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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11

70 all persons Interested In either Of the estate
hereinafter named:
At Probate Court, held at Paris. In and for
the County Of Oxford. on the third Tuesday
of November, In the year Of our Lord one thou
SAND nine hundred and seventeen. The following
matter having been presented for the action
thereupon hereinafter Indicated, 1t Is hereby
ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In
terested by causing copy Of this order to be
published three weeks successfully In the Ok
ford Democrat, newspaper published at South
Probate Court to be held at said Paris, on the
third Tuesday of December, A. ID. 1877, at Of
the clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon
II they see cause.
Leroy b. Abbott late Of Paris. deceased I;
first account presented for allowance BY Julia
Z. Aboott, executrtx.
James l.. Partridge late Of Norway. de-
ceased; final account presented for allowance
by Elmon j. Noyes, administrator.
Rufus X. Morrill, late of Norway deceased;
petition for an allowance out OF personal estate
presented by Luella r. Morrill,. widow.
first account presented for allowance by Walter
l.. Gray, administrator.
Mary e. French late Of Norway, deceased;
second account presented for allowance by
James s. Wright, administrator.
Lettie VI. Davis of Bethel; petition asking
that her name be changed to Lettle l.. Mcclellan
presented by said Lettie NJ. Davis.
Beulah Gentleman Of Porter, minor; first
ccount presented for allowance by Mabel
Greenau, guardian.
Ellis McKeen of Paris, minor; third ac-
count presented for allowance by Mary McKeen,
guardian.
Bert L. Trask Of Peru, adult ward; second
account presented for allowance by Eiforest G..
Bassett. guardian.
Eva A. Hapgood OF al, minor children of
Andrew J. Hapgood late of Waterford, deceased /;
petition for license TO sell and convey real estate
presented by Frank A. Willard, guardian.
ADDISON e. HERRICK, Judge of said Court.
true copy-attest:
$3.50 ALBERT ID. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
william Had q Poser.

"Good morning, children" said the
arithmetic teacher. "How many OF you
have prepared An original problem in
multiplication, a. I requested@"
Only one hand went up.
swell, William, you may give your
problem and the rest Of the class may
solve It."
IF my baby sister 10 year old now
and weighs 20 pounds, and keeps on
gaining two ounces day until she 10 16
years old, and II the price Of living
doubles again In the next 10 years, how
much will my sisters graduation outfit
cosip Mother says she would like to
know"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11

Food conservation sna High Prices.
(frsparsd By Howard B. Gross, D. D., Repre-.
sensitive Rsligious Press o. 8. Food Admins
"Why doesn't the Food Admins
tratlon bring down the high prices?''
Well, ask another question-Why aren't
there two million United States soldiers
In France and Italy to-day, fighting at
the front and driving the Huns on the
run towards Berlinp Because both take
time, thorough preparation, and in case
Of food prices much voluntary coopera-
ton. But something ID being done every
day, and to lower tho cost Of living wher.
ever It II possible 10 one Of the prime
aims OF the Food Administration, which
has already kept the prices Of many
staples from going much higher. Flour
might easily have been twice its present
price per barrel II the Food Admins.
tration had not established . fair price
for wheat and limited -four millers'
profits. Sugar would almost certainly
have gone soaring II speculation had moi
been stopped.
Then, some prices have been lowered.
Flour has fallen substantially below the
August prices. Speculation IN Cuban
sugar has been stopped, saving an ex.
brilliant price though not securing q
sufficient supply. This temporary short.
age would have meant large advance In
price had not the Food Administration
secured voluntary agreement from the
producers of cane and beet sugar. Dc
mr. f0Rnot fh eoAka hana-.o
is out of reach, sugar still higher thar
one could wish, and many have to live
more largely on hope than they like to.
Remember also that the Food Admin
tratiOn has no direct control over the
retail trade, save where IL does an annual
business OF 800, 900 or more. That OF.
plains why, when the price of beef al
the packers door was 14.5 cents q pound
In October, ~ compared with Is cents In
july, tho average price of round steak
in 100 cities was 81 cents pound agains,
ia in July. showing that while the
wholesale price decreased the retail
price increased. Public sentiment, com
munity cooperation, must take that In
hand.
How about shortage of sugar max
ing 1t difficult In some places to get anyi
Well, the Food Administration long age
pointed out what was coming, and made
the simple request that our people
should save seven ounces q week pei
person, 10 order to give our Allies what
they must have and supply what W,
need ourselves. If this had been done
or should now be done, our ration O
sugar per person per year would be g.
pounds, while the English have to b,
content with "a and the French ant
Italians with Ia, Aren't we willing t
share with those who are fighting TO
us, with the enemy on their territory
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
Reasons for Kitchen Waste.

