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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-23
ROLL OF COMPANY LETTER G OF
FIELD OFFICERS.

FIELD OFFICERS.
Colonel Orison Ripley,
1t. Col. Charles Andrews,
Major Nathaniel NOrcrOss,
Adjutant Joseph Barrows,
Captain Hiram A. Pollard,
Hiram Higgins, waiter,
Lieutenant William A. TObie,
Ensign Alonzo p. Allen,
Sergeants Alexander b. Dwinal Clerk,
Joseph MarstOn,
+" Lewis Jones,
Farley Bailey.
Corporals John Hackett,
:" Jacob Waterman,
Hiram Bonney,
John Thompson,
Musician Parlin Buker,
I" Benjamin b. Murch.
PRIvATES.
Stephen Andrews,
Daniel Bumpus,
Edward Brown,
Daniel Bradford,
Philoman A. Bradford,
Daniel Chase,
Amos Chapman,
Charles Croker, COmmissary,
Alonzo Conant,
John c. Drake,
Benjamin Dudley,
William NJ. Foss,
Curtis Fales,
Samuel Quincy,
u III
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-23

Mrs. De Good-Why aren't you going
to church?
Mr.. De Good-Last Sunday the roof
leaked. and three or four drops went
down my back.
Mrs. De GoodLThe roof has been re-
paired since then.
Mr.. De Good-Huhl Then they'll be
wanting money to pay for the repairh
New YORK Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-23
TROUBLES OF A MINISTER.

To benefit others Rev. ]. T. W. Yer.
non, of Hartwell, Ca, writes: "For q
long time had running sore on my
leg. l tried many remedies without
benefit, until used bottle of Electric
Bitters and a box of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, which cured me sound and we'll"
Sores, Eruptions, Boils, Eczema, letter
Salt Rheum show impure blood. Thou
sands have found in Electric Bitters q
grand blood purifier that absolutely
cures these troubles. Satisfaction
is guaranteed or money refunded by F
A. Shurtleff 6 Co. Large bottles only
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-23
CONSUMPTION KILLS MILLIONS.

Every month thousands-every year
millions-are hurried to untimely graves
by insidious, deadly consumption. First
the neglected cold, then the persistent
cough, then the rapid decline to the in
evitable end. Don't trifle with your
cold, your cough or your lung trouble.
Cleveland's Lung Healer will cure you
quickly and surely. It has a longer
record Of perfect cures than any other
lung remedy in the world. We will give
you free sample bottle. Large bottles,
25 cents. E. P. Parlin, South Paris,
Williamson q Kimball, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-23

A Houlton dispatch says the farmers
in that section express the opinion that
there is no possible hope of more than
two-thirds of potato crop in the county
this year. The June fr0sts and the
heavy rains seriously injured the seed.
In many places the tnbers missed sprout-
ing and there is a lack Of thrifty growth
in what have spr0uted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-23
use Aliens Feot.Ease,

powder to be shaken into the shoes. Your
feet feeI swollen. nervous and hot, and get tired
easily. II you have smarting feet or tight shoes,
try Aliens Foot-Ease. It cools the feet, ana
makes walking easy. Cures swollen, swearing
feet. ipgroWing nails blisters and callous spots.
Relieyes corns and bunions Of all pain and gives
rest and comfort. Try 1t today. Sold by al
druggists and shoe stores for Csc. Trial PACK.
age FREE. Address, Allen 8. Olmsted, lie Roy
N. Y.
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The Peanut.

In Tennessee and Georgia the pea
nut is known as a goober, in Alabama
and the western gulf states ground
pea, in the southeast of the United
States and In the West Indies pindal
or pindar and in various parts Of Eng
land jurnut, an earth nut or a manila
mt. ,,i9l
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-23
ateered Straight.

III I thought that any girl would &C
eept me-" casually remarked the bash
full Mr.. Dolyers, "I'd propose tomor-
row."
"Why not this EVENING" asked Miss
Fosdick coyly.
The affair will take place In about Q
month.-Detroit Free Press.
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NOTICE TO WHEELMEN.

