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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-31
UdferTOrd Items.

One day last week says the Register, a.
Mr.. Sumner Kimball was shaking a beech
nut tree he accidentally slipped and fell 4
distance of fifteen feet striking on his
head and rendering him inscnsibe ioI
some time. Doubts were entertained
about his recovery. but no j. improving
now.
The twelfth new school house in Wa
tcriord i just being finished up, il having
averaged one Il year for the last twelve
Years. There are now 40 poor school
houses in town. aud but two that are uot
either ncwh built or Thoroughly repair
ed, and lhul are both good buildings.
What town of hut fourteen districts has
done better
The Wedding OF Mr.. Eugene \. Nell
son anl Miss Lotlie " Stauwood, WAS
largely attended by relatives and friends.
and the bride made the recipient of many
valuable presents. Taken rs IL whole
il wa, probably the finest affair % the
kind ever Witnessed in Old Waterford
The happy pair Immediately started on
wedding tour through the Canadas and
principal cities of the Middle States
thence home
The Oldest Passionate in the State ol
Maine (fliy years. is held by the Rev.
J. A. Douglas, over the church nj Water
ford.
Mr.. Charles Pummcr's house. barn
and other buildings with their contents.
in Waterford, were totally destroyed by
fire last Thursday forenoon. No in
surance Origin OF the IRE unknown.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-31

AS Mr.. John II. Cole of Porter, and 4
little daughter OF VIM. G. Norton, were
leaving home with his wagon loaded
with gtain, The br,'rching strap hr"ku.
The horse Kicked and run. Mr. CDlu wa'
,h,owli n,.t aud the lhllc Girl left in the
,4:riag.; The hor-e kickel hen on tho
~ l.u, fortunately did not br.lk il.
ihr hor." uitr, thr carriage throwing
The >c:u ud .raie opan ihr child, h'Hls
ing her hadi. Had 1t not been Tor lie
seat tie child mus, have been killed, .a,s
the Register. sri - -f'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-31

The Paris Hill Library Association
met on Saturday afternoon last, and
chose the following officers
5 r. Carter. President; 4. Black. Vice
President; j ). Hobbs, Sec'y and Libra
rian; 5. d. Hutchinson, Treasurer; A..
Black, :. K Carter j 5. Hobbs, stand
ing Committee The meeting was adj
ourned to next Saturday afternoon, nj
, o'clock at the Probate office, and rs
business Of Importance is expected to
arise, every stakeholder is requested to
be present
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-31

The morning train on the Grand
Trunk, which has been running through
to Montreal, goes no farther than South
Paris now. The mixed train which has
left Portland for South Paris ut 8 2, NJ,
leaves now at 3.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-31

Our friend Carter, of the oxford Reg
i>ter, ha, 1onnei BeV lor his editorial
heading 1t is significant and appropri
ate, for, like democracy, the cIitter is fast
disappearing from Old Oxford. 1t is
steadily falling bacl, and giving way to
the onward march of civilization. It's
trucks are fast being oblitera,ed by the
tracts of the missionary OF truth. The
oxford Bear is almost myth, bro. Cart
er- better take one Of our boosters rs a
SYNONYM of pluck. We have one 20
spare
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-31

We were unable to attend the Coun-
" Farmers Club at Bethel. last week.
We understand that it was profitable time.
Hope TO get report this week.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-31

"A Spartansburg, S. c., letter OF tho
23d inst. states that rs Ku.klux were
arrested in that county. Their testimony
duplicates leading men OF all classes.
Warrants are ont for hundred NOR
including a member OF the Legislature
and one minister. Hundreds are tleoing
to escape arrest,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-31

Merrill, Boston photographer. Inns
opened "A room ut North Waterford for
few weeks, and can give the publie
Boston styles OF pictures. See adyer-
tisement
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-31
oxford Normal Institute.

Tie next lecture OF the course. will be
given 10y \. c. Herrick Principal of lie
bron Academy, next Friday evening,
Nov. Sd, at the Congregational church,
South Paris Music by the Norway Mil
itary Band. Free
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-31

Mir. James Merrill exhibited to us,
last week, some full grown, ripe straw
berries, which he picked on his land the
18th inst He sold iilty.iive dollars worth
during the season. besides allowing others
TO pick from the land. They grew in n
burnt lot in wild state.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11
Farms for sale by WIN.
j. EsannelIs & Co.,
Real Estate Agents,
McArthur, D.

