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The Marshall republican., 1906-12-28

rs | capture one Of 'em. Cats at fifty
cents apiece beats sellin' papers or black
in boots all holler."
From that time on Stumpy devoted his
waking moments chiefly to the cat In
dustry, deriving quite a revenue there
from, as did many other future business
men and capitalists Of Boomopils. In
less than a fortnight every yagrant fe-
line within the city limits had been
rounded up and turned into cash at the
receiving department OF the Oriental
Cat Company. in the ~sprawling edihce
which formerly did duty as a skating
rink.
And the cats that came in were no,
all Migrants, either. Many a servant
girl was not above adding a casual dol
lar or so 10 her income by disposing
81 the family pets, or pests, as she con-
sidered them, which were continually
shopping into things or lying around
under her feet. Householders, too, IN
many instances brought in their own cats
or the neighbours, Just as il CHANGED 10
happen, and furtiveiy exchanged them
for current coin Of the realm. Men
\ drove in from the suburbs and nearby
villages with whole wagon loads Of cats
| Grated up and ready for delivery at fifty
| cents a head.
In fact. for two weeks 1t simply rained
cats around that old-time skating rink
now the headquarters of the Oriental
| Cat Company Uimited). All they had
to do was to hand in their four-legged
fur-elad voucher and the money wa:
| promptly forthcoming. And the cashier
| Of the Oriental Cat Company (Limited)
was not at all particular, either. Any
thing in the shape of a cat would do
vi he insisted on was that the cat mus
be alive. lie drew the line at dead ones
When questioned as to what they were
going TO do with so many cats. the al
fable president and the equally obligins
secretary and treasurer Of the compan,
| replied that they expected to find a mar
ket for them In China. hence the title Or
iental Cat Company. In certain sections o.
the Flowery Kingdom felines were yer,
scarce and would command high price,
especially II they were good mouser'
and rat catchers. An active, able-bodie,
cat would almost bring It's weight II
silver in some parts of China, and a
millions Of people there required the cat
the market was practically unlimited
The Oriental Cat Company U.imited)
had organized for the purpose OF supply
ing that market and they proposed do
ing so.
Three weeks rolled by-three busy
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- - E A.. VI 81.
ious sections oil Greater New z as
a test, the results showed
OHe Foriy-hVf f'r CENT O
fee,.
These hgures tempted the present
managers OF tne ofnpa 10 emosfk
upon the making numbers OF Multi
phones 70 DC operated IN the same front
able way Tor It's S'oeki'oIders'
OVER $4,000
has been spent in pcrpecting the Multi
phone that Is making Il experimenting
with parts and simplifying the whole.
Not one dollar Of this hare they thdrGfd
10 the Company.
COST OF THE MULTfpHONE
Mul,iphoncs cost $3.50 TO 500 each,
according 10 the cabinet desired 90 meet
ihe requirements of the varied loca-
lions, IL in mahogany the former price.
Il in bronze the latter.
re TT cEcrpE,
"a. .a'm.s I, I. .,.oi,..,, oo.,,,.,,v
,nJ e.r,s;r Va, AGAIN all, kon., ~,
aaa.i,. so. a, w. .-ns.., ,his h.
.,a,;ng e., mss. IL =. ia y" III
.aaa WV" - s., IL.
The Marshall republican., 1906-12-28

