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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
wGsrHoef's oEsroRs' LUNCHEON.
NEW SCHEME OF A KANSAS BLACK
SMITH FOR COLLECTING OLD DEBTS.

It has been left to = Kansas black
smith TO make debt paying Q pleasure.
The beauty Of Mr.. Westhoff's idea 10 It's
absolute originality.
It 10 the misfortune OF the country
blacksmith that almost oil Of his work Ii
done on credit, the farmer, - rule,
llnding Il inconvenient and often Inn
possible to pay spot cash. SO Mr.. West
hoff studied his books and rAcked his
brains until he formed this plan. Az a
flrst step to carrying II out, he issued 40
invitation to every debtor, 10 which he
said:
"As have to meet payment Of note,
| lind Il necessary to call upon all those
who are indebted to me to help me out
IS much a. they can. Therefore have
decided to select one day, and kindly re-
quest your presence at my shop at
Wathena, and pay the amount herein
stated, and all those complying with
this request will receive special treat.
Lunch aud refreshments will be served
from p. N. to 9 P. N. 10 my basement
that day and very good time assured
to all present. Please present this card
when you call, and show the amount OF
your account. which Is - dollars and
- cents. Hoping all will respond and
you will have good social afternoon"
No one had ever heard the like. To
think Of man inviting his debtors 10
meet and enjoy themselves with him,
and making the open sesame to that en-
joyment the settling Of their bills. Ii
seemed like Belshazzar feast, and no
little derlsion was excited by the black
smiths new departure.
The day came when II was decided
that the debtors should gather, and what
gathering It was! II there was one
farmer present there were 30, and the
jollifcation they enjoyed has not been
elualed since the days In Kansas City,
just across the line, when Martin Regain
was running for the city council.
Not the least expected feature Of the
occasion WAS that. without exception,
every debtor who attended the feast
squared accounts. Possibly this nigh,
have been induced by the fact that the
beer and other beverages that cheer
were dispensed In plenty, and also that
1t was good beer, which Ia recon.
mendation that no tipping Kansan can
afford 10 pass lightly over.
When II comes to beer In Kansas, 1t Il
always clearly apparent TO the purchaser
thereof that while the intention OF the
man who sells him the amber liquid may
have been excellent, when he supplied
him self, the fulHlment was Of an cx.
ceedingly weak nature.
| Not so with Mr.. westhofi-s beer. II
was Of the regulation blue-ribbon Va.
riety, such as delights the thirsty soul
and increases the capacity Of the con.
sumer. Kansas has many queer things
placed to her account, and there Il nc
question but what this takes ranh
among the first.-Philadelphis Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
No s1a.-A Conunarum.

A young man who was going TO escort
his sweetheart To holiday party made the
unnerving discovery that he had no clean
collar TO wear: so be carried one Of his
soilcd ones TO the only laundress living In
the place He had become very angry at
her the week before because she had ruined
some Of his linen, and he had resolved
never 90 employ her again, but this was an
urgen, case, and he had no time Ia sand
his collar away and get II back before the
party. Moreover, he didn't want TO buy
one, ne his money was rather low. When
he called for the collar In the afternoon, II
was all ready for him, and inspection
proved that IL was "done up beautifully.
He offered her 2 cents In payment, but she
told him II was worth 10 cents 10 bother
with Just one collar. The young man be
came very angry again, but paid the laun
dress the price she asked Why did th>
woman's net In the forenoon resemble
what she did in the afternoonf
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
Key to the rurrler.

No 36o.-Holiday Acros,ic: G-rousc
O sprey. O-riolc. S-hrike. E-aglet
No 36l.-CaristmHs Pi:
On Christm $ !et all anger end.
B. peace bc;weea Us, Oh. my friend!
Hsrk he, the heavenly chorus still
Be peace on earth 10 all good will.
No 362.--Numerical Enigma: Walter
Scott.
No 363.-Ceutral Deletions: Gobelin
goblin. Tab.o, tale.
No 36i-A Christmas Puzzle: st.
George Nest Archery. Pineapple Drag
on Snapdrs5on-
No S65.-Treasure Trove: Stewar,
ALEXANDER 4. Tare, tars, stew, art,
wart, tart, war, tea, start, star, ssssw,
stare, are, tar, arts.
No. 500. "A Diamond:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
No. 353.-EnigsnA

Though Is called a unity,
Ny one Is half. a. yon will see
By finding cut what il its station
When used as an ah5roviation.
Ny 10 you'll fni Is what
May De suggested o! Scot.
AS 10 o is-I'm 30 glad
What this FREE country nc'er has had.
Or you may call II. II you please.
An instrument of the Chinese.
With sixteen stones. that makes . Giant
By humping ON 80 with u hammer.
wha, sharp. quick noise does TOTAL show
I'm sur, ihst solvcrs ought 10 know.
That 10 5 they may havo heard
l. superstition not absurd.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
UNDER THE MIsTLeToE.

