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Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
TIE "pROGREsSIVE" PARTY

Is the individual, man or woman, who
uses Foley Kidney Pills for backache,
rheumatism, weak back, and other kid
ney and bladder irregularities. Foley
Kidney Pills are healing, strengthening
tonic, and quick 10 produce beneficial
results. Contain no harmful drugs.
Never sold In bulk. Put up In
two sizes in sealed bottles. The genuine
In . yellow package. A. e. Shurtleff
Co., South Paris; 8. E. Newell d Co.,
Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06

DR.. G. II. Ellsworth, Dentist, 18 Bald.
win Street, Rochester, N. T., says Foley
Kidney Pills gavs him immediate relief
and strengthened him wonderfully. ~
had been bothered with weak kidneys
and bladder trouble and suffered much
pain. Foley Kidney Pills gave me i'm.
mediate relief and strengthened me
wonderfully. I am pleased to recon-
mend their use." A. e. Shurtlef Co.,
South Paris. 8. e. Newell q Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United states Tor tm
District of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
FRANK n. FISH, In Bankruptcy
of Mexico, Bankrupt.)
To the creditors Of Frank II. Fish, IN IN
County of oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice is hereby given that on the 2Oth DAY
July, A. ID. 1912, the said Frank u; rlsi
was duly adjudicated bankrupt. and that the nrs
meeting OF his creditors will be held al tn
office Of the Referee, No. 8 Market Square sout'
Paris, on the 7th day OF Aug, a. ID. l9l2,
10 O'Clock in the forenoon, at which time th'
,nnoint a trustee. examine the bankrupt. aGd
transact such other business az may proper''
come before said meeting.
South Paris, July 90. 1912.
WALTER L. GRAY,
O8s Referee in !'snkrur'cr
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
Save Your Hair.

nos'r USE PREPARATIONS CONTAINING
POISONOUS SUGAR OF LEAD Oh SUI
PHUR.
Even If you have healthy hair you
ought to use little PARiSlAN osgs
once week as hair dressing. II kooP'
falling H hair and dandruff, and-baldness.
''i'ns Bul be- "'. sure "sy you get PARTISAN Sage
There are many limitations. The glrl
with Auburn hair is on every carton
and bottle of PARISIAN Sage.
It banIshes dandruff, stops falling haiI
and scalp itch, and imparts to ,' the mar - :
bril!iancy and lustae II Ina tina, A'' 'PSARIsIAN
sage ia daintily perfumsd and refresh.
ins i bair dressing. It's the best hair toni; is
vol YOU can buy. Large bottles 80 cents a. a
Chas. q. Howard Co.'S and dealers al -
everywhere. ''"-
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06

A. 8. Jones, of the Lee Pharmacy,
Chico, CAL, who has handled Foley &
Co.'s medicines for many years, says:
II consider that Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound has no equal, and Is the one
cough medicine can recommend as CON-
tanning no narcotics or other harmful
properties." The genuine In q yellow
package. A. e. Shurtleff Co., South
Paris. 8. E. Newell & Co., Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
THE Land OF
PUzzLED0M.
Ma 1s2a-word SQUARE.

No. 1a2-Word Square.
Nv first is a small wild animal
which is easily tanned.
MY second is the name Of a Bible
character In the book Of Genesis
My third Is to exhale foulnesa
NV fourth is the name given to q
secret order.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
Mo. 1sa4-Pos.man's Bag.

No. 1a24-Postman's Bag.
1. A throng lost two letters ana De-
eame quarrel
2. A girl lost letter ana became IN
sane.
8. A assure lost letter and became
an instrument of torture.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
Key to Puzzledom.


