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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-12
UTILITIES VITAL
TO MODERN LIFE
Growth Of City Demands Elk
tension of Service.

That relatively few persons realize the
vast amount of wealth invested In pubic
utility corporations and the tremendous
Importance of these organizations In
modern industrial life, is the opinion ex-
pressed by L. G. Rothschild, special rep
resentative of the Merchants Heat and
Light Company.
"A public utility must keep pace with
the growth of a city regardless of the
density or thinness of the population at
any particular spot" Mr.. Rothschtld said
And this alone means a tremendous out
lay Of money. Take for example a water
company. AS the city extends it bound
aries it must extend its mains regardless
of the fact that at first the population
Is very thin and meager in the newer
districts, and for q long time the re-
turns on the investment must necessarily
be meager. Just the same the extension
must be made to take care Of the growth
OF the city.
"As a matter of fact extensions and
improvements comprise a great part OF
the budgets Of each corporation In ad-
dition to the regular maintenance and
operating costs.
"A public utility IS n public servant
and in order 10 afford real service to the
FuY4~ IL must NC cQulPpcu ~ alA tiHISa
to meet emergencies. A public utility
knows no holiday, it must be on the job
day and night, from one end of the day
to the other, from month to month and
every day in the year.
This means that to give the hest grade
Of service a utility must keep in its en-
ploy ut all times adequate crews OF
skilled workers who command good, sub
stantial. wages. As the patrons OF the
public utility companies obtain a clearer
insight into the workings OF these cor
porations it becomes apparent to them
that the prosperity Of the individual Is
largely affected by those organizations
just as is the prosperity Of the com
munity as a whole"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-12
Court Unimpressed
by Friendly Smacks

LAWRENCE, Mass, Dec. 12.-Punch-
ing each other in the face is claimed to
be the customary friendly greeting of
two Lawrence foundrymen, one of whom,
Thomas Norton, appeared in court for
such an assault on Thomas Dooley. In
lieu of a handshake Norton struck
Dooley playfully.
The police did not approve of the idea
and a court appearance for both men
resulted. Dooley explained to Judge J.
J. Mahoney, saying; Captain, be easy
with Norton. 1t Is our usual way Of
greeting each other, only perhaps this
time Norton was a bit rough"
The court made the fine So.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-12
Another March in
Boston Is Recorded

BOSTON, Dec. 12.-Profteers in ice
cream here few days ago found them
selves in much the same position as that
occupied by General Gage. British com
nander Of Boston at the time OF the Rev
outlon.
The children Of the city marched IN
what was 10 them a monster parade in
protest against the prices charged Tor
soda and Ice cream. History tells Of an
other parade, probably the only other
organized march Of protest held here by
children, when the youngsters OF genera
tons ago marched up the same street to
request permission from General Gage to
slide down School street.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-12
College Girl to Aid
in Society Reform

CHICAGO, Dec. 12.-Through the influ-
ence OF the college girl a change for the
better viii be brought about in the char
acter Of society, in the opinion Of Presi-
dent Henry Noble MaeCracken Of Vas
sar, who has been addressing alumnae
meetings in Chicago. The college girl.
according to DR.. MacCracken. win not
be content with perpetual frivolity.
TOO much frivoltty bores tho college
girl" sdid DR. MacCracken. "She will not
tolerate the unwholesome things in So
ciety life. And because she has been
trained to re leader she will do away
with them"
DR.. MacCTacken said the college girl
will substitute pleasure and culture for
frivolity and speed
IF girls eTe to be happy" he de-
clared, they must have something more
to think about than style"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-12
Friends Buy License,
but Groom Fools EN-

CAPE GIARDEAU, No. Dec 10.--The
JOKE is on the gang
Friends Of William Regeuhardt told
"Bnl" they'd buy the license and pay
the preacher II he'd let them witness his
marriage. Regenhardt agreed. The de-
tails were arranged. The license was
purchased.
Wei, boys" said Regenhardt when
his friends came to carry out their part
Of the bargain, 1.-THE joke is on you. We
were married last night" And he smiled
nf his wife.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-12-12
ENFORCED HAIR "BOBBING."

