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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
NORTH SUMNER.

ii. Rowe Is at Norway for few days.
will Redding Is cutting birch. =.
A Catholic priest Is stopping at l. W.
Robbins, and holding meetings In this
place.
Frank Bennett Of Paris was In this
place last week hunting and stopping at
the Shay House.
Frnk McAllister has finished hauling
plank to South Paris.
Callis Buck has finished work at Liver
more and is at home. -
George Redding has bought COW Of
E. K. Robbins.
George Redding was at Milton last
week after his wife's goods.
Frank Morrow was at r. Farrar's last
week.
George Jordan has returned from his
visit.
Dell Rowe and Mr.. Clement Of Norway
were In this place last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
OlckvALE,

s. Morrill, has moved the Glidden
house and attached 1t to his woodshed.
He will use IL for stable.
Mrs. Hersey Williams Is improving 10
health.
Miss Mildred Tracy fell upon the Ice
and received bad bruise upon the face
recently.
Miss Stella Russ, who has been at
work for Mrs. Hersey williams, has
gone home to Woodstock.
Many are afflicted with bad colds.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14

The Saoo Water Power machine shop
|of Blddetofd which has recently become
consolidated with the Psttes Machine
Works OF Newton Upper Falls, Mass,
under the name OF the $500 and Pettee
Machine shops, started up % fall time
In the foundry department Monday
morning after . virtual shut down Of
several weeks. Other departments will
b started In . few days, or - soon -
work for the foundry ID ready for them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
ROxBuRV.

People are greatly In want OF more
snow. A few 90 with runners but
more go on wheels. II a man has rusty
sleigh shoes now IL the time 10 take II
of.
Rev. A. Tilson OF Canada stopped here
over night on his way to the Berry Mills
conference.
Hut few deer are captured now.
The Weeks boys killed young buck
las, week.
John Philbrick, who formerly worked
on this section, came here and hunted
deer one day, then went to Byron where
he wounded big buck, but failed TO
land him after long following.
l.. II. Reed has hired Dan Condor rs
his cook for the winter.
Rev. d. A. Gsmmon and wife will
keep house Ia Auburn this winter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
HEBRON,

The students held their last lyceum
for the term on "wednesday evening.
Mr.. Walker OF Peru Is canvassiDg the
place for life insurance.
Miss Edith Cushmsn, who has been
for some time 10 the hospital at Lewis.
ton, had very successful operation per.
formed last week. IL IL now hoped she
will recover the use OF her hip so as u
be able to walk with the aid Of cane.
Ellsworth Cushmsp, the new mai
carrier, Is building an Office convenient
to his stable.
Mild weather for December, and not
Stow enough to cover the ground.
G. II. George, Esq, aud w. A. Bart
lett went fishing Thursday and caught
thirty-one pickerei.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
WEST SUMNER.


Liunie Chandler IL at home from
Hebron Academy on account Of sickness.
The village school commenced Mon
dsy under the instruction OF Miss Maud
Heald OF North Buckheld. The Stetson
school IL taught by Fannie SeSali Of
Sumner Hill. The Doble school by
Mabel Bisbee.
DIR. and Mrs. Z. II. Andrews with
their daughter Ruth were at Portland
last week.
Bessie Z. Burgess has gone TO Lewis
ton, Brunswick and Augusta visiting
friends and relatives.
Fred Glover Is at home Cor few days
from esnvsssing.
Just little more snow, please. Not
quite enough for sleighing, but Just
right for blacksmiths.
\ large attendance at A. G.. Parlin's
auction.
A. ID. Hszeltine has bought timber
lot of J. A. Moves.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
EAST BETHEL

Foye Brown Is attending school In this
place.
Lillian X. Kimball opens the winter
term Of school at Hanover village Mon
day, Dec. l3.
Ormie B. Fsrwell and Hester n. Kim
ball are attending the winter term Of
school ct Gould Academy.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. 8. Wight have re-
turned to Bethel, where Mrs.. Wight win
spend the winter. Mr.. Wight goes 70
Rumford Falls as teacher Of singing
Dec. 18th.
z. W. Bartlett ID recovering from .
lame back, caused BY fall on the stone
steps leading from the piazza to his
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
NEWRT.
SUNDAY RIVER.

