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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02
FRIEND OF THE FIRE HORSE
In Detroit Animals Showed Affection
for the Man Who Cared for Them
For Many Years

For q years Martin Cooney has
been superintendent Of horses for the
fire department of Detroit. Mich. says
the News Of that city. He has bought
every horse used by the department
in that time; he has tended them
through sickness and has been obliged
to end the agonies of many Of them.
So great has been his love for horses
that he has never taken furlough,
or even kept his Sundays for himself.
Night and day he has watched over
the horses.
In winter, when the horses, steam
ing from their swift run 10 the fires.
have stood ana shivered us the blaze
was fought, 1t was Martin Cooney who
hurried to the scene. and saw that they
were blanketed. Back in their barns,
It was Martin Cooney who saw that
they were rubbed down and mdde
warm and comfortable. When their
feet were sore it was Martin Cooney
who dressed them, and when the
strenuous life Of fire department horses
made them unfit for such serv-
ice, Martin Cooney saw to it that they
were sold to farmers and not to city
drivers, who might abuse them.
But the endless tolls of days and
nights has taken toll Of Mr.. Cooney,
and recently he retired from active
service. And because he has been a
friend to horses he is glad that auto
mobiles are replacing them for fire
service In downtown Detroit.
Pounding over hard, slippery
downtown streets shortened the lives
Of the Horses" Mr.. Cooney explained.
"When we used them'all over the city,
the average life of a horse in the de-
partment was four or five years; now
that they are confined to the envir-
ons their average is five or six
years. OF course some last much
longer. There was one that lasted
thirteen years, and is now comfortable
on q farm near Detroit.
"When Joined the fire department
we had about 100 horses. At one time
we had 234 horses; that was the high
water mark. Now we have about $50,
more than we had twenty-seven years
ago, despite the great number of fire
trucks. That is because Detroit's out
lying districts are more populous now
than the entire city was then.
"The horses knew me when I came
into any Of the stations. They would
whinny and crane their necks. I broke
them in and they never forgot me.
"The thing which makes me happiest
Is that all old horses are sent to farms.
where there are no hard roads to irri-
tate their weakened feet. A horse is
too intelligent and too good friend to
be abused after its full period Of use
fulness Is passed"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02
To the Honorable, the Board Of County Comm

To the Honorable, the Board Of County Commits
sioners within and for the County Of Oxford
The undersigned residents Of Norway, In the
County Of Oxford and State of Maine, respect
fully ask your said Board to change the location
of the highway In said town, leading from q
point on Pleasant Street near where Clarence
Downing lives, swinging from the main street TO
the right, and going around the hill and coming
out northerly on the present travelled road to or
near where the road branches to 20 TO the Horne
farm, 80 called thence continuing north wester.
ly. leaving the road and going In the most fea-
sible route. northerly around the hills and com.
near where Harry Jackson's residence Is on
said street. And they further ask that when
said new way Is open. that 80 much Of the old
road. as now Travelled, between said last named
point, Harry Jackson's, and where the new road
swings to the left near where the road branching
TO the Horne farm starts, be discontinued.
August %. 1917.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02
parsnlps and satisfy during winter

Before . hard frost take small wooden
boxes, dig the parsnips and satisfy, being
careful to leave on e. much dirt a. pos
sible, put In boxes enough for two OF
three meals. II there II not enough dirt
10 cover root throw on some more. Put
these boxes where they will freeze hard,
then when you want either parsnips OF
satisfy take IN . box and let 70 thaw out
slowly and there Jon have them inst -
good . In the spring.-(A "Has Been"
tazmsssss, Chit6endsn County, We.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02
MAKES GOOD IN THE NORTH

A cough remedy must be good to give
satisfaction 10 northern states variable
weather. Bertram Bros, Green Bay,
Wis.,, write: I'VE have used Foley'G
Honey and Tar and recommend II 70
anyone who needs good, reliable cough
and cold remedy" Relieves croup,
opens air passages, eases strangliug fight
for breath. Sold everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02

"ThIngs amt fair in this yere Office"
"What's the matter, Billy"
"De boss wouldn't let me of to 90 to
me grandmudder's funeral, and yers's
Tommy been TO his grandmudder's
funeral four times dis summer"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02

