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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-10-07

the Devons, or will hold in the butter
dairy position and possess value
similar to the Ayrshire in the cheese
dairy.
The Dutch or Holstcin cattle were in
troduced into this State at an early day
by the lIollanders, and as lar as they
have been mingled with our native stock
prove entirely satisfactory, and from the
evidence have been able to obtain, !
believe them 10 be valuable breed for
the production OF both butter and cheese.
The Herelords, from what experience
have had with them, rank high for the
dairy, and when their good qualities be-
como las they willy better understood,
they will stand in the estimate of dairy
men equal to the best known breeds.
Heretofore, in this country, the value
of COW has been governed TO a great
extent by her milking qualities, so much
so that when by old age or accident she
became Improbable for the dairy. has
been sold in the fall of the year at from
$40 to SIS. During the fall OF 1867
there were sold in this country alone
over 1000 cows, at a price averaging less
than SlS per head. most of which had
been purchased in the spring at an aver
age cost OF over $40 per head. These
cows are mostly packed in barrels and
sold Tor mess beet, and q lean, miserable
mess il must be at best.
Then, in view of these facts, and re-
gardins the giddy height to which good
beef has risen, if my pasture lands were
rich. and moderately smooth or level, |
would procure thoroughbred Durham
bull from milking family, and raise my
calves to ill up the dairy from my best
cows for milk, so that If by accident to
the bag or tcatS, or from any other cause
the Durham grades became worthless for
mixers, cor if by chance poor mixer is
raised, they can be turned into good beef,
nj 4 moderate cost. and in short time.
at a airproii Then TO improve our ma
tive stock forthe dairy, raise the calves
from the best mixers in the herd, got by
a thoroughbred bull, from milking fami-
IL Of breed best suited to the climate,
and the object in view, which for profit
should oe, the greatest amount of butter,
cheese and beet Tor the amount Of the
money invested and food con sumed-
TNeWYork Tribune.
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Fine Residence for Sale!

DURSUANT to a license from the Hon. Judge
i OF Probate, for the County of Oxford, | shan
sell at Public Auction, (uness disposed OF before
at private saIe) the Crafts stand $50 called )situa-
ted in south Paris, about forty rods from the
Depot, on TUESDAY, october 18th, 1870 at L.
VI. Auction on the premises.
The house is well built, in modern style; con
tains eleven good sized rooms with excellent
cellar, and ia supplied with an abundance of good
water. The grounds embrace "a acre of land, in.
Guiding good garden. This is one Of the finest
.Iocations in the village, Possession given i'm
mcdately. Enquire on the premises OF
WILLIAM X. MORSE, Guardian.
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MANHOOD:
HOW LOST, HOW RESTORED

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81 wells Celebrated Essay on the radical
cure without medicine) of sPERMhToRRHEA or
Seminal Weakness, Involuntary Seminal Losses,
INPoTESCY, Mental and Physical lncapacity, I'M
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ErILEPsY, and FITS, induced by selfindnigence
or sexual extravaganza.
r5-Price, In n sealed envelope, only cents
The celebrated author, in this admirable essay,
clearly demonstrates from thirty years success
fnl practice, that the alarming consequences OF
self abuse may be radically cured without the
dangerous use of internal medicine or the appli'
cation OF the knife; pointing out mode Of cure
at once simple, certain and eGectual, by means OF
which every sufferer matter what his condi-
ton may be-, may cure himself cheaply, privately,
aud radically.
ss-This lecture should he in the hands Of every
youth and every man in the land.
Sent, under seal in plain envelope, TO any nd
dress, postpaid receipt of six cents, or two
post stamps.
Also, DR.. Culyerwclls Marriage Guide" price
- cents. Address the Publishers,
CHAS. j. G.. KLINE x CO.,
~ Bowery, y. y, Post Office Box 1850
Sept "a, 1870. ly
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NTESSRS. FUTILE & HOBBS offer for sale
wi their Farm, situated Ia the town of BETHEL
on Che stage road leading from Bryant's Pond X
r. Siafion to Rumford, and about four miles from
the depot nj said station.
said Farm contains two hundred and forty acres
Of land, sixty or seventy Of which il valuable In
tcryale and cuts from ilny Ia sixty tons of Hay.
The buildings are in good repair, the barn being
new and well finished.
The above described property will be sold at =
bargain If applied Tor soon, and terms of payment
made easy.
For further particulars, apply TO
FUTILE & HOBBS,
Providence, K. l., or TO
r r.. STEVENS, on the premises.
Bethel, Dec :, lS9
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OXFORD, SIS AT Court of Probate held at Paris
within and for the County of oxford, on The third
Tuesday Of Sept A. ID. 1870
TTNH0MAS REYNOLDS, Guardian Of Isaac
i Bearce non compos, of Canton, In said County
deceased, having presented his final account o.
guardianship OF said ward for allowance:
Ordered, That the said Guardian give notice to al
be published three weeks successfully in the Ok
ford Democrat, printed at Paris in said County, that
they may appear a, Probate Court to be held Al
Paris, on the thiId Tuesday Of Oct. next, at ter
O'Clock in the forenoon and sbew cause, If any they
have, why the same should not be allowed
A. III. WALKER, Judge.
true copy-attest: j. S. HOBBS, Register.
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Farm for Sale.

