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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
STATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD, IS.
70 the Honorable Justice Of the Supreme Judi
cial Court, next to be holden at Paris, within
and for the County of Oxford, on the second
Tuesday Of October, A. ID. 1911
Respectfully represents Helen NJ. Bird, Of
Magail0way Plantation, In the County Of Ok
ford and State Of Maine, that she was lawfully
married to Henry 4. Bird, then Of Wentw0rth's
Location in the State Of New Hampshire, but
now of parts unknown to your ibellant, at Ma
galloway Plantation In said County and State
on the eighteenth day Of October, 1904, and lived
with him as his wife at said Magalloway Planta
ton till about the twentieth day Of September
1910; that she has always conducted herself as a
faithful wife toward the said Henry f. Bird
but he, regardless Of his vows and duty, was
guilty Of cruel and abusive treatment toward
her during the time they lived together. and that
he was also guilty of gross and confirmed habits
Of int0xication. And your libeant further AYERS
that the residence of said libellee Is rot known
10 her. and that 1t cannot be asceitained by
reasonable diligence.
Wherefore che prays that the bonds of matri.
mOny now existing between her and the said
Henry +. Bird be dissolved, and that her name
lie changed to Helen N. Wilson.
Dated at Paris, this 2lst day Of July, A. ID.
1911.
HELEN NJ. BIRD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
An lmmsnss Flower.


The largest Of all the flowers OF the
world is said to be the rafilesia, ma
tive of Sumatra. so called after Sir
Stamford Raff1es. This immense flow.
er ia composed Of FIVE round petals OF
q brickish color. each measuring a foot
across. These are covered with nu.
merous irregular yellowish white
swellings. The petals surround a cup
nearly foot wide. the margin OF
which bears the stamens. The cup OF
the rafflesia ia filed With a 6eshy
disk. the upper surface Of which Is
covered with projections like minia'
ture cows horns. The cup when free
from It's contents will hold about
twelve pints The flower weighs about
fifteen pounds and Is very thick. the
petals being three-quarters Of an inch
Scientific American.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
A STRONG REHABILITATION.

I'VE are not taking on any new
travelling men just now" the safe
manufacturer said. Business IL rath-
er dull In our line"
"Well. II you need one let me know"
said the applicant for Job. IRA rath.
er sell your safe than any there u In
the market. It's the best"
"Are you an expertT
Eyes. sir. know all there u TO b
known about safes"
Ever deal In thelnT
mo. SIR
ever work In a factoyr
mo. sir
"How do you know ours = ths
best?'
Because It takes longest to break
into Il"
"How do you know thatT
"I'm a reformed burglar"
he got the job.-Chicago Tribune
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
Headaches and Their Treatment

In treating q headache, there Is one
,afe rule to follow:-Never use any
Medicine containing acetapilia OF s aa.,i.s
;osl.tar derivatives without the advace
II uriphysiciau. They may savs
iemporaty relief, but they almost never ' o.
each the cause Of the trouble ana arc
likely to weaken the heart. the most o,as
common form Of headache, frequenus
.slled sick headache, arising from 2
iisordered stomach, may be avoided
by care In the choice Of food: snun
pastry, candy and rich food, take tune
70 sat chew your food thoroughly iy, ana no
keep your bowels in good conaition W =,
using one-half to one teaspoonfu OF
e. =. Atwood's Medicine after each
meal. This old reliable remedy has
been a perfect blessing to thousands
for sixty years. Get . bottle today.
and prove it for yourself. ANY oeai a,'
has It for thirty-hve cents, or we mai'
a free sample on request. l. + meoa'
zine Co., Portland. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
No. 1431.-pouhle Aerostie


When the words Of this puzzle have
been guessed correctly and placed one
below another. the initials. reading
downward. will spell the first name Of
one Of the greatest men our country
has ever produced. and the finals will
spell his surname
I. A spirit that can be burned In a
lamp to make afternoon tea.
2. A band of robbers.
3. A kind of dried grape that Is often
found in buildings and cakes.
4. Like an angel.
3. An exclamation used to call the
attention of a person at a distance.
@ Awe inspiring.
Z. To grieve.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

To one quart Of grape juice, add the
juice of four lemons and six oranges,
with one cup Of sugar; when the sugar
is dissolved, add one quart Of water and
let chill on ice, When ready to serve
add few sprigs OF mint.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
No. 1432.=ziuzaa Puzzle.

