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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10
agricultural.
Bene,sts Of the Drought.


In this section vegetation has suffered
more from drought than in any previous
season for many years. In 1865, rain
deferred 10 a later day in August, but the
gr cud was more thoroughly soaked in
the spring and early summer. and. con-
sequenily, trees aud deep-rooted vegeta-
bles did not suffer from its effects.
This season the early fruits. grass and
most kinds of grain had advanced beyond
the effects of drought before it came
severely uponus. But much vegetation
garden crops generally. corn, early
POTATOES, vines. and recently set trees
have been greatly injured.
But new rain is again upon the earth,
our fields revive. our confidence in natures
economy Is restored, sndwe begin to feel
that our loss in consequence OF the con-
tinued drought Is not so great as our fears
led Us to anticipate Indeed, there are
benefits to be realized by The Withholding
of the rain-not merely moral benefits,
bat blessings of physical character that
may be traced to this very source.
II is admitted that many diseases
incident to dog-day weather are caused
by the decay of vegetable as well As
animal matter about Us Duringa warm
and rainy period, there is more rapid
decomposition than ia a dry time, and. a
= consequence, more malariS and its
attendant diseases. In season OF
drought. the waste O vegetation withers,
crumhle>, and i preserved from decay.
A5Sence from fe,ers and similar di-eSscS
may then in part b. attributed u dry
weather Now that he rain has come
again especial care should be exercised,
and the effects OF decomposition be
counteracled by di,.ufectants and dco-
derizers.
Another benefit &C s drnugh, i, the
destruction Of many insects injuriots 10
vegetation. |, is pretty generally adj
Initted that much ad lntage comes t. the
cultivator in eoRSeIu OF that deSiruc-
tion of insects and thercggs BY continued
dry weather.
Sill another advantage, rs claimed 10y
chemists. i wrought upon the soil by
continued absence OF rain. which Ne shall
discuss at another time in a sp, cial
article.
The effects of dry weather on MANY
productions of the soil ere certainly
beneficial, producing excellent flavor in
fruits. and mc;,lineSs IN the potato. and
equally desirable qualities in other pro-
auctions.
~ we might enumerate other sdrant-
ages arising from drought to offse, the
lu>ses TO crops and other Disadvantages
caused by the same agency, Producers
are apt 10 look only at the losses; never
or seldom AZ the ben, it, - n. z Farmer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10
STATE OF MAINE

OXFORD. SS-Board OF County Commits sioners,
May session, 1859; held by adjournment, Aug.
2tth. lSjj
Upon the foregoing petition, satisfactory evidence
having been received that the petitioners are re-
spons ible and that inquiry into the merits OF their
application il eNpedient
IL is Ordered, that the County Commissioners
meet al the station of the Grand Trunk Railroad,
in Gilead, on TUESDAY, the nth day OF octo-
Der next, al ten OF the clock \. NJ, and thence
proceed u view the route mentioned IN said petit
iiOn; Immediately after which view hearing OF
the parties and wi nesse will be had at some con
venient place in tie vicinity, and such other meas
ures taken in the premises a. the commissioners
shall Judge proper. And II Is further ordered,
that notice of the time, place and purpose OF the
Commits sioners' meeting aforesaid be given 10 all
persons and corporations interested, by causing
attested copies OF said petition and OF this order
thereon 10 be served upon the Clerk OF the town Of
L,;lead, and also posted ny in three public places
IN said town, and publishe three weeks success
sive!y IN the oxford Democrat, newspaper print
ed Ia Paris in said County Of Oxford, the hrst OF
said publications and each Of the other notices,
20 be made served and posted, at least thirty days
before said time of meeting, 10 the END that all
persons and corporations may then and there APP
pear and shew cause if any they have, why the
Ora yer OF said petitioners should not be granted
Attest: W IL hlNbALL; Sietk.
A true copy Of said Petition and order Of Court
thereon. OF
Attest: VIZ. KIMBALL, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10
Stable Uiadolrs.

