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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
Shifting Responsibility.

A town character who had been In
trouble with the police many times was
arrested recently ON minor criminal
charge. The arresting officer was amaz
ed when tho fellow appeared In police
court with lawyer, prepared to make .
defense. Finally his case was called
and the judge asked:
"Prisoner, are you guilty or not
guiltyP"
"Lst my lawyer plead not guilty for
me, judge" was the reply. ~ amt got
the nerve"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
I, Is the cat and the dog that 60 whore
they are not wanted.

There 10 no case on record Of . cough,
cold or Il grippe developing into bron-
chitis, pneumonia or consumption after
Folsy's Honey and Tar Compound has
been taken. The genuine IL In yellow
package. Refuse substitutes. A. &.
Shurtleii Co., South Paris; 8. E. Newell
d Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed Administrative OF the
estate Of
LUELLA A. BILLINGS, late Of Paris,
In the County of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
msnds against the estate of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement. and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
April 18th, 1913. oRINDA d. HERRICK.
1918
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
Ma. o11s-Lettsr Puzzle.

Prefix a letter to liquid and get Ia
Dor; to an animal and get measure;
to an entreaty and get portion OF
work; to a mistake and get fear; to
tear and get a misstep; to an ELF and
get q nervous movement
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.


1" P ies Tsitss q nEEHAs. In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt.
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of the Dis
trict Court Of the United States for the Distric
D =, IatGS' MEEHAN of RumtOrd, in thu
said District, respectfully represents, that OF
the 18th day of May. 1912, he was duly al
judged bankrupt, under the Acts Of Congress
relating TO Bankruptcy; that he has duly sur
rendered all his property and rights OF property
Of said Acts and OF the orders of Court touchin,
wherefore Re prays, that he may be decree
by the Court to have q full discharge from al
debts provable against his estate under SAT-
bankruptcy. Acts, except such debts as are ex
cepted by law from such discharge.
D''e' 'H'' P ps Sit K MgEEHAAN, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE. IS.
On this 18th day Of April, A. D. 1918, on read
Ing the foregoing petition, It is.
upon the same on the Sist day Of May, A. ID
1913, before said Court at Portland, In said Dis
trict, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and tina
notice thereof be published In The 0xforC
Democrat, . newspaper printed In said District
In interest, may appear at the said time AM
place, and show cause. II any they have, WHY
the prayer Of said petitioner should not b
granted.
And It is further ordered by the Court, tina
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred
itors copies Of said petition and this order ad
dressed to them at their places Of residence a
stated.
witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judg,
Of the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Port
land, In said District. on the 18th day Of April
A. d. 1918.
Isl JAMES K. HEwEY, Clerk
A true COPY Of petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES K. HEWEY. Clerk.
1918
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator of the
HANNAH B. BISHOP. late Of Peru,
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.
April 18th, 1913. MELVIN l.. BISHOP.
1918
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
NOTICE.

The subscribers hereby give notice that they
have been duly appointed Administrators Of the
estate of
ALFRED COLE. late OF Buckneld,
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 pay
ment Immediately.
April 18th, 1918. MARY 8. COLE.
1918 ALFRED T. COLE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29

To wash velveteen, make lather OF
soap and warm water. Soak the vol.
veteen In It, squeezing but not rubbing.
Rinse with plenty Of clear water. Re.
move the velveteen and hang Il out 70
dry without wringing 1t ut al.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
No. 2117.-lnitiaI Enigma.

flour letter words.l
IL am the hope Of Holland. her terror
and defense.
Al am a Tuesday duty and Oft used al
fence.
a am a shoulder cover. also a point Of
land.
Il drag In youth. fly in age. cannot bt
held In hand.
s. When you have caught one Of my trib'
Just hold It dear as truth.
G That which makes US happier; well u
have learned In youth.
T. That which to all Is given. yet we some
times try to make.
& An acrid mineral substance. white
crystal fake.
8 That which you all must do when yo'
learn q task or song.
10 The tale a sailor tells on shore whei
winter nights are long.
II you these words correctly spell
Initials then my name Will tell.
And II you find this hard to do
Consult ME. and I'll sure help you.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
Key 70 Puxzledom.

