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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-18
linton Items.

The Trouting season is fairly inaugu-
rated, and the Hotels look lively, orna-
mentcd with rod and basket and other
"fixins,n and the "spcckled beauties ~
ing about in good sized parcels, on the
grass, every night, with the jolly sports
men in groups telling their adventures,
make Upton look itself again.
ii. r. Goodwin has purchased all the
interest of his brother, and now owns
Lake House, Anglers Retreat and all its
interests, andmakes a popular landlord.
w. |. Abbott has opened the "Umbagog
House" for the reception of visitors,
where weary travellers are sure to find
sweet rest. and good fare.
Mr. Abbott has sold out his Saw and
Grist mill to II. Winslow ofPortland, and
we may now expect new energy display
cd in the home lumber business, rs MIR.
II. don't DO things by halves.
Mcssrs. Sturdeyant and Flint have
driven to Berlin about three million feet
of logs from Diamond and Magalloway
rivers, and II. Winslow has driven to Der.
lin, from Umbagog Lake, about two and
one half millions.
MesSrs. \. Toothakcr and +. S. Coe
have drive now in Rapid River about
seven millions from Rangely, Mooslana-
guntic and Richardson Lakes.
Mr.. W. W. Bragg of Enrol, has about
one and one half million feet OF Spruce
now in clear stream, in that town, and
is getting them into the Androscoggn'
He was unsuccessful in driving the small
stream he built his dam upon, and left
about one million feet.
Snow in the forests has made back
ward spring, and farmers are still plant
inc potatoes and India wheat. The Starch
mills will do 4 thriving business, this fall,
rs farmers all through the lake country
are planting large patches OF potatoes.
4 new mill is being erected in Enrol, and
about one hundred acres of potatoes are
already planted for it. w. W. Bragg
plants thirteen acres. Generous Amcs
of Upton is The greatest in the potato line
here, and seems determined not to be out
done.
Our little Steamer, on Umbagog, is do
ing good business, freighting to and
from Magalloway and Enrol, and carry
ing sportsmen and pleasurists from point
To point, rs desired.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-18
Hebron Items.

Deacon Ezra Bartlett, of this Town
died June fifth, aged 60 years and days
His funeral ser, ices were preached by
Rev. Mr.. Quincy, on the seventh OF June
He leaves five sons to mourn his loss; he
has been member of the Baptist church
for the past 30 years.
On Sunday, June 9th, there were five
persons baptized at this place by The Kew
Mr.. Quincy, after which they returned tc
the church and the right hand OF fellow
ship was given, and communion services
performed. IL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-18
Norway Items.

Joel Croker, has bought the black
smiths shop at Frost'S Corner, owned by
Elbridge Stone, who has returned to
Waterford, his former place of business.
A number of our citizens have gone to
Boston to attend the great Peace Jubilee.
S. X. Edwards has sold his beans. He
received $500 for 30 barrels.
You can certainly take the papers now,
Sol.
On Sunday afternoon the 9th, the Uni
vcrsalist Sabbath School and Society
here celebrated their anniversary in a
very appropriate manner by having the
usual service, singing hymns and giving
recitations. Excellent remarks were
made by the pastor of the church, A. c.
Denison of Mechanic Falls, and Mr..
Small of Mass. Quite delegation fro IN
the Universalist Sabbath School of Me-
chanic Falls, were present. DYKE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-18
4 Maine Nan Committed TO an Insane
Asylum I'm California.

District Judge Stephen Henry Chase,
of Esmaralda county, California, has
been declared insane aud taken to the In
sane ASYLUM at Stockton. Mr.. Chase Is
native of Frycburg, in our county, and
had the reputation of being brilliant
LAWYER and politician twenty-five years
ago. He was President of the Senate OF
Maine in 1916, was next year candidate
for Congress in hi, district, and being de
featcd in obtaining the nomination he
sought. started for California around the
Horn, where he arrived early in lSi9.-
lie settled in Nevada county, Cal, where
he accumulated what is usually called Il
competency, returned 10 the East, married
and came back 10 hi, golden home, bring
ing with him his wife, who. being child
of luxury. shortly became insanc-her
insanity being supposed TO have been SUI
pcrinduccd by the contrast her previous
life had afforded Mr. Chase took his
wife back to the East, placed her in an
insane asylum, where she shortly after
expired. Mr.. Chase returned to Nevada
county, where he resumed the practice of
the law. He was elected Il State Senator
from that county for one term, when he
moved TO Aurora on the discovery OF the
silver mines there. On the organization
of Nevada as a State he was elected Dis
trict Judge, which position he has sine e
held. He was possessed oil Il clear legal
mind and brilliant intellect. He made
one of the most effective and logical
speeches delivered in Nevada during the
last Presidential campaign. He was bril-
liant couversationalist and beloved by II
large number of friends But at times a
settled melancholy took possession OF him
which many thought the early loss OF his
wife produced. And at last the same
maladv which carried her away seized
him.
But recently, another prominent Me.
man, Judge Asa Walker, formerly of
Bangor, and at one time editor Of the Ban
COR Gazette, committed suicide in Brook
lyu, California, by drowning himself,
while in state of insanity. Judge Walker
has for some years past held the position
of Township Justice of Brooklyn, and has
once represented the county in the Legis-
lature.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-18
South Paris. JHty Sd.
The celebration of our National Ann

