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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-29
RAILROAD TINE TABLE
CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN.
"Corn Belt Route

"Corn Belt Route"
GOING SOUTH.
No. st. Joe and z. c.
limited ...... ......-.... 5:o5 a n.
No. Six. c. Mail & Express 1855 p. N.
No. 5-Kansas City and st.
Joseph ...... ........1o: 90 a n.
No. Sway Freight $500. 10: a5 a N.
GOING NORTH.
No. 2-Chicago and ST. Paul
limited ...... ...........11:35 .. N.
No. +Chicago and st. Paul
Express ...... ---......1 40 a n.
No. 81 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1855 D. n.
'No. s0-Way Freight 80. 7:45 a. N
Except Sunday.
Effective Aug :. 1872.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-29
Good Weeks Work. III Legislature

q little over a mile. Senator McMan.
us delights in trayersing the dis
lance for the exercise and health II
brings. The senator from Lee Is
great believer in the outdoors, and IN
the curative value of nature. He has
but one thing to ask of the legisla-
ture. that it provide for department
at Oakdale for the care OF persons
with advanced stages of tuberculosis.
He thinks the state has done well, very
well, indeed, but should also not over
look the chance for great good In the
taking care of those who can not be
cured Of consumption
Not long ago the president Of the
senate went to Nashua TO speak anu
while there he got into touch with
those who know all about The Little
Brown Church in the Vale" made IA
nous in song many years ago. He
arranged little deal by which the
state historical department will come
into possession ~ the key to this old
church--one OF those big metal keys
hammered ou, by blacksmith. The
church was built in 1886 and gave in
Spirsiior FOR ,he song entitled as above.
long Forgotten. bat 4. one time quite
popular.
c.au:-.,.lesa talking himself this sea-
Sou i anybody wsr.S - hear him,
hea- lin, say what he wants to say.
the materials fer "a address not IN
b. he
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-29
HOUSE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS
= BILL TO vlTALlzE PRESENT
LAWS.
PROPERTY BENEFITED TO
BE SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENT
State Aid by Means Of I Mill Levy,
County Road Bonds and Cost Oistrib-
uted Over Period Of Twenty Years,
Special Assessment Districts and
Other Features to Secure Hard Roads.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. March 2s.-The house
committee on roads Friday afternoon
gave extended consideration 10 amend
ments to Chapter IS of the code which
were intended to vitalize that part OF
the Iowa law which provides for
creation of permanent road improve
:nent districts. a bill had been hastily
drafted in the office of the attorney
general by request OF the sub-com-
mi,tee and was before the whole COM
rnittee merely in tentative form for the
purpose CT discussion
1t proposes to amend the present law
by reducing the amour. 10 be assessor
to the property specially benefited from
80 per cent as the law now reads TO
40 per cent.
II provides for assessments against
properly specially benefited which lies
between the road improved and u point
midway between that road and the
next county road.
Provides for Road Bonds.
The proposed bill also provides for
the counties issuing road bonds to an
ticipate the collection of road moneys
already provided for and to distribute
the cost of a permanent road over
Period of years not to exceed twenty.
which shall approximate the life of the
road.
1t provides for state aid by means
OF one mill levy. the money to be
kept by the counties for one year and
to be in the payment of 80 per cent
of the cost of constructing perna-
nent hard surfaced road but in case
the county fails TO SO rise the fund
within one year it then passes inio
the Jurisdiction OF the state highway
commission 10 be used for permanent
road or bridge construction where ana
wilen said commission may direct.
The present plan of creating special
assessment districts by petition is also
amended providing that when said dis
trict includes any incorporated city or
town the action of the board OF su-
pervisors in creating such district shall
be ratified by the voters within the
, district proposed.
Methods Of Assessment.
The general scheme of the amend
ments is that 80 per cent of the cost Of
construction permanent hard surfaced
roads shall be paid from the one mill
levy on all property within county.
town and rural district as levied By
the state. u
Thirty per cent from the levies al
ready authorized to De made by boards
Of supervisors upon all property with
in the county and forty per cent 10 be
distributed over the property specially
benefited by the road improved as shall
be assessed by the board Of supervisors
subject to appeal 70 the state highway
commission.
Inasmuch as the amendments consil-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-29
Clifford News Notes.

