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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
He was a Clergyman.

According to the Pittsburg Press, a
couple of New Workers were playing
golf on New Jersey course on election
day, when they saw fine appearing old
gentleman looking at them wistfully.
They asked him to join the game, which
he did with alacrity. He was mild In
speech and manner and played we'll.
But once when he made foozle he
CALCULATED vehemently the word:
"Crotonm
A few minutes later when he had
made another bad play, he repeated
"Croton"
The fourth time he said this one OF
his new-made friends said: ~ do not
want to be inquisitive, but will you tell
me why you say 'Croton' so often?" :.
"Weil," said the gentleman, "isn't
that the biggest dam near New York;"
He was Presbyterian clergyman from
Brooklyn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
How He Made 1t Up.

Clark Williams, New York's new su.
perintendent of banks, remarked con.
corning bankrupt:
"It is no wonder the poor fellow went
under. When it became necessary for
him to borrow, the securities that ne
offered were quite worthless. This fact
was pointed out to him, and be produced
other bundles of securities, less valuable,
il possible, than the first lot"
Mr.. Williams laughed.
HE reminded me-" he said, "of
waiter whom l heard about the other
day. This waiter was summoned angri-
ly by guest.
"'Look here, waiter the guest grum,
bled, these oysters that you have
brought me are bad
al know that, SIR the waiter answer
ed; but we have given you three more
than you ordered to make up for it. "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
Hints.

What used to be called "Berlin-work"
That is, work done in woods on canvas in
either "cross" or "tent" stitch. The
cross-stitch is the easier and, on the
whole, the better adapted to elaborate
patterns. If girl is very enterprising
and wishes to give very handsome pres
emit to some friend, she could not do bet
ter than work chair-back and seat
cover. The back of the chair might be
worked in the coat of arms OF the re-
cipient. Cross.stitch lends itself par
ticularly we'll to such conventional de-
signs. The seat of the chair might be
the crest only. Care must be taken to
do the work in the very best grade of
wouls, as the others are liable to fade.
Sofa pillows worked in cross stitch are
always acceptable, and many charming
patterns (most of them old ones revived)
are shown this season. Hand fire screens
are very pretty, but they should be work:
ed in silk on very fine canvas. A very
little practice will enable any girl to
pick out even the most complicated pat
tern with ease, but for the lazy, patterns
are bought already stamped on the ma
terial. When stamped on linen the pat
| tern should be worked in the wash linen
floss or silks. Afternoon tea-cloths
worked in cross stitch of heavy white
floss are very effective, and can be
Numbered with immunity.
For the Sunday night supper, or for
any other occasion when the chaflng-dish
can be used, one of the most satisfactory
81 oonL;uu ohaooo 20 T., tho Ii "A NJ
Of dreams" Cut thin slices of bread
as for ordinary sandwiches. Put them
together with thin slices of cheese, with
out buttering. Put small lump of but
ter in the chatting dish, and when 1t bub-
bles put in the dreams" Fry brown
on both sides. They are always voted
far superior to Welsh rarebit by those
who try them. Certainly they are far
easier to make, and failure is almost i'm
possible. A dropped egg on "dream,"
with cup of good coffee, is supper At
for king. Grapefruit or tart oranges
make an excellent dessert for q supper
of this kind.
White silk may be safely washed with
out soap in tepid water and alcohol with
out danger OF following, oppressed, when
nearly dry, with irons that are not too
hot. A bit of bluing may be added to
the rinsing water. If these directions
are followed carefully the result will be
lustre like that of new material. White
silk bodices and gowns not often worn
should be kept in drawers or boxes
wrapped In blue tissue paper, with bits
Of white wax scattered among the folds.
-Harper's Baxar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
A Forced Sale.
CLEVER SEWING MACHINE AGENT II
SELLING A MACHINE GOT SOLD.