Three-year old Sydney had the measles
and was q real sick little boy. His
anxious grandmother bent over him and
asked alphabetically:
"Can't you tell grandmother where
you feel bad?"
Without q moments hesitation little
Sydney answered:
"Wight here in bed"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02
PROMPT ACTION AvERTs TROUBLE

A constipated condition not only
poisons the blood stream, but quickly
Affects the liver and other organs. caus-
ing blliousnsss, sick headache, sour
stomach, bloaEng, etc Foley Oathartic
Tablets are mild IN action. yet cleanse
thoroughly, With no nausea nor costfve
after ELECTS. Keep bowels regular,
stomach sweet, liver active. Sold every
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02

"What do you hear from your boy
Josh?"
"Nothin'," replied Farmer Corntossel.
"He's gettin' US used to not hearin'
from him. John isn't one of the chaps
that imagine soldierin' consists mostly
of travelin' around the map an sendin'
home postcards"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02
WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN COLL

WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD
No man can do his best when suffering
from backache, rheumatic pains, swollen
joints or sore muscles. B. b. Stone, SAC
N. I'd st., Reading, Pa, writes: "Fol
months I was unable to attend to bust.
ness. I used Foley Kidney Pills and
soon the pains and aches were gone.
They are worth their weight In gold To
me-" Sold everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02

"There's one thing I'll say for the
kaiser: His funeral would break the
worlds record for attendance"
"That SOP"
"It's q cinch. Think of the millions
of people In the world who would like to
90 to 1t right now"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02

Doctor-"I hear the operation lately
performed by DR.. Cutem was botch. !"
Friend-"Why, I understand the pa
tient was completely CURED by it."
Doctor (loftily)-"I am not speaking
OF Its effect on the patient, but Of the
nav tha operation was performed.n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02
THE WHOLE NEIGHBORHOOD
KNOWS

Mrs. Anna Pslzsr, 1928 Jefferson St.,
So. Omaha, Neb., writes, "Foley's Honey
and Tar cured my daughter ola bad
cold. Ny neighbor, Mrs. Benson, cured
herself and family with Foley's Honey
and Tar, and In fact most everyone In
our neighborhood speaks highly OF It az
good remedy for coughs and colds"
Sold everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02

WOMEN HAVE THEIR TROUBLES
Not only middle.aged women, but
younger ones, too, suffer from backache,
pains in side, swollen ankles, sore mus
Giles, rheumatic pains and kindred all
ments without knowing that these are
most often the result of deranged or
overworked kidneys. Foley Kidney Pills
are good medicine for kidney trouble.
Sold everywhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02
Big Business Needs You.

The supply OF stenogIsphers and Bookkeepers
Is never equal to the demand. Join our classes
now. Free circulars. THOMAS BUSINESS
COLLEGE, Waterville, Ne. 3Seow49
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor Of the last
win and testament Of
SYBIL l.. DILLINGHAM;, late Of Dixdeld,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. All per.
sons having demands against the estate Of said
deceased are desired to present the same for
settlement. and all indebted thereto are request
cd 70 make payment Immediately.
CHARLES L. DILLINGHAM;,
September 18th, 1911. s9-n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02
OUTFITS OUTFITS WORTH MONEY

CUT OUTFIT IS WORTH MONEY
DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip. enclose with Sc to Foley & Co., 1886
Sheffield Ave, Chicago, ILL.,, writing
your name and address clearly. You
will receive In return 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, 1917-10-02

This isn't original, but I found II
worth copying as reminder. "You are
not responsible for the disposition you
were born with, but you are responsible
for the disposition you die with"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02
Listening.

The sergeant-maJor was addressing
squad Of new arrivals. and noticed
one who had his eyes on the ground
and his head held downwards in q lis
tening attitude.
what we're you In civil lief" he
raped out. 81
a gardener, sir" replied the re-
cruit. III
@0h, ! see said the sergeant ma
Tor. you're listening .for .RoE1ls. 80"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02

If the furs were put away dirty. clean
the dark ones by rubbing heated bran
into them and the light ones BY using
hot corn meal Repeat several times,
II necessary, and shake out we'll.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02

Clean leather or ''near-leather" with
milk. Give the rusty handbag . new
lease OF life this way.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02
HOMEMAKERT COLUMN.

oorrespondense ON topics Of interest % the adie.
CoEUm. Oxford Dsmoorak South Pariss He
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02
September 18th. 1911.

