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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
BEN" FRANKLIN NOT FRS,
Contention Made That New Hampshire
Had the Earliest Periodical In
the United States.

! claim that \the oldest periodical II
the United States Is the NewHampshir
Gazette, published weekly at Ports
mouth and founded in 1855, the mex,
In age being the Weekly Mercury. pub
lished at Newport, r. l., and founded
in 1758. benjamin Franklin did moi
found the Saturday Evening Post OF
any other paper In 1928. The Penn
sylvania Gazette was founded in 172e
by Samuel Keimer, who did not make
a financial success Of 1t and sold 1t to
Franklin. It was first called The Uni
versal Instructor In All Arts and Sci
ences and Pennsylvania Gazette. In
his autobiography Franklin says OF
Keimer and the Gazette: He begar
his paper, however, and after carrying
it on three-quarters of year, with a
most ninety subscribers, he offered II
to me for trife; and l. having been
ready for some time to go on with II
took 1t in hand directly; and 1t proved
in a few years extremely profitable to
me-"
Samuel Atkinson and Charles Alex
-ander combined the subscription lists
of the Pennsylvania Gazette and the
Bee and issued the first number of the
Saturday Evening Post on August 4,
1921, and the Gazette and the Bee went
out of existence forever. Thomas Cot
trell Clarke was the first editor Of the
Post. All old newspaper directories
give 1921 as the year the Post was
established.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
B0ssY HAD DELIRI0US "JAG"
Results of lmbibIng Barrel OF Home
Brew Disastrous to Morals OF
Sedate Old Cow.

Milk, that mild and healthful bever'
age beloved of the young, usually held
in light esteem by the antiprohibition-
list, but
It happened not long ago-since Jan.
16-in the mining camp Of Sand Cou-
lee, Montana. A "Bohunk" miners
wife, apparently seeking to keep her
lord and master in good humor, mixed
a barrel of home brew guaranteed to
develop a real kick, and set 1t out In
the yard to ferment. A neighbor's
cow happened along and tasted.
One taste led to another, and finally
the barrel was empty. But not so the
COW. She was most decidedly and sat
isfactorily "full." Anyway, bossy was
fighting drunk, and she started out to
clean up that mining camp, and sue
ceeded almost completely. But she
met her Wellington In Deputy Sheriff
Adolphson. The cow charged the
sheriff, who lodged.
Then bossy suffered from the hallu-
cination that has afflicted humans un-
der similar circumstances. She gave
evidence Of seeing a multitude Of
Sheriff Adolphsons, and finally firing
herself with aimless charges fell down
and asleep. When she awoke next day
her "jag" was over. But 1t is reported
that her milk sold at premium for
several days among the strong men of
the camp.-Wall Street Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
Rows and Girls Clubs.

The final figures of enrolment In boys
and girls clubs In Maine this year show
a total of 1858 10 the 16 counties. Aroos-
took leads, with 457 members, and Som
erset is second, with 1926. The other
counties finished In this order: Hancock,
ST.; Androscoggin and Sagadahoc, 376;
Penobscot, $50; Franklin, 251; Oxford,
247; Cum bsrland, 245; York, 215: Waldo,
1872; Ksnnsbec, 1856; Washington, 1877;
Knox and Lincoln, 112; Piscataquis, 100.
OF eight projects, sewing has the largest
enrolment, 786, and gardening is second,
7O1. There are 8S3 In cooking and
housekeeping clubs, 5s2 In canning, 26S
In poultry, 236 in potato raising, 227 In
pig clubs, 157 in sweet corn and "a In
flint corn. Aroostook leads In three prof.
ects, potatoes, sewing, and cooking and
housekeeping; Hancock in canning and
poultry; Somerset In pigs; Oxford In
gardening; Androscoggin and Sagadahoc
In sweet corn and Waldo In flint corn.
The special prizes Of $15 each, offered
by the Maine Central Railroad Co. for the
best litters of pigs raised this year BY
boys or girls from sows figured In agri.
cultural club work last year, have been
awarded as follows: Androsooggin,
Charles d. Gibbs, Livermore Falls; Han.
cock, Ralph Young, Hancock; Kennebec
Wallace True, Litchfleld; Oxford, Leroy
q. Hersey, North Waterford; Penobscot
Chsfles Page, Brewer; Waldo, Hattie
Mckinley, Jackson.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
Branble Rings.

