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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-04-01

fence.
She disappeared into the house and
Curly took are Of his horse, washed,
and sauntered back to the porch. He
could smell potatoes frying and could
hear the sizzling of ham and g
While he ate, the girl fitted in and
out, %soft-footed and graceful, replen-
ishing his plate from time to time.
Presently he discovered that her IA
Their was away hunting strays on
Sunk creek, that the nearest neighbor
was seven miles distant and that
Stones ranch was ten miles farther
up Dead Cow.
Ever meet a lad called Sam Gull
lison?" the guest asked carelessly.
Curly was hardly prepared to see
the color whip into her cheeks or to
meet the quick stabbing look she fast
ened on him.
you're looking for him, are you?"
she said. do you know him?"
He shook his head. She looked at
him very steadily before she spoke
again.
"You haven't met him yet, but you
want to. Is that it,"
THAT'S it."
"Wil you have another egg1"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-04-01

~5rehenueQ the Sentinel hopes an o.
ample will be made of them that will
deter others of like stamp from a
practice that has of late been far too
common. Lawlessness seems to come
in cycles. Just now the southern tier
Of counties appears to be suffering
from such a sporadic attack. Let all
good men combine to stamp it out.
The time has passed when Arizona
must stand as a synonym for anar-
chy."
She looked up at the young man
breathlessly, her pretty lips parted,
her dilated eyes taking him in solemn
ly. A question trembled on her lips.
Are you this man mentioned here?
What's his name-'Curly' FlandrauY
Eyes"
"And you're a rustler? Why do
men do such things?" letting the hands
hat held the paper drop into her lap
helplessly. "You don't look bad. Any
one would think"
Her sentence tailed out and died
away. She was still looking at Curly,
but he could see that her mind had
flown to some enc else. He would
have bet a months pay that she was
thinking Of another lad who was wild
but did not look bad.
Flandrau rose and walked round the
table to her. Much obliged, Miss
Laura. I'll shake hands on that with
you. You've guessed it. Course, me
being SO notorious I hate to admit it,
but I amt bad any more than he is"
She gave him a quick shy look.
"You near this Bad Bill?"
"You know who I mean, all right.
His name is Sam Cullison. And you
needn't to tell me where he is. I'll
find him."
II know you don't mean any harm
to him" But she said it as If she
were pleading with him.
"C'rect. I don't. Can you tell me
how to get to Soapy Stones ranch
from here, Miss London?"
She laughed. Her doubts were van
ishing like mist before the sunshine.
Good guess. At least he was there
the last I heard"
"And l expect your information is
pretty recent"
That drew another little laugh, &C.
companied by a blush.
Don't you think l have told you
enough for one day, Mr.. Flandrauy'
"That Mr. sounds too solemn. My
friends call me Curly" he let her
know.
She remembered that he was q
stranger and a rustler and she drew
up stif1y. This pleasant young fellow
was too familiar.
IF you take this trail to the scrut
pines above, then keep due north fol
about four miles, you'll strike the
creek again. Just follow the trail
along it to the horse ranch"
With that she turned on her heel
and walked into the kitchen.
Curly had not meant to be fresh
He was always ready for foolery witt
the girls, but he was not the sort tt
go too far. Now he blamed himself
for having moved too fast. He had Of
Tended her sense of what was the
proper thing.
There was nothing for it but to sad
die and take the road.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-04-01

