davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22
NOTICE.

In the District Court of the United States for
the District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
JAMES MARTIN, of In Bankruptcy.
Paris, Bankrupt.
To the creditors of James Martin, In the
County Of Oxford md district Aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the 9Th day of
JAN, ID. 1901, the said James Martin
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the first
meeting of his creditors will be held at the Court
House, In South Paris. on the sd day Of Jan
A. D. 1901, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint q trustee, examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business as may proper
" come before said meeting.
South Paris, Jan. Z, 1901
GRO. A. WILSON,
aa Referee in Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22
No. 4OJ.-Ridd1e.

possess water which is not liquid
fire from whence proceeds no heat, and,
although my body is perfectly colorless,
the substance of which it is composed is
as hard as a rock. Sometimes / am found
hiding among the delicate petals Of :
rose; at others firmly attached to cross.
/ seldom quit the ear Of court danes or
easily escape from rich mems hands, and
yet l am sometimes forced to serve the
humblest artisan.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22
No. 4os.-A Christina. Candle.

Crosswords: 1. In Santa Claus. 2. A
body of water. 3. Two little words-a do
nestle animal and common verb. 4.
One of the West Indies. .. Staggers. 6.
Unsuitable. 7. Pertaining to the calf Of
the leg. s. Flavor. 8. Center. 10. A
Spanish bullfghter. II. Method.
Initials: What every one is looking for
ward to. Centrals: A pleasant holiday.
Finals: An appropriate decoration.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In the District Court Of the United States for
the District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of
To the creditors of Joseph st. Pierre, In the
County of oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the end day OF
Dec, A. ID. 1900, the said Joseph st. Pierre
was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the first
meeting of his creditors will be held at the Court
House, in South Paris, on the 18th day OF Feb.
A. D. 1901, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business rs may proper.
ly come before said meeting.
South Paris. Jan. I. 1901.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

"Did you trump my ace, dearP" asked
Mr.. Meekton, who was his wife's part
ner at whist. ~ did," she rejoined,
sternly. "What of it?' ~ merely In
quired to relieve my mind" he answer
ed with q gentle smile. "It Is q great
comfort to know you trumpet 1t. II
any one else had trumped 1t, you know,
we should have lost the trick"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

Not the Real Thing. "Bah" exclsim-
ed the Prospective Purchaser to the Ex-
pectant Bookdealer. Being asked for
an explanation of his ejaculation, he
said: "You call this book Collection
Of Portraits of One Hundred Authors.
Why, only three in the bunch have their
heads resting on their right hands, with
q roll of manuscript In the left"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

Pepsin preparations often fail to relieve
indigestion because they can digest only
albuminous foods. There is one prepare
ton that digests all classes of food, and
that is Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t cures
the worst cases of indigestion and gives
instant relief, for it digests what you eat.
r. A. Shurtleff & Co., south Paris; Will
hanson & kimball.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22
No. 4o7.-Gifts.

No. 4o7.-Gifts.
Substitute the letters Of the alphabet
according to number.
A box Of 3. |. IA. 4, Is.
A basket o. I, IS, 1, 16, 5. 10.
A package of 20. Is. %, 10.
A set of 2. Is. Is, II, 10.
A rosewood 16, 8, 1, IA. Is.
A parlor -. 1. Is, 16. d,
A couple Of 16. 8, 8, 20. q. IS, 5, 10.
A beautiful %, 1, 20, 3, 8.
A silver 90, l, 10, 5.
A fine 10, 5, %, 5, II.
A beautiful specimen Of II, Il, 1, 10,
20, 26.
A Christmas 2, Is, "a.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

He Accepted. Merchant-"They tell
me you're a good salesman. How
would you like to come to us?" Sales
msn-"I'll be glad to If you'll give
me what | want" Merchant-"I
couldn't think Of giving you that, but
I'll give YOU what YOU expect"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

Childish Glee. "Do you want 3
Christmas tree this year, my little man?'
asked Bobby's uncle. 'ttOh, yes, sir,
came the reply in sweet childish treble.
"Last year father burnt his whiskers all
off lighting the wax candles, and Aunt
Jane fell off the step-ladder, and l
wouldn't have missed 1t for anything"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22
Josiah Jones.