my 70 ruxktooous
No. 210.-Primal Acrostic: Role
skating. Crosswords: Rat, out. lip. LET
eat, rub, SOW. key, ate. try. ire. nay. gay
No. 210S.-Riddles: I. Iceboat, sail
boat, gunboat gravyboat, lifeboat
rowboat, pilotboat, canalboat. towboat
2. Butter. 8. Time
No. POO. - Missing Words Puzzle
Ladies. sailed. ideals. ideals. ladies
sailed.
No. 2I1O. Hidden Girls Names
Ada. Ida. Clara. Emma. Leah, Ella
Helen. Bertha. Eva, Amanda.
No. 2111.- Pictured Word: Tractable
No. Pip. Charade: Child, hood
childhood.
No 21l3. Zigzag Puzzle: Million
Crosswortls: Mine. link. halt. jail, toll
nose note.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
RECOMMENDED FOR A GOOD REA.
SON

c. b. Grant, 22O Wavsrly St., Peoria
Ill.,, says: "Baokache and congested
kidneys made me suffer intense pains
Was always tired and floating specks
bothered me. Took Foley Kidney Pill.
and saw big improvement after third
day. I kept on until entirely freed OF
all trouble and suffering. That's why
recommend Foley Kidney Pills. They
cured me-" A. K. Shurtieff Co., South
Paris; s. E. Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29

Clara-Ay only hope 10 that she and
I will never meet again, either here or
hereafter.
Maud-Wouldu't you associate with
her II you met her In heavenP
Clara Observation-Disclosures. I'd die
| first.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
No 2116-Enioma.

People leave me around on the floor
but when l get dirty they whip me; II
they cut me in two. they may use half
of me to ride in and the other half to
nlaY with.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor OF the last
MARTHA SANDS. late OF BrownAeld
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 settlements
}pril is. 1918. EDWARD r. MESSENGER.
1918 ERNEST L. NOBLE, Agent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29

Don't you think it would be good
thing II our legislators were limited to
one termP"
ut would depend on where the term
was to be served"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
0roviss the Arbutus,

Best loved Of oil spring flowers II tho
trailing arbutus, or "Mayfower"-ear-
Hest harbinger OF the vernal season,
whose dainty pinkish blossoms. peep
forth coursgeously beneath tho very
snow. It ID, alas, becoming scarce In
tho neighborhood Of our eastern cities,
whore formerly Il was plentiful.
But, most fortunately, . means has
been newly discovered whereby. the
plant, hitherto deemed impossible to
cultivate, can be grown In pots. In fact,
Frederick v. Coville. the Government
botanist-in-chief, has. succeeded In
domesticating It; and, with the help Of q
few suggestions here given, anybody
may succeed In producing arbutus more
beautiful than the best to be found out
of doors.
Itisa very simple matter. To tame
the wild arbutus you have only TO give II
the particular kind OF soil It requires.
This is not like ordinary soil ut all
which 10 exactly the reason why efforts
to domesticate the plant have hitherto
resulted in failure. What you must do
is to get lot Of half-rotted leaves, mix
the latter with one-third their bulk oil
old flower pots smashed to rather tiny
bits and add 10 per cent of ordinary sand
Sounds rather absurd, doesn't It? But
this (as will be presently made clear II
an entirely new kind of horticulture, ap
plicable not only to the arbutus, but also
to wild pansies, szsleas and number Of
other kinds Of plants. The sand 10 t.
make the mixture more porous and thu
broken bits Of flower pots are an I'm
portant help to drainage.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29

Father-That young man of yours has
more brains than gave him credit for.
Daughter-Oh, papa, you don't really
mean It?
Father-Yes; instead Of coming to see
me be called me up on the telephone.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
PROBATE NOTICES.