i've seen several kinds Of people my.
SELF" said the sewing-machine agent,
"but once in . while I got surprised
even yet. For example, up In northern
Idaho, last trip, / ran across little ex.
perience that took the starch right out
of me. was showing my machine to a
roomful of squaws, not because l really
hoped to sell-they looked rather un'
promising-but because didn't want TO
leave any ground unworked, and IL was
hard telling how much they understood,
because, apparently, they couldn't SPEAK
q syllable Of English, and when talked,
their faces were absolutely unresponsive'
Indian fashion, you know.
"Of course I used as few words al
possible and made 1t simple, but
couldn't catch CLEAN OF interest on
single face, and at last Twas about To
give it up, when one of them spoke three
words: 'Let-me-try.'
'Whatp I said. 'You-know-ma.
chinep' But all she would answer was
'Let-me-try;;' 30 just to rouse some
interest, got up and offered her my
seat.
"Well, the first thing she did was to
pull out the lace-making attachment
and begin to weave lace In way that
made my hair stand on end. I've been
demonstrating with this machine for ~
years, and I was novice by the side Of
her. Her face never moved, but I tell
you, she made everything else fly.
"When she stopped and turned to me
l asked her, 'Where-you-learn-ma
chine?"
"With that she looked me straight In
the eye, and answered as cool as Gu.
cumber, In college, where was educat'
ed. / like this one quito we'll, but I'm
not going to pay you any S6S for ma
chine that cost you s25. I'll give you
$35 for it-not cent more
"Well, wellr' The agent wiped biz
brow at the recollection. 'Do you
know what happenedp sold her tina.
| machine at her own price before Ia
caught my breath!"-Youth's Com
panion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
Kew to the Puzzler


No. 335.-Noyember: Long. among
disappear. year.
No. Illustrated Primal Acrostic
Initials-Goldenrod l. Gate. =. Oars
6. Links. /. Dipper 3. Egret. 4. Net
Z. Rattan. s. Octagon. .. Davit.
No. 337.-Riddle: The wind.
No. 33S.-Decapitations: l. Plight. 2
Preaching.
No. -HourglasS: Centrals-Cleve
land. Across. Tena- C-ious. 2 Sly
I.-ish. 3. QUEER. 1. Eva. .. E. q
ALL. I. Le-A-ky. 8. PluN-der. Q
Inau-D-ible.
No. 340.-Central Syncopations: Cen
fury. l. Pitcher. 2. Lowered. 3
Pen-S-ant. 4. Por-T-age. .. Situate
9. Caprice. I. Mid-Y-ear.
No. 3l1.-WOrd Square: l. Mend. 2
Ever 8. Nero. I. Drop.
No. 342.-Hidden Games: l. Chess. 2
Bowls. 3. Golf. 4. Hockey. 5. Base
ball. 6. CroQuet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
Badly Needed.

"Peter Alvarado, the rich Mexican
mine owner, who recently gave $40, OOO,.
600 to the poor, is foe to DIVORCE" said
a Philadelphia broker. ION my last
visit to Mexico City I dined with him,
and he condemned the spread of divorce
bitterly.
"He told a story on this head. BE
said young musician exclaimed one
day in his hearing:
"At last I have fame In my grasp!
"'How SOP Mr.. Alvarado asked.
"'You know Mendelssohn's Wedding
March" and the marvellous repute II
brought him?' said the musician.
eyes; what of it?' said the million
aire.
"'Well,' said the musician, Pm going
to write a divorce march,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24

Millions Of bottles of Foley's Honey
and Tar have been sold without any
person ever having experienced any
other than beneficial results from its use
for coughs, colds and lung troubles.
This is because the genuine Foley's
Honey and Tar In the yellow package
contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs. Guard your health by refusing
any but the genuine. Sold by all drug
piata
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
RIGHT Help
III cad ach e
Sherman Ne An,

Sherman. Me-, Aug. 81 1905.
II have used the L. F. Bitters with
success for years. They are the only
thing can find to help me when ]
have an attack of headache"
Respectfully yours,
Mr.. George Kneeland
When sickness comes a dose of Il. F"
Atwood's Bitters viii work wonders to-
ward making a recovery. They act
quickly and benehcially on the whole
system, purifying blood, Strengthening
stomach. cleansing bowels. 35c. at drug
gists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
PASSED EXAMINATION SUCCESS
FULLY.

