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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28
MspplN6 All ERYesuRG.

The marriage OF Miss Alice l.. Locke
Of Fryeburg 10 Or. John +. wsdsworth
OF SkowhegSn took place at the home OF
the brides father, Mr.. John Locke,
Thursday afternoon. The parlor was
beautifully decorated with pine, fir and
holly. The bride was dressed in gray
and carried white carnations. Miss
sarah Locke as bride smaid wore an apple
green gown. DIR. wadsworth Was at
tended by Dr. Mahsn Of Providence, X.
|. The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Ernest II. Abbott. The wedding break
fast VAS served at the close Of the cere-
mouy. The same scheme Of decoration
Was seen In the dining room where the
holly with the red berries combined with
the FIR made a very beautiful Christmas
picture. Only the relatives OF DIR. and
Mrs. wadswOrth and a few intimate
friends were present. Among the guests
from out Of town were Mrs. Charles
Morgan, Mr.. aud Mrs. John Locke, Jr.-
Ruth Locke aud Mrs. Brooks OF Port
land, Mr.. and Mrs. ;. y. Wsds~orth
and Miss Elida wsdsworth OF Cornish
Miss Mary BuTzell, Miss katherine Z
Abbott and Mrs. X. +. Chase.
DIR. Wadsworth attended school In
Fryeburg for four years and has many
friends there. He was resident physi-
cisn at the Maine General Hospital
ia Portland during the year 1862
The bride has always lived in Fryeburg
aud with the many good wishes FOL
future happiness are mingled deep re
srets from the loss Of one who will b
missed by all.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28
PROBATE NOTICES.


To oil pcrSons Interested In either of the estates
hereinafter named:
Al Probate Court, held n Paris. In and for
the County OF Oxford, on the third Tuesday OF
eight hundred and ninety. seven. Tho following
matter having been presented for the action
thccnpon hereinafter Indicated. h 10 hereby
ORDERED:
tercsscd by causing copy Of this order 10 be
publishcd three weeks successfully In the OK
ford Democrat, . newspaper published NJ South
Paris, In said County, that they may appear at q
Probate Court 70 be held 1t said Paris, on ths
third Tuesday OF Jan. A. ID. lss. 81 nine OF the
clock In the forenoon. and be heard thereon II
they eco cause:
deceased. win and petition for probate thereof
presented by Mary 4. Frazier. the cxccutrix
therein named.
ERASTUs X. CUMMINGS. late Of Paris,
deceased. VIII and petition for probate the
presented by HuldahJ Cummings. the cSccutrix
therein named.
JOHN W. PERKINS. late OF Brownfeh.
deceased. VIII and petition for probate thereof
presented by Caroline Perkins, the exccutr!S
therein named.
SYLVESTER y MURDOCH. late 81 Buck
1eli. deceased. VIII and petition for probate
thereof presented by Livonis Muriock, the
executfix therein named.
ADELIA y. FULLER, late Of Canton, de
ceased VIII and petition for probate thereof
presented by Lucien Moore Robinson. the cx.
ccutor therein named.
JACOB u LOvEJOY. late Of Albany. lie.
ceased. Final account presented for allowance
by Encch W. Woodbury., executor.
WALTER y. HOLT. late OF Bethel. deceased.
final and private account presented Tor allow
anoc by Enoch w. Woodbury.. administrator
srILLMAN s. BLoDGETT. late OF Rumfor,i.
deceased. Account presented for allowance by
Henry NJ. Colby. administrator.
CHARLES MERRILL. late q Buctaeli. de
ceased. Final account presented for allowance
by A. NJ. Fogg. administrator with the viii
annexed.
EBENEZER r. HOLMES. late OF Oxford.
deceased. Account presented Tor allowance by
Jane. s. Wright and winnsh 3. starhird.
administrators dc bonis non With the VIII an
nexed.
ALBERT A. ANDREWS. late Of Paris. de
ceased. fiual account presented for Allowance
by Elisha y. Stone. administrator.
WILLIAM p. STEVENS. ate Of Sweden.
deceased. Petition for oricr OF distribution OF
amount remaining In his hanfs presented by
J. Louvilic Bennett administrator.
ROBERT II. JACKSON. OF Paris. minor heir
Petition for license 70 sell and convey real estate
presented by Ellen u. Jackson, guardian.
SEWARD s. sTEARNs. Judge OF said Court
A true copy-Attest =
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28
STATE GRANGE.

