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Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

WHEREAS, Dexter A. Cummings OF Albany,
In the County OF Oxfo and State OF Maine, by
his mortgage deed dated June (, 1881, and re-
corded In the oxford Registry OF Deeds, book
81, page ?2O, conveyed to Lucinda Cole Ger
tain parcel OF real estate situated IN said Albany
and described as follows: The southerly pOr'
ton OF what was formerly the Leonard Cum
mings homestead and being the same premises
conveyed to said Dexter A. Cummings by
Ordecia Foster, by her deed dated June -, lss.'
recorded in said registry, book 2l7, page ~
and whereas the above said mortgage was a.
signed to me, the undersigned, by Augusta VI.
Estes, adm!nistratrix OF the estate OF SAID
Lucinda Cole, which assignment Is datei
December Is, 1907 and recorded In said registry
book 2a5, page 1874; and whereas the condition
of said mortgage has been broken: now, there
fore, by reason of the breach Of the condition
thereof. | claim foreclosure Of said mortgage.
January II, l90s
46 ALBION LEONARD CUMMINGS.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11

The editor of the Memphis, Tenn,
"Times" writes: I'm my opinion Foley's
Honey and Tar is the best remedy for
coughs, colds and lung trouble, and to
my own personal knowledge Foley's
Honey and Tar has accomplished many
permanent cures that have been little
short of marvellous" Refuse any but
the genuine in the yellow package. For
sale BY oil druggists.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11

"What in the world have you got on
your lipsP" asked the young man after
the struggle was over.
Nothing" said the young lady In
dignantly. What did you think?"
"Tasted like honey" replied the frank
young man.
he didn't have to fight for the next
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURES.

WHEREAS, Emily +. McCrels, OF Wool.
stock, in the County OF oxford and State "
Maine, by her mortgage deed, dated the thirtieth
day of March, A. ID. 1905. and recorded in OK
ford Registry OF Deeds, book 2s9, page les. con.
yeyed TO me, the undersigned, certain parcf
Of land with the buildings thereon, situated at
North Woodstock, in Woodstock aforesaid and
known as the Abby w. Packard stand: contain.
ing one.half acre OF land more or less; and
whereas the condition OF said mortgage has been
broken, now therefore, by reason OF the breach
Of the condition thereof / claim foreclosure OF
said mortgage.
Woodstock, Maine, Jan. ?5 1905.
IA EDNA ]. JUDkINS.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11

Nasal catarrh, an Inflammation of the
delicate membrane lining the air-pass-
ages is not cured by any mixtures taken
into the stomach. Don't waste time on
them. Take Ely's Cream Balm through
the nostrils, so that the fevered, swollen
tissues are relieved at once. Never
mind how long you have suffered, nor
how often you have been disappointed,
We know Ely's Cream Balm is the
remedy you should use. All druggists,
SOC. Mailed by Ely Bros, 80 Warren
street, New York.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11

In the matter of
AUGUSTUS l.. MITCHELL, In Bankruptcy
Rankrupt
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
|ABeanBagParty
How Gertrude and Dolly Sur.
prised Their Friends.

You can't tell how much fun this is,
but when Dolly and Gertrude planned
to give one the girls in school laughed
and turned up their noses. The idea
of girls as old as they were, twelve and
fourteen years old, being so silly and
babyish!
"You can laugh and jeer," retorted
Gertrude, who was the older. "and
you'll be sorry IL you don't come, that's
ALL" and not another word would ell.
ther say on the subject Of their party.
They sent out about dozen invita-
tions and with each invitation sailor
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11

White of one egg well beaten with
enough sugar to make frostiug. Take
then add to the remainder the grated
rind and juice of one small orange and
enough more sugar to make 1t thick.
Place this between the cakes.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
SOFT MoLAssEs GINGERBREAD.

Stir together one cupful of molasses,
one teaspoonful of soda, one teaspoonful
of ginger and one tablespoonful of but.
ter; then pour on this half cupful Of
boiling water and flour enough to make
thin batter. Bake about one inch
deep. This is very nice if pains are
aiken to have the water boiling, and to
beat it we'll when the -four is added.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
Quite a Nice Game.

