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Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10

feet square, with a wind surface OF
60 square feet. They are sent up one
after another until their combined
pull lifts 1900 feet of cable with the
camera and electrical appliances, and
the top aeroplane is practically out
of sight at a height of 1900 feet when
the camera reaches its station at 1000
feet above ground. The photo
graphor watches the camera through
field glass. With finger upon All
electrical switch, he may await the
favorable moment for ! to hours,
but at the tight instant he presses
the button, and the dropping of
tiny parachute signals that plate
has been exposed. A 3 horsepower
gasoline motor operates the cable.
Powdered sulphur mixed with oil is
claimed to have frequently relieved
hot bearings in steamship machinery.
but lubricant much stranger still is
sulphuric acid. On one occasion,
after repeated trouble from heating,
the dilute acid was allowed to drip
slowly upon the working bearing. In
half an hour the part was cooled,
when the acid was washed out and
the ordinary oil was applied. The
cure was permanent.
Clothing of late alleged murderer
at Middlesbrough, Eng, seemed to
bear very faint status. jet of
oxygen gave the spots a ruddy hue,
and several photographs by color
process showed the blood stains very
distinctly in their natural color.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10
Tho Silent Winners.

Examine our list of presidential can
didates and see how few Of them made
stump speeches.
George Washington made none.
Thomas Jefferson made none.
John Adams, John Quincy Adams,
James Madison. James Monroe made
none.
Neither did Andrew jackson, nor
Martin Van Buren,, nor General Harri-
son, nor James X. Polk. nor Franklin
Pierce, nor James Buchanan.-Jeffer-
sOnian.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10
A Fortunate Man.

One day n young n.atron to the
market place did go, where she bought
an oyster plant then set 1t out to grow.
Said she. Next winter vel have Oys-
ters. fresh oysters every day, and what
a saving 1t will be, with not cent to
pay. oh, but hubby should be thank
full 1t was his lot In life to get such a
saving woman for his own little wife,
Chicago News.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10
A Contented Woman

is always found in the same house
with Billiards. Snow Imminent. 1t
keeps every member of the family
free from aches and pains, it heals
cuts, burns and scalds and cures
rheumatism, neuralgia, lum bago and
all muscular soreness aud stiffness.
25c, SOC and 81 a bottle. Sold by
Ruhser's City Pharmacy.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10

MISCELLANY
Reported weekly for the Ledger.

A Novel Lamp. Sixth Sense. -
Beaded Lightning. - Physiological
Consequences of Motoring. a
Strong Gas Mantle-A Great Count.
.-1he Sky Studio. - VitrIolic
fabrication. - Color Photography in
Court.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10
An Eva onener.

Eight O'clock" exclaimed a guest at
a hotel, yawning. land I'm so sleepy
can scarcely open my eyes"
'Shall bring your bill, sirT" inquired
q waiter.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10

A LII kinds OF Blanks for u. S. Land Filings
"A Homestead, Timber and Mineral blanks
may be had AZ the Ledger office; also deeds
mortgages. mining locations, proof OF labor
and other legal blanks kept for sale.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10

Ledger and Daily Call one years 90
Ledger and Weekly Call one year 20
Ledger and Daily Chronicle, one
year Observation-Disclosures. 9 90
Lee ger end Weekly Chronicle,
one year NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 8 90
Ledger and Daily Examiner 1year 90
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10
NINTH JupICAL CIRCUIT
LEGISLATIVE
SENATORS FROM CALIFORNIA

SENATORS FROM CALIFORNIA
George G. Perkins and Frank 2. Flint
CoNGRESSMEN FROM CALIFORNIA
First district ..... VIM. Englebright
Second district. Duncan e. McKinlay
Third distrsct . Joseph K. Knowland
Fourth district. Julius Kahn
Fifth district. ..,......E E. A. Hayes
Sixth district. =. James G. Needham
Seventh district 49,. James McLachlan
Eighth district. ...........S. Z. Smith
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10
State Government.
EXECUTIVE

EXECUTIVE
Governor james N. Gillett
Lieut-Governor Warren X. Porter
Secretary of State. Charles f. Curry
Controller. ................A. B. Nye
Treasurer VIM. r. Williams
Attorney-General. Ulysses S. Webb
Surveyor-General,. VIM. S. Kingsbury
Supt. State Printing w. w. Shannon
Clerk Supreme Court. F., L. Caughey
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10

For Sale-Lot of benches, formerly
used In Webb hall; Il aud feet long
suitable for show place, churches, etc.
Will be sold cheap; apply at Ledger
office.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10

Mining Signals Oh cloth, required
to be posted in all mines, for sale at
the Ledger Office.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10
Special Small Ads.

