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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
PROBATE NOTICES.

To 81 persons interested In either OF the estates
hereinafter nanest
Alta Probate Court. held at Paris, In and for
the County % oxford. on the third Tuesday Of
MAY. IN the year ~ our Lori one THOUSAND
eight hnnire'i AMI ninety seven. The following
matter having been presented for the artior
thercupon hereinafter indicated, Il l. hereb,
ORnEKEp
That notice thereof be given to all persons In
tcrcstci ~ causing copy Of this or-icr 10 Ss
published three weeks succcssiyclv In the ON
ford Democrat. \ newspaper published NJ South
Paris, 10 sail County. that they may appear at a
Probate Court 10 be held al said Pad-. on the
thru Tuesday Of June. 4. n. isg-, At nine OF th.
clock IN the forenoon. and be heard thereon u
they see cause;
RUBY HARDtN, late OF sumner. deceased.
WIN AMI petition FOR probate thereof presented
by Nalorus White, the executor therein named
LYDIA : FRENCH. late OF Porter. deceased
VIII and petition for probate thereof presented
by Henry &. French, son.
SOPHIA J. CURTIS. late Of Paris. deceased
VIII and petition for probate thereof ard the
appointment 0f administrator with the will
neNed. presented by Anna A Lcthrop. sister.
OLIvET ROBBINS. late % Woodstock. lie
CEASED. Petition FOR the appointment OF an al.
ministrator presented BY Irwin \. Robbins. son.
EBENEZRR L HOLMES. late OF oxford. de
ceased. Petition fo- \ partial distribution pre-.
-cnte,l BY james : Wright and ". :. Starbirl.
administrators with the wiz annexed.
HANNIBAL MCALLiSTER. late OF sumner,
deceased. Petition for an allowance out OF person
al property presented by Isabel c. McAlhs;er,
willow.
KINGSBURY CURTIS. isteof Paris. deceased
First account presented for allowance by Davis
Z. Curtis. administrator With the will annexed.
REBECCA CySHMAN. late OF Hebron. lie.
ceased. first account presented for allowance
by Charles III George, administrator.
FRANCIS W REDLON, % Porter, ward.
second account presented for allowance by Geo.
2. Davis guardian.
MARY a. BROWN, late Of Hebron. deceased.
VIII with petition FOR probate thereof and the
appointment OF an administrator with the will
annexed presented 10y ;. r. Brown. son.
ISAAC r. RICHARDSON. late OF Rumfor,l.
deceased. Petition for appointment of an al,
ministrator presented by Charles T. Richardson.
son.
ANGELINE p. MASON. late OF Paris. de
ceased. Petition OF Geo. 4. Wilson. admins
TRAITOR de bOns non, for license 10 sell real estate.
JESSIE IL RUSSELL. late OF oxford, lie
ceased. VIII and petition for probate thereof
and for the appointment Of an administrator
with the will annexed. presented by Ellen Rus
sell, widow.
SEWARD :. STEARNS, Judge Of said Court
\ true copy-Attest
ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
STATE OF MAINE.

COUNTY OF OXFORD, IS:
Board Of County Commissioners, May session
1887;
UPoN the foregoing petition. satisfactory
evidence having been received that the petition
ers are responsible, and that inquiry Into the
merits Of their application Is expedient, 1T Is
ORDERED, that the County Commissioners meet
ut the Andover House In AndOverin said County
OF Oxford, August 81, 1897, next at nine Of the
clock, A. NJ, and thence proceed 10 view the
route mentioned In said petition; Immediately
after which view. a hearing Of the parties and
their witnesses will be had at some convenient
place In the vicinity. and such other measures
judge proper. And Il is further ORDERED, that
notice Of the time, place and purpose ofthe Com.
missioners' meeting Aforesaid be given TO all
persons and corporations interested, by causing
attested copies Of said petition and OF this order
thereon to be served upon the respective Clerks
of the Towns Of Andover, Grafton and Upton,
In said County Of Oxford, and also posted up In
three public places In each Of said towns and
published six weeks successfully In the Oxford
Oxford County, and the owners Of land In said
Asdover North Surplus and Andovcr West
Surplus being unknown, 70 be also published
six weeks successfully In the State Paper, the
Kennebec Journal, newspaper printed Ut
Augusta IN the County Of Kennebec, the last OF
said publications, and each OF the other notices,
TO be made, served and posted. at least thirty
all persons and corporations may then and there
appear and show cause, II any they have, why
the prayer Of said petitioners should mot b
HrTTsr-CHARLEs ,. WHITMAN. Clark.
true copy Of said Petition and Order Of
o0 x4sss1 @.ccaARLEs =. WHITMAN. oish.
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MESSENGERS NOTICE.
ICE or r,tr SurRTyy ny OyFoRp cnI