The other day Miss Fannie Lomer ran
across the road to see an intimate friend.
As is usual with young ladies, they had
a good deal to tell one another. In the
course of the conversation Fannie said
"T used to think that Gus Simpson
was nice young man, but l just hate
him now."
"Why, what has he done?"
"He's treated me shamefully."
"In what way?"
"Why, the other evening at a party l
said to him: Let's play the old game Of
temptation. If say Yes" or mo" to
your questions, I'll owe you a box of
gloves, and If you say Eyes" or mo"
you'll give me box"
"Then what?"
swell, after the party he took me
home, and all the way there he talked as
sweetly as could be about love and that
men should not live alone, and all that.
And when we got to the front gate he
said, Fannie, l have waited for this op-
portunity long time-will you marry
me?' I whispered Yes in a low voice,
aud''-(Here her sobs choked herr
"And what did he do then?" inquired
her listener eagerly.
"He-just-chuckled and said, You
have lost, Fannie; take No. 9's,' then
laughed with all his might. That's
hat he die" d."-London Answers.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11

was to be on
solid ground
once more, he
hesitated about
walking across
the gangplank
that had been
laid from the
vessel to the
pier. Elephants
are always tim
id In trusting
their big bodies
on frail looking
supports, q n d
Colly tested
the plank very
carefully with
one foot before
he would start.
That test was
enough, for the
plank sagged
with his weight,
and the great
beast drew back
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11

No. 12-Name Puzzle: l. Janet. 2.
Pauline. 3. Virginia. 4. Ellen.
No. 13.-Diamond: l. T. 2. Tea. 3.
Texas. 4. Tag. 5. s.
No. 14.-Word Square: l. Lamp. 2.
Asia. 3. Mind. 4. Pads.
No. 15.-Points In History: /. Rome.
2. Robert Bruce. 3. Richard Whiting
ton. 4. Charles III. 5. Napoleon. 6.
Bucephalus by Alexander the Great.
I. Noah.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
CHRONIC CONSTIPATION CURED

One who suffers from chronic consti-
patton is in danger of many serious all
ments. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
cures chronic constipation as 1t aids di.
gestion, and stimulates the liver and
bowels, restoring the natural action of
these organs. Commence taking it to-
day and you will feel better at once.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup does not
nauseate or grippe and is very pleasant to
take. Refuse substitutes. For sale by
all druggists.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11

"They look exactly alike, and you
dress them exactly alike, Mrs. Highsnog.
gle," said the caller. "How can you tell
them apartP"
"That isn't hard to do" answered the
mother of the twins. "If slap Johnny
and he swears blue streak know it's
Dick"
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
The Afdhana.

Native Afghan historians assert that
the inhabitants Of their country are the
lost ten tribes of Israel. According to
these chroniclers. the Afghans are de-
scended from Afghana. the son Of
certain jeremiah. who was the son of
King Saul The eastward removal of
the seed Of Afghana is attributed to
NehuchadneZZar.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
Savaqo Reciprocity,

Cannibal Queen-Well, goodby. dear.
I'm going to my sewing meeting. Can
nibal king-What charitable work is
the meeting engaged upon now? Can
nibal Queen-We are making high
necked dresses for the poor society
women Of London.-London Tit-Bits.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
SIMPLE REMEDY FOR LA GRIPPE.

La Grippe coughs are dangerous as
they frequently develop into pneumonia.
Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops
the cough but heals and strengthens the
lungs 80 that no serious results need be
feared. The genuine Foley's Honey and
Tar contains no harmful drugs and is In
yellow package. Refuse substitutes.
Sold by all druggists.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT RE-
GARDING THE NATIONAL PURE
FOOD AND DRUG LAW.

