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MAINE STATE FAIR 1870.
Prices Of Admission,

TREAsURER's pEFARTMtNR
August 3lst, 1870
The following rates OF admission 10 the State
Fair. IL be held NJ Augusta, Sept %, 81 - and p
1870, have been fixed by the Board of Trustees
Single admission to the grounds each day, 50cts.
For q single horse and carriage, 80 cts; each per-
son in carriage TO pay the regular admission fee.
For q two horse vehicle alsl driver, I each per
beside the driver to pay the regular admission
fee. For horse and rider, al.
Admission 10 spectators seats, an extra charg
of 10 cents.
single admission 10 the state House, 81 cts.
Necessary attendants for stock aud articles will
be admitted free. Such tickets must be procured
from the Secretary.
Per order of the Trustees,
WM T. NORRIS,
Sept 8 Treas. Me. state Agl So
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agricultural.
THE STITE EAR.


Arrangements are nearly completed for
the State Fair to be held in Augusta on
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and
Friday. Sept 20. 81. % and %.
The exhibition of Neat Stock, Horses,
Sheep, Swine and Poultry, will take place
upon the grounds OF tho Augusta Driving
Park, which are now being enlarged and
fitted up for the purpose. The Fair prop
er will be held in the State House. The
arrangement of stock upon the ground
is 10 be made in good order. Horses are
to be kept upon the present enclosure of
the Park, which is to be enlarged so that
the department tor neat stock will occupy
n place outside the present enclosure,
south of the entrance TO the Dark. and
between that aud State ST. The tent for
agricultural implements will be erected
upon the grounds Of the enclosure for
horses. This tent. which has already
been contracted for. is 100 by On feet
The Secretary'S office will be at the en-.
trance to the grounds, where all business
relating to the Fair will be performed
The Presidents tent will also occupy a
place near the entrance. so As 10 DC east
" accessible to those wishing to do bust
ness with that Office.
Arrangements have already been COM
pleted for the tranSpor tatiou of all freight
and passengers ut reduced rates. The
Portland 4 Kennebec. Maine Central.
European & North American, Portland,
Saco & Portsmouth, Androscoggin, and
Portland & Rochester Railroa us have
agreed TO carry aud return all stock and
articles for exhibition free (pay mcnt Of
freight being paid at shipment and re-
funded by the companies on their return
from the Fair,) and passengers at half
fare.
The Bangor & PiScataquis Railroad viii
carry passengers for half fare. but for
freight they will charge their usual rates
The arrangements with the Grand Trunk
Railway arc not Yet completed. Extra
trains viii also DC run on the Portland &
kenncbec and Androscoggin Railroads,
and extra Accommodations for transporting
passengers on the AugCsta and Gardiner
local trains will be provided Passengers
will be discharged and received at the
Fair Grounds, except upon trains bound
East.
During the first three evenings of the
Fair. Farmers Meetings. for the discus
sion Of interesting topics will take place
in the Supreme Court Room at the Court
House. The following subjects have
been arranged, viz:
Tuesday evcniug-Dairying in Maine.
To be opened by Mr. r p Thompson of
Jay.
Wednesday evening General
Management of Apple Orchards To be
opened by Mr. John K. PulSifer of Poland
Thursday evening-Shall our High,
ways be Fenced? To DC opened by Hon,
A. @. Lcbrohe Of FoNcron.
All farmers are invited to be present at
these meetings and participate in the dis
cuSSiOnS
All entries to either department OF the
exhibition can be made free and those
making entries will be entitled to tickets
Of admission,
Tho Secretary Of the Society, Mr. 5 l..
Boardman, will at all times cheerfully
give information relative to the ExhiJl-
ton. Letters addressed to him at Augusta
will receive promp; attention.
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tried H. know that it cured then those who nave
NOT know that 1t cures their neighbors and friends,
anil NIL know that what 10 does once II does always
= that IL never fails through any fault or neSector
ia eomposition. We have thousands upon thou-
sands OF certificates Of their remarkable cures OF Tie
Following complaints, but such cures are known IN
every neghborhood and we neea NOT III nnst sn
containing neither calomel any deieterOus drug,
they may be taken with safety by anybody; Ihelr
sugar coating preserves them ever nesn anu ihlhss
them pleasant to take, WINE being purely
no harm can arise from their use IN any quantity;
They operate by their powerfal influence on me
internal yiscera to purify the blo0u anu s.hulasy
into healthy action remove the DISTINCTIONS OF u'e
stomach, bowels, liver, aud other organs oil INC
body, restoring their irregular action To hcaitb anu
by correcting, wherever they exist, such derange'
nicnts as are the first origin ofdisclse.
Minute directions are given In the wrapper on
the box, for the following complaints, which these
Pills rapidly cure
For dyspepsia or Iniige.tion, Listiess.
ucss, LanguOr. and Loss Of Appetite, they
should be taken moderately 10 stimulate the stom-
ach and restore VS. healthy tone and action.
For Liver omIsiaint and It's various symp.
toms, Bilious aleasiac he, Sick Headache,
Jaunlicr or Green sickness, bilious
Collie aud Bilious fevers, they should be Ju-
dicoly taken for each case To correct the diseased
action or remove the distractions which cause 10.
For BDysentcry or DiarrhrS, Dut one MID
dose ia generally required.
For Raeuus atisia, Cont. Gravel, palpi-
tation 0f the Heart, Pain la thc side,
Back and Ioin., they should be continuously
taken, rs required 20 change the diseased action 81
the System. With such change those complaints
disappear.
For DrOpsy anil Dropsica al SwellinGs they
should be taken In large and frequent doses 10 pro-
dure the effect OF drastic purge
For Suppression a large dose should be taken
rs IL produces the desired effect by sympathy.
As a Dinner PiH, take one or two PiHs 10 pro-
mote digestion and relieve the stomach.
An occasional dose stimulates the stomach and
bowels into healthy action, restores the appetite,
and invigoraies the system. Hence u IS onen ad-
yantageo,Is where no serious arrangement eNi-ts
One Who feels toeraby well oftsn hnds that dose
OF these Tiis makes him feel decidedly better, from
their cleansing and rcnoyatmg effect on the diges-
tive apparatus.
DIR. j. g. 4YER & CO., Practical Chemists,
LOWELL. MISS. u. $. Il.
In PARIS, by A. ". HAMMOND.
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STATE OF MAINE.

