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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
: How Dirt 10 Flying.
PANAMA EXCAVATION RECORDS STEAD
lily GROWING LARGER.

New York Tribune)
Less than 98,000,00 cubic yards OF
material remain to be excavated to COM
plete the Panama canal, and the rate OF
excavation has been steadily increased
until it is now practically 5000, 900 cubic
yards q month. With as many working
days in February as March will have that
figure would have been exceeded. AS 1t
was, the excavation for % working days
amounted to 2,945, $50 yards, according
to the report cabled from the isthmus
March s. At the present rate the exca-
walton of the canal can be completed In
80 months, or, allowing for emergencies,
by January /, 1911.
A carefully prepared official estimate
of the amount of material remaining to
be excavated on April l, 1907, has been
prepared, and this shows grand total
of 114,515,000. Deducting from that the
total amount of excavation since April /,
aggregating Is, sos, 07s yards, the amount
remaining to be done equals only 81, 919,-
922 cubic yards, which will doubtless be
disposed of by the force now on the
isthmus at the rate of not less than
5000, 900 yards month.
OF course, the fact that the portion of
the canal which can be dredged is now
being excavated accounts in some meas
ure for the remarkable record being
made; but apart from that the record
of excavation on dry land-if any land
on the isthmus can be so called-exceeds
the most sanguine estimates of a year
ago. The total excavation, irrespective
of dredging, for February amounted to
1861 ,522 cubic yards.
The daily excavation figures show an
average of 122, 745 yards day in Febru-
airy; 104, $50 yards in January, and $4,000
in December. Inasmuch as it was pre-
dicted that as the cut grew deeper, and
the necessity for longer hauls of excavat-
ed material increased the daily excava-
ton must necessarily fall of, the re-
markable showing which the force under
Chief Engineer Goethals is making is the
occasion of the utmost qualification to
the President and the Secretary of War.
The rainfall during February amount
ed to only .43 inch, which naturally
facilitated the work, but as last years
rainy season effected no falling off and
the monthly output has increased stead
lily, ever since Col. Goethals took charge
of the work, it is not believed that any
set back will occur with the recurrence
of the wet period.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
Where 1t Started.

"What brought you here, my pool
man?" inquired the prison visitor.
swell, lady," replied the prisoner, VI
guess my trouble started in attendin' toe
many weddin's."
"Ab! You learned to drink there, OF
steal, perhaps?"
"No, lady! 1 was always the bride
groom"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed administrator OF 'he
estate OF
PRISCILLA s. GROVER, late OF Dixfeld.
In the County OF oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired TO present the same for settlement, and
all indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately. .,.,.
Mar 18th, laS. JOHN r. GRON Elk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07

Mr.. S. L. Bowen, of Wayne, West Va,
writes: 81 was sufferer from kidney
disease, so that at times could not get
out of bed, and when did 1 could not
stand straight. 1 took Foley's Kidney
Cure. One dollar bottle and part OF the
second cured me entirely" FOley's Kid
ney Cure works wonders where others
are total failures. For sale by all drug
gists
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07

Mrs. Ssaver Ito the new Norwegian
girl)-How is it, Ollie, that you were
brought up with such large family
and don't know the first thing about
Homework? l can't understand it.
Ollie 1.-THE servant)-I bane too sickly q
girl to do homework an l bane have to
work outside. I work the ground on
and help my brothers to plOw.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07

Edyth-Its too bad that Clara was in
love with Jack when he proposed to me
feel sorry for the poor girl.
Mayme-Why, she is in love with
Tom. She never even cared for Jack.
Edyth-Oh, dear! l never would have
accepted him had known that.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
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 a fatal malady. Take
Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign Of
trouble as it corrects Irregularities and
prevents Bright's disease and diabetes
For sale by all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
A Card.

This is to certify that all druggists are
authorized to refund your money if
Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your
cough or cold. 1t stops the cough, heals
the lungs and prevents serious results
from a cold. Cures la grippe, coughs,
and prevents pneumonia and Consump-
ton. Contains no opiates. The genuine
is in yellow package. Refuse substi-
tutes. For sale by all druggists.
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They
N a in t a i n
CoodHealth
Monroe. Me, 100

Monroe, Me-, 1000.
1--WE have used the true L. F.
Atwood's Bitters in our family for
twenty-five years with good results.
We always keep them in the house.
They are excellent for stomach trou-
ble." Respectfully yours, ]. A. Braley.
Some of the most common causes OF
III health are hasty meals, unwise diet,
and ovcr-eating. The stomach rebels
under such abuse and sickness follows.
Such errors may be quickly righted by a
few doses of the 81. F." Atwood's Bit
tiers. They swceten stomach, cleanse the
bowels, arouse liver, and purify blood
Csc. at druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
Bullet and Watermelon.

