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Smyrna times., 1908-09-16
The oI6 and the Nem.

Little Johnny's father is a physician,
and his mother is a Christian Scientist
Recently the little boy was threatened
with appendicitis. His sister. going
into the room where Johnny was in
bed. found a very indignant little boy
who made this complaint:
Father and mother won't let me
talk slang. but when told mother how
sick was sshe said. Forget it and
when l told father he said. Cut it
OUT Judges Library.
Smyrna times., 1908-09-16
ShawIs.

An Indian or a Persian shawl used
to be considered one of the finest femi
nine possessions in the world, and they
were handed down from mother t.
daughter as priced heirloOms. But now
If you gave a young woman even -
very elegant shawl. costing pOssibli
hundreds of dollars, as many did. Shp
would turn up her beautiful nose at
and if she used it at all would make :;
pOrtiere out of it for her cozy corner
She would never think of wearing it
even if it were the only thing she hal
-ArgOnaut
Smyrna times., 1908-09-16
Women BARRIERS.

In Gays Journey to Exeter" pub
lished in 1715, it is told how after pass
ing "MOrcombe's lake" the travellers
reach Administer. where they sleep
The next morning
We rise; our boards demand the BARRIERS
art.
A female enters and performs the part.
The weighty golden chain adorns her
neck.
And three gold rings her skilful hands
bedeck;
Smooth Ger our chin her easy fingers
move
Soft as when Venus stroked the beard of
JoVe.
London Notes and Queries.
Smyrna times., 1908-09-16
Paid For.

An Irishman entered a country inn
and called for a glass of the best Irish
whisky. After being supplied he DRAM
it and was about to walk out when the
following conversation took place:
LandlOrd-Here, sir; you haven't
paid for that whisky you ordered.
Irishman-What's that you say? Land
lord-I said you hadn't paid for that
whisky you ordered. Irishman-Did
you pay for it? Landlord-Of course
did. Irishman-Well. then, what's the
good of both of us paying for it?-LOn-
don Tit-Bits.
Smyrna times., 1908-09-16
That Voice.

Before Marriage-"Oh, my darlin2
your voice is as musical to me as :,
vesper bell whose tones fall softly o,
the perfumed air Speak again AIT
say those words. my beloved for
could listen to your voice until II,
stars are eXtinguiShed into everlasiin.
night"
After Marriage-"I'vc had enOug.
of your clapper old woman. and i
you don't shut up I'll leave the house.
London Globe
Smyrna times., 1908-09-16
WON THE VERDICT.
The Jury Did Its Best to Make Good
Uncle Sans Word.

The Jury Did Its Best to Make Good
Uncle Sans Word.
General Tom Edgar. the first white
child born on Galveston island (his
birthday was in June. 1887. once mar
rated his experience as juror i'm the
case of a negro on trial for stealing a
mule. 1t was in 1865. while United
States soldiers were still in charge AZ
Galveston The negro pleaded not
guilty. but the testimony was pretty
clear against him. His lawyer. ignOr-
ing the testimony, based his defense
upon the assertion that the negro
could not possibly be guilty.
''Is it not Il fact" he said. that the
federal government promised to every
freed man two mules and sixty acres
of land? No man can deny it. because
it is a fact. My client has not receiv-
ed his promised sixty acres of land.
He. has not received his promised span
of mules. He has indeed got but one
mule, as these witnesses have testified.
and the United States still owes him
another mule and sixty acres of land.
leave it 10 you. gentlemen" he said,
turning to the jury, ''if the facts do
not prove conclusively that my client
is not guilty of stealing this mule and
cannot under the circumstances have
been guilty"
''That argument" said General Ed
gar. "tickled us so that we actually
returned a verdict Of not guilty.
don't believe the darky ever did ge
the other mule and the sixty acres, bu
we did all we could to make Uncl'
Sans word good."-Success Magazine
Smyrna times., 1908-09-16
His Glasses.

Once that genial comedian Pe:c.
Daley consulted an oculist about h..
eyes His nose was small. and he
couldn't keep on the glasses will
which the Oculist WAS trying to E.
him. You are no, used To glasse.
Mr. Daley" said The OculiSt. "Oh
yes. am" replied Mr. DALEY. "bLj
not so high up"
Smyrna times., 1908-09-16
when TrlfIes Become Troubles

If any person suspects that their
kidneys are deranged they should
take Foley's Kidney Remedy at once
and not risk having Bright's disease
or diabetes. Delay gives the disease
a stronger foothold and you should
not delay taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy. Sold by all druggists in
Smyrna and w. R. Keys & Co.,
Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1908-09-16
NOTICE.