About this time of year the Maine
Agricultural Experiment Station Is In
frequent receipt Of questions concerning
blackberry or raspberry shoots that 60
looping down at the tip. Such canes
show two rings, girdling them less than
an inch apart.
This is the work of a slender black
beetle about half an inch long, with its
yellow "collar" usually decorated with
two black dots.
Of course beetle Is not making cir.
cles for "magic" although their mystic
rious appearance gives some Of the bram-
BILE owners sort of superstitious shock.
As matter of fact, the aforesaid slen-
der black beetle has been laying eggs in
the rapidly growing tissue OF the cane.
If she did this without taking precautions
the chances are the delicate egg would
be crushed by the vegetable growth
a fate that overcomes many an insect
egg. Not 80 with those of the black
beetle, however, for she takes steps to
prevent this by girdling the shoot. The
egg, slipped into the soft though whiting
tissue between the rings, matches safely
and yet the infant grub is near enough
succulent growth to reach that easily.
According to the dictates of his appetite
the grub tunnels its way down the cane,
very slowly at first and more rapidly
later on and finally reaches the base OF
the stalk where in due time 1t undergoes
its Transformation from white grub to q
black beetle with yellow collar.
The negligent fruit grower may feel
that it is serious matter to have his
new canes killed by this borer and thus
lose his next years crop of berries. The
watchful person, however, rambles
through his brambles, chuckling bit at
the cleverness of the invader of his brisr
patch, the while he prunes the new cane
bit below the second ring. The grow
ing cane is usually none the worse for
this operation. Indeed the practice
gives an impetus to the laterals which
are said to bear better for this treatment.
So while the two mysterious rings on
the raspberry or blackberry canes do
carry between them definite threat, 1t
is 80 simple matter to nip the criminal
in the egg, 80 to speak, that dead cane
from this cause IL really to be charged
to the accout of human negligence, after
all.-Chas. D. Woods, Director.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
The Hen of the Walk.

A hen of the flock of John Reaton,
foreman riveter at Texas yard, Bath, dis
herself recently by laying an
egg on one side of which was repro.
duction of the face of watch, with the
exception of the hands. The Roman
numerals were there from / to IL in q
circle and In regular form. The hen
probably did not put on the hands to
mark the time, because evidently con
fused between daylight saving and stand.
ard time. The curio is considerably
ahead of all freak eggs heard from.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
sEALl
STATE OF MAINE.

COUNTY OF OXFORD, IS.
Board of County Commissioners, May Ses.
sion, 1920, held BY adjournment July 20, 1870.
UPON the foregoing petition, satisfactory
evidence having been received that the petition.
ers are responsible, and that inquiry Into the
merits of their application is expedient, 1T is
ORpERED, that the County Commissioners meet
at the Davis Place, in Hartford, Maine, on
August 26th, next, at nine OF the clock A. NJ
and thence proceed to view the route men
toned In said petition; Immediately after
which view, q hearing Of the parties and their
witnesses will be had at some convenient place
in the vicinity, and such other measures taken In
the premises rs the Commissioners shall
Judge proper. And 1t is further ORDERED that
notice Of the time, place and purpose OF the Com;
missioners' meeting Aforesaid be given 70 an
persons and corporations Interested, by causing
attested copies of said petition and OF this order
thereon to be served upon the Clerk OF the
town of Hartford and also posted up IN
three public places In said town and pub
lished three weeks successfully In the Ok
ford Democrat, newspaper printed at South
Paris In said County Of Oxford, the first OF
said publications, and each of the other notices,
TO be made, served and posted, at least thirty
days before said time Of meeting, to the end
that all persons and corporations may then
and there appear and shew cause, II any they
have, why the prayer Of said petitioners should
not be granted.
A true copy Of said Petition and Order Of
XTrEsT~DONALD B. PARTRIDGE, Clerk
1850
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
BUDDING FInanoIer.

My daughter, In company with an
other girl, went to the grocery store
to get some grapes. The other girl
asked for a nickel's worth. and when
the grocer handed them to her my
little girl asked for q cents worth.
The grocer said: Ruth, ! don't sell q
penny's worth Of grapes" Ruth said:
"You will sell six cents worth, won't
your" The grocer said yes, then Ruth
said: "Well. then put penny's worth
In that bag" The grocer laughed and
gave her the Chicago Tribune
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
s.Ixadonean osIsbratlons.

