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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-09
mickey, ut Tie Isis


As a character study 'Mekey," which
VIII be shown II the Isis Thentcr this
Week. is Il real work of art. You
Will never forget this adorable little
waif. The story Of Mickey" is vivid
wi;h action. much OF which is laid in
that wonderful twilight; zone OF COM
edy where half the laughs are wet with
tears.
Mickey is a sweet. wholesome. mis-
ehievous little girl. raised by her tos-
ter father, an old rcrincr. and her foster
mother, wise old Indian sQuaw. in
the mountain country far away from
The glamour and chill Of the city.
Later She IS sent 10 the city TO
make lady OF her "a, the home OF
her aunt, scheminE. jealous hypo-
crite-and she doesn't find her path eX-
act!y strewn with roses. Blu, through
out the old cheerful, high spirits Of
!!tt!e Mickey prevail, and with her
sheer Happy perseverance she con-
quers what seem unbearahle burdens
and difficulties for the little waif
There are wistful and pathetic touches
in Mickey" as well as humor laid
III with delicacy and Il sure touch.
Mis- Normand is always charming
ccmedienne. but she is AZ her very
best in this part--.n this vivid and
appealing comedy drama with real liv-
!rE characters-told without squash
pies. battles or the seduction OF the
innocent heroine.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-09
Colonial. spIendid Tc,,ur.s

Clara kimhnil Young and her own
feature offering al the Colonial To-.
morrow and Tuesday 1t is a story of
owe and thrills that startled Broadway
TWO years, The tale concerns two
nanoS OF crooks, one headed by Nan
'arey. played hy Miss Young. The SEN
Stations likely TO 0ryelon when rocues
tai! out an! find that another chcater
- cheating them. furnishing the back
ground Tor this delightful dramatic
treat. On the same bill a new CO.
lonial Screen News and Ditmar's Tn
derW3ter Travciogue VIII he shown.
onc OF the tense moments in Her
Nis;aFe IN which Evelyn NcsDit arl
Hcr son, Russell Thaw. are starred
ipW" the heroine submitting to an
opeFn'on for blood transius On 10 sc, .
the life OF Il stranger. whose only claim
on her IS that ne is suffering Two
great socla! questions are answered in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-09

vir!le Than his Gene Stewart which
Dustin Farnum vitalizes in The Light
OF Wctsern Stars" which comes 10 the
victor Thcntcr all this week.
Pictures showing Billy Sunday, The
Nan OF the Hour" and his party arriv-
ing in one Of Americas great cities
where he was greeted ny thousands of
people VIII be shown. Mr.. Sunday is
shown addressing u great opcn-a!r
gathering with Ma" Sunday and Rode
HEAVIER and others nearby
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-09
Zune Grey 1t yictor/

The color OF the Southwest, the in
toNlcating wine OF wide open spaces,
dangers OF border life, and TIE lure
o! wo:nan's beauty Such is the set
Ting or The Light of Western Stars
and in il are Zane Grey's greatest
haTuctcrs-virilc, fearless and force
ful men, coura geous and lovab!e
women Zane Grc%'s people are out
of-door people. Thcy thrive in The
wide spaces. along the Western trails.
Sunlight and starlight. the mountain
winds and singing storms, the far
horizons, the tremendous scale of
things. all these have left their mark
on Zane Grey's people. and Of his
breothinS characters none is more
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-09

this powerful drama OF eif-sacrifice.
Or the same bill Charlie Murray. Marie
Provost Phyllis Haver and the SEN
nett stars viii be shown in Never TOO
Old"
From prison bars 20 heroic glory is
the gult spanned by William Farnum.
III For Freedom" I sensational Will
!:am Fox production 10 be shown FRI
day and Saturday. /; is Il story III
which passion leads 10 prison and pen
ance leads 10 power. On the same bin
new Gaumont Graphic and q Lone
some Luke" Comedy. entitled ASH
Father" Will be shown
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-09

soy IcaEt Grace street, Richmond. Va.
Whose Skill. Method and Prescription
Glasses have been a boon to thousands
of Virginians during tho past 10 years.
IL you have blurring. dizziness, neu-
rAlgia, headache. spots before tho eyes.
winking. trembling spells, cataract
burning and smarting Of the eyes va
rious nervous and brain affections. en-
failing not only positive injury to the
sight. but untold misery, cali imme-
diately.
Consultation free between 10 A. n
aud r. Ii.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-09