,to;uivo boyfiou Of fhr os<ya0r ,pou's
III ,;,ss
"" -
fiete is a eoIporaion .
business men, men on In'egri.y n ~
nanc,a' s,snu,ns. oneI,ns 70 tne puo'e
one Q, ne hnans'ai oppor'unn.es'
Capitalized Of ~yf,ooo,ooo. Par idiHr
of saeh share, 1900. an si0ek IS fhn
paid aud MOUNTAINEERING. Inc fries OF
y sno,s ,o-ooy VS.; Le! VS. ngss
~ sa'mpu = "vs, Joy ~
I, IVY "oes 70 De Vohe o' sfoo' ~
a.. n, AZ, ,af,s Iboi 4 "A say ed an
c,e,y b.rd,sd Joii,,, ,,o,ib 81 ,jocL
@y,a,iy Mon n, Won bsys zoo ,poyiL.
yoy, d;,Id,nd, are s,I You ,ns,s,icJ
InI yso. Esne, me ,ofs 4, AZ Der r,uI a
ven, n, a bs, rs,I uo,,LIv ,o5;rL !,
iLs ana, ,ve ,,,fs, N A.. TL;, Il
an, g,o.sd doa, oG,yn N. s.5gc
Ip;fh,n IN doys ib;s ,oys ,,oct ,r;i b,
,ai,sd "a az a sso,s ,Gs, ,sL,cb a
de1idsd ;.ws ,s.a Iak. MAJ,
A.. -. s,o III 49, T..
W. iess wan ~ VI" w seeep'eu 'o'
''oek purchases
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CASH. CASHt,
CASH FOR CATSti

". B.-Don't drown your cats or give
them away. Wait for the cash.
The puzzle was still as far from n
solution as ever. The joke-if joke i,
was-was evidently a serial. TO be con
linued in our next
There are very few people. however.
Who admire that sort Of humOr, and the
anonymous instigator Of the cat lads"
and posters was called some decidedly
nneomplimentary names during the next
few days after the second series OF his
~aggravating announcements appeared.
Some set him down as a pestifefous
crank, others rs a harmless IDIOT with
more money than brains, and wondered
why his friends didn't have him placed
In some reliable asylum. while still others
sized him up rs a shrewd, wideawake
Schemer. with some skilfully laid money
making plot under way which would be
developed IN due time.
Perhaps, some said, his plan was 70
boom the circulation OF the papers N
which his peculiar "ads" appeared
Others argued that the advertiser wa
probably a wealthy victim Of insomnia
caused by backyard providers, and h,
was shrewdly endeavS ring 10 spread
abroad the idea that cats were valuable
so that people would keep them at hom'
nights and allow him to get some sleep
For two weeks the public was KEEP
guessing, and then the cat was let on
Of the bag at last The notices alread!
quoted appeared once more in advertis
ing columns and on trees, fences ant
| buildings-everywhere that the law al
| lowed. and in some places that Il didn'
with an important addition,
The lad" in its completed form rea'
| as follows;
The Marshall republican., 1906-12-28

nndsrwaist Sizes are
for dolls fourteen ~
tweuty.fou inches
high Price 10 cents.
No. 1910. This baby
dolls set consists Of q
pretty little dress, a
pc,tieoa, with comfort
able little undcrwai,t,
a long cloak with deep
cape, for her drcSsy
outings, and a charm.
| ing little sack Tor wear
| in the house ~ chilly
| days. This set i made
| only In one sire for
| dolls sixteen inches
| high from crown TO
sole. Price 10 cents
To secure these pat
terms promptly, send
correct number and
size Of pattern wanted,
together with ten cents
for each pattern de-
sired. Address all con-
munieations 10 FAsu-
ION CoRREsrospFSt
Room .'o7. 100 Broad
way, New York City,
The Marshall republican., 1906-12-28
CATS, cATSil
CASH FOR CkTSlti

so cents each paid for eats deliv-
cred to our place Of business in the
old skating rink building. Main
and Franklin streets, Boomopolis.
Office hours. 7;3o A. NJ, to $3.50
p. NJ.
Bring on your cats' The more the
merrier! Cash for Cats" is our
trademark and motto, and we are
absolutely the only firm on earth
that is doing business on that basis.
DON'T forget that we pay cash on
delivery.
Catsl Cats! Cash for Catsi
ORIENTAL CAT COMPANY
Limited).
John o. Hubbs. President.
p. Jackson Tubbs, Secretary and
Treasurer.
One Of the first Of the citizens o
Boomopolis to call at the old rink build
ing with a half-starved feline under hi
arm) to ascertain il the good news coul,
lie true that cats and half dollar
we're interchangeable commodities wa
Stumpy Jones, and he came flying bacl
almost out Of breath and reported to ID
gang as follows;
"Yepi 'Tain't no fairy story, fellers
Dey're buyin' de cats, all rieht. an here
de chink TO prove Il! D~y've got d
hull plaguey rink covered with big sign
sayin' to bring on yer cats an git d
rocks, Bet yer boots I'll do it. too, fas
The Marshall republican., 1906-12-28
A Corner in Cats
BY VIII s. GIDIEY.
copyrighted