NTOTICE. :,
Weldon of the town of Smyrna, Kent
County, and State of Delaware. intend to make
application to the Court of General Sessions of
the State of Delaware in and for Kent County,
on Monday, october 10th, 1905, then to be
held at Dover for license to sell intoxicating
LIQUORS as a druggist in quantities not greater
than one quart, upon the written order or
prescrip ption of a regular practicing physician,
at the house or place of business located on the
west side of Main street, in said town of Smyrna,
adjoining lands of the National Bank of
SMYRNA" and lands of others and within the
limits of United School District in said county,
designated as Smyrna Public Schools" The
Names of the respectable citizens (at least one
half of whom are substantial freeholders), recon-
mending my said application are
II. R. Mustard, Thomas B. Megear,
T. g. SDwightMD., ]. II. Speakman,
W. B. Megear. Eugene Davis,
Hervev p Hail. ID T. Smithers
A. E iardine w. V. Messick, NJ. d.
A L. Hudson, Joseph B. Hum,
BENTON n. WELDON.
Smyrna. Del, Sept l., 1905.
Smyrna times., 1908-09-16
Wearing Ar~ --cI.

Customs Officer TO Wo..2a trave,ci
from the continenh-I t&o@ght yo@
said, madam, thee was ching bC;
wearing apparel in y0Cr t"ank. What
about these three bottles Of cognlc?
''Oh, those" said the lady, ARE IL.
night caps."-Tit-Bts
Smyrna times., 1908-09-16
Constitutional Amendment

An Act Proposing an Amendment to Section Is
of Article of the Constitution of the State of
Delaware, relating to the Compensation of the
Members and Presiding Officers OF the General
Assembly
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the State of Delaware in Cen
eral Assembly met two birds of all the mem
bers elected to each House agreeing);
Section l. That the following amendment be
and the same is hereby proposed to Section 10 of
Article of the Constitution of Delaware;
That the word five be stricken out OF the
third line of said Section Is Article OF the Con-
stitutiOn, and the word ten" be inserted in lieu
thereof and the word six" be stricbe out of the
fourth line of Section 10 Article of the COnsti-
tuition, and the word "twelve" be inserted in lieu
thereof.
Richard Hodga n,
Speaker of the House.
Isaac T. Parker,
President of the Senate.
l. Joseph L. Cahal Secretary of State of the
State of Delaware do hereby certify that the
House Bill No. 3l2 entitled AN Act Proposing
an Amendment to Section 10 of Article Of the
Constitution of the State of Delaware, relating to
the Compensation of the Members and Presiding
Officers of the General Assembly, as the same
appears on the enrolled bill filed in the Office of
the Secretary of State, which said bill proposing
such amendment to the Constitution of this State
is published in accordance with the require
ments of the Constitution of the State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF have here
unto set my hand and official seal, at
| lSEALl Dover, this twenty fifth day OF July.
in the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and eight.
JOSEPH l.. CAHALL,
Secretary OF State
Smyrna times., 1908-09-16
IF You Read This

