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PERSONAL AND PECULIAR.

An actress in New York has entered q
claim that particular pose. which she as
sumed while being ph Geographical, "is all her
own" and that no other actress or photogra-
pher has the right to appropriate such pose
A large English railway company has in
creased its pay roll between nine. and ten
thousand pounds per year. because it beliey-
ed that the increased traffic OF the line Justi-
fed the payment of higher wages to the men.
The new design for the silver dollar will
present natural eagle instead Of q conven-
tional one. The face Of Liberty on the pres
ent dollar is likeness of Miss Annie VIII
liams, a Philadelphia school teacher, and the
design will be retained as an ideal OF purely
American features.
There is talk in France of utilizing.watsr-
courses as a railway motive power. 1t is
nroposed that the track shall be laid on an
embankment in the middle of the current,
and that the locomotive shall have two pad
dle-wheels dipping into the water and re-
volved by 1t.
A Boston young lady, fiedgliDg member
of the Theosophical Society, has satisfied
herself that she has passed through four re-
incarnations The first time Of which she
has any record she was incarnated in a not
ed Egyptian King. 1t is not every Boston
lady that will admit that she has been on
earth four times.
A cute young woman at st. Joseph, Mo.
who had been forbidden by her father to
marry the man of her choice, managed to be.
come bridesmaid at wedding where he,
lover was best man. At the conclu.
sion of the ceremony they advanced and
were pronounced man and wife before the
girls father or mother could interfere.
"What are you doing with all those strips
of wood. my son." said fond mother.
Doing? Can't you see what "
I'm getting ready r. h""
''Why, you have
do Won want cr
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OUR BOYS
The Legend of ParaceIsus.
German Folk Lore. ]

[German Folk Lore.l
1t once happened that Paracelsus was wal
ing through forest when he heard voice
calling to him by name. He looked around
and at length discovered that it proceeded
from fir tree. in the trunk of which there
was spirit, inclosed by small stopper
sealed with three crosses.
The spirit begged of Paeacelsus to set him
free. This he readily promised on condition
that the spirit should bestow upon him a
medicine capable of healing all diseases, and
a tincture which would turn everything it
touched to gold. The spirit acceded to HE
request. whereupon Paracelsus took his PEN
knife and succe eded. after some trouble. in
getting out the stopper. A loathsome black
spider crept forth, which ran down the
trunk of the tree. Scarcely had 1t reached
the ground when it was changed, and be-
came. as if rising from the earth, a tall. bag
gard man, with squirting red eyes, wrapped
in a scarlet mantel.
He led Paracelsus to high, overhanging,
craggy mount, and with hazel twig which
he had broken off by the way. he smote the
rock, which, splitting with crash at the
blow. divided itself in twain, and the spirit
disappe ared within it. He, however, soon
handed to Paracelsus-a yellow one which
contained the tincture which turned all it
touched to gold, and white one, holding the
medicine which healed all diseases. He then
smote the rock second time, and thereupon
1t instantly closed again.
Both now set forth on their return, the
spirit directing its course toward Innspruck,
t. seize upon the magician who had banished
him from that city. Now Paracelsus trem-
bled for the conseque noes which his releas-
ing the evil one would entail upon him who
had cOnjured him into the tree, and he
thought how he might rescue him. When
they arrived once more at the fir tree he
asked the spirit IL he possibly could trans
form himself again into spider and let him
that it was not only possible but that he
would be most happy to make such q display
Of his art for the qualification of his deliv-
srer.
Accordingly. he once more assumed the
form OF spider, and crept again into the
well known crevice. When he had done so
Paracelsus, who had kept the stopper all
ready in his hand for the purpose. ,clapped 1t
as quick as lightning into the hole, ham
mered it in firmly with stone, and, with his
knife, made three fresh crosses upon it. The
spirit, Pad with rage, shook the fir tree as
with wnirlwind, that he might drive out
the stopper which Paracelsus had thrust in,
but his fury was Of no avail. 1t held fast
and left him there with little hope of escape,
for, on account of the great drifts of snow
from the mountains, the forest will never be
cut down, and although he should call night
and day, nobody in that neighborhood ever
ventures near the spot.
Paracelsus, however, found that the phials
were such as he had demanded, and 1t was
by their means that he afterwards became
such celebrated and distinguished man.
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Some Remarkable Toys.