:ae upper n with both hands,. SLOW
ly the mouth of the trap opened.
Stone slipped in the wooden wedge
and withdrew his crushed wrist. By
great good fortune the steel had
caught on the leather gauntlet he was
wearing. Otherwise it must have
mangled the arm to q pulp.
Even now he was suffering a good
deal.
you'll have to let q doc look at it,"
Curly suggested.
Stone agreed. "Reckon I better
strike for the Bar 49,"
His horse had disappeared, but
Curly helped him to the back of Keno.
Together they took the trail for the
Bar 80. On the face Of the wounded
man gathered the moisture caused by
intense paid.
lizard shedding, looks like" Curly
sympathized.
Reckon 1 can stand the grief"
Stone grunted.
Nor did he speak again until they
reached the ranch and Laura London
looked at him from a frightened face.
what is it?"
"Ran a silver in my finger, Miss
Laura. Too bad to trouble you,"
Soapy answered with a sheer on his
thin lips.
A rider for the Bar 80 had just rid
den up and Laura sent him at once
for the doctor. She led the way into
the house and swiftly gathered band
ages, a sponge and q basin Of water.
Together she and Curly bathed and
wrapped the wound.
Laura was as gentle as she could be.
II know I'm hurting you." she said.
her fingers trembling.
mot a bit of it. Great pleasure to
have you for a nurse. I'm certainly in
luck" Curly did not understand the
bitterness in the sardonic face and he
resented it.
That something was wrong between
them Curly could see. Soapy was very
polite in spite of his bitterness, but
his hard eyes watched her as a cat
does a mouse. Moreover, the girl a
afraid Of him. He could tell that by
the timid startled way she had of an
swering. Now, why need she fear the
man? 1t would be as much as his life
was worth to lift a hand to hurt her.
After the doctor had come and had
attended to the crushed wrist Curly
stepped out to the porch to find Laura,
I'm right sorry for what l said
Miss Laura. Once in a while a fel
low makes a mistake. If he's as big q
chump as l am it's liable to happen g
little %oftener. But I'm not really one
Of those smart guys"
Out came her gloved hand in the
irmest of grips.
II know that now You didn't think
And l made a mistake. 1 thought yor
were taking advantage because l hac
been friendly. I'm glad you spoke
about it. Well forget it. There's
something l want you to do for me-"
81 expect maybe I'll do it."
Its about that boy he has us
there" She gave a hopeless little ges
ture toward the hills.
"Sam Cullison?'
"Yes."
"What about him?"
Hes bent on running him, Away,
has been ever since he got a hold or
him. 1 can't tell you how l know it
but Pm sure And now he's mors
set on it than ever"
Jealous. is he?"
Eyes. If he can drag Sam down
and get him into trouble he'll pay off
two grudges at once. And he will too.
You'll see. He's willy as an Indian.
For that matter there is Apache blood
in him, folks say"
what about young Cullison? Can't
he make a fight for himself?"
"Oh, you know how boys are Sam
is completely under this mans in1u-
ence." Her voice broke a little. AND
I can't help him. I'm only a girl. He
- .=.e- to me. What Sam needs
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-04-01
CHAPTER w.
a Bear Trap.

p bedF TTdp.
!il, winding trail led up to the
scrub pines and from there north into
no hills. Curly had not travelled far
when he heard the sound Of a gun
fired three times in quick succession.
he stopped to listen. Presently there
came a faint call for help.
Curly cantered around the shoulder
of the hill and saw a man squatting
on the ground. He was stopped for
ward in an awkward fashion with his
back to Flandrau.
whats upY'
At the question the man looked over
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-04-01
Culpable Negligence.

A short time ago an interurban car ran off the track,
caught fire. and several passengers were burned to
death. A coroner's inquest was held, and it was found
that the CAUSE of the accident was a broken rail.
Evidence was given that the track had not been regular
lv inspected, al d two railroad men who weae respon-
sble for this work, were bound over to the Grand jury
on a charge of manslaughter. Human lives are precious;
but, how many people there are who suffer needless
pain, and descend into a premature grave, because OF
the same culpab1e negligence with which these men are
charged. You should pay the same attention to your
spine that the roadmaster and his crew should pay to
the candition of the roaebed. If your spine is normal,
you will BID healthy. If a Spinal Analysis discloses the
fact rhat Nerve Pressure is present, you will, sooner or
later, cease to enjoy Health.
Taken in time, the chiropractor will adjust the sub
lyxated (displaced) vertebrate (smatl bones of the spine)
which is the CAUSE of the Nerve Pressure, and you
will be Healtey and will stay Healthy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1920-04-01

is a man friend, one just as strong ana
determined as Soapy but one who is
good and the right sort Of an intiu-
ence."
Are you picking me for that re-
sponsible friend who is to be such a
powerful influence for gopd?" Curly
asked with q smile.
(HaeM lXeu penuIluoO)
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-27
West Sumner.

The community was ssddened by the
sudden death of Susie Benson, girl in
her teens. Death resulted from spinal
meningitis. She was sick only few
days.
Mrs. Ella Dunn has gone to North
Paris to work for Mrs. MoAlister, whose
husband is sick.
Superintendent of Schools Cash was
in town to-day visiting schools.
We are sorry to learn Of the serious
illness of David r. Coles.
Mrs. George Dyer, who submitted to
an operation, is doing as we'll as can be
expected.
Mrs. Rosetta Ryerson fell and broke
some ribs.
Mrs. John Heald also had bad fall.
We are glad to have some snow.
Pleasant Pond Grange has been very
fortunate in receiving q gift of lumber
valued at 500 90 for the Grange Hall,
which Is to be built in the spring. The
gift comes as very agreeable surprise,
as the donor, D. G. Chandler, is not a
member of this grange.
Sydney Brown and V. G. Keene are in
tending to have electric lights in their
bones in the near future.
Many have very bad colds here and out
of the village.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-27
BrVaut'S Pond.