There's positively no need to endure
discomfort by reason of chatting, sun
burn, insect stings, sore and perspiring
feet or accidental bruises. You forget
these troubles in using Buck ems
Arnica Salve. Infallible for Pimples,
Blotches, Skin Eruptions and Piles.
Sold by F. A. Shurtleff & Co. 25 cents.
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Bottles.

In using bottles these two hints
ought to be so borne In mind that the
practice Of them becomes habltual:
Always keep the label uppermost
when pouring from bottle, 80 that II
any liquid trickles down the side the
label misses 1t. Result-your labels
keep clean and legible for much longer.
Secondly, If you want to deliver
drops Tor a very small quantity OF hq-
uid Just moisten the lip OF the bottle
with the finger.-Exchange
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-23
TWO FIRES AT OXFORD.
MILL OF wELCHvILLE LUMBER co. AND
FINE NEW HOUSE OF GEORGE HAzEN.

The mill of the Welchville Lumber
Co. near Oxford station was entirely de-
stroyed by fire Saturday night. The
origin of the fire is not known. Insured
in Wheeler's agency for $500.
The house of George Hazen, Esq, at
Oxford village, was discovered to be on
fire about IL A. NJ. Sunday. An alarm
brought prompt assistance, but the
building was past saving. The blaze
started apparently in the attic, but from
what cause is not known. The stable
was saved, and so was a portion of the
furniture. The house was fine new
one. There was an insurance of $500
ON house, stable and furniture.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-23
In the DumDO,

There was once Upon a time an
Egyptian king, so 1t is said, who built
q pyramid and died Of melancholy. bis
name was Dumops. The memory OF
his tragic history Is perpetuated every
time we say we are "ln the dumps.'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-23
DIE D..

In Riverside, Calf. Harry Il. Gleason. for.
In Brown6eld, July II, William Chandler. =.
In Hartford, July 8, John Williams, aged %
In Mexico, July 7, Mrs. Hiram virXn.
In Htoneham, juno 81. Mrs. Abigail SMALL
In stoneham. July 2. Daniel d. Merrill. aged
IN Norway, July 10, Samuel P. Frost, aged
IN Upton, July 10, Charles B. Sherman.
In Peru, July Is, Bion, con OF A. J. Austin
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MARRIED..

Tn Wilson'S Mills, July s, Mr.. Dwight r.
Thurston Of Enrol, n. H., and Miss Lena p.
Olson of Wilson's Mills.
In Hanover, June 10, Mr.. Joseph Morey and
Miss Sarah Dyke, both Of Hanover. ~
In Canton, July IL, by Rev. h: g. Clark, MT:
George Cole and Miss Addie LOWELL DON VI
Canton.
In Dixdeld Centre, July Is, by Rev. =. f.
Holman, Mr.. Frank L. Knox and Miss susie a
Tainter, both Of Dixdeld.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-23
A POOR MILLIONAIRE.

Lately starved in London because he
could not digest his food. Early use OF
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, would have
saved him. They strengthen the stom-
ach, aid digestion, promote assimilation,
improve appetite. Price 25c. Money
back if not satisfied. Sold by F. A.
Shurtleff & Co., druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-23
r.... p.h,,e Pianist.

OF all tn, myriads who play the pi-
ano how many know that "Tom Bow
ling" Dibdin was the first man who
played the instrument In publicf That
was in 1851. and the feat was perform
ed at the first night Of "The Beggars
Opera.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-23

Walter E. Holbrook of New Vineyard
is missing and suicide is feared by the
family, as Mr.. HolbroOk has been de-
spondent of late. He is "a years old.
His immediate family consists of wife
and three children.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-23
ARoos1ooK WAR SOLDIERS.

The following roster of a company
which took part in the bloody ARGOS.
took war will be of interest to many of
our readers. 1t was left with the Demo-
crat by Lemuel Quincy of Hebron,
whose father, Samuel Quincy, was a
member of the company:
ROLL OF COMPANY LETTER G OF
THE SIXTH DIVISION OF THE
MILITIA OF MAINE,
In actual service, under command OF
Captain HIRAM A. POLLARD, rem
dezvoused at Augusta, March 1899.
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BORN.