Rousekeepers who are members OF thu
United States Food Administrator
should guard against food waste caused
by the following:
1. Unbalanced ration.
Q: Letting good food 60 to garbage
pals and sinks.
8. Poor facilities for and ignorance
in handling food.
4. Poor cooking.
8. Too much variety in dishes.
6. Influence OF custom.
Z. High retail delivery cost.
8. Unnecessary credits.
8. Failure to buy home packed goods
Of equal quality to those packed at q
distance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
Bank Book Lost.

Abby p. Billings of Newtonyille. Mass, hay
Ing given notice as required by law that her bool
of deposit Number sf95 In the South Paris Saw
ipgs Bank, has been lost and that she desires {
duplicate book of deposit issued TO her, notice
Is hereby given that unless said missing deposit
book Is presented to the Treasurer Of said Bans
within sixty days q duplicate book Of deposit
viii be issued.
SOUTH PARIS SAVINGS BANK.
By GEORGE M. ATWOOD, Treas
South Paris, Maine. Dec. 8. 1917. ass
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
To Make Boxed Cakes Crisp.

To crisp boxed cakes or waters with
ont curling or breaking, place the boxel
or containers unopened In moderate
oven for ten to fifteen minutes. Do moi
even break the outer paper covering.
This process does away with all possible
danger of scorcbing and assures q palat.
able crispness to the contents.-Mrs. q.
81. A., West Haven, Conn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
Organized July 30, 1908.
Notice of Foreclosure.

whereas Alvan 8. Robinson, OF Sumner In the
County Of oxford. by his mortgage deed, dated
the fourteenth day of February. 1901. and re
corded In the Oxford Registry Of Deeds. Book
a certain parcel Of real estate situate IN said
Sumner, In the said County OF Oxford. and
bounded as follows: The homestead farm
where now reside and the same premises which
the said Cynthia K. Robinson has this day con.
veyed to me, being one half part In common and
undivided Of said premises. and being the same
premises named In the deed from Alvan 5. Rob
inson TO Adeline Head and said Cynthia Z
Oxford Registry OF deeds, Book 249, Page 4;
and whereas the condition Of said mortgage has
been broken. now therefore by reason OF the
breach of the condition thereof i claim fore
closure Of said mortgage. -
CYNTHIA E. ROBINSON.
Dated November 2lst, 1917. $3.50
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
Making Candles Eit.

Candles may be made to fit any holder
by dipping the candle into very ho
water, and Immediately after pressing 1
firmly into the holder. If the candle Il
too large, this will soften it 90 that 4
can be wedged In; II too small, hold fol
q minute, when melted wax will harder
In the holder keeping the candle II
position.-N. G. a., Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
When Frying Pancakes.

To avoid smoke made by greasIng the
griddle when frying pancakes, add two
tablespoonful OF melted lard to the bat.
ter. This keeps the pancakes from stick
ing and does not change the taste.-Mrs.
]. 3. B., Ouray, Col6fado. -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
READY NOW AT OLD PRICES

Fresh lots Of Foley's Honey and Tai
Compound are selling at before-the-war
prices. This puts this well.known cough
medicine, ready to use, In homes at less
than 1t costs to buy and mix the ingre.
dients yourself, and all bother and muse
is avoided. There Ia no better remedy
for coughs, colds, Group or lagrippe,
Sold every where.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
OLD SOLDIER GIVES RECOMMENDA
TON