Each word Of this zigzag contains
four letters. If the words are rightly
guessed and written one below an.
other In correct order their zigzag let.
tiers. beginning with the upper left
hand letter and ending with the lower
eft hand letter will spell the name OF
Il certain species Of bird The cross
words are:
]. A kim of ammunition.
2. A precious stone.
3. That which all children enjoy.
q. TO upprehend danger.
8. A small wild animal.
G. A large wild animal.
Z. 4 small bird.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
canss and Swords In Porto Rico.

Canes and Swords In Porto Rico.
OF all people perhaps none are more
fond of canes or more skilled In their
use than ow fellow citizens Of Porto
Rico The walking stick In that Island
would seem to mark social distinctions
among men as fans do among women.
Every spanIard has cane. the well
to do own several. and the gilded youth
often have a small arsenal Of walking
sticks The term arsenal" IL used ad'
visedly. as the Porto Ricans. like the
Spaniards. have quite fondness for
sword canes and dagger canes. and
they make these with remarkable Skill
The blades of the dner specimens come
from famous smiths In Toledo and 9th
er Spanish cities and are forged from
the finest steel. Some are damascened.
and Others are inlaid with silver and
gold; some have worked upon them the
name of the owner and others the
name of a patron saint-Philadelphia
Record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

Ely's Cream Balm has been tried and
not found wanting in thousands OF
homes all over the country. 1t has won
place In the family medicine closet
among the reliable household remedies,
where it Is kept at hand for use in treat,
ing cold In the head just as soon as some
member of the household begins the
preliminary sneezing or snuffipg. 1t
gives immediate relief and day or two's
treatment will put stop to cold which
might, II not checked, become chronic
and run into bad case of catarrh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
BUSINESS
PROPOSITION
Barring Saloons Works For The
Public Welfare
MAINE SAYS "CuT IT OUT

And Maine Has Prospered In a Gen.
eration's Experience In the Prohibi.
tIon Method Of Dealing With q g..
santie EvlI-Why Exchange Sue
eessfuI Policy For One That Has
Failed
A good many years ago the only
argument advanced against the Ii
ouor traffic was the personal one that
liquor was bad for the individual. 1t
ruined the homes, it killed the babies,
1t filed the almshouses and 1t was
the basis for most Of the crimes and
the misdemeanors. This is all true
today as it was then but the method
Of attack is different. The idea was
then to snatch the brand from the
burning and persuade the men to take
the pledge to refrain from the use OF
liquor. The liquor men laughed at
the pledge and alleged that it would
be kept only until the next drink was
offered. 1t was entirely personal
affair both on the side OF the tenn.
perance people and on the part of the
liquor people. After awhile the public
conscience was aroused by the whole
sale debauchery Of politics by the IL
Quor element. Then to moral suasion
was add the good citizenship" idea
and restrictions were made closer
The reply to this method Of attack on
the part OF the liquor dealers was the
formation of associations for the pur'
pose of controlling politics.
Then came the investigation OF the
subjects from the scientific stand
point. 1t was said by the sociologist
that liquor was the chief factor in
the making of criminals and paupers
the psychologists discovered that in
sanity was increased by the use of II
quor. Practical administrators Of
great enterprises came to regard II
as a menace to their business. PLY
sicians declared that alcohol had nc
curative power and increased rather
than diminished the tendency to tn
berculous diseases. Now there is nc
well.informed person that gives alec
holic liquors any credit for good, and
all unite in condemning their use
Economists have found that the sa
loon does not decrease the tax rate
but rather increases 1t. AS a cold
business proposition liquor is bad ant
only bad. The only question is. "How
best can 1t be discountenanced and
driven out, or how small can its use
me made" Maine says, Cut it out en-
tirely." And Maine has prospered II
a generations experience in this
method of dealing with the traffic. Is
1t good sense to exchange method
that has proved good for one that has
not been tried successfully in this
state?
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

