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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
"a whole book Of Proverbs, hey?
know. She's an able old frigate.

"a whole book Of Proverbs, hey?
know. She's an able old frigate.
did think / had her guns spiked, but
she turned 'eRl on me unexpected.
thought I had her and her boy in q
Glove hitch. I knew somethin' that
was sartin sure they wouldn't want
Caroline to know, and she and NAL
colin knew I knew 1t. Her tellin
Caroline Of it, her story Of it, when j
wasn't there to contradict, was as
smart a piece Of maneuverin' as ever
was. It took the wind out of my sails,
because, though I'm just as right as
ever was, Caroline wouldn't listen to
me nor believe me now"
"She'll learn by experience"
81 don't mind so much Caroline's
bein' down on me-" resumed the cap
tain. She'll know better some day, l
hope, and If she don't-well, I'm only
Il side issue in her life, anyhow, hove
n by accident, like the section Of dog
collar In the sassage. But l do hope
her learnin by experience won't come
too late to save her from what she'll
be awful sorry for by and BY"
"It must" declared the lawyer, with
decision. "You must see to it, Cap
tain Warren. You are her guardian.
She is absolutely under your charge.
She can do nothing of importance un-
less you consent
"Yup; that's so, for one more year,
Just one, remember. Then she'll be
Of age. and I can't say Boo! And her
share of Bije's money'll be hers too.
And don't you believe that that fact
has slipped Sister Dunn's memory. l
amt on deck to head her off now. If
she puts Malcolm up to gettin' Caroline
to give her word and Caroline gives
it-well, l know my niece. She's hon
orable, and she'll stick to her promise
IL 1t runs her on the rocks. And her
majesty Dunn knows that too. There
fore, the cat bein' away, she callates
now's the time to make sure Of the
cheese"
"But the cat can come back. The
song says it did, you know"
"Um-hm! And got another kick, l
shouldn't wonder! However, my
claws'u stay sharp for q year or there
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05

AZ They Stepped Into the Trolley Pear.
son Bought an Evening Paper.
colin Corcoran Dunn Of Fifth avenue.
Miss Warren, 1t will be remembered,
was one Of the most charming OF our
season before lasts debutantes and
etc.
The captain read the brief item
through.
EYES," he said slowly, II see."
Pearson looked at him In amazement
"Are you going to permit her to mar.
~ that-that fellowH"
"Well, amt sartin that can stop
her."
my God, man! Do you realize-and
she-your niece-why"-
There, there, Jim! I realize It all,
I cal-late. It's my business to rea.
lize it."
"And it isn't mine. No, Of course, II
isn't. You're right there"
"HOld onW commanded the captain.
"Hold on, Jimi Don't you 90 or hat
cooked. When I said twas my business
to realize this thing meant just that
and nothin' more. want hintin'. and
you ought to know it. You do know II,
don't your"
The young man paused. "Yes," he
answered, after an instant's struggle
with his feelings; "yes, I do. beg
your pardon, captain"
"Sort of knocked you on your beam
ends, understand. Well, Jim," with
sigh, II amt exactly on an even keel
myself"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
Wood Ashes VALUABLE as Fertilizer.

|. Wood ashes, which when unlesched
contain about 8 per cent OF potash and
80 per cent of lime, are one means the
farmer has for preparing against the
shortage of potash salts which formerly
came from Germany. The amount OF
potash varies somewhat, being higher IN
hard woods.
The potash 10 readily soluble In water
and will be largely lesched out 1t the
ashes are not protected from rains.
Farmers burning wood should store the
ashes during the winter and thus fur.
nish themselves with at least . small
supply of fertilixing element that the
war has made 30 high In price.
From 400 to 600 lbs. per acre OF 9
mixture OF two parts wood ashes and
one part Of acid phosphate may be used
| to advantage on spring crops. The lime
| contained In the ashes will have . bono
fetal effect on acid soils. Experimentt
1t the station show that potash does mol
produce its full effect except when 70
inforced with phosphorus.-From Month
| y Bulletin Of ths Ohio Experiment Sta
} EI0Us
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
From, Weak and Lame
To Well and Strong

