm In town recently. Mrs. Ivan Heath and danghter Mildred of Sooth Paris are visiting relatives In town. Mis. Joseph Loeier went to Montreal last Moadey to flelt relatives. 1 ■ 1 . 1 · West Purl·. Mrs. Marietta A. (Curtis) Palier, widow of Caleb Poller, passed to the higher life Tuesday morning at 4:30, at her home on Main 8treet. Mrs. Palier had beeo in frail health for many years, and several years ago she suffered a fall whioh fractured her hip, and slnoe then she has been coofloed most of the time to au invalid's ohalr. The last few days were franght with great suffering, but her mind was dear and she was able to make such arrangements as she wished. She was the daughter of William and Marcel la (Swift) Curtis, and was born Sept. Θ, 1839, in Paris. In 1861 she mar ried Caleb Puller whose death oconrred ten years ago. Two daughters were born to them, Lulie B., who died when about 4 years of age, and Winnie E., wife of George W. Ri<yon, who survive·, alao one granddaughter, Bertha ▲., wife of Chester Buok, two great-grandchil dren Kenneth and Luoille Buck, and two brothers, Eugene Curtis of Norway and Alva Curtis of Dixfield. Mre. Fuller was a member of the Uni versalist church, which she attended as long as health permitted. Sinoe being confined at home she has firmly kept the faith which gave her peace and joy in suffering, and so irradiated her soul as earthly life was closing tbat she felt only peace and rest and a reunion with the dear ones gone before. Before her mar riage she was a successful school teach er. A kind friend, loving mother and grandmother. Sbe will be greatly miss ed, especially as the families of daugh ter and granddaughter have always en joyed a home with her and cared tender ly for her. Another who in the early years of her life shared her attention and received the kind interest and love of a mother was her stepson, the late Herman A. Fuller, of whom many friends' yet hold tender memories. Mrs. Fuller's funeral was held from her late home Thursday afternoon at 1:30. The fiowere were beautiful and abundant. Interment in West Paris cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Dunham and Mrs. Dunham's mother, Mrs. Hawley, of Brattleboro, Yt., and Mr. aud Mrs. Morse of Philadelphia were guests Thursday of Mr. Dunham's father, S. W. Dunham, and brother, H. W. Dun ham. They were on a motor trip by way of Portsmouth, Ν. H., Portland and Poland Spring to the Rangeley Lakes, and will return by the White Mountains. Mrs. Geo. P. Farnum and Miss Lou Chase were recent guests of their sister, Mrs. C. P. Dunham. Mrs. Agnes Pratt 1b visiting at Port land. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ricker have been spending several days with relatives at Falmouth. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Tubbs of Seffner, Fla., were guests two or three days last week at Q. R. Tuell's and E. J. Mann's. Mr. and Mrs. Tubbs came by auto from Florida to Oxford County in July, and since then enjoyed auto trips around the mountains and have visited friends at Randolph, Yt., and Groveton, Ν. H. Since being in Oxford Count] they have made their home with the family of John Tubbs at Waterford. Mr. Tubbs has eold his auto, preferring to purchase new after his return to Flot ida. They will return by train. Schools opened Monday. Miss Wall, principal, and Miss Flint, assistant, were the only teachers who came last week. Miss Wall remained and was the guesl of Mrs. Edwin J. Mann, and Miss Flint returned to her home at West Baldwin. Henry Barker of Harrison recently visited hie brother, C. H. Barker. Mr. and Mre. Joseph Porter of Boston Mass., are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Marshall. Rev. Sarah Robinson, Ella Berry, Mre, Roacoe Tuell, Mrs. W. W. Dunham, Mrs, R. T. Flavin, E. L. Porter. Mrs. Martha Dunham and Mrs. S. T. White attended the United Baptist Association at Soutl Paris Tuesday and Wednesday. Miss Mabel Bartlett of Newry, who is teaching school in District No. 4, for merly known as the Bacon district, it boarding at Mrs. Julia Curtis'. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Coburn and Helec are visiting at Dixfield. Mary Stearns has gone to Gorham Normal School, and Ethel Brock to Farmington Normal School. Buckfleld. Mrs. Ernoat E. Richards died at tbe home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. ElliDgwood early Monday evening, Sept. 18. Mrs. Richards came here Friday, Sept. 15, from the Homeopathic Hospital io Bos ton, where she bas been ill for several months. Mrs. Richards was 31 years ol age, and is survived by her husband and one eon eight years old, and her mother (Mrs. Elllngwood), and one sister, Mrs. I. Locker of New York city. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at tbe Ellingwood home, and the body was taken to Newfleld, Ν. H., for burial. The husband and Mrs. Ellingwood accompa nied tbe remains. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Lunt, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Fiske, Mrs. Eunice Prince, Mrs. W. M. Ricker and Miss Joeie Shaw attended the United Baptist Association at South Paris Tuesday and Wednesday. Gerald Bessey, Lerone Damon and Er· land Waterman went to Orono Monday where they will enter the University of Maine. Mrs. Etta Mitchell has gone to Fort Fairfield for the winter, leaving here Tuesday morning. Canton fair drew the usual number from here during the three days. Buck fleld ball team played against Wilton each day, winning two out of the three games by close scores. A reception was given Mr. and Mrs. Lamb and Mrs. Mitchell at tbe Baptist vestry Monday evening. The time was pleasantly passed with games and music, and punch and fancy orackers were served. Oxford. Tbe schools are again in session. Mr. Parmenter of Portland, prinolpal of high school, Miss Perkins assistant, Miss Stanton grammar school, Mrs. McAlister intermediate, and Miss Paine primary. Seventeen new scholars entered the pri mary school. Misses Doris Andrews and Marian Starbird, Colby students, went to Water ville Wednesday, and Alfreda Haskell, a student at Bates, went Thursday. Tbe Congregational Ladies' Circle met Wednesday with Miss M. I. Corning at Highfields. Twenty-seven members were present. Plane were made for fin ishing the kitchen which has been built on tbe parish house. Herbert Flood and Charles Davis have given a range, and Mrs. J. B. Robinson will furnish tobies. Miss Corning will donate the dishes. A very pleasant afternoon was spent. Re freshments of coffee, sandwiohes and cakes were served. Misa Olmstead, a gueat of Misa Corn ing at Highfields, returned to her home in Hartford, Conn., Saturday. A number of friends of Miss Corning and Miss Olmstead were very pleasantly entertained on Wednesday of the previ ous week with music on tbe piano and singing by Miss Olmstead and others. Miss Olmstead also gave much pleasure to all by her solo at the morning servloe at the Congregationaliat cburob. Mrs. Howland and daughter of Massa chusetts, guests at C. S. Hayes', returned to their home on Monday. Maaon. Miss Gladys Bennett has finished work for Mrs. H W. Keesell and returned to her home in Gilead. Myron Morrill and Benj. Tyler are cut ting wood for D. W. Cushing. Ε. H. Morrill baa bad a orew on the state road this week. Almoat all tbe people In thia part of tbe town attended the Grange fair at West Bethel Thuraday. But Sumner. Corn packing oloaed on Tuesday with tbe lightest paok ever produced here. The seaaon waa unfavorable In tbe apring for planting. Quite a crowd attended the Canton fair on Wedneaday. ' James A. Barrowa and son Aille bave returned to Waverly, Maas., for the win tar. Rev. L. M. Robinson returned to Phlla· delphta laat week. Mra. Lizzie Hanson ha· returned to her home In Lynn, Mass. Mr. and Mra. Rogers of Freeport have been guests of Rev. and Mra. J. N. At wood, returning on Wedneaday. Rev. F. M. Lamb oloaed hla pastoral labor· here on Sunday, and li to go to ι Brun·wtok as pastor. j Andover. The Oxford North Agricultural Soole ?' will hold the lair Wednesday and huraday, Sept. 27 and 28. There will be a grand ball Wednesday evening, Sept. 27. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Milton have re turned to their home in Andover after being in Boaton a number of week·. A nnmber from this plaoe attended the Canton fair. Arthur Newton of Buokfield was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clarenoe Newton Sunday. Illian Small haa been visiting relative· In Rumford. Mrs. Hattle Damon of Portland ia the guest of Mr. and Mrs. O.G. Damon. Mrs. Eva Tukey of Portland Is the gaest of Mrs. Bert Rand. How's This? IWs offer One Hundred Dollar· Re prard for any case of Catarrh that can cot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Hall's Catarrh Cure has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty-five years, and has become known as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure acts thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces, ex pelling the Poison from the Blood and healing the diseased portions. After you have taken Hall's Catarrh Cure for a short time you will see a great Improvement In your general health. Start taking Hall's Catarrh Cure at once and get rid of catarrh. 8end for testimonials, free. F. J. CHENET & CO., Toledo, Ohio. Bold by all Druggists, 76c. "Boron OW· RATS" ends RATS, MICE, Bags. Die out doors. Unbeatable Extermina tor. Used the World Over, by U. 8. Gov't too. Economy Size 25c. or 16c. Drutr and Country Stores. Refuse substitutes. FREE. Comic Picture R.