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Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11

The people of Maine were little sur
prised few years ago, when we began
eudesvoring to make permanent i'm
proved roads, to discover that good roads
cost money-a whole lot of money, in
fact. But our widest fancy never ap-
preached the price which the b. G. l..
is putting on good roads in this year
1920. The state highway commission
last week opened bids on three short
pieces of bituminous mscsdam road in
different parts Of the state. Not includ-
ing bridges, the lowest bids on one piece
were at the rate OF little less than
$4,000 a mile, on another something
over s36, 900 mile, and on the third
piece something over sS9, 900 a mile.
The commission rejected all bids as too
high, aud it is safe TO say that the 1920
road building program OF the state is at
present clouded with considerable un-
certainty.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
Oxford.

Che Congregational Ladies' Aid had .
supper at the parish house Friday even
ing and took SS1. A part Of the pro-
ceeds 10 to be used for the Interohurch
movement.
The Methodist circle at Welchville had
a supper on Wednesday, which was well
patronizsd. Thirty members have been
added to the circle recently and good
interest 10 manifested.
The Congregational Ladies' Aid met
with Mrs. S. =. Keene Wednesday.
William Faunce, civil war veteran, 10
In poor health.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
West Lowell.

N. A. LeBaron attended Pomona at
BrIdgton May 9th.
Miss George Nichols visited In Frye
burg the past week.
John A. Fox finished saving birch In
his steam mill May 7th.
Irving Bowley Is guiding for B. E..
Brown.
Orlando Allard 10 helping G. D. Lord
with bis plOwing.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
Sumner.

A teachers meeting WAS held at the
Morrill, school house Thursday last.
Word has been received from Albert
Davenport at the Central Maine General
Hospital that he Is some better.
Mrs. Flora Leslie and Mrs. Stella Dav.
export visited Mrs. Lillian Russell
Wednesday last.
Doris Leslie, who is teaching the Hill
school, attended the teachers meeting at
the Morrill, school house.
Folks are beginning to farm, those
whose land is dry enough to work.
Asa Robinson is working for 81. W..
Davenport.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
North Paris.

Mrs. Abbie Lowe went to Norway
some two weeks ago to visit her sister,
and was taken sick there; is not yet able
to come home.
Ronald Ross had several fingers in.
jured in planer last week. They are
doing we'll and he will lose none.
A. B. Abbott received pure bred
Holstein calf from Vermont last week.
Mr.. Pratt is back again on the mill job.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
s1oo Reward, 500

The readers Of this paper VIII Dc
pleased to learn that there 10 at least
one dreaded disease that ecience has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
Influenced BY constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment. HaiIs
Catarrh Medicine is taken internally ana
acts thru the Blood on Nthe Mucous Sur
faces Of the System thereby DESTROYING
the foundation Of the disease. giving the
patient strength by building up the con- -
stitution and assisting nature IN DONG its
faith in the curative power Of HAIRS
Catarrh Medicine that they offer one
Hundred Dollars for any case that It faiis
to cure. Send for list Of TESTIMONIALS
Address F. ]. CHENEY q CO, Toieoo'
Ohio. Sold by all Druggists. 16c.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
Norway Lake.

VIM. Glover and family have left their
home here and gone over to Lakeside"
to work for the summer.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Fred Banks OF Norway
village were recent visitors ut Clarence
Dunham's.
Elsie A. Peacock of Norway recently
visited ut Frank Harwood's.
Mrs. Alexander Watson OF Revere,
Mass, spent few days last week with
the family of her niece, Mrs. VIII Tucker.
Asa Frost was In Portland last week
attending the Masonic Grand Lodge, and
visiting his son and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alton Frost.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11