81 Try them. Foley Kidney Pills VIII
- for other men and women-Quiek-
6-what they have done for MIS-
Utraynge.
-Lasf year. I got almost down with
~ back" writes Mrs. ii. 7. Straynge
a Gainesville. Ga, r No. 5. Il SUI
Isred from Inflammation OF the blad-
|,sr, and whenever ] stopped doetorlng
grew worse. ] tried Foley Kidney
R1lls, and after taking them awnlle
ny bladder action became regular ana
he singing sensation disappeared. L
m now stronger In my back than I've
cen for several years, and since get,
{1ng well. I've stayed well and had
% return OF the trouble"
4: Start In now to use Foley Kidney
1lls. 8 You win feel an Improvement
rom the very FIRST doses. showing
Iow quickly they act on kidneys and
adder. They stop irregular urinary
1otion, ease pain In back and sides.
Hmber up stiff Joints and aching mus
o3es. They put the kidneys and blad-
Or In sound, healthy condition. Tgy
Sold Everywhers
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05

TO all persons Interested In either Of the estates
hereinafter named:
As Probate Court, at Paris, In vacation. IN
and for the County Of Oxford, on the twenty.
second day Of February. In the year Of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and eighteen. The
following matter having oeen presented for the
action thereupon hereinafter indicated, Is d
hereby ORDEkED:
That notice thereof be given 70 all persons IN
terested BY causing copy Of this order 10 b
published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the Ok
lord Democrat newspaper published a$ Soutt
Probate Court 10 be held q said Paxfs, on The
third Tuesday Of March. A. d. lslS. - o.
the clock In the forenoon and be heard thereon
n they see cause.
Drusiila Dunn late Of Paris, deceased, vii
ana petition for probate thereof presented b.
James 8. Wright. the executor therein named.
ADDISON Il. HERRIcK. Judge Of said Court.
A true copy-ef1ees:
len Akbkkx ~ FAkks keeners
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
State of Maine.
OuNTY on OXFORD, ss

COUNTY Or OAtOnD, So
To the Honorable Justice Of the Supreme
Judicial Court next to be holden at Paris, with
IN and for said County Of Oxford, on the second
Tuesday Of February, A. ID. nineteen hundred
and eighteen.
Respectfully represents Lena Frances Conant
of West Paris, In said County of Oxford and
State OF Maine; that her maiden name was Lena
Frances Dumas; that che was lawfully married
TO Homer Ernest Conant on the day Of
December, 1910, In Cambridge, Mass; thst he
took her from said Cambridge, Mass, TO New
port, r L., where he was then stationed, being Q
member of the United States Navy; and after
his discharge from the Navy he took her from
Newport, r. l., TO West Paris and left her there
In destitute circumstances; he was notified OF
the fact and he soon came TO West Paris and
made arrangements to keep her there; he after
wards took her to Newport, II l. -Four years
ago he came to West Paris and made arrange
ments about leaving her there and he also ar
ranged about sending her $50 per month, which
he did for q short time. She Kot about &ls Tor
three months: she has lived with her father ever
since; that said Homer Ernest Conant then
abandoned her and that he has been guilty OF
cruel and abusive treatment towards her and
deserting her refusing to provide for her and
for their two children, namely: Frances l..
Conant aged five years and Doris A. Conani
aged two years; and being of sufficient ability
and able to labor and provide for them has
grossly and wantonly neglected TO provide suit
able maintenance for her and for the children
that she does not know where he now Ia and thai
his residence cannot be ascertsined by reasona
BILE diligence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
1sEAL.J
State of Maine.

COUNTY OF OXFORD, IS:
Supreme judicial Court,
February Term. a. d. 1918. \
UPON THE FOREGOING LIBEL, ORDERED
That the Libelant give notice to the said Homer
Ernest Conant 10 appear before the Justice OF
our Supreme Judicial Court, TO be holden al
Rumford, within and for the County of Oxford
on the second Tuesday Of May, AID. 1918, by
publishing an attested copy Of said libel. and
This order thereon, three weeks successfully In
the Oxford Democrat, newspaper printed Y
cation to be 80 days at least prior TO said second
Tuesday Of May, A. ID. 1913, that he may there
and then In our said Court appear and SHOW
cause II any he have. why the prayer Of said
ffbelant should not be granted.
Attest: ERNEST J. RECORD, Clerk.
A true copy Of the libel and order Of court
Attest; Attest: ERNEST J. RECORD. Clerk.
lsEAL. III
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that ne
has been duly appointed administrator OF the
estate Of
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds az the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deoaased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
''''' HARRISON G. COLE, Paris. Maine.
Fehruary 18th, 1918. Sl
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05