THE Allender Farm, 215 miles from NEAR
| Il thur, loo acres loo acres cultivated, two
young orchards, Just bearing, VEINS oi coal and
iron ore mderlyin, Apply to WIN. j. RAN
NILS CO., Real Estate Agents, Macarthur.
the MeDougal farm, 90 acres, 5H miles
vest Of MccArteur,-30 acres improved bal
ance in good timber. A good orchard OF ap-
pies, cherries and peaches. Coal and iron
ore underlying. Easy terms.
The DoddIdge farm, l2a acres, ? miles from
Zalesxi, ON McAHhur and Athens road-75
acres improved, balance excellently timbered
with white oak and poplar. A comic rtable
dweihng-good new stable, excellent orchards
of apples, cherries and peaches, grated and
budded fruit. Coal, iron ore and limestone in
abundance; we'll watered-
GShockeY Frpire," l2 acres, Il mile from
Court House; vineyard of 400 vines, young
peach orchard 25 bearing apple trees; lime
stone, iron OF e, and coal-one vein, eight feet
thick, now being worked. Cheap.
In,lot No. 20, Macarthur, on Main street, 2
squareJ west Of Court II ouse; good location
for business stand. Part caSt balance on easy
terms.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11
The November Elections /!
Capture Of the last Stronghold Of the
Enemy.
The Democratic Party at Appomat-
OK Apple Tree.

Elections we're held on Tues
day In ten States and every
where we have Republican
gains and Republican victories
New York which last year
gave $4,000 Democratic ma
jOrity, this year gives 10000
Republican majority on the
State ticket, and the Legisla'
ture is Republican by a Two
thirds majority. Tammany
Hall, the citadel of the enemy
il taken and its members de.
fasted and routed. After hav.
ing bankrupted themselves in
spending money to secure a re.
election. Gen. Sigel is elected
Register of New York City by
10000 majority. Tweed Is the
only Tammany Democrat elect
cd IN the city. The Augean
stable is cleaned out, and that
city will now have an honest
administration Of its affairs.
Massachus sttS elects VIM. B
Washburn Governor by in
creased majorities.
Parker, Democrrt, is elected
Governor of New Jersey, bu
both branches of the Legisla
ture are Republican.
Maryland reduces her Dem
ocratlc majority and elects sew
eial members of the Assembly
which, last year was unani
mously Democratic.
Illinois gives 10000 Repub,
li':an majority.
Michigan increases her ma,
jority, even Detroit giving
Republican majority, the frs
tilne in twelve years.
o. G. Washburn is electe,
Governor of Wisconsin, an
Horace Austin, of Minnesota
bd rh Republicans.
Kansas and Mississippi ar
Republican all over.
We gain several members G
the House of Delegates il
Virginia.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11

for the sake OF getting into
some little picayune othce; but
talk 70 honest men who have
been misled. Begin now, while
mon are cool, and disposed 10
see The truth and listen 10 rea
son. Let us give them enc
year of good solid work and
victory is ours. Don't be dis
couraged because there has
been a majority against u.s.
The election of our Represen~
tatiye tins fall shows that there
are enough Independent, think,
ing men in the county 10 rule
il.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11
Singular PreSentInent.

On the morning of the boil
er explosion at the railroad de-
pot, Adam SchilliDg, before 60.
ing to his work, expressed him.
self to his wife as feeling strange
and forgetful. lie hade his
family an affectionate "goOd bye"
kissed wife ana children, end
seemed depressed in mind. Iu-
stead of going direct to the i'll.
fated locomotive, he stopped on
the way to sec bis mother, and
bade her good bye. At the
round house, he asked George
Volker to take his place on the
the locomotive for that day; but
Volker excused himself on &C.
count Of having lost so much
sleep the night before, while at
work. In a few minutes after.
ward the explosion took place
and both men were instantly
killed,-Schilling while standing
On the tender breaking coal, anc
Volker while throwing coal from
a bin into the tender. The shock
that startled the city, Mrs. schil
ling heard and interpreted as a
fearful summons to confront thu
dead body of her husband. Sh'
remembered his forbodings oi
evil expressed but a few momentI
before, and ran to the depot, t
find her worst fears sadly reali
zed. .-POHSmouM Tribune.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11

