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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-07-16

To VIM CANCER. Marshal of the City of Hood
River. Sir:
In compliance with the requirements Of Section
S. of the Charter of the City of Hood River,
transmit the following list of the assessments
which remain unpaid for the construction OF
Section No of the sewer System of the City OF
Hood River The assessment was levied by ordi-
nance No. l39, entitled:
An ordinance providing for and defining the
property especially benefited by the construction
Of No. of the General Sewer District of
the City Of Hood River, in accordance with the
provisions Of Ordinance No. l39; and levying
assessments on the property benefited for the
cost of construction of Section No 9of said Sewer
District for the purpose of raising the sum of
Five Thousand Two Hundred and Forty One
Dollars, assessing the property benefited by the
construction of said Section No of said Sewer
System and directing an entry of such assessment
in the docket of City Liens. and said assessment
was entered in said docket of City Liens March
18th. 1908. and more than twenty days having
elapsed since the said date of entry the following
assessments are delinquent, and their interest
from and after tho date Of their delinquency,
namely June Sd, 1903. The following list is in
tabular form. is made up from the Docket of City
Liens, describes each assessment which is den-
quent gives the name of the person to whom
assessed and the particular description of the
property assessed, and the amount of the assess
ment thereon now due and is as follows, to-wit:
A n NC IIpcp hnnITInN
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1908-07-16

DrWnt's Witch Hazel sal is espec.
mliy good Tor piles. Recommended
and sold by keir and Cass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
A Court In China.

Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, com.
mand erin. chief of the battleship feet
now going to the Pacific, told the fol-
lowing story apropos of justice as ad-
ministered in the American court at
Shanghai:
-Four men were in the DOCK" said
the admiral, "when his honor mounted
to the bench. Three were Cinnamon
and the fourth sailor from my ship.
The judge said to the first Chinaman:
"'What is your namep'
"Ah Ling was the response.
"'What was the matter with youp'
asked the Judge.
DUNK"
"'Thirty days and get out of here,
sentenced his honor. Next. What's
your name?'
"'Ah Sung responded the second
Chinaman.
"'What was the matter with you9'
DUNK
Thirty days and get out. Next.
What's your name"
"Ah Lee replied the third China,
man.
"'What's your troubleP asked the
Judge.
DUNK
"'Thirty days. Next. What's your
name?"
"Ah, HI, give me thirty days and
let me CO. was the prompt reply OF the
American sailor"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18

As to what the fortune teller had
read, Hildegarde would say nothing
and on the way home she was strange
~ silent. 1t was sunset when the mo
tor reached her door. The sen was
tinted with rosy light. and gulls were
lowering inland. AS Percy Graham
helped her aunt up the steps with
ostentatious care Hildegarde turned to
Aldrich.
Bobby" she breathed. forgive me!
There never was and never will be
any one but you"
Aldrich's hand closed over hers hard.
"Shall I bring round the car at 81
said Percy Graham.
Thanks, no. have another engage.
ment." said Hildegarde sweetly.
And the self satisfied owner Of three
millions would have been amazed at
the glance that flashed between Hide
garde and Robert Aldrich II he had
seen It. He would have been even
more amazed had he watched young
Aldrich next morning riding Off to
ward the gypsy camp at sunrise.
When he reached 1t, the old bag Of
the day before was the first to catch
sight Of him. She was busily stuffing
a grizzled wig and a long black cloak
into a bullying suit case, but she left
off packing and went to meet him,
smoothing the folds Of her blue serge
suit.
"Well," she questioned, "how did 1t
come ofT
1.-THE best ever" beamed Aldrich. 81
rode over to thank you and bid you
goodby."
The old character actress laughed.
81 thought my palm reading would
do the work. Finest part ever play.
ed. Meg MerrilIes herself couldn't have
surpassed the dark hints I gave about
your rival"
"Sir," cried the tragedian. pauslns
In his work of taking down the tents.
"sir, your munificence will always be
remembered by band Of strolllng-l
may even say Of stranded-playerS
who, save for It, would he walking
the ties from Brantly."
And he lightly tapped his pocket
wherein reposed goodly number o
Adrich's crisp greenbacks.
AS the latter bowed and smiled an'
rode away the little Dresden chin
soubrette snapped the last Of he
gypsy bangles into her trunk an
closed the lid.
"All's fair in love and war" she
commented tritely. "Originality beat:
money every time"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
Kew TO the Puzzler

