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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
importance of Comma.

ReY. fOrUeo fhlllpe, III ansWers.J
Early in the Worlds history philos-
ophers urged upon their generation the
necessity for considering small things.
The comma is about tue smallest thing
in practical life, but il is far away from
being the least important In domestic
difficulty, where a husband and wife
quarreled and sought separation, legal
gentleman was kind enough to try and
patch up peace. He recommended
oyertures from the husband, and sug
gested that he should write to his spouse
the simple and touching message, "May
heaven cherish and keep you, from your
atfectionate husband john" This John
duly dispatched on a picture postcard,
but he omitted the comma, and the mes
sage ran: MAY heaven cherish and
keep you from your affectionate husband
John"
The misplacing OF comma involved
two big commercial houses in law suit.
A memorandum was sent: "Can let you
have the hundred pieces at sixteen and
nine. thousand pieces more at same
rate" When the message arrived it
read: "Can let you have the hundred
pieces at sixteen, and nine thousand
more at same rate" A careless clerk
had transposed comma, unconscious of
the part il was destined TO play.
Clerks are fond of quoting the prov
orb For one point Raynhard lost his
priory." The story goes that in pre-
reformation days prior, Clement, ruled
over his religious house with great wis
dom and liberslity. Over the entrance
to the priory he caused to be written up:
"Be open evermore, o thou my door,
To none be shut, TO honest or to poor. :"
This free invitation was generously
interpreted by the mendicants, and peo-
pie came from far and wide 10 honor it,.
When the good Clement died a very
different man was appointed as his sue
cessor, a priest of the name of Raynhard,
who was as niggardly as his predecessor
had been lavish The sign over the en-
trance of the priory did not interpret the
sentiments of his outlook on life. His
meanness could not tolerate 1t, nor would
it permit him to go TO the expense of a
fresh motto. He simply changed the
meaning by altering the position of a
comma, which made the cOuplet read:
"Be open eVermOre, " tnOu my door,
To none, be shDt to honest or TO poor"
At dinner in New York a we'll
known man gave the toast, "Woman-
without her, man is brute" A paper
reported Mr.. A as saying: "Woman
without her man is brute"
Most people have heard of the mes
sage, Don't come, too late" Then
there was the barber who advertised on
his sign board:
what do you think
I'll shave you for nothing
And give you drink"
OF course there was a rush of custom
ers at once, but the bsrber's rendering
was:
"Wha,l Do you think
I'll shave you for nothing
And give you drink"
Care has to be exercised in noting the
comma when reading. There is the case
Of the curate who had to give out the
notice: "a sailor going to sea, his wife
desires the prayers OF the congregation"
When the nervous curate gave out the
notice the congregation was startled by
being informed that "A sailor going to
see his wife, desires the prayers Of the
congregation"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United States for Oh
District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
of Albany, Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Leland G. Warehouse in
tn. County Of Oxford and district aforesaid
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day OF
Nov, A. d. 1915, the said Leland c. Waterhouse
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the first
meeting Of his creditors win be held at the
office Of the Referee, No. Market Square. South
Paris, Maine, on the lat day OF Dec, A. ID. 1915
al 10 O'Clock In the forenoon, at which time the
appoint q trustee, examine the bankrupt, and
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris, Nov. Is, 1915.
WALTER l.. GRAY,
46lS Referee In Bankruptcy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
REASONS FOR THANKFUL.
NESS.

For the manifold blsssinss
that Almighty God has chow.
-srsd upon 10 during the past
year, for prosperous industrise
and fertile fields, for eontsntsd
homes and peaceful marts, for
the growing recognition that
Whatever 10 Of solid benefit 20 .
single division q our people
must In time b o. bsnslN 10 "
people 80 q wholsi for ths sx.
tension Of education and ths
fostering Of the arts and 81.
snessy for our preservation from
flood and famine, plague and
drouoht-for these toi<sns Of The
bsnienant and bsbsfsosnt care q
q watehfuI Providence h 70 -.
coming that the people should
gather, to offer thanks 70 Al.
mighty God.
While In sorrow and eompas.
sion we view the misery and dew.
astation which q world war has
brought to our fellow beings
across tho ocean, while We look
ashast at fields dyed with The
blood Of bravo mon and wSt with
tho tears Of women and little
children, at homes destroyed, at
commerce paIsisd, at proud
cities leveIed to the dust and
progress giving way to dssola.
ton, our minds must turn In
gratitude to him who has kept
our nation whole and unframed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
PRNRATE NOTICEA.
To all persons Interested In either Of the estates