laundering operations which have
been quite actively carried on In town
for the past six weeks are being in
creased by the late fall of snow. In
many places there is lack of teams to
keep the business going. A large
amount of birch is being cut the present
winter. The saw mill at the Dearborn
Spool Co.'s plant will be put In opera.
ton next week. From the east part OF
the town some five hundred cords OF
birch will be landed at the Wheeler
Lumber Co.'s yard at North Paris. This
will be cut by the Wilson Brothers from
lot formerly owned by Smith Dudley.
Superintendent Garcelon was visitor
of some of the schools this week, and
also made new arrangements for carry.
ing the scholars In the Chase District.
R. @. Davis having resigned as carrier
In that district, his place has been filled
by the liverymau, who makes the trips
for twelve dollars per week.
The Red Cross have been busy this
week in charity work 10 the village.
Deputy Sheriff B. r. Billings is taking
the census of the town.
The Rumford auto stage has discon-
tinued its trips here for the season.
Rev. n. A. Markley OF West Paris was
In town Tuesday making his canvass 10
the interest OF the churches and COM
munity survey for the Inter. Church
World Movement.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-27
East Sumner.

In the almanac calendar we find tina,
Benz Franklin, Daniel Webster and
Gen. r. Z. Lee were born in January,
and the great emancipation proclamation
of Lincoln became effective in January.
Next years January calendar will note
the birth of national prohibition In
America, an event of great significance
as affecting the welfare, peace and pros.
perity Of the republic.
If this harbinger of sacred, domestic,
state and national felicity proves eff
cisnt, it will be the greatest Utopian
idea ever realized since the dawn OF the
Christian era. To secure such happy
consummstion, the voters Of the couu-
try must exercise great care In the selec-
ton Of executive officers. Our supreme
judges, county and state attorneys and
our sheriffs must be true and tried men
who cannot be bought nor sold.
IL all our elective officers are OF the
stamp of Governor MillikeD, Senator
Fernald and our Oxford County attor.
nsy, Fred r. Dyer, all will be well. The
enemy Is crafty and powerful, and to
resist such an unprincipled, determined
foe will require our mightiest efforts.
Shall this grand movement for present
and future peace, harmony and national
prosperity become effective in the hands
of true, loyal executive officers, or will
the past lack of enforcement of law that
has sometimes characterized some cities
even in Maine, be the sad result?
In the coming primaries Let only those
possessing true American ideas be
selected. "Put only Americans on guard
tonight" SLooUM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-27
North w aterford.

Mrs. Edna Sessions went to the Cen
trail Maine General Hospital, Lewiston
Tuesday.
Mrs. Ella Elliott remains in very poor
health.
Mrs. Lizzie Manning of Norway hal
been with her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Holt
from Friday night until Monday.
The Rebekahs and Odd Follows had
put bile installation at their hall af ernoon
and evening. Supper was served for IL
and 10 cents, followed BY q dance.
There are lot Of frozen water pipes
around here. Some have to carry their
water quite distance.
Irene Briggs of Albany has been stop.
ping few days at Fred Hazslton's.
George Hobson got bolt hook stuck
into bis foot, which 10 very sore and has
laid him up few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. 81. Mason OF South
Paris were here to the installation and
dance.
Willis McKsen and Peter LeCroix have
moved here with their families recently.
Lois Paine lie visiting her father, Fred
Littlefeld, In Albany.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-27
Locke's Mills.

A shower was given Mrs. Raynor Lit
tlefield at the club room Thursday after
noon. She received many pretty and
useful gifts. Dainty refreshments were
served, and q very pleasant and social
time was enjoyed by all.
The spool company is having an engine
placed In the saw mill, az there is moi
water enough to furnish what power ID
needed. Mr.. Jordan Of Mechanic Falls
has charge of the work, and has also
been to Newry Corner helping to install
an engine In the saw mill.
Mrs. Charles Day is quite sick with q
cold and sore throat.
Our schools have closed for five OF
six weeks vacation.
Fred Morton, who has been quite sick,
IL better, and is visiting bis sister, Mrs.
Lizzie Tebbets, In Auburn.
Charlie Swan has gone to Andover to
visit his aunt, Mrs. Leslie Davis.
Several from here attended grange
meeting at Bryant's Pond Saturday, Jan.
II.
Walter Knight has recently purchased
q new horse.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-27
North Stonenam.