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that be
has bean duly appointed executor Of the last
will and testament Of
MARGARET L. BUMPUs, lass Of Paris,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. An persons
having demands againss the estAte Of said de-
ceased are desired 10 present the same for
settlement and all indebted thereto ara requested
70 make payment Immediately.
ORA b. 1UMPUS. South Paris. Ne.
September 1Sth. 1917. 39-l1
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02
CHIMNEY FlUE SHOPPERS

That viii TT That are perfectly
safe. IF in need send fifteen cents
with size. Get one by next mail.
WIN. q. LEAVITT CO.,
~ Norway, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02

These delicsoies may be made either
from the freshly cooked or the canned
fish roes. Drain the roes carefully. mash
finely and moisten with seasoned cream
sauce, using about half the amount OF
sauce that you have roe. Turn the mix
ture into the upper part of the double
boiler. When hot, remove from the fire
and stir in one we'll beaten egg. Mix
thoroughly, stir in little mixed parsley
and turn out on platter to cool.
When perfectly cold, form into small
ovals, dip in dried bread crums, then 10
beaten egg, again In crums and by means
of frying basket, cook in deep hot fat
to rich brown. Drain for moment
on brown paper and serve with q tartar
sauce.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-10-02
FLAKED CRAB MEAT

Flake either the freshly boiled crab
meat, taken from hard shell crabs, or
that obtained In small tins. Melt In the
upper part of the chatting dish two table.
spoonfuls of butter, add the crab meat,
with little salt and pepper, and stir
until 1t is heated.
Have in readiness one small cupful Of
cream that has been mixed with two we'll
beaten eggs. pour this gradually over the
crab meat and stir over the hot water
pan until the sauce is we'll thickeued.
Do not boil. Mix in tablespoonful OF
chopped parsley and serve on squares of
hot toast.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-11

4 position ~ know that scores Of pea
PIE who now live in East Chicago
limited residential section would buit
splendid homes tn Hammond at orr,
II the cities were merged into ore
Business interests prevent them Re
Ing non-residents OF East Chicaeo
ANA lgamation would bring abou
tne biggest boom in the history %
Hammond Whiting and East chicago
Hargis < Moore believe. and Han
mord would benefit by a tremeu5ou.
increase in population.
Hsrsls & Moore opened the Hva.
Park addition in Hammond I'm 1871.
with 232 lots of which hfty remsl,
unsold. The addition includes Soutt
Blaine. GARFIELD. Harrison. Van Burer
streets and hair Of jackson street aue
sixty homes ranging in cost from s.
5oo to $500 Have been built or are r.
process of construction. The Addition
now has = population OF 175 persons
Every house IS occupied by the oun+1
and there isn't an empty house IN tbs
section, all improvements ircIudtus
sewer water gas. electricity tete
ph one and sidewalks are I'm ana Har.
rison and Van Buren, streets are ia
cd while the Garfield street pa emsu
is TO be put in this spring The pro
motors Of the addition state that fft7
new houses viii be built this summer
Hyde Park is thirty feet higher thar
the center Of Hammond and the houzes
have basement garages At the high
est part sewers are seventeen feet he
low the ground. Tie district is re
stricted for residences only and moth
t.-trHs 4ss4ffer -la
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-04-11
MOVE HAS
SUPPORT OF HARGIS & MOORE

1tne ~ the most earnest supporters
IF TIE plan ID ANAL gamate the cities
Or North Township is the real estate
firm Or Hargia & Moore which has
SUCCESSFULLY promoted the HYDE Park
addition Of Hammond. The firm is in
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-23
POPE'S PEACE NOTE is NOT
INSPIRED BY THE TEUTONS

Berlin, Aug. 2.-Chancellor Mich,
aels informed the main committee OF
the reichstag this afternoon that Ger
many would not reply to the papal
peace note until sic had consulted
her allies. Doctor Michaelis added
that in view of the fact that GeEmany
had positively indicated her readi-
ness to enter peace negotiations, the
yatican's appeal, OF course, is looked
upon with sympathetic approval Ger
many, however, could not again Of
fer peace in face of the summary
rejection of previous proposals and
continued declarations by the entente
that no peace is possible until the
central powers are defeated and alb
solutely crushed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-23
PRICE OF COAL IN
KANSAS IS S2.55
President Wilson Fixes Rates for Ev
cry Mine In L. S
RETAILERS IN CHECK, ALs'
Prices Are Set On Cost of Production
According to Estimates Made
by Federal Trade Conn
mission.