The people Of Salvador celebrate
March 15 as a holiday in honor Of Gen.
eral Morazan. who was elected presi'
dent In 1880 Of the Central American
federation. In 1882 he suppressed On
insurrection against the federal gov
ernment In Salvador. In 1888 revolu'
t1on In Guatemala and In 1912 In Costs
Rica. The people Of Salvador alsc
celebrate March a. q holiday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
State of Maine.

To the Honorable Board Of County Commis.
sioners within and for the County OF Oxford
Respectfully represent the undersigned Select
men Of Hartford, In said County, that certain
section of County highway In said Hartford Is Is
but little travelled, and that public convenience
and necessity no longer requires its continuance,
namely, from the junction Of roads south OF the
residence of Arthur l.. Bennett, at the end OF q
section of county highway already discontinued,
northeasterly to the Livermore town line. They
further represent that said highway Is IN unsafe
condition for public travel, and cannot De re-
paired without great expense, and II not discon-
tinued certain alterations In location seem I'm
perative. Wherefore we respectfully petition
your Honorable Board, after due notice as re-
auired BY law, and an inspection Of said high
way, to make such discontinuances, alterations
or new locations as In your judgment would best
meet the demands Of public convenience ana
Dated at Hartford. Maine, this nineteenth day
of July, A. D. 1920. - ,
j. F. PALMER, Of
II. e. PARSONS, Hartford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
Farm For Sale.

100 acre farm, cuts S5 tons hay, good
pasture, plenty of wood for farm, good
buildings, running spring water in oosn
house and barn, on main road, only 3
miles from village and railroad. tele-
phone and r. z. ID. This beautiful farm
home can be bought IL taken at once for
$3.50, including whole equipment Oh
farming tools. Part cash, balance on
Easy terms. For sale by L. A. BROOKS,
Real Estate Dealer, Office 81 Market
Square, South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10

One of the most successful farmer ad-
vertisers speaks as follows: 81 toiled, ]
sweat and produced found that
must sell at the other mans price and
for his profit. By constant advertising
l now am able to secure fair price.
Ny experience 10 that advertising pays.
1t frees me from my neighbor's limits.
tions. 1t increases my self-respect, and
has added hundreds Of aquaintances and
friends to my CIRCLE"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
State of Maine.
,nrrNrnv nE nyrOpn 90

To the Honorable Justice Of the Supreme
judicial Court next to be held at Paris, on the
second Tuesday of October, In the year OF our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty:
Bertha NJ. Duffy, of Peru. In the County Of
Oxford and State of Maine, wife Of Clarence
G. p. Duffy, respectfully represents: that she
was lawfully married to the said Clarence G. r.
Duffy, at Boston In the Commonwealth OF Mas
sachusetts, on the 26th day Of August 1901. by
Rev. Frank Z. Burnell clergyman duly author
lied to solemnize marriages; that they have no
children; that the said ibelant has always con-
Quoted herself toward her said husband as
faithful, true and affectonate wife, but that the
said lbelee, regardless of his marriage covenant
and duty has been guilty of cruel and abusive
treatment toward your said libelant; that In
1910, the said libelee utterly deserted your said
libelant, which said utter desertion has con.
tinued for three consecutive years next prior to
the fling of this Mbel that your said nbelant
has resided In this State In good faith for more
than one year next prior to the ming OF THIS
libel; that the residence Of the said Clarence u:
P. Duffy Is unknown to your said nbelant snd
diligence; that there Is no collusion between
YOUR said hbelant and the said Clarence G. p.
Duffy to obtain divorce; wherefore she prays
that q divorce may be decreed between ner
and the said Clarence g. P. Duffy for the causes
above set forth.
Dated July 14th, 1920. ,,rv
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this four.
teenth day Of fSpSr Jpiy $50 u1rcurNs
Justice Of the Beace.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
Farm For Sale.

I offer for sale my farm about two
miles north of Paris Hill. Good build
ings, one hundred and twenty acres OF
land; FIVE to six hundred grated apple
trees and wood and timber enough to
pay for the place. / also have for sale
good two-horse cart or will exchange for
q one-horse cart.
ALBION W. ANDREWS,
21tf Paris Hill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
Champion Jersey Fat Producer.

