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Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
Married..

In Rumford, Jan. 8. Thomas Harold Ellis Of
Rumford and Miss Gladys NJ. Pratt Of Mexico
In Lewiston. june o pelbsrt A; A. PsNn Davis OF MON
In Andover, June Q. Waldo Everett Merrill
and Alice Howard Andrews, both Of Andoyer
In Rumford, June 4, Ellery Kidder and Mist
Gladys Guy, both Of Rumford:
In Wood{ords, June Q, Chester Raymond
Easson of South Paris and Miss Gladys Merle
Rumery of Woodfords.
In Bethel, June 5. Ralph e. Remington ant
Miss Ruth A. Hutchins, both Of Andover.
Miller. Wayiand +. Robbins Of Westminster
Macs, and Miss Myrtle e. Hussey, Of Norway
In Bethel, June 5, Miss Marion Herrick
Bethel and Lyndall Blanchard Of Boston.
In Rumford, June Z, Joseph Baunord AM
Miss Katherine Ayotte, both Of Rumford.
In Rumfor June Z, Pauline Belanger an
Miss Georgianna Cayer, both Of Rumford.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
Died.

In Wilson's Mills, Junel, Azel Wilson, aged
Il years. 1000
80 years.
In winthrop, June s, Mrs. Louisa n. Colburn
formerly Of Dixfeld, aged "a years, months, II
y n New Hampshire, June Q, Fremont Allen
In Rumford, june 8, willard I. White.
In Fairfield, June 10, Mrs. Ethel May Fogg Of
Norway, aged 56 years, months, days:
In Dixheld, June IL, Mrs. Ethel Gates StoWen
wife Of Newton 8. Stowell.
In Lewiston, June Is, infant daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Raymond Dunham Of South Paris
In Norway, June Is, Samuel ]. Record. agst
70 years.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
Mrs. Ethel May Fogg.

The body of Mrs. Ethel May Fogg,
who died ct the Central Maine Sanato-
rum, Fairfield, Thursday afternoon, was
brought to Norway Friday for burial,
the funeral being held Saturday after
noon at 2 O'Clock.
Mrs. Fogg was the daughter OF Albert
aud Louisa A. (Lakin) Richardson, and
was born at Norway September 2, 1883
She married George b. Fogg, and three
children were born to them, who survive
their mother.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Fogg were afflicted
with tuberculosis. Mr.. Fogg was takeI
to the Fairfield Sanatorium In February
1919, and died December 18th last, ant
now Mrs. Fogg has followed him.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
Desirable Stand For Sale in
South Paris.

The Writ Stanley place on Pine Street,
South Paris, is offered for sale. This ia
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 @. WHEELER,
10tf South Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
White Elephants.

You may not know II, but South Paris
is full OF white elephants, or In other
words things you possess, do not use
and would like to be rid OF. NOW toe
young men Of the Universalist churcn..
acting under the auspices OF the Ladies
Social Union, are going to call for your
white elephants and lead them away to 2
sale to be held In the church vestry
wednesday afternoon and evening, june
80, and from 600 to 7:30 O'Clock hne
supper will be served to help along the
good work. Make list OF your white
elephants, and be ready for the boys.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
Born,

In Newry. June 8, to the wife Of Harry Bry-
In Bethel, June 8, to the wife Of William
In Jasper, wyoming, May 81, to the wife Of
Elmer R. Lane formerly of Canton, . SON.
In Norway, May 81, to the wife OF Fred XII
gore, q daughter. w
In Norway, June 8, to the wife OF Rodney W.
Verrill, o daughter.
In Lowell, JIDel. to the wife Of Hsrry Ring, q
Ann.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
sTATE OF MAINE.
Office Of Board Of State Assessors,
Augusta. June B. 1920.

Omce OF ooaru Oh otdse AssessoIss
Augusta, June 8, 1920.
Notice is hereby given that the Board of State
Assessors will be In session at the Assessors
June, at 8 O'Clock A. M: at the Court House In
South Paris on Wednesday, the 23rd day Of
June, at 8 O'Clock A. NJ: at the ASSESSOR 0face
in Rumford on Thursday, the 24th day Of June,
at O'Clock A. NJ, A. D. 1870, In the County OF
Oxford, to secure Information TO enable them 10
make q just equalization Of the taxable property
In said county, and to investigate charges OF
concealment Of property from taxation, Of nm.
LIBERALIZATION and OF failure to assess property
liable to taxation. .
WE. DRESSER,
J.J. DEARBORN,
Board Of State Assessors.
F.H. STERLING. Clerk. sSsl
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
State Of Ohio. City Of Toledo.