Every one admires n beautiful akin
aust as every one desires TO he healthy
unsightly faces filled with pimplcs, dis.
co!orations. blackheads. etc. are
SKIN Impurities. Improve the blood and
the facial blemishcs disappear. Jus,
use StQarts Calcium Waters for a
snort TIME and see how quickly YOU
VIII clear Up your skin. And then lie
VIII take on happiness never before
Tcali2ed. Get 50-ccnt box Of Stuart $
send coupon below for u sample pacl;
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-09
Paper That Doesn't itch.

Little Bessie: 'Tapa, l do hate TO
lear your pen scratch So
Papa: IT'S the paper. my dear
Little Bessie: We'll. papa. can't YOU
get some paper that doesn't itch SO
had"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-09
-nr>. WIGS co1nins 10 niJou.

IN hard Boiled" Para mount pro-
Cue icn 10 be shown at me B!Jou to-
,a9..ow ana Tuesday, Do,o,hy Dalton
plays ro!c that m!ugles comedy and
fa:Aos. sac IS . light. frivolous must
oa!' coined! star, stranded in a s,nli
>vtnfr; Iow!.. ccGu peeled 20 se. WORK
Or siarve: How her problem was
1!Ttc and It's climax makes ,ieI-
e'cusly enjoyable photoplay. Added
.t~'rrss on the same bin include a BIZ:
~ Holmes Iraye!ogV. ana = new.
E'av pIc,cEraNh
For the last four days OF the week.
"eS !hh'hE NeunesdaN' Maci:u.ritc
arb VIII De shown IN su'np1ulu3
screen ieLiva! OF Mrs. Wigs IF TIC
h"oase Patch, the star ha"in.c me
.c.v OF 'l-o.vy Mary" one OF ne most
iQNanle characters ever conce- sol m a
n which Miss Clark lives Tho par, q :
pictured hy Alice Hogan Rice in her
famous novel. The theme. as every
reader Of the BOOK knows. is an Gle
waiting one. and no ono can SCI. ,hj.
splendid ph9io9iay without experience
ing mental N..DliiJ: Added features
Wednesday, ara Thursday will include
new Mutt and Jeff comedy cartoon
and an Outing Chester. Friday and
saturday The extra attraction viii be
Smiling Bill" Parsons in Up a Tree"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-23
About the State.