Special to Times Republican.
Clifford, March 29.-Mrs. NJ Starn
has been confined to her bed for the
past week.
Mrs. H. B. Wright left for QiacrI
Tuesday on receipt of message stat
ing her father was very sick.
A number of our citizens were IL
Marshalltown this week among them
were Mr.. and Mrs. O'Lien. Mrs. Sum-
ner and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Rowan,
John Wilson and z. E. Carter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-29

MINNEAPOLIS & ST. LOUIS.
NORTH BOUND Leave.
Twin Cities Mall (daiiy)... 9:15 a. m.
Mason City Mall lex. SUM. $50 p m
Twin Cities Limited (daily) 1882 a. m.
Local Freight lex. SUM- 700 a. m.
SOUTH BOUND.
.Se. louis and Kansas City
Mall tdaiiy) ............. 81 SO >. N.
Peoria Express lex SUM-. s:0s q. N.
st. Louis and Peoria Limited
DAILY $500. ........... 1892 a. m.
Local Freight lex. Sun) -. 700 a. N.
y STORY CITY BRANCH.
Eeov0. ArfivA
Se:lS q. m. Stock Express
(01. SUM- ............... S:l6 q m
,a:1o p. m. Mixed lex SUM. +:lS .. n
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-29

The senate railroad committee has
reported substitute for the train crew
bill and one for the bill regulating the
lenth of trains. The latter provides
NO railroad company owning or
operating any line or lines OF railroad
in the state of Iowa, to which the regu-
lative power Of this state extends. shall
operate any train upon any OF Its said
lines consisting Of more than eighty
five cars, exclusive of caboose."
The train crew bill has the following
provisions:
NO railroad company owning or OPP
Grating any line or lines Of railroad in
the state of Iowa. to which the regu-
lative power of the state extends, and
engaged in the transportation of freight
over its line or lines shall equip any OF
its freight trains consisting of nifty
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-17

ords" in the cases tried before Judge
Cooper were read aloud, with all of
their disgusting details that should
be well fixed in the minds of the
Jury" by this time and given in a,
brief summary, if necessary to repeat
them at ALL The reporters looked
horribly uncomfortable and the men
lowered their faces, but the Jury"
has evidently shed all the tears and
shUddered all the shUdders and emo
toned all the emotions The Examiner
has credited to them at each previous
reading of these details, because they
sat dry-eyed, hard-eyed and tight
Tipped, and nodded in approval sew
eraI times that was all.
And DR.. Lillian Thompson made
the mass meeting the jury by telling
them that since they had heard the
reading of these records they could
form their own opinions as to Judge
CoOper's guilt, and everybody looked
uncomfortable while the band out
side played LOhengrin's Wedding
March and then ceased its banding
for the night.
But not so the ladies. There was
a lot of talk from everybody telling
what everybody thought, and Judge
Cooper's stenographer endeavOred to
give the ladies a little information
about the law, but was promptly
suuelched by the chairman, who was
sure Judge Cooper prepared that
speech himself, and Mrs. Rutherford
suggested that the collection they
had collected be used to print their
findings" and spread them around
among the women of this city who
do not know how a judge is elected
wait a minute" demanded Mrs.
Green. care judges elected by the
people or are they appointed?"
Mrs. Rutherford looked discOUr-
aged because she had spent fifteen
minutes at the preceding meeting
telling the ladies just how judges
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-17
had been col
manded how much

manded how much had been col
leCted.
And it being almost eleven O'Clock,
the reporter didn't wait, but one an
nOUncement is that all of $40 was
the price Clipped in for seeing the
show, and somebody else says it was
$1.40, and again it may have been 80
cents-bUt there will be another
meeting, and perhaps the findings"
Of the jury may then be made in
telligible.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-17

At a very conViVial dinner a man
with a preternaturally solemn face
arose, wineglass in hand, to propose
a toast. MAY we never he said, in
deep, measured tones, drink any
more Of this stuff" He paused,
and there was a Mortified silence for
several seconds than is good for
usT'
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-17
PASSENGER BOATS CRASH AND
ONE SINKS-NO LIVES LOST