Diseases of the eve in horses NAV. in
many cases be traced 10 the wretched Gus
toui OF conhniug animals in dark stables.
Any one who has been tor some time in a
dark room, knows what the effect is OF
coming suddenly out into the sunlight.
The horse is no less sensitive. Bring him
suddenly out. and you notice that he
stumbles against almost everything that
is in his way, and steps with the utmost
uncertainty. This laundering is not the
fault of the poor beast. but of his owner.
The eye must gradually become aecustom-
ed to the change. The effect of the COM
mon mode of treatment cannot fail event
uaiiy 10 be disastrous 10 the eyesight.
The detention in dark stables must have
deleterious influence upon the optic
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10
OXFORD, s.:-A Court of Probate held a, rarl.

OXFORD. AT n Court OF Probate held Al Paris,
within and for the County Of oxford, on the third
Tuesday Of August ID. 1859,
"ENRl c. REED named Executor IN certain
i instrument purporting 10 be the Ia F" u! and
Testament OF Joanna Pike, late OF Norway. Ia said
County, decreased, having presented the same Tor
Probate, and declines the trust OF Executor. and
requests that Henry VI. B-arce b. Administrator
with the will annexed
Ordered That the said Executor give notice 10 all
persons interested by can-ing copy Of this order to
be published three weeks sHecrssyely in the OK
ford Democrat printed ut Parts In said County that
they may ap ear at a Probate Court 10 be- held AZ
Paris on the third tuesday OF Sept. next, al ten
O'Clock Ia the forenoon, and shew cause II any h'y
have, why the ,sd Instrument should aOt be- proved,
approved, and allowed the last Wiz sud Tesla
IN. % Of fAId deceased, aud why Henry NJ. Bcar-e
should not b. appointed Admini,trator with ne
VIII annexed, Of said estate.
A. II. WALKER, judge,
A true copy--attest: J. $. HoBBs. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10

To PIcxLE CUCUNpERs-We have had
numerous queries for picking cucum-
bers, and wishing just that information
ourselves have appealed 10 several good
housewives with the best results. Here
togore il has been our own practice 10 cut
cucumbers from the vines, wash them
and put them into large frkin or tub
into which sufficient salt is put to nearly
cover them. The moisture from the GU
cumbers dissolves the salt. forming a
brine which completely covers the curum-
bers. But when wanted for use it is nee
essary TO ireshen them By soaking them
in soft water. changing the water often.
and when sufficiently freshened. vinegar
is added. This forms something of u task
and il is far better 10 put them directly
into vinegar. For this purpose friend
has furnished us with the following re
ceipt, which is pronounced 1.-The best thing
for picking Cut the cucumbcrs from
the vines, wash them in cold water. and
place in an earihen Jar. Put salt enough
to make a strong brine into boiling water
on them; repeat this three successive
mornings. and the fourth cover with cold
vinegar, adding small quantity of mus
tard seed to prevent from moulding.
Thus picked they will remain good and
hard for one year. This information we
hope will an >wer the query of our CORE
spondents - NAIVE Farmer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10

OXFORD, IS AT a Court of Probate held at Paris,
within and for The County OF oxford. on the thifd
Tuesday OF August, a. ID. 1859,
HASIEL HILL named Executor IN q certain
- instrument purportipe TO br the last VIII and
lestsmeut Of Ha.dah T.. StvrrT, la,co BTownhrd
In said County decreased having pres 'nied the same
foi Probate
Ordered That the said Executor give notice 20 al
er-ans iHt.rcs., a. by Can sing copy OF Thu or1er
10 b, published three weeks succ-ssively Ia the Ok.
iosd Ds mocrat, prin,eu nj Paris Ia said County that
they usAy appear az a Probate Court 70 be held AZ
Paris. on the third Tuesday Of Sept. next, a. ten
O'Clock IN the forenoon and sheS cause. II any they
have v ny tn. said ihsunmtnt should lot BE- prov
ed, approved and allowed ~ The last W III and Tee
tanrLI Z laid q, ceased.
Al wALkEE. Judge
rue copy. s,,"', :. =. bobhS' h'sis''f
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10