All restrictions on fuel having been re-
moved, the Maine Central on Sunday
restored its passenger train schedules to
what they were before the recent curtail'
ment.
James Clabby of Lewiston, who shot
and instantly killed Patrick Fahey on
the street In that city on the 49, b of
July, was tried on an indictment for
murder. After hearing the testimony OF
expert witnesses, the court ordered a
verdict OF not guilty by reason OF insan-
ity, and he will be returned to the hos
pital for the insane, where he has been
TO- observation.
A disaster occurred on the Canadian
Pacific Railway near Onsws Saturday,
when freight train and an immigrant
train carrying 800 people met head on.
Twenty-thres are dead so far, and f1fty
others are more or less seriously injured.
The dead included the engineers and
aremen of the two trains, and the rest
were immigrants whose names have not
yet been sscertained. They we're from
England and Scotland, bound for the
Canadian Northwest.
William Trufant Foster, president Of
Reed College, Portland, Ore, has been
elected to succeed Albert Shields as
superintendent of the Los Angeles, CAL,
schools. Prof. Foster Is a graduate of
Harvard College and was Instructor In
English at Bates College for two years.
In 1905 he became professor of English
and augmentation at Bowdoin College,
and later was made professor of educa-
ton. He was elected president OF Reed
College in 1910. He was at that time
lecturer In educational administration at
Columbia University. Prof. Foster mar
ried a Lewiston girl, Miss Bessie L. Rus
sell, Bates College graduate.
Governor Milliken on Thursday nomi.
mated Major Arthur L. Thayer of Ban
gor as chairman of the Maine Industrial
Accident Commission to I'll the vacancy
caused by the death of Frank L. Dutton
of Augusta. A few weeks ago Gov. Mil
liken nominated Frank D. Henderson of
clerk of courts for York Coun-
ty, for this position, but Mr.. Henderson
declined 1t. Major Thayer is a member
Of the Penobscot County bar, Is q grsdu-
ate of Harvard College and In June, 1918,
was appointed sheriff of Penob Coun-
by by Gov. Milliken after the Governor
aud Council had removed Sheriff T. Her.
bert White for alleged failure to enforce
the prohibitOry liquor law. During the
six months that Major Thayer was the
sheriff of Penobscot County many spec
tacular and thrilling episodes occurred
IN the enforcement of the liquor statutes
Major Thayer Is judge advocate general
On the staff of Gov, Milliken,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-23
Buckfleld.

Wilson Shaw died suddsnly Sunday
afternoon at his home on Eims Street
He bad been 10 his usual health until
within half hour of his death. He was
IS years Of age, and is survived by the
widow and one SOD, w. S. Shaw, of Lew.
iston. Mr.. Shaw was twice married.
His first wife was Miss Lizzie Spaulding,
who died about fifteen years ago. In
September this year be married Miss
Helen Dorman, youngest daughter OF
Richard Dorman, who survives him. He
was member of Nezinscot Lodge OF
Odd Fellows. The funeral was held
from the home Tuesday forenoon, Rev.
C. G. Miller of South Paris officiating.
Monday evening there was a mems
social at Grange Hall. Music, refresh
msnts, and an address by Rev. r. P.
Dresser made up very pleasant even
ing. II was voted to hold another in
January.
The teachers gave a Christmas party
at the school house Thursday evening.
The room was prettily decorated, and
whist, q joke Christmas tree, and an
oyster stew passed the time most enjoy
ably.
Schools closed Friday for q two weeks
recess.
The mercury has registered about %
below zero here for several mornings.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-23
BrYant's Pond.

Charles NJ. Andrews has been appoint.
cd freight agent and baggage master for
the Grand Trunk service here. The
salary Is 500 per year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude 8. Cushman have
been In Bangor the past week as dele
gates to the State Grange meeting.
Fred A. Whitman has been looking after
the stock and farm Of Mr.. Cushmsn dur.
ing bis absence.
The Chamber of Commerce Journal
was placed before the public the past
week. 1t Is four page paper issued by
the publicity committee in the endeavor
to boom the town. It will be issued
quarterly.
Otis Noyes of the Maine University 10
at home through vacation and is clerking
for Carl G. Dudley through the holidays.
John F. Howe has recently erected .
dwelling house nearly opposite his for
mer residence az the crossing"
The new plant OF the Dearborn Spool
Co. is partially completed and is in
charge OF James Boyce, mason from
South Paris.
Ada B. Swan is assisting In the Her
bert j. Libby store during the holidays.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-23
AIban

Quite cold spell. All the way from
IL to 80 below zero on the Mount Abram
line. Clear and sunshine.
No school at Town House Thursday,
but II was In session Friday.
Calvin Cummings' water pipe frozs.
Mrs. Mabel Bartlett went to Norway
Monday, and found q new grandson at
Mr.. and Mrs.. Everett McKay's. II
weighed only three pounds.
Eddie Gross and wife and baby are
with his grandmother, Mrs. O. J. Cross.
He is cutting wood for Arthur Cross.
r. G. Sloan carried Mrs. j. e. Bennett
to the station Wednesday morning. She
started for Hopsdale, Macs, to visit her
daughters over the Christmas holidays.
George Cummings went to State
Grange at Bangor.
Ray Andrews went to Lewiston Satur-
day with bis grest-aunt, Dora Becker.
Shirley Hsselton and daughter Msidie
were at Arthur d. Beans Sunday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-23
Norway Lake.