Harold Bartlett was seriously injured
Monday, May 8. He Was helping In
pressing hay at Paul Thurston's barn.
The engine stated, his foot caught and
slit his foot badly. he 10 about, and the
wound is doing nicely.
Ed Smith recently had two fingers cut
of when working in the mill. he 10 up
and about, and the wound Is doing nicely.
Mrs. o. r. Stanley has had sore on
her neck for over three weeks. II is
very painful, and 1t saps her strength.
She had the doctor lance II the last OF
last week, and hopes now 1t will be bet
ter.
The day was fair, and sunny skies
were In evidence when the Oxford Coun-
ty Teachers Association met in the
main building at Gould's Academy Fri
day, May Z, for an alldsy's session. A
goodly number OF teachers were there
and few towns people came in to hear
the addresses. After the business, Prof.
Frank D. Tubbs of Bates College gave q
fine address on Mexico. 1t cleared our
minds somewhat as we had always heard
the other side. But he made it seem as
II Mexico had more rights than she bad
confined to teachers Of one-room rural
schools, teachers Of lower grades in viii
lage schools, and teachers OF secondary
schools and upper grades In village
schools, till 3:15 O'Clock, when they oil
met in the assembly room to hear DR..
James Chalmers, principal OF the State
Normal School at birmingham, Mass,
on "Three Teaching Lessons from the
Life of Theodore Roosevelt" and "Five
Decades of Educational Progress" by
DR.. A. e. Winship, editor of the Journal
of Education, Boston. Then in the
evening they listened to good address
BY Rev. H. E. Dunnsck, state librarian,
on "Msiue's Part in Building the Re-
public"
Mrs. Agnes Straw and companion,
Miss MAY Wiley, came home from their
winter at Fellsmers, Fla, last Tuesday.
Mrs. Hausmsn and little son, Mr.. and
Mrs. Finck, with their maids, arrived at
their summer home in Msyyille last Sat
urdsy to spend the summer here.
KIMBALL HILL.
Lloyd and Leslie Thompson were at
home Sunday.
Mrs. A. l.. Swan called at G.. L. Haines'
Wednesday. Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Haines
of West Paris were at G.. L. Haines' Sun
day.
W. W. Brinck was at Rumford Falls
Monday.
Lester Coolidge was at home from A
R. Merrilps Sunday.
W. Z Coolidge and son Floyd have
been working on the main road the frst
of the week.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
Here and There.

Some Oxford County people who visit
Portland may know Thomas Bird Mosher,
a lover OF literature and a publisher OF
choice, limited and beautiful books.
Mr.. Mosher's taste for books lies in the
highly literary. he delights in Omar
Khayysm, Walt Whitman, Charles
Lamb, Shelley and other such authors,
and yet be has perused some books
which would not class with the above,
he obtained his first taste and love for
literature as a boy by reading Sylvanus
Cobb, Jr., which ought to endesr him in
the hearts of all Norway people. He
says, "His works were bloody but in
nocent. They were the finest stories a
boy could read in 1880. For some rea-
son you cannot expect twentieth GEN.
tury boy to read eighteenth century lit.
erature, which is, | admit, far cry from
Sylvsnus Cobb, Jr. II l wanted boy
to go on with English literature / think
! would never mention it to him."
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
Hold. Picture Nall solid.

When a wall II 80 soft that 1t win
not hold a picture nail. mix a little
plaster Of paris in teacup; enlarge
the hole to q fair size and insert the
plaster-and, q minute after, the nail
and let 1t dry. The nall will be per-
fectly secure after It has dried.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
SINGLE COPIES.

Single copies OF THE DEMOCRAT are four cents
each. They will be mailed on receipt OF price oy
he publishers or for the convenience OF patrons
single copies of each issue have been placed on
,ale at the following places In the County:
South Paris, Towards Drug Store
Shurtlef,s Drug Store
Norway, Noyes Drug Store.
stones Drug Store.
Buckheld, A L. Newton, Postmaster.
Paris Hi, Helen r Cole, Post Once
West Paris, Samuel T. White.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Brown, Buck & Co.
2. l.. Merchant.
Eastman & Andrews.
Louis Y. TAFT, ID. G.
W. j. Wheeler q Co.
Norway National Bank
Savoy Theatre.
Chas. II. Howard Co.
Desirable Stand For Sale.
Announcement.
Notice of Appointment.
Percy +. Allen.
For Sale at West Paris.
Wild Land Taxes.
Maple Lane Spring Water.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
Foxy Rlria.

Many birds have the trick Of tum-
bling along on the ground In front Of
sportsmen In order to draw them away
ftom their nests
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
Coming Events.

May 25-County convention OF Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union, South Paris.
July l4-ls-Community Chautauqua, county fair
grounds.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
ESTABLISHED 1888.

TERMS s-sl.50 q year II paid strictly in advance.
Otherwise s2.oo year. Single copies cents.
ADVERTISEMENTS: All legal advertisements
are given three consecutive Insertions for sl.5O
per inch In length Of column. Special con-
advertisers
JoB PRINTING New type, rast presses, electric
power, experienced workmen and low prices
combine to make this department Of our busi
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
Buckfleld,