The Maine state Grange held its Az
pusl session nj Augusta last week. The
attendance Was large and all were en-
thusisstic. There WAS much interest 10
the election Of master, which resulted 10
Obadiah Gardner Of Roekland. receiving
l66 votes; John A. Roberts Of Norway,
M: p. :. Adams OF Bowdoin .. The
full list Of officers Is as follows:
Ma-,sr-O. Gardner. Rockland.
Oyer~e~r-F > Adams. Bowdoin
Iecturer-Erjah Cook. Nas-aiooro-
stewart-A. h Gerry, Dover
as-t stewards. {. Thompson, Winserpor'
Chsplain-S. y. Emerson, skowhesan-
Trrs.urer-M. n. Hunt. Belmont
ssrresary-E. III. Libby. Auburn
tatekeeper-L. Il. Tuttsc. Caribou
Csrr--Mrs -. Gariper. Rochland
Potnons-Mrs. n. ; Adams. Bowdo,n.
Fiorn-Mr-. = p. Emerson. skounegsn.
Iadv Asst Stewart-Mrs- 5 e. thompson
Winterpor. .,.... Al IN
New members Of executive eommitsee.-o.,
Bowen OF Morrill, and Boyden Beaver OF Eaains
IN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28
EASTERN Argus:
lSO3--l8e8.
DAILY AND WEEKLY.

For nearly . century and IRON the time Of
Thomas Jefferson the Easteyp Argus hsa
maintained its position - the leading Demo
cratic paper Of Maine and he unswervinl
exponent Of Je6ersonian principles: To-day
"tke Old Argus" II familiar phrase throughout
Maine which expresses the popular recognition
and appreciation Of its standing.
Old In yca1 The Angus has improved with AZ
and u more vigorous today than Il ever was. in
oil the departments Of modern Newspaper she
Eastern Angus II fully up 10 The times and keeps
its place In The front rank. Its general new
service 10 unexcelled; IL local AMI state news
service covers thoroughly the firse Diserfct
and The entire STATE; IL market and ship
news reports are unequsled In Maine.
The coming year promises 70 Be one o. srea .,
importance In political and general ahirs, And
The Argus viii keep its readers IN cioeer touch
with the national life on ell aides than ever
before. is columns will be entvened With
special correspondents and the many attractive
features that have helped 20 establish and extcnd
its reputation; but its chief aim win b. TO give
All the News! The mechanical facilities OF the
Argus ONCE for producing arse-elass paper
were never 70 perfect - hoy are to-day, and
embrace the latest improvements, Including q
complete OUTFIT for artistic iIlustrative work by
the Argus own artist. In short no pains or
expense will be spared the coming year 70 main
tain the standing Of the Argus In the front rank
Of New England newspapers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28
HANS kRONOl0,

Hans Kronold. violoncellist, Was born
in Austria. Received his musical ecu
cation ia Leipzig and Berlin Germany J,
and later flushed his cello studies under
the instruction of the famous MASTER
Anton Hekkins. In spite Of bis youth
he may be easily ranked smonss, INC
foremost players OF the vioionce,'o -. ~
this country. He has played win INC
leading Symphony orchestras ana u !.
fayorite soloist-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28

Friends of a former Rockland citizen,
now living in British Columoia Al .ns
are OF 81, were informed By lesteI ne
recently wrote friend that few cav so
previous he went on . deer nun. 10y
miles from his home. shot $50 pounc
deer In the water and succeeded 10 putt
inc i, into his boat and totine IL nom
-;,honr Assistance. All! bat these
Maine men when they 70 away 70 otnes
A - N. country set their new &C.
ppnsinsanees soms pretty hard sssnss.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28
BORN.