Stella Harwood taught school at
Crockett Ridge last week.
Mrs. Lila French Of North Stratford,
N. H., has been spending the past few
weeks with her sister, Mrs. A. D. xii
gore.
Mrs. Laura Proctor Of Norway village
is at v. L. Partridge's. Mrs. Proctor is
assisting for short time In caring for
Mrs. Partridge's mother, Mrs. Sylvia
Edgecomb, who ID again confined to her
room.
Many in the neighborhood have been
III with severe colds.
Verne Flood OF Pennington 10 visiting
his grandfather. David Flood.
The Mothers Club are preparing for q
Christmas tree and entertainment for
Wednesday night. the Gath.
Little Dennis and Daniel Dullea have
beeu III the Last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-23
Locke's Mills.

Mrs. Lydia Stevens died at her home
In South Bethel Monday, Dec. Is, at the
age of 70 years. She had been in poor
health for some time, but was sick In
bed only six days at the last. She was q
woman of high moral character, loved
and respected by all who knew her. She
is survived by one son and four grand.
children. Funeral services we're held at
the home on Thursday afternoon, con.
Quoted by Rev. j. q. Little of Bethel.
Two selections, Through the Gates"
and Blessed Hope, we're sung by Mrs.
Abbie Trssk and Lola Foster. The re-
mains were placed In the tomb.
Mr.. A. Nuttlpg of Lewiston was here
TO attend the funeral of Mrs. Stevens.
Charles Day has moved to the Elmer
Cummings farm for the winter, and will
work at the mill.
Walter Knight has commenced his
winters work at the saw mill.
The trucks Arc hauling plank from
Buckfsld, to be sawed into spool strips
Edwin Perhsm is on the gain, but still
confined to the house. His brother, G..
W. @. Perhsm, spent the day Monday
with him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-23
Chrisfmasl

What hallowed associations, what
pleasant memories of the past, what Joy
ful, bright adaptations of the future are
awakened when that sacred word salutes
the ear. Instinctively visions Of the past
come before rs, and its radiance casts a
bright light DER the present turbulent
times. The day has been more or less
observed by all Christian nations for
ages past. A day 80 rich in memory, 30
significant, so important, so vital to
peace and good will on earth, should be
most religiously observed.
II our minds could grasp the impor-
lance Of the great event that came to
bless and save, what happy change
would result in moral, religious and in
dustrial lifel Contentious, strikes, an
archy, riots and bolshevism would dis
appear, and glorious world peace would
ensue. Oh, what an earthly paradise
the world would bel
To bring about such Utopia, Q great
or, higher, boiler conception of what the
birth Of Savior means Ia needed. The
world is lacking in moral, spiritual at
tainments placed within its reach. The
world needs great awakening to the
fact that vice. crime and spiritual deca-
dence does not pay. The whole world
needs great revival In love to fellow
men and devotion 10 the great peace
principles enunciated by our Savior.
Vengeance 10 mine, ! win repay, saith
the Lord"
Are We ~ nation or people not re-
ceiving our pay? And more pay ID CON-
ing to rs without strikes, unless We
change the steering wheel. Industrial
elements In many places refuse to spark. |
But whatever problems confront our
nation, let us not forget our moral and |
religious obligations, and honor and
respect Christmas tide. It In we'll some
times to pause and see "where We are
IT." SLocUx. U
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-23
Hebron.

