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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17
MAINE NEWS NOTES.

A school census enumerStor In Bidde-
ford finds an old-fsshioned family. liz
has eighteen living children, the oldest
being - years OF age.
Old Town IL a lively city now. Hun
dreds OF woOdsmen just from the winter
camps are 10 the place. and most OF
them spend their earnings there.
Manor Doyen OF New Vineyard was
killed Wednesday Ia a peculiar manner.
He was turning his horses into the yard
from the barn when one OF them kicked
him in the neck, severing his jugulsr
vein, and as result, he bled To death.
Doyen WAS 20 years of age and leaves &
family.
A Houltou friend writes the Journal
that the pitiful story of poor old
woman OF so yesrs being confined In
Houlton jail for single sale Of liquor is
n badly twisted affair. She Is "a years
old. and such an incorrigible and noto-
rious old offender that nobody would
furnish the smsll bond required, and
even her priest insisted that she De taken
TO i.u. The pity given her on account
of her punishment is evidently mis-
plsced.
An effort was made last week 10 revive
interest in the Sarah Ware murder at
Bucksport, two mass meetings being
held Wednesday 10 consider ways and
means. The call for the meetings was
issued bv W. I. Treworgy, who was
once arrested for the crime and later re-
leased. The meetings had very small
attendance. IL IL limited In this connec-
ton that the story OF the murder IL
known 70 some extent by several citizens
OF the town. though they lack sufficient
evidence TO prove a case.
IL seems TO be pretty certain. in view
OF the sustained and steadily increasing
prosperity of the Bangor and Aroostook
Railroad. that Aroostook, st no distant
date In the future, will be able TO dis
pose OF its preferred stock at price
which will entirely clear of the debt AS
sumed In aid OF he construction OF the
| road. This prospect Is highly crafty
ing, and IL is pretty nearly million
dollars better than Was predicted oy
quite q percentage OF our people at the
time Aroostook pledged its aid TO the
road.
Hon. Wainwright Cushing OF Fox,
croft has one Of the largest mails-anc
some OF the strangesr letters--that come
20 any individual in the state. He sends
little packages OF dyes through the mail:
and he sends them TO every quarter o.
the globe. He receives letters accord
lingly. Aud there are curiosities In thai
correspondence. For instance, one ole
LADY down in Texas, besides being agent
for the dyes, Is q very active evangelist
She writes very frequently, and here !;
a fair sample OF her epistles:
Brother W Gushing. dear friend In the Lord
/ I am ENJOYING the comforts OF = sanctnei soe
\ ana tru q this will hnd you the same. fleas
Ind me two packages OF turkey red. two OF !e
\ low and four Of green. Arc you strong 10 IN
| faixh. bold % DO gOods Have you got . sh ne
little speck OF from navy blue, We have Jus
had a most soul stirring regeneration 10 IN
i neigh borhood two miles from here, and zee
that the Lori has Ell me 10 do good 70 man
hearts there. Is there any discount on Tor w
grOss lotsg
Yours for the Redesmer,
Mary Perkins"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17
A UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT.

The Business Mems Reception, an
original and unique entertainment, will
be given at Norway Opera House, Tues
day evening. April II, under the direction
OF Prof. and Mrs. Foudray Of New York.
The business mems reception, as Its
name indicates, Is an entertainment Civ
en- by representatives Of the local busi-
ness concerns. During the second part
of the entertainment, Prof. Foudrsy will
sing a number of songs, with pictures,
among others "The Holy City" and 1.-The
Lost Chord" Prof. Foudrsy has sung
in opera In all the larger cities Of the
states and throughout the British prov
inces. There will be moving and still
pictures by the Phautoscope. Seats now
on sale at Stones drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Spring overeoats that are up to date
at +. II. Noyes' Blue Store, Norway
FIJI. Noyes' Blue Store, Norway, will
ne omen until noon Thursday OF this
week. Is will be good time 70 look at
his new spring stock Of clothing and
furnishings.
Thomas Smiley IL now holding a
special sale that will interest the ladies
throughout this section OF the state. His
advertisement Of to-day Is only hint OF
what one can do.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17