The celebration of our National Ami
yersary, which was TO occur at South
Paris, ON Monday, the 9th, has been as
signed 10 take place on the Saturday pre-.
cedfnc, the Sd, to accommodate the great
Masonic entertainment NJ Bryant's Pond,
which is 10 occur the 9Th. This should
ensure big time on both occasions,
though they occur so near each ether,
We can afford TO have two National an
niversATjeS row. We are unable 10 an
nouuce the details of the celebration this
week, but can state, in general, that a
good time MAJ be expected,
The Fantasies will parade in the morn
ing. The Posts OF the e, 4. X. in the
county. have been invited, and are ex-
pected in full force. The Fire Compa-
mics have also been invited, and the Ok
ford Company has excepted the invita-
ton. These organizations will be re-
ceivcd ut The Depot, rs they arrive, and
escorted 10 their several head quarters.
The Bethel and Turner Brass Bands will
probably be in attendance.
During the forenoon procession will
be formed which viii proceed first TO the
Cemetery and decorate the Soldiers
graves. after which they will march
through the village, and return to the
square. when the monument will be ded-
icated by appropriate exercises, consist
Ing Of prayer, singing, short address, &",
The organizations will be furnished
a free collation.. after which there will
be trial Of Engines, and other amuse-
mcnts. There will be salute by a Fl
ring party, during the exercises.
In the evening there will be music by
the Bands, and display of Fire Works.
Fares will probably be reduced to half
rates on the c. r. Road, and no doubt a
large gathering will assemble TO enjoy
the festivities of the occasion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-18
U0terfOrd.

The Union Conference met with the
Congregational church, June 9Th and 9th.
Deacon Luke Brown, of North Bridgton.
was chosen moderator, and Rev. l.. Is.
Pike, of BrownGeld, Scribe. The open
ing sermon was by Rev A. Blanchard OF
South Bridgton, from Ephesians ith, Sd.
He was aided by Rev. c. Morgridgc Of
Lowell 1t was vigorous discourse. In
the afternoon, after the usual devotional
services, the report of the churches was
read bv the Scribe There were many
encouraging features in it,yet much to
call for serious reflection and action. The
number of admissions To the churches
was less than the loss by death and reno
val. After the report, the Committee of
arrangements announced the theme, Home
Evangelization, in the following divisions.
the need of 1.-THE agencies TO be used.
the Church, the Ministry, the Prayer
meeting, the Sabbath School. Rev. A.
Morton Of West Auburn, dwelt upon the
need of it, also Rev. =. B. Wilcox ofOtis-
field, and several others, all in m earnest,
practical manner.
In the evening prayer meeting was
held. led By Rev. W. w. Dow, who has
recently been elected pastor in place OF
Rev. j. \. Douglass, who has resigned
his office. II was most feryent and in
tercsting meeting.
The morning praye: meeting at five
o'clock on the second day WAS led by Rev.
Mr.. Morton. 1t was vital and practical
At nine the Committee again met, ana
the devotional service was led by Mr..
Woodbury. a teacher in the Normal School
at Pennington. After this service, bust
ness WAS resumed The ministry IN Its
relation to Home Evangelization was the
next theme in the arrangement, ana Kew.
c. Morgridge, p. b, Wilcox, W. W. Dow,
J. w. II. Baker, and \. Morton dweIt up
on il The next theme was the prayer
meeting. Rev. Mr. Dow opened this dis
cussion. followed by Rev. ID. Garland OF
Bethel. Deacon L lstmlu OF Sweden, ana
others. The Sabbath School-this theme
was opened by Mr.. Perley ofSouth Bridg-
ton. followed by Rev. +. Borchers, and
several lay brethren. The forenoon
throughout was very interesting and pot
table
The sermon before the sacrament was
bv 5. l.. Gould of Albany, from Colosslans
iii. list. verse. 1t was spiritual and mi
pressiye. Reys. ID. Garland and \. Nor
ton served at the table. After sacrament
Deacon Loyeioy made tender alluslon to
the beloved Deacon Page, recently de :
ceasaJ Rev. 4. Blanchard, in behalf OF
the Conference. returned grateful ac-
acknowledgements to the people for their
most cordial entertainments, and the pas
or,Rev. Mr.. Dow, assured them that they
had been most gladly welcomed, and eX-
pressed earnest hope that ali the church
es represented might gain an incentive to
holer living by this gathering, the fruits
thereof Astounding to the glory OF the
Great Head of the Church.
The benediction was by Rev. >. a.
Douglass, the former pastor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-18
Bethel.