In East Hebron, July IS. to the wife Of r. o.
In Brownaeld, July, to the wife Of Vivian
Durgin, q son. :, =.
In Rumford Falls, July II, to the wife OF
Henry Nelson, son.
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BOY DROWNED At WEST PERU.
T,,1,, 12

While playing near the mill pond Bion
Austin fell in and was drowned to-day.
He was the son of A. j.. Austin, of the
firm of Z. G.. Austin & Son.
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NOTICE.,

The subscribers hereby give notice that they
have been duly appointed executors OF the last
will and testament of
SARAH X. DEsHON, late Of Canton.
in the County Of Oxford, deceased, and giving
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested 70 make pay.
ment Immediately.
July 18th, 1901.
ANSEL g. STAPLES.
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NOTICE.
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator OF the
estate of
AUGUSTUS C. TUBES, late of Hebron,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired TO present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay.
ment Immediately. ,
July 18th, 1901. GEO. a. TUBBs'
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SOUTH PARIS POST OFFICE.
ONCE Hours 90 to 200 A. N; 500 A. NJ Z"
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Lake Assembly, Pythian Sisterhood,
elected the following officers:

c. A. Hemingway has closed his
shop and is now at work for the Power
& Light Co.
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them Italians, but he informs the Demo-
crat that if the ledge opens favorably he
will probably work some sixteen men
there. He already has orders for several
thousands tons of the rock, which is
used by manufacturers of glass and
crockery ware, as well as for some other
purposes Mr.. Mills intends to ship,
when he gets fairly to work, at the rate
Of about thirty tons a day. If things
work right he may build a mill and
grind the rock here, as it can be shipped
ground AZ much better advantage.
The shower early Wednesday morn
ing, followed by others later in the day,
disposed of the union Sunday School
picnic for that day. A lot of people
We're ready to 90, and the Paris Manu-
featuring Co.'S factory was shut down
Tor the day, as so many of the employees
wished to 60 But at s O'Clock the
whistle blew and the factory started up,
the picnic being postponed until the
nextday. Thursday morning about two
hundred took the barge, the car and
steamer, or private conveyance for CID
sons Grove, where the usual picnic
pleasures were INDUCED in. A base
ball diamond was laid out in a nearby
held, and the Congregationalists played
against the Baptists and MethOdists com
bined. Certificate of church membership
was not required as players qualiiica
uon.) Score 6 to 3 in favor of the Congre
gationalists, five innings. Really 1t wa
quite game. The picknickers had
chance 70 finish their dinner and cieal
up, but of course the thunder shower
came, picnic without shower woult
De but half picnic. And of course
was cracker of a shower, too. Fortu
nately it gave warning enough OF its ap
preach so that good part of the peopl'
had time to get to the shelter of tn
Darn on the Gibson place, or some o
the neighboring cottages. Those VIII
We're left in the grove pulled what boat
they had out of the water, turned then
over and crawled under them, so tina
lew Of them got seriously wet.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17
MAIlERS OF LOCAL INTEREST

gives promise Of great activity in all
Gcp rlents of local competition and
already the business centers Iare pro
susaly decorated with Chi istlmas trees
end picturesque arrangements of goods
in every variety of fabl ic and form Of
nnanuf2cturc imagina HE Nicollct
Avenue and adjacent streets in the
business center OF the city suggest to
the Imagination the borders OF fairy
lard; and when Illuminated by thou
sands of electric lights of all the colors
Cr the rainbow the view is deed most
enchanting.
There has been great activity in the
wheat market for the past week. ana
At the chamber of commerce the
"bulls" and the Bears have fought
/: cut. regardless Of consequences. or
course fortunes have been gained or
l"s:. as the wheel of speculation turned
a. ne right o. left There has been
,tt scarcity Of ears for thc trans
htttinn cf grain and farm products.
that in many cases business has
e'"n greatly limited, and prices also
ale correspondingly affected
The failure of the corn crop in Kan
7.,S ana other sections Of the West
Il> caused high prices ~ prevail. un-
~ corn appruaC hes Il figure Well up t.
neat. with prospects not Favorable for
$1rlnEin" III price for the present. o..
Until another season. Withstand
i-g the small Yield Of corn. the farmers
Nj ~ realize, from the high PRICES. about
as much fer their product aS in = more
prosperous season. Less corn ana
hIgh'1 prices Srcm e. makci fair
average. other farm products hay"
ho"2 affected in sympathy Wrh earn.
Flour also. has maiuta,neJ good
degree # prosperous activity of late.
and tn" mills are turning out more
Tour thHn usual at this season Of the
year. The pillshury y MAJ alone
turned out l-.4fi barrels If nau. i'll
t"cntN-four hours from sunday after
neon last At t o'clock to Monday after
tetnoon at the same hour-tle greatest
lun ever made in the specified time
breaking the worlds record. ana cN-
ceet!ing th" previous record nf the
l'i'lShuly \ mill by 2orn barrels To
haul thc Product ri this days work. -
iuG" size freight ears win ~ rrpuirr,l
uid the entire output of the dav is
valued at about $4,000. This mill is
tn i'neSt ana most complete As well as
the largest Hour mill in tie world
ordcls On nand Will warrant the mill
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17