OXFORD, SIS. - Board OF County Commissioners,
September Session, A. ID. 1870.
Upon the foregoing petition, satisfactory evidence
having been received that the petitioners are re-
sponsible and that inquiry into the merits Of their
application Is expedient
IL Is Ordered that the County Commissioner.
nice, at the Dwelling House OF Henry A. Jewett,
In Waterford, on TUESDAY, the Iith day of Octo-
Der next, at ten OF the clock A. NJ. and thence pro-
ceed TO view the route mentioned In said petition;
immediate after which view, hearing OF the
parties and witnesses will be had at some conven
lent place in the vicinity, and such other meas
ures taken in the premises the Commissioners
shall judge proper. And IL Is further ordered, that
notice OF the time, place and purpose OF the Com.
mIssioners' meeting aforesaid be given TO nil per
and corporations interested by causing attes;
cd copies Of said petition and OF th. order thereon TO
be served upon the Clerk of the Town OF Waterford,
and also 10 b. posted up in thrt public places in said
town, and published three weeks successfully In
the oxford Democrat. newspaper printed at Paris,
said County OF oxford, the first Of said publications
and each Of the other notices, 10 be made, served
and posted at least thirty days before said time of
meeting TO the end that all persons and corpora
tons may then and there appear aud shew cause.
II any they have why the prayer Of said petitioners
should not be granted.
Attest: WIN. X. KIMBALL, Clerk.
A true copy Of said Petition and Order Of Court
thereon:
Attest: WIN. n. KIMBALL, Clcri.
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Nun-Rcsidcut Taxes,
In the Town Of Stow, In the County Of Oxford an
State OF Maine, for the year 1852

In the Town Of Stow, In the county Oh OAiofu anu
State OF Maine, for the year lSS.
The following List Of Taxes ON the kcai Estate s
of non resident owners, In the town OF SLOW .or
,irews, Collector OF said town, on the twcnty-nr
day of June, A. ID. ls89, has been returned py MN
IN me as remaining unpaid on the twentieth DAY OF
June, A. ID. 1870, by his certificate OF that da,e,
and now remain unpaid; and notice is hereby
given that II the said taxes, interest and charges,
are not paid into the Treasury Of said town with
in eighteen months from the date OF the commit
ment of the said bills so much of the Real Estate
taxed as will be sufficient to pay the amount cue
therefor. Including interest and charges. will, with
ant further notice, he sold mt public auction, AZ
the Town House, In said Stow, on the thrty hrst
day of December, A. ID. 1870, ut ten O'Clock A. III.
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BUY THE
Glass Cylinder Pump