II troubled with rheumatism, give
Chanberlain's Pain Balm trial. II will
not cost you cent II It does no good.
Ons application will relieve the pain. II
alsn,cures spraina and bruises In one
third the time required by any other
treatment. Cuts, burns, frost bites,
quinsey, pains In the aide and chest,
glxndrlar and other swellings are quick
" cured by applying It. Every bottle
warranted. Price % and 90 cents.
r. A.Shurtleff & Co., South Paris, Dr..
Grin Stevens, Oxford, Williamson 4
Kimbsll, Norway, druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17
REMARKABLE CURE OF
RHEUMATISM.
KENNA. Jackson {

kENNA, jackson Co., W. va.
About three years ago my wife had an
attack Of rheumatism which confined
her to her bed for over month, and
rendered her unable to walk q step
without assistance, her limbs being
swollen to double their normal size. Mr.
S. Maddox insisted on my using Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. l purchased q
fifty-ceut bottle and used 1t according to
the directions, aud the next morning she
walked to breakfast without any assist
ance in any manner, and she has moi
had a similar attack since.-A. B. Par.
sons. For sale by r. A. Shurtleff 4
Co., South Paris, DR.. Grin Stevens, Ok.
ford, and Williamson & Kimball, Nor
way, druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17

In almost every Deighborhood there
ia some one whose life has been saved by
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Disr.
rbea Remedy; or who has been cured OF
chronic diarrhea by the use Of that
medicine. Such persons make point OF
telling Of it whenever opportunity offers
hoping that 1t may be the means Of saw.
ing other lives. For sale by F. A
Shurtleff & Co., South Paris, DR.. Orir
Stevens, Oxford, and Williamson & Kim
ball, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17
LETTER TO SAMUEL N KING, SOUTH
PARIS, MAINE.

Dear Sir: Perhaps you are going to
paint your house, and don't believe in
Devoe. Wen make you sn offer:
Paint half your house lead and oil !;
the other half Devoe lead aud zinc.
In three years the lead and oil half
will be hungry for paint; the Devoe half
will turn water as well as when new.
II not, our agent will stand by this:
IF you have any fault TO fad with
this paint, either now in the painting or
hereafter in the wear, tell your dealer
about il.
Ave authorize him to do what Is
right at our expense"
Devoe lead and zinc holds color better
than lead; turns water twice as long.
Yours truly,
F. w. DEyoE & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17
THE BEST IN THE WORLD.

We believe Chamberlsin's Cough Rem
edy Is the best In the world. A few
weeks ago we suffered with severe
cold and troublesome cough, and having
read their advertisements 10 our own
and other papers we purchased bottle
TO gee II It would affect rs. IL cured ID
before the bottle was more than half used.
II IA the best medicine out for colds and
coughs.-The Herald, Auderaonville,
Ind. For sale by r. A. Shurtleff & Co..
South Paris, DR.. Grin Stevens, Oxford
and Williamson & Kimball, Norway
druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17

Pneumonia Is one Of the most dan
gerous and fatal diseases. 1t always re-
suits from cold. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy will quickly cure cold and
perhaps prevent an attack Of pneumonia.
1t is In fact made especially for that all
ment and has become famous for It's
cures over large part of the civilized
word. II counterscts any tendency Of q
cold toward pneumonia. Can you afford
to neglect your cold when so reliable q
remedy can be had for a triHe? For sale
by F. A. Shurtleff & Co., South Paris,
DR.. Grin Stevens, Oxford, and William
son & Kimbsll, Norway, druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17

The picturesque sight Of : deer, amid
the floating Ice, swimming down by the
whole river front, which Augusta en-
Joyed recently, Is making other cities
envious. Even Bangor, the boasted
centre Of the game region, can not tell .
hafter af0rv
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17
NOTES ON INSECTS AND PLANTS.
BULLETIN OF THE MAINE AGRICULr.
URAL EXPERIMENT STATION.

Bulletin No. 81 OF the Maine Agricult-
ural Experiment Station Is now being
sent out. IL contains notes on the speci-
mems OF insects and plants sent to the
station by correspondents during the
year 1890. IL also contains full account
OF the Bro~n-tAil Moth, new pest to
fruit trees and shrubs, which Is reported
as established at Kittery.
This bulletin (6l) will be sent to all
residents Of Maine who apply to the
Agricultural Experiment Station, OroDo,
Maine In writing please mention this
paper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17

Tbe subscribsr hereby gives notice that Be
has been duly appointed administrator OF ths
ALBION MEYERS, lats Of Sweden,
bonds - tbc law directs. All persons having
demsnds against The eseate Of sAad deceased Az
deeircd 20 present the same for settlement and
~ indebted thereto are requested 70 mako pay
's'' ' 5ixEs =. LIBBY, Brdssoa.
nszuA ~, isoo,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17
STATE OF MAINE.