Josiah Jones.
Josiah Jones,
A humble man,
Sent a FIVE dollar bill
For a get rich plan"
He got it-and-
Well-anyhow-
Josiah Jones
Still follows the plow.
Mail Order Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

The People Testify that Hoods Sarsa-
parilla cures scrofula, eruptions,
cstsrrh, rheumatism, dyspepsia, nervous
troubles, and you may take 1t with con-
fidence that 1t will do for you what 1t
has done for others.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

Such little pills as DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are very easily taken, ana
they are wonderfully effective in cleans
ing the liver and bowels.-F. A. Shurt-
left & Co., South Paris; Williamson &
Kimhal1
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

wearing-..Your wife has such a ter
ribly tired look, old mani" "Yes, to-
morrow night 1t will be her turn to en-
terrain the Don't Worry Club, to which
she belongs"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

WHILE THERE IS LIFE THERE IS
HOPE.
was afflicted with catarrh; could
neither taste nor smell and could hear
but little. Ely's Cream Balm cured 1t.
Marcus G. Shautz, Railway, N. j.
The Balm reached me safely and the
effect is surprising. My son says the
first application gave decided relief.
Respectfully, Mrs. Franklin Freeman,
Dover, N. II.
The Balm does not irritate or cause
sneezing. Sold by druggists at so cents
or mailed by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren
st., New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

The most soothing, healing and anti
septic application ever devised is De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. It relieves at
once and cures piles, sores, eczema and
skin diseases. Beware Of limitations. =.
A. Shurtleff q Co., South Paris; Will
hanson q Kimball. ,..,4.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

"Do you want good smart boy, sir?'
"No; / do all the work myself"
Whats just the kind of place I'd like,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

Grimes-"Going to buy bookcase?
Aren't you getting extravaganza"
Stone-"I suppose SO; but there's only
one alternative. The house Is numbered
up with borrowed books until they are a
nuisance. I've just got to buy book
case or return the books"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

sIs there any danger of the beacon
strictor's biting me?" asked lady visit
or at the Geological gardens. Not the
least, ma'am," cried the keeper; "he
never bites; he swallows his whites
,vhole -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

Quality and not quantity makes De-
Wits Little Early Risers such valuable
little liver pills.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

Mother: Johnny, 20 to the butchers
and see IL he has pigs feet. Johnny
(on his return.) "Mamma, he had big
boots on, and couldn't see his feet"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

Housekeeper-"See here, ordered
dozen eggs this morning, and you only
sent me ten" Dealer-"Well, ma'am,
two of 'em were bad, and / didn't think
you'd want EN-"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22
STOPS THE COUGH

AND WORKS OFF THE COLD.
Laxative Bronco uinine Tablets cure a
cold in one day. No Cure, no Pay. Price
25 cents. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

To prevent consumption quickly cure
throat and lung troubles with One Minute
Cough Cure. ..t
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

The Eternal Feminine-"It Is you
women who make all the trouble In life."
"Yes, and who make life worth the
trouble"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

Know One Sure Remedy
for an obstinate cold Its name is Pyny- Pectoral
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II 1t
fails to cure. F. w. Groves signature on
each box. Csc. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

No. 4O4.-Chnrade.
MY first is horseman's need.
My second is precious indeed.
My whole is an animal of speed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

Important 70 Mothers.
Examine carefully every bottle Of CAsToRIA.
a safe and sure remedy for infants and children,
and soc that Il
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

The non-irritatiug cathartic is Hoods
Dill,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

