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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-02-10

George A. Cutting was given sur
prise at bis home on Park Street last
Thursday evening, the event being his
birthday. He was presented with
large birthday cake finely decorated, and
pleasant evening was enjoyed until
about II o'clock, when the party made
their way home through the storm.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. A
French Stevens, Mr.. and Mrs. Donald P.
Chapman, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard w.
Shaw.
The following article relative to the
improved highway between the Norway
line and the Park Street bridge will ap-
pear in the town warrant for action at
the annual town meeting:
To see II the town will vote to raise money by
an issue Of town bonds. or otherwise. for sum
not exceeding forty. eight thousand dollars
(t4S, O00) for the purpose Of constructing Port
land cement or other improved hard surface
road from the Norway town line TO Park Street
bridge. or further, said question to be decided
by Eyes" or mo" vote of the legal voters Of
said town; also to determine the rate Of interest
said bonds shall bear, and the time OF payment
thereof and 70 perform any act necessary to ef-
feet legal issue Of said bonds.
A large crowd and . lively one at
tended the mask ball at Grange Hall
Saturday evening, about half the people
In costume. There were about one hun
dred from Norway, coming in Mr.. Rich's
pung. The prizes were won by Miss
Gladys Damon az Turkish girl fret,
Harry NJ. Shaw as rube second, third
prize to Miss Bean and Miss Lord from
Norway as twins. The judges were Mrs.
Waiter Starbird, Miss Charlotte Giles
and Mrs. Ethel Wood. Next Saturday
night there will DO the usual dance. A
dollar will be given away to some one
during the evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-02-10

The village Of South Paris, and the
County Of Oxford was In the grip OF .
blizzard on Thursday, Friday and Sat
urdsy of last week. IL began Thursday
about noon and extended to about Sat
urday noon. During Thursday night
about fifteen inches Of snow fell. Tho
first few hours the snow was light and
drifted In the wind somewhat, later
Il Was damp and sleety 90 Il Lay still.
The fall was heavy enough to tie up traf-
&c on highways and railroads to quite an
extent. The Grand Trunk maintained
passenger service with fair degree of
regularity although no freight train ran
Friday. The same can DO said Of the
Rsngeley Division of the Maine Central
over In the neighboripg towns Of Hebron
sad Buckfeld. The storm was much
heavier to the south and west OF us and
Portland trains were later than those
from Montreal. The storm came from
tbs west and visited New York and
places beyond before u arrived here. do
Ing . great deal of damage. In the
Southern states the fall was rain and one
OF the heaviest In pears.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-02-10
Married.

In Norway, Jan. 80, Harvel Allen, of Auburn.
and Miss Sadie Bryant of Bethe,.
In Rumford. Feb. Q, Herbert Freeland Grant
and Miss Marjorie Cornish both Of Rumford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-02-10
Born.

In South Paris. Feb. 8. to the wife Of Howard
A. Swan, daughter.
In Washington, d. O., Jan. %, to the wife OF
Lewis Pussy. formerly Of Bethel. . son.
In Norway, Feb. 1, to the wife Of 81. Knox
Bickford, son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-02-10

A lasy liver leads to chronic dyspepsia aud
constipation-weakens the whole system. Doan's
Rsgulets goo per box) act mildly on the liver
and bowels. At all drug stores.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-02-10
RECENT DEATHS.

James A. Shedd died ct 10 Water
Street ON Thursday, at the age Of 81
years. he Was born In Otisfleld Jan. %,
1889. He leaves . widow and one daugh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-02-10
NORWAY