VlntOn COunty-NeXt Year.
The Fall elections have pass.
ed, and we have victory and
gains everywhere. The Repub'
liCan party is not only the par.
t. of the present, butts the
purty Of the future. Allied 10
truth, virtue, honesty, freedom,
and progress, its march is oD-
wnrd, sweeping away decep-
ton, fraud, polygamy, slavery,
and the foolish prejudices Of
a soon to be forgotten era.
Let not Vinton county at
tempt longer TO clog the wheels
of progress. Let each Repub>
lican in Vinton county resolve
that our county shall keep step
with the voice of the country,
and it can be done. The cleo.
tions are over, the excitement
has subsided, and now is the
time to work. If you have a
neighbor possessed OF honesty
and intelligence and yet is a
Democrat-and there are pien
ty Of such-now is the time TO
reason with him. Everything
is favorable: the new depart
ure, or new dodge rather, oI
The Democracy; the exposure
and flight Of the Democratic
thieves of New York; the suc'
cess of Grants administration
paying the public debt, throt-
tling Kukluxism and rolyga-
my; the successful administra
ton of the affairs of our State
so honest and faithful that no
q Democrat is heard to chee
abont il; the example of Re
publican Illinois and Iowa, ou
of deb., and Democratic (late
New York and Kentucky pilin
up additional debt by the mil
lions; our own dlshonore
county orders. Let these thing
be forced upon the attentio
of Democrats, quietly, earnes
iy, honestly. Get them
thinking, and when man ono
commences to think he is n
longer a Democrat. Don
waste your time on cross.roa
politicians wLo are Democrat
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11

DEMOCRATIC papers are in The
habit Of quoting from the New
York Sun as "Radical paper
The fact is that the Sun is the
dirliest tool that Tammany
owns, and as a specimen OF its
"Ralicalism," it kept the fol,
loving standing during the
whole week previous to the
late election in that State:
GAIL patriotic citizens should
vote theDemocratic State tick
ct on Tuesday next. ltis com
posed of honest, able and faith
ful men. They are far superior
in point of ability and charac-
ter to their Republican OFpo.
nents. Besides the latter were
nominated in consequence OF
bribery ia the Republican Con
ventiOn. Their election will be
an endorsement of Custom
House dictation and Grants
corruption. Let all honest, in
dependent men of whatever
party, vote the Democratic
State ticket
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11

The Democracy are very
oud-mouthed in their profess
sions of love for the Irishmen.
The shalloWness Of their pre-
tences were never more plain>
ly shown than in the New
York election last Tuesday,
when in the fourth district OF
thar State, the strongest Dem
ocratic district in the Sta'e,
they elected Mr.. Tweed, the
boss thief of the world, now
under 81 100000 bond for steal
ing the peoples money, by a
majority of 10000, over o.
Donovan Rosa, an honest
Irishman, whose reputation is
world wide IN consequence OF
his suffering in behalf Of the Fe
nian causes. So much for pro
fessions against practice. Do
the Irishmen of Vinton see ii!
What reward do they get for
going up to the polls at each
election and voting the Demo
cratic ticket! None Of The o.
fees, but kicks, cuffs, and ours
es-after the election day
passes.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11

The Chillicothe Advertiser
says, referring to the late elec-
tions. "The Democrats bave
done much better all round
than was expected" 1t adds,
however, ave will have more
reliable news next week." J." Just
SO! 1t wouldn't be hard to OBJ
tain this week.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11
Its past, present, and future. The origin,
progress and results of the great
Chicago ConfagIation

