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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02

The largest tree in tho United States
IL said to be the "Mother OF the Forest"
q giant redwood In the Cslaveras bigtree
grove In California. 1t 10 supposed to
contain 140,8l9 board feet Of lumber.
There are, however, many claimants for
the honor of being the "largest tree''
and the "oldest tree," and these claims,
according to forestsrs, cannot always be
verified.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02
Tho lnsulted Tiuer,
Pride In Their Country.

In Germany there is q national asso.
citation called the Heimatsschutz Bund
which was formed for protecting ind
preserving the natural beauty of the
German fatherland, together with its
historic and artistic buildings. cities
monuments, etc.; also to unite the ef.
forts being made by various local and
state organizations.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor Of the last
will and testament OF
EBENEZER HARLOW, late Of Oxford,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds IS the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased
are desired TO present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested 70 make
payment Immediately.
Nov. 18th, 1913. JOHN NJ. HARLOW.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02
Choosing the Easier Way.

II thought you were going to invest
-FOUR money In st0cksT
II did think Of It."
"Have you changed your mindr
ayes. went into brokers' place
the other day for the purpose Of watch
Ing the market a little while. Have
you ever been in a brokers' Officer"
"Yes."
Then you know the layout There
u q big blackboard upon one Of the
walls. At each side of the room there
are tckers. Facing the blackboard are
several rows Of chairs, which are &C.
cupied by men who have bought or
sold. They sit there. nervously chew
Ing their cigars and watching the quo
tations as they are written on the
blackboard"
what has that to do with your deci-
sion not to investT
after watching these watchers for
awhile and studying their expressions
I decided that It would be easier to 90
Ou WO1A1uS LUZ IhC LhOhCy IL t5oAh6 "
need.".-Chicago Record Herald.
The lnsulted Tiger.
In "Tigerland" C. Il. Gouldsberg. Its
author. alludes to the belief, current
among some Of the natives of Bengal.
"that tigers resent being discussed by
human beings and should one overhear
man doing SO will not rest till 1t has
killed and eaten the offender" There
fore when tiger is near at hand they
speak Of 1t Us a "geedur"-Bengali fol
Jackal-and so hope to deceive it.
When 1t was pointed out to an old ma.
tive that to insult tiger by calling II
jackal-the smallest and most insig.
niflcant beast In the fOrest-was scarce.
ly the best way Of propitiating 1t he
merely shrugged his shoulders and
said, "Kya janeT (who knowsg. add
Ing by way Of explanation that "such
was their 'dustoor' (custom)."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02
NOTICE,

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator of the es.
HOWARD r. NAMES, late Of Canton,
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired TO present the same for settlement,
and al indebted thereto are requested to make
Nov. 18th, 1918. ROSCOE r. STAPLES.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02
Barisyoorns.

The inch was formerly subdivided
into three 'barleycorns," these divi-
sions being originally the length of a
well dried grain Of barley.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02
Arc Lamps.

The intense light given out by the
flaming arc lamps is caused by giving
the carbons a soft core Of some metal.
lie salt, which is vaporized by the heat,
the vapOr. passing through the electric
orc. Illuminating the space between the
earbons.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02
UNCLAIMED DEPOSITS
IN THE
South Paris Savings Bank

The following statement contains the nsm'
the amount standing to his credit, the last suoH
place OF residence or post-o Office address AMI 81
fact OF death, II known, Of every deposltor IN o.
South Paris Savings Bank, who has not made
deposit, or withdrawn any part thereof, or 81
part of the dividends thereon, for peri0t D
more than 20 years next preceding November
1918, and is not known to the treasurer ~ D.
living.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02

Birmingham. Ala. 2. L. Willis suffer
cd greatly from asthma and bronchitis.
He writes: II got NO relief until took
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. I,
entirely removed those choking soma.
lions, and never failed to produce 40
easy and comfortable condition 81 the
throat and lungs" 8. e. Newell & Co.,
Paris. A. z. Shurtleff & Co., South
Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator of The
estate Of
MELCHIOR K. TAYLOR. late of B; IRON.
10 the County Of Oxford. deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de.
m snds against the estate of said deceased are
desired TO present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay.
ment Immediately.
Nov. l9th, 1918. JOHN II. THOMAS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02
A MAKER OF health

A good honest medicine like Foley
Kidney Pills gives health to many iami-
lies. Mrs. o. Palmer, 635 Willow st.,
Green Bay. Wis.,, was seriously III With
kidney and bladder trouble. Mr.. Palm.
or writes: my wife 10 rapidly recover.
log her health and strength duo solely to
tho use Of Foley Kidney PILLS." 8. E.
Newell q Co., Paris. A. Z. Shurtlsn &
Co, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02
That Asld h;n.