To all persons Interested In either Of the estates
hereinafter named:
At q Probate Court, held at Rumford. in and
for the County Of Oxford, on the second Tuesday
Of November, In the year Of our Lord one thou.
sand nine hundred and fifteen: The following
matter having been presented for the action
thereupon hereinafter indicated, Ii hereby
ORDERED:
That notico thereof be given 70 all persons 10.
terested, by causing % copy OF this order 70 DO
published three weeks successfully In tho Ok
ford Democrat, Q newspaper published at South
Paris, In said County. thai they may appear q
Probate Court to be held ct PaIie, on tbe
third Tuesday Of December, A. D. 1915. u . OF
the clock in the forenoon, and be heard thereon
II they see cause.
John d. Long late Of bingham. nassschu.
sets. deceased; copy Of will and petition for
probate Of same presented by Stephen \. bar-
lett, harles p. Barnes and Pierce Long, ne
executors therein named.
Henry A. Morton Of Andover. ward; third
account presented for allowance BY John i.
Bailey, guardian.
Caroline Nadeau late Of Rumford, Do
ceased; fnal account presentod for allowance
by Emma Dunton, Administrative.
ADDISON z. HERRICK. Judge Of said Court.
A true copy-Attest:
iGlS ALBERT D. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
What Bessie Is
Thankful For

re dot a pretty dolly,
An I's dot a nice new hat,
I's dot a picture book an ring
An much more fnss AN dat.
l's dot a playhouse by the creek
Where my papa loves to fish,
An It's dot little bwoksn chair
An q pretty bwoksn dish.
An YVES dot turkey dinner,
An peach an pum'kin pie,
An pudding, too, wifi chocolate
An heaps Of fines, oh, my!
rs dot so much 10 fankfuI for
Lots more'n ! can tel,
But mos of all rs thankful for
10 at all Of US are we'll.
Cincinnati Commercial Tr'bu"~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
NOTICE.
In the matter Of !
In Bankruptcy.

In the matter Of
JOHN d. FROST In BANKRUPTCY.
To the creditors Of John B. Frost In the
County OF Oxford and district Aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the 3oth day OF
October, A. d. 1915. the said John b. Fross
was duly adJudicated bankrupt o., ana tnss
the office Of the Referee, No. MARKET Square.
South Paris, Maine, on the let day Of December.
A. ID. 1915, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon,
prove their claims, appoint q trustee, OK.
anime the bankrupt, and transact such other
business as may properly come befose said
meeting.
Referee In Bankruptcy.
South PARA. Nov. IL, 1915. &B
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23

Not many peat boys are worked In
Maine, though several valuable ones ex-
list. One that has been profitably work
ed is Oh the Farwell farm Of about 100
acres on Webster Street in the suburbs
of Lewiston. 1t has recently been pur-
chased by Orland s. Ham Of Lewiston,
who proposes to develop 1t extensively
In the spring.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
O. E. Libby, chairman of the Somerset

o. E. Libby, chairman of the Somerset
board of county commissioners, is. now
engaged in securing deeds for the right
of way for the Jackman-Kineo road
which was authorized by the last Legis-
lature, S22 500 having been appropriated.
The appropriation was contingent upon
contribution of $4,000 by the KineO
Hotel Company, payment of $500 by
Somerset County, and 5000 each by the
towns of Long Pond and Jackman which
have been made. The right of way is to
be given by abutters. During the sum-
mer the entire location has been sur
veyed, Is men having been employed for
two months, and a working plan has
been made. II is hoped the deeds may
be secured so that the entire location can
be cut out this fall, and then the actual
grading will be commenced at the earli-
est date next season. This highway
branches of from the Canada road about
one and one half miles this side OF Jack
man station and runs in a general east.
erly direction to the shores of Moosehead
Lake. near the mouth of Moose River,
and will allow auto and general traffic to
90 up the Canada road and direct TO
Moosehead Lake, which has before had
no highway connection.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
Horse to Let.

have q young horse to let for her
keeping; good roader, kind and safe.
Sleigh and harness furnished II desired.
All ALBERT d. PARK.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
Bobby Burns
Thanksgiving Grace
Some hae meat and Gamma eat,
And some would eat that
want it,
But we hae meat, and we can
eat,
Sac let the Lord be thankit.

