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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15
NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that DC
has been duly appointed executor OF the last
CHRISTINA W. G. BUDDEN, late Of Norway
In the County Of Oxford, deceased. ana givei
bonds ss the law directs. All persons having de
msnds aeainst the estate Of said deceased an
desired 70 present the same for settlement, ant
All indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately. o,r,ru
Sept. 18th, 1919. EUGENE - s"in'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15

Mrs. b. J. Snyder, 80 Baxter Street,
Rutland, VT, rays: ~ suffered with
weak kidneys and had . severe pain
across my back and was 30 sore and stiff
1t was hard work to get up In the morn
ing. I was advised to take Foley Kid.
nsy Pills, and In just few days time
the pain left my back and the soreness
and stiffness went away also and have
felt like myself again. I gladly recon-.
mend Foley Kidney Pills to all who have
kidney trouble" A. e. Shurtleff Co.,
South Paris; 8. E. Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15

Mr.. Askit-And how do You like keep
ing . diaryp
Miss Gsbbeigh-Oh, It keeps me so
busy writing about what l have been
doing that do not have any time to do
anything to write about.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15

''What did your wife say when she
saw you dance three times with that
pretty young womanr'
"Nothing. She just bolted the party. {"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15

tueTe, uSuniiy un
der a Centurion.
One Of these knew
of Jesus mighty
works. and when
his faithful servant
fell sick he went to
Jesus asking for
healing. This was
another Gentle dog
desiring n crumb
from the children's
table.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15

Belle-But do you think you and Jack
are suited to each other?
Nell-Oh, perfectly! Our tastes are
quite similar. i don't care very much
for him, and he doesn't care very much
for me-"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15

the first determin-
ed to provide a Re
deemer for man.
kind, rou 6 b
whose Kingdom all
the world should
ultimately be bless
ed and have the
privilege of return
to Divine favor,
made q selection OF
Abraham's posteri-
ty, because Abra-
ham was a noble
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15

Instead Of sorapIng pots and kettles
use . piece Of coarse saudpaper TO 70.
move any burned particles or discolora-
ton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15
Lost.

Black feather boa, on roads in or
near Oxford Village. Finder will
please notify Democrat Office, and
receive reward. att
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15

Conundrums.
What kind Of money do ladies pre-.
fer? Matrimony.
Where Is the best place to 20 when
you're broke! To work.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15

~ see sociey people at Newport hat
. baby show"
"Where did they get the babIesf"
at WAS q loan exhibition, believe"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15

no you know. Ethel, I really believe
I can read your thoughtsp"
"If You could you wouldn't miss your
oAr0
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.


on topics Of Interest 70 the ladies
10 solicited. Address: Editor HoAIHAx1Ae'
COLUu, Oxford Democrat, South Paris Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

DdHK1uPt ctTtIVH TOT O'sI1SV
In e EI Ihsisr L. Of DALEY. In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE. Judge OF the Ms.
trict Court of the United States for the Dls'na
Of Maine:
NLMER L. DALEY OF Rumtord, 10 Tue
u County OF Oxford. and State OF Maine 10
said District, respectfully represents thA1 on
the 18th day Of May, last past ne was auy
adjudged bankrupt under the Acts OF Congress
relating TO Bankruptcy; that ne has duly sur
rendered ali his property and rights OF proper
ty, and has fully compiled with al the re9uite.
ments of said Acts and Of the orders OF CouH
touching his bankruptcy. ,. ,o...o,
Wherefore he prays, That be may Oe aecre sT
by the Court to have full dlscnsrse ron as y,
BANKRUPTCY Acts, except such debts ~ arc
excepted by law from such discharge. go,
Dated this oath day of August, A. ID. lsl..
ELMER l.. DALEY, Bankrupt
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE. IS.
On this 9th day Of Oct, A. ID. lgl9' on Feaa
Ing the foregoing petition, Il Is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be hSl
upon the same on the 18th day Of Nov, A. W
1917, before said Court at Portland, IN sail pIs
trict, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon, ana may W
dee thereof be published In the OXFORD DenlV
that ali known creditors, and other persons 10
interest, may appear at the said time AMI PI 3.
and show cause, II any they have, WV VIC
nrayer of said petitioner should not be giAated.
And It is further ordered by the Court, Tag
the Clerk shall send by mail TO all known cFed'
itors copies OF said petition and this orier, "a,
dressed to them at their places OF residence
stated. r,ans
Witness the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Jndse
OF the said Court, and the seal thereof, at PoH
land. In said District, on the 9Th day OF oa'
A. ID. 1912. ,,u,r,, OLA.
A true copy Of petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES X. HEWEf Ceh'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15

