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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-03-23

any past, and the young husband,
whose part is really quite innocent of
sin, therefore proceeds TO acquire a
scarlet present in order TO sustain his
Wiie's Illusions. The play ab0unds in
situations that have kept New York
and Chicago audiences convulsed with
laughter from curtain to curtain. A.
H. Woods has given the lay his usual
elaborate and tasteful production and
presents It with a notable con pany OF
iarceurs.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-03-23

These trucks operate every day and
are no laid up for repair. We have
only one repair man for our entire
feet of trucks. We watch our oiling
and gleasinG and do not have rr,.
trOuhio.'
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
Sweet Potatoes.

Contrary to the general opinion, sweet
potatoes may be raised In any state in
the Union where there is q sandy soil on
a sunny slope. There have been won.
derful potatoes grown in Sargent Coun.
ty, N. D., and In the northern counties
Of oil OF the northern states.
Regular sweet potatoes 8 or inches
long With favor that when eaten with
fried chicken, makes you forget the
"possum and sweet Eaters" of the
south.
Started In q sand bed In the house
from sprouts and set out when fros,
danger is past, they may be dug and
picked In September.
OF course In the southern states they
are the standard crop and should have
every attention.
Sweet potatoes may be propagated by
vine cutting when late crop of potatoe,
is wanted, but some growers prefer to
plant their crops by means Of slips.
The amount Of sweet potato slips OF
''drsws" to be obtained from q bushel
of seed, depends upon the size OF the
roots. They are removed from the par
emit potato carefully and transplanted.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
Pomona Orange.

Oxford County Pomona met with
Pleasant Valley Grange Tuesday at
West Bethel. There was large attend
apce, about three hundred. Tbere we're
twenty candidates to be instructed iD
the fifth degree and two by demit.
There were twelve oranges represented.
In the afternoon the lecturer presented
the following program: Song BY every
body, "Hurrah for Old New England >
duet by Nicholas Mather and Mrs
Bessie Kessell; essay on schools BY Mrs.
Addie K. Mason; song by Clara Mason;
Miss Marion Frost gava talk on the
bet'ermsnt of schools; violin solo BY
Florence Hale on schools; reading by
Mrs. Bertha Mundt; remarks BY ]. b.
Little, g. W. Q. Perham, L. 3. McIntire
Grange closed In form. The Dext
Pomona to be beld with Crooked River
Grange ct Harrison June /.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
Rmbargo on certain Plants.

Forest Commissioner Forrest q. Colby
has issued proclamation prohibiting
the shipment into the state of any goose
berry or currsnt plants or white pine
without obtaining q permit.
"Bv virtue of the authority vested 10
me by Section 6 of Chapter 17S of the
Public Laws Of 1917, hereby place an
embargo on the shipment into the State
of Maine, and the movement within the
state from any part thereof to any other
part, of any gooseberry or currant plants.
and forbid ell persons, partnerships, as
sooiations or corporations from said ship.
ment and movements," says Commits
sioner Colby in his proclamation.
"By virtue of the same authority, /
hereby place further embargo on the
shipment into the state or movement
within the state from any part thereof to
any other part, of any Ave leaved pine,
commonly known as white pine, and for.
bid all persons, partnerships, associa.
tions or corporations from said ship.
ment or movement, without obtaining 9
permit from the forest commissioner un
der tho provision of Section 6.
"Violstors OF this regulation will b.
subject to prosecution under the provls
ions of said seotion."
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
Value of Selected Seed.
(B. C. Helmick, Assistant Professor @