PROBATE NOTICES..
To all persons Interested In either of the estates
hereinafter named:
At . Probate Court. held at Paris. In and fol
TIE County Of Oxford, on the third Tuesday OF
April, In the year o. our Lord one thousand mine
hundr vi and thirteen. The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated. it Is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons in-
terested, by causing copy of this order to be
published three weeks excessively In the OK.
ford Democrat. newspaper published at South
Paris, In said County. that they may appear at q
Probate Court TO be held 1t Rumford on the
second Tuesday Of May, A. d. 1913, st 8 Of the
clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they see cause.
George =. Evans late Of Newton Center,
Massachusetts,. deceased; copy Of win and
petition for probate thereof presented BY Caro-
line Il. Evans, executrix.
ADDISON Il. HERRICK. Judge Of said Court.
1918 ALBEIT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
No. 2122-Riddle

No. 2122~Riddle.
An animal !. and sing by night:
A part Of an animal. too:
I'm metal, too. and I'm polished bright
BY the trains that 60 gliding through
I'm made Of silk. and fasten tight
A garment Of any hue.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29

No matter how long you suffered, OF
what other remedies have failed to cure,
Foley Kidney Pills will surely help you.
They are genuinely tonic. strengthening
and curative, build up the kidneys and
restore their regular action. John Vel
bert, Foster, Calif., says: 81 suffered
many years with kidney trouble and
could never get relief until I tried Foley
Kidney Pills which effected complete
cure" A. e. Shurtlen Co., South Paris;
8. e. Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29

Maud-What In the world made you
buy more postage stampsP
Erhel-Why, / went into the drug
store to get some face powder, and who
should be there but Jack.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29

It used to be that father would buy
ton cents worth of kerosene and the
grocer would stick potato on tho spout
Of the can to keep It from splitting.
Nowadays the gas bill 10 never under IS
and potatoes are worth two cents each.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
Six foreign cities.

No. 2119.-Charads.
Take half Of the needle
BY which sailors steer
Their ship through the water.
Be II cloudy or clear.
Do not really break IT.
This Of all things were worst
But In your mind take II,
And this makes my first.
At Thanksgiving or Christmas
My second you see.
With care well compounded,
From grain. shrub and trea
Ny whole like some people
Who make great pretense
OF words have q plenty.
But no great stock Of sense.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
HEED THE COUGH THAT HANGS
ON,

The seeds Of consumption may be th,
cause, and cough that hangs on weak
ems tho system. Foley's Honey and Tai
Compound checks the cough, heals the
iufiamed membranes and strengthens the
lungs. e. D. Rountree, Stillmore, Ga,
says: LA grippe left me deep seated,
hacking, painful cough which Foley's
Honey and Tar completely cured" A.
z. Shurtleh Co., South Paris; 8. z.
Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
No. 212o.-Prefix Puzzle.

No. 212o.-Prefix Puzzle.
A letter placed before q drink
Will make a storm before you think.
II placed before q crowd beware
Lest you should at q specter stare.
Put in place before boy
Twill make him bubble DER with Joy.
Before a common peel or skin
Twill pulverizs what Is within.
The same before a weapon place
A fleeing look IL all you trace.
Place It before a class Of men
And mercy. pardon. you obtain.
Give It place before a kin
And what appears is lean and thin.
Before per cent-now. this Is true
Your fireplace. will show It you.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
ARBurus NEEDS ACID.