Among the many curious articles exhib-
tied by Austrian and Hungarian merchants
at the Paris exposition this year, case of
toys brought special delight to small folks.
There was gorgeous peacock, which not
only walked with nodding crest and stately
steps across the stage, but expanded its
many-eyed tail In most natural manner.
A small dog next dashes forth, barks
furiously, then, as if recognizing his master.
wags his tail and frisks about, so true to life
one can scarcely believe he is an automaton,
A rabbit-a very life-like little bunny
then comes out Of his warren, picks up his
long, soft ears, stares timidly about for a
few moments, and hops rapidly away.
Afterward monkey drops down from a
perch and performs variety Of amusing
antics, which invariably set the children
shouting with laughter.
But the most attractive toy OF the exhibit
seemed to be fat Chinaman, which is in
reality a huge top His large, round hat
seems to be another top, top atop of top.
The hat turns around upon the ChinamaR's
head, while the Chinaman himself turns
slowly around, nodding, and presently un-
folding his large. gaily- colored fan. with
which he fans himself in most languid
but aristocratic manner.
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PRICE Sc A YEAR IN ADVANCE.

people. Ezekiel Yarney. already mentioned
In the PRESS, George Goold, Mr.. Leighton,
Esther Nichols. Phebe Allen and Mary Pope
all members of the Friends meeting are over
80 years VI age. Esther Nichols and her
husband celebrated their golden wedding
several years ago. Ezekiel Varney and
George Goold as we'll as Esther Nichols are
we'll enough to attend meeting regularly. 1t
seems to US that so many aged members in
one small society furnish pretty strong evil
dence in favor of the abstinence and pure
lives Of the Friends. Other aged people
about us are Mr.. Samuel Hawkes., Mr.. John
Bacon and wife, Mrs. Timothy BuInham,
Mr.. Mark Cloudman and wife, Mr.. Oliver
Haskell, Mrs. Merrill Thomas, Mr. Mark
Knight, Mrs. Caroline Webb, Mrs Ephraim
Cobb, Mrs. Thomas Smith, Elder David
Newell and Mrs. Rebecea Batchelder. Mrs.
Merrill Thomas, Mrs Caroline Webb and
Mrs Mark Cloudman are still active house.
keepers attending to their own homes and
Mark Knight long since he was 80 would
walk of three or four miles any time he
chose. Venerable among even these IL
Uncle Elias Cobb. The middle aged people
him ss a silver-haired old man In
their childhood and one counted worthy Of
the deepest respect. He Is about nlnety-hvs
or six years OF age.
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Woodstock.

COL. PEhRIN DUDLEY
Col Perrin Dudley aged 81. and-AIs wife
Paulina aged Is. Mr.. Dudley vas prominent
In the old militia, filling each Office from en-
sign to colonel. and is quite smart. He does
all kinds Of work on the farm he was born
and always lived on. He is a very inteli-
gent, well-to-do old gentleman has always
been temperate; uses no tobacco.
JOHN @. FELT.
John G. Felt aged 80, and his wife Ager,
aged 80. Both are smart and do all kinds Of
work about their farm. Mr.. Felt 10 famous
hunter and trapper, trapping mink and
muskrat this season.
Daniel Durham aged SO. and Samuel Thorn
aged 90. quite smart, travels of smart IS
man of 30.
Mrs. Betsey Billings aged SO. does not get
out much although her health Is very good.
Mrs: Dorotha Durgin, aged 81. smart and
straight as girl.
BENZ. STEPHENS.
Benz Stephens, aged 49, he Is farmer.
He does as much work as any man 40 or 30
years old. He has never used any spirit
JOSEPH BRYANT.
Joseph Bryant, aged SO, Is an odd genius.
de has lived on the farm he now lives on
for 70 years. He has not been out OF the
county for 81 years and only twice before.
Has not been out Of the town for II years or
TO the village, one mile away for years.
The Grand Trunk Railroad cuts his farm In
two, aud the station Is less than one mile
from his house; but he never rode rod In Q
car. He Is very smart and Is able TO travel
Has always used liquors sparlngly and TO-
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Gray.
ELNATHAN HUNT.


