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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
The March Court.

The Mscrh term of Supreme Judicial
Court for Oxford County will open at
South Paris Tuesday of next week, the
18th. Justice George NJ. Hanson of Calais
presiding. No particular civil business of
interest is known OF which will come be-
fore the court. There is assign ned specially
for the first day of the term the case OF
John Paltapowiscze VS.. International
Paper Co., a suit for damages for per-
soual Injuries. McGillicuddy & Morey
for plaintiff, W. q. CULVER for defend
ant company.
In criminal matters there is consider
able pending. II is an unusual circum-
stance that there are four homicide cases
awaiting this term of court. In only
one of these is the charge OF murder
brought. Albert B. Bean of Waterford
Is held on the charge of murder for caus-
ing the death of his daughter Iuez by an
illegal operation. The other homicide
cases are for involuntary msnslaughter.
Albert G. Wentworth of Island Pond,
VT, conductor on one of the freight
trains which were in collision between
West Bethel and Gilead on the night
of Dec. "a. when five men were killed,
was QOu0Q ON6I lOE ohS
there are two cases where the victim was
shot by mistake for deer.
There are also a number OF liquor
cases, mostly from Rumford, and some
other criminal business.
Deputy sheriffs in attendance will be
Ernest F. Shaw of South Paris, Leon NJ.
Small of Mexico, Benjamin r. Billings
of Bryant's Pood, and Frank r. Woodside
of Fryeburg. Deputy Sheriff Harry o.
Stimson of Norway will act as crier.
George 81. Davis will be messenger, and
Mrs. NJ. A. Millett will be in charge OF
the public telephone.
The grand jury which was empsneled
In October will be in attendance. Trsv-
erse jurors have been summoned az
follows:
AdelDert II. Alley, Hartford.
Otis Andrews, Lowell.
Arno J. Austin, Dixheld.
C. ID. Austin, Mexico
William 8. Austin, Paris.
Frank E Bean, Oxford.
W. H. Berry. Hebron.
Jeddie T. Bisson, Rumford.
Harry n. Brown, Bethel.
Perley 8. Brown, Fryeburg.
D.A. Cole, Woodstock.
W. B. Cummings, Albany.
A Curtis. Peru.
Elmer C.. Hale. Denmark.
A. B. Hoyt, Rumford.
Walter L. Hutchins. Norway.
Frank G. Keith, Andover.
Etna Lane, Upton.
Herbert r. Lord. Waterford.
Richard +. Norton, Porter.
John McPhee. Paris.
K. Il. Philbrick, Brownheld.
George E. Redding, sumner.
Wilson Shaw, Buckfeld.
Bion D. Swan, Bethel
Edward G. Winslow, Norway.
Erwin York, Canton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
North Waterford,

Winfield Brown returned Saturday
from Florida, where be has been work.
Ing this winter.
Mrs. Eugene Lovejoy went to Norway
Wednesday with her two children to
have dental work done for them.
Mrs. Rilla Msrston and Mrs. Annie
Hazeltop went to South Paris Monday to
meet the remains of their uncle, James
Paige, who died in Eskridge, Kansas.
Mrs. George Haskell is visiting at
Frank Wilburger's.
NJ. N. Hsmlin is In poor health. he
called at Alphonzo Charles Thursday.
Mrs.. Chas. York Is on the sick list.
Ernest Stone from Albany 10 hauling
dry cord wood and selling here.
On account OF low water Harry
Browns water mill only runs part Of
the day.
Mrs. Henrietta Whitcomb visited al
Fred Rays Wednesday.
Mrs. Viola Stone is working for Mrs.
Will Rice.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Brown recently
spent few days In Portland.
Sadie Rowe is stopping here, her school
at Wilton being closed on account of
measles and mumps.
Mrs. w. d. Kilgore 10 better of grippe
lao she attended the w. r. @. meeting
Thursday, s,r -t. a
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