James Donahue, New Britain, Conn.,,
writes: 81 tried several kidney remedies
and was treated by our best physicians
for diabetes, but did not improve until
took Foley's Kidney Cure. After the
second bottle l showed Improvement
and five bottles cured me completely.
have since passed rigid examination
for life insurance" Foley's Kidney
Cure cures backache and all forms OF
kidney aud bladder trouble. Sold by all
druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
His Fate Sealed.

A new member was beseeching and
pleading with the Speaker to put him on
a certain committee. Mr.. Cannon shook
his head. He would be glad to do 1t,
but 1t was not practicable.
"Then, Mr.. Speaker" said the new
member, "you seal my fate. My failure
to get on this committee simply ruins
me with my people, and I had as well
prepare to 60 home"
With a solemn face the Speaker ex-
tended hand, and all he said was
"Good-by."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
His Wish Came True.

Prof. Edgar L. Larkin, the astronomer
believes that 1t is criminal to continue
for life marriages that are unhappy.
why condemn" he said, with grin
laugh, linen and women to such misery
as afflicts our mutual friends, thu
Blanks? We have all mutual friends II
the Blanks position.
cat the hight of their nightly quarre
tie other day, Mrs. Blank choked bach
a sob and said reproachfully:
"'I was reading one of your old letters
to-day, James, and you said in it tha
you would rather live in endless tor
ment with me than in bliss by yourself.
"'Well, 1 got my wish,' Blank growled
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24

Critic-Excuse me, but does this
picture represent box of shoe blacking
just opened?
Artist-How ridiculous! Why, that is
my celebrated painting entitled "The
Sunset"
Critic-Sunset? Great Scott! Where?
Artist-In Pittsburg, sir.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
DANGER IN ASKING ADVICE.

When you have a cough or cold do
not ask some one what Is good for 1t, as
there is danger In taking some unknown
preparation. Foley's Honey and Tar
cures coughs, colds, and prevents pneu-
monia. The genuine is in . yellow
package. Refuse substitutes. Sold by
all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24

All the good qualities Of Ely's Cream
Balm, solid, are found in Liquid Cream
Balm, which is intended for use in
atomizers. That it Is wonderful reme-
dy for Nasal Catarrh 10 proved by an
ever-increasing mass of testimony. 1t
does not dry out nor rasp the tender air.
passages. 1t allays the Inflammation
and goes straight to the root of the dis
ease. Obstinate old cases have yielded
in few weeks. All druggists IS cents,
including spraying tube, or mailed by
Ely Bros, So Warren Street, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar, for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not affected by
the National Pure Food and Drug law as
it contains no opiatss or other harmful
drugs, and we recommend it as q safe
remedy for children and adults. For
sale by all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24

PUBLIC SPEAKER INTERRUPTED.
Public speakers are frequently inter-
rupted by people coughing. This would
not happen If Foley's Honey and Tar
were taken, as 1t cures coughs and colds
and prevents pneumonia and consump-
ton. The genuine contains no opiates
and is in yellow package.-Sold BY all
druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
Too Ticklish.

"How many ribs have you. johnny
asked the teacher. ~ don't know.
ma'am," giggled Johnny, squirmins
around ON one foot. I'm so awful
ticklish | never could count EN-"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
NJ aao-suooested States.

Round ut both ends, high in the mid
die; always the most important; path
way and land touched on all sides by
water: joining Il cash; girls name;
q game and body Of water.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
-. THE -.
Norway National Bank,
NorvRv, Me.

