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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-01
LONG DELAYED PROPOSAL.
A Note In Q Bouquet That Was For
Years Unanswered.

-
Years Unanswered.
One of the longest delayed proposals
on record is related In French story
Of a shy young subaltern who was or.
dered away to the wars. Not daring
to speak, he sent nosegay Of yellow
roses to the girl he loved. with little
note inside begging her II sue returned
his love to wear one Of the flowers I'm
her breast that night at the ball. She
appeared without It. and he went
away broken hearted.
Years afterward. when he was Il
lame old general, he again met his Old
love, now a white haired widow One
day his old sweetheart gently asked
him why he had never married Mad
am" he answered somewhat Strrnly.
you ought to know best. II yon had
not refused to answer that note In
the bouquet Of yellow roses might
have been happier man." "rhe note
In the bouquetT she repeated. grow.
ing pale.
She opened an old cabinet md took
out from drawer shriveled bouquet
Of what had been yellow roses. among
whose leafiess stalks lurked scrap OF
paper yellow with age See! | never
had your note," she said. holding the
bouquet up. "If had would not
have answered II as you fancied."
"rhen answer It now," said the gallant
old soldier And the long delayed
proposal was accepted at last.-Lon-
don Telegraph.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-01
What is 70 be Done About ltp

A wide anxiety is being felt over the
hay crop of the coming year. While
farmers are coming out of the shortage
of stock fodder of the past winter better
than was feared in autumn, yet at this
opening spring time justifiable anxiety
is felt over the condition of the grass
fields, following the damaging and long
continued drouth of last season, and the
question ia being asked as to what shall
be done TO insure supply of stock fod.
der for another year. While q hopeful
view of the case at this time is that the
conditions of the opening season may be
especially favorable for repairing the
damages of last year, yet it Is hardly
possible that this can be realized in need
ed measure in 80 short time. Therefore
it would hardly be the part of wisdom
to trust the situation to the uncertainty
of a chance season. Stock fodder in
larger measure than was put In store
last year is certain to be needed another
winter. How shall it be secured?
The associate editor of the Farmer
made fortunate hit on his farm last
year in top-dressing with chemicals a
goodly number of acres of land already
carrying vigorous stand of grass. The
heavy crop thus secured made up a large
measure of the falling off in the crop on
other acres, thus enabling the farm to
carry through the winter nearly the
usual stock without the purchase OF
fodder. 1t was the bounty of those top
dressed acres that met the emergency.
Where conditions are favorable this
course can be recommended as an eco
nomic way, If attended to in season. of
meeting the possible shortage of the
coming year. A good many farmers are
already preparing for carrying out this
course. There is no time to be lost.
The chemicals should be applied at
about the time the grass starts into
growth.
In case the above plan is not prac-
ticable, then resort should be made to
annual fodder CROPS best suited to the
circumstances of the grower to carry
out. In this there is wide chance for
choice. OF all the ANNALS known to
Maine practice there is probably no crop
that will give larger yield or a better
fodder than a select kind OF Maine
grown flint corn, and when stored in a
silo its succulent condition gives 1t a
special value. There are southern varie-
ties of corn that will give more of bulk
to The acre, but all authorities agree that
what is gained in bulk is lost in the
quality and consequent feeding value of
the fodder.
Peas and oats, barley and Hungarian
are other fodder ANNALS easily grown
and of acknowledged value. In late
years there have been some examples
Of growing clover from early spring
seeding, to be harvested for fodder late
in the following summer, that have prov
cd highly satisfactory. Where one has a
tract of land literally fertilized, and can
seed it early, the plan Is worth further
trial In case prompt return of fodder
crop is the thing desired.-Maine Farm
or.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-01
NUMBER %.