No. 1915. Charade: Land, mark
landmark.
No. 1S16-Acrostics: 1. Prison. 2.
Childhood.
No. 1s17.-Charade: Pen. man. ship
penmanship.
No. 1s1s.--Added Letter Puzzle: Tub,
tube: cub. cube; spar, spare; fir, fire;
bar, bear; mad. mead; vent. event; we.
eve; fad. fade: ram. ream; fat. feat;
hat, hate; lad. lead: tar. tear: far. fear.
No. 1S19.-Hidden Artist Puzzle: Nil
let
No. lS20.-Pictured Word: Brig. a.
ieer-brlgadier
No. neutrality-suspicious.: 1. Earth.
heart 2. Wells, swell. 8. Evil, Levi.
1. Edges. sedge 8. Add. dad. @ Apt.
Inn Earn near
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06

drOVo, mlCu. 1 navy
suffered with pains II
my back and undel
my shoulder blade TO!
q number Of years
also with a poor appe
lite and constipation
I tried all Of the rem
edies that I heard OF
and a number Of doc
tors, but got no relief
Finally a friend tol
me to try Chamber
lain's Stomach ant
Liver Tablets. / go
q bottle of them ant
they soon helped m,
stomach; by theii
gentle action my bow
els became more reg
ular. Today I feel lik,
praising them to al
who suffer asI did, foi
me and made my LII
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
Just Like a Man.

They were looking up at the noble
figure of Justice that adorns the court
house.
"Anybody would know this was the
work of man." said the woman of the
party. "Just see how much too full
he's cut her skirtp'
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06

No. 1829.-EnismatieaI Botany.
The hue Of a baby's dimpled chin
What farmers plant potatoes In
What single men must keep In place.
A part Of everybody's face.
What Bopeep lost one SummePs day.
A jolly game for winter play.
What pretty Cinderella wore
What designates the hour Of four.
A dandified and silly fop.
Regret when It's too late to stop
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06

She-There's one thing about me;
when asked to sing don't say can't,
just 60 ahead.
He-I see, and let the company find it
out for themselves.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
PROBATE NOTICES.


To all persons interested in either OF the es'a1
hereinafter named:
Ata Probate Court, at Paris, In vacation 10
and for the County Of oxford, on the twentyslNh
day OF July, In the year OF our Lori one
thousand nine hundred and twelve. The follow
Ing matter having been presented for the actlon
thereupon hereinafter Indicated. Is Is hereby
ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In.
terested by causing copy Of this order 10 6e
published three weeks successfully In the OK
ford Democrat, a newspaper published at soush
Paris, In said County. that they may appear az s
Probate Court to be held at Rumfo d on Ihe
third Tuesday Of August, A. ID. 1912, at OF
the clock In the forenoon, and be heart thereon
II they see cause.
vesta Y. Tuttle late OF Buck6eld, deceased
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Daniel A. Tuttle, the executor therein namt"'
James w. Libby late Of Hartford deceased
petition that Virgil Z. DeCoster OF some othef
suitable person be appointed as administrator
OF the estate OF said deceased presented oy
Bessie Lucas, daughter AMI heir.
Thomas p. Rich late OF oxford, deceased
petition for II G ense to sell and convey rea estate
presented by James s. Wright, admnittrAIol
with the will annexed.
ADDISON f. HERRICK, Judge OF said Court.
A true copy-attest:
3l-3s ALBERT ID. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06

"When I accepted Jack he almost
smothered me with KISSES"
"When 1 said yes to Tom, he didn't
kiss me even once"
"Mercy! What cold blooded fellow" !"
"Not at all! You see 1t happened in a
canoe"
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
No. 1827=Tranapositiens.

