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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10

won't be half man till you get out
into the woods somewheres an holler.
Put in for all you're worth. You need
it. Let yourself go. old man. for once.
I'd go with you if hadn't got an en-
gagement with my wheel. | say. man.
I'm powerful glad the boss has come
round. He amt half bad. Now. put
IN your hat an Start-shoo."
1t was half past = There was time
10 get the lu O'Clock train that went
straight toward the little dark brook
uaCer the willows. There was time.
time. time
Ii rcgGy had only stayed long enough
10 know II would please Peggy.
On the IA u clock train Gregory Knox
sat back III lis seat and wished again
that rrcGy could know He had half
m'uG io telegraph her but on second
ri,0u2ht decided to wait and write
from SIN : lie could tell Peggy so
many things that would be- interesting
theu-low her Uncle Simeon looked.
'Hl DbN llI> pltt pldlc lliu Slp'Vl Tue
Wear and tear OF thirty years. and
whether the tail tree apples tasted as
good Az they used to. and il the tront
were biting well. He would write
Peggy 4 long letter. the first letter he
had ever written to one Of the girls.
He was glad the first one would be to
Peggy.
Two weeks later Gregory Knox.
brown and happy. got off the train in
the crowded city station He walked
away with a springy stride that fitted
his little stopped figure oddly. People
turned to look again at his happy face
The whim seized him to walk by
Rruce's aud see how 1t looked from an
outsiders standpoint. to stand and look
idly in the big windows, as outsiders
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10

The little dark brook under the 10illoms.
did; then another whim TO go In at the
great. swinging doors and loiter through
the aisles. all but the stocking counter
aisle Not that; that would break the
spell.
"l'll buy little mite Of present for
Peggy; that's what" Peggy always
said that's what" "tand he smiled at
the thought. His heart was hungry to
see Peggy. and he had rcckoued that
she and ma and the girls would be
home now in day or two. Their
month was over.
Now. what II get?" he unused,
idling along lazily and refusing to look
at the familiar faces Of the clerks.
What do Peggies like? Fancy notions
of some sort. | may have to go to Old
Adams counter now. Not II l can help
it. It's too near my old stand, an I'm
not stockin' tender yet-not till to-
morrow"
He could not decide on what to get.
He distrusted his own wisdom in any
thing but stockings. All, yes, stockings.
Why not? Peggies all wear stockings,
and suddenly he remembered the rusty
black. gobble darned stockings his Peg
gy had worn that day at the beach. He
would have to go down the stocking
counter aisle, after all.
"Stockin's it is, then" he said, tramp
ing away in that direction.
But just at the turn he looked down
the aisle and uttered low murmur OF
astonishment He could scarcely credit
his eyes. He was getting old, and they
might be falling him. But nearer yet
the vision was the same. He knew 1t
was Peggy behind the stocking count
er. Peggy! He stood and watched her.
She was waiting on customer and did
not see him. Her face was little pale
to his lips. the whitening hair around
his bald spot. She was seeing how
stoop shouldered daddy was getting to
be and how tired, tired, tired he looked.
1t seemed to Peggy, lying there in the
warm sand beside daddy, as II she
were just being introduced to him. She
reached out little sea Drowned hand
and slowly threaded the scant gray
hair between her fingers. The softness
and sickness Of it surprised her. She.
had never known before that daddys
hair was soft and silky.
"But it's thin. daddy. believe in my
soul you're growing old. Aren't you
ashamed of yourself. sir? The idea"
mo older than some other folks this
side Of the sea puss," retorted daddy,
with a boyish laugh. He did not feel
old just then. He felt young. 1t was
so pleasant to have Peggy all to him
self and to lie resting with the gentle
boom of the breakers in his ear.
You're CROWN old. too. ma'am. Bless
my soul. wasn't it day before yester-
day you had the collie an toted you
up an down the nursery floor. up an
down. up an down? Did you ever say
enough? Not you.'
He prodded her whimsically with his
finger. but she was not listening to his
banter.
you're tired. daddy; that's what"
she cried abruptly. "You need lark.
a long one. not just mean little TWEEN.
ty-four hour one like this. See; there
are crows feet round your eyes, and
you're not old enough for crows feet.
One, two, three, four-who ever heard
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons Interested IN either of the Estate
AZ Probate Court, held at Paris. IN anc
f5r the County of oxford, on the third Tuesday o
January In the year OF our Lort one thOusan'
nine hundred and three. The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupOi
hereinafter indicated, lt l. hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given 10 all persons IN
terested, by causing a copy OF this Orter To Ot
published three weeks successfully In the OK
ford Democrat, a newspaper published at souti
paris, in said County, that they may appear at
Probate Court 10 be held nc Paris, on th'
third Tuesday OF FEB, A. ID. 1893, AT OF tn'
cock I'm the forenoon, and be heard thereon Il
they see cause.
LUCIUS c. BATES, late of sumner, deceased
win and petition for probate thereof presented
by Lewis c. Bates, the executor therein nsmed
SARAH r. CROCKETT. late OF Paris. de
ceased. VIII ant petition for probate thereof
pre-euted by Eliza H. Moore, the executrtx there
In named.
PETER y. HASKELL, late OF Waterford
deceased VIII and petition for probate there
OF presented by Joseph b. Haskell, the executor
therein named.
JENNETTE L. ATWOOD, late OF Buckdeld
deceased VIII and petition for probate there
of pre-. e. ted by George NJ. Atwood ct al, The
executors therein named.
ALERT o. JORDAN. ward. OF Albany
First occOunt presented for allowance by Thomas
%. JOruan, guardian
ELLEN A. CHASE. late OF Paris. deceased
Final account presented for allowance by Albro
Z. hase, executor.
MARY A. WALTON, late of Peru, deceased
Petition for license 10 sell AMI convey rea o. tate
presented by e. NJ. Thompson, administrator.
CHARLES l.. BLACK. late OF Canton. de.
ceased. First account presented Tor allowance
by John z. Swasey, administrator.
GRACE l.. PACKARD and EDITH X
PACKARD, warIs, of Hebron. Petition fol
license TO sell and convex real estate presented
by Fred Packard. guardian.
ALGERNON G. WALKER. late Of Lowell, de
ceased. First and dnal and private account
presented for allowance by Amelia L. walker
executrix.
NANCY n. POTTLE. late of Lowell, deceas
ell. Final account presented for allowance by
John O.. Hamblen, executor.
ADDISON Z. HERRICK.
Judge OF sait Court.
A true copy-Attest,-
ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
Tho nron Curtain.

