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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16

The full bench of the Supreme Judi
cial Court handed down decision last
week which affects every one of the
agricultural societies in the state where
shooting galleries are conducted on their
grounds. 1t was in the case of Thorn
Ton, Administrative, against the Maine
State Agricultural Association of Lew
iston. At the annual fair held by the
association in 1901 the husband of the
ADMINISTRATIVE was accidentally killed by
a bullet shot at shooting gallery on the
grounds, he being some distance away.
The case was tried in the Franklin Coun-
ty Supreme Court at Pennington and a
verdict was returned for the plaintiff in
the sum of $4,000. The fair association
carried the case to the Law Court on the
ground that the verdict was contrary to
the law and evidence and that the
damages were excessive. The re-
script, drawn by Justice Savage,
saws that the court is of the opin-
ion that it is not clearly shown that
the Jury erred in finding that the de-
PENDANT failed to exercise due care in the
premises either by letting space for a
shooting gallery or in not sufficiently in
speeding and supervising the gallery. The
damages awarded are not deemed so
clearly excessive as to justify the inter
position of the court.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
REVOLUTION IMMINENT.

A sure sign of approaching revolt and
serious trouble in your system is ner-
vousness, sleeplessness, or stomach up
sets. Electric Bitters will quickly dis
member the troublesome causes. 1t
never fails to tone the stomach, regulate
the Kidneys and Bowels, stimulate the
Liver, and clarity the blood. Run down
systems benefit particularly and all the
usual attending aches vanish under its
searching and thorough effectiveness.
Electric Bitters is only 80 cts. and that is
returned if it don't give perfect satiSfac-
ton. Guaranteed by F. A. Shurtleff &
Co., South Paris; Noyes Drug Store,
Norway
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 10Th day of Nov, A. d. 1902, on read
Ing the foregoing petition, 1t Is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be had
upon the same on the 10th day Of Dec, A. d.
1852, before said Court at Portland, In said Dis
trict, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that mo-
tice thereof be published In the Oxfori Demo,
crat q newspaper printed in said District, and
that all known creditors, and other persons In
interest may appear at the said time and place
and show cause, If any they have, why the
PRAYER Of said petitioner should not be granted
And It is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mali to all known cred
itors copies Of said petition and this order. ad
dressed to them at their places Of residence at
stated.
Witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of
the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Portland
in said District, on the 2sth day Of Nov, A. ID
1907 ,,
LIB. a. Il. JAWS, Cierk.
a true COPY Of petition and order thereon.
Attest: A. II. DAVIS, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16

The North College building at Colby
was destroyed by fire early Saturday.
morning, the 9th. Some of the students
had to leave the building in a hurry.
Loss, $4,000; insurance, 5000. John
Pooler, pipeman of hose 4, fell from the
third story window and was seriously
injured.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
A FRIGHTENED HORSE,

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or hundred
other accidents, are every day occur
rences. 1t behooves everybody to have
reliable Salve handy and there's none as
good as Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Burns,
Cuts, Sores, Eczema and Piles disappear
quickly under its soothing effect. Csc
at F. A. Shurtleff & Co.'s, South Paris
Noyes Drug Store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
HOUSE COATS.

A house coat is a thoughtful
present to give man. It's
suggestive of luxury and COM
fort. Our stock of house coats
is large and complete. Many
shades of blue, tan and gray
coats. neatly trimmed. $500
and $500.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
A COSTLY MISTAKE.

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
sive. Occasionally life itself is the price
of a mistake, but you'll never be wrong
if you take DR.. Kings New Life Pills fol
Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Headache, Liver
or Bowel troubles. They are gentle YET
thorough. 25c. at F. A. Shurtleff &
Co.. South Paris; Noyes Drug Store
Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
NECKWEAR

for Christmas. What man
or boy would not appreciate a
new tie: No matter what
shape or color you prefer,
You'll find it in our stock. IS
and so cts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
HANDKERCHIEFS.