No. 827-Transpositions.
FIJI the second blank In each couplet
with the same letters as the first. but re-
arranged
The -. when he lost his -,
Was very nearly choked to death.
/ asked the - at the door
II he'd - to me at four.
A - soothes the children's cares
And treasures their little -.
Though II Is time l should "
Just to be - breaks my heart
The late spring months are soft and warm;
does not show much vernal ~
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
! 'sRAL.1
(sEAL.1 , nm .,x,n
nR nYTORn QQ

lSEAL.I x<,xp
COUNTY OF OXFORD. IS.
Board of County Commissioners, May ses-
sion. 1912. held by adjournment June IL. l0ls.
UPON the foregoing petition, satisfactory
evidence having been received that the petlnon'
ers arc responsible, and that inquiry Into the
merits of their application 10 expedient, 1T Is
ORDERED, that the County Commissioners meet
1T Hotel Hall, in tho village OF L0cke's Mills, In
greenwood, in said Oxford County, on Tues
day September 3, 1912, next, at four OF the clcck
p. NJ, and thence proceed to view the route
mentioned In said petition; Immediately after
which view, o hearing OF tho parties and their
witnesses will be had at some convenient place
In the vicinity, and such other measures taken
in the premises as the Commissioners shall
Judge proper. And Il is further ORDERED, that
notice of the time, place and purpose ofthe Com.
inissioncrs' meeting aforesaid be given 70 Oil
persons and corporations interested, by causing
attes,ed copies Of said petition and OF this order
thereon to be served upon the Clerk OF the Town
OF Greenwood and also posted up In three public
successfully In the Oxford Democrat newe.
paper printed ut Paris In said County OF OXFORD,
the first of said publications, and each OF the
other notices, to be made, served anc p0steu,
at least thirty days before said time of meeting,
to the end that all persons and corpOrauons may
then and there appear and shew cause, X any
they have, why the prayer OF said pet'toners
should not be granted.
ATTEST r. WHITMAN, Clerk.
A true copy Of said Petition and Order OF
AT; yxCTir;sST@OHARLIs =. WHITMAN. Csrk.
81 IS
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06

It is not the quantity of food taken but
the amount digested and assimilated
that gives strength and vitality to the
system. Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets invigorate the stomach
and liver and enable them to perform
their functions naturally. For sale by
the Chas. 81. Howard Co., South Paris.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
No. 1s2s-cross Word Enismss.

No. 1s2S-cross Word Enismss.
l.
I'm found In sea. but not In land;
I'm found In plain. but not In sand:
I'm found In Shore but not In rocks;
I'm found In journey. not In walks;
I'm found In country. not In city;
I'm found in help. but not In pity.
And when my all you've found
You'll know that am round
I'm found in paint, but not in brush:
Tn found in tint. but not In lush:
I'm found in crayon. not In rose;
I'm found In type. but not In prose:
I'm found In umber. not In green:
I'm found in sparkle. not in sheen;
I'm found In landscape. not In book
My whole you see whereer you look
Ill
I'm found In search. but not IN look:
I'm found In school. but not In book;
I'm found In vision. not In law;
I'm found In strife. but not In war:
I'm found In seeking. not In seer;
In knowledge. too but not In clear;
I'm found in college. not In art;
I'm found In village, not In mart.
MY whole lies deep and changes not
But man has found out much by thought
youths Companion.
No. 1926. - illustrated Numerical
Enigma.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06

He-You really should cultivate Mr.
Goodman. He is looking for wife.
She-But am not a wife. Show me
some man who Is looking for a single
woman.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06

Mrs. Gotham-Don't. you think those
doughnuts are an improvement on the
last ones made?
Mr.. Gothsm-Oh, yes, dear; the holes
are larger.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
Mo 1soa-A Wild EIowsr.

No. 1828.-A Wild Flower.
My first you'll find knee deep In grasA
Second. a mlsstep as you pass.
My whole. q very graceful flower.
Growing on banks In natures bower.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
No. 1s2a-Bsheadings.

