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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12

Plush goods II sponged with q little
chloroferm will look - clean and bright
- when new.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12

No. 231.-An AnaEram.
What city is literally made Of TINE
and LABOR?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12

Unfounded-"They say" said Mrs.
Oldcastle, "that she married him under
a misrepresentation"
ooh, no, she didn't" replied her
hostess. 81 seen the whole thing my
self. It was under bell made out Of
some kind of red flowers
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12

rheumatism, govt, backache, acid
poison, are results of kidney trouble.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea goes
directly to the seat of the disease and
cures where all else fails. IS cents. r.
A. Shurtleff d Co.; Grin Stevens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12

Capable and Alarming. Percy-Pm
afraid Of Miss Isabel.
Guy-Why?
Oh, she looks at me as if she could
make me propose If 1 were left alone
with her
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12

Ill. A cone bearing tree. 2. Ceru-
lean. 3. Pertaining to the country. 4.
A wading bird. 8. A woman's name.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12

The truly sublime is always easy and
always natural.-Burke.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12
DIR. Austin Tenney,
STATE OF MAINE

OXFORD, IS.
To the Hon. Justice Of the Supreme Judicia
Court next to be holden at Paris, within and TO,
the County of oxford, on the second Tuesday
of October, A. ID. 1905.
Respectfully represents, Elsa X. Cummings
Of Paris, In the County OF Oxford, that her maid
en- name was Elsa kustaana Mlkkonen. that she
was lawfully married to Tom Cummings, ther
Of said Paris, under only the name Of Alsr kus
tano Mikkonen on the 29th day of Nav. A. ID
1893, at West Paris, In Paris, In said oxford
County; that they lived together IS husband and
wife. st said Paris, until the fourth dav OF June
A. ID. 1908. when he ran away; that she had al
ways been true and faithful but he. wholly re.
gardless of his vows, during the time she ive'
with him was guilty OF gross and confirmed
habits of intoxication and OF cruel and abusive
treatment, also being able to labor and provide
for her he grossly, wantonly and cruelty neglect
ed 20 provide suitable maintenance for her;
that the residence of the libelle Is not known Il
your nbellant and cannot be ascertained by rea
sonable diligence.
Wherefore she prays right and justice and thai
the bonds Of matrimony existing between her
and her said husband may be dissolved accord
Ing To law In such cases made and provided
Dated at Paris, this 18th day Of August, A. d.
1905. ELSA X. CUMMINGS.
STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD, IS. August 18th, 1905
Personally appeared the above named Elsa X.
Cummings and made oath that the statement
relative TO residence or said nbellee Is true and
that IL cannot be ascertained by reasonable
diligence.
Before me,
c. B BENSON.
Justice Of the Peace.
(sEAL.) STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD, IS.
Supreme Judicial Court. In Vacation.
August 30, A. ID. 1905.
Upon THE FOREGOING LIBEL. ORDERED,
That the Libelant give notice to the said
Libellee, to appear before the Justice of our
Supreme Judicial Court, 70 be holden at Paris,
within and for the County of Oxford, on the
second Tuesday Of October. A. ID. 1905. by
Publishing attested copy of said libel and
this order thereon, three weeks successfully In
the Oxford Democrat. newspaper printed In
Paris, In our County of Oxford, the first publ
cation TO be 80 days at least prior to said second
Tuesday of Oct. 1906, that he may there and
then In our said Court appear and show cause.
II any he have, why the prayer Of said Libelant
should not be granted.
sc. STROUT,
Justice Of the Supreme judicial Court.
true copy of libel and order OF court thereon.
Attest. CHARLES WHITMAN Clerk
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12
CHOCOLATE CREAMS.

Beat the white of an egg very light,
adding, as you do 30, enough CONNECTION
er's sugar to make mass that can be
moulded with the hands. Flavor with
vanilla, beat very smooth, roll into balls
and dip each one into . chocolate
mixture.-Ex.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12
M. 23O.-Heads and Tails,

Behead me and reveal q skillful knack;
Curtail me. and I'll so upon u track:
Complete i carry burdens on my back.
Bshead me and furnish You with light:
Curtail. a bivalve tempts your appetite;
Complete. I'm sure to hold you tight.
Behead me and am TO authors dear;
Curtall. I may be gained. tits very clear
Complete, l do connive. 1t Will appear.
Behead me and an angry passion find;
Curtail. / am 4 tree oft tossed by wind:
Complete. I'm terrible. but also kind.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12
STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD, IS.

