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Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
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cry day. Picking them was a great
drawback to the pleasure Of having
them. She overcame this by casting
spell over the children 80 that they
were completely In her power and
were obliged to follow her to the
house in the middle Of the woods,
where she left them for the night.
with orders to be up bright and early
In the morning that they might pick
her a large basket Of strawberries for
! breakfast.
The children did not like to live in
the house In the woods all by them
selves and to pass their days picking
strawberries for the witch, but they
were quite in her power and were
compelled to obey. The doll could
not release them. for the witch was
more powerful than she was. All she
could do was to give them advice and
to tell them that sooner or later On op-
portunity for release would come. and
then she would be there to do what
she might
30 the children waited with what pa
uence they could. One day when they
were lying on the floor. tired out with
their hard days work, the magic doll
told them that she had an idea for
them to carry out, which was to make
large hoop out Of strip Of birch
bark and>to stick around the edge all
the pins they could ind.
This seemed to the children rather
silly thing to do, but as they always
did as the doll told them they set to
work and soon had the birch bark hoop
ready. 1t took them longer time
however, to find the pins. for when
you come to think Of 1t you don't gen
orally find many pins In the forest
They hunted the house over from Gel
lar to garret. They lay on the floor
and picked the dust out Of the cracks
In the hope of finding pins. They felt
down the backs Of all the chairs, and
they took the pincushion to pieces un-
til at last they had enough to make
border around the hoop. When 1t
was finished the doll told the children
to get inside of 1t, for the pins would
protect them from the witch. and II
they kept inside Of 1t they would
be able to walk out Of the forest be
yond the witch's domain.
So the children joyfully crowded In
side Of the hoop and set out for home
They had gone but little way when
they heard noise behind them. and,
looking back, they saw the witch pur'
suing them at top speed. The children
were much frightened and started to
run, but the doll cried: Don't! Don't!
That is just what the witch wants. II
you run you may stumble and fall out
Of the hoop. Then you will be In her
power again."
So in spite Of their fears the children
walked sedately on, and, though the
witch came close to them and threat
ened them with all sorts Of things.
they didn't allow themselves to be
| frightened. but kept on walking TIL
they walked out Of the woods and Into
a sunshiny meadow. The witch could
follow them no farther. The last they
saw Of her she was standing helplessly
at the edge Of the woods looking after
them. Then they went home and pick
ed strawberries for their mother.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
kax 70 Puxxladon

Roy to Puxzledom.
No. 1469.-Curtailings: Cotton. buck
ct, fine.
No. 1470.-Charade: Saw. sage-sau
sage.
No. l471. - Beheadings: Price. rice
ice.
No. 1472.-Hidden European Cities
Paris, Berlin. Rome. London. Madrid
Athens.
No. 1473.-Zigzag Puzzle: Postman
Cross Words: Pain, love. loss. knot
pump. rail. nest
No. 14T4.-Name in Rebus: Rober
Treat Paine.
No. 1475-Charades: l. Cat. a. log
catalogue. 2. Dock. yard-dockyard
3. Pad. dock-paddock. 4. Heat, her
heather. s. Head. ache-headache. 6
Sew. wing. May. sheea- sewing ma
chine.
No. 1476-Numerical Enigma: Beau
ty and the beast. Words: Taut. yes
bed. bean. hat.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
No. 14S2-Charades.

No. 14s2-Charades.
I.
My first and second are the same
And come from across the sea-
Breezes are blameless when they DO my
whole,
But no one likes It when It comes from
me
To my last my whole should not choose
might my last my first. It's droll
The different teaching. here. apart.
My first Is greater than my whole.
I'm on the lips Of young and old.
BY tone my spirit may be told.
My first thus reckoned.
steal through bars and even locks;
Ny shaft the darkest shadow mocka
This is my second
From danger turn / In a trice.
turn away from sin and vice.
My third thus given. u
My whole gains much for public good
And, with Its mission understood.
Reform has driven
".
Ny first must carry US along
With noisy whirl and clang Of gong.
We hold my second in our arms
TO still alright and harsh alarms.
While meath our feet my whole Is spread
Sometimes Of brown or blue or red.
Youths Companion.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
cauuht Her Secret.