In your last weeks edition, you copy a
letter from the Lewiston Journal, in which
tho writer seems carried away with Mt.
Farwell. and in his enthusiasm ignores
many other beautiful rides and scenes
which abound on every hand. Why didn't
he visit Paradise, and view our village,
from the "the promised land" when only
one mile from il.
And another item of great Importance
omitted, i, our village. Now we citizens
of Bethel, have just cause to feel proud
of our village, and when tho surrounding
mountains get puff, ne rant one. Those
who have been here know that Bethel
Hi, is one OF the pleasantcst laid out
villages in our State and if there are any
who have never visited us, we would in
yite them to come and judge for them
selves.
For news about town. there isn't much,
only that Friend Chandler. has been rem
ovating hi; house, and getting in trim for
company, that some of our resorts are
about filled now, that the Universalist So
ciety are about repairing their church,
that considerable is being done in build
ing, that Gould's academy has received
quite an addition, making it large enough
to meet the increasing wants caused by
the popularity OF its Teacher, Mr.. G.. NJ.
BODICE This is fast becoming what it
once was, one of the best schools in our
state That vegetation is pushing along
fast, grass crop never was better,-,hat
we have new Postmaster, and one in
which we hope all disturbed elements
will be hushed,-that Wiley's Drug Store
ranks No. / rs regards quality of Goods,
that Bethel is Soand on the Guberna-
torial question-and that the news has
stopped, and so stops ADAM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-18
Orfo.d GO. Lodge I. O. Of G.. 4.
AT meeting of this Lodge. held with

AT meeting of this Lodge, held with
the Mt. Christopher Lodge, Bryant's Pond,
on Friday, June 18th. a committee on
resolutions reported the following. which
were unanimously adopted:
Resoired: That il is the duty OF every
man aud woman in this State, to become
members Of the Order of the Good Tenn
plars, and labor TO support its interests,
and increase It's influence, rs being the
only live and effective organization, for
the promotion of Temperance.
Resclred: That, believing it to be in
consistent for Temperance voters TO neu'
tralize their efforts, by working for Tenn
perance in the Lodge room, and voting
against il at the Polls, We heartily en-
dorse the action of the Grand Lodge, at
its recent session at Richmond, on the
subject OF political action, and we pledge
ourselves that we will support no one for
office. who is not consistent, outspoken,
fearless advocate of Total abstinence, pro-
hibition and the enforcement of the Laws.
The committee on the state of the Or
der in the Co. becoming vacant, the
following were appointed to fill the same
II. s. Coburn, West SumHer; Chas. Z.
Stoddard. Oxford; Elias S. Mason, Beth
ell. 1t was decided the next meeting be
held with Invincible Lodge, East Sumner,
on Wednes day, Aug. 25th, at 10 O'Clock
An. SECf.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-18

A Washington correspondent says
there is not the slightest doubt that such
men rs Fowler, Ross, Henderson, Van
Wrinkle, Sprague, &c, have determinedto
in the end, break loose from the rcpubii-
can party. Behind them is supposed to be
amore important man. A leading demo
crat recently said, "lhe Chief Justice is
orr man for 1873" ut is certain" he
continued, 'that no one opposed to the
war could ever succeed, in the Northern
States at least"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-18

The RIGHT KIND OF RELIGION. Rev.
Alexander Clark, in his Gospel Trees,
says: Unless your religion changes you
from mummy TO man, make you hon
est in business, pious behind counters,
temperate at dinner tables, loyal to your
country, affectionatc to your family
neighborly at the ballot box, patient III
affliction, humble, cheerful and hopeful
everywhere and always unlessit INK you
in brotherhood to the poorest OF Gods
children unless it leads you on errands
of mercy to novels and hospitals and prls-
ons, as well as to cushioned pews and
sacramental boards unless you live Christ
on week days as we'll as worship him on
Sabbath days,-then your religion is spu-
rious, hypocritical, and abhorant-a ref
uge oflies, Its sounding brass and tinkling
cymbal entice but the giddy-hearted. and
warn the wise to beware.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-18