Gustav Wangelin, Commander of G..
A: r. Post, Pinckneyville, ILL.,, writes
II highly recommend Foley Kidney
Pills, which I prefer to all others have
used" Foley Kidney Pills give quick
relief from baokache, rheumatic pains,
stiff, swollen joints, languidness, kidney
trouble and sleep disturbing bladder
ailments. Sold everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
BxTRAlWoRK ron WIl0MRN

War conditions try tho strength Of
women. The overworked woman, IN
homo ,f1ae or factory, will find 10 Foley
Kidney Pills ready relief from kidney
trouble, backache, headsche, rheumatic
pains, stiff joints, swollen muscles and
that awful tired feeling. They assist
nature In restoring strength and vitality.
Sold everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
When Frying Eggs.

A tiny bit of -four added to the greas,
before dropping In the eggs prevents the
eggs from popping and scattering grease
The spider should always be kept GOV.
cred after eggs are dropped into the fat
In this way they will fry . lovely shade
OF brown.-L. g. O., Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11

Recruiting Oficsr-Hov about joining
the colorsP Have you any one dependent
on your
Motorist--Have Iq There are two
garage owners, six mechanics, four tire
dealers and every gasoline agent within
radius of 1875 miles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
THIS WAS NO JOKE

j. E. Colvsr, 103 Labor Temple, Los
Angeles, CAL, writes: II have had
about SO years Of experience with all
kinds of catbartic remedies-some good
and some joke. When I got wise to
Foley Catbartio Tablets for constipation
got In right. The hest ever used.''
Do not grippe; no unpleasant after effects.
Sold everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
how TO CHECK GROUP QUICKLY

There Is one reliable remedy for Group
that every mother should know. Mrs.
Sweet Clsry, Ante, Va, writes: 81
think Foley's Honey and Tar is the best
medicine I ever tried. Ny little son
nearly had Group. gave him one dose
and 1t stopped him coughing ID about
five minutes" Relieves coughs, colds,
lsgrippe. Sold everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
CUT THIS OUTFITS WoRrH MONEY

OUTFITS OUT-ITIS WORTH MONEY
DON'T MISS THIS. Cut ont this
slip, enclose with 30 to Foley & Co., 1886
Sheffield Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,, writing
your name and address clearly. You
will receive in return q trial package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar Com.
pound for coughs, colds and Group
Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic
Tablets. Sold everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
To Whiten DlscoIored Earthenv.r,

White dishes that have turned yellow
with age, or that have become diseolored
can be restored to their original white
ness BY securing with common baking.
soda. This will not scratch even deli.
cate china. IN. @. a., Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed sdministratrix Of the
eetate Of
PERLEY II. WILSON, lste of Woodstock,
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 10 preeent the same for settlement,
and all iudebsed thereto are requested 10 make
AHA 9: wILsoN. woodstock. Maine.
November 10Th. 1917. $50
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11

In Cooking Vegetables: Pint pinch
Of sods in vegetables and meat when
boiling, and you will be sufprissd how
tender they will Be In half the usual time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that h,
has been duly appointed sdministrstor Of tn,
estate Of 80 80
In the County Of Oxford. deceased, and giver
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de
mands against the estate OF said deceased an
desired TO present the same for settlement, anc
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
VILLA 4 i. sHEDD. Portland. Maine.
November 20th. 1917. lSH
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11

"You used to say" she complained,
"that you counted that day lost when
you did not hear the sound OF my voice. {"
"Yes, know" he replied, "and
shall never cease to long for those dear
lost days."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11

"My wife watches, the sugar market
closely"
'Speculating?"
SIN q small way. She borrows when
It's high aud pays back when it's low"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11

Daughter=Faps, ] want to tell you
some OF the funny things Jack told me-.
He's such joker.
Dad-4 know 1t. Last night he asked
me to, be bis father. In. law.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11

Poet-Would the editor be pleased to
see me2
Office Boyle might. There's been
nobody In to day but his wife and . bill
collector.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
NOTICE.

