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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Oxford County Fruit Growers Meet.

Something like fifty members and
fruit growers and others Interested at
tended the meeting of the Oxford Coun-
ty Fruit Growers Association which was
held at Grange Hall, South Paris, Thurs
day. There were sessions forenoon and
afternoon, and dinner was served at noon
by Paris Grange. Much interest was
shown by those in attendance.
President j. A. Roberts of Norway
presided at the meeting There was
quite discussion at the forenoon session
Of the problem of marketing fruit,
freight rates, and so on. At the after
noon session a committee was chosen to
take under advisement the matter OF
marketing fruit, and report at the next
meeting. This committee is composed
of r. l.. Cummings, West Paris; Walter
Buck, North Norway; Henry Merrill,
Hebron; j. A. Roberts, Norway; Charles
Edwards, South Paris.
The matter assigned for the afternoon
discussion was "What have learned
this year." and the consideration OF 1t
took wide range, the speakers includ-
ing F. II. Morse of Waterford, w. 81.
Berry of Hebron, Henry Merrill of He
bron, W. III. Consnt of Hebron, F. L.
Wyman of South Woodstock, r. L. Cum
mings of West Paris, Walter Buck Of
Norway, u. Il. Heald of Paris, and a
number of others. One point referred
to by several, aud in regard to which
they seemed to be in substantial accord,
was that commercial fertilizers are to be
preferred to barnyard manure for apple
trees. +. l.. Wyman told of blowing up
last spring four acres of orchard which
had been in sod for dozen years or
more. he kept it cultivated, and put on
the four acres a ton of fertilizer which
cost $40. He said he was satisfied that
he got back more than ten dollars for
every one spent for fertilizer.
The next meeting will be at Norway,
on the second Tuesday of January. The
special topics to be considered at that
time will be fertilization and pruning.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Largest Paper Plant In World.
OXFORD MILL AT RUMFORD TO BE
GREATLY ENLARGED.

Favorable action by town meeting at
Rumford on Saturday ensures the en-
largement of the Oxford paper mill. In
brief, the proposition of the Oxford
Paper Co. was that If the town would
continue for ten years from date the
present valuation of it's plant, about
four acres of space would be added to
the plant, and four machines added,
making it the largest paper mill in the
world.
For the past six years the mill has
been placed at valuation which made
its tax only $500 annually. At the
town meeting Saturday, the proposition
to continue this until ten years from
date was accepted with only two dis
sentiug votes.
The addition to the mill will cost from
$500, 900 to S1.0O0,000, and will employ
about 600 additional men, increasing the
payroll BY over $1,000 day.
Actual work is expected 10 begin as
soon as the frost is out Of the ground in
the spring.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Progress Of the Sheriff Case.

To facilitate and simplify the inspection
Of the ballots in the contest on the
sheriff election in Oxford County, an
arrangement was made by which the
questioned ballots should be sorted out
from the others and presented at one
time to Judge Savage. Instead OF the
town clerks being summoned to appear
with the ballots all ut one hearing, they
were summoned to three different
places in the county, thus making II
easier and less expensive.
In accordance with this arrangement,
A. j. Stearns and n. l.. Kimbsll Va Nor
way. attorneys respectively for j. NJ.
Bartlett aud B. G AcIntire, the two
candidates, went Friday to Fryeburg,
where the town clerks In western Ok
ford County had been summoned to APP
near with the ballots. Edward Z. Hast
inps, ESQ was appointed commissioners
70 supervise the sorting of the ballots at
that place. The ballots which were
questioned were taken out by him.
properly arranged, and sent to the clerk
of courts at South Paris. All unques'
toned ballots were left in the custody
of the town clerks.
During the present week the same
thing will be done at Rumford before
Oliver A. Pettengill as commissioner
and ut South Paris before Charles +
whitman, the town clerks having beer
summoned to appear at one or the other
OF these places. The disputed ballots
will then be before Judge Savage for hi'
adjudication. It 10 thought that he vii
have the hearing on tho matter at tn
court house 10 South Paris about TIT
18th of December
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
ApaIysis of our Water Supply.

