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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
West Bethel.

"Let's take day in the country-all the green
meadows we know
The hcme of the Wild honeysuckle. the banks
where the violets grow;
The mulberry trees by the home-place-the ma
ple.leaves twinkling with dew,
The breeze bending all the glad branches that
bow q" Good morning." to you!
Let's take day in the country Birds. bees and
bloom-hear them CALI
Life is not bound by the cities. and the gold thai
Let's take the road to the woodlands, far from
the fever and rush
Lulled by the ripple Of rivers and the silvery
song of the thrush"
"The month of roses'' has come.
Good weather for mosquitoes to mul.
tiply.
Our prayers for rain are partially be-
ing answered.
Miss Mabel Scribner has gone to Up
ton to work.
W. W. Goodridge was in Gorham, N
a., one day last week.
Ebert r., Briggs Is now working on 9
dowel machine In the mill.
Mrs. Vienna Holt 10 entertaining ar
old friend, Mrs. Nettie Evans, of Cor
ham, n. Fl.
Mrs. w. D. Mills is having her house
repaired. both outside and inside.
Mrs. Edwin Anderson of South Paris
was guest of w. A. Farwell and family
last week.
Peddler John T. Lewis of Albany was
in town the first of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. W. Dennison and
children of South Paris visited q. P.
Dennison and wife over Sunday.
&. W. Harden is engineer 10 the mill Of
Rnlfe Brothers during the absence OF l.
K. Allen in Massachusetts,.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Briggs an6
two daughters of Albany were in this
village on Memorial Day.
Much grading and other work is being
done in West Bethel Cemetery, anG
some new fence Is soon to be built.
Mrs. G. D. Morrill, fell down their eel
lar stairs one evening last week, hurting
her right arm quite badly, but no bones
were fractured.
Farmers are bdsily engaged since the
rain in planting beans and potatoes.
j. <. Pike was visited last week by biz
friend, j. P. Eastman, who was station
agent here twenty years ago, and Mr.
Pike was then his helper.
Philip Rolfe aud family have moved
here from East Waterford aud occupy
the Nahum Mason house owned by Mrs
W. D. Mills.
The railway station has been moved
back from the track six feet for the pur
pose of making wider platform and 9
lookout for the agent to see approach
ing trains.
1t was pretty sight Tuesday evening
to see the moon escorting Venus unit
they passed from view, side by side, be
hind the western mountains.
After we thought the drought ended
last week it came back more severe thar
before, and even now it may still be con
tinued few days later.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
Hebron.

Rev. Mr.. Book gave an excellent ser.
mon memorial Sunday to a large congre.
cation.
Memorial Day was flttingly observed
A delegation from Post Dwinal, g. A. R.,
and 8. OF ", from Mechanic Falls wal
present. An eloquent address was given
by State Superintendent OF Schools Pay.
son Smith. Others took part. The
exercises and decorating of the graves
by the children we're very interesting
The best of music was furnished BY
Turner aud Hebron bands. A bonntiful
dinner was served by the 2. L. Packard
W. R. C. and other ladies. In the even.
Ing concert was give at the Sanatorium
by the two bands.
F. A. Stanley OF Newton, Mass, gave q
talk on temperance before the students
Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. HiDckley and baby, who
have been at Mrs. Hinckley's fathers fol-
some time, will return to their home In
Rangeley this week.
The ball game here Wednesday be-
tween Westbrook Seminary and Hebron
scored 8 to 0 In favor Of Hebron.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
East Sumner.
"with q dry May
Comes tall corn and short hay"

Comes tall COrn anu buOIb
If this old couplet be true then We
must expect short hay this season,
for 30 dry . May has not been exps-
rieuced for many years. and It's effects
are already seen. Early peas have been
dug up that were planted two weeks ago,
that are as sound and dry as when plant
ed. On dry sandy soils the drought Is
becoming very severe. Most farm crops
have pests that can be partially over.
come, but there Is yet no practical
remedy for a drought. However, 1t Is
better to sit on the fence and sing "tee.
de. um" than to lay down In the dust and
veil and swear. The rain will come
when the weather conditions are favor
able, and no man can hurry Its coming.
$50 let MS live while we live
And be happy while we can,
Keep the jewshsrp a.going old man."
Memorial Day at East Sumner was
unusually quiet az the exercises were
held at West Sumner, while the young
people went to ball game on Sumner
Hill. About the only music heard was
the honk-honk of the autos along the
street.
w. w. Cannon and wife of Di1fleld
and Percy Cannon and wife OF Ridlon
vile were In town Tuesday with q fine
new Stanley auto recently purchased In
Boston, which can do the hills Of Sumner
easily and surely, without much noise
Mr.. Cannon aud Ed Tucker made the
run from Boston to Rumford Falls IL
about ten hours and made several stops
After the common salutation now OIL
"How are ye," is the next one of-"Art
you going to see Ringling's circus?'
The usual reply is, yep. Lots of ole
"way backs" will 20 to please-theiI
grandchildren, not that they care for It,
Oh. no.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06

