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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
The Bawbss.

Englishmen are familiar with the
name "bawbee." applied to the Scotch
halfpenny. b., TO few does It bring the
association Of baby queen and a 10y
al people. 1t appears that the first at.
tempt at the portraiture Of the unfor.
tunate Mary. queen of Scots. was made
In her infancy. and her small face was
engraved upon the Scottish halfpen.
MES at the time Of her coronation In
1543. when she was but nine months
old. A number Of these small coins
are still preserved. and It will be easi.
ly understood how the name "baw
or baby. came to be given to the coin
bearing the eflgy Of the baby. The
halfpenny of Scotland Is still common
ly called the bawbee. although the baby
face no longer appears on it.-Peae-
a0ns0
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

Writers, some of whom are practical
farmers, differ very much in their appre-
citation of millst, some saying that they
never SOW 1t except under protest, while
others urge that IL be sown, as they have
found it valuable for feeding stock-both
horses and cows. There is no question
that the method of treating the hay is
largely responsible for the difference Of
opinion regarding the value Of millet, but
this is true respecting clover, timothy
and ell hay orops.-Rural World.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
Renovation Of Old Orchards.

The campaign for the revival OF the
apple industry in Nav England is well
under way. The Storrs Experiment Sta
ton, Connecticut, points out that the
first step is the improvement OF the e1-
listing orchards. Logically it is the bust
ness of the grower to first make the best
use of the orchard be has. The interim
between the planting of the orchard and
the gathering of its first fruit may prott-
ably be spent in improving some OF the
best run down apple trees. The posi-
bility and the advantages of renovating
neglected apple orchards have been 81
clearly demonstrated that during recent
years many old orchards have been pur-
chased with this object in view.
The neglected orchard is the ususi
thing in New England and the well-cared-
for orchard the exception. In every sec
tion can be found apple orchards that are
not so profitable as they should be. Some,
consisting mostly of small paintings
around old homesteads, were started dur
ing the early part of the last century and
have passed their period OF usefulness
Others, of more pretentious dimensions,
were planted about 1850, and If they had
been properly cared for they would be
producing profitable crops at the present
time. There are also many others, that
vary in age from twenty to forty years.
which, under rational management,
should be producing maximum profits.
As no two orchards are just alike, each
will require special treatment, and for
this reason it is impossible to lay down
any hard-aud- fast rules to be followed in
all cases of orchard renovation. Though
it is true that in some orchards particu'
lar attention should be given to one or
more phases of the renovating process,
the best results will come from giving
the very best treatment all along the line.
After going to the expense of cultivation
and fertilization it would be short-sight-
ed policy to allow the apples to be eaten
by worms or to be disfgured by disease.
Orchard renovation is necessarily reJu-
venating process, and the treatment, with
some modification, is the same as that
required for a young orchard. The trees,
after being stimulated into activity, are
in a healthy condition by
regular methods of tillng, feeding, prun-
ing and spraying. The severity of treat
nent will depend largely upon the condi-
ton OF the trees.-Country Gentleman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
The Wise Bride.

'Yes. the girls gave the bride Q com
miseration shower"
"What In the world b that1"
"Why. they all told her how sorry
they were she was going to marry
such a man as the coming BRIDE
groom."
THAT must have hurt her feelings."
mo. It didn't She knew there wasn't
q girl there who wouldn't have given
her eyes to get himr'-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

Conservation of bird life 10 one of the
ideas which are gaining prominence In
the new agriculture. The usefulness OF
birds is beginning to be realized.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
A HIt.

A Hlt.
"I made q great hk st the banquet
last night. Came OF with q good deal
of distinction. In fact"
II didn't know you ever spoke 1t
banqusts."
II don't. ! was the only one there
who absolutely declined" - Chicago
Record. Herald :
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

Day by day during the warm weather
take bit more pains in having every.
thing about the dairy in the very pink OF
cleanliness.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
Mlxad Mstaphoea.

4. well known bishop. speaking IN
the upper house Of Canterbury con-
vocation on prayer book revision.
rather startled some Of his Episcopal
brethren by declaring, according to the
Church Family Newspaper. I'VE arc
not writing on a clean slate; there 10
q good deal of grit under the door,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

Fruit growing and poultry 10 by many
believed 70 bs good business combina-
ton In the agricultural line.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

Saving waste Is generally good
method for making profit. Almost any
body can find places where it will 90
possible to save waste.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
Wanted.