No. 16. - Triangle: l. Heedful. 2
Easels. 8. Essay. 4. Dear, 5. Fly. 6
Us. Z. L.
No. 1.-THE Idle Cart: Two horses
can be found in the branches an'
trunks of the trees.
No. lS.-Primal Acrostic: Columbus
l. Comprise 2. Original. 8. Length
ems. 4. Unburden. s. Mingling. &
Bachelor. I. Universe. 8. Suspense.
No. l9.-Broken Words: l. Over-top
2. Leg-ate. 3. Notable.
No. 2O.-Nlissing Presidents: l. Wash
ington. 2. Adams. 3. jefferson. 4
Madison. 5. Monroe. 6. Adams. Z
Jackson. s. Van Buren,. 8. Harrison
10. Tyler. II. Polk. II. Taylor. Is
Fillmore. IA. Pierce. 10. Buchanan
16. Lincoln. II. Johnson. IS. Grant
10. Hayes. 20. Garfield 81. Arthur
90. Cleveland. 90. Harrison. q
Cleveland. %. Mckinley. &c. ROose
Welt.
No. 21.-Added Syllables: Am. ample
pur, purple; dim. dimple.
No. 22.-Odd Tables: 1. Comfortable
2. Portable. 3. Tractable. 4. Mutable
No. 23.-Riddle: Foot.
No. 24.-Enigmatical Cities: l. At
hens. 2. Lass-a. 8. M-us-cat. 4. Bag
dad. S. Moscow. 6. Leg-horn.
Pots-dam. 8. Parma.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18

now can give place to this good little
boy. shall be gratified." and signed ii
"a. Lincoln"
The boys face became radiant w.t.!
hope, and he walked out OF the room
with a step as light as though all the
angels were whispering their consrat
ulations.
Only after the lad had gone did the
president seem to realize that q sena-
tor and another person had been some
time waiting to see him.
Think for moment Of the president
of a great nation engaged In one Of the
most terrible wars ever waged among
men able so far to forget all as to give
himself up for the time being to the
errand of little boy who had braved
an interview uninvited and OF whom
he knew nothing but that he had Il
story to tell Of his widowed mother
and of his ambition to serve her!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
HOMEMADE SAUSAGE.

Use equal quantities of lean pork and
beef; chop them very fine, SO they are
reduced to a pulp. Salt and pepper to
taste, chopped onion and some kitchen
herbs are mixed with the meat. Make
into little fiat cakes and fry.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
SALT PORK IN BATTER.

Cut some salt pork in slices quarter
of an inch thick; cut off the rind and
pour boiling water over them, letting
them stand ten minutes. Wipe dry and
dip in batter and fry in lard or drippings.
Make the batter with one cupful of milk
in which is stirred gradually one cupful
of -four, then add one well-beaten egg
and little salt,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
LINCOLN AND TIE LAD.
Great War President Was Ever q

Great War President Was Ever q
Friend to the Poor and Lowly.
While officially resident in Washing
ton during the civil war | once had
occasion to call upon President Lincoln
with the late Senator Henry Wilson
upon an errand Of public nature IL
which we were mutually interested
says Ex-Governor Rice in his memorial
volume. We were obliged to wait somr
time in the anteroom before we could
be received, and when at length the
door was opened to us small lad, per-
haps ten or twelve years old, who had
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
PICKLED OYSTERS.