rJNHE subscriber offers his farm FOR salo situated
i in Milton Plantation, on Concord River, said
farm consists OF over 100 acres of good land, oil
which about 10 acres is inicrvale, suitable Tor
tiiage and moving il generally cuts about ~ tons
of good hay, which is mostly cut with Moving
Machine Also, there is young orchard OF aboui
So Young apple trees beginning to bear-partly
grated fruit sufficient wood and timber and
pasture handy 20 "a good new Schoolhouse handy
to saw mills, Single mills and grist mill. Good
new. large and commodiOuS buildings, in good re-
pair OF modern style and finish , good never fail
ing wells of water and other WAYS completely
watcred; in good neighborhood. For further
particulars, enquire of the subscriber on the
premises j q. SPoFfORD.
Milton Plantation sent Goth. $50.
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Non-Residcnt Taxes,

In the Town OF Newry, County Of Oxford, and
State OF Maine, FOR the year 1882
The following list OF Taxes on Real Estate OF
non.rcs ilent owners In the town OF Newry, for
the year \. ID. l>9, In bills committed tn Levi X.
Paine Collector of said Town OF Newry, on the
first day of July A. II. lss, has been returned by
him To me remaining unpaid on the 10Th day Of
June 1870 by his certificate of that date, and now
remain unpaid: AMI notice y hereby given That u
,hc said taxes interest and charges are not paid
into the Treasury Of said town within eigh-
teen months from the date of the commitment OF
said bills much OF the real estate taxed as will
h., sufficient To pay the amount due therefor in.
Gliding interest charges, will, without further no.
tee he sold ut public auction, at the Treasurer
Office. viz: his dwelling house. in said town. on
saturday, the 3ist day of December, 1870, II one
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oxrnRp, so court ofrrobate hcld at Paw

OXFORD, - AT n Court OF Probate held ai Paris,
within and for the County OF oxford, on the 81
Tuesday of Sept \. -. 1870,
On the petition of HENRY HOWE, praying
~ that Henry Upton of Norway, may be APP
pointed Administrator, dc bonis noa, with the
VIII annexed, OF the estate OF Jesse Howe, late
of Paris, deceased, the petitioner declining the
further trust OF Executor:
Ordered That the said Petition give notice 10 all
persons Interested by causing an abstract copy OF
his petition with this order thereon 20 be publish.
ed three weeks successfully In the Oxford Demo
crat, new spapcr printed at Paris, that they MAJ
appear NJ a Probate Court 10 be held NJ Paris, In
said County. on the third Tuesday OF Oct next.
NJ 10 OF the clock in the forenoon, and show cause
If any they have, why the same should not be-
granted.
4. III. WALKER, Judge.
4 true copy-attest j. :. HONS, Register.
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.JrssEI. MEL son late Of Canton.

