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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
SPRING BURROWS.

Make good garden if you make moth
ing else this spring.
Early lambs pay but they demand
care.
Do not get the cows out to pasture
too early.
Treat the hired man like man, not IS
If he were beast.
Have your tool house and your tool
bench well equipped for their busy sea-
son.
Do not plant potatoes that are too
email, don't scrimp the seed.
Buy a spray pump if you buy nothing
else, If you own an orchard.
Sorghum should be planted about corn
planting time. Give it good soil.
Don't sell off the old hay too quickly
in the spring. You may need it.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
WHY HAS THE OK PASSED OUT OF
lISEf


There have been heard from time to
sources over the passing away of the
sturdy OK and replacing him with the
noble, intelligent horse. Now let us
reason together and see if we can find
out why such sad state of things has
come about.
We will 60 back about twenty years,
as far as my memory is good. Then
few of our farmers used many labor-sav-
ing, animal propelled machines, hence it
made little difference what kind of beast
was used for his burden drawer. Now
things are changed. The number OF
farm machines is legion and fate has
ordained that all are made to be drawn
by mans best friend, the horse, an ami
mal fitted by nature to be properly har-
messed so that he can with ease and pre-
cision handle all the various implements
so necessary in up-to-date farming.
LIST us go into detailed comparison,
beginning with the plow. To be sure
yoke of oxen will draw it over the
ground in their slow, cumbersome way
and not under as good control as the
horses. But nowadays our farmer must
have his riding sulky plow, and there
the oxen are useless. Then comes the
narrowing and here again horses are
preferable, because they are quicker and
better controlled.
Our modern farmer does not go out to
SOW his seed scattering it broadcast by
hand, for it is too laborious. He puts
the grain and sometimes a fertilizer in
the hopper of his grain drill, bitches one
of the horses into its shafts and takes
comfortable ride over the field sowing
the seed and covering it at once. The
sturdy OK is useless here again for he
cannot work single. So on through the
long list of machinery; the potato
planter, sprayer, cultivator, moving
machine, hay tedder, horse rake, horse
fork, reaper, self binder, potato digging
machines and threshing machines. Then
of all work his hardest and greatest,
the produce to market, be that
near or far; the horse does it quickly
and under perfect control, which cannot
be said of the cumbrous, awkwardly har-
ressed OK.
Here then we find the reasons why the
OK has passed away and the horse taken
his place. The OK can only be hitched
up double to do any work at all, and
then only with much geeing and having.
He is entirely out of place among all the
now in use, so it is absolutely
to Keep one or more horses.
Again our faithful horse is ready to be
hitched single or double to take the
family to church on Sunday, or some
body in hurry after the doctor. Then
the boys want one of these same Great
ures when they go of an evening to see
the object of their alteration; how would
the sturdy OK do instead? Our OK friends
make so much of the beast of their
choice because when past usefulness on
the farm, he can be turned over to the
butcher and transformed into delicious
sirloin steaks and juicy roast beef. That
is all very true. But when the noble
horse has made up the days of useful
ness he has surely earned the trifiing
cost of judiciously placed bullet and
should be turned over to the worms for
food, unless kind nature steps in and
suddenly ends his days of torment; for
so they are to most of these, the grand
est of Gods dumb creatures.-Maine
Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
Notifyinp the God.

One of the odd things the visitor to
Burma will notice is the large number
of bells about the pagodas. These bells
are usually hung on sacred posts few
feet above the ground.
They are sweet toned, as all Burmese
bells are, but they are not furnished
with tongues. The worshiper who
comes to pray before the pagoda
strikes one of these bells with a wood
en- mallet. This is to attract the atten-
ton of the god.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
Her Good Business Head.


"You say she is good business wo-
MANI
"Oh, splendid. Incompatible. She lets
absolutely nothing drive business out
of her head. Why. just before Harold
started for Europe he proposed to her
by letter and asked her to telegraph
her answer
"Wcll?"
"Wel, most people would have tele-
graphed Yes or NO. but she had
enough Of business head to wire. 1t
affords me great pleasure to say yes to
YOU thus preventing the telegraph
company from getting any advantage
Of her in charging for ten word mes
sage."-Brooklyn Eagle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
To Owners of Dogs.
TOWN OF PARIS.

