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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
The Heart Can't Stand
Rheumatic Acid
Poisoning.
The Uric-O Treatment Expels the
Poison from the Blood.

Those sharp, shooting pains through
the chest around the region of the heart
mean that poisonous uric and rheumatic
acid are there ready to spring and grip
tightly the muscles controlling the
hearts action. Don't neglect these
warnings. You must neutralize and
drive these dangerous pOisons from the
system, or sooner or later they will over
come you.
The only true way to cure Rheumatism
is to get at it from the inside with Uric
D. II acts with marvellous swiftness
upon the muscles, kidneys and blood.
Cleans out the sand-like deposits in the
muscles, forces the kidneys to perform
those duties for which they were de-
signed and neu,ralizes the acid within
the blood.
Uric-O is a liquid taken internally, 3
, times daily, and does not contain any
morphine, opium or other so-called
pain deadners" Sciatica, Muscular,
ammatory and Articular Rheuma'
tism all yield readily to Uric-O.
1t sells for 75c. and 81 90 the bottle OF
you can obtain a trial bottle free by
writing to The Smith Drug Co., 22C
Smith Bldg, Syracuse, N. Y. Uric-O il
sold and personally recommended by +.
A. Shurtleff Il Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

Foley's Honey and Tar clears the all
passages, stops the irritation In the
throat, soothes the infamed membranes
and the most obstinate cough disappears
Sore and infamed lungs are healed and
strengthened, and the cold Is expelled
from the system. Refuse any but the
genuine in the yellow package. T. A
Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

The accompanying diagram shows
how a score Of seventy-five may be
made by drawing straight line
through Maggie's squares.
No. 393.-Curtailings: Fairy, fair;
Cuba, cub; pope, pop.
No. 394.-Charade: Crock-o-dial, croc-
Ddile.
No. 1906. - Subtractions: /. Foxes,
foes. 2. Sold. sod. 3. Creek, reek. 4.
Visit. sit. S. Play. pay. 6. Shove, shoe.
Z. Place, pace.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
Home for Sale.

On street going from South Paris
to Norway, nearly opposite fair
ground buildings. A good chance to
take few boarders. Well watered,
electric passes the door. Stable, hen
houses and large garden with some
good bearing apple trees. A good
trade to desirable parties. Call at
house or write for particulars.
MRS. G. G.. DEARBORN,
,tf South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors

In the District Court of the United States for
the District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
of stoneham, Bankrupt
To the creditors Of silas A. Stearns. In che
County Of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Feb, A. ID. 1909, the said Silas A. Stearns was
duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the fret
meeting Of his creditors win be held at the oice
Of the Referee, No. Market Square, soutn
Paris, on the 3rd day of March, A. ID. 1909, at 10
O'Clock In the forenoon, at which time the said
creditors may attend. provo their claims. 81.
point Q trustee, examine the bankrupt anu
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris, Maine. Feb. Is, 1909.
WALTER L. GRAY,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
Too Smart q Boy.

Traveler-Say, boy, your corn looks
kind of yellow.
Boy-Yes, sir. That's the kind W.
planted. =.
Traveler-Looks as though you Will
have only half crop.
Boy-Don't expect any more. The
landlord gets the other half.
Traveller latter a minutes thought
Say, there is not much difference be-
tween you and fool.
Boy-No sir. Only the fence.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
No. 3eo.-Out of Siaht.

Two state authorizations, one for
ward. the other reversed. concealed In
each sentence.
l. Don't you dismiss Sam. 2. Win
dow open. No. Cora. 3. Will you take
the flag? 4. Can you cook, lacking
salt? 5. The Oneida let me 60. 9
Lucky? Not bit Of it. Z. Old Colone
Isle? l know him. 8. Isn't 1t snowy
o my! 8. want to go to Vermont
via New York. 10. Read about the
Balkan-nimbly, now, II. don't want
sand-send it back. r. See the Turh
wash cimeterS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
HExAMETHYLENETETRAM MINE.

The above is the name of German
chemical, which Is one of the many
valuable Ingredients of Foley's Kidney
Remedy. Observation-Disclosures !.
recognized by medical text books and
authorities as uric acid solvent and an
tiseptic for the urine. Take Foley'i
Kidney Remedy as soon as you notice
any irregularities, and avoid serious
malady. F. A. Sburtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

Mrs. A. lover phone)-Can you send
me up cook to-day, Mr.. Dwyerp
Head of Intelligence Ofice-Sorry 1
can't accommodate you, Mrs. A., but we
have only one in the Office.
Mrs. A.-But why mayn't I have her9
Head of Intelligence Ofice-Oh, we
have to keep her as sample.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