We have especial cause OF
eongratulation In the advance.
ment Of science and virtue in our
midst. II is fitting that We
should, as a people, aeknowI.
edge our obligations and render
our thanks to the gracious A.
thor Of all our mercies.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23

pirate custom in the old Puritan
churches to endsavor to rscous
eiIe upon Thanksgiving day any
disputes which might have 90
CURED among the members. Al
though 1t 10 possible that little IT
any trace of This excellent Gus.
tom 10 found In most churches
today, It lives In the reunion OF
families.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
The Outlook.

New Boarder-How's the fare heref
Old Boarder-Well. we have chicken
every morning.
That's first rate. How Is It servedT
I'm the shell" IS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23

Thanksgiving day 10 festival
for elderly people. The move
ment on that day 10 toward the
homo where the father and
mother, tho grandfather and
grandmother, live. Il matters
not II we have made homo for
ourselves and II Il be ever 90
happy, II 10 to the homo Of boy.
hood or sirlhood that we turn
on this day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
iThink O your msreiss, chill.

Think O your msrcies, ohiI.
luns," 10 q very good quotation to
bear In mind whenever troubles
threaten to ovsrwhsIm us, and
really II you do think Of your
msreiss you will surely find that
the troubles and the meroiss arc
about evenly balanced In most
lifetimss, even though during
their visitations we do not nj.
ways think 20.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
Order Of Notice Thereon.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, So.
Or this 9Th day of Nov. A. d. 1915, on reading
the foregoing petition, It is
upon the same on the 18th day Of Dec, A. ID.
1915, before said Court at Portland, in said Dis
trct, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that no.
lice thereof be published in the Oxford Demo:
crat, newspaper printed In said District. and
that all Known creditors, and other persons In
Interest, may appear at the said time and place.
and show cause, II any, they have. why the
And It is further ordered by the Court, That
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. Judge
OF the said Court, and the seal thereof. at Port.
land, In said District, on the 9Th day OF Nov,
A. d. 1915.
Isl JAMES e. HEwEY, Clerk.
A true copy of petition and order thereon.
4547 Attest JAMES 4. HEWEY. Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23

MORE THAN A MILLION GROW IN ONE
NATIONAL PARK.

The Sequoia National Park Is twenty.
four years old, yet, east of the Rockies,
It is scarcely known. Yellowstone and
Yosemite are the only two names which
the enormous majority of fasteners
think of when National Parks are men,
toned. Nevertheless, Sequoia lie, per-
haps, In point of average beauty, the
superior of all. II was dear to the heart
of John Muir, Father OF National Parks,
and Chief Geographer r. B. Marshall,
tho knows them all as no other man
knows them, having surveyed or trav-
ersed them in person, has declared in
print that it possesses beauty as great as
all others combined.
1t is par excellence the camping out
park, as some day will be discovered.
Perhaps the most potent reason for its
lack of celebrity is that this Is the Big
Tree Park, and the general public asso-
ciates the Big Trees of California with
Yosemite. The Mariposa Grove, within
easy reach of the Yosemite Valley, con-
tains several enormous sequoia trees. In
fact the Yosemite National Park con-
tains three groves Of these giants, the
two others being the MERGED and
Tuolumne Groves, which lie within easy
reach to the northwest.
The Sequoia National Park, however,
which lies many miles south of Yosemite,
was created to preserve, for the use and
pleasure of the people of the United
States, by far the greatest groves OF the
oldest, the biggest, and the most remark
able trees living in this world. They
number 1906 O0 Of these, $4,000 ex-
coed 10 feet in diameter. The General
Sherman tree, most celebrated Of all, is
279.9 feet high with diameter of SO B
feet The Abraham Lincoln tree is 270
feet high with diameter of 81 feet. The
William Mckinley tree is POI feet high
with diameter of rs feet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
I IHAmK &GDVDM(G
TEX IT'S
It fe a good thing to give
thanks unto the Lord
pealm Fctf, |.
enter into bic gatee With
thanksgiving and into bic
courts With prafse: be
thankful unto BIN and
bleee bfe name. -p6alm
+. 4.
Adjoining the
Thanksgiving Table
PRETTILY
ecorated
dining table

makes an attrac-
tive setting for
the Thanksgiving
feast. Every year
the shops are full
Of quaint sugges-
t;,,,, fnr Tho foe
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
In the matter Of
Bankrupt !