to run in full time for several months.
Thc Washburn. Crosby & Co.'S mill,
also have a capacity Of about 10000
barn ols per day, and the additional out :
pat Of other mills in operation give a
-rand total OF - .G66 per day as q posi-
III" flour production. For the year
1900 these mills produced the enormous
Eumher of Bose. 125. of which amount
t.1h2 $50 barrels were. export Il to other
countries. The mill. employ about
l.t0 men in the manufacturing depart
nlents.
1t iS impossible To realize that such
rapid strides in the development OF
business enterprises have been made
within the memory even of middle aged
people Of the present day. And yet
tiiG vast western country has powers
Of indefinite expansion and permanent
BUSINESS and financial aggresSiven
There is considerable interest mani
,esied here with regard to the talked
IF consolidation of railroad trunk lines
to such :; monopoly is expressed on
every side. The governor OF this
state, with other representative men.
''iN ttlNt III ti1t1T tliOTIS To defeat
The gigantic scheme. There is much
opposition also in the West to the shin
subsidy bill. out the irrigation scheme
meets with favor. So much for sell
ash interests,
almost forgot to state that Madam
Nordicd. our Queen of Song of
Maine, gave a magnificent musical en-
ten tainmcnt here last week. and az
usual She received a most enthusias site
reception She is travelling in her
private car furnished with All the mod
rfl lmprnN cmentS, and seems To he
enjoying her trip across the continent
- her satisfaction. ana profit Thi@
"itt II always glad 10 welcome musical
n!tiStS az ilcrit.
Trusting that all my eastern friends
III" II the cnjcymcnt Of hcllth. pros
pc'ity-aHd happiness.
Y"uis very sincerely.
+. ROWELI..
a-.i 2nd Ave. south
Minneapolis. Minn., Dee 10. 1901.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17
12,464 BARRELS OF FLOUR.
The Remarkable Days Output Of
PilIsbury A Mill.
N ajor Roweii Writes Interestingly on Western
Topics o! the Day.

Editors kennebec Journal: | see by
the Maine papers that you are enjoying
4 real Oldfashioned winter thus early
in the season. with abundance of snow
ana zero accOmpaniments. trust,
tCNevers that this severe commence
ment Of the winter season may not he
prolonged or Intensified. There has
been bur little snow here. not enough
for sleigning. and there have been but
ftw touches of zero weather. 50 that.
Am The whole We have no cause lor
complaint.
The approach Of the holiday season
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17
Edition de Luxe.

Priscilla is poem sweet.
Ms amy ON. may see
or perfect lines and rhythmic f,,i
And hound Tor lile-to me.
Her brow. Il trontispiecc 50 rare.
Contains no smallest line
But eyes speak volumes ana dcrt.,r,.
The whole edition mine.
about hcr mouth a winscmc smi.,
OF rapture gives a hint:
SWtetheArt. K. travel many mile
For ON" unpublished uriut.
~; lest los" my treasure trovc.
Desired. though undes.rvcd.
!, MARI Nni "Copyrgnr, my love.
Ahd Add MI rich reserved
Il IL,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17
d.. Bangor { Aroostoo!
kW RAILROAD.
. Arrangement Of Train:
in Ei,gct Oct. "a, 1901