sillicus-Do you believe In long On.
gagementsp
Cynicus-Sure. The longer you are
engaged the shorter time You have to be
married..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15

No. 1s9s-charads.
My first Is welcome on winter morn
Without II earth Ii Of her beauty shorn.
Ny second can te seen In any shed
supporting timbers held up overhead
\ " whole, an elfish. wary sort OF fellow,
\, mot be caught. yet makes Q place q
FCwsre -
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15
Chairs Re-seated
Upholstering Done.
I. E. PERKINS s!s South Paris
Bull for Sale.

Bull for Sale.
Full blooded Holstein, 2 years old,
we'll marked, kind and gentle. His
father cannot be bought for $50, and
bis mother 10 . 800 COW. For further
". R. BoULDs,
SAT- Island Pond, Vt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15

To remove egg stains from silver, rub
the silver with . vet rag dipped In salt
water.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15

No. 1se5.-Diamond.
A letter In Kalamazoo.
II you're q girl, then you
Engaged for O certain wage
A myth Of many an age.
A sovereign's wide domain.
Not very clear or plain
A letter In Hamlet the Dana
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15
The LAND OF
PUzzLED0M.

No. ssa-Numsrleal Enigma.
Ny O. Z, g. 1 is a mystery.
Nv II, 10. 2 8 Is a division Of time.
Ny 8, II. 4. Z. 8 Is broken, but never
mended.
Nv g. 8, 2 0 Is q bony structure.
My 8, Z. 3. 6 Is a poet
My whDe twelve letters spell some
thing that is sold principally by mems
outf1tters.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15

Rub your piano keys With coal'oil or
turpentine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15
No. 1soo.-word. Within Words.

No. 190o.-Werds Within Words.
A rodent IN . rage.
A sailor In twitch:
A sudden push In poor.
A letter In Q witch.
A trif1e In thorn.
A nobleman In clear;
A wheels part In q rogue
And always In austere
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15

IFS u RICIL].
I1TlHIE]
| & [H[AlR[D]

There are thirteen names Of boys and
girls hidden In this puzzle. They all
begin with r. You may move up.
down, across and slanting ant use q
letter more than once. bit must not
skip square.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15
cHocoL ATE MAcARooNs.

Melt two ounces Of chocolate over ho'
water and work into the above mixture
before or after adding the last two
whites Of eggs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice thar s.s
has been duly appointed administratrix WIN
the W iii annexed OF the estate OF
GERTRUDE NJ. BROWN, late OF Pars;
In the County Of oxford, deceased. anu ss,,nS
demands against the estate Of said deces ,,i.i
are desired 70 present the same for se"i -
ment, and all Indebted thereto are reques'ed "
make payment Immediately: ,.cop
WALTER L. GRAY. agent
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15
No. 1ss4.-charads.

Ny first's possessed by all alive:
My second skins the wave;
Ny whole will dash through wave ana
wind.
In hopes my first to save
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15
No. iso1.-crossword EnIsmas.