And 1t is hereby ordered that the tax assessed
against Andrew Abbott, z. A. Burgess. Charles
p. Bartlett and Henry Abbott, George +. Smith,
+. j. Brown, f. Plummer and Rnmford Falls
Paper Co.. together with s72.34 Of the tax Of the
International Paper Company amounting In
all to sl03 46 be e. pended upon Black Brook
road, and Albert W. Thomas OF Andover Is ap-
pointed Agent to expend the same, and the
balance of said tax amounting to $3.50 be ex-
pended upon the road leading from Andover
to Upton, and Lincoln p. Fuller Of Upton Is
appointed Agent 10 expend the same; and said
agents are required to give bonds as the law
directs
ON Township Letter &c" for the purpose of
" repairing the Black Brook road, so called.
lying In said township, and also the Garry
the sum Of two hundred and fifty dollars is as.
sessed as follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

He-"Why so quiet, dear9 l haven't
heard you open your mouth hardly once
to-day" She-"Oh, I'm saving myself
for the whist party tonight"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

When threatened by pneumonia or
any other lung trouble, prompt relief is
necessary, as it Is dangerous to delay.
We would suggest that One Minute
Cough Cure be taken as soon as indica-
lions of having taken cold are noticed.
IL cures quickly and It's early use pre-
venta consumntion
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

Henry w. Dunn, part Of home ,o ,oo . n %
stead, !0O iO Sos
C. A. Andrews, Boobier lots. 100 100 80
The International Paper Co.,
balance Of Township, 900 69OO is6o
$5l 20
And Henry W. Dunn Of Andover North Sur
plus is appointed Agent to superintend the ex-
penditure of the same according to law ana Is
required to give bond as the law directs.
ON Andover North Surplus, for the purpose Of
ing from Andover Corner TO Upton as lies within
said Surplus, and also so much Of the Black
Brook road, SO called, as lies within said Sur:
plus, the sum of two hundred one dollars and
twenty six cents is assessed as follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

1t often happens that people sing
jubilantly at church, 1--WE shall know
each other there" who refuse to know
each other here.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

Union Water Power Co., Of
Lewiston, dam, lot and build
ings, .OO $5OOO $lOO w
e. s Coe & Co., remainder of
said township except public
lots, 1880 1000 loo w
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22
@MAr-

This signature is ON every DO. Of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO-Q uinine Tablets
the remedy that cures q cold in one day
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

Plain sewing, children's dresses, and aprons.
at reasonable prices,
8 No. 60 Main g., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22

Drowsiness is dispelled by BEEcHAr's PILLS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22
.AIARRh

Heals and Protects the Membrane. Restores
the Senses of Taste and Smell. Large Size, 80
cents at Druggists or by mail; Trial Size loc. oy
mail.
ELY BROTHERS So Warren Street. New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-01-22
CATARRH

EIy's Cream Balm
Easy and pleasant tC
use. Contains no In
furious drug.
tits quickly Absorbed
Gives Relief at once,
Opens and cleanses the
Nasal Passages.
Allays Inflammation.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-05-05

i'm regard 10 the books N the library, hut.
of course. 1t IS hardly To te expected that
they can critically examine all OF them
There are 2+0 books I'm the library that
are classed under the mead 90 fiction and
l.e0 juvenile works adc~ the head or
science there are go volumes; education.
500; history. SOD. litsravlre. $50, POETRY and
music, s, religion. 81. drama, goo. and
30 addition II these there are ,.500 refer
ence books akilg IN si' 80 v1.unes-
in addition To al ihis reading mstUcr
sixteen OF the leading magazines of the
country are kept ~ Ihe liorarv- People
ere expected q Rad them IN the reading
the most popular works in the library are
al the standard dictionaries and encE-
clopedias, natural history in two Noi-
umes. universal history in eight volumes.
American Librlry in ten volumes, Groves
Musical Dictionary. Spo00Td- Choice Lit
erl-cre in Ten Volumes. and Historic
Characters and Famous Events hy the
same author ln ten volumes Brewer
Characters of Romance and Drama IN
eight Volumes, DLr-ys histiry Cf Rome
ana History az Greece, twenty volumes
each.
In order 90 better accomdate the people
who are laborirg or engaged il business.
% O'Clock Regular hours during The
car are from untI thirty minutes past
noon. ana from to e u. The new SUP
elements 10 The catalogue are Just re-
ceiFe1 trora The printer and are Oh sale
Tor s. cents
There was q good deal O. discussion 81
regard q making the library free in i-le
city council The advocates of the free
l2tary claimed laat the number 81 pat
Te1s would De- ereslly Increased if Il were
made cree. flr the reason thar women
ana children who wished To read the
books did not always h1d K convenient
20 bis season tickets. Ike experiment
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-05-05
A RELIABLE PILE CURE.

