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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-09
PROTECTING SHRUBS.
An Easily Made Covering That Keeps
Out the Cold and Prevents Crush-
Ing by Heavy snow.

Protection against cold and protec-
ton against crushing snow are both
furnished to shrubs and plants by such
a covering as is shown in the cut. First,
hay is bound around the plant, being
brought out upon the ground to pro-
tect the roots. Then burlap is tied
about the hay, and, lastly, three stakes
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-09

Wind T., a Mt.'
Under Two Flags.

"What grand picture it must have BEEN"
remarked the boarder who had seen Dewey,
"to have seen the Olympia steaming home,
homeward pennant on the other"
Magnificent" echoed the man in black
suspenders, "but think what picture it
would have been to have seen the stars and
stripes on one mast and the baseball! pennant
on the other. Chicago Evening News.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-09
It's Origin.

Its Origin.
.Hoot!" cried the owl ever and anon.
field stirred uneasily in their sleep and NUT
aWhy are they soangry?" asked the owlet
at last.
"They are envious, my child" replied the
owl, 'of my Scotch dialect. Hoot, hoot!"-
Detroit journal.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-09
Each to His Craft,

Plumber-So long; I'm off to lay pipe.
Poet-Well, good-by; I'm off to pipe .
lay.-Syracuse Herald.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-11-09
IN THE COUNTRY IN THE FALL

They are hauling in the buckwheat
From the field upon the hill,
And the swollen stream is roaring
Ger the dam below the mill;
The ripened nuts are falling
And the hungry peacock calling
For the breakfast that the gander grabbed
away.
While the squirrels gayly chatter
AS II nothing were the matter,
And the gobbler's getting fatter
Every day.
Nhe colts are in the pasture
And the cows wind DER the lea;
All the swaying limbs are naked
Where the green leaves used to DO:
The housewife all a-flutter,
stirs the bubbling apple butter.
With the wood smoke in her nostrils and
her eyes;
On the line the wash is cleaning,
On the steps the dog is dreaming,
And. above, a hawk is screaming
AS it flies!
The glossy quail is resting
On the weather-beaten log,
And the huntsman from the city
Stumbles down through brake and bog;
Over roots and over powders,
With pair of aching shoulders,
He goes trudging with his fifty-dollar gun
Always to his purpose cleaving,
Never halting, never grieving.
But contentedY believing
It is Pm.
The farmers rosy daughter
Helps the busy hired man;
They are husking corn as blithely
And as briskly as they can;
They are very near together
AS they husk and wonder whether
There are red ears they shall chance to find
or not:
She is looking out to see one,
He is hoping he may "tree one,''
But there doesn't seem to be one
In the lot.
"a subtle charm enfo!ds them
AS they tear the husks away;
There is music in the cackle
OF the hen up in the hay;
Now she hears his exclamation
And is full of perturbation,
For at last-at last-the lucky ear Is found
Flushes mount into their faces,
He the happy chance embraces
And she giggles as he chases
Her around.
o the farmers lot is happy,
And the farmers dreams are sweet,
II there's money in his pockets
And his bins are full of wheat
Free from all the city's clamor
He may live defying grammar,
And the leaves that fall serve not to make
him sad!
Having cleared up all his labors,
Fearing naught from ships or sabers
He plays checkers with the neighbors,
And is glad.
IS. e. Kiser, in Chicago Times-Herald.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-12-22

Pants, Suits, Top Coats, listers.
Boys Suits, Refers and Coats.
Angora Mats. Fur Robes, Fur Coats, Coor
Coats and Fur Rugs.
Ladies' Knox Hats, new styles.
Ladies' Silk Umbrellas.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-12-22

Santa Claus writes that he will
make his headquarters this year at
John Grants, who has laid in a sup
ply of Christmas goods which cannot
fail TO please. Plush goods and fine
chinaware for the girls and their fell
lows, for father and mother. for Sis
ter and brother. Elegant iron toys,
tool chests, sleds, balls, story books,
games, etc. for the boys, and dolls,
doll goods, tea sets, dishes, etc, for
the girls. With every purchase of 25
cents a chance on large doll.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-12-22

