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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
A CARD.

This is to certify that all druggists are
authorized to refund your money If
Foley's Honey aud Tar fails to cure your
cough or cold. 1t stops the cough, heals
the lungs and prevents serious results
from a cold. Cures Ia grippe, coughs
and prevents pneumonia and consump-
ton. Contains no opiates. The gen.
uine is in q yellow package. Refuse sub
stitutes. For sale by all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
-. THE -.
Norway National Bank,
Norway, Me.

The check serves as a receipt. There
is no danger of loss by fire OF 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 il is for your interest and
profit to open an account with us.
TThirty-fve years of successful ser,
vice to depositors.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter Of
Bankrupt
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of the Dis
trict Court of the United States for the Distrc,
of Maine:
ERANCOIS Y. LANGLOTS, Of Mexico. In the
Il County of Oxford. and State of Maine, In
said District respectfully represents that on
the 9th day of Nov, last past. he was duly
adjudged bankrupt under the Acts Of Congress re
lating to Bankruptcy; that he has duly surren
iered all his property and rights OF property
Of said Acts and of the orders of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, That he may be decreed
by the Court to have full discharge from al
debts provable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are cx
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this Goth day Of Dec. "A. u. 1907.
FRANCOIS Y LANGLOlS, Bankrupt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
Mo. az1.-A Christmas Lining,

NO. u ST' S'''"S'
Supply missing letters)
When St Nicholas looked in the pack Of
life.
He didn't know what TO s.
For thick things and t.
He found tuIubled l.
In the helterest skelterest W.
A bunch Of laushs had been wedged be-
tween
Some signs and a roll of d
There werr smiles with f.
There wci" joys with t..
It was hard 10 make things O..
But the good s,;iut saw through the seem
ing mix.
And he laughed as hard as he c.;
"Why. the bad In h.
Cried he. amt n
So bad as tie good is g.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
What IL Was For

81 understand you have perfected an
other great invention"
"Yes." answered the scientist mod
estly
rs it on the market?"
''Oh. it wasn't intended for the mar
ket. It's for the magazines. Wash
ington Post
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
1854

And 1t is hereby ordered that the tax assessed
against Chas Chase, Preston +. Austin, +. A.
Loyejoy. Henry W. Dunn. Andrew Abbott,
c. A. Burgess. Mrs. Charles p. Bartlett and
Henry Abbott George 4. Smith, and +. l. Brown,
together with $3l2.8 Of the taxes OF the lnterna-
si33 10, be expended upon the road leading
from Andoverto Upton, and Burt Dunn OF An.
dover North Surplus is appointed Agent TO eI.
pend the same. and is required to give bond rs
the law directs. And the balance Of said tax
assessed against the International Paper Com.
pany, amounting to sl03.6s be expended upon
the Black Brook road, and Burt Dunn, afore.
and is required to give bond as the law directs.
ON Township Letter &c" for the purpose Of
J repairing the Black Brook road. so called.
lying In said township, and also the Garry
ROAD. so called, which lies in said township,
the sum OF four hundred and ninety dollars and
twenty five cents is assessed as follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
Mo. 370.-Historical Puzzle.

am composed of fifteen letters. Nj!
IL. 8 is used in Il boys game; 3, 6, 4
we must allow: 8. I. 10, 0 is a place OF
defense: IL. II, 10 is something and
nothing, side by side: 10. IA is an an
swer that may give pain or pleasure
My whole is historical occurrence or
a windy day.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
HEAD ACHE.
SPEEDY
RELIEF
FOR INDIGESTION
Monroe. Me-, Sept. 10, 1905.