II is the Best IN uSe-H neCer Freezes
GiN rear Longer. workS Easier IN
deep or ShOal cellS, and giceS BET
ter satisfaction than any other.
Ii lfts the water from the bottom of The well
and has no lead or rusty iron 10 injure the water.
These Pumps are not a patent, but have
been THOROUGHLY TESTED. The following
named gentlemen have used them, from one 10 Elk
years, 10 whom would refer:
Jesse Turner, Cyrus Dean, William Chase, Ira
Ames, Whitney Cummings, Courtney Records,
and Others, Of BuCkheld
TOWN RIGHTS, Tor the middle and western
parts OF Oxford County, for sale.
Letters or orders viii receive prompt attention.
Address {. III BLAKE,
June 9th, $50. eotim Buckheld, Ne.
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Milton Plantation. Aug. %, Is7O.

To the Honorable County Commissioners, OF the
County Of oxford, at their September Session,
4. ID. ls70.
YJYHE undersigned citizens OF Waterford and vi.
i cinity, In said County. respectfully represent,
that ''fhc common convenience and necessity" re
qulrcs alterations in the old County Road. IA now
travelled leading fium Lowell to North Waterford,
by the dwelling houses OF William Rea and Henry
4. Jcwctt, within the town OF Waterford. They
further represent that q new location should be
made commencing on the "Old County Road" lead
ing from North Waterford 20 Lowell at or mar the
house OF Jacob II. Greene In said Waterford, and
running thence In the most practicable route 20 the
New County Road" leading from said Lowell TO
said North Waterford, at or near the house OF Ma
thanlei Is. Hodsdon, In said Waterford or com
meneing at any point on said Old County Road, In
said Waterford, and running 20 and connecting
with said New County Road, In said Waterford
They therefore request your Hopors 10 view I'D
roads, and 10 make such alterations new locations
and diseontinuances as In your Judgment the COM
mon convenience and necessity require.
III. A. JEWETT, and 30 others.
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In the town OF AlpanNi touHtl W oNiViu,
state OF Maine, for the year A. ID. 1853 81.
The following list of Taxes on real estate Of nom
resident owners in the town Of Albany, for the
wear 1859, In bills committed 10 Amos e.. Beane,
Collector of Taxes OF said town, on the 10Th day
OF June, 1859, has been returned by him 10 me ne
remaining unpaid on the 2Iih day Of June, $50,
By his certificate OF that date, and now remain
unpaid and notice Is hereby given that II said
taxes and interest, and charges are not paid
into the treasury OF said town OF Albany within
eighteen months from the date OF the commitment
OF said bills, so much Of the real estate so taxed
as will be sufficient 10 pay the amount due there.
for, including interest and charges, will without
further notice, be sold nj public auction at the
Treasurcr's ONCE, viz: his dwelling house, In said
town on the first Monday in February, 1871, at
o'clock L. NJ.
AGENTS or Tar
Otcncrs Lot, Range. dcres. Value. Due.
Moaps pattse-
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MAINE STATE FAIR 1870.
Additional Purses for Trotting Horses:

The Trustees OF the Maine State Agricultural
Society, DESTROYS of giving encouragement To the
class OF promising Young horses that are now pre-
pairing Tor their entrance upon the American turf,
hereby Ofcr-in addition 10 the SOciety's regular
premiums FOR the same class of horscs-thc lul.
lowing outside purses;
FOR THREE YEAR OLD'S.
purse Of Sc for mares and geldings 3 years
old aud under four, mile heats, in 5, 10 harness.
$50 for irst, $50 for second.
FOR -FOUR YEAR OLD'S.
purse OF sI5, for mares and geldings four
years old aud nRder five, mile heats, in S, 10 har
ness. $50 TO first, s2j 10 second.
Entries for the above 20 be made on or before
Monday, Sept 18th, 1870 nj 10 O'Clock i. NJ, with
the Secretary OF the society The entrance fee Of
ten per cent. Of purse ia all 30 accom- paRy the
entry. SAML l.. BOARDMAN,
Sec'y Me. state Agl Soc'y.
Augusta Sept 8, ls70.
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NONRESIDENT Taxes,

In the Plantation Of Milton. County OF oxford,
Maine, for the year ls6s.
The following list OF Taxes on Real Estate OF
on-resdent owners in the Plantation Of Milton,
for the year lsl9, in bills committed to Jefferson
Jackson, Collector Of said Plantation OF Milton,
on the LIT day OF July, iss9 has been returned by
him 10 me ~ remaining unpaid ON the 3eth day Of
juno $50, 10y his certificate OF that date, and now
remain unpaid and notice Is hereby given that II
the said taxes, interest and charges are not paid
into the Treasury of said Plantation within eigh-
teen months from the date OF the commitment OF
said bills much OF the real estate taxed as will
be sufficient TO pay the amount due therefor, IN
Gliding charges, will, without further notice, be
cold at public auction at the shop of the subscri
Der. in Milton Plantation, on Saturday, the 3lst
day of December, 1870, nj one o'clock l.. NJ.
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FRIDAYS SESSION.