More people, men and women, are
suffering from kidney and bladder
trouble than ever before, and each year
more Of them turn for quick relief and
permanent benefit to Foley's Kidney
Remedy, which has proven itself to be
one Of the most effective remedies for
kidney and bladder ailments, that medi.
cal science has devised. A. e. Shurtlefi
Co., South Paris; s. E. Newell & Co.,
Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
keY 70 Puzzledom.

key to Puzzledom.
No. 1927. Riddles: l. Jay. 2. The
letter J.
No. 22.-Curtailments: l. Piper.
pipe. pip. pL p. 2 Pastel. paste,
past. pas. pa. r.
No. l423 Twelve AmericaniSms:
Oliver Perry. Charles Cotesworth
Pinckney. Henry Clay. John Howard
Payne Benjamin Franklin. Daniel
Webster. Horace Greeley. Captain
James Lawrence. Patrick Henry.
James Otis. Captain Nathan Hale.
Abraham Lincoln.
No l42+.-Primal AcrOstic: Buffalo.
Cross Words: Bride. lumber. frost.
-four. album. liver. ocean.
No. 1425.-Pictured Word: lsinglass.
No. 1926 Beheadings: Appear. ba-
ton. wasp.
No. 142T.-Charade: At. ten. you.
ate-attenuate.
No. l42S-Hidden Word Square:
Cart. area. ream. tame.
No. 1893. Numerical Enigma: Mos
quito. Words: Quit. mum. Tom,
moist
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

A little lad was desperately III, but re
fused to take the medicine the doctor
had left. At last his mother gave him
up. "Oh, my boy will die; my boy will
die" she sobbed.
But a voice spoke from the bed
"Don't cry, mother. Father'll be home
soon and he'll make me take it,"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
A etssdv Wsteh.

"Henry." said Mrs. Gloonip at din
her. looking down at her watch. but
speaking to Mr.. Gloonip on the otheI
eide Of the table. my watch hasn't Va
ried q second In q week"
"Remarkablew said Mr.. Gloonip
sHow did you ct It to vary - Httlsr
u broke thQ mainspt11S.s
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
All In Good Time,

Champ Clark at dinner in Wash
ington blended indulgence for a some.
what rambling speaker.
Hell arrive" be said. III you'll give
him time. He Is like DR.. Thirdly.
"Dr Thirdly was dividing up bis
sermon into appropriate heads one
Sunday morning when q member Of
the congregation shouted irascibly:
"'Aleat. man! Give Us meatr
"Well.' said Dr.. Thirdly promptly.
hold on. then. till I'm done carving"
-Pittsburg Gazette Times.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
Rhinoceros Horns.

The horns Of the African rhinoceros
sometimes grow to the length of four
feet. In olden times rhinoceros horns
were employed for drinking cups by
royal personages. the notion being
that poison put into them would show
Itself BY bubbling. There may have
been some truth in the idea. inasmuch
as many of the ancient poisons were
acids. and these acids would decom-
pose the horny material very quickly.
London Telegraph.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
MANY A SUFFERING WOMAN

MANY A SUFFERING WOMAN
Drags herself painfully through hel
daily tasks, suffering from backache,
headache, nervousness, loss of appetite
and poor sleep, not knowing her Ills are
due to kidney and bladder troubles
Foley Kidney Pills give quick relief from
pain and misery, and a prompt return
to health and strength. No woman who
so suffers can afford to overlook Foley
Kidney Pills. A. E. Shurtleff Co., South
Paris; s. <. Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

Cuts and bruises may be healed in
about one-third the time required by the
usual treatment by applying Chamber.
lain's Liniment. It 10 An antiseptio and
causes such injuries to heal without
maturation. This liniment also relieves
soreness OF the muscles and rheumatic
pains. For sale by oil dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

