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Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

ANNUAL CROP OF REPORTS PROMISES
TO BREAK THE RECORD.

The United States now is gathering its
annual crop of reports Of the freaks OF
lightning, says the New York Press.
Most Of the lightning freaks are fraught
with tragic consequences to man or
beast. Up in LIE Roy, N. T., two horses
were standing in barn when bolt
struck between them, bursting the ear
drums of both the animals, but leaving
them otherwise unipjured.
Down in West Virginia man was rid
ing horse and hurrying to shelter from
an oncoming storm, when the lightning
struck the horse, killing 1t instantly but
not harming the rider in tho least.
The motorman on trolley Car In An.
niston, Ala, actually was undressed by
bolt from the sky. The lightning tore
his clothes off completely, ripped the
face of his watch, melted the chain and
left burned spot on his knee.
At Hornell, N. Y, one Of the residents
was asleep on feather bed when bolt
of lightning struck bis house. The
sleeper was thrown clear out of bed to
the floor, but was otherwise uninjured.
In Willimantic, Conn.,, one of the local
fire engine houses was struck and the
electrical apparatus was put out Of
order. No one was In the house at the
time, 80 the damage was not noted In the
neighborhood. But an alarm was set
| ringing in the residence Of the fire chief,
some distance away, and be fastened to
the engine house, to discover that light
ming had struck the alarm.
Out in Petersburg, Ind, three young
men were sitting on farmhouse porch
when bolt struck them and the nearby
barn at the same time. The feet of the
men were badly burned, and when one
of them recovered consciousness he de-
clared he had felt something strike him
on the shoulder and run down his back
to his feet. On being examined the
broad mark of livid red was found on bis
back from his shoulder to his heel. The
same bolt struck two hsrnessed horses in
the barn and not only rendered them un-
conscious for two hours, but also melted
all of the harness buckles and ripped the
shoes off their hoofs.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
Odd or Evon.

This Is a game played by two per-
sons, one Of whom holds any number
Of small objects, while the other
guesses whether that number Is odd
or even. II he guesses correctly he
wins. The objects are usually such as
can be held in the closed hand, such
as pennies. beans or pebbles, but fin
gers may be held up instead. This
amusement Is very old The Romans
called 1t par, impair" and the Greeks
named 1t also "zuga azuga" yokes or
no yokes), for what reason Is unknown
The name may be corruption. since
the similar sanskrit words "yuj" and
"ayuj" mean odd and even
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
Mo. 4o7,-Proore,sive Numerical.

No. 4o7.-Proeressive Numerical.
To Pacific island comes 4 son
OF London town. who rarely drops his
But loves to study plants. as some folk!
do.
A skillful botaniZer Is IL.
Upon this isle grows many a tropic tree
The plumy palm and curious 1-2-S.
While kindly natives tell strange tales o.
more
Tales quite amazing to 1924.
In fact. with all their simple art the,
strive
To stagger him who l-2-3-4-5.
Our wary traveller understands theil
tricks
And smilingly 1-2-3-i-5 6
Story too wonderful for earth or heaven
But says, That's 1-2-S-<-6-6-L"
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

wigwag-How is Smiths candidacy
coming on?
Political BOSCH, he's out of the
race.
Wigwag-Why, he hasn't said any
thing to me about It.
Political Boss-No; he doesn't know
It yet.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
Fishing School
+ or Belgian Boys

Most boys and many girls take nat
urally to fishing. Belgium, however,
is the first country to teach fishing
as scientific industry. The Belgian
coast lies along the North sea, and
fishing Is an important occupation
there. Though the country has not
nearly 30 much Of shore strip as
have some others in western Europe,
It is beginning to 60 ahead Of them all
in the value of its fisheries. This Is
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

First Youth-"My papa put man.
sard roof on our house."
Second Ditto (proudly)-''My papa
put mortgage on ours"
First-"I don't care. / heard my
papa say he was insured"
Second (still more proudly)-Huh! ]
heard papa say, he was insolvent."
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

A girl who has travelled a good deal
says, that, after all, there is no better
shoe bag for patent feathers than the
long sleeves of woven undervests.
Gather the wrist end and fasten 1t.
Tack q ribbon or tape to the wide end
long enough to 60 around the parcel and
tie, or just long enough to tie around 1t
As it is gathered by the hand over the
shoes.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