Everybody to save their RAGS, RUB
BERS AND METALS for me. Mail
orders promptly attended to. i also buy
Poultry. NORMAN N. KLAlN,
S2-lyr. Box Sl7, Norway, Maine.
Telephone Connection
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
CHAPTER XVI.
MELEEsE.

~ 1OR many minutes Rowland
1T stood waiting as II life had
PS left him. The note futtered
41O from his fingers. and he
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15


were not given to the officers In Prince
Albert.
"It was Meleese's eldest brother who
thought of her as lure to bring you
out of the town into their hands. and
not until the last moment, when they
were ready to leave for the south. did
she overhear words that aroused her
suspicious that they were about to Kill
you. 1t was then. m'seur. that she
came to me"
"And you. JeaD?
ION the day that Nariane promised
to become my wife. m'seur. l promised
In our Blessed Lady's name to repay
my debt to Sieleese. and the manner OF
payment came in this fashion. Jack
pine, too, was her slave. and 80 we
worked together. Two hours after
Meleese and her brothers had left for
the south was following them. shaveD
Of beard and 30 changed that was
not recognized In the fight on the Great
North trail. Meleese thought that her
brothers would make you a prisoner
that night without harming you. Her
brothers told her how to bring you to
their camp. She knew nothing OF the
ambush until they leaped on you from
cover.
mot until after the fight. when
In their rage at your escape the broth
ers told her that they had intended to
kill you. did she realize fully what she
had done. That n all, m'seur. You
know what happened after that She
dared not tell you at Wekusko VINO
your enemies were. for those enemies
were Of her own flesh and blood and
dearer to her than life. She was be-
tween two great loves. m'seur-the
love for her brothers and
Chariton courier., 1911-09-01
Interesting News OF the Week
The Most important Happenings of the Week
As Told by our Correspondents

Sherl Davis and wife of
Salisbury spent from Saturday
until Monday with there son
Henry Davis and family.
Bud Pointer who has been
visiting home folks for the past
two weeks has returned to Iowa,
to his special work again.
Mr.. Roy Perkins returned
home one day last week from
Iowa where he has been work.
ing for the past six months.
FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.
Rev. Sharon preached at Ec-
cles church Sunday.
Several from here attended
the picnic at Musselfork Satur-
day.
Misses Effie Kilgore, Hattie
and Elsie Medlin Sundayed with
Mrs. Will Kincaid.
Lewis Epperley returned home
from a weeks visit with his cou-
sin Raymond Ford Of Mike.
Several Of the young folks of
this vicinity were entertained at
L.A.Embrees. Friday, to a musi-
cal.
Geo. Medlin returned to his
home in Unionville, Mo-, Monday
after a weeks visit with his
brother J. c. Medlin.
Miss Effiie Kilgore and bro
thers, Estil and William returned
to their home near Armstrong
Monday after q weeks stay WIN
relatives in our midst.
L. A. Embree traded his farm
for John Ford's store at Mussel
fork last week and are prepar'
ing to move. We are sorry tr
lose Mr.. Embree as a neighbo,
but we wish him success and
will welcome Mr.. Ford
Chariton courier., 1911-09-01
ChranevilIe Chips

Miss Mamie Mozart Of Echo
visited at James Barnes last
week.
Mrs. John Dickerson Of Hunts,
vile is visiting her daughter Mrs,
Tom Shearon at this writing.
Duered Owen and wife Of Ok
lahoma are here on a visit tc
his uncle. Luther Owens fami
ly.
There was an eye Doctor II
town Friday. He was evidentl!
hunting suckers but foun'
none here.
The population is increasing a
| Chraneville the stork left
bouncing 0 pound boy at tn
home Of Tom Shearon Saturda
night Aug. 26. All doing well.
Tom Shearon our wide awak
merchant Is taking in the sight
at Keokuk. Iowa and also layin
J in a supply Of fall and ~int'
! dry goods.
u E. B. Kellogg our hustlin
; editor Of the Charlton Couri'
! and A. S. Taylor passed throus
; town Saturday diden't stop wit
US 80 We suppose they were hun
ing a smaller town.
Chariton courier., 1911-09-01
Cider!! Cider!!

We will begin making cider
on Tuesday. September II, at
our mill at the railroad. cross
ing. one-fourth mile east of Dsi-
ton. and will run on Tuesdays
and Saturdays Will keep plen-
|ty Of good barrels for sale ct
reasonable prices. Penty Of
good water and shade for those
who wish 70 come and. cmp
while having cider made. II
you want good cider. come and
ace us 29-5t
Chariton courier., 1911-09-01
Piano Bargain.