The young woman's small brother
looked with palpable disfavor on the
bunch of mistletoe which hung from the
chandelier. He had not liked II from
the first, and he had assisted with the
greatest reluctance In securing II In Its
lofty place. Only the knowledge that
much depended on his behavior at Christ
mas time had caused him TO even tol-
crate the sprig Of vegetation, whose SEN
timental Significance irritated him. As
the memories OF presents and the obi
cations OF decorum on. his part faded
into the past, he grew more and more
inclined TO be demonstrstive In his
aversion. A sneer curled his lip as he
slid behind the sofa 10 watch the young
man who xas calling on his sister.
"why, Mr.. wibbles :" she exclaimed :
"I'm so glad 10 see you"
Thank you" replied the young man.
And, er-by the way-do you notice
where you are standingg"
She looked overhead and then said
nonchalantly, but with sigh:
"Ah, yes. That mistletoe has been
there almost week. Nobody seems TO
pay any attention to the old customs any
more. But II does seem rather humili.
ating for girl to HAYES mistletOe bough
In the parlor for so long time and not
be kissed once, doesn't it,"
So sincere, apparently, was her belief
that the old custom had been abandoned
that she did not take the trouble TO
change her position, and as she spoke a
look of resolve spread over Mr.. wib-
ble's features. There WAS puny
struggle followed by two attenuated
screams.
There" said he dashingly, "you
can't say now that you have not been
kissed under the mistletoe."
no" she answered In confusion
"thanks to your impudence; have
been kissed not once, but twice"
ISIS" said her brother, rising mp be-
hind the sofa, ibid you say twice."
Eyes. you horrid creature, said
twice."
"well, it's good thing"
whats good thing, Sammy" In
quired Mr.. Wibbles with nervous at
tempt at sang froid.
"rhat that mistletoe doesn't wear any
bell punch. Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
A WORD OR TWO

to sufferers from catarrh will not be
amiss II q cure can be offered. Ely's
Cream Balm has become favorite in all
sections Of the United States. Your
cold In the head will be quickly relieved
by 1t, and the severest attack Of cstarrh
will yield to, and be perfectly cured by
a thorough treatment. Catarrh Is not q
blood disease, but an Inflammation of
the passages Of the nose and throat, due
to climatic changes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
An Astonished Farmer.

A and Il took each 80 chickens to mar
ket. A sold his at three for 81, Il ut two
for 81. and together they received ss5- A
afterward took 80 alone, which he sold as
before. at five for 81, and received but eel.
What became Of the other dollar
This IL rat ,er a catch, as IL Is only true
In part that the first lot Were sold mt five
for a. They begin selling at thse rate.
but when ten sales have been made by each
As chickens are all sold, and they have
together $40 Is has ten chickens left,
which he continues to sell at two fos 81,
and realizes !5 Had he sold them Ut five
for e., he would have received 81 only for
eh..S.,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
MEssExGER.s NOTICE.
OFFICE Oh rHE SHERRY OF OXFORD COUNT
STATE OF MAINE.

OFFICE Oh rHf SHERIFF of pNfphD SoeSii
STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD, IS November Sth, A. ID. isss.
This l. 20 give Notice. that on the Ssh day oil
Nov. 4 ID. lsSs. a warrant In Insolvency wa.
issued ont OF the Court OF Insolvency for said
County OF ONfOri. against the estate OF
FRED =. CUMMINGS of Norway.
sijudged 10 be an Insoyent Debtor. on petition
OF said Debtor, which petition was HE'D on the
S0th day of Nov. 4. ID. ls.s. To which last named
date interest on claims IL 10 be computed, thai
the payment OF any debts and the delivery and
transfer OF any property belonging TO said debt
or % him or for his use, and the delivery and
transfer Of any property by him are forbidden
by law that a meeting OF the Creditors OF said
Debtor 10 prove their debts and choose one or
more Assignees OF his estate, Will be held al =
Court Of Insolvency, To be holden at Paris IN
said County on the 18th day of January, A.
ID. lsss AZ nine O'Clock In the forenoon.
Given under nv hand the date first above
written.
A.P. BASsErr, Deputy sheriff,
a. Messenger OF the Court OF Insolvency, Tor
said County Of Oxford.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
THE PAPeRWeIoHT's DESTRUCTION