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec
12.-Niss Elizabeth Cowdray Joined
club of young women which later voted
that all members must have "bobbed'
haid. Miss Cowdray refused to bob
hers, so several of the members held her
and cut off ner hair. Arrests have been
threatened by Miss Cowdray's parents.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15
WONDERS
OF AMERICA
UNCLE SANS FUMICATING
VATS

VATS
90 RAPIDLY does the world move
y nowadays, 30 numerous and va
ried are the wonders which are
wrought by the ingenuity Of our ex-
perts in various lines and 80 quietly
is the work carried on, 1t frequently
happens that the general public knows
but little Of the marvels that are
among ne.
For Instance, down on the Texas
border-at Laredo. to be exact--the
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture operates q fumigating plant or
vat which is sufficiently large to &C.
cemmodate a train Of fifteen freight
cars at one time.
Freight cars arriving In the States
from Old Mexico are infected with
i've, pink bollworm--a pest which
feeds and devours the unripened pods
of the cotton plant. II permitted to
enter and scatter In this country. 1t
would, provided 1t gained much head
way, create losses running into the
millions Of dollars annually.
To prevent this loss and preserve
the crop, therefore. such cars are un'
tremendously shunted into these vats
and the unwelcome bollworms aboard
accorded q Knockout reception.
This plant resembles q long. brick
shed. After the cars are received
the doors are closed and the plant
is flooded with gas. generated on
the spot, the fumes Of which are sure
death to bollworms. At the end OF
an hour or more. the gas Is drawn OIL
the cars removed and sent on their
way and the plant is ready for the
next incoming train.
Other similar, but smaller, plants
are located at various coast points.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15
SONG SLOW TO WIN FAVOR
But "Tlpperary" VIII BE Dear to Brit.
ish Hearts for Many Genera
tlons 20 Come.

TITS a Long Way to Tpperary" was
written in 1911 by Jack Judge, singer
In the English music halls and Of pure
Irish blood. A friend, Harry Williams,
assisted him In the work; but virtually
words and music are Mr.. Judges own.
He carried the manuscript from pub
Usher to publisher without success,
until in 1912 he tried the London house
Of B. Feldman & Co. Bert Feldman
liked the piece and was willing to pub
lish It If Mr.. Judge would agree to Ger.
tain minor changes. One was the repe-
tition Of the word "long" and another
was the lengthening Of the third syl-
liable of the word 'Tipperary"-both
toward the end Of the chorus. Mr..
Judge consented and the song was pub
lished, as It also had been written,
with not q thought that 1t would be-
come. two years later. marching song
Of soldiers In great war, and so
known wherever English Is "said" or
sung" At first the song had only
slight sale. But Mr.. Feldman kept his
confidence, and, as the story goes, one
day when the composer was deploring
the cool reception Of the piece at Edin-
burgh, the publisher said to him:
"Take my word for 1t, that not only
Edinburgh but all the world will one
day ring with your song"
And 1t did. "Tipperary" will never
be forgotten by the English. It has an
inner meaning dear to them.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15
STATE OF MAINE.

To all persons Interested In either Of the estate
hereinafter named:
At q Probate Court held at Rumford, II
and for the County Of Oxford. on the frs
Tuesday Of November, In the year Of our LORI
one thousand nine hundred and twenty ono
The following matter having been presented fol
the action thereupon hereinafter indicated,
1T Is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons
interested, by causing copy OF this order TO bt
published three weeks successfully In the Ok
ford Democrat, newspaper published at South
Paris, In said County, that they may appear at 9
Probate Court to be held at Paris on tht
third Tuesday of December, A. D. 1877. at Of
the clock In the forenoon. and be heard thereon
II they zee cause.
Elizabeth 8. Horr late of Waterford. de
ceased; Hrst and nnAl account presented Tor al
lowarce by wilbur II. Judkins, executor.
Elisabeth o. Horr late of Waterford, de
ceased; petition for determination Of Inheritance
TAX presented by Wilbur 81. Judkins, executor
Witness, ARETAs 4. sTEARNS, Judge OF
said Court at Rumford, this nrst Tuesday o,
November, In the year Of our Lord ono thou
sand nine hundred and twenty ono.
Attest :-ALBERT d. PARK, Register.
&5-l7
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15
The p,vIn. Sarah B.rnhardt.