The last two decades have seen g
marked improvement in farming condi.
tions and practices, but there is still
much to be done in improving farm
standards. The use of registered or high.
grade livestock 10 becoming q very gen
eral practice but the use Of pedigreed OF
selected seed for farm crops is the prac
tice of but few.
Though the use of selected seed Is not
general, still much has been accom-.
plisbed by the few who have made q
study of this line of work.
Many of our best varieties to-day are
the result OF the careful and painstaking
efforts of the men who knew, and worke ed
for, what they wanted. To take a few
examples of such work we have Leaning
corn, one of the most prominent varieties
In the corn belt, which is the result OF
over 80 years of careful selection by an
Ohio farmer. With the small grain we
have the Fultz and Lancaster wheats,
two varieties for long time very promi.
nent In the East. These were selections
made by practical farmers. We must also
give credit to the experiment stations for
the work they have done. For example
take the Maine $40 oat which has been
developed at this station. The expert.
ment station at Kansas has produced q
variety of heat that is almost entirely
rust-resistaut, which means that winter
wheat can now be grown with but little
danger of the "black scourge" of the
wheat belt.
But not only by getting better varieties
has seed selection helped the farmer
Careful selection has pushed outward
the boundaries of existing grain areas
Early corn has pushed northward the
corn belt from Central Iowa to Central
Minnesota and the selection of hardy
winter wheat has added more than 20C
miles on the northern edge of the winter
wheat belt.
To our foreign immigrant we owe 9
debt of gratitude for the crops he has
brought to his adopted country. The
Introduction OF Durum wheat has pushed
the wheat region westward into the re
gon Of very light rainfall where slmos,
no other crop except the sorghums viii
thrive. The introduction of Grimm al
falfa has made this crop safe from win
ter killing any where In this country.
Such in brief have been the economic
benefits of selected seed. The food sup
ply of the country has been increased BY
higher yielding and disease resistan
strains of crops. The boundaries of the
grain regions have been pushed outward
giving large area to which crops ar,
adapted and the introduction OF new anC
hardier crops has given crops adapted L
our more severe sections. These ar,
only few Of the things that have beel
done, and yet the work is just begun
We have in this country millions of acre
yet unoropped for want of crops suitet
to certain regions, and this is the tasl
before the coming generation II they ar
to carry on the work OF their fathers.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
Oxford County Notes.

James Cook OF Oxford will complete
35 years of continuous service for the
government In few months. 1t was on
Nov. 1S, 1885, that Mr.. Cook, then living
iu Casco, was awarded the contract by
the government to carry the mail over
the star route from Oxford post Office to
Edes Falls, by way OF East Otisfeld and
Casco, a distance of 1S miles. Mr.. Cook
maintained this route for 18 years, max.
ing the round trip daily, Sunday ex'
cepted. During the winter months be
often found the roads practically impass.
able on account Of deep snow drifts, and
many times he was forced to 60 ahead OF
his team and shovel path for the horses
before they could get through. In 1908
Mr.. Cook was appointed rural carrier
from the Oxford post Office and moved
bis family to Oxford. he now has q
route of about "a miles, covering 1t in
the winter with horses and In the sum-
mer time by automobile. At the age OF
II years, Mr.. Cook is still active and en-.
joys bis work.
The Maine Law Court has ruled on
"the old church bell'' case which has at.
tracted considerable attention and is con-
sidered an important decision. Many
years ago the people Of Andover sub
scribed to fund and bought q bell for
the village church. 1t was to be town
bell to be rung when occasion seemed to
warrant, and of course for all users OF
the church. 1t was to be controlled by
the voters of the town. Eventually the
church was abandoned, the title passing
to Ethel M. McAllister. 1t was claimed
that the bell went with the property and
suit was brought in the name of the
Inhabitants to get possession OF the old
church bell. The law court rules that in
this case the purchaser was not informed
of any agreement between the town and
the church; that the rule generally fol.
lowed in Maine jurisdiction that ohattels
attached to realty In such manner ss to
indicate that they are fixtures will pass
by deed or mortgage to the innocent pur.
chaser, Notwithstanding an agreement
between the owner of the fixture or chat
tel and the owner of the real estate. The
bell is ordered to be conveyed to the de-
fendant as part OF the real estate going
with the church.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
About the State.

DR.. Clifton D. Gray, the new president
of Bates College, arrived last week ip
Lewiston, but the new home purchased
by the college not being ready for occu.
pancy, he and bis family are for q while
living at hotel.
Inasmuch as Uncle Toms Cabin and
The Pearl of Orr's Island were written
in Maine, her people will be interested
10 the following: Dispute as to tho pro-
priety of lecture on Harriet Beecher
Stowe short time ago resulted In the
resignation of the entire faculty OF Chat
ham Episcopal Institute Of Richmond,
Va. The engagement for the lecture
was cancelled by the Rev. G. o. Pruden,
president Of the institute, who held that
any eulogy of Mrs. Stowe before south
ern girls would be out Of place. Prin-
cipal Willis and members of the faculty,
composed in part of women graduates OF
Northern colleges, disagreed with Presi.
dent Pruden when he refused to rescind
his order and voted to submit their resig.
nations.
Nathaniel Howe OF Georgetown Is the
possessor of Q number of interesting
documents which he prizes highly. One
is the order of King James Of England
constituting the Council Of 40 In 1929 al
Plymouth, England, owners OF New Eng
land in A America, and the transfer by the
Council of William Bradford OF New
Plymouth Of part Of these lands and
privileges of the Kennebec, "alias Ken
nebekike" river, which Bradford 10 thil
document again transfers to Benz. Tarr
Seth Tsrr, George NJ. Kenney and An
drew Tarr, 551 acres bounded on the
west by Robin Hoods Cove, on the north
BY Lot No. IL; thence northwest on 9
| line to Back River thence northerly or
the line Of the river to . creek to land
granted Clark and Lake and back to
Robin Hoods Cove, etc., etc. The deed
states that David Jeffries, clerk Of the
Proprietors OF the Kennehsck Purchase
appeared before George Craddock, j. P
Of Suffolk County, June 20, 1760, and
acknowledged said Benjamin and Seth
Tarr. George Kenney and Andrew Tarl
had been voted the grant by said pro
prietors. It was received at Linoolr
County Office of recorder of deeds June
8, 1772 The other papers refer to th'
same or parts of the same land and OF
one of them, dated May ~, 1895, appear
the signature of Mark Langon Hill. j. P
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
ENDORSED AT HOME
Such Proof as This Should Convince
ANY South Paris Citizen.