A bookkeeper In Washington Street
store bought glass psperweight, In the
shape of four glass balls, grouped In the
form Of pyramid. After that he began
TO notice that the top Of his desk was
disfgured by peculiar stains. The
varnish was biistered and cracked, and
he could not account for 1t at all. One
day, when the sunshine fell athwart his
desk with unusual vigor, he noticed that
the wood was smoking near the paper
weight, and the stains were no longer q
mystery. The glass paperweight had
served as sunglass or lens, and might
have been the cause Of serious fire.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
No. s.s.-Coan,y Questions.

/. Which county In Ohio in composed 81
q genus u forest trees
9. Which j. full Of music
8. which rcVcr knows the light OF day
or any luminous body!
4. Which is grassy plains
8. Which i full Of blows
8. Which l. Of u crimson colors
Z. In which does the traveller got b.
wiidercdc
s. Which l. most lofty
o. Which Is the most harmonious
10. Which IL in a state ui warfare
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
TO eEcoME HEALTHY.

Prof. Shuetuck says: Eat fruit for
luncheon. Avoid pastry. Shun muf-
fins and crumpets and buttered toast.
Eat whole-meal bread. Decline pota-
toes II they are served more than once .
day. Do not drink tea or coffee. Walk
four miles every day. Take . bath
every day. Wash the face every night
In warm water. Sleep eight hourS Z
night.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26

No S87--How Long Is II: Ono hum
cred and seven yards.
No. 36S-A Reversal: Snub-buna
No. 500 Riddles: I. Smiles, because
there Is mile between the first and last
letters. 9. Fox. 4 Dona 4. Weight
& Canine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26

Children never object to taking Adam
sons Cough Balsam. II Ia pleasant to
the taste, always relieves the soreness OF
the lungs at once and makes restful
sleep at night possible when all other
remedies fail.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26

Blood Is life and upon the purity and
vitality Of the blood depends the health
Of the whole system. Experience
proves Hoods Sarsaparilla to be the
best blood purifier.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26

ssMy child" said the old herring to
the young herring, by way Of parting
advice, 1.-THE whole ocean Ii before you,
but don't 60 too near those canneriei
along the coast Of Maine unless y0u
want to be taken for sardine."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
The King Of Pills is ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A Literary Hint-In producing litera-
ture write only on one side Of the paper,
as the great publications Of the day dc
not, as rule, care for both sides OF
a story.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26

Pat: 'They do say the car mkt the
milne be the most dangerous" Nike
"Begorra, then, why don't they lave it
orr
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26

Willie: "Mamms, they say history re
peats itself, don't they" Mother: "Yes,
dear" Willie: swell, Why don't Il re-
peat itself when / am trying to lsarn It ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26

Ominous: my wife never. said 9
word about new seal sack this winter
~ suppose you rejoice at that" mot
much. I'm afraid she's figuring on get.
ting a new e97 model Wheel"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26

Father caught you smoking one OF
his cigars, did he? And what did he dc
lick your "No; wish he had
"what then?' "Made me smoke 1t right
through"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
s:fl!IE;fyHz1l!Ilg
d 9
No s,o.--A Holiday Greeting.