Mr.. Elnathan Hunt was born in Gray,
July 7th. 1904. and for these years, eighty
six nearly, he has been an Industrious far
mer. He is now living with his son James
on the farm where he has resided for many
years, and is hale and hearty and capable of
performing quite days work.
WILLIAM HARMON
Mr.. VIM. Harmon was born at Scarboro,
April 25th, 1907. In 1924 he came to this
town and carried on the bakery business. in
a building that stood on the lot now occupied
by the store of J. T. & w. Merrill. Remov-
ing to Brunswick, he pursued business for
80 years; and from there moved TO New
Gloucester, returning to Gray about fifteen
years ago. He is an active member Of the
Free Baptist Church, and man highly re-
spected by the towspeople. At the age Of
eighty-three we find him an erect, hale and
hearty man.
MRS. MARY T. RICE.
Mrs. Rice Is eighty-one years Of age. She
was the wife Of the Rev. John Rice, de-
ceased. Mrs. Rice is confirmed invalid.
MRS. CHARLOTTE L. coLLEY.
Mrs. Colley is eighty-one years old. She
wife Of Benjamin F. Colley. She has reared
a family of eight children. At present she
is living with her son, Horace f. Colley, and
is smart and active.
MRS. EMELINE LIBBY.
Mrs. Emeline Libby, wife Of Parker s.
Libby. deceased, is eighty-two years old.
She Is sister of Mrs. Charlotte Colley, and
until recently enjoyed good healh.
MRS. ABIGAIL LIBBY.
Mrs. Abigail Libby Is eighty-two years Of
age, and is enjoying better health at present
than for the past two years.
This town offered bounty Of sixty acres
Of timber land TO the first male child, and a
silk dress to the first female child. Mr..
Daniel Cummings, father Of Mrs. Libby, was
entitled to the timber land, but never
claimed the prize, as 1t was OF too small con-
sequence In those days.
MRS. LOUISA sKILLINGs.
Mrs. Louisa Skillings, mother Of Mr.. b. +.
Skillings, Is eignty-two years old.
oZIAs BLAKE.
Mr.. Ozias Blake, Of East Gray, is eighty
five years old. His health Is good, his mind
clear and eyesight first class. No use for
optical merchandise.
MISS sALLIE PERLEY.
Miss Sallie Perley of East Gray Is 50 years
old. She has lived all these years where she
was born. She firmly believes that work is
essential to prolong life, and acts her doc
trine by performing the household duties
pertaining to large farm.
Washington, bachelor brother, lives
with her, and together they live happy
life. using many appliances Of sixty years
ago-tallow candles, &C. -
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StandIsh.
WILLIAM COLE.

Mr.. William Cole of RichvIlIe. Is another
active, wellpreserved old gentleman. he
passed his s9th birthday on the 10th Of jan
uary and is still active. going about the vii
lage every day. On the nth he was inspired
by the good slipping to put on his skates.
Mr.. Cole has been Straightforward Repu-
blican ever since the party was formed, and
has never missed town meeting 10 his life.
He lives with his son Mr.. William Cole, Jr.,
In Rlchville. He has used tobacco all his
life and has never thought 1t hurt him. He
has always led an active out door life having
always been day-laborer.
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MoLAssEs CANDY.
One cup Of molasses, one cup Of brown
sugar, one tablespoonful of vinegar, one
ounce Of melted butter. Mix all together,
and boil without stirring until it hardens
when dropped in cold water; then add
teaspoonful Of baking soda, and pour into
buttered pans; or cool and pull and cut into
sticks.
Peanut or walnut molasses candy Is made
by filling creased pans with the nuts and
pouring the molasses candy over them.
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The following is partial list Of the aged
people in Sebago and its Immediate
vicinity;
Mrs Meserve, aged about 95; Mra. Sally
Weed,S6 Mrs Mary Weed. "a Mrs. Ruth
NJ. Pierce, 80; Mr.. TryphenIa Weeman, IS;
Mrs. Reoecca g. Cole,S3; Mr.. Mary p Rich
ardson, 49,; Mrs. CorsOD, So; Mr.. Bailey, IS;
Mrs. Esther Jewell. about SO. The second,
third and fourth on the list are sisters, aud
they have two sisters and brother living,
well along in the seventies. also an aunt,
Mrs. Jane Patten, Of Buxton, aged 90 IAsi
Christmas. The first six of those aged 50
live within radius Of two miles.
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Long Island.
STEPHEN PETTENGILL