The one hundred thousand inhabitants,
more or less, Of the busting Western
city which we hail inmortslize as
ioomopolis, woke up one morning to
md staring them in the face from every
dead wall and billboard within the city
limits. and from the want columns OF
the half dozen local dailies the fol
lowing cabalistic sentence in the biggest
and blacklist job type:
CATS!
The Marshall republican., 1906-12-28
Sea Of CaElee invaded by a Mo-
ern Steamer.

The Lake Of Gennesaret, in Palestine,
called also the Sea Of Galilee and the
Sea Of Tiberias. famed for the miracles
Christ performed there. has just been
prcfaned by the appearance Of a modern
steamer, which will take passengers TO
the little villages on its shores.
The Marshall republican., 1906-12-28
Getting Into America
conffrred from Ef,sf Paee

English. with an occasional lapse into
his beloved Yiddish. what Congress IL
and what Il does.
Now. tell me-" said the teacher,
when Isaac had ended. all breathless,
why We have a Congress and why Il
can do all these ihingsY"
Because We are free and have m
Car over u.s."
"Freei Wha, do you mean by that
You can't do as you please; you have
to obey the laws. don't your"
yes; we obey the laws. bu, we make
the laws. and 80 we are free"
rs that right"
Yes; we do no, have to do what a
C1ar says"
But, how about the policeman"
"He Is made by the people. The
people make the laws. We are the
people, and we are free"
A. a labor camp school for Italians
great interest was r~eeer.ly developed in
the discussion Of citizenship. Here are
some Of the written reasons given for
desiring citizenship. and conceptions OF
citizenship:
Because mean to live here"
Il want TO make friends Of good men
Il want 10 take part In public affairs"
Il win not live In this country like
stranger. bu, I want stay here just the
same Of American people"
Il want honor the laws because !
love H."
To love the people like themselves
and never Cypress them
Not without fault Of grammar In
places. but with the true ring. neverthe'
less.
To protect immigrants newly landed
and give them their first lessons in
Amrriennism is big and important work,
vet these are only two lines OF activity
OF the immigrant societies Employ
men, bureaus are maintained by many,
The Baron de Hirsch Fund and several
other organizations endeavor to induce
the immigrants they deal with to settle
in the less crowded portions OF the eoun'
try by pointing out to them the special
advantages to be enjoyed there, There
are lodging houses for men. homes for
women and children. hospitals for botl'
sexes, bureaus OF information and adj
vice. fatherly. business and legal Money
is sent through the societies 10 relative
waiting to sail for America. Cases OF
detained immigrants are investigated.
and frequently appeals are taken u
Washington tina: secure the release OF
the detained.
Orphan children are cared for, The
father Of two children died in Italy; the
mother sailed for America with their
she drowned herself In mid-ocean; the
children would have been sent back had
not an Italian society found homes for
them. Recently the Baron de Hirsch
Fund people secured homes for about
forty children made orphans by Russiai
massacres and brought here 10 escape
a fate like that of their parents. The
immigration authorities were not going
20 let the children land. At this june
,ure the Baron dc Hirsch Fund guaran'
teed that they would not become pub
JIG charges, and they were admitted.
Uncle Sam has great faith In the i'm
migrant societies He and they work
together right along for the good OF the
immigrants. And incidentally, because
they take such good care of an ever in
e~reasing number of new arrivals, Uncle
Sam and Father Kniekerbocker find thei
Sam and Father Knickerbocker find their
migration materially lessened from time
to time.
The Marshall republican., 1906-12-28