An ordinary case of diarrhea can, as .
rule, be cured by single dose OF Cham.
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea
Remedy. This remedy has no superior
for bowel complaints. For sale by all
dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

Buy It now. Now 10 the time to buy =
bottle OF Cbambsrlain's Collie, Cholera
and Disrrh@s Remedy. 1t 10 almost
certain to be needed before the summer
10 over. This remedy has no superior.
For sale by oil dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

"You seem to get a great deal Of
pleasure out of business"
EYES," replied Mr.. Dustin Stax, latter
I have frettsd over golf match there's
nothing rests me up like getting back to
my desk. where can have everything
nv own way.n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

"There seems to be penalty provided
for everything but stealing a mans
daughter"
There's penalty for that, too"
"I'd like to know what It Is"
LIZARD labor for life."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY OF OXFORD, IS:

(sEAL.)
Supreme Judicial Court, in Vacation.
August 9, A. ID. 1911.
Upon THE FOREGOING LIBEL, ORDERED,
That the Libelant give notice to the said Henry
Il. Bird. Libelee, to appear before the Justice OF
our Supreme Judicial Court, to be holden at Paris,
within and for the County Of Oxford, on the
second Tuesday of October. A. D. 1911, by
publishing an attested copy Of said libel and
this order thereon, three weeks excessively In
the oxford Democrat. newspaper printed In
Paris, In our County Of Oxford, the last publ.
cation TO be 80 days at least prir to said second
Tuesday OF Oct, 1911, that he may there and
then In our said Court appear and show cause
II any he have why The prayer OF said hbelant
should not he granted
GEO. 4. BIRD,
Justice Of the Supreme Judicial Court
A true copy Of libel and order of court thereon.
Attest: CHARLES 4. WHITMAN, Clerk.
[sEAL.
JAMES S. WRIGHT, Eco.
Attorney for Lblt. 1884
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

A we'll known Des Moines woman
after suffering miserably for two days
from bowel complaint, was cured by one
dose of Chamberlain Collie, Ch0lers
and Diarrb1a Remedy. For sale BY all
dealers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

Tommy-I don't think aunty will stay ;
she didn't bring her trunk.
Johnny-Huh! Look how long the
baby has stayed, and he didn't bring
anything.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

Do not allow your kidney and bladder
trouble to develop beyond tho reach of
medicine. Take Foley Kidney Pills.
Give quick results and stop Irregularities
with surprising promptnsss. A. <.
Shurtleff Co., South Paris; S. E. Newell
& Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

Friend-So your nephew refuses to
work. Maybe he Is what they call gift
ed"
Uncle-I should say he was. I've
given him everything he has and more
too.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
No. 1434.-lllustratcd Ziszag.

All Of the nine pictured objects may
be described by words Of equal length.
When rightly guessed and written one
below another. the zigzag. beginning
ut the upper left hand letter and end
ing with the lower left hand letter,
will spell the name Of woman now
very famous. who lived In Philadel-
phia when the Declaration Of indie
pendence was signed st Nicholas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
LOSS OF TIME MEANS LOSS OF

Kidney trouble and the ills 1t breeds
means lost time and lost pay to many 3
working man. NJ. Balent, 1914 Little
Penna St., Streator, ILL.,, was so bad from
kidney and bladder trouble that he
could not work. but he says: ~ took
Foley Kidney Pills for only short time
and got entirely we'll and was soon able
to 20 back to work, and am feeling well
and healthier than BEFORE" Foley Kid.
ney Pills are tonic in action, quick In re.
sults-a good friend to the working man
or woman who suffers from kidney ills.
A. E. Shurtleff Co., South Paris; s. E.
Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

"There's no use In talking" said Mr..
Dustin Stax; "this corporation of ours
will have to dissolve"
"How will you go about it?"
81 don't know. The only way know
of to dissolve things Is to keep putting
water into them"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
No 1ds3-8eheadinos

Behead chain Of bones that sup
ports the body and leave tree: q
cooking utensil and leave puzzle: to
broil and leave streamlet: value and
leave q grain.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

my wife and myself had another
foolish quarrel"
"What about"
"About where We would 60 II We had
money enough to travel"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