The Pyramid Pie Cure Is the safest and
surest pie cure on the market because IL
contains no mineral poisous nor opium
nor cocaine. hut can BE- used with ab-
solute safety and certainty CT cure
Many physicians ara now using the Ply
ramid Pile cure IN place If surgical
operations. being painless. convenient 70
use, and the patient can attend % lis
daily occupation while the cure IS being
made. IS 1t IS used az 1ieht and 70 ad-
ciuona1 treatment IS Necessary
DR.. Wharton says the Pyramid Pie
Cure VIII prove blessing 20 mankind
when Il Is remembered that heretofore E
surgical operation was considered the
only cure with al its danger 10 life IA
tense pain and an expense Of from tea %
one hundred dollars. 70 say nothing *
the possible return % TIRE trouble. The
Pyramid Pile cure IS sold hy druggists
az 50 cents and 500 ana does the work
Guickly and safely.
4 book on cause and cure q plies wsE
be mailed free By addressin< Ps-rzzzia
Co. Marshall. 1llrh
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-05-05

cree NJ. & Progressive rArur -1s-
asyeruoon Eifn A1rs
;-e~ez Tas sastc fgr 1lscgss.sa usa
sgoraaa-s cubs DO tasy Rake aettsr
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-05-05

has demonstrated the correctness Of this
position. Since the library was made free
the membership has reached .ne number
of 2.400 and this is being further increased
at the rate Of about 100 a month.
1t was argued that the library would
prove pretty expensive TO the city without
the revenue that was derived from the
sale of tickets, but this is not borne out
by the facts The rule Of collecting
nominal fine from those who kept books
longer than the time allowed is bringing
in the same amount as was formerly re-
ceived from the sale of tickets. People
who get the books and do not finish read
ing them in the time set. keep them and
pay the fine. Just now the free library
seems to be q success
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-05-05
ITS EVFRYB0YD'S PRIDE
Something About the Library and
Librarians

Miss Laura B. Gross. city librarian. and
her assistant. Miss Anna f. N,legand,
are called upon these days to Go a good
deal Of work. They Keep the library in
good shape and most of tae ti1e they are
kept busy wsiJins on she peooie who call
20 get books
Most people kew 0hat book they want
before going to the library. bt they rsu-
ally stop to talk aloas II 20 this librarian.
If the applicant hau9eos to he q woman
she is almost certain 20 ask tne u5taiian
n she has read BE- ana what She thinks of
t. The librarian 9in is a. Keep posted
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-05-05
WHEN NATURE

Needs assistance it may be best to rem
der it promptly, but one should remember
to use even the most perfect remedies
only when needed. The best and most
simple and gentle remedy is the Syrup
Of Figs, manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-05-05
WILL BE ATTRACTIVE
Grounds at st sTary's Orphan Home
Made 8OautifuF