The public endorsement of local CIT
izsn is the best proof that can be pro.
duced. None better, none stronger can
be had. When man comes forward and
testifies to his citizens, addresses
bis friends and neighbors, you may be
sure he is thoroughly convinced or be
would not do SO. Telling ones expert
ence when 1t is for the public good is an
act Of kindness that should be appreci-
ated. The following statement given by
a resident of South Paris adds one more
to the many cases of Home Endorsement
which are being published about Doan's
Kidney Pills. Read 1t.
W. B. Russell, % Gothic st., South
Paris, says: II used Doan's Kidney Pills
for lumbago and sharp pains across my
kidneys, which annoyed me very much.
Doan's Kidney Pills were highly recon-
mended 80 I got box at the Howard
Drug Co. and can honestly say they
promptly relieved the backsche. After
that took Doan's as needed and every
time I used them they gave me good
results"
Price 600, at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for . kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.. Russell
bad. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs, Buffalo,
NY
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11

A hen story is told by E. w. Berry,
who has pen OF 10 two-years old Rose
Comb White Leghorns that laid IL eggs
in one day 1t is fact that no eggs
we're left over from the previous day.
Many times the 10 hens have laid 10
eggs, but the IL egg stoiy seems worth
reporting.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
aanleh Worry .and AnxIsty.

Many Of those who have failed In
life could have accomplished great
things II they could only have kept
themselves in harmony, II they could
only have cut out Of their lives the
friction. The worry and the anxiety
frittered away their energy and wasted
their life forces Orison SWEET Mar
den, In Chicago Daily News
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
oItv could Uss More cats.

It is estimated that there are In Paris
10000 cats. The Official CATS" which
keep the museums and Offices free OF
rats and mice, cost the state s. head
year for upkeep, 80 that If the pri-
vate cats cost an equal amount the to-
tai would be about $750000 a year,
says the London Mall. But, judging
by the number Of rats one sees In the
streets Of Paris before dawn, feeding
from the refuse boxes, several thou
sand more cats would be good invest
ment, for the amount Of damage done
by rats must he enormous.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
Art CrltIclam.

A conceited painter In Brooklyn
named Tilton, carried away by his en-
thusiasm for his own productions, de-
clared at a studio tea to a group OF
his devotees: after all, there are but
three great painters-Titian, Tin
toretto and Tilton." When the remark
was repeated to Mrs. w. w. Storey,
mother Of the eminent painter, Julian
Storey, she exclaimed: well, the only
thing I know to equal the 'Assump'
ton of Titan Is the assumption Of
Tflton.n
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
The Difference.

Keepers say Indian Runner ducks lay
moro and larger eggs than . hen, and
yet but few Of them are kept, and fewer
still OF the eggs are eaten. Who eats
ducks eggs any way, and Why don't peo.
pie eat themp There seems to be but
one snswer-hens advert!se and ducks
don't.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
Honor Welsh Patron saint.

In Queensland March Is kept - Q
holiday sacred to st. David. the patron
saint Of Wales, who resided In Memo
via, which early became q popular
place Of pilgrimage. William the Con
oueror, Henry II and Edward ] went
to this place. Two pilgrimages 10
Menevia were commonly regarded ~
the equivalent Of one pilgrimage 10
Rome. :.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator Of the
LUCRETIA @. SWAN, late Of Greenwood,
bond. An persons having demands against the
estate of said deceased are desired TO present
the Same for settlement, and all indebted thereto
are requested 10 mako payment Immediately.
WILBUR A. SWAN, Greenwood, Maine.
April 9oth, 1890. Ills
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
WANTED.

