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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
Fashionable Dress In the Days OF
Madison.

Nlo0loOus
There was a pleasing imitation OF the
costumes of the classic Greek age, and
the gowns, which we're cut low in the
neck, with muslin ruff behind the head,
hung in graceful, natural folds. Tight
lacing was not In vogue, and the lines of
the waist were not important to lady
wearing the ground gown" for 1t was
gathered loosely only short distance
below the shoulders. The gloves came
up to the elbows, and the slippers OF kid
or silk barely covered the toes aud had
no heels. in England at this time a Inc
lady when she went to court wore an
enormous dress pulled out with hun
dreds of founces and frils; but there
were no especial costumes prescribed or
worn for the White House. The skirts
of the older women trailed upon tue
GROUND, but there were no real trains as
we understand them, and the girls wore
skirts which barely reached to their
ankles.
The costumes of many of the men lent
color to the scene. Although the Presi.
dent himself wore a black suit with
silk stockings, others had light blue or
green coats, garnished with large gilt or
pearl buttons, the long narrow tails
reaching down to their calves. Pan,a-
looms were coming into general use, but
were not as yet permitted for evening
wear, and buff-colored or drab small
clothes were worn with white silk stock
ings. It was about the time that Beau
Brummel introduced starch into all the
mech. cloths of Europe, and many gentle
men In America obeyed his edict. The
ends of their shirt collars stuck up over
their chius and reached to their ears.
Some of them wore what they called
"pudding cravats," which were designed
to puff out the chest and make 1t look
deep; and all had fine cambria shirt
frills. They wore patent-leather pumps
or low shoes with buckles, boots being
forbidden for the evening, because the
blacking came off when 1t came In con-
tact with ladies' dresses. Some of the
older men had their hair powdered,
combed back and gathered in a queue
behind, but the style was going out, and
the younger men wore 1t out and parted
at the side, while few tops had 1t In
curls over the head.
The snuff box was In use, and Mrs.
Madison carried one made of lava, but
after her young friend, Henry Clay, came
to Washington she took her snuff from
bis box, when he was at her receptions,
not only a. a mark of her favor, but be-
cause he always carried fine brand Of
rappee,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
kev "a Puxxledon,.

No. 1861 Beheadings: /. Space. 2
Rattan. 3. Bouts.
No. l9e1.-Charade: Cur. rent-cur
rent
No. 962-Curtailings: I. Finger. 2
Shovel. g. Seam.
No neutrality-suspicious.. Cross
words: I. Peach. 2. Learn. 3. Hares.
4. Black. 5. Marsh.
No 1864. "Repel evil
rs a live leper."
No. 1965.-Puzzle Picture: Candles.
No. l9G6.-Zigzag Puzzle: Christmas.
Crosswords: I. Clown. z. Chase. 8.
Farms 4. Frail. 5. Homes. g. Blots.
Z. Mamma. y. l.adle .. Snail.
40 1861 Letter Puzzle: Regulus.
no, i96S. Crossword Enigma: Gar
len
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
II has Been Noticed.

That some teachers OF cookery beat
eggs on soup plate, using silver fork
instead Of an egg beater.
That in making fish balls, croquettes,
etc., an agreeable favor 10 impaired by
putting q whole Glove In the article to
be fried and removing It before serving,
as 1t would be unpleasant to bite into
the Glove. Extract Of Glove may DO
used instead, but docs not impart quite
so fine flavor.
That butter or cream may be substi-
tuted for olive oil In almost any recipe,
II the taste of the oil 10 dissgreeable.
That articles may be Drowned in the
chatting dish by using an asbestos mat. II
1t 10 not convenient to use the oven Tor
this purpose.
That eggs can be beaten more quickly
and will stand up better IL q pinch OF
salt be added.
That q croquette mixture may be
dropped into hot fat In small quantities
from the end of spoon, and will be
found nearly a. delicious ~ when mold
ed into shapes, which require 90 much
time and care.
In using gelatine great care should be
taken that II is thoroughly dissolved. 1t
is good plan to strain 1t through cheese
cloth.
Less gelatine is required, u It 10 to
stand over night before using, than II 1t
is needed Is quickly a. possible.
fit Is desired to cool gelatine jelly
very quickly the dish which contains It
may be placed In pan Of cold water to
which some rock salt has been added.
Coffee jelly 10 always more satisfac-
factory If little milk be added to the
coffee, but only . small quantity 10
needed.
In separating eggs be careful not to
let any of the yolk become mixed with
the whites, a. they cannot DO beaten a.
we'll.
All jellies and puddings are more At
tractivs In appearance II individual molds
are used than II nodded In mass, unless
the dish is to be handsomely garnished.
Molds should always be dipped In cold
water before the jelly 10 poured 10.
Very strong coffee should not be used
for tho making Of jelly II 1t 10 TO be serv.
cd to children.
Sixty drops Of liquid mako teaspoon
fol.
Fiavorlng extracts should b added to
oil mixtures when cold II possible.
Keep the whites OF eggs In motion
after once beginning to beat them, -
they liquefy very quickly.
To keep eggs 20 fresh that Jon can
make frosting from them In March,
warm some pure lard and smear their
Are gathered. fhsn pisos them 10
baskets marked With the date, 90 that
you may be sure'to uss,ths Oldest first.
Keep In cool, dark place. Turn them
once In three weeks.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24