—E. 8. Welle, Jersey City, N. J. 38-41 To feel strong, bave good appetite and diges tion, sleep soundly and enjoy life, use Burdock Blood Bitters, the family system tonic. Price $1.00. FOR SALE. Pigs and Shoats. Wanted, one grade bull. Β. Y. RUSSELL, South Paris. R· F. D. 39 J. Hastings Bean SOUTH PARIS, ME., Has Village, Farm and Woodland Property continually for sale. Talk with him. IT'S FOOLISH TO SUFFER When So Many South Paris People Are Pointing the Way Out. Tou may be brave enough to stand backache or headache or dizziness. But, if, in addition nrination is disordered, lookout! If you don't try to fix your sick kidneys, you may fall into the clutches of dangerous disease before you know it. But, if you live more care fully and help your kidneys with Doan's Kidney Pills, you can stop the pains you have snd avoid future danger as well. Don'texperlment—use the remedy South Paris people are publicly endorsing. Read this case: Mrs. Fie Kneelaqd, Pleasant Street, South Paris, says: "I bad a dull, heavy acbe across the small of my back. It annoyed me terribly when doing my work. I also noticed specks appeared before my eyes and my sight blurred. I knew my kidneys were the cause of my suffering, so on reading of Doan's Kid ney Pills I got them at the Howard Drug Co. I used several boxes altogether and-was cured." Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy— get Doan's Kidney Pills—the same that oured Mrs. Kneeland. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, Ν. Y. While in Portland Stop at the PREBLE HOUSE REMODELED 40 Rooms With Running Water. 35 Rooms With Private Baths. House Juat pot In flrat claaa order. EUROPEAN PLAN, $1.00 per day up. AMERICAN PLAN, $3.50 per day up. EVERY CAR PA8SES1THE DOOR. FRANK M. GRAY. MANAGER. 39 42 PROBATS NOTICES. To all persons Interested In either of the estate? hereinafter named : At a Probate Court, held at Parle, In and for the County of Oxford, on the third Tuesday of Sept., in the year of our Lord one thou sand nine hundred and sixteen. The following matter having been presented for the action thereupon hereinafter Indicated, It la hereby Orderedι That notice thereof be given to all persons In terested by causing a copy of this order to be published three weeks successively In the Ox ford Democrat, a newspaper published at South Paris, in said County, that they may appear at a Probate Court to be held at Paris, on the third Tuesday of October, A. D. 1916, at 9 ol the clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon If they see cause. Rtniom D. Camming* late of Woodstock, deceased; will and petltlou for probate tbereoi and the appointment of Vertle A. Crooker as ex ecutrix of the same, the appointment to bo with, out bond, presented by earn Vertle A. Crooker, the executrix therein named. Mary A. Allen late of Paris, deceased; will and petition for probate thereof and the appoint ment of Lottie A. Pratt as executrix thereof without N>nd, presented by said Lottie A. Pratt, the executrix therein named. Prudent Bed&rd late of Norway, deceased ; petition that Walter L.Gray or some other suit able person l>e appointed as administrator of the estate of said dec ased presented by Ada O'Clalr, a daughter and heir. Julius A. Becord late of Ppris, deceased; first account presented for allowance by Hannah C. Record, administratrix. Ellxabeth H. Patten late of Boston, State of Massachusetts, deceased; first and final ac count presented for allowance by Frederick C. Patten, administrator. Frank D. Small late of Paris, deceased; final account presented for allowance by A. Elroy Dean, administrator. William Hardy late of Hartford, deceased; first and final account presented for allowance by Oscar E. Hardy, administrator. Charlea F. Whlttemore late of Paris, de ceased; first and final account presented for al lowance by Augusta C. Whlttemore, executrix. Frank D. Small lite of Paris, deceased; petition for ordef to distribute balance remain In* In his hands presented by A. Elroy Dean, administrator. Randolph C. Thomaa late of Buckfield, de ceased; petition for determination of collateral Inheritance tax presented by Charles C. With Ington, executor. Mary p. Hall late of Paris, deceased ; peti tion for determination of collateral Inheritance tax presented by Orlando A. Thayer, one of the executors. Randolph C. Thomea late of Buckfield, deceased; petition for order to distribute bal ance remaining In his handa presented by Charles C. Wlthlngton, executor. Mary P. Hall late of Pari·, deceased; final account presented for allowance by Augustus 8. Thayer and Orlando A. Thayer, executors. ADDISON S. HERRICK, Judge of said Court. A true copy—attest: mi ALBERT D. PARE, Register. At a Probate Court