Lucas County, IS.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that ne
Is senior partner Of the firm Of F. J.
Cheney & Co.. doing business in the City
of Toledo, County and State aforesaid
and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed ir
nv presence, this 9Th day Of December,
A D. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken in
ternally and acts through the Blood or
the Mucous Surfaces Of the System. Senc
for testimonials. free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists. f5c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15

Moving Machine For Sale.
I have for sale a one.horse Adri-
ance moving machine in good con-
dition.
B. Y. RUSSELL,
ID South Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15

NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United States for
the District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of
ELDEN W. STEVENS, In Bankruptcy.
of Norway, Bankrupt,
To the creditors Of Eden W. Stevens Of Nor.
way, In the County Of Oxford and district
aforesaid:
Notice Is hereby given that on the 10Th day OF
June. A. D. 1920, the said Eden w. Stevens
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the first
meeting Of his creditors will be held at the office
Paris, Maine, on the Both day of June.
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 as may proper.
ly come before said meeting.
South Paris, June 10, 1920.
WALTER L. GRAY,
N-26 Referee In BANKRUPTCY.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15

Can't look well, eat we'll, or feel we'll with Inn.
pure blood. Keep the blood pure with Burdock
Blood Bitters. Eat simply, take exercise, Keep
clean, and good health Is pretty sure to follow
$l26 bottle.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15

Hives, eczema, Itch or salt rheum sets you
crazy. Can't bear the touch Of your clothing
Doan's Ointment is fine for skin Itching. AL
druggists sell 1t, 6Oc box.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
Commencement Concert.

The students of Hebron Academy will
olive a commencement concert at the
Rantist church, Hebron, on Monday,
June 21, at o'clock P. NJ; BY the pil,
Grim Male Quartette, assisted by Samuel
Gardner, violinist, composer and CON
Snctor. With Emil Newman at the piano.
The program follows:
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15

There Will De meetiug VI sue So"
munity Club at the Engine House Tues
day afternoon at three O'Clock to elect
officers for the ensuing year. The busi-
ness will take but a short time, then
there will be an opportunity to talk over
plans and ask questions. One OF our
cirls will tell what she has observed OF
community work in another state and
other suggestions will be offered. The
attendance at the last meeting was most
encouraging and 1t is hoped that there
will be twice as many this week. Every
one is welcome whether she Is ready to
join or not.
The Maine centennial half dollars,
issued in observance of the hundredtn
anniversary of our state, are now out,
and may be had at the local banks at
81 90 each. Talk about profi,eeringl
We don't know who is the protiteer, and
whether the matter should be brought
IN the attention of Attorney General
palmer of the United States, or Attorney
General Sturgis of Maine, but lt is GER
tainly about the worst yet. however,
as the people in their governmental
capacity, either as state or nation, VIII
get the excess profit, individuals Will
probably not complain, especially as
these half-dollars are likely some day 20
be worth more than dollar apiece.
Charles Smith, . Polander, who has
anglicjsed his name, was brought 10
Paris Jail Saturday noon charged Win
shooting Joseph w. Mercier. There mas
been bad blood between Smith and Mer'
cisr for some time. Both parties own
places in Hale. A brook runs between
the places from which the houses on ootn
farms are supplied with water. At the
last February term Of court Smith was
brought into court charged with assauii
on Msrcier. The reason OF the assault
was alleged to have been because tne
smiths bad fouled the water used 6y the
family (uamsd Gsrlarneau) living In the
Msroier house. The shooting appears tc
have been caused by the same trouble
A According to reports Mercier was shot II
ths back from across the brook. Bott
Smith and his wife were arrested: Mer
cIsr ia in the McCarty Hospital, KUN
ford 1t is thought he will recover.
The following is the program OF tn
musical festival to be given At GIang
Hall Tuesday evening of this week Q.
ths pupils Of the schools under IN
Sirsction of Miss Helen N. Barnes, ID
|, su pervisor Of music:
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15

The program of commencement week
Is as follows:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, ex-
aminations.
Tuesday evening, music festival, in
Grange Hall.
Wednesday evening, graduation ball in
Grange Hall, with music by Shaw's Or
chestra. Dancing begins at $50.
Thursday evening at s O'Clock, the
graduation exercises will be held In
Deering Memorial Church. The men,
bers of the graduating class respectfully
request that flowers be omitted.
Friday evening, alumni banquet at 7
O'Clock at Grange Hail.
Saturday, ball game, Paris High School
vs. Norway High School, at fair grounds.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15