Harry Love and family have moved
into Oscar Damon's rent.
The senior class Of Aodovsr High
School presented their drama In the
town hall Tuesday evening 70 full
house. 80 Aaa
George Barsovs OF Canton was 10
town last week and attsndsd the. z. p.
ball.
T. B. Han was ct Hanover Saturday.
Nr. and Mn. Hllsry Merrill end chill
dRed % Rumfoed Point Waited Hfs. Mss-
rill's parents, Hr. and Ma Luoian
Aksrs, rsoestly.
r +, Nslohsr Of Ruufcrd VA IN
toWu lat week.
1llsl Aksrs VS. The guest Of her
bsothse. n. D. Akerss sad fAnllys Of
Rnnfoed, Mt weak. zoij1 b
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
North Buckfield.

An extension school on farm crops haa
been In progress at Grange Hall. The
instructors, 6. A. Yeston, u. D. Jones
and c. A. Day, boarded 1t E. n. Holmes
These schools prove very profitable e
the farmers, and 1t Is hoped there vii
be one next year.
viPleasant Pond Grange, West Sumner
sited Mountain Grange March 8.
Mrs. A. s. Besssy, who has beer
seriously Ill, 10 some better, but still hal
trained nurse.
Signs of spring. Crows have beer
seen by several.
Don Spaulding Is at Mrs.. Jane Heald's
The high school students are having q
short vacation.
Farmers are hauling sawdust and slabs
from Haley's mill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
Legislative Hearings.

~S0 ASSSS
Legal Affairs.
The committe on Legal Affairs win give pub.
lie hearing In its room at the State House, IN
Augusta, i'4t
Tuesday, March Q, At p. N.
Act to amend SEQ. 20. chap. s. Rls., relating to
registration OF voters.
Act to amend sec. 10. chap 5. R.s., relating to
registration Of voters.
Act to amend Sec "a. chap. s, 3. g., relating TO
registration Of voters. ..e
Act In addition to chsp. 8, 3. g., relating to
board Of registration.
Act to prevent officers and employees of fire
and life institutions from making copies OF
records. f .f."T
Act to amend sec. Z, chap: III, B.. g., relating
TO payment Of proportional part OF salaries TO
retired justices of supreme and superior courts.
At to amend sec. 167, chap. IS, 3: g., relating
to payment Of premiums on ofhcial bonds.
Act allowing dentists to employ women assist.
ants known % dental hygienists. lr
Act to amend sec. %, chap. llb, 3. g., relating
to poor debtors. len,
wednesday, March 2, .t2P. NJ.
Act additional to chap. o., B. g.. relating to
Act to amend chap. Is, B. g., re collection Of
taxes on autos. at4s y.
Act to create committee on Odd Fellows Home,
I. 0. o. T., Of Maine.
Act to amend sec. s.. chap. 100. B. g.. re NON.
support and desertion.
Act to amend sec. Q, chap. l9s. R.s., relating
to trespass. .i.
Thursday. March 9, At . p. n.
Act to amend par. i. sec. 1, chap. u. z. g., re-
lating to appointment Of guardians.
Act to amend sec. %, chap. 80. B. g., relating
to inspectors Of buildings.
Act to amend Sec Is, chap. s., r. g., relating 70
salaries Of sheriffs and deputies.
Friday, March Q, At p. n.
Act compelling N. e. Tel. q Tel. Co. to give
toll rates TO Associated Press newspapers.
Act to amend sec. Q, chap. 81. B. g., relating to
wearing OF badges.
Act to repeal sec. n, chap. 81, B.. g.. relating
to returns Of cashiers 70 secretary OF state.
Act relating 70 bonds In probate court given
by executors and administrators 70 obtain
licenses to sell real estate. a1-a ih9
Act 10 amend sec. q, chap. %, B. g., fixing fee
for motor cars registering In neutral auto some
Harold B. Foss, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

A letter from Senator Bert NJ. Fernald
Of Maine informs MS that seeds designed
f6f Maine, under the Governments free
distribution plan, will be shipped from
Washington about Msrch 10. This will
mean that the supply which the Senator
has arranged for the Democrat to distri
butte among its readers ought to be avail.
able By the 10th of March.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
Kexar Pals Man Gas Victim.