"a zigzag.)
I. Sky blue. q Farther In 'front.' &
The presiding officer Of an assembly. 4.
The fruit Of the vine 8. A long, narrow
strip Of cloth, leather or other material. q
Games, dramas z. Part Of door. :. Te
rule. o. The largest Of animala 10. A
transparent gum resin, usually OF amber
color, of aromatic odor and slightly pun
gent taste; IL exudes from the bark OF a
shrub Of Abyssinia and Arabia. IL. Per
sons skilled In making poetry. IL. Trans
parent, bright IL. A report
All the words contain the Same number
Of letters When rightly guessed and placed
one below the other In the order numbered,
the zigzag, reading from the first letter
will express friendly wish
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
Weak Stomach
Impaired Digestion
Disordered Liver

they act ike maggie few doses viii work won-
ters upon the vital Organs: Strengthening the
muscular system. restoring the lons-los con-
piexion. bringing back the keen edge OF Ape
lie. and arousing with the Bosebad Of
Health the whole physical e.ergy o.
the human frame. These are facts admitted b
Thousands. IN all Glasses OF society. and ono Of
The beet guarantees to the Nervous and Deoili-
.a.ed IL tha, Deeeham,s Pulls have The
Laryess sale % any faseas Medicine
I'm thN WorlA.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
No. s.G-Purri. of the starr

Friends. one and all. pray yOu show
How you SINE stars would 20 bos'ow,
TES rows 10 form, in each row, rHRrHf
Tell me. ~ wits, how this can BET
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26

Mother: "Oh, John, you should hear
baby talk. He can talk just as plain as
can be-" Father: "You mean as plain
a. you talk to him."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26

Teacher: "what Is that letter?r Pupil
~ don't know" Teacher: "what Is II
that makes honey?" Small boy, (son OF
q msnuiacturer) "GlucOse."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
4 WONDERFUL MEDICINE.

BEECHAN,S PILLS taken - directed
slll quickly rcs;oro femAles socomplese health.
They promptly remove oos,ruesions o. tErsgu-
lsri;,cs OF the sys,em. Fora
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
WITHOUT A RIVAL.

Annual Sales more than 5000, 900 Boxes
sc. q; Drug Scores. or viii b cent By o. q
Agents b. y. ALLEN CO., 50, Canal ST.. New
FORK. post paid. upon receipt Of price. Book
,res upon application
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26

Hoods Pills act easily and promptly
on the liver and bowels. Cure sich
headache.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26

Try for . cramp In the leg, stretching
out the heel - far - possible and draw
Ing up the too.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
TIE Ills or WOMEN

Constipation causes more than half the
| ills Of women. Karl's Clover Root Tea
Ii pleasant cure for constipation. Sold
by +. A, Shurtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
A NATURAL BFAuTFIFR.

Karl's Clover Root Tea purines thu
blood and gives . clear and beautiful
complexion. Sold BY r. A. Shurtlen,
South Psris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26

For Bilious and Nervous disorders. such a. Wind
md Pain IN the stomach, Sick Heatache. 6iddi-
ness, Fuliness and Swelling after meals. Dixxi-
ncss and Drows.ness. Cold chills. Fushings OF
leaf. Loss OF Appetiss. saortness Of Breath. Cos
tiveness. Blo,ches on the SKIN. Disturbed sleep,
Trlshtsul Dreams. and all Nervous and Tremo-
ing Sensations. &C.. whom these symptoms arc
>auscd BY constipation. as mos, OF them arc.
me FIRST DOSE WILL GIVE RELIEF IN TWENTY
siNUIEs. This Is no fiction. Every Sufferer b
earnestly invited TO Try ono Boz OF these Pills
md they will be aeknoW lodged 20 -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
KARL'S CLOVER ROOT TEA

IL sure cure for Headache and nerv
Gus diseases. Nothing relieves 80 quick
ly. Sold by r. A. Shurtleff, South Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
ALL RECOMMEND 1T.

Ask your physician, your druggist
and your friends about Shiloh's Cure for
Consumption. They will recommend It.
Sold BY r. A. Shurtieff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26
A FACT WORTH KNOWING.

Consumption, La Grippe, Pneumonia,
and all Throat and Lung diseases are
cured by Shiloh's Cure. Sold by +. A.
Shurtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26

DIV. C. sKILT0N, President.
kDwARD MILLIGAN. Secretary.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
CoUHrT or HAKrroHD.
HARTFORD. January III. 1881,
Personally appeared. d. W. G. sKILroN,
President, and EDwARD 1ILLlGAN, Secretary,
oath 70 the truth Of the fOregoIng Statement, by
then subecnbeds according % their best knowl'
edge and belief.
s'"i iDDasiARp 3. coox.
snzntAifD nowl AssAk. xsSss. ksiss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-01-26