The main point, however, IL that ar
butus will thrive only In very acid soil,
and what this signifies will be under
stood when 1t is explained that fresh OAK
leaves are Just about one-third as acid a.
lemon juice. The leaves one should use
for the purpose, however, as already
stated, are half rotted-far enough de-.
cayed, that Is to say, to show scraps OF
leaf stuff, and not 90 far gone In de.
com position as to be merely 80 much
black, loamy material.
Attempts to transplant wild Arbutus
plants to gardens have rarely, II ever,
been successful. To grow them from
seeds has proved hopeless impossibility
apparently. Nevertheless, two years
ago, Mr.. Coville got some arbutus seeds
from New Hampshire, planted them in
pots of the curious mixture already de-
scribed, and had the satisfaction OF see
ing them promptly terminate. In the
following summer the plants filled five.
inch pots to the point Of crowding. They
we're loft outside during the winter.
we're brought into cool greenhouse In
March and . few days later were 10 full
flower.
Not only that, but the exquisite pink
ish blossoms were of unusual size, the
largest being seven. eighths of an inch In
diameter. They bad all the fragrance
of the wild arbutus flowers, and the
foliage was remarka bly, free from injury
BY insects or fungus disease. At the
present time, Mr.. Coville 10 watching the
development In pots of large number
Of arbutus plants, which las even The
writer, inexpert In such matters, was
able to see) exhibit every symptom OF
health and vigor.
BLossoMING OF MAYFLowER.
| Some of the arbutus plants, which
were kept In the greenhouse all winter,
lowered sparingly, but afforded an
interesting opportunity for the study oil
their fruit. You see, the arbutus has q
fruit, which is berry-like and good &c
eat. While still green, 1t splits into five
valves, which spread backward into a
five-pointed rosette, exposing the white
fleshy and succulent interior, with
minute brown seeds scattered over the
surface. The fleshy (sdible) part, which
looks like an unripe strawberry, 10 about
one fourth of an inch in diameter.
| 1t is believed by botanists that the
arbutus was originally . subarctic plant
Most of US have read how plants 10
Alaska and other subarctic regions
hasten into bloom when the belated
spring arrives 1.-THE very perpetuation o.
their existence depending upon the pro
duction of ripe seeds in the briefest
possible time, in order that they may
take advantage of the short summer o.
those ATTITUDES. The early blossominl
habit of the Mayflower seems to harl
back to a period when-not more, per.
haps, than 10000 years ago-glaciers
were spread over all the eastern part o
what 10 now the United States, as fa
south as Philadelphia and st. Louis
Rene Pache in Philadelphia Ls dyer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
will and testament of
LYDIA A. BAKER, late Of Buckfeld,
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 settle.
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested to
make pavment immediately.
April 18th, 1918. ALVIN 8. BESSEY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
A CARD.

This Is to certify that all druggists are
authorized to refund your money II
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound fails
to cure your cough or cold. John Ber-
mott, Tell, Wis.,, states: II used Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound for Eve years,
and it always gives the best Of satisfao.
ton and always cures cough or cold. "
Refuse substitutes. a. e. Shurtleff Co.,
South Paris; S. E. Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
mas been duly appointed executor OF the last
will and testament Of
JESSIE N. FOGG, late Of Paris,
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 pay.
ment Immediately.
April 18th. 1918. FRANK Is. FoGa.
1918
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
WANTED.

Young stock to pasture Tie coming
season.
JIM. THAYER,
1877 Paris Uill, Me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29

No. 212f.-Words Within Words.
/. A part Of the head within whis-
kers. 2. An indefinite article within
more than one. 8. To turn over within
q ear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1913-04-29
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator OF the
estate Of
CYRUS BRIGGS, late Of Buekfield.
II 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 settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested 20
make payment immediately
April 18th. 1918. ROLAND BRIGGS.
The Delta independent., 1913-01-17

! I'D Moon from near Delta was up
the first OF the week
+ b. II. Gadd OF SLOAN Springs Ar
kansas. liz here this week attending
to business matters.
Miss Cal White OF Redlands went to
Pueblo Wednesday. where she will
visit for a couple Of months.
Milo Reynolds and wife of Lazear.
spent Sunday with Fred and Mrs.
Brockman of Hanson mesa.
Miss Goldie Myers returned to Ola
the Sunday morning after visiting with
relatives here this week.
A. j. Hotchkiss has moved his law
office up stairs in Hotchkiss block In
the rooms joining the phone office.
C. w. Southworth left Tuesday for
St Paul. Minnesota, to be absent
about ten days on business trip.
Mrs. Klatt left Saturday for Buell.,
Idaho. where she will visit a brother
during the serious sickness OF his chill
dren.
Arthur Carpenter and wife are the
proud parents OF fine boy baby who
made his arrival Tuesday night. Dr.
Myers informs us.
Miss Dona Hartman returned TO
Fort Collins Saturday. where she is
attending the agricultural college.
Miss bessie Truesdale returned to
Gunnison Friday to re-enter the nor
NAL school after spending Christmas
week with her father here.
Bill Davis is the proud papa of an.
other 10-pound baby boy who made
1 his arrival. with the assistance OF DR.
Bast at 3 a. IN. Monday Bill is one
of the kind that don't care for cold
! weather.
George Gunther received the bal
ance of an estate this week that had
The Delta independent., 1913-01-17