1t Is n singular fact that If bulle
be fred from gun or pistol into |
ripe watermelon ii will not cut its wa!
through the melon. merely leaving
hole to mark its course. but Will MAKE
the melon burst into little fragments
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
Mar. 18th, l9C
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed Administrative OF the
estate OF
GEORGE b. STANDBY, late OF Canton,
In the County OF oxford, deceased. and gwen
bonds as the law directs. All persons haSiAg
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement. AMI
all indebted thereto are requested 10 MAKE
payment Immediately. ..
Mar. 18th, 1905. RUTH 4. STANDLEl'
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed executrix OF the lasi
will and testament Of
CHARLOTTE +. FISHER, late of oxford,
In the County of oxford, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate OF said lie.
ceased are desired 10 present the same for settle.
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested 10
make payment Immediately. ...
SARAH W. WELLINGTOS.
Mar 18th, 1908.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
DUMB oRAToRY.
The More ths Merrier Is the Rule With
This Ganoe

The More the Merrier Is the Rule With
This Game.
This rainy day game is great fun
and the more players the merrier. Or
a long wet afternoon many hours may
be happily spent by little captives.
Select a large room, the emptier the
better At one end Of it rope off 1.-THE
stage" From this rope must hang q
white curtain-two old sheets Of heavy
muslin will do-stretching from wall tc
wall and opening in the middle. Pin a
placard on this curtain announcing
that
Miss Smiths School
VIII entertain select audience
with recitations
from 8 to s p. m.
The audience will come quickly
enough. There must of course be a
teacher who must be witty and clever
Mt making speeches. Some older per-
son might volunteer who will explain
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In a FL Rs'isf IL Of PACKARD; Bankruptcy
Bankrupt.
/ To the HON. CLARENCE HALE. Judge Of the DIS
trict Court Of the United States for the District
| GEoRGE II. PACKARD, Of Buckned, in the
III County of Oxford, and State OF Maine
| in said District, respectfully represents, thai
on the 9Th day OF October, last past, he was
duly adjudged bankrupt. under the Acts OF
duly surrendered all bis 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:
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
Icepted by law from such discharge.
| dated this 10th day of March, A. ID. 1908.
GEORGE II. PACKARD, Bankrupt
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 2lst day of March, A. D. 1908, on read.
Ing the foregoing petition, Il Is
upon the came on the 10th day Of April. A. ID.
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 2aiSIS oe
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
or Of said petitioner should not be granted.
And It Is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mall to all known cred
Itors copies OF said petition and this order, adj.
dressed 10 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 2lst day OF March,
A. d. 1905.
JAMES =: HEWEf, CLERK.
A true COPY of petition and order thereon.
Attest JAMES 4. HEWEY, Clerk.
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Their Standard,

"Say," asked the first messenger
boy. got any novels ter swop?"
81 got Big Foot Bills Revenge
replied the other.
as 1t long story"
Nav! Ye kin finish 1t easy In two
messages. "-Philadelphia Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
NOTICE,

The subscribers hereby give notice that they
have been duly appointed executors OF the last
will and testament of
JOHN c. DEARBORN, late Of Canton,
IN the County OF oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceased are
desired to present the same for settlement,
and all indebted thereto are requested 70 make
payment Immediately.
HENRY Z. COOLIDGE.
Mar 18th 1908 WILSON DEARBORN.
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THIS MAY INTEREST YOU.

No one is immune from Kidney trouble,
40 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, 1908-04-07
No. 87.-Divided Words.

No. 87.-Divided Words.
l. Find a grain and summer neces-
sity in molding.
.. Find a buzzing noise and either In
a state of mind.
3. Find an Interrogation and usage
in Il dwelling.
4. Find dog and part of dog in to
cut Off.
8. Find a biped and to grow old In
superlntend.
6. Find to urge and an insect in hex-
ible
I. Find an American general and a
boys nickname In allowed.
s. Find the whole and habit in for
ever
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07

No. s4-GeosraphieaI Puzzles.
In the following sentences find q
country, a state and city:
1. Can a daisy see, or is 1t OF those
"who, having eyes, yet see not?"
2. My sentences try to connect.
cut them into meaningless fragments
instead
3. Instead of rugged mountain
SAW before me a plain field Of plowec
sround.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
HOW TO AVOID APPENDICITIS.

Most victims of appendicitis are those
who are habitually constipated. Orino
Laxativa 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 substi-
tutes. For sale by all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
THE NEW 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 II
contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs, and we recommend it as a safe
remedy for children and adults. Fol
sale by all druggists.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07

Mrs. Jones-Do you feel that when
your husband is away from home he is
thinking of youp
Mrs. Smith-Yes. He thinks of me-
and that's why he stays away.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
No. al. A Queer LANGUAGE.