Both methods have much 10
commend them. The dressing
Of the doll is a part of the
Christmas pleasure Of prcpar-
alton. and 1t is a pleasure tina,
may DC divided up among any
numb 81 relatives and
friends. oh. contributin 2
dolly frDck. another her un
derwcar. another her hoes.
another her coat Of furs, and
50 on all through the range OF
her dainty wardrobe.
On the other hand, the cut
ting ont and making of dolls
clothes often awalcns an in
torcsi w sewing which proves
VALUABLE a. a giri in after life.
Most little girls take great
pride ~ making pretty clothes
FOR their dolls. AMI this Joy IN
!. lays the foundation for future
Paper patterns for doll clothes
lady's attire must be smart, or
The Marshall republican., 1906-12-28
uus. IM MARVEL THE MULTIPHONE MUSICAL IH Marvel

company is based or civilization itsef-on' the home, IN the family, n daintness,
progress. N the inspirations and upin that MUSIC gives
NJ wo mWH noronr sIock An n,ItnsKe xoAM vi 40 .N rK ORE
The Marshall republican., 1906-12-28
FADS AND FANCIES.

1t would be difficult to state which little maid will be the happet on Christ
mas morning, the one who receive her dolly already dressed, or the M who has
the enjoyment OF planning and making her dolys clothes to suit her own ideas
and t,te
The Marshall republican., 1906-12-28
"a TIMES
AS MUCH AS
YER N N z N r
BONDS PAY
IL A MONTH
Paid on the First
of Each Month
AS SAFE AS REAL ES
Paid on the First
of Each Month

You do not wait a year for crop-the 4 per cent a month COMES EVERY MONT
comes from earnings. 1t m unde normal, natural conditions. IL will keep on C
There are M dull seasons There's are no times Of depression
So long as human nature remains as low SO long as mena and women delight IN har
and admire the beautiful so long as music continues to have charm, JUS so long will there
insiSent demand for the exquisite melodies and the masterfulm measures Of
The Marshall republican., 1906-12-28

80. thoS. An extremely drcssy ont.
NJ. consisting ~ a beautiful little Sui.lay
dress with full gathered skirt. elbow
sleeves. and stat. pointed bertha collar,
and a real Red Riding Hood cloak that
will cover aud protect all OF dolly's fnery
when she goes out, The hood Of the
cloak may be worn over the head or fall.
ing over the cloak. as preferred. The
dress may be made up in organdie. null
batisie. china silk. ~ other soft material,
and trimmed with lace and insertion a,
pictured, or With lowered ribbon. The
set Is eut in sizes for dolls from four.
teen TO twenty. four inele. high. meas.
urins from crown To- sole. Price "a
cents
No. 1915. A dainty set ~ underwear
i, here shown, and one that will delight
the little doll mothers heart u II he
made TO button and nbution. just like
her own. II consists 81 n simple che.
misc. drawers and n pretty little petit.
Goa, gathered TO n sleeveless, low.neeked
The Marshall republican., 1906-12-28

Telephone, 400 Cortiandt.
The Marshall republican., 1906-12-28

Paper patterns for doll clothe
attire must be smart, o
The Marshall republican., 1906-12-28

should be made out TO
The Marshall republican., 1906-12-28

tnr UtStiltse oI l1tlf
achievements of val
are Of prime imp0r,
she would feel old
fashioned. and her
little mistress made
unhappy thereby
No. 1873 This
stunning outfit for
a lady doll consists
Of n shirtwaist with
siyliih three quarter
sleeves and Peter
Pan cuffs aud col.
I. lar. a five purei iip.
pie SKIRT, AMI q
three duaticr length
Goa, for outdoor
wear. This entire
vet Is included IN
Pattern No 1873.
| aud u cut IN si,cs
ipf iolls from four
teen 10 twenty four
inches high. meas.
ufins from crown
20 sole. Price 10
cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-03-08
EAST READFIELD.