To the HON. CLARENCE HALE. Judge Of the Dis
trict Court Of the United States for the District
of Maine:
A DELBERT J. YEATON OF Oxford. in the
"A County of Oxford. and State OF Maine. In
said District. respectfully represents that on the
18th day OF Mar, last pact. he was duly adtudged
bankrupt under the Acts OF Congress relating 70
his property and rights Of property and has fully
complied with all the requirements Of said Acts
and of the orders Of Court touching his bank
ruptcy.
by the Court 10 have O full discharge from all
debts provable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex.
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 30th day of Oct, A. d. 1915.
ADELBERT j. YEATON, Bankrupt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
GENERAL GRANT GROVE.

General Grant, height, 264 feet; diam
eter, 35 feet.
George Washington, height, 255 feet;
diameter go feet.
The General Sherman tree was dis
covered by James Wolverton, hunter
and trapper, on August !, 1870, at which
time he named the tree in honor of Gen
eral Sherman, under W HON he had served
during the war. The dimensions of this
tree are as follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1915-11-23
7 THANKSGIVING
TEX S
Che Lord bae done great
tbfnge, whereof We are
glad.-pealm cTTvf, 8.
Yea, the Lord ebaIl give
that which te good, and our
land eball yield Der In
creaee.-pealm lfffv. II.
Where the Turkeys
Come From
HE great bulk
of the turkey

n0 kkVoS bo
Of the turkey
crop Of gen.
eral consumption
on the IL q n tic
seaboard Is pro-
duced in the states
Of Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois, Kentucky,
Michigan and
Iowa. The ada
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-20
ELECTRICAL COMBINE
Vermont Power Companies to ex
pend 100000 in Expansion

Arrangements have just been COM
pleted for the consolidation of some
of the largest electrical companies in
Vermont, says the Bethel correspon-
dent of the st Adams Messenger
The combination will include the
Hortonia Power Co, whose head
quarters are in Rutland, and the
Gaysyille Electrical Light & Power
Co., whose headquarters are in Beth
ell. over 100000 will be expended
in undermining the plants already
owned and in>developing water priv.
ileges already secured.
A line will be run from the present
plant of the IIortonia Co., at Brandon
over Rochester Mountain to Gays.
vile, % miles distant. At Graysville
connection will be made with the
water power plant of the Gaysville
Electric Power Co A few years ago
the Gaysyille Electric Light & Pow
or company absorbed the Bethel
Electric Light e. Power company and
is now owner in addition to its water
power plant at Gaysville of a water
power in Royalton about one mile be.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-20
low Bethel village and a steam plant
at Bethel

low Bethel village and a steam plant
at Bethel.
The Gaysville company has been
supplying from these three plants all
linked together, lights and power at
Gaysyille village, Bethel village, Ran
dolph, and for operating and cutting
sheds of the Woodbury. Granite com
pany at Bethel village and for oper-
ating the Bethel quarry.
Pennsylvania coal cannot compete
with Vermont rWhite coal" The
Gaysville Co., cannot meet its pres
ent demands for energy from its wat
er power alone. In times OF low
water when it is necessary to use the
steam auxiliary plant the company is
selling energy at positive loss. the
cost of steam power being so much
more than water power. Randolph
now is using about 200 horse power
and is demanding 800.
Contracts closed last Thursday call
for the following improvements in
the present systems Two wheels
have been bought for the Royalton
plant, one of 450 horse power and
one of 800, with two generators of
the same capacity. A 1,000-horse
power steam turbine has been bought
for the Bethel steam plant. These
are To be installed within 60 days.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-20
THE EVENING BANNER
BENNINGTON VERMONT
Friday, August 20, 1915.
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

