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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
Anecdotes of Booth.

General Booth, the head of the Saliva
ton Army, recently attained the age OF
seventy-nine.
The "Generar' as he is called by his
followers, naturally takes his work very
seriously. He is not, however, above
telling q humorous story, even If the
laugh Is against him.
Here are two anecdotes he sometimes
relates in the course of his addresses:
A woman was taken into Army head.
quarters while intoxicated. On regain
ing her normal state of mind, and learn
ing where she was, she exclaimed, in
despair:
"Take me out of here, quick, or I'll
lose my reputation"
Another case the Army workers took
had been so long under the influence OF
drink that he had forgotten all about
himself. Finally, the officials learned
the whereabouts of his wife, whom he
had deserted, and this telegram was
sent:
1--WE have found your dear husband"
Promptly the answer came back. 1t
ran:
l. ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
A Password That Didn't Pass.

"John, love-" said the young wife,
"you oughtn't to have any secrets from
me-"
"Well, Tootsie?"
"You go to lodge meetings and you
never tell me anything about them.
"They wouldn't interest you, dear. |
don't mind giving you the password,
though, if you'll promise never to dis,
close it to living SOUL"
"lll promise never to tell 1t to any
body"
Remember, it's to be repeated only
once and very rapidly"
"I'll rem ember. What is it?"
Observation-Disclosures"
"What? Please say it again, little
slower"
"Have you forgotten the conditions
already? l said only once and very rapid,
.ly."
(Tearful pause.)
80, dear! l wish you hadn't told
mep,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
MANY sufferers from nasal catarrh sa,

Many sufferers from nasal catarrh say
they get splendid results by using an
atomizer. For their benefit we prepare
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Except that
it Is liquid 1t is in all respects like the
healing, helpful, pain-allaying Cream
Balm that the public has been familiar
with for years. No cocaine nor other
dangerous drug in it. The soothing
spray is q remedy that relieves at once.
All druggists, 75c., Including spraying
tube, or mailed by Ely Bros, SO Warren
Street, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
All Parts In Good Running Order

All Parts In GOOD Running Order'
The Customer-When I bought car
from you few weeks ago you said you
would be willing to supply new part II
I broke anything.
The Motor Alphabetically, sir.
What can have the pleasure OF provid-
ing you witbP
The Customer want a pair of new
ankles, floating rib, left eye, three
yards of cuticle, a box Of assorted finger.
nails, four molars, two bicuspids, and a
funny hone
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
Mo. o74-whsn U Came In.

When came in, loving becames dis.
covered: to rove became worthless fin
cry; covered with gold became crime; a
set of type became source; shape be
came courtroom; part Of a tie became
Russian whip; boy became to
praise; chance became a clown; cause
Of union became fastened.-oYuths
Companion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed execut.ix OF the
last will and testament OF
LEONIDAS BUCK. late Of Dix1cld,
In the County of oxford, deceased. All per.
sons having demands against the estate Of said
deceased are desired to present the same for set,
tlement, and all indebted thereto are requested
to make payment Immediately.
Sept. 18th. 1905 SOPHlLA H. BUN
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
WOMAN INTERRUPTS POLITICAL
SPEAKER.

A we'll dressed woman interrupted q
political speaker recently by continually
coughing. II she had taken Foley's
Honey and Tar It would have cured her
cough quickly and expelled the cold
from her system. The genuine Foley's
Honey and Tar contains no opiates and
IL In yellow package. Refuse substi-
tutes. For sale BY ell druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
MARRIED MAN IN TROUBLE.

A married man who permits any mem
Der of his family to take anything ex'
cept Foley's Honey and Tar, for coughs,
colds and lung trouble, is guilty OF
neglect. Nothing else is as good for all
pulmonary troubles. The genuine
Foley's Honey and Tar contains nc
opiates and is in a yellow package. Fol
sale by all druggists,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
Key to tho Puxxler.

