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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-10-12
State of Maine.
To all persons interested in either of the estates
hereinafter named:

To all persons interested in either of the estates
\ hereinafter named:
At 3 Probate Court, held at Paris, In and
for the County of Oxford, on the third Tuesday
of September, In the year of our Lord
one thousand ninei hundred and twenty: The
action sherenpon hereinafter indicated. 1t if
hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons in.
| serested, By causing copy of this order to be
published three weeks successfully In the OK.
ford Democrat, q newspaper published at South
Paris, In said County, that they may appear at q
Probate Court to be held at Paris. on
the third Tuesday Of October, A. d. 1920, at
8 of the clock In the forenoon, and be heard
thereon II they see cause.
Mary Elizabeth GILES late of Brownheld.
deceased; will and petition for probate thereof
and the appointment of Cora Giles Haley, Helen
Giles Macalaster and Ruth Marion Giles as the
executrices Of said win to act without bond as
expressed In said will presented by said named
executrices.
win and petition for probate thereof and the ap.
pointment Of Sadie B. Parlin as executrix Of the
same to act without bond as expressed In said
will presented by said Sadie B. Parlin, the exec
utrfx therein named.
George w. Cole late of Paris, deceased; will
Joseph B. Cole. the executor therein named.
margaret Cnorles late OF fryeDurg, de-
ceased; petition that G. x. Chapman be appoint
ed as administrator Of the estate Of said de-
ceased presented by Noah P. Charles. son.
America +. Mayhem late of Paris. de-
ceased; petition that Leslie L. Mayhem be ap.
pointed a. administrator of the estate Of said
deceased to act without giving bond presented
by said Leslie l.. Mayhem, SON and heir.
Carroll w. and James 9. McAlistsr.
minor wards. Of Stoneham; petition for hcense
to sell and convey real estate presented by Maud
McAlister. guardian.
Edwin 9. MAXWELL late Of Paris, deceased;
petition for order to distribute balance remain.
Ing In her hands presented by Louada II. Stew.
art, Administrative.
Albert e. Hambltn late Of Paris, deceased
petition for license to sell and convey real estate
presented by Augusta K. Hamblin. administra-
trix.
Nettie e. Merrill late of Norway, deceased;
petition for an allowance out Of personal estate
presented by Charles b. Merrill. widower.
Nelson w. Pendextsr late of Hiram, de
ceased: petition for order to distribute balance
remaining In his hands presented by William
II. Pendexter, administrator.
Dan wipslow late of Paris, deceased frat
and final account presented for allowance by
Harriette h. Winslow, execatrix.
sidney Perham late of Paris, deceased;
second account presented for allowance by
Georgia 8. Perham, administratrix.
Witness. ADDISON e. HERRICK, Judge of
September In the year of our Lord one thousand |
nine hundred and twenty.
ALBERf ID. PARK. Register.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-10-12
HOME SERVICE FOR
EVERYBODY IN NEED

Do you know what the present day
Home Service Of the American Red
Cross Isl
Many people do not know that be-.
sides completing the work for ex-serv.
ice men. especially the disabled, It pro-
vides the same neighborly service to
families In general that II formerly
gave families Of soldiers, sailors and
marines.
alone Service covers q wide and
varied Held," says Frederick q. Nun.
roe, general manager Of the American
Red Cross. TT gives aid to families
In solving such problems az budget
planning, marketing. tiding over times
Of financial stress keeping children In
school, helping crippled children. wid.
owed and deserted mothers, children
backward in school and children In
conflict with the Laws II renders serv.
Ice to the homeless and transient, to
the illiterate. to tenement dwellers to
the unemployed. and gives friendly a.
sistance and advice to foreign speak.
Ing groupk
In addition to helping families In
the solution Of their own problems,
Home Service helps In strengthening
the weak spots In the social life Of
communities. It Joins hands with 9th
ers to make. communities safer,
healthier and happier.
Organizing action along lines IN
which the community 10 already inter.
ested u one Of the objects Of Home
Service. It has established community
meetings, patriotic celebrate pag.
eants and picnicaL Rest rooms, reers-
alton facilities, play supervisors and
moving pictures have been provided
Through Home Service other agencies
are influenced to bring about improved
commercially amusements and better
school facilities and to promote travel.
Ing libraries % well 40 to secure coun-
ty agricultural and homo demonstra-
ton agentA
Il you need assistance at any time,
30 TO the secretary Of the nearest Red
Cross chapter and describe the situA-
don. Your confidence vim DO Sacredly
and every possible effort vim
b made 70 aid you.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-10-12
e.Ilef. Th,. cent.r Abeut l'i pea,,a