Aug. Franks and family, who have
resided in Ely almost since the town
was started, took their departure
Monday morning for Hancock, Mich,
where they will make their home in
the future.
Rest assured that it will afford us
the greatest of pleasure to be honOred
with fraction of your patronage
when ready to lay in your Holiday
Supplies of Confectionery, Cigars,
Tobacco, Smokers Articles. Nuts,
Christmas Tree Ornaments, etc. etc.
Yours to Serve, P. G. AsPEGREN.
The significant advice to "Fume
more and fret less" during 1900 has
been given on the holiday greetings
sent out by H. Jaedecke of Ishpeming
the manufacturer of the popular
plantation" Cigar.
100pounds of the choicest creams
and glaces from Lillibridge Bremner
& Co, just received at Sam Rapson's.
Three sporty gentlemen were up
before Judge Van Blarcom Monday
morning charged with having "blown"
their payday in riotous living and
looking upon liquids that intoXicate.
They smiling contributed SIS and
costs each and departed hence until
next payday.
Jos. Losey has a fine line of Christ
mas tree decorations in all the latest
productions. Call and see them.
AL. Kolstadt leaves tomorrow morn
ing for trip to Duluth and the south
ern part of the state. On Wednesday
next he will be united in marriage to
Miss Maggie Larson at Morris, MINI.
The bride is well known in Ely hav-
ing been resident here for some
time, and isa sister of Mrs. e. A..
Roberts. AL. and lady will return
after the new year.
The price goes down Is per cent on
all mems and boys suits, ladies' and
children's jackets at o. G.. Korb's.
Sam Rapson has choice line of
fine Holiday cards and novelties for
the coming holidays. All seasonable
goods.
The Knox Lumber company lost a
valuable team of horses yesterday on
Long Lake by going through the ice
Thos. McGrath who was driving mar
rowly escaped taking plunge bath
in the icy waters. Tom says if he
had had any help he could have saved
the horses, having several times pull
ed them half upon the ice but in
reaching to cut the harness, he relaxed
his hold and they slipped back into
| the hole.
w. F. Hencke of Miller's, has be-
come policeman and pugilist all of
a sudden. Saturday evening when w.
f. went home he was Informed by Mrs,
Hencke that some one had been try
ing to kick their way iuto the house
through the front door. To substan-
tiate the statement of the frightened
lady the forcible demand for admis-
sion was resumed. Hencke opened
the door and inquired the intruder's
business but the latter gentleman
simply tried to push in. Here's where
the pugilistic performance began
after which the fellow was gently led
to the city bastile and turned ovel
to Officer LaBeau. Monday morning
before Judge Van Blarcom the cul
prit did not know anything and hi:
memory was logged with $40 fine
and costs, which were paid.
P. w, Sture, the cashier Of the new
bank accompanied by his son. is in
the city today. A. D, Davidson of thu
bank is also in the city.
4 DR.. Deitz the dentist and opticial
will be at the Exchange Hotel mex
week beginning Tuesday Dec. 26.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17

\. N. SMALL 4 son, Bryans's Pond. Maine.
Roots and shoes. Dry Goods, Groceries, Furnish
ing Goods and Clothing. Boots 4 Shoes Repaired
FRANK HAPGOOD. successor 10 John Har
good. Dealer In Fancy Groceries. Fruit. Cor
tectionery. Cigars and sporting Goois, BETHEL
THE EASTMAN SEED co,
Choice Seeds Of our own growing speciality.
Ca talogue free) EAST SUMNER, MI
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
HOW The MAN BEHIND THE GUN
WAS TRAINED.