Nor much logging or teaming on &C
count Of the weather.
Mrs. Richard Thurlow Is very sick.
verns Littlehale Is keeping house for
Richard Williamson.
Three men came along last week want
ing work aud something to eat. Loren
Trask set two Of them at work cutting
cord wood. They seem willing to work
for living.
A number from here attended the
Newry Corner Sewing Circle last Friday
afternoon and evening. They had q
good time.
John Swan OF Bethel Is doing carpen-
ter work for Richard Williamson.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
AtQAA

Married, In East Hiram, Dec. eth, BY
Rev, Willis Z. Hume, Mr.. Levi Sesvey
Of Browufield, and Miss Annette Kim
ball Of East Hiram. Miss kimball has
recently closed her SD school, having
won an enyisble reputation In Maine,
New Hampshire and lows. Her removal
from Hiram is very much regretted by
her many friends.
Mr.. Lewis Stuart, Of the Biddeford
police, Is In town visiting his brothers.
solomon and J. Everett.
Mr.. Frank z. Giipatrick's house, ell
and barn were burnt at l O'Clock Tues
day morning. The fire appears to have
caught and smouldered between the
chamber floor and the lsthing. he saved
hardly anything except a few tools In
the ell. Insurance $500 on the house,
$500 on barn, 500 on hay.
Mrs. Eugene Wadsworth IL 10 i'll
health.
IL Is still wheeling Ia Hiram.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
THOSE WHO ENDURE

the pains Of rheumatism should Be re-
minded that cure for this disease may
be found In Hoods 6arsaparilla. The
experience Of those who have taken
Hoods Sara parilla for rheumatism, and
have been completely aud permanently
cured, prove the power OF this medicine
to rout and conquer this disease. Hoods
Ssrsaparilla 10 the one true blood puri-
der and Il neutralixes the acid which
causes the aches and pains Of rheuma-
tism. This Il why Il absolutely cures
when liniments and other outward april
cations fall TO give permanent relief. Be
sure to get Hoods.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
LOWELL.

Mr.. Albion Heald has sold the Cush.
man farm aud mill at Sabattus to Free
man Andrews.
Benjamin Russell, Jr., has gone to
Boston, aud during the holidays viii be
with Stanton & Glover, 81 Hanover
Street.
Judge S. s. Stearns and family are
stopping for a few days with his brother,
J. +. S,esrns, at the Centre.
Mrs. Henry d. Walker remains sbou,
the same, without much hope Of recov.
cry.
Mr.. VIM. II. Russell OF Brooklyn ID
stopping at Mr.. J. N. Farrlpg,on's.
The Congregational Circle OF the Cen
ire was entertained at Fsirview We'd
nesday evening.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
EAST BROWNFIELD.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Stickney have
gone to Cambridge, Mass, for the win.
ter.
The post Office and ready made cloth
ing mandatory have been moved from
the Bradbury TO the J. r. Hill building.
The public are very much pleased with
the change.
Mrs. Forest, formerly Jennie Perry,
Of Silver Lake, N. H.. visited Mrs. A. r.
johnson last week. She 10 grand
daughter Of the late Mrs. J. Devereaux,
and having Visited this place In former
years, 10 very we'll known here.
Mr.. Bradford Cole disl0cated his
shoulder recently.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
NEw ADVERTISEMENTS.