Among the many distinctions Of the
Divine Sarah is that Of having I'M
personated death more frequently than
any other artist on record. Some
years ago a devotee calculated the
number Of death scenes in which Ma.
dame Bernhardt had played. and COM
puted that her deaths BY self-admin-
istered poison numbered over 10000,
her leaps into scenic Seine over
1000, and her suicides BY revolver
shots over 5000. The realism Of her
acting In such scenes utterly over
whelmed the Sultan. Abdul Hamid-
Once, and once only did she play be-
fore him In the private theater at Con-
stantinople, when he left his seat and
declared he never again wished to see
woman who Initiated death so
realistically,
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15
|rsnodsIIng pI.oss nay b iound IN

rsmodelIng pieces may be found In ?
jihy.
xARK ooNrExrs OF BOX on OUTSIDE.
Millinery trimmings (isathers. ribbons,
fiowers, velvet pieoss) should b stored.
Il in good condition, In . boz BY them
selves, where they can be easily found
II . hat must b unexpectedly freshened.
Laces Of different kinds can be wound
on cards or otherwise put away, 90 that
. glance will make the right plece access-
ible. Lining materials and old dress
foundations which have further uses are
best collected By themselves. Each
housekeeper must needs evolve her OWE
system, but II she aims to arrange the
family clothing and materials In storage
20 that everything 10 readily found whom
wanted she serves the double purpose oi
saving much time and keeping the stor.
age room In good order.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15
Ferryboat Pavilion.

As a fitting complement to a swim
ming pool built on Connecticut es-
tate recently, a ferryboat pavilion has
been erected, says Popular Mechan-
les Magazine. This boat has all the
fittings of q regular craft of Its type,
being equipped above with a life
boat, life preservers, funnel and pilot
house. The cabin is spacious dance
floor. where diversion from the
swimming sport may be INDUCED In.
The swimming pool forms q forward
deck for the ferry. and Is surround
ed by sidewalk set with benches
and chairs.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15
Duennas' Duties.

The chiee lady.in-waiting Oh the
queen Of Spsip is known as duenna.
In more general sense Spanish and
Portuguese families apply the term
to the elderly woman who takes
charge of the younger members Of q
farnily-a kind of. governess or COM
panion.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15
p,,..l... ArehIves m panoer.

Priceless historical documents
stored In the castle Of Simancas, near
valladolid, Spain, are placed In peril
due TO the neglect Of government OF
ficials to keep the building In good re-
pair. Thirty-three million documents,
comprising the archives OF Spain,
many of them preserved since the
days Of Cardinal Ximenez, are In dam
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15
Washington IrvIngs Love.

Washington Irving was the young
est of II children. BE was betrothed
to Matilda Hoffman, daughter Of a
prominent lawyer, In whose office Irv.
ing had finished his legal studies. Her
death, in 1909, was the great afiic-
tion Of his life.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15

Fitted Wood and Hay Fol
Sale.
I have for sale quantity of fitted
stove wood; also several tons oi
good hay.
FRANK BENNETT,
Route No. 3, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15
STATE OF MAINE.
Treasurer's Ofiice.
Augusta, Maine, Nov. ], l9al

Pursuant to Chap. 10. Sec. 48 Of the Revised
Statutes, win sell and convey by deed 70 the
Highest bidder, At the Treasurer Of States ONCE
at Augusta, on the twenty ninth day Of Novem
ber neIt, at 1850 O'Clock ?. NJ all the interest Of
the State in the tracts of land hereinafter de
scribcd, lying In unincorporated townships, said
tracts having been forfeited TO the State for non
payment of State, County and Forestry District
Taxes, certified to the Treasurer OF State for the
year 1919 The sale and conveyance OF each
tract win be made subject to right In the owner
or part owner whoee rights have been forfeited
70 redeem the same at any time within one year
after the sale. by paying or rendering to the pur
chaser his portion Of what the purchaser paid
therefor at the sale with interest at the rate OF
twenty per cent per annum. from the time OF the
sale, and one dollar for release. or such owner
may redeem his interest by paying as aforesaid
70 the Treasurer Of State as provided In Chap
10, Sec. Is of the Revised Statutes.
No tract. however. viii be sold at price less
than the full amount due thereon for such un'
paid State, County and Forestry District Taxes,
interest and costs. as described In the follow
Ing schedule:
Portion
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has bean duly appointed administratrix OF the
JOSEPH DION, late of Oxford.
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, and given
bonds a. the Law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased
arc desired 70 present the Same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested to
make payment immediately.
ISABEL B. ELLSWORTH.
October 18th, 1871. Oxford, Maine.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15
NOTICE.