Washington, Aug. 22.-Bitumin-
GUS coal prices were fixed by Presi-
dent Wilson last night for every mine
in the United States. The next step
in coal control, a White House an
nouneement said, will be to- fix the
price to be charged by middlemen
and retailers
The prices are set on cost of pro-
duction, estimates furnished by the
federal trade commission after some
months of exhaustive investigation.
The country is divided into twenty
mine districts and every producer in
a district will market his output at
the same price.
The maximum price was fixed on
coal at $2.55 at mines for Kansas,
S270 for Missouri, $1.95 Illinois,
$2.65 for Arkansas, $2.70 for Iowa
and S3.05 for Oklahoma. The prices
named for run of mine coal in the
large producing districts average
slightly more than So. In few dis
tricts they are below that figure and
in the Western territory they are
higher. Washington territory is high
est with 1925.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-23
KANSAS SOLDIERS EQUIPPED
WITH $1,000, 900 IN SUPPLIES
Members of Company II Wear Com
piete Uniforms Now.

When the Kansas brigade goes in
I to war service. 1t will be equipped
with $2,O00,000 worth OF supplies.
More than half a million dollars
worth OF equipment belonged to the
organization before its entrance into
federal service and Col K. Neill
Rain, assistant adiutant general of
the national guard and federal dis
bursting officer, has already turn
ed THIS over to the regimental sup
ply captains. acquisitions for a mil
lion and a half dollars worth OF
equipment have been sent to the sup
ply depot at Chicago and these sup
pitts will be issued to the different
units on their arrival
Equipment was issued to the mem
beers of Company II this morning.
While the company made an excel
lent appearance before it received its
equipment, it is even better now
The government has not issued guns
yet and may not until the troops
reach Ft. Sill. The members of the
company, acting as non-commission
ed officers are distinguished by the
blue band around the left arm. The
blue hat band is worn by all infan-
trymen.
The equipment issued by the gov-I
eminent to privates consists of: Hat,
shirt. trousers, belt, leggings, shoes
and guns. Overcoats and any other
equipment must be furnished by the
soldier himself
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-23
Want MORE ACRES
WHEAT AND RYE
Conference OF Thirteen States Held
At Kansas City.
Urge LARGE SOWING NOW
Representatie Leaders Are Trying to
Work Out Plans to Induce q
Big Planting for Next
Years Crop.

Kansas City, Aug. 22.-The farm
ers OF Missouri, Kansas, Mime
sofa, Iowa, Arkansas, Texas, Oklaho
ma, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyo
ming, Colorado, New Mexico and Ari
xona will be urged to increase thu
production of winter wheat and rye
at an important two-day conference
which will open today at the Hote
Muehlebach.
DR.. Raymond A. Pearson. assistant
TO the United States secretary of Az.
riculture, several wheat and rye spe-
cialists and the chairman OF the agri-
culture committees of the state coun-
ellis of defense, with representatives
from the state agriculture colleges,
win be present to discuss ways and
means of bringing about the planting
of 23,722,000 acres to winter wheat
and of $4,000 acres to rye this
fall.
The thirteen states mentioned are
assigned a certain percentage of the
Increased yield as part OF the Az
&c., acres to winter wheat and
5, 900 acres to rye this fall, which
she government desires planted to'
meet the needs in breadstuffs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-23
L. S. ACCEPTS 1885 MEN
FROM 1900, 900 VOLUNTEERS