The color of this breed varies from I
medium red to very dark mahogany
brown and white. The cattle have long
horns which turn outward, than for
ward and upward. Ayrshires are char
acterized by quick, brisk actions. They
have highly nervous disposition and 9
pronounced ability ss "rustlers"-th,
obtaining of livelihood on scant pas
lures. Cows of this breed average 1,0OC
pounds in weight and bulls average
about 1000.
Ayrshire milk has comparatively little
color and has small fat globules, because
of which the milk stands shipping we'll
without churning. The percentage OF
butter fat is medium.
BROWN SWISS BREED.
The Brown Swiss breed, which does
not have q widespread distribution In
the United States, originated in the Can
ton of Schwyz, in Switzerland, and is
found principally in New York and Wis
consin.
The cattle vary in color from light
gray mouse color or brOwnish-dun to
dark brown. They are mild and docile
and are excellent grazers, especially on
rough land. Cows average about 1850
pounds in weight and bulls from 800 to
2, 800 pounds.
This breed ranks we'll In milk pro-
duction, with moderate percentage OF
fat.
GUERNSEY CHARACTERISTICS.
The Guernsey breed developed on the
Channel Islands of Guernsey ard AL.
derney, although probably the parent
stock came from Normandy, France. This
breed has maintained steady growth
in numbers and popularity in the country
and it's largest numbers are found In
the Eastern and Middle Western States.
The characteristic colors of Guernseys
are some shade Of fawn and white.
Cows average about 1850 pounds and
bulls about 1000 pounds In weight.
Guernsey milk Ia noted for its extreme
ly yellow color and high percentage OF
butterfat.
HoLsTEIN CATTLE.
The Holstein-F -Friesiau, commonly
known as the Holstein breed, originated
in the northern part of Holland, where
it has been bred for centuries. Holsteins
have grown greatly in numbers and
popularity in recent years In this
country and are most numerous In the
United States In the Middle Atlantic,
Middle Western, and Pacific sections.
Holstein cattle are OF black and white
color. They are docile and even temper.
ed, not good "rustlers," and do best
when plenty of feed is available. Hol-
stein COWS average about 1880 pounds
in weight. The average milk produo.
ton Is high, but the percentage OF
butter fat is comparatively low.
FEATURES OF JERSEYS.
Jersey cattle, the most numerous
breed in the United States, originated in
the Island of Jersey. Jerseys and
Guernseys probably had the same
foundation stock, but have been
developed toward different ideals so
that the breeds now differ In q number
of particulars.
Jerseys vary considerably in color.
Shades of fawn, squirrel gray, mouse
color and very dark brown are common.
Jerseys have highly organized nervous
system and are usually somewhat excit-
able, responding quickly to good treat
ment and good feed. Cows average
900 pounds and bulls 1900 pounds In
weight. The Jersey COW gives rich,
yellow-colored milk and is an excellent
butter-fat producer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
Says He'll EnIIst; lts Easier;

Ralph McMurray. colored walter at
the Hotel McCurdy In Evansville, re
ceived his questionable q few days
ago.
"what is itr he asked some Of his
friends.
"Oh, you just have to answer those
questions, he was told.
ANSWER theseT shouted McMurray.
turning over the numerous pages.
aNope. I'm going to war instead En-
listin' is lots eadee." -'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that h
has been duly appointed administrator OF TN
estate Of
PETER PIKE, late of Paris,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. and givei
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de
mands against the estate Of said deceased are de
sired to present the same for settlement, ant
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
''''' JAMES S. WRIGHT, South Paris.
February 18th, 1918. 9l
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that ht
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
estate OF
JOHN J. T0wLE, late Of Dixheld,
bonds as the law directs. All persons hayini
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired 10 present the same for settlement
and all indebted thereto are requested TO MAKE
p CHARLES q. TowLE, DiIheld, Maine.
February 18th, 1918. su
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator OF the
estate Of
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
mands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired 70 present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
February 18th, 1918. I'll
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
LENA FRANCES CoNANT.
STATE OF MAINE.

COUNTY OF OXFORD, IS. January s6th, 1918
Personally appeared the above-named. Lena
Frances Conant. and made oath to the truth o.
the allegation 80 far ss the residence Of the II
belee is concerned as true.
FIR. PENLEY,
Jussice Of the Peace.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
Five Dairy Breeds.
ORIGIN AND DISTINGUISHING CHARAc'
TERIsrICs OF EACH.