No. 1901.-Crossword Eniomaa
l.
I'm found in play. but not In rest:
I'm found In fun. but not In zest;
I'm found In breeze. but not In sky;
I'm found In zeal. but not In try;
I'm found In smile. but not In smirk;
I'm found In hidden. not In shirk.
My whole may often sore psrplex.
But even then 1t does not vex.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15

I'm found In travel. not In roam:
I'm found In roaming. not In homo:
I'm found In rscreate, not rest;
I'm found In gaining. not In quest:
I'm found In trains. but not In cars:
I'm found in evening. not In stars:
I'm found In homesick. not In gay:
I'm found In outing. not In play.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-10-15

Beat three tablespoonfuls OF butter to
. cream; gradually beat in ono cup and
half of sugar, then the beaten yolks OF
three eggs, the grated rind of one lemon
and the juice OF one lemon and half.
Mix three rounding tablespoonfuls Of
-four In half cup Of milk and stir into
the mixture, then gradually stir In one
cup Of milk and. lastly, fold In the
whites of three eggs, beaten dry. Bake
in . pie plate, lined with pastry - for .
custard pie. Bake about forty-flve
minutes In moderate oven.
ALMOND MAcARooNs, WITH JELLY.
Beat one cup OF almond paste and one
unbeaten white Of egg until smooth
throughout; gradually beat In ono cup
Of graduated sugar or ono cup. and
I three. fourths of coufectioner's sugar
(sifted) and when we'll beaten beat In,
one ct . time, the unbeaten whites OF
two moro eggs. Beat the whole until
very light. Shape In small, smooth
rounds with . teaspoon) In baking pans
lined With waved paper. Set . bit OF
fruit jelly on each. Bake 10 moderate
oven from ten to fifteen minutes. Select
arge eggs.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28

John ID. Shoop, at an Anti-Cigarette
league banquet, explained his feelings
in the story of the colored man.
How are you getting along, Lag
arus?" asked his master. interestedly.
81 gets along poorly" replied Lag
arus, who complained OF his misior.
tune a. length. Master John, | has
such bad luck" says he, that when |
dies and is laid away in the tomb and
the good Lord says to me, Lazarus.
come torth,' | know / is sho' to come
fifth"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
WHIPPED BOY TO MAKE HIM CRY
School Teacher at Easton, No., In.
dicted by Grand Jury for Brutal
Punishment.

st. Joseph, Mo.-Miss Iva White, a
school teacher of Easton. this coun.
ty, was indicted by the grand jury
for an alleged brutal whipping Of
Harold White, a pupil. Witnesses de.
clare that the boy said he liked to be
stood in a corner and that the teacn-
or in IN effort 20 make him cry,
whipped him for several minutes, be.
ing forced to take a rest between eff
forts. Miss White says she was com.
PEELED to whip the box 10 maintain
discipline.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
EXPECT BIG CHEESE FACTORY
MePherssn Farmers Asked to Pledge
1000 Cows Before construe-
ton Begins.

MCPHERSON, KAN $4,000 cheese
factory for Mcpherson is practically
assured. Before beginning the con-
%struction of the plant The builders de-.
manded that at least 1000 cows
should be pledged within a radius OF
six miles of Mcpherson as a source
from which to obtain he milk neces-
sary for a plant OF that size. Through
the influence of the board OF trade,
agreements have beer made with the
farmers within the prescribed terri.
tory for 1850 COW and it is expected
that next week will see the required
number pledged to the support of the
plant.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
NO TeCHNlCAtlTItS FOR HIM
Unknown Negro Who Shot Fl. Smith
Officer Promptly Strung
Up by Mob.

Fort Smith, Arkafsas,-An un.
known negro who shot and killed
Andy Carr, deputy constable, here
was hanged to a trolley pole at mid
night on the main street of the town.
The mob-about 1.OUj strOng-broke
into the city Jail and dragged the
prisoner to the street, where in the
view of thousands OF people, includ-
Ing hundreds of guests at the win
dows of the two leading hotels the
negro vas hanged. The police force
was helpless before the mob. The
negro was brutally beaten by the
mob, which had difficulty in getting
the rope over the trolley pole.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
MISSOURI STATE NEWS
Kansas City Theaters.