How can any person risk taking some
unknown cough remedy when Foley'a
Honey and Tar costs them no morep 1t
is safe remedy, coutains no harmful
drugs, and cures the most obstinate
coughs and colds. Why experiment with
your health? Insist upon having the
genuine Foley's Honey and Tar. F. A,
Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

my three year old boy was badly
constipated, had high fever and was In
an awful condition. ! 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 Laxs-
tive saved his life." A. Wolkush, CAST
mer, Wis. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

Do the right thing if you have Nasal
Catarrh. Get Ely's Cream Balm at once.
Don't touch the catarrh powders and
spuffs, for they contain cocaine. Ely's
Cream Balm releases the secretions that
inflame the nasal passages and the
throat, whereas medicines made with
mercury merely dry up the secretiOns
and leave you no better than you were.
In word, Ely's Cream Balm is a real
remedy, not delusion. All druggists,
80 cents, or mailed by Ely Brothers, SO
Warren Street, New York.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
The invlsibls Candle.

The invisible Candle.
Tell your friends that you can place
q candle In such a manner that every
person In the room can see 1t but you.
although you are not blindfolded nor
have your eyes shut.
Solution Of the trick: Place the can.
die OIL your head.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
kev 70 the Puxzler.

my S0 tHe Fux<ieF.
No. 398.-Arithmograph: Key word
consideration. l. Era g Train. 8
Onion. 4. Noise. 5. Grafton. 8. DrOne
Z. Nice. 8. Raisin. 8. Sinner
No. 397.-Charade: homeopathic
No. 39S.-Multiplication Puzzle: Mul
6ply by 90.
No. Scout Of Sight: 1. Miss.
Mass. 2. Penn. Conn. 8. Fla. Ga. 4
Okla, Cal 8. Ida. La. 6. KY, N. Y
Z. Col, Ill. 8 Wyo., Mo. 0. Mont, vt
10. Kan, Minn. IL. n. D., s. D. IL
Wash. Mich.
No. 400-A Riddle: A pin.
No. 401.-Omitted Fruits: Apple
dappled: pear. spears.
No. 4O2.-Word Squares:
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
No. 4os.-state, Of tho Union,

No. 4o6.-Statcs Of tho Union.
Combine the abbreviations Of a num-
Der of states and form words-exam-
pie: Fla. Ky.-haky.
With two states form hot country;
a blaze; a musical composition; Grip,
pied; frost; a festal occasion; girls
name; a sport; something to copy;
kind Of lily. With three states form a
Greek letter; the opera house at Milan;
small settlement Of pioneers. With
four states form an ancient duchy OF
France.-Youth's Companion.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
A RELIGIOUS AUTHORS STATE
MENT.

Rev. Joseph H. Fesperman, Salisbury,
N. c., who is the author of several books
writes: "For several years | was afflict.
ed with kidney trouble and last winter
was suddenly stricken with severe pair
in my kidneys and was confined to BED
eight days unable to get up without as
sistance. My urine contained thick
white sediment and passed same fire.
quently day and night. I commenced
taking Foley's Kidney Remedy, and the
pain gradually abated and finally ceased
and my urine became normal. l cheer
fully recommend Foley's Kidney
Remedy" F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
Eisie's EXCLAMATION.

whats the use In having that
sign?' asked Philip, pointing to door
In public place on which was the
sign This Door Is Closed"
"Why. guess It's put there for the
benefit Of blind people, who can't see
that the door II closed" replied Elsie.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
Friday Not so Bad.
Moscow was burned on Friday.
Washington was born on Friday.
Shakespeare was born on Friday.

Washington was born on Friday.
Shakespeare was born on Friday.
America was discovered on Friday.
Richmond was evacuated on Friday.
The Bastile was destroyed on Friday.
The "Mayflower" was landed on Fri
day.
Queen Victoria was married on Friday.
King Charles / was beheaded on Fri.
day.
Fort Sumter was bombarded on Fri.
day.
Napoleon Bonaparte was born on Fri
day.
julius Caesar was assassinated on Fri
day.
The battle of Marengo was fought on
Friday.
The battle of Bunker Hill was fought
on Friday.
Joan of A re was burned at the stake
on Friday.
The Battle of New Orleans was fought
on Friday.
The Declaration of Independence was
signed on Friday.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

Lady-I've been expecting a packet OF
medicine by post for week, and
haven't received it yet.
P. o. Clerk-Yes, madam. Kindly
fill in this form and state the nature of
your complaint.
Lady-Well, if you must know, Its
biliousness.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
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ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.