A youngster had been to the theater,
and upon his return his uncle asked
him how he liked the play.
"Oh," he replied, "the play was all
right, but didn't see nearly all Of It."
"Why, how did that happen!' asked
bis uncle.
Because" answered the youngster;
''the roller must have been broke, for
the window blind fell down two or
three tmes"-Chums.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10

cred his voice confidentally-"I never
thought to fix up. so I'm keepin' dark.
| wouldn't have your ma see me this
way for the best pair Of silk stockin's
at Bruce's!"
Peggy eyed the crumpled shirt bosom
with palpable disfavor. Her eyes trav-
eled over the shabby little figure TAX
ing in the shiny seams and the frayed
edges disapprovingly. How little and
and seedy daddy was!
"Yes, mad have fit-two fits" she
said promptly. You'll have to re-
main incog., daddy. Now. don't
mind. I'm not in full dress myself. so
I'm willing to fellowship with you.
I'll run up across lots to our room and
tell them I'm not going down to dinner.
and then I'll trouble you for silver
half dollar, kind sir. and buy our lunch
at restaurant. and we'll eat 1t right
here, out Of a paper bag! Larks"
Her eyes were still on daddy. She
was seeing many new thingS-the hol-
lows In his temples. the patient droop
1t was the morning Peggy was going
back to ma and the girls. lie had tax.
. en- it for granted, and it filled him with
homesick misery. 1t had been so pleas
ant to have the child ut home. She
had taken his lonely old heart by storm.
He hung up his hat and began me-
chanically to straighten some of the
;,, Of 40
counter. He had not thought to say
good morning to Old Adam, as usual.
1t was Peggy-gay, little, harum scar
um Peggy-daddy was thinking Of.
"Oh, say. Mr.. Knox. good day to
you, sir!" some one out in the aisle
was saying. 1t was the boss. He
leaned over the counter and pulled his
sleeve. II say, Knox. you don't look
pulled together yet. You need another
day off. Why not take, say. fortnight
and 20 somewhere trout fishing-Adi-
rondack way. you know? Can as well
as not. Don't say word. Fact Is,
I've made arrangements with some
body to take your place. and you've got
to go: can't help yourself. Stay two
weeks, and-er--you needn't trouble
about your pay. That'll go right on.
you know. Might as well go today.
Why not?"
He was gone before the astonished
little man behind the stocking counter
| had recovered himself. Old Adam was
regarding him with grin.
Got your walkin' ticket. eh!' he
drawled. "Well. you deserve 1t. You
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10