OXFORD. IS.
Leander S. Billings of Paris, in said County
plaintiff. Vs. G. l.. Saunders, commOrant of said
Paris, defendant.
IsEAL.l
ABSTRACT OF PLAINTIFFS WRIT.
Writ dated July 5, 1905; resuruable to the
Supreme Judicial Court at said Paris on the
second Tuesday Of October, 1905. The action Is
a stage, covered and closed In, and other build
ings. erected on leased land In the said Paris
known as Pine Tree Park. formerly called Elec.
ira Park; said lien being for lumber and mate.
tiff to defendant In the erection Of said buildings.
The items in the account are as follows:
| c. L. Saunders to L. 8. Billings. DIR.
June. To IL cedar posts 2l6
June "a. "a ll3 n. fir sheathing. ---.------ 9.96
| PSI It. spruce, Z 5. 8 Z 4------- STA
800 n. N. c. r. ss sheathing.-. $40
/ cellar posts 1.5O
| 25 cedar buttings-- 10
June g. COS f. hemlock. 7x7.;--------- l2.ls
June %. 1000 n. hemlock boards .---.--- IA 90
June 80. 600 II. hemlock boards. $40
go l-23-s y. q. p. sheathing.--- los
A Iotal dmOunt--- w 81
The property was attached 70 enforce said lien
July 8. 1905. and the officers return also Is dated
| STATE OF MAINE.
| OXFORD, So. S j. Court, In vacation.
August g. 1905.
ORDERED: That the plauuh In thte action
give 10 the defendant notice Of he tendency
thereof by publishing sttess abstract OF
this writ and attested copy Of this order there
on, showing the date OF SALT writ, when and
where returnabe, the names and alleged resi-
dences OF the parties thereto. the nature Of the
action, the nature and amount Of the alleged
claim. Including the items In the account annex.
ed, the date Of the attachment by virtue of said
writ, and the date Of the officers return thereon,
once week three weeks successfully In the Ok
ford Democrat, the last publication to be ss
least two weeks prior 70 the second Tuesday Of
October. 1905. that he may then appear at term
Of the Supreme Judicial Court then to be begun
and holden at Paris In the County Of Oxford,
and make answer.
A. r SAVAGE,
Justice 8. j. Court.
A true abstracs Of said writ and true copy
Of the order thereon.
Attest: CHARLES y. WHITMAN, Clark.
Wright q Wheeler. Attorneys for Pla1zka1.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12

twenty years l
was doctoring
for kidney and
liver ouble,
but without ben
eft. Just before
I began using
Doan's Kidney
Pills I was al
most paralyz-
ed. ! could
hardly stand on
my feet be
cause of the
numbness and
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12
HAPPY women.

Wouldn't any woman be happy.
After years of backache suffering.
Days of misery, nights of unrest,
The distress of urinary troubles,
To find relief and cure?
No reason why any reader
Should suffer in the face OF evidence
ike this:
Mrs. Almira A. Jackson, of East Front
St., Traverse City, Mich, says: For
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12

The Why-"And was it because Jim.
kins took the young lady out to lunch
that all the trouble came about?"
''Oh, no; 1t wasn't that. 1t was be.
cause his wife found it out.''
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12

Tent for Sale.
/ have for sale new tent, made OF
nice heavy duck. Size IA 2S feet.
Apply to
HARRY DUDLEY,
Buckfield.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12
CURED HEMORRHAGES OF THE
IJINGS.

LU NGS.
"Several years since my lungs were 30
badly affected that had many hemor-
rhages," writes A. NJ. AXE Of Wood,
Ind. 81 took treatment with several
physicians without any benefit. l then
started to take Foley's Honey and Tar
and my lungs are now as sound as bull
let. recommend it in advanced stages
| of lung trouble" F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12
No. 2aa.-Two Word Squares.

NO. <S3.-TWo "oru SQu"res.
Ii. A city in France. 2. Out Of the
way. 3. Assembled. 4. Opinions. B.
Reason.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12

Foley's Kidney Cure makes the dis
eased kidneys sound so they will elimi-
nate the poisons from the blood. F. A..
Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12

No. 22..-A Familiar Quotation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12
A NEW JERSEY EDITORS TESTI.
MONIAL.