No. 3d. "A Queer Language.
Supply missing words that rhyme)
Hans saw a sausage in a pan:
He smelled a smelt a.;
He saw the sheep that had been dyed
Look not the least like -.
He saw a hen sit on an egg,
Although she had been -;
Heard John complain Of being dry
Though plainly he was -.
He looked upon a window pane
Quite sure no pain II -
Then sighed and shook his head and said.
This English. she is -"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
STATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD, IS.
To the Honorable Justices OF the Supreme JUL
cial Court next to be holden at Rnmtofl
Falls within and for the County OF oAIoII
on the second Tuesday OF May, 1905.
| Annie NJ Corson OF said Rumford would IlOe
and give this honorable court 10 be intofmt
| that she WAS lawfully married to Walltce l.
| Corson at West Poland, Me-, on the 2Ith day Oh
May, 1905; that since said intermarriage she has
b. en- q chaste ana affectlonate wife toward her
said husband, but that he, regardless OF his mar
| riage covenants AMI obligations has been gulity
| of cruel ami abusive treatment OF your say
| llbelant, and being able to labor and suppoit
your SAID libelant, he has grossly, wantOnlJ ana
cruelty refused and NJ elected so 10 do, ann nc
has a-o been constantly guilty OF gross ami cor.
firmcd habits Of intoxcation; and your liDellau'
further AYERS that the residence OF her sald hur
band Is unknown TO her; that she has been uil
able, by use OF reasonable diligence 10 ascelIa'"
the residence OF the sail libelee.
wherefore she prays right and justice, ann
that the bonds OF matrimony existing between
her and her said husband may be dissolved &C
cording TO law in such cases made and prosldeu.
Dated at Rnmford Falls, Maine, this 18th dsy
- '''''''"' ''''' ANNIE NJ. CoRsoN.
STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD, IS. March 26th, 1873.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
(sEALD JOHN p. SwAsEf,
Notary Pubic
(sEAIO STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY OF OXFORD, IS:
Supreme judicial Court. In Vacation.
March %, A. ID. l9os.l
UPoN THE FOREGOING LIBEL, ORDEREp,
That the Libelant give notice to the said wallace
l.. Corson, Libellee, to appear before the JUSTIFY
of our Supreme Judicial Court, TO he holden az
Rumford, within and for the County Of Oxforl,
on the second Tuesday Of May: A. d, lss' W
publishing an attested ropy Of said libel, anu
this order thereon, three weeks successfully 10
the oxford Democrat. newspaper printer ~
Paris, In our County Of oxford, the first puOl,
cation to be 80 days at least prior to said secon9
Tuesday of May, 1905. that he may there an ~
then In our said Court appear and show cause !,
any he have why the prayer OF said Libeian'
should not be granted.
HENRY c. PEABODY,
Justice Of the Supreme Judicial Court.
true copy Of libel and order Of court thereon
Attest: CHARLES r. WHITMAN, Clerk
John 2. swasey, attorney for Libellant.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed executrix OF the
will OF
AUGUSTUS n. FRENCH, late OF Norway,
I'm the County OF oxford, deceased. All per.
sons having demands against the estate OF said
deceased are desired to present the same for set
Element, and all indebted thereto are requested
TO make payment Immediately
Mar. 18th, 1908 NELLIE T.. FRENCH.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed executor Of the asi
will and testament OF
ELIZA II. MOORE, late OF Paris,
In the County OF oxford, deceased. All persons
having demands against the estate Of said lie
ceased are desired to present the same for settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested "
make payment Immediately
Mar. 18th, 1905 JAMES 5. WRIGHT
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
His Reasoning.

Bobby believe you are engaged to
Mr. Shocks at last, sis! Sis-Wha'
makes you think sol Bobby-Because
he's stopped giving me pennies!-Lon
don Opinion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07

But, Oh, the Difference to Him.
"Well. I'm glad hips are no longer in
fashion"
"What difference does 1t make to
you?"
"My wife and can sit side by side
In our fat."-Chicago Record-Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07

Cholly-"Darling, does your father
object to my smoking"
Flossie-"Not II you bring your own
cigars"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07

Mollie-"He tried to kiss men'
Maud-"How impudent!"
Mollie-'But he was Interrupted"
Maud-"HoW annoYing"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest to the ladies
Is solicited. Address: Editor H0MEHAKERs
COLUMN, Oxford Democrat, South Paris, Me-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07