OXFORD, 81 AT Q Court OF Probate held ~ Pari.,
within and for the County Of oxford on the third
Tuesday OF August, A ID isoy
nErER A. THOMPSON, Guardian 81 Clara ;.
i Goodwin, ct. al, minor children aud herr Of
Ajaion Goodwin, late Of Rnnforl, 10 sid County,
dece ased, having presented his nr.t account Of
guardianship OF said ward. for allosance:
Ordsrei, That the ssid Guardian give notice
10 al per,ons interested, b. causing copy OF this
orde- to be published three weeks successfully N
the Oxford Democrat, printed at Paris. that they
may appear mt Probate Court TO BE- held Al Pari'
In said County, on the third Tuesday OF SEPT next
ct len O'Clock In the forenoon, aud shew cause, |
any they have why the same should not be allowed
A. n. WAIVER Judge.
A true copy-attest: j. 5. HoBBs, Regi,irr.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10
OXFORD IS AT Court OF Probate held ut Pari.
within and for the County OF Oxford, on the third

OxFoRp. ss:-At Court OF Probate held ut Pari.
within and for the County OF oxford, on the third
TUESDAY OF August. A. ID. lssj0,
an the Petition OF BETSY STEARNs, Guar.
I dian OF silss o. W. stearns, minor heir n
silas II. steatns, late Of Lowell, in said County.
dcressed, PRAYING for license 30 sell and convey
ON. twelfth part in common and undivided Of ,hs
Home stead Farm owned and occupied by William
stearns ut his decease; also, the same share or
said wiliams's personal property, az an advan.
tagrous offer Of $50
Ordered, That the said Petitioner give notice to
all persons Interested, by causing an abstract II
his petition, with this order thereon, 10 be- pub.
Iished fhree weeks successfully In the Oxford Dem.
ocrat, n newspaper printed AL ihfisi inst they
may nppear nj a Probate Court to be held at Pari,
In said County, on the third Tuesday Of sept.
next ut ten O'Clock in the forenoon, and ,hew
cause, II any they have, why the same should NOT
be granted. \. II. WALhEK, Judge
A true copy-attest: J. ,. HOBBS, Register
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10

CARBoLArE OF LINE AS A DIsINFECT
ANT.-The Tribune will do good service
TO the community just al this time by call
ing attention to the very great value OF
carbo.ate Of lime. Ii is not as well known
as il should be. nor is il rs easily found
AZ the druggists as it ought 10 be. Car
bolate oflirne is probably the most effect
i've substance for all ordinary disiniecting
purposes now known. Il IS prepars-
ton of carbolic acid, one ofthe many pro-
auctions of coal tar. When rightly pre-.
pared it in the form of a very pink pow
der. with strong odor-to many persons
pcasant-of cold tar. A very small por-
ton, say. teaspooniul or so. will destroy
almost 1T once the effluyia of PRIV, n
little sprinS led round the barrel of garb-
ACE will remove is smell. the box or pa
per ltlt open in a sick room will sweotcn
the atmosphere in 4 very short time. The
writer of this had occasion 10 recommend
lis use to family living in very small
house. with one OF it, members nearly
gone under the spread of \ terrific cancer
extending over an immense surface, and
in It's worst stage The horrible odor
filled the whole house. when he sent
package there On his next call there
was not a trace of efIluvia, and the thanks
of the family were given with almos;
tears OF .ratitudc.-N. Y. Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10

OXFORD. - Alta Court OF Probate held At Pari.,
with in aud Tor IN. County OF oxford. on the tnh
Tuesday OF August. A. ID. lsGe,
"aRRIET n STEVENS, Guardilu Of Angus
III tus y. French et. al, minor heirs OF NaihaE-
i-IG French late OF Norway IN ssid County, d.
ceased, having pr sented be nrs' account oil guar
dian,hip of said ~ards for allowance:
Or,l-rr. that the said Guardian give noiice 10 all
persons interested by causing copy OF this ORDER
10 be publi-h~d three weeks succes-yely In the OK
ford Democrat printed at Paris said County, that
they NAV appear at a Probate Court 10 BE- held at
Paris on the third tuesday of sept. next, nj ten
O'Clock In the forenoon and shsv cause, any they
have why the came should not be- allowed,
A. a. " ALhER. Judge.
true copy-atiest j. :. HOBBS, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10
Maine Steamship COMFY
NEW -ARRaNGEMENTS.
Senli-Weckly Line.