deferred until Miss McMichael can
look up the taxable valuation of the
proposed district.
Crawford Odd Fellows installed
their new officers Tuesday evening
and followed the exercises with BAN
quet. The following officers were in
stalled: John Hoseman, p. c.; ]. V.
Rundle. N c.: Frank Bopp. V. c.; j..
Mr.. and Mrs. Mn. Fluke received
the sad news of the death OF Mr..
Fluke's niece. Mrs. Lille Preston Lar
son, of Durango. She was thrown
from a wagon and seriously hurt and
although everything was done for her
that could be done, she died after
eighteen days of suffering. She liv-
ed here when a girl and made many
friends who will be grieved to learn
of her death She leaves a baby boy
just past two years old. Burial was
on Christmas day.
At meeting OF the town board on
Monday evening the matter of water
works was pretty thoroughly discuss
ed. There was no diversity OF opin-
ion regarding the necessity for the
system. the only matter being the
cost and ability of the town to build
1t. Mr.. Charles A. Smith. an engi-
neer and contractor OF Denver. was
here and gave the board what infor-
nation he could without having gone
over any proposed route for pipe
line Mr.. Smith outlined the kind OF
"A system he thought the town should
have. which of course means a grav-
ity system. The probable cost seems
to be within the ability of the town
to build. Mr.. Smith will return when
the ground Is in condition so that he
can inspect IL and make measure
ments and will then submit a definite
to the town and then we
can determine what TO do. The en-
couraging feature was that all seemed
anxious to have the system built In
case the town can do so. Mr.. Smiths
idea is that It can be done and that
it is entirely practicable. Some OF
the people living below town express
themselves favorably to the forma-
tion of a pipe line company to sup
ply themselves with domestic water.
In case the town decides TO put in a
system, IT is likely that the people
below will arrange TO put In their
pipe line at the same time.
The Delta independent., 1913-01-17
. y . y . = y y = ' y =
= PAoNIA
PAoNIA
(The Paonian.l

tlue H.
Attorney C. M. Stone attended to
legal business at the county seat on
Monday.
Willard Carvell, of Crawford 'spen,
part of the ho iday season with his
brother here.
Mr.. and Mrs. VanEngen, of Craw
ford, were visiting friends in Paonia
last week.
Mrs. w. II. Whadford came home
Friday from Grand Junction. where
she had been visiting
A. r. Bruce went to Montrose yes
terday on business connected with the
Lilylands company.
C. A. Wade and family have moved
down from their ranch on the West
Muddy for the winter.
Warren Taylor was up from Delta
and transacting business.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Forcum have
taken up their residence in the A. S
Davis house on North Fork avenue
daughter, of Rockford. Illinois. arrived
Saturday night for visit in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w Sweeney in
North Paonia.
Miss Gladys Miller came up from
Delta Saturday night for visit with
her aunt and uncle. Mr.. and Mrs G
W. Shaul. and with other relatives and
friends here.
Mrs. Don Meek gave weekend
house party to a number of the mem
bers of her sorority, all of whom report
delightful time.
Mrs. w. II. Williams and her little
boy and her sister, Miss Porter left
yesterday morning for Pasadena. Cal
ifornia, to spend the remainder OF the
winter
Mrs. f. L. Chase received message
last night saying that her husband
who was taken to Denver for an op
Grafton. was in serious condition
She left this morning to be at his bed
side.
viii Ray and Tom Ellys came down
from their claims on the West Muddy
Monday afternoon. Mr. Ray went to
Delta Tuesday morning for short
visit.
The Delta independent., 1913-01-17
CRAWFORD.

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