Monroe, Me, Sept. 10, 1906.
~ have used L. F. Atwood's Bit
ters in my family for years and fnd
they are almost an instant cure tor
headache and indigestion. I always
keep them on hand"
Yours truly, L. A. Colson.
If the stomach is allowed to get out
# order, the whole system suffers.
TO enjoy life the stomach must be
enderly cared for, and there is 10
'emedy that acts so beneiicially as
L. F." Atwood's Bitters. They quickly
dust the illness and set you right. At
II druggists, 35c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
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 coug h but heals and strengthens the
lungs 30 that no serious results need be
feared. The genuine Foley's Honey and
Tar contains no harmful drugs and 10 In
. yellow package. Refuse substitutes.
Sold by oil druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

WHEREAS, J. w. Grindell Of Lowell, in the
County OF Oxford and State OF Maine, by his
mortgage deed, dated the third day Of October
A. d. 1903, and recorded In Oxford County West
ern District Registry of Deeds, book 81. page l5i
conveyed to me, the undersigned, certain real
estate with the buildings thereon, situate In
Lowell, aforesaid, and bounded IA follows:
BEGINNING at the westerly corner Of land
owned and occupied by d. W. Russell, thence
west on the line OF Sabbatus road four rods and
ten feet thence north to land Of ID. w. Russell
thence easterly on the line of stone wall to The
irst mentioned bound and whereas, the condi
ton OF said mortgage has been broken, now
therefore, by reason OF the breach Of the condi
ton thereof claim foreclosure Of said mort
gage.
December 81, 1907. -
Is EDWIN 8. HUTCHINS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
AN INSIDIOUS DANGER.

One of the worst features of kidney
trouble is that it is an insidious disease
and before the victim realizes his danger
he may have fatal malady. Take
Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of
trouble as it corrects Irregularities and
prevents Bright's disease and diabetes.
Sold by all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
The Family Enioyed Il Too.

TIC sh''I''J e''JNJ 90 -
When the minister. who was bach
elor. had been helped to Mrs. Porter's
biscuits for the third time he looked
across the table at Rhoda. staring a,
him with round. wondering eyes.
81 don't often have such Il good sup
per as this. my dear" he said in his
most propitiatory tone. and Rhoda's
face dimpled.
I'VE don't always" she said in hei
clear little voice. Pm awful glad you
came" Youths Companion
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
No. 273.-Combinations.

l. Combine an animal and relative
and have 4 tenet.
.. Combine Il beverage and utensil
and have Il utenSil.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
Accounted Ear

The Lecturer-Did you see that fel.
low walk out In the middle Of my lee
ture? Committeeman-Oh, yes. He
walks In his sleep, you know.--Ly.
ceumite and Talent.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
FOR SALE.

PIP story dwelling house. pleasantly
located in the village of West Paris.
Consists of nine rooms and bathroom,
shed and stable. About 81 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 and furnishings with the
house. This is great bargain and will
be sold on reasonable terms. Call on oil
address, w. j. Wheeler, South Paris,
Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
STATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD, IS:
Court Of County Commissioners December ses.
sion, A. ID. 1907, held at Paris, within and Tor
the said County Of Oxford, on the last Tuesday
of December, A. d. 1907, being the 3lst day OF
said month.
YV,HE County Commissioners for the County
of Oxford, in the month Of September, A. ID.
1907, as provided by law, made actual inspection
Of the County roads duly located and open for
travel lying in unincorporated townships and
tracts Of land hereinafter mentioned In said
County, for the purpose Of ascertaining the con.
dition of said roads and estimating the amount
needed to put the same In repair so as TO be safe
and convenient for public travel; and 1t appear.
ing on said inspection that said roads were not
In good repair and not safe and convenient for
purposes OF public travel and that tax should
be assessed on said lands for the repair OF said
roads therein; they do therefore on the 3lst day
of December A. ID. 1907, adjudge and order that
the following sums be assessed and the same are
hereby assessed upon the following lands 10 un.
Incorporated townships and tracts OF land mere
matter mentioned, for the purpose OF repairing
the roads passing through them during the year
1908, to wit:
ON Andover West Surplus, for the purpose OF
" repairing that part Of the County road lead
ing from Andover Corner to Upton which Hes
In said Surplus the sum Of seventy seven dollars
and fifty cents Is assessed as follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
HOW TO AVOID APPENDICITI

HOW TO AVOID APPENDICITIS.
Most victims of appendicitis are those
who are habituslly constipated. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic con.
stipation by stimulating the liver and
bowels and restores the natural action
of the bowels. Orino Laxative Fruit
Syrup does not nauseate or grippe and is
mild and pleasant to take. Refuse SUBJ
stitutes. Sold by all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
No. 372.-lost Coins.