I have q slightly used piano Ia
the vicinity Of Keytesville, No. "a
save expense Of boxing and ship
ping. win sell very cheap for eash
or payments a. low a. IS pei
month. Write Z. N. Wallace, CT
Smith & Barnes Piano Co. Chi
eago, III.
Chariton courier., 1911-09-01
OnIy Two Weeks Left

For several weeks we have
been offering enough alfalfa
seed to sow one-tenth of an acre,
as a premium with one years
subscription to our paper and the
Farmer and Stockmen of st.
Louis, Mo. There are only two
weeks left, in which our readers
can take advantage Of this offer.
September 18th, the offer will be
withdrawn.
September Is the ideal month
in which to SOW alfalfa seed. A.
P. Gout, the well known Illinois
farmer, writes: The best re-
suits ] have obtained when |
sowed the seed in September. l
have even sown AZ late as the
first Of October, and secured an
excellent stand. The principle
advantage in the late seed, is
avoiding the weed"
We believe that any farmer in
this county will be able to pro-
duce alfalfa, and il is Czr desire
to assist him in the experiment
by furnishing this seed.
We hopethat every reader will
send in his order before Septm-
Der 16. Send all orders TO cur
Office.
Chariton courier., 1911-09-01
the writer.

the writer.
Ed Brandt had the misfortune
last week to get his best mule
cut on a scraper between the
knee and hook to the bone. II
was done in an unusual manner as
the mule was in the ditch
and standing still while the
scraper some how or another
slipped on the mule.
Chariton courier., 1911-09-01
From the Tree of knowledge

Don't give advice unless you
know the kind that Is required.
We all have aequaintances. but
few Of US have friends.
The worst man you know
probably considers himself the
best.
Don't conhde in the persor
who Is always conhding in you
When your neighbor begins b,
saying. "0f course. Il is none o.
my business. but" II In 4 sigr
he Is going to make Il his busi
ness.
| After a man discovers how liz
tie he knows, he begins 10 real
ize that others probably do no
know any more than he does.
Chariton courier., 1911-09-01

The Cumberland Presbyterian
church has again organized its
State Sunday school. Their old
organization was practically
destroyed BY the four years Of
litigation over their property.
The decision Of the Supreme
Court being favorable. the Cum
berlands viii be active In church
work.
Chariton courier., 1911-09-01
Dalton Dots

Miss Lillian Manson and Henry
Steiman took In the chautauqua
at Salisbury Wednesday.
Geo. Hechler Jr.. and wife,
Miss Kate Hechlcr. and Fred
Meyer and wife attended the
Hechler-Grifhth wedding.
W. c. Brandt and family Wis.
tied his sister. Mrs. viii Len
hof and also are taking In the
chautauqua.
Quite a number Of young
people from in and around town,
Keytesville, Shannondale and
Brunswick enjoyed themselves
In q two days outing on the Cut
OF last week. From reports
they had q time Of their lives.
Geo. Hechler Jr.. before
leaving for Troy. N. Y. left Sun
day for Humboldt Ia. where
he was united-in the bonds Of
matrimony TO Miss Anna Griffith
daughter Of the Baptist minister
Of that place, on wednesday. All
goodwishes for q happy future
for them Is the sincere wish Of
Chariton courier., 1911-09-01
For Rent

Dwelling house. very near
Presbyterian and Methodist
Churches. good neighborhood.
low rent Call at Bank OF
Keytesville. WM. z. Hill.
29-3t
Chariton courier., 1911-09-01

Coal delivered from Price,
Bridge Bank 70 any par, oI
town for is cents per busbel. Pay
when delivered Is made. Elsveu
cents cash at bank
W. W. Lunsford 4 Sons.
252s
Chariton courier., 1911-09-01

Mrs. Steave Bennett spent
Sunday with her mother Mrs.
Kinzle.
We are glad 10 say that Mrs,
win CoIlett Is improving at thii
writing.
Chariton courier., 1911-09-01
Notice