Old Podkins lay back in his chair IL
calm content. and, though his wife was
quite near him. he was happy. for she
had not broken the silence for nearly
FIVE minutes.
He had been married for FIVE and
twenty long years. and Mrs. Podkins
almost daily during twenty-four OF
them had disturbed the domestic peace
by a too full exercise Of her tongue.
my DEAR" broke in Mrs. p, think
ing it time she said something to In
terrupt the quiet, II see by the papers
that a petrified jaw two yards long
has been found In Cornwall"
"What! cried Podkins. starting up
"Now l know your secret. Eat you
never told me your ancestors came
from that part Of the world!"-Dundee
Advertiser.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

The implicit confidence that many
people have In Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera, and Diarrhes Remedy Is found
ed on their experience in the use of that
remedy and their knowledge of the
many remarkable cures Of collie, diarrhea
and dysentery that 1t has effected. Fol-
sale by all dealers.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

BEFORE YOU REACH THE LIMIT
of physical endurance and while your
condition is still durable, take Foley
Kidney Pills. Their quick action and
positive results will delight you. For
backache, nervousness, rheumatism. and
oil kidney, bladder and urinary troubles.
A. E. Shurtleff Co., South Paris; 8. E.
Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
CLEAN UP YOUR STOMACH
And Gas, Sourness, Dizziness, Head.

And Gas, Sourness, Dizziness, Head.
aches and Bad Dreams Will 90.
II you really want clean, sweet, pure
stomach, free from gas, sourness and
distress, 60 to Chas. 81. Howard Co.,
to. day and get 50-cent box of MONA
Stomach Tablets.
Take these little tablets according to
directions, and if at the end of week
you are not brighter, stronger and more
vigorous, just say SO and get your money
back.
For beaviness after eating, eructation,
heartburn and that distressed feeling,
MONA Stomach Tablets will give
relief in Ave minutes.
Large box of MONA STOMACH
TABLETS, so cents at Chas. q. Howard
Co.'s and druggists everywhere. 37-9
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

"The best part of . vacation 10 the
looking forward to It," bromidically re-
marked the young man.
Aud bis confederate employer, gener'
ously wishing to prolong that pleasure
postponed his vacation until next sum
mer.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

Running up and down stairs, sweeping
and bending over making beds will moi
make q woman healthy or beautiful
She must get out of doors, walk . mile
or two every day and take Chamberlain't
Tablets to improve her digestion and
regulate her bowels. For sale by al
dealers,
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
No. f479.-Suhtraetions.

Example: Take fifty from girdle
and leave a wager. Answer-Be-l-t,
bet.
Subtract FIVE from a frolic and leave
q lively dance; from a fictitious story
take fve and leave an old name for
Christmas; from piece Of stamped
metal take 800 and leave ground grain
from a punctuation mark take fifty
and leave an animal: from to bend
take five and leave a remedy; from q
mechanical power take five and leave
q look Of malice.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

An article that has real merit should
In time become popular. That such is
the case with Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has been attested by many
dealers. Here 10 one Of them. q. W.
Hendrickson. Ohio Falls, Ind, writes,
"Chamberlain's Cough Remedy 10 the
best for coughs, colds and Group, and ia
nv best seller" For sale BY all dealers.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

The Dealer-Well, he's sixteen years
old, mum, I'll admit that; but be amt
windbroke nor nothin'.
Mrs. Newcash (who has decided not to
buy)-We're very sorry, but We would
not care to buya horse that Was not
thoroughly wind broken.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
No. 14ao.-Geoaraphieal.

The great Oporto vintner eyed
His cellared casks In mighty rankA
The spoil Of vineyards stretching wide
BY rippling Douro's sunny banks
His agent. into Mimic sent,
Had forwarded q cheering letter;
This seasons wine Is excellent
Indeed. never saw It better"
Now, as he settles down. inclined
To read these tidings through once more
Tell me what town they call to mind
On old Virginia's storied shore.
Where settlers. sick with hope deferred
And growing desperately glum.
Once rallied at the joyful word
That Master Christopher had coma
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

Few, II any medicines, have met with
the uniform success that has attended
the use of Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy. The remark
able cures of collie and diarrbea which 1t
has effected In almost every neighbor-
hood have given 1t wide reputation.
For sale by ell dealers.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

Friend-You took your son into your
establishment few months ago to teach
him the business, 1 understand. How
did he turn outp
Business Man (wearily)-Great sue
cess. He's teaching me the business
now,
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

Drop by drop the offensive discharge
caused by Nasal Catarrh falls from the
back of the nose into tho throat, setting
up an inflammation that is likely to
mean Chronic Bronchitis. The most
satisfactory remedy for Catarrh 10 Ely's
Cream Balm, and the relief that follows
even the first application cannot be told
In words. Don't suffer 9 day longer
from the discomfort Of Nasal Catarrh.
Cream Balm 10 sold by all druggists for
80 cents, or mailed by Ely Bros, Sc War
rem Street, New York.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
COMMON COLDS MUST BE TAKEN
SERIOUSLY.