I. 1. Check. 2. Rent 3. Spoken,
aot written. 4. An undressed hide. H.
/. Uncovered. 2. A celebrated town In
England. 3. A track for travel. l.
Terminates. Ill. I. A story. 2. Chills
aud fever. 8. To soothe. 4. Snakelike
fishes.
No, e6.-Puss In Boots.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07

Deacon-Are you willing to goP
Unpopular Citizen (dying)-Oh, yes;
am.
Deacon-Well, I'm glad you are fol
that makes IL unanimous.
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REMEM Der!
Norway, Me-

Can afford to and will pay more for rags, rub
beers, and metal than any stranger that calls to
your house.
He pays from IS to 50 per ton for iron deliv-
cred 10 him here.
He buys folded newspapers.
He Is paving for mixed rags. cent pound.
Rubbers according to market. Pays market
price for bran sacks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
STATE OF MAINE
For Rent.

Offices or small store to rent in the
Davis Block, South Paris.
Inquire at
SOUTH PARIS SAVINGS BANK.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07
HILLS,
JeweIer and Graduate 0ptician.
Lowest Prices N Oxford County.
NORWAY, MAINE.
pRORATE NOTICES,

To all persons interested In either OF the Estates
hereinafter named:
At a Probate Court, held at Paris, in and
for the County Of Oxford, on the third TUESDAY Of
nine hundred and eight. The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupOn
hereinafter indicated, It is hereby ORDERED
That notice thereof be given to all persons IN.
terestea, by causing copy of this order 70 be
published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the OK.
ford Democrat. newspaper published at South
Paris, In said County, that they may appear 81
Probate Court to be held at said Paris, on
the third Tuesday Of April, A. d. 1875, az 9
Of the clock in the forenoon. and be heard there.
on II they see cause.
CHARLES J. CHENEY, late OF Rumfori, re.
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof pre-.
sented by George +. Cheney. the executor there.
in named.
ORIN w. ELLINGW0OD, late OF oxford, he.
aJed; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Nellie X. Ellingwood, the eHecutriI
| therein named.
LUCY A. HARNDEN, late OF Denmark, lie.
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Minnehaha |. Harnden, the exec.
utrix therein named.
GILBERT p. ABBOTT, late OF Paris lie.
ceased; will and codicil thereto presentei Tor
therein named.
LESTER +. KEITH, late or canton, deCea-eli
petition that Heber II. Allen or some other suit.
able person be appointed administrator present
ed by Lillian W. Larrabee, Il sister.
GRACE A. OLDHAM, late of DiXleld, lie.
ceased; first account presented for allowance by
Charles l.. Oldham, administrator.
CHARLOTTE f. FISHER, late OF Oxforl,
deceased; petition for license to sell and convey
real estate presented by Sarah w. Wellington,
cXecutriX.
HARRIET C. PULSIFER, late OF Paris, lie
ceased; first account presented for allowance 10y
James $. Wright, executor.
LOUISA EMERY HOLMES, late OF Buck
| field, deceased; account presented for allowance
| by Hiram s. Bisbee, administrator.
ALBERT VI. BROWN, OF Mason, warl; ina
account presented for allowance by j. Hastings
| Bean, guardian.
ADDISON f. HERRlCK, Judge of said Court.
| A true copy-Attest:
ALBERT d. PARK, Register.
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ThePu zzler
No. s1.-Amputations.

l. Doubly behead and doubly curtail
an oppressive influence and leave a
young bear. 2. Doubly behead and
doubly curtail sticks to and leave a
pronoun. 8. Doubly behead and dou-
bly, curtail optical illusions and leave
tattered fragment. 4. Doubly be-
head and doubly curtail quick glance
and leave a little demon. 5. Doubly
behead and doubly curtail malady
and leave a large body Of water. 6.
Doubly behead and doubly curtail re-
pletion and leave q low shoe.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that ne
las been duly appointed administrator OF the
state OF
CHARLES II. MUZZY, late of Canton,
n the County OF oxford, deceased, and given
ionds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate OF said deceaie
ire desired TO present the same for settlement
md all indebted thereto are requested to make
payment Immediately. -
Mar 18th, 1908. DENNIS j. RfTHER.
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Mo. S2.-Enioma.

No. SZ.-EnI9ma.
My first in man. not in boy;
My second In James, not In Roy,
My third in Rufus, not in Phil.
My fourth In Ben, not In Will.
My fifth in lake. not in Jack;
My sixth in Ned. not in back:
My seventh In Sam, not in black;
Ny whole Is a favorite schoolboy game,
With seven letters. Guess the name.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07

| STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD, IS. March 26th, 1873.
Subscribed and sworn to before me.
(sEAL.O JOHN Z. SwASEY,
Notary Public.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-04-07

No. s6.-Puss In Boots.
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No. S5.-connected Squares.
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