1. Do you see William Penn yonder
9. Is this hill in good repair?
8. Do not read in dim evening light.
4. Is not the Pc under the blue skies
of Italy.
). Look down or up. eels are not
plenty.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
10. 364.-Connected Square:

No. 3G5.-Quaint Question: Fifty-eix
quarts difference.
No. 366.-Hidden Fishes: l. Carp 2.
Shad. 3. Trout. 4. Herring.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest TO the ladies
Is solicited. Address: Editor HOMENAKERS'
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat, South Paris. Me
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14

"Hurrah" exclaimed the inventor Of
predigested hay, "a man has lived four
days in mine on nothing but oil and
wood"
"Well, what's in that to shout about?"
"Plenty. You're stupid. 1t gives me
a new idea for breakfast food"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
For Sale.

A farm of $50 acres, 100 acres OF
wood timber, fine orchard, cuts Sc
tons hay, IL story house with )
rooms. All in coed repair. Well
located near Norway. This property
will be sold at a bargain.
Also 900 other fine Oxford Cour ty
Farms and some valuable pine tim
Der lots. Come and see.
HAZEN'S FARM AND REAL
ESTATE AGENCY,
ga Oxford, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
ThePu zzler

No. 367.---Jumbled Words.
Says the WHO'LL: ut Is clear
OF all seasons OF the year
Winter Is the hest and dearest,
Winds ere stillest, skies are clearest-
Snowballs. sleigh rides. sMATsRIcH too
/ like winter best-don't your"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
ST can't save q cent.

81 can't save cent"
"The necessaries of life arc higher
than they were q few years ago."
eyes; and there are so many more Of
them"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT RE
GARDING THE NATIONAL PURE
FOOD AND DRUG LAW.

We are pleased to announce thai
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds
and lung troubles is not affected by the
National Pure Food and Drug law as /,
contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs, and we recommend it as q safe
remedy for children and adults. Sold
by ali druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14

Henry w. Dunn, part OF home
stead, !0o 10 %
c. A. Andrews, Boobier lots, 100 l2 %
The International Paper Co.,
balance of township, 500 1900 IoW
$T7 so
And Henry w. Dunn OF Andover North Sur
plus is appointed Agent to superintend the ex.
penditure OF the same according to law ana 10
required to give bond as the law directs.
ON Andoyer North Surplus, for the purpose OF
I J repairing so much of the County way lead.
ing from Andoyer Corner TO Upton as lies within
said Surplus, and also so much OF the Black
Brook road, so called, as lies within said Sur
plus, the sum Of five hundred and thirty six dol
lars and eighty four cents Is assessed as follows:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14

eyes; l am going to marry Mr.. Bull
lion"
"Why, he is old. enough to be your
father"
81 know he is, but, unfortunately, he
doesn't seem to care for mother"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
DISTURBED THE CONGREGATIOl

The person who disturbed the congre-
cation last Sunday by continually cough
ing is requested to buy bottle of
Foley's Honey and Tar. For sale by all
druGgists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14

$50 Bob Smiths lost his wife. Is he
getting over his grief yet?"
"Not yet, Pm afraid. You know how
slow some insurance companies are in
settling up"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14

The U. S. government in its "Pure
Food Law" does not "endorse" or "guar.
antee" any preparation, as some manu-.
facturers in their advertisements would
make it appear. In the case of medi.
cines the law provides that certain drugs
shall be mentioned on the labels, If they
are ingredients of the preparations
Ely's Cream Balm, the well-known family
remedy for cold in the head, hay fever
and nasal catarrh, doesn't contain a
single injurious drug, so the makers
have simply to print the fact that i,
complies fully with all the requirements
of the law.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
PLANKED CHICKEN.