SlNE SllNlNS--lNO ~ LSSl
The Goodrich liner ShebOygan
crashed into the Iowa in a deep fog
that hung over the. Chicago harbor
this morning. The Iowa later sank
at it's docks at North Water street.
The ships were both heavily load
ed with freight. The Iowa had made
dock, landed her passengers and
started for the mouth of the river to
turn around. Suddenly the Sheboy-
gan doomed up out of the fog, and
crashed head-on into the Iowa.
The Iowa ran alongside the dock
under her own steam. Water quick
Iy poured in through a thirty-foot
hole and before scarcely any of her
freight cauId be Unloaded she began
to settle by the head and slowly sank.
Officials of the Goodrich line said
the freight loss would be heavy, but
denied that there were passengers
on either boat, though tugmen de-
cIared there were a score or more on
the SheBOygan and about six on the
Iowa.
Capt. J. F. Cook was in charge of
the Iowa and Andrew Weight was
captain of the ShebOygan. No lives
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-05-20
Thu Rsron's Order,

A worthy Welsh baronet. member
of one of the parliaments Of William
~. was asked by one Of his constitu-
ents who ci1an,ed to be In town Mt the
time for un order of admission Into the
house. With his characteristic dispo'
sition to obliee. Sir - Immediately
complied with the request and wrote
nm order in the usual terms aud I'D
dressed II thus: ''ro the Door Ceeper
of the House Of Kommons." The per-
son for whom it was intended discov-
cred the errors in the spelling after De
had gone ten or twelve yards from the
worthy baronet and. turning back and
running up to him. said: "Oh. Sir -
there Is a slight mistake In your order
Two letters have been transposed. You
have spelled keeper with c In
stead of a * and commons with X
instead Of c. That's all right,
was the answer. 1.-The doorkeeper VIII
see to It. He Is sure to know which
In which"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-05-20
Vaiua Of Eooda

A well meaning meal containing the
proper combination Of foods Is not Off
ucult to prepare. The essential tngre'
dent a repairing material. Is protein
found abundantly In meat. eggs. cheese
and nuts. The starches and sugars
technically known az carbohydrates,
are required also. together with fata
for fuel for effort. These two fuel
furnishing foods can be used alternate
". thus securing a variation. Scien'
fists who have given the question OF
food values special attention report
that q diet Of protein, fat and carbo'
hydrates alone would cause starva.
ton more quickly than II all food were
withheld. There Is the necessity or In
Producing some mineral salts that yield
iron, calcium. magnesium. phosphorus
and potassium.
A supply Of iron Is obtained from
raisins, whole wheat dried beans
prunes and meats or the yolks Of eggs.
Calcium lis contributed by milk. dried
peas and beans. celery and citrus fruits
In meat. peas. beans, milk and prunes
there is magnesium. Phosphorus forms
quality In meat milk. egg yolks
whole wheat. dried peas and beans
Potassium Is furnished In potatoes
parsnips. cabbage. turnips and apples
-Leslie's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-05-20
A,.,.nd o. IN. Forastmsnot

The blue bloom of the forgetmenot
was christened on the banks OF the
beautiful Danube. There Is q legend
that two lovers once walked there
The girl admired some flowers. blue as
her eyes. that grew upon an islet IN
the stream. The boy promised that
she should have them. sprang into the
river and swan to the island. Re
turning with the blooms. he had nearly
reached the shore when the chill OF the
water and the strength Of the current
oyercame him. With eyes fixed on the
white face of his beloved, he flung the
blooms at her feet. cried Forget me
notr' and was swept away beneath the
icy waters to his doom. The legend
says the Girl. in memory OF him. wore
forgetmenots In her hair until she, too,
died OF broken heart. Henry Nv. OF
England In his exile translated the for
getmenot to his friends to mean RE
member me- Boston Post
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-05-20
Hints.

In putting away valusble books that
are not to be used for some months, II
you will put camphor balls or gum
camphor among them, tho mice will not
touch them. Silver may be protected
from tarnish In like manner.
Eys-straIn, during fine sewing or en-
broidery, 10 much lessened II IN apron
of . contrasting color with the work 10
worn. II the work 10 white wear black
apron, or cover the lap with something
dark, and Vice versa. This 10 especially
important whom sewing In An artificial
light.
The dustless busters can be made Of
black cheesecloth washed In . solution
of kerosene and oil Of paraffin. One pint
of kerosene mixed with third Of an
ounce of oil Of parsfin will make mp
three yards OF ohsessoloth into dustsrs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-05-20
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested In either Of the estates
hereinafter named:
Ala Probate Court, at Paris, In vacation. IN
day OF May, in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and thirteen. The
following matter having been presented Tor the
action thereupon hereinafter indicated, It Ia
hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In.
tercsted by causing copy Of this order to be
published three weeks successfully In the Ok
ford Democrat, newspaper published at South
Paris, in said County, that they may appear at a
Probate Court to be held at Fryeburg on the
first Tuesday Of June, A. d. 1913, at OF
the clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon
| II they see cause.
Harry G. Huntress late Of Hiram, deceased
position that Francis A. Fox or some other suit
able person be appointed as administrator OF the
estate Of said deceased, presented BY said Fox
| q creditor.
ADDISON E. HERRICK, Judge of said Court
1921 ALBERT D. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-05-20
"AILINC"
Is a Common Expression,