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Emery from Frye
burg are visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Adams, this week.
/. A. Andrews has been hauling hay
from Albany.
81. NJ. Adams has been over from East
Stonehsm> cutting bis ice for his summer
cottages.
Mr.. Kimbsll and family from Harrison
are living in one Of 81. NJ. Adams camps
and cutting timber for l.. A. Chute.
Guy Parker Of East Stoneham is al
work for NJ. K. Allen.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-27
Andover.

There are q number OF cases OF mumps
In town.
Many water pipes have been frozen fol
the past two weeks.
Lone Mountain Grange will hold an
all-dsy meeting Saturday, Jan. 3lst.
The young people held their whist
club in the town hall Thursday evening
of last week
Mrs. Ernest Milton installed the off
GERS of the Pytbiau Sisters at Rumford
Thursday of last week.
Willis Kilgore, who has been quite III,
is able to be out again.
Y. "A. Tburston was at Rumford Tues.
day to attend the meeting of the Ellis
River Improvement Society.
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. Frank
Davis Wednesday afternoon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-27
Hebron.

An afternoon party and picnic supper
was enjoyed by the children in the pri.
mary department Of the Sunday School
at the Baptist church Monday afternoon.
About 80 children were present. The
affair was In charge of Mrs. A. L. Field
and Miss Agnes Besrce.
The Ladies' Circle met Tuesday after.
noon with Mrs. E. E. Hutchinson.
Doris Whitney of Houlton, junior al
the Academy. submitted to an operation
for appendicitis at the Central Maine
General Hospital Monday. She is i'm.
proving rapidly.
A boys glee club Is being formed by
Academy students. Rehearsals will be-
gin at once.
The small pox quarantine has been
lifted from the homes Of F. q. Marshall
and Fred Cushmsn. The children OF
both families have returned to school.
Roads hereabouts are filed with teams
hauling cord wood and lumber, q result
of the recent storms, q boon to the farm.
ers.
For the first time within the memory
of present residents Of the town every
house on the Buckfield road between
Fred Sturtevsnt's and Arthur Georges
is now closed. There are rumors that
further changes of real estate In that
locality will be announced shortly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-27
Albany.

Men were out Monday to roll the road
after the snow and blow, but said tina,
In only few places was It drifted so but
that team could easily 60 through.
Thursday morning 81 below zero; al
noon 20 above. II 10 freezing up lots oil
water pipes and some cellars.
Shirley Haselton was taken sick Satur.
day morning and had the doctor. Mrs.
Arthur D. Bean went up Saturday morn
ing and stayed till Monday, and has been
up once or twice since. He is comfort.
able now. His sister Ida 10 with them.
Mrs. Parker Flint was sick Sunday and
had the doctor.
Mrs. Gilt McAllister from Locke's
Mills Was over to see her father, Charles
NcAllister, Wednesday. He II sick, the
doctor says has gall stones.
Ellsworth Wilbur called at s. g. Beans
Sunday. His wife 10 poorly, and Is stop
ping With her father, Roscoe Emery.
Her girls are with their aunt, Cora
Logan.
Norman Ssnborn and family are work
ing for Mr.. Wilbur. They board the
men ct the camps.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-27
Wilson's Mills.

Robert Storey, who was at work up
the Diamond, came out week since
with very painful hand that bad been
bruised, and went to Berlin for surgical
advice. He has had very hard time
with 1t.
L. w. Littlehale has had o telephone
put into bis house recently.
Dsrmont Fox, who has been at work
10 Enrol, has returned and Is stopping al
D. G. Bennett's.
Linwood Wilson has gone to Success
to work in the woods.
Mrs. B. j. Olson has gone to Enrol to
visit her daughter, Mra. Dwight Thurs
ton.
Clyde Ripley and family have returned
10 the lower town.
A three days. snow storm will gladden.
the hearts of the lumbermen.
Men with the roller are busy breaking
roads for the first time this winter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-27
BssclrneId.