ON and amer the 18th inst, the fine steamers
~ nfRItsO and FRASCOSIA. viii until further
notice, uu a. follows:
Leave celt'> Wharf. Portland, every MONDAY
and THURSDAY. at ) r. NJ, anil leave Pier -
Il New York every MONDAY and THURSDAY
at3P.M
The Dirigo and FraneoniA are CITED mp with 1ne
accommodations for passenger, making this the
mos, convenient and comfortable route for travel
err between New York and Maine
Passage in state Room IS. Cabin Passage 81
Meals extra.
Goods forwarded % and from Montreal Quebec
Halifax, ~ John, and Sll pagts OF Msnc. ship
pers are requested TO send their freight - the
steamers a, early a, IN N on .hc days ;hey leave
Portland
For freight or passage apply 10
HENRY FOX Gai,'- Wharf, Portland,
J ANS, Pier = + X New York.
1,,'- q
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10
oxrnrp, ss,-At Court Of rrooste hrd a, Paris;

oxFnrp, - AT Court Of Probate hrid NJ Paris,
within aHd Tor the County Of oxford, on he th!fi
Tue sday OF August, \. ID 1852,
nINJ r. GILCREASE, Guardian OF Augusta
ID ". Bancroft 1T, al, minor children and heirs
of Columbu. Bancroft laie OF DiXh-d, In said
County, deceased having presented ils hr't &C.
count nf guardisnshlp OF si.j wards for allowance
Ordered. Thar the laid Guardian give lot'ce to all
person, interested by osusnga copy Of THIS order to
be published thrrc wryks successfully In the Ok
ford Democrat, printed nj Paris In said County that
ihey may appear at Probate Court 10 be held AZ
Paris. on the third Tuesday OF sept. next, a. ten
O'Clock In the forenoon. and shew cause, any they
have, vh, the same should not b. allowed
A. n. WALKER, judge.
true copy-at,est: J. ). HoBBs, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10

OXFORD, ss:-At Court Of Probate held at Psri.
within and for the County Of Oxford, on the thiri
Tuesday Of August, A. ID. 1859,
AyORMANS. BEALs, named Executor in Ger.
IN tain Instrument purp0rtlng to be the last
Will and Testament Of Charles T.. Cannon lat
of Canton, i'm said County, deceased, having pre.
sented the same for Probate
Ordered, That the said Executor give notice 10 All
persons interested by causing a copy of this order
10 be published three weeks successfully in the
Oxford Democrat printed ut Paris, that they nav
appear nc n Probate Court 20 be held az Paris. IN
said County, ON the third Tuesday OF Sept next
NJ 10 OF the clock In the forenoon. and show
IL any they have, why the said instrument should
not be proved, approved, and allowed ~ the IA.
will and Testament Of said deceased.
a. VI. WALKER, Judge
4 hne copy-attest: J. 8 HoBBs Register
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10

To Can GREE. Corn The Burlington
Qows) Hawkeyc inquired last summer for
recipe to pickle this delicious vegetable.
This drew out lady correspondent, who
said that by Smelling or cuttir z from the
cob, and boiling it in very litilc water
in a pot. till thoroughly heated and cook
ed through. adding small tcaspoouiul
oi tartaric acid to each quart bottle. and
stirring well all the time Closing and
sealing the can. il will keep perfectly for
wears Ny better half WAS not very cred
uluns, but pat up eight quart cans accord
ING - direction. They all kept perfectly,
and were used during the winter with
great pleasure, the fresh flavor ofthe veg
e,tble being preserved more perfectly
than is usually the case with canned
goods. Before cooking the contents OF
the cans for eating, add n teaspoonful Of
bicarbonate OF soda. aud let it stand for
half an hour. This recipe may be de-
pended on. and is certainly the best one
for the purpose that have ever tried.
Rural Nc,c Yorker.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10
Notice Of Foreclosure.