OXFORD, ss:-Ata Court Of Probate, held at Pa.
ri,. within and for the County of oxford. on the
SCI Tuesday of sept, \. II $50,
ON the petition OF PELEG & WhDSWORTH,
~ Guardian oi John l.. Clemens, an insane
person, of Hiram, in said county, deceased, pray
iug fog license To sell aud convey about ~ acres
of land to the ogdcnsburg Railroad Co. for ESQ,
and also II acres in Hiram. TO John Pierce r these
offers being cOn- LlcrCd adyapta gcous. The pro-
cecds of sale TO be applied fo.thc support OF the
SAID insane person and lbs fnmily
Ordered, That the said Petitioner give notice
10 all persons Interested by causing abstract OF
his petition with this order thereon. 10 be pub.
Iished three weeks successfully In the oxford
Democrat, y newspaper printed at Paris, in said
County, that they may appear az 4 Probate Court,
To- be held at Hiram, on the 2lst day OF October
next, at 10 O'Clock IN the forenoon and ,hcW cause
IL auy they have, why the same should not DO
granted.
\. II. WALKER, Judge
true copy-sttesi; J. :. Hobbs, Register
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WILL be sold ut private sale on or amer
w Monday, Oct. 5fs;, ls7o, on the premi scs
formerly occupied by the late Charles T.. Gam
mons in Canton, in the County of oxford ano
State of Maine, the farm of said deceased being
we'll div ded into moving tilagc and pasture land
Good buildings.
The Executor will be- on the premises at The
above stated time 10 whom application must Ia
made.
NORMAN $. BEALs, Executor.
Canton, sept. -, lS.O
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OXFORD, Sat- Court of Probate held at Parf
within and for the County al oxford, on the
third Tuesday OF Sept, \. II 1870.
MARTHA W. DURGlN, named Executrix in
ANl certain Instrument purpOrting To- be the
last Will and Testament OF Benjamin Durgin
late OF Brownheld, in said County, deceased, hav
ing presented the same for Probate:
Ordered, That the said EXecutriN give notice
10 all persons interested, by causing copy of thi.
order TO be published three weeks successfully in
the Oxford Democrat, printed at Paris, that they
in said County, on the 2lst day of october next
nj 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, and shew cause, II
any they have, why the said Instrument should not
be proved, approved, and allowed as the last VIII
and Testament OF said deceased.
a. III. WALKER, Judge
true copy-attest j. s. HOBBS, Register.
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A true copy attest: J.S Hob
OXFORD, ss:-At Court of Probate held at Pa.

OXFORD, sat- Court Of Probate held at Pa.
ris, within and for the County of Oxford on the
third Tuesday of Sept, A. ID. 1870.
rALEB and HENRY WIGHT named Executors
~ in a certain Instrument purporting 10 be the
last Will and Testament OF William Wight, late OF
Gilead, in said county, deceased having presented
the same for Probate:
Ordered That the said Executors give notice
to all persons interested, by causing a copy OF this
order to be published three weeks successfully in
the Oxford Democrat, printed at Paris, that they
may appear at a Probate Court 10 be held at Paris
In SAID County, on the thhd Tuesday of Oct.
next, at ten O'clock in the forenoon, and shew
cause, if any they have, why the said Instrument
should mol be proved, approved, and allowed as
A. ii. WALKER, Judge.
A true copy-a.test: j. s.HoBBs, Register.
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OXFORD, ss:-At Court of Probate, held at p

OXFORD, 50 At Court of Probate, held at Pa
rs, within and for the County Of oxford, on the
third Tuesday Of sept 4. ID. 1870,
on the petition OF DAVID G. PRIDE guardian
~ of Amos Upton, OF Waterford, an insane
person in said County, deceased, pray ing for
license 10 sell aud convey certain saw mill and
privilege situated in said Waterford, the proceeds
sad of sale 10 bc used for the support OF Upton and
lbs family:
Ordered, that the said Petitioner give notice To
nil persons interested, by causing an abstract Of
his petition, with this order thereon. 10 be pub
lished three weeks SUCCESSFULLY In the oxford
Democrat, newspaper printed AT Paris, in said
County, that they may appear AT a Probate Court,
To be held at Waterford, on the 18th day of oct.
next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and shew
rausc, If any they have, why the same should not
be granted.
All WALKER, Judge.
true copy-attest J. >. Hobbs, Register.
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Desirable Residence,
FOR SALE.

YINHE subscriber, being about TO move west,
/ offers for sale the place now occupied by him
on Paris Hill. For any one desiring pleasant
home in the country this estate is one Of the finest
in Oxford County. Il includes four acres of land
of excellent quality, upon the main street in the
center OF the village, well stocked with the best
varieties of apple trees in full bearing condition,
and cuts hay enough for horse and COW.
The House has twelve rooms, Is thoroughly
built, has an excellent cellar, the best Of water
brought into the kitchen, and a wood-shed and
barn connected with the house,
The Chamber Furniture, the Carpets, stoves,
Curtains, &c, will be sold with the house II desr.
ed; bat will not be sold separately.
PRICE--SAO
Application may be made 10 the subscriber, on
the premises, until Sept. ist afterwards to r. +.
SHAW GEORGE l.. NOSE.
Aug L. ls7O.
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The Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern RdHWdy,