Its past, present, and future. The origin,
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With graphic scenes, incidents, and details o.
the disaster. Lists of the principal bankers
manufacturers, and merchants who are losers
A complete picture of Chicago before and af-
ter the fire. 'rhe trade and commerce Of Chi
cago. Detail S of lis municipal Affairs, and the
great fires of the world.
The statistics of the fire department, with a
description of the wonderful water works.
Description of the sewerage, paving and
building materials. The extraordinary mar.
vel of the river running up stream. The
number, location and mode OF operating the
gram elevators. History and description OF
the famous stock yaris. The number, OF
railroads, the lake trade and commerce.
From personal observations by George p.
Upton, (Peregrine Pickle) literary editor OF
Chicago Tribune, and James W. Sheahan, ell
| itor OF Chicago Tribune. =.
A book of $50 pages, illustrated by the best
artists, and will be worthy Of the confidence oi
all.
Price in extra cloth and gilt, Sc Will be
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This work can only be obtained from the
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UNION PUBLISH ING CO.,
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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11
PlUHtNES PlCTIREN, PICTURES.
AT HOME AGAIN.

G. I. Bitinghurst, Photographic Arust, an
nOunues to hls niends aad patrons that he has
rrturncd to Ills old quarters, Market street,
Macarthur, and j. prepared tn dn MI work IN
hIs lhe, tnAklng good pictures at reasonlh!e
prices. Those Who desire superior WorE man
ship rather than an inferior ptturc, from
cheap plates and cheap chemicals, arc spe-
cIally invited To visit his gallery.
Counterfeit Bank notes are not easily dc.
tectcd by the common people, because il re
qulrCS e naturally art lstlc eye, Cr certain
KIND Of education to perceive the difference
between n genuine and counterfeit engrHy.
ing. For the me fensOn, there are thousands
" no can not DIS uElIsh a good ph"to liaph
from an inferior production. and very many
choose the had Ia preference to the good.
Some are hnuest cough to acknowledge
their deficiency in this respect, Hnd, II they
have any confidence IN the Artist, are willing
to allow hlm 10 1ecide for them; but OILERS
mnre self,conreIted, often g,.t. VIVA, they de~
suINe: poor, worthless things, HAT ale not
worthy the name of u picture. For SLrh
there u this cInsolatlon; they can not stt the
difference.
A picture without contrast Of light and
shade, Is no picture NJ all. The study OF M
ture will reveal the truth of this assertion.
Art is the true representation OF nature. A
picture may unmlstakab represent the per-
son lntendcd. ind At Re same lime be ms
cradle failure rs regards chemicM maHipuia~
ton, and the requirements Of Art. The only
sure way Of getting good pictures is 10 par.
chase ofnone bat artists OF acknowledged, and
well earned reputation.
Those who love and respect their friends
will not insult them with mise rAhle Carlc9tures
but viii rather pay the price Ot good prctHre
Others whose friendship is measured hy dol.
lars and ceFts, think that any thing is good
enough to give away. An inferior pictire n
possession Of any one is evidence OF one o
{! rec things; either the absence of good ar
list, or lack ofludgment, or else nlggardly
disposition on the part Of the person ~ts
spends las money fol such foolish trash.
Billinghurst has destroyed hundreds OF pie
lures that other artists woul have sold, be-
cause he neve; allows al inferior picture Ia
leave his gallery. Pictures taken true to life
arIistlcally, with the best of chemicals and
Plates, and warranted not to fade or peel oil.
Remember the place: Blilinghurst's Gallery
Market street, north OF Main.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11

DSYCHOLOGIC Fascination or Soul
Il Charming by Herbert Hamilton, Is. A.
How 10 use this power (Which All possess) at
will. Diglnhtion, Spultualism, Sorceries,
Demonol oSy, and thousand ether wonders
Price by mai Sl.2b, IN elolh; paper covers,
81 60 Copy tree to agents only, sl,UO
monthly easily made. Address +. W, EVANS,
Pub. Al S.sth street, Philadelphia, Pa nlliwd
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11