- VI AAAAAsASs
COUNTY or OXFORD, -.
Board of County Commissioners, Dec. session
1899; held by adjournmept March =, 1900.
UPON the foregoing petition. satisfactory evi
denoe having been received that the petitioner
are responsible. and that inquiry into the merits
Of their application IL expedient. IT II ORDERED
that the County Commissioners meet ut the Hote
Rumford, ut Rumford Falls, In said county
on the sh day Of juno. next. at nine
OF the clock A. ~, and thence proceed q
view the route mentioned In said peti
ton: Immediately after which view, q
hearing of the parties and their witnesses win be
iad at some convenient place In the vicinity
and such other measures taken In the premises
a. the commissioners shall judge proper. And
II is further ORDERED, that notice OF the time,
place and purpose OF the commissioners meeting
aforesaid be given 10 all persons and corpora
lions Interested. by causing attestcd copies OF
said petition, and OF this order thereon, 70 be
served upon the clerk Of the town OF kumford
In said County and also posted up In three
public places In said town. and publish
Ell three weeks successfully In the Oxford Dem
ocrat, newspaper printed At Paris, In said Coun.
ty OF oxford, the first Of said publications, and
each of the other notices, to be made, served and
posted, at least thirty days before said time OF
meeting, 10 the end that al persons and corpora
tions may then and there appear and shew cause,
II any they have, why the prayer OF said pcti-
TONERS should not be granted.
ATTEST :-CHARLE Y. WHITMAN. Clerk.
true copy Of said petition and order OF court
ATTEST r. WHITMAN, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17
MARRIED.

In Charlestown, Mass, April Z, Mr.. X. w.
Cole OF Weston, Mass., and Miss Blanche Lins-
cott OF Brownneld.
In Lynn, Mass. April 8. Mr.. Harlan Melville
Bisbee Of Brewer. formerly OF Rumford FALL.
and Miss Maud Arl!c Wells Of Lynn.
In Hebron, March -. by Rev. J. Albert Libby.
Mr. Silas M. Locke, formerly Of Roxbury, and
Miss Lixxie A. Murch OF Hebron.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17
The Ideal Laundry
Farm FOR SALE

80 acres including wood lot. nne buildings,
plenty of fruit. unfsiling water supply. Primary
and Academic Schools 10 minutes walk. Health
iest location In Maine, Is minutes walk 20 County
Buildings and X. X. Depot Apply TO
WALTER SWIFT, South Paris, Me.
"A. W. PRATT, % William st..
East Orange, n. j.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17

The Chas. f. Dwiosl place on Pine
Street In South Paris village will be sold
At auction April 2lst, at o'clock, P. y
This ia a house and ell, ] ~ story, with
8 finished rooms and garden. Spring
water connected.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor Of the last
will and testament OF
ELIZABETH 8. PRINCE. late Of Paris,
In the County of Oxford, deceased. and given
bonds a. the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired 70 present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
March 10th, 1900. JAMES 8. WRIGHT.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17
Farm for Sale.

The farm known "a the william Childs farm IL
still for sale This farm IL situated IL mile from
North Paris Village. with good buildings, $50
apple trees mostly In bearing. with small fruit,
running water In house and at barn. Cuts 70 10
IS tons hay. Dee Of best small farms In this part
Of the town. Can be cold with part OF purchase
money down the rest on easy payments.
For terms call on or address,
GEO. o. CHASE,
North Paris. Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17

II you are going to bay suit Of
clothes don't do 20 until you look ct the
lire they are showing 1t r. II. Noyes'
Blue Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17

On the same day Congressman +. C.
Burleigh was reuominated by scclama.
ton In the Third District, and c. A.
Boutelle in the Fourth District. Dele
gates 10 the national convention were
chosen a. follows:
Third Distrct-A. VI. Spear OF Gardiner. Al
bert Pierce II Frankfort.
Fourth District-Frcdcrick n. Parkhurst OF
Bangor. Wainwright Gushing OF foScroft
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17
Farm for Sale

Situated on Elm Hill. Ia miles from South
Paris Post once; l.s miles from Norway Post
once. Splendid location. charming scenery,
nice large orchard. young and In good condition,
also 80 nice young trees set out last spring Also
large wood and lumber lot Inquire Of
MRS. CAROL NE b. WHITEHEAD,
on the premises. or
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17