A chicken should be dressed exactly
as for broiling and then cooked in hot
oven for about half an hour, using bacon
fat or butter for basting; when we'll
done, remove from the oven and place In
a broiler, holding the skin side over q
hot fire to brown; have ready very hot
plank and slip the chicken on to 1t.
Gsrnish with rice and tomato sauce. -Ex.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14
Henry and
The" Bum B. !"
BY Arthur Brindanour.

Copyrighted. 1907. by e. c. PARCELS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-01-14

Procure a good specimen Of live
lobster, plunge knife into its head and
draw it directly down the lobster length
wise, splitting it open with clean cut OF
the knife; fasten to the plank with gal
vanized wire nails and tack wherever it
is necessary to keep it in place. Place
underneath the broiling flame, and, as it
cooks haste with butter; when done,
sprinkle with salt and pepper. A wreath
of lettuce leaves should be arranged
around the lobster on the blackened
edges of the board, with small lemon
points placed here and there on the let
tuce; this may be served either hot or
cold,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
A Woman's Back

Has many aches and pains CAUSED tJ
weaknesses and falling, or other displace
ment OF the pelvic organs. Other symp
toms OF female weakness are frequent:
headache dizziness, imaginary specks OF
dark spots floating before the eyes. guaw
Ing sensation In stomach. dragging or
nearing down IN lower bjorninal or pelvic
region. disagreeable drains from pelvic
organs, faints spells with general weakness
III any considerable number Of the cboys
symptoms are present there is no remccs
the, WIN give quicker relief or more pey,
ma1ent Ct<e then DR.. Plerce's FavUrit
PreN.SSpttcst,~ ~ has A record Of over forty
years OF ceiesS l. IS The ucst pcten
VAXiZeratlls = sll.lc Al - cen2t i2 n ~ ~ nc.y
ylSS nov 2 ~ qgiical science. IL Is ClnC,
'Oi the giyCeric extracts OF native mcdic'
nal roots found IN our forests and CO..,
,ains not a drop OF alcohol or harmful. o.
haoitforming drugs lis ingredients az.
Sli printed ca the hottle-wrapper and q,
tested under oath as correct.
Every ingredient entering into "Fs
vorite prcscri ption has The written G.
torsnment ~ the most eminent nrdicl
writer's u AI. the several schools ol prac
tice-mors valuable than any anoun, o.
hon-prU'"ssionai observation-disclosures q
latter are pnt lNckinR having been cDt
uibui"d voluntarily by grateful paticnt'
q ai mbcrs ~ exceed the ondursemtu'
tivcN to arv other medicine eNtant I,
ths cure ot Numlus is.
You cannot aiiurd "a accept any mciiclb,
oi unknown composition as a subsrituu
FOR this well proven remedy ov kSowf
COMPOSITION, evpn though the dca,ar ina,
make little more profit thereby. fUu
interest lp rcgGning heal'h Is paramount
20 any seiith interest ~ htS ana IL Is az
Insult 10 yonr Intelligence for him to tT,
70. palm od npOn you substitute Ym
know what you want and Il Is his bugi
ness to supply the article called for.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are th,
original Little Liver Pulls" first put "
~ old DIR. Pierce over forty years agc
much imitatei bu, never cuualed. Littl
saear-coatsd stsnules--eEsy To take h
sandy,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
How 10 Get Strong.

p. J. naly, OF 12t7 w. Congress
ST.. Chicago, tells OF a way 10 be-
come strong: lie says. my mother.
who lis old and was very feeble, T.
deriving 20 much benefit from Elec-
trio Bi,ters. that | fell it's my duty
10 tell those VIII need a tonic and
strengthening medicine about e. In
my mothers case a marked gain IN
n ssh has resulted. insomnia has been
overcome. and she Is steadily grow
ing stronger. Electric Bltters
luickly remedy stomach. liver AMI
kidney complaints. Sod under
guarantee al J. c. Perrys drug
store. zoe.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25