George N. Stanley, . we'll known citi-
zen OF Kezar Falls. was found uncon-
scious from gas sufocstion Wednesday
In bis room ct lodging house on st.
John Street, Portland. A gas burner
was partly open, and 10 10 supposed that
Mr.. Stanley In taking on his coat hit the
burner cock. He hired the room Tues
day night, and whom he did not appear
Wednesday morning investigation was
made. Mr.. Stanley was apparently dead
bnt prompt use of . pulmotor brought
signs OF life. and be was later taken to
the Maine General Hospital. At last &C.
counts be was still In serious condition.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
May Spend $Io,o

The committee On legal affairs OF tho
Legislature reported ought to pass IN .
new draft on an act TO authorize the
county commissioners OF the county Of
Oxford to remodel, enlarge and repair
the registry Of deeds building of the
western registry district of that county
The new draft gives the county commits.
sioners of Oxford authority to borrow
SIC, 900 instead of $4,000.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
0iIbertyille.

Mr.. and Mrs. Elon DALEY, who have
been spending several weeks In Lewis
ton, have returned.
Crystal sampson has gone to Fayette
to spend several weeks With her grand.
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Soper. ses r
Mr.. and Mrs.. G. Albert Ellis and little
son Eugene spent tho Weekend with
Mr.. Ella parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Engene
Hiscock OF Farmington. Mis- Lillian
Ellis ran the station during their ab
sence.
NJ. and Mrs. Ellie Eampson arc going
to Canton Point to live In one OF A. g.
Rich's camps for . few weeks. i2f y
Mr.. Ada chamberlain ID 10 very pocl
health. 80 ees sssd
Among those from this town Who -
tsndsd the district meeting Of Odd fel
lows ct Rumtord Tuesday night vere b
+ HcColliater, Sam Haydsns Guy Rtct
and e.. Albert Ellis.
Mr.. and Nm. Zion Dailsy visited q
Clyde Paul's h Dtxhsld Iast week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
Buckfleld.

60CkI1elos
The Ladies' Circle Of the Baptis,
church met at the vestry Friday after.
noon to tie quilts. A picnic supper was
served.
Mrs. Eunice Prince came here Thurs.
dag for visit at Saints Rest.
The members of the World Wide
Guild gave Miss Helen Murch surprise
party at the home of Mrs. Louise Kicker
Wednesday evening. During the even.
ing Miss Murch was presented with q
fine dresser tray as q token OF apprecia'
ton OF her work for the Guild. Games
were played and musical numbers were
given, and light refreshments were serv'
ed. Miss Murch left Thursday to enter
the Central Maine General Hospital fol
training az q nurse. She has been active
In all the work of the church and Sunday
School, and will be much missed by bel
many friends who are interested In bel
success.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Warren were In
Lewiston Thursday.
Buckfield Grange entertained Hebron
and East Hebron Oranges at their regu
lar meeting Saturday. There was q
good attendance and all enjoyed the day
DR.. Il. E. Doughty has taken the G.
NJ. Irish rent on High Street.
w. 81. Consnt attended the meeting oil
the Massach usetts Fruit Growers Asso
citation at Worcester, Mass, Wednesday
and Thursday.
C. T. Bowen, Jr.. and Miss Stells
Bowen visited o. E. Waite In Freeporl
noss t. knl
failing gradually.
Nezinscot Lodge conferred the frs
degree on two candidates Saturday
night.
Several from here attended the Tsf
lecture at Rumford Wednesday night.
Mrs. Wilbur Buck of East Sumner wa
the guest of relatives here Wednesday
and Thursday.
The winter term of high school CLOSED
Friday for several weeks vacation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

From Q European correspondent OF
the Associated Press It 10 learned that
the German government abandoned the
Zeppelin campaign against London be.
cause 1t was ''unprofitable." But the
campaign while 1t was on succeeded In
killing quite lot of women and chill
dren, aud wasn't that profitable, from
the Teutonic standpoint
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
NOTICE.