Advertisements under this head, not exceed
ing lines, will be inserted at 5Oc per month or
cents per line for less than one month.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10

Cheap for cash. gentle mare
with harness complete, and light
spring wagon. Apply at e. s, Pitois.
jackson.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10

FOR SALE.-A fine driving team
both single and double, No. J
buggy with 0r without pole and
double harness, all in good order.
also light spring wagon with tor
suitable for mountain travel. viii
sell any part or as whole. Call OF
address Ledger office may l5-tf.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10

Acknowledgment blanks for nota-
ries, specially printed for Amador
county, may be had at the Ledger
office. Price Soc per packet OF 81.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10

Ledger and Weekly Chicago In
t9~-Ccaan ..................
Led ger and Cosmopolitan Maya
zine one year. ............
Ledger and McCall's Magazine, 1
year, including free pattern
Ledger and Pandex of the Press
Ledger and Pictorial Review ....
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10

Copies of the license ordinance Of
the City of Jackson in pamphlet form
may be had at the Ledger office; price
100. each
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10

DISTRIBUTING AGENTS FOR J. f. MAR
- tell Cognac, Moet & Chaudon, White Sea-
End Private Cuvee Champagne: Morgan Bros
Puerto de Santa Maria Sherries: Royal Wine
Company, Oporto, Port Wines; Dubois Freres,
Bordeaux, Carrots and Sauternes; CANADIAN
CLUB WHISKY. Hiram Walker u Sons, Linn
ite1, Walkervllle. Ontario, Canada John dc
Kuyper zoon, Cotterdam, Sin; Gilka Kuem-
mel, from j. A, Gilka, Berlin; Barthloomay
Brewery Company Rochester, N. Y, KnickeT-
booker Beer Dogshead Brand of Guinness.
Stout and Bass ALE (bottled by Read Bros.
London); Cantrell q Cochrane, Belfast, Ginger
Ale; Naglee Brandy; Reimoorted American
WHISTLES
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10

For kent-rwo front rooms in the
Webb hall building, 'uitable for
offices. Apply at Ledger office.
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10
Two Dollars per year,

paid strictly advance otherwise 81 so will be charged
OUR CLUBBING RATES
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10

President. ...... Theodore Roosevelt
Vice President. Charles w. Fairbanks
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10
JUDICIARY
(Chief Justice Fuller

U. s. SUPREME COURT JUSTICES
Amador ledger. (Jackson, Amador County, Calif.) 1875-19??, 1908-07-10
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
National Government.

EXECUTIVE
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-08
West Bethel.

There was an old bach, there was an oil maid
He was quite timid, and somewhat afraid,
But now this old maid did love this old bach,
And thought he would prove very good catch
Il Just will propose to him that he should wed
Some very good maid who can broil and car
bake
And maybe. perhaps, the hint he will take
So the next time they met she said TO him, true
MY very dear air. propose unto you
But never another fond word she said,
So swift from the house he eagerly sped.
And he said to himself: i vow and do snum,
I'll not meet her again till leap year Is DONE"
The weather is growing cold.
DRY aud dusty roads for December.
Dr.. G. w. Fernald of Bethel Hill was
here last week on business.
John T. Lewis of North Waterford
was in town Wednesday and Thursday
Z. r. Briggs lost COW last week fol
which he paid thirty dollars a year ago
Daniel A. Glines and wife of Bethe
Hill we're in this village last Tuesday.
Only light rains have yet fallen, ant
water is nearly as scarce as cider.
Hard times for those having large
families to feed with everything to buy
and nothing to sell.
Peter Wheeler and wife are moving
from Grover Hill to the farm they re
Gently bought of D. A. Glines.
Alanson Tyler is doing good bust
ness in the manufacture and sale o.
picture frames.
It is thought the wind-bags of Alaski
have burst, and the safety valves o.
Northwest Canada blown out.
Dead deer have been 80 plentiful herr
since the hunting season opened that TIT
largest now attract but little notice.
Miss Eva Glines of Bethel Hill has
been working in the postcard house o.
Written s. Dennison during the acad
envy vacation. aud boarded at L. E
Aliens, but this week returns to school
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-08
Bethel.