The check serves as a receipt. There
is no danger of loss by fire or theft. You
can always make the correct change.
You can always obtain cash at the bank.
There is nothing complicated or hard to
understand in keeping bank account.
When you receive your checks for apples
and sweet corn, call in and let US con,
vince you that it is for your interest and
profit to open an account with US.
n-Thirty- five years of successful SER
vice to depositors.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24

Squib-You write such bad hand
why don't you get typewriting ma
chine?
Squab-I would, only that would show
what q miserable speller am.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24

Mr.. Jawback-Did any brainless idiot
ever propose to you before / married
you?
Mrs. Jawback-Yes.
Mr.. Jawback-Well, why In thunder
didn't you marry himp
Mrs. Jawback-I' did.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24

No. 345.-Enismatieal Cities.
On foreign countries.)
1. A kind Of flannel.
2. An important organ Of the body
and the stakes played for In card play
Ing.
3. Angry and to set free.
4. Chance and Immediately.
5. State Of equality and verb.
6. A kind of meat and borough.
7. An article of wearing apparel and
a large collection of houses.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24

$50 that's the actress who was kid
mapped the other nightP'
eyes"
81 can understand the management
putting up such a job, but why did they
permit her to be brought back?"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest to the ladies
IL solicited. Address: Editor HOhRMAKKRs'
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat, South Paris, Ne
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup, tho new
Laxative stimulates, but does not irri-
tate. 1t 10 the best Laxative. Guaran-
teed or your money back. For sale by
all drugGists,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24

"These cigars are so expensive they
come in celluloid case"
els that the case you're smoking OF
the ciaars"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
FOR SALE.

21-2 story dwelling house. pleasantly
located in the village of West Paris.
Consists of nine rooms and bathroom,
shed and stable. About S-4 acre of land,
with apple and pear trees. The build
ings are situated high from the street,
with broad piazza shaded with vines,
commanding fine view. A spring OF
pure water on premises. These build.
ings are well and prettily furnished and
the owner would be glad to sell the
furniture aud furnishings with the
house. This is great bargain and will
be sold on reasonable terms. Call on Oh
address, W. ]. Wheeler, South Paris,
Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
No. 347.-cube Puzzle.


Arrange the letters given below In
place of the dots so that each edge OF
the cube will he formed by Z word be-
ginning and ending with T:
RER NJ Z \ Y Il A U S w U
r S \ X o u y \ Il l. Z
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
No. 346.-Omitted Novels.

No. 346.-Omitted Vowels.
When the ICY bre-ths of autumn PIPER,
md turkeys begin TO roost high;
md when Thanksgiving d-y dr-weth n-Sh
How we relish the old pumpkin Pc.
The soft golden Pc.
We ct t. then give s-t-sf-ed sigh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
Collectors Advertisement Of Sale Of
Lands of NONRESIDENT Owners,
STATE OF MAINE.

Unpaid taxes on lands situated I'm the town u
Paris, in the County Of oxford, FOR the year
1907.
The following list OF taxes on real estate Of
non resident owners In the town " Paris,
for the year 1907 committed to me for collection
for said town on the 18th day VI May, llU,, re-.
main unpaid; and notice Is hereby given that II
said taxes, interest and charges are not pre-
yiously paid, so much ofthe real estate taxel a. j.
suf,icicnt and necessary TO pay the amount due
therefor, including interest and charges, will be-
sold ut public auction at New Hall, South Paris,
I'm said iowa, on the first Monday IN February,
1909 at nine O'clock A. 81.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
No. S4S.-JumbIed Proverb.

\ familiar proverb is suggested by
the picture. which the Jumbled letters
if properly arranged, will spal.-Ne"
England Homestead.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24

NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United STATES 'o'
District of Maine. In BANKRUPTCY
In the matter of ,.Lrrp,cy.
CRAIG TURNER, In bspAiur
Of Rumford, Bankrupt a..
To the creditors Of Craig Turner; IL
County of Oxford and district aforessisb d.y OF
Notice is hereby given that on the ~" Tnfper
November, A. ID. 1907, the said Crais .b.t n.
was duly adjudicated bankraR''b s held At the
o oas: Of the Referee No. Market s9',a
Paris, on the 18th day Of Dec, a. d; ,, u,e The
10 O'Clock in the forenoon, at whe n,r w" Claims,
said creditors may attend, prove their n, and
appoint q trustee, examine the nav properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris, Dec. 2. 1901. on.y
Referee In Bsnfrnn'cy'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
No. 35o.-Diet For Every Man.