Buckfield Literary Club met with Mrs.
Carrie Rswson Tuesday afternoon.
81. B. Jacobs moved to Turner Tues
day, where he will be employed on the
electric road. Mr.. Jacobs and wife were
active members of the Baptist church,
and will be missed from their usual
places by many friends. Mrs. Jacobs
has been i'll for long period and will be
cared for by her daughter, Mrs. Farnum,
in their new home.
Monday night committee Of citizens
met a representative of the Coit.Alber
Lyceum Bureau and selected course of
entertainments for the coming winter.
The first will be in October and one each
month following.
Buckfield High and Canton played ball
Saturday, Mays
There was a dance at l. o. o. F. Hall
Friday night for the benefit of the high
school ball team. Music by the jazz Or
cbestrs.
The iptercburch drive netted three
thousand seven hundred fifty dollars on
an apportionment of four thousand.
W. NJ. Kicker was in Lewiston Friday.
Rev. George F. Finnie of Lewiston has
been engaged as the speaker for Memo.
rial Day. Sunday, May 23d, will be OBJ
served as Memorial Sunday.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11

Washington food experts give Us the
satisfying news that food has doubled in
price during the past seven years. Some
of il has more than doubled. And of all
the soaring products, the humble spud,
Aroostook's pride, and not the least OF
Oxford County's crops, has ballooned
the highest-275 per cent.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11

For dyspepsia, our national ailment, use Bur
dock Blood Bitters. Recommended for strength.
ening digestion, purifying the blood. At al drug
stores. ol.25 bottle.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11

Any skin itching is temper tester. The more
Won scratch the worse It itches. Doan's Oint.
ment 10 for piles, eczema-any skin itching. eoc
at all drug stores.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11

There will be May ball at Buckfield
village on Friday evening, May 14th.
Gents 80 cents, ladies 80 cents and spec
tators 10 cents. The music will be by
Shaw's Jazz Banjo Orchestra, Eve pieces.
II come
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
Corona Folding Typewriter

For the first time since the war be-
gun we are now able to get prompt
delivery on orders for the greatest
little typewriter ever built for personal
use.
Weighs but six pounds and has
every essential feature of the heavy
and high-cost machines.
Fold it up and take it with you.
Write anywhere.
The U. S. Government has bought
thousands of these machines for the
Army.
No typewriter of any make does
better work. Very substantially built.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11

household remedy in America for 25 years
DIR. Thomas Eclectic OIL. For cuts, sprains,
burns, scalds, bruises. SOC and 5Oc. At all drug
eknr
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11

Doan's Regulets are recommended by many
who saw they operate easily, without gripping and
without bad after effects SOC at all drug stores.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05

Our Shoes are known for the be
the prices are at your own salts
thing in the house is reduced to
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05
BILIOUS CHILDREN
Black Draught, Long IN Successful
Use, Praised by an Arkansas
Mother, ''SOOn Does
It's Work"

Marmaduke, Ark.-Speaking Of
Thedford's Black-D raught, which from
long use in her household has become
regarded as "the family medicine"
Mrs. Mary q. Hill, Of Route /, this
place, says:
when the children get bilious,
give them a couple of good doses, and
when we have sour stomach, headache,
or any liver or stomach trouble, we
use Black Draught. 1t Is an easy laxa-
tive, and soon does the work. GER
tainly think it is one Of the best rem
edies made"
Black-Draught acts on the jaded
liver, gently, but positively, and helps
It In its important function Of throw
ing out waste materials and poisons
from the system.
In thousands of households Black
Draught is kept handy for immediate
use in time of mead. Prompt treatment
often is half the battle, and win often
prevent slight ills from developing in
to serious troubles.
Its well-established merit, during
more than 20 years Of successful use,
should convince you Of the helpful
effects obtainable by taking Black
Draught for liver and stomach dis
orders. Get a package today, and
keep It In your house. See that
the package bears the words,
s'Thedford's Black-Draught." NC-141
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05
To Langstaf- orm Lumber Company

w. A. Houser VS.. r. L. Usry ct ais
Chancery Court, Obion County,
Tennessee.
In the above styled cause it ap-
pearing to the Clerk and Master
from the bill of complaint, which is
sworn to, that the defendants, Lang
staff-Orm Lumber Company, are nom
residents of the State of Tennessee
so that ordinary process of law can
not be served upon them. 1t is there
fore hereby ordered that the said
above named defendants appear be-
fore the Clerk and Master of Chan
Gerry Court of Ooion County, Tennes-
see, on or before the first Monday of
December, 1920, that being rule
day of said Chancery Court, and
make defense to the said bill, or the
same will be taken as confessed by
them and the said cause set for hear
ing ex-parte as to them. 1t is further
ordered that publication of this no.
tice be made for four consecutive
weeks in The Commercial, a weekly
news paper published in Obion Coun-
ty, Tenn.
This Nov. Q. 1920. 33-4t
GEO. A. GIBBS,
Clerk and Master.
BY Nellie F. Marshall, ID. C. & M.
C. N. & H. H. Lannom, ]. A. Whip
pie, Soils. for Complt.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05
G. O. P. Landslide in East-0hio
Indiana and West Virginia
Won