An analysis of the municipal water
supply was recently made at the state
of hygiene at Augusta,
sample being taken from his faucet on
Dec. 5 by DR.. j. G. Littleheld, secretary
of the board of health. Accompanying
the detailed figures Of the analysis d.
rector Evans Of the laboratory makes
this statement regarding the water:
1.-The analysis shows this water to be
free from all chemical and bacterial evil
deuce Of sewage pollution. The water
Is a clear, soft, and practically colorless
and odorless one. II contains but a
moderate amount Of mineral matter in
solution. The water is naturally receiv-
ing some surface water in addition 10 the
water from the springs, and, as a result,
the water contains some vegetable ma
terial dissolved in il, as does all surface
waters. This vegetable material has
given the water little color, but not
enough TO make IL noticeable. The
presence OF this vegetable material will
in no way affect the drinking qualities OF
the water, which, in It's present condi-
ton, is a first class one to use for drink
ing, aud for all domestic purposes.
Very truly yours,
III. d. EVANS, Director"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
No Danger of Water Shortage.

At this time when many New England
towns are getting pinchsd for water, and
some of them badly piuched, 1t is cheer
fnl 70 be assured that there is not the
least danger of South Paris knowing
ANYTHING of the sort. For the past two
or three months the water for the VII
lape has been drawn from Cooper Spring
Book alone, no Stony Brook water hav-
ing been used during that time. super
intendent Bowker OF the water system
informs the Democrat that not only mas
Cooper Spring Brook supplied the sys'
TEN, but the water has run over the dam
nearly II not quite every day. 1t va,
running over when the dam was visited
on sunday, though the supply pipe to
the reservoir was at that time running
wide open.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Where Ice Fishing Is Allowed.

The following ponds only in Oxford
County are open to ice fishing as pro-
yided in the general law, all others being
North and Bird Ponds in the
town of Norway; the five Kezars; Moose,
Bear, Long, Two Spec, Psppoose and Nc
Vain Ponds, in the town OF Waterford;
Kneeland. Songo, Burnt Land and
Croker ponds in the town OF Albany
Proctor pond In the towns Of Albany and
Upper Stone or Virginia lake,
and Horse Shoe ponds in Stoneham;
Bradley, Harrington and Slab City ponds
in the town of Lowell; Moose, Beaver,
Long, Grandeur and Little ponds in Den
mark; Lovewell's Clay, Haley, Charles,
Pleasant, Lower Kimball and Bog ponds
situated wholly or partly in Fryeburg;
Rattlesnake and Burnt Meadow ponds In
Browntield; Moose and Mud ponds In
Paris; Hogan and Whitney ponds IN OK
ford; the two Clemens ponds, Bunga.
muck pond in Hartford; Reyes and
Stearns ponds in Sweden; Bedford,
Long and Colcord ponds in Porter; North
popd in Greenwood and Woodstock; and
Half Moon pond. Sec. l, Ch. 407, P: d
s. L., 1908, am. by CHI. 159, P. q s. L.,
1905. North pond in towns of Buckfield
and Sumner, open for pickerel. JENNIE
pond in Mexico and Carthage closed to
all ice fishing except for pickerel. 1t
shall be unlawful to fish for, take, catch
or kill any kind of fish at any time from
September / of each year to June OF
the following year, in Overset pond 10
the town of Greenwood.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Decision for Patrons Insurance G.


A decision in favor of the Oxford
County Patrons Of Husbandry Mutual
Fire Insurance Co. in action brought by
Fred Russell in Somerset County has
been handed down. Russell's buildings
were insured by the company Aug. II,
1906, for $500, and were burned June 8,
1909. On Nov. 10, 1908, an assessment
Of 81 so was made on Russelrs premium
note, which he did not pay, and payment
of the policy was contested on that
ground. The rescript in the case de-
cides number of points, as follows:
Held:
1. One party to a bilateral contract
cannot recover thereon against the other
without proof that his mutual undertak'
ipgs which form part OF the contract
have been performed or waived.
2. Although the premium note, In
full 10 neither copied into the policy, nor
written upon its margin or across it's
face or attached to it by slip or rider
according to the statute relating to the
form and use of the standard policy,
nevertheless 1t forms . part OF the con-
tract of insurance, because the statute
(sec. 80 c. 49) expressly provides that the
policy and deposit note "are one con-
tract" This statute, at least since the
revision of 1908, is in force equally with
that relating to the form and use of the
standard policy.
8. There is no sufficient evidence that
the defendant waived the performance
by the plaintiff of his undertakings under
the contract.
4. The fact that the defendant had a
right of action against the plaintiff for
the assessment does not relieve him OF
the necessity of performance on his part
of the mutual undertakings In the con-
tract before he can maintain an action
thereon.
5. 1t was unnecessary for the defend
ant to prove that 1t bad cancelled the
policy according to the provisions for
cancellation therein. Under the provis-
ions of the insurance contract the plain
tiff's neglect to pay his assessment
worked a forfeiture Of all his claims for
gu bsequent losses. This provision was
self.executiDg, and It's effect did not de-
pend upon q cancellation Ut the policy.
Q. In ascertaining the mutual and de-
pendent agreements of the contract OF
insurance between the parties to this &C.
ton the by. laws of the company referred
to in the deposit note are to be regarded
as part Of the contract.
Judgment for Defendant.
Butler & Butler Of SkOwhegan were
counsel for plaintiff; James S. Wright Of
South Paris for defendant.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Fancy Armbands.