Thursday of last week the ladies here
met at Mrs. George Commits to sew for
the johnson family at East Hebron.
Mr.. johnson died last winter of influ-
eDza, leaving widow aud six small chill
dren.
On Friday Frank Moody went to Au-
burn to attend the meeting of the Hol-
stein Friesian Association.
Merton Rawson, who bought the Floyd
Philbrick place, has traded for his old
home formerly owned by Henry Stearns,
and moved back there on Monday.
Tue Ladies' Circle met with Mrs. Dav-
export Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Ethel Marshall, who has been at
Pennington Normal School, came home
sick, and now the doctors say 1t 10 small
pox. Several have been exposed, and
the Board of Health has arranged for
free vaccination Of all citizens at the
Hebron Sanatorium.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-23
Oxford County Notes.

Volume /, No. /, of the Woodstock
Chamber of Commerce Journal has ap-
peared. 1t is a four.page paper OF four
columns to the page, devoted to the in
terests of Woodstock. Though the pa
per itself does not show it's terms, It 10
understood that 1t will be issued four
times a year.
The farm house of Marshall Quinn At
Canton Point was burned Friday alter
noon, the fire catching around the Chin
ney. With the assistance Of neighbors,
9 few pieces OF furniture were saved. Mr..
Quinn was working IN the paper mill ct
Riley, Mrs. Quinn and their eight chill.
dren were at home. The place was pur-
chased by the Quinus from Frank D.
Childs about wear and q half ago.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-23
North Buckfieid.

The Thermometer registered 50 degrees
below zero Thursday morning, the cold
est yet.
Mrs. N. E. Bsssey was Sunday guest
at p. G. Hesld's.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. e. Holmes and Miss
Lillian Holmes Of Burlington, VT, are
st G. A. Holmes' for the holidays.
g. G. Keene and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Briggs and g. n. Turner and family
went 10 Lewiston by auto Tuesday.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Asaph Churchill are ut
G. A. Bucks for the winter.
Ralph Bessey 10 at home from Bates
College for . vacation.
Gerald Bessey viii be Ut home from
N. a., for few days at Christ
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-23
FOR SALE.
One set of heavy two-horse sleds,
at the Mason Manufacturing Co.
605l

NOTICE.
In the District Court Of tho United States for the
District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In r sa as;:ss : :: WHITE g. BANKRUPTCY.
To the crediton Of Melvon A. White Of Byron,
In the County Of Oxford and district Aforesaid
Notice ID hereby given that on the 3oth day Of
December, A. D. l8i9, the said Melvon A. White
was duly adjudicated bankrupe. and that the
ofioe Qf the Referee, No. Market Square, South
Paris, Maine, on the 7th day Of January, A.
d. 1870, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint trustee, examine tho bankrupt,
and ransact such okher business a may
come before said meeting.
South Paris, Dec. g, 1878.
81 Re1osee = BAAkxuptey,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-23
East Sumner.

On Wednesday morning the mercury
fell to Is below zero, the lowest yet.
An unusual sight for past the middle
of December Is to SEQ autos, heavy car
riages, sleds, sleighs, coasters and
bicycles all on tho street at the same
time, and all making good time.
Christmas goods are being displayed
In the stores. A good present for many
families would be pound of sugar.
Sugar can not be bought. but good chick.
ems can be stolen u seems.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-23
Western Maine Poultry Show

The premium list is issued for the
eleventh exhibition of the Western
Maine Poultry Association, which Is to be
held at Norway Opera House, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 6, Z and
8, 1920. As for several years, this will
be comparison show. There are two
new features this year. Third prizes,
which have previously been only ribbons,
will be cash this year. Also Thursday,
the third day, will be ladies' day, all
ladies, and children under twelve accom-
panied by their mothers, being admitted
free.
There Is large list Of prizes, both by
the association, and specials offered by
individuals and business men and films
A big show ~ has been given In the pas,
10 expected.
Entries close Saturday, Dec. ~.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-23
West Sumner,