"Your airs getting thin. sir. Let
me sell YOU
That's all right. ] put something
On 1t every morning."
MAY l ask what you put on 1t, sir?"
MY hatr' Operation finished In
silence,. Opinion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02
PAIN IN BACK AND RHEUMATISM

PAIN IN BACK AND RHEUMATISM
Torment thousands OF people daily.
Don't be ono OF these sufferers when fol-
80 little cost you can get we'll rid OF the
cause. Foley Kidney Pills begin their
good work from the very first dose
They exert SO direct an action on thu
kidneys and bladder that the pain and
torment of bscksche, rheumatism and
kidney trouble 10 soon dispelled. s. <
Newell & Co, Paris. A. e. Shurtlef &
Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator OF the
estate of
MARY w. BELL, late OF Lowell,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement. and
all indebted thereto are requested to make
payment Immediately.
Nov. 18th, 1918. JOHN W. BELL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02
NOTICE.

In the District Court Of the United states lo' W.
District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy
In the matter Of ,I-,,,t,y.
Of Rumford. Bankrupt. .. the
To the creditors Of Andrew j. PEAR.
Notice IL hereby given that on the 18Th dsy " ~
Nov. A, ID. 1918, the said Andrew ). ss al
was duly adjudcated bankrupt. and tha. sne o,6se
meeting of Ills creditors win DC held st me Sr.
of the Referee, No. Market Square; sou,a a. 10
o:clocs in the forenoon, al which time the ss,a
creditors may attend prove their claims appc.
8 trustee, examine the bankrupt, anu me be-
such other buainess - may properly ''''
fore said meeting.
WALTER L. GRAY, 0,.v
Ha Referee In BAnkrupc''
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02

"Childho0d presents many para.
doxes." asserted tho bachelor.
"Wbat instance have you 10 mindf''
asked tho friend.
"A spoiled child may bs extremely
| frnsh "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02

ibid you hear that the Browns have .
skeleton In tho familyT'
mo. Tell mo about It,"
"It's the poor Cat they forgot oil
about whom they went away for the sum-
mer."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator Of the es-
ta.e of
ETHELYN z. DAVIS, late of Woodstock,
IN tho County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
Demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired 70 present the same for settlement
and all indebted thereto are requested 70 make
payment Immediately.
Nov. 18th. 1918. ELMER b. DAVIS.
A740
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02

Wife Of His Bosom (in course of do
mestlc difference Coward! Brute
Ruffani Pig! Monster! Beast! Oh, ]
wish you knew what thought Of you!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02

Briggs-Bilkins writes best sellers.
doesn't hef
Briggs-Yes, but he's oil right. hes
6rst.rste sort. When You get to know
him you don't mind what he writes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02

George &. Irwin, Unknown. l>' ivy
Mrs. 8. J. Brooks, Norway. Me. ls6 ~:
Eunice j. williams, South Paris. Ne lSrj ~
Ethel Mixer, South Paris, Me. $50 5.iy
hereby certify that the above statement J.
true according to my best knowledge anu UeHe''
GEORGE NJ. ATWOOD, Treasurer.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge

In the matter OF
Bankrupt
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE. Judge % .hg biz
trict Court Of the United States for the District
of Maine:
TOHN GANDROws. OF Rumiorl, IN the
y County Of Oxford, anu sate OF Maine IN
the 2lst day Of December, 1872, he vas 'u.y
adjudged bankrupt under the Act- VI Congress
relating TO Bankruptcy; that he mas duly SUI.
rendered all his property and rg4', 80, OIL .rose re-.
ments of said Acts and Of the orlicEr Oi Court
touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That he may be !ecrera
by the Court TO have full discharge from 5.
Bankruptcy Acts, except such debu a. are
excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day of November, A. ID. l'l3.
JOHN GANDROWs, BankTupI.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE. IS.
On this 22nd day Of Nov, A. ID. 1913. on sead
ing the foregoing petition. II is
Ordered by the Court. That a hearing BE- bal
1914. before said Court at Portland, in sail Dis.
trict, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and thAt no.
tee thereof be published In the Oxford Demo.
crat, q newspaper printed In said District ant
that all known creditors. and other persons 10
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 It Is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mall tO al! known crel'
itors copies of said petition sud shs order. sd.
dressed to them ut their places OF residence Sc
stated.
Witness the HON. CLARESCE HALE, Judge
OF the said Court, and the seal thereof ~ Pom
land. in said District, on the ?!nd day OK Sow
JAMES v UEWEY. Clerk
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02

Salt placed In . hollow tooth will stop
the aching.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02