A large delegation from Norwa.
Grange attended Pomona at Bryant
Pond Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abner Mann of Yves
Paris were In town Tuesday.
Miss Winifred Winslow of Portland
was in Norway Tuesday and Wednesday
Miss Doris Shepard Of Auburn was II
town for several days last week.
Newell Andrews and two children o.
North Waterford were guests OF FREQ
Davis and family Q couple Of days las
week.
Mrs. Maud Austin was sent to the Cen
trail Maine General Hospital In Lewiston
Wednesday for treatment.
Leslie Gibson and Hugh Pendexter
Jr., were home from Bowdoin College
several days last week.
John Haselton of Westbrook was In
town Tuesday and Wednesday.
Otis n. Jones Was home from Bates
College for three or four days last week
Fred Lovejoy Is suffering from blood
poisoning in one hand caused by spin.
ter forced into the hand.
Henry j. Knight, who recently bought
the P. s. Mason farm In Paris, has
moved to his purchase.
The Barton Reading Club met Thurs
day afternoon at the home Of Mrs. Emma
Jones. The reading was from "Great
Rivers"
Grant Abbott and Fred Noble attend.
ed the meeting of the Oxford County
Milk Producers Association at South
Paris Saturday.
Miss Harriet NJ. Taylor was In Hamp-
ton, N. a., several days last week.
Mrs. George Delaney of Providence,
R. l., recently visited her sister, Mrs.
John q. Fletcher.
Harry Rust Women's Relief Corps ex-
emplified the work on seven candidates
Thursday evening. After the work q
buffet lunch was served in charge of
Mrs. Leona Harlow, Mrs. Addie Lovejoy
and Mrs. Virs Kilgore.
Mount Hope Rebekah Lodge served q
supper Friday evening, the committee
in charge being Mrs. Alice Smith, Mrs.
Bessie Hutchins, Mrs. Cora Kimball,
Miss Abbie Curtis, Mrs. Grace Dunn,
Mrs. Mary Cole and Miss Leila Watson.
Chambers Orchestra of Portland was
in Norway last week to furnish music
for the Clerks Ball. The personnel of
This accumulation In aa folloWe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-02-10

W.M.-H. W. Starbird.
8. W.-Sherman T. Oliver.
1--WE. c. Mariner.
Treas.-William 2. Morton.
Sec-Harold c. Fletcher
8. D.-Irving o. Barrows-
J.D-Eugene p. Lowell.
Com. Of Finance-Arthur <. Forbes, Albert
w. walker, Charles II. George.
Trustees OF tl.5 Charity Fund-For two years.
K. j. Record, George r. Eastman, w. b. Strick.
land; for three years, L. s. Billings, W. s. Star
bird, Walter L. Gray.
The youngest pupils of Miss Nellie N.
Jackson gave q recital Saturday after
noon, Jan. 81. Following Is the pro-
gram.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-12-15
GREAT BRITAIN
STOPS NAVY PLAN

London. Dec. 9.--No program of
capital ship construction for the navy
VIII he presented To parlia amont until
tho whole question OF naval strength
as affected by the latest developments
nj naval warfa re has been exhaustive
ly Investigated by the committee, on
imperial defense and the results of
such investigation have been consid-
cred.
This announcement was made in
the house OF commons by j. Austen
Chamberlain. chancellor OF the ex-
chequer.
The government has decided, and
the admiralty has swatched the de-
ctsion. htat the committee on i'hpe-
rial defense. as affected 10y the latest
Developments I'm naval warfare" said
Mr. Chamberlain. 'and Will present
no program OF capital ship conrtsruc-
ton to parliament until the result OF
that inquiry has been considered"
Mr.. Chambcrlain's announcement
was the chief outcome of the set de-
bate In the commons tonight arising
from big attack on the government
expenditure as wastctul and from agi-
t"ton raised by the eXpoucnts of a
strong naval policy i'm favor OF "a navy
equal To- the combined navics of the
United states and Japan.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-12-15
PINGNiI NEWS MD VIEWS.

FlSgah. Dec. 1.-CrOps are about
gathered here. Some fields of cotton
nave never been picked and not likely
to as the cost of putting it ON the mar
kct will he more than II will sell for
The farmers have certainly lost this
year. All the efforts 10 help them,
selves have availcd nothing SO far
and national government will not aid
any. n government that refuses to
help its people is no government to
them No wonder an earthquake oc-
CURED politically on November 2nd.
Tn" cry is 10 hold cotton for better
prIceS.. The creditors yclr, sell, sell
ana pay us for we are about to go
under. So We arc between the devil
and the deep sea financially. II the
cotton is all sold IL wont pay the
debts OF the country at the present
prices and bankruptcy will be the re-
suit
There is uo doubt but the mass of
people are honest and as soon as the
bilC" viii pay expenses will sell and
pay tScir debts and no more can be
expected 10y reasonable people. No
iNlnS person has ever seen a ran or
thr"r-tourths i'm price i'm one season.
lf nc lives and knows it let him speak
dud tell ms when and all about it.
We have corn, peas. potatoes and
meat. but no money. Many people
about here have not sold any cotton.
using their means to gather it and
EvcpinE II for their debts IT that Is
urttW I" their creditors | fail To see
II. onc thing is certain the farmers
have got tu dCpcnd on themselves ana
not others. Many negroes have left
iur parts unknown leaving their debts
unpaid. They @ull want big pay for
thor work.
y" u'Ws hut what your readers soc
and hear every day The mails are
'ull "I circulars about cheap goods
ud tho cry of the creditor .s FOR
money. more money, still more mon
'N. You think this Il blue letter, but
tho facts warrant IL.
NO oats. wheat or other small grain
iS being Sowu ana not likely to be.
The new year may bring "a change
Tor the better.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-12-15
A VERY OLD VOTER
Massachusetts Woman Cast
First Ballot at Age of
Hundred and Two