In Berlin, n. H., Dec. "a, TO the wife OF & l..
Jewell Of South Paris, daughter, faunnso =,
In West Peru, Dec. Is, TO the wife OF n. n
In East Hiram. Dec. Is. 70 the wife Of Thomas
Sargent, daughter
In West Sumner. Dec Is, TO the wife Of Geo.
G.. Wcst. q son.
In West Sumner. Dec. is, 70 the wife OF Frcd'
Chandler, daughter. Clara Ford)
In Denmark. Dec. II. to the wife OF Arthur
Richardson, son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28
NOTICES.

NOTICES.
To all persons Interested In either OF the Estates
hereinafter named:
AZ an Insolvency Court. held At Paris, In and
| for the County OF Oxford, on the End day Of
Dec. In the year Of our Lord ono thousaud
eight hundred and ninety seven. The following
| mattcr having been presented for the action
| thercupon hereinafter indicated, Il In hereby
0RDkKxp:
That nosicc thereof be given 70 oil persons in
tercsted. by causink . copy Of this order 70 b
pubiished three weeks successfully In the OK
ford Democrat. Newspaper published at South
Paris In said County, that they may appear as m
Insolvency Court 10 be held as said Paris on The
l9th day OF January, A. ID. lsss, st D Of the
clock In the forenoon. and DO heard thereon II
they &c cause.
FRANK II. BUBIER. Of Paris. insoivcni
debtor. First and final account presented for
allowance by James s. Wright, assignee.
THOMAS A. CoSROY, of Bethel. insolveni
debtor. Petition for discharge from al debts
provablc against his estate under the Insolvency
laws Of Maine. presented by said debtor.
C. A. CLIFFORD. Of Mexico. insolvcnt debtor.
Petition for discharge from Ill his debts provable
against his cstatc under the Insolvency lava of
Maine, presented by said debtor.
SEWARD 8. sTEARNs. Judge Of said Court.
ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28

BUSINESS NOTICES.

have two cook stoves, second hand,
one range and oue cast iron dining room
companion good ~ new. Can give
good trade on all Of them.
wM. G. LEAvITT, Norway, Me.
There IL nothing equal to success
The Kelley Institute, Isl Congress ST.
Portland, Is daily asserting It's im'
portance and value In meeting the De
mspds made upon IL by those who dc,
sire TO become cured Of rum, opium, and
tobacco diseases, as well As OF nervous
ness and nervous prostration. Core
spopdenee solicited.
SIXTEEN YEARS AGO
The Harrington residence. Rockland
was painted with ?. W. Devoe 4 Coz
paint. It's still 10 good condition u
saw Farrnnd, Spear & Co. OF that city.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28
NOTICE.

The subscribers hereby give notice that they
have been duly appointed caecutrices OF the
will Of
In the County Of oxford. dcooascd. and given
bonds A. The lay directs. AL persons having
demands against the estate OF aid deceased am
Ciesircs 20 present the same for settlement, and
al indebted thereto arc requested 70 make pay
ment Immediately.
pee. giss, is. ELLEN r. MiLLETT.
CELIA A. RAND.
ELLEN X MiLLETT, A gent
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28

The Weekly Argus win keep mp its old time
reputation n Q family newspaper, covering the
pews Of the state and giving careful attention T.
its markets and ship news reports. Subscriber
30 the Weekly Argus are entitled 70 the Saturday
edition Of Tie Daily Argus. This practically
makes the Weekly Semi Weekly and gives the
subscribers large volume Of news for email
amount OF money.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28
MARRIED..

In Fryeburg, Dec. g. by Rev. Ernest III
Abbott. Dr. John Z. Wordsworth OF SkoWhegan
and Miss Alice L. Locke Of fryeburg.
In Brdgton, Dec. Is. BY Rev George bstDei
Mr.. Ethi6ert Bennett and Miss Eva 3. Holden,
both of Sweden.
In Norway, Dec. p, by Rev. Caroline =. An
rcll, willard 8. Francis and Mary J. seesson
10th of Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