DR.. VIM. Sadler, author Of "The Cause
and Cure Of Colds" says that common
colds should be taken seriously. espe-
cially when they chang on" Foiey's
Honey and Tar Compound 10 reliable
household medicine for coughs and
colds, equally effective for children and
for grown persons. Take II when you
feel : cold coming on. 1t will avert
danger of serious results and cure quick.
". No harmful drugs. A. &. Shurt!en
Co., South Paris;- 8. e. Newell d Go.
Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
No. 1e72.-Hiddsn Inventor Puzzle

No. 1e72.-Hidden inventor Puzzle.
The name OF modern. world famed
inventor Is contained In the following
six sentences. If the right one syllable
words IRE guessed and written one be.
low another their initial letters VIII
spell the inventors name:
1. The voices Of children merrily
wake the silent forest.
2. To possess much money does not
signify that one Is rich.
8. A little salt and lemon juice VIII
remove an ink stain.
{. Honesty IL a more precious posses
sion than gold.
5. Always heed the warning OF your
elders.
6. A cup of tea ut o'clock Is refresh
Ing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
Slmple Living.

II IL apparent that there 10 gradually
increasing tendency towards simpler
living. The "servant question" fortu.
nately, has had much to do towards fore
ing people to live simply.
Only simple and natural living can
keep body healthy and mind content
cd and happy. A plain, healthful diet.
. sanitary dwelling place, plenty OF
fresh ait and sunlight, and outdoor exer-
oise-simple needs and simple pleasures
are the only things necessary for men TO
live under the best conditions. We eat
too much, We dress too we'll, We work
too hard and play too little, and what lit.
tie pleasure We get 10 not natural and
healthful, for only when our lives are
simple and sane 10 our pleasure natural
and true.
It has been we'll said, ITO give ones
self up heartily to diversion one must
feel himself on . solid basis, must be-
lIeve In life and find It within him."
Joy 10 not In things, 1t 10 In ne, and
how can man enjoy life, who 10 harass-
ed night and day by business worries,
and living up his entire income 10 his
effort to Keep in society," Excess Of all
kinds has injured our health, blunted
our senses, and poisoned our faculty for
genuine enjoyment of life. There has
been too much pepper In our food to
make II palatable. Pleasure, health
and simplicity are close friends. BY
living simply you will feel more secure
Of the future-loss of position, or money
or health will not 80 greatly disturb
you. Having simple needs You will be
better prepared to meet adversely. You
will not be like child deprived OF its
play things, but strong, resourceful
man, for the foundation OF your life will
not rest upon your table, your horses, OF
your bank account, but within yourself.
In other words, needs are your slaves In
stead of your masters.
When needs are your servants, ad
versities won't count for they are merely
interruptions in life, not the real things
You can then say: "There Is something
within me, my individuality, that makes
all these gnats of troubles seem too TIL
fling for me to permit them to have any
dominion over me-"
II you are unhappy, worried, discon
tented and dyspeptic, begin right nov
to learn "How to Live" Cultivate sim
plicity 10 all things. Reform your diet
your speech, your thoughts, your morals
your ways OF living and you simplify
them ell. Nature Is constantly trying te
teach man the greatness Of simplicity
Good health is but the living of aphysi'
Cal life In harmony With few simple
clearly defined laws. Simple food, sim
pie habits, simple exercise, simple man
ners, simple words, simple needs, simple
pleasures, simple faiths, will work won
ders.
Simplicity is never to be. associated
with weakness and ignorance. It means
reducing tons OF ore to nuggets of gold
It means the light Of fullest knowledge
1t means that the individual has seen thu
folly and nothingness of those thing
that make up the sum of the life O
others. He has lived down what other
are blindly seeking to live up to.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
The Way In Those Countries.