Il will be to learn that the leading medi-
cal writers and teachers of all the several
schools of practice recommend, in the
strongest terms possible, each and every
ingredient entering into the composition
of DIR. Pierce'S Golden Medical Discovery
for the cure of weak stomach, dyspepsia,
catarrh of stomach, oliver complaint"
torpid liver, or biliOuSneSS, chronic bowel
affections, and all catarrhal diseases of
whatever region, name or nature. 1t is
also a specific remedy for all such chronic
or long standing cases of catarrhal atfec-
tionS and their reSultantS, as bronchial,
throat and lung disease Except cOnsump-
tiOn) accompanied with severe coughs. 1t
IS not so good for acute colds and coughs,
but for lingering, or chronic cases it is
especially efficaciOuS in producing per-
feet cures. 1t contains Black Cherryba bark,
Golden Seal root, BlOOdrOOt Stone root,
Mandrake root and Queens roOt--all OF
which are highly praised as remedies for
all the above mentioned affections by such
minent medical writer's and teachers as
Prof. BarthOlow, of Jefferson Med. Col,
lege; Prof. Hare, ,0f the Univ. of Pa;
Prof. Finley -Shfngwood, M. D., of Ben
nett Med. College, Chicago; Prof. John
King, NJ: II of Cincinnati; Prof. John
NJ. ScuddeT(M. D., of Cincinnati; Prof.
Edwin M,Ha6, NJ. D., of Hahnemann
Med. College, Chicago, and scores OF
otherS/eQ1ally eminent in their several
schQ6ls~0f practice.
THE vGofden Medical Discovery" is the
onIY- -medicine- -nlt-np- sale -f6rQug6
ardggiStS fOr like purpQseSA that-bas any
such DT0feSSI0ndl worth
more than any numhernfQ ordinary teSti-
m0nIaTs. Open publicity OF its formula
is the best possible guaranty of its merits:
A glance at this published formula will
show that oGOlden Medical Discovery
contains no poisonous, harmful or habit
forming drugs and no alcohOl-chemically
pure, triple-refned glycerine being used
instead. Glycerine is entirely unob1ec-
tiOnable and besides is a most useful agent
in the cure of all stomach as well as bron-
chial, throat and lung affections. There
Is the highest medical authority for its
use i'm alf such cases. The discovery. is
a concentrated glyceric extract Of native,
medicinal roots and is safe and reliable.
A booklet of extracts from eminent
medical authorities, endorsing its lngre-
| dients mailed free on request. Address
! Or. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1908-09-16
Notice.

AS it is my purpose to discOn-
tinue the credit business, 1 very
earnestly request all persons hav-
ing an account with me to make
settlement at once.
All bills unpaid July Ist will be
placed in attorneys hands for col
lection.
MARY M. FARES,
Prop'r. E. c. FAIRIES Store.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-12-12
Business Before sentinme mt.

II was girl at the home Of the Bat
tie Creek millionaire, and the question
now was me name. Everything from
Abigail to Zoe was rejected, Hnti, IA
poet, who was present, mentioned c.
realita." Instantly there was great
acclaim-the question was settled
Bat MI Offlewod shook his head
and wrote in little notebook. After
all, he said, lit is but a baby gin.
There are millions in this name Tor
our new Breakfast food, colhposesi .ot
equal Earts of pine shayings, paIcbed
excelsior and shredded sawlogs, and
business is business"
SO they named the baby Sarah Jane
Judge.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-12-12

young doctor was uniquely COm-
plimented by the reporter of western
paper, in his account of a serious ac
cident to a well known citizen. lie
stated that Doc Hinton was haAtiiy
summoned to the scene of the unior
tunate accident, and under his skitu,
treatment poor Billy died peacefully
two hours aftorward New York
Weekly.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-12-12

DeCusSsu& WeaHuSeS UeCcHboty TOT
the proper control OF giant corpora.
tons operating in defiance Of law. the
president says:
Real damage has been done BY the
manifold and conflicting interpretations
OF the Interstate commerce law. Con.
troll over the great corporations doing
interstate business can he effective only
II Il 10 vested with fun power in an
administrative department. . branch Of
the federal executive. carrying out
federal law: II can never be effective u
. divided responsibility 10 left In both
the states and the nation: II can never
be effective n left In the hands Of the
courts TO bc decided by la wsuits.
The courts hold = piace Of peculiar and
deserved sanetity under our form Of gov.
eminent. Respect for the law 10 essen.
tial 10 the permanence Of our inatitu.
tons: and respect for the Law 10 largely
conditioned upon respect for the courts.
II 10 an oHrnse against the republic TO
say anything which can weaken this ~.
spect. save for tho xrAvest reason and In
the most carefully guarded manner. In no
other nation In the world do the courts
WELD such vast and fsf.reaching power
A. In the United States All that 10 nee.
esssry IL that the courts a. . whole
should exercise this power with the far.
sighted wisdom already shown BY those
Judges who scan the future while they
act In the present.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-12-12

Rnu 1 I00K n.ai.r n aii Kinds o. Mih-
los mailed free. Cor. ION aud IiAk'. Denver
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-12-12

Little Wallace, dining with hia
grandparents. repeatedly called tOE
rice. His grandmother said Pa
tienCe, Wallace, do have patience 10
which the little fellow quickly replied.
Il don't want some patienc. fwdmma-
| want some vice"
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-12-12
Painless Dentistry.

How much for the Job, doc
"One dollar; that's reasonable
enough"
Il s'pOse go, but I hate to par, With
money. Take it out of my pocket white
I'm under the influence of the gas
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-12-12
In Memorian.