oeIIofe That Contor AboN PeaNA
Many superstitous beliefs prevail n
the East concerning pearls. those gems
Of the ocean deeps. For instance. Il
b q common practice (only among the
rich, needless to say) to powder pearl
and swallow It either a. Q tonic foe
falling vigor or to ward OF impending
disease or III luck: or . maiden may
rub her eyes with G pearl and there
after. by merely easine Ct a-mans 80
my rake him her sl6vo4
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-10-12
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 10
pay for the place. I also have for sale
good two-horse cart or will exchange for
. one horse cart.
ALBION W. ANDREWS,
21tf Paris Hill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-10-12
Norway, Maine.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
IN The District Court Of the United Ssases io' 'D
District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
IN e s1 1isss' E. f. osrnox. InB.nirup's,.
Of Rumford. BanEupt, J =,
To the creditors of Harry 4! Oss1nSs% ss,,ct
Rumford. In the County Of Oxford ana D'''
Scics ]; hereby given th.. or he snd o DAY .,
vas duly adjudicstsd bankrupt. ana 2. "a Ssid 4
1rst needing Of his creditors VII scusre,
the ollce Of the Referee, Nos sartSss nclober,
South Paris, Maine, on TIE Ttn c ~ " tcrsnoon,
8 vhicS 2ms IL ssid creditors may a ssiSs
prove eheir claims, appoint trustee. ssa:insss
tAs hankTppe, and ranseoe sucna $3.50 &ssst,ss.
= nay properly core hefoss sac he
sosn fss's' ssps' HHir1R Z. etAY. 49,
~ 1SlIgss n ssa"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-10-12

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed sdministratrix Of the
estate Of
MARILLA M. BROWN. late of Hebron,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, without
bond. Al persons having demands against the
the same for settlement. and all indebted thereto
are requested to mako payment Immediately.
LULA II. SNELL. Buckaeld, Ne.
September 81, 1870. seH
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-10-12

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor Of the last
will and testament of
EMMA L. FRENCH, late of Porter,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, without
estate of said deceased are desired 70 present
the same for settlement, and al indebted thereto
are requested to make payment Immediately.
ALONZO W. FRENCH,
September 81. 1890. South Hiram, Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-10-12

The subscriber hereby gives notice that be
has been duly appointed executor Of the last
ADDiE =. SHAW, late Of Buckneld.
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds - the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
are desired 70 present the same for eettlement
and Ill indebted thereto arc requested to make
.s"''' lp asoRsH p. ousHxAN.:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-10-12
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that NJ
has been duly appointed sdminiftfatcr Of a.
sEwELL n. HoBs0N. lass Of Conway. n. r..
deceased. and Eiven bonds - The law directs.
Of said deceased are desired 70 pFsoont the ssnss
for settlement, and Gil indebted thereto a -.
quested 70 mako payment immodiaSSlv.
DANA BR0wNs Ossipex, NH.
Ssptsmbsr M, 1seo. xssnS = EsiSn
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-10-12
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that she haz
been duly appointed sdministratrix Of the estate
WILLIAM e. WOOD. late Of Buckneld,
bonds - the law directs. All parsons having de.
mands against the estate Of said deceased Arc
desired 70 present the same for settlement, md
oil indebted thereto are requested 10 make pay.
''''' - NINA n. BRIDGHAM,
September 81, 1890. Buckhold, Mama.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-10-12
HOMKMAKERS' COLUMN.

Correspondents ON topics Of interest," 70 the ladies
COLUMN. Oxford Democrat. South Paris Ne
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-10-12

NOTICE.
IN the District Court Of Tia ur,tad a..,.. a. a,
s0'0s OF Maine. In Bankruptcy. '''
n Tie matter Of
m TS ~ re s.sdiso. q ssorss n. Rand Of NORWAY
Not,oe d hszsby given dat on ~ IA cS - !:
vcsooSs a. D: as3o. ne ssid Gecrrs y ~ ~ 9!
ofss n g g Re essdi.oT. b held 4 -
Pasis, nsine ~ ~ Se; 81 hsska square, South
~. 40 NJ ~. ~ o'clock b TIE fofenoo1. n ~ 4
"a SsS SSos Iastee, examine o. bsSisnn4s
broycl9y scHs Ss Sn go ~ bualhess = ~
~ kss}
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-07
FATHER AND BABES DEP0RTED
COULDN'T READ THE PSALMS.
EAhibit A In Evidence, ScnutOr Gothic,
OK New York, II Gathcring,
In Attack On I.IterncS Test.
-. Associated i'rosa.I