Five breeds of dairy cattle have attain
ed considerable prominencs in the
United States-the Ayrshire, Brown
Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein- -Friesian, and
Jersey, each of which has certain dis
tincr characteristics not found in the
other breeds, but no one breed excels In
all points. Each breed IL considered
superior to the others in certain particu-
lars, and Is discussed In Farmers Bull
letin S9S of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture. q publication
which will be found valuable to dairy
cattle breeders.
10 selecting breed, dairyman
should take local conditions and market
requirements into consideration in con-
nection with the characteristics of The
various breeds. he should give weight
to the fact that breed Is already estab-
lished In his community. The pre-.
dominance OF q certain breed In section
offers many advantages. For instance, q
market is established, surplus stock may
be disposed of to better advantage, CO.
operative advertising may be used, and
bulls may be bought comparatively Of
exchanged readily among breeders
Personal preference for certain breet
should not be allowed to cause the 80
lection Of breed unsulted to local CON
ditions.
ORIGIN OF AYRsHIREs.
The Ayrshire breed originated In th'
County OF Ayr In southwestern Sc0tlant
and has only been sufficiently developed
to be established a. type within tn
last hundred years. This breed is NO
1 we'll known In many sections OF tb'
United Statss-New England, New York
and Penusy lvania probably oontsininl
the largest number Of its Representatives
Thcre II Q small distribution In th
Middle Atlantic States and the Psoih
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
AYRSHIRE RECORDS.

productions Of five breeds most general
" known in the United States are
shown.
AYRSHIRE RECORDS.
For Ayrshires the average of the
2,59S COWS that have completed yearly
records for advanced registry is 9,555
pounds of milk testing 3.95 per cent of
butter fat, amounting to 377.51 pounds
of fat. The ten highest milk producers
of this breed range from 25 ,329 to 18, 745
pounds of milk and the average of these
ten highest producers is 21,53S.S pounds
of milk. The ten highest butter.fat
producers among Ayrshires range from
955. Sc to 744.73 pounds with an average,
for these ten, of 1854 pounds of butter
fat.
BROWN SWISS RECORDS.
In the Brown Swiss breed the average
of 199 COWS that have completed yearly
records for the register Of production d
10, ,S6S.7 pounds of milk testing 1896
per cent amounting to 433 45 pounds of
butter fat. The ten highest milk pro.
ducers of the breed range from 19, 1905
to 16, 1867 pounds of milk, with an
average, for these ten, of 17,372.l
pounds. The ten highest butter-fa,
producers of the Brown Swiss range
from 1893 16 to CAT 80 pounds, with an
average, for these ten, of 6S3.72 pounds
of butter-fat.
GUERNSEY RECORDS.
In the Guernsey breed the average OF
$500 COWS that have completed years
record for advanced registry is 1884 A
pounds of milk, testing 400 per cent
amounting to 446.01 pounds of butter
fat. The ten highest producers OF this
breed range from 24,008 to 1897 81
pounds Of milk with an average, for
these ten 19,337.9 pounds of milk
The ten highest Guernsey butter-fai
producers range from 1,09S.18 to 910.61
pounds, an average, for these ten, oi
976.75 pounds of butter fat.
HoLsTEIN RECORDS.
Among Holsteins, 1920 COWS that had
completed a yearly record for advanced
registry averaged 14,6227 pounds oi
milk, testing S.424 per cent butter fat
amounting to 500.7 pounds Of fat. Th!
ten highest producers Of this breed
averaged from from 81 ,246.9 to 2S,826
pounds of milk, an average, for these
ten, of 29, ,s9s.S4 pounds of milk. Th'
ten highest Holstein bntter-fat produo
ers averaged from 1,205.09 to 1,017.2s
pounds, an average, for these ten, of l.,
06O.S9 pounds Of butter fat.
JERSEY RECORDS.
In the Jersey breed, the average oi
5,244 COWS that had completed yearly
records for the register, OF merit wa.
1872 pounds OF milk, testing .36 per cen
making AT pounds of butter fat. The
ten highest milk producers ranged from
| 19, ,894 8 to 16,8SS.2 pounds, an average
| for these ten, Of 17,703 pounds Of milk
The ten highest butter.fat producer
range from 9991 to 675.2 pounds, ~
average, for these ten, of 943.1 pound
Of butter fat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
Milk Records.
AVERAGE PRODUCTION OF DAIRY COWS
OF FIVE BREEDS.

In Farmers Bulletin s93 of the United
States Department of Agriculture,
"Breeds of Dairy Cattle" the average
productions Of five breeds most general
ly known in the United States are
shown.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
AMONG THE FARMERS.
"sPEED THE PLow."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topic
Ia solicited. Address all communications In
tended for this department 30 H1NRY ID
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrst. Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-03-05
VALUE OF POOR WHEAT.