We are pleased to announce that Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds
and lung troubles Ia not affected by the
National Pure Food and Drug Law as 1t
contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs, and we recommend 1t as q safe
remedy for children and adults. For
sale by all druggists.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11

with an air that said: "I'll never do 1t.
There's no use in cOaxinS me-.
The man did coax. however. In every
possible way. running back and forth
on the plank himself to give Coiiy
confidence and even leading horse on
board and then to the pier again to
show that the footing was secure.
Colly was obstinate and would not
make the trip. but so great was his de-
sire to get OH land that he grew des'
perate at last. and after trying the
plank with both fore feet and finding
it still sag with his weight he deliDer-
ately got down on all four knees ard
hitched himself across the plank to the
pier. Instinct must have taught him
that by spreading his weight over
large surface he would have a better
prospect of safety than by bearing on
1t with his feet.
There Is another little incident In
this elephants life that is equally In
teresting. Colly was sold, and the
man that had brought him to Boston
did not know where he had been tax
en-. One day six years later when the
man was In Havana he went into
place where wild animals were Kept
on exhibition. There he saw an ele-
phant that reminded him Of Colly. In
deed. although he had not seen his Ola
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
Shaky Logic.

"You certainly told me to embrace
my privileges"
"Well. but didn't tell you to en-
brace my daughter"
"No. But to embrace your daughter
Ii a privilege."-London Express.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
THIS MAY INTEREST YOU.

No one is immune from kidney trouble,
so just remember that Foley's Kidney
Cure will stop the irregularities and cure
any case of kidney and bladder trouble
that is not beyond the reach of medicine.
For sale by all druggists.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11

suit pattern and
several yards Of
colored cheese
cloth pink, IL
lac, green, yel-
low and red
two girls receiv-
ing the same
color, the invi-
tations request
ing that the cos.
tunes be made
according to the
inclosed
The party was
to be on q Sat
urday af t e r
noon, and the
nursery was CIV
en- up to the
girls.
1t was an i'm
mense room on
the top floor,
and with the
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
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,
two story house, ell and stable,
centrally located. Apply to
JAMES S. WRIGHT, Adm.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor OF the last
will and testament Of "
REBEC9A JANE BICKNELL,
late OF Hartford,
In the County OF oxford, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate OF said de
ceased are desired TO present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested 20
make payment Immediately.
Jan. 2lst, 1908. W. r.. BlChSELL.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
SINGULAR PIura!s.

Remember. though box In the plural is
boxes,
The plural of OK should be oxen. not oxes.
And remember. though fleece In the plural
Is heeces.
That the plural Of goose Is not gooses nor
geeses,
And remember that house in the plural Is
houses,
The plural Of mouse should be mice. not
mouses.
Mouse. II Is true. in the plural Is mice.
But the plural OF house should be houses.
not hice,
And foot. II Is true. In the plural Is feet.
But the plural OF root should be roots and
repf
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
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 3-4 acre of land,
with apple and pear trees. The build
ings are situated high from the street,
with broad piazza shaded with vines,
commanding a 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 and furnishings with the
house. This is great bargain and will
be sold on reasonable terms. Call on OF
address, W. j. Wheeler, South Paris,
Maine
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11

Foley's Honey and Tar cures the most
obstinate coughs and expels the cold
from the system as it is mildly laxative.
1t is guaranteed. The genuine is in the
yellow package. For sale by all drug
gists,
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11

Benevolent Lady-But, my poor man,
II you have been looking for work all
these years, why is it you have never
found It?
Tramp (confidentially)-It's luck,
mum-just sheer good luck.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
No, 19.-Broken Words.

1. Above and child's toy.
2. A part of the body and to consume.
3. A negative and piece of furni-
ture.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that be
has been duly appointed executor Of the last
will and testament OF
BETSEY KNIGHT, late Of Sweden,
In the County Of oxford, deceased. A u persons
having demands against the estate OF said lie
ceased are desired to present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested to
make payment Immediately.
Jan. 2lst, 1903. EDWIN U. KNIGHT.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
ThePu uzzler
No. 16.-1rianola.

1. Full of heed. 2. Wooden supports
with movable pegs, upon which pie
lures are painted 8. To exert ones
power or faculties upon. 4. Precious.
5. An insect. 6. A pronoun. Z. A let.
for
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11

Don't throw away burnt milk, instead
pour into clean jug and stand in cold
water. By the time the milk is quite
cold the soorched taste will have entire
ly gone.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
No. 24.-Eniematieal Cities.