held at Paris In and for the Count^of Oxford, on the third Tuesday of Sept., On the petition of William E. Stearns In the matter of the estate of Francis A. Fox late of Porter, deceased, praying for license to have tonveyed aooordlng to contract made with one Charles Prescott by said Fox before his decease, certain real estate owned by said Francis A. Fox, which real estate is described as follows, vlx. : Being situated in said Hiram In said County ana bounded as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the stone wall nearly opposite the dwelling house of Melvln Merrifield on the east side of the road passing his dwelling house; thenoe following the stone wall In a north east erly and northerly direction on said stone wall ana wire fenoe until it strikes the land owned by Clarence Porteous; thenoe on the Porteous land in a westerly direction until It comes to the aforesaid road to point of beginning. ItIsObdbhd: That notice thereof be gives to all persons In terested by causing a copy of this order to be Π" Ushed three weeks suooesslvelv In the Ox Democrat, a newspaper published at South Parla. In said County, that they may appear at a Probate Court to be held at Paris on the third Tuesday of October, A. D. 1916, at ten of the clock In the forenoon, and show cause. If any they have, why the prayer of the petitioner should not be granted. ADDISON I. HERRICK, Judge of said Court A true copy—attest : > 1841 ALBERT D. PARK, Boater. • ' - .... "V First Showing of Men's New Fall and Winter Suits Direct From the House of Kuppenheitner $20.00 and $22.50 No custom tailor could afford to uee such quality materials, or make up the clothes for anything like this price. This is the time of the year that hundreds of people throughout the United States wait for. It ex plains how many men you know can dress so well. Isn't it a good business idea to buy your suit early and get a long season's wear out of it ? WE ASK YOU to choose from several different patterns. Fancy Mixtures, Worsteds, Cassimers and Conservative Suits of all-wool fabrics under our GUARANTEE that the suit will fit perfectly. It will keep its shape. It will wear satisfactorily to you in every detail. We will give you a new suit for any one that is not satisfactory. BIG MEN ! We do not charge extra for big men's suits. No matter how big you are, the price is the same, $20.00 and $22.50. We suggest that you come in early as we are now showing the Preferred New Styles in MEN'S FALL HATS, the newest ideas in colorings at the most favorable prices. EASTMAN & ANDREWS CLOTHIERS AND FURNISHERS 31 Market Square, : : South Paris. ————i—————l""" n YSTEMATIZE your household expenses by opening a bank account for vour wife. Give her a check book and teach her the use of it. Pay the butcher, the grocer, the baker, with a check. Then at the end of the month you'll ûnd out just how much it costs you to run the home. When payment by check is made there never is any doubt as to whether or not a bill is paid. The check is a receipt. Besides, a checking account will give your wife β business education. The number of ordinarily bright women who know absolutely nothing of banking is sur prising. If you are a husband, father, brother, you cannot tell when death may overtake you, and it is well that your wife, daughter and sister laiow some thing of banking. MAKE UP YOUR MIND TODAY TO GIVE YOUK WIFE A CHECK BOOK gmimmr biiiiiiiim We pay 2 per cent interest on check account oi $500 and over, on evei hundreds. Interest credited to your account last oi every month. Savings Department Oonneoted with BRANCH BANK AT BUCKFIELD, MAINE. PmsTbustComy : SOUTH PARIS MAINE ! Q Safety First ! Be on the safe side when you buy your next suit or overcoat Don't be lured by swagger looking styles and nifty looking fabrics. Be sure they're real and be sure the fabrics have the quality in addition to their mere beauty. Get them Taylor made. Every fabric that goes into a taylor made-to-measure suit is genuine, pure wool of sound qual ity and reliable, every inch of it. We recommend them on an points of high grade requirements—tailoring, qual ity, trimmings, linings, style and fit. Ask to see our $25 values and see the others at more and at less. W. 0. FROTHINGHAM, South Paris, Maine. RSUR UR BALSA I HAIR A toll·» preparation of mart! Help· to «radiett· lUndraff. ... For Rootori&c Color and J Bocoty to Gray or Faded Hair. 1 M* and tl.rfa» Drawl»». 