o. S & RssF bIsTs SSTHr Portland, Nov e. 1917.
Pursuant to the rules Of tie District Court Of
the United States for the District of Maine,
notice Is hereby given, that
ELLERY c. PARK of Bethel
In said District has applied for admission as an
attorney and counsellor Of said Distrtct Court.
$3.50 FRANK FELLOWS, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she has
been duly appointed executrfx Of the last viii
and testament Of
ROSE @. LEAvITT, late Of Hiram,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate of said de
settlement, and all indebted thereto are re.
quested 70 make payment Immediately.
IDA NJ. SARGENT, Hiram, Maine.
November 10th, 1917. $3.50
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor Of the last
win and testament Of
HARRIETTE EMILY KICKER, lase OF Buck
field In the County of Oxford. deceased. AL
persons having demands against the estate Of
sor setslsresnt 80 AZ ,ndsha.d th az sc sre
requested to make payment immediately.
LESTER A. Kicker, Buckneld, Maine.
November 10Th, 1917. Is 80
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
In Case Of Emergencies.

Painting: Place patient fat on back,
with head lower than body. Allow fresh
air to circulate, and sprinkle patient
with water.
Sun Stroke: Loosen clothing, keep
head In elevated position in cool, shady
place, and apply ice cold water to head.
Lightning Stroke: Dash water over
the person struck.
Drowning: Loosen the clothing,
empty the lungs of water by laying pa.
tient on bis stomach and lifting up the
waist by jerks few times, so head hangs
down. Pull tongue forward. Raise and
lower arms from sides above head, to In.
duce respiration. Apply warmth and
friction, Plenty OF fresh air.
Fire in Building: Keep your nerve,
cover head with wooden wrap II possible,
with holes cut for eyes, and crawl on
floor "a the clearest air is there.
Fire In Ones Clothing: Roll on car.
pet, or wrap in wooden rug or blanket.
Keep head dowa, 80 as not to inhale
flames.
Chimney on Fire: Place q piece oil
zinc in the stove and the fumes will soon
extiDguish the fire In chimney.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11

oosrsspondsnse ON topics Of interest to the adiee
g sohcifed. Address: Editor HoNNAKnns'
COLUm. Oxford Democrat. South Paris. Ne
To Remove Stalns.

Fruit Stains can be removed by pour
ing boiling water through them. Apple
and pear stains by soaking In coal oil
before washing.)
Grass Stains are easily removed BY
alcohol.
Grease Stains from carriage wheels,
sewing machines, etc., saturate with
lard, then apply turpentine and wash
out In soap and water.
Ink Stains: Apply lemon Juice and
salt and lay In hot sun. Warm milk 10
also good to remove fresh ink stains.
Pitch: Rub the spots with soft cloth
wet in alcohol and they will disappear
like magic.
Iodine Stains: Rub stained parts with
naptha soap and pour boiling water
through.
Wine Stains: Place the stained article
over q pail and pour boiling water
through until the stains disappear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-12-11
Statement of the Condition
OF The
Paris Trust Company,
SOUTH PARIS.
October 1S, 1917.

UctOD6r TO, IOl q
Periey r. Ripley, President.
Alton c. Wheeler, Nice-President.
]. Hastings Bean, Secretary.
Irving o. Barrows, Treasurer.
DIRECTORS-Perley F, Ripley, Alton c.
Wheeler George NJ. Atwood, n. Dayton Bolster,
VIM. j. wheeler. DR.. ID. NJ. Stewart, Fred \.
Wright. Herbert g. Fletcher, Fred Z. Penley,
John 3. Robinson, Leslie L. Mason, ID. Henry
Fifeld, George W. Cole. Sumner Z. Newell,
Charles 3. Te6bets Benjamin X. Billings, John
A Titus, Edwin j. Mann.
EXECUTIVE B0ARD-Perley 4. Ripley, Al
wheeler. n. Dayton Bolster, ID. NJ. Stewart, II.
n. Wright.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-02-02
JAMES SEAY FINED
ON VAGRANCY CHARGE.