The sunshine 10 good helper In wash
ing milk things; but It does not pay to
throw tho whole job on the sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02
MORE BOTTLES SOLD EACH YEAI

mOhE bOTILbS SULU EACd IEAh
It 10 easy 10 understand why 40 In
cressing number Of bottles Of F0ley's
Honey and Tar Compound 10 sold yearly.
Thomas verran, 2S6 Edward st., Hough-
ton, Mioh., gives IN excellent reason
when he writes: "Folsy's Honey and
Tar Compound has always proven IN Of.
fective remedy. quickly relieving tick.
ling 10 the throat, and stopping tho
cough With no bad after effects" 8. E.
Newell q Co.. Paris. A. e. Shurtls6 d
Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02

The wheel that turns gathers no rust
oN saIies.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02

FOR CHILDREN THERE Is MOTH
ING BETTER
A cough medicine for children mus,
help their coughs and colds without baG
effects on their little stomachs and bow
els. Foley's Honey and Tar exactly Oil,
this need. No opiates, no sour stomach
no constipation follows Its use. StuffJ
colds, wheezy breathing, coughs and
Group are al quickly helped. S. &
Newell & Co., Paris. A. z. Shurtled &
Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspoudance on topics Of interest 70 the Adie,
OoIUU, Oxford Demoerat. South Paris. Ne
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02
NOTICE,

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that h.
has been duly appointed executor OF the last
will and testament Of
EMMA j. KlMBALL, late OF Norway,
In the County of oxford, deceased, and given
bonds az the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired to present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested to
make payment Immediately.
Nov. 18th, 1918. EUGENE F. SMITH.
l-lQ
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02

The Bore-I wish had money, I'D
travel.
She-How much do you need?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02

THEY COULD
The makers Of Foley Kidney Pills
know that they have absolutely tho best
combination OF curative and healing
medicines for kidney and bladder ait
meuts and urinary irregularities that u
10 possible TO produce. That 10 why Fo.
Icy Kidney Pills are the best medicine
for tho purpose you can buy. 8. z.
Newell & Co., Paris. A. E. Shurtleh &
Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-12-02

nOurS TOT the manHke Creature ulb Ia
Their had told him about. but fount
only. wild animals. He returned b,
Telling a tree on the outside agains
the wall and went home. no one hav
ing discovered his absence beyond the
Enclosure.
Boris made many such trips befor,
he found the manlike creature. Com
ing one day to a high fence. he climb.
ID 1t and pursued his way through q
forest Presently. coming to a lake
whose surface was frozen, he saw
what he was convinced was the crea.
ture he was DESTROYS to meet skating
on the ice.
From what his father had told him
he had got an idea that there was
something hideous about the animal
and that It Influenced men not by ita
beauty. but by magic. What be saw
was 50 beautiful that instead Of bring.
ing his gun into position to protect
himself 1t dropped out Of his hands
forgotten. The creature wore gown
trimmed with fur. the garment dutter.
lug In the wind as she skinned grace
fully hither and thither. A dainty cap,
nude chiefly Of fur. was on her head.
and her hands were incased in fur.
Boris forgot entirely his fathers eau
ton. His chief desire was to 60 and
see if he could catch the thing. On
fortunately he had no skates with him.
He run to the margin Of the lake and
CHILLED. The vampire turned. stopped
and stood gazing at him with eyes as
full Of wonder as his own.
Can you ullk r he called to her.
"Yes. Can your
"Of course I can. Of couldn't have
asked you the question"
II wonder II you're not q manr
''Of course I am. Why do you won
der II I amr'
because I've heard our servants
talk about what they call men, but
Iva nayH leen one be6ers.'
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-11-15

one telling of such story may
cause, Just as jail sentences ana
Judgment for damages against
the foul-tongued slanderer can
not restore an unjustly smlrched
character.
Stories like tho one that
wrecked the Natchez bank are
really more harmful to the entire
community than to the investor
in bank stock, because, while
4'ev may force liquidation, h,'
financial loss is usually small
The only way to stop their H.
irrriousness is not to repeat them
to anybody, and to say to the
man who tells them to you that
YOU don't believe them. on
would do that much for TREND
and a well managed bank is a
friend to the locality where II
does business.-Lake Charles
American-Press.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-11-15
A LAW TO PUNISH STAND
ERERS.

Can a man or a woman be a
Christian and circulate Islander?
Mark you, we use the word cir
culate,' not originate. y 1t has
long been admitted by enlighten-
ed society that he or she who
originates mischievous, cruel
SANDER is more cowardly than
coyote, more wicked than a muir
derer, more contemplate than a
thief, says the Bossier Banner
But how about the ones who help
to. circulate it? Whether they
know it or not they are assassins
of character
People do not innocently circu-
late SANDER. If it was about one
of your own family would you
repeat it? If not, then you are
either malicious Or grossly care
less, on cruelty Indifferent to the
effect of your words when you
repeat it about another. A small
child or an idiot would repeat it
as soon about one person as
another; and that would be in
nocently done. But a discnimi-
mating person who would silence
their tongue were the report
about one they love, cannot plead
innocence when they unbridle
their tongue to every mean, ma
licious gossip that may come their
way.
Idle gossiping ought to be ali
offense against the criminal code
The idea Of incarcerating a chick
en- thief in Jail and permitting
a, poisonous-tongued- ssanderer
to roam the streets! All the
devils let loose from the lowest
whiskey dive or opium joint in
a month cannot make such havoc
among happy homes or so COM
pletely crush hope out of human
hearts, as can one SANDER mon
ger in a single day.-Kinder Ga
zette.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-11-15
WHAT HOME REALLY
MEANS.