Tho subscriber hsrsby gives sotioe that hs has
been duly appointed administrator with Tie Vim
Annexed Of The eetato Of
JONAS ". DUNN, late Of Oxford.
in the County Of Oxford, deceased. and given
bonds - The law directs. An persons having
demands against the eseate Of said deceased are
all indebted thereto are requested TO make pay-
m'n' aaiE;eokar ". WATT,
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15
NOTICE.

The Subscriber hereby gives notice that b
has been daily appointed executor Of the vii
CHARLES L. CASE, lats OF New York City.
decoased, Without bond. All persons having
dsmands against the estats Of SAID deceased an
desired 10 present the sane for settlement, and
all hdeb9sd tAsrefo are requested tc make pay
TRESHRIcK T. CASE,
New York City.
WALTHR l.. GAR, Agent,
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15
Portion
Unpaid Amount
OXFORD COUNTY.

ANDOvER NORTH SURPLUS,
part of. being farm lot In the
west part of said Surplus,
bounded a. follows: Northerly
by land said to be owned by
Charles Chase; easterly BY the
west branch Of Ellis River;
southerly and westerly by land
said to be owned by Charles
Chase. Said lot is reputed to
be owned by Il. H. Hutchins
and contains thirty acres,
more or less. N0. All &S
W. L. BONNEY,
D47 Treasurer of State.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that sas
the Win anneIed of the estass Of
BELLE b. H.PENDE1TER, iats Of DenmaIk,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. and kfvsn
bonds - the law directs. All persons having os
desirvd 70 present the Same for settlement ano
al indebted thereto sre requested 70 mako PsJ'
ment Immediately.
0Stcbsr u, ls1l. 1ab Dsnnask' -
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

uosrsspondsnse on topics Of interest % the lad1e!
C0LUln, Oxford Democrat South Paris. He
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15
NOTICE,

b:c rhs s.n :uDsSDe. sn'n hereby syss noes TIA.
Of the estate OF - - :
NARY F.MARsHALL, lara Of Psris.
N she County Of Oxford, deceased. and sfven
ponde . the law dirocts. An porsons hsvins
eemsnas against the eetate Of said deceased
and Al indebted thereto sro reoYsste6 n msSr
80. WALT1R L. GRAY,
se - 1A. ~ seafA Pazia. As.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15

NOTICE.
Tia subscriber hereby gives notice that be
has bean duly appointed executor Of the win Of
EDWIN NN.FENDExTER, n. late Of Denmark.
In the County Of Oxford. deceased, without
bond. Al persons having demsuds against the
ests - OF said deceased are desired to present
the same for sottement, and al indebted thereto
are requested 10 mako payment immediatcly.
FULTON B. PENDEXTER,
Ocsobcr Is, 1871. Brownhcld, Maine.
NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that abe
has bean duly appointed executrix Of the viii Of
EMEkY W. MASON, late Of Paris,
In the County Of Oxford, deceased, without
bond. An persons having demands against the
estase Of ssid deceased arc desired 30 present
The same for settlemenk. and al inde6ted thereto
Are requested 20 make payment immef1iately.
MARCIA 3. MASON.
AA
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15
JUST RECEIVED
A Car Load of the
McHenry-MiIIhouse Asphalt
Shingles and Roll Roofing

The McHenry Mllhouse Asphalt Shingles and Asphalt
Prepared Roofing Rolls rendering Service and Satsac
ton all types of buildings throughout the United States
Millions of buildings from the most pretenous residences
down temporary structures covered with these asphalt
roofing materials.
McHeny Mlhouse Asphalt Prepared Roofing in Rolls is
unquestonab the economical and durable roofing ma
tea manufactured 50 per cent in actual money
is speedily applied durabeamost everastng-spark and
6rebrand proof Insurance companies make the same rates
metal slate 1t always pable, never breaks
cracks shrnks This roll roofing is practical for Hat or
steep surfaces Made of the best waterproong materials it
de6es wind and weather and nsures dry comfortable buildings
under all conditions The best roofing in the world for the
price.
We would be pleased to have you call
and look at this roofing and let US
prices will please
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15
HOW TO MAKE eIBLRr GRAVY.