To the Honorable County Commissioners for the
County Of Oxford
The undersigned most respectfully represent
that common convenience and necessity require
certain new locations, alterations, discontin.
uances and gradiBgs In the highway rs now
travelled between Thomas Hotel, In Andover
village In the County Of oxford, via Andover
West Surplus. Andover North Surplus to the
Post Office In the town Of Upton. viz commenc-
ing at Thomas Hotel In the town Of Andover
thence by the main travelled highway, a now
Travelled, near the West branch Of Ellis river, sO
called. to q point on said highway at or near the
dwelling house OF Richard Morton, In Andover
North Surplus, and csDing said highway at or
near said Morton's hoUBe, and thence by the
most feasible route In westerly direction
through Dunn's Notch, SO called, In Andoyer
North Surplus, and through a portion Of the
town OF Grafton to point In the town Of Grafton
at or near the farm dwelling house OF T.. /.
Brown on the highway leading from the town Of
Newry to Upton; thence by said Newry and Up
ton highway, through the towns OF Grafton and
Upton, to the Post Office In said Upton, all In said
County Of oxford
WHEREFORE, Your petitioners pray that after
due notice Your Honors will view the premises,
hear all parties Interested. and make such alter
atiOns, new locations, discontinuances and
gradings between the above described points In
the above described route as common con.
venience and necessity may require.
Dated this 18th day OF April, a. ID. 1887.
II. l.. MELCHER ct ais.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
FOR A TENNIS LUNCHEON.


For tennis luncheon very effective
centre piece can be made OF pile OF
sandwiches cut In the sh. Z OF racquet.
This can be done more easily than seems
possible at first thought. Cut q pattern
in cardboard, the size desired. Make II
as long MS the slices Of bread are wide,
aud then by turning II end for end two
sandwiches can be cut with very little
waste. OF course the two slices OF
bread should be cut, buttered, and press.
ed firmly together before being cut into
the shape Of the racquet. Then press 6
baby olive firmly into the middle OF the
large end, and there you have clever
representation OF racquet and ball a.
good TO look at as to eat.
Cookies or waters can be made In thi:
.hspe also, very easily. Any tinsmitf
will bend piece of tin into the desired
shape and solder on handle. With ,
knife lines can be cut very quickly u
represent the netwo rk part OF the rae
quet, and an almond or filbert can d
duty for the ball or the network may
be made by lines OF frosting, after thu
wafer Ia baked, and bit Of candy repre-
sent the ball.
The ices may be served az pile o'
balls also, with a few candy racquets ant
net Of spun sugar stretched between
the hesps. In fact there are no end o
pretty conceits Of this sort possible q
the clever girl.
And, by-the-wsy, novel form OF tea
table is in the shape Of racquet and i
in every way adapted for tea upon TIT
lawn or in the piazza corner. IL has ths
merit Of being servicesble as well as odd
IL is made Of handsome wood, and i
two-shelved, so that there Is smpl'
space, and the hostess need not fear be
ing called on TO sacrifice comfort for |
fad.
OF course an authority on art woulC
say that the whole thing was absurd anC
inartistic, but for the piszzs, and out
door use generally, the bizarre Is per
Missile, and we may expect TO see al
sorts of odd shapes, now that the rae
quet table has appeared. Certainly IL
the tea room OF an athletic club Of an,
sort such bit OF furniture would be ap
propriste and well placed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
IN HANG A HAMMOCK

Every piazza and shaded lawn, OF
back yard, or convenient orchard OF
grove, should have Its hammock, fol
summer use. There Is "know-how'
even about hanging hammock, beside
merely tying it so firmly that 1t can't
break down. A hammock hung accord
ing to rule should be six and q quarter
feet from the ground at the head and
three and three quarters above the
ground at the foot end. The rope that
secures the head end should be less than
twelve inches, aud that ct the foot should
measure four and half feet. Arranged
10 this way the lower part will swing
freely and the head be kept comfortable
by being nearly stationary.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
NOTICES.