In the District Court of the United States tOf
the District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
SfLAS A. sTEARNs, In BANKRUPTCY.
of Stoneham, Bankrupt
To the creditors of silas A. stearns, in the
County of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day Of
Feb, A. ID. 1909. the said Silas A. Stearns was
duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that the 1rsi
meeting of his creditors win be held at the ONCE
of the Referee, No. Market Square, South
Paris, on the Srd day Of March, A. ID. 1909, at 10
O'Clock In the forenoon, at which time the said
creditors may attend, prove their claims, sp:
point o trustee, examine the bankrupt and
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting.
South Paris, Maine. Feb. Ii, 1903.
WALTER l.. GRAY,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
BIoodine
The Worlds Tonic
Is a BODY builder.

BLOODINE has cured thousands of
people of Kidney and Bladder diseases.
1t used to be considered that only uri-
nary and bladder troubles were to be
traced to the kidneys, but now modern
science proves that nearly all diseases
have their beginning in the disorder of
these most important organs.
The kidneys filter and purify the
blood-that Is their work.
Therefore when your kidneys are
weak or out of order, you can under
stand how quickly your entire body is
affected, and how every organ seems to
fail to do it's duty. II you are sick or
"feel badly" begin taking the great kid
ney remedy, BLooDINE, because as
soon as your kidneys are we'll they will
help all the other organs to health.
A trial will convince anyone. Weak
aud unhealthy kidneys are responsible
for many kinds of diseases, and If per-
mitted to continue, much suffering is
sure to follow.
POSITIVE PROOF.
Gained 15 pounds in 90 days by taking
Bloodine. Alex Williams, ~ Perkins
st., Melrose, Mass.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

Bloodine Ointment cures Piles, Ec.
zema, Salt Rheum, Old Sores, Fever
Sores, Itch and all Skin Irritation, SOC. .
box, mailed by The Bloodine Co., Inc.,
Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

Little Elsie was very disobedient and
mother was cross and scolding. Sud-
denly the little one looked up and said
very sweetly: "Oh, mamma, amt We
having q good time!'
"How?" asked mother GROSSLY.
ooh inst a-fussinpn
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

My children were learning to skate,
and Bobbie succeeded much better than
his sister. She confided to me In q pa
thetic tone: 20 dear, ! wish l could
skate as fluently a. Bobbie."
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
No. 40a.-hiddsn Rexsr,

No. 409.-Hidden Reversed Rivers.
In each sentence find the name Of q
river. spelled backward
1. got glove box for Christmas
present
2. William Wallace bled for bis coun.
try.
3. Last week l bought new Shake
speare.
L. My uncle was once chased by an
elephant.
s. Fanny has gone to buy some linen.
8. Tell me what you saw at Toronto.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
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,
5tf South Paris, Maine.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

Don't suffer. with Sprains, Strains,
Bruises or Pains, but use Bloodine Rheu.
matte Liniment and you will DO relieved
in minute. 26c. and 60c. . bottle. The
Bloodins Co.,, Inc., Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

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
a yellow package. Refuse substitutes.
F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

"Of course" said the serene states
man, 81 am the logical candidate"
perhaps" answered Senator Sorg-
hum. "But you want to remember that
when it comes TO tallying up votes it's
mathematics that counts.n
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
H0MEMAKERS COLUMN.

on topics Of interest 70 the ladies
is soiicited. Address: Editor HoMEMAKERs'
COLUMN, oxford Democrat, South Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

Bloodine Liver Pills cure Sick Head
aches, Biliousness, Dizziness, Dyspepsia
and Constipation. 25c. box, mailed by
The Bloodine Co., Inc, Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any
case Of kidney or bladder trouble that il
not beyond the reach of medicine. Cures
backache and Irregularities that IL neg.
lected might result In Bright's disease OF
diabetes. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
Wheeler OR SNEEZER
Have You Heard of Hyomei for
Catarril, Asthma and Hay Fever?