1t ia promised in The White
Squaw," which appears at the Grand
Opera House during the week begin.
ming March 81, tina. lovers OF good,
true sentiment which reaches the re.
sponsive chord in very soul, as well
as those who like real comedy that
brings laughter without horse play,
will find a treat. This will be the
first presentation of this new drama
In Kansas City. a company OF cap.
able artists is presenting the piece.
The Shubert thcatCr will be closed
during The wees preceding Easter
Sunday.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
Shippers Elect officers.

The board of directors OF the Mis-
souri, Live Stool shippers %associa.
tons Co-Operatlvc Commission com
pany, which is to engage in live stock
business at the National Stock Yards,
East st. Louis, as a result Of the ship.
pers' fight against the raise in COM
mission rates on hat market, met at
Mexico and elected these officers.
President, G. F. clark. Mexico; vice.
president, c. W. McAninch, Hughes.
Vile: %secretary. Chester G.. Starr,
Centralia; treasurer, \. VI. Muthrey,
Marshall.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
Adopts Incubator Chicks.

At the home Of ]. VI. Elgin in Ex.
celsior Springs, a proud old hen is
joyfully motheriug a brood OF 80
chicks. which ha 'ched in an incubator
a few days ago. Miss Leila Elgin set
the eggs in an incubator and the even.
ing the chickens hatchcd, an old hen
in the chicken house showed symp-
toms of setting. Mr.. Elgin suggested
iilling a new nest for her, but Miss
Leila decided to try an experiment so
the hen was Introduced to the fluffy
little brood the next morning and is
now caring for them.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
AGED Veteran Asks Inquiry.

William r. Ashcom, advanced in
years and in feeble health, came TO
Moberly saying he was discharged
several days ago from the Confederate
home at Higgln-yIIle, without cause
AshcOm says he has no home, but Is
east OF Moberly, TO spend the time
with old friends until his DISCHARGE
from the home can be investigated.
1t was stated that Marmaduke camp
Of Confederate ycterans may ask an
investigation.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
Sabetha is to Have a Library.

Sabetha, Kansas.-By the terms OF
the will of Mrs. Mary Cotton, just
made public, this town is to have one
of the finest libraries in Kansas. Mrs.
grounds, her private library and &c.
900 in cash, 10 be used for a free pub.
lie library and given to the town. She
left an estate valued at $500, OO0.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
Wolves Annoy Stockmen.

Farmers and stockmen in various
sections OF Bates county are complain.
ing of the havoc wrought by wolves
this winter. Herman Stenck. a Rich
Hill business man. who owns a farm
near ~Papinville has lost 63 young
pigs through wolves this winter.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28

Colder weather has checked the
foods in the 1902 and Platte rivers and
conditions in the bottoms along the
streams are improved. The big ice
jam in 1902 river that threatened to
destroy Avenue City, Andrew county,
was partly broken by the use of dy-
Mantle and much OF the water that
overlooked farm lands has rcceded.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
Fuel is Exhausted.

Hill City, Kansas.-Only the fact
that the temperature is mild pre-
vents acute suffering in the towns
along the Lincoln branch Of the Union
Pacific. The fuel supply is exhausted
and schools have closed. Farmers
are burning fence posts. trees and
whatever else is available.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
Belt Caught His Clothing.

Independence, Kansas. - Harrison
Piper, 10 years old, was killed at the
plant OF the United Iron Works here
while trying to throw the belt on a
big gas engine. He was caught in
The betting. whirled over several times
and dashed to death against the
machinery.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
Killed With a Hammer.

Lying in a pool OF blood, with her
right temple crushed, Amelia Nc.
Afee OF Hannibal was found dead IN
an alley at Paris. The murder Is said
to have been committed by Ed VII.
son, e~ycOnvict, who has not been seen
since. l. is believed the negro used a
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
New Bank at Springfield.

The organization OF the 18TH bank
in Springfield is announced by T. j.
Sullivan. formerly of Kict"r, On. who
probably will head the new ~ins,itu.
ton. The concern will be a state
bank, with $4,000 capital, and Will
be the fifth new banking institution
there within the past T. months.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
PcKsonal.