Monday afternoon, tho Ere alarm
brought out the villagers and when II
was learned that the Congregational
church was on FIRE there was great ex-
element. Two young ladies discovered
smoke coming from the basement and
notified some young men who gave the
alarm. Probably the fire took under a
furnace and must have been smouldering
since Sunday noon. The fire companies
responded promptly and the fire was pre-
vented from spreading into the audi
forum of the church to great degree.
The organ was protected, 80 seems to
have escaped without injury, but the
walls of the church were blackened.
The chapel has been put in order for
services and the people will worship
there until repairs are made upon the
church. The parish was very fortunate
not to lose the entire building.
Tuesday, the w. G. T. U. held an
interesting meeting with Mrs. William
Lowe.
Thanksgiving relatives to the number
of twenty-six we're entertained by Mr..
and Mrs. H. N. Upton. Among them
we're Major Adelbert Twitchell of New
ark, N. j., Maj and Mrs. Gould of Port.
land, and Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Bean OF
Norway.
Thursday evening the Ladies' Aid OF
the NJ. E. church served pie supper to
a good number. Pies Of various kinds
were served.
Friday evening the Congregational
parish met to take action in regard to
repairing the church. DIR. j. G. Gehring,
Hon. j. NJ. PhilbroOk and K. G. Bowler
were chosen committee to make ar.
engagements for the repairs. W. j.
Wheeler came to Bethel Tuesday and
promptly adjusted the insurance very
satisfactorily.
The town schools will open Monday
Thursday, the Ladies' Club will hold
the Christmas sale in Garland Chapel as
planned, but the supper will necessarily
be postponed.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-08
East Bethel.

Miss Rose Greenwood is spending {
few days with friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Bean visited rela.
tivss at Berlin, N. a., Thanksgiving
week.
Our Gould Academy students are al
at home for the Thanksgiving vacation
Mr.. G. NJ. Bartlett of Litcbfield wal
the guest of his sister, Mrs. Eta Bean
Thanksgiving week.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Swan and son O
South Paris visited at J. a. Swans las
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Bartlett and Fran
cis Mills were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Bartlett Thanksgiving Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Frost of Locke
Mills dined with Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ
Kimball Thanksgiving Day.
Hazel May Sanborn is staying will
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. n
Kimball.
The poverty party and fair held by
Alder River Grange last week attracted
good crowd, aud all enjoyed the old
time supper of hot baked beans, brown
bread, coffee, twisted doughnuts, ginger
bread, plum cake, all kinds of pies ant
Indian pudding. A very successful salt
was held, realizing in all about City dol
lars. Mr.. Mitchell of this place was TIT
lucky one to get the quilt. Mr.. Charles
Cross got the handsome guess cake.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-08
For Assistant Attorney General.

Charles p. Barnes OF Norway is an
nounced as a candidate for assistant at
torney general of Maine Mr., Barnes is
completing his second term as county
attorney for Oxford County. During the
four years he has had a large volume Of
business to attend to, including homicide
cases in unussl number for alaw-abiding
county such as we know Oxford to be.
In the prosecution of his duties he has
shown zeal and activity In the enforce
ment of law, thoroughness Of prepare
ton, readiness and ability in the actual
trial of cases, and an untirIng energy
under the strain Of continuous work
through . long term of court, such as
are rarely found in combination. The
Office of assistant attorney general Is not
an elective one, but the choice of his as
sistant 10 made by the attorney general.
The next attorney general OF the state,
chosen by the legislature which meets in
January, may be assured of very efi.
Gent assistant II he chooses Mr.. Barnes,
and the friends of Mr.. Barnes in his own
county will be gratified II the choice
should be made.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-08
Helcle0eId.