Town Clerks Office.
Every owner or keeper of n dog more than
four months cd shall annually, before the first
day OF April, cause IL " be registered, numbered
described and licensed for one year from the
hrst day OF April, la the Office of the clerk OF the
city, town or plantation where said dog Is kept,
and shall keep around It's neck collar distinctly
marked with the owners name and It's registered
number. and shall pay to said clerk for license
the sum Of one dollar and fifteen cents for each
male dog and each female dog incapable OF pro-
dueing young. and three dollars and fifteen
cents for each female dog; and a person becoming
the owner or keeper OF dogs after the hrst day
OF April. not duly licensed, shall cause s To be
registered. numbered. described and ltcen ed as
provided above. Every owner or keeper OF
dogs kept for breeding purposes, may receive
annually a special kennel license authorizing
him TO keep such dogs for such purpose, pro-
Vl'ed he keeps such dogs within proper fn-
closure. When the number of dogs so kept does
not exceed ten, the fee for such license snail be
Ten dollars; when the number Of dogs so kept
exceeds ten, the fee for such license shall be
twenty dollars. and no fee shall be required for
tne dogs OF such owner or keeper under the age
OF six months. Dogs covered by the kennel
Incense shall be excepte from the provtsions OF
sois section requiring registration, numbering or
eohaling.
WILLIAM j. WHEELER,
Town Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
Hood Farm Remedies.

Most Successful in the Treatment OF all
Diseases Of Stock-Prepared by c. l.
Hood Co., Lowell. Mass, and Originated
by Mr.. Hood, who is both Thoroughly
Educated Pharmacist and large owner
and Experienced Breeder OF Fine STOCK
In Constant Use at Hood Farm When
Required - Different Remedies for Dill
ferent Diseases.
Hood Farm Milk Fever Cure
Improved Schmidt Treatment Com
plete). A positive cure. Saves the most
valuable cows. Can be successfully ad'
ministered after cow is unconscious. No
previous experience needed. SOU.
Hood Farm Abortion Cure
For COWS that have previously aborted
and those that show signs OF abortion.
Strengthens the organs to hold f9tus.
81 and $780,
Hood Farm Breeding Powder
For injecting cows after abortion, where
they do not clean, are irregular, ana
when they fail 10 breed. 81 and $3.50.
HOOD FARM FLExIBLE INJECTION TUBE,
for administering, 75 cents.
Hood Farm Calf scour Cure
Promptly checks scours. Has cured S5
per cent. In some herds. Sl ana SZ.oO
Hoop FARM DIGESTIVE POWDER ISL and
S250) should be used with Scour Cure
Hood Farm Condition Powders
Best conditioner on the market. Make
horses eat, and do more work on less
feed. Excellent for COWS and growing
stock. Make hens lay. 25c., Doc. and 81
Hood Farm Llniment
For man or beast. Great external rem
edy for sprains, swellings, lameness, In
flammation, colds, distemper. Makes
splendid body wash for trotting horses
25c., &c., 81 and 81.
Hood Farm carget Cure
81 and $780, HOOD FARM SALvE, 81
HOOD FARM HOG POWDERS, for the pre-
vention and cure Of hog cholera and u
keep hogs healthy, 81.
Large sizes are most economical 70 use
FOR SALE DY
E. A. SHURTLEFF & CO.,
South Paris, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
PRUNING FRUIT TREES.