WHEREAS Henry Brown of Buckheid In the
w County OF Oxford and state OF Maine, by
his mortgage deed dated August 18th, 1859, con
veyed tn Alonzo Brown Of said Buckheid, certain
Real Estate situated in Buckteld afore SAID peing
east Division OF lots in said town; said mortgage
being recorded in Oxford Registry, book 49, page
lt7, reference being made to said mortgage deeci,
Alonzo Brown assigned the said mortgage to 4
q. Harlow, June nth, 1857, and the said f. u.
Harlow assigned the same TO the undersigned,
Feb 18th, 1889 The conditions of said mortgage
having been broken, hereby claim to foreclose
the same according 10 the provisions Of the stat
utes in such cases made and provided.
JAMES IRISH.
Hartford, Aug. -, 1863.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10

OXFORD IS AT q Court OF Probate, held at Pari',
within aud for the County Of xford on the third
Tuesday Of August, A. u 1879
TOMAS GREEN. Guardian OF Laura =, Acsley,
81 minor hid and heir Of Charles H. Ackley, late
OF Rumford, In said County, Decreased, having pre-.
sentsd his second and insl account Of guardianship
Of said ward for allowance:
Ordered, That the said Guardian give Do'icc
to all persons Interested by causing copy OF this
order 10 be Published three weeks succrssirely IN
the oxford Democrat, printed ut farls, In said
County, that they may appear at Probate Court,
TO be held at Paris. on the third Tuesday of sept.
ncxt at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon, and .hew cause,
II any they have, why the same should not %
allowed.
A. II. WALKER, Judge.
A trne copy-attest: j. Hobbs, Register.
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WIN. X. KIMBALL, Clerk.
To the Honorable Boards OF County Commission
ers In and for the Counties OF Oxford and Cum

To the Honorable Boards Of County Commission
ers In and for the Counties OF Oxford and Cum
bcrland.
THE undersigned, citizens Of Otisfeld. In the
County of Cumberland, and Oxford TN the County
OF Oxford, and legal voters in said towns, wonld
respectfully represent that the common conyrn.
icnce an necessity requires the location OF pub
lie highway commencing on the road leading by
the dwelling house OF Jonathan Wariucll In said
O,i~feld in said County ~ Cumberland, and nj or
near the school House standing on laid road and
near the dwelling house Of Isaac Durell IN said
Otisheld, then ON the moot practical route across
the line dividing the towns OF Otisield aud OK
ford and by the dwelling house of Nathaniel T..
Burns in said oxford. 10 the highway, passing by
the dwelling house of Iezekiah Rich IN Oxford IN
the County OF Oxford, and nj point on said road
near the dwelling house Of Reuben Rich in OK
ford in laid County OF oxford; We therefore re
sp-ctfully pray your Honorable Boar,is, after due
preliminary proceedings, 20 view and locate a
public highway over the above described route,
rs IN duty bound will ever pray
DANIEL STONE, and others.
Oushcld, Jan'y 2ith, ls9
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10