No. 350.-Diet For Every Man.
/. This is an appropriate diet for car
conductors.
9. This is good for novelists.
3. This kind is for autoists.
4. This kind is for policemen.
5. This kind is for printers.
G. This kind is for chlropodists.
Z. This kind is for dentists.
8. This kind is for weak people.
9. This kind is for after dinner
speak erS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24

Judge-Have you formed any previous
opinion of the casep
Henpeck-No, your honor, but Maria
haa
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24

No. 344.-charade.
Last winter I spent with q friend OF my
dad.
Whose covers abounded with all sorts
Of game.
And many a pleasant excursion we had.
While climbing my SECOND in search Of
the same.
Then. when over many long mile we
had toiled
And shot OF my WHOLE several brace OF
the best,
We carried them home. had them all
nicely broiled,
And my FIRST I assure you / relished
with zest.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested In either OF tue e'''''
hereinafter named: r-.t.,,,, in
At q Probate Court, held al flyeuu'e ri
Tuesday OF Dec, in the year OF our LORI rirO Oa'
thousand nine hundred and seven. Inc io nan
Ing matter having been presented 'or Ine sersby
thereupon hereinafter indicated, II is ne''''
ORDERED: ., -..,r. IN.
That notice thereof be given 10 all persons he
terested by causing copy OF thls orue ,be or.
published three weeks successfully 10 .hs nth
ford Democrat, newspaper published a. SV a.
Paris, in said County, that they msy sPPeS5 the
third Tuesdsy OF Jan, A. ID. 1905, at Oh ~ -
clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon ="
they see cause.
LENA NJ. WALKER OF Lowell. ward, p ,sie
ton for license to sell and convey Te~, u .
presented for allowance by Annie t.
guardian.
ADDISON E. HERRIcK, Judge OF said Court
A true copy-attest: .nv psstster.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
Desirable Residence for Sale.

The Capt. H. N. Bolster home
stead situated in South Paris village,
thoroughly finished, hot water heat
and all modern equipments attached,
a two story house, ell and stable,
centrally located. Apply to
lanes S. WRIGHT, Adm.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
SOUTHERN wAFFLES.
Carving q Bird.

A properly trussed bird has three
trusting stitches, which must be removed
before attempting to cut any part of the
flesh. These stitches are taken through
the wings, through the thigh, and
through the ends of the legs; there IL
always knot with hanging ends, where
the trusting stitch ends, and on the OPP
posite side of the bird will be found a
loop of string which can be cut with the
carving knife. When the end of each
stitch is cut, the threads may be gently
pulled out with the thumb and fore.
finger.
When the stitches are removed, pro-
coed to carve the bird,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
ARGE YIELD OF

means that the farmers will receive large
sums of money in payment. Probably a
large share of this will be paid out IN a
short time and there is no safer place TO
keep it and no better way to pay 1t out
than by opening checking account in
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
TO CARVE A TURKEY.

There are carvers who prefer to carve
the turkey as chicken is carved-by re-
moving first the wings and legs, cutting
as small circles as possible around leg
and wing bones, and then jerking the
bones backward as they are held between
the thumb and forefinger. This jerking
movement, with touch of the knife
blade, is generally sufficient to separate
these parts from the body. With wings
and legs removed, slice the white meat
from the breast; these slices should be
cut very thin, and should be slanted in
order to cut them the way of the grain,
and tenderness of the meat.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
TheP uzzler
No. 343.-Diamond.

! In three seasons and In three
,onths Of the year.
2. Suitable.
3. The word omitted from the follow
Ing:
The - is calm and cloudless and still as
still can be.
And the stars come forth to listen to the
music of the sea.
-Longfellow.
4. A word that grammarians call an
article.
5. In two seasons and in three
months.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-12-24
CORN NEAL MUFFINs.

Sift together one cupful of white corn
meal and two of -four. Beat the yolks of
two eggs and add tablespoonful OF
sugar. Mix the meal with two cupfuls
of sweet milk, add the beaten yolks and
sugar, then fold in the beaten whites.
Lastly add three teaspoonfuls of baking
powder and one of salt. Bake in hot
gem pans.