MEN YORK. March G.--St;Itc Soma
cor Il. a. Gothic announced that lie
has begun gathering evidence. Which
VIII he used ls the basis Tor All attack
upon the itcracy test required under
the Immigration laws. In this CON
ncction he cited the deaths or disap-
pear:Lncc Of persons who we're dn-
ported becausr they could not read.
although they had friends in this
country
Semator Gothic told Of tho case of
Cttoro Guttorino. who arrived hcrc III
January from italy with his four chill
expecting TO Join Mrs CuttoriHp in
Albany. where ale was established as
u drossnakcr. The father. could NOT
w:ls deported with the children. He
aud. the youngest child died OH the
Voyage to italy. under circumstances
as sSct unexplained. Tho family failed
tosset In houch with the mother while
they were detained ut ELLIS Island
Mrs. Cuttorino has Sou.h: the aid
OF the Italian consul in getting the
survivors Of her family from Italy.
Immigration authorities announced tho
children would be admitted and the
mother might recover from tho steam
ship company. whether her Husband
paid for h!s passage 10 New York.
nctta Pallarctta, an Italian girl. who
came 10 be married in New York, but
was dcportcd from Boston for illit-
erac%. She never returned to her
nome i'm Italy. where tho bans had
been published. and an investigation
iB being made to determine whether
she committed suicide at sea.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-07
HlRsCHbERG SEES NO NEED
FFlR INCREASED TAX RATE
5andidhto for Mayor Says New A.
scssipents Will More Than Meet
~ Added Expenses OF Oily.

Declaring that he has, been Informed
that large business properties here
h;tyc not been assessed in proportion
,oasmnp cones. john nirschbcrg. can
dilato for Mayor. issued IL statement
Yesterday opposing an increased rate
ofs7tux. II
:At;aclai:ls Mayor Ge5,ge Ainslie's
experimentation that tho tax rate be
raised sl,o on the S1ou OF assesscd
Value. Ar. fIirschbcrE nvcrrcd In his
statemcnt that the rate should not
DC Increased. ut least until tho present
N.aination of property nov bning made
1tr:. Hirschbors said that men quail
.isg 70 sponE are OF the opinion that
witch viii be shown by the assess
meut Of realty nov under way. will
tosai s5c.o0o,yIo instead OF se5. 900 Ooe
AZ est iihatcd by tho commission nos
TX this be the ease he contends. the
revenue or tho city from real estate
taxes Will probably be Increased 81
100000 Eearly. which VIII practically
meet the increased cos, OF running
the city government without IN
creased tax OH real estate.
berg that the burden OF an increased
tax ratio would be unnecessary, ana
tiiht there Is no just::cation for II
II tho city receives all that is justly
city is economically and efficiently ;'d-
1n:nist stored"
3ir. uirschbcrg also says in tho
statement which ne has ISSUED that
MUG collected by the city is necessary
To :t;tc ch-a Of the Increased expenses
resulting fro'n-thc natural and nor
maj growth bf a progressir" city. but,
trcrease la the ta:. rate IL NECESSARY
e!oo.'sn the required revenue.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-07
LACE MONUMENT IN HONOR
| OF SON KILLED IN FRANCE
nr. and Mrs. Otto 4. IIctZcr Have
Memorial Erected for only SON
81 in NIyerTIcw Cemetery.

in memory OF ttci: only son. Floyd
J; siictzcr. who was Killed m'rance
,sAilc in the service OF his country
his parents have placed monument
ia: the family section n Eivcrvicw
Cemetery. He WIS the son OF MIR. ana
MIS-. otto 9. letter.
designed and built by Albert T..
GrnpponI. 1904 randolph Street, the
i,icnuinc'.t Dtsnts eight fee, high. with
the words. OK? Only EcS.' carved
aTounu the top. beneath which are
two flags ca either side OF Il star, rep
rsscntii.i, the service star.
sHc presenting the wooden cross
l3aced Z, his grave In France. there is
ns;cross carved beneath thc Gag en-
biein. with the date OF his birth on
one side and the date Of his death
On the other side.
Cross gums then follow - order.
%!th the company assignment, infnn-
try insignia. and division letters, in
dlcat!nS his military connection. The
emblem Of peace 20 the dead soldier
;.nd tho. country for which he gavo
his !ltc Is represented with Il pedestal
GO each side. with large bail ana
rul!n branch on top.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-07
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
APPEALS TO CONGRESS
Urges Federal Regulation of Packing
Industry Tint Children May
Have More Meat.
Ey arioSiatcd p-c.s.l