No :t3.-Reversals: Gulp, plug;
dine. Cd: rats. star; are, era; live
evil: pins. snip: nuts. stun.
No. 2c4.-Name Of Bird Puzzle: Scls-
sors, parrot. axe, race, river. OWL
watch-sparrow
No. 265.-Beheadings: Butter, utter;
lend, end; bailment, ailment; Bethel.
Ethel: president. resident.
No. 266.-Letter Enigma: Puzzle.
No. 267.-An Acrostic: Times-Items,
mites, emits, smite.
No. 28S.-Hidden Things About a
Ship: Spar. stay. rope. sail. anchor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06

It has been estimated that 1.-TWO per
sons playing dominos ten hours day
and making four moves minute could
continue $4,000 years without ex-
hausting all the combinations Of the
game, the total Of which Is 24S,52S,-
2l1, $40"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
A new Lot

of Plumbing Goods. The best Of
oak woodwork for closets. No old
goods. Call and see this line. Job
bing promptly attended to. No
charge for team.
T.. M. Lonely,
Norway, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06

Lola-Last night young Borem de-
clared he would willingly 60 to the ends
of the earth for me.
Grace-And what did you say?
Lola-I finally got him to make start
for homo and let it 60 at that.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
A Fish That Walks.

The peniophthalmus. or walking
fish. is found in the south Pacific. AT
low tide it crawls over the lonely
white coral beaches ON two simmer
Ing, yellow scaled legs in search Of
sand crabs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
SAVED HIS BOYS LIFE.

"My three-year-old boy was badly
constipated, had high fever and was in
an awful condition. 1 gave him two
doses of Foley's Orino Laxative and the
next morning the fever was gone and he
was entirely we'll. Foley's Orino Laxa-
tive saved his life." A. Wolkush, CAST
mer, Wis. For sale by all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator OF the estate
OF
EMMA l.. HUBBELL, late OF Dixleld,
In the County of-Oxfori, 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.
Sept. 18th, 1903. GEORGE WALTERS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
NOTICE.,

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed executrix OF the last
will and testament of
GEORGE w. SHAW, late Of Buckield,
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 to
make payment Immediately.
Sept. 18th, 1905. ADDlE r.. SHAW.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
TheP uzz,ler
No. a6e.-BurIed Proverbs.

A retired farmer travelling abroad
sent his son, who had succeeded him In
business, these curious cablegrams:
/. Hurry and spoil. Take ease. Many
a king enjoys spending winter and
summer taking ease.
2. Remember 1t comes hard enough;
save. Hoe around vineyard energetic
ally. Wealth increasing naturally gives
satisfaction.
The son, knowing his fathers pecul-
lar ways, searched the cablegrams for
some hidden message and after some
study extracted from each a well
known proverb of three words.
No. 270.-Double Charade.
'Tis summer, and in natures garden fan
The many tinted flowers I'LL the breeze
With sweetly scented odors, and the
trees,
Clad In their foliage Of verdure rare,
Sway to and fro mid gentle breaths OF
air;
Blithe songsters wing their flight across
the leas:
warbling harmonious lays TWO ONE
one sees
Beauty and grandeur far beyond compare.
Yea. verify. it's paradise on earth.
LAST FIRST one seeks its pleasures
to abuse;
COMPLETE Is lovely nature 50 profuse
As in this summer time Of Joy and mirth.
When every flower. bright with radiant
hues.
And cen the trees appreciate her worth.
Al. 7f-lIIn.trat.d Psbus
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
PRORATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested in either Of the Estates
hereinafter named:
At 8 Probate Court, held at Paris, In and
for the County Of Oxford, on the third Tuesday OF
Sept, in the year OF our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and eight. The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated. 1t is hereby ORDERED.
That notice thereof be given to oil pcrsons In.
published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In tho OK.
ford Democrat, newspaper published ut South
Paris, in said County, that they may appear az
Probate Court to be held at said Paris on
of the clock in the forenoon, and be heard there.
on II they see cause.
Lucfus w. Hackett, late of scituate. Il. l.,
deceased; petition for order to distribute bal.
ance remaining In his hands presented by Wal.
ter l.. Gray, attorney for administrator.
James Travis, late of Mexico, deceased !;
petition for the appointment OF Charles IL Eaton
or some other suitable person as administrator
OF the estate Of said deceased.
Louise F. Strickland, late Of Paris. de.
ceased will and corticil thereto with petition
for probate thereof presented by Walter l..
Gray, the executor therein named.
Samuel Hazeltine, late OF Paris, deceased |;
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Seth Benson, the executor therein named.
Emma Elizabeth Wiske, late Of Paterson,
N. j., deceased; copy OF will presented for pro.
bate by James S. Wright attorney for the ex.
ecutor of said will.
Emeline II. Cummings, late Of Paris, de.
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Eugene Y. Smith, the executor
therein named.
Lorenzo d. Higgins, OF Waterford. minor
third account presented for allowance by Flora
A. Stearns, guardian.
Eliza II. Moore, late OF Paris, deceased
petition for determination Of collateral Inherit
ance tax presented by James s. Wright, execu'
tor.
Irving o. Emmons ct ais, min ors, OF Paris;
petition for license to sell and convey real estate
presented by Annie l.. Emmons, guardian.
Lucius w. Hackett, late Of scituate, r. ,
deceased; fret account presented for allowance
by Waiter l.. Gray, administrator.
Euleta NJ. Allen, OF Hiram. ward; petition
for license to sell and convey real estate present
ed by Ceba N. Allen, guardian.
David Varney, late OF Porter, deceased /;
petition for order ~ distribute balance remain.
Ing In his hands presented by Herbert L. Ridlon,
administrator.
Charles II. Sessions, late OF Paris. de-
eased first account presented for allowance by
Nancy q. Sessions, administratrix.
Frank Packard, late OF Hebron. deceased ;
first and final account presented for allowance
by Lydia 4. Packard, Administrative.
ADDISON <. HERRlCK, Judge of said Court.
true copy-Attest:
ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06

Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs
quickly, strengthens the lungs and ex-
pels colds. Get the genuine in yellow
package. For sale by al druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
,E YOU ONLY HALF

ARE YOU ONLY HALF ALIVEp
People with kidney trouble are SO
weak and exhausted that they are only
half alive. Foley's Kidney Remedy
makes healthy kidneys, restores lost
vitality, and weak, delicate people are
restored to health. Refuse any but
Foley's. For sale by all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
HOMEMAKERS' COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest TO the ladies
IL solicited. Address: Editor HonEhAKERs'
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat, South Paris, Me.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06

Winks-Your brother-in-law still at
your house. Wise?
Wise-Yes, but he Is beginning to
weaken. 1 have him pushing the lawn
mower every morning and the ice cream
freezer every afternoon. think he will
60 before am driven to starting him in
on the washing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06

8. The young mans heart -- a
the thought Of his lost -.
4. The - stepped Oh board the -
sailed away.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06

Smart-Do you think colleges turn out
the best menP
Wise-Sure. ! was turned out In my
sophomore year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06

When ironing, If the worker stands on
padded rug the feet do not become so
tired.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
No. o7a-Rroken Words.

Example: He was not novice" In
burglary. and there seemed to be ''no
vice" he was not equal to.
/. We soldiers with bullet
proof -.
2. She - the shade dressed In
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
A JEWELERS. EXPERIENCE.

C. R. Kluger, the jeweler, 1860 Virginia
Avenue, indianapolis, Ind, writes: IL
was 30 weak from kidney trouble that l
could hardly walk hundred feet. Four
bottles of Foloy's Kidney Remedy cleared
my complexion, cured my backache and
the Irregularities disappeared, and l can
now attend to business every day, and
recommend Foley's Kidney Remedy to
all sufferers, as it cured me after the
doctors and other remedies had failed.
For sale by all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06

JIMMY say, daddy, l want you to
answer question.
His Father-What is 1t?
Jimmy-Well, II the end of the world
was to come and the earth was destroy
ed while a man was up in balloon,
where would he land when he came
down?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON

DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 18th day Of Sept. A. D. 1903, on read.
ing the foregoing petition, Y is
Ordered by the Court. That hearing be had
1908, before said Court at Portland, In said Dis.
trict, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published In the Oxford Dem:
ocrat newspaper 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 pray
er Of said petitioner should not be granted.
And It is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail TO all known cred
itors copies Of said petition and this order, adj
dressed to them at their places OF residence as
stated.
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge
of the said Court and the seal thereof, at Port.
land, In said District, on the 18th day OF Sept,
A. d. 1908.
H.. ST. JAMES z. HEWEY, Clerk.
A true copy of petition and order thereon.
Attest JAMES 4. HEWEY, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
Bankrupt,s Petition for Discharge.