}. aAsrfnos sEAH, REoTsrRR.
"a HARTFORD.
Clarissa MAXWELL 10 d. A. fletcher,
NORWAY.
VIM. b. Marion 10 B. G. Hodgkins.
OXFORD.
willard Bailey 70 James B. Poland,
PARIS.
Stephen Foster 10 u A. Ross,
j. A. Roes 70 Daniel Rose,
RUNTORD.
u. n. Lufkin 70 G. 3. Keunison,
Martha Marston 70 3, D. Wyman,
L. L. Abbott 70 B. I. Abbotf,
Nancy G. Abbolt 10 y. l. Abbott,
ROxBURT.
W. n. Milliken to Mason Bros,
WATERFORD.
Mary n. Shedd 70 Lizzie Z. Hin,
8. I. Hall 10 Lizzie 4. Hin,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28

The Daily Argus Is sent for 80 cents per month
or tsoo per year In advance, and 600 at the end
Of the year, free Of postage.
The Weekly Argus, INCLUDING THE SAT
URDAY EDITION, IL sent at these mites One
copy. one year, free Of postage. el 50 In advance
or e200 at the end Of the year. Clubs OF 10, free
Of postage, ti0 90 in advance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28

cou,ea,eus sysssns Of psycsss nov ~. S,'e 3
ne ~, ssocf o. slehtly ussd pianos VII prove
iassre ssiaS 70 sooeonic.l eayeTs: nn Se
Rssissd Cosserya.ory Of - = =, "a o.sIiSs
xn.r ~ Tssirs satisfne1aes Euasao,:sxos
yoc n :. Hssv Psynssss. fvIas 2 FoHp PIANO
-, - Tr1xoei -, DoGooos Aaes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28
SIXTEEN YEARS AGO
Some Foolish People

.uo~ +. eouxh 10 run until II gets beyond The
ra.cs ~ medicipe. They 0ften say. .Oh. VII
vesr svay," bus In most cases. VII wear sss -,
svav. Could they be induced 70 Try The sncoessa!
mesiicine called kemps BsIsam Sn,cn = ,S ~, %
snsPs,.sc,y - the excellent eject afser sakine
- a. 49, Price sc. and SOC. Ira sss<
-. AZ al f3ru1ufgfs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28
~. =. m. CHAR Dslnkf

what aO The Chn4rso D
po..t dive them sea or coaes. hs,e ySe ~
the neW food drink caiiel Si n.n-s n. No. ~
soHss' The more GrslsO yea givs ~ esii ~.
s sSa @ore seaIsh you disss1bute tnroe9a ~
svssems. Grain-0 10 made OF P9ss ~ ~
VIZ We ~ - 800 hut Gods about IL - much
An srocers ell r. l5c- and Nc
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28

Don't Let Your
Eyes Hinder You;
don't let them
prevent you from enjoying life. II they
ache and pain, II things seem blurred to
your vision, don't forget that good
ri asses will fix you up all right.
Hills Is the only optician In this
county that has ever personally attended
sn optical school and has diploma for
| same.
Look out for quack Doctors, Profes-
sors, ETC., clustering around and boast
ing Of unrivaled ability, who try to pass
as graduate opticians, but never at
tended an optical sch0ol-simply buy
diplomas by mail.
Hills prices are much the lowest.
Solid gold spectacle frames, @l.s7; 9th
ers ask $500 for same. We also have
cheaper solid gold frame. Gold filled
frames, 81 .25, warranted for ten years;
others ask o. 90 for the same. We offer
cheap filed at Soc. and 75c. Lenses 25c.
and upwards.
VIII our friends In Oxford Co. kindly
report to US whenever . travelling opti-
clan calls on them?
No charge for examination.
Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Don't delay II your sight IL troubling
you, but visit at once
VIVIAN w. HILLS,
Graduate Opticisn.
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Solid and
Silver Plated Ware, etc. Repairing
promptly attended TO. 'Good work costs
no MORE"
Opera House Block, Norway, Ne.
1785.l898.
CORTLAND
QesAAQesARossAAQeeh
ADVERTISER.
Daily and Weekly.
THE DAILY publishes oil tho news,
having . direct tele'
graph wire 10 the Office and the service
of the Associated Press. Price % pei
year by carrier or d BY mall. Try It
month and sec how you like 1t.
THE WEEKLY contains all ths
| news Of the weel
| and 10 mailed to any address for onl.
| q per year.
For advertising rates or furths'
particulars address
GEO. 8. ROwELL,
i Business Manager.
No. ls7 Federal g.. Portland
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28
oxeoao POMONA GRANGE.