"You have such a model husband, u
said the lady who was congratulatine
the bride.
The next day the bride bethought hel
to look up the word "model" in the die
tionsry, and this is what she found
Model: A small imitation of the real
thing,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

Of hatchets about three inches long.
Decorate these hatchets in red. white
and blue. Leave room for the name OF
each guest. which il written in red Oh
The hatchet. At the end of the hatchet
tie red. white and blue ribbons. Each
slayer Is blirdfOlded. turned around
tlree times ard told to pin the hatche:
IS desc rs possible to the notch. The
player who comes nearest the mark is
The winner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
Fidelity and Deposit Co. of Md.
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested In either Of the estates
AZ Probate Court, held q. Rumford, in
and for the County of Oxford, on the second
Tuesday of Feb, In the year Of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and nine. The follow
Ing been sssg
That notice thereof be given to all persons In.
terested by causing copy OF this order 70 be
published three weeks excessively IN inc so OI;
Paris, In said County, that they may appear at
Probate Court TO be held at Paris, on the
third Tuesday Of March. A. d. 1903, at OF the
clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon II
they see cause.
Merritt Parsons, late Of Buck6eld. de.
ceased; viii and petition for probate thereof pre-:
therein named.
Josephine E. Dudley, late of Woodstock,
deceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by John J. Goody, the executor there.
In named.
Harry C. Forbes, late of Buck1ed. de.
ceased; petition that Ida M. Forbes or some
other suitable person be appointed administrator
Of the estate OF said deceased presented BY Ids
NJ. Forbes, widow.
Jane Green, late Of Woodstock. deceased;
will and petition for probate thereof AMI the
appointment Of A. Mont Chase as administrator
with the will annexed presented by Thomas
Green, widower.
Harvey Kenney, late of Dixheld. deceased;
final account presented for allowance by John
N. Thompson, administrator.
Daniel b. Keene, late Of Sumner, deceased;
petition for order to distribute balance remain
Ing in his hands presented by John II. Robinson,
administrator.
Charles II. Muzzy, late Of Canton. de.
ceased; final account presented for allowance "
Dennis ]. Ryther. administrator.
Emma l.. Hubbell, late Of Dix1eld, de-
ceased; final account presented for allowance by
George Walters, administrator.
ADDISON E. HERRICK. Judge of said Court
A true copy-attest:
ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

He-So your father thought I wanted
to marry You for your money. What
did you say?
She-I persuaded him that you didn't,
and then he said II that IVES the case you
didn't have any sense.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

Many sufferers from nasal catarrh Say
they get splendid reaults by using an
atomizer. For their benefit we prepare
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Except that
it is liquid it 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 1t. The soothing
spray is a 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, 1909-02-23

"It's really distressing to think" said
the wealthy Mr.. Farrasy, "that many
very common and ignorant people will
be admitted to heaven"
"Well," replied Mr.. Cutting, "that
peed't worry you."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

PNEUMONIA FOLLOWS LA GRIPPE.
Pneumonia often follows IL grippe but
never follows the use of Foley's Honey
and Tar, for IL grippe coughs and deep
seated colds. Refuse any but the
genuine in the yellow package. F. A.
Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

G. r. Kluger, the Jeweler, 1850 Vir.
ginia Avenue, indianapolis, Ind, writes:
81 was 80 weak from kidney trouble that
1 could hardly walk a hundred feet.
Four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy
cleared my complexion, cured my back
ache and the Irregularities disappeared,
and 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" F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
The P uzzler
No. Observation-Disclosures.


A word of thirteen letters having
reference to regard, meditation, mo
tive. price or compensation.
Z, 8, 9. a period Of time reckOnet
from some remarkable event.
10, 8, 9. II, Is, something drawn
along.
2, 3. 5, IL, 10. plant with dubious
root
Is, II, II, 4, z, sound or clamor.
2, 8. o. 10, 5, u. 10. formal speech
on a special occasion.
8, 8. 2, 3, Z. male insect with bat
reputation.
3, 8. 1, Z, very pleasant to taste.
8, 9, IL, 4, 8, 13, sweet and dried.
4, 8, 3, 13 Z. 8, is wicked one.
No. s97.-Charads.
My first the farmers often use.
Me for my second surely choose.
For third a vowel present.
For fourth common word intent
On making father (word so SWEET
Become entirely obsolete.
My fifth's the opposite Of thin.
And when you've taken all these In
think you'll find my whole to be
A certain kind Of pharmacy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

Mr.. Jenkins-You may be sure that
there will never in our time be Euro
pean war. Just reflect. Nearly every
one of the royal families is related to
the others.
Mrs. Jenkins-That's why 1 think
there will be war.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
No. 4o1.-Omitted Fruits.