The late Sylvester Miller, civil engineer,
who was engaged In railroad enterprise
In Central America, was seeking local
support for . road and was attempting
to give the matter point. He asked a
native:
Chow long does 1t take you to carry
your goods to market by mu lebackp"
"Thrse days." was the reply.
"There's the point" said Miller.
"With our road in operation you could
take your goods to market and be back
home in one day."
Every good, senor," answered the
native: "Gut what would we do with
the other two days?"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
No. ,s75.-PrimsI Aerostie.
No. 1s74.-lllustrated Diagonal.

This acrustic contains seven words
of four letters each II the words are
rightly guessed and written one below
another. according to their number
ing. their initial letters will spell both
IN insect and game. The crosswords
are: |. a bird. =. A people. 3. To be
unemployed L. To prepare food for
eating. 3 Cows. q. Things we each
have Il pair of {. To rend to pieces.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
TIE BUSY WoMAN's DAY.

It begins early, ends late, and Is full
of work. She often has kidney trouble
without knowing It. Her back aches,
and she 10 tired and worn out. Sleeps
poorly, is nervous, no appetite. Her
bladder gives her trouble too. Foley
Kidney Pills will cure all that and make
her strong and we'll. They are the best
medicine made for kidney and bladder
disorders. A. E. Shurtleff Co., South
Paris: 8. z. Newell d Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
Mo. 1szs.-NumerieaI Eniama.

am composed Of twenty-one letters
and spell the name OF famous Con
federute general.
My 2-3-l Is full of heat. My 6-5-4 Is
a boys name. My 11-l0-9 Is a shade
Of color. My 1929 is boys name
Ny l5-l6-l7-lS Is the nickname for my
1929. My 12-13-l4-21-l82 Is girls
name. My 1920 IL an adverb.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
Quits.

Ethel-Bella told me that you told
her that secret told you not to tell her.
Madge-She's mean thing l told her
not to tell you.
Ethel-Well! I told her I wouldn't tell
YOU she told me-so don't tell her did.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24

Fond Msmma-Now, Charlie, don't
you admire my now dress?"
Charlie-Yes, mamma, It's beautiful.
Mamma-And, Charlie, al the silk 10
provided for us by poor w0rm."
Cbarlie-Do you mean dadp
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
COUGHING AT NIGHT.

One bad cough can keep the whole
family awake ct night. Phil Disorneau,
Schaffer, Mich., says: ~ could not sleep
on account OF bad cough, and ! was
very weak. used Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound, and soon the cough left
and / slept soundly oil night. A. &.
Shurtlefi Co., South Paris; 8. e. Newell
d Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
THEY ALWAYS help ELDERLY
PEOPLE.

Foley Kidney Pills give just the help
elderly people need to tone and strength
en- their kidneys and bladder and regu-
late their action. John McAasters,
Ill.,, says: ~ feel better and
stronger than have for many years, and
Foley Kidney Pills did It." A. &.
Sburtleff Co., South Paris; 8. e. Newell
d Co., Paris,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24

"Father, what is q minor operation9"
"a minor operation, my boy, is one
for which the patient cheerfully pays
tho bill"
"And major operation?"
"Oh, that's one for which the bill is
settled BY the heirs"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
CRoUPY COUGHS AND wHEEZY
COLDS.

The quickest, simplest way to rid the
children OF dangerous croupy coughs
and wheezy stuffy colds 10 to give them
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It
gives almost instant relief and stops .
cough promptly. Il soothes and heals.
Contains no opiates. A. I. Shurtle6 Co..
South Paris; 8. Z. Newell d Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
Collectors Notice Of Sale Of Lands
Of NONRESIDENT Owners.
STATE OF MAINE.

Unpaid taxes on lands situated in the town of
oodstock, in the County of Oxford, for the
year 1912.
The following list Of taxes on real estate Of
nonresident owners In the town OF Woodstock,
aforesaid, for the year 1872 committed TO me for
collection for said Town on the Goth day OF April,
1872 remain unpaid and notice Is hereby given
that II said taxes with interest and charges are
not previously paid, so much of the real estate
for, including interest and charges, will be sold
without further notice at public auction at Town
Hall, in said town, on the first Monday In
February, 1918, at nine O'Clock A. II.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
Are You Happy?