From the time OF the destruction OF
the Maine, In the harbor OF Havana, on
February IL, our naval force In Southern
waters had been placed partially upon n
war footing. IL was not by any means
that war WAS considered Inevitable. On
the contrary. IL was thought that even
should the Court OF Inquiry decide that
the Maine had been trescherously de-
stroyed, Spsin would meet all re isonsble
demands; but the state OF preparation
was n state OF security demanded by
military prudence, and also was valuable
To men and officers as n discipline and
exercise. The men had already been
well trained 1t the guns-well Instructed
in their mechanism and mspuals-the
principal business OF the cruising man
of-war In time Of peace; but 10 this
training was added constant daily target
practice with sub-calibre fire, form OF
exercise which Is much approved, and
for which all batteries are now fitted.
Ii consists 10 firing small pr"jsctile
from large gun, employing the point
Ing and aiming mecha nism OF the latter
To effect this the small gun IL placed in-
side The breech of the large gun, and pre-
cisely In its centre, and IL held there by
u special fitting. so adjusted, its axis
COMEDIES with that Of the larger piece,
and, except for the shock and recoIl, the
no,msl firing conditions with full charge
are initiated. One-pounders are ordl-
uarily employed for the sub-cslibre OF
the heavy turret-guns, and musket bar
rels for those OF the secondary batteries.
During those waiting days NJ Tortugss
and hey West, futtering ntgs few
hundred yards from each ship showed
the targets, and for hours each day the
splash Of bullets followed the rifls re-
ports with monotonous regularity.
After each shot the gun was swung on
the target, brought back, and aimed
anew for the neY', thus making IL an 10
dependent exercise. IL was not inspir-
ing or dramatic, this steady burning Of
powder In small quantities during the
sultry afternoons, but IL was the sort Of
work which makes war deadly, and Ii
bore its fruit, 10 the swift and terrible
destruction of Cervers's ieet.-From
The Naval Campaign OF ls9s in the
West Indies" by Lieutenant S. A. Stsun-
ton In Harper's Magazine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17

The method adopted by rustic look
ing individual to prevent the loss OF his
hat and coat while dining furnished the
patrons Of Market street cafe with
much amusement yesterday The s,ran-
ger meandered leisurely into the place
during the busy lunch hour and made
his way TO the nearest vacant chair
Producing several yards Of ,wine from
his pocket, he removed bis bat and
passed the string once around the
crown. making it fast with double
knot.
This. az course. caused number OF
diners to suspend hostilities In orde,
better to observe the next move, but the
careful stranger appeared oblivious &c
the sensation he was creating Taking
Off his coat, he passed the loose end OF
the string through one sleeve, and, after
securing the end TO his wrist, hung hal
and coat on the rack Assuring himself
that the knots were firmly tied, the
cautious individual sat down and pro.
ceeded to get away with n substantial
meal -Phila delphia Record
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
A FRIEND In NEED.
When IN Doubt, a Friends Advice
Is Always AGGREGATED.

Many times IN the journey OF lie we
find ourselves in doubt. and It's then
we appreciate most the advice o. friend
Of aa acquaintance who hai \ ayeled
through the darkness into whIh re are
just about TO plunge. Showing he way
is an act OF friendship Faith can be
placed in the experiences and opinions
OF the gentleman who shows the way
in the following statement. He can be
depended uoon TO corroborate II IN
reply TO any communication sent to him,
IL is only a re-echo OF the testimony OF
thousands OF his fellow citizens pub
lished in the daily newspapers through
out the land
The Rev. Geo. A. Wilkins. OF West
Lebanon, n. H., says: From exposure
and over-work while in my last clerical
charge, experienced considerable
trouble with an affection OF the kidneys,
! naturally tried ordinary household
remedies a. first. and receiving little 1t
any benefit, | followed 1t up with other
preparations, said to be kidney cures.
A notice about Doan's Kidney Pills
caught my eye while reading paper
one evening. II struck me il they per-
formed half what they promised. they
might bring me relief ] took a course
of the treatment, and obtained good
results. ! am pleased to endorse Doan's
Kidney Pills as a preparation 40 to the
representations made for them"
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by
all dealers. Price, so cents. Mailed by
Foster Mi!burn Co, Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents OF the United States. Re-
member the name-Doan's-and take
40 othst
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
Nh pri.ous Needed.