Foley Kidney Pills will check the
progress OF your kidney and bladder
trouble and heal BY removing tho cause.
Try them. A. Z. Shurtleff Co., South
Paris; 8. z. Newell d Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

Teacher-What 10 the capital of Ohiop
Think carefully; 1t was named after one
of the greatest men that ever lived.
"Jack Johnson"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

"If nature had intended man to fly"
said the positive person, "she would
have given him wings"
II suppose, them" replied the aviator,
"that II man were intended to travel by
water he would be web. footed"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
THE LAND Of
PUzzLEDQM.
No. 1430.-Charadss.

Ny nrst u . circle and tells fear or glsss
Ny second q popular town near the sea:
Ny third can't be OF. for on Il must be:
Ny whole's In the heavens. quite soldieriy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
Desirable Stand For Sale in
South Paris.

NNE AND A HALF STORY HOUSE. suita
" BILE for either one or two rents. Nice stabl
"A feet long, 20 foot addition for storage. Fou
TO 1--WE acres OF good tillage land and pasture 10
two cows. All In good repair and will be colt
on easy terms. Inquire at
53tf SOUTH PARIS SAVINGS BANK.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
Mo. 1425.-Eniuma.

I'm found in say. but not In DO:
I'm not with him: | am with you:
I'm never false. but found In true;
I'm thoughtful oft. but never blue;
In color not. but am in hue;
A life with mem'ries sweet strew
OF happy days-so fast they new!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
STATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD, IS. July 3lst, 1911.
Personally appeared the above.namel Heller
NJ. Bir,i and made oath to the truth OF the fore
going allegations, and particularly as to thu
residence Of said libellee.
Before me, II. W. PICKETT,
Justice of the Peace.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
HAY FEVER, ASTHMA AND SUM
MER COLDS

Must be relieved quickly and FOley's
Honey and Tar Compound will do 1t. E.
NJ. Stewart, 1884 Wolfram St., Chicago,
writes: II have been greatly troubled
during the hot summer months with
Hay Fever and find that by using Foley
Honey and Tar Compound 1 get great re-
lief" Many others who suffer similarly
will be glad to benefit by Mr.. Stewards
experience. A. E. Shurtleff Co., South
Paris; s. Z. Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

"And you are not afraid to ask papa?"
"Ob, no, I've got hold on him. He
won't, dare refuse me anything. That
S27, 900 Rembrandt of his isn't genuine.
I know the chap who painted It."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondents on topics Of interest TO the ladies
IL solicited. Address: Editor HonNAKEas'
CoLUNN, Oxford Democrat, South Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

Ny nrst Q useful feature SEQ:
Ny second never square win Be.
And always part Of my first you'll ind;
Ny whole u both In your head combined
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

ITO NOI VN 10 EV IDE " III "a
BACHELOR.
If you are single and contemplate mar
riage, remember that you must not only
work harder and have less, but that the
sight of corset hung over the back Of
chair will greet you every morning for
the balance Of your life.-Topeka Cspi-
tai.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
Recipes.
sruFFINe FOR BAKED FISH.

Mix In q bowl one cup and half of
soft bread crumbs, half cup of melted
butter, half q teaspoonful Of black pep
per, one generous teaspoonful of chop
ped chives and sweet basil, half q tes-
spoonful of chopped parsley and scsnt
half teaspoon of salt. Two or three
raw mushrooms, chopped fine, are .
good addition to this stuf1ng; Q table
spoonful of mushroom catsup may be
used when fresh mushrooms are not
available.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15
No. 1A26.-Charade

Ny first II Is dark. but my second II
bright
When In cold first at It's door you alight.
My third fills my first with dismay and
alright.
But my whole cheers my first with its
song of delight.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1911-08-15

Ny frst may give you greatest cheer.
But uncontrolled win give you fear;
Ny seconds not for man. We know.
Though through tho air he oft may go:
My whole on summer nights u seen
In all the fields and forests green.