James Seay. who has been in
Columbus most of the time since
last April. and who has been in
business in three or four differ
ent locations in town, and who
ut the present time owns half
interest i'm a rooming house in
the Village of Columbus, also has
a large service car here on the
streets. and is the owner of a
saloon in Hachita and also some
valuable property in III Paso,
was arrested Thursday and
brought before Judge Peach
charged with vagrancy. He
anne down from Hachita about
on days ago, where he had spent
roSt of his time for the last two
months. to attend to some
pressing business affairs among
which was TO collect some debts.
The district attorney stated
in reviewing the case that a man
could be "Vagged" for neglect
ing his business. and recommen-
led that the defendant be given
the limit, and he was fined $50
and costs. Seay would not ap-
peal the case on account of not
having the time to devote to il
and paid the fine.
The district attorney repres'
ted the Village of Columbus ant
Joe Hodges the defendant.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-02-02
MRS. HEATH WINS SUIT
FOR INSURANCE

Mrs. Heath, whose property
was destroyed in Deming by fire
two years ago, after a long suit
with the insurance companies, at
last received the payment Of her
policies in full. The first trial
resulted in a hung jury, the sec
ond in a verdict for Mrs. Heath.
The insurance companies filed
notice of an appeal, but later de-
cided to make a settlement.
Every offer of part payment was
rejected by Mrs. Heath's attor-
ney, Fred Sherman, and last
week the policies were paid in
full. Mrs. Heath is the wife of
Charles Heath, of Columbus.
Beverly Griffith and Charles
Kingdmay, of Universal City.
California, and Nicholas McDoh-
aid of Selig Tribune Company.
Chicago, are registered at the
Hoover hotel - they anticipate
securing some stirring films OF
the homecoming troops.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-02-02
COLUMBUS SHOULD
WELCOME TROOPS.

General J. j. Pershing after
nearly a year of the most trying
service In Mexico returns 10 the
United States through the gate
way Of Columbus. More than
any other border town has Co
lumbus profted by the Punitive
Expedition, and more than any
other town should Columbus ex-
ert every effort 10 welcome the
returning General and his officers
and men, appropriately.
Many plans are proposed for
a celebration in honor of the re-
turning army. Some of these
include decorations of buildings,
proposed meeting of the troops
with decorated private cars, etc,
but as 70 many ideas are ad-
vanced Il Is suggested that a
mass meeting be called for Fri
day evening at which large at
tendance Is earnestly requested
so that the citizens can get to-
gether" in some fitting welcome
programme.
Mr.. w. l.. Moody kindly gives
the use Of his store next 10 the
Post Office for the meeting
COME ONE, COME ALL so that
Columbus may do its part TO well
come the troops.
The Columbus Theatre has q
new flag which has not yet been
raised. the management will not
unfurl "Old Glory" until the ar.
rival Of General Pershing and
staff the post Office has a pole In
position for the stars ant
stripes" II is suggested that tn,
first flag raising on this fedora
building occur in honor Of tn,
home coming Of the punitive ex.
pedition.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-02-02
COLUMBUS TO EXTEND HOS
PITALITY TO REFUGEES.

The Government is preparing
a camp for the Mexican, Chinese,
colored and American refugees
who are coming north with the
returning punitive expedition.
This camp is just below the pres
ent base camp and is planned to
accor- o1ate three thousand Of
tIa helpless people.
The Health Inspectors from
FL Paso arrived at Columbus
Tuesday and proceeded 10 Polo
mas Lakes 10 pass upon these
people-there have been some
attempts TO evade inspection on
the part Of groups Of Chinese
and Mexicans, but the attempts
were not successful as the
officers and men are too vigilant
for the would be law breakers.
Undesirables will be sent of
TO Juarez, Il is said-other refu-
gees will be provided for by the
Government as long IA necessary
Vaccination and baths are part
Of the welcome that the new
corners will be accorded.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1917-02-02
PRECINCT OFFICERS GO
INTO OFFICE MONDAY.

Thomas J. Cole, justice Of the
peace elect, and Jess Fuller, con-
stable elect, have qualified and
viii take charge of the duties of
their Offices next Monday. Mr..
Cole viii succeed Judge Peach,
who has been In Office for over
five years. At present there Is
no constable in the precinct, the
Office having become vacant la.
spring. upon the resignation Of
T. A. Hulsey.