worthy realized what had happened.
With his right hand Slim pulled the
weapon which swung at his hip and
aimed II at the other boys Of the Lazy
X. The guns moved up and down the
line, backed by the sheriff's usually
mild blue eyes, coldly steady now at
the call 10 battle
'I'll give you lesson In pullin' guns.
though" he declared, his voice as
steady as his hands. "Don't move,
Buck" he warned rs Mckee wavered.
NOR any others of you, I'm playin'
this hand alone. Buck Mckee, you've
been firtin' with a tombstone fer some
time. Hands up, gents" be ordered,
raising the pistols significantly.
81 said gents" he repeated when
Buck Mckee did not obey him with
alacrlty. The baked leader Of the
Lazy X outfit reluctantly held his
hands aloft.
"Sagebrush!" called Slim.
"Here. answered the foreman, GOV.
ering a man with his revolver.
"Parenthesisw summoned the sher.
IN.
Here the man of the bowlegs re-
piled as he drew his gun.
"Me, too!" cried Fresno, while Show
Low came to the front with "An' like
wise here"'
When the Lazy X outfit was thor
oughly under subjection Slim stepped
forward and said: Now, gentlemen, IL
you please, you see, this here's my
party, an | regelate it my way. Jack
here gave his word to stay an face
this thing out. He's a-goin' TO do Ii.
Pm responsible fer him. Sagebrush
you will collect at the door sech arti-
cles of hardware as these gentlemen
has In their belts. deputize you.
Gents, as you walk out the do you will
deposit your weapons with Mr.. Sage
brush Charley, the same to be return
proper"
"You hain't goin' to let him Buck
did not finish the sentence, for Slim,
thoroughly aroused, shouted: Buck
Mckee, II you say another word I'm
goin' to kill you. Gents, there's the
door. Your hosses are In the corral.
Get"'
Preceded by some of the Sweetwa-
ter boys, the Lazy X outfit filed out,
Sagebrush taking their guns as they
passed him. Fresno and Parenthesls
brought up the rear.
"He needn't think he'll escape. We're
bound to have him" declared Buck.
Are you goin'?' demanded Slim,
his voice full of menace.
Cant you see meT sneered Buck.
Sagebrush relieved him Of his gun
as he passed. handing 1t 10 Fresno.
Buck paused in the doorway long
enough to lament: Talk about hospl-
tallty. 1 never get in but what am
put out"
Slim watched Mckee from the win
dow until he disappeared through the
gate of the corral Then. walking
down to Jack, he took him by the
hand.
It'll be all right In an hour Thank
you, boys" Payson assured them.
I'VE all know you are the whitest
man on the Sweetwater." assured
Sagebrush, speaking for the punchers
as they left Jack prisoner with Slim.
Speaking In low tone. Jim asked
Jack. Where did you get that mon.
eyW
Don't you know?" he asked In sur
prise
From
Jack nodded his head.
"Ill wait fer you In the other ROOM"
said Slim.
Nav. Polly-we all better leave em
alone"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-01

We reap what we SOW. The fruit of
careful feeding and housing is young
stock ready for market while prices are
good Fowls intended for early market
should be kept In close quarters just
light enough 80 they can see to eat.
For q fattening ration We like corn-meal
and grourd oats best.-Farm Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-01

AS the woman and the girl left the
room the old ranchman paused at the
doorway leading to the kitchen to ad-
wise his son-in.law earnestly: 81 low
you better tell her. It's best"
The two young people were left
alone in the room In which they had
passed so many happy hours to face
a crisis in their lives The day which
had begun so sunnily was to end in
darkest clouds. The awful accusation
was incredible to Echo. Her faith in
her husband was not shaken. Jack,
she felt, could explain. But, no matter
what the outcome might he, she would
be loyal to the man she loved. On this
point she felt wholly confident. HaG
she not pledged her faith at the mar
riage altar?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-01

My method for keeping lice from
troubling the poultry at night, is to sus-
pend the roosting poles by wires from
the rafters of the house. If the poles
are smooth, the lice will not remain on
them II they are there at all.-Farm
Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-01

We need to take little extra pains
now in washing the milk things as
warm weather comes on. The enemies
of milk, cream and butter will bo on
hand early and stay late.-E. L. Vim
cent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-01
STATE OF MAINE.
PUBLIC NOTICE.