Those who are indebted 10 me
will please come In and settle
their accounts at once. ! must
hear from all such without delay.
II JoHN p. TrPrErT.
Chariton courier., 1911-09-01
Salisbury Scribblings

tied the dust question, as Oil
agree who see how it works.
w. R. Slaughter is making
substantial improvements on his
farm in the way Of buildings,
Circuit Court and school begin
next week, and a strenuous time
is expected.
Keytesville has been much in
evidence here this week and her
pretty girls and homely men
have been special attractions at
the chautauqua.
Mrs. j. w. Dismukes and two
sons are preparing to join the
husband and father at Francitas,
Texas. We hate to lose them,
but Texas needs them.
Fred Philpott, a Salisbury boy
of whom we are proud, and who
has a fine position in Omaha,
came in the first of the week to
visit his mother.
7. ]. Forest sold his half in
terest in the John G. Forest
homestead at Forest Green to his
beother Earl and will again seek
his fortune in the West.
The case Of r. M. Browning
VS. Wabash r. r. Co. will be tried
in Justice Mason's court Friday.
The suit grows out Of the loss Of
some clover seed shipped from
this place to Bloomington, III.
In the death Of Leighton G.
Cross the community in which
he lived lost a valuable citizen.
He was a quiet man, attended
strictly to his own business. per-
formed well the duties Of life.
raised a highly respected family
and has gone to his reward. He
willed all his property to his
wife.
The chautauqua has been run
ming along smoothly since i
started, meeting every expec
tation. and giving first class en-
tertainments. The lecture
have been unusually good ant
most Of the music above the av
erage. Those failing to atten'
are missing an intellectual treat
Word comes from Fulton tha
that Vim. P. Keen. who suddenl
became mentally unbalanee
some time ago. and was sent I
the asylum for treatment, Is nc
improving as fayorably as h
friends hoped. He IS a baehelc
living with his sister. Mi
Florence who kept house for hi
and well respected by his neigl
bors. We sincerely hope he ms
speedily recover.
Elisha Mcdaniel. aged
years died at the home Of b
niece, Mrs. Freeman Patters'
Friday and was buried in Z
city cemetery. For many yaa
deceased was n resident
Charlton county. but some yea
ago he went TO California, b
later returned and made b
home near Marceline. He W
a pioneer. aud leaves a son Al
daughter In California and o
sister, Mrs. Ellen Sterner
Prairie Hill. Peace 10, his
mains.
At the special election HI
Tuesday, the proposition TO
crease the bonded debt Of
city In the sum Of ten thousa
dollars. for the purchase Of
pairing and extending the eli
tric light and water works 8!
stem, carried by a 81
majority. and the council v
now proceed to carry out
will Of the voters. We nc
that wisdom and discreet
may guide the council In its
forts TO promote the public int
est. and that all will lend
helping hand.
Chariton courier., 1911-09-01

Orville Bndger and family and
Geo. McGrew Of Msndon Sum
daysd with Mr. Geo. Montgomery.
Chariton courier., 1911-09-01

slipped on the mule.
Pee Dee Prattle
Mrs. Maggie Hickerson and
children of Brunswick are visit
ling her parents Tom Trow and
wife.
George Brooks and family Of
Brunswick visited his father,
Uncle Johnnie Brooks last Sat-
urday.
Charles Veff and wife returned
to Oklahoma last Tuesday, after
a protracted visit with the lat
ter's parents. j. A. Jaco and
wife.
Last Tuesday was oil day for
a lot Of our people; it seemed
that almost everybody and his
neighbor went TO Keytesvine to
receive the barrel of oil recently
ordered thru an independent
salesman.
The Brown show gave an exhi-
bition here last Friday night.
The seating capacity was made
quate and a large part Of the
audience were compelled to use
old mother earth for a seat.
One Of the Minich automobiles
from Marceiine was laid up here
for repairs from Saturday noon
to Monday noon, due to- the loss
of two tires. Three Of the pas
sengers remained with the ma
chine.
Earl Brooks and - Minich
got into some kind ola mix-ur
here picnic day. resulting in
little rake across Minich's swal'
lowing machine by Earl's knife,
A few stitches at the doctor.
shop fixed him up alright ant
he is now circulating alright ant
glad il was no worse.
John Palmer and family vista
!, ed Theo. Seifert and family q
/ Salisbury last Monday and Tues
day and closed up their lam
: deal, whereby the heirs Of Mar.
Franklin - deceased. conveye'
Ito Alice Kincaid the ol,
homestead Of So acres, consid
, Grafton $1,000. The four heirs
Mrs. John Palmer. Mrs. Theo
Seifert Mrs. Beard Walker. an,
u. W. Luck guardian for mino
heirs Of Mrs. Dake - each re
!, ceiving $500.
A big trade was consumate
here last week when J. L. For
traded his Pee Dee property. IL
GLIDING his stock Of merchar
= disc. TO Ad. Embree for his far
y near Eccles, and a lot Of pc
sonal property. the consider
&c ton being nearly 5000. II
u exchange will be completed }
's Sept. Is when Ad. will become
er full fledged merchant, and J.
will become Farmer John.
lg Luck TO you boys and may "
er both prosper.
sh The picnic here last Saturdi
IN was attended by q large crow
" Pee Dee has q reputation I
large crowds and for being
great picnic center. There we
some disappointments SaturdI
~ as 10 the matter Of entertai
IA ment. but these were forgott'
later In the day. Speeches we
>. made by Clarence Kendrick,
~ Marceline, and A. c. Yocum.
~ Bynumville. John Barleyco
~ proved TO be a violent intrad
/. and succeeded In terribly wrenc
W ing the local option law. and '
-, - are not sure but that a fractu
''e was sustained In several instar
les; at any rate there certain
ng was a lot Of fighting liquor ne
N. the grounds that was disposed
nd on most any convenient terms.
Chariton courier., 1911-09-01