Have You Heard Of Hyomei for
Catarrh, Asthma and Hay Fever?
II you wheeze or sHeeze, hawk or spit,
shuttle or blow, something is the matter
with the membrane of your respiratory
tract, and you need Hyomei.
And you need Hyomei because 1t will
cure you of any catarrhal or inflamma-
tory condition that exists.
1t isn't q stomach medicine, or spray,
or douche, but very pleasant, healing,
antiseptic balsam, from the eucalyptus
forests of Australia. You breathe this
balsamic air through a small, hard rub.
Der inhaler, and it reaches every nook,
corner and crevice of the membrane,
and promptly kills the catarrh germs.
r. A. Shurtleff & Co., will sell you a
complete Hyomei pronounced Higb-o-
mel outfit for s1.00, on the moneyback
plan.
"The use Of Hyomei cured Mr.. Cutler
of catarrh in 1904. he has strongly en-.
dorsed the use of Hyomei In many in
stances, and we are glad to 20 on record
regarding this marvellous catarrh cure,
and endorse it, Mrs. A. Cutler, 201
Post Ave-, Battle Greek, Mich.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
Tho Reason Why,

The ankle Is located between the
knee and the foot in order to keep the
calf from the corn.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

Hawk! Hawk! Hawk! your life away
If you prefer to rather than curing thai
terrible case of Catarrh BY taking
Bloodine, which will cure you. Large
bottles 50c., samples mailed for 10c. The
Bloodine Co., Inc, Boston, Mass.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

Complaining Customer-"Say, this fly
paper Is full of holes.''
The grocer-"Yes, madam; l know II
is. 1t is the new combination fly pa.
per, and is made with the holes 80 that
1t can be used for porous plastsrs after
the fly season ia over"
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs
quickly, strengthens the lungs and ex-
pels colds. Get the genuine In yellow
package. 3. A. shuftls6 d Co.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge,

In .Ss 9eHs Hs''fF Il. 4 RAYMOND, In sansrp,s
Bankrupt
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of the Die.
trict Court of the United States for the District
of Maine:
John H. RAYMOND. Of Upton. In tn.
in said District, respectfully represents that on
the 5th day of December, last past, he was duly
adjudged bankrupt under the Acts OF Congressre re
lating to Bankruptcy; that he has duly surTen'
and has fully complied with all the requirement.
Of said Acts and Of the orders Of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
wherefore he prays, That he may be decreea
By the Court 70 have fun discharge irom M ~
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are eI.
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 22nd day Of Jan, A; D. 1903
JOHN II. RAYMOND, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, So.
On this 18th day Of Feb, A. ID. 1903, on read.
ing the foregoing petition, It is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be had
upon the same on the 9Th day Of March. A. D.
1903, before said Court at Portland, In said Dis
trict, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that no
crat, 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 nave, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be grsntet
And It Is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred
TORS copies of said petition and thls order, sd
dressed 70 them at their places of residence Al
stated.
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. D.
1909.
LIS. JAMES T.. HEWEf Clefk'
A true copy OF petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES 4. HEWEY, CLERK.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

Mother-"Tommy, are you teaching
the parrot to swear?"
Tommy-"No, mother; I'm just tell
ing 1t what IL mustn't say"
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

The Kid-Please, mister, gimme 8
tough sirloin steak?
The butcher-Tough?
The Kid-Yes; cause II it's tender
dad eats it all.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
ThePuz uzzler


No. 403.-charadss.
!.
Deceit II my first;
My second. tree.
Ny third In time
Named for fasting. we see.
Ny whole IL what honest men
Never will be.
II.
Ny frst IL awkward In its walk;
One should my second shun or balk
Lend me an ear my third to hear;
My whole. fear. will sell you dear
He Il so clever In his talk.
No. 4o4.-Word Square.
l. Custom. 2. An Athenian lawgiver
8. Brisk. 4. A narrow pass between
mountains. B. To come in.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he mas
been duly appointed administrator OF the es.a"
Of
CATHERINE K SEvERY, late Of DiIaeld,
in he 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, anu
all Indebted thereto are requested TO make pay
ment Immediately.
Feb. 18th, 1909. BYRON Z. WAITE
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested in either of the Estates
hereinafter named:
At q Probate Court, held at Paris, In and
Feb, In the year Of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and nine. The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated. II is hereby ORDERED
That notice thereof be given TO all persons In.
terestea, by causing copy OF this order 70 oe
published three weeks successfully In the OK
ford Democrat newspaper pubhehed at souIh
Paris, In said County. that they may appear a. "a
the third Tuesday Of Mar, A. ID. 1909, at ,
of the clock In the forenoon, and be heard there
on II they see cause.
Albina y. Cole, late Of Woodstock, deceas
ed will and petition for probate thereof ana the
appointment Of A. Mont Chase as administrator
with the will annexed presented by Lalis d.
Estes, daughter.
Jacob p. Curtis, late of Greenwood, deceas.
sented By Genevra g. Tuell, the executrix there.
In named.
James c. Stearns, late Of Lowell. deceased;
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Mildred d. Stearns, the executrix therein
named.
Adoniram J. Fuller. late Of Dixfeld, de-
ceased; petition for determination OF collateral
Inheritance tax presented by s. X. Leland
executor.
Deborah Edwards, late Of Hiram. dece9s
ed first account presented Tor alloWance ny
Mary b. Wadsworth, executrix.
Louise +. Strickland, late Of Paris, de-
ceased final account presented for allowance by
Walter l.. Gray, executor.
Freeman c. Stacy, late Of Porter. deceased :
first and final account presented for allowance
by Mary A. Stacy, misunderstanding.
Deborah Edwards late Of Hiram, deceased;
| sl,lo Nn~ 20 tafr
Ing in his hands presented by Mary b. Wad'
worth, executrix.
John @. Dearborn, late Of Canton, de'
ceaeed first and final account presented for
allowance by II. e. Coolidge and Wilson Dear
born, executors.
John c. Dearborn, late OF Canton, de,
ceased petition for determination OF collateral
inheritance tax presented by ii. z. Coolidge ana
Wilson Dearborn, executors.
ADDISON z. HERRlCK, Judge OF said Court
A true copy-Attest:
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
No. 4os.-coneeaied Words.