Strain the oysters from the liquid and
boil them. Rinse the oysters If there
are any bits of shell attached to them.
Put them into the liquid while it is boil
ing and boil one minute; then take them
out, and into the liquid put few white
peppercorns, cloves and blade or two
of mace; add very little salt and the
same quantity of vinegar as oyster water;
let the whole boil fifteen minutes, then
turn it on the oysters. If you wish to
keep the oysters for number of weeks,
bottle and cork them tightly as soon as
cold.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
RILlEP FROM
oNSTlPATlON
s T o M A G n
T r Q U B L E s
SICK HEADACHE
Midway. Me, Aug. 4, 1905

MeuWdy, Me- mug 20
II have received great benefit from
the true L. F. Atwoods Bitters and
consider them excellent for stomach
troubles, constipation and sick head
ache" Yours truly, B. I. Weymouth.
You can always depend on IL. F"
AtwooGs Bitters for speedy relief from
many forms of sickness. This wonder.
full remedy mingles with the contents OF
the stomach and digestive organs,
arouses the liver, and cleanses the bow
els. Sold by your dealer, 35c. 8
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
Worse Than Ananlas.

The next arrival at the pearly gates
was dapper little chap in leather cap.
"And what was your occupation on
earth?" asked st. Peter, suspiciously.
81 was an automobile dealer" replied
the new arrival.
"Ah! And did you guarantee your
machines not to break DOWN."
Eyes, that was one of my drawing
cards."
THAT will do. You will have to share
the fate OF the man who guaranteed
patent feathers not to crack"
And the pearly gates closed with a
dismal bang.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18

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 al druggisA.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter of
JOHN MCNEIL, In Bankruptc
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
DIR, TRUE'S ELIXIR

will restore the patient to normal health again.
TURNER, ME-.
DR.. J. F. TRUE, DEAR. SIR Having
used your Elixir in my family for many
years, after having satisfied myself of its
superior merits, recommended it to my
neighbors, who now very generally use
it. / consider it the very best medicine
now in use, especially for children.
Very truly yours, JOB PRINCE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
NOTICE OF roREcLosrRE.

WHEREAS, Dexter :. Cummings OF Albany,
In the County Of OK ford and state OF Maine, by
his mortgage deed. dated October q, ls9i. AMI
recorded IN oxford Registry Of Deeds, book -,
page $50, conveyed to Phebe Atkinson a certain
parcel OF real estate situated In said Albany and
described as follows: Commencing at the north
east corner OF the land Of Rila J. Lebroke thence
running north q d. grees east ten 10y rods aal
eight (sl links to a stake and stones market I.
4 C.; thence west 20 degrees north to the land OF
II o. Wilbur 10 a stone marked T.. w; thence
south 20 degrees west 10 the county road leading
to Norway thence on said road twenty nine ~
rods and twelve (l2) links to q stake and stones
on the corner OF the land OF said Lebroke; AMI
to the first mentioned bounds. Meaning 20
convey my homestead place; and whereas me
aforesaid mortgage was assigned 10 William y.
Holt by BENJAMIN Healey, resduary legatee OF
said Phebe Atkinson, which assignment II dated
september q, 1904, and recorded In sai registry,
book 2ss, page &; and whereas the said william
A. Holt assigned said mortgage by his deef OF
assignment dated January q, 1895. and recoried
In said registry, book 2Gs, page 3Ij, ~ Anna H.
Cummings; and whereas the said Anna n
Cummings assigned said mortgage to me, the
by her assigr ment dated October
I, 1907, and recorded In said registry. book 20
page III; and whereas the condition OF said
mortgage has been broken now, therefore, ~
reason OF the breach Of said condition, claim
foreclosure of said mortgage.
February 3, 1905. .
6S ALBION l.. CUMMINGS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18

All the words described contain the
same number Of letters. When right
ly guessed and written one below an
other the initials will spell the name
of famous author. and another row
of letters will spell the name Of ia
nous philosopher.
/. A relation. 3 A frozen pendant
3. Most uncommon. 4. A scribe. 3
Reply. 6. Acquires knowledge. I. Ed
ucates. s. To omit. 0. Haphazard. 10
Certain weapons. II. A bastard. y
Choice Is. a prize. IA. Slightly col
Ored
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
FOR SALE.