Bankrupt
To the Hon. CLARENCE HALE. Judge Of the Dis
trict Court of the United States for the District
of Maine
CAMUEL d. RAND, Of Dixfeld, in the
y County of Oxford, and State Of Maine.
in said District, respectfully represents. that
on the 18th day OF April, last past, he was
duly adjudged bankrupt, under the Acts Of
Congress relating to Bankruptcy; that he has
duly surrendered all his property and rights OF
property, and has fully Complied with all the
requirements of said Acts and OF the orders Of
Court touching his bankruptcy
Wherefore he prays, That he may be de.
creed by the Court TO have full discharge from
all debts provable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex.
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this sth day Of September, A. ID. 1908.
SAMUEL u. RAND, Bankrupt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06

Pour jellies, such as lemon, ETC., while
still warm, into sherbet glasses and leave
to harden on ice. One may be served to
each person and the jelly need not be
stiff enough to make unmolding pos
sible.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06

No. 271.-lllustrated Rebus.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-10-06
"crack the Whip" In the Desert.

"You can keep him."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-13
Xmas on Second Floor

Beautiful Dolls.
Dressed Dolls.
Undressed Dolls.
Kid Body Dolls.
Bisque Dolls.
Teddy Bear Dolls.
Teddy Bear Dogs.
Teddy Bear Monkeys.
Teddy Bear Cats.
Teddy Bear Rabbits.
Doll Bears.
Gocarts.
Doll Carriages.
Toy Furniture Sets.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-13
The Seasons Most Charming
Costumes Especially Priced
for Christmas Buying at One
Third Off

Rich and dreSsy costume creations in dainty, beauti-
full styles Gowns especially adapted for receptions din
ners, theaters ballroom all handsomely trimmed
fecng style whms of the Directore and Grecian periods
display and sale that should miss Read the
reductions:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-13
Elegant Short Caracul Goats,
s Sas!itnas $1449s

The immense demand for Caracul cloth coats has
been such that the supply Of the finer qualities
have practically been exhausted. Our early purchase
saved the day for and enables offer you regular
$500 coat Monday at the above quoted price By far
of the best of the seasons favorites Handsome
Caracul cloth, with guaranteed Innings
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-13
Winters Choicest Goats
$500 and Q1 z95
$4,000 Models Up L

Rich and dressy coats made of extra heavy quality
of rich SATIN characterized by exquisite elegance of tail
oring, which imparts high class Of distinction There
several high class styles well as the brilliant Di
rectoire effects, smarty trimmed with buttons and
touches of Persian braid
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-13
FURS FOR CHRISTMAS
An Extremely Useful Gift

Furs for the children Furs for young girls. Furs
for
We pride ourselves in having the largest collection of
the desirable Furs in the citythe quality the best
the prices the lowest
oak You can buy a beautiful black French
" IT Coney Fur Set, that is worth $500 regu-
lar. The muf is the large pillow effect, with 56nch
throw the entire lined throughout with the skinner
satin. A handsome gift for Christmas.
Gil OK Buys beautiful Sable Squirrel Set. Sold reg
YAA'"o ulary for $780, pillow muff, slate throw,
extra large just eight left hurry along; they will
not hast long
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-13
Christmas Ribbon Specials

Largest variety of Holly and Christmas Ribbons in the
CITY, priced according to width from SC up SOC the
yard Inc proper ribbon to tie Christmas packages
zoe Luster Silk Taffeta Ribbon, the yard .15'
soc Luster Silk Taffeta Ribbon, the ward zoe
Zoe Imported Persian Ribbon special, the ward 80 SOC
Baby Ribbon in all colors, special the yard &c
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-13
Gloyes-The Most Popular
Christmas Gift

beautiful Holly Box free with each pair of Kid Gloves
The Crown, our famous Kid Glove; extra
special, the pair ..................... Ol .UU
The Sovereign in all eolors good quality and high
ly satisfactory; special, the pair, for
The Carlton extra quality best French kid most reliable
and perfect fittings Christmas special
the pair Observation-Disclosures. OI Oh
The Majestic This glove is the very best kid glove
made. Paris point, pique stitching. Special,
the PAIR. sDZ.UU
Fownes best quality $500 16-button length
Kid Gloves special, the pair .... OZ.SS
The Najestic-This is the very best Kid Glove made:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-13
Silk Petticoats- A Beautiful
Gift

we are showing the largest collection Of beautiful SIX
affeta Peticoats that's been pleasure EXHIBIT
ihey are handsomely tailored and trimmed with rieh-
ing tueks, shrring; have deep founce and extra full
sweeps all colors for evening and street wear as we'll
black, ranging in price from $500 $3.50 $500, $1,000
sl2oo and up to $3.50. A beautiful showing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-13
Christmas Waists