A session was held in the forenoon and
the closing exercises and discussions OF
the Board.
On motion of Mr., Thing, the following
roSolr ton was adopted:
RcSclrtd; That this Boartl is deeply
interested in the subject OF associated
dajrying and recommend the farmers Of
Dover and Foxcrolt to test its practical
feasibility and utility.
Inc subject of Flows and Flowing was
taken from the table aud further dis
cussed by MeSSrs. SWEET OF Oxford. Doe
oil York. Lucas OF Somerset, and others.
Mr.. Bolge of Lincoln. presented =
paper on Sheep Husbandry; Shall We
abandon ii9 which was discussed by the
Secretary, Mr.. Gold. Luce, and others.
Reports were had from each county up
on The condition and prospects of the
Farmers Clubs, many delegates Of which
were present
Aplper on The Farmers Wants was
read by Mr. Buck OF Orland.
In business meeting it was decided
that the subject Tor special investigation
by the members al interim and for dis
cuS>ion ut the next session OF the board al
Pennington should be Associated Dairy
ing Tor which that section of the State is
peculiarly adapted.
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The statute provides that travellers up
on the highways about to meet shall turn
to the right OF the middle ofthe path. In
the Britishprovinces it sjust the opposite.
All travellers must exercise ordinary care
else they cannot obtain damages ii they or
theirteams are injured upon the highway.
Any person passing overanother persons
land alter having once been notified not
to do so is liable to fiue of 50, and persons
destroying and stealing fruit may be ar
rested and fined.
Tho law to prevent cruelty to animals
is blessed law. The Legislature of last
winter did a noble thing in passing the
law 10 prevent cruelty to animals. Would
have fine Of SEQ for every case in which
well broken horse is confined by check
rein.
His address occupied about two hours
and WAS listened to with the greatest at
tention by large audience.
A. NJ. Robinson of Dover. said, at 81
rod il costs Dover SlS, 900 to build their
roadside fence He advised all, If their
neighbours cattle 20 upon theirpremises 10
drive them home and save law and lii.
igation.
Several questions upon fence law were
asked and answered, and some rambling
discussion ensued.
In the evening Rev. VIM. Quincy of
Foxcrof,, gave brief lecture on As
sociated Dairy's followed by I. S. Gold
of CT. upon curing milk.
Thursday was devoted to Field meet
ing" and excursion according 10 the prog
ramme. Taking carriages at about s A. NJ.
from Foxcroit, We reached the landing
on or near the foot of Scbec Lake, after
about an hours drive. Embarking on the
nice little pleasure steamer Ripping
wave, IN hours very pleasant sail brought
Us TO the head of the pond where the
Lake house is situated Here the party
numbering some hundred and twenty
five, went ashore and scattered in vari.
Gus directions 10 sec what WAS TO be
found; and some visited Granite moan.
tain aud examined the inexhaustible dc
posts of granite, some went of on
n boating excursion on the Lake. others
went in quest ct meteorological speci-
mems, others still TO visit the newly open
eel State quarry. and some to visit the
folks few miles up. The day was splen-
did and thorough good time was en-
loved. After taking dinner at the Lake
House, the party returned by steamer
and carriage, and session was held in
the evening,
In the evening IN interesting paper on
Water WAS presented by Mr.. WATSON of
Hancock Co, which WAS followed by =
brief discussion upon and relating to
Farmers Clubs. which was postponed ill
neat day.
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The Lake Shore and Michigan
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Presents inducements TO business men and fam
lies unequaled by any line To- the West. Its route
lies along the border OF Lake Erie and Lake Mich
igan, commanding uninterrupted view of these
Inland Seas. and passes through some Of the most
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Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Iii
nois.
In it. great variety OF scenery, 10 possesses nj
fractions beyond ans other route 10 the West
The new feature OF Through Passenger Cars,
and Combination Drawing Room Palace sleep
ing Cars, (which run between Buffalo aud Chicago
without change. OF new design and construction,
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NOTICE.

WHEREAS nv wife, Nancy Goodwin, having
w len my bed and board without provocation,
this is to forbid all persons harboring trusting
her Oh my account.
Hiram IN 1870