\ letter from George Flood an
nnunces the death Of his wife at their
h"Ih" in North WATERFORD. after a long
Illness with pneumonia. Mr.. Flood and
family resided i'll this place for several
years.
G. &. Morrill, sold in the Augusta
market last week nine pu.lrts. less than
one year "td, that weighed dressed fifty
one aud thi"" fnurths pounds. The
price paid was twenty cents a pound
They We're Plymouth Rocks very fat
ami handsome.
Enough snow fell t" enable lumber
men I" Use slohS for awhile at least,
and they are improving the oppor-
tunity.
Eugene Berry VAS injured while fell
ing 2 tree e. such an extent as to con-
fine him to the house for several DAYS.
Quite q number from this place at
tend III" Sunday school and services at
the depot chapel every sabbath.
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FRANKLIN.
FREEMAN.

&. II. Eustis WAS at Pennington on
business last Saturday.
James FoSs, who is making his home
with his daughter. Mrs. A. j. Copp,
is reported to be falling.
]. s. Fassctt has gone to Farming
ton to pass the remainder Of the win
ter with his daughter, Mrs. Lyman
F'ales.
Mrs. Marie Harris and daughter Of
Strong. who have been guests of Mr..
and Mrs. {. w. Allen, have returned
home.
frankie Niles went to Wilton last
week to visit his uncle. George Fassett
and other relatives there.
Mrs. Maude Collins of Rangeley is
caring for her mother. Mrs. c. L.
Knapp at Freeman Ridge.
2-year-old flly owned by Fred
Collins of Strong. iron gray in color
by the well-known stallion Black I,edo
2.25A. stands Is hands high and
weighs about $50 pounds. can show a
2.45 clip to sleigh and is valued bv
Mr.. Collins Mt $500.
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NORTH WAYNE,

MISS Bertha Lnthrop will return to
her work in Augusta Monday, after Il
two weeks visit with her Iarcnts. Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Lothrop.
c. y. Rankins and T. f. Simpson re-
turned to their work in Mt. Vernon
Sunday.
Miss Bertha Lothrop spent Friday
with Mrs. Maud Benson.
L. G. Jennings. who returned from
a business trip Friday. found his car
rage drive from Portland to Lewiston
Thursday and from Lewiston to his
home here Friday was not altogether
a pleasant one over the rough roads
with the wind blowing hard and ,ya.th
er at zero and will try hereafter to take
his drives. when the weather is at
"a higher degree of temperature
c. ". Laid is at work for tho Worth
Wayne Tool CO.
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SAGADAH0c
RICHMOND.

Alter the services We're closed at the
| Free Baptist church Friday evening, a
very important parish meeting was held,
and much church business was tran
sacted. Every effort will be made to
retain these services of Rev. Mr.. Perry
the present helpful pastor.
II During the warm weather Of last
week, many of the men and boys, who
work up river on the ice returned to
their homes here. But the past cold
wave has started business again, for
which all are pleased. Our men need
the work and are making extra efforts
to get it.
Miss Sarah Preblc, who fell and
broke her arm few weeks ago, is
now able TO be out of doors once more.
Her many friends are pleased to See her
out.
Harry Tallman of Colby College is
at home for short time before re-
Stunning his studies again.
Since the crossing at the Ferry has
been discontinued on account of the
recent warm weather, our traders have
noticed difference in their sales.
Oren McClain and Norman Carter,
both of Medomac in the town of Brem-
en-, have been the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Oren Sidelingcr on Pleasant street
for the past week.
A large company gathered at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Smith on
Center street last Wednesday evening.
and were pleasantly entertained at
whist. Refreshments Of ice-crcam
were served.
tea-party at the home of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Noble Maxwell on Front street.
was much enjoyed by all present last
Thursday evening. In the evening
whist was played. The highest score
was made by Mrs. N. E. Seekins.
The sudden death Of Mrs Chas Col
burn at her home on Center street
Wednesday morning WIS quite Il shock
to relatives and her many friends The
deceased was always held in high cs-
| TEEN by all who knew her. She was
about IS years old. One son, Cfas.
Colburn, with whom she had resided
since the death of her husband. which
occurred some three years ago, sur
wives her. Funeral services took place
| from her home at > o'clock Friday at
| ternoon under the direction of Rev. Mr.
Perry as pastor and Roscoe Wood as
undertaken.
Selma and Donald ManWarrcu, who
reside ut the south end, are reported
| to be quite sick with pneumonia. They
are attended by Dr.. ". n. Price
Rev. Chas. Lowell Of Randolph oc-
| cupied the pulpit at the NJ f. church
1
| last Sunday. and delivered fine SER
mon. whose subject was Moses
Choice" Rev. Rich preached in Ran
dolph in exchange
ToWn-mcoting was held Monday
with Il comparatively small attendance
| The board of Selectmcn and all other
town officers We're reelected. A very
comendable act on the part of the
| town was vote to build a permanent
road from Front street to Bradstreet's
mill. and also to build a much needed
sidewalk to Dresden ferry.
I. F. knight lost pair of valuable
horses while crossing the ferry with a
load of hay Monday afternoon
A party of ii went to Lewiston to
attend the theatre Monday night. The
principals in this party are members
Of the famous ri Club" of this place
with other invited guests.
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KNOX,.
WASHINGTON.