Boston, Dec. 10--ATiss Annie Stone,
lo2 years of age, who celebrated the
woman shiiraSe victory 10y voting for
Senator Harding has received note
OF appreciation from the presidents
elects secretary thanking her for her
Interest i'm public affairs Word OF the
ccnicnarian's going to the polls reach
cd senator Ilarding's offices through
u newspaper clipping sent by an 'ad-
mircr OF Miss stone.
The letter from Charles Il. Hard.
assistant secretary said, while the
senator is on his way TO the Canal
Zone and has not been advised of this
circumstance, | know he would de-
sire me to write you and thank YOU
most cordially in his name. He woula
feel IL u great compliment indeed to
know that YOU are So much interested
I'm public affairs and have such u
cordial feeling for the Republican
party"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-12-15
RAIL MEN
FAVOR STRIKE.
81 Per Cent of Men Ready to
Walk Out, Says Report "a

Roanoke, Va, Dec 9.-Information
obtained from n reliable source here
late tonight is that 81 per cent OF
the members of the brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen and Order of Con-
ductors on the Norfolk and Western
Railway, who are conducting a strike
vote in connection with grievances i'm
volving among other things a demand
FOR wage increase, are i'm favor OF
striking and that they will receive
the support of the fourteen other labor
organizations on the road. AT the
same time it became known that b.
NJ. Jewell, president of the railway
department of the American Fedora
ton of Labor and chairmen OF sixteen
labor organizations on the Ne e. w.
will confer with company officials
here tomorrow morning
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-12-15
GUERILLA WAR
IN IRELAND
General Cummings Commander
of Force in Kerry Admits That
He is Not Making Headway

Trales, Ire, Dec. 0 (By the Asso-
ciated Press. While officers of the
British auxiliary forces claim that
the guerilla tactics of the Irish re-
publicans virtually have been brok~
en-. the military commanders have
informed the members of the parlia-
mentary labor comm ission which has
been visiting Ireland that they are
in no way sure of this.
The correspondent today interview
cd General Cumming. Commanding
the Kerry brigade. who admitted that
that he was not making any apprc-
cable headWay against the guerillas,
W. were able to secrete themselves
in the q tfiCult country and severely
handicap the mobilzing Of the trr"pa
by distractions of all kinds, such GS
deep trenches. trees and piles OF
stones, General Cumming added that
the training given soldiers was not
suitable for such work and that rcgi-
ments would have TO be constantly &c
eyed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-12-15
MOTOR DEALERS
CONVENTION
AutOmOtiye TrlGes Association
Will Meet i'm Greenville
Next Year

Columbia Dec 10.-The 1921 con-
vention Of the South Carolina Auto
motive Trades association will be held
in Greenville, decision to this effect
being reached 10y the convention in
Columbia today.
The morning session OF the conven-
ton was held at Ridgewood Country
club and was featured by strong ad-
dresses by II. Il. Harper, president of
the National Automobile Dealers as
sociation; A. S. Batchelder, represent
ing the American Automobile Dealers
association, and j. l.. Farley, vice.
president and general manager of the
Auburn Motor company. Optimism
was the keynote of the entire con-
vention. The convention adjourned
at O'Clock, following a luncheon al
the club. The attendance has been
approximately two hundred and fifty
"A. M. Gibbes of Columbia was re-
elected president of the association.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-12-15
To STOP AUTOMOBILE STEALING.

Columbia. Dec. 1O--A plan for put-
tusg SION - 1dtOsuCbilC Stc"!!ng Is
To be investigated by the state fNgh-
way department. the plan being sub
United hy Ele Stansbury, OF Indiana
polls. attorney general for the state of
Indiana. Mr.. Stansbury has written
the South Carolina highway commits
sion. stating that he has plan that
VIII successfully combat auto thievcry.
The highway officials arc taking the
matter up with him. with II view To-
getting complete data regarding the
plan.
Mr.. Stanebury writes that only slight
changes I'm the laws of the state will
be- necessary To make the plan cffcc-
tive. thou i he docs not go into do
tails as to his schemC
In handling The matter with the
South Carolina highway officials the
Indiana attorney general states that
the thcfts OF automobiles during the
past year resulted I'm total loss to the
country OF a hundred million dollars.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-12-15
COTTON AND
SEED BURN
Gin House, Cotton House, Seed
House Also DestrOyed-Ori-
gin Not Determined