If you are it is safe to say that you enjoy
good health, as it is impossible to be happy
unless you are we'll. Noted physicians will
tell you that bad stomachs and torpid livers
IRE the cause of IS per cent of all diseases.
For the past AZ years SEVEN BARKS has
proved to be the unequalled remedy for all
STOMACH, LIVER and KIDNEY troubles, and
the greatest tonic and blood purifier known.
It lakes your digestion what it should be
and keeps your entire system in good con-
dition. Price of SEVEN BARKS Is but 30
cents a bottle at all druggists. Money re-
funded if not satisfied. Address
LYMAN BROWN. 6S Murray S., New York. NY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
CharadA.

Quoth my second. on breakfast intent.
With his eyes on the luxury bent.
Nov. please. II I'm not too late.
First a whole with dispatch on my plate.
Answer.-Slap. Jack-Slaptack.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
THE SECRET TERROR.

The haunting fear of sickness and
belplessness IL the secret terror OF the
man. Health is his capital
Kidney diseases sap q mans strength
md vitality. They lessen bis earning
Foley Kidney Pills bring back
health and strength by healing the dis.
Ease. They are the beat medicine made
for kidney and bladder troubles. The
genuine are in the yellow package. Re.
fuse any substitute. A. e. Shurtleff Co.,
South Paris; s. E Newell q Co., Paris
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
No. 197.-Beheadinos.

Behead a shoot Of u plant and leave
to entreat: again. and leave a fish;
again. and leave an affirmative: again.
and leave O letter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24

Jack-The college girl am engaged
to picked me MP on grammar before .
week bad passed over our heads.
Tom-You got of easy! The one ]
knew corrected my English while I was
proposing to her,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24

Observing Gsnt-Pardon me, madam,
but your hair 10 coming down.
Lady (turnisgl-Minef
Observing Cent think 1t 10 yours,
madam,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
No. 1s71-Transposltion

No. 1971-Transposttion
Five little letters when rightly compineo
Fasten securely. you always Will ma.
rranspose but two. and what was CLOSE
bound
VIII soon slip apart and lie scattered
around
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24

on topics Of interest 70 the adies
y solicited. Address: Editor H0nIAAK1ns'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24

parcels All In East Woodstock
C. D. Bradbury or unknown, The piece
of land formerly known as the
Lone Star Gold and Silver Min
ing Co. Part lot u. Beginning
at the northwesterly corner OF
said lot; thence southerly on the
westerly line IS rods TO stake
and stones; thence at right angles
easterly 20 rods to stake and
stones; thence at right angles
northerly s. rods to land occu.
pied by 3. e. Farnum; thence
westerly by said Farnum's line to
point begun at, being II acres
more or less, 4l.20
e. ]. Brown, Samuel Thorne lots SO and 81,
80 acres, value 800, e2al
E. ]. Brown, Lot a6. 100 acres, value $50, $50
Ell Brown, l.s Of lot o.. 80 acres. value =, !,
Il. /. Brown, Lunt farm, part of lots 81 and
SO, $50 acres, value $3.50, $500
Z. J. Brown, Lot So and part Of lot 81, 40
acres, value $3.50, $8O(
Thompson, !. g., Lot 30, 100 acres, value
$50, $50
Towne Brothers, Part of Mari farm, lot 68,
100 acres, value $50, $3.6'
Towne Brothers, Part Of Mari farm, lot s.,
80 acres, value 800, GR
Towne Brothers, Cotton farm, lot SO, l50
acres. value 4216, $50
FLOYD e. MORGAN, Collector Of Taxes
5l63 Of the Town Of Woodstock.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
No. 1s7o-Hiddsn Proverbs.

All that can say Is useless. although
II is not lost upon your brother. That
is the sad part Of 1t. to see that ne Is
In peril and not be able to warn him.
II.
He was thin and showed hunger
We took the poor dog In, and he Is De-
coming fond Of us. He makes the best
watch dog we have ever had. He does
not care for dog bread. but leases Tor
sweets-sauce and pastry.-Youtns
COMPANION.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1912-12-24
THE land OF
PUzzLED0M.