Il suppose you carry m'mcnto ui
some sort in that locket of yours?"
Yes; it's lock of my hushand'a
hair"
But your husband is still alive"
Yes, but his hair is all gone '-I,ck
Ne Up.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-12-12

tents but an amateur musician, p,ac.
tees on the patience of others
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-12-12
Forest Preservation.

The manifest necessity for forest
preservation 10 pointed out % Q duty
the present generation owes 70 its d.
soendants. and the president cites the
case Of China. where reckless ds.foe.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-12-12

I trust that within generation
the time will arrive when the F1lipinos
can decide for themselves whether 1t is
we'll for them to become independent. or
to continue under the protection OF q
strong and disinterested power, able to
guarantee to the islands order at home
and protection from foreign invasion.
The Monte Vista journal., 1908-12-12
For More War Vessels.

The navy II tho last subject dealt
with. In that connection the presi.
dent says:
approve the recommendation q
tho general board for the in.
crease Of the navy. calling especial
attention TO the need Of addi-
tionai des'roycrs and eoli!ers. and above
ALL Of the four battlrphips. II 10 d~sir-
abls 10 complete A. soon ~ possible Q
squadron Of eight batticships u the best
existing type.
! most earnestly recommend that the
general board Re BY law turned into Q
general staiy. There 10 literally no sa-
euss whatever for continuing the pres.
ent bureau organization Of the navy. The
navy should b. treated - . purely mill.
tary organization. and everything SHOULD
be subosdinated TO the one object q ~
syr!nE military sh,si:nsy syaism
ton o. BY exclusion, or By beth
precssssa shsvil - intseduesA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-09-08
West Bethel.

"Do you not dread the time 90 near,
When leaves must fall from each massive tree
When all Of the earth seems sad and drear,
And cold winds whistle with ghoulish glee?
Do you not dread the shortening days,
Crowded 30 full with murky gloom,
The fittul shadow that often plays
Around your chair like sign Of DOOM"
asked all this of the editor, tree,
And he answered exceedingly wrathy: BLOW
Not one of these things do Dread, said he,
But really do dread the autumn poet"
The nights are cool, but corn is ripen-
ing.
Henry A. Cross visited his sister and
other relatives in Albany last week.
Elton Keene is done working for
Written & Dennison and has gone to his
home in Poland.
Francis D. Mills visited his brother
Harry and family in Gorham, N. H.,
last Sunday.
Herbert Z. Mason of Portland visited
relatives in this village and near vicinity
last week.
A number have left their places OF
employment in the. postcard house to
attend schools.
Mrs. Brainerd Burbank of Shelburne,
N. a., and Mrs. Elmer Small of Bethel,
visited their aunt, Mrs. A. P. Mason,
last week.
The young folks employed in the
post card store of Written & DennisOr
had an outdoor corn roast Tuesday
evening which they greatly enjoyed.
Charles P. Dennison and wife are
going to housekeeping in the second
story Of the hotel, and Mrs. Clara Alb.
bolt will occupy the lower story and
keep boarders and transient guests.
How Is Miss West Paris to find out il
come fully up to all her requirements;
She must know that Handsome is thai
handsome Does" and that "beauty ii
but skin deep" could be happy will
one to warm my hash and make custarc
and pumpkin pies.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-09-08
6ADDA1.

The corn shop opened Monday. II
the frost holds Of there will be . larger
amount canned than usual.
A. W. Burnham, eye specialist, has
been in Bethel the past week.
Mr.. j. b. Barrows has recovered from
his recent illness sufficiently to be ont
upon the street.
Miss Grace Dixon of Augusta Is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. L. T. Barker.
A telegram was received Tuesday
morning announcing the safe arrival Of
w. K. Woodbury., Esq, and family, In
Philadelphia. They have been enjoying
Q European trip.
Misses Hilda and Marjorie Chandler
of South Paris have been visiting their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Chand-
Ter.
Thursday evening the pupils of Mrs.
Stella Burnham assisted by Mrs. 81. E.
Wilson, soprano, of South Paris, gave
recital In the NJ. E. church. The lee
ture room was beautifully decorated
with flowers and vases Of bright bloom
gave q home-like touch to the room.
The programme was finely rendered by
the pupils and showed the diligent prac-
tice and attention on the part of the
pupils and faithful work of the teacher.
The progress during the year has been
most commendable. Mrs. Wilson was
heard with pleasure in two selections
and it is hoped she will be heard in
Bethel again. A large number OF par
ents and friends were afforded very
pleasant evening through the courtesy
Of Mrs. Burnham and her pupils.
Mr.. George 1. Burnham was in Bethel
Thursday evening to attend the recital.
Town schools open Monday.
Gould Academy opens Tuesday with
the prospect of large attendance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-09-08
Bryant's Pond,