XIHLREAs, "1he Vinton Furnace and
w Coal Company Of Ohio" by its hdeniure
or Deed of trust, dated the twenty-fourth day
of f0c.ober, in the year Of our Lord one thou
sand eight hundred and sixty>six (lSG6) and
recorded n the Recorders office of VntOn
county, Ohio, IN volume 5, pages 374 to $50 of
the mortgage records OF said county, did
grant, bargain, sell and convey unto Samuel
J. Mac Mullen, the city of Philadelphia, his
heirs, executors, administrators aud assigns,
certain lands and teEem, nts situate IN Vlnton
County. Ohio, particularly described IN said
indenture. and being the same premises,
which Isaac Watkins and Emma w, his wife,
conveyed to the SAID THE Vinton Furnace
ana Coal Company of Ohio" its successOrsand
assigns, by indenlure bearing date October
10Th, A. b. 1866, duly executed and acknowl-
edged aud reIHaiaing of record in the Record
er's office OF said Vmton County, containing
seven thousand one hundred and forty (7liO)
acres, he The same more or less, together with
all and singular the buildings and improve
ments ways, roads, easements, rights, privi-
leges, apparte naRces, &c., whatsoever there
unto belonging, including
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11
DAN, WILL & BROS.

UHiSl WILL O Dituoi
Haze Just received their
Fail and Winter Stock Of
Dress Goods, Himmings,
Shaacls, Fancy Goods and
Notions, DOmestics, etc.
Our stock Of Fine Dress
Goods-JapaneSe SttkS,
plain and plaids, Princes
Cords, Alpaca, Empress
Cloths, COburgs, French
Merinos, Wool Delaines,
Paris Dress Goods, and
Velvet Cloakingis unequal
ed In this market for style,
Uariety, and Lol0 prices.
Single and double ShaaclS
cheaper than ecer.
Il tine L11e Of F1tch,
Mink, ConeN French Sa-
JIe and other FurS 25 per-
cent. cheaper than last gear.
4 Uar5ety Of Styles Of
Ladies' CLodks at reduced
prices.
We haze the best Of
Ready Made CIOthmG
GentIomen's FURNISHING
Goods, and Boots and
Shoes ever offered IA THIS
market.
Ay Of oar goods acere
bought for CASH, and aoe
can and qciU sell cheaper
than ony house IN Vi'eton
county.
DAN VIII & BROS
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11
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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11

HENRY CRAWFORD, a brake
man on the M. & G. R. r. shot
himself in the arm, last week,
at Cutler.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11

A FRENCHMAN is said to have
invented a lampwick that will
burn for five years.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11
FREE TO BOOK AGENTS

We will send handsome Prospectus Of our
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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11


d. f. HEAToN, Frederick
Englebrecht, and Samuel A
Williams, old and respected
citizens of Portsmouth, died
during the past week. They
had all seen Ohio an unbroken
wilderness.
The CnILLIcoTHE Advertiser
wants TO offer up Allen g
Thurman as a Presidential sac
riice.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11
A RARE CHANCE FOR AGENTS.

Agents we will pay you $40 per weeI, in cash,
II you will engage with us at once. Every thing
furnished and expenses paid. Address F. A.
ELLIS 90, Charlotte, Mich. oVll4wdd
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11

n. B.-The premises above.advertised to
be sold lie in one body, and are known as the
VINTON FURNACE PROPERTY,
situate near Vinton Station, on the Marietta a
Cincinnati Railroad, l3e miles from CT ncnnati.
A branch railroad Of equal grnge locate
chiefly on said lands, connects the station with
the furnace and coal mines. This valuable
property is in the midst of the great iron uelt
ofOhio. The supply CT ore and coal is prac.
hcally Unlimited. The Furnace has been OF =
Grated for several years and the coal has
been extensively mined during the last year
for Use on the M. /. g road. The proposed
Galhpolis, Macarthur Columbus Railroad
will run within about two mileH from the Fur.
mace. Distance from the Ohio River about
20 miles. For further information apply to
McClintcts & Smith. ChillIcothe, OHIO, Isaac
Hazl,hurst, Att'y at Law Philadelphia, or to
the undersigned Of the ssme city.
SAMUEL j. MACMILLAN, Trustee.
uuyll 1871 God
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-11-11

A SISTER OF Brooks, the young
man who was recently killed
at Ironton, sought admission
to the Jail and attempted to
shoot the woman, Fremont,
who is charged with the mur-
der.