OXFORD POMONA GRANGE.
The next session Of Oxford Pomona
Grange will be held at Norway Jan. \,
1898, with the following program:
A. u.
Opening grange In the hfth degree.
Routine business.
Comforting hfth degree.
Ladies' half hour. subject Benefits OF attractive
homes In forming character. II. =. Garter
Jennie Brown
Recess.
Pm.
Music by Norway Grange
Defamation, l.. ssAioiIu
Essay. Carrie A. Roberts
Music Rev. II. A. Roberts
Recitation. Lora Chapman
Question. Resolved that the free delivery OF mall
would be OF benefit 70 real estate owned oy
members Of this Grange. j. A. Roberts
Affirmative; c. II. George negative.
Music. Norway Grange
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28
John N. Adams & Co.,
Pub'rs., SO Exchange Street,
PORTLAND, MAINE.

Al Inclo.ed In IN envelope Addressed 70 the
ri Congressional Legal Association. 300 Nd
w Ave. ". r., Washington. ID. G.. will secure
the exact condition Of your pension claim and
how 20 get 10 allowed. DO you want q
Government POSITION Have you an Idea nj
you want patented7 Washington infor. nj
nation OF all kinds supplied. Fee. W
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28
DIED..

In South Paris, Dec. n, DR.. Isasc Rounds,
In south Paris, Dec. q. Maria Louisa (Ainets)'
wife Of &. n. Porter, aged 81 years.
In Hebron, Dec. 10, M. Addison MONK aSeo
s. years and ii months.
In Lowell, Dec. Is. Herbert W. Stearns, aged
n Paris, Dec. ls. Mrs. Csshaxine. widow Of
ths late Thomas NarsinI Of Greenwood agod "
m Greenwood. Dec. II, Oracle. wiee Of Horace
In AndoScr, Dec %. KH.a p. Farrissson. aged
n Grafton. Dec. 10, Rufus Farrar.
|Fa1D J. WOOD
Civil Engineer and Surveyor,
SHOWS FALLS, MAINE.
Liz accurately run q nodsra1s cot
OEaN1nGD VIVA Voneed
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28

lIlN0 TIA . specific for . the a,'s.'s :.
'o"0 ''' Suppress ion, Obstruction
or IreguIariy Of Menstrual Functions.
Painful Menstruation, and Excessive Men.
s,ru,l Flow. Congestion, inflammation,
liberation, and Displacement Of Womb.
A Blood Purifier, Il restore. to the .Lin tina,
freshness that belongs 70 youth. Forparticulars
write Tie Juno Chemiea! Co.
Washington. d. e.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28
OTHER IMrRoyEMENrs.

la this connection there should also be
mentioned the extensive job Of grading
on the county grounds, flushed this
year, extensive improvements on the
grounds OF Wallace Ryersop, at the
Shurtleff place, and the Improvement OF
the plot in Market Square, not yet com.
pleted. This last item will cost In all
about 500, and Is mostly paid for by
subscriptions Of citizens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28

Dwelling house and shed built by
Charles II. MArston, on the east side OF
the river.
Dwelling built by Clark Mitchell, neal
NJ rsranss
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28

- ,ster Oct. q. lss7. trains leave South
On eco,ng down, 8 80, go A. ~, Is r. -
'ns " . ~ Mn. =, 5s ssS = n n ~ .o,.s
So N stSF-s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28