To the Honorable County Commissioners for thu
County Of Oxford -
The inhabliants Of the town Of Rumford BY
their selectmeu, duly authorized, hereby repre-
sent TO your Honorable Board that certain new
locations, alterations and discontinuances an
needed 70 better accommodate the public In ths
highway, - now travelled. on the southerly aide
Of the Andro., oggin River, which leads past the
residcnces OF virSii Fuller, y. r. Putnam and
Wallace CLARK; and particularly that portion Of
said highway that lies between the southerly END
Of the new iron bridge Jutt above Rumford Fall'
and the residence Of George y. Elliott, formerly
known ~ the Warren. Adams farm. all In said
Rumfort.
wherefore your petitioners pray that q fter due
notice your Honorable Board will view the
premises hear the parties, and make such new
locations, alterations and disturbances In
said highway "a common convenience and
necessity may require.
Inhabitants OF Rumford, by
nc. DUNT0N, Selectmen
VA. THURsTON, of
JAMES 8. MORSE, J Rumford.
Dated 1t Rumford this 18th day Of March. A.
d. 1900.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17
STATE OF MAINE.

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
Augusta. March 20, 1900.
Notice Ia hereby given that Petition for the
Pardon OF Walter j. Douglass, q convict In the
county jail at Paris under sentence for the crime
Of larceny, is now pending before the Governor
and Council, and . hearing thereon viii be
granted In the Council Chamber at Augusta. on
Monday. the a&th day OF April next, at 4 O'Clock
BYRON BOYD. +.
Secretary Of State
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17
~ Grain.Oi Try 0rain-O {

Ask your Grocer to-day 70 show you package
Of GRAIN-O. the new food drink that takes thu
place of coffee. The children may drink it with
out injury - we'll ~ the adult. All who try Il
Ike t. GRAIN.O has that rich zeal brown Of
Mocha or Jsva, but Il IL made from pure grains
and the most delicate stomach receives Is without
distress. IA the price of coffee. 15c. and Is cts
per packAro. Sold BY al grocers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17

Ask Year Dealer for Aliens Foot.Ease,
A powder for the feet IL cures Swollen, Sore,
Hot, Callous. Aching. Sweating Feet, Corns and
Bunions. AZ oil druggists and shoe stores Csc.
Sample mailed FREE. Address Allen 8. Ohm.
eted Ia Row n "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17

STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY OF OXFORD, IS.
Board of County Commissioners. Dec. Session
1889; held by adjournment March n, 1900.
UPON the foregoing petition, satisfactory evi
dence having been received that the petitioner
are responsible, and that inquiry into the mer
its of their application II expedicnt, 1T Is OR
pERED, that the County Commissioners meet nj
the Hotel Rumford, ut Rumford Falls, In ssid
county. on the 7th day Of June. next, nc nine
Of the clock A. n, and thence proceed
20 view the route mentioned In said
petition, Immediately after which view, a
hearing OF the parties and their Witnesses will
be had mt some convenient place In the vicinity
and such other measures taken In the premises
~ the commissioners shall judge proper. And
lt Ia further ORDERED, that notice Of the time
place and purpose OF the COMMISSIONER meet
Ing aforesaid be given 70 all persons and corpo-
ratons Interested, by causing attested copies OF
said petition and OF this order thereon 10 be
served upon the respective clerks Of the towns OF
Ramford and Peru In said County, and also post.
cd up In public places In each OF said towns
and published 5 weeks successfully In the
oxford Democrat, a newspaper printed nj Paris,
In said County of oxford the FIRST Of said publicA
TONS and each Of the other notices. 10 be made,
served and posted at least thirty days before said
time Of meeting. 10 the end that all persons ana
corporations may then and there appear and shew
cause. II any they have, why the prayer Of said
petitioners should not be granted.
ATTEST CHARLES 3. WHITMAN. Clerk.
A true copy OF said petition and order OF court
thereon.
Attest CHARLES Y. WHITMAN. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17
PLYMOUTH ROCKS.

am selling pure blooded. barred
Plymouth Rock eggs for Matching,
for IS cents per setting of 10.
w. L. BLOOD,
South Paris Village, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17
MANY scheol ChIIdr.n arc eick,v

Many school children are sickiy.
Mother Grayis Sweet Powders for Children.
used by Mother Gray, nurse In Childrcns
Home, New York, Break up Colds In "a hours.
cure Feverishness. Headache, Stomach Troubles,
Teething Disorders, and Destroy Worms. AZ
all druggists, sc. Sample mailed FREE. Ad.
dress, Allen 3. Olmsted. lie Roy, n. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17
Now is the Time

Now is the Time
to clean house and those lace
curtains are so smoky and dirty
that they need laundering.
Take them to
The Ideal Laundry
and I know that you will be
satisfied with both work and
prices. Please give us call
and get our prices on them.
DonV try and do them yourselves for
there . SO many things you ca - do, that
the laundryman cannot, 50 give ms call.
III. ID. N6cA110tcr,
Proc. Ideal Laundry, South Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17