" cIlSGi UCl. W. iSUI
Pullman Buffet Parlor Cars, betweei
Caribou and Bangor on trains leavins
Caribou at 6.15 y. NJ. and Bangor at SE
LEAVE Portland, 1LQ0 ?. NJ: Augusta
|LG a. NJ; WaterVilIe l.-d =. Nj; Ban
Dri, 6iJ a. Nj; Arrive Lagrange, so A
H.; Brownyile. $40 \. NJ; kaJahdii
nn Works, lU.U0 4. NJ; Norcross, 9.SG a
Y; Millinocket, So A. IL; Sherman
his, Hos A. NJ: smyrna Minis II. 70 A
! Marsardis, 1Gi T. NJ. Ashland, Is
IN; HOulton, u. 10 +. NJ. Bridgewater
l5 7. NJ; PreEQue Isle, 1JS T. NJ Car
ibou, rs 2. NJ; New Sweden, 2.5S p. N.
Van Buren, 4.ao =. NJ. limestone, $40 =
n; Fort Fairfield. @-15 I. M; Dover an5
FoxcToft 900 \. II; Gu3lford. 9.24 A. NJ.
" !Monson Nl5 A. NJ; Greenville, 1850
LEAVE Portland, 1925 A. NJ; Augusta
ESP NJ; Waterville. 10 = Nj: Bangor
Slj T. NJ; Arrive BrOwnvi.ie. 447 p. NJ.
Norcross 5,45 =. ~; Millinocket, 557 2
n; Sherman 6.47 r. Nj: patten. III p
u; Island Falls, III p. NJ: Houlton, 81;
P NJ; Presque Isle an T. NJ: Caribou
LEAVE Portland, 1240 p. NJ: Augusta
-@ r NJ; Naterville. 3.rs Z. NJ; Ban
pr. i.i5 P. NJ; Brownviie. Ga P. NJ.
illlioTd. 1.l9 Z. NJ; Greenyiile. SO p. NJ
LEAVE Montreal. 500 = " Duebec
~ r NJ: Greenville, $50 \. NJ: Nonsor
nrlnetion, 6,2j A. NJ; GtiLord. G.42 A. NJ.
10 DoVtr and FoXcroft. 80 \. III: katah
~ A. N; Lagrange. 500 \. NJ
ARRlNE Bangor, I'D A NJ
aLtAyE Fort Fairfield, go A. NJ; Car.
wy, blo a. NJ; Pres0uP Isle. So a. NJ.
aSouiton, S.2o \. ~; Ashland. 100 \. NJ.
saYMardiS, I.23 a. L; SMYRNA Mills. S.43
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17
UnImpcachabIe.

If YOU were to see the uneu1allrd
volume Of unimpeachable testimony in
IaVor of Hoods Sarsaparilll. YOU
would upbraid yourself for 50 long de-
laying to take this effective Alternative
ana tonic medicine for that blood dis
ease from which YOU are suffering
II eradicates scrofula and an other
humors ANA cures al inward ana out
ward effects
Take Hoods.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17
Washington Tours S25.

Descriptive itinerary of the series of
tours Boston 10 Washington under the
Persona ally-Conducted Tourist System
Of the PennsA lvania Railroad. may be
obtained Of d. \. Bell Tourist Agent,
~ Washington street. Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17
A RURAL SCHOOL BOARD.
! Lille Scene in an Old lime Yankee Towa.