Intelligent pruning at the right time is
absolutely essential 10 the production OF
the best fruit. An unpruned tree may,
in many instances, produce larger
number of apples than an adjacent
pruned tree; but the percentage of
merchantable fruit will invariably be
smaller. Small apples contain just as
many seeds as large ones and therefore
of plant food; they do not, however, fill
the basket not the pocket book SO rapid
ly as the others.
The amount of pruning necessary de-
pends largely upon the location and ex-
posure of the orchard. Trees ON warm
southern slope, freely exposed to the
winds, require much less pruning than
do those in a sheltered location which is
lacking in sunshine. Plenty of light is
essential to the production of highly
colored fruit. IL is desirable that trees
should be pruned intelligently from the
time they are set, but old trees may often
be given a new lease of life by judicious
management. III the trees have been
long neglected and require heavy prun-
ing do not remove all of the wood the
first years. Removal of a portion of the
top, thus distributing the food gathered
by the roots to a smaller number of
branches, tends to produce rapid growth
and renewed vigor of the tree. The
removal of too much at one time will
start the growth of water-sprouts and
defeat the very purpose in view.
The best time for pruning is on warm
days from January to May. More can
be accomplished in the longer days of
March and April, but many prefer to go
through the orchard on the crust of a
deep snow. The time of year at which
cut is made has little effect on the readi-
ness with which the wound heals
A wound made by removing limb
heals best if the cut is made close to the
trunk or branch. A stub two or three
inches long does not heal and becomes a
lodging place for spores of fungi and
bacteria which cause decay and death of
the tree. The splitting down of large
limbs may often be avoided by saving
in from the under side first; but in
every case see that the wound is left
clean and smooth. Wounds should also
be covered Immediately after with a
coat of paint to keep out the moisture
and the spores before mentioned.-PrOf.
w. NJ. Munson in Maine Bulletin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

double oath Repeat It after me-
promise to let my wife,
"My wife,
answer all my mothers and sis
ters' questions. every one
"Every one
-"and l will never look surprised at
what she says, or wink, or lift an eye
brow"
"An eyebrow" he iterated delighted
", then rubbed hers the wrong way
and kissed 1t.
That evening saw them seated In the
dining room of the fine old mansion on
the lie Froy estate. The cut glass and
ole silver shone bravely In the brides
honor. Sine looked delicate and aristo-
cratic beside the large. fine, red cheek
ed English lasses. They admired her
openly with their eyes. and finally
Maude. the younger, ventured to DO 1t
orally. I'VE thought. having boys
name. you'd be masculine and self re-
liant. but you are exquisitely feminine.
Your hair is lovely. How do you ar
range it so bnautifullyT
Astonishment and gentle rebuke
shone in Franks syes. 81 never do my
hair. Such time as ! had on the
steamer! My maid was subject to NAL
de mer. 1t seems. and basely deserted
ME ut the last moment, and l would
not take a girl knew nothing about
Then | thought | might take an Eng
lish girl back with me. Coming over
one of the stewardesses did my hair.
but once or twice she failed to arrive,
and Clumsy tried his hand. such big.
awkward one"
Clumsy did not wink. He did not
move an eyebrow, but he coughed very
loudly.
~ can't 20 another day without a
maid" continued his wife. taking no
notice.
"Yes. dear" said the new sister-in'
law. "but meanwhile let me help you
Jane and I"-the two exchanged CLAN.
ces and blushed-"when we want our
hair especially well done. do it for each
other"
"And dare say" said the American.
with an annihilating look at her hus'
band. "here in this quiet country life
of yours there are many little things
you turn your hands to-"
"Why. yes. mother believes girls
should know something Of housekeep
ing. so we have learned to cook little.
In fact" humbly apologetic. ~ made
the pastry you are eating. We were not
going to tell you. but you have forced
the confession"
"You need not be ashamed Of It 1t is
greatly to your credit wish ! were
not such helpless creature. can
hardly lift my hand"
She lay back In her chair with the
languid fine air her husband had ad.
mired from the FIRST. He did not cough
this time AStonshment was swallow
ed up in admiration.
Alone In their room she was the first
to attack. any dear. you were true In
the letter. but not In the spirit You
did not raise your eyebrows. you did
not wink but you rouehcd."
He charged back ~ have discovered
you are the princess Of hars"
"Rut such harmless ones"
"The maid is yours and all else ] can
give you"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
Surprising Statements.

One account of an accident to royal
motor car near Arriccia announces that
fortunately a number Of pheasants
were working close by, and with their
help the motor car was righted." This
surprising statement is only the re-
verse Of the traditional printers error
by which Lord Y. was stated to have
gone out with a party Of fiends to shoot
peasants."-LOndon Globe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
PROBATE NOTICES.