NJ j. Roche has been visiting brief
ly in Hoosick Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. E. Palmer of Hoos-
lex Falls are visiting in town.
Miss Ella Lyons who has been Wis
iting at her home here has returned
to Rutland.
Clifford Aldrich, who has been Wis
iting his parents Mr. and Mrs George
Aldrich of School street, has returned
to Rotterdam Junction.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. T. Hopkinson are
moving their household effects to-
day from the Dudley farm in the
western part of the town to their
home in this village. Mr.. and Mrs.
H. w. Dudley of Boston who own the
farm are furnishing the house and
will pass much of their time there
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-20

privileges in New England, situated
in the town of Tinmouth about IS
miles from Rutland, capable of devel-
oping with the proper storage over
10000 horse power. About 1000
acres of land can be flooded by a
dam about so feet high, 200 feet thick
at base tapering to so feet at top.
With penstock 1900 feet long a
head of 420 feet can be secured
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-20

One hundred miles of wire have been
bought and the work will be pushed
at once of securing the rights OF way
and pushing the line over the noun
tain. ta.E
The Brandon plant is water power
with steam auxiliary and is capable
of developing 1,00O horse power The
Hortonia company has just bought
one of the most ideal water power
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-20

Bottles Baby "a reel featured by
John Strange Winter, is a tender
epic of childhood This celebrated
story has been read by millions Of
people, and its enactment on the
screen is distinguished by the gift
ed portrayal of the baby OF Mimi
Yvonne, the worlds greatest stage
child.
The brilliant little Mimi, who
made such tremendous hit as the
child in the film version of THE
Littlest Rebel delineates the char
acter of Bottles Baby with amaz
ing intelligence. Her unconscious
talent and babyish charm will cap
tivate any audience, and make life
more worth living because of her
artistic and human portrayal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-08-20
TODAY's PARAMOUNT PICTURE
"Bootle's Baby''
.al FIRE Nft18ki E and
1.-The Mar, or, the Case''
: A Novel Combination Feature

The Man on the Case" rapid
fire comedy film adaptation of
Grace Livingston furniss' amusing
play of the same name, serves as
the last part of this notable bill.
THE Man on the Case" relates in
a decidedly humorous manner the
exciting adventures of a young mil
linaire who assumes the guise of a
detective in order to be near the
girl he loves, who, in turn, despises
money and hates all millionaires
on genarl principles-until she
learns that the bogus detective is
one himself This amusing little
comedy is crowded with laughs,
and with "Bootles' Baby" provides
a delightful evenings entertain
ment.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-26

A. "A nearly as many
have already joined
as we had last year,
tomorrow is the time.
Act now! This week |
opens the club for
1916. GRASP The
opportunity at hand.
If you have waited;
if things have delayed
you; if you want
money for the next
Christmas; if you
want to see the chill
dren educated by
thrift this year. NOW
is the time to join our
Christmas Savings
Club. From &c to
s.. so will open an &C
count; it costs you
nothing to join. You
lose nothing if you
can't keep up pay
mentS.
If you aViSh you had SeCureda
check this Christmas, as easily
as thousands of others -tOmOr-
rO,piSyOur opportunity! 1hOuS-
GndS will make the start This
Week! VIII YOU?
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-26
Formal Opening Tomorrow Morning
December 27

Come in Tomorrow and Ask for a
Bank Book in One or More of these Classes:
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-26

The Payments Can Be Made Weekly or Monthly.
They are Payable Anytime Between MONDAY MORN
ING and SATURDAY NOON
New Britain herald., 1915-09-11
Germans Lose Many.

~~ Paris, Sept. II, p. m.-The violent fighting in the Argonne on Wednes- day and Thursday was the result of an effort of the army of the German Grown Prince to break through the French lines. The attempt was made with powerful artillery and large number of troops. It apparently has had no appreciable result.
 F The Germans were able to penetrate the French trenches on portion of the front, but were checked inn mediately They renewed their at tacks again and again, but with such severe losses that they gave up the effort
 This offensive movement, it is said on good authority, has not modified the situation in the Argonne. In making it the Germans have suffered greater losses, according to the French official figures, than they have in f1icted.
 The army of the Grown Prince has attempted several times in previous months to break through the French front, but so far has scored no defin- .ltA~success. The statement is made [ here that this army has lost up- wards of 100000 men, one corps alone losing 10000 from the ranks, which are being continually depleted and re- filled.