Tho subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed administrative OF the
estate Of
In the County of oxford, deceased, and given
bonds a. the law directs. All persons having
demands against tho estate Of said deceased
arc desired 70 present the same for eettisment,
payment Immediately. n.
August 18th, 1915. 1918
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
North Stoueham.

u. NJ. Adams had Q severe attack Of
indigestion Wednesday night. he won't
to Norway to see doctor Thursday.
Howard Allen has been sick with bad
cold the past week.
NJ. E. Allen has finished saving birch
for Jesse Adams, and has gone to work
In the mill for Kilgore & Bartlett.
Muriel McKeen was at home from Nor
way over Saturday and Sunday.
lsma McKeen 10 visiting her sister,
Mrs. Beryl Andrews, at North Lowell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

Roy Glidden of Midway, IS years Of
age, was found dead in the snow near the
East Millinocket pulp mill. He had been
about the village with friends the night
Before, and left them after attending @
thaatar. Death was due to ''exposure."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

Mr.. Stephenson, chaplain in thu
United States navy, gave lecture Satur
day evening which was illustrated By
moving pictures. - SCI
There WAS celebration of Washing
toms birthday on the 22d gotten up By
the w. r. c., with exerclses BY tht
children, but We have bad no report.
Nj. and Mrs. Archie Quincy and chill.
dren and George Quincy spent Sunday
ct F. E. Gurney's.
DR.. Sargent, Professor Mariner ant
Mr.. and Mrs. W. e. Atwood attended
the Hebron Academy Alumni banquet
In Boston Friday evening. "a
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

Linwood Bonnsy 70 Waiting his sunt,
Mrs.. Nettie Ststson Of Hartford.
Miss Dora Williams 10 With her sister,
Mrs. Frank Rysrson.
Mrs. Glennie Bradssu and children
were In Hartford Thursday.
Hazel Tucker has been visiting her
grandmother. Mrs. W. d. Tucker.
Charl0tte and Marion Cobb and Helen
Tucker Are having rsesss Of two weeks
iron Buckflsld High School.
East Sumner Grange 10 gstting up Z
drama 10 b presented some time this
month.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
ca4.rrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease.
Catarrh is a local disease. greatly in
duenced by constitutional conditions,
take an internal remedy. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts thru the blood on the mucous sur
faces Of the system. Halls Catarrh
Cure was prescribed by one Of the best
physicians in this country for years. It
known, combined with some Of the
binatiori Of the Ingredients In Halls
Catarrh Cure Is what produces such
wonderful results in catarrhal condi.
lions. Send for testimonials, free.
r. J. CHENEY & CO.. Props. Toledo. O.
All Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
Smith.JOck.

Artemas W. Smith of Bethel and
Jennie Jock of Berlin, N. a., called ct
the residence OF Rev. j. q. Little in
Bethel last Saturday morning, and were
united in marriage by the single ring
service. ~,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
SINGLE COPIES.

Single copies of THE DEMOCRAT are four cents
each. They win be mailed on receipt OF price oy
the publishers or for the convenience OF patrons
single copies Of each issue have been placed on
sale at the following places In the County:
South Paris, Towards Drug Store.
Shurtletrs Drug Store.
Norway, Noyes Drug Store
stones Drug Store.
Buckfeld, A. l.. Newton, roesmasser
Paris Hill. Helen z Cole, Post Once.
West Paris, Samuel I. White.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