and is usually an indication Of some
sermons sickness that will soon develop
unless the right remedy is used.
There is one sure safe remedy fol
Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Sick Headache
Constipation and Colds in the first
The True "L. F." Atwood Medi.
cine, used and proved for over go years
Here is one of the proofs:
ST owe my existence here the past
eight years to this wonderful comb,na'
t;on Of roots, banks and herbs, the True
"I. F." Atwood Medicine.
Mrs. o. NJ. Harrison,
Brewer, Me-
If you have never used IL. F." At
woods Medicine, write today Tor
free sample.
81. F."MEDIcINE CO., Portland, Me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-05-20
II Mothers Only Knew
By e.. ill.,.

Nineteen .twentieths of the sickness of
children have two causes: constipation
and worms!
The danger of constipation 10 under.
stood, but there are so different kinds Of
worms that may exist in the stomach and
bowels, and children are especially apt to
have them. Usually stomachand pin worms.
Signs of worms are: Indigestion, with
. variable appetite; abnormal craving fol
sweets; nausea and vomiting; swollen upper
lip, sour tongue; offensive breath; hard and
full belly with occasional gripings and
pains about the navel; face at one time
flushed, then pale and in few cases the
face takes on q dull leaden hue; eyes
heavy and dull, twitching eyelids; itching
of the nose; itching Of the rectum; short,
dry cough; grinding Of the teeth; little
red points sticking out on tongue; starting
during sleep; slow fever; pulse quickened
and irregular; body may be hot; and
often, in children, convulsions.
Rid the child of worms and you will
have healthy, happy child.
noted. True's own prescription,
sold under the name of Dr.. True's Elixir,
10 the best remedy In the world for worms.
Itdestroys all worm life, expels wormsfrom
the body and makes the child healthy again.
All dealers, 35c, SOC and $l.00.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-05-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., NOTICE.

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Honorable Judge Of Probate for the County
Of Oxford. on the third Tuesday of April, A. D
1913, commissioners to receive and examine int
r. Hammond, late Of Paris, In said County, de
ceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notict
that six months from the date of said appoint
ment arc allowed to said creditors, In which Il
win be in session at the following places and
times for the purpose of receiving the same. viz.
At the Office of James 8. Wright. IN South Paris
on Saturday, the thirty first day Of May, and OF
Saturday, the fourth day Of October, 1913, at ter
O'Clock, A. NJ. of each day.
Dated this second day Of May. A. D: 1918;
1920 j. HASTINGS BEAN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-05-20
Split lnfnitives.

During an examination In grammar
and composition IN inspector was lues-
tioning the highest class OF the school.
and he presently said:
What Is meant by the saying. You
should not split the in6nidveT
One determined looking boy. rather
than give no answer ut all. haxarded
the reply:
1T means that you should not try to
divide space Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-05-20
a Natural Quarry.

In the office window Of a certain
street railway company there Is sign
which reads:
MoToRMEN AND CONDUCTORS EN-
PLoYED ONLY ON MONDAYS
AND THURSDAYS
A typical freshman from the old sod
happened along. and the sign struck
his eye. rauslng. he slowly spelled
out the words. while an expression OF
bewilderment overspread his face.
Only worruk MONDAY an Veins
day. Is ut?' he was overheard to mut-
ter to himself. Thin phwat tn divil
do tn byes do all tn rist av tn walker
-LppincOtt's.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-05-20
STATE OF MAINE.