Mr.. Nelson c. Field. who has
recently returned from Trip TO
the Orient was at the hub Wed
nesday.
Chariton courier., 1911-09-01

Judge Warner Ford pronounc-
ed the ceremony which united
Jay Cousins and Rosa johnson
for better. at his home. The
happy couple have been sweet
hearts for q long time and their
friends expected something.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-10

AS to the summer management of
swine there Is little to say
Raise plenty Of rape and either let
the pigs feed it off or NOW Off and
throw little in the Enclosure often.
The animals should be graded so the
different lots can be used to the best
advantage Good. thrifty shotes In
tended for an early fall market can be
very profitably fed on mixture of
corn. oats and barley and best quality
of wheat bran If each is allowed a
quart day of thiS mixture in the ear
ly fall it will get along in good shape.
1t is an open question still whether
1t is any advantage to cook the food
Theoretically cooked food ought to be
more digestihle than raw. and the pigs
certainly like it better Warm feed is
a preventive of stomach and intestinal
troubles. A chilled pig is very much
like chilled person.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-10

sheep registry associations Of the NUT
ton breeds combined. This is ample
proof Of the popularity Of the breed.
Now, back of this breed are the
business capabilities Of the Shropshire
to make lots Of money. These sheep
show profit to their feeder and
breeder If given any reasonable chance
to do so. They are the most cosmo-
politan of the mutton breeds and on
the same amount of food will excel
the other breeds in making more
pounds of both mutton and wool than
their rivals. They are also very pro-
life. With good care at least one and
one-quarter lambs may be expected
on the average to each eve in the
flock. but 1t is not uncommon even In
large f1ocks to get an average of one
and one-half lambs to each eve.
doubt also If there is any breed that
is better adapted for crossing or for
breeding on our own native ewes than
the Shropshire. Any one who follows
the market reports Of the leading live
stock markets will see that lambs sired
by Shropshire rams are continually
topping the market The winnings ut
the leading live stock exhibitions show
that for grades and crossbreds three
fourths of the winners are sired by
Shropshire rams Shropshires are pop
ular sheep In this country because
they are worth while sheep.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-07-10
DoN'Ts.

Don't expect to have pretty. white
soft hands and succeed with rtlilry
Be Il man, not Il jellyiSh.
Don't borrow this PAPER to read
Poultry Notes" Stealing chickens by
night is never right Stealing chick
ems on paper is an awful mean caper
If you do it you'll rue it,
Don't carry your business cares
home to dinner. Your wife has enough
little troubles Of her own. ~
Don't hesitate to kill drone hen
because she is a pure bred bird. Many
aristocrats are gilt edged ciphers.
Don't advertise and expect d rush
before the printers ink is dry. An ad.
added to an ad. is the practical mer.
chants fad and brings the pull that
makes glad.
Don't worry the editor Of this paper
by sending him questions about poul-
try. Send the questions to us. If you
send him your check he will gladly
return a neatly printed receipt and
this paper for whole year.
Don't be obnoxious to your fellow
man by protecting a dog that kills
neighbors' fowls. Your foul play may
cause gun play.
Don't pin your faith to written guar
antees. You may get stuck with
truck.
Don't sell bad eggs for Matching
with the thought that you'll not be
caught because your customer is 100
miles away. You may be within one
hour of the judgment day.
Don't be bamboozled by catalogue
two feet thick. The more pictures the
more tricksters.
Don't be satisfied with mongrel
stock Full blood flock for full egg
crock.
Don't butt in: let that to the goat.
Don't grunt: let that to the shote. II
tempted to go croak bit go out and
with the bullfrogs sit.
Don't hatch Brahmas. CochinS and
Langshans late. March is best for the
heavyweight.
Don't breed from fowls with crooked
backs nor expect much from old louise
racks.