No. 4US.-Concoafed Words.
CTen articles found In a lady's work
basketl
have placed my work on my desk
with reading for all. You need less
advice and more work If loss Of exer
else affects you. The winter has just
begun. but tons Of Ice have already
been put up in several places. Louis
hears that the ball ground has pools
Of water all over 1t. Ichabod King Is
the new teacher. and he says the worst
educator Is the ferule.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
POSITIVE PROOF.
Mrs. Octavia e. Carpenter, gained 20
pounds by taking six bottles Of Bloodine.

R. j. Farnum, Maiden, Mass, was
cured of Rheumatism with Bloodine,
after suffering eight years.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
~oRArr NoTInEa.

10 oil persons Interested in either Of the estate,
herefnsfter named:
Xt . Probate Court, held at Rumford In
and for the County Of Oxford, on the second
1d nns sP HUNDRED Cd and nine The follow.
thsreupon. hereinafter Indicated. It Is hereby
That notice thereof be given to all persons In.
terested by causing copy OF this order TO be
published three weeks successfully In the Or.
ford Democrat, 0 newspaper published at South
Paris, In said County. that they may appear at
Probate Court 70 be held a ,p paIis. on the
clock In the forenoon, and be heard thereon Il
they see cause.
Merritt Parsons, late of Buckaeld. de-
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof pre-.
sented by Hannah j. N. Parsons, the eIecutrir
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 Buckdeld, de.
ceased: petition that ida NJ. Forbes or some
other suitable person be appointed administrstor
of the estate Of said deceased presented by Ida
n. Forbes, widow.
Jane Green, late of woodstock. deceased
appointment of A. Mont Chase as adminlstrato'
with the win annexed presented by Thomas
Green, widower.
Harvey Kenney, late of Dixhcld, deceased;
final account presented for allowance py Joha
N. Thompson, administrator
Daniel b. Keene, late of Sumner, deceased;
petition for order to distribute balance remain.
tng in his hands presented by John II. Robinson,
administrator.
Charles II. Muzzy, late Of Canton, De.
ceased; final account presented for allowance BY
Dennis J. Ryther, administrator.
Emma L. Hubbell, late OF Dixfeld de.
ceased; final account presented for allowance BY
George Walters, administrator.
ADDISON e. HERRICK. Judge Of said Cour.
"u' ''p' ALBERT d. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02

Short-Yes, 1 believe some fortune
tellers are on the level. Not long ago
one agreed to tell me something about
my future for dollar.
Long-Well?
Short-I gave her the money, and she
told me the time would come when l
would wish had my dollar back.
Oxford Democrat., 1909-03-02
A Trlfle Too Smart.

Willie was considered the brightest
boy in bis grade: upon hearing lesson
recited in class once or twice, he knew 1t
quite we'll. Thus, while the others we're
compelled to study hard, he scarcely
found it necessary to open book. At
the end of the term one of the questions
in the written geography test was,
"What is the equator?"
civilian, always to be depended up
on, wrote without delay: "The equator
is menagerie lion running around the
center of the earth"