To al persons interested In either OF the Estate
hereinafter named:
FOR the County of oxford, on the third Tuesday OF
April In the wear OF our Lord one THOUSAND
nine hundred and two. The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
herelnaf fter indicated. lt IA hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given TO all persons IN
,erested by causing a copy OF this order 10 be
published three weeks successively In the OS
tOul Democrat. a newspaper published NJ SOuti
Paris, In said County. that they may appear al u
Probate Court To be held at said Paris, on thr
thiri Tuesday OF Way, A. ID. 1902, at OF the
clock 10 th- forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they see cause.
IRENA A. HlLLMAN, late OF raris, de-
ceased. VIII and petition for probate thereoi'
AMI the appointment OF himself as ahmlnlrsra'H
with will annexed, presented by William j.
Know on.
FLORrNDA b PETTINGILL. late OF Hart.
fori, deceased. Petition for the appointment OF
James ". Libby as administrator presented by
said Libby, creditor.
SARAH X. DESHON, late Of Canton, de,
ceased Petition for license to convey real
estate according to a bond given Oy deceased In
her life time, presented by the executors.
ELIZA A. TILTON, late Of Brckdeld, de
ceased. First and final account presented for
Allowance by Gilbert rilton.
HARRIET y. CLIFFORD. late OF Paris, de.
ceased. Petition for order OF distribution OF
balance remaining In his hands presented by
James :. Wright, administrator.
LYMAN d. SMALL, late of Andover, de
ceased. First and final account presented for
allowance by Orange +. Small. administrator.
HERBERT G. EMMoNS, late q Paris, de
ceased. PetitiOn for allowance out OF personal
estate presented by Annie l.. Emmons, widow.
MARY II. MCINTYRE, ward. Petition for
license TO sell and convey real estate pre- ented
by Pierce L. Wheeler, guardian.
CHARLES NJ. CHASE. ward, OF Dixdeld.
First and hnal account presented for allowance
by w. 5. Chase, guardian.
ETHEL HOCGHTON. ward. OF Paris. sc
count pre- e-ented for allowance by NJ. NJ. Hough
ton, guardian.
ADDISON L. HERRICK.
Judge OF said Court.
true copy-Attest:-
ALBERT ID. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
Short Measure.

"What am | so mad about?" repeated
the popular actress, with flashing eye.
II only got three bouquets, that's
whatw
But" said the manager, you surely
didn't expect moreT
"Of course | did. l paid for five."-
Philadelphia Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
The Raised Edge of a Coin.

The smooth raised edge around the
face of modern coins, and inclosing the
device as frame incloses a picture,
not only adds a great deal to the beau
ty Of the piece. but serves double util'
ltarian purpose. first to protect the de.
signs from wear. and second to afford
q horizontal surface so that the coins
may be piled up vertically one on top
of another without danger Of topping
over. AS soon as the raised edge Is
worn from coin It loses its clear beau
ty Of design and fast degenerates into
a mere characterless disk Of metal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
Grammar and the Lords Prayer.


A party of gentlemen were discuss
ing literary subjects when one asked
another to point out the grammatical
blunder in the Lords Prayer. Half a
dozen tried; some thought 1t lay in the
words (which art In heaven others
placed 1t elsewhere, but not one de-
tected 1t in the expression. "For thine
is the kingdom. the power and the
glory" To be perfectly correct the
word "is" should be 'are." but people
have used it in the present form so
long that they never .hink of regarding
It as a blunder. There are teachers
who say such an expression is right be.
cause 1t sounds right but reverse II
and say. "The kingdom. the power and
the glory is thine" and the fault Is
soon perceived.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed executor OF the last will
and testament OF
CLARINDA NJ. HOOPER. late Of Buckdeld,
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 10 present the same for settlement, and
all Indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately.
April 18th, 1902. VIRGIL p. DECOSTER
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

"What do you think OF that wheelF
asked SprOckets. whose bicycle had
been in collision.
81 think 1t ought to be retired or
retired" replied Dinwiddie.-Pittsburg
Chronicle Telegraph.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
An Annoyinr oue.tion.

Mamma. Tommy knocked me
down on the way home from school to-
day. (After a pause.| But gave him
bat in the eye!
Mamma Before he knocked you
down, Teddy. or afterward?-Somer-
Vile Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
An UnRuarded Word.