PIP story dwelling house, pleasantly
located in the village of West Paris.
Consists of nine rooms and bathroom,
shed and stable. About "a acre of land,
with apple and pear trees. The build
ings are situated high from the street,
with broad piazza shaded with vines,
commanding fine view. A spring of
pure water on premises. These build
ings are well and prettily furnished and
the owner would be glad to sell the
furniture aud furnishings with the
house. This is great bargain and will
be sold on reasonable terms. Call on OF
address, w. J. Wheeler, South Paris,
Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
WORMS
IN CHILDREN
6 YEARS SUFFERING
RELIEVED IN 8 HOURS

DANvILLE.
DIR. TRUE, DEAR SIR:-One of my boys
had been troubled for about six years
with cranp in the stomach, and suspect
ing that it might be brought on by worms,
we gave him different medicines, but
without effect. Last January he had
more severe attack than usual, and hear
ing of the almost miraculous effects of
your Elixir, we gave him about tea
spoonful, and in about eight hours it
brought from him living creature about
eighteen inches in length. He has had
no return of them since, and is now very
hearty. G.. w. VIcKERY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
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 Is not affected by the
National Pure Food and Drug Law as 1t
contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs, and we recommend 1t a. safe
remedy for children and adults. For
sale by oil druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
EasiIv Done.

Writ, your name in one letter. An
swer: Make u large o and write your
name inside 1t.
Put one hand where the other hand
can't touch it. Answer: Put one hand
on the other elbow.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18

Thousands of people have worms and don't
know ii, yet the symptoms are easily recognized.
Even though worms might not be present
this extraordinary remedy will effect wonderful
changes in the rundown system. II is great
stomach and liver tonic and regulator.
Worms in adults aud children can be readily
detected from the following symptoms: Ind
gestion; variable appetite; offensive breath
and foul tongue; eyes heavy and dull; itching
of the nose; short, dry cough grinding OF the
teeth; starting during sleep; slow fever and
often in children, commissions and bed-wetting
looseness; hard, swelled bowels. No matter
how pronounced or how light the symptoms
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18

and they all told
me that | could
earn enough IN
one session OF
congress to keep
my mother and
the rest Of us
comfortably all
the remainder OF
the year" The
president took
the lads pa
pers and ran
his eye Ov er
them with that
penetrating and
absorbent look
so familiar to all
all who knew
him and then
took his pen
and wrote upon
the back of one
Of t b e m. IF
Captain Good
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18

Many requests from catarrh sufferers
who use atomizers have caused us to
put up Liquid CreamBalm, new and
convenient form of Ely's Cream Balm,
the only remedy for Catarrh which can
always be depended on. In power to
allay Inflammation, to cleanse the clog
ged air passages, to promote free, natural
breathing, the two forms of Cream Balm
are alike. Liquid Cream Balm is sold
by all druggists for Is cents, including
spraying tube. Mailed by Ely Bros, SO
Warren Street, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
CHRONIC CONSTIPATION CURED

CHRONIC CUNSTIPATIUN CUKED.
One who suffers from chronic cOnsti.
patton is in danger Of many serious all
ments. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
cures chronic constipation as it 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
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
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. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
No. 30.-A DIAGONAL.

Across: 1. Mangled. 2. Made of pot
ter's clay 3. To separate from Other
things. T. Incautious. 8. To divest
G. The business which calls aside. I
Observant. 8. A mushroom. 0. Demo
lition.
Diagonals, left to right: The act OF
operation of melting. Diagonals, right
to left: A slanderer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18

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
pista.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18

"Pa, what's an average MANI"
zone who has sneaking suspicion
that he has qualities which make him
superior to anybody else"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18

II. always let our maid have three
afternoons of"
"Why"
"Well, you see, whenever she goes ont
she always returns with choice bit OF
gossip concerning our neighbors.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18