The ladies of the Baptist circle gave
one of their famous dinners at the vestry
Wednesday, realizing about nine dollars
F. Elias Remission Of South Paris was
in town Wednesday.
W. q. Eastman of East Sumner was
here on business Tuesday.
DR.. Heald took Cliff Churchill to the
hospital In Lewiston for an operation
for appendicitis last Saturday.
The minstrel show of the Eastern Star
will occur Dec. II, to be followed BY
An oyster supper and dance. Music
will be furnished by the Swastika Or
chestra Of South Paris.
Several G. A. r. men from here 1T
tended camp. fire held by Dwinal Post
at Mechanic Falls, Thursday. "Billy
and Fon" with fife and drum did escort
duty. Some forty eight years ago at the
same place, these musicians performed
the same duty for the organization ther
known az the Wide Awakes during the
first Lincoln campaign.
Mrs. Elizabeth Waldrou, after having
traversed the greater part of New Eng
land during the summer and fall, has
settled down for the winter at her home
here.
Arthur Chandler of West Sumner was
In town Thursday.
Mayfower Chapter, No. 1876, o. E. s.
hold their annual election Of officers OF
Friday evening. The old officers were
reelected for another term.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Cole have been In
Portland during the week.
Buckfleld Grange held an all day
meeting Saturday with the regulation
grange dinner at the noon recess.
S. c. Wilmington killed the banne
porker Of the season Friday, weighing
SOP pounds, dressed. Bring on you
pig stories.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-08
East BroWnfleld.

The services at the Congregations
church on Worlds Temperance Sunday
Nov. 20. were of most interesting
character. Tho speaker, Rev. A. S. Bis
bee, of Portland, having had wide ex
perience az traveller and lecturer, hello
the closest attention OF his audience
throughout the entire meeting. Also OF
Saturday evening, Nov %, Mr.. Bisbet
gave sterenpticnn lecture at Bradbury
Hall, which was of the highest class ant
those who were unable to attend missed
a great treat Mr.. Bisbee was entertain
ed at the home of Mrs. E. A. q. Stick
new.
The Red Men gave their farcical play,
"The Mock Trial" at Brownfield Cen
ter Dec. 4.
Will Warren has removed from bis
farm into the Jacob Colby house which
he recently bought.
The Congregational Circle served a
baked bean supper at Bradbury Hall
Dec 2. In connection with 1t there was
also an apron sale, entertainment and
sociable enjoyed by many.
Mrs. E. A. g. Stickney and Miss |. II.
Stickney are In Portland at present
They will return to their home here foi
Christmas week, however.
Mrs. ]. e. Clement spent Dec. 2 in
Cornish.
J. B. Peckham was In Cumberland
Mills last Wednesday for the day.
A prayer meeting was held at the
home of DR.. Msrston Dec. Sd.
Many will be sorry to learn that Polly,
the pet of the post Office, was found
dead In her cage one morning last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-08
North Sfoneham.

Richard Hazeltine was at home from
Fryeburg Academy with his aunt, Mrs
Kate Funtaine, over Thanksgiving.
Eva McAllister OF North Waterford Il
visiting her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. C. Sawyer.
Beryl McKeen was at home from her
school at Norway Thanksgiving.
VIM. Cannon and ]. C. Sawyer have
both got the water 10 their houses.
Ralph Adams and Zeno Fontsine are
cutting timber for N. q. Palmer, which
will be hauled to 81. B. McKesn's mill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-08
Oxford.

An informal church meeting was held
Friday evening to see if Rev. Mr.. New
port could be induced to remain with the
church at Oxford, but he had already
practically accepted the call to Turner.
A reception to Mr.. and Mrs. Newport
was held at the chapel Wednesday even
ing by the people of the Congregational
church and parish to show their appre-
citation of his work among them. A sum
of money was presented to them, and
music, reading, and remarks followed.
Refreshments of ice cream, fancy cakes,
ETC., were served.
Married, at Boston, Nov. %, Howard
Chandler aud Jean Agnes Mulholland,
both of Oxford. Mr.. and Mrs. Chandler
will make their home at Webb's Mills.
Willis Wing died of typhoid fever at
Gray and was brought here for burial.
T. A. Roberts Post and Corps visited
Dwinal Post at Mechanic Falls Thursday
Prof. Tubbs Of Bates College spoke at
the NJ. +. church Sunday on "Conditions
In Mexico"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-08
LOcke's Mills.