Sunday, May %, Rev. W. c. Curtis
preached very able sermon ct the Con-
gregational church where the Grand
Army, Sons of Veterans, and Relief
Corps attended In body. A mixed
choir from the several churches furnish
ed appropriate music. The platform
was decorated with the flags OF the
G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans.
Tuesday, the W. G. T. U. held meet
ing with Mrs. r. s. Chandler.
Miss Daisy Dixon has q position In Au-
gusta In the Kennebec Journal Office.
Saturday morning, May ~, Mr.. George
Goddard and Miss Margaret Wbidden
were united in marriage by Rev. j. b.
Little at the Universalist parsonage.
They left at once for Plymouth, N. H..
where Mr.. Goddard has fine position.
Their friends wish them much happ. ness.
The bride was the recipient of beautiful
presents.
Tuesday morning detschments from
Brown Post and the Relief Corps visited
the cemeteries aad decorated the soldiers
graves. At 1:30 P. n. the students Of
the academy and village schools marched
from the academy to the soldiera' mOnu-
ment with the G.. A. R., Sons OF Veter-
ans, and Relief Corps, where prayer was
offered BY Raw. C. L. Banghart, Lin
coins speech at Gettysburg was given
by Harold Rich and America sung by all
present. The line nf march was taken
up again in the same order TO Odeon Hall
which was filled to listen to the best
program ever given on Memorial Day In
Bethel, which consisted of music by the
Herrick Orchestra, singing by the
academy students also by the scholars
from the brick building and duet by
Mrs. Banghart and Mrs. Edwards.
Several of the veterans spoke and the
story of Gettysburg was told by Com
rade Francis Wiggin Of Portland. Mr..
Wiggin spoke without notes but he held
| the closest attention Of his audience.
All the exercises were of unusual excel
lence. Bethel Baud was in attendance
and did escort duty in the line of march.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nelson will 20 to
Wilton June 10,h where Mr.. Nelson will
open a printing Office. They will be
| much missed here.
Mrs. Webster Woodbury. is the guest
of Mrs. j. U. Purington.
Mr.. Al Van Den kerckhoven has open.
ed a most attractive store in his new
quarters ON Main Street. The telephone
exchange was moved May %.
Commencement week will begin with
a baccalaureate sermon before Gould
Academy students Sunday by Rev. c. l..
Banghart. Monday and Tuesday will be
given up to examinations. Thursday
afternoon the graduating exercises will
be held in Oieon Hall. Thursday even
ing the concert will be given by the
Orphan Quintette of Lewiston. The
reception will be held Friday evening
Pettengill's orchestra will be in attend
ance at the graduating exercises and the
reception. Miss Florence Eaton will be
the reader. Miss Eaton will receive 9
hearty welcome from old friends and
teachers, as she graduated from Gould'l
and has recently graduated in Boston
and has appeared before Boston au
diences and won great favor.
The Ladies' Club of the Congregation
al church will hold their midsummer
fair Aug. 10th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
North Paris.

A. B. Abbott was taken to the Central
Maine General Hospital Sunday fore.
noon, May %, and operated on at once
for appendicitis.
Lewis Abbott went to the same
hospital in the afternoon of the same day
and was operated on Monday for. the
same trouble. Mrs. A. B. Abbott and
their mother, Mrs. c. A. Abbott, were
down to see them June 1st and report
them a. doing we'll.
Will Cushman il at work for A. B.
Abbott.
Miss Lizzie Bonney has finished work
for Mrs. Gibbs, and is at A. B. Abbott's
for few days.
Fred Andrews, who lost two fingers, ID
doing we'll.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
Denmark.

Mr.. Fred Sanborn IL still confined Ia
the house by sickness.
Mr.. G. E. Cobb 10 quite busy building
another camp up the pond, also In fitting
up bis laundry at the lower mill.
Mr.. Arthur Jack has made quick bust
mess 10 shipping logs, having put bis
drive into tue Saco.
The much needed rain came Wednes.
day night, and has made everything look
green and nice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
Sumner.