H11k
Stephen Pettengill is believed TO be the
oldest resident of Long Island, Portland
Harbor. He celebrated his ninetieth BIRTH
day last December, but is still hale and
hearty. He does all of his own work. cutting
trees in his wood lot, cutting them up into
lengths, saving and splitting, and Diling the
wood In winter. and cultivating a large
garden in the summer. He is planning now
for his next seasons garden. He Is also
anxiously waiting for the shore to soften up
so he can resume the digging Of clans, which
is another of his occupations. Mr.. Petten-
gill's wife is Is years old, She Is also smart
and active and is able to do all of the house
work. Mr.. Pettengill's father lived to the
age of 49,
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LIvermore Falls.

Among the older residents we note the fol-
lowing: Mrs. Bates Tllton. 95; Mr.. Issa-
cher Lane. 81; Mr.. Comfort Pettengill, IS /;
all of East Livermore; Mr.. Thomas Eustis,
of Jay, 80; Mrs. Hersey. IS the ed of last
September; Mr.. B. ID. Small. 81 Mrs. B. ID.
Small, so in March next; Betsey Dascomb.
of Jay, 80; Samuel Crafts. SO; Mrs. Evelins
G. Hall, "a; Mr. @. Lane, 80; Mr.. Cyrus
Parker, "a; Mr.. Moses Stone. 50; Mr.. Luth-
er Rich, "a; Mr.. Otis Cole, 81; Mrs. Agatha
iah Morse 81 A TSers arg soody Humber
Of people through this section that are ris-
ing rs wears of age.
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THE OLD FOLKS AT HOME.
Smart Men and Women who are
Marching on to Hundred.
Four Score. Years and Ten Attained
by Many.
Be Introduced to these Old People;
You Will Enjoy Them.
Boothbay Harbor.
rnuNy nnxrrynxr

JOhN LIZ OEhOIAs
Mr.. Demuth was born at Waldoboro, In
March, 1911, consequently he Is almost an
octogenarian, although he is as spry as some
men twenty years younger. He came to
Boothbay about seven years ago. has been a
land surveyor over forty years. He has also
taught great many terms of school.
STEPHEN HIcKERsoN.
Captain Stephen Nickerson. senior men,
Der of the firm Of S. Nickerson & Sons, was
born in Barnstable County. Mass. In 1914.
He followed the sea successfully from the
age of eighteen to sixty years and was prob
ably one Of the best navigators Of his time.
He came to Boothbay thirteen years ago and
founded the business enterprise which bears
his name. He has grown up family about
him to brighten his declining years. Al
though hale and hearty at seventy-six he
lives practically retired life.
BENJAMIN BLAIR.
Deacon Blair is one Of the oldest. IL not the
Oldest, resident Of Boothbay Harbor. He
was born in the town OF Falmouth, Aug. 10,
1906 and is therefore nearly "a years old.
He came to Boothbay in the summer Of 1881.
was appointed inspector of fish, by Gov.
Samuel Il Smith, In 1882. was postmaster
eight years, also town clerk for several
years, has been member OF the first and
second Congregational churches for fifty
years. He can see to read 4uite well with
out the use Of glasses, although he has used
them for the last few years. He is now en-.
jOying very good health although not able to
do any manual labor. Nearly every day his
familiar form Is seen about the village call
ing upon his many friends, He has always
taken great interest in the prosperity of
the place and likes to talk Of the advance
and decline of business claiming that low
tide is always followed by high one.
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West Cumberland.