When in doubt. give hand.
kerchiefs. White and colored
handkerchiefs, 5 cts, 6 for
* cts. Initial handkerchiets
7. 10. IS. IS and so cts. Silk
handkerchiefs IS and so cts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, SIS.
ON this 18th day OF Dec, A. d. 1902, on read
ing the foregoing petition, IL is
Oriered b.; the Court, That a hearing he had
upon the same on the End dsy OF jan, A. D.
1893, before said Court at Portland, in said Dis.
lr!c,. al 10 O'Clock IN the forenoon and thai
notice thereof be pu bl!shed IN the oxford Dem.
ocrat, q newspaper printed in said District, and
that all known creditors, and other persons In
Interest, may appear at the said time and place
and show cause, II any they nave, why tne pray
Amt IL Is further ord cred by the Court. That
the Clerk shall send By mail 10 al known cred
tors copies OF said petition and this or,ier, adj
i-e,sed 10 them a. their places OF residence Us
stated.
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
OF the said Court and the seal thereof, at Port
land, in ssii District, on the 18Th day OF Dec
A. u. 1902.
IL ST. A. II. DAVIS, Clerk.
: true copy OF petition and order thereon.
Attest A. II. DAVIS. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16

It seems too bad, but in last weeks
storms several barges and schooners with
cargoes of hard coal intended for Maine
ports were wrecked.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
FANCY SHIRTS.

Wouldn't he like some fancy
shirts: Our stock is full of
leaders from the Hathaway
and Stag brand lines. Fancy
patterns. laundered or unlaund-
cred. 80 cts. to $50. White
shirts 50, IS cts. and SLIGO.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In tue matter OF
ELLIS & MCDONALD, as n, Rsntrpn.cv
co.partners AMI individuals,
Bankrupts.
To the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge ofthe DIS
trict Court OF the United States for the District
OF Maine:
w CARL ELLIS 4 RODY MCDONALD
w formerly copaUners as Ellis & Melon.
ali OF Rumfori, in the County OF oxford, and
State OF Maine, in said District, respectfully
represent that on the 18th Day of Decem Der. 1901
they were duly a1judged bankrupss under
the Acts Of Congress relating TO Ban kruptcy
that they have duly surrendered sll their proper
Is and rights OF property, and nave fully complied
with all the requirements OF said Acts and OF the
oriers Of Court touching their bankruptcy.
Wherefore they pray, That they may be de
creed oy the Court 10 have full discharge from
ali debts proysble against their estate under said
bankrupt Acts. except such debts as are e1-
ceptei by law from sucn discharge;
Dated this 18th day OF November, A. d. 1907.
W. CARL ELLIS,
ROpY MCDONALD, Bankrupts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
MAINE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

MAINE iESO7 tens tSOOS'Sl wv
The twenty-third annual meeting of
the Maine Teachers Association. to be
held in Waterville on Tuesday and We'd
nesday. December 80 and 81, promises TO
be of unusual excellence. The program
soon to be announced in full will contain
addresses by prominent educators from
various states. Among these are Prof.
John NJ. Tyler Of Amherst College, Frank
A. Hill. Secretary of the Massachusetts,
State Board of Education, formerly a
Maine man, and who, like so many
Others. has attained eminence as an
educator in another state, Anna J. Nc
Keag. Phi. D., Professor of Pedagogy at
Wellesley College A. j. Demarest, Su-
perintendent of Public Instruction OF
Hoboken, y. j., Supt. G. A. Stuart of
New Britain, Conn, and Principal Philip
Emerson of the Goblet School, Lynn,
Mass. The program will include nu-
merous speakers from Maine among
whom are President White of Colby,
President Fellows of the University of
Maine, and State Superintendent W. W,
.StetsOn. Interesting programs of one
half day each will be presented for the
five separate departments.
The usual reduced rates are granted
By all the railroads of the state.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16