Jest to see 'em enjoyin' themselves"
he said.
"I'll keep on the outskirts. out Of
their sight My old clothes won't do
EN- any harm that way"
Poor little stocking counter clerk. He
he was fifty years old.
But when he had settled himself on
the great. hot beach. hidden in the lee
of mighty bowlder. whom should he
see dancing down the beach toward his
hiding place but Peggy in her dainty
hathing suit She was all alone, and
she made a pretty picture to pas ad
miring eyes.
Peggy was the baby and his favorite
In his quiet, secret way he worshiped
at little Madcap Peggy's restless feet
The other girls called him pa. but she
called him daddy. How pretty she
looked in that little blue and white
rig. The little oil silk cap perched on
her brown head had saucy. witching
air.
But Gregory Knox sank back in the
lee of his rock-a minute too late. dad
dy. for Peggy had seen him.
"Daddy-of all things. great and
small thingS-Daddy Knox"
Yes; it's me. Peggy" he answered
meekly.
1T is. as sure as live! But where'd
you drop out of-a balloon? Did you
come on the wings of the But there
isn't any. not breath! Well. tell me
about it. daddy"
She threw herself in the sand beside
him and dug the toes Of her bathing
shoes deep in Her long black stock
Ings stretched out before her, and dad
dy's experienced eyes fell on them at
once He was so well acquainted with
stockings! He noticed Instantly that
they were rusty and loose iibered.
Then hr saw the little "gobblcd" darns
In them Peggy was not renowned for
nepdlework
Poor dye. slazy weave" he thought:
couldn't have come from Bruce'S.
Mine are fast black. an you can't see
daylight through cm either"
"Firr away, daddy! Don't you see
the lady's waiting?
Pcggy's clear. laughing voice inter
rupted his thoughts aud brought him
back from the stocking counter at
Bruce's to the great. hot beach, with
thp Spa at his feet
"Er-why, yes. Peggy, yes. What
was I sayin'?'
That's the trouble. You weren't
saying solitary word. Daddy Knox.
just mooning-or selling stockings"
"Sellin' stockin'S - you've hit the
nail. Peggy! That's what was doin'.
sure. 1t kinder comes second nature
to me That's what | expected to he
dOn' this minute, but the boss gave
me day off. so ran down here.
hankered to sec Il little harnn scarnTn
girl of minr But you see"- he low
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
Norvay Hotel System.

There is a capital hotel system In
vogue in certain parts Of Norway. In
villages where no hotel exists one OF
the more prominent inhabitants Is sub
sidized by the Norwegian government
and In return is bound to provide ac-
commodation for not less than four
travellers. He may take in four IL he
chooses, but four is the minimum. The
accommodation and food supplied are
excellent, and the charges are very
moderate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10

Editor-See here, Mr.. Dolan. You
delivered me a load Of hay for the SIX
years subscription you owed for my
paper.
Mr.. Dolan-Oi did.
Editor-Well, my horse won't eat
that hay, b. gosh!
Mr.. Dolan-well, my goat won't eat
your paper, be gobs!-Puck.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
Dual Purpose.

In my opinion the dual purpose sort
of COW is the worst foe of our farming
population, and the greater the need of
the population, the more intolerable
should she be regarded. | consider that
the only tolerance of her should be
limited to the length of time needed to
get rid of her. The most profitable pro-
duction in this day depends on specially
evolved workings of productive organs.
No matter what the organ may be, I'M
less it is specially trained for extra good
work, its product does not count for
much in the ocean of productive medioc-
rity.-Correspondence, Hoard's Dairy
man,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all per interested In either OF the estates
hereinafter named:
Al a Probate Court held at Paris, In and
for the County OF oxford. on the third Tuesday
OF Jan. In the year of our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and three, the following siatter having
been presented for the action thereupon herein
after indicated, IL Is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given To all persons In
terested, by causing copy Of this oruer To Oe
pubnshed three weeks successfully In the Ok
ford Democrat, newspaper published at south
Paris In said County, that they may appear at a
Probate Court TO be held az Paris, on the
third Tuesday OF March. a. ID. 1903 al nine Of the
clock IN the forenoon. and be hearI thereon II
they see cause:
CLARISDA VI. HOOPER, late OF Buckheld
Diseased. Petition that license be granted 70
Virgil Y. DeCOster, executor, To convey redl
estate and distribute the proceeds, presented 0y
Edith e. DeCOster ct al. heirs at law.
ADDISON Z. HERRICK, Judge Of said Court.
A true eopy-Atte6t:
ALBERT ID. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10