In conformity with the provisions of Chapter
AZ of the Public Laws of eighteen hundred and
ninety nine, and upon the petition of five or
more citizens of the State, and deeming IL for
the best interest OF the state, the Comm ssioners
OF Inland Fisheries and Game, after due notice
to all persons interested In the subject matter Of
said petition, and public hearing thereon In the
locality To be affected, and deeming IL necessary
and proper for the protection aud preservation of
the inland fish of the State, hereby adopt the fol-
lowing needful Rules and Regulations relating
to the times and places In which and the ctrcum-
stances under which inland fish may be taken In
the waters OF Brook kedar, and Its tributaries
situated I'm Waterford.
Rules and Regulations.
Section !. Brook Kedar and Its tributaries,
the Ringman AMI Plummer brooks, situated In
w aterford, are hereby closed, until May l. 1918,
TO all fishing for any kind OF hsh. except the
taking of Smelts and Suckers. In the usual way.
Dated this Fourth day of May, A. d. 1909.
l.. T. CARLETON, Chairman.
J. W. BRACKETr,
l.. l.. RING,
Commissioners Of Inland Fisheries and Game.
Section 81, Chapter 81, of the Revised Statutes
Whoever fishes for. takes, catches, Kills or Ge-
stroys any inland hsh, In any manner or ut any
time, In violation OF any OF the rules and regula-
tions OF the commissioners of inland H. heries
and game, made and promulgated In conformity
with the provisions Of this chapter, shall be
puoished In the same manner anu 10 the same
extent as Is provided for by law for the Illegal
taking, catching, killing or destroying any such
section IS. Whoever willfully mutilates, de-
faces or destroys any notice. rule or reputation
OF the commissioners of inland fisheries and
game, posted IN conformity with the provisions
o, this chapter, shall be punish Il by fine not
exceeding fifty doll ,rs, to be recovered by COM
plaint or indictment; ami one. half OF said hne
shall be paid to the prosecutor. 2O-2
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-01

1t is q greater mistake to feed sows
too much corn than too little, but fat
tening hog should never be allowed to
squeal from hunger. :
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-01
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLow."

on practical agricultural top,c
ia solicited. Address all communications 10
tended for this department. to HENRY l.
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat, Paris. Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-01
Wanted.

A situation as an experienced nurse.
Write to Mrs. A. Z. Townsend, Oxford,
Maine, R. F. d. l, or telephone E. L.
Burns, New England 12-4, Oxford and
Otisfield IA, Oxford. 1Stf
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-01
Bicycle for Sale.
l have good liver Johnson Bicy-
Gle that ! will sell for twelve dollars.
STONEY ANDREWS,
South Paris, Me.
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

bankrupts fetitlon TOT Uiscndrge'
In the EniSs Tiitfs e. e. BUCK, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt
To the Hon CLARENCE HALE. Judge OF the Dis
trict Court Of the United States for the District
of Maine:
CLIAB l.. BUCK, Of Dixfeld, In the
II County OF Oxford, and State OF Maine,
In said District, respectfully represents, mat
on the 18th day of March, last past, he was
Congress relating to bankruptcy; that he has
duly surrendered all his property and rignts OF
property. and has fully complied with all ne
requirements Of said Acts and OF the orders OF
Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That he may he de-
creed by the Court to have full discharge from
all debts provable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex-
cepred by law from such discharge.
Dated this l4th day Of May, A. d. 1908.
EL1AB L. BUCK, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
ON this 22nd day Of May, A. ID. 1903. on read
ing the foregoing petition. IL is
Ordered by the Court. That hearing DC nau
upon the same on the llth day OF June, A. ~.
1909. before said Court at Portland, In said Dis
trict at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published In the Oxford Dem.
ocrat, q newspaper printed In said District, ana
that all known creditors, and other persons IN
interest may appear at the said time ana place.
and show cause, II any they have. why the pray
er OF said petitioner should not be granted.
And It Is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred
itors copies Of said petition and this order, al
dressed 70 them at their places of residence a.
stated.
witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
of the said Court, and the seal thereof, at fors-
land, In said District, on the End day OF may
A. d. 1908. ,,
II. O.. JAMES E: HEWEI, Clefk.
A true copy of petition and order thereon.
Atfees JAMES 3. HEWBY, CLARK.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-01
Rules and Regulations.
L. 7. CARLETON. Chairman.
j. W. BRACKETT.
<. Z. RING,

Commissioners of Inland Fisheries and Game.
Section 81, Chapter 81. of the Revised Statutes
Whoever fishes for, takes, catches, kills or de-
strcys any inland fish, In any manner or at any
time, in violation of any of the rules and regula-
tions of the commissioners of inland fisheries
and game, made and promulgated In conformity
with the provisions or this chapter, ehall be
punished IN the same manner and 10 the same
extent Us Is provided for b. law for the Illegal
taking, catching, killing or destroying any such
inland nsh.
Section IS. Whoever willfully mutiates, de-
faces or destroys any notice. rule or regulation
OF the commi Ssioners of inland fisheries and
game, posted in conformity with the provisions
OF this chapter, shall be punished by fine not
exceeding ifty dollars, 10 be recovered by CON-
plant or Indictment; and onehalf of said fine
snail DC paid TO the prosecutor. 20 p
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-01
STATE OF MAINE.
PUBLIC NOTICE.