The "Solid South" was broken by
Senator Warren G. Harding, candi-
date for the Presidency, who, on the
face of incomplete returns in Ten
nessee compiled by the Nashville
Tennessean, has carried the Volun-
teers State by a plurality of more
than 5000.
Senator Harding was swept into
office on the crest of Republican
tidal wave which added to the Re-
publican majorities in both branches
of Congress.
The Republican nominee carried
twenty-eight States with combined
electoral vote of 351 while his DEM
ocratic opponent, Gov. James M. Cox,
of Ohio, was victorious in only twelve
States, having a total vote in the
electoral college of 1877. Seven States
remain in doubt, one of which, Mis-
souri,, with eighteen votes. shows
Harding to be leading, and the others
mostly in the West, may follow the
general trend of Republication.
New England and New York
rolled up unprecedented majorities
for the Republican ticket. Boston,
which only once before left the DEM
ocratic party, when Mckinley carried
it over Bryan in 1896, gave to Hard
ing a margin of more than 10000.
New York City, the abode of Tam
many, was carried by the G. o. P.
nominee by nearly 25O,O00, although
the Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor received the accustomed sup
port.
OHIO CARRIED BY HARDING.
Ohio, which decided the election
in favor of President Wilson four
years ago, and the hone of both of
the candidates, swung into the Re-
publican column again by an old
time plurality. Indiana and Illinois
followed in order. West Virginia,
counted on by Cox supporters as GER
tan, gave its vote to Harding.
With the exception of Kentucky
and Oklahoma, Governor Cox did not
carry a single State outside of the
"Solid CD South"
One of the surprising results of the
election was the pointed desertion of
the Democratic party by labor, al
most every industrial city of note
giving heavy pluralities for the Re-
publican ticket.
The Democrats appear to have lost
at least two seats in the United
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05
Death of VIM. verhine.

VIM. Verhine. died Saturday Octo-
Der 81, 1920, at his home in the vi
cinity of Shady Grove after an ILL
ness of some duration of dropsy.
Mr.. verhine was SO years Of age
and a well known and valued citi-
zen. He leaves wife, who was a
Miss Wheatley, and son and daugh-
ter. The daughter is Mrs. Hogan,
who resides lin Paducah.
Mr.. Verhine was an old-time res
ident of the county. His death Is
mourned by large number Of rela-
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
Sherif's Sale of Real Estate.

Whereas in the case of o. T. Wal
laston VS.. Reelfoot Ranger Oil Co.,
in the Circuit Court of 0bion Coun-
ty, Judgment was rendered against
the defendant at the September
term, 1920, and execution was duly
issued on said judgment and came
into my hands, as the Sheriff OF Obi
on County. And there being no per-
sonal property Of the defendant to
be found in my County after dill
gent search, levied the said execu-
tion on the real estate hereinafter
described, to-wit, certain oil and
gas lease owned by defendant and
conveyed to it by w. H. Newberry
ct ais. by conveyance registered in
Book Nc, page / to Sc of the rec
ords of the Registers Office of Obion
County, Tenn, being oil and gas
lease on 100 acres of the tract OF
land belonging to e. Rogers in the
3rd Civil District, which 100 acres is
described as follows; beginning at
the N. w. C. of the tract of land
owned by e. Rogers in the e. B. l..
of the land of w. B. Gibbs, runs
thence S. with the w. B. l.. of Rog-
ers' land and the e. b. L. of Gibbs
land 100 poles, thence e. 100 poles,
thence N. to the N. B. l.. OF the said
Rogers land, thence w. with his N.
B. L. to the beginning also one other
oil and gas lease the property OF de-
PENDANT also conveyed by said New
berry ct ais. to defendant by said
conveyance mentioned above, and
which is referred to, being the oil
and gas lease on 25 acres of the tract
of land belonging to o. T. Wallaston
and Mary Lea Samuel, said rs acres
lying and being in the 3rd Civil Dis
trict of Obion County, Tenn, begin
ming at the s. w. G. of said land
owned by o. T. Wallaston and pur-
chased by him from p C. Ward, the
deed from Ward to Wallaston being
of record in the Registers Office OF
Obion County, Tenn, runs thence
North with said Wallaston's w. B. L.
100 poles, thence in an Easterly d.
rection parallel with Wallaston's s.
B. L. 40 poles, thence South to his
L. to the beginning.
Now by virtue of the issuance and
levy of said execution as aforesaid.
I will, on Saturday, the goth day of
November, 1920, at about I o'clock
D. m. offer for sale and sell
to the highest and best bidder the
property hercinabove described, for
cash, to satisfy said judgment.
For q full recital of the terms on
which said leases are held, and their
conditions, reference is made to the
conveyance to defendant set out
above. j. w. CHERRY,
Sheriff of Obion County Tenn.
Geo. A. Gibbs, Sol. for o. T. Wal
1aston. 31-3t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05
The Commercial, Union City, Tenn
FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 5. 1920.
TENNESSEE BREAKS WITH
SOUTHERN DEMOCRACY
Congressman Moon and Capt. Gordon
Browning Are Defeated.