H2rper's Baxsr.
Harper's Round Tabie-
Norway Concert
PennyrOya, Pills.
Hohi fas; Clothes Line Hanger.
Thomas smiley.
Blue store.
IL PAYS % BUY AT Fosters.
Vivian ". HIS
;. r.. a Z. :. Prince.
smiley shoe store
The Moves Drug store
Cash.
Commissioners Notice.
\afiea
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
NORTHWEST BETHEL

H. Z. Bennett Is working at Miss Amy
Beans.
It is very bad traveling-rough and
slippery.
at this place recently, having work done
at Z. 8. Mason's shop.
Ice has formed In the river 80 they
cross on foot by making some crooked
paths.
Mrs. Sally Bennett has finished work
for Mrs. Frank Brown, and Is stopping
at Seth Mason's for a while, expecting
to 20 to Gorham. Mrs. Bennett Is very
nice nurse,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
STOW

We are having good deal Of stormy
weather and little snow.
p. e. Guptill ID rushed In his shop.
Fred Charles II at work for him ct this
writing. I suppose Fred intends 10 set
up . shop In the near future.
Georgia Walker and Lena Lufkin are
1t home from school on vacation OF
two weeks.
Alice Charles d also ct her home In
North Chatham.
Charlie Edwards gives An entsrtaiu-
meat at tho town hall Dec. l1th. A 6ne
time u expected.
Nellie NalkW 3 with hef Ulster 6adiss
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
OXFORD.

Mrs.. Martha, wife Of Henry Eaton, OF
Maiden, Mass, formerly resident OF
this place, died on Dec. ID. She was
carried to Poland for burial In the family
hurying ground. Services were held ut
the home OF her sister. Mrs. Morris
Clark, Rev. Mr.. Stanley officiating
Mrs. Saliie Croker, widow Of the
late Lemuel Croker, died on Saturday,
Dec. 4, sged OIL years. Her funeral was
held on Monday, Elder J. A. Libby Of
Poland officiating. She WAS buried at
West Poland.
The fair held by the Sons Of Temper
snce has had large attendance and has
been very successful.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14

Wednesday, at Monticello, Ray, the
twelve-year-old son Of Winfield Howe,
Was instantly killed by the accidental
discharge Of gun in the hands Of a
young companion, Charles Foster, aged
IA. Foster called upon Howe that after
noon and the two were alone for
two or three hours at Howe's residence.
Foster acknowledged the shooting,
claiming it WAS accidental, but has been
held for hearing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
PERIL.

Joe Casey has gone to Livermore to
work chopping cord wood for Mr.. Rose
Tom Stillmsn has moved into the
stand that he bought OF Elton Newton
w. II. Commits family, who have been
visiting at J. 4. Consnt's, have gone to
Livcrmore to their new home.
II. X. Robinson and wife went 10
Sumner last week to see his aunt, Mrs
Ardelia Fuller, who Is sick and not ex.
pected TO live.
Mrs. Samuel Knight Is failing very
fast.
The deer hunters are out almost every
day. Russell Newton and ID. w. Walker
shot one, and Newton and Percy knight
one.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
NORWAY LAKE.

Miss Lizzie Cannon visited her sister
Mrs. David Flood, Wednesday.
Misses Mollie and Nellie Billings are
visiting at their sisters, Mrs. Johr
Woods.
Mr.. Jacobs of Paris has moved into
one Of +. +. Smiths rents for the winter
We understand that they have organic.
ed a reading club Ia the Pixies Hill
District. We wish them all success.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
RuMFORO.

School in District No. began Dec.
9th with Miss Eta Howe, from Hanover,
teacher. Miss Howe boards at Ed e.
liott's.
The Virgin Brothers are building q
piazza on their house.
Mrs. John Estes was In Portland last
week.
Mrs. Eliza Kimbsll, wife Of the late
Chas. Kimball, was buried Wednesday,
Dec. Sth.
Miss Retha Glover, who has been
working for Mrs. j. Estes, goes away
soon to attend meetings.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14

! The following ollcefs Of Bsthel Lodge,
r. and A. n, were Installed b. D. D..