Low-grads and damaged grains are
suitable for poultry feed II birds In good
condition will eat them readily. They
can be fed profitably if they have beer
bought at prices representing their
actual values for poultry feeding, al
compared with that Of other available
feeds. Better buying by poultry keep
ers will not Immediately stop the sell
of poor feeds at high prices, but event
uslly 1t will establish prices for them or
the basis of the price of the cheapes
feed on the market, and not, as now, al
q small reduction from the prices o.
good grades of the same grains.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-27
SPORTS

Willie Richie. former lightweight
champion boxer of the world and one
of the best known "old- timers in
ring Is now student ut the
Camp Gordon physical and. .bayonet
school taking the course that will
ut him as a camp instructor.
Jack Dempsey may meet Billy
Miske in a twenty boxing bout
in New Orleans November Is.
Pelham Bay naval training station
est drill hall in the country for in
door athletic. meets.
Bill tincher, the famous goal-kick
or of the champion Georgia Tech ,oot-
ball team, is the captain of the eleven
this year.
Nick Williams, well known as a
baseball player and manager all up
and down the Pacific coast is at Camp
Taylor, near Louisville, in an officers
training school. lie will take four
months intensive training in heavy
artillery
Dutch Leonard, of the Red Sox.
was the only twirler who got in the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-27

liam Hall of Eilerson, Hanover coun-
ty, Guests Mt the wedding were Mrs.
j. w. G.. Wallace. wife OF Sergeant
Wallace, of Camp Lee, and sister of
the bride: Andrew and Warner Hall.
brothers of the groom, and Misses
Thelma and Nora Hall, the groom
sisters. I
Confederate Literary Society.
The Confederate Memorial Literary
society will not hold the regular
monthly meeting next Wednesday on
account of the epidemic.
\. +. V. \. Postponcs Meeting.
The Association for the Preserva-
tion OF Virginia Antiquities postpones
All meetings until further notice on
account Of the epicemic
Classes at Y. w. G. 4.
Gymnasium and dancing classes
opened at the Y. W. c. A. during the
past week, but because of the ban
on meetings the ma ority of regis
trantS did mot report. AS the gym
nasium classes are rot under this ban
they were held as scheduled. This
week however. the work in all classes
Red Cross, domestic science and
n FaffsEti set-Ffii4
est. and Miss Morley and Miss Rowe.
the directors of physical exercise, OK
pect to meet classes regularly The
pool is also open, and II is expected
that a good season is ahead of the
y. ". 9. A. Miss Mary Lancaster
smith, educational, vocational secre-
lary, Is in her Office daily to give in
formation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-27
A, G. Rieger

A. c. Rieger. for four years park
keeper in Highland Park and for q
long time connected with the Rich
mond fire department, died last night
at his home, 1872 Virginia avenue.
of pneumonia following influenza. He
was As years old, native of Rich
mond and a communicate Of st.
Mary's Catholic church. He Is sur
vived by. his widow. his daughters.
Mrs Charles Gregory and Miss Vera
Rieger; his sons, Charles and Ernest
Rieger. and a sister. Mrs. Louis Buck.
Funeral plans had not been completed
last night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-27

hall OF fame for pitching a no-hit
game during the year of 1918.
Pitcher Speed Martin, who finished
the Pacific cast season and then
Joined the Chicago Cubs, has been or
dered TO report to the army training
station at Camp Lewis. Nash. by his
local draft board at Marysville, Cal
His enlistment will add one more star
to the National league champion $
service flag.
Pat Maloney, well-known minor
'pital severely wounded, according TO
reports received here recently.
The National league got in on tho
fourth liberty loan drive with pur-
chase of $4,000, as body. not count
ing what individual club owsers may
have taken.
Chandler D. Richter. formerly con-
nected with the sporting statfs of the
Press and the Evening Ledger in
Philadelphia, died October II in Phil
ade1phIa OF pneumonia, following i,e-
fiuenZa.
planning to issue a booklet with pic
lures and sketches of the players now
in service.
Jim Jeffries. former heavyweight
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-27
MUST PLAY
UPON THE SIDE,yy tIES

Chief OF Police Sherry has directed
his men to enforce the ordinance
prohibiting children hitching on to
moving vehicles. and in this conncc-
ton he directs the policemen to pre-
vent children playing and skating in
the streets because Of the dangers of
accident