1u0 UItuosy PeAsJ 8asoAA ~
Muriel Park to the members OF her GLASS,
Gould IT. wa . very pretty and inter,
esting affair. The; homo WAS tastily
decorated and the guests appeared In
costumes 10 represents some special CHAR
actor. The refreshments were delicious,
and tho cutting OF the birthday cake
caused much merriment.
Miss Elberts Burnham 10 reported a.
more comfortable, and MI her many
friends, and they include all who have
for 90 many years received her courteous
attention in the bank and elsewhere,
hope for speedy recovery.
Miss Alice Mason has been In Orlando,
Florida, for several weeks with hel
mother, Mrs. o. n. Mason, who 10 spend.
Ing the winter there. Miss Mason will
soon return to Melrose, Mass.
Mrs. Brickeft was welcomed by hel
pupils and friends and Was congratulate
ed upon having recovered from her Ill
ness sufficiently to resume Der work.
The village Schools closed Friday fol
three weeks vacation.
Mrs. Dodge has closed the Hastings
home and returned to her home In New
Jersey.
The academy students enjoyed the
last social of the term Thursday evening,
The grain famine 10 somewhat relieved
here, for the present at least.
Mrs. Hattie Hebbard, who had been
with Mr.. and Mrs. Hastings for more
than year, accompanied Mrs. Dodge to
Lynn, Mass, where she will visit bel
sons.
The academy will close next week fol
q recess OF week.
Miss Hale, who has met the parents
and teachers OF Bethel before and given
an address, again gave most interest.
ing address before the Parent-Teachers'
Association and Mems Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Edwards, Mr.. and
Mrs. d. C. Rowe and Mr.. Ernest Walker
we're among those who attended the
Shriners' ball In Portland.
The class parts have been assigned fol
the academy commencement.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

- NIFF - UOx10&e 7T115EINd -sll
1sS Sabsmtbsr hereby gives notscs thas he
81, -. duly appolnssd sxssuspr Of IL ~
JON Z. xNEsIANp iass Of lwasss1psds :
n IhesC County of oxtordt deceased. Al pex:
ions haying dsmands aealnat the estats Of SAID
dscsassd % de1lfed . pee6eat: ~ sane for
sssl!e.fat 90 ~ 1890 - sssssSsS 40 p
qe11ssHd = - r. pS9s III. r. r. ARD.
& 1eheaaU3o(hSas I'M, taaat@ sas ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

New Spring Garments.
z. L. Merchant 4 Co.
Make Yourself Happy.
Glue Stores.
Charles 4. Merrill.
It's Surprising.
South Paris Savings Bank.
One Minute Please.
Legislative Hearings.
Probate Appointment.
Woolens.
Announcement.
Wanted.
Parker's Hair Balsam.
DIR. Hale's Household Ointment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
NOTICE.

Tho subscriber hereby gives notice thst be
has been duly appointed sdministrasos OF the
KATE P. HOLDEN. lats Of Paris, ~
bonds e the law directi. AL persons having
demands against tho estate Of said deceased are
desired 10 present the sane fog 1e<tiomene.
and al ipdebeed thereto are requested, TO make
payment immediately.
February nh. lsa7. '-'-,.' lfs. AZ oil
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
Coming Events.

March ls-Supreme judicial Court, South Paris.
Nav ll-Oxford County Teachers Association,
annual meeting, Rumford.
May 2S-?4-County W. G. T. U. convennon' Mex
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

rxRxs.-sl.5o year II paid strictly In advance
Otherwise ea.00 Q year. Single copies ceno
ADVERTISEMENTS: An legal advertisement
are given three consecutive Insertions Tor eloe
per Inch In length Of column. Special con
tracts made with local, transient ana yearly
advertisers.
Jon PRINTING New type, rass presses, electric
poWer. experienced workmen and low prices
combine 10 make this department OF our ousa
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

Can't look well, eat we'll. or feel we'll with i'm
pure blood. Keep the blood pure with Burdocf
Blood Bitters. Eat simply, take exercise. keel
81 90 bottle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
For Sale or TO Rent.

Eight room house beside bath ant
pantry. Electric lights, furnace, hot ant
cold water. In good repair. Abou
acre of land, 40 fruit and shade trees
stable, hog and hen house. Terms req
o. Z. CLIFFORD,
s M oa South Paris.
Oxford Street, Feb. %, 1917. gm'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

Hives, eczema, Itch or salt rheum sets you
crazy. Can't bear the touch Of your clothing:
Doan's Ointment is hne for skin itching. AL
druggists sell It. SOC box.
Don't use harsh physics. The reaction weak
ems the bowels, leads to chronic constipation
Get Doan's Regulets. They operate easily. Zoe
at all stores. ~ "'F
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06
AFTERNOON.