COUNTY OF OXFORD, S.
Board of County Commissioners. May SEES
sion. 1918.
UPON the foregoing petition, satisfactory
evidence having been received that the petition
ers are responsible, and that inquiry Into the
merits OF their application Is expedient, 1T is
ORDERED, that the County Commissioner meet
at the store Of Preston T.. Barker AZ Hebron
Station, 80 called, In the town of Hebron, on
june ls, next, at ten of the clock A. N. and
thence proceed to view the route mentioned
In said petition; Immediately after which
view, hearing OF the parties and their wit
nesses will be had at some convenient place
In the vicinity, and such other measures taken
In the premises as the Commissioners shall
Judge proper. And 1t is further ORDERED, that
notice of the time. place and purpose ofthe Com,
missloners' meeting aforesaid be given 70 all
persons and corporations Interested, by causing
attested copies of said petition and OF this order
Thereon to be served upon the Clerk OF the Town
Of Hebron and also posted up In three public
places In said town and published three weeks
successfully In the Oxford Democrat. news
paper printed at Paris In said County Of Oxford.
the first Of said publications, and each of the
other notices, to be made, served and posted,
at least thirty days before said time Of meeting,
to the end that al persons and corporations may
then and there appear and shew cause. II any
they have, why the prayer of said petitioners
should not be granted.
ATTEST CHARLES Y. WHITMAN, Clerk.
A true copy Of said Petition and Order Of
Court thereon.
ATTEST s-CHARLEs y. WHITMAN. Clerk
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-05-20

A man living In Auburn, Now York,
bad severe attack Of kidney and blsd.
der trouble. Being . working map, not
wanting to lose time, he cured himself
completely by uslng Foley Kidaey Pills.
A year later no says; ut 10 pleasure g
report that the cure WAS permanent. "
his name is ]. A. Farmer. A. e. Shurt'
lei Co., South Parisj s. e. Newell 3 Co.,
Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-05-20
ractfui Toast,

At the close of the wedding break
fast q gentleman noted for his lack
u tact arose. causing keen anxiety to
the bridegroom. who knew his falling.
Ladies' and gentlemen" be cried
senially. II propose the health Of the
bridegroom. May he see many days
Hike Ladies' Home Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-05-20
WholesaIe Demand.

Nat Goodwin and friend we're walk.
ing along Fifth Avenue one afternoon
when they stopped to look into florists
window, 10 which there was an exquisite
and artistic arrangement OF roses.
"What wonderful American beauties
those are, Nat" said the friend delight
eddy.
"Thsy are, indeed" replied Nat.
s"You see I am very fond OF that
flower" continued tho friend. "In fact,
1 might say 1t 10 my favorite. You
know, Nat, married An American
beauty"
"Well," said Nat, drily, "you haven't
anything on me. married cluster"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-05-20
A Jocular Convict

.We're starting u circulating library
for the use Of the inmates. said the
prison ,nissiunary. us there any par
ticular book you'd like to make use
OFF,
why. yes" replied the convict. IF
l could only Use 1t right Id like to
have railway guide" London Tit
Bits.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-05-20
An Extensive Library.

Robert Ingersoll was famous for the
library of infidel books which he pos.
ssssed. One day 4 reporter called on
Mr.. Ingersoll for an interview, and
among other questions asked was:
"Would you mind telling me bow
much your library cost you, Mr.. Inger-
sollP"
Looking over at his shelves he answer
ed:
"Well, my boy, these books cost me
anyhow the gOvern0rship of Illinois and
perhaps the Presidency Of the United
States!'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-05-20
Bank Book Lost.

Philip n. King, OF Paris, Maine, having
given notice "a required by law that his book
OF deposit Number 50SS In the South Paris Saw
ipgs Bank has been Lost and that he desires q
duplc cate book Of deposit Issued 70 him. notice
10 hereby given that unless said missing deposit
book Ia presented to the Treasurer Of said Bank
within ak months duplicate book OF deposit
will be issued.
SOUTH PARIS SAVINGS BANK.
BY George NJ. Atwood, Treas.
South Paris, Maine, May 5, 1918. 1921
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-05-20

A slight cold in . child or . grown
person holds possibilities of . grave
nature. Group may come on suddenly,
bronchitis or pneumonia may develop,
severe catarrhal troubles and constips.
ton are possible results. Folsy's Honey
and Tar Compound nips cold at the
outset, cures Group quickly, checks .
deep seated cough, and heals infamed
membranes. A. Z. Shurtlsff Co., South
Paris; 8. e. Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-05-20
Wasted "Sp0rt.''

The Colorado game warden gazsd at q
picture of Emperor William surrounded
by thirty deer, oil slain in one day Of
sport"
1.-THE fines that Teller d have to pay II
he Was operating in this State" said the
warden, "would fill the treasury 30 full
that nobody'd have to pay taxes for q
couple of years. denver Republican.