To all persons interested in either Of the Estate,
hereinafter named:
At an Insolvency Court, held ut Paris, IN ans
for the County OF oxford. on the 18th day OF
MAY, In the year OF our Lord one thousans
eight hundred and ninety seven. The following
mattes having been presented for the actor
thereupOn hereinafter Indicated, Il Is hereby
ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given 20 all persons In
terested, by causing a copy of this order to bs
published three weeks successfully in the OK
ford Democrats newspaper published AZ South
Paris, In said County. tha;they may appear AZ al
Insolvency Court o. be held az said Paris on the
10Th day OF June, A. ID. lsg., AT nine OF ths
clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon 4
they see cause
PETER RUSSELL, insolyent debtor, OF Dix
field. Presents his petition for discharge from
all his debts prOvahle against his estate under
the Statutes OF Maine.
JOSEPH G. REED, iusolyent debtor, OF Graf
ton. Presents his petition for discharge from
all his debts prOyable against his estate under
the statutes Of Maine
WENDELL =. WHEELER, insolyent debtor,
Of OxfOr,t. First and anal account presented
for allowance by James :. Wright, assignee.
BENJAMIN r. HOWARD. tnsOlyent debtor.
of Norway. Presents his petition for discharge,
from all debts prOvabe against bis estate I'M
der the Insolvency laws OF Maine
SEWARD 5. sTEARNS. Judge OF said Court
A true copy-attest:
ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.
Corespondcnce on topics Of interest 70 tho lAdiee
is solicited. Address: Editor HONEAAKRRs'


DELIGHTS OF Al FRISCO MEALS.
With sll our reputation for perpetrat-
ing unconventionalities, Americans are
far more afraid Of doing that which may
be thought odd than are any other peO-
ple--except, possibly, the English. As
q conse quence they lose lot Of good
times" In life. It Is only Of late years,
for example, that the pleasure OF dining
in the open air In flne weather has ap-
pealed to the appreciation Of our people.
Even then we had to take It as sugges-
ton from other people instead Of dis
covering 1t for ourselves. The French
restaurants around Washington Square
first made New York acquainted with
the advantages Of rear yards as places
for dining on hot nights. The German
cousins Of the French restaurateurs fol-
lowed their example, and there are now
numerous places on Second Avenue and
other parts Of the east side where one
can have his meal served In the open air.
In Boston Vercellrs (of blessed MEM
Dry! first In reduced the fashion. How
good the food used to taste In that lit
tie garden dining-room!
n iSW uVtC onu tktVtS hoNO oSSAs
clever enough to discover that their own
back yards are far more agreeable din
ing-rooms, in hot weather, than any
place bounded by four walls. Further
more, they have had the independence 10
use them as such, with sublime disre-
gard Of what 1.-THE neighbors' might
think.
In one Of the blocks Of East Eightieth
Street, not very far from Central Park
three families, occupying as many
houses, have decorated their rear yards
with flowers and vines so as to make
them attractive, and have placed their
dining tables in them. To secure pro
lection from Indictment weather, and
possibly to screen the diners from thu
curious eyes Of neighbors, awnings have
been so constructed that they may b
let down when desired, or on particular
ly hot nights, when even such screen
might shut of desirable air, they can b,
lifted.
II these things are possible to thu
dw eller 10 the crowded city, what de
lights may not be theirs who live II
small towns or the country, WHERE
piszzas, lawns, gardens, orchards, ane
groves, all invite one 10 al fresco meals
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
DOVER. n. H.. Oct. 81, 1896

DVV wv
Messrs. Ely Brothers The Balm
reached me safely and In so short time
the effect is surprising. Ny son SAYS the
first application gave decided relief
have shelf filed with "Citarrh Cures
Tomorrow the stove shall receive them
and Ely's Cream Balm will reign SUI
preme. Respectfully,
Mrs. FRANKLIN FREEMAN.
Cream Balm Ia kept by all druggists
Full size 80 cents. Trial size 10 cents
We mail Ii.
ELY Bros, sc Warren S., \. Y, City
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
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HlAAEIN AQRlAAI