SoIne 1T-;--tlat, teachers TIL strangs
stories OF JuS.c conversations with
school directors regarding some Of the
'iuiieS that have 6ecu added to ''th
three RS" in country schools III
CHARLES ieber CErk's new ncvc!
"CoptaiH Eluitt." appears the following
passaGc. which viii remind many
'ea, cCrS "i something similar:
should ilKe. said Eiryctor Robin
son. t" ASK what IS this metri" sys-
tom that | find som" of the children
trying To- learn
The principal explained the metric
system.
Nothing to do with hymns. with
l"nG metre ard short metre ana halle
mjah matres?" asked Director Robin
son, who sang in the BAPTIST choir
The principal said it had not
"DiG ! understand you to saw" HI
,uirtd Mr.. Matlack. that the system
came FROM France"
Yes" responded the principal
There's another queer move" said
Mr Matlack, With Strong emphasis.
You start in with IN Italian poet.
Dunt. ana then YOU fetch along a
French system with names nobody can
unGeI stand. ana after 4 while reckon
your be flying the British flag in the
front yard and singing God Save the
Queen There's good deal too much
foreign influence. This country's good
enough for me. I'm an American and
this is an American school. l say hy
the American flag and sing American
songs. and have American systems and
Shcvr the foreigners out. we can run
our own business. Why don't you get
q bCSt OF General Washington?
director ferguson asked II ne might
ne permitted to lnterrogate the princi-
Pal. ana having obtained PERMISSION ne
Don't you think we are going
JcSt niue 70" last
IN what particular" inquired the
principal.
Well. III putting in this metric sys-
tam. iust at this time. for example"
II think myself. internosad the
president that the movement is some
v-hat nrematura
Nho HIST. continue" D,ree'o' I'LL
SpSon' Iuuiiu my 10y iaS, ~
'''99'iii'' "i.i "i,
II IN. III tl, =
''NS y =, -i' 80. -,
'''e "rli',i' NJ" ~ ''o &C - q
"'iA 4
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17
BEANS BOOMING.
Spectators Trying to Corner
the New England Product.
Squash ard Onions Bring Fabulous
Prices in Open Market.
0fanges and Lemons Have Dropped While
Potatoes Hold Their Own.


~ - ,,> IL ca NJ wing
i'ii'' '', '''e9V ''''v' "'O''''S 'l
'"u,',iE i"""-'' ""S Ni't" upward Il
r"p!c'H III iht pas r." "ee~s iIat ~ =
aNtraEe mafk"'lliA Is ~ ms WIS end
10 M iA' "eE'aNdS mate upon MN ana
At ne same TIN haNe both en'F
met
hc ms "f" hlE.!. S"iu lA'ai mrr-
ohant' yesterday y" lHSt oid'rt q
som" western pea beans ANA I'm &c
inG 70 pay SZ.l' a huShel l"r them. This
Is !" HiSh price You can Ell tE"sc
\i'i" "I neahs iof ei@At Cents " quart
i''" pay your lf"lShi ana ~ th" sans
l'i' make ahEthihE 70 htIp pay Tor tn
GINNING "NPe'.SeS "l III" store .ihef'
'Se'' !" ne J tihic Wneh Maine lai n1iS
."I7eu h"l p'ahS' hut they don q" s.
'o'"'" eyes Is lhelr great crop
hfN' !" sen" West ior p"a heahs
Ho"dV'HS' ana ~ t,e '"HNa y thlhSS
u nave 10 pay dear Tor them before
~ 3tiT crop comes round Maine
t"i mrs ar' I""i'Sh h"t 70 raise ied
peanS lheN IL pay them well year IN
~" N'df oul-aS wen as any other
crop lhrF plant
Now take onions They are still up
"nH they are going higher. Last year
"r'ttr grade ot onions could be
I'u@h; at wholesale for 50 cents a
buSicl than can now be purchased for
Si19 tn" crop was short anyway and
thet" was Il big lot picked. 50 that the
present supply is rather limited. This
fact accounts for the high price and
the scarcity thereof. You see we
cant sell onions Mt a very big profit
any more than We can beans The
FIRST cost is too great.
Then there's squash. What we can
1et hold Of costs at wholesale So a
hundred pounds. Al this rate We can't
-cu squash nj : cents Il pound ANA
maze anything out Of the sale When
the shrinkage on account Of decay IL
considered there isn't much money in
sUuash-rot this year at any rate.
Ana yot canned squash is selling at T.
cents a can. really less than The good
can he duplicated for today
Potatoes are where they We're last
week. worth one dollar Il bushel at re-
tuil. Today. they are selling at 80
cents bushel in Boston in carload
lots. They can't help going Up before
long. Apples are Very duh. There
seems to be no demand for them. It's
always this Nav III Il short apple. Ntar
People Won't buy apples when the price
is as high IS it is this year They'll
i.UN hr, f.uif Stp1E
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17

helsrade Grange. No ~. il hcIlina
Z tair in its new hall at Evlgrad
Depot, tCrigtt and tomorrow night
:.nd if the travelling allows scNera
ftun this city will probably attend.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-17

NJ ireShet records are broken on the
l\cnnehec and the high water mark of
December II. 1901. will be the one tt
= rtckCn from in the future