A cow with Q record of producing
1,040 pounds Of butter fat is certainly
some COW. This is Plain Mary, owned
by F. W. Aver of Bangor. She is a
Jersey COW and was proclaimed the
champion Jersey fat producer at the an
nual meeting of the American Jersey
Cattle Club held In June. Another tri.
umph for the Pine Tree State.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
Eggs Nationallzed.

Eggs have been nationalizsd in soviet
Russia, according to advices to the State
Department received from Viborg. Last
March, 1t was stated, Lenine issued a
decree apportioning the number Of eggs
to be delivered to the soviet from each
seotiop of the country,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
An Advertisement Ten Years Old.

An Advertisement len Years UId.
A. P. Winslow, poultrymsn of Free,
port, has just filed an order for $40
worth of Barred Plymouth Rock eggs.
The order came from man in Spring
field, Mass, and now Mr.. Winslow Ia
speoulsting on how long an advertise
ment lives. 1t Is 10 years since he ad.
yartiaed eggs for sale.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed executrix OF the last
will and testament Of
JOSEPH W. HUNTING, late Of Oxford,
In the County of Oxford, deceased, without
bond. All persons having demands against
the estate of said deceased are desired 70 pre-.
sent the same for settlement, and all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment imme-
CHARLOTTE s. HUNTING,
July Goth, 1920. Welchville, Maine'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
GIyInu Him Room.

"Gracious! I didn't know you were
going away"
"Yes, the doctor has ordered my hus-
band to stop smoking, and I'm going to
mothers for the first few weeks
Judge New York;.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
The Largest Dairy Farm.

The largest dairy farm in New Eug-
land is located At Barre, Vermont, and Is
owned by George 81. Ellis of Boston.
There are 750 COWS on this farm. Mr..
Ellis cannot make 1t pay, 30 he says, and
is going out Of the business.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
STATE OF MAINE.

COUNTY OF OXFORD, ss.
Supreme judicial Court, in Vacation, !
July II, A. D. 1920 !
UPON THE FOREGOING LIBEL, ORDERED
That the Libelant give notice to the said Clarence
G. p. Duffy to appear before the Justice OF our
Supreme Judicial Court, to be holden
at Paris within and for the County Of Oxford
on the second Tuesday of October, A. d. 1920, by
publishing an attested copy Of said libel and
this order thereon, three weeks successlvely in
the oxford Democrat, a newspaper printed IN
Paris, In our County Of Oxford, the last publ,
cation to be 80 days at least prior to said second
Tuesday Of October, 1920, that he may there and
then In our said Court appear and show cause
If any he have why the prayer OF said hpelan'
should not be granted.
JOHN A. MORRILL,,
Justice Of the Supreme judicial Court.
A true copy Of the libel and order OF court
Attest Attest: DONALD B. PARTRIDGE, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10

Approximately $4,000 worth of
apples were produced and sold In Cam
ada last year, according to bulletin Is
sued here by the Dominion Bureau of
Statistics. The report shows that 1884, :
600 barrels of apples were sold in 1919.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10

Steel Ships Carry More.
Ships built Of steel are said to be
able to carry about 20 per cent mere
cargo than those made Of ifsn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor OF the last
will and testament Of
GEORGIA A. HEWEY, late Of Andover,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, without
bond. All persons having demands against the
estate of said deceased are desired 10 present
the same for settlement, and all indebted thereto
are requested TO make payment Immediately.
JAMES 81. COOMBS,
July %, 1870. Monmouth, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
NOTICE.

To the creditors of Arthur Normsnd of
Rumford, In the County Of Oxford and District
aforesaid:
july, A. d. 1920, the said Arthur Normand
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the
6rst meeting Of his creditors win be held at
the ONCE Of the Referee, Nos Market Square,
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. NAV properly como before said meeting.
South Paris, July 20, 1890.
WALTER L. GRAY,
W.32 Referee In Bankruptcy,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
FOR SALE.