/ So evotions Rev. G. I. Spear
iS.SsvisV. "HOxso RqS ) Lite v S,S3SS 6!
3Ib-Address. Sunday School Evangelism.
Rev. q. L. Nichols
saS-Our Constituency Roll. RevlL. ". Grundy
Sa6-Address, The Program for 8. s..
G. j. Brown
8 A6-C Conference Organization, Equipment and
Administration.
EVENING.
70o-Devotions. Rev. L. W. Grundy
I 3O-Address, A Vision Of 8. $40. ]. Brown
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-03-06

The funeral Of Mrs. Nose6 Hastin3
was held 81 her home Monday aitsrnocns
Rev. ]. q. Little, her pastors omciating,
Very much sympathy 10 expressed TOT
the daughter, who In les than one yeoa
has been called 70 part with her brother,
DR.. John Hastings, and her father and
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-31
To Get Thin.

A note should be made of the follow
ing "don'ts" by those DESTROYS Of health
and a slender form: Don't oyereat.
Don't eat unless you are hungry.
Don't drink any liquid with your
meals. Don't drink stimulants at any
time. Don't eat bread unless it is
toasted, and then only in moderation.
Don't ride, but walk as much as pos.
sible. Walking is the most beneficial
Of all forms Of exercise. 1t keeps one
In the open air and if one takes brisk
walk brings al, the muscles into play.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-31
Useful School Instruction.

T Thrift in wartime, back yard garden
ing and the conservation Of food and
clothing are to be parts of the curri:
culum in the schools Of Detroit. Mich
Special domestic science classes. dress.
making and agricultural departments
will be instituted & -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-31
Cleanup Hint From ouakertown.

Cleanup Hint From ouakertown.
It is against the law III Philadelphia
to put or throw any package, parcel or
sample of medicine or candy into any
house, porch, vestibule, lawn or street.
If any one throws such parcel into
a doorway he is warned by police un,
der their orders. If the offender does
not heed the warning the police are au:
thorized to arrest him for the sake Of
cleaner city,. - q :ss 8
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-31
Increasing Food Production.

The Battle Greek (Mich.) chamber
of commerce has inaugurated syste-
matte campaign for increased produc-
ton in the area within radius of ten
miles of Battle Creek. The chamber
has arranged to give farmers labor
when it is needed. and county agent,
who is acting in an advisory capacity
TO the farmers, has been hired.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-31
Marginal.

Marginal.
ARTHUR. dear, did you say you were
in the stock market?"/
"Yes, on a margin"
"Oh, that's different. I was afraid
you'd got excited and plunged all the
way in."-Boston Transcript.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-08-31

Apples that are to be baked should
be pricked with fork before being
placed in the oven and they will not
break while cooking. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-13
CAPT. M'KENNEY
 GIVEN PROMOTION
Recruiting Officer Trans ferred-Capt. Hutchinson
 Named Successor

Capt H. J. MeKenney, who has had charge of recruiting in Alabama for the last few months, has been called to Washington to assume control of the re- cruiting in that district He will be sue ceeded by Capt. N. B. Hutchinson, who has had charge of the Birmingham dis trict since the recruiting campaign be- gan.
 Captain McKenney has had a long and honorable period of service in the army. He enlisted In the Spanish-American war and has served in every campaign since that time and was with Pershing in Mex leo last summer He has seen service in 14 states, as well as in all the island possessions of the United States. Since he has been in charge of the Alabama division great progress has been made to- wards recruiting the army to it's full strength. His successor Captain Hutchin- son, will continue his vigorous measures, and hopes to get Alabama's full quota of men.
 T have received splendid cooperation here" said Captain McKenney, and l want to thank those who have been of such material help. Alabama is fine state, and I have enjoyed my stay here If everyone helps Captain Hutchinson as they have helped me, and l am sure they will, he will appreciate it and he will have no trouble in securing Ala bama's quota of men,"