For unless cured they sap the vitality
and lower the vital resistance to more
serious Infection. Protect your children
and yourself by the prompt use OF
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and
note its quick and decisive results. For
coughs, colds, Group, whooping cough,
bronchitis and affections Of the throat,
chest and lungs It 10 an ever ready and
valuable remedy. A. E. Shurtleff Co.,
South Paris; s. e. Newell & Co., Paris
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

Judgs-You say your husband is cruel
and sarcastic. Give an instance.
Plaintiff-Well, your honor, one day /
gave our little boy homemade dough-
nut and bis father warned him not to let
It drop on his toes.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

Nearly every reader of the Democrat
has read about HYOMEI, but many OF
them.continue to suffer from catarrh just
because they do not exactly understand
Just what HYOMEI is.
To these sufferers Chas. H. Howard
Co. says you don't have to know any
thing about HYOMEI except that you
breathe it and that it does not contain
cocaine or opium OF any harmful drug:
You can find out about HYOMEI
without taking any chances whatever.
Just get an outfit today, read the simple
instructions, give it fair trial and then
II you are not willing to say that 1t is
the best remedy for catarrh you have
ever used Chas. Fl. Howard Co. will
gladly return your money.
A complete HYOMEI outfit costs but
81. 90. Extra bottles so cents. 37-9
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

1--WE have missed the train. We shall
have to stay over day"
"Horrors! only bad 1S gowns and We
have been here Is days. Now l shall
have to wear some dresses twice."
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

He Ito second wife)-I am glad to be
In this charming spot once more.
She-I thought you were here on your
bridal tour with your first wife.
He-Yes, but / was 80 much In love
never saw the landscape.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

"Does your automobile 60 faster than
your neigbbor's?" "No," replied Mr.,
Chuggins. "But my danger signal
makes q much more disagreeable noise
than his.n
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

FOLEY'S KIDNEY REMEDY (Liquid)
ID great medicine Of proven value for
both acute and chronic kidney and blad-
der ailments. Il 10 especially recon,-
mended to elderly people for Ito wonder
full tonic and reconstructive qualities,
and the permanent relief and comfort 1t
gives them. A. e. Shurtle6 Co., South
Paris; 8. E. Newell q Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

A good many belts are shown on chill.
dren's garments. Patent leather and
plain kid are popular; also the stitched
belt Of the same or contrasting material.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
A GREAT ADVANTAGE TO WORK
ING MEN.

A CHEAT ADV ANTAGE To WONh-
ING MEN.
j. A. Maple, 125 S. 7th Street, Steu:
benville, o., says: "For years / suffered
from weak kidneys aud severe bladder
trouble, learned of Foley Kidney Pills
and their wonderful cures SO began
taking them and sure enough had as
good results as any heard about. My
backache left me and to one of my busi-
ness, expressmsn, that alone is q great
advantage. Ny kidneys acted free and
normal, and that saved me lot of mis-
cry. 1t is now pleasure to work where
1t used to be a misery. Foley Kidney
Pills have cured me and have my high:
est praise" A. E. Shurtleff Co., South
Paris; 8. E. Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
The Division.

He-So young March and his fathe,
are carrying on the businessf She
Yes. The old man runs the business,
while young March does the carrying
on.-New York Globe.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
1.-THE LAND OF
PUzzLEDOM.

No. f47-Word Square.
I. To beckon. 2. A name for water,
8. Fortune. 4. A body Of water.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
No. 1483.-Word Square.