NUs ETs-CrIIgrrIdttSdI SISreS'
Found in Europe and Asia)
1. A proposition and what farmers
usually keep.
2. a young girl and an article.
3. One thousand. pronoun and a
domestic animal.
f. A sack and relative.
8. Found on stones and an animal.
6. Part of the body and musical in
strument.
Z. Cooking utensils and an obstruc-
ton.
8. State of equality and relative.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11

"Jedge," said the colored prisoner,
sis expected ter tell de truth?"
"Why of course you are"
"Well, then, des 60 ahead an sentence
me fust %
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11

was a prize Of
fered for the
most s t e a d Y
throwing, and
1t was a pretty
sight to watch
the graceful. ac-
tive young fig
ures In their
gay dresses.
The fall Of q
bean bag on the
floor put those
two players out
Of the race, and
as the girls
grew excited
those accidents
occurred fire.
quently. Every
one was in a
state Of breath
less suspense.
The sligh test
lip of one
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator of tie
estate OF
SAMANTHA B. HORR, late Of Lowell,
In the County Of oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately.
Jan. 2lst, 1908. JOSIAH \. HORR.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
No. 1a-primaI Aerostie.

l. To include. . Preceding all 9th
ers. 3. To make longer. 4. To relieve
of u load. 5. Mixing. q. An unmar-
ried man. Z. The world. 8. Uncer-
tainty.
Initials. a famous explorer.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, SIS.
On this lst day Of Feb, A. ID. 1905. on read.
Ing the foregoing petition, II Is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be had
upon the same ON the 2lst day OF Feb, A. ID.
1905. before said Court at Portland, In said Dis
trict at 10 O'Clock IN the forenoon; and that no
t!ce thereof be published In the oxford Demo.
crat, a wspaper printed In said District, and
that all known creditors, and other persons In
interest. may appear at the said time and place,
and show cause, II any they have, why the
prayer OF said petitioner should not be granted.
And II Is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mall to all known cred
itors copies Of said petition and this order, ad.
dressed 10 them at their places OF residence as
stated.
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
OF the said Court, and the seal thereof, ut Port
land, In said District, on the lst day or Feb,
4. ID. 1908.
isl JAMES Z. HEwEY, Clerk.
A true copy of petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES 4. HEwEY, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11

three handy boy cousins they succeed
ed in decorating 1t most beautifully.
They bought roles Of Grape paper In all
the various shades with which to COW
er the ceiling and walls, and the girls
clever fingers produced really artistic
effects.
The bean bags were made Of colored
linen to match the paper, and Ger
trude and Dolly had suits Of white
with bands of the different colors and
gay little caps made Of the paper
When all the girls had assembled,
paper cap to match her costume was
presented to each one, and the colOrs
were paired off and presented with
bag to play with. Then the fun began.
The crunching Of the beans made
pleasant sound in the room. for the
girls threw well and evenly. There
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11

The check serves as 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.
R-Thirty- five years of successful SER
vice to depositors.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
No. 23.-Riddle,

No. 23.-Riddle.
You find me in the army
And wear, is my march.
I'm in the mighty forest
And on triumphal arch.
I'm always on the go.
Though never leave my place.
I'm useful to the merchant
Who ribbon sells and lace.
I'm part Of you. and also
You see me In this line.
And some must sit beside me
When you all sit down to dine.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11

y e [ / U L slA
years. he felt
sure that this
was really Col
ly, and. ap-
preaching him.
he called his;
name.
" ID on t go
near that ele-
phant." cried
the keeper. who
happened to be
an American.
Hes cross to-
day, and | dare
not go near him
myself"
But it was
then too late to
retreat. for Col
ly had recog
niZed his for
nler III Il S [ G r .
and, putting his
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11

-Knicker-What are you signing for?
Book-Thinking how the snow stays
on the street while five plates of ice
cream melt before Stella
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
No. 21.--AGded Syllables.

Add syllable and change Il verb
into plentiful. murmuring noise into
a color. obscure into small cavity.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter of
JOHN MCSIEG, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt
To the Hon. CLARENCE HALE. Judge OF the Dis.
trict Court OF the United States for the District
OF Maine:
JOHN MCNEIL, OF Mexico, In the Coun.
J ty of Oxford, and State OF Maine,
on the llth day OF March, last past, he was
duly adjudged bankrupt under the Acts o.
Congress relating to Bankruptcy; that he has
duly surrendered all his property and rights
reGuirements of said Acts and of the orders Of
Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That he may be decreeu
by the Court TO have a full discharge from al!
debts provable against his estate under said
Bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are
excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 29th day OF Jan, A. ID. lsOS.
HIN MHNIEI. Rankrnnf-
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
No, 22.-Odd Tables.