M. T. Lynch, Editor of the Philips.
burg, N. j., Daily Post, writes: 81 have
used many kinds of medicines for coughs
and colds In my family but never any.
thing SO good as Foley's Honey and Tar.
1 cannot say too much in praise of it."
r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-09-12
FEET SWOLLEN TO IMMENSE SIZE

FEET SWOLLEN TO IMMENSE SIZE.
81 had kidney trouble so bad that l
could not work." says j. j. Cox of Val
ley View, KY, "my feet were swollen to
immense size and 1 was confined to my
bed and physicians were unable to give
me any relief. My doctor finally pre-
scribed Foley's Kidney Cure which
made we'll man of me-" F. A. Shurt-
left & Co.
Nellie said l looked lovely in that
gown, didn't he?
Belle-Not exactly. dear. He said
that gown looked lovely on you.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-01-27
Voted Early and often.

In the election contest now being
heard in Denver, Col. one Jos Totter
a waiter, testified that on election
day he voted at least forty times. He
said that slips containing names and
addresses were given him by men
whom he knew TO he Sfomincnt In the
p9liLics OF the lover wards OF Denver
and he was Instructed to vote the
DemocrEfic ticket. He agreed TO clst
,tnese votes for 81 each ana cast
more than twenty before noon. a
certain route was designated for his
york for The forenoon and hs was
cautioned to change his clothtng oc.
casinnally, In tie afternoon he said
ne cast twenty more ballots for which
he received fifty cents each.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-01-27

cape from him, even though he took
her driving in the pony trap, and left
her alone In 1T while he went into
houses to sell articles. Often, she
would see him peering around the
corner OF a house, stealthily watching
her when he thought she did not see
him. His wife diappeared about this
time, Hiss Gray says. She does not
know what became of her.
a singular feature Of the case is
that two letters were received by Miss
Gray's father, both declaring that she
was well and comfortable. She de.
clares that she wrote them under
Whites hypnotic influence.
Her ordeal ended in long impris-
onment in a room in q house in Lou.
bet street, footing. Here, she says,
White locked up all her clothes SO
that she could not get at them, and
on some days would give her no food
except cup OF tea. He often threat
ened to kill her, she says, and always
carried q raznr in his pocket. At this
time be did most OF bis business by
mail, reldom leaving the house.
After six months of indefatigable
search, Gray and his daughter Kate
finally traced White to the house in
footing. He bad fed when the res
cue party arrived, and Alice Gray was
dragged out Of window. The police
are now trying to find White. whose
real name is said to be Sternberg.
Miss Gray is with friends in little
yillagetin Surrey. She and her friends
declare that White has spies in this
little place who are watching her
movements and have made overtures
for her to return to White.
This goth century Svengali is de.
scribed by Miss Gray as being slen,
der man, Of middle height, with dark
brown hair and q mustache covering
mouth that never closed, his teeth
always showing. His eyes are large
and dark and seemed To- flash red
when he was angry"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-01-27
Will RafIra

The Columbia Record says. Cover
nor Hayward has made the formal an
nonncement that he will retire from
public life after serving his Gccond
term as governor. Many Carollnians
rad the governor Ia view for the
United States senatorship, though he
himself has never suggested In any
way that he would be candidate for
that place. The fact that his friends
desired to honor him with such a po-
sltion Is but another evidence of the
vide popularity Of the governor and
the high regard in which he is held
by the people. A great many things
may happen before another election
for senator takes place, but for the
present. the people of the state may
congratulate themselves that they.
have two more years Of Hayward,
anyway.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-01-27
WOULD RAISE SALARIES.