In Iceland there are no prisons, and
the inhabitants are 80 honest IN their
habits that such material defenses &c
property as locks. bolts and bars are
not required Yet its history for the
past thousand years records no riort
than two thefts
OF these two cases. one was that OF
native who was detected after stealing
several sheep but as he had done so &c
supply his family, who were suffering
for want Of food, when he had broken
his arm. provisions We're furnished &c
them aud work was found for him when
he was able TO do IL, and meanwhile he
was placed under medical care. but the
stigma attached To his crime was con
sidered sufficient punishment.
The other theft was made by Ger
man, who stole II sheep. But AZ he wa.
in comfortable circumstances and the
robbery was malicious the sentence
passed upon him was that he should at
once sell all his property.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
..x.,, Her Aupo,p,mcn,.

A. was young man in cavalry
regiment who fell in love with B., the
daughter Of an opulent merchant He
grew tired Of her, and when his regi'
ment was ordered To the east no left her
without explanations
Returning home with more dust than
medals on his coat, he dined and went
tn a ball. where b was the daintiest
among the beauties They danced. and
she showed no resentment on the score
OF past unfaithfulness. Pressed by A..
she gave him an appointment at GER
tain church near her fathers house,
which had been their trysting place IN
other days
A. went happily to his club, and his
old friend, Major c.. offered him a
cigar
II met Lucy b. this evening, " said
A.. and be told his friend Of the ap-
pointmout she had given him,
The major expressed no surprise. but
said Lucy was good and forgiving
girl-for he knew what had gone before
a. went 20 the church on the day
named. and there was n wedding When
the ceremony was over, b, the bride,
came out Of the church OH the arm oi
Major c., the bridegroom.
A. went home to his lodgings. Pear
sons Weekly
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
o,aLarse scale.

~ have heard some very romantic
stories about your successes. said the
Young woman ~ she looked out Of the
corners of her eyes and adjusted her
mouth so az TO make dimples.
"Yess" responded Senator Sorghum
with o compliment smile.
at has been intimated to me that
you have made money ont OF politics.
But, Of course, one doesn't have TO be-
Eeve everything one hears"
"Well. these silver people did 30 bad
" when they tried to make politics out
Of money dunno's man would be to
blame for turning the experiment the
other way around.
"And then another person told me
that you got your very first start in life
as O curbstone fakir.
"That's libelous.
II thought so.
Absolutely false. The way got my
first start WAS this had farm left
me, which wasn't good for anything
else, SO got 1t surveyed and had maps
printed and opened up an office and sold
the whole thing of in lots. I'm not
man Of small enterprises. When start
out to do anything. do it with will.
As soon as made up my mind to fake
faxed whole town. wouldn't stop
with a curbstone. Washington Star
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
No. a2s.-ra~ M,..,ng word.

The come of my having just rccov-
cred from, the E. was that resolved
upon door life 80 | procured an
-landish fit at a moderate lay,
which had the ---rageous effect OF max
ing me appear like an law or the
--ridrr from some mountain post
The first look. however, from Look
- Bluff caused an cry OF pleasure
a. hchcld fine tr--- strsam To this
in due tine Succeeded a sh-- Of tri
umph and an burst of delight ~
viewed my fine rod. showing that had
-gcncralcd the shy beauties trust
that hall also flank my old enemy
and that u will come Alb that shall
In time FUN some Of the younger men
~ we'll ~ ----tals them, which they com
plscently assert TINT do. while they claim
10 do me in athletics
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
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STATE OF NAME.

OXFORD, S.;
Court OF County Commissioners, December SEES
sion, A. ID. lsss, held at Paris, within and for
the said County ~ oxfori. on the last Tuesday
Of December, A. u. ISIS, being the 9th day Of
said month.
THE County Commis sioners for the County Of
i oxford, In the month Of September. A. ID.
lsas, as provided by law, made actual Inspection
OF the County roads duly located and open for
travel y Ing I'm unineorporated townships and
tracts OF land hereinafter mentioned In said
County, for the purpose Of ascertaining the con.
ditions Of said roads and estimating the amount
ncc,ied to put the same In repair as to be safe
and convenient for public travel, and h appear
Ing on said Inspection that said roads were not
In good repair and not safe and convenient for
purposes OF public travel and that tax should
be assessed on said lands for the repair OF said
roads therein; they do there fore on the 18th day
OF December, A. ID. ls.s. aJjudge and order that
the following sums lie assessed and the same are
hereby assessed upon the following lands In un-
incoi pointed townships and tracts Of land here
matter mentioned, for the purpose OF repairing
the roads passing through them during the year
1sg9, 10 wilt
ON Andover West Surplus, for the purpose OF
~ repairing that part of the County ROAD lead
ing from Andover Corner 10 UPTON which lies
In said Surplus the sum OF nfty-one dollars and
twenty ents IL assessed as follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
TOMATO SAUCE.