Behead:
1. To teach and leave to extend;
again and leave every.
2. To implore and leave q beam o.
light
8. Deceit and leave to employ.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
Made My Life
Worth Living

al feel IL my duty to tell others wha'
Chamberlain's Tablets have done fol
me-" writes Mrs. L. Dunlap, OF Oai
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06

In this enisma the words are pic
tured instead of described. The an
swer, consisting Of thirty five letters, Is
quotation from Daniel Webster.-St
Nicholas
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE

~. ON & ACRE VILLAGE FARM In South
,. ~. ~: nnder good state Of cultivation and
dsvossd % % principally 70 small fruit: Apple, Pear
hsssss other rasnS s"nSS.l
sons a,a Uonltrv housc for l25 hens. House IL
storfss! s % rooms, cellar, also spripg water. New
Stable, SOAPS teup and general ssSrsss ueb.
This place win H appss 70 Sesr ons SapF ptOsperoas
vi age. Price sl66o. Come soon.
-. s,s NICE ONE AND ONE-HALF
,TSnY 20 SINGLE TENEMENT, sroom resi-.
aencs IN Gne repair. Also stable @ sSSso fss,, EEL
WITH stalls 9I p s:0se se Gssng Ss ns
nous s ,,-,nn vsser There are three acres OF land
Included Which can be utilized for several very
Js. .irable house lots This will appeal 20 20 one
wanting home in South Paris. Price sso"'
The Dennis Pike Real Estate Agarcy'
TEL 35-3 k0KwAH, me-
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
Bankrupt's Petition for Dischargs.

Bankrupts Petition for Discharge,
In w %EsTTEY @sTisE q ROWE, IN sans,,,...
Bankrupt
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of the D,.,
trict Court Of the United States the Dis,nrt
Of Maine:
JVESTLEY p. ROWE OF BrowuReh, in the
w County OF oxford, and State OF Maine IA
said District. respectfully represents that on he
18th day of June, last past, be was duly Al
judged bankrupt under the Acts OF Congress n.
lating to Bankruptcy; that he ha- duly .urer.
dercd all his property and rights Of propery
and has fully complied with all the requirement.
of said Acts and OF the orders Of c ourt touchin,
his bankruptcy.
wherefore he prays, Tha. be may be iecrssi
by the Court to have full discharge from 81
debts provable against his estate under aI
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are en-
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 10th day OF July, A. d. l9l?
WESLEY p. R0WF, Bankrupt
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 10th day OF July, A. d. 1872, on real.
Ing the foregoing petition, It Is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be h.i
upon the same on the 30th day OF August, A, D.
1912, before said Court at Portland, IN .a.d d..
trict, at 10 o'clock In the forenoon and that Do
tice thereof be published in the oxford Dero
crat, a newspaper printed 10 said District ,,!
that all known creditors, and other penol.
Interest, may appear at the said time and pa,
and show cause, II any they have, v.I II
prayer OF said petitioner should not he rs.sl
And 1t Ia further ordered by the Cour rG
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known ets
tors copies Of sail petition and this orier, n.
dressed TO them at their places OF residence !.
stated.
Witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge d
the said Court, and the seal thereof, At POH'ani
In said District, on the Goth day OF July, A.
1872.
Isl JAMES 4. HEWEI, Clerk.
A true copy Of petition and order thereon.
1892 Attest: JAMES +. HEWEf. Ger.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
PARKER'S

To the Honorable Board of County Commission
ers In and for the County of Oxford
The undersigned Selectmen of Greenwood In
the Count; aforesaid respectfully represent
that certain part Of the County road In said
town of Greenwood Is no longer necessary 70,
the former homested Of Eben Wentworth ano
running westerly past the former homestead OF
Willard Ames, thence TO point at or near The
homestead of Martin II. Lydon. all In said town
OF Greenwood. Wherefore your petitioners pray
be given upon this petition, as by law provitle'i
ami upon proper showing Of the facts rs herein
set forth, said way may he discontinued.
Dated ut Greenwood. Maine, June Is. 1912.
L. L: DuNHAM, selectmen
II. II. SWIFT, of
FL. COLE. }areenwood.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
The subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has been duly appointed administratrix oi she
estate Of
HENRY d. KNAPP, late Of Canton,
In the 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 settle
ment, and all indebted thereto are requested 70
make payment Immediately.
July 18th, 1872 NELLIE +. DALEY.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
Sandwiches.