Tommy-I'm going to be the boss of
my own house when I'm a man.
Mrs. Henpeck (his mother)-That's
what your father thought when he was
your age, too.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
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. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
SIMPLE REMEDY FOR LA GRIPPE

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
q yellow package. Refuse substitutes.
Sold by all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18

II AN GOOD BOY. ment as n page
In the house of representatives, and
he wished the president to give him
such an appointment.
To this the president replied thai
such appointments were not ut his dis
posal and that application must be
made to the doorkeeper Of the house
at the capitol. But. sir" said the lad
still undaunted. Il am Il good boy aud
have letter from my mother and one
from the supervisors of my town and
one from my Sunday school teache:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
NOTICE OF ronECLosrRE.

WHEREAS, Dexter A. Cummings Of Albany,
In the County OF oxford and State Of Maine, by
corded H. Oxford Registry, book $50, page 565,
conveyed to Anna X. Cummings. certain parcel
OF real estate situated In said Albany and de.
scribed as follows: BENZ part Of lot nine (9l
range four ~, meaning to convey my home,
stead, bounded as follows: On the north and
west by the Church lot and land Of II. o Wilbur,
on the northeast by land of c. l.. Cole; on the
east by land of Rilla Y. Lebroke, and on the
south by county road; and whereas the said
Anna K Cummings, by her deed OF Assignment,
conveyed said mortgage TO me, the undersigned,
said assignment being dated October 4, 1897, and
recorded 10 said registry, book 295, page 10; and
whereas the condition of said mortgage has been
thereof, claim foreclosure Of said mortgage.
February 8, 1908.
6-s ALBION l.. CUMMINGS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
Apples

means that the farmers will receive large
sums of money in payment. Probably
large share of this will be paid out in
short time and there is no safer place to
keep it and no better way to pay it out
than by opening checking account in
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
Mo. es.-PoetieaI PuxxIe,

No. 26.-Poetieal Puzzle.
By choosing the right word from
each one of the following quotations
the title of ore of Longfellow's poems
will be found in each group:
l. Even as the waving sedges play with
wind,
IT'S much when scepters are in chill
dren's hands,
That hour Of fairy revel.
Shakespeare.
z The very virtue Of compassion In thee
His counsel now might do me golden
service.
Shakespeare.
Some legend low and long.
Sydney Dobell.
3. The finch, the sparrow and the lark.
OF breaches. ambassadors. Spanish
blades.
Keep a gamester from the dice and a
good student from his book, and II
Is wonderful.
Shakespeare.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
Seoorapb;eaI Questions.

N6UyrdPHICdI VueStfVT'S'
What islands ought to be good sing.
ers? Canary islands.
What Islands are the most sociable:
Friendly islands.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
Most Sensitive Par. Of tho BODY,

MOST oehsitiVe Fart OF tne 6ooy.
The tip Of the tongue Is the most
sensitive part of the human body. The
tips Of the fingers come next, and third
the lips.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18

been waiting for
admission sever
III days without
s u C C e s, slip
ped In between
us and approach
ed the president
in advance. The
latter gave the
senator and my
self a cordial
but brief saluta-
ton and. turn
ing Immediately
to the lad, said.
And who is the
little boy?" The
boy soon told
his story, which
WAS In sub
stance that he
had co IN G to
w n S h II & ton
seeking employ
- ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
-. THE a.
Norway National Bank
Norway. Me.

The check serves as a receipt. There
is no danger of loss by fire or theft. You
can always make the correct change.
You can always obtain cash at the bank.
There is nothing complicated or hard to
understand in keeping bank account.
When you receive your checks for apples
and sweet corn, call in and let us con
vince you that it is for your interest and
profit to open an account with us.
1-Thirty- five years of successful ser,
vice to depositors.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
ThePu zzle:r
Mo. 25.-Ward Square.

1. A heating apparatus in very com,
mon use. 2. A Latin proposition used
as prefix signifying among or be.
tween. 3. A number. 4. To grow to
great length, especially when creep,
ing along the ground as plant. 5. To
60 in. 9. Pertaining to hydrophobia.