They had mourned him as dead, but
like Enoch Arden-or the cat-he had
come back.
His little wife sat on his knee, the joy
shining In her eyes.
"And are you really glad came
backg" he asked.
"Glsd?" said she. "Glad? ! had JUS
made up my mind to don widows out
tit, but there was the loveliest picture
hat, with bright ribbons all over IL II
spots, that have been longing for, ant
now can get it. Glad"-Cincinnat
Iuuuirer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
No. tIl.-Ten FtshcA

No. iis.-Progrcssive Enigma
10000 10000 900
1, =, a form of the neuter verb
8, an inscct
3, 4, TO purchase.
IA prunUuu.
3, 1, 3, the iron part Of bridle"
4. 5, prunoun.
B, q, :. "a Ssilycr.
6. :, 1.-THE radiating part of u flower"
q, :. :, a rodent
:. 5. "a PROPOSITION
5. beverage
5. ., fastener.
10, IL, q Proposition
So, 10. II. to avoid
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
No. iis.-Geoxr.phicAi An.xr.ms.

No. li5.-GeogrAphicAI AnAgrams-
l. Late hens An island In the Allan
tic ocean.
2. Lead A seaport town In England.
g. A tied mat A town In Egypt
L Reign \ river In Africa
8 \ spire \ country in Asia.
d. \ rag \ city In India
Z. To rest \ town in Egypt
s A mad irr A beautiful island In
the Atlantic ocean
9. Gale. air A country in the north Of
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08

Spring Humors, eruptions, hives, boils,
pimples. sores, are perfectly aud per-
manently cured by Hoods Sarssparilla,
the beat Spring Medicine and One True
Blood Purifier.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08

Too Hasty. Hell made a fool o.
my self In the first engagement ring
ever bought" She :--"Didn't 1t fity
He :-"Don't know. She wouldn't Try
| u on"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08

"Did you hear Senator Simpson, yes
terday? He made fine speech against
It," Against WHAT Time"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08

Look In the papers, I'm sure 70 appear.
Look in the oven. perhaps l am there.
Sometimes ] assist in promoting q fame.
Sometimes extinguish. Now. reader, my
nAmef Puff.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08

The number 81 Is one which being mul
tiplicd by each OF the figures of arithmet
heal progression, 3, d, y, IL, Is, Is, 81, "a,
%, all the products which result from II
are composed of three repetitions Of the
same figure, and the SUN OF these flgures
Is equal to that by which YOU multiple
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08

Dry -four, repeatedly applied, will re-
move obstinate grease spots from carpets,
woolens, or ak.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
NERVES ON EDGE.

When big woman hates little
woman she calls her "snip," and
speaks OF her clothes as "duds.'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
No. lls.-PoeticAl III.

C.oas. duer B-ruas, tuslbrvgin lairer!
Ltis, ~ danneinls, lal OF en-!
Nets saen. hcra r,both lalorrs
snig he, ganders 20 teh cas-!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08

Bobby asked me what continuous
performance was" "What did you tel
himg" II said that the tariff discussion
WAS US near "a could come To it,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
PILLS DO NOT CURE.

Pills do not cure Constipation. They
only aggravate. karl's Clover Root
Tea gives perfect regularity OF the
bowels.--Sold by +. A. Shurtlef, South
Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08

Ny first l. In apple, bu, no; In ounce;
Ny second j. ,n meat. bat not IN m!ncc;
Ny third Is in pink, bat no, IN blue;
NJ fourth j. ia slipper, rs well as In shoe
Ny fifth i In smart, ou, not In new.
Ny whole - a thing very useful 70 you.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08

CONSUMPTION CAN BE CURED
by the use OF Shiloh's Cure. This great
cough cure is the only known remedy
for that terrible disease. Sold by +. A.
ShurtlefI. South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08

was nervous, tired, irritable and
cross. karl's Glover Root Tea made mt
well and happy.-MRs. +. b. woRpEN
Sold by r. A. Shurtleif, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
Liver Complaints cured by BEEcuAM's PILL,

Lecturer: The entire history of the
world has moved in cycles" Sprocket
"What maker"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
THE BEST COUGH CURE

THE BEST COUGH CURE
IL Shiloh's Cure. A neglected cough Is
dangerous. Stop it at once with ShIloh's
Cure. Sold by F. A. Shurtlef, South
Paris.
ARE YOU MADE
miserable by indigestion, Constipation,
Dizziness, Loss OF Appetite, Yellow
Skim Shiloh's vitalizer Is q positive
cure. Sold by r. A. Shurtleff, South
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08