-! .'ft"'i't"i f.e-a.4
! WASHINGTON. March 6.--Thc re-
Gently organized League OF Women
Voters presented It's views on a lcgis
lativc question TO Congress for the
first time today. when Mrs Edward
l. Eostiga1. q representative OF tho
League and "icc president Of the Ma
tional Consumers League. appeared
before the House Agriculture Com
!nijtcc 10 urg" Fedora! regulation OF
the packing induAtry.
About G.vOu.yUu children IN this
country sr- not getting sufficient
fooI.' Mrs. Costigan told the commit
tee. The price Of living has kent in
advance of wages through all the
years. Meat and meat substitutes are
disappearing from tho tables OF the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-07
important Notice!

Persons suffering with Rheuma tisln,
Neuralgia. Pains and Aches, Soreness
and Stiffness uf all kinds. will find
HEN I.IHIAIE.tT' 20 produce the most
wonderful results. 'roothachc and
Hcidacho are stopped in one minute,
not TO return. All people who have
used HEN IMMINENT Will recommend
il. and II Is worth man. times It's
price 20 suffering humanity. HEN
IMMINENT wont fool you. Don't for
&C. Il. Absolutely guaranteed. Al
druggists. IS cents
pOWERS-TiYLoR DRUG CO.,
Wholesale Distributors.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-03-07

Due to the wonderful
reputation which the
Sonora has earned, YOU
may be under the i'm
preston that it is be-
You'd your means; but
our price has made it
possible for you to select
your choice at a great
saving.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-28

Bay. the confcrees authorized Con-
gressional commission of five Senators
and five Representative to investigate
available sites on San Francisco Bay
and report to Congress not later than
December 81.
Virtually all increased aviation
items were for Pacific Coast projects.
The Senate yielded it's proposed in
crease from $l04,00O,00O to $109.000,-
900 Of appropriations to complete the
threc-year building program and also
on the Senate amendment providing
$11 100000 for completing aviation and
destroyer tenders at Hog Island. The
House accepted the Senate amendment
of $A,355 900 for new hospital ship.
The permanent strength Of the Ma
rine Corps was placed at q 400. Pro-
posal for department development or
naval oil lands not in litigation,
made by the Senate, was agreed to.
Senate plans for the naval reserve
forces also prevailed, but with $4,000
appropriation instead of 100000.
Items dropped included Boston dry
dock, 100000; Puget Sound oil stor-
age, $1,050,000; railroad connection
Las Animas (Col.} hospital. 100000;
Newport (R. ~ torpedo station, $780,
900.
Increases approved included Great
Lakes to $4,000 and 100000 addi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-28
Federal Guard
Plan Cut Out
OF Army Bill
Senate Proposals for Uni
versal Training and
Automatic Revival of
Draft Also Eliminated
Peace Force Is 100000
Militia Continues as at
Present; Reserve Corps
Provided by Conferees

WASHINGTON, May 27-The army
reorganization bill emerged from con-
ference to-day shorn Of Senate pro-
posals for liberalization Of the Ma
tional Guard, for voluntary univer-
sal training system and for automatic
revival of the wartime selective serv-
ice act on declaration of war emer-
gency.
The bill, as agreed upon, provides
for a peace time regular army of
297 900 officers and men, including
the Philippine scouts; for continual
ton of the National Guard substan-
TALLY on the present basis and for the
organization Of an enlisted reserve
corps liable for fifteen days of train
ing duty year, except in case of
war emergency.
Proposal of the Senate to create
the post of Under-Secretary of War
TO have charge of procurement of
war supplies was accepted in sub
stance by placing this duty on the
Assistant Secretary at an increased
salary of $4,000 year. The Assist
ant Secretary will junction IS q
business manager. The bill also Gre
ates within the department per-
manent war council, composed of the
Secretary, Assistant Secretary. the
general of the army and the chief
Of staff, which will determine military
and munition problems.
Senate provisions reconstructlng the
general staff on French army lines and
making separate branches of the air
service, signal corps and chemical war
fare sections were retained. The bill
provides an air force to include 1914
officers and 10000 men, commanded
by major general. For the line of
the army twenty7one major generals,
forty-six brigadi% generals, 525 colo
neis, GA lieutenant colonhls, 2,245
majors and 4,490 captains are pro-
vlded. Chiefs Of infantry, cavalry
and field artillery are to be major
generals. Provision for the Porto
Rican infantry to be Incorporated
into the Regular Army also is made.
Promotions will be from a single
list under yearly classification with
provision for discharge of unfit Off
GERS, and the summer training camp
system is perpetuated to aid in de-
veloplng reserve officers.
Direct representation of the Ma
tlonal Guard on the general staff was
eliminated, but provision was made
Tor assignment of guard officers when
needed by the department. Military
rank Tor army nurses, the superintend-
ent with rank of major, also is pro-
vided.
The provisions for an enlisted re-
serve corps for civilians include au-
thorty to divide the country geo
graphically into corps areas, each to
include division of National Guard
or enlisted reserve corps troops with
proper reserve officer assignments to
constitute tactical organization for
admlnistratlve purposes. Enlistments
IN the reserve would be for three
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-28
years, except World War veterans who
would be accepted for one year.
Macy Budget Fixed
At $436; OO0I 900
Conferees Agree Upon
T,Uenty Millions for
Purposes of AUiati0n