PserI..a.n nc women everywhere 20 sen the New
aSe,,ee e oess proposition ever offered sns inssrinx
sost large indemnities and low premium
Who can 49, ~ liberal agency proposi<ions Tor those
eon,rsS..u usvote their part or spare time. Better
Rspr.sss,,no,r ,or those who win become Fun Tine
rxlRIe ess U ses; Write for full psrsiculnrs'
~ HanpsSiss. ooAri'
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she has
been duly appointed executrix of the last viii
and testament Of
EMILY r. FIELD, late Of Bethel,
In the County of Oxford, deceased, without
bond. An persons having demands against the
estate Of said deceased are desired to present
the same for settlement. and all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment imme-
ORA e. SWAN, Bethel, Maine
April 10th. 1890. 17-l1
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
FOR SALE.

Wy place on Hillside Avenue, con
Sg SS'ung OF house, stable and hen
uOuse; large lot of land. apple,
n ana plum trees, grapes, straw
...I'es .;.. and raspberries. House con-
M a''s OF eight rooms and bath, is con-
-. .I'eG with sewer, has furnace heat
and electric lights.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed executrix Of the last
will and testament of
JOHN ]. MURPHY, late Of Paris,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, without
bond All persons having demands against the
estate Of said deceased are desired to present
the Same for settlement, and all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment imme
MRs. ANToINErTE P. MURPHY,
South Paris, Maine.
April 10th, 1890. Ill
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
WANTED.

Man to work on farm for seven
months. Small rent could be fur
nished if wanted. Address A. B. c.,
Democrat Office, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
FOR SALE.

A nice Lauter piano, upright
Grand, practically new. Inquire of
lock box I42, South Paris, Maine.
1919
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
Grow Your Own Pop Corn

Plant Golden Progress Pop Corn.
Hardy and prolific, delicious flavor.
Send 75c for garden size pkg. $50
hills). Order early as supply is
limited. Address Progress Farm,
c. M. MERRILL, Prop, South
Paris, Maine. 1919
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11

Freshlaid eggs should not be shaken
Handle them carefully and they vii
keep fresh much longer.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
NOTICE,

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed executrix OF the last
CHARLES s. PENLEY, late Of Norway,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, without
bond. All persons having demands against tne
estate of said deceased are desired 70 present
the same for settlement, and all indebted thereto
sre reouested to make payment Immediately.
LAURA e. PENLEY, Norway, Maine. -
April Goth, 1870. H'is
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
AMONG THE FARMERS,
"sPE1D THE pLow."
Two Pictures.

An old farm. house with meadows wide,
And sweet with clover on each side,
bright eyed boy, who looks from out
The door with woodbine wreathed about,
And wishes his one thought all day:
"Oh. II could but fly away
From this dull spot. the world to see,
How happy, happy. happy,
How happy I should beH
Amid the city's constant din,
man who round the world has been,
Who, mid the tumult and the throng,
10 thinking, thinking all day long:
"Oh, could only tread once more
The feld.p to the farm. house door,
The old, green meadow could see,
How happy, happy, happy,
How happy should bel"
n
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
For Sale.

Hereford Bull Calf q weeks old.
VIM. FRANK NOTTAGE,
South Paris, Me-, r. F. D., No. I,
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
ALBERT AMEs.

NJ f1' i1rther particulars inquire of
- L. NOYES, South Paris, Me.
6sf
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that sne sne
has been duly appointed executrix OF the ias'
will and testament OF
DAN WINSLOW. late Of Paris,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, without
bond. All persons having demands against the
estate of said deceased are desired 70 Presens
the same for settlement, and all indebted thereto
are reouest ted to make payment Immediately.
HARRIETTE 81. WINSLOW,
Paris, Maine.
April Goth. 1890. H'h
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
Supreme judicial Court.
May Term, 1920.