One tablespoonful each of butter and
flour; cook as for white sauce, and add
gradually one cup Of hot strained toma-
toes, stirring smooth and free from
Jumps. This Is served with lamb, veal,
or macaroDt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17

To all persons interested in either OF the ~

To all persons interested in either OF the Estates
hereinafter named
At an Insolvency Court, held at Paris. In AMI
for the County OF oxford, on the 9lst law ~
eight hundred and ninety eight. The following
matter having been presented for the action
thereupon hereinafter Indicated, Il IL hereby
ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons IN
terested, by causing copy Of this orler % h.
published three weeks Successfully In the a.,
ford Democrat. a newspaper published NJ south
Paris, In said County, that they may appear Al Al
Insolvency Court h. be held At said Paris. on d.
18th day Of January, A. D. 1ss-. at Of M,
clock In the forenoon. and lie hearl thereon n
they see cause.
JOHN Y. HALL Of oxford, ins0lyent dslt.r
Petition for discharge from all debts pro,atis
against his estate under the Insolvency Law. i,
the state OF Maine, presented by ssii debtor
HERBERT c. LIBBY Of Denmark, in,o.,ept
debtor. Petition for a discharge from a d FI.
debts proyable against his estate under the fp
| sol, ency Laws OF the state OF Maine, pressut.-l
| by said debtor.
BENJAMIN. OLDHAM Of Mexico. in.ar,sp,
debtor Petition for discharge from ali hi- ia.t.
prOyable against his estate under the Insolvency
Laws ot the state Of Maine, presented by -afi
| debtor.
| debtor Petition for = discharge from adj f.-
debts provable against hi estate under az. bal
sOlVency Laws Of the state Of Maine, presented
| By laid debtor.
SEWARD 5. STE ARMS. Judge Of said Count
| true copy-attest
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
\ HISTORICAL eATTlE-F FIELD IN
DANGER

Ii Is we'll esta blished as matter OF his
tory that Diuety-nine-year leases do
eventually run out. An occurrence OF
this sort threatens TO disturb the status
of the Plains Of Abraham, at Quebec.
The Plains were held by the government
under ninety nine-year lease, which
being now very near It's end, there Is all
Imminent prospect Of the return Of the
property to the Hotel Dieu "a convenD
and the partition aud sale Of the land.
Whist ought tn happen |. that the d.
minion government should buy the
Plains outright and keep them as they
are. We Americans have an interest In
their preservation, for they include the
spot where Montgomery fell, rs we'll rs
the spot where Benedict Arnold was
wounded Ia the leg, and missed the
greatest opportunity Of his lifetime by
not being killed In honest bsttle.-E. 5
Martin, In Harper's Weekly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
BREAD SAUCE.

Boil together until smooth one cup Of
grated breed crumbs and one cup OF
milk. Add teaspoonful OF butter, and
salt and pepper 10 taste, stirring well.
IL desired, an onion can be cooked with
the same and then removed; also little
mace or bay leaf. This sauce Is nice
for grouse, duck or other game.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17

This is made similar TO the white
sauce, only the butter Is allowed TO
brown before the -four Is added; then
the flour Is allowed TO brown; and In
stead Of milk, add gradually one cup OF
hot stock, and stir until smooth and free
from Jumps. This Is excellent served
with beef.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17
Why She Hrotcntcd.

The proud young husband Of the beau
tiful young wife declared that !, mat
tered not TO him how poor he might be
in the worlds goods.
For thou" he exclaimed. art
wealth untoldr'
But expect to be told everything
she protested. fearful lest there arise
misunderstanding between them. De
troit Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-01-17

Agency o, the Union Mutual Life Insurance Co.
south Paris, Maine.
e. ToLNAN Manager.