No. 1969.-charads.
My frst u In honey that's made BY tho
bees
Al we take Il fresh from the hive
without my drst It would surely DO
Rather hard for children to thrive
Nv seconds the name Oft given to boys.
Many rulers have borne II. you'll md.
Bome were Just and kind In their dinersnt
And to Justice some others were blind
Ny two Joined together . flower Will
name.
II Is rather old fashionsd. you'll see:
II Rrew In our dear old grandmotnefs
yarc.
And it's loved by both you and me-
Mountain advocate., 1912-05-24

"Smythe vs. Smith," the play Civ
en- at U. c. last Saturday evening
for the benefit Of the Athletic AS
ISOLATION was very largely attended
and very much enjoyed Nearly $40
was raised in this way which will
be used in removing the indebted
ness Of the association.
Last year Harry DuvalPs vaude-
vile show played here for an entire
week and his show was entirely
satisfactory. This year he is bring
ing better show than ever and
they will remain here all next week.
Did you ever hear, I'm Going
Crazy" Well, Duvall is the man.
Everybody does not know that
the Civic League is meeting every
Wednesday afternoon at the Chris
tian church. And we desire to in
form the members who fail to come
that our meetings are regular. AL
though our flower beds were unin-
tentionally destroyed. we are not
discouraged. and have ordered flow
ers to replace them. Why do not all
the ladies Of the town belong to
the Civic League? Why let a few
bear this burden1 Join the league
and pay your dues; If YOU can not
meet regularly with them you can
bear some of the expense Of the work.
CIVIC LEAGUE
Mountain advocate., 1912-05-24
BIaCk-EdwdrdS
CIVIC LEAGUE

The m'rrige { Mrs. H tt'e De k
err Black of this city and Mr.. Wilbur
S. Edwards of College Hill, KY, was
solemnized Wednesday morning at
nine o'clock at the First Methodist
Church, the Rev w. T. Gibbs of
Pineville. officiating.
The bride was attired in travel
ing costume OF gray with a laven-
der and gray hat. Her only attend
ant was Miss Sallie Jenkins OF Iellico
Tenn, who wore a white hat and a
lavender crepe dress trimmed in real
lace, The groom was attended by
his brother DR.. George c. Edwards
of Corbin, KY,
Lohengrins wedding march was
beautifully rendered by Miss Lucy
Tinsley, talented musician of this
city. The brides colors were laven.
der and silver and this color scheme
was carried out in the decorations
Potted plants and large punches of
vistaria made a very beautiful and
artistic decoration.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. A,
M. Decker, a well known business
man of this city and the groom is
from a prominent bluegrass family.
Out of town guests were DR., b. !,
Edwards of Corbin, Mr.. B. M. Ed
wards OF Richmond, DIR c. H. Ed
wards of Catlettsburg. DR.. George
c. Edwards OF Corbin, Mrs. Earl
Turner of Jellico, Tenn, Miss Rebec-
ca Edwards OF College Hill, Mrs.
w. G. Colson OF Rose Hill. Virginia
Miss Cora Gaddie of Elys,, Miss
Madeline Waters, Mrs. VIM. Young
of Knoxville, Tenn. and Miss Sallie
Jenkins of Jellico. Tenn. After a
short visit with relatives Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwards will be at home at
College Hill Kentucky.
Mountain advocate., 1912-05-24

ST. GREGORYs ROMAN CATHOLIC
CHU RICH.
Mass and:sermop every First Sunday tof.the
month, at $50 a. m
Sermon and Evening Prayer, every Third
Sunday of the month, at 7:30 p. m.
REV. P. AMBROSE REGER. o. s. b.
Pastor. Corbin, KY.
Mountain advocate., 1912-05-24
To COnSumptives

Rev. Edward A. Wilson was cur
ed by simple means of a sever,
throat and lung affection which de
veloped into consumption. lfyor
will write to Mr.. Chas. A. Abbott
60 Ann ST., New York City, he will
send you (FREs OF CHARGE,
Mr.. Wilson's full description of his
cure. 1t will cost you nothing and
may prove a blessing.
5-24.12
Mountain advocate., 1912-05-24
nemmOrial Sermon

John G. Eve Post G. A. X. will lie
preached at the Presby terrain church
Sunday May 26th, by Rev John
Stami'er a sou OF a veteran. Every
had, invited TO be present.
Mountain advocate., 1912-05-24
Goal N nerS Wonted

AZ #. picS cal, good Wages
every da rur. nice location.
Watts Creek .ellico Coal Co.
Wohord. Ky.
Mountain advocate., 1912-05-24
Truth Comes Hard.

The experiment OF Hugo Munster
berg on the heartbeat OF perjurers
may be all right in its way. but some
people have palpitation OF the heart
under the unusual strain OF telling the
truth.