The old people Of this place are Mrs. Sarah
Morrill,. who is nearly 81 years old.
Mrs. Martha Shaw 81 years old and Mr.
Joseph Clough in his S1st year.
Mrs. Eunice Harris. who died few days
since at Mr.. A. III. Farris', was the Oldest
person In this part Of the town, IL not In
the whole town.. lacking but one month Of
being 90 years OF age.
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a Simple Incubator.

Those Of our young readers who live in the
country may like to know how to make an
incubator. AS a general thing these are
quite elaborate arrangements. but work" a
magazine published in England tells how to
make very simple one, as follows:
"All that is wanted is two large-sized gar
den pots, pice of tin, small lamp, two bricks,
fine sand, some flannel, and box large enough
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to hold same when put together. To make,
break out bottom Of pots; cut tin to fit in
bottom of one at d; then half fill with fine
sand (A), top of sand some flannel (B), on the
flannel your eggs, on eggs some more flannel.
tom of bOS 50 that your Dot ~" rests on them
under pot place your lamp. Then place other
pot with sand in on top of this. Some holes
should be bored in the box for ventilation
and your incubator Is complete"
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1t is said that Of the IA police justices serv-
ing in New York city at salary Of 5000 a
year each, only 3 had any knowledge Of law
when appointed. One was a coal dealer, one
had been IN the police force, one was a con-
tractor, one manufacturer Of window
blinds, four were clerks in public offices, one
was produce dealer, one was an iron man
ufaeturer, one was u school teacher ar" one
had held various poh''""'
Delmar Guann'"
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North Haven.

MRS. LYDIA MULLEN.
Mrs. Mullen is 95 years old. She lives
with her son, John Mullen, and though not
able to do mnch work, is considered remark.
ably smart for one so old.
JOSIAH CALDERwooD.
Mr.. Josiah Calderwood, 81 years old, Is
very smart man of his age. He does the
chores and lots Of work about his place.
He has always worked on farm, and always
was temperate man.
EZRA CALDERwooD.
Mr.. Ezra Calderwood, brother of Josiah
Calderwood. aged 90, though not quite as
smart as his brother, Is able to do the chores
and enjoys very good health. When young
man ne followed the sea. but in later years
he has titled the soil.
Mr.. Ezra Annis. aged 81, is smart as man
of TO-
THOMAS LUCE.
Mr.. Luce is aged 81. He was engaged In
business in Sonora, ILL.,, for number Of
Aears. His wife dying there he came East
and settled here near his old home, going
into the coal business.
Other old people are: Mrs, Betsy Carver,
"a; Samuel Brown. 81; James Smith, 81 /;
Mrs. Sarah Thomas, so; Mrs. Seth Nor
ton, 81.
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North Raymond.
MARY ANN HILL.

MAIf1 Ann HILL
Mary Ann Hill was born in Kittery. Aug.
10th, 1899, and was taken to the Shakers in
Canterbury, N. II. in 1911. remaining there
AS years. She then came to the West Glou-
cester Society, where she oficiated in the
office from 1864 to to 1884. And now, though
mast 90 years, she still sews, knits and cares
for her ROOM
LAVINIA p. MCINTYRE.
Another member Of the Society Is Laylnia
p. McIntire, "a years Of age, born in New
Portland. She was first Eldress of Bishop
ric in the State. Her mental facU''' are
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PORTLAND and BouTHBW STEAMBOAT co.


STEAMER ENTERPRISE after November g,
~ VIII leave Portland every SATURDAY at am
Tor Boothbay, South Bristol and East Boothbay;
every WEDNESDAY at g a. m. for Pemaquid and
an above landings; returning. leave East Booth
pay every MONDAY at 7.30 a. m. for Portland and
leave Pemaquid for Portland and intermediate
landings, connecting with Boston boats no freight
received after = .46 a. m. on day of sailing.
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