My first is used for spreading light.
Ny second is inclosed space. My
third is flesh used for food. Ny fourth
Is the top Of the head
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

II you knew Of tho real value OF
Chamberlain's Liniment for lame back,
soreness of the muscles, sprains and
rheumatic pains, you would never wish
to be without it. For sale by oil dealers.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
HOMEMAKKRS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest 70 the adie!
IL solicited. Address: Edito5 Ho1lnAKIHs'
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

"Tell me about Spain, romantic
SPAIN"
"Well," said the motorist, "there are
q few bad places as you come down the
mountains, but in the main the roads
are pretty good"
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
No. f478.-Anaaram.

N0. trfos-Nua8TuWs
Warm weather comes and brings Q med
Icy
Roses. peaches. showers and sun.
Parks and gardens. Coney midways.
SAME MERE SURPLUS known al fun
Balmy moonlight, woodland pathway
Picnics. boats and storms and calrns.
Youths and maids In shady places.
Clasping hands. they SURE RESUME
PALMS
Gay excursions. crowded troileys.
Auto rides. fun In excess.
Amusement places all 30 crowded.
Might be called . REAL MUSEUM
PRESS
Young man takes his sweetheart riding.
Sees the races, all that comes
Suggests life's journey, 1ingling money.
Prudent maid says, Lets SEE 'UR
AMPLER SUMS.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

No. 14s4.-Topsy-turvy Rhyme.
Cyul Tekcol sotl rhe coptek.
Byobb Tofash noduf II:
Eth hcnadeg rhe tekpoc rof tekcor.
Eb revecl nda xpednuo Il
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
Houses for Sale.
Desirable Stand For Sale ir
South Paris.

.ONE AND A HALF STORY HOUSE. suita
" BILE for either one or two rents. Nice staDie
"A feet long, 20 foot addition for storage -Four
to 1--WE acres of good tillage land and pasture l9i
two cows. All In good repair ana VIII oe soi'
on easy terms. Inquire at - ,~.,,
S2tf SOUTH PARIS SAVINGS BANK.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
The UpIiH.

The UpIift.
els she a help to her motherT ask
ed one woman.
Eyes, indeed" replied the other.
"She has taught her to say culinary
art instead of Cooking '"-Exchange.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

Aunt Maria (at the museum, when the
tempsraturs 10 at o. degrees in the
shade)-Welli do declare. / never
, thought I'd evsr. aink 90 LOW - TO onvy
those naked beaxsn statoos.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

Cholly-The dentist said / had large
cavity that needed filling.
Mabel-Did be recommend any special
course of study?
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
FoT.EY KIDNEY PILLS

FOLEY KIDNEY FILLS
Will reach your individual case II you
have any form of kidney and bladder
trouble or urinary irregularities. Try
them. A. e. Shurtlef Co., South Paris
8. E. Newell q Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
Poetic Riddle.

Poetic Riddle.
My first makes company:
Ny second shuns company:
My third assemblies company:
My whole puzzles company.
Answer.-Co-n o-nun-drum
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COM.
POIINn

Still retains its high place as the best
household remedy for all coughs and
colds, either for children or grown per-
SONS. Prevents serious results from a
cold. Take only the genuine Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound, and refuse
substitutes. A. E. Shurtleff Co., South
Paris; s. e. Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
Pointed Advice,

There was travelling man once who
found himself short Of funds. His
first thought, Of course, was to wire
his firm, which he did. In night let
ter he explained the situation and ask
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
WHnw shall I actY

The next morning he got day mes
sage which was nothing II not tllumi-
native:
"Act as If you were broke.
Francisco Chronicle.
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

Artist-This Is my painting. "Youtl
In the Melon Patch"
Critic-But where are the melons?
Artist-What foolish question!
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
Catarrh Sufferers.

II You Don't Know About Hyomei
Try 1t at Chas. II. Howard Co. IS
piak
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26

Warm weather comes and brings . med
Oxford Democrat., 1911-09-26
FoR SALE BY N. DAYTON BOLSTER co.
MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CON-
PANY OF MONTPELIER, YER.
MONT, FOR THE YEAR ENDING
nECEMRf n 3Ist, l9lOs

Insurance in force Jan. l. islos ssls y? GO 90
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-08-11