In conformity with the provisions of Chapter
42 % the Public Laws Of eighteen hundred and
ninety nine, and upon the petition~of five or
more citizens Of the State. and deeming t for the
best interest of the State, the Commissioners OF
Inland Fisheries and Game, after due notice to
all persons interested In the subject matter of
the said petition, and public hearing thereon In
the locality to be affected, and deeming II neces-
sary and proper for the protection and preserva-
tion of the inland ish of the Stste, hereby adopt
the following needful Rules and Regulations re.
lating to the times and places In which and the
circumstances under which inland fish may be
taken In the waters Of Stony Brook, and all Its
tributaries situated In Paris and Hebron.
Rules and Regulations.
Section /. Stony Brook and and all Its tribu.
tarles situated in Paris and Hebron are hereby
closed TO ali fishing for any kind Of fish, except
on Tuesdays and Fridays of each week, from
May first to October first VI each year until May
first, 1918.
Section 3 On Tuesdays and Fridays when II
Is lawful 10 fish 10 this brook and Its tributaries
according to section one of these rules and regu.
latiOns. no person shall catch more than 80 d-h
In any one day from this brook or any Of Its
tributaries.
Dated this Fourth day Of May, A. ID. 1909.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-01

fro BE Continued
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-06-01
CHAPTER XII.

UCK MKEE had not been idle
x in the days following the slay-
ing Of "Ole Man" Terrill. Hav-
L. ing learned that Slim and his
The Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 19??-1912, 1909-02-25
kadOka KOmmerCiaI klub Active

The annual meeting of the
kadoka kommercial klub was
held last week. All of the old
officers were reelected as follows:
Oscar Stuart, pres; G. q. lnman,
vice-pres; Frank Coye, sec'y; and
Martin johnson, treas. John L.
White was elected a member of
the board of trustees in connection
with the officers who are also
trustees by virtue of their office.
The question of fire protection was
taken up and discussed pro and
con. 1t was the consensus Of the
opinion of the members that
chemical fire engine would be
good investment for the town and
upon motion a committee was ap-
pointed to circulate petition
among Kadoka business men ask
ing the town board to purchase a
chemical engine at once. The
question of organizing a fire de-
partment was also discussed and
steps to this end will probably be
taken in the near future. The
question of a town hall for public
gatherings was discussed and a
committee was appointed to see
what arrangements could be made
toward having the Robinson Hotel
remodeled for this purpose. The
question of meetings of the club
was discussed and upon motion it
was decided to hold the regular
! meetings twice each month on the
The Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 19??-1912, 1909-02-25
The Great Empire of Stanley

The bill before the legislature
appropriating $4,000 for expert,
mental station buildings at Cotton
wood will not pass. owing to the
necessity for economy. About al!
that it will get will be $500 for
rent and other maintenance e.
l.. Senn's Legislative Guide.
The question of waterworks and
fire protection has been agitating
the minds of the citizens of kado-
ka for some time. A petition was
circulated Tuesday asking that the
town board of trustees call an cleo
tion for the propose of voting up
on the question of issuing bonds
for the construction of system of
waterworks. The town board viii
call this election at the regular
town election on March Is, 1909.
Just what amount of bonds will be
voted for is not definitely decided.
but the matter has been looked in
to and the amount will probably
be about s., 500. The plans are at
present to get the matter in shape
so that with the opening Of spring
work can be commenced at once. -
kadoka Press.
A meeting Of the stockholders
of the Stanley county Fair Asso-
citation was called for Monday
night by vice president, Radtl1e in
the absence of president kaufman.
The matter of incorporation was
taken up. The proper blanks were
secured by the secretary. Frank
Coye, and it was decided to ircor-
porate for $4,000. The papers
were fixed up Tuesday and sent to
the Secretary of State at Pierre.
AS soon as returns are received
from them the new president.
John L. White will call a meeting
of the board of directors to make
plans for the 1909 fair. The af-
fairs of the association are in good
shape, and the plans for this com
ing year will insure a better fair
thar ever. -kadoka Press.
Stanley county is due for an
other iofiux of immigration the
coming year. People who have
some means and are coming to
stay. This country has proved it.
self, and the fact that at least one
railroad will build through the
county this year, has caused peo-
pie back east to sit up and take
notice of western South Dakota.
Hayes Homestead,
Quite a number of veteran
soldiers have recently taken claims
few miles northeast of Hayes.
Among them are Elgin II. Martin,
formerly a member of Co. B,
l15th Illinois, who calls his place
Rocky Face Roost Ranch" from
the fact that he was wounded in
General Sherman's attack at Rocky
Face Roost. Ca, in 1864. An
other homesteader in the same
locality is Jacob H. Epler, form
erly of the 18th Indiana Inf, who
was dangerously wounded in
Sheridan's battle 1T Winchester in
The Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 19??-1912, 1909-02-25
rst and third Wednesday eve

first and third Wednesday eve
nings.
kadoEa was the first town west
Of the river to inaugurate a Mar
ket Day. Their success with the
venture has caused it to be taken
up by Murdo. Interior, and Philip.
kadoka's third Market Day will
be held March 6 and the kommer-
cial klub is arranging to make it
a great success.
The Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 19??-1912, 1909-02-25