Presents inducements 10 business men and fami
lies unegualed by any line 20 the West. Its route
lies a,ong the border OF Lake Erie aud Lake Mich
igan, commanding an uninterrupted view OF these
Inland seas, and passes through some OF the most
fertile and highly cultivated portions OF New York
Pcnnsy lyauia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Hi
nois.
In IL great variety Of scenery, Il possesses al
fractions beyond ans other route ia the West
The new feature OF Through Passenger Cars
and Combination Drawing Room Palace sleep
ing Cars, (Which run between Buffalo and Chicago
Without change, of new design and construction,
peculiar 10 this line, 4, particularly adapted 10 the
demands Of all travellers who desire safety, speed
and comfort.
Close and reliable connections are made Al
Clrye ami and Toledo tor the south West, and ~
Chicago for - Louis, Milwaukee, So Paul, Oma.
ha Denver, the Gold and Silver Mines at ColOra.
10 aud Nevada, salt Lake City, Sacramento and
san Francisco
Tickets, for all the above places can be had o;
Z. r. sroSE, Post ONCE south Paris, Me.
Aug Is, 1870
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Sept. %. $50

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he has been duly appointed by the Honorable
Judge of Probate for the county of oxford, and
assumed the trust OF Executor of the last VIII and
Testament OF
ICHABOD WARREN, late OF Bro wnGed,
IN said County, deceased. by giving bond as the
law directs h. therefore requests all persons who
are indebted 10 the estate OF said deceased to make
immediate payment; and those who have any dc.
mands thereon, to exhibit the same To
WM W. WARREN.
Sent % 1870
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Successful farming is made by atten-
lion 70 little things. The farmer who
does his best. earns his money with best
apprecialionS, and uses il with best re-
suits. Such men are the salt of the earth.
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TIE subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he has been duly appointed by the Honorable
Judge Of Probate. for the County OF oxford, and
assumed the trust OF Executor OF the las, VIII and
Testament Of
JESSE l.. NELSON, late OF Canton,
in said County, decca sed, by giving bond rs the
law directs he therefore requests all persons who
are indebted 10 the estate of said deceased TO mako
immediate payment; and those VINO have any dc.
mands thereon, TO exhibit the same 20
ISAAC u, FULLER.
Sept %. 1870.
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A true copy attest: J. S. HOBBS, Register

OXFORD, SIS AT a Court of Probate held at Paris
within and for the County of oxford, on the third
Tuesday of Oct, A. D. 1870,
ON the petition of HARRIET c. ALDRlCH,
" widow of Eli Aldrich late of Greenwood, in
said County, deceased praying for an allowance
out OF the personal estate OF her late husband:
Ordered, That the said Petitioner give notice to
all persons Interested, by causing copy of this
order TO bc published three weeks successfully in
the oxford Democrat, printed at Paris, that they
NAV appear ut a Probate Court To be held at Paris
in said County, on the third Tuesday of Oct.
next at of the clock in the forenoon, and shew
cause, if any they have, why the same should not
be granted.
A. II. WALKER, Judge.
true copy-attest: j. ). HoBBs, Register.
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Administrator Sale.

DURSuAST to n license from the Judge OF
Probate for the County of oxford, viii be
sold NJ Public Auction, on Tuesday the first day
Of November next, at one o'clock in the afternoon,
on the premises the homestead farm Of Rufus
Stearns, late OF Bethel, deceased. said farm viii
be- sold subject TO the widows right OF dover, and
will be sold tn pay the jus; debts against said
estate and the cost Of administration.
ELBRIpGE &. WHEELER, Adm.
Bethel sept cath, 1870.
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OXFORD, sat- Court of Probate held at Paris,
within and for the County OF Oxford, on the third
Tuesday of Sept. A. ID. 1870,
hARtUS R.LEWIS. Guardian OF Clara G. Mans
- field minor child and heir Of VIM. Mansfield,
late ofBrownfield, In said County, deceased, having
presented his first account Of guardianship of said
ward for allowance:
Ordered, That the sad Guardian give notice to all
persons interested, by causing copy Of this order
to be published three weeks successfully in the Ok
ford Democrat printed at Paris in said County, that
they may appear at a Probate Court to be held at
Hiram, on the 2lst day Of October next, at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon, and shew cause, II any they
have, why the same should not be allowed.
A. II. WALKER, Judge.
true copy attest: j, S. HOBBS, Register.
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Sent. %, 1870

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice that
be has been duly appointed by the honeraDie
assumed the trust of Executor of the last VIII
and Testament Of
HARRIET w Go0DNow, late of Norway,
in said County, deceased, by giving bond as the
Law directs he therefore requests all persons VINO
are indebted to the estate oil said deceased 10
make Immediate payment, and those who have
demands thereon 10 exhibit the same 10
WILLIAM T.. GO0DNOW.
So,. Ie-n
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Bethel. Sent. 9Th, ls7o.

STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD. ss - Board Of County Commissioners
September Session, a. ID. 1870.
Upon the Foregoing petition, satisfactory eVidehcs
having been received that the petitioners are re-
sponsible and that inquiry Into the merits OF theh
application IL expedicnt:
IL IL Ordered, that the County Commissioners
meet ut the Dwelling House of Elias NJ. Carter
I'm Bethel, in said County Of Oxford, on iUES-
DAY, the twenty.ffth (25th) day Of October next,
AZ ten OF the clock In the forenoon. and thence pro
ceed to view the route mentioned In said petition
Immediately after which view, hearing oil the
parties and witnesses will be bad at some conyen
lent place In the vicinity, and such other meas
ures taken In the premises ~ the Commissioners
shall Judge proper And II IL further ordered, that
notice Of the time place and purpose of the Com
missioneIs' meeting aforesaid be given TO all per
sons and corporations interested, by causing aites'
ed copies Of said petition and OF this order thereon to
be served upon the Clerk Of the Town OF Bethel,
and also 10 be posted up in three public places In said
town, and published three weeks successfully IN
the Oxford Democrat newspaper printed AT faris,
said County OF oxford, the first of said publications
and each OF the other notices, to be made, served
and posted nj least thirty days before said time oil
meeting 10 the end that all persons and corpora.
lions may then and there appear and shew cause,
II any they have, why the prayer OF said petitioners
should not be granted
Attest: WV. IA. hiMBALL, Clerk.
true copy OF said Petition and Order OF Court
thereon
Attest: wM. X. KIMBALL. Clcrk
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DURSUANT 10 . license from the Judge OF
Il Probate for the County OF oxford, viii be
sold at Public Auction, on the premises, on
Monday, the thirty first day of October next, at
one O'Clock In the afternoon, 40 much of the real
estate of John Il. Mason, late Of Bethel, in said
County deceased, a. will bring the sum Of three
hundred dollars for the payment OF his Just debts
and cost OF administration
ELBRIDGE O.. WHEELER, Adm.
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To tho Honorable Board Of County Commission
ers within and for the County of oxford.
vIyIIE inhabitants of Bethel, in sai.' County, ny
their selecimcn, duly authorized ioI the pur
i ence and necessity require that the county
i,s located on petition OF ID. q. Kendall, ana
o,..,,l.. dated January 18TH A. ID. 1855, ana pegn
ming in said Bethel Mt stake at the sue vi n'u
and G.. T.. Russell, and thence running various
courses in said Bethel, to the road near Joshua
Chases in said Bethel, should be DISCONTINUED
they therefore respectfully ask your Honors 10
the same. q. A. HASTINGS,
Wv T. q. WHEELER,
W. H. GODDARD,
Seectmen Of .5ethel.
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ened, falling hair checked, and bald
ness often, though not always, cured
by its use. Nothing can restore the
hair where the follicles are destroyed,
or the glands atrophied and decayed.
Blu, such as remain can be saved for
usefulness by this application. Instead
of fouling the hair with pasty sedi-
ment, it will keepit clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling off, and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those deleterious substances which
make some preparations dangerous aud
injurious to the hair, the Vigor can
only benefit but not harm it. II wanted
merely for a
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WILLIAM Ii. CLIFFORD,
Counsellor s. attorney at Lac,
AND
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,
No. 3OI Ia Congress street,
PORTLAND, VIE,
Patent OMce Fees.

Patent Office Fees.
On every application for design, for three and
six months $40 10
On every application for design, for yrs, Is ~
ON every application for design Tor IA yrs 80 20
ON every caveat 10 90
On every application for patent, IS 40
On issuing each original patent, 20 20
TN filing Il disclaimer, 10 20
On every application for reissue 20 "
On every additional patent granted on reissue 80 10
ON every application for an extension, 80 %
ON the grant of every extension, 80 90
sg-All fees must be paid in advance.
The applicant for n patent must furnish dupli.
cate drawings, and a model where the nature of
the invention admits of them.
All kinds OF Drawings and models furnished il
required. oct22