Mrs. o. L. Newell picked ripe straw.
berries May 3lst. This 10 q very rare
occurrence.
Elmer Roberts recently sold q calf to
B. E. Gerrlsh.
G. r. Dyer recently sold cosset sheep
to George Record of Buckfield.
Mrs. VIM. Crockett is somewhat i'm
proved In health.
Mr.. Cook from Massachusetts, IL visit
ing his daughter, Mrs. Hattie Bartlett.
James Cannon and wife visited ut L..
q. Poland's Sunday.
B. E. Gerfish OF Buckfleld was In this
vicinity Wednesday, looking for veal
calves.
Hersey R. Keene Of Waterville has
been visiting bis grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. g. G. Spaulding, and Other relatives
In this locality.
Wednesday night came . delightful
rain which did an immense amount OF
good.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
MONEY BACK
Chas. n. Howard Go. Guaran-
tees Partisan Sage to
Danish Dandruff

And also to stop that bald spot from
growing larger; to stop itching scalp and
falling hair, or money back. Partisan
Sage will drive every particle Of dandruff
from your scalp, because It penetrates
into the scalp and kills the dandruff
germs which are the cause OF all hair
diseases.
1t is . most beneficial hair dressing
and hair beautifer, not sticky or greasy,
and Ia used by women OF refinement the
country over. Large bottle fifty cents.
"Parisian Sage 10 the best hair tonic
and hair grower that l ever used. 1t is
Q grand dandruf cure and scalp cleaner,
and also cures itching scalp. Mrs.
Lottie Davis, r. F. D. No. 7, FLINT, Mich,
June 20, 1910. 1928
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
East St0neham.

Mrs. F. R. MoAllIster was In North
Waterford one day last week on bust.
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Kendall of North.
east Lowell spent Sunday with the lat
ter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Nc.
Allister.
Mr.. e. D. Harmon and Raymond Nc.
Allister attended the dance ut North
Lowell last Friday night.
"A number from this place attended tho
memorial exercises ut North Waterford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
BroWnfield,

Memorial Day was observed by DAME
A. Bean Post, g. A. r. The exercises
consisted of an address by Rev. Mr.
Richardson, solo by Miss Walker, and {
quartet, Messrs. Files, Rowe, Cotton
and Rev. Mr.. Peterson; instrumental
music for the parade, fife and drum
corps.
Mrs. Lima Frink Allen has returned
to her home 10 Portland after q shor
visit at her old home.
Mrs. George Wakefield has gone to thu
Maine General Hospital where she is re
ceiving surgical treatment.
Memorial services were held at tn,
Congregational church May %. Sermon
by Rev. Mr.. Peterson.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
A CHARMING WOMAN

Is one who 10 lovely In face, form, MIND
and temptr. lBut It's hard for woman
to BIZ charming without health. A
weak, sickly woman will be nervous ant
irritable. Constipation and kidne!
poisons show In pimples, blotches, ski
eruptions and . wretched complexion
But Electric Bitters always prove q god
send to women who want health, beauty
and friends. They regulate Stomach
Liver and Kidneys, purify the blood
give strong nerves, bright eyes, pure
breath, smooth, velvety skin, lovely com
plexion and perfect health. Try them
800. at the Chas. q. Howard Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
East Bethel.

Mr.. Q. W. Bartlett visited Lewiston
last week.
Mr.. Henry Blake, of Maiden, Mass, IL
the guest of relatives here.
Mr.. N. F. Swan, who has been spend
ing the winter in Washington, D. c., hat
returned to his home here.
Mrs. j. w. Bean, who has been will
her daughter, Mrs. VIM. G. Holt, the pas
winter, has returned to her homo farm
Memorial services were held at thu
church here, consisting of a prayer BY
Rev. C. L. Banghart, followed by sing
ing. Remarks were made by Mr.. A. II
Hutchinson, Mrs. Emma Putnam ant
Rev. C. l.. Banghart. Sons of Veterans
and school children decorated the sol
diers' graves.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
Albany.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Lord, who have
been visiting In Massachusetts, for the
last four weeks, have returned homo.
Stephen Libby Of Norway was In town
recently.
Leslie Kimball got . silver In his
thumb last week and he had to have .
doctor extract Il.
Mrs. Geo. Grover was In town recently
visiting old friends and neighbour.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
WORK WILL SOON START

WORK WILL SOON START
after you take DR.. Kings New Life Pills
and you'll quickly enjoy their fine re-
suits. Constipation and indigestion
vanish and a fine appetite returns. They
regulate stomach, liver and bowels and
impart new strength and energy to the
whole system. Try them. Only 25c. al
the Chas. q. Howard Co.'s store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
ESTABLISHED 1858.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
SINGLE COPIES.