"This new meter seems rather small"
doubtfully remarked the householder.
"Oh. it will fill the BILL" was the un.
guarded response Of the gas company
employee. Philadelphia Record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator OF
the estate OF
MOSES +. SPAULDING. late Of Sumner,
In the County OF oxford, deceased, and given
oOnts as 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
payment Immediately.
April 18th, 1902. LEWIS III. BlSBEE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
Balancing.

The famous equilibrist was balancing
four billiard balls on a cue. much to
the amazement of the vaudeville audi
ence
"Humphw growled young man with
ink OIL his fingers, "I'll bet he can't bal
ance a set OF books."- Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

She'd never have married you II
you had not deceived me about your
self.
He-Rather you never would nave
married me had not deceived myself
about you.-Boston Transcript.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor Of the last
will and testament of
LORANA KEENE, late Of Buckdeld,
In the County OF oxford, deceased, and given
demands against the estate OF SAID deceased are
desired TO present the same for settlement, and
al indebted thereto are requested 20 make pay
ment Immediately.
April 18th, 1902. ALFRED COLE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
One Sign of Old Are.

Henry-How can a man tell when he
begins to get old?
John-Well, a man has begun to get
old when he finds out that he would
rather sit by the fire than 60 sleigh rid
ing.-Detroit Free Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
AMONG THE FARMERS.
SPEED THE PLow."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department to HENRY ID.
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat. Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
cIn. huf ni6eHeuf.

Bicgs-When I make trade, al
ways want something to boot.
Diggs--Same here, and I usually get
It later when l kick myself.-Chicago
News,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
Hoods JdrsapdriHd
and Pills

Make the blood pure, vigorous and
rich, create appetite, give vitality,
strength and animation, and cure
Ill eruptions. Have the whole family
begin to take them today.
"Hoods Sarsaparilla has been used Ii
our family for some time, and always with
rood results. Last spring I was all run
down and got Q bottle Of 1t, and - usual
received great bsnsnt" MISS BEuLAz
DoYcE, Stowe. VI
Moods OarsapaviIla premlses -
euro and keepe the psomIos.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

You weep on a gravestone, 1t is the
threshold Of eternity that you are wet
ting with your tears.-De Maistre.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
Nerve REQUIRED.

Perdita-Did you say, 'This is 30 sud-
denT
Constance didn't have the nerve,
You know how be gtuttsrA-Ch3caSo
Record Herald. -
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RAISING A POTATO CROP.

CAREFUL PREPARATION OF THE SOIL
AND SELECTION OF SEED NECESSARY.
PLANTING AND CULTIVATION.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
Avoid ploughing land while too wet

Trim out the raspberry and curran,
bushes in the garden.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

The orchard is all nicely trim med be
fore this date.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
o
Gain Flesh

Persons have been known to
gain a pound a day by taking
an ounce of SCOTS EMUL'
SION. Il is strange, but It often
happens.
Somehow the ounce produces
the pound; it seems to start the
digestive machinery going prop
erIy, so that the patient is able
to digest and absorb his ordinary
food, which he could not DO be-
fore, and that is the way the gain
is made.
A certain amount Of flesh is
necessary for health; if you have
not got it you can get it BY
taking
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
Spring Medicine

There is no other season when good
medicine ID so much needed Is In tho
Spring.
The blood is impure, weak and
impoverished-a condition indicated
by pimples and other eruptions on the
face and body, by deficient vitality,
loss of appetite, lack Of strength, and
want of animation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

IRENA A. HILLMAN, late OF raris, de-
ceased. VIII and petition for probate thereof
ami the appointment OF himself as adminissratoc
with will annexed, presented by William j.
Know on.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29
c. JONES,
Smith & Machinist.
p.pIS MAINE.

SOU III I ANIos
v,nufscturer Of general machinery, steam en-
No mil work, spool machinery and tools,
Si3es 81 screws, taps, dies and drills made and
.uSTpslred sewing, moving and ihresn,ns ma ma
reRas numps OF all kinds, presses, guns, pis-
cnluSLs, (ves traps ETC., neatly and promptly re-
oS, - steam and water piping done TO order.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-29

WILLIAM J. WHEELER,
Town Clerk.