No. 401.-Omitted Fruits.
DID
II q certain fruit you place
Between these letters in the space
Where you see line that's dotted
You will always find 1t spotted.
SIS
II a fruit Is placed Alright
'Twixt these letters. for the fight
You will be armed. and so.
1t would seem. will be your foe.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

Foley's Orino Laxative cures constipa-
ton and liver trouble and makes the
bowels healthy and regular. Orino 10
superior to pills and tablets as it does
not gripe or nauseate. Why take any
thing else? r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

Mr.. Million-"Very sorry-all my
daughters are already engaged"
Count de Mon-"Ah, we'll, never mind ;
I'll call again next time there's va
cancy.n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

Euglishman-Can you tell me, my
lad, how far 1t ia to Kirkcaldya
Scotch Boy-Weil, II 20 gang on
straight, it's about twenty-five thousand
miles; but If ye turn back, ye're there
in FIVE minutes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
No. 4O0.-A Riddle,

am the cheapest thing you own.
In usefulness / stand alone:
None else can do my task.
The beggar needs me and the queen.
To steal me few would be so mean.
You get me II you ask.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
4 AA1cHET PARTY.
n Appropriate Game Fer Washing.
toms Birthday.

toms Birthday.
For your Washingtop's birthday
celebration try a Ratchet party, which
is somewhat like a donkey party. On
q white sheet stretched across the
room draw roughly In charcoal a large
cherry tree. In the trunk Of the tree
represent good big chunk cut out
Then cut out Of cardboard number
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
Key to tho Puzzler.

Key to tho PuzzIer.
No. 3S9.-Numerical Enigma: 1. Fat,
her-father 2. Hand. some-handsome.
8. To get her-together. 4. Plea, sure
pleasure 5. China-chin, a. 8. For,
get-forget. Z. Sea, son-season. 8.
Abandon-a band on. 8. Hatred-hat,
red
No. 390.-Salem, Nile, France, isle,
Cordova: San Francisco.
No. 391.-Word Squares:
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

Hoarse coughs and stuffy colds that
may develop Independents over night
are quickly cured by Foley's Honey and
Tar, and It soothes inflamed membranes,
heals the lungs, and expsls the cold
from tho system. =. A. Shurtle6 q %.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
A Patron Of Art.

$50 you enjoy reading all the extrav.
agant praise that is printed about that
opera singer?"
yes" answered Mr.. Cumrox. 1T
kind of helps ME TO feel that maybe
those tickets were worth what paid
? for 'em."-Washington Star.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

Bloodine, The Worlds Tonic, Is the
best tonic and body builder. Free sam
pie by mail for 10c. Address, The
Bloodine Co., Inc, Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
What Name7

Your initials oegin with an A,
You've an A at the end Of your name.
The whole Of your name is an A.
And It's backward and forward the same.
Answer-Anua.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

Bloodine Liver Pills cure Sick Head
aches, Biliousness, Dizziness, Dyspepsia
and Constipation. 25c. box, mailed BY
The Bloodine Co., Inc, Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

What will you take for that Cough
you have, Bill? don't want 1t, but II I
had 1t ! would take Bloodine Cough
Checker, . $50. bottle will cure you.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

Two years ago the prophets Of prog.
ress were deep in the subject Of de-
nstured alcohol, but the article Is still
almost as scarce as Edison's cheap run
about automobiles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence ON topics Of interest to the adie.
10 solicited. Address: Editor H0nlnAK1Rs s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
No. 402.-Word Squares.

That which is long il 1t has no turn
Ing. A word used In describing des-
ert. 4 number. A garden Of old.
ii.
The name Of q chain Of mountains
separating two continents. The Eter-
nal City. So be 1t. A river In 81
IBERIA.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United States for
the District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
| In the matter of
Of Rumford, Bankrupt.
To the creditors OF Guy c. stanchfeld, In
the County Of Oxford and district aforesaid
Notice is hereby given that on the 9Th day OF
Feb, A. d. 1909, the said Guy G. Stanchheld
meeting Of his creditors will be held at the Office
Of the Referee, No. 8 Market Square, South
Paris, on the oath day of Feb. A, d. 1903, at
10 O'Clock In the forenoon, st which time the
said creditors may attend, prove their claims,
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt. and
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris, Feb 8, 1903.
WALTER l.. GRAY,
Referee In BANKRUPTCY
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
In the matter of

