Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-01-31
Horse Trot AZ Dixaeld.


On the 22d ms, the mouo,ony ofwinter il
the country. at Dixfeld. was agreeably in
teirupted by an exhibition of equestrian
speed on the ice AZ 10 o'clock \. NJ, a
large crowd assembled upon the river where
several tracks had beea scraped, ADD the
lively movements Of score or more OF
promising colts gave assurance that The day
which was clear and beautiful. would devcl-
ope some spirited racing. All the be st stock
in the immediate vicinity was on the ground
besides representatives from different, parts
Of the State. The first race being local
match. previously arranged. no time was
los, in preliminaries, add all were promp,
nj the hour. There were three entries for
this purse (S3o), which was won bv VIM.
Bracket. with b g Crawford. owned by
Mr. Ephram Reynolds OF Dixheh.
In the afternoon. the purse for 500
for yesr-olds was won by Samuel Jacobs.
Of Skowhcgan, with b. m. Troubles me.
There were six entries, and altogether il
wasa fast company bat Trouhlcsome, vii, b
her superior driver. Jacobs, slipped away
from the crowd and inhaled some fresh AIR
before her competitors arrived at the score
Best 3 in 5.
At I O'Clock, the entries were made for
the purse OF $25. 90, open &c all horses tba,
never trot,vd better than s minutes in pub
lie. H. Newton named b. e. Valley Prince,
w. w. Smith. b. m. NJ, s,cry. and Jason
Russell. Of Boekhsld. b. IN. Lady Emma.
Valley Prince threw shoe. aud LETT Mys-
terry and Lady Emma 70 contend Tor the
purse. which was won by the latter. though
Mystery. 10y the busy habit she has OF hand.
ling her feet. KEEP, the winning horse At her
work. making the mos, exciting and inter.
csting race Of the DAY
In the evening. ball a. the Androscog-
Gin House was attended by large party,
who were served with an oyster supper. by
the polite landlord. Mr.. l.. ID. kidder.
Who holds himseli 81 readiness TO do Justice
TO sli such occasions.
The morning of the second day was cold,
and nj 10 O'Clock. when the iroii ing COM
mencod. IT began to snow rendering ], ex-
tremely unpleasant for more than fifteen hum
dred people, VITO had come TO witness the
race. The stables IN the village were cram.
med with horses, and the STREETS we're flied
with those seeking a shelter for their teams.
The first race was by four Dixield nar.,
for purse of $50. 90. in which Mystery
again made her graceful appearance. and
won heats in ;. and retired upon the nv.
po,hesis THAI the purse was hers bot alley
Prince. who got one heat, went through
twice alone. aud claimed the stakes. The
matter was. however. satisfactorily adjusted.
save he question OF speed. which NAV here.
alter be determined
The storm still continued in the afcr.
noon, so that only two entries 70, the sweep
stakes OF $50 90 open TO all trotting horses
were made. This was won by Black Ned.
owned by Thurston Russcll. ol Buck field.
The conclusion was a pleasant ors.asion.a
ball and oyster supper at the National
House
The proprietor. Mr.. Il . l. Marble. has
recently enlarged and 6'Ied up this house.
SO that now !, affords superior aecornoda.
tions for the public. The rooms are COM
modioas, and Enormously iurnIshed and
Mr. Marble has a peculiar way of clothing
the whole in bomelike air. while an cpl.
cure would cit at bis table in delighted al;
isfaction. T.