1. This table is enjoyable.
2. This table is always movable.
3. This table is obedient.
4. This table is one that changes.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
CAUTION.

MY wife. Ruth 4. ssnborn, having left me
without sufficient cause, caution and forbid
any one trusting or harboring her on my &C
count. as shall pay none Of her bills after this
date.
Hiram, Maine, Jan. 29th. 1905.
81 CHESTER b. SANBORN.
Oxford Democrat., 1908-02-11
Key to the PuzzIer.

Key to the Puzzler.
No. 7.-Around the World: l. Combi-
nation. . CONSERVATION. 3. Imaglna-
tion. 4. termination. 8. Fascination.
No. S.-Charade: Rhode Island.
No. 9.-Subtractions: l. Sepal, seal.
g Thin, tin.
No. 10.-Riddle: Umbrella.
No. photographed Cube:
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-03-17
Mortgage Sale.

Under and by virtue of power of sale con-
tanned in mortgage executed by NJ. 5. ehei-
ton dated 9th day of March, 1907, OF record
in the office of the Clerk of the Superior
Court of Ben Hill County, in book one folio
$50, the undersigned will sell at public ouycry
Mt the courthouse door in said county, dur
ing the lie gal hours of sale. TO the highest
bidder for cash on the first Tuesday In April
1918 the following property, to-wit;
Thirty-five acres Ofland more or less ac-
cording o the survey made by I he American
Tribune Soldier Colony Company being num-
bered on the plat of said survey 5043 and COM
rosed of two twenty ace tracts known on
said plat as numbers 40S5 and 1854. being. a
art of original land lot number l76 In the
Third District Ben Hill County, Georgia tive
corner of the ten acre tract number 1885, for
the purpose of paying a certain promissory
note Tor the sum of Twenty-thrte and tweL-
ty eight one hundre dollars executed and
delivered by NJ. S. Shelton to H. c. Player and
J, P. Lukeson- 9th day of March 1907, and due
on the first day of November, 1907, stipulat-
ing interest from date at the rate of
eight per cent per annum. total amount due
on said note being Thirteen and fifty one
dollars, principal and eighteen cents inter-
est together with the cost of this proceeding
as provided in said mortgage. A deed TO the
purchaser will be made by the undersigned
as attorney in fact for II. S. Shelton.
q, C. .PL4TER
Mcdonald onincyS
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-03-17
With The Procession.

Miss Ewing of Atlanta, trimmer
for the Fields Millinery Parlors,
arrived yesterday.
Get Busy at Something Useful.
Mrs. J. S. Lott, of Douglas, was
a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Marcus
Luke, yesterday and patronized
the Thomas nursery quite largely.
Get Busy at Something Useful
Anumber of property holders are
putting out Boxwood hedges
which make the very best fence.
Besides being a constant thing of
beauty they are economical.
Joseph Burkhart started the fash
ion.
Pull FOR Fitzgerald or Pull Out.
A mistake was made in our last
issue in regard to the time of coming
to Fitzgerald of Mrs. Clara N. Saw
yer National President of the La
dies of the Grand Army. She will
be here on the oath of March and
may possibly bring with her the
National Junior Vice president,
Mrs. Susan James, of Jacksonville,
Florida After leaving here they
will visit Andersonville and Mar
rietta National Cemeteries, and
will inspect the Grand Army Shell
ter at the former place.
Get Busy at Something Useful.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jason Smith gave
a recep ton in the way of a dinner
party, yesterday in honor of their
newly married son, Clyde and his
accomplished wife. Relatives and
immediate friends assembled at
their residence on Central avenue
and partook of the delicateSsens
for which Mrs. Smith is noted.
Get Busy at Something Useful
Some Sad Day
you will not be able to earn as
much money as you earn now.
Limit your expenses and make it rule
to deposit in that STRONG, helpful
institution, the First National Bank,
as much as you can save out of
your earnings and your SAVINGS
will be increased every three
months by four per cent compound
interest.
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