on topics Of interest 10 the adiee
is solicited. Address: Editor HonEAAxERs'
COLUnN, Oxford Democrat, South Paris, Ne.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06

We want our eggs frssh, bat not tho
cook.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
Foley Kidney Pills

TONIC IN ACTION QUICK IN RESULTS
Give prompt relief from BAcKAcAE'
KIDNEY and BLADDER TROUBLE
RHEUMATISM, CONGESTION Of tha
KIDNEYS, INFLAMMATION Of the
BLADDER and all annoying URINARY
IRREGULARITIES. A positive boon to
MIDDLE AGED and ELDERLY
PEOPLE and for WOMEN.
HAVE HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION
ga. Davis, 627 Washington ST., Connersyille'
Ind, is in his s5th year. He writes us: u havt
lately suffered much from my kidneys and blad.
der 1 had severe backaches and my kidney action
was too frequent, causing mo to lose much sieeI
at night, and in my bladder there was constant
pain. / took Foley Kidney Pills for some time,
and am now free OF all trouble and again able 70
bo up and around. Foley Kidney Pills have my
highest recommendation"
A. f. sHURTLErF & CO., South Paris
8. E. NEWELL & CO., raf~'
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06

"I'm afraid I'm has been."
"Why?'
ave got 90 that I don't believe the
country will 90 to the dogs II my favor
ito candidate isn't elec, cd president"
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
For Sale.

House and lot, situated in Sonth Paris
Village, on High Street, and known as
the Sarah A. Penley homestead.
Inquire of James S. Wright, South
Paris, Maine. 1871
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06

Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
e ssSaoa s1s Sa''S: W. g In Bankruptcy
To the Hon. CLARENCE HALE, Judge of the Dis
trict Court Of the United States for the District
GEoRGE W. CARsUruERs, OF Rumford, In the
u County Of Oxford, and State Of Maine, in
said District, respectfully represents, that on
the Both day Of Sept, 1911 he was duly ad
relating to Bankruptcy; that he has duly sur.
rendered all his property and rights of property,
and has fully compiled with all the requirements
Of said Acts and OF the or,iers Of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he may be decreed
by the Court to have full discharge from all
iebts provable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex.
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this llth day Of July. a. d. 1912.
GEORGE W. CARRUTHHRs, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 9th day Of July, A. D. 1912. on read.
Ing the foregoing petition, It is
Ordered by the Court, that a hearing be had
upon g,s The same anne on the eth day Of sept. A;
tnct, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published In The Oxford
Democrat, newspaper printed In said District
In interest, may appear at the said time ant
place, and show cause. II any they have, why
the prayer Of said petitioner should not be
granted.
And It Is further ordered by the Court. tina,
the Clerk shall send by mail TO all known cred.
lto-s copies Of said petition and this order sd.
ireascd to them at their places Of residcnco as
Witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE. judge
or the said Court and the zeal thereof AZ POI
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
For Sale.

Green gray birch cord wood.
B. NJ. GREELY,
r. F. D. Z, South Paris, Me.
Oxford Democrat., 1912-08-06
EGG SANDWICHES.

Pound the yolks of two hard cooked
eggs to a smooth paste, then add one
heaping tablespoonful of butter, q sea-
soning of salt, pepper, and dust of red
pepper, and rub the mixture through q
sieve. Spread on thin bread and butter,
press well and trim.
Another recipe is to add the whites Of
the eggs to the mixture, beating them
smoothly in, then adding two teaspoon
fuls of anchovy sauce and little lemon
juice, finishing as above. Slices OF hard
cooked eggs introduced between slices
of bread and butter also make good egg
sandwiches.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-24
cAP'Nf JoNAH-HIS FISH