Mount St Mary's Orphan asylum,
which is IN charge of the .sters OF St
Joseph is going to be one OF the most
attractive places in Wichita The good
sisters are sparing no pains to make the
home pleasant place and the surround
ings IN harmony with the home. A land
scape gardner X now at work planting
trees and flowers and otherwise beauti-
flying the grounos.
There are now forty-hve children IN the
home. There are SIX sisters at the
home and ather Ap'e has charge of
the school The children are not only
given comfortable home bu their edu-
cation is also attended TO. The children
are now all busy preparing for their first
communion which VIII be AT the home
The Sisters of ST. Joseph are pleased
with the location Of the new home and
il promises 10 be a great success. thus
indicating the good Judgment Of Bishop
Hennesy who has given his time and best
thought to securing the property and es-
tablishing the nome.
Rev. r ". oodrow VIII preach tonor-
ROW evening at 8 o'clock at hall over
Dunbars store No. - North Main
street Miss Maud Russelle Of Topeka.
win sing a solo. subject If discussion.
tOne Fatherhood. one Brotherhood, one
Destiny All invited
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-05-05
KNEW HIS BUSINESS.
Knew something Besides What &c Re


medical he shall and what withhold
treating his patient
who quick avail himself
which holds chance whether It Is
A1opathic Homeopathic 0 neither
DR. Jennson interesting article indigestion and dyspepsia
people apply for advice and think they
but find close examination that their
whole truuba arises poor digestion.
"Tey appetite they do have appetite the food they
good Why2 half dgtd causing
nerves, leeplen, aching bones, pains chest gases
ing, They they believe have consumption heart disease ha
rasrn nervous praton every right
do do peop7 preged babies
patent which nothing No
physician prescribe remedy unless he knows what and its probable
patients prescription advise 90
drug and cent box Of sts Dyspepsia Tablets
remarkable all indigestion trouble
know what StuaTts Dyspepsia Tablets consists Of and what they viii do
They vegetable and pepsin
things every digestive vgor
and had dyspepsia myself the remedy should take
"Wu Of dull headaches
ching trouble which generally
indigestion tel St Tablets meal
trouble and feel confident
given that patient the best advice
Dyspepsia Tablets tasting lozeuges containing
pu combined vegetable are not
ike ordinary Simply act
They
Dyspepsia Tablets sold by
throughout the United Canada M Great
r. &. STUART Co., MARSHALL Hzscu
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-05-05
Mr.. HAYS SURPRISED.

Mr.. Lee Hays was very pleasantly sur
prised Thursday evening at ms home. 204
South Water street. Cards were the prin-
cipal entertainment Of the evening. A
bOuntiful reDast was served. Those pres
ent We're: Mr.. and Mrs. A. III Cold
standt, Mr. and Mrs. \. Hess. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Snyder. MIR. and Mrs. J. Gross,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Krailsheimer, Mrs A.
hamburger. Miss Julia Hanover. Miss
kaufman, Miss Blanche Leiber of Louis
vile. KY. Nessrs. Greenfield, Mike Gold
smith Max Marx
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-05-05

cszlEEsa O. ssSsaz z-zE
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-22
PERSONAL

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T. Haynes
and Roland Haynes are at Townsend.
Miss Katherine Won Voight has
gone to Brooklyn for the holidays.
Miss Bertha Hastings has returned
from Vassar to spend the holidays at
her home.
Chester n. Moore, a student at
Dartmouth College. is at home for the
Christmas holidays.
-Winifred H. whiting of Harvard
Law School is spending his Christmas
vacation with his parents at 1877 Pleas
ant Street.
Miss Edith c. Putnam mas gone to
New York to spend the Christmas
holidays with friends.
j. Edgar Dickson, credit manager
Of the Grafton & Knight Manufacturing
Company, has been appointed a notary
public by Gov. W. Murray Crane
Harry c. Carroll. Charles L. Perry.
Chester /. Reed. Burton N Gates.
Jesse F. Harris, George s. Warren ar
rived yesterday from Cornell Univer-
sity to spend the Christmas vacation
at their homes.
Miss Agnes T. Wilkinson. teacher in
the Elmwood kindergarten Of HOl-
yoke. is passing the holiday season at
her home in the city.