Washington, Aug. 22.-Since wal
between the United States and Ger,
many was declared a little over -four
months ago more than 100000
Americans have offered themselves
TO the nation as fighting men. OF
this number 44S,S59 have been &C
copied for service. The remainder
were rejected for one cause or anoth-
er, because they had others depend
ent upon them or for physical defects
AS compared to this the number of
slackers in the United States is un-
Important The Stacker is unusual;
the volunteer commonplace.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-23
Oatarroh CANNED Re rured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat Of the dis
ease. CatArrh Is a blood or consti-
tntional disease, and in order to cure
Il you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally. and acts directly upon the blood
an dmucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is not quack medicine. It was
prescribed by one OF the best physi-
clans In this country for years and Is
a regular prescription. II Is compos-
ed Of the best tonics known, COM
bined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly o nthe mucous sur
faces. The perfect combination OF
the two ingredients Is what produces
such wonderful results In curing ca
tarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
+. J. CHENEY & CO.. Props. Toledo.
o.
Sold by Druggists, pdice Use
Take Halls Family pills for consti-
pauon. 49, GnzxM&RzAMl -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-23
TWO RIFLES FOR EVERY MAN.
L. S. Forces Sent Abroad Will Have
Surplus of Weapons.

Washington, Aug. 22.-The forces
sent abroad will carry an average of
at least two rifles per man. 1t may
be necessary for a short time at the
national army training camps, how
ever, for one company to use the
available training rifles in the morn
ing and another company to do it's
training and target practice in the
afternoon with the same weapons.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-23
STILL MORE RIoTING IN SPAIN.
Many Persons Killed In Barcelona
and Neighboring Towns.

Barcelona, Spain, Aug. 22.-Riot
citing has been taking place in Bar
celona and the neighboring towns
since last Monday, when a general
strike was proclaimed. Shooting from
behind closed shutters has been go
ing on daily. A considerable mum
Der of persons have been killed and
many have been wounded, but no
reliable figures are available.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-23
(First published in the Weekly Re
Hector August 3, 1910
NOTICE To Contractors.

Sealed bids will be received at the
County Court House at Abilene. Dick.
inson County, Kansas, until Friday
for furnishing the materials and labor
necessary to complete a concrete coun-
ty Infirmsry Building. to be located on
County Farm, according to the plans
and specifications prepared by Owen
e. Payson. architects 202 Reliance
Building, Kansas City, Missouri, and
which are now on file at the office OF
the County Clerk OF said county.
At the same date the Board win also
receive bids for Plumbing and Heating
in the above building. and for moving
old infirmary building now located on
said farm, all OF said work to be COM
pleted as provided for in said specifi-
The time set for said letting is Sep
TENDER I. 1917, at ! o'clock p. m.
Bids for the construction OF the
building must be accompanied by a
certified check OF Five Hundred (t500)
Dollars and for the plumbing and heat
ing. Two Hundred $4,000 Dollars
Plans and Specifications can be In
spected BY applying to the County
Clerk or can be obtained for limited
time by applying to said architects.
The Board OF County Commissioners
reserves the right to reject any or all
bids -
H. c. BRENTZER.
JOHN BOOK.
Board OF County Commissioners
- .-w~~-V 60. ~.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-23
Liver Trouble.

II am bothered with liver trouble
about twice year." writes Joe
Dingman, Webster City, Iowa. 81
have pains in my side and back and
an awful soreness in my stomach.
] heard of Chamberlain Tablets and
tried them. BY the time I had used
half bottle of them l was feeling
fine and had no signs of pain" OBJ
tainable everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-23

When our little boy, now seven
years old, was baby he was cured OF
,ctfolera imOrbus by Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy." writes Mrs. Sidney Simmons,
Fair Haven, N. j. "Since then other
members of my family have used this
valuable medicine for collie and bow
el troubles with good satisfaction
and l gladly endorse 1t as a remedy
of exceptional merit" Obtainable
everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-23
WALL OF STEEL PUSHES
BACK THE TEUTONS NOW

London, Aug. 22.-The Teutonic
battle lines are yielding gradually at
three points before the continuous
hammering of the Allies. The Can
adams at Lens, the French at Yer
dun and the Italians on the Isorzo
front are making steady progress and
holding all their gains against coun-
ter attacks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-23
ONE oANToNMENT is READY.
The Government Has Accepted Camp
Bowie, Tex, Troops Are There.

Fort Worth, Tex, Aug. Coon
struction of Camp Bowie has been
finished. it was officially announced
yesterday The camp is the first OF
the sixteen national guard camps to
be finished and accepted by the war
department Seven units of infantry
arrived yesterday morning to go into
training.