The young woman students of Bates
College and Boston University are ar
aanging joint debate. The question is,
Resolved, that within fifty years Rus
STA will be the most important power in
the eastern hemisphere"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
BATH ROBES

are more popular each season.
Our bath robes come in neat
plaid effects and fasten with
fancy cord and tassel at the
neAk and waist. Serviceable
Robes $500 each.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16

The board of state assessors have COM
mitted the semi-annual taxes on trust
and banking institutions of the state
The total amount is Sll. i6s.3S against
SIC. 49,. 40 at the last commitment in
June, an increase of SSI2-92
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
SUSPENDERS

in silk and satin. embroidered
with tasteful designs and put
up in a neat box. IS cts. to 81.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
MUFFLERS

are Just the thing to be appre-
ciated on a cold day. Mutfiers
in the handkerchief style in
worsted and silk. IS cts. to
Sl.oo. The Harvard muller
so cts. and SI.oo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16

You can find a full line of trunks,
bags, and suit cases, and the prices are
right at Smiley shoe store, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
GLOVES.

You cannot make mistake
in selecting gloves for gifts.
They are always useful. Dress
gloves, lined and unlined. in
Kid and castor. brown, black
and pearl shades 50 cts. to
Sl.5o. Wooden gloves in
plain and fancy colors. IS
and 50 cts. Heavy driving
gloves, lined with lambskin,
SI.75 to Sa.25.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
NIGHT ROBES

in many qualities. Many
nights peaceful sleep in every
one. In outing flannel so cts.
each. In cotton. trimmed or
not. as you wish. so. Is cts.
and SI.oo.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
ARMBANDS

made of silk elastic ribbon and
trimmed with buckle and fancy
bow, IS and so cts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
NOTICE.

All bills not settled before Jay uary LIST, 1903.
will be left with my attorney, "a am going out
of business at that time.
Z. NJ. KEENE, Prop. Ideal Laundry,
South Paris, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
BORN.

In wilson's Mills. Dec 6, 70 the wife OF T. 8
Ban q daughter.
In Bruwnfeld. Dec, to the wife OF Sherman
In Be,hei, Dec. II, to the wife of Edward King
In Bethel, to the wife of L. [. Bartlett, son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
BIscOE DISTRICT.

Howard Swan has sold his apples TO
Mr.. Burns Of oxford.
Mr.. Bailey of Portland preached at the
school house Sunday.
Roscoe Bennett has hired out TO Chas
R. Penley for the winter.
Mr.. VIII Foster has bought yoke of
oxen Of Melroy Cummings.
Fred Farrar and son Raymond are at
work painting in New Gloucester, Maine.
The lyceum at the village was well at
tended by the young people OF this dis
trict.
Prentiss Crockett. who has been dig
ging a we'll at this late season, has now
running water in both house and barn.
The c. Z. Society Of this place accept
ed the invitation extended 10 them 70
attend a social at Mr. and Mrs. Pearson's
in Buckfeld Thursday evening. Twenty
five members went They received a
cordial welcome and spent the evening
in social Intercourse, singing and games.
Refreshments were served during the
evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge

Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
In the matter Of
JAMES A. TUELL, In BdnSTnptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge OF the DIS.
tr!ct Court of the United States fort the Dlstrict
Of Maine: .,o
LANES A. TUELL, of Sumner, In the
D County Of oxford, and State OF Maine,
in said District. respectfully represents that
on the 9Th dav of Sept, last past, ne was duly
lating TO Bankruptcy; that he has duly surren.
dered all his property and rights Of property,
ami ha, fully complied with all the requirements
of salt Acts and Of the orders of Court touching
his bankruptcy. ,..
Wherefore he prays, That he may be decreed
by the Court to have full discharge from az
debts provable against his estate under said
bankrupt Acts except such debts as are except.
ed by law from such discharge.
Dated this oath day Of Nov. A. ID. 1902.
LANES A. TUELL, bankrupt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
Christmas

and thoughts of giving occupy the MINDS u
most people at this season. Oniy ie" '''o'~
DAYS and the gift giving holiday is here. II you
are thinking of his present, you will save t'n'e
nv COMING here first Our stock is brimful OF
good things for man or boy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
pSlEO.