Here Is Our Good Friend Capn Jonah With Box of Sadne
His Hand. Now Listen While the Sardine Tells Day x
Book Boys and Girls All About Himself =. x
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-24

We called Sardnes because caught the of
country called Sardinia.
We considered beautiful graceful little swimmers Most
OF us about three four inches long Our color bright
above the svey white below We live the deep and only
come to the surface lay eggs
Along the coasts where caught there sardne
factories, There they .-. :.
First, children open Then we are
dried Next put boiling oil. After that
drained and placed in tin boxes filled with oil The lid SOL
dered and the boxes boiling water make that
of them leak At last they polished and packed wooden
Each holds about hundred boxes Then they
ready be shipped maybe thousands of miles Isn't this
teresng? <-.-. .-..-.
The California sardin about twelve inches long and
fine food. 1T S canned as
Ask your buy box of sardmes for supper tonight
Then tell her all you know about
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-05-23

ed that he was compelled to follow
the mule last week, he win be back
In his literary pursuit Of driving the
muse this week.
The Excelsior Fiddling Band has
decided to support Bryan, and are
after the contract to furnish music
on the night of his election.
Sim Flinders has been showing an
Irish potato to several persons at
the postoffice this week. This is the
potato Sim raised on his farm last
year.
The Mail Carrier is rapidly recov-
ering from his recent attack Of small
pox. and along with many scars bears
the distinction OF not having missed
a day from his services for Uncle
Sam. AS soon as It has been for
gotten that the Mail Carrier had the
smallpox he can pass these scars off
as some having been received during
the Civil War.
The roof at the Dog Hill Church
sprung a leak last Sunday during
the sermon. Fletcher Henstep hap
pened to be sitting directly under
the leak and did not have to move.
he being a Methodist.
The Two Twins OF the Calf Ribs
community were in our midst this
week, and before departing for home
they bought some two-fer cigars.
The Two Twins seem TO enjoy one
another's company more than they do
anybody else's, as they remind each
other OF each other so much.
Slim Pickens came into possession
OF a new derby hat while over at
Tickville the other day. The derby
is too large at present. but Slim ex-
poets to fatten up lot this summer.
-Kentuckian.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-05-23
MAKING PENS OF TANTALUM
Excellent Properties Of Metal Have
Suggested Idea Of Using II for
Writing Nlbs-

Ths excellent properties Of tantalun
havV suggested the idea OF using this
metal for writing penA Most OF the
pens now used are Of steel. whose
elasticity gives the desired pliAbility
70 the pens. But the steel pen rusts
easily and IL attacked By ink Gold
n rustproof and not 90 attacked. But
gold alone IL too soft. and the extreme
points must have some hard metal Ike
iridium soldsred to them to make
them durable. which 10 complicated
and expensive Some very interesting
tests have been made By German
scientists. The tantalum metal was
out. formed and split like an ordinary
steel pen. Then the points we're bent,
ground shaped. and hardened By . spe-
cial hardening process. which was
found to greatly proiong the life OF
the pens. Comparative tests were
made between steel. gold, and tantal-
UNI pen points on six miles Of paper.
and the results showed the hardened
tantalum pen TO be far superior TO the
others. The chemical tests showed
thsss pens to be proof asainse the
attaoks OF Ink
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1912-05-23
WARD LOSES RESIDENCE.

The two story residence on J. w.
Wards place, east of town. was de-
stroyed by fire Friday afternoon a.
bout 1880. The house was occupied
by Ease Ward. Tom Gillian and fam
lily, who were run out OF their home
in the bottom. we're given temporary
quarters on the second floor OF the
residence, and 1t was In his room that
the fire started, presumably from a
defective hue.
Practically nothing was saved. The
house was a complete loss. IL was
valued at about $4,000 with no insur-
ance. Neither OF the occupants Of
the house carried insurance, and per-
sonal effects lost we're worth approx
mately $1,000.
This farm Is better known al the
old Nath Hagan place.