WOULD RAISE SALARIES.
TIE above statement clearly shows
that the salaries now fixed by law are
not based, as required by the oonstitu
ton, in proportion to the population
and work required" The salaries
based on the population would work
an inequality, but when the popula
ticn and work required IS taken as
the basis, there is no reason for the
present inequality. 1t Is absolutely
necessary to have well qualified men
:of these position; this fact should
not be dlsregardcd, ard in fixing the
salaries the compensation should be
such an amount as would secure the
best bpsiness talent.
The compensation CT the county
auditors and treasurers In the small
est Counties should not be less than
5000, and even this amount is small
in comparison with the salaries paid
for less responsible positions in busi-
EeSs life.
would therefore recommend that
all salaries OF county auditors and
treaSur,rs OF this state be readjusted
and that these officers be placed upon
an equitable basis.
The salaries OF the county auditors
and treasurers in the following cOun-
ties should be placed at 5000, the
the state 10 pay 5000, and the counties
$500: Bamberg, Berkeley, Cherokee,
Chesterfield, Clarendon, Dorchester,
Horny, Lee, Oc0nee, Pickens, Saluda,
Union and Williamsburg.
That s. 900 be the salaries in the
following counties, the state to pay
$3.50, and the county $3.50; Abbeville
Chester, Darlington, Edgefeld, Fair
field, Florence, Georgetown, Green
wooa, Lexington, Laurens, Marion
and NaM berry.
The salary OF the county auditor
and treasurer OF Spartanburg county
should rank next to Charleston: Or
angeburg next to Spartanburg. The
counties Of Anderson, Greenville
Rlchlhnd, York, Aiken and Sumter
should ho put upon the same basis
Tue other counties can be easily ad
| justed TO those nam ID.
1t appears that some Of the Unequal
tiles now existing arise from loca
legislation, although the constitution
prohibits the same.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-01-27
Had His Way.

The Newbarry Observer says: 1.-THE
following, which is vouched for by a,
Columbia physician, may prove inter
estinR reading to some who are kick.
Ing against compulsory vaccinations:
A man at the CRANKY mill village IA
Columbia refused to be vaccinated and
would not permit his family to be,
and ns 1t was not compulsory he had
his own way about it. Shortly after
wards he took the smallpox and. died.
Just before he died his physician- told
him Of his condition and said If he
want to leave any request lie must do
1t quick. His response was that he
wanted his wife aud children vaccinat-
ed al once. His request was carried
out; hut his wife came near dying too
as tie vaccination had not had time
to act as q preventive or modifler OF
the diseaso,n
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-01-27
A SERIOUS CHARGE.
fhe Railroad Agent at Perry Arrest
ed Charged With Fraud.

The Columbia State Of Wednesday
says w. J. Poser, agent Of the South
ern Railway company at Perry, was
arrested in Columbia Wednesday On
the charge OF forgery and frau1. HI
is quite young man, and his father,
who conducts a business at Swansea
was in Columbia vainly trying to get
together the tangled ends of the
young mans business affairs. Pooser
seems to have lived beyond his means
Having had some mlsgivings as t.
the way things were being conducted
in the Off 70 at Perry, Mr.. Geo. +.
Zealy, the travelling auditor, checked
up the books OF that Office on the 18Th
OF January and discovered shortage
OF $500. An investigation of this
shortage led to the discovery tina,
Poser had bceu manipulating claim
receipts and had forged the signatures
OF claimants who had been paid by
the railroad company. He had
misappropriated the money for his
own use aud had made fraudulent en-
tries on the books.
The American Surety com pany is on
Pooser's bond and the inspector in
this territory was notified at once
He caused warrant to be- sworn out
Tuesday before Magistrate Moorman,
and when Poser went to Colum bia at
the dsmands OF the railroad people
he was arrested.
This is not the only shortage charg
ed against Poser. He was the agent
of the Southern Express company at
Perry aud is indebted to them IN the
sum OF S471. He had obtained this
latter sum Of money by manipulating
collections on packages sent &c. o..
D." That part OF his shortages and
shortcomings was investig Ated by Mr.
+. ID. FAINT, route agent OF the South
ern Express company.
Poser will be arralgne6 before
Magistrate Norman and after that
will be taken to Salley where the pre-.
!imenary hearing will be held by Mag.
istrate j. II. Edison, the magistrate 10
whose jurisdiction Is nearest to Perry.
While the inspector OF the surety
company expresses regret, he feels
that he must push the matter, as
his company Is largely represented
on the suretles OF people In public
service In this State and shortcomings
cannot be overlooked.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-01-27
Drowned by Tidal Wave.