In shelburne, y. H.. Nov. 20, Mr.. Merton
Yong OF Easi Waterford and MISS eer5ie
Clarke Of Albany.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-12-16
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-z,->. LEAVE >OC-H PAz-s
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The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-04-10

Religion should be the rule of life,
not & casual incident Of it.-Disraeli.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-04-10
COWPEAS FOR SEED.
A Strong Demand For Them From
Various Parts of the Country.

The growth of cowpeas for manurlng
land for hay and for seed is rapidly ex-
tending throughout the Maryland and
Delaware peninsula, says an Orange
Judd Farmer correspondent. AS land
renovator it is valued highly, especially
on land that it not too light 1t gives
increasing satisfaction as hay crop,
and there is a strong demand for seed
from all parts Of the country. More
seed was grown and saved the past
year than heretofore, but most Of it Is
still in farmers hands, as they dislike
to sell at present prices. An occasional
carload has been secured at about S1.25
per bIshel. If the market goes to $1.75
or s., a large increase Of acreage for
seed purposes will be planted.
AS ordinarily harvested the yield
ranges from fifteen to eighteen bushels
per acre. The most popular variety is
the Early Black, though some earlier
maturing but less known varieties are
preferred i'll some sections for seed.
Experienced men claim that the price
will not get much lower until sore bet
ter method of Smelling the seed is
found. The usual practice is to pick
the pods by hand and separate them
with a pea shelter or thrash out by
hand. 1t costs from 40 to 80 cents per
bushel by this method. The hand she'll
or cleans from fifty to sixty bushels
per day.
Attempts have been made to shell
with Il wheat separator by making
some changes in the mechanism, but
generally with poor success, and, al
though some machines seem to do bet
ter work than others, too many peas
are broken in the process. The small
seeded varieties suffer less from break
age than the Early Black and larger
kinds. A Delaware man thrashed 200
bushels OF New Era, a very small
seeded kind, with a wheat thrashing
outfit, passing the entire hay through
the machine. The expense was small,
and there were no split peas, but he
estimated that 20 per cent or more re-
manned in the hay. However, he Sc
cured an average Of eighteen bushels
per acre and was quite we'll satisfied.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-04-10
Hon. James A. Lockhart for Associate
Justice.

The following announcement ex-
plains itself:
The friends of Hon. James A. Lock
hart of this. Arson, county in West
ern North Carolina, will. with conf
deLce, present his name to the next
Democratic State Convention for
Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court. He is in every way eminently
qualified for this great office. He is
a man of letters: a profound thinker;
a lawyer Of superb attachments,
splendid specimen Of physical and
moral manhood, aud in every way
measures up to the requirements
which man ought to possess who
aspres to this great office. In those
particulars he is equal to any man in
the West whose name has been mem
toned and none are his superior. 1t
appears to me, that other things being
equal, the Democratic Convention in
making nominations, should select
those whose work for the party has
been constant. faithful and unre-
hitting, men whose distinguished
services have made it possible for the
party to have honors at it's disposal.
A working Democrat is certainly more
worthy of the honors of the party
than an inactive one can be. Mr..
Eockhart has at all times been
faithful servitor Of the party, has
never been Indifferent to its best in
terests, and when it was in peril he
stood by it with an answering devo-
ton and in this section led the van to
redeem it.
We shall present to the convention
a lawyer whose ability is the equal of
any other in the profession in this
State; one whose personal life is be-
yond reproach; one who has felt
enough interest in the State to fight
actively for the preservation of the
party and we expect to see a just
people place those things to his
credit. beg you TO do me the kind
ness to carry this message to your
people.
J. G.. BOYLIN,
Chairman Dem. Ex Com. Arson
County.
Men are respectable only as they
spect.-Emerson
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-04-10