Chcraw, Dec. 9.-Thc gin house cot
ton house, seed house, with about IS
bales of seed cotton and one box car
containing cottonseed, ON the pianta-
ton OF Il. Il. Laney, near Chcraw,
were destroyed by fire Wednesday
evening The fire broke out while
Mr.. Laney was i'm Columbia on busi-
ness and was discovered about 9
O'Clock. No ginning has been going
on for about two wCcks, as Mr.. Laney
was trying To set the rem" jndcr of
his crop in of the fields. he gin
had not been posted ana the ,tISe
OF the fire is unknown. The building,
including machinery, seed and cotton,
were complete loss, which is fairly
we'll covered hY insurance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-12-15
BISHOPVILLE NEWS NOTES.

BishOpville, Dec. S.--On a visit to
Wisacky yesterday / found the farm
ers have about finished gathering all
of their crops, and have put in and
are still putting in much larger crops
or small grain, oats wheat and rye.
The creamery business has been
closed, as it was found Improbable.
The Lee county fair was quite a
success. The exhibits were not on as
large scale as former fairs, but
every thing was first class, the wealth
er was ideal, and all passed off very
pleasantly, large crowds were present
on Thursday and Friday.
Rev. L. L. Legters will preach his
farewell SCI mon next Sunday night
He first goes to Central America
and from there TO South America to
study the needs of the Indians of
those countries with an eye to estab-
fishing missions among them.
The Methodist folks are delighted
to have our pastor, Rev. W. v Dibble
returned to us another year.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Law, Sr., who
have been on a lengthy visit TO rela-
tives in Eastover have returned home
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-12-15
MORE STUDENTS,
LESS SENSE
The Average intelligence of Col
Icge Students Found TO BE
Less Than il Was a Few
Years Ago

ST Louis, Dec. 10--Thc average in
tciligencc of college students is lower
than that which prevailed years ago,
according to the annual report of Or.
frederick n. Hall. chancellor of
Washington University.
This conclusion. the report ex-
plains. comedies with that OF au-
thorities in other educational institu-
tions. as. ass,crtaincd through CORES
pondcnce. Tie number of college stu
dents has ,een increasing steadily.
the report states.
III the present growth OF numbers
is indicative OF what may he expected
I'm the near i'uture." continues the re-
port. "the colleges will have to watch
carefully in order To prevent turning
out {" lower type of graduate than
that which has characterized colleges
hitherto.
1T is only fair To- say that, So far
as I can learn from the faculty, il
is thought the work OF the student
body has not this year beeu as good
a. that OF previous years; that con-
trary te the peoples expectations that
the young would be more purposerul
and earnest by reason of war expert
encc, they seem To he less inclined to
serious laboN. and that am unusr"
proportion OF students had 10 be
dropped because of the inferior quail
ity of their work
The repor asserts that until two
years ago the proportional Increase OF
woman suffrage victory by voting for
university was gaining notably i'm the
proportional Increase i'm the mum ber
OF men. but that i'm the last two years
the proportional intrcasc by men
has been greater. Men, the report
adds. usually are reluctant to continue
In classes in which they are outnum-
bcred by women.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-12-15
CLOSE WAREHOUSES;
IN BOLD MANNER
Tobacco Growers of Kentucky
Take Situation Into Own
Hands

OwCns5oro, Ky, Dec. .9.--Scrlous
outbreaks are threatened here be-
cause of the condition of the tobacco
market low prices of which, it was
said, threaten farmers Of the Green
River district with bankruptcy. Five
hundred tobacco growers. following
a meeting here today. marched In a
body To the loose leaf warehouses,
where they demanded that the own,
crs close their places Of business until
better prices could be realized.
Five OF the seven warehouses hold
ing sales here have agreed to close.
Sales today We're practically S3 Il
hundred stronger than yesterdays
average, 72,420 pounds going over the
brakes fOr an average of $S.7S q hun
dred.
Growers paid little attention to this.
insisting that the market be closed
until prices reached a level which
would insure them a living wage"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-12-15
CONSIDERS ECO
NOMIC BLOCKADE

Geneva, Dec. 10-Machinery for
putting an economic blockade
into effect intended as weapon against
offenders was discussed at the assem-
bly, OF the league of nations Reports
as adopted provided for an interna-
tional blockade committee of eight
members, appointed by the league
council to study the subject of appli-
cation of a blockade and report to.
the secretary general Of the council.
The report will be considered by the
council and all league members in
formed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-12-15
SAYS TOBACCO SITUA-
TION SERIOUS