Mrs. Will Coolidge and Mrs. Llewellyn
Bryant were at South Paris and Norway
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Frost have moved
into the rent recently vacated by Fred
Penley.
Miss Eva Cummings has gone to
Lowell, Mass, to spend the winter with
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melrose Cole and son OF
Portland visited in town last week.
Phil Green has returned to his home
at Berlin, N. II.
Mrs. Harriet Herrick Ia visiting her
daughter at Rumford Falls.
Mr.. Rogers and his daughter of Var
mouth have been the guests of Mrs. +.
e. Purington.
The basket ball game Tuesday evening
was won by the Bethel team. Score
was Is to 10.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-08
Brvant's Pond.

George K. Coffin has sold bis stand
and few acres of land near the village
to Charles McGinnis of North Wood
stock. Mr.. McGinnis takes possession
at once.
Our deputy sheriff Mr.. q. D. Cole
has been appointed jailer and will move
to South Paris the last of December. II
is understood that N. e. Williams will
occupy Mr.. Coles house In the village.
Mr.. Kilbon Perham, one of our Oldest
citizens, is seriously Ill. His children
we're summoned home Wednesday.
The lot selected for the Whitman
Library Is being put in shape. 1t ID
located on o knoll near the Grange Hal
on land bought of Mrs. Emily j. Felt.
Albert b. Russ has been appointed
superintendent of schools in place of l.
w. Smith.
Edith and Elsie Cushman leave Mon.
day for Pennington where they will at
tend the Normal School.
George K. Coffin has bought the past
ure and wood lot joining his farm.
Floyd Morgan is occupying his new
house which Is nearly finished.
Lucy Frost of Norway is teaching Ia
the Whitman District. She boards with
the family Of George Coffin.
Gilman A. Whitman has closed his
farm house and is stopping at Rumford
His sister, Mrs. Aravesta Bessey, who
has been keeping house for him, Is now
at Hebron taking care of her daughter,
The holiday sale at Libby's Variety
Store will open Saturday, Dec. 18th
with new and complete stock to selec,
from. You will find many new lines
adapted to Christmas wants.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-08
NO REASON FOR DOUBT.
A STATEMENT OF FACTS BACKED By
STRONG GUARANTEE.

We guarantee immediate relief and .
positive cure to all sufferers from c0nsti-
patton. In every case where We fail to
effect cure, we will supply the medi-
cine free. That's frank statement OF
facts, and we want you to substantiate
them at our risk.
Rexall Orderlies are gentle, effective,
dependable and safe bowel regulator,
strengthener and tonic. They re-estab-
lish natures functions in Q quiet, easy
way. They do not cause any inc0nven.
fence, gripping or nausea. They are 80
pleasant to take and work so easily that
they may be taken by anyone at any
time. They thoroughly tone up the
whole system to healthy activity. They
have most beneficial action upon the
liver
Rexall Orderlies are indispensable and
ideal for the use of children, old folks
and delicate persons. We cannot toe
highly recommend them to all sufferers
from any form of constipation and its
attendant evils. That's why We back
our faith in them with our promise Of
money back IL they do not give entire
satisfaction. Two sizes, csc. and 10c
r. A. Shnrtleff & Co., South Paris, Nc
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-12-08
East Waterford.

A party Of fifteen ate dinner and sup
per at B. G. McIntire's Thanksgiving
Day. Mrs. McIntire's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. II. Sawin of Norway, were of the
party.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Sanderson and son
Arthur, ate their Thanksgiving dinner
with S. S. Hall and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. B. Doughty spen,
Thanksgiving day with his brother
Thaxter at Norway.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. II. Pride have return
ed from visit to their people in North
Fryeburg.
The winter schools opened Nov. 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hammond oil
Colebrook, N. a., spent a night at j. E
McIntire's not long since
Born, Nov. 81, to the wife Of Chas. W
Cannon, a son.
Miss Inez Flint is the guest of Mrs. B.
G. McIntire.
Mr.. and Mra. Alonzo Cole sre visiting
Mrs Coles daughter 10 Mansfield, Mass.
Miss Louise Brown and Warren Knee
land are having telephones put In.
Mrs. Lizzie Jewett is now caring fol
Mrs. j. E. McIntire.
Mrs. Vests Jenkins ia visiting Mrs. G
L. Hilton.