Armbands form very popular
gift articles, having the merit OF
Utility as we'll as expressing the good
will of the donor. These gift arm.
bands come made Of fancy colored
silk ribbon with silk bows and metal
buckles, all in individual boxes, a5c.
and soc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Sweaters.

We can imagine few other gifts
at Christmas time that will give a
man more pleasure than a good, serv'
iceable sweater. They are one OF the
most useful garments ever made tor
a mans use. All in the button up
coat style. Mems gray sweaters
from $I.5o to S.; white sweaters,
So and S.; red sweaters at several
prices. Boys sweaters, Soc, $I
and $I.5o.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
scores on Dairy Products.

In the large exhibit of dairy products
made ut the recent state dairy confer
ence at Augusta were number OF spec
linens from Oxford County.
In the class of dairy, prints OF butter,
Eve pounds, L. Robert Chase of Bethel
scored 90 points, the highest score being
81 IL.
In creamery tub, ten pounds, Water
ford Creamery received third premium
with . score Of 95 IL, the winner OF the
first premium having q score OF % IL.
Milk and cream exhibits were made
by . large number from various parts OF
the state. In one of these classes were
Benz. Tucker, Norway, score "a. %; h.
c. Black, Hebron, score 5000; G. G,
Davis, Oxford, score 80 so. In another
class, q. C. Black, Hebron, score 80. 10
these classes the premiums we're divided
pro rata among the samples scoring 90
or over.
In the boys corn judging contest.
Ernest Talbot Of South Paris won second
prize Of IS 90 In class of seven.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Fancy Shirts.

We aim to sell the best
shirts we can buy. Shirts
that will satisfy a man in
every particular. Shirts that
are dressy and will wear well.
Our stock is made by reople
who know how. We off;-r
at this season an unusually
strong assortment of white
and colored patterns.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Suspenders.

There's one thing certain this
year, we have the best line of Holl'
day Suspenders that we have ever
shown. The colorings are in great
variety and the wearing qualit es OF
the best, in individual gift boxes,
asc. and soc. Suspenders with
earters to match in fancy boxes for
Soc. the set.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Gift Gloves.

Gloves are more and more popu,
lar as gifts each season. We've
prepared a strong stock and have
an extra up-to-date assortment to
offer you. We've unlined dress
gloves in various materials, ST. and
ST. so; silk lined gloves for ST.,
$3.50; wool lined gloves, 5oc., ST.,
and $I.5o; fur lined driving gloves,
lined with lambskin and squirrel,
heavy and warm, So 50 and So So;
wooden gloves, 25c. and soc. In
mittens we are fully prepared with
all the good kinds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Handkerchief.

Already we are showing the
Christmas handkerchiefs to early
buyers. Already many persons are
bu, ing and laying them away until
Santa's appearance. We have SC.
har dkerchiefs in red, blue, white
and bordered effects; hemstitched
white handkerchiefs in cotton and
linen, Ioc., 15c., and ago.; initial
handkerchiefs, Ioc., 49,, and 75c. i;
silk handkerchiefs, plain or initial,
ssc. and soc. ; black silk, a5c. and
soc. f.; fancy silk handkerchiefs in
extra nice colorings, soc. each.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Born.

In North Paris, Dec. 9. to the wife Of Kalle
Lindi, daughter.
Leroy Bradbury, son. Leroy Francis.
In Ruckneld. Dec. u. to the wife OF Alton
Damon, . daughter.
In Bryants Pond, Dec. u, to the wife Of Roy
In Denmark, Dec. 10. to the wife Of Harold
Perkins, . son.
In North Porter, Dec. 8, to the wife Of Ernest
Lewip, daughter, Sarah Frances.
In Norway, Dec. 9. TO the wife OF Achille
Poirier, daughter.
In Norway, bee 9, to the wife Of Edwin 8.
Cannon, q son, Ernest Eugene.
In Ruuiford, Dec. 10, to the wife of Harold
In Bethel, Dec. 70, to the wife OF Foye Brown,
O son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Collectors Notice Of Sale Of Lands
Of NONRESIDENT Owners.
STATE OF MAINE.