Iykr-A. ~ ufVtcr-
B. C. Snyder, director Of the Bethel
chorus, has gone to Moncton, n. B.. TO
visit his parents, and Mrs. John George
Gehring viii direct the chorus during
his absence.
Gould Academy opened with sixty
three pupils last Tuesday. The number
In attendance will increase to seventy.
The school Il In very prosperous con-
dition, and the prospects are very nat
tering for steady growth and interest
during the year.
The Christian Endeayor Of Bethel Was
well represented ut the meeting OF the
Local Union at Mechanic Falls last Tues
day.
Miss Alice Purington Is In Boston for
short visit.
Rev. Alexander Hamilton has been
attending the n. +. Ministers Institute
In Lewiston the past week.
Thursday the ladies' Club met at the
pleasant home Of Mrs. A. +. Herrlck.
The topic WAS "rhe disadvantages OF
village life," which led up TO many vital
questions as to the social life as found In
all villages. One great question was,
WuAt tS>puustVthty iVSss upVu VIC Aa'c'
ed classes in aiding those who have not
the protection OF homes OF comfort and
luxury:
Friday s. n. Bucks household fur
niture Was sold at public auction Ia Odd
Fellows Block. Mr.. Buck has broken
up his home here since the death OF his
wife, and the little daughter IL with rel
atiyes In Sumner.
Mr.. Calvin Bisbee, who met with a
painful accident at his store. Is gaining,
but unable 20 attend 10 business at the
store.
Miss Jennie Gibson has engaged Ia
sing In one Of the churches In Berlin
this winter.
The Ladies' Club are active In prepar'
ing for the Christmas sale next Thursday
evening, Dec. l6.
Invitations are out for the plano
recital of Miss Lillian True's music elias:
to be held at Garland Chapel Friday
evening.
Sunday evening, Dec. 10, Rev. Alex
and.r Hamilton will deliver = temper
ance address In the NJ. + church under
the auspices Of the W. {. t. L.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
IyNChville.

IeForest McAllister has been doing
chores for Charles Flanders OF Stoneham.
Mrs. Plummcr visited her son, Willis
Piummer, at Rumiord Falls last week,
Seth McAllister has moved his family
to Norway.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Adams are visit.
Ing at Sylvester Adams OF West Stone.
ham.
Everett McKcen and Gertie Cobb have
been on visit 10 Mrs. 7. F. Hastings OF
Bethel.
Austin McAlllstcr Is ut work for l.. II
Burnham cutting pine.
Died, In Albany. Dec. s, Caleb Hazel
tine, aged 81 years, Q months, II days.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
SOUTH HIRAM.

Ii Is reported that there are forty-two
cases Of measles In this school district
The Knights gave q first-clsss enter
tainment Tuesday evening, Dec. Z. The
entertainment consisted Of readings BY
Miss Agnes Stafford Of Portland, and an
address by Rev. Everett Bean Of Stroud
water. Not q very large crowd was
present on account Of stormy weather
and the measles.
Mr.. Eugene Stanley expects to move
into his new house in few weeks.
The schools on the Porter and Par
sonsfleld side Of the river are suspended
for few weeks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
envenilno