ON Saturday after the 18th of July,
the Baptist Sabbath School at West Paris
will give grand Picnic on the island, at
Brvant's Pond, having the use of the seats
and tents of the great Masonic celebration,
TO which all are invited. They will have
Il sail on the Steamer, and no doubt have
delightful time. Our enterprising friend
y. L. Marshall, Esq. of West Paris, who
enjoys giving the little ones ofthe Sabbath
Schools = good time, gets up this for them
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-18
Decoration day at Norway.

The memorial services last sabbath
afternoon, at Norway, under the auspices
Of Post No. :. G. A. r., were very up.
propriatc and interesting. The Univ,r-
sali>t house was crowded 10 witness the
union services. which were conducted by
Rev T. T. Merry and Rev. Mr., Tabor,
the pastor of the church. The discourse
was by the latter, and was well suited to
the solemn occasion. After the couclu.
sion Of these exercises, the g. \. r., re-
paired to the hall, and provided them
selves with their floral gifts, and marched
by fife and drum 10 the village burying
ground where, after 4 PRAYER by Mr.,
Merry, the graves of the Soldiers there
were decorated. They then proceeded to
Norway Pine Grove Cemetery, where the
following exercises were had: Singing
remarks BY F. +. Shaw and Hon, Sidney
Perham; prayer by Rev. Mr.. Tabor, and
singing, followed by the decoration of
the graves.
The day was favorable, and the beauti-
rul ceremony was witnessed by 4 large
gathering, who seemed deeply impressed
with the solemnities OF the occasion.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-18

Rev. Henry Ward Beecher preached
the sermon to the graduating class al
West Point, Sunday. He painted the
"perfect gentleman" and pointed his mol
al by declaring that a true soldier ought
to be the highesttype ofthe "periect gen
tleman," but arguing that there could be
no perfection, except through the teach
ings of Christianity. Only the latter por-
ton of the sermon alluded in any way to
politics. He spoke of the friendship and
united action during the closing hours OF
Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Thomas and
Meade as most remarkable evidence OF
the superiority Of American soldiers.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-18
Edifoyiat and Selected Items.

The anniversary of the Baptist Sab
bath School, on the Hill, will occur next
Sabbath afternoon.
Col. VIM SWEET, of South Paris, puts
up the best Cucumber Pickles that We
have seen for long time. They are far
superior to the bottled Gerkins, which are
generally too highly spiced.
Calves that weigh less than hundred
now. at birth ARE of little account. 5. K.
Ellis. of this town, has Durham Cow
which dropped Calf weighing l26 l-2lbs.
Maine furnishes six singing clubs for
the Peace Jubilee rs follows: From
Lewiston, 6l; Damariscotta, 81; Farm
ington, q; Augusta, %; Saco, 90; and
Bangor, 81. This is doing our part and
shows that we are not deficient in musi-
cal talent.
We had the pleasure OF call from
Capt. +. F. Goddard, of Rumford, former
| " Of the 18th Me. and who has been for
some time employed as Superintendent
of the Satilia Mills, in Georgia. compa-
nv of which Gov. Buckingham, of Con-
necticut, is at the head. licrepOrts every
thing quiet in that section Of Georgia.
He has been at home about five weeks
and is on his way back.
The Bowdoin nine, of BrnSwlcH,
played n match game of base ball, on
the llth, with the Dartmouth nine, and
won, % to 10. The next game will be
played at Brunswick.
Hon. ). p. Morrill,, NJ. c.. has desig-
mated rs tho committee of examination,
for application 10 the Naval Academy
Professor b. +. Hayes, Professor of Bates
College, Hon. Judge Luce, of Auburn,
and Mr.. Thomas fash principal of Lew
iston High School.
Capt. John s Chapman, an Oxford
county boy, editor of Republican Standard
live paper published in Carrolton, La.
has been appointed Collector of Internal
Revenue for his District.
Timothy Call, Esq, an old and we'll
known citizen of Bangor, advertises in the
columns of the Wing for wife. He says
she must be good discreet and intelli-
gent woman, from thirty to fifty years old
Mrs. Maria johnson, for more than
/ twenty-five years connected with the
Maine Insane hospital, as matron, has
been obliged to resign on account of fail
ing health She has been faithful SER
want to the Institution, and the occasion
of her resignation is very much to be re-
GREETED.
] -The Speaker is going TO California,
and proposes To travel as Tar as Sitka,
where he will be a chill-blaine.
Petroleum V Nasty is said TO have
gained $4,000 during the past year by
his lecture.
A youth named Hutchins, aged 10 4,
clerk for Cobb Bros, Boston, was hit on
his head while playing base ball Thurs
day and died the next day.
Mr.. Dutel, of Pau. France, married
New York girl named Miller, the other
day. Dutel is the same fellow that the
old women have been calling for, in con-
nection with marriage engagements, ever
since the landing of the Pilgrims.
There was an attempt to rob the bank
at Pennington last week, evidently by
experienced hands, but it was discovered
by the Waterman, and the rascals escaped,
Gen. Cushman, sent US the largest
apple blossom we ever saw; it looks like
a large size double rose, and is about five
times as large rs common apple tree
I blpscn,n
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-18