Rev. r. NJ. Lamb Of Canton was call.
Ing on friends here Friday.
The members OF East Hebron Grange
gave drama at Odd Fellows' Hall Fri
day night to good house. The parts
we're we'll taken. "Deacon Dnbbs" was
the title Of the play.
The Ladies' Circle held an all.day
meeting 1t the home Of Mrs. W. G. Allen
Friday.
Mrs. w. d. Tucker is reported to be
getting on finely since her operation q
week ago.
Ntzlnscot Lodge Of Odd Fellows con-
ferred the third degree on class of can.
didates Saturday night.
Mrs. Vera Miles and Mr.. Ralph Shedd
OF Lewiston were married here by Rev.
F. P. Dresser Wednesday.
G. L. Hutchinson of Canton was here
Friday In the interest Of the Lewiston
Sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-27
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOINdS OF ThR WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris rim.

Services at Paris Eli Bsptist church every
Sunday 81 lo$5. Sunday School at u. SUNDAY
evening service az 80. Thursday evening
prayer meeting st 80 o'clock.
The Democrat was mlsinformed and 10
glad to make correction In the item In
last weeks Democrat which stated that
Forrie Everett's family has scarlet fever.
The attending physician says that they
have neither the disease nor any symp-
toms of il. Edgar has been very Ill with
erysipelas and the other members OF the
family have colds.
John Pierce has been confined to his
home with bad cold several days the
past week but Ia able to be out again. j.,
A recent gift to the Hamlin Memorial
Library is "Selections from Lyman Alb
bolts Works" compiled by Miss D. Z +.
Stokes and presented by her.
Henry Shaw, who Is employed on the
Lewiston branch train of the Grand
Trunk Railway, was the guest of bis par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mark P. Shaw, over
Sunday.
Frank B. Hammond was at home re-
Gently from Poland Spring, where ne
has employment in the bottling house.
Z. B. Curtis had the misfortune to
stick a pick into his foot while digging
up frozen water pipe. He was laid up
up few days but is improving.
Hon. and Mrs. Edward L. Paris re-
ceiyed very interesting letters last week
from their daughter, Mrs. William Roy
Smith. Prof. and Mrs. Smith are tour
| ing the Oriental countries on their trip
Of a year and q half around the world
and at the time these letters were writ
ten they had left Bangkok and were
travelling down the Malay Peninsula to
Penang and Singapore, from which point
they sail by the Indian Ocean and Bay
of Bengal to Calcutta.
Through the generous gift OF friend
and summer resident of Paris Hill, the
people of this village and all others who
wish to come, will be treated to an even
ipg's entertainment on February l2.h by
what the White Entertainment Bureau
of Boston pronounce "unquestiousbly
the finest musical organization OF it's
kind in America" The qusrtette will
be paid by the fund given for that pur-
pose but a small admission fee of ten
cents will be charged to cover local
expenses.
With several furriss of light snow
during the past week added to the storm
of week ago, we have now about one
foot of snow and the steady cold weather
Of the past six weeks shows no signs OF
"letting up"; Monday morning tempera-
lures rs low as sixteen below zero were
recorded In this village, aad that was
many degrees warmer than some of the
surrounding valleys, where thermometer
readings Of thirty-eight below are report
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-27

Miss Pearl, the teacher here, is sick
with severe cold.
The Buokfield Farmers Union ai
Buckfield is doing . good business which
Is increasing. They have purchased the
store of r. L. Warren q Co., and will
move In ss soon ~ some repairs are
made.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Spaulding are
occupying their rent which was recently
completed.
@. B. Keeue, who lie In Tyngsboro,
Mass, with his son Harold, 10 well and
will return homo In the spring.
Mrs. w. b. Tucker, who submitted to
. surgical operation last week, Is CON-
Portable.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-27
Hiram.

Gardner H. Rankin, Esq went to the
Maine General Hospital last week fol
medical aid.
Arthur W. Sadler is seriously i'll al
the home OF bis sister At Bridgtop.
John W. Clemens, mail carrier on
route No. /, over hiram q Ill and through
the Spring District and East Brown6cld,
has travelled over bis route this winter
on wheels till Jan. 18th.
On Jan. 18th, Marie, daughter Of Nell
son Ssnborn, died of pneumonia, aged
IL months. She was bright, promising
child.
Orison W. Adams of South Hiram Ia
taking the census.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1920-01-27
Olckyale.

Mrs. Elmer Flagg of East Dixfisld Il
spending q few days with her mother
Mrs. Esther Gordon.
Clara and Barbara Tyler, who have
been very M, are gaining.
Mrs. Grafton Gordon has the mumps
Lowell Shaw is In Mexico this week.
Miss Gladys Chsnery has returned &c
her school work after being ut home
several days with bad cold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Tracy spent
Wednesday with their parents, r. 8.
Tracy and wife, and their little son, who
10 staying there. We are glad to hear
Esther 10 improving In health.