The giblets may be baked In the par
beside the turkey, or put through the
meat chopper and simmered In q quar-
of water while the turkey Is baking. Tt
thicken the gravy, 2 to 4 tablespoons oil
-four are blended with an equal amount
Of butter or turkey fat, and gradually
stirred into the hot liquid. Salt an6
pepper are added according to taste.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15

Buy today and safeguard the family health
Have bright eyes only in your home.
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15
Save Coal-Kerosene is Cheaper

to any other room m the mouse, Wnefe
extra heat is needed.
II saves liShtins the furnace before the
real cold weather starts, and It Is most
economical as compared with coal.
Sold by hardware, housefmnish;nf and
department stores, in blue or black
finish, with or without nickeled trim
ninss. Ask your ''dealertoshow you one.
For best results use SoeexU ksresss&
Oxford Democrat., 1921-11-15

THIS fall-make your home cozy
and comfortable with q Perfection
On Heater. 1t viii provide warmth
lust where and when you want It, and
Il viii save you from starting your
fmn.ce before it is really needed.
The Perfection is so simple and easy
to ooerate. Just the thing for the chill
dren's bedroom on those sharp, frosty
moruiussl And il can be carried easily
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1921-12-16

Buy tuberculosis Christmas Seals
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1921-12-16
BUSINESS MEN
THROUGH WITH
THE OPEN SHOP

By signing up directly with the
striking A. +. of l.. teamsters re-
Gently, Hart, Shaffner & Marx of Chi
cago lined up definitely on the side
of business men who are tired of
trouble stirred up by the "open shop"
champions. "We are not only one
hundred per cent organized at Hart,
Schaffner & Marx, we are willing to
be thousand per cent organized
said Manager Strauss, ''and you may
tell the world"
l The contracting employer of the
teamsters did not come to terms with
in the limit assigned by Mr.. Strauss,
who thereupon eliminated the middle
men by purchasing trucks and rehir-
ing teamsters at union scale directly
through the union headquarters. "A
good many business men," said Mr.
Strauss, "are tired of unnecessary
troubles started by the open shop"
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1921-12-16
JACK DEMPSEY
is PROUD OF HIS
UNION CARD

"Citizens alliance thugs will hest
tate a long while and then decide
not TO attack at least one member
of organized labor, and that person
age is Jack Dempsey, world champion
pugilist, who is showing at the rant
ages theater this weey," says the MIN
neapolis Labor Review.
Dempsey, unlike the ungratefui
Mike Gibbons, has not forgotten the
DAYS when he worked for wages and
stiil retains his membership in two
labor unions. the boilermakers and
the metal mine workers and intends
to continue paying dues and take part
in labor's struggles, at least that Is
what he told the Labor Review report
or who interviewed him in his dress
ing room at the theater.
HWhen | look back TO the days
when | was boy 'mucklng' In the
colorado mines and think of all that
organized labor has done and is do
ing to make the lives Of the workers
happier. | cannot imagine how IT
would be possible for me to ever do
ANYTHING that would hinder their
progress in the least" he said, add
ding. al generally feel sorry for the
fellows | knock out, but when ! won
the championship from Jess Willard,
| was not only glad that | was world
champion, but was titckied to know
that had taken it away from man
who had helped to break the strike
of the workers on the Illinois Central
railroad"
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1921-12-16

Children, we have two more days
to work. and there are things | must
attend TO this afternoon, so we Will
defer further work until tomorrow"
AS her willing helpers trooped away,
she sat alone In the room thinking
wondering. and Of Vance Dacre all the
while. The door opened and Vance
Dacre entered the room.
II had to come. l hope you will
forgive the Intrusion" and then he
paused, for she had hurried to her feet
and advanced with smiling face and
extended hands. "Surely everyone of
your good friends will be glad to well
come you back home" she said.
Perhaps l had better tell you"
he began, that after two years Of
hard grubbing at mine prospect
saved enough money to come back here
and do some good with 1t. / have
heard of your noble charity. Won't
you help me enjoy my homecoming by
placing In your charge this ?"-and he
rendered roll of bank notes-"Use
them to make the little ones happy,
and win be more than satisfied"
For three days. Vance Dacre was q
most enthusiastic worker, and the
heart of Madge warmed towards this
strong rugged helper whose tenderness
for her little charges evidenced the
soul of true man.
What bright happy hours for those
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1921-12-16
ironing Board Cover.

Cut and hem piece of unbleached
muslin, about four inches wider and
longer than your ironing board. SO that
1t laps over about two inches under
the board. Then crochet an edge OF
six chain and fasten, and so ON until
you have edged the entire piece. Lay
the cloth on the board, turn over and
lace II with stout card or tape, the
same as you would lace a shoe-uslng
however only about every fourth loon
The cover can be easily removed and
washed.