A very large number of our summer
guests are leaving this week for their
homes.
The corn shop was opened Wednes-
day, but corn Is coming In slowly. The
crop does not seem to ripen evenly
enough to keep the workmen busy.
A dancing pavilion has been erected at
North Woodstock by Geo. G. Judkins.
1t will be dedicated Friday evening,
Sept. 4th. Dances will be held each
week.
Capt. Sheen of the Norway Uniform
Rank visited Mt. Christopher Co., No.
Al, Saturday evening for the purpose of
instructing them in the drill.
Guy z. Miller, Colorado miner,
spoke to a good crowd here Thursday
evening on the benefits of Socialism to
the working man.
Subscriptions are being taken to build
q hotel. The estimated cost is from
seven to ten thousand dollars. Shares
are sold at ten dollars each. 1t is the
purpose of the stockholders to lease the
house to some responsible hotel man.
The plan of the building, which seems
to meet with general approval, was pre-
sented by Mr.. Hale of Paterson, N. J.
Its dimensions are 1856 go feet, with
three stories above the basement, and
will contain 46 sleeping rooms.
Lumber for the parsonage has arrived
and carpenters will commence on the
frame at once.
Elmer Hammond has purchased the
Thurlow place, and Is making repairs on
his house.
DR.. John D. Holt died this week at his
home in Berlin. The Doctor was well
known here, having been principal OF
Bryant's Pond High School in the early
seventies.
Thomas Kildare and wife, who have
been guests at the Kicker House, left
Monday for their home in Florence,
Italy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-09-08
LOcke's Mills.

Mr.. Herbert Croker has moved from
the Bert Sanborn rent into one of the
new houses on School Street.
Mr.. A. W. Bryant and Azel Bryant
are making repairs on Will Hollis barn.
Work has begun on raising "Johnny's
bridge" It ia to be raised three feet,
and when done will be quite an improve
ment.
Mrs. Elmer Ross has returned to her
home In Portland.
Mrs. Dana Grant entertained the V. I.
s. Whist Club July 30. There were
seven tables. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ed.
wards. DR.. and Mrs. Wight and Mr.. and
Mrs. C. c. Bryant came down from
Bethel.
Mrs. Mark Lapham is on the sick list.
Mr.. Albert Felt and family OF Port
land have been visiting at Abner Lib
by's. Mr.. Felt made the trip In his
auto.
The many friends of Mrs. Carrie Bart
lett OF East Bethel are pleased to know
that she has returned from the Maine
General Hospital much improved In
health.
Mrs. Bicknell of Norway visited Mrs.
W. W. Coolidge and Mrs. James Crooker
last week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-09-08
East Sumner.

In recent trip made by your reporter
to Bath, the ship building city of Maine,
we noticed several large vessels in proc,
ess of construction, and the ship yards
were busy places. We made the tour Of
the principal streets by trolley and on
foot and were impressed by the absence
of loafers on the streets and about the
shops and hotels. Everybody seemed to
be busy and up to the noon hour very
few were patronizing the trolley lines,
showing that the citizens were other
wise engaged. Those "empty dinner
pals" were not in evidence. Neither
did we hear anything said about the
"waning merchant marine service"
Another thing that impresses the
stranger is the many banking institutions
seen on the principal street, showing
prosperity and business activity among
the people.
Along the water front all was activity
and evidence OF commercial industry.
Bath supports several daily and weekly
newspapers. We had time only to call
at the Office of the Bath Times and were
kindly shown over the plant BY manager
F. B. Nichols. The plant is we'll equip
ped with all modern appliances for doing
neat and rapid work. It has a fine Hoe
power press, and job presses, folders
and linotype machines which are operat-
ed by electric power. The Times Is an
able exponent of the Roosevelt policy
and loyal to Fernsld and Swasey. The
Times is clean mechanically and edi-
torially. Many fine residences and parks
adorn the city and ride through the
suburbs is delightful. While part Of
the residential section shows age, the
business section has many nice substan-
tial blocks which speak we'll for the en-
terprise Of the place. We saw nothing
that indicated business or financial de.
preston. Evidently a place of wealth
and prosperity.