OXFORD, IS AT a Court OF Probate held at Paris,
within and for the County of OSfordi on the thHd
Tuesday Of August, A. ID. 1869,
NFARf A D. BENSON, ADMINISTRATIVE on the
MI estate OF VIM. w. Benson, late OF Hartford,
Ia said County. deceased, having presented her M
al account of administration OF the estate oi sAid
deceased for allowance:
Order d, That tile said administx give notice TO all
persons Ineresed, by causing cop, oithis order 20
b. published three weeks successive' In The oAioru
Democrat, printed NJ Paris, IN said County, max
they may appear at Probate COart to be hriu ~
I'afis, on the third Tuesday of s'pt- next, ~ Yen
O'Clock I'm the forenoon aud shew cause, any eHey
have, Why the same should not be aiIosed
A. II WALKER, Judge.
4 true oopy-attest: J. s. Hosss, Register
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-09-10

they were painfully affecting have been radically
cured in such great numbers IN almost every sec.
ton OF the country, that The public scarcely Gc0d 10
DO informed of It's virtues or uses.
Scrofulous poison Il one of the most Destructive
enemies of our race Omen, this unseen and UntClt
tenant of the organism undermines The constitution,
and invites the attack OF cneeblng or fatal diseases,
without exciting suspicion OF its presence. again.
seems 10 breed infection throughout the body, and
then on some favorable occasion, RAPIDLY develop
into one or other OF is ldeous forms either tie
surface or among the vitals. In the latter, tuber-
cles may be suddenly deposited IN the lungs or
heart, or tmors formed IN the liver, or II shows
us presence by eruptons on the skim or foul ulcer.
atoms on some part OF the body. Hence the occa-
sopal use OF bottle Of this Sarsnpd,iHn IL al.
visabic, even when no active symptoms of disease
appear. Persons afflicted with the following com.
plants generally find immediate relief and, at
length. cure, by the use of this S4RSiP4RIL-
letter, SAFE Rhsus, Scaid Head, Ria0trorn,,
Sore Eycs. Sore Ears, and other eTuptions ar
visible forms of Scrofuious disease. Also IN the
more concealed forms, as Dyspepsia. Dropsy,
Heart Disease, FITS. Epilepsy, Neuralgia,
and the various Uleeroms affections Of the muscu-
lar and nervous systems.
Syphilis or Venereal and Mercuriaf Diseases
are cured by il, though long time rs required for
subduing these obstinate malaliies by any medicine
But long continued use Of this medicine will cure
the complaint. Leucorrh0a or Whites, Uterine
Uteerafions, and Female Diseases, are COM
monty soon relieved and ultimately cured by its
purifying and invigora,lng effect. Minute Direc-
tons for each case arc found In our Almanac, sup
caused by accumulations Of extraneous matters
in the blood, yield quickly 10 it, as also Ltrcr
Complaints. Torpidify. Congestiom or InIia'n-
nation Of the Lirer, and JaGndice, when arising,
as they often do, nom the ranking peisons in the
blood. This SARSAPARTLLI Is great re-
storer for the strength and yigor of The system.
Those who are Lanpuid and LisHess, Despcn-
DENT. Sieepiess, and troubled with Nervous Ap-
preL~nsiOns or Fears. or any or the affections
symptomatic of Weakness, win ind immediate
relief and convincing evidence OF It's restorative
power upon trial.
PREP4R BY
Dr.. y. c.. AVER & CO.. Lowell, Mass,
Practical and analytical Chepsfsfs.
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NOn.Resident Taxes.
the Town Of S;oneham, County OF Oxford.
Me-, for the year 1865.

In the Town Of S;oneham, County Of Oxford.
Me-, for the year ls6s.
The following list of Taxes on Real Estate OF
nonresident owners in the Town Of Stoneham,
In said state for the year 1873. I'm bills committed
TO W lliam Hezetine, Collector OF Taxes for the
town OF S,oneham, on the lAh day of June, ls's,
has been returned to me remaining unpaid on
18th day OF June, lS9 as 10y his certificate or that
date, and now remains unpaid and notice Is here
by given that Ii said taxes, interest and charges
are not paid into the Treasury of said Town with.
in l. months from the date OF the commitment OF
said bills so much of real estate so taxed n Will
be sufficient 10 pay the amount due therefor, In
GLIDING interest and charges, will without further
notice be sold nj public auction at the Store OF
summer Evans, in said Stonehlm, on the twenty
hth day of December, lsS, at o'clock IN the al