Post Abraham Lincoln, No %, So.
Paris, elected the following officers at
the last regular meeting, to serve six
months.
G. A. Wilson, p. C; j. F. Jordan, S.
V. C.; ChaS Morse, J. V. c.; NJ NJ An
drews, Q. NJ. Sergt. j. c. Cummings,
Sergt. Mai. j. II. Knapp, Surgeon; W
II. Larrabee, Adgt. C. B. Keith, Q. NJ
D. 5. Knapp, Adjutant.
The Post mustered five at the last meet
ing, and have several more proposition:
to report upon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-18
Commencement at Kents Hill.

At the close of the exercises, which
were unusually interesting, President
Torsey was called to the platform. He
was met by two young ladies, beauti-
fully dressed in white, bearing 4 splendid
silver service, which was presented to
him in very neat and appropriate speech
By j. T. Woodland, Esq, State Librarian.
To this Dr. Jersey responded in his
characteristic style. He gave brief ac-
count of his first entrance to the school ,
poor boy. more than thirty-fye years
since. How step by step he was led for
ward by the providence of God, until no
became its principal, and for twenty-five
years has been its Principal and Presi-
dent.
This full tea service is of solid silver
from the Gorham Mandatory, y. Y,
and was purchased by the Alumni, cost
inc six hundred and fifty dollars, and pre-
sented by them to their honorcd Prc,l-
dent and teacher, rs mark of their high
appreciation Of him rs man and most
excellent teacher. This present comes
at this time with peculiar fitness from
DR.. Torsey's former pupils, showing the
estimate in which he is held by those who
have the best opportunity to know HIM.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-18
A. ID. Richardson, the Tribune CORE

A. ID. Richardson, the Tribune CORE
spondent, who has been over the Palhc
Railroad to report for that paper, gives
the following incident:
In the early rush to California, poor
boy named Charles Crocker crossed the
Missouri with an OK team at this pointer
his tiresome overland journey to the new
gold regions. Last Friday, nineteen years
afterward to day, he arrived here on his
return visit to his old Eastern home. He
came accompanied by his family, in his
own especial car, for he is now Superin-
tendant ofthe Central Pacific Railroad and
every mile of it has been built under his
supervision. He may well feel an honor
able pride in the great work in which he
has been so closely identified. His party
were four days from Sacramento to Oma-
ha: and on arriving here delighted US
with blooming flowers, and toasted us
upon strawberries, oranges and luscious
cherries from California, brought upon
Alaska ice 800 miles, through the great
valleys of the Pacific slope, and through
the lingering snow drifts OF the Rocky
Mountains. 1t seemed like story from
the Arabian Nights.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-18

Mr. E. 4. Perry, the local reporter Of
the Lewiston journal, son of John j.
Perry, Esq, of Oxford, ruptured blood
vessel in q spasmodic attack of coughing
Thursday evening. Friday, says the Jour
nal, Mr.. Perry was quite comfortable.
and his physician believes that after a
few weeks of rest he viii sustain no per-
manent i'll effects from the attack.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-18

Five distinct snow banks may still
be counted on Bear Mountain from the
village at Bethel Hill, this the 14th of
June. Though exposed to the glare Of
the sun, they slowly give way to its inliu-
ence. Blossoms may also still be seen on
some apple-trees, says the Lewiston Jour-
mol
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1869-06-18

The National Peace Jubilee in Boston
this week, is splendid success. The
Press had u fine reception the city fur
nishing them collation.. About three
hundred were present, representing the
Press of every State in the Union.