Single copies OF THE DEMOCRAT are four cents
each They will be mailed on receipt OF price oy
the publishers or for the convenience OF patrons
single copies of each issue have been placed on
sale az the following places In the County:
south Paris, Towards Drug Store.
Shurtlef's Drug Store.
Norway, SOyes Drug Store.
stones Drug Store.
Ruckheld, Alfred Cole. Postmaster.
Paris Hill Mrs Harlow, Post Office
West Paris, Samuel T. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
West Paris.

Davis Paine Curtis, we'll known and
highly respected citizen, died at his
home on Main Street, Thursday at
O'Clock A. NJ. Mr.. Curtis was born In
Woodstock in 1910 and was the second
child Of family of six children born to
the late Daniel and Charlotte (Paine)
Curtis, only two of whom survive him:
Daniel 81. Curtis of North Paris and
James P. Curtis of this village. He
married Mrs. Lucinda (Starbird) Lurvey,
who, with their son, Ellsworth D. Curtis,
are left to mourn the loss of kind hus-
band and father. Mr.. Curtis has been III
from serious kidney trouble for more
than year but had been able to be
around until two or three days previous
to his death. He came to West Paris
more than forty years ago and since then
has been actively engaged in business,
trading and trafficking, also doing good
amount Of farming in connection with
his other business interests. He was a
genial, generous, kind hearted man. A
man always thoughtful of the poor, and
always ready to bestow favor on any
needy subject. He seemed to be every
body's friend and everybody was his
friend. The funeral service was held
Sunday afternoon, Rev. Mr.. Holmes of
the NJ. 4. church officiating, and was at
tended by West Paris Lodge, |. o. o. F.,
and inward Rsbekah Lodge of which he
was member. Iuterment in West
Paris Cemetery.
The remains of Mrs. Delsina Lurvey
Rice were brought here from Greene
I'D cd 70 fAr
burial Saturday. Mrs. Rice was the
daughter of the late Richard Lurvey.
A good delegation from Norway and
South Paris lodges, I. o. o. F., visited
West Paris Lodge Friday evening.
Miss Jennie Bradbury is at home from
Bliss Business College at Lewiston for
the summer vacation.
Mr.. A. F. Williams, who has been
spending several weeks in Boston, has
returned home.
Visitors in town during the Memo
rial recess who have returned to their
homes were: George F. Cummings Of
Boston at d. FL. Fifield's; Miss Lillian
Young of Lynn at c. w. Duuham's; W.
Is. Mckinney at Vernon Z. Ellingwood's /;
Elmer z. Tuell of Walpole, Mass, at his
mother Mrs. Melinda Tuells.
Mrs. F. S. Briggs of Portland is the
guest Of her mother, Mrs. Sara Curtis.
Memorial Day was observed by Grand
Army veterans and citizens escorted by
one hundred school children marching
to West Paris cemetery at $50, where
the graves of soldiers were decorated,
returning to Grange Hall where picnic
dinner was eaten by all those who wish
ed. In the afternoon the following
programme was rendered at Grange
Hall:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06

By . peculiar mischance, the Eastern
Argus put out An issue few days since
without the customary anti.prohibition
editorial paragraph.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
This VIII interest Mothers

- Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
relieve Feyerishness, Headache, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders. move and regulate the
Coi,is In "a hours Used by mothers for - years.
All Druggists. Csc. Sample Free. Address, A. 8.
Ohm sted. Leroy, NY. 1925
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06

Mt. Grange conferred the third and
fourth degrees on seven candidates al
their regular meeting, May goth.
Mrs.. Martha Dunn, who has beer
stopping with Mrs. Jennie Heald, has
gone to Harpswell visiting Mrs. Bedell
Of Auburn for few weeks.
Mrs. Jennie Heald and little SOD,
Franklin, are visiting her mother, Mrs.
Lydia Vsrney of Sumner.
Heald Bros. have had to shut down
their mill saving long lumber on account
Of low water.
Mrs. Martha Record has returned from
Middleton, Mass, whore she has been
stopping this winter.
Nj. Merle Sturtevant, who 10 superin.
tendent OF union schools of Hartford,
Buckfield and Hebron, 10 one Of the bust
est men In the place.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06