How many children are 1t this season feverish
and constipated. with hsd stomach and head
ache. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Chill
.iren win always cure. IL worms are present
g,sSs. Is cents. Sample mailed FREE. Ad.
dress Allen g. Olmsted lie Roy, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17
To the Honorable County Commissioners for the

To the Honorable County Commissioners for the
County Of Oxford:-
The inhabitants Of the town Of Rumford by
their selectmen, duly authorized. hereby repre-
sent 10 your Honorable Board that common con.
yenience and necessity does not require the ex.
istence or maintenance Of that portion Of the
highway leading over Baxter Hin. so-called. In
the towns Of Rumford and Peru. ~ Il located
b,twecn point In said highway In the town of
Rumford, where the Thornton road, so-called,
intersects with the same. and point In the Bax.
ter Hill road. so-callei. In the town Of Peru.
nearly opposite the residence of Charles l..
Mathews: In all distance OF one mile. be the
same more or less.
Wherefore your petitioners pray that after duo
notice your Honorable Board will view the prem
ises, hear the parties, and discontinue 30 much
OF said highway hs In your judgment common
convenience and necessity does not require.
Inhabitant, Of Rumford. by
H.C. DUNTON, lselectmen
VA. THURSTON, OF
JAMES 8. MORSE, Rumford.
Dated at Rumford. this 18th day Of March. A..
D. 1900.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17

SOUTH PARIS fosr OfFtCE-
once Hours 6 90 20 100 A. n; 500 A. n. to
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17
E,S! R RSSS S$ss 's: :;
STATE OF MAINE.

Dated at Rumford. this Issh day of March. A..
d. 1900.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-04-17

Paris Lumber Company's yard, rear
wheel broke through the planking ana
went down 20 the hub. The load was
saved from further wreck by the iron
orders. Another cart was brought into
requisition, and the stuff reloaded. Inc
wheel and cart were considerably dam
aged. The break in the bridge was
about seven feet long and fifteen inches
wide. That settled it, and the oridxe'
which has been treated on the psteh-it-
up policy for the past year, WAS Ne"
plsnked Friday.
The ladies' entertained the gentlemen
royalty at their assembly last "ednes-
day evening, in spite Of some minor mis-
fortunes In making their arrangements
An order OF twelve dances took up the
time tin midnight. Miss Gertrude J"r-
dan was hall director, and ihe aids were
Mrs. l.. y Andrews, Miss Hattie Crs2in
and Mrs. A ID Park. In the corner o.
the hall was a table with two bowls OF
fruit punch, which was served oy MIS-
Vaun Clark and Master Louis Clark. Al
intermission refreshments of Ice cream
cake, coffee and fruit were served or
naIu-pmrlN QcCOittt1 bao'N' -
Army Hall. Some over thirty couples
were present. Altogether it was de
lightful evening, and all felt sorry ths
the series il closed.
Mr.. and Mrs. J r. Plummer enter
tsiued Mrs. Plummer's father and sister
Mr.. Samuel ID. Marshall and Miss Lizz'
Z. Marshall, last Thursday, the oecasio'
being the seventy-fifth anniversary o
Me-. Msrshall's birthday. Notwithstsoc
ing the fact that IL ia five years sine
he passed the threescore and ten, Mr.
Marshall IL still bright and vigorous
He il an ardent Mason, and though %
lives seven miles from the villsge, IL
frequent attendant st the meetings
Pans Lodge, driving 70 the village, an
home again after the lodge closes. alone
We are not Informed whether, like tn
Hon. David Dunn, he attributes his pres
ervstiou 10 the fact that he's been iifs
long Democrat. More likely in this cas-
It's because he's been . reader OF 10
Oxford Democrat.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-03-15
A Venerable Tree.

The town of Kos, the capital of the
small Turkish island of that name lying
off the coast of Asia Minor, possesses
the Oldest tree in the world. Under it's
shade Hippocrates inculcated his disci-
pies in his methods and views concern
ing the healing art 1000 years ago.
Tradition carries the age of the tree
back to the time of Aesculapius (of
whom Hippocrates was lineal de-
scendanD, which would add some 400
years to it's age. A great part of the
trunk is built round, and there is a
fountain known as Hippocrates' foun-
tain. The circumference of the trunk
is thirty feet, and there are two main
lower branches, which are supported
by masonry columns.