The 6aco Valley Local Union OF
Young Peoples Societies Of Christian
Endeavor met at the Congregational
vsetry Saturday, December 4, at IL
O'Clock, A. NJ:
0penisG Service. Rev. Mr.. Sargent. Denmark
Aoa'' Oh "e'cSTe r woodbury.. rrysburr.
Response. Mr.. L. A. Wordsworth, Hiram.
10 ?. y.
Address, Rev. A. 8. Burrill, Conway. n. n.
Address. Rev. J. L. Jenkins. d. D., Portland.
Appropriate music was given by the
academy orchestra and . double quar-
tette OF ladies. The addresses were
fine. Rev. Mr.. Burrill gave the original
idea Of Christian Endeavor and urged all
to cling to that pure religious motive.
Rev. j. l.. jenkins address, "The Use Of
the Best" was one Of the best We ever
listened to.
N. T. Worthley, Jr., optical specialist,
Of Bath, Was In town Dec. 7 at the dental
rooms Of DR.. G. E. Harris. We judge
by the number OF people wearing glasses
that he did large amount Of work.
School closed ct the academy Dec. 10,
for two weeks vacation.
mt rIcu SaWVciic - tcAcutuB VIC
lower school.
Mr.. Milliken Of Portland has been In
town for few days tuning pianos.
There was clam supper At New
Church Hall Thursday, Dec. 9th. The
New Church ladies always are sure OF Q
good crowd, fne compliment TO their
food. All report pleasant evening. :.
The last academy social was held
Thursday evening, Dec. eth.
The young ladies have organized q
club for social Improvement called the
"Prismatic Club" The officers are a
follows:
Miss Ruth Glines. President.
Miss Lena Howe, Vice President.
Miss Clam W. TArbox. Secretary.
They meet every Monday evening.
The womsn's Club met for business
Dec. 10th. Mrs. w. X. Tarbox gave the
report OF the Maine Federation. Miss
Hannah Osgood an informal talk on the
industrial school at Hallowell, where Oh,
is TO be mstron for the next year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
ANGLE COPlEs.

single Ccpses Of the Democrat are sour cent?
each. They Win be mailed on receipt of price oy
The pubiishcr~ or for the convenience OF pafrons
sinxle oopies Of OF each issue have been paced on
sAle n the following places In the County
SOUTH PARA. Strrtevant's Drug Store
Shurxle1-s Drug store
Norvxy. Moves Drug Store
stones Drug store.
Buckneld. Alfred Cole, Postmaster.
TYyebprr. AZ Lswis, Insurance once
paris Win NJ l. Mellen, Post once
BRYANT Pond, II. j. Libby, Post Once
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14

YOU'LL USE At LEAST ia LESS
Of r. w. Devoc & Co.'S Beat Mixed
Paint, than Of cheaper grades. Itcovers
l.3 better and wears l.3 longer. 7. Z.
Stone sells Il.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
COMING EVENTS.

Dee. Is. L. Congregational Fair, south Paris.
p,c M.-Tramp hearing before The County
Commissioners. South Paris
Ian A-Oxforyl Pomona Grange, NORWAY.
Jan 6-Blauvet Concert, Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
VIM, 40 ~. Chrlar.. prt.. /,

Don't give them tra or coffee. Have you thcd
the new food drink called Grain.Oy 10 IL de.
ncioua and nourishine and takcs the place Of
coffee. The more GrAin-O you give the children
the more health you distributc through their
systcms- GrAin-O IL made of pure grains, and
when properly prepared tastes Ike the choice
grades Of coffee hut costs about IL a. much.
AL Eroccrs sell it. iar- and &c
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
ATWOOD 6 FORB rs,
EAAssrs and RrePrasssrs.
sponss n. Arvoop. Ar. POM

rxnns ,-el5o year n paid strictly In advance.
Osharwiss oe-o6 year. single coplss eenA
ApvKRrlsxMExrs s-An legal advers1scments are
gfven three consecutive insertions for u 30 pr
Inch In length Of column. Special consraces
made wixh local. transient and yearly sdvsFuS
orn-
pover experfenced vorkmen and lcw prscee
combine 20 mAke this department Of our ooss
ness complete and popular.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
THE MESSAGE.

The presidents message which was
transmitted 70 Congress q, It's assembling
last Monday differs from the ordinary
message In that IL does not give sum-
mary OF the different department reports,
but takes up the most important matters
10 be considered in the order OF their im-
portance. The Democrat IA Indebted 70
that model paper, the Belfast Journal,
for the following condensation OF the
message. IL Is an extreme case OF con-
densation, but will doubtless be read ev
a great many more people than would
the full text OF the message:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
NORTH PARIS.