Unpaid taxes on lands situated In the town OF
Greenwood, In the County Of oxford, Tor the
year 1910.
The following list OF taxes on real estate OF
nor. resident owners In the town Of Greenwood,
Aforesaid. for the year 1910, committed to me for
Collection for said Town on the 18th day Of June,
1910. remain unpaid; and notice is hereby given
that n said taxes with interest and charges are
not previously paid, so much of the real estate
taxed as is SUFFICIENT 10 pay the amount due there
for. Including Interest and charges, will be sold
without further notice at public auction as hotel
February, 1911, at nine O'Clock AN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Card Of Thanks.

To our peigbbors and friends who so
kindly sympathized with rs and showed
their Kindness by words and deeds; foI
the beautiful flowers; for the tender
thoughtfulness of all In our recent DO
reavement, We extend our heartfelt
thanks.
ALMoN j. PENLEY.
Mr.. AND MRS. FRANK q. PLuNMER.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Died.

In South Paris, Dec. 10, Mrs. Estella (Chase),
vile Of Xlmon j. Penley, aged IS years. tCor.
In woodstock, Dec. 10, Nathaniel j. Farnum.
In Kezar Falls, Dec. I. Hardin Newbegin, aged
In Milton, Dec. 10, Dannie Rupert Brown,
Youngest son of John and Hattie Brown, aged
ears, months, Is days.
In West Lowell, Dec II, Mrs. ~. EsseNs FOX
In Norway, Dec. 20, Benz. E. Richardson, aged
In Norway a. Dec. 9. Ste. hen Merrill, aged SO
years, months, 10 days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20

Matters and things In public life are
quite apt to produce . variety Of com-
meut, but President Taft's appointment
of Judge White as Chief Justice comes
near breaking the record. According to
the point of view It was good thing or
a bad thing to do, and was good politics
or poor politics. And In this case there
seem to be moro points Of view than
usual for . single act.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Bankrupts Petition for Discharge.

In the matter Of
LOREN ii. GORDON, In bankruptcy
Bankrupt
To the HON, CLARENCE HALE, Judge of the Dis.
trict Court Of the United States for the District
of Maine:
oREN NJ. GORDON of Peru, in the
in said district, respectfully represents that
on the 18th day Of December. 1903. he was
duly adjudged bankrupt under the Acts OF
Congress relating 70 Bankruptcy; that he has
duly surrendered all bis property and rights
of property, and has fully complied with all the
reduirements Of said 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 proyable against his estate under said
Bankrnptcy Acts, except such debts as are
excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 9Th day Of Dec. A. D. 1910;
loren NJ GORDON, Bankrupt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20

More Cures Male by the
Electro Medical Specialist.
Exhausted Nerves Take on New Lie and
Rheumatism Is But Toy In His Hands.

Among the well informed doubt no
longer exists of bis wonderful success In
curing long standing diseases. The EVIL
dence accumulates and ia so direct and
positive that 1t would appear that any
one who will continue to suffer In the
old way without making any attempt to
get his aid must have some special rea-
son for wishing to remain sick. The
testimonials which are being brought In
are too numerous to print In full. The
Doctor Ia very busy now, and he will be
obliged to charge fee for consulting
after time, but for the present consul
tation 10 free. he has time to talk with
and treat only those who 90 to him In
good faith and desire to get the treat
ment that cures. This Is only fair to
those who desire his services.
He will not undertake your case, no
matter what you are willing to pay, un.
less he can make 1t credit to bis reputa-
ton. His time can be entirely occupied
in treating durable cases.
Take no ones word except that of q
cured patient. Let no prejudice stand
in the way of reason, but whatever your
complaint may be, it will be to your
interest TO consult him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter Of ,.s.,,
Bankrupt
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge of the Dis
trict Court Of the United States for the Distric
E u slfsne ARMBURe, Of RumfOrd, in the
II County Of Oxford, and State OF Maine
IN said District 1 zen na dn az
adjudged bankrupt, under the Acts OF Congress
relating to Bankruptcy; that he has duly sur
rendered all his property and rights OF properly
and has fully complied with all the requirements
of said Acts and OF the orders OF Court touching
Wherefore be praya, that he may be decreed
by the Court to have full discharge from 81
debts provable against his estate under salo
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this so.h day Of November A. D. 1870
EDDIE x ARMBuRG' Bankrupt
witness MATTHEW MCCARTHY.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 10th day Of December, A. D. 1910. on
reading the foregoing petition, ss.,n ,s had
upon the same on the goth day Of Jan, A; D
1911. before said Court at Portland, In said DIS
trict, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and tina,
notice thereof be published IN me 1 U1i9ra
and that ali known creditors. and other persons
in Interest, may appear at the said time and
place, and show cause. II any they have, why
the prayer Of said petitioner should not Ok
And It IL further ordered by the Court, thai
the Clerk shall send by mail TO all known cred
itors copies of said petition and this order. al
dressed to them at their places OF residencs al
stated.
Witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
of the said Court, and the seal thereof. at Port
land, In said District, on the 10th day OF Dec.
H., al JAMES K. HEWEY, Clerk.
true CODY Of petition and order thereon.
Attest JAMES e. HEWEY. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20