We're Bonnsy Is on the sick list.
Mrs. Ella Dunn is at home suffering
with bad cold.
Il looks rather strange to see autos,
sleighs and carriages all passing.
Austin Whitman of North Paris 10
boarding with Herbert Heath.
The cold wave has arrived unexpect-
eddy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Jukuls (the Finn
nslghbors) have the sympathy Of us all
In the death Of their baby girl, who died
with convulsions Monday. She had
been sick previously with pneumonia.
About year ago they lost . boy with
influenza.
Pleasant Pond Grange gave the
"Prairie Rose" again AZ West Sumner
with Q dance following, and cake and
coffee were served. The net proceeds
were $25. The Grange members have
worked long and hard these cold nights.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-23
Sumner.

Linnie Dyer Is at home from Rumford
for her Christmas vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. A. Sturtevant recent.
ly visited his sister, Mrs. G.. B. futile,
and other friends.
Mr.. Brett of Abingdon is visiting at C.
NJ. Abbott's.
N. B. Burgess of Rumford visited his
family over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Morrill, attended
State Grange at Bangor.
The farmers have commenced getting
their yearly supply of ice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-23
Letter from Rev. Dr.. Roberts.
BLOCK nIAzD, B. T., Dec. II. 1919.

BLOCK BLAND, B T., Dec. II. 1919.
Editor Democrat:
A few days eince received On Oxford
Democrat, containing notice Of the
death Of Henry Hammond. It came TO
me - . distinct shock for had not even
heard that be WAS sick. In bis death the
entire community has met with . great
loss, for in his quiet way he was 1t al
times factor for better things. / re-
call his loyalty 70 every thing with which
he was connected In the days while l
labored In Paris. No matter what the
occasion, be WAS always ready; for the
church, the band, or the village, no de-.
mand that was made upon him ever went
UNDECIDED.
have thought many times within the
past few years, that I would greatly en-.
Joy going to Paris once more for little
vacation, and meeting the friends of
those days, but o. the number of old
friends diminish am OF the opinion that
their absence would seriously affect my
pleasure.
however look back upon those four
years spent with you there with thanks.
giving, that / was permitted to know and
to enjoy the friendship Of the people of
Oxford County.
/ am enclosing to you clipping from
the Newport Mercury Of Nov. 10Th, that
quite likely would interest many of your
readers, for Horace had many frields In
that neighborhood. And while to day he
is An accomplished band master, you will
remember that he, as Frank Ryerson
used to say, got mp q good lip on the
cymbals first.
HORACE A. ROBERTS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-23
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United States for tfe
District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy,
In the matter of \
CHARLES RUSSELL INGLIs;; In Bankruptcy
Of Rumford. Bankrupt,
To the creditors of Charles Russell Inglis OF
Rumford, In the County Of Oxford and district
aforesaid:
Notice Is hereby given that on the 9Th day OF
December. A. d. 1913, the said Charles Russell
lnglis was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that
the first meeting of his creditors win be held at
South Paris, Maine, on the 7th day Of January,
A. D. 1920, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon,
at which time the said creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint trustee, examine
the bankrupt, and transact such other business
a. may properly come before said meeting.
South Paris, Dec. 90, 1919.
WALTER L. GRAY,
GIL Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1919-12-23
A farmer in this vicinity, says the Bath

A farmer in this vicinity, says the Bstb
Times, tells . peculiar hen story. Il
seems that hen after laying 90 egg has
the habit OF looking to see II tho egg 10
there. This farmer thought he would
fool one of bis hens, and made special
nest for this purpose. II was arranged
so that every time the hen laid "a egg
the egg would fall ont Of sight down .
chute. The farmer says: "You know
the flrst day that put the hen on tho
net ehe laid Is eggs and died."