OH the left: pruned for planting. on the
right.l
particularly the domesticas and dam
sons, but other varieties thrive in 9th
or soils Taking all kinds Of plums
together. the best soil is that which
would be suitable for apples, and the
general rule regarding apples is that
they will thrive on any soil well suited
TO potatoes. Almost any soil will do,
provided only that it is well drained.
1t must not hold water either in sum
mer or winter
The best plum trees for planting are
either one or two years old. In gen
eral it is pr:babIy best to order two
ycar-old trees, especially Of dOmeS-
ticaS ana damSOnS The trees may be
set either in the fall or spring. In gen
cral, the latter is to be recommended.
The method adopted by Horticulture
list Waugh IL pruning and training
young trees is: as follows: The young
trees as they come from the nursery
have the loose and broken roots cut off
The top is pruned to Il straight whip
by the removal of all branches, and
this whip is cut back to a height of
two or three feet, depending on the va
riety and The strength Of the young
tree, chiefly on the former At this
point where the whip is cut back the
head OF the tree is to be formed. Dur
ing the first summer number of
branches Will be sent out from all
sides of this straight stock. These are
carefully watched and their number
regulated by pinching off all those
which are not desired. From four to
six of these side branches are preserv-
ed, the object being to have them as
well distributed around the trunk as
possible, so as to give the tree a proper
balance. On Il thrifty tree these side
branches will make Il growth Of two
to four feet each the first year. The
best plan is TO cut off the tips Of these
branches early in September or late in
August, so as TO stop growth and
harden them up. Care must be taken
to see that suckers and water sprouts
are kept rubbed off.
At the opening of the second spring
the tree consists of a short trunk with
four to six diverging branches. These
are cut back to Il length of six to eight
cen inches. The weaker the tree the
more closely it is shortened in. On
these four to six branches the head is
| then formed. From one to three new
| brancheS-preferabl twO-are allowed
| to grow on each branch, and these are
| treated during the second summer just
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-04-10

YOUNG PLUM TREES.
Pruning and Training Practically
Described and illustrated.

Described and illustrated.
The horticultural department OF the
Vermont experiment station for some
time has devoted a large share Of its
attention to plumS covering the whole
range Of plum knowledge, from varie-
ties to pruning and culture. This gives
them an opportunity to speak with
more than usual assurance in Offering
general practical directions, from
which only those relating to pruning
and training are here reproduced.
The old notion used to be that plums
preferred heavy clay soil. This is
still true for certain classes Of plums,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-04-10
The Best of IRRIGATION.

find that l want a whole lot of Wa
ter-five or six times as much as sup
posed | did-and you want large wa
ter supply back of you. While irriga-
zion is grand thing in the east and
the time is coming when all our streams
will be used for irrigation. yet the one
great thing needed is the cultivation Of
the soil. Ii you cultivate enough with
the right sort of tools. you Will go
through wondrous droughts Don't for
get that cultivation is the best of all If
rigation. and if you are going to irri-
gate with water prepare to have q
whole bunch of it'll. E. Hale.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-04-10
FEED BABY SLOWLY.
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FAC
TORS IN CHILD REARING.

Reasons Why Food should Not Be
TumbIed Rapidly Into the Little
St0mnch-idvIce Which Applies to
Grown Folks MS We'll as Babes.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-04-10

Men are respectable only as they
respect.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-04-10

NERVOUS troubles are cured by
~ Hoods Sarsaparilla, which en-
riches and purilies the blood. 1t is the
best medicine for nervous PEOPLE,.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-04-10

How many people try to show their
Smartness rather than work for the
glory of God?
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1902-04-10

lEnd of the first year in the orchard
$ the primary branches We're treated
during the first simmer. Again the
whole growth is stopped late in August
or early in September 50 that it may
harden up.
y tree carefully handled in this way
will usually lie in bearing condition at
the end Of the second year and should
give Il mUdcrat" crop the third year
Thereafter NE system of pruning is
somewhat different. Some men prefer
TO cut lack their plum trees severely
every year. Others prefer to remove
only as MUCH wood as is necessary to
Keep the top fairly open.