A cablegram from Christians, Nor
way, says fiftY-nine persons perished
os the result Of an avalanche OF rocks
at Naesdal, north Of Bergen, Sunday.
a mass OF rock was suddenly precipi-
tated Into LOenvand lake from the
neighboring bills, causing an immense
wave twenty feet high o!hiah swept the
nelghboring shores. Houses, people and
cattle were swept away by the rush OF
water, and 1t Is known that tifty-nine
persons persisted. Thus far only -four
bodies have been recovered. A great
storm Wednesday stopped the relief
work as the surrounding district is
unable to send help.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-01-27
Still Fighting.

Lieut.. Gen. Chaffee, chief OF staff,
received a cable message from Gen.
Corbin, commanding the Philippines
division at Manila, saying that he
has received the following dispatch
from Brig. Gen. Carter, commanding
the department OF the Visayas, dated
Tacloban, January IA: Lieut..
Avery, one Philippine scout and two
native employees were wounded in
action at Dolores River, on January
10. Private austin, hospital corps,
was wounded, and nine of the con.
stabulary were killed In an action
near Maslog, Samar, on January 8.
Lieut.. Avery aud Private Austin ar.
rived here today" The officer re.
ferred to in the above dispatch is
First Lieut. Morton L. Avery, OF the
Philippine Scouts.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-01-27
Killed by Bandits.

Ira A. Sanger was slain by Me1.c IN
half breed bandits In the mountain
wilds OF SinalJa, Mexico. Robbery
was the purpose Of the murder. Mr..
Sanger, who was q resident OF Colora-
do, mad been In the northern section
OF Mexico along the Texas border for
three years interested In mining and
ranches. His companion In these
ventures was George L. Stewart, OF
Chicago, who has just resched Ei
Paso, Te1,s, with news of the mur.
der. The victim probably was am.
bushed, Mr.. Stewart reported. Mr..
Sanger was well to-do, having prop.
erty and Investments worth, accord
ing to the Ell Paso estimate, between
$40, 900 and $4,000. Usually he car.
ried considerable sums with him, but
Mr.. Stewart declares he had but a
small amcunt at the time of the at.
tack. Mexican rurales we're sent out
after the murderers. Mr.. Sanger va:
about So years old.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-01-27
GOnhif True

In the city of New York It is an
nounced that open gem bling has been
wholly stopped. Indeed, gamblers,
open or under cover, seem to have
been put entirely out OF business. 1t
was vast undertaking that District
Attorney Jerome entered upon and 1t
seemed almost impossible for him to
succeed, but,he has again Illustrated
the truth of the saying that whore
there is will there Is o way.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-01-27
Who Gan Answer2

The Columbia State says: 1--WE
want to know. Was there ever post
Office robbery In one of our South Car
olina towns where the robbers failed
to gain ingress by means OF q hammer
secured from "a neighborlne black
smith shop?" 1t is only coincidence
or do all South Carolina postofl,es do
olacksmithing ON the side?" We arc
anxious to secure exact information
concerning these points." We pass.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-01-27
Lifc La Too Chean.

The State says: In the celebrat-
ed case OF Nan Patterson, bail in any
amount was refused the defendant,
even after the prosecution had failed
to make out its case against her, and
yet In this State d man who has killed
his own son Is released within ~ week
on paltry bond for 81, 800 We need
not be surprised that life Is cid Sc
cheap by the populace of South Caro-
lima when judges put such low esti.
mates on it,"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-01-27
National GOOD ROADS Meetioe

Gov: Hayward Wednesday appoint
ed the following delegates 10 the
meeting OF the National Good Roads
convention which met in Jacksonville
last week. Mr.. L. Ii. Hyatt of Co.
lumbia, president OF the South Caro-.
lima Good Roads convention; Mr.. J. B.
MoBryde OF Florence, Col. Richard
Singleton of Acton, Supervisor D. Nj.
Miles Of Srartanburg, Hon. John A.
Banks OF ST. Matthews and Mr.. F. n.
Weston Of Columbia In connection
with this meeting object lessons In
road building was given under the
auspices of the Jacksonville board OF
trade.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1905-01-27
"A Fatal Fall.

An investigation into the sudden
death Of MIR. w. @. Pctsch, in Char.
lesion, was held by the coroner, but a
verdict was rendered that 1t vas due
to an accident, falling down the steps
Of his re,idence. He was found dead
in the hallway Of his house on Sunday
night, and it was thought that there
had been foul play. Mr.. Petsch
clerked in a dry goods store and was
unmarried.