- .r.,.u mas enucerts enjoyed AZ the
Ut .ow OF the SturtsyaDt
"-S on exhibition a hand
2 >moky quartz crystals
.S7 '.-.. me from large pocket
ytl-a Z since at Mount Amber
f'A7A '...-r, and Is the property OF
-'rt o Merrill u Paris Hill, who
1eEo, ne tl-.-e contents Of the pocket.
.l' 30 'e of-he lining Of the pocket.
So white quartz plated with
= dne thing. snd attracts
x, --. Il stteution, particularly
''n uls-s. .ancisrs.
'lfs . he cold weather, a CON-
- 'hA' Axst the seating capacity OF
V0eryt. attended the Christmas ex-
ts o' ne Baptist sunday school on
"a! evening. The eantsts, Our Old
80 >al-s Claus" Was rendered very
- >.sss'ig..v by a company Of some fifty
=, - Younger scholars Of the Sun
~. NDooi. All the parts were carried
- -! creditAbly. The large chorus
- D.aftn massed upon the platform
o.,. lner smiling faces and pleasing
~" 1rs made = very attractive spec
49,, Toward the close Of the csntats
& -. N"0' sent letter announcing his
s,1s- Having discarded his old
s.-'lu eo reindeer for Columbls
80 he arrived shortly after the let
s,Smsing with him well filed pack,
sresJ delight Of the little ones.
n. Wl'sntS Of two heavily laden Christ
~. "'es together with many other
sss we're then distributed. The pastor
as,,.:. VIE were remembered with a
hsai picture among other gifts.
F,,r visionary Offering for Good VIII
A,S.. vas not forgotten. The best
ans exercises We ever had" was
psr..s Oeral verdict a. the company dis
srss Great credit is due the COM
Id : msins the exercises in charge,
at. MS. W. B. Edwards in pArticu-
as,h. much psinstsking work in train
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-28

-. Congregational Church, 4. J. HAnshson,
- IN sunday, preaching services. 10 ~
PssNt, ~ y " sabbath school n ~.
MEETING Tuesday evening; Snrfs-
glHsyg.,..,s- meeting sunday evening.
~ $1,000 Church. Rev. I. a. Bean, fAs-
y n, sunday, morning prayer meeting. ID A:
~ -..Hfr.. -s.rvicc, 10 IS A. ~ sabbath school
- E,,.arth League Meeting. r. N. even
-.-..r- meeting =. n; prayer meeting
- ~ sv,ninx class meeting. Friday eyentnG
$50, aurch. Rev. 7. j. RAm-sieN. Pastor
go preaching service 10 Is k-N., sab
~ -. Il NJ, prayer meeting ! % r. ~,
- ncet.us TUESDAY evening.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
Advertised In the Wrong Place.

Late the other evening the proprietor
of a downtown restaurant chalked
upon the hagstone sidewalk in front of
his place the alluring sign "Reedbirds
on toast" Then he went home to
dream of the rush of customers who
would crowd around the tables on the
morrow. The next morning he set out
at the usual time, the restaurant hav-
ing been opened up two hours before
by his emp!oye. AS he approached the
place he rubbed his hands in glee, for
gathered outside were 30 or 80 people,
some Of whom were gazing at the sign
on the sidewalk, while others appeared
to be grouped about an awning pole in
front of the door. There seemed to be
no wild rush for the inside, however,
and the restaurant keeper, upon edging
his way through the crowd, found that
some wag had altered his carefully
made sign to read "reedbirds (?) on
toast, while from the awning pole had
been suspended dozen or more defunct
sparrows on string. None Of the en-
ployes had appreciated the significance
OF the Interrogation point, and as to
the sparrows they thought the birds
had been hung up by the "boss." The
latter made only few remarks upon
the joke, but they were to the point, =
PHILADELPHIA Record.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-10-20
Railroad Men Are for Bushnell.

The movement which has been
started by the railroad men of Ohio in
support of the candidacy of Gov Bush
nell is certain to have an important
bearing upon the result of the cam
paign.
There are in Ohio 90, 900 railroad men
who are voters. These men believe
that the administration of Gov Bush
nell has been more friendly to their in
terests than any which has preceded it
in recent years, and for that reason
they desire to see the governor re-
elected.
Efforts are now being made to arouse
the railroaders to the Importance OF
the election, and the work will be ex-
tended over the entire state. When
the $4,000 engineers, firemen, train
men and other employees of the railway
companies line up for the republican
ticket, as they are certain to do, the
democrats may conclude that they
might as well give up the fight.
The railroad men are not different,
however, from the men employed in
other occupations Every man who
works ought to know that his condi.
tion is better to-day than it was one
year ago because of the success of the
republican party last fall, and work
ingmen generally will vote the repub
lican ticket this year in the hope that
by doing so the prosperity which ha:
returned may be perpetuated. .-Cleve
land Leader.