Washington. Dec. 9.-Charles +.
smith. representing the tobacco grow
"rs "t Virginia and North Carolina
t"id ia" senate uGricultural commit
tee today that the situation was "se,
rIouS' in Tobacco" states. He urged
passage of the resolution rchabilltat-
ins the War Finance Corporation.
"l' wc market our tobacco we can't
get cost ct productions" he said. Boys.
hc added, were being taken from
schools IN an effort ~ dn something
to Try L" meet the situation. AgI1-
culture. he dcclrred " closely allied
with other industries and iii agricul-
tur" falls the whore business sfruc-
tuvU falls"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-12-15
PROHIBITION IN
COLLEGES

Chicago, Dec. 9,--Recommenda-
tions regarding the future ACTIVITY Of
American college students in behalf
of prohibition in European colleges
and universities will be made to the
Inter collegiate Prohibition associa-
tons board here December 90 and
21. The associations board of direc-
tors will then hear a report from
their educational secretary, Harry s.
Warner on eight months observation
of the college situation abroad.
A recommendation that the name
of the organization be changed to In
tercollegiate Civic association will be
taken up. The question of an enlarg-
ed and broadened program involved
in such a change will be considered
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-12-15

know better now how to pick show
corn, and another time I'll have the
first prize exhibit here" | am con.
vinced that fully 100 corn growers
learned more from this show about
corn cultur cand selection than they
ever have known.
THE show also emphasized anoth-
er point TO me in the commercial
phase Of the crop. South Carolina
corn growers must come TO two or
three not more than four, accepta BILE,
commercial, marketable varieties,
which vii. blend well in manufacture
In the 101, 10-ear exhibits, we had a
score Of varieties to Judge
In the western states. where the
manufacture of corn has advanced
furtherest, one finds one variety and
type of corn-hardIy more. They
have found the corn which is best
suited to manufacture and grow it
exclusively. 1t is simply another phase
of standa rdization and uniformity"
The show included also exhibits Of
corn cultivating Implements, manu-
featured products, lectures on and
demonstrations Of corn cultural meth
DDS, and other phases of the industry
The promoters of this show are de-
tcrmned, because of the value they
realized in this undertaking and the
encouragement given them, to con-
tinue the Pee Dee corn show, open
To the state, as permanent annual
event 1t will be enlarged and ex-
panded in the future to include the
.vidcst possible range of the industry
in all its agricultural, industrial, ed
ucatiOnal., and commercial phases.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-12-15
, COIUMBIN WILL CVTs NGES.

Columbia. Dee. t0.-Puciiic Mili
"f Columbia have announced th'u hc-
ginning Monday "a reduction ia wages
"f approximately ten per cent viii b.
effective. In explaining the reduction
w. D. HamriCk. superintendent nf tho
Pacific system. stated that thie was
made necessary nv conditions iu the
w" company does not contemplate
any cut In hours or any reduction of
tprcts. unless conditions become
more unravorabl, Ia manufacturing
interests. and ~ this time such is not
expected
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-12-15
Arkansas Wants =. G.. Law

South CarOlinI highway officials
have been asked by the state highway
commission of Arkansas to send
thcm copies of he South Carolina
law OF 1899. Arkansas officials have
been advised thar the new South Car
oilna act IL one OF the best highway
laws Of the country and they desire to-
Introduce similar measure ~ Arkan-
sas legislature iu January. ~Sccrctury
Thomas "f South Carolina commission
~ furnishing Arkansas officials with
copy OF the law.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-12-15
METER Ne
Mayor Jennings
Another Question
City Managef
Editor Daily Item.

Editor Daily Item.
Since writing the letter IA
in your issue Of the 7th, 1aN
out that the meter which M
we'll claims he saved the city $&
buying has never been installed,
as matter of fact, he ordered
wrong kind. or at least, some of
parts were wrong, and the meter
TO be returned. This shows howlU
Will make statements which he knoy
are not true. In his communicates
he claims he saved the city $500 q
reason of the purchase of "A water m
Ter for the pumping station, when q
knew, as "a matter of fact, the met
was not the proper kind and it Ia
never been installed, but had TO be 81
turned; so how could he possibly had
any facts upon which to base hI
statement that he saved the city $50
by reason of the purchase of thi
meter? | would like for him 10 an
swer this question.
Yours truly,
l.. ID. JENNINGS, Mayor.
Sumter, Dec 8, 1920.