! CIOp. ANllldli SaUlSldCllOll IL VII Dt
to him to have his crop protected
during the growing months, only
to have it destroyed when it is
I practically matured.
In many instances small grain
can not be threshed until late in
the winter. Often stacks have to
be carried through the winter and
threshed the following spring.
Mha! can It profit the small grain
grower to have his acres yield ever
so abundant y only to have stock
turned loose upon his stacks
November first.
Settlers have not been ANNOYED
one whit more by cattle destroying
their green crops than they have
been by cattle breaking in upon
and destroying hay stacks in the
winter time. Yet Senator Rowe
wants to make it possible to vote
this latter form of depreciation up
on the people.
There are those who believe that
winter wheat is the most promis-
ing crop for this county.
Phenomenal yields of last year
seem to justify this belief. But
suppose cattle are turned loose
during the winter time. The
writer is of the opinion that it
would not be conducive to the
success of a winter wheat crop to
have a bunch of cattle wandering
around over the field during such
weather as our recent thaw.
And this brings us to the very
pertinent fact that whether plowed
land be in crop or not its produc-
tivencss may be destroyed by hav-
ing stock trample it during muddy
weather. Indeed it is one of the
well recognized principles of the
Campbell system of farming that
stock must be kept off broken land
during muddy winter months.
In a word, we are firm in our
belief that no modified free range
law Of the Rowe type can succeed
in this country. We believe Mr..
Rowe knows this. His motives
are merely to further the interests
of the stockmen he actually repre-
sents instead Of the constituents at
large, whom he is supposed to
represent. 1t may be said in his
favor merely that he stands boldly
in the open. His course in lead
ing the opposition to Hare's state
wide herd law and in attempting
to make it possible to fix his modi-
fed free range law upon this coun-
ty is we'll known. 1t will be up to
the voters, mark the prediction, to
approve or disapprove his legisla-
tive action. What will their ver-
dict be!
The Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 19??-1912, 1909-02-25
Real Estate Transfers
United States to

United States to
Benjamin W Rowland
John B Duytschaever
Sigvart G Hanson
Jerry J Fields
William A Peters
Joseph II Peters
George II Brunow
George Strasheim
Fred 4 Shoemaker
John McClelland
Dixie Morford
George Leroy Castner
Norman G Glass
Edward + Harriott
Christian Flakoll
Anthony f Braun
Marvin B Spencer
Estella Fazcndin formerly
Lawless
Mary f Lawless
John O'Connell
Clara Lawless
Michael Murphy
Cora + Sinclair
James S Riley
Herman A Patterson
Oscar w Kelly
Leroy + Hartwick
Walter Blue
Florence $ Brown
Lloyd G Atekruse
Clifford Hampton
Raymond l. Moody
George Strasheim to Catharina
otrasheim my VT. W d. NV or 20
n 26. $1,000.
Walter & Rice to Hiram A
W d, hf NV or "a 3 n %.
$500.
Frank 2 Roll to Midland State
Bank, W d, 1t 2 blk 9 Midland.
$3.50.
Sada A Summers to Matilda A
Novak, W d, sw or "a 5 n 26. 81.
+ " Radtke and WI to J +
Crawford, W d, 1t 9 blk 9 Kadoka.
sl65.
Hugh n Spencer to d B Nc
Cleery, W d, ne or 22 2 n 80. $1,000
Andrew j Wray and VT to
Teden A johnson, W d, W 220 #
blk 10 Philip. 81.
Walter Blue to J + Utterback,
W d, sw or II Is "a. 81.
Joseph W Selig and VT to
Airlllian Bruner, W d, Sc or 20 &
n hf ne or & Sc or ne ar 32 4 n 18.
81.
William S Hughes and VT to
William r Morse, W d, 1t 2 & sw
or Sc or 8 Its 2, 3 of sec II As 18.
81.