Mr.. j. Fl. Durham is 30 much i'm
proved in health as to be able to 60 out
on the piazza pleasant days.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Heath of Auburn
were in town Friday.
Mr.. Gideon Sibley Of Philadelphia,
Penn, is the guest of his nephew, Lewis
NJ. Mann Mr.. Sibley and Mr.. Mann
have been spending few days during
the past week at the lakes.
Mrs. Elvera Dennen is having her
house newly shinged and painted.
A shawl has been picked up in the
road between this village and Bryant's
Pond that the owner can get by sending
description to the Democrat ofics.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
North Buckfield,

Mrs. Martha RECORD. who spent the
winter in Middleton, Mass, has return.
ed home
Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Campbell OF
Caribou are visiting at Elmer Roberts
A. s. Bessey has been at Rumford re-
Gently.
The meetings Of the Young Campaign.
ers for Prohibition are still we'll attend.
ed. They have organized one at Buck
field with Miss Barrett, secretary Of the
w. G.. T. u, a. leader.
The w. C. T. u. will hold Frances
Willard memorial meeting at the Bap-
fist vestry June 9th.
Helen DeCoster and Ethel Waterman
spent several days last week with Helen
Heald
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Keene visited their
son, Frank, at North Paris Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
Tn . Pinoh. u.. ALLEs,s FOOT.EAsE

In Ptnoh, uhS AILEa'5 EVUI.cADC1
The antiseptic powder to shake into your shoes.
Relieves hot, tired aching. swollen, sweating feet
the sting ont of corns and bunions. Sold every.
whore, 2sc. Sample FREE. Address, A. 8.
0lmsted, Leroy, NY. 1928
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
Exchange Telephone SGrlI|l
WITHOUT CHARGE
TO NEW SUBSCRIBERS

In order to bring the manv
advantages Of telephone ser.
vice to the attention of those
who never subscribed to the
service, and to the end that
every present user of the sys.
tenn will be greatly benefited
by the increase of subscribers
in the Norway Exchange, the
Telephone Company will install
a telephone in your residence
or place of business and furnish
the exchange service until Sep.
tember LIST, without charge, as
a trial proposition. Applicant
must be acceptable to Company
Upon request by letter or
phone an agent of the Company
will call.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06
New OVershirts

II you are now needing or will
soon need a new shirt, you III do well
to see our new stock, bought with the
idea Of wear and comfort for you.
Roomy, comfortable shirts in the
latest colorings and styles, white and
colored. Golf and coat styles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-06-06

Nothing more satisfactory in Sum-
mer hosiery has ever been manufac.
tured than the line of Yankee knit
hosiery we are showing. They are
soft and fine as silk and much more
durable. All colors, black, blue
and tan In several shades, plum, hello,
OK blood, green and other nice colors.
Yankee Hose, 25c
The Washington times., 1911-01-23
GRAND JURY REPORT
is DUE. TOMORROW
No Session Today In Vir-
ginia Trust Corporation
Case In Alexandria.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRA VA, JAN, %.

There will be no session in the cor
poration court today in the case of the
Virginia Trust Corporation. The grand
jury finished the examination of wit
nesses late Saturday, and the report will
be made to Judge Barley tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock.
The marriage of Mrs. Mary e. Duffy
to Edward Weston, at Baltimore Satur-
day night, will be surprise to a num-
ber of Alexandrians. Mrs. Duffy's
maiden name was Mary Cregan. 1t is
expected that she will return here to-
morrow.
The Washington times., 1911-01-23
GIVES UP
HIS AERO FLIGHTS
Secures Life Insurance Policy for $4,000, With Under
standing That 1t Becomes Void Should He Make
Another Trip In the Air.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-Glenn H. Cur
tiss, winner of the International Cup at
Rheims in 1909. and one of the best
known aviators in the world, has just
taken out a $4,000 policy with the New
York Life Insurance Company, in which
he agrees to abandon aeroplane flights
for the remainder of his life.
If Curtiss makes another fight he will
forfeit the $4,000 policy. Therefore he
has retired for good from operating a
flying machine, according TO officials of
the New York Life company. When
Curtiss applied for the policy some time
ago he was told that the company de-
clined absolutely to accept aviators as
risks.
will any good company accept me?
Curtiss asked.
Not unless you promise not to go
up in an airship after the policy has
been Issued was the reply. "Aviators
are considered very poor risks-in fact
we won't have anything to do W
them"
Several days after this interview Cur
tiss called at the offices of the company,