A bad accident 10 the engine on Thsyer
& Andrews lot caused shut down for
several DAYS, but they are now running
and cut il out fast.
Mr.. Webb IL now working for w. W.
Durham.
George o. Chase has returned from the
logging woods.
Fred Hendrickson has been cutting
some timber for III. N. Tuell on the
mountain.
The friends Of Miss Katy Wight gave
her q surprise party last Friday evening
j. r. Littlehale has sold his team TO /.
T. Emmons Of West Paris.
The Baptist society had hulled corn
supper at the school house Dec. 81 as
reported.
Mrs. Mary Sewsll was at Z. E Fields
Dec Sd.
Mrs. Loretta Crawford has been to
Portland few days visiting her sister.
A. ID. Littlehsle Is at work for +. l.
Barrett.
The Methodist society had q circle at
America Andrews Dec. 9th. A good
time was reported.
Dan Emery Is selling fresh fish, CON-
ing through here once week.
Mrs. Fidelis Stsrbird has gone TO
Haverhill, Mass, TO visit her daughters
two or three weeks.
We understand that Mr.. Andrews has
got the Hammond lot about cleared Of
lumber.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14

Harrington Village Corporation Is
considering the question Of purchasing
the Village water works, which k Il
privileged to Do, under its contract.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
West eavE9lIRG.

The S. l.. c. held their meeting with
Mrs. David Hill Tuesday, Dec. eth. IL
being q club dinner. A delicious din
ner WAS served. after which an interest
ing program WAS well carried out.
Mrs. s. o. Wiley spent few days Of
the village last week.
s. o. Wiley went to Portland Satur'
dav, Dec. +th.
school Ia No. s commenced Dec. 9Th.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14

The state assessors have submitted the
semi-annual savings bank tax list to the
state treasurer for collections. There
are 10 all 81 banks taxed and the entire
tar a. seven-sixteenths Of one per cent ID
S19l ,666 IL, gain Of about Sl400 over
the PREVIOUS ak months.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14

Frank Puff Of Mill Street, Lewiston,
reports that about 6 O'Clock Tuesday
evening he was knocked down and rob
bed Of $50 in the private way between
Canal Street and the lower Maine Central
station. He thinks there were several
men concerned. The police are investi-
eating the matter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-12-14
MUST GO TO SCHOOL.

HERE'S THE LAW AND rRUANr OFFICER
MORSE Is READY TO ENFORCE IT.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-04

which yields the purest and largest
supply, Carolina rice ranking next to
1t in this particular.
From this Irish starch, thus intro
duced into postal employment, a gum
is made, by manipulation with water
and heat, which, being good as well as
cheap, was pronounced to be the best
vehicle for giving the required adhe.
stve quality to the postal stamp.
l have no reason to believe that any
substitute for this has been adopted in
the English postoffice.
1t may be asked-were Rowland
Hills sanguine expectations from pos.
tai reform fulfilled ? The answer may
be brief: In 1889, before the penny
postage vas instituted, the net annual
sum realized for the British revenue
was $l2,0 DOC, 900. This proportion o.
the national income had reached $31,
600, 600 in the year 1879. The author
Of this great change died at the ad'
vanced age OF 81.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-04

I'm Sacramento is q schoolboy who
with ease commits to memory long
aud difficult lessons, sometimes learn
ing passages of history fully 500 words
in length. But the next day he loses
all recollection Of the previous days
requirements.
=" What is your new painting call.
ed 2" The Cleaner" "Ah, a Young
girl'with asickle and bundle Of grain"
No an elderly girl with a lai pock-
9tbook and an armful Of bargain dry
goods"
There wore Is postmasters in this
country, and the expenses of the de-
partment were but $32, 600 a year in
Washington's administration and
there are now over 10. 900 postmasters,
and the service costs $02, 600, 600 a
year.
The correct observation has been
made that, as u rule, it is not the poor
who practice small economics. II
they had the will and the skill to make
the most OF what III, y have, they would
soon rise from their low estate.
An old woman, quite rcpcllcnt
comes in. DO you think you can FIND
a husband fer me ?" she asks. Per
haps-if ONE blind mar comes in
says the agent