The high school ball team finishes q
very successful season this week with
two games, one with the Alumni at the
high school grounds and game at Nor
way. Norway beat US the first game OF
the season and it will be especially fit-
ting to wind up the season by beating
them at the Fair Grounds.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15

For any pain, burn, scald or bruise, apply DR..
Two sizes s0c and coo at al drug stores.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15

Don't use harsh physics. Tho reaction weak.
ems the bowels, leads to chronic constipation
Get Doan's Regulets. They operate easily. Soc
ct al stores.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15
Banhupt's Petition for Discharge.
In the matter of
PHINEAS W. CURTIS. In Bankrupt
Rankrupt

Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
In Fl RaisSss Hsi's5 '7 ". CURTIS, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of the Dis,
trtct Court of the United States for the District
of Maine:
DHINEAS W. CURTIS of Norway. in the County
Of Oxford, and State of Maine, in said Dis
trict respectfully represents, that on the 10th day
of May, last past, he was duly adjudged
bankrupt, under the Acts of Congress relating to
Bankruptcy; that he has duly surrendered all
his property and rights Of property, and has
fully compiled with all the requirements of said
Acts and Of the orders Of Court touching his
wherefore he prays, That he may be de.
creed by the Court to have a full discharge from
all debts provable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex.
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this sth day of May, A. d. 1920.
PHINEAS W. CURTIS, Bankrupt.
Order OF Notice Thereon.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.
On this 9th day Of June, A. D. 1920, on
reading the foregoing petition, 1t is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be had
1920, before said Court at Portland, in said Dis:
trict, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published in the Oxford Dem.
ocrat, q newspaper printed In said District, and
that all known credlt0r6, anu 0ther persons In
Interest, may appear at the said time and place,
and show cause, If any they have, why the pray.
er Of said petitioner should not be granted.
And 1t Is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred.
itors copies Of said petition and this order, ad.
dressed to them at their places Of residence as
stated.
Witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
of the said Court, and the seal thereof at Port.
land, In said District, on the 9Th day of June,
A. D. 1920.
IL. g.. FRANK FELLOWS, Clerk.
A true copy of petition and order thereon.
Attest :-FRANK FELLOWS, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-15

FOR SALE.
Black walnut, black haircloth par
lor set, handsomely carved, antique.
Also 7 cane-seat dining room chairs.
Inquire of
MRS. MURPHY,
over N. D. Bolster's store.
4.3
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-02-06
L'ANsE NEWS NOTES.
Eugene Anger, of Escanaba, ar
rived Monday and has accepted a po-

Eugene Anger, of Escanaba, ar
rived Monday and has accepted a po-
sition as head millwright for the
Stearns & Culver lumber company.
The bargains that are being offered
every Saturday at Paquette's Grocery
are attracting hundreds of thrifty
buyers. Read their ad today.-adver-
| tisement.
Mrs. Harry Goldsmith left yester-
day for few days visit at Camp 4
with her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Para
disc.
The sophomores and freshmen will
give a party at the old schoolhouse
next Friday night.
Dennis Handley returned to, Camp
IL Tuesday. after spending several
days in town.
John Mayo returned Tuesday from
Pontiac to make his home here.
Mrs. w. S. Faith, who has been a
guest of her daughter, Mrs. r. p
Norman, the past few weeks, expects
to leave Monday for her home in Bat.
tie Creek.
| H. s. Kelland, of Camp is was ii
town few days this week.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-02-06
WALTON NOTES.

Will Salo called at Ishpeming the
latter part Of last week on business.
Edwin Maxi was a business caller
at Ishpeming the latter part of last
week.
Miss Nelson, Of Baraga, has been
busy taking the census around here
this week.
John Santti was a business caller
at Trout Creek Tuesday.
Joseph Miettanen called at Ish-
peming the first Of the week.
Alfred Ollila was Negaunee Wis
itor the first Of the week.
The farmers in this end Of the
township are becoming peeved at the
state highway department for the
way they are taking care Of the road
here which was taken over by the
state last summer. This, the main
road, has not yet been opened up with
the snow pillow this winter, making it
dangerous to travel. and making the
children take many chances, as they
now have to walk the railroad track
to school.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-02-06
TIMBER SALE. ONTONAG0N
INDIAN RESERVATION.