Every woman wants two three of them. They
make rich useful gift.
An imported line of beautiful handmade Battenberg
Lace Waists.
Prices ranging from $3.50 5000 $1,000, $1,000 and
up $3.50; worth fully from one-fourh onethird
more.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-13

Jewel Cases.
Manicure and Toilet Sets.
Handkerchief Boxes.
Glove Boxes.
Stationery.
Building Blocks.
Story Books.
Children s Games.
Gifts for Men.
Shaving Sets.
Smoking Sets.
Military Brushes.
Collar and Cuff Boxes.
Pipe Racks.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-13

A Christmas Gift Would BE
One of Those Warm, Com
Portable Knit Jackets
Our 1915 and $500 ones will be placed on snsc;.,
sale Monday at the special price of 1926 They come il
gray white and red-all sizes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-13

Toy Kitchen Sets Toy Circuses.
Toy Ranges. Christmas Tree
Toy Pianos. Ornaments.
Toy Trunks. Pincushions.
Mechanical Toys of Whisk Brooms.
All Descriptions. Work Boxes.
Trains, Wagons. Looking Glasses.
Hook and Ladders. Powder Puffs
Fire Engines Ash Trays.
Hose Carts Ink Wells.
Patrol Wagons Stems, Vases,
Humpty Dumpty Sets. HandPainted China
Air Guns Cut Glass.
Pop Guns. Clocks.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-13
Wonderland of Toys and Dolls.

PRESENTS
If in doubt come here where gift suggestions meet
your gaze at every hand.
A. So each, immense variety such pure linen
~ hemstitched, French plaid crossbar, dotted
borders, fine cambria, satin striped; also men plain
cambria.
A. ~ OR FOR 25c-Fine quality pure linen
~ ira fine cambria and scalloped edge en-
broidered
AK. OR TWO FOR 25c-very dainty sheer en-
brodered, both in scalloped edge, embrOid
cred and hemstitched emb. and the crossbas with
hand embroidered Included in this price large
assortment Of gents pure linen.
A. o. The most beautiful line of Christmas
Handkerchiefs ever shown in the city An
endless variety to select FROM such fine sheer pure
linen with dainty embroidered hem scaIloped edges
corded and embroidered; also and wide hem
A. az OR FOR s1OO-Pure linen with hand
embroidered corners; also dainty ace
trimmed ones-extra special
Ladies pure linen initial handkerchefs packed
SIX in pretty box. Special at............. Ol.UU
Beautiful real lace handkerchiefs each in a fancy b
each, from $1.0O to $500
Mems fine allnen handkerchief, packed six ~ IN
in box. Special at the box............ .O1.0U
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-01-07
No More Department Leases.

Tulsa, Okla, Jan. c. Agent Ret
Millard of the Usage Indians has
been notified by the department of
the interior that there will be no
more departmental leases of grazing
land in the Usage nation. Individual
members OF the tribe will soon be
put IN possession Of the first, ser
ond and third selection OF lands as
allotments and will be privileged
TO icase them 10 whomsever they
desire. Already large cattle dealers
have entered into many contracts TO
lease allotments of various tribes.
men, but the order of the depart
ment Of the interior means thousands
of new farms and farmers the com
ing year, as the old tribal grazing
lands viii be a thing of the past.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-01-07
Danced Himself TO Death.

Tulsa. Okla, Jan. 6.-As the re
suit OF dancing all one night at an
Indian festivvity, Kewan-ho-tsa.ah-le,
said to be the largest man In the
Usage tribe. Is dead at his lodge near
Pawhuska. ke-wah-ho-tsa-ah-le was a
prominent character among his peo-
pie and was well known to the white
settlers In the Usage nation. He was
advanced in years and was one of
about half dozen Usage warriors
surviving the bloody war between the
Usage and Kansas Indians In Kan
sas some fifty years ago.