Experimental feeding in the United
States army has resulted in establishing
the following ration of forage for horses:
Twelve pounds of oats and fourteen
pounds of hay every day, with a salted
bran mash twice week. This may be
the best way to feed an army horse, but
shipper who wants to put a high step
per in condition for the market usually
feeds him all he will eat of a steam
cooked mixture made up of one part
cracked corn, one part oats, two parts
bran and one half part whole flaxseed.
An experienced feeder says this ration,
with hay, will transform thin horse
into fat, sleek, high-lifed one quicker
than anything he ever saw.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10

"Under the willows, beside trout
stream. Peggy. How many feet would
you have u crow have? Aren't two
enoughY
Taken of her guard, Peggy put her
lips to his ear and whispered:
'Did-did the fish bite, daddy?"
The day Of reckoning was at hand.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10

Uniformity has money value in but
ter. This is especially true when the
article is uniformly of high quality.
Consumers are willing to pay higher
price when every purchase is like the
one last used; every dealer will pay
higher for it for the reason that it suits
his customers every time without COM
DlaintS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10

Crops, fruit, dairying and stock rails
ing depend upon soil, location and the
man. Make a study of the conditions
that surround you and of yourself.
Don't depend on what somebody has
done or is doing; find out what is best
suited to you and then push it for all it
Is worth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
LOST-BANk BOOK.

Whereas, W. +. Jones Of Norway, guardian of
Harrison Noble. has notified me In writing that
his no0k Of deposit, No 6lOS, has been lost. and
that he desires To have duplicate book OF dep0Slt
issued 10 him. notice Is hereby given that such
book will be issued unless the original book Il
presented To me within six months allowed by
statute.
south Paris. Jan. ~. 1895.
SOUTH PARIS SAVINGS BANK.
BY GEORGE NJ. ATWOOD. Treasurer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10

The agreeable yield has but little in
fluence on the cost per pound, bushel or
ton of production, here in New England
where land value is SO low, in so tar as
the land-rent factor goes. Such gain as
may be realized from the larger produc-
ton comes principally from the labor
cost involves.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
NOTICE.

an the District Court of the United States for
the District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
GEORGE III. HERSEY, In Bankruptcy.
of Buckdeld, bankrupt.
To the creditors OF George II. Hersey
In the County OF oxford and district aforesaid
Notice Is hereby given that on the 18th day OF
Jan. A. ID. 1898, the said George IL. Her-ey
was duly adjudicated bankrupt. anil that the first
meeting OF his creditors will be held at the Cour,
House, In South Paris, on the lltn day OF
Feb, A. ID. 1903, 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
as may properly come before said meeting.
South Paris, Jan. "A, 1903.
GEO. A. WILSON,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
Calf Jc0urs Cured
Hood Farm Nv wy ., sa sa,.. a o,.sr
Calf Scour Cure birth with scours OF
- awatery, foamy ma
ana ture, was weak and
oI- staggered and re-
OlQSSIlv0 HOWU0f S,,sad its food Three

S6S'~ luSeu lCS lOOu. 1uICC
doses Of Hood Farm Cali Scour Cure ana
Digestive Powder brought 1t around all
right and 1t has been doing well ever since."
NJ. E. RUTH, Hanover, Pa.
Hood Farm Calf Scour Cure and Diges-
tive Powder cured three bad cases OF scours
in my herd. I find the Digestive Powder
gives the calf strength and appetite" L. e.
RATHBoNE, Hebron, Conn.
Two sizes of each-$1 and $3.50. Call for
circular on Calf Scour Treatment.
For sale by F. A. SHURTLETT d Co., South
Paris, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10