A 1~6-year,o!d son of +. c. Budlong,
a Concordia, Kan, farmer, disap.
peared from IA Santa Fe train near
Strong City and cannot be found.
Robert Baughman, who planted the
dynamite at the federal prison in
I~.Cavenworth last Thanksgiving, es.
capped from the Kansas penitentiary
at Lansing.
J. II. Van Brunt, manager of the
St. Joseph street railway company,
vas lined 500 for giving passes.
Frederick Horn, 80 years Old, was
drowned in a creek at C%arrOllton,
Mo-, while hunting ducks.
IN a quarrel over a sled at Mead
vile. Mo-, Chas. Stearns shot Ginley
Jennings. Both were widely known
farmers.
A bridge foreman at C~hickasha,
Ok, was caught in a fierce sleet storm
and died with his body e%ncrusted
with ice.
James Walker, a Shawnee Indian,
died at Tulsa, Ok, aged l09 years.
Gov. Hadley has finally refused to
commute the sentence of Iicz Rasco,
and he will hang March 90.
A.. w. Beck Of Liberty was sen.
fenced to five years in the Missouri
~penitentiary for stealing horses in
Clay county.
Senator PETER, whose right leg was
amputated, Is rapidly recovering in
a Topeka hospital, He Is past so
years OF age.
Tho body of Enoch Sommcrs was
found dead in bed at Pittsburg. Kan,
and his wife cannot be found.
Charles Craw, a dcsertcr, tried to
escape from the military prison at
Leavenworth but was captured inside
the %stockade.
Fifty thousand women are expected
to take part in a great suffrage parade
in Chicago during the Republican
convention in June.
Daniel Callahan, wanted for dia
mond robberies aggregating $15O,OOC
was caught in st. Louis.
Weaver Lindsay was killed by fall
ing from q Wabash train near Paris
Mo.
Gov. Aldrich. OF Nebraska Is I,
visit LcavenwOrth to learn Kansas
methods OF prison management.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
Verdict Against Dean.

c. r Carey, formerly manager OF
the University cooperative store at
Columbia, got Judgment against DR..
G. VI. Jackson, dean OF the medical
college in the University OF Missouri,
In the amount of s~2,3dG,GG. Carey
asked $4,000 damages for remarks
alleged TO nave been made by Dr.
Jackson before a body of students.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28

Fort stockton, TeNas,-Pendlng a
satisfactory arrangement Of the hnan'
cial difficulty all construction work
upon the Kansas City. Mexico &
Orient railway in this state has been
suspended.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
Alienation Suit Against Sheriff.

Notice Of a suit for $40, 900 as balm
to II. u. Fraker for alienation of his
wife's affections by Charles Heard,
sheriff of Howell county, was served
on the sheriff when officers OF the
Greene county circuit court learned
Heard was in Springfield.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
Snow Enouoh for Entire West.

Kansas City, Mo.-When it quit
showing at 4 a. IN. Kansas City's deep
snow record had been broken by five
inches. The 25.inch snowfall repre-
sents two and one-half inches of rain.
At St. Joseph only thrce'tcnths OF an
inch fell.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
Wrote Epitaph on SIS Bill.

A brand new s. bin acros the face
OF which was written The last OF
10000, spent on wine. women and
song" was rushed through the teller's
window CT a 81. Joseph bank with the
request that It be changed into small
change.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
Christian Scientist Suicides.

Galesburg, Illinois. - Mrs. Frank
Yates. formerly a reader in the Chris
tian Science church, who has been
i'll, killed herself by drinking poison.
She was 80 years old.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28

FL Paso, TeXas.-Two gun run
ners" who attempted to get 1000
cartridges across a ford of the Rio
Grande a few miles west of this city
we're arrested by American soldiers.
Gun runners are paid $40 a thou.
sand for getting cartridges across the
river to the rebels.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
Snow Wrecks Auditorium.

Garnett, Kansas.-Eighteen inches
OF snow fell here. The Auditorium
collapsed with the weight Of snow
during the afternoon and Ia a total
wreck
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-03-28
Memories.

"My lad, | was a newsboy once"
"Aw. what cha tryin' to do-gat mo
downhearted? ?"