Cures permanently the cases he I'M
dertakes and sends the incurable home
without taking a fee from them. This
is why he continues his visits year aft
er year. while other doctors have made
a few visits and stopped. DR.. Jones is
an eminently successful specialist in
all chronic diseases, proven by the
many cures effected in chronic cases
which have baff1ed the Skill of other
physicians. His hospital experience and
extensive practice have made him SO
proficient that he can name and locate
a disease in a few minutes.
Treats all durable cases of Lung Dis
cases. Consumption in early stage.
Stomach, Liver. Kidneys and Bowels.
Gravel, Paralysis. Neuralgia, Nervous
ness Sick Headache Heart. Blood and
Skin Diseases, Epilepsy. Appendicitis.
Rupture and Brights Disease. Diseases
of Bladder. and Tobacco habit.
Absorption treatment given for Cat
aract and Granulated EyelidS.
Special attention given to all Surgical
cases, and all Diseases of the Eye, Ear,
Nose, Throat, Ringing i'm Ears and
Deafness.
Jhave a seldom falling remedy for Golfer
Cross Eyes Strengthened without pain
Glasses fifted and guaranteed.
Remarkable cures are perfected in
cases of Catarrh, and all catarrhal dis
charges Rheumatism of muscles anC
Joints Eczema, Gall Stones Blood Poi
son, Nervous Debility. st. Vitus Dance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-08-11

The Owatonna Journal gives the
following account of the accident
that resulted in the death of Pat
rick Darlington at that place Thurs
day:
Caught on the bridge over the
river by train he did not see un
til too late. is the way Patrick Der
rington met his death Thursday aft
ernoon of this week.
The old gentleman had probably
been at the creamery, where he was
in the habit of getting buttermilk
and was making his way up the
Northwestern tracks to go to his
home on State avenue and had prob
ably reached the middle of the
bridge over the river when the east.
bound afternoon train came out of
the cut north of the state school
1t is believed that he then turned
around and tried to get back to the
east end of the bridge, but the trains
run at good speed down the grade
at this point, and the ponderous en-
CINE overlook him on the bridge. He
might have saved himself by cling
ing to one side of the bridge as the
train passed, but was probably too
excited to think of anything but run
ming to get off the bridge.
The engineer saw him, but too
late to stop the train. He blew the
whistle several times to warn the
old gentleman, and applied the
brakes. but the old man kept on run
ming down the track. 1t is believed
that Mr.. Darlington fell just before
the train reached him, for the train
ran over him instead Of knocking
him to one side; unless he was
squarely in front of the engine in
which case he might have been
thrown down upon the track.
The train ran squarely over the
unfortunate old gentleman, practi-
cally severing his limbs from his
body.
The engineer brought his train to a
standstll by the time it reached
Cedar street, and then backed down
to the bridge, where the train crew
ran to the poor old gentleman. He
was still living and able to give his
name, and the conductor immedl-
ately telephoned for doctor and an
ambulance, but life departed from
the mangled body before they could
arrive.
Two men saw the accident George
Van Wagner, fagman at the Cedar
street crossing, heard the short sharp
whistles of warning given by the
train and looked toward it just in
time to see the engine strike what
he took to be piece of paper. his
eyesight not being very good,
George Gray was standing near the
Farmers elevator, and saw the train
reach the old man but was too far
away to distinguish exactly what
happened.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-08-11

ing When the work Is finished il
will be one of the beautiful build.
ings of that neighborhood.
The eighteenth annual meeting OF
the Northwestern Bible Conference
will be held under the auspices of
the school, August 18th to 9th. The
program is practically complete. Dr.
George Robert Cairns, the great Scotch
preacher, who for twenty-six years
has divided his time between the
old world and the new, in leading
great evangelistic campaigns, will
be perhaps the most conspicuous
man on this years conference pro-
gram. He will deliver not less than
fifteen addresses during the time and
will occupy some of the prominent
pulpits of the city of Minneapolis,
such as Westminster Presbyterian,
First Baptist and others.
DR.. William Lunsford of Nashville,
Tenn, is also engaged to deliver a
series of eight addresses and to oc-
cupy such pulpts as the First and
Fourth Baptist and Westminster
Presbyterian, Minneapolis, and the
House Of Hope Presbyterian, ST.
Paul. A number of Minneapolis men,
particularly those associated with
the work of the school, will also
appear on the program, which will
have a three-fold feature-an eXposi-
ton Of Bible doctrines, Interpretation
of prophecy, and evangelistic and
missionary appeal. The conference
is easily the most largely attended
Bible conference in the northwest