Mrs. w. E. Overlook, who lost her
gold watch last August, recently found
it in their door yard.
Nathaniel Overlook. who has been
sick for the past six weeks, is but little
better.
Jones passed Sunday at Manchester.
P. G. ingalls,. who has been on the
sick list, is now able to be in his store.
w. E. Overlook, State Sunday school
missionary, is holding special meetings
at Hams Corner, Belgrade.
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KENNEBEC.
READFiELD DEPOT.

Miss Vivian ChcSley, who is eight
years cid, has fine record for attend
ance at school. Commencing to attend
school at the age of five years she has
never pecn absent, even one half day,
for nine consecutive terms.
a most beautiful cat of the Angora
variety is owned by ]. r. Denton. The
color is delicate shade Of buff. hence
his name, Peach. He is larger than the
average cat, his tail measuring fiV.
inches across and SO long that unless
held W, it rests several inches upon
the floor. His master is justly proud OF
him. An adnirer OF the feline race
would be well paid for going quite a
long distance to see this wonderful
specimen.
The tenth anniversary of the birth
day of Miss Lorna Collins, which oc-
Cured March l was pleasantly passed
1t the home Of her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. :. Collins, dinner being served
at the usual hour. Late in the after
noon table was prepared for hte child
rcn at which Miss Lorna Collins AMI
Miss Winnifred Gordon presided, both
serving q delicate lunch to til" guests
the cr"1!iiIiS tcat urc Of III" table being
a birthday cake beautifully n:nam"nt-
al. Among The gifts received by Mss
Coma were 4 chat"iaine purse. ! drink
ing cup with G:ldcd brinl ana the fol
lowing bpoks-I.orna Dnone. Pilgrims
Progress. Childrcn'S Shakespeare and.
by MIS-. VI. J. Townsend. the grandma.
Roao az sharon valued as Il histori-
cal relic Of the family, having been
prest ntcd by the grandfather to the
grandmother some time before their
marriage. The company left at twi-
light hearing pleasant memories Of the
day SO happily passed and wishing Miss
Lorna many returns Of the anniversary
as enjoyable as The one just passed.
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READFiELD.

While riding in Nj. Vernon last
week Dr. f.. :. HannHford was thrown
from lis carriage and sustained severe
injuries u his side and hip. a bad cul-
vert caused the accident.
The town report Monday showed the
town i'll good financial condition.
Snow makes business lively again,
tut more snow is needed to make easy
travelling.
Mr.. Ho"G" was called to attend til"
funeral Of his mother i'll Vermont last
week.
G. T.. ST. vcns is in New York called
There ny the severe illness Of his moth
c!.
MI. Stevens Of Mt Vernon is in town
sdyin. wood with his gasoline engine.
Many are suffering from colds.
William q. Tbbotts. who has been
seriously i'll and confined to the house
far months, is again able 10 be on tn"
.trt, 1.
: ntmiter were ken into tho Uni
vnlS.rIiSt ci,tlrt II here Sunday. The re-
yivs,l meetings at the chapel closed
FridIy evening, March =.