No. TOO. Blink: bfhhdy,
brand
No. l06.-Anagrams: l. Mischief 2.
Scamper 8. Chastisement L. Conceal
ment o Carriage. q. Chocolate. 2. b.
oFaphy s. Triumph O. Ceiling.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08

Hoods Pills act easily and promptly
on the liver and bowels. Cure sick
headache.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08

Quick diagnosis. Stranger (sfter an
examination swell, doctor, what do
you think: Have / the gout?" Great
physician: Hen! Er-what is your in
Gomez Twelve hundred year."
mo. You've got sore foot"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08

Key to the Puxzler.
No. 00.-Enigma: Imp.
No. l0l. ILLUSTRATED Diagonal: Morris
/. Monkey 2 Tomato. 3 Mortar. 4.
Walrus. 5 Violin .. Abacus
No l02.-Charade: MuSh room
No l03. - Transposed Trees: Lime,
thorn. yew. elm, balm. locust. caper,
aspen. plane. maple, ash, cedar, almond,
peach. gum. pear, lemon. teak. palm,
laurel, plum, cork.
No lo4-Woru Squares:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08

CAPTAIN SwEENY, L. 5. A.,
San Diego, Cal, says: "Shiloh's Catarrl
Remedy Is the first medicine ! have ever
found that would do me any good
Price soc. Sold by F. A. Shurtleti,
South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
NOTICE.


At Paris, In the County of oxford and
OF Maine the s0th day OF NAV. A. ID. lsg..
The undersigned hereby gives notice OF his ap-
pointment as Assignee Of the insolvent estate of
FRANK s. BUBIER. OF Paris,
In the County OF oxford, Insolvent Debtor. who
has been declared Insolyent upon his peti-
ton by the Court Of Insolvency for said County
Of Oxfori.
JAMES S. WRIGHT, Assignee.
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ss.fAn;'yHz!alElla
20 o.
No. iOS.-AnAgrau

No. iOS.-AnAgfsm.
II IL past oil belief
How we crsnge 20 chief,
Though his prowess may bring only troume
and grief.
Yet we bow and we cheer,
In devotion sincere,
And we us., "a str TERM" II his conduct
seems queer
There Is many m act
That l. sinful, In fact.
Yet we praise IL as clever and neat and exsoS
We may not call IL good.
But In amiable mood
We employ - SIT TERN" that Is well under
stood
And apply the word still
To most exquisite skill
In the exquisite arts that ennoble and tnriiA
When success We declare,
II by foul means or fair,
"A sly TERN" IL seems. may b used any
where
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08

No. lOO.-Charade.
To the park with anxious haste
When the FIRST began TO play,
Harry ran. though had said
He must stay mt homo that day.
But a playmate, Wild and rough,
Told him that he rather reckoned
Boys should do whatc'er they pleased
After they reached his SECOND
aHe was knocked down IN the strces
BY passing team, they said,
When they brought him back to Inc
With a WHOLE about his head
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08

sis Miss Straitlace circumspect?" ask
ed Miss Pert. "Circumspect" cried
Miss Caustic. "Why, she won't accom-
pany young man on the piano without
q chaperon."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08

No. IIa-Hidsien Proverb.
I. am going 10 party.
2 You arc a little bigger than your SIS
ter.
8. She is learning her A Ii c.
4 Christmas is not far OF
8. Here Is a hall for baby
9. Don't 10 near that dangerous clin.
:. What pretty thing, Dora
Select one word from each Of the forego.
Ing sentences
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
A BABY'S LIFE SAVED.

A BAB1 . LIFE SAV ED.
"My baby had Group and was saved
by Shiloh's Cure" writes Mrs. j. B.
Martin of Huntsville, Ala. Sold by +.
A. Shurtleff, South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08

The subscribers hereby give notice that they
have been duly appointed executors Of the estate
Of ARABELLA r. CARTER, late Of Paris,
In the County Of oxford, deceased, and given,
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of eaid deceased are
desired 20 present the same for settlement, and
ment Immediately.
MARY B. CARTER.
NAY l9sh, lS97. PEHCIvAL J. PAH1IS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed executor Of the estate Of
PERRIN DUDLEY. late Of Woodstock,
In the County of oxford, deceased, and given
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement and
all indebted thereto are requested 70 make pay
ment Immediately.
May 18Th. lsss. ANSEL DUDLEY.