In the matter Of
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of the Dis.
trtct Court Of the United States for the District
of Maine:
TOHN II. RAYMOND. of Upton, in the
y County of Oxford, and State Of Maine,
in said District. respectfully Representa- that on
adjudged bankrupt under the Acts OF Congress re
lafing TO Bankruptcy; that he has duly surren'
dered 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
wherefore he prays, That he may be decreed
BY the Court 10 have o full discharge from al
debts provsble against bis estate under said
cepted BY law from such discharge.
~ JOHN II. RAYMOND. BANKRUPT.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, S..
On this 18th day Of Feb, A. d. 1909. on read
ing the foregoing petition, II Il
upon the same on the 5th day Of March. A. ID.
1903, before said Court at Portland, In said Dis
trict, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that no
tice thereof be published In the Oxford Demo.
crat, newspaper printed In SAID District, an 20
interest, may appear at the said time and place
and show cause, II any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred
itors copies of said petition and this order. al
dressed 10 them at their places OF residence ~
''1 Witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of
the said Court, and the seal thereof. at Portland
In said District, on the 18th day Of Feb. A. ID
isl JAMES Z. HEwEY, Clerk.
A true copy of petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES T.. HEWEY, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that be
has been duly appointed administrator with
the will annexed OF the estate Of
KILBON PERHAM. late Of Woodstock,
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.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
No. sss.-MuItiplieation Puzzle.

The. young mathematician correctly
works his sum in multiplication, and
then, just to puzzle you, he rubs out
thirteen Of the figures and challenges
you to restore them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
nAU or MAnE.
courrr or OXFORD.

CoUHTY TRIASuRx1'D OFFICE,
South Paris, Maine, Jan. q 1903.
The following List containing the aggregate
amount Of cost allowed In each criminal case q
audited and allowed BY the Supreme Judlcas
Court and specifying the court OF maS1ssas:
that allowed the same and before whom The case
originated ID published In compliance With the
provisions of Section Is Of Chapter LII OF the
Royisod Statutes Of the State of Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

Beer drinkers and others who suffer
with Bright's Disease, Diabetes, Back
Ache, or any Kidney or Bladder Trouble
can be cured IL they will take Bloodine
Blood and Kidney Tablets. 80 cents a
box, mailed BY The Bloodine Co., Inc,
Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23

Ever been in jail?"
mo, sir"
II hardly think you'll do. l want q
very smart chauffeur"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
A Single Machine
for Sale.

A Halls Single Machine with
wheel edger, wooden frame, saw 80
inches, practically new and capable
Of cutting from 8 to 10 thousand
shingles day, SO says F. L.,Willis,
a practical mill man at West Paris.
Will be sold at bargain for cash or
a good time note. Enquire of DR..
O. K. Yates, West Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
Recipes.

Melt together one-third cup Of butter
and one ounce of bitter chocolate. Beat
one egg, add two-thirds cup of sugar,
stir in one-fourth cup of -four, one tea.
spoon Of vanilla, then add the melted
butter and chocolate and lastly two
thirds cup of chopped walnuts. Let this
mixture cool 30 that 1t will stiffen, then
drop from q teaspoon on fiat tins and
bake In n moderately hot oven,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
CUBAN SAUCE.

Two tablespoons chopped ham, one
fourth cup -four, one-fourth cup butter,
one and one-half cups stock, one cup
tomato ketchup, one-hslf teaspoon salt
cook ham and butter, until brown, add
-four and salt, the stock slowly, and
then ketchup, cook ten minutes, strain
and serve hot.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-02-23
eR1LLEp ALMONDS.

Blanch the shelled almonds by pouring
plenty Of boiling water over them. Let
stand a few minutes, pour of the hot
water, rinse with cold. Cover the bot
tom of dish with olive oil and when
hot put In the nuts and stir gently until
brown and put nuts on paper to cool.
Sprinkle while hot with salt.-Ex.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-11-02
THE ChILDREN's HOLIDAY.
Ia China New Years = tho L,tti,
 Ones Great Festival

Except at the Chinese New Year whish comes in February. it Is yer, aard to catch a glimpse of children lr China. Little beggars will run beside you for miles to earn cash |, copper coin with square hole in the middle of 1t. worth the twentieth of cent. but children who have parent. to care for them seem to be kept 2. doors all the time or only allowed !e play in walled yards and gardens w.. used to say to each other: "W'hy, where are the children? Haven't they got any," But at New Years we found out that they had. This Is the great holiday of all the year in China, when everybody hangs out flags and colored borrowed our custom of frecrackers fer the Fourth of July from China's Now Year's) All the people put on their best clothes and the children the best of all, jackets and trousers os bright blue or green or yellow or par pls, the boys and the girls SO much alike that you can only tell them apart by their hair. Tho boys of course k braided in pigtail, and the girls s done up on her head with silver pins CT. if she's very grand little girl. witi' gold or jade. Thus decked out. tie children go walking with their proul papas and mammas and often go t. the theater, which is a rare treat .os them
 Perhaps Chinese children have romp ing plays together, but they always look as if they wore born grown up St. Nicholas