Don't try to be other than what you
really are; tell the truth about what you
are doing; be good listener and get all
the useful information you can from any
and all sources. What has proved a sue
cess in one place might not suit you at
all, and prove complete failure on the
farm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10

The average man is always anxious
to meet the .ool killer for the purpose
Of sending him next door.-Chicago
News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10

There are some points which are valu-
able in horses of every description. The
head should be proportionately large
and we'll set on. The lower jawbones
should be sufficiently far apart to enable
the head to form an angle with the neck,
which gives it free motion and graceful
carriage, and prevents it bearing too
heavily on the hand. The eye should be
large, a little prominent and the eyelids
fine and thin. The ear should be small
and erect and quick in motion. The
lop-ear indicates dullness and stubborn
ness. When too far back there is a dis
position to mischief. News.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
AMONG THE FARMERS.
SPEED THE PLOw."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topics
Is solicited. Address all communications In.
tended for this department TO HENRY ID.
HNsM'ND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat. Paris. Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
Pains in the Back

Are symptoms of weak, torpid or
stagnant condition of the kidneys or
liver, and are warning it is extremely
hazardous to neglect, so important
is a healthy action of these organs.
They are commonly attended by loss
of energy, lack of courage, and some
times by gloomy foreboding and de-
spondency.
~ had pains in my back, could not sleep
and when 1 got up in the morning felt
worse than the night before. / began tax
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla and now | can
sleep and get up feeling rested and able to
do my work. attribute my cure entirely
to Hoods Sarsaparila." Mrs. j. N. PERRY,
care H. S. Copeland, Pike Road, Ala.
Hoods JdrSdpariliG
and Pills
Cure kidney and liver troubles, relieve
the back, and build up the whole system.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10
PROFIT

The matter of feed is OF
tremendous Importance to the
farmer. Wrong feeding is
loss. Right feeding is profit
The up-to-date farmer knows
what to feed his COWS to get
the most milk, his pigs to get
the most pork, his hens to
get the most eggs. Science.
But how about the children?
Are they fed according to
science, a bone food if bones
are SOFT ana ulueVeloPCu,
flesh and muscle food if they
are thin and weak and a blood
food if there is anemia?
SCOTS Emulsion is a mixed
food; the Cod Liver Oil in it
makes flesh, blood and muscle,
the Lime and Soda make bone
and brain. 1t is the standard
scientific food for delicate
children.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10

None but horse lovers, who are usually
thorough students of the horse, fully
realize how much the horse appreciates
kindness. Care and humane treatment
have as much influence in developing
the traits and disposition of horse as
loving care and kindness have in devel
oping the character and disposition of
a child. The Arab makes his horse his
companion, and the Arabian horse is
probably the most docile and Intelligent
of all horses around the world. The
average American outside our skilled
horse lovers of the turf, does not treat
his horse with as much consideration or
kindness as the Arab of the desert.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-02-10

An exchange very truthfully says:
"whips are undoubtedly good things in
their places, but the hands of some peo-
pie that drive horses are not the place
for them. How frequently it occurs
that horses are whipped for being afraid
of some object. The man who does this
is fool, and should be debarred by law
from ever driving horse. Fear of the
object which he has had no opportunity
to examine and become familiar with,
combined with terror of the pain intlict-
ed by the whip, and associating the two
together, will render the horse more
terror-stricken than ever when he next
encounters the object of his dread"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-07

On last Monday, Thelma, the three
year old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. f. Armstrong, died at the home of
her parents, on Halagueno street.
The cause Of her death and the very
serious illness of her brother, Floyd,
aged eight years. is generally believed
to be from eating poisoned preserved
fruit, obtained from the exhibit room
of the Pecos Irrigation company, on
the corner Of Fox and Canal streets.
Yet there are some peculiar features
about the cases. The little girl was
taken sick on Sunday, the 10Th, but
her brother was not taken down until
the afternoon of the following day.
Drs. McGinnis, Whicher and Doepp at
tended the little girl and also the boy,
and while at first they were not Ger.
tain as to the exact nature of the trou-
BILE, pronounced the symptoms as
those of some kind of poison, and ap-
piled the usual remedies in such cases.
They were, however, unavailing, as to
the girl, who died Monday and was
buried Tuesday. The boy, while yet
quite i'll, is believed to be out Of dan.
| ger.-Carlsbad Argus.