Tennessee, for the first time since
1868, when Grant received its elec-
toral vote oves Seymour, has gone
Republican in national election.
The solid South" at last has been
broken by the cohorts of Republi-
canism, for Senator Warren G. Hard
ing, according to unofficial, but fair
ly accurate returns, has carried the
State over Gov,rnor James M. Cox.
Gov. A. H. Roberts also was over
come in the Republican Landslide, and
Col. ALT Taylor's majority over him
will be about $4,000.
Not content with capturing the
State nationally and electing Col.
Taylor Governor. tle Republicans al
so have seized at least two additional
seats in Congress from Tennessee.
Returns from the Eight District in
West Tennessee indicate that Cap
tain Gordon Browning, who defeated
Thetus w. Sims for the Democratic
nomination in the August primary,
has been defeated by Lon Scott, Re-
publican.
Judge John A. Moon, who has seen
"a years of service in Congress from
the Third District, at last has been
toppled by Joe v. Brown, Republic
can, of Chattanooga.
The fate of Cordell Hull, OF the
Fourth District, s unknown. Re-
publicans claimed his defeat, but
their claims do not appear to be well
founded, as many of the counties in
Mr.. Hulls district gave him heavy
majorities.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05

States Senate, the Republican candi-
dates in Colorado and South Dakota
having commanding leads.
Republican Senators have been re-
elected in New York, Connecticut,
Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and
Ohio. In North Dakota a Nonparti-
san Lacquer will take the place OF
Senator AISLE j. Gronna, Republican.
Democrats seem to have reelected
Beckham in Kentucky and their can
didates in Maryland, Arizona, Cali
fornia, Oregon, Idaho and Oklahoms
are in the lead.
Democrats lost seats in the House
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05

tives and friends. He embraced the
religion of Christ during his long ILL
ness and was ready for the summons.
Remains were taken to Shady
Grove for funeral and burial. Serv-
ices were conducted by Rev. G. w.
Evans.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05

Largest Southern company with es-
tablished reputation wants whole or
part time man in Union City and vi
cinity to solicit accident and health
insurance. Policies with natural
death, prompt claim service, excep-
tional opportunity. Experience I'M
necessary. Address Drawer J, Sta
ton A, Chattanooga. 33-1t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05

Hardworkins men are more liable
to kidney, liver and bowel disorders
than others, therefore Pr,ckly Ash
Bitters is the workers friends, he
cause it keeps a mans vital organs in
sound, vigorous condition. Price
$3.50 per bottle. Sold by all Dealers
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05
Musical Entertainment.

Miss Rosa Sullivan entertained the
members of her musical class last
Saturday Afternoon at her home on
East Main street. Each member gave
a selection and all enjoyed the oc-
casion. An ice course was served
and Halloween favors were given.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05

of Representatives in New York and
Massachusetts,, but the reports from
contested districts in the Middle
West and far West are too meager
to predict the result.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05

You will be cold this winter II
you don't get one of our blankets
Harpole- Walker Furn. Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05

"A DOA0y Il A&AN@e
We the
impossible Our
bought They had
will
the sale We have large stock and
web al
kind, yd. 'loc
bingham, book fold, good grade 40c kind yd
Cotton Flannels heaviest grade, yd 25c
Outing, dark and light per yd 2oc
lighter grade Outing suitable for quilt lining underwear yd l5c
Bleached Domestic 27 inches WIDE yd lOc
lot Of Mems Sweaters SAMPLES $l48
Work Shirts of blue shirts at
and ribbed Underwear separate 89
and ribbed Union Suits suit .. 1873
Flannel Shirts at Cut Prices.
OveallS " " . l.So
Pants, worth 49, sale .. l.90
SHOES
Our Shoes are known for the best solid leather and
the prices at your satisfaction in fact every
thing in the house is reduced to less than cost price
In plain CO. Phil Hyman Cut Price
supply where dollar does double
Thanking patronage hoping stor
whe you always welcome.
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