and when another partridge few nm
ne didn't even offer tc shoot Ii. We
dldnt take much stock in that stor,
until 1t dawned upon us that he had
shot the bird out of season and the
boy happened along Just In tina IN
oe Incrlmlnated by accepting Il as a
present. IL was better to have him
as partner than a witness.
wood was gathered then and the
nre blazed. The owls breast---fat
I'D fine II looked--was in the broil-
er, and on the fire. There II cooked
and cooked. Then It cooked some
more and sent mp an apetizing smell
Now and then. / said / thought the
time Tor II had come, but there wa :
a burden of opinion that more cook
ng would benefit the owl
Meantime, we had eaten n nan n
TWO OF trout aud a few other things
- bird Of course being later in
the bill o. fore. AT mot dinner 7
nave attended, this course Is contem-
nlated with Joy. II did not seem 70
De on this occasion. Eddie agreed
with Del thet he had never cared
much for bird, anyway. and urged
me to take his share. I refused tn
deprive him of Il. Then he said he
didn't feel we'll, and thought he real
" oneht not to cat anything more
I said gri-nlv that possibly 'h,s va
true. hut that he would cat tho owl
y W" served then. fairly divided
and distributed. as food is when
men are on short rations. took tho
hrst taste was alwavs venture
-ome-a little one. Then. imme-
diately, / wished 7 hal accented Ed
dies piece. But moantime he had
tasted. too--a misery tsste-and
then eo1ldn't have got the rel Of
II for money.
For there was never ANYTHING SO
good as that breast of Young owl. T.
was tender. Il was juicy. II waq as
elcatelv favored as partridge al
most. Certainly II was dainty
morsol - " who had Of la'e Aaalt
40 largely in fish diet. Had We
known where the rest OF that brood
of owls had flown 10 we should have
started after them. then and there
Bigelow Paine in Outing.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
THE FINE PEACHES
NsAN.rn.-Y.,r

AT this time cf wear. when every
h"dv is e"ting. o. Is longing - eat
MO7treu'l ~oochos. II ray he inter-
esting to EXores8 readers 70 learn
how thew got their renutatinn
Louis XIV was the fr7t king Of
Frrnce TO eat q Montrr"il peach. An
old musleteo". who might have stem
mas. wa wounded IN the wars aGd
mas. was Rounded IN the wars AMI
spent tho evening NJ his life garden
ing in the herml'ape OF Malassis
clo7e 20 the village o. Nontreui. His
name was Girardot. and peach trees
we're his hobby. By careful grating
he obtained fine specimens, ami,
wishing 20 lmmorfall7e them
schcmed TO sct som" of his peaches
or 20 the kings table.
Coude was receiving Loui7 XIV
at Chant'lly. The table had been set
for luncheon, and the royal guest
and his host were walking In the
garden. Suddenly man appcared
before them. "There Is gift Of
hoeveu and lts sun upon your table.
rlre." he said. and disappeared
louis NV did not IKE there sur.
"r'7Ns. pad everv effort was made
~ rPtch end punish the visitor, but
withcut success. A basket of peaches
wi'h label, For the kings break
g. -" md mpda "a mysterious ap-
prarp Tca on tho table. The king ad-
rll"ed 'Na fruit, hut, as measure OF
pra"autCn. ipeisted on its being
tasted before he pte of a. Nobody
being q noTny the worse. his maies-
- etc n peach. and liked Il so much
th"f 10 did not rcr' until Glrardot
had heen found and ordered to sup
My tim with a dish Of peaches every
pv throughout the season. Ana ever
elnce the iuicy peach of Mo''reuil
ra- ouioyod It's deserved celebrity
London Express.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-25
A Paying Investment.

Mr.. John White. OF 3s Highland
Ave. Houlton, Maine. says: Have
been troubled with a cough every
wintNd and spring. Last winter :
tried many advertised remedies, but
rhe congh continued until ! bought
a soc bottle OF DR.. Kings New Dis
covery; before that was half gone.
the cough was all gone. This winter
the same happy result has followed.
few doses once more banished the
annual cough. / am now convinced
that Or. Kings New Discoyery Is
the best OF all cough and lune
remedies" Sold under guarantee a,
]. c. Perry's drug store. soc AM
100. Trial bottle free.