88-41 DR HALE'fi householdointment ▲ wouderful remedy l0t all akin dlaeaaee—eczema, erysipelta, acaly era pilon·, •oree, bruise·, «ore mat· clea, rheumatism, neural· gla, etc. Can be applied to any external part of the body, airing quick relief from all suffering. Noth ing seem· to act so quickly with cronp or sore throat when directions on pack age are followed. Pre acribod by physician·. Sold at Drag Store· <K and 10c. Kenyon Λ Thomas Co., Propa.. Adams, N.Y. 1841 LOST. Somewhere la Norwej or Sooth Peril, • pooketbook oonUlnlng e torn of money. Soluble rewerd will be ptld (or Its re covery. Lure it Democrat office. i-u&i. . - .... . .. , 2VOTICB. The subscriber hereby gives notice that be I has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of MILLARD WEEKS, late of Paris, In the Connty of Oxford, deceased, and riven bonds as tbe law directs. AU ornons having demands against the estate of sud deoeased ara desired to present the same for and all Indebted thereto an requested to make payment lmmedlatelv. MARSHALL C. WEEKS. 8ept. 19th, 1816. 1941 At a Probate Court held at Par!·, In and for the County of Oxford, on the third Tueedav of Sept., In the year of onr Lord one thousand nine nundred and sixteen : On the petition of Samuel I. Wheeler, guard ian of the estate of Lillian E. Wheeler of Parli a minor, praying tor license to sell and convev at nubile or private sale certain real estate own' ed by said ward which real estate Is described as follows, viz. : A one-sixth part In oommon and undivided of and In a certain paroel of land It belnr the Austin Whitman farm In said town of Parla at West Paris Village subject to existingeSme It is OiDr—· · That notice thereof be given to all persons la. at a Probate Court to be held at Pariao· ADDISOH E. HEBBTOK, Judge of said Court. Stfl ALBÀBT D, PABKi : iffi.aMiiin ii 'inrrrr ' Ζ. L. MERCHANT & CO, The Coat and Suit Section Serves More and More People. New arrivals are being receivpd nearly every day. Early buying doubly important this season. Tailored Suits priced, - - $12.90108:7.50 Coats priced, . - - - $ 7.50 to $35.00 Fall and Winter Underwear The time is not far distant when the selection of warmer underwear will have to be made. The new fall stocks are now ready and the showing includes a full and complete assortment of the famous Forest and Essex Mills underwear For Women, Misses and Children This particular brand of underwear has been «old in this store for many years with most satisfactory results. The style, fit and service giving qualities we believe are unequalled by any other make and the prices asked for the various styles are moderate. We suggest before selections are made that Forest Mills be examined. Union suits, separate pants and vest in all the different style combinations and at very moderate prices. The most convincing proof to be had of the service giving qualities of any merchandise is the test of wear. This test has been given to all numbers represented in Our Hosiery Department Cadet, Wayne Knit and Gordon Hosiery has been sold in this department for several years and with most satisfactory results. A complete stock of hosiery for the whole family. New Fall Outings A full stock of the new fall outings and Duckling Fileesa goods, fine assortment of the good outings in plain and fancy at roc per yard. ONE PRICE CASH STORE. NOBWAY, - - - MAINE All Wool Steamer AT THE TUCKER HARNESS STORE You will soon need a fall Lap Robe for your Auto ami I have a π.Λ line of all wool steamer rugs that I am selling at very low prices. Call and let me show you my line. N. r avor, HARNESS 8T0BI >1 MAIN STREET, NORWAY. MAlNt PROP. OF THI TUCK»· 9 Men's Autumn Clothing It's time to dress up in a new suit. The time of year demands it. You will find here a large stock of new suits in all the latest colorings, made in the new styles for this season. Plain blues and fancy mixtures in lots of patterns and colors. Autumn Suits for Men, $10 to $25. Our furnishing stock is complete with everything a man needs New overshirts, new underwear, new gloves, and all other thing5 you 11 be likely to need. Our underwear was bought months and our prices are exactly the same as last year. You'll not ha*f to pay more if you buy your underwear here. Men's Underwear, 60o to $2.60. Men's Unions, $1.00, $1.60, $2.00 and $3.00. Boys' Underwear, 60c and $1.00. Boys' Unions, 60c to $1.60. Men's Sweaters, $2.00 to $6.00. Boys' Sweaters, $1.00 to $3.0°· Η. B. FOSTER CO. ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS NORWAY, MAINE. The Home of Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes Village Property For Sale. 2 story modern house on Pine Street Seven rooms, furnace, electric lights. Good location. AVe 2 story seven room house with stable on Western About an acre of land, several apple and fruit trees. _ desirable homes for sale in South Paris from $1000 ana If you are interested talk it over with . CHARLES E. MERRILL, BLOCK. TEI<. 4«· SOUTH PABIB, .... nnnn· wtttMMat. aad all y* _F°? » iih mm iM^Sggr"**1*"—* Jgpîfea rouira.. ÉiilÎi^ 'rti 'i ι ii, . J