The collection of some familiar
scene of early childhood or OF
happy days spent with dear com
panions. is something that IS al
ways fondEy treasured. But IN
he remembrance Of home every
heart softens at the very mention
of it's name, for it is the hallowed
spot that is all the world to US
We may journey far from It's
sacred precincts among the raw
shing beauties of nature. or gaze
in rapture on some great work OF
art, the wonderful creation OF
man s igenious, or listen en-
thralled to the heavenly music
of the masters. These enlighten
our understanding and quicken
our PERCEPTION of the greatness
and goodness of God. as mani
tested everywhere around us,
But home is more than these. 1t
is the very ark of the covenant,
the school Of life, wherein
the mind of the children
is formed and developed to tit
them for their eternal destiny
with God. Home. Home is the
seat all authority, and in the
parents is vested the right to care
for and watch over the moral
and mental welfare of those whom
God has given them. Realizing
this responsibility, and the sacred
trust devolving on them, mother
and father should be a unit IN
making their home the holy OF
holes for themselves and little
ones. Within that home there
should be an atmosphere of piety,
of love and Of kindness, beautl-
full virtues that will make for
character and stability in the
lives of it's members. It is not
enough to develop the mind; the
heart must be trained, too, to
seek after and to long for the
higher and better things.-Morn-
ing Star
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-11-15
CRIMES AGAINST THE COM
MUNITY.

A few days ago a national bank
at Natchez, Miss, sober, stald,
conservative institution which
had enjoyed the confidence OF
the community, went into the
hands of a receiver The bank S
difficulties dated back almost a
year ago when a man who want
ed to borrow money to buy an
automobile and was refused. ma
,iciously circulated the report
that the bank was short OF mon
ey." Another evil minded per-
son took up the story and added
to it the tale that mis- money was
cited up" in the Natehez bank
and he could not get it.
The bank at that time was IN
good financial shape hut the
slanderous stories weakened pub
lie confidence in it, and money
on deposit was gradually with
drawn. On top Of this same a
late cotton crop and poor collec-
tions this fall, and the bank
finally succumbed. The deposit
tors will finally get all their
money, but in the meantime they
will be deprived of the Use of it,
and few men can have money tied
up for any length of time with
cut serious loss and inconven-
fence. Receiv elships being ex-
pensive Iuxuries, the stockhold-
ers in the bank viii likely lose
part, if not all, of their invest
ments. Public confidence in 9th
er institutions will be shattered
and undoubtedly the whole com
munity will be given setback
all because the bank tried to curb
the extravaganza of a would-be
patron.
A bank is so necessary to the
conduct of a community and its
prosperity and good name are
so much a matter of public con-
Germ that people should be eau
tApus, not only about starting
street reports or talk, for that
would be indefensible, but about
repeating or spreading any Idle
rumor they may hear In Louis
lana, we have law that affixes
a penalty for the circulation of
stories rejecting upon a banks
good name, but no amount of pun
ishment can repair the injury |
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-11-15
GOVERNMENT Is AFTER THE
HARVESTER TRUST.

In proceedings instituted at
St. Paul, Mimi, the Governments
is seeking to dissolve the great
harvester trust" known as the
international Harvester Com
pany, and doing business through
out the world. This company
controls, as a result of gradual
absorption, all the worth while
factories in the United States
that make machinery for harvest
ing purposes, and as a result Of
this powerful combination it con-
trolls prices and is said to have
monopolized practically all of its
potential competitors The Gov
eminent, in its argument before
the United States court. declared
that "unless the harvester trust
is disintegrated, two families
within few years will own
monopoly of every implement
made in this country for the
American farmer If that be
even approximately true, no
measure is too drastic to prevent
such a cOnSummatlon.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1913-11-15

If YOU have friends, don't be
afraid to express your friend
ship; don't be afraid to tell them
that you admire or love them. II
you love anybody why not say
so? If you enjoy ones company,
why not say so? 1t costs nothing !!
1t may mean everything to your
friend and to your friendship. a
lady was asked how she managed
to get along so well with dis
agreeable people. cit is very
simple" she replied; call | do
is to try to make the most Of
their good qualities and pay no
attention to their disagreeable
ones" No better formula by
which to win and hold friends
can be found.-Farmersville Ga
zette.