In course dinner, no one Is expected
to be helped second time to any course,
though from courtesy the request to give
second helping may be made. 1t
should be refused with thanks, no mat
ter how fond the guest may be Of that
particular delicacy. To accept q second
helping would doubtless keep the entire
company waiting till It was finished.
On those occasions where It Is proper
to accept q second portion, the knife or
fork should not be left on the plate
when 1t Is so sent. Neither should they
be held In the hand. They should be
laid upon the table with something
under them-ss piece Of bread-to pro-
tect the tablecloth.-Good Housekeep-
ing.
The age-herald., 1897-08-08
ATLANTA STRIKE SETTLED
Negroes Formerly Employed Will
 Be Retained.
WORK RESUMES MONDAY
President Elsas, In Statement, Says the Ex- tra Negroes Were Employed Because
 of Scarcity of White Labor.

Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 7-The strike which has been on for the past few days be- tween the operatives of the Fulton Bag and Cotton mills was satisfactorily ad- justed today and it is announced that the operatives will return to work Mon day. morning avae
 The white operatives of the mill struck last Thursday morning because Presi- dent E1sas had employed a few negro women to assist in the bag department on account of the extra demand for the performance of contract work, which had to be completed at once. Fourteen hun dred employees went out on strike. which, it was thought, was settled yesterday, but last night it appeared that the trouble was renewed. President Elsas agreed to restore the status as it existed at the tune or the lstrlke, 4dlschargmg the negro women, but the strikers after wards insisted that all negro hands in the factory, even those formerly em- ployed. be discharged. This President Elsas refused to do.
 A basis of settlement was reached to- day by which the strikers agree to re- turn to work, provided the status as it existed before Thursday was restored and this President Elsas agreed to. On Monday work will be renewed without the recently engaged negro women with the same force that operated the mills be- fore Thursday.
 Concerning the matter President Elsas said today that in engaging the negro women not single white employe had been discharged; and the only reason for engaging the negro help was the com- pany's inability to secure as many white operatives as needed.
The age-herald., 1897-08-08

yards), won; Watson Coleman (50 yards), second; F. c. Hoyt, (4O yards), third; R. P. McCurdy dz0 yards) fourth; E. D. Finch (75 yards), fifth; H. P. Mosher C6O yards), sixth. Time, 2:O7
 Final, two mile championship. amateur -I. A. Powell, won; E. W. Peabody, sec ond; Ed Llewellyn, third; Charles Mertz, ond; Ed Llewellyn, third; Charles Mertz.
 Mile, open professional, first heat, semi 1nal-Eddie Bald won in fine spurt; Arthur Gardiner second; Tom Cooper, third, Time, 2:10 2-5.
 Second heat semi-final-Major Taylor made hard struggle to land winner, but the field hunted him down and all hands finished in a bunch, with the major third. Earl Riser, won; Jay Eaton, second. Time, 219.
 Ellie, open, prof sssional-Bald had the pole, wilih- Riser Gardner EaIon, Cooper and Major Taylor, in the order namsd. There were two paccmakers. Cooper caught tiT m, and Riser, Bald and Taylor followed as d. There was no change in the first lap. Half way around on the first lap, Gardner and Eaton swung out from the rear, with the colored boy at gheir heels. Bald came after them at a hot pace, and the whole bine punched closely in the stretch. Bald forged ahead, but little Riser fairly lifted his wheel ahead, winning by a few inches, Bald seo5nl, Cooper third, Taylor fourth. Time, 2:OS.
 Mile, open amateur. final heat-The line covered two laps in the procession. Eddie. Hausmann pulled away in the stre dh and wen by whole length, Geo. H. Collect second, Mertz third, W. A. Ludy fouaith. Time, 2:O9 4-5.
 Mile handicap, annatzur, final-Ray Murray, seventy yards, won; J. F. Charl- font, 100 yards, second; R. M. French, 100 yards, third; Robert A. Miller, scratch. fourth. Time, 2:OS.
 Five-mlle championship, professional, final heat-lAker was behind the pace- InaRens at the frs: mill and riding strong At the second, the men were punched. Ga llalfan, Mertens and Church crossed in the order named. All the men jock eyed for position in the next mile. Church gave up the chase on the twelfth lap and Callahan went out in .he lead. Mertens led into the last lap, with Bald right be- hind him on the turn in to the stretch. Mertsns and Bald were in the lead. There was a spill, leaving only four to finish. In beautiful spur. Mertens won, Bald second, F. A. Mcfarland third and New house fourth. Time, 10:45.