Sealed proposals, in duplicate, each
envelope marked Proposal for tim
Der, Ontonagon Indian Reservation"
win be received at the Office Of the
Special Agent in Charge Of the Mack
mac Agency, Baraga, Michigan, until
twelve o'clock noon, central time,
Wednesday, February 25, 1920, for
the purchase Of approximately 2,405,-
900 feet of hemlock, maple, birch,
ash, white pine, spruce and cedar on
the N w 4 N E Y and s w Y N E
u Of Sections % and 26 and the N E
u s E u and s E Y s E " Of Sec
ton %, all in Township SO North,
Range 38 West. Contracts for the
purchase of this timber must be made
by the successful bidder or bidders
with the individual allottees or their
heirs. The minimum prices per
thousand feet board measure, which
will be accepted are as follows:- ma
pie, $500; ash, $500; spruce, $500;
hemlock, $3.50; birch, $425; white
pine, $1,000; and all other species
$3.50. For cedar posts, each, tops
z in. and less, length z and 8 IT,, / Nc;
tops 8 in. and less, length 8 IT,, &c;
tops in. and less, length 10 IT,,
&c; tops in. and less, length IL IT,,
to 16 it,, &c; tops 6 in. and less length
10 to 20 it., &c. For cedar poles, each,
tops 8 inland less, length 25 IT,, 15c;
tops in, and less, length 80 it., Soc;
tops in. and less, length 35 IT,. 60c;
tops in. and less, length 40 IT,,
$1.00; tops in. and less, length 45
it., $1.50; tops in. and less length
so it,, $500; tops 9 in. and less,
length 55 it., 1925; tops 9 in. and
less, length 60 it,, $500. For hem
lock ties, each, &c; cedar ties, 12c.
For cedar piling per linear foot, 16
to 10 IT,, 4c; 20 to 80 IT,, 7c; 80 #.
and over, &c. All timber must be
cut and removed before June 1, 1928
under regulations prescribed by the
Commissioner Of Indian Affairs. With
each proposal a certified check in the
amount Of 100000 on solvent ma.
tional bank, drawn in favor of the
Special Agent in Charge Of the Mack
mac Agency must be submitted. Ths
deposit will be returned if a bid is re
jected, applied as part of purchase
price of successful bidder or re
tanned as damages if the bid is &C
|cepted and the required contracts ant
bond are not executed and presented
for approval within so days. Thu
right to reject any and all proposals
is reserved. Further information
and copies Of contract and bond forms
may be obtained from the Specia
Agent in Charge of the Mackinat
Agency, Baraga, Michigan.
(Jan. 80; Feb. s, Is, 1920
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-02-06
PEQUAMING BREvITIES.

DR.. and Mrs. Hawkins were iror
country callers over the week end.
Mrs. Edward Andersen spent the
week end in L'Anse a guest of her
daughter, Mrs. T. w. Edwards.
Mrs. Napolen Fish on Tuesday &C.
companied her daughter, Germaine
to Lake Linden, where the young la
dy is attending school.
Supervisor Harold E. Nilsen, OF
L'Anse, was here Monday in attend.
ance at the funeral Of the late Alfred
Leslie.
John A. Hickey and Christian Aim
ii transacted business in L'Anst
Monday.
Miss Ethelyn Dishnow was taker
to the hospital at Hancock last Sat.
urday and on Monday underwent ar
Operation.
Matti Haanpaa and Friszoff Hill
visited in L'Anse yesterday.
Embric Almli and Fred Wagner
are in Skanee this week scaling log.
for Charles Hebard & Sons.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-02-06
Chronic Constipation.

There are many people who have
never had movement Of the bowels
without,it Is produced by Q. catliArtic.
Most Of them have brrasht that con-
dition on themselves by the use OF
mineral waters and strong cathartics
that take too much water ont Of the
system and aggravate the disease
they are meant to relieve. A mild
laxative tonic like Chamberlain's Tab
lets Affords . gentle movement Of the
bowels that You hardly realize has
been produced BY . medicine. and
theiy use q not 90 likely 10 be fol-
lowed BY constipation. advertise
a
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-02-06
December 5-Feb. 6, 1920
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
(Publisher.)
Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at
Marc,,atta Mich

Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at
Marquette, Mich,
Nov. 4, 1919.
NOTICE is hereby given That Matti
Mill, whose postoffice address is Nish-
ula, Mich, did, on the 3rd day of Feb,
1919, file in this Office Sworn State
ment and Application, No. 04427, to
purchase the NWA Of SWh, Section
10, Township 81 N, Range SO w,
Michigan, Meridian, and the timber
thereon, under the provisions Of the
act Of June 8, 1873, and acts amend
atory, known as the Timber and
Stone Law" at such value as might
be fixed by appraisement, and that,
pursuant to such application, the land
and timber thereon have been APP
praised, by entryman at $4,000, the
timber estimated $50 M board feet at
$4,000 and the land $4,000; that said
applicant will offer final proof in sup
port of his application and sworn
statement on the 9th day Of Febru-
airy, 1920, before the Clerk Of the
Circuit Court Of Baraga county, at his
Office in L'Anse, Mich.
Any person is at liberty to protest
this purchase before entry, or initiate
a contest at any time before patent
issues. by filing a corroboratcd affida-
Wit in this Office, alleging facts which
would defeat the entry.
Entryman names as witnesses:
Andrew Turinen, Alexander Jacobson
and Jacob Peterson all Of Nishula,
Mich, and John c. Durham Of Mar
quette. Mich.
JOHN L. HETFERNAN,
Register.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-02-06
sKANEE NOTES.

August Holmstrom was in L'Anse
Tuesday and Wednesday, a guest Of
his slaughter, Mrs. Charles F. John
son.
Axel Swanson and Allen Roselle
were L'Anse business callers Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Berg, who
were called here by the death Of Mrs.
Berg's sister, Miss Ruth Gilman, re-
turned to their home in Marquette
Monday.
Mrs. ]. Robert Lindahl returned
Monday from Marquette, where she
visited her husband. who is confined
in the hospital. She reports Mr..
Lindahl,s condition as critical.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-02-06

Mrs. George Welsh and daughter,
Olive, and Mrs. George DeGagne, Of
-L'Anse, were callers here Wednes-
day.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-04-15
WELDING

OXY-ACETYLENE WELDING
Cast Iron, Malleable Iron, Solf Steel,
Tool Steel, Brass. Lynden Welding
& Manufacturing Company, 3rd and
Front St. LINDEN. 1-1-tf-o
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-04-15
SCHOOL NEWS

In the fire drill Monday morning,
the building was emptied in forty
five seconds.
Ieabell Eornum entered the third
grade Thursday.
: Friday, the fifth and third grades
bad q spelling match, in which the
third graders came off victors.
Mrs. Jensen visited the third grade
Thursday and Mrs. De Jonge Friday.
Charlie Troost has recovered from
smallpox and has returned to school.
Miss Bergstrom room gave
King Arthur play to entertain the
Third Grade Friday.
Floyd Young is absent from the
eighth grade on account of illness.
Margaret Hornun entered the 9Th
grade last week.
The sixth grade grammar box was
opened last Friday, and Boyd Ram
sey having least number of mistakes
got first prize, and Herbert Talmage
the consolation"
Clarence Rinehart visited school
with his aunt, Justine Cusin. one day
last week.
David Bowles is a new pupil in
the second grade.
Wesley Ranton has been absent
from the second gnde on account of
an operation on his throat.
Two new pupils. both from Belling-
ham, Alfred Lennen and Ross Bowles,
entered the first grade last week.
Fifteen second graders received
their knight pins.
Mary Cries, Jesse Wynn and Irene
Price have been absent from the
fifth grade on account of illness.
The fifth grade went out on field
trip last week and made quite col
lection of spring flowers.
Seventeen fifth graders have won
their knight pins.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1920-04-15
NEWS OF LYNDEN

Earl Tremain has been i'll this
week.
S. W. Wilson of Maple Falls was
guest at the Al Bergman home on
Sunday.
Mr.. Conrad Axling's left hand is
badly inflamed. causing him consid-
cradle pain.
There were twenty deaths and
thirty-four births in the Lynden dis
trict during the quarter ending Apr.
/, according to an announcement
MADE this week by Miss Tilda Tromp.
registratar OF vital statistics. Twelve
deaths occurred during March.
Jerome County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1919-1920, 1920-01-22
Historic Tree Now Only Memory.

Historic Tree Now Only a Memory.
The tree in the road" a mile and
a half west OF Hartford, Mich, has
been cut down to clear the way for
a new concrete road. This maple tree,
supposed to be more than a hundred
years old, was the most famous and
most cherished landmark Of the re-
giOn. Standing In the middle Of the
road on the crest Of a hill, II had
from the time Of the oldest lnhabltant
been used as a point from which all
distances were measured.
In giving directions a place was al.
ways said to he a certain distance
this side Of the tree In the road" or
certain distance beyond the tree in
the road" With the advance Of clvI.
llzation. however, the natives have
reluctantly concluded that the tree
can be dispensed with, since the only
distance people ask about now Is the
distance between gasoline tanks.-Ex.
change.