Hon. George n. Hanson. Justice Presiding
Donald b. Partridge. .Clerl
Frederick B. Dyer. County Attorney
Walter L. Gray -Libransr
Harry Y. Stlmeon------
George II. Davis Messenger
Cecil Clay -Stenographel
The May term of the Supreme Judicial
Court for Oxford County will open this
Tuesday morning at Rumford with the
above court officers.
The grand jury elected last September
will be In attendance as follows:
G. Richardson. Greenwood, Foreman.
Ernest Cooling, Dixdeld, Clerk.
Irving e. Andrews, Paris.
F. WILDER Briggs, Canton.
James B. Cobb, Sumner.
George Elliott, Rumford.
Percy Cannon, Mexico.
Otis N. Gilman, Lowell.
Timothy L. Heath. Norway.
e. P. Lyon. Bethel.
/. d. Millett. Oxford.
Gardner II. Rankin, Hiram.
George II. Record, Bucs field.
George Il. Rice, Waterford.
Clarence A. Smith, Woodst OK.
Warren C. Slower, Brownfeld.
James W. Tarbox, Fryeburg.
Oscar T. Woodbury., Peru.
rOIlUWluB dEo tuo tIoSotoo JuhoAo AZ
Gently drawn:
Judson F. Bartlett, Mason.
Charles c. Bartlett, Canton.
Herbert A. Buck, Milton.
Converse G. Childs, Buckfeld.
Deforest o. DeLano, Peru.
Harry e. Dyer, Hanover.
Jabez W. Dunn, Hartford.
John N. Eden, Oxford.
Daniel @. Foster, Bethel.
Fred e. Cooling. Rumford.
Elmer H. Haggett. Paris.
II. II. Harrington, Greenwood.
Charles A. Hersey, Waterford.
John McMennamin. Rumford.
Albert Z. Nelson, Stoneham.
Frank H. Noyes, Norway.
Horace Perry, Norway.
Alvin T. Philbrook, Roxbury.
Merton e. Raweon, Hebron.
Albert II. Russ, Woodstock.
J. F. Talbot, Andover.
Frank r. Taylor, Mexico.
L. W. Thomas, Byron.
Wade II. ThurstoD, Bethel.
Philip A. Tucker, Sumner.
Fred W. Wight, Newry.
Fl. Manley White, Mexico.
The session will probably not be very
lengthy. The civil docket as printed
numbers 200 cases, although there Is not
actually that number, as many OF the
cases have been disposed of and their
numbers dropped.
There are also seven equity cases and
thirty-pine continued criminal cases.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
NOTICE.
Pythian Building Association
ANNUAL MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting
OF the stockowners of the Pythian Building As
ISOLATION for the election Of officers and the
ranaaction Of any other business that may
legally come before said meeting, will be held at
the South Paris Saviugs Bank on Monday, May
18th, 1920, at three O'Clock, P. N.
GEORGE N. ATWOOD, Clerk.
South Paris, Maine, May !, 1920. ID 20
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11

NOTICE.
The ssbscriber hereby gives notice that be
has bean duly appointed executor OF the iass
will and testament Of
HENRY n. WALKER, late Of Canton.
In the County Of Oxford. decessed, without
the estate Of aaid deceased are desired 20 pre-
SAINT the same for settlement, and al indebted
thereto aro requested 10 make payment tmme'
LLOYD o. PowERs.
Hallowsll, Mama.
Aural aonh. lao. l7.le
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
NOTICE.
State of Maine.

South Paris, Maine, April 80, 1920.
The undersigned hereby give notice Of their
intention to organize Loan and Building Asso-
citation at South Paris, in the County Of Oxford,
to be known as Paris Loan and Building Asso.
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
Gunpowder and Fuse
Splitting Wood.
Grating Wax
VIM. G. Leavitt Co.,
Norway, Maine.

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that ne
has bean duly appointed administrator Oh inc
estate Of
ELLEN e. FLINT, late of Hiram,
In the County Of Oxford. deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
arc desired 70 present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested TO MAKE
payment Immediately.
NOAH L. RANKIN, Portland. Maine:
April s0th, le20 H-is
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11
FOR SALE.

Young's Garage, Trap Corner,
West Paris, Maine. Best opening
in the State for two young men who
can stand lot of hard work. Plenty
of work for three men during the
summer months, two men during the
winter months. Big gasoline and
oil trade. 1920
Oxford Democrat., 1920-05-11

A rather remarkable thing hap
pened when on last Jan. 16 the setter
log of Morris Crocker, q resident of
osterville, Mass, disappeared and did
not return until % days later. The
logs front legs had been half frozen
,way. After an investigation by Mr..
Crocker it was discovered that the
lnimal had been caught in fox trap.
which 1t had remained during its
,bsence from home. Mr.. Crocker in
lists that the dog, which had been
'ery fat, could not have possibly sur
ivcd unless throughout the % days
lived entirely on its snrplus flesh