Good refrigerator, sewing ma
chine, hair mattress, pillows, chairs
and other house furnishings, includ
ing several pieces of antique furni
ture. Apply to
MRS. HALL,
at DR.. Aldrich's, Paris Hill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
WANTED.

p.ae,n paen and women everywhere 20 sell the New
Ms Msress h supreme Accident and Health Poncy.
PUBLIC. Large indemnities and low premium
NJ Sood liberal agency propositions for those
son,.s an devote their part or spare time. Better
Rss,acss for those who win become Fun Time
PlrSSsSs pi Write for tun psxsscnlsrs'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
NOTICE

hss me subscriber hereby gives notice that ne
ssss,en oeen duly appointed administrator or she
=, MARY 4. MAXWELL late of Paris,
hose ne county Of oxford, deceased, and given
So,n Soaus A. the AN directs. All persons having
snSnes ssase against the estate Of said deceased
sns uesired 20 present the same for settlement,
esSIn 1 al indebted thereto are requested TO make
PSyment Immediately.
DELBERf NJ. STEWART,
'uy nth, 1870. South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that be
has been duly appointed administrator OF the
estate Of
NEWELL n. vARNEY, late of Sumner,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds a. the law directs. All persons having de-
mands against the estate Of said deceased are
sil indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
July Soth. 1870. Sumner, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
Austrian Microscope.

Austrian Microscope.
A iuorescent microscope invented
by an Austrian scientist for use with
ultraviolet rays enables the recogni'
don Of differences In matter not Per
saptibls by ordinary nGht
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
Reality Of Disease osrna

Replying to a protest from Lee
White, publicity department OF the
Christian Scientists, against remarks
on the death from diphtheria Of a girl
under Christian Science treatment, the
Journal Of the American Medical Asso-
citation says: Had the nine-year.old
girl been buried beneath a load Of
bricks, even Mr.. White would have
suggested, we believe, that before CIV
Ing the injured child Christian Sci.
ence' treatment-'absent or present
the bricks should be removed. What
Mr.. White fails to realize Is that
Klebs-Loeffier bacillus 10 just as ma.
terial an object as brick. It does
material damage. 1t IL true. not by Its
material weight but By the equally
material toxins K produces"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
Desirable Stand For Sale in
South Paris.

The Writ Stanley place on Pine Street,
South Paris, is offered for sale. This is
one of the most desirable places In town.
House of eight rooms with all modern
improvements and in the very best OF
condition. Fine lawn, garden and fruit
trees. Inquire of
MRS. STANLEY, or
ALTON c. WHEELER,
19tf South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
Dizzy!

II you get up in the morning
ieelng dizzy and weak, it usually
indicates q sluggish liver, or poor
oigestion. Aside from its unpleas-
sntness, this condition may become
dangerous; it should be checked be-
tore your vitality becomes impaired,
aad you are then less able to with
stand disease.
"A teaspoonful Of "L.F." Atwood's
Medicine will stimulate the action
oi Your digestive organs, and re-
establish normal conditions. Taken
regularly it will quickly restore
your vitality. and you will sleep soundly
ana awake refreshed. and clear beaded.
Powders and tablets containing
ascetanihd or other coal-tar deriva-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10
lean Bank Tor Trouble.

$50 many people want to borrow
trouble" said the Old Settler, that it's
q wonder some enterprisins cuss
doesp't start Q bank 10 accommodate
en-.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-08-10

y yves tend to weaken
the hearts action. The
true 81. F." simply
sets natural methods
n IN action and benefits
the entire system. If
you have never used it
send for 4 bottle now.
Your druggist sells it
,Or Soc a bottle, so
..1 .s.e1asooOnful doses. The
y If" Medicine Co.,
PORTLAND Maine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-01-21

daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. walter
Tiffany. viii arrive today wish Mr.
Tiffany TO visit her parents FOR sew
eral weeks.
Mrs. Robert Washhurn. formerly
q Seattle and later % Meifofd. u
the guest OF Sir. and Mrn. Horace
Henry.
Miss Adelinc NJ. Hughes. superir
trndent OF thc Chilircn'H orthop~iic
hospital. left Sunday for tho East.
where she will visit several OF tho
Eastern hospitals
sfr and Mrs. VIII =. hyperion.
who have he~u visiting IN the East
and South since November. are again
In their horne on Grand ave. Mr.. ZIP
person returned 10 Seattle the firn,
% the yrar and Mrs Eppcrson a
fortnight later.
Mr. and Mrs r. W Baxter with
MHr. Currier. Mra. HaSter's sister.
viii leave tomorrow for a short trip
TO California
Mrs W. l. white. Of Spokane. II
tho gurs, % Mr. and Mrs. Alva II.
WananakcT.
Mrs Newton Foster left Yesterday
for a trip 20 Boston and New York.