There will be a Christmas tree and
exercises by the children at the Cougre-
gatioual vestry next Saturday afternoon,
at 8 o'clock. Refreshments will also be
served to the Sunday School, members Of
the cradle roll and their parents, also
Home Department members are invited
to be present.
The Baptist and Methodist Sunday
Schools will unite in Christmas tree at
the Baptist church Saturday evening,
and Christmas concert Sunday evening.
The Universalist Sunday School will
have supper and tree for the benefit of
the children at Good Cheer Hall Satur
day evening. Supper at 8 O'Clock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
NeckWear.
We don't wonder at peoI

We don't wonder at people in
sisting on this store for their neck
wear. Where el.e do you find such
a fi.e assortment 7 All the new
Holiday Colorings are here in the
prevailing styles and shapes. Our
collection is worthy of the inspection
of particular men. Two grades, 75c.
and sec.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.


DISTRICT OF MAINE. 81.
On this 18th day Of Dec. A. D. 1910, on read
Ing the foregoing petition. It Is
Ordered BY the Court, Tha; hearing Hs be ha a.
ialI. before said Court at Portland, In said Dis
trict, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that no.
tice thereof be published in the Oxford Demo;
crat, a newspaper printed in said District, ana
that all known creditors, and other persons In
interest, may appear at the said time and place.
and show cause. II any they have, why the
prayer Of said petitioner should not be granted.
And Il 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 TO them at their places OF residence as
Witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE. Judge
OF the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Port
land, in said District, on the 18th day OF Dec,
A. ID. 1910. ,,,, r,,
A true CODY of petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES Z. HEWEY. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
Collectors Advertisement Of Sale Of
Lands Of Nom Resident Owners.
STATE OF MAINE.

IJnuaid taxes on lands situated In the town Of
Paris, in the County Of Oxford, for the year
1910.
The following list Of taxes on real estate of non
resident owners In the town Of Paris, Aforesaid,
for the wear 1910, committed TO me for collection
for said town on the 18th day Of May. 1910, re:
main unpaid; and notice 10 hereby given that II
said taxes, with interest and charges are not pre-
viousy paid 30 much Of the real estate taxed rs Is
suficient 70 pay the amount due therefor,
Including interest and charges. Will be sold
without further notice at public auction at
Monday in February, 1911, at nine o'clock A. Al
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20

RAYMOND's GRANT
Michael Losier. former homestead, Lot9, I'm
Range 2, 10 acres, % ~ ~
H. N. Cummings, Lot 8: Range =, 10y acres lsW
Geo. L. Stephens. north part OF. Win COT ,ooo
tages, Lot IA, Range 8, acres. lsW
George Marshall, cottage and lot Lot IL. ,ooo
Range 8, l.2 acre, Woo
PHILLIPS ACADEMY GRANT.
H. n. Cummings, Lot l. Range ., 30 acres. 10 "
NORTH PART OF TOWN.
Geo. C. Mason, stand near Railroad
crossing, Lot II. Range ., ,oso
IA &C 9, W0
j. HERBERT RING, Collector of Taxes
of tho Town Of Greenwood.
Dec. 10, 1910.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-12-20
John e. Flags's House Burned.

Fire at West BuckheId Wsdnesday
afternoon, Dec. IA, destroyed the dwell
ing house of John E. Flagg. His little
three year-old son set fire to the cham
bers playing with matches. Only little
furniture was saved, and the clothes on
the line out of doors. The hon house
wa saved. Insured for 500.