WASHINGTON, May 27.-Next years
naval budget was fixed at about $780,
100000 under complete agreement
on the naval appropriation bill reached
to-day by Senate and House con-
ferees. The original House bill car
ried S425,000000 and the Senate about
$467,000,000.
The conferees agreed on 100000
for navy aviation, compromise be-
tween the s15,sO6,oO0 voted by the
House and $4,000 900 by the Senate.
In lieu Of the Senate appropriation
Of $1,0oo,oO0 to begin work on the new
Pacific Coast base in San Francisco
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-28
National Labor Party Plans
Combine in Political Campaign

CLEVELAND, May q. = National
officers of the National Labor party
and of the Committee of Forty eight
will hold joint conference here to-
morrow to consider combining or CO.
operating in this years political cam
paign in the matter of formulating
platform and nominating candidates
for President and Vice President, Max
S. Hayes, chairman Of the National
Labor party, announced to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-28
Thousands Block Traffic
In Rush to Buy Cheap Sugar

ANDERSON, Ind, May 27-Several
thousand persons impeded traffic for
blocks here to-day in an effort to pur-
chase sugar advertised at TN cents
q pound by q local merchant
The rush started early in the morn
ing and indications were it would last
until all the sugar had been sold.
Sugar has been bringing around 80
cents pound
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-05-28

tional for receiving barracks; 100000
each for new cranes at Brooklyn and
Philadelphia and $4,000 for New Lon
don Comm submarine base.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-01-27
FEDERATED CHARITIES

The following report for December
was read at the meeting of the Fed
Grated Charities which was held at
their offices, corner Jefferson and
Fourth streets, Friday evening.
Families represented, "a and of
these three complications have 'devel-
oped.
Health, IA
Humane, 26.
Charity Organization Society cases,
A.
Help wanted applications, l.
Applications for work, 2.
Number of persons given medical
aid, Is
Number of articles given from store
room, 230.
Number of shoes given from store
room, ID.
Visits and Investigations made, IS
Letters in and out, 20.
Telephones in and out 244.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-01-27
EDGAR BREEDERS LEAD
OFF

Holstein Breeders in the vicinity
of Edgar got together on January
18th and organized the Edgar branch
of Marathon County Holstein breed
ers association
The constitution was adopted and
officers were elected. Plans were also
set on foot to bring a carload of reg
istered Holstein females some time
during the spring. The plan is to
sell these at auction-also a limited
number of bulls.
The Edgar breeders are confident
they will be able to build up a sub
stantial membership and greatly slim
ulate the interest in Holstein matter
in that community. The member
ship includes farmers residing in
five different towns with Edgar as a
trading center.
Rob. Reitzow was elected presi-
dent, and Aug. Lehman secretary of
the association. The Breeders in
other parts of Marathon County are
looking forward to form local organ
izations in their respective commun-
titles, the plan being to have the
county thoroughly organized before
Nav 1St
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1920-01-27
INTEREST IN LINING
GROWS

Farmers in all parts of Marathon
County who study the soil conditions
are showing great interest in the mat
ter of lining soil. They appreciate
the value of lining as a means of in
surfing better yields of clover and
other crops. The meeting at Edgar,
orders were placed for so tons of
limestone. Farmers in the town of
Harrison have already received a
carload. At Spencer, Mosinee, and
other points, movement is on foot
looking forward to bringing in of our
sour soil corrective. The farmers who
are interested in securing a few tons
OF lime stone will kindly write to the
county representative. With his Co
operation it may be possible to round